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Nodaway Valley standout distance runner Shane Breheny signed with SWCC Tuesday. For more on Breheny, see SPORTS, page 1S. >>

Adair County’s 30th-annual Tour of Trees will be Dec. 3, and a few stops have been selected in Greenfield and Fontanelle. For more, see page 10A.

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Creston, Afton, Mount Ayr and Osceola receive funding for projects

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Holiday GiveAway begins Friday

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The holiday season is upon us and that means shopping. This Friday after Thanksgiving, what consumers have nicknamed Black Friday will hit stores in places like Iowa City, Des Moines and even Creston.

Several local stores are boasting Black Friday deals in the Creston shopping district. These stores, like U.S. Cellular and Java J’s, will have deals available during the coming shopping days.

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Pictured is Taylor Park in Creston, where a new playground will be installed thanks, in part, to a $10,000 Community Kickstarter grant awarded by The Wellmark Foundation.

By KELSEY HAUGEN CNA associate editor khaugen@crestonnews.com

Last week, Creston, Afton, Mount Ayr and Osceola each received word of being awarded grants for projects seeking to improve health and wellness.

Grant recipients in the Creston News Advertiser’s coverage area are: $10,000 to Taylor Park playground in Creston, $5,000 to resurfacing Afton’s community basketball court, $10,000 to Dragoon Trace Nature Center in Mount Ayr and $10,000 to the Clarke Community Bike Share project in Osceola.

The Wellmark Foundation, a nonprofit organization, awarded 30 Community Kickstarter grants totaling $277,654 for initiatives intended to make Iowa communities healthier.

The projects chosen, out of 79 submissions, were awarded for their emphasis on providing long-term opportunities to make community members more active and healthy.

“All of these communities and organizations are committed to improving the health and well-being of their citizens,” said Stephanie Perry, The Wellmark

Foundation manager, in a press release. “These grants fund projects that will have a community-wide impact now and for future generations.”

Creston The Creston Park and Recreation Board applied for a $10,000 grant for improvements to Taylor Park.

“When this grant came along, our project fit the criteria,” said Creston Park and Rec Board Member Gary Borcherding.

“It was accepted through phase one of the program, and then phase two was local people going on Facebook and voting to support the projBorcherding ect. We would like to thank the community for their support because without people going to Facebook and voting, we couldn’t have gotten it.”

Taylor Park has a wooden playground structure, and part of it had to be removed because it was “dilapidated to the point it couldn’t be fixed anymore,” Borcherding said.

“We had a group in town ... that came up with some

“ALL OF these communities and organizations are committed to improving the health and well-being of their citizens.”

related to driving, text from books and photos. Navigation systems would be permitted, but with guidelines on how to avoid driver distraction.

Fatal crashes caused by distracted drivers are on the rise, and that’s contributing to a spike in traffic deaths during the past two years.

The government says 3,477, or about 10 percent, of the more than 35,000 traffic fatalities last year involved distracted drivers. That’s up 8.8 percent over 2014. Traffic deaths spiked 10.4 percent in the first six months of this year and rose 7.2 percent last

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money, and they had the other part of the train refurbished and redid the surfacing in that area,” he said.

“We wrote the grant for a new playground for 5- to 12-year-olds with the idea that it’s close to the walking trail and gives parents a chance to have kids in strollers or on bicycles and they can stop and let the kids run around and play a while.”

Funds from The Wellmark Foundation are scheduled to arrive in early December, Borcherding said.

“As soon as we receive the funding, we’ll order the playground, and from there, it’s up to the playground company to install it,” he said. “Hopefully, it’ll be fairly early in the spring or early summer that it will be complete.”

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year, after years of declines.

“With driver distraction one of the factors behind the rise of traffic fatalities, we are committed to working with the industry to ensure that mobile devices are designed to keep drivers’ eyes where they belong —on the road,” NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind said in a statement.

Automakers already are moving this direction, with many offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that pair smartphones to car touch screens and allow limited use of the phone apps. NHTSA APPS | 2A

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and Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, a fitness watch that can pair with the Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone.

“During this holiday season, we can be a one-stop shop for all of your technology gift-giving needs for the entire family,” said Jared Blecha, Creston U.S. Cellular sales

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Gov’t wants phone makers to lock out most apps for drivers DETROIT (AP) — The government wants smartphone makers to lock out most apps when the phone is being used by someone driving a car.

The voluntary guidelines unveiled Wednesday are designed to reduce crashes caused by drivers distracted by phones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also wants automakers to make infotainment systems easy to pair with smartphones.

Drivers could still make calls but the phones and automaker systems would lock out the ability to enter text, Internet browsing, video not

At U.S. Cellular, phones and other gadgets are on sale.

New and current customers who purchase two Samsung Galaxy S devices will receive a free 58-inch Samsung Smart HDTV. There is also a chance to receive $500 in promotional cards with the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone.

Other gadgets available for purchase are a Parrot mini-drone rolling spider, which is a drone controlled through an app on a smartphone; UE Roll 2 Bluetooth speaker, which is a speaker that can withstand water;

Creston Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday GiveAway begins on Black Friday and ends at the close of business Dec. 13.

The drawing will be held 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at Creston Chamber of Commerce for prizes totaling $1,500 in Creston Bucks. Two grand-prize winners will each receive $500 in Creston Bucks. Five winners will receive $100 in Creston Bucks.

Creston Chamber of Commerce businesses will hand out tickets as purchases are made. Keep half of the ticket and the other half goes in the box at the business for the drawing.

Individuals do not have to be present to win but must bring the winning ticket to the chamber, located at 208 W. Taylor St., by no later than 4 p.m. Jan. 5. If prizes are not collected by then, new tickets will be drawn for the remaining prizes.

If you do not receive your CNA by 5 p.m. call 641-782-2141, ext. 6420.

Papers will be redelivered in Creston until 5:30 p.m. Phones will be answered until 6 p.m.

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A fabric poinsettia adorns a Christmas tree this morning at Java J’s on West Townline Street. Java J’s is one of many businesses in the Creston area to have Black Friday deals for the consumer holiday Friday.

Autopsy reports released on Mason City homicide victims MASON CITY (AP) — Autopsy reports have been released on two people whose bodies were found inside a Mason City home last week.

Officers sent to check on a report of a shooting around 2:30 a.m. Thurs-

day found the bodies of 37-year-old Caleb Christensen and 54-year-old Melinda Kavars. A suspect was arrested 15 minutes later after a brief foot chase.

Police say the autopsies showed Christensen died

from several “sharp-force” injuries and Kavars died from a gunshot wound to her neck and chest.

The suspect, 30-year-old Peter Veal, of Lake Mills, remains jailed pending $1 million bail. He’s charged with two counts of murder.

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300: Mike Briner of Creston releases a shot Tuesday evening at Pine Valley Golf and Bowl in Creston during Classic League play. Briner bowled a perfect 300 game in the league on Tuesday, Oct. 11. For more bowling photos, see page 12A.

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Deaths Mary Richards West Des Moines Mary A. Richards, 84, passed away peacefully at Heritage Court in West Des Moines on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Lutheran Church of the Richards G o o d Shepherd in Des Moines.

Mary’s family will greet visitors after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Falls City, Nebraska.

Local arrangements are entrusted to Iowa Cremation, 16185 SE Laurel St., in Waukee.

Mary was born June 21, 1932, and grew up in Falls City, Nebraska. She

Ed Inman Massena

Ed Inman, 60, of Massena died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at his home in rural Massena.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m.

F r i d a y , Inman Nov. 25, at First Presbyterian Church, 907 Grove Ave., in Corning with the Rev. Fred Bryson officiating. Inurnment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in rural Corning. Visitation with family present will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Friday at the church. Memorials may be made in his name, to be determined.

Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center, 701 Seventh St., in Corning is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Edward Lee Inman, son of Leland Wayne and Ella Mae (Johannes) Inman, was born June 15, 1956, in the old hospital in Creston.

He graduated from Corning High School with the class of 1974. He lived his entire life

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married Frank Dennis in 1950 and they were blessed with six children. Mary enjoyed arts and crafts, but most important to her was her time spent with her beloved family and friends.

Mary is survived by her children, Pam (Ryk) Dennis, Michelle (Ralph) Schmitt, Yvonne Dennis, Frank (Gidget) Dennis, John (Val) Dennis and Kelly (Seth) Dennis; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Leo Roy, and her brother John.

Mary’s family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Heritage Court and HCI Hospice Care for the loving care they provided to her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary’s honor may be directed to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd or to HCI Hospice Care Services. Online condolences may be made to www.iowacremation.com. in Adams and Cass Counties where he farmed, engaging in both livestock and crop production.

Ed married Julie Veatch in 1975, and three children, Chris, Jason and Carrie, were born. Ed later married Debora Anderson in 1982, and two children, Jennifer and Cole, were born.

Ed was a lifetime member of National Rifle Association.

Ed is survived by his children, Chris Inman of Corning, Jason Inman (significant other Christine Selvy) of Ottumwa, Carrie (Mike) Wood of Corning, Jennifer (Dustin) Burr of Audubon and Cole (Lisa) Inman of Corning; 13 grandchildren, Rebecca, Lauren, Lane and Austin Inman, Madison, Henry, Dash and Finn Burr, Ryan, Bryson and Brayden Wood, and Gage and Madison Selvy; mother Ella Mae Inman of Corning; brother Alvin (Lynn) Inman of Prescott; sisters, Susan (LeRoy) Edge of Grimes and Sandra (Scott) Robinson of Creston; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his father, Leland Inman, and grandparents, Ervin and Velma Inman and Harvey and Lucinda Johannes. the agency wants phones to have a “driver mode” that would be activated by the smartphone user.

NHTSA will take public comment for 60 days before deciding whether to put the guidelines in place. Unlike a federal government rule, auto and cell phone makers don’t have to obey the guidelines.

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Lottie Riley Creston

Lottie Riley, 92, of Creston, formerly of Afton, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.

Celebration of life memorial services will be 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, Riley in Creston. The Rev. Jim Morris will officiate.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, east of Afton.

Open visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are to be established at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Lottie Mae Bryant Riley, daughter of Margaret (Kay) Bryant and Noah Willard Bryant, was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Creston. She was educated in Union County country schools.

On Dec. 20, 1942, Lottie married LeRoy “Bud” Riley near Lenox. They first settled in Des Moines, where she worked as a homemak-

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The Creston store’s hours will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The store is located at 1101 S. Sumner Ave. “In addition to the smartphones, tablets and other devices that loved ones can unwrap, they will also be gifted with access to a fast 4G LTE network to help them stay connected to the people and information that is important to them, whenever and wherever they need it,” Blecha said.

Java J’s and True Value Java J’s and True Value, located at 801 W. Townline St., also boasts deals for the holiday shopping season.

Both stores will be open their normal hours, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday.

“We sell gift items like home decor, Willow Tree,

er. In 1954, they moved to a farm north of Afton, where they farmed together. Lottie worked at Callison Grocery in Afton and continued later with new owners at Sinn Grocery. She and Bud worked for many years with Union County Fair. They moved to Creston in 1999.

Bud died in February 2004.

Lottie continued to live and work independently.

Lottie was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Creston and was active with Afton United Methodist Church before moving to Creston.

She was active with Union County Fair Board, Afton Friendly Circle and Sociable Sals.

Lottie is survived by her daughter-in-law Diane Riley of Creston; grandchildren, Jodi Riley of Creston and Jason (Denise) Riley of Afton; great-grandchildren, Ashtyn Riley and Danielle, Cassidy and Alexandria Riley; brother-in-law Junior Dillenburg of Creston and sisters-in-law, Mary Bryant of Lenox and Katy Bryant.

Lottie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeRoy; sons, Larry in 1961 and Lonny in 2016; sisters, Mildred, Alberta Mellow and Lucille Dillenburg and brothers, Willard “Bud,” Paul and Robert Bryant. socks, candles, purses, coffee, fudge and, of course, lots of Christmas decor this time of year,” said Juliann Sinn, owner of Java J’s.

While Juliann said the deals on Friday, which will be in several different categories, will be a surprise, her husband, Kent, co-owner of True Value, said they have a Black Friday deal already available.

“We have retail, hardware, giftware, power tools and equipment available,” Kent said. “We’ve got a Black Friday coupon in our advertisement right now.

Any item at $49.99 or less is 50 percent off if it’s not already on sale.”

The coupon is required for the deal. Kent said there are also other items discounted for the upcoming weekend.

Maple Street Memories For Maple Street Memories Manager Barb Coenen, Black Friday is not as popular at the store as it is in bigger cities like Des Moines.

However, the store, located at 222 N. Maple St., will still

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Borcherding said improving Taylor Park is an effort to provide more leisure space and increase physical activity in Creston.

“That shelter house in Taylor Park is used a lot for family reunions, birthday parties and whatnot, and it gives the kids one more thing to do and gives parents one more place they can go to allow the kids to enjoy themselves,” he said.

The grant will help with more than one-third of the Taylor Park project, estimated to cost $25,000.

Afton Toni Landers, Afton city clerk, worked with Jeremy Rounds of Southern Iowa Council of Governments to secure the $5,000 grant for Afton.

“I’m very excited because we got a $10,000 Kickstarter grant last year, so I wasn’t sure if we’d get another one the very next year,” Landers said. “We had good Landers support behind the project, and a lot of people voted for us.”

The project involves resurfacing the basketball court used by the community in Afton.

“The current basketball slab is an old concrete slab that was poured a long time ago, and it has cracks and is in bad shape,” Landers said. “The surface (material) that we’ll get is from Sport Court, and it comes in squares – it’s an outdoor matting that you can order in different colors. There will be two colors and it’ll be two half-courts, as well be open for shoppers.

“We have scrapbooking items and just general crafting things, but we also do a lot of custom work for people,” Coenen said. “Right at Christmastime is when people get all these great ideas.”

Maple Street Memories will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

“We don’t get a lot of Black Friday traffic because everyone is so excited about Black Friday deals from the big box stores,” Coenen said. “We do have a lot of really fun smaller Christmas items like coloring books and craft items.”

Coenen also said Tom

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Osceola Osceola received $10,000 toward its up-and-coming bike share program, which will allow local residents to check out a bicycle for a small fee and return it after riding. The grant will cover the majority of the funds needed to purchase 10 new bikes and bike racks. Clarke County Public Health is spearheading the project, and its goal is to have the bikes available this spring.

Visit www.wellmark.com/ foundation to learn more about the grant program or to view a list of previous grant recipients.

Dunphy will be at Maple Street Memories Saturday selling gift cards. A portion of the money will be d o n a t - Coenen ed to St. Malachy School, and Dunphy will have a variety of cards available to stores and shops like Starbucks or Home Depot.

“When you start thinking about the number of stores in Creston, it is tremendous,” Coenen said. “You get a lot of the little shops.

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The total cost of the project will be about $19,000, so the Community Kickstarter grant will cover more than a fourth of it.

“We also received a ... (different) grant for $5,000 in July, and we’ve done fundraisers and had people donate to the project, as well,” Landers said. “We’re awaiting news on a DEKKO grant, and if we get that, we’ll have raised all the funds needed and can start this spring.”

The Afton project was chosen, in part, for its future impact on people’s health and wellness.

“We really feel we’ll have more kids, and also adults, using the basketball court once it’s in better shape, so it’ll be a good workout,” Landers said.

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Homestead Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. Women’s Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 6 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

For the record Jamie Foote, 43, 502 N. Cherry St., was charged on a Union County warrant for violation of probation on an original charge of domestic abuse assault 8:32 a.m. Tuesday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

Foote was being held serving the balance of the original sentence.

— — — — — — Erin Wallace, 33, 913 W. Mills St., was charged on a Union County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of eluding 11:10 a.m. Tuesday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

Wallace was being held in Ringgold County Jail for Union County serving the balance of the original sentence.

— — — — — — An employee of Casey’s General Store, 800 W. Taylor St., reported a counterfeit $20 bill was used for payment of merchandise Monday at the store.

Loss estimate is $20.

— — — — — — Richie Cleland, 203 N. Oak St., reported a propane tank was taken between 9 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m.

Tuesday from his residence.

Loss estimate is $25.

— — — — — — Scott Rouh, 516 Wyoming Ave., reported a blue and gray tackle box with assorting fishing tackle, fishing net,

Muck fishing boots and two Baitcast rods and reels were taken between 2 p.m. Monday and 6 p.m. Tuesday from his boat while it was parked behind his residence.

Loss estimate is $800.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Trump building a cabinet HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Donald Trump met with his Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel Monday before meeting with nine cabinet candidates. He’s president of the William Morris Agency. It’s just proof of what we say in Hollywood, that no matter who you’re signed with, if you want work, you have to go get it yourself.

Donald Trump on Sunday began hinting about his immediate policy implementations once he is sworn into office. He’s vowing to cut off federal money to sanctuary cities. In addition, Donald Trump just revealed plans to build a wall around Broadway and make the cast of “Hamilton” pay for it.

Donald Trump had a jolly meeting with Mitt Romney at Trump National Golf Club to discuss the Secretary of State post. They had been bitter campaign foes. However, whenever

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

rich white guys meet at a country club, they realize there’s so much more in this world that unites us than divides us.

NBC News says Hillary’s defeat could hurt the Clinton Foundation’s ability to attract donors again. Meanwhile, Donald Trump closed a huge India hotel deal Monday before he becomes president. When voting in this election was the highlight of my year, I knew I was having a bad year.

The New York Post reminded Donald Trump in an editorial Monday that New Yorkers know him as a tolerant man and urged Trump not to turn social conservative like Mike Pence. He’s anti-gay. Last week, Mike Pence

underwent his first colonoscopy, and went to confession afterwards.

The Broadway cast of “Hamilton” lectured Mike Pence from onstage Friday about the need for the new administration to stand for diversity. It never ends.

Next on Broadway is a musical about a brilliant actor’s attempt to eliminate the Republican Party in its infancy. The show is called “Booth!”

Mike Pence was lectured to respect diversity during the curtain call after “Hamilton” by a black actor who plays Aaron Burr. In real life, Burr killed Hamilton and then he set out to the Southwest to try to found an all-white nation. If you’ve ever seen the cast of “Oklahoma!” it appears he succeeded.

Mike Pence’s appearance at Broadway’s “Hamilton” was risky since he holds strong anti-gay views. In the show, gay guys of all colors dress up like

Founding Fathers and sing and dance for two hours. It’s the only audience that boos when the lead character announces he’s opposed to human bondage.

The Oakland Raiders played the Houston Texans in Mexico City in Aztec Stadium on Monday Night Football, 7,000 feet above sea level in the world’s most polluted air. The visiting American fans in the stands faced another challenge. The beer is watered down so you can’t drink it.

Jesse Jackson urged President Obama to pardon Hillary Clinton for any crimes she may have committed. Thus, Hillary would end her political career with a presidential pardon after Bill’s ended with an impeachment.

The turkeys will retire and live out the remainder of their days on a farm.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad celebrated the Chicago Cubs World Series victory Monday by

pardoning two turkeys named Bryant and Rizzo after the Cubs stars. Talk about ending a losing streak. The last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series there was a pitcher’s duel with flintlocks.

Ernst and Young announced its Entrepreneur of the Year award winners in financial services, manufacturing, high tech, real estate, family business and energy. My favorite nominee is a guy from Los Angeles. He made his fortune with an innovative idea in Hollywood, renting wedding rings.

Ohio Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan announced Monday he’ll run against Nancy Pelosi for Minority Leader. He wants to jettison the leadership’s elitist image and return to Democrats appealing to the working class.

You’ll never carry a majority of workers by over-tipping the wine stewards.

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FISHTRAP HOLLOW, Miss. – The fall woods are not brilliant this year, but dry and brittle and going from green to brown and the ground without anticipated and spectacular color in-between. The coyotes are relentless. The predicted rain did not amount to four drops.

I am as blue as a Lucinda Williams song.

It is other things, not politics, that made me sad. Politics is like a bad movie playing in the next room, a comedy that isn’t funny, droning on because I can’t find the energy to get up and turn off the set. Politics is like the coyotes’ howl; almost too surreal to matter till you are attacked.

And then I read my good friend Johnny Williams’ new book, “Village People, Sketches of Auburn,” and its wisdom and kind humor make me remember where I’ve always gone when times are sad. I seek refuge in a book. I find myself thankful for written words, which, if you choose well, never let you down.

Johnny quotes William Butler Yeats: “Who could have foretold that the heart grows old?”

And though that quote is in an essay deep in the book, it might have been the introduction.

This is a book about people and things he knew as a youth but now, somehow, knows better.

Johnny grew up in Auburn.

He went to Auburn University.

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He ran a print shop for a few years in Auburn after graduation. So a town so many of us mostly missed while immersed in the university side of things, Johnny saw. And when Johnny Williams sees something, he searches for meaning.

It doesn’t matter, either, if Auburn is not your chosen football flavor, or if you’ve never passed through the town that would be typically small in characters and complexion but for its college core. Johnny hits the mother lode of richly distinct but universally understood personalities so that anybody can enjoy this book. Even folks from across the state and stadium – “the vile pompom-shaking roachnest,” as he describes Alabama fans – would identify. If they read.

I most love the chapter called “My First Seven Teachers,” when Johnny decides: “I think the fact that women were entrusted, or rather, left with, the responsibility of instilling the dominant cultural vision into our young proves that we are a more matriarchal society than

we recognize. We intuitively gave this vital underpaid job to the best people to do it, and made men overpaid bureaucrats to get them out of the way. The best way to nullify something is to make it Important.”

Of his first-grade teacher, he writes: “Mrs. Umbach was soft and plump, like a human cumulus cloud, pillowy but capable of spits of lightning.”

There was a flamboyant dance instructor in Auburn for decades that even those of us oblivious to off-campus life knew about, or thought we knew about. He didn’t drive, so you’d often see him sashaying on the side of the road from here to there, graceful and exotic with black Roy Orbison hair.

When Johnny was a printer, he printed Lynn Curtis’ spring dance recital program. “... and one day a big car drove up, and what might have been Little Richard arriving at a show, but was Lynn Curtis arriving at Village Printers, emerged from the back seat in a white ensemble with a shoulder bag ...”

Lynn Curtis was an integral part of Auburn, as accepted as the eagle, and makes you wonder, if you are inclined to thought, what has happened to acceptance of our differences, not to mention strong women, since.

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BUSINESS/FARM

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Statewide commercial-manure ISU Extension and Outreach to offer free on health insurance choices applicator training planned Jan. 5 workshop Fall is open-enrollment next 12 months to a policy with tools they need to make AMES – Commercial-manure applicators may attend annual training to meet commercial-manure applicator certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 5.

Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct commercial-manure applicator training from 9 a.m. to noon at 75 locations in Iowa, including Union County. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

There is no fee for the workshop, but applicators must register by Dec. 28 with the ISU Extension and Outreach county office where they plan to attend. Register with Union County Extension by calling 641-782-8426 or by emailing tkelley@ iastate.edu. See a complete list of workshop locations at http://www.agronext.iastate. edu/immag/certification/ macprogrampostcard.pdf.

Commercial manure applicators needing to recertify and those wanting to certify for the first time should attend. All currently certified commercial-manure applica-

tor licenses will expire March 1. Those wanting to renew must complete training requirements and submit forms and fees to the DNR prior to March 1 to avoid paying late fees. The law requires all commercial manure applicators to attend three hours of training annually to meet certification requirements. Businesses that primarily truck or haul manure of any type or from any source are also required to meet certification requirements.

Those unable to attend the program Jan. 5 need to schedule time with their ISU Extension and Outreach county office to watch the training DVD. Due to scheduling conflicts, many extension offices will no longer accept walk-in appointments to watch these DVDs but do offer scheduled dates and times to provide this training. For those unable to attend training during one of the scheduled reshow dates, a $10 fee will be charged to view the training at their convenience. If attending the workshops or watching the three-hour DVD is not

convenient, commercial applicators may contact their local DNR field office to schedule an appointment to take the certification exam.

Another option for commercial-manure applicators is to take their training online at DNR MAC eLearning site at https://elearning-dnr.iowa. gov/.

In addition to the commercial-manure applicator training offered Jan. 5, ISU Extension and Outreach will offer six dry/solid manure workshops for commercial-manure applicators in February.

Information regarding these workshops and locations is also contained in the link to the brochure listed above.

Program requirements are the same as the regular commercial training program, but this training program is geared more toward dry/solid manure issues.

For more information, contact an ISU Extension and Outreach county office or visit the Iowa Manure Management Action Group website at http://www.agronext. iastate.edu/immag/mac.html.

Temporary provider Hilliard covering at Adair County Medical Clinics GREENFIELD – Adair County Health System announces Donald Hilliard, MD, will be filling in as a locum tenens (temporary) provider starting Nov. 23 through mid-January at the Greenfield and Stuart Adair C o u n t y Hilliard Medical Clinics. Hilliard will be in the Stuart clinic on Mondays and the Greenfield clinic Tuesday through Friday.

A locum tenens provider is a temporary provider who is brought in to maintain patient care quality. Hilliard is helping to cover the family practice while Dr. Jessica Kennedy is on maternity leave. When Kennedy returns to Adair County Medical Clinics Jan. 30, patients will be able to schedule appointments with her.

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season for many health insurance plans. One option is to simply re-enroll in the same plan you chose for 2016.

However, that can be a risky strategy, as insurance plans can change their coverage terms from year to year and consumer health-care needs can change, too.

Instead, careful consumers will match their needs for the

that will provide adequate coverage at the most affordable cost.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a free online workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. The Smart Choice Health Insurance Education program is research-based, non-political, non-commercial and will equip consumers

the best possible decision when choosing health insurance plans for themselves and their families.

Register for this free online class by noon Nov. 30 at http://tinyurl.com/pvmceb7.

For more information, contact Barb Wollan, Human Sciences specialist in family finance, at 515-832-9597 or bwollan@iastate.edu.

First mare to win multiple Farnam Superhorse title AMARILLO, Texas – During the past two weeks, the top exhibitors and horses from around the world competed at the 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.

The 2016 Farnam Superhorse award is the top honor at the Lucas Oil World. It is awarded to the horse that earns the most points in three or more level three events in three categories during the show.

This year, 26 contenders competed for the Farnam Superhorse award. A Superhorse has not earned a backto-back title in 15 years, but the 2016 winner broke that streak and is also the first mare to win multiple Superhorse titles.

On Nov. 16, Snap Krackle Pop, who is owned by Twylla Lynn Brown of Perry, Missouri, was crowned 2016 Farnam Superhorse. “Brandi” and her connections received $25,000, plus $2,000 of Farnam product, an original Lisa Perry bronze and rose bouquet.

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by Natalie Vargo of Plain City, Ohio, was the reserve Farnam Superhorse and received a prize package that includes $10,000, plus $1,000 in Farnam product.

Placing third was DT Elenor Shine Whiz, owned by George Strait of San Antonio.

Placing fourth in the Superhorse race was Tommy Boon, owned by Wayne Hanson of Creston. The 2011 sorrel mare by Thomas E Hughes and out of Chi-

tas Blue Boon was bred by Kobie D. Wood of Stephenville, Texas. Tommy Boon was shown by AQHA Professional Horseman Luke Jones of Allerton and Joy Wargo of Collinsville, Texas.

The team earned 20 points by placing fourth in junior heading, seventh in junior tie-down roping, ninth in junior pole bending and 10th in junior working cow horse.

Placing fifth was BFR Igniting Sparks, owned by Beechfork Ranch of Weatherford, Texas.

The Farnam Superhorse award is made possible by AQHA Corporate Partner Farnam. Farnam has been the official fly control, deworming, grooming and conditioning products supplier of AQHA since 2004.

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Turkey time!

Dear Readers: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and a lot of TURKEYS will be prepared, cooked and eaten. Here are some hints for tomorrow’s big meal. * If you are making a fresh turkey, today would be the last day to buy one so you have time in the morning to prep it. Your frozen turkey should already be in the refrigerator defrosting (four or five days for a 20-pound turkey). * Stuffing or dressing should be made and cooked immediately to a minimum of 165 degrees F (whether stuffed inside the bird or placed in a baking dish). * Once the turkey is cooked to 165 degrees F, take it out of the oven and let rest for about 20 minutes before carving. This gives the juices time to settle into the meat so it is not dry. * Leftover turkey and stuffing can be saved for up to four days in the refrigerator, or frozen for up to six months. Hope you, your family and friends have a wonderful day and holiday meal!

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Horoscope For Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A discussion with a partner or close friend will be super intense today. However, the bottom line is that you want to make things better for everyone. This you all can agree on.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) At work today, you’ll have intense relations with foreign countries or people from other cultures. You are enthusiastic about introducing reform and ways to expand.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a great day to make ambitious vacation plans. In fact, all your ideas to socialize and explore the arts and enjoy yourself are exciting!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)You have great real-estate opportunities and chances to improve your home in the coming year. Today is a good day to start thinking about what you want to do.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your enthusiasm for something is the energy that will carry you through. That’s because everything basically starts in your mind, doesn’t it?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is an excellent day to think of how to boost your income now and in the future. Trust your moneymaking ideas. You can do this.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Because lucky Jupiter is in your sign this year for the first time since 2004, you are on a roll!

Make the most of this opportunity to explore your good fortune.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, November 23, 2015

Too much gobble, gobble? 6 Steps to better digestion this holiday season

You know you’ll have to work hard at self-control if you don’t want the numbers on the scale to climb by the end of the holiday season.

But you can also take steps to minimize stomach upset, indigestion, bloating, reflux and general intestinal distress during the holidays.

So good yet so bad Holiday foods taste good because they’re often rich, and high in fat and sugar qualities that cause not only weight gain but also digestive discomfort. During this hectic time of year, most of us eat more - especially at celebrations.

Giving up holiday treats and favorite dishes would be like going through the season without a single cornucopia or twinkling decoration. Rather than suffering digestive distress through indulgence, or choosing to deprive yourself entirely, start with a plan for how you’ll deal with holiday digestive upset, then take action.

Steps to feel better * Stay hydrated. The hectic pace of the holidays may make you forget to drink enough water. What’s more, overindulging in holiday libations like cocktails, wine, champagne and beer can actually dehydrate your body.

Non-alcoholic sugary beverages like mulled cider, hot chocolate and pumpkin-flavored coffees can also throw off your body’s balance. Remember to drink plenty of water every day throughout the holidays. * Prioritize food choices.

Sure, that slice of pumpkin pie looks great on the plate and tastes yummy going down, but will it be worth the heartburn and bloating you’ll experience later?

Raw veggies are a healthful and fiber-filled alternative to fatty hors d’oeuvres, but be aware that raw vegetables can also cause bloating and gas. Pay attention to the foods that trigger discomfort and decide how important they really are. You may be able to substitute something else that’s just as satisfying but less upsetting to your stomach.

* Promote gut health. If your digestive tract is already in good shape, it will be better equipped to handle occasional holiday overindulgence. Taking a probiotic supplement, like Family Flora Daily Balance, can support the growth of good gut bacteria that aid in digestion.

Family Flora’s Dual-Action formula helps populate the gut with healthy bacteria and also provides prebiotics, the “food” that helps probiotic bacteria thrive and multiply inside the body. The probiotic + non-GMO prebiotic blend helps promote improved digestion, support gut flora renewal and colon health, and maintain healthier gastrointestinal function.

The neutral-tasting powder can be mixed into any cold food or beverage. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Visit www. familyflora.com to learn more. * Reduce portion sizes.

Do you give yourself license to overindulge during the holidays, figuring you’ll pay for it later when you step on the scale? Large portions can also make you pay for them right away when you feel indigestion or reflux after finishing a big meal. Reducing portion sizes can help ease holiday strain on your stomach and digestive tract. One easy trick for controlling portion sizes - serve yourself on a dessert-size dish, rather than a large dinner plate.

Smaller portions will look like more on a smaller plate. * Limit variety. Whether a buffet or a sit-down dinner, holiday meals often feature multiple dishes that just look so good you want to try them all. Mixing too many different foods, however, can lead to stomach upset.

Trying everything - even if it’s just a bite or two - can rack up the calories, fat and sugar. Instead, choose just a few favorites to have at each meal. If you have a spoon of green bean casserole with your Thanksgiving turkey, pass on the yams and plan to have them with tomorrow’s leftovers. * Keep exercising. Along with all the other benefits exercise brings, it can also promote digestive health. In addition to its positive physical effects, exercise can also help relieve holiday stress - a contributor to holiday stomach upset. Whether it’s an

hour at the gym or 30 min- throughout the holidays. utes on a yoga mat in your The holidays are meant to living room, it’s important to maintain an exercise regimen be a time of enjoyment, and

that includes eating foods you just don’t have around at other times of the year.

With some proactive steps,

you can help ensure your holidays stay bright and your stomach stays healthy throughout the season.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Rejoice

With Us at Christmas

Prescott United Church Disciples of Christ P. O. Box 4, 405 6th Ave, Prescott, IA 50859 Pastor Mary O’Riley • 641-344-0701

Advent/Christmas Schedule 2016 Sunday, November 27

9 a.m. adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Hanging of the Greens during Worship 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. light lunch and Advent Study Series, “The Journey: Mary of Nazareth”

Sunday, Dec. 4

9 a.m. adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. light lunch and Advent Study Series, “The Journey: Joseph of Bethlehem”

Sunday, Dec. 11

9 a.m. adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. light lunch and Advent Study Series, “The Journey: Mary’s visit to Elizabeth” 4 p.m. Community Christmas Concert, sponsored by Adams County Interchurch Council; Methodist Church, Corning; Soup supper by Methodist Church will follow concert.

At this special time of year and always, may the light of His love lead you down the path to happiness and contentment. We’re honored to share this journey with all of you as we celebrate the Christmas season and rejoice in the miracle of our Savior’s birth. Hallelujah!

Wednesday, Dec. 14

5 – 6:30 p.m. Caroling by the Church Congregation, Santa Claus at the Prescott Public Library with Stacie Steveson from IPTV conducting activities with children.

Sunday, Dec. 18

9 a.m. adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. light lunch and Advent Study Series, “The Journey: From Nazareth to Bethlehem” and “The Manger”

Saturday, Dec. 24 11 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

We welcome you to join us in celebrating the joy of Christ’s birth at this special time of year!

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (LC-MS), Creston & Mount Ayr

TLC -- Teaching-Learning-Caring Traditional Belief, Traditional Values, Traditional Worship 800 North Sumner, Creston 1111 East South Street, Mount Ayr TLC@TrinityCreston.org • 641-782-5095 • www.TrinityCreston.org Rev. John B. Rutz, Pastor Office: 641-782-5095 x 4 • Cell: 712-621-5971 • pastorjohnrutz@TrinityCreston.org Every Week Worship Services 8am - Divine Service, Mount Ayr 9:45am - Divine Service, Creston 11:00am - Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes Christmas Worship Schedule At Trinity we celebrate Christmas by preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by having services during a time of preparation called Advent.

Advent Services are at 7 pm, in Creston November 30, December 7 & 14

Christmas Day Services are at 8am in Mt. Ayr; 9:45am in Creston December 25 (Holy Communion will be celebrated) New Year’s Eve Service is at 7pm December 31, in Creston (Holy Communion will be celebrated) Please come and join us as we celebrate the good news that Jesus was born, lived, and died on the cross for our sins.

Salem Lutheran Church 602 W. Townline Creston IA 50801 641-782-2920 Pastor Brian Jack prbrianslc@gmail.com Secretary office@salemluth.net

November 27th • 10 am - Sunday Worship Service November 30 • 7pm - Advent Worship Service December 4th • 10 am - Sunday Worship Service with Communion December 7th • 7pm - Advent Worship Service December 11th • 10am - Sunday School Christmas Program and Worship Service December 14th • 5pm – 7pm - Live Nativity Scene & Soup Supper December 18th • 10 am - Sunday Worship Service with Communion December 21st • 7pm - Blue Christmas Service of Healing December 24th • 5pm & 10pm - Candlelight Service with Communion December 25th • 10 am - Sunday Worship Service January 1st • 10 am - Christmas Carol Worship Service

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Holy Spirit Parish, 107 W. Howard, Creston St. Edward Church, 104 W. Union, Afton (641) 782-5278 • Rev. Kenneth Halbur, Pastor

Reconciliation

November 26-December 17

Saturdays.........4:30-5:00 p.m. .............Holy Spirit, Creston Sundays............8:15-8:45 a.m. .................Holy Spirit, Creston Sundays............Following Mass.............St. Edward, Afton Mondays .........5:15-5:45 p.m .................Holy Spirit, Creston

Sunday, December 11 8:45 AM Worship Service 10:15 AM Sunday School Hour – Classes for all ages 5:00 PM Family Worship Service

24 .......4:00 p.m. ..................Holy Spirit, Creston 24 .......7:00 p.m. ..................St. Edward, Afton 24 .......10:00 p.m. ................Holy Spirit, Creston 25 .......9:00 a.m....................Holy Spirit, Creston

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Holyday Masses December 31...5:15 p.m. ..........................Holy Spirit, Creston January 1 ..........9:00 a.m. ........................Holy Spirit, Creston January 1 ..........10:45 a.m.........................St. Edward, Afton

First Presbyterian Church 702 W. Prairie Street, Creston, Iowa 50801

Rev. Jim Woodworth, Pastor www.crestonfpc.org • 641-782-5938

Worship Service 10:30

Sunday School at 9:15

Nov 27th First Sunday in Advent Lighting of the 1st candle (Hope) of the Advent Wreath Dec 4th

Lighting of the 2nd candle (Peace) of the Advent Wreath Joyful Noise – Communion

Wednesday, December 14 6:30 PM AWANA Family Christmas Night

Dec 4th

Joyful Noise presents “Star of Wonder/Star of Light” 1:30pm, High School Auditorium

Sunday, December 18 8:45 AM Worship Service 10:15 AM Sunday School Hour – Classes for all ages 5:00 PM Family Worship Service

Dec 11th Lighting of the 3rd candle (Joy) of the Advent Wreath Children & Youth Christmas Program during Worship Service @10:30am

Saturday, December 24 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 25 10:00 AM Worship Service - “The Message in the Manger” Wednesday, December 28 6:30 PM Adult Prayer Meeting (No AWANA Clubs)

Dec 18th Lighting of the 4th candle (Love) of the Advent Wreath Choir Sings (Congregational Meeting for election of officers) Dec 24th Christmas Eve Services 6pm Lighting of the Christ Candle ** Combined service with United Church of Christ Congregational here at the First Presbyterian Church Dec 25th Christmas Morning Service, UCC 7:30am Jan 1st Regular Service

Please join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 301 E. Townline, Creston, IA 50801 641-782-5511

NOVEMBER 27th 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service & Hanging of the Greens Advent Candle for Nov. 27th - Sandy Harris & family DECEMBER 4th 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service Advent Candle for Dec. 4th - Chris Parker & family DECEMBER 11th 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service & Children’s Christmas Program Advent Candle for Dec. 11th - Eric Snyder & family DECEMBER 18th 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service & Choir Festival of Music Advent Candle for Dec. 18th – Dennis Richie & family DECEMBER 24TH 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11:30 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Candle Lighters for Dec. 24th - Sue Adams & family (7:00) Pastor Tony Thurston & wife, Lisa (11:30)

United Church Of Christ Congregational of Creston

501 W. Montgomery, Creston (641) 782-7314 Reverend Jim Woodworth, Pastor

Worship at 9:15 Dec. 20th ...Open Table Christmas Meal and Celebration by UCC Church Council at 5:00 pm.

Dec. 24th ...Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 pm at the UCC Church.

Dec. 25th ...Christmas Morning Service at 9:15 am at the UCC Church.

DECEMBER 25th No Services

CRESTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

400 N. Elm St • Creston, IA 50801 782-2427

Crest Baptist Church 1211 N. Poplar St 641 782-2018 www.crestbaptistchurch.com Chuck Spindler, Pastor

Join Us for

Join us as we journey through Advent each Sunday morning in December.

December 24 • 7:00 pm

REGULAR SCHEDULE Sunday 9:30 a.m. .....Bible study for all ages 10:45 a.m. ...Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. .....Children and Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. .....Adult Bible Study

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Children are invited to come in their pajamas and adults are invited to wear beautiful or ugly Christmas Sweaters as we celebrate Christ’s birth.

Christmas Masses December December December December

Sunday, December 4 8:45 AM Worship Service with the Lord’s Table 10:15 AM Sunday School Hour – Classes for all ages 12:00 PM Soup Luncheon and Christmas Caroling

Weekend Mass Schedule November 26-December 17

9 a.m. adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship

Dave Tebbenkamp, Pastor / Dan Fields, Youth Pastor – www.fbcreston.org

CHRISTMAS MORNING SERVICE

Saturdays.........5:15 p.m. ..........................Holy Spirit, Creston Sundays............9:00 a.m. ........................Holy Spirit, Creston Sundays............10:45 a.m.........................St. Edward, Afton

Sunday, Jan. 1

1001 N Lincoln – Creston, IA

Extra Times

Saturday, Dec. 3 ........ 8:30-9:30 a.m. ..... St. Edward, Afton Saturday, Dec. 17 ....... 8-10:00 a.m. ......... Holy Spirit, Creston

No Sunday School or Worship Service

First Baptist Church

Wednesday, December 21 6:30 PM Adult Prayer Meeting (No AWANA Clubs)

Christmas Eve Service candlelight is at 5pm in Mount Ayr 7pm in Creston December 24

Sunday, Dec. 25

December 25 • 9:30 am

We will be hosting a

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE Thursday, December 8 • 6:30

This service takes time to acknowledge that it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for everyone. Some people struggle during this time and have suffered the loss of a loved one, job loss, financial struggles, depression or mental health issues, divorce, family issues, addiction and health issues. Come and find acceptance in the struggles of life amidst the joys of the season.

SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday, December 11 • 10:45 a.m.

Children’s Christmas Program Tuesday, December 13 • 6:30 p.m.

Mayflower Heritage Christian School Christmas Concert Wednesday, December 21 • 5:30 p.m.

Soup Supper and Community Caroling Saturday, December 24 • 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Communion Sunday, December 25 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service Crest is: Committed to Christ; Connected to Each Other; Commissioned to Serve our Community and World

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; after Mass, confession. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Adoration; 8:30 a.m.

Mass. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education classes.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, open to the public; 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship service. Aspire Food Pantry dropoff site.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, June Nolte Davis, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10:30 a.m. worship service in Kellerton.

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, Michael Shaffer, 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.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy Haynie, evangelist, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and donuts; 11 a.m. worship and Lord’s Supper; 6:30 p.m. Sunday night service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Creston Congregation (RLDS), 820 N. Elm St., Elder Gary O’Daniels, pastoral coordinator.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, O’Daniels, leaders; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Darl Ferguson, presider; Ken Mallas, speaker.

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages; 10:45 a.m. wor-

ship service. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

GriefShare. Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. youth group and Team KID. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1001 N. Lincoln St., David Tebbenkamp, pastor; Dan Fields, youth pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour and ABF hour; noon Dynamic Ambassadors’ carry-in lunch Fellowship Hall; 4 p.m. Melody Makers choir practice; 5 p.m. family worship service. Monday, 6:30 p.m. “Steps: Gospelcentered Recovery” ladies’ Bible study at Carmen Dahl’s - 1105 N. Vine. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

AWANA Clubs and junior high TREK, senior high youth group, college/career group at Earldean Miller’s home - 1405 Elm Drive, adult prayer meeting and Bible studies - Genuine Faith: James; 8 p.m. Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor. Email: fcccreston@gmail. com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service and hanging of the greens. Monday, 1:30 p.m. “Tootles” (games/crafts) in Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service; 7 p.m. choir practice. Thursday (1), 10 a.m. DWF executive meeting.

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.

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PW’s Fall Connection - Johnston.

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

Monday, 6 p.m. M&E; 7 p.m. worship and music. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 6 p.m. Christian ed; 8 p.m. ASP. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Jodi Rushing, pastor. Call 641-7822427, 641-782-7267. Email: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

Thursday, 11:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Day dinner; office closed. Friday, office closed.

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study. Sunday, Advent begins; 8:30 a.m. Disciples Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Hispanic worship in education building; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 11:30 a.m. youth group. Monday, 5 p.m. TOPS; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 6:30 p.m. education committee meeting.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1:30 a.m. Crest Ridge Bible study; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. ACTS; 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal.

Thursday(1), 12:05 p.m. UMM. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

Thursday, 7 p.m. women’s group (first and third Thursdays); 7 p.m. men’s group (second and fourth Thursdays). Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service with children’s church. Monday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 4 to 5:30 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up); 5:15 p.m. free community meal. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. mid-week service.

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

Saturday, 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. Monday, 5 p.m. Adoration; 6 p.m. Mass - church; 7 p.m. board of education meeting - St. Malachy School. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy School; noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6:45 p.m. Advent activity night - St. Malachy School; 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus officers meeting Hall. Thursday(1), 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel.

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. Christian Life and ministry meeting.

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship

Cromwell Women’s Fellowship hosts dinner Cromwell Women’s FelCost is $8. lowship is hosting a dinner Menu will include ham at noon Thursday, Dec. 1, at Cromwell Church. The balls, party potatoes, salad bar, dessert and drink. public is welcome.

‘No, Ma’am, I won’t ever!’

The following borrowed story is designed to make us think about how we as Christians should accept people different than ourselves into our assemblies.

Brethren, let us never be guilty of the sin of partiality as illustrated in this story.

I saw him in the church building for the first time last Wednesday evening.

He was in his mid-70s with silver hair and a neat brown suit. Many times in the past, I had invited him to come. Several friends had talked to him about the Lord and had tried to share the good news of Christ with him. He was a well-respected, honest man with so many characteristics a Christian should have, but he had never put on Christ in baptism.

A few years ago, I asked him, after finishing a pleasant day of visiting and talking, “Have you ever been to a church service in your life?” He hesitated, then with a bitter smile he told me of a childhood experience some 60 years ago.

He was one of many children in a large impoverished family. His parents had struggled to provide food, with little left for housing and clothing.

When he was about 10, some neighbors invited him to worship with them.

The Bible class had been very exciting. He had never heard such songs and stories before. He had never heard anyone read from the Bible before.

After class was over, the teacher took him aside and said, “Son, please don’t come again dressed as you are now. We want to look our best when we come worship the Lord.”

He stood in his ragged, unpatched overalls, looked at his bare, dirty feet and said, “No ma’am, I won’t ever!” And he never did.

There must have been other factors to have hardened him so, but this one time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

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

Thursday, office closed.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Advent service.

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

Saturday, 10 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.

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experience formed a significant part of the bitterness in his heart. I’m sure the Bible teacher meant well, but what if she had studied and accepted the teachings found in the second chapter of James?

What if she had put her arms around that dirty, ragged little boy and said, “Son, I’m so glad you are here, and I hope you will come every chance you get to hear more about Jesus!”

What a difference that statement would have made in this little boy’s life.

I pray that I might ever be open to the tenderness of a child’s heart, and that I might never fail to see beyond the appearance and behavior of a child to the eternal possibilities within. Yes, I saw him in the church house for the first time last Wednesday evening. As I looked at that immaculately dressed old gentleman lying in his casket, I thought of the little boy of long ago. I could almost hear him saying, “No ma’am, I won’t ever!” ... and I wept.

James tells us, “My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, ‘You sit here in a good place,’ and say to the poor man, ‘You stand there,’ or, ‘Sit here at my footstool,’ have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?” James 2:1-5 ~

by Mike Riley from Bulletin Fodder Moore, pastor.

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. John B. Rutz, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Divine service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes.

Creston: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Divine service with Holy Communion. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Divine service with Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school. Monday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday. 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. confirmation classes; 7 p.m.

Advent Divine service. Thursday,

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Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Karen Norton, pastor.

Sunday, First Sunday of Advent; 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 5 p.m. Acts 2 team. Monday, 1 p.m. quilting.

Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting; 5 p.m. prayer group; 6 p.m. adult Bible study.

Diagonal

UNITED CHURCH OF DIAGONAL, Ed Shields, pastor, office 641-344-0652, www.diagonalchurch.com.

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

Ellston

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, Andrew Hanna, pastor, office 641-7430221. Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Thursday, office closed.

Sunday, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday school classes; 9:40-10:05 a.m. children’s worship; 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m. women’s prayer gathering; 5:30 p.m. Adore! subcommittee meeting. Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. prayer time; 6:20 to 8 p.m. Awana; 6:30 to 8 p.m. youth group (meets at The Corner).

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 303 N. E. Elm St., 641343-7065, Kenneth Gross, pastor.

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Friday, 8:30 a.m. Mass; 10:15 a.m. Mass at Greenfield Rehab. Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m.

Mass. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Faith Formation youth program.

Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

St. Patrick’s — Massena— Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 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.

Hopeville

HOPEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St., Karla Lyddon, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday school; 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, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, four miles north, four miles west of Lenox, Marcia Cline, pastor.

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

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., Michael Shaffer, 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, Evening Bible study.

Lorimor

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, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 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, 641-340-0474, bmac2366@ yahoo.com; Tyler Schultz, associate pastor, 720-670-7319, tschultz3324@gmail.com; office, 641447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www. murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. youth group. Thursday, 6 p.m. food pantry open.

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.

Saturday, 4 p.m. Hanging of the Greens; 5:30 p.m. Christmas supper - Kramer’s Cafe. Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services- pledge Sunday; 9 a.m.

Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study. at Congregational Church.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

PRESCOTT UNITED CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 401 6th Ave., Mary O’Riley, pastor.

Sunday, Advent begins; 9 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10 a.m.

Hanging of the Greens and children’s Sunday school; 11 a.m. light lunch and “The Journey: Mary of Nazareth.” Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. pastor’s office hours; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. quilting. Thursday(1), 9 a.m. Prescott Church on Grapevine; 11 a.m.

CHI Mercy Hospital, Corning, chaplain meeting.

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, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

STRINGTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH, junction of Highway 34 and Sycamore Ave. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Al Rusk, pastor.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL, 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor.

Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services. Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m.

Open Table - Salem Lutheran.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. pastor Bible study at FPC; 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

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Results of special deer hunt at Green Valley Recently, Green Valley State Park held its 13th special deer hunt in the park.

On Nov. 19-20, 29 hunters using muzzleloaders hunted within the park boundaries for antlerless deer attempting to harvest up to 30 deer.

For safety reasons, the park was closed to everyone except the deer hunters for a couple of days to allow for the special park hunt. On Monday, the park reopened to the general public. The reason for the deer hunt is to try to keep the deer population stabilized in and around the park.

Each hunter received an antlerless tag for the hunt, redeemable only in the park during the time allotted.

Twenty-two deer were removed from the park during the hunt. Most of the deer were harvested on Saturday

with several hunters returning and finding success on Sunday. The weather turned colder just before the hunt, which probably worked to the hunter’s advantage as the deer headed out of the open fields and into the heavier cover in the park.

At the conclusion of the hunt, 68 percent of the deer harvested were adult and fawn does and 32 percent were fawn bucks. These statistics were in line with most of the previous year hunts.

Typically around 2/3 of the harvest are female deer and 1/3 are yearling bucks. The total harvest of 22 deer is nearly a 50 percent reduction of the 40 deer average that had held steady for the first nine hunts.

“The statistics for the hunt the last four years indicate that the deer popu-

lation in the park has been reduced. This would be consistent with the deer population across the state that is showing reductions in many locations,” Green Valley Park Ranger Alan Carr said.

Looking at the statistics from the past couple of years, it was decided to reduce the quota from 50 tags to 30 tags starting in 2015.

Many of the hunters that have participated in several of the hunts over the years commented they were seeing less deer compared to past years.

“It was time to look at the numbers and make some changes to the quotas,” Carr said. “While we may be harvesting less deer, the main thing is we had another safe hunt making the 2016 Green Valley REGULAR MEETING OF THE Park deer hunt successful CRESTON CITY a COUNCIL

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 The Creston City Council met in regular session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Lybarger presiding.

Roll call being taken with the following Council members present: Wintermute, optimism for the potential Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison and Higgins.

Council-at-Large position is vacant. ofMotion thiswascommunity,” said made and seconded to apWayne Pantini, UCDA exprove the agenda.

All voted aye. Councilat-Large position is vacant. Motion carecutive director. ried.

Mayor Lybarger removed Item 2. iii) Another key partnership "Receive Certified List of Fire Fighter for Firstfrom National has Candidates Creston Bank Civil Service Commission" fromSouthern the Consent Agenda. been with Iowa Motion was made and seconded to approve the consent which included Council of agenda, Governments approval of minutes of November 1, 2016 (SICOG), which offers - regular meeting; claims of $349,752.75 of $329,118.55.

All and fund transfers that a program provides voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vafirst-time homeowners with cant.

Motion carried.

During Public Forum, Melissa mortgage counseling along Williams, 1203 N. Mulberry, spoke to Council regarding the proposal to amend with low-interest loans for Ordinance 17-172 provisions pertaining down payments. to feeding stray or feral animals. Ms. Williams admits to have been offer feeding “We’re glad we can stray cats behind North Side Casey's for thisa to said over yearour now.customers,” She also traps, neuters and releases them, as well as tries to find Ruth Leiser, loan them forever homes and said complithe amount has gone from approximately 25 strays ance officer at First National down to approximately seven. She urged Bank.

“Lack of a down payCouncil to reconsider the ordinance amendment and been not makedetermined her a criminal. ment has Mayor Lybarger announced that now is the Public Hearing on the matter to time befora a major obstacle for of amending Ordinance 17-172 AN ORfirst-time DINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES b u y e r s . OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING This offers CHAPTER 55 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 55.22 PROVISIONS PERan alterTAINING TO FEEDING STRAY OR FERAL He asked if anyone nativeANIMALS. to wished to speak against the amendment; help those Melissa Williams, BrendaLee Keate, Cathi Mahurin and Lynette Waters all spoke individuagainst. He asked if there was any written als get into against the amendment; correspondence there were three letters received from Jim a Ronda homeMcIntosh, of Leiser & Mycale Downey and Melissa Jackson. He asked if anyone their own, wished to speak in favor of the amendand Annette SICOG has been ment; Overholtzer spoke really in favor of.

He asked if therewith was any writtenthe coreasy to work during respondence in favor of the amendment; there was none. He then called the Public process.”

Hearing to a close.

Mayor Lybarger asked for a Motion to Establish the First Reading of Ordinance 17-172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 55 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 55.22 how I have decorated my PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FEEDING STRAY OR FERAL ANIMALS. house.

One of my more Wilson moved seconded by Madison to table the First Reading and propose awas comsuccessful projects mittee be formed to discuss what the comcovering wall in munity is doingan andaccent what the City is willhandle the situation of ing to living do to helproom the with palstrays. Wilson agreed to head up the comlet wood.

I will have sevmittee with Madison's help. Melissa Williams, BrendaLee Keate, Cathi eral trees throughout the Mahurin and Lynette Waters also volunAll votteered to serve house, buton the mycommittee. favorite is ed aye. Council-at-Large position is vaalways the real evergreen cant. Motion carried.

A resolution offeredbe and seconded tree, whichwaswill decoto approve the Airport Five-Year Capital rated with handmade ornaImprovement Plan (CIP) and Grant Application Package. All voted aye. Council-atments.

It won’t take long to Large position is vacant. Resolution passed. walk through my cozy little A resolution was offered and seconded house, but itPayment will Estimate take you to approve Partial No. 4 of $274,588.32 to Herberger Construction awhile to look at the all of for work completed on the Adams Street Bridge Replacement Project and submit the decor I have packed Reimbursement Request of $236,836.34 to into it.” the IDOT. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant. passed.and The homeResolution of Gordy A resolution was offered and seconded Lila – request 407 to approveHutchinson WIRB Drawdown #10 of $36,983.56 based on recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant.

Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve the hiring of Glen Hoyt III as Equipment Operator I for the Street Department contingent upon physical. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant. Resolution passed.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16. All voted aye.

Council-at-Large position is vacant. Motion carried.

Under Other, Mike Taylor announced the initial UV Tour has been cancelled, and the new date is Monday, November 21, 2016. They will be traveling to Blue Springs and Maryville, Missouri waste water treatment plants.

Mayor Lybarger adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m.

Gary Lybarger, Mayor Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk These are a condensed version of the proceedings of the regular meeting of the Creston City Council. Copies of the complete version may be obtained at the Clerk's office during normal office hours.

CITY OF CRESTON FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 2016: CLAIMS, BY TYPE: SERVICE: ACCESS.......................................... 371.02 AHLERS & COONEY................... 418.36 ALLIANT.................................. 20,030.39 ARAMARK.................................... 194.68 CLAPSADDLE-GARBER......... 4,993.62 CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS....................................... 1,564.26 CRESTON PUBLISHING............. 638.23 CRESTON VET CLINIC............... 397.82 DISH.................................................. 53.11 EMERGENCY SERVICES MARKETING................................. 305.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO....... 31.78 HERBERGER CONSTRUCTION.................. 274,588.32 INFO DOG SECURITY................... 34.95 INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES...... 400.00 IOWA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE.............................. 15.00 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES........ 120.00 JAMES LAW OFFICE............... 1,470.00 LYNCH DALLAS.......................... 691.68 *SISCO........................................ 2,673.86 SUPREME CLEANERS.................... 8.50 THE HARTFORD.......................... 403.20 UNION CO AUDITOR............... 4,205.98 UPS...................................................... 9.69 *US BANCORP........................ 23,554.82 US POSTAL SERVICE................. 400.00 WOODS, WARREN...................... 150.00

First National Bank receives ‘outstanding’ CRA rating Less than 3 percent of banks in Iowa have received this distinction over the past 5 years. n

First National Bank in Creston and Afton recently received the highest possible rating for its performance and compliance under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

The bank’s “outstanding” CRA rating comes after testing by federal regulators revealed that, over the past five years, First National Bank had successfully met the credit needs for customers of all different income levels in the communities it serves.

Regulators also complimented First National Bank in the evaluation for its “excellent responsiveness” to community development needs and opportunities.

“Our bank is committed to the vitality and success of

the customers and communities that we serve throughout southwest Iowa,” said Randy Huewe, president of First National Bank.

“We are honored to receive this rating, which reflects the Huewe successful community partnerships that we have formed over the years.”

One of those community partnerships is with Union County Development Association (UCDA). Huewe has been president of the organization for three years.

In September, UCDA won an innovation award from Iowa Finance Authority for its Elm Street corridor project in Creston. That REGULAR MEETINGreplacing OF THE project included CRESTON CITY COUNCIL dilapidated homes with NOVEMBER 15, 2016 new The Creston Council met in reguones that City were affordable lar session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the for low-to-moderate income above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Lybarger individuals. presiding.

Roll call being taken with the shown following “Randy has always

Council members present: Wintermute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison and Higgins. Council-at-Large position is vacant.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Councilat-Large position is vacant. Motion carried.

Mayor Lybarger removed Item 2. iii) home in Greenfield, Gordy "Receive Certified List of Fire Fighter Candidates from Creston Civil Service and Lila Hutchinson’s Commission" from the Consent Agenda.

Motion was and seconded and to aphome in made Greenfield prove the consent agenda, which included Sixteen Oaksofby Curt1,and approval of minutes November 2016 -Kaye regular Queck meeting; claims of $349,752.75 in Fontanelle. and fund transfers of $329,118.55. All The of Nancy voted aye. home Council-at-Large positionAnis vacant. Motion carried. tisdel HayesMelissa St., During– 307 PublicNWForum, Williams, 1203 N. Mulberry, spoke to Greenfield Council regarding the proposal to amend “I’m excitedprovisions to share my Ordinance 17-172 pertaining to feedingwith stray all or feral animals.

Ms. home of you this Williams admits to have been feeding stray cats behind INorth Side Casey's for Christmas. purchased the over a year now. She also traps, neuters house in May of 2013 from and releases them, as well as tries to find them forever homes andfamily, said the amount Ruby Lager’s had has gone from approximately 25 strays it remodeled down to approximatelyand seven. moved She urged Council into it toin reconsider August.theMyordinance decamendment and not make her a criminal.

Mayor Lybarger that now orating style announced is a little rus-is the time for a Public Hearing on the matter tic and my favorite hobby of amending Ordinance 17-172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THEso CODE OF is woodworking, the ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CREcombination of BY theAMENDING two is STON, IOWA, 1996, CHAPTER 55 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 55.22 PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FEEDING STRAY OR FERAL ANIMALS. He asked if anyone wished to speak against the amendment; Melissa Williams, BrendaLee Keate, Cathi Mahurin and Lynette Waters all spoke against. He asked if there was any written correspondence against the amendment; there were three letters received from Jim & Ronda McIntosh, Mycale Downey and Melissa Jackson. He asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the amendment; Annette Overholtzer spoke in favor of. He asked if there was any written correspondence in favor of the amendment; there was none. He then called the Public Hearing to a close.

Mayor Lybarger asked for a Motion to Establish the First Reading of Ordinance 17-172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 55 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 55.22 PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FEEDING STRAY OR FERAL ANIMALS. Wilson moved seconded by Madison to table the First Reading and propose a committee be formed to discuss what the community is doing and what the City is willing to do to help handle the situation of strays. Wilson agreed to head up the committee with Madison's help. Melissa Williams, BrendaLee Keate, Cathi Mahurin and Lynette Waters also volunteered to serve on the committee. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant. Motion carried.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve the Airport Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Grant Application Package. All voted aye. Council-atLarge position is vacant. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve Partial Payment Estimate No. 4 of $274,588.32 to Herberger Construction for work completed on the Adams Street Bridge Replacement Project and submit Reimbursement Request of $236,836.34 to the IDOT. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve WIRB Drawdown #10 request of $36,983.56 based on recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant.

Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve the hiring of Glen Hoyt III as Equipment Operator I for the Street Department contingent upon physical. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant. Resolution passed.

Motion was made and seconded to ap-

Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary releases Tour of Tree details GREENFIELD – The 30th-annual Tour of Trees will be Saturday, Dec. 3.

Tours will run from 1 to 4 p.m.

The tour will begin at the Warren Cultural Center, that will be filled with 30 decorated trees. These trees are decorated by local businesses and individuals.

A silver tea will be served during the tour hours by Julie Woollums, dietary manager of Adair County Health System.

Three stops have been selected to be on the Tour of Trees: Nancy Antisdel’s

Public notice REGULAR MEETING OF THE CRESTON CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 2016 The Creston City Council met in regular session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Lybarger presiding.

Roll call being taken with the following Council members present: Wintermute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison and Higgins. Council-at-Large position is vacant.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Councilat-Large position is vacant. Motion carried.

Mayor Lybarger removed Item 2. iii) "Receive Certified List of Fire Fighter Candidates from Creston Civil Service Commission" from the Consent Agenda.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes of November 1, 2016 - regular meeting; claims of $349,752.75 and fund transfers of $329,118.55. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant. Motion carried.

During Public Forum, Melissa Williams, 1203 N. Mulberry, spoke to Council regarding the proposal to amend Ordinance 17-172 provisions pertaining to feeding stray or feral animals. Ms. Williams admits to have been feeding stray cats behind North Side Casey's for over a year now. She also traps, neuters and releases them, as well as tries to find them forever homes and said the amount has gone from approximately 25 strays down to approximately seven. She urged Council to reconsider the ordinance amendment and not make her a criminal.

Mayor Lybarger announced that now is the time for a Public Hearing on the matter of amending Ordinance 17-172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 55 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 55.22 PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FEEDING STRAY OR FERAL ANIMALS. He asked if anyone wished to speak against the amendment; Melissa Williams, BrendaLee Keate, Cathi Mahurin and Lynette Waters all spoke against. He asked if there was any written correspondence against the amendment; there were three letters received from Jim & Ronda McIntosh, Mycale Downey and

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CRESTON CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 2016 The Creston City Council met in regular session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Lybarger presiding.

Roll call being taken with the following Council members present: Wintermute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison and Higgins. Council-at-Large position is vacant.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Councilone.” position is vacant. Motion carat-Large ried.Park staff and wildlife Mayor Lybarger removed Item 2. iii) "Receive Certified will List of continue Fire Fighter biologists Candidates from Creston Civil Service to monitor theConsent deerAgenda. herd Commission" from the madeand and seconded apatMotion the was park make torecprove the consent agenda, which included ommendations and adjustapproval of minutes of November 1, 2016 -ments regular meeting; claims of $349,752.75 to the special deer and fund transfers of $329,118.55. All voted aye. Council-at-Large positiongoal is vahunts.

The original cant. Motion carried. was to reduce the herd, to During Public Forum, Melissa Williams, 1203on N. the Mulberry, spoke of to cut down number Council regarding the proposal to amend car-deer accidents the Ordinance 17-172 provisions in pertaining to feeding stray or feral animals. Ms. area and lessen the amount Williams admits to have been feeding stray behinddepredation North Side Casey's to for of cats crop over a year now. She also traps, neuters neighboring landowners, and releases them, as well as tries to find them forever homes and said the amount while still offering deer in has gone from approximately 25 strays the topark for theseven. public to down approximately She urged Council to reconsider the ordinance enjoy. and Progress has been amendment not make her a criminal.

Mayor Lybarger announced thatthose now is made accomplishing the time for a Public Hearing on the matter goals and now 17-172 the special of amending Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THEwill CODE be OF park deer hunts ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, AMENDING used IOWA, to try1996, to BY maintain a CHAPTER 55 AND ADDING A NEW balance55.22 between private/ SECTION PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FEEDING OR public interest andSTRAY public FERAL ANIMALS. He asked if anyone safety. wished to speak against the amendment; Melissa Williams, BrendaLee Keate, Cathi For andmore Mahurin Lynette information, Waters all spoke against.

He asked there wasoffice any written contact the if park at correspondence against the amendment; 641-782-5131. there were three letters received from Jim & Ronda McIntosh, Mycale Downey and Melissa Jackson. He asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the amendment; Annette Overholtzer spoke in favor of. He asked if there was any written correspondence in favor of the amendment; there was none. He then called the Public Hearing to a close.

Meanwhile, Mayor Lybarger askedthe for a bank’s Motion to Establish the First Reading of Ordinance involvement in the Grow 17-172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE Foundation, OF ORDINANCES OFconTHE Iowa CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY ducting financial literaAMENDING CHAPTER 55 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION cy presentations at 55.22 local PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FEEDschools its monetary ING STRAYand OR FERAL ANIMALS. Wilson moved seconded Madison to tadonations and byvolunteer ble the First Reading and propose a comwhat the committee be formed to discuss investments in the community is doing and what the City is willmunity also contributed of ing to do to help handle the situationto strays.

Wilson rating. agreed to head up the comthe high mittee with Madison's help. Melissa The intent of the Keate, ComCathi Williams, BrendaLee Mahurin and Lynette Waters also volunmunity Reinvestment Act teered to serve on the committee. All voted Council-at-Large depository position is vais aye. to encourage cant. Motion carried. institutions help meet A resolution wasto offered and seconded tothe approve the Airport Five-Year Capital credit needs of the Improvement Plan (CIP) and Grant Application Package.

All voted aye.

Council-atcommunities in which they Large position is vacant. Resolution operate, including low- and passed.

A resolution was offered and neighseconded moderate-income to approve Partial Payment Estimate No. 4 borhoods, with of $274,588.32 to consistent Herberger Construction for workand completed on banking the Adams Street safe sound opBridge Replacement Project and submit Reimbursement erations. Request of $236,836.34 to the IDOT. All voted aye. Council-at-Large Less thanResolution 3 percent position is vacant. passed. of A resolution was offered and seconded Iowa banks received an to approve WIRB Drawdown #10 request “outstanding” distinction of $36,983.56 based on recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board. All voted over the past five years. aye.

Council-at-Large position is vacant.

Resolution First passed.

National Bank in A resolution was offered and seconded a toCreston approve the and hiring ofAfton Glen HoytisIII as Equipment Operator I for the Street Defull-service community partment contingent upon physical. All voted aye. Council-at-Large positionthat is vabank locally owned cant. Resolution passed. specializes in commercial, Motion was made and seconded to approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report ag and personal banking. for Fiscal Year 2015-16. All voted aye.

First National Bank has ofis vacant.

MoCouncil-at-Large position tion carried. fices in Creston and Afton Under Other, Mike Taylor announced the initial UV Tour beenmillion. cancelled, with assets of has $235 and the new date is Monday, November 21, 2016. They will be traveling to Blue Springs and Maryville, Missouri waste water treatment plants.

Mayor Lybarger adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m.

Gary Lybarger, Mayor Attest: Farmers St.,CityGreenfield Lisa Williamson, Clerk These are a condensed version of the “Our theme will be disproceedings of the regular meeting of the Creston Cityour Council.

Copies of the complaying snowman quilts plete version may be obtained at the that office we have Wehours. will Clerk's during made. normal office CITY CRESTON alsoOFhave snowman plates FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD and figurines on2016: display.

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(2) CHRISTMAS CABBAGE PATCH dolls, $10.00 each; several pairs of men's black work & dress pants, 36x32, $3.00 each; nice, women's sweaters, size 1X, $5.00 each, 641202-7047.

(3) WINTER GAP COATS, sizes 6, 8, 10, $20.00 each; (2) snow pants, small $8.00, large $5.00; (2) pair of snow boots, size 1 & 2, $8.00 each, 641-7825089.

BRIGHT, CLEAN HEAVY bales of straw, $6.00 each, 641-337-5391.

FOR SALE: FRESH ground horseradish, $6.00 a pint jar. 641344-8476 FOR SALE: LA-Z-BOY recliner chair, 3 years old, brown, works good, looks good. $45.00.

641-782-9909 or 641208-1730 TWO STEREO SYSTEMS, $20.00 each; dresser, $10.00; 641464-0761.

CAT HAMMOCK SLING bed, brand new, $20.00; several storage containers with drawers, various sizes, $.50-$5.00; 4 black laundry baskets, 3 small, $3.00 each, 1 tall, $5.00, 641-782-6144

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Wanted

641-782-2141 Ext. 6441

LAND AUCTION

Friday, December 16, 2016 • 10 a.m.

Sale Location: Creston Livestock Auction, Creston, IA

Applications are due Dec. 19, 2016, 3:00 PM Testing will occur Dec. 28, 2016, 6:00pm If you have any questions please contact the Creston Fire Department at (641)782-5610

CNA’S

$1500 Sign-On Bonus!

We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key full-time positions on our nursing team.

If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we can offer a comprehensive beneďŹ t and compensation package that includes: new wage program; pay for experience; medical; time-off beneďŹ ts; and, much more!

Apply in person, call Nancy at (641) 743-6131 for immediate interview, or submit your resume in conďŹ dence to greenďŹ eld@tutera.com.

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Auction Calendar

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

ExtraCare Services a division of HCI Care Services and VNS of Iowa is looking to hire Home Health Aides in the Creston area.

Saturday, Nov. 26- 11:00AM Bridgewater, IA. Riding Mower, Antique Dishes/ Kitchenware, Toys, Furniture & Misc.

Items for Bev & Jake Pote. Auctioneers: Daugherty Auction.

Friday, Dec. 16- 10:00AM Creston, IA. 79 Acres M/L, Douglas Township, Union.

Co. for Jane Wolfe & Patricia Williams.

Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey, Darwin West.

Join our T.E.A.M. of company drivers and enjoy:

Also hiring O/O’s for Dry Vans and Hoppers.

Minimum requirements include:

• CertiďŹ ed FF-1 • High school graduate • Valid driver’s license • No felony convictions • MFPRSI Physical Testing process consists of written/ physical ability tests

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The Creston Fire Department is conducting a civil service examination for the position of

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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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certiďŹ cation preferred Interested candidates can submit resumes to hrinfo@hci-vns.org or visit our career site at www.hciextracareservices.org

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Farm Location: 3 miles west of Creston on Adams St. on south side of road

79 Acres M/L. Douglas Township, Union Co. IA

Brief Legal - E1/2 NW 1/4 Section 8, Douglas Township. Taxable Acres: 79 Cropland Acres: 71.71 Wetland acres included in cropland are 10.8 acres. Corn & Bean Base will be prorated by F.S.A. from balance of farm current corn base 74.99 & bean base 73.01 on 219.66 cropland acres. Corn Yield: 143; Bean Yield: 44; CSR II: 73.2 CSR I: 61.9; Taxes: $1366, prorated to closing.

Possession: Full farming rights for 2017 crop year. Terms: 10% down day of auction with balance due at closing in approx. 30 days from auction. Buyer will cooperate for sellers 1031 exchange. Seller is sincere in selling but does reserve right to accept or reject final bid. Agency Bergren Real Estate & Auction are sellers agents only. Note: This is a high producing 80 acre parcel with good location and good soil. Wetland acres are farmable. Tile has been installed where possible, see map for areas affected.

Jane Wolfe & Patricia Williams

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Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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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.

Handyman Service HANDYMAN. Carpentry, Painting, Doors, Windows, Miscellaneous Home Repairs. Creston and Surrounding Areas. 641-208-1730; 641-782-9909.

Plumber

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

We have the following positions open:

Process Technician Loadout Technician

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.

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RN / MDS COORDINATOR Great MDS opportunity at Creston Specialty Care, a reputable skilled nursing facility in Creston.

The MDS Coordinator assures accurate and timely assessments / reassessments of resident care and is pivotal to ensuring that residents receive appropriate, quality care and that information in quality measures, indicators, and billing is accurate.

RN license + long-term care experience is required; experience with MDS 3.0 is preferred. Visit our web site for full details and beneďŹ ts provided. Apply online or in person.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

A career where you make a difference!

RN – Health and Rehab Services Under general supervision, provides professional cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient response to program services.

Documents patient care and interactions in accordance with professional nursing standards.

May assist with Diabetes Education classes, anticoagulation clinic, cardiac testing, and other services as needed in Health and Rehab Services. Telemetry expertise preferred.

Part Time – 48 hours per pay period We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO (Paid Time Off ), IPERS (Iowa Public Employees Retirement System), and a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses.

Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com

The UCDA is Accepting Board Applications The Union County Development Association (UCDA) is accepting applications for volunteer (non-paid) board of trustee positions.

If you are interested in serving as a UCDA board member, please submit your letter of interest addressed to the UCDA Nominating Committee and include the following: 1) Statement of interest in serving; 2) Current employment; 3) Background knowledge you can bring to the organization; 4) Community activities you have participated in; 5) Your personal goals for the organization.

The deadline for applications is December 1, 2016.

Please send your application to: UCDA Nominating Committee P.O. Box 471 Creston, IA 50801 SM-CP3381011130

SOW FARM TECHNICIAN This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS:

• • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year • Opportunity to advance career through Production ENTRY-LEVEL Leadership Program BASE SALARY •

vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days AFTER 1 YEAR and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

$28,000 $31,000

Apply online at

apply.iowaselect.com or give Allyson a call at 641-316-3251 today!

300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 MCHCS is an equal opportunity employer Madison County Health Care System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, November 23, 2016

CNA photos by SCOTT VICKER

Night of bowling: LEFT, Marvin McFarland of Creston stares down the pins as he approaches the lane Tuesday evening at Pine Valley Golf and Bowl in Creston during Classic League play.

RIGHT, Matt Fletchall of Creston watches his shot roll down the lane Tuesday evening at Pine Valley Golf and Bowl in Creston during Classic League play.

Boston Public Library announces Composer-in-Residence program Boston Public Library (BPL) announces its first Composer-in-Residence, Beau Kenyon, formerly of Creston. His debut concert with BPL took place Nov. 12 in Rabb Hall at the Central Library in Copley Square.

Kenyon’s role in this pilot program includes enriching library spaces and collections through public programs focused on music and performance throughout the library system.

The multi-platform, multidisciplinary event, “The Sound of,â€? is intended to connect various members of the Boston community in multiple ways all through the action of finding and creating stillness through sound. The concert features performances by Christina English as mezzo-soprano, Vanessa Holroyd on flute, Daniel DoĂąa on viola, Franzisca Huhn on harp and Kenyon on piano as they

perform a collection of work

by Toru Takemitsu, Marti Epstein and Kenyon. “The Composer-in-Residence program at BPL is one example of how the city of Boston supports local artists and incorporates them into civic life,� said Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture for the city of Boston. “Artists play a critical role in ensuring Boston is a thriving and innovative city.

They educate and inspire, helping all of us to realize the power of creativity.� “BPL is committed to engaging library users and visitors in a variety of ways, including through performance art; we are confident Kenyon’s programs will thrill community members and further develop their appreciation of the arts,� said Michael Colford, BPL’s director of library services.

The residency, running through June 2017, includes T:5.125�

access to and use of BPL’s circulating, research and special collections, creation of public music-related programs and community outreach efforts to raise awareness of BPL’s resources in the broader music community.

From June 3 to June 10, Kenyon will also hold a series of “And All the Men and Women Merely Players“ performances at the Central Library, celebrating the culmination of the library’s Shakespeare initiative, All the City’s a Stage: A Season of Shakespeare at BPL. “I feel so fortunate to have this opportunity; this season, I’ll be collaborating with incredible authors, musicians, choreographers and librarians, and together, we’ll create concert performances, sound and dance installations and workshops – all free and open to the

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The number of consecutive wins the Miami (OH) football team ended its season with after starting the season 0-6. The Redhawks achieved the feat with a 21-20 win over Ball State in Mid-American Conference play. The Redhawks are the first FBS team to lose six straight, then win six straight.

LOCAL BRIEFS

CLARIFICATION Monday’s version of CNA listed Creston/ Orient-Macksburg football players who earned special accoloades at the team football banquet.

The specific awards were not noted in the previous edition. Chase Shiltz was named offensive MVP. Kadon Hulett and Zach Carlson were recognized as MVPs of the defense.

Dustin Merritt, Evan Jacobson and Colton Bolinger received recognition for special teams play. Dalten Bierle was named the scout team MVP. Shiltz, Hulett, Bolinger and Brody Frain were recognized for being voted as the team’s leaders after having served as captains this season.

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Wednesday | November 23, 2016

Staying close to home for college ■

NV standout Breheny signs with SWCC for cross country and track and field

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

G R E E N F I E L D — Nodaway Valley’s Shane Breheny can breath a sigh of relief.

One of the most important decisions to make during senior year of high school is out of the way.

The talented cross country runner signed his letter-of-intent to continue his distance running career at Southwestern Community College Wednesday in both cross country and track and field.

On hand to witness the event were his parents John and Leisa, younger brother Tyler, Nodaway Valley coach Darrell Burmeister and SWCC coach Nick Ekel.

“It’s kind of a relief to have this done,” Breheny said. “I know where I’m going. I can start preparing for it.”

Breheny chose Southwestern over Buena Vista and Morningside.

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Nodaway Valley senior Shane Breheny, front, second from right, signed his letter-of-intent to run cross country and track and field at Southwestern Community College Tuesday at the high school.

Looking on during the ceremony in the high school gym was younger brother Tyler, front left, mother Leisa, front, second from left, father John, front, right, Southwestern Community College cross country and track and field coach Nick Ekel, back, left, and Nodaway Valley cross country coach Darrell Burmeister, back, right.

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The Creston and Lenox boys basketball teams will be playing a varsity contest at Wells Fargo Arena before an Iowa Energy game on Saturday, Dec. 3. The varsity game will be at 5 p.m., followed by the Energy game at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the game are $8 and can be purchased at Creston or Lenox High School. The ticket price includes entry for both contests and must be purchased in advance.

WOLVERINE GIRLS SCORE FIRST WIN GREENFIELD — One home game, one victory.

Nodaway Valley’s girls basketball team opened its season at home against West Central Valley and pulled out a 64-49 victory Tuesday.

Nodaway Valley and West Central Valley tustled early, exchanging blows in the first half before the Wolverines pulled away late.

The duo of Josie Clarke (26) and Paige McElfish combined for 42 points. Jodie Baudler and Annie Herr added six each and Addie Lamb contributed four points.

The Wolverines did struggle at the free throw line, going 9-of-22 on the evening from the charity stripe.

Nodaway Valley was consistent, scoring at least 12 points in each quarter.

Joelle Grubbs had 20 points for the Wildcats.

UP NEXT — Nodaway Valley travels to Woodward-Granger on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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Creston junior Evan Jacobson goes up for a layup between two Perry defenders during Creston senior Cody Crawford skies high for a layup during Tuesday’s boys basketball jamboree at the Southwestern Community College gym. The Tuesday’s scrimmage against Perry at the Southwestern Panthers and Jays played two quarters, with the Jays coming out on top 35-28.

Community College gym.

Panther boys learn plenty in jamboree Creston’s boys basketball team took the court against an opponent for the first time this season Tuesday at the Southwestern Community College jamboree.

The Panthers fell in a two-quarter scrimmage to Perry 35-28.

Going up against an opponent for the first time this season brought with it a few jitters for Taylor Phipps’ squad.

“We were a little nervous coming out in our first action against another team,” Phipps said. “We saw that we were a little nervous. Hopefully that helped us knock off a little bit of the rust with playing live game action.”

Phipps credited the Panthers for a strong effort.

“The guys did a good job of coming out and playing hard,” Phipps said. “Our goal is to keep getting better every day.”

Phipps saw a few things to improve upon on both ends of the court.

“Defensively, we need to make sure we’re communicating, making sure we’re in the correct help position the ball is,” Phipps said. “On offense, we held the ball a little too much. We need to keep the ball moving, making sure we’re finding the open man. We need to be passing up a good shot to get great shot.”

The Panthers still have time to work on those areas before the season opener CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG on Tuesday, Nov. 29, against Mount Ayr in Creston.

Creston sophomore Kylan Smallwood drives between a pair of Perry “There are things to continue to work on,” Phipps said. “Hopefully we’ll imdefenders during Tuesday’s jamboree at SWCC. prove as the season goes on.” —CNA sports editor Ryan Kronberg

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Panther cross country celebrates season

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Creston’s girls and boys cross country teams had an opportunity to celebrate their seasons Sunday in the annual banquet held in the high school commons.

They shared a meal together and recognized the accomplishments of the team this season.

The Panther girls and boys finished the season with 30 runners.

“I want to say to each and every one of you, I appreciate you finishing the season with us,” said Creston coach Pat Schlapia.

Both teams saw plenty of progress over the season for relatively young teams.

Of the 30 runners, 17 were out for the sport for the first time.

“We had some young pups and we had some out for the first time,” Schlapia said.

They showed tremendous improvement throughout the season.

“We ended up with a growing season,” Schlapia said. “You guys showed some tremendous growth.

Twenty-eight out of 30 of you were setting PR’s if not all 30. That was awesome to see. That’s what we wanted to see from you.”

There were six seniors combined on this season’s roster who combined for 20 years of high school cross country experience. Four of them — Isaac Wignall, Cora Green, Ben Irr and Rachel Shepherd — ran all the way from middle school through high school. Lexie Little joined the program as a sophomore. Dawson Smith joined the team for the first

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Six Creston cross country seniors were recognized at Sunday’s banquet in the Creston High School cafeteria. The seniors were, front, from left, Isaac Wignall, Cora Green, Lexie Little and Dawson Smith; and back: Ben Irr and Rachel Shepherd.

time as a senior.

Schlapia credited the seniors for helping guide a green team.

“It was important for you seniors to show them the Creston cross country way,” Schlapia said. “Whether it was varsity or JV, you guys showed us how to do that.

Now that the seniors go on, you’re always going to be a member of the cross country team.”

Schlapia challenged the returnees to step up and fill the leadership roles.

“Just because you’re a senior doesn’t mean you’re going to be a leader,” Schlapia said. “You have to earn that spot.”

Schlapia challenged the team to grow during the offseason, particularly next summer.

“I want to see some lead-

ership, some growth out of you by August 1 of next season,” Schlapia said. “Get that summer base in. There’s 24 hours in a day, seven days in a week. I hear some say well I ran every Wednesday morning. There’s six other days. I know there’s a lot of other things. Kids are being pulled each way. Make that growth as a team and as an individual.”

A highlight for the girls was winning the Orient-Macksburg meet for the third straight season.

The girls had a number of interchangeable runners on varsity.

“This was the deepest girls team we’ve had in many years,” Schlapia said.

“We changed along the way.

The top six, seven — if you were right in there, it wasn’t the same squad. Injuries

took a toll on us.”

The boys team went through some growing pains this season. Of the 12 boys out, seven were freshmen.

“Youth was served,” Schlapia said.

The program’s biggest highlight of the season came on Oct. 29 at the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge.

Brielle Baker became the 33rd individual runner in the overall program’s history, both boys and girls combined, 15th girl and 22nd individual in the past 17 seasons to run at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.

Ending the season at state is something Schlapia savors.

“We never take that for granted ending the season at the golf course at state,” Schlapia said. “Those who take it for granted don’t go

or are going to be one flash wonders.”

Schlapia would like to take more runners to Fort Dodge.

“Let’s make some history.

Let’s bring some more girls and some more boys to Fort Dodge,” Schlapia said.

Several awards were handed out. The Brandon Gale Memorial Manager Award went to Brooklyn Bolinger. The Chris Wyatt Award, to a senior boy and girl, went to Ben Irr and Rachel Shepherd. The Panther XC Spirit Award was given to Breanna Baker. Schlapia handed out three awards for summer running, to Cora Green, Levi Hitz and Brittany Linch.

Schlapia thanked a variety of different people for their help this season.

One thank you went to Crestmoor Golf Course and Southwestern Community College for their help with both practice and the home meet.

“I’m biased, but I can’t think of a better place for a course than what we have at SWCC and Crestmoor.

We’ve had a good working relationship with them.”

Schlapia thanked the Booster Club for all their help supporting the team during the season and and during the home meet.

Schlapia gave a big thanks to his longtime assistant coach Gary O’Daniels.

“I can’t think of a better guy to work with,” Schlapia said. “He’s been good with the kids. He has a lot of experience with us. It’s good for us.”

Schlapia thanked trainer Chris Leonard for all of his help working with the injured runners during the course of the season.

“Coach O’Daniels and myself usually have a daily visit with Chris,” Schlapia said. “I appreciate all of the time he gives for us.”

Schlapia praised Maggie Arnold for the work she does coaching the middle school program.

This season was memorable for the veteran coach.

“To me, this is special,” Schlapia said. “I can’t think of a better thing or place than to share that with you.

“From my heart to you, thank you for everything.”

Team awards: Brandon Gale Memorial Manager Award: Brooklyn Bolinger Chris Wyatt Award: Ben Irr, Rachel Shepherd Panther XC Spirit Award: Breanna Baker Summer Running: Cora Green, Levi Hitz, Brittany Linch.

Letterwinners Boys — Freshmen — Devin Baker (1), Hunter Fry (1), Levi Hitz (1), Jared Moreland (1). Junior — Dylan Linch (3).

Seniors — Ben Irr (4(, Dawson Smith (1), Isaac Wignall (4).

Girls — Freshmen — Brittany Linch (1), Allivea Skarda (1), Brooklyn Bolinger (1), Sophomores — Brielle Baker (1), Saige Rice (1), Rachel Wignall (1). Juniors — Danielle Castillo (2), Sophia Groumoutis (3).

Seniors — Cora Green (3), Lexie Little (3), Rachel Shepherd (4).

Participation awards — Boys — Isaac Jacobson, freshman, Isaac Ralston, freshman, Ashton Wills, freshman.

Girls — Heylee Shields, freshman, Sydney Pantini, freshman, Sydney Hartsock, freshman, Jesse Vicker, sophomore, Emma Berning, sophomore, Salma Kipwasa, junior, Jordan Moreland, junior, Kiersten Latham, junior.

Hawkeye 10 All-Academic team: Cora Green, Lexie Little, Rachel Shepherd, Ben Irr, Dawson Smith, Isaac Wignall.

IATC Sr. All-Star Meet — Ben Irr, Rachel Shepherd.

IAHSAA Distinguished Academic Achievement team award (team grade point average between 3.25 and 4.0) — boys.

IGSHAU Distinguished Academic Achievement Award (team grade point average between 3.25 and 4.0) — girls.

Much to be thankful for this year on the sports desk With Thanksgiving coming up Thursday, it’s a time for us to step back, take time to reflect on our lives.

It’s a time to count our blessings once more.

There’s huge blessings to be thankful for, such as family and health.

There’s little things to be thankful for, such as an unexpected miracle or unexpected development that’s bettered your life.

All of those things add up to create things to be thankful for.

Life certainly brings with it many challenges.

Those tough times can threaten to disrupt our lives. They can be tough to overcome.

They test us, push us.

But with the right approach, we can grow from them, become a better person than when we embarked on that journey.

There’s much to be thankful for here at the sports desk.

I wouldn’t be here without the

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guidance and direction of Christ.

He knew I needed this job.

And it came through at the right time.

When the job came open, I was at a bit of a crossroads personally and professionally. Some changes were needed to be made for my own benefit both in the short and long term.

Being able to come to Creston was a blessing in both areas.

A huge thanks goes out to managing editor Scott Vicker for taking a chance on me and bringing me on board.

I know I’m sure I can drive him crazy at times, and who don’t I drive crazy sometimes, but his support and guidance means so much.

A big thanks goes to CNA veteran scribe Larry Peterson. I’ve know Larry going on the better part of a decade, our paths having crossed at various points along the way. His wisdom of the profession, knowledge of the area’s been invaluable as I get to know the area.

A mega thanks goes to my partner in crime on the sports desk, Mr. Kaleb Carter.

I knew from our first phone call in mid-May there would be a good working relationship.

It’s been everything I could’ve asked for and thensome.

Young Mr. Carter’s a tremendously hard worker, going above and beyond whatever I send his way.

He’s taken his beats seriously and excelled in them.

I hope you all have read his work this past softball season with Creston, this fall with the Creston/ Orient-Macksburg football team.

His photos and writing have been top notch.

There’s been many a jovial chat around the desk, listening to quite a wide-variety of music. He’s broadened my horizons on what life is like in another part of the country and how that’s different compared with Iowa and Nebraska. I’ve come to appreciate his love for life, and all that goes with it.

Before we met, I hadn’t paid attention to WWE in forever. It’s been fun to have him educate me some in that.

He’s become a valued friend, listening to me ramble about life, and the ups and downs I’ve had dealing with a number of personal demons this year.

He’s deftly corrected my fractured prose, pagination errors.

Kaleb, your listening ear, patience with me as I’ve gone through the trials of life, are greatly appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

To co-workers Kelsey Haugen and Bailey Poolman, Dorine Pe-

terson and Theresa Pendergraft and the rest of the crew here at the CNA thank you for your listening ear, your friendship and advice. It’s meant a lot, especially these past few weeks as I’ve dealt with the ups and downs of some significant challenges away from the office, the joys of living with bi-polar depression and what that all entails.

To you the loyal and faithful CNA readers, thank you for taking time to read the paper. I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m passionate about and love without your patronage and support. Thank you.

A big thanks to my parents back in Nebraska for their endearing love and support. I wouldn’t be here without it. Thanks for all you’ve done, your listening ear when I call, even if it’s at some weird hour. I love you both.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Slow start buries Tiger girls basketball in season-opening loss to Clarinda

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

LENOX — The Clarinda girls basketball team scored the first nine points of Tuesday’s season-opener in Lenox, and raced to add to it in what turned out to be a dominant 69-24 victory for the visitors.

Lenox struggled to get into its offense early, plagued by turnovers before finally finding its rhythm in the second half.

The Tigers totalled 25 turnovers in all.

Pressure from a Clarinda press and multiple different defensive looks had the Tigers uneasy on offense to start.

“First game jitters had a lot to do with it. We were trying to push too hard into it instead of passing CNA photo by KALEB CARTER or dribbling right into it,” said Le- Lenox sophomore Morgan Parrish drives hard from the perimeter in the fourth quarter of Lenox’s loss to Clarinda Tuesday. Parrish led the nox coach Clay Arnold.

The Tigers lost the early pres- Tigers with nine points. Guarding her is Clarinda’s Grace Davidson. ence of Katelyn Belding down low when she picked up her fourth foul with nine and six points respec“She’s a little behind conditionin the first quarter. Both teams tively. ing but she’s a good player. She’s were in the bonus in the first quar“Once we settled down and going to take charge. Very happy ter and both reached the double started running the offense we with that,” Arnold said. bonus in both halves in a game started scoring points. Some nights Arnold was not worried with filled with blown whistles. Three the ball just don’t go in,” Arnold his team’s effort throughout the Tigers fouled out. said. night, and made sure to play most The Cardinals went on a 20-2 Anderson played more aggres- of his varsity roster, with freshmen run to end the first half, as Halee sively in the second half, showing getting time late in the third and Wallace scored the only Lenox no signs of pain from what Ar- fourth quarters. The offensive play bucket in the second quarter with nold described as a minor tendon of Clarinda impressed him. just over a minute to go. strain in her forearm, and scored “They were on their game toWallace finished the game with on back-to-back possessions in the night. They really were. They shot four points. Morgan Parrish and third quarter by bulling her way the ball well,” Arnold said.

Jessica Anderson led the Tigers into the paint.

Lauren Bair scored 22 points for

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decision.

“Coach Ekel has come to a lot of our meets,” Breheny said. “I have a good feeling for it. Coach Ekel has a plan for training and a pretty good idea of where we want to be for next year.”

Breheny recently took a visit to the Creston campus.

Between that and talking more in depth with Ekel, it settled the decision in Breheny’s mind.

“I felt like it was the right decision for me,” Breheny said.

Southwestern’s location close to Greenfield was an added bonus for Breheny.

“It’s going to be really

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Kansas City. In early October, they gave birth to their first child, a son, Everett. It’s my first nephew. The day I was able to meet him, hold him in my arms was a day I’ll cherish forever. I can’t wait to see him grow up, To my kid brother Leighton and his wife Ann, I know I haven’t been the easiest to deal with. I do respect

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Lenox junior Jessica Anderson drives to the hoop in the third quarter of the Tigers’ season-opening 69-24 loss to Clarinda. Guarding her is Joslyn Williams (13).

the Cardinals. Maddie Hartley had 17 and Joslyn Williams added 10.

Jacy Stoaks went down with an ankle injury in the second quarter but the prognosis seemed good afterward with the senior forward walking with weight on her foot.

UP NEXT — Lenox (0-1) heads to Orient-Macksburg for a matchup with the Bulldogs on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Clar — 18 20 21 10 — 69 Len —7 2 9 6 — 24 Clarinda (1-0) — Point Totals — Bair 22, Hartley 17, Williams 10, Aliyah St. Roman 7, Taylor Wdemeyer 6, Paige Sunderman 5 Brooke Brown 2.

Lenox (0-1) — Point Totals — Parrish 9, Anderson 6, Wallace 4, Hannah Mitchell 3, Belding 2. FG shooting — 9-33 (27.3 percent). 3-point goals — 3-13 (23.1 percent). Rebounds — 14 (Stoaks 3, Parrish 3).

Assists — 4 Steals — 5. Blocked shots — none. Turnovers — 25. Team fouls — 22. Fouled out — Belding, Anderson, Wallace.

nice,” Breheny said. “I’m looking forward to it.”

Breheny noted that after two years, he will look to run at a four-year school.

“I’ll maybe look at those schools after two years,” he said.

Breheny comes with impressive credentials. He led the Wolverines to consecutive Class 1A state team championships.

He placed third individually as a senior at the meet on Oct. 29. As a junior, he placed fourth. In his sophomore season, he placed seventh in leading the team to a fourth-place finish. As a freshman, he placed 31st in Fort Dodge.

Breheny will add to what’s becoming a talented roster that Ekel is assembling.

“It shows that Southwestern Community College is an up and coming program,” Ekel said. “The runner of Shane’s caliber speaks to the amount of work our guys have done this year.”

Breheny will add depth to the Spartans lineup.

“Shane’s credentials speak for themselves,” Ekel said.

“To get a runner of Shane’s caliber, that’s only going to increase our competitiveness on the conference and national level. It’s going to help the guys that are currently within the program improve as well.”

Breheny is the second area standout to sign with the Spartans in recent weeks.

Atlantic standout Phoenix Shadden recently joined the program. Shadden was the

Hawkeye 10 Conference individual champion. He placed second at the Class 3A state qualifying meet and 10th overall in Fort Dodge.

“They’re going to have a pretty good team going into this next season,” Breheny said. “I’m looking forward to being able to train with those guys, hopefully push each other to get better and get to the level coach Ekel wants us to be.”

The bar has been raised at Southwestern.

“Coach Ekel mentioned being in the top 30 in the nation, qualifying for nationals this next year,” Breheny said. “We’re going to have quite the team.”

Helping guide a team to consecutive state team championships shows what kind of

character Breheny has.

“He brings to the table leadership,” Ekel said.

“When you win two team state titles, that’s a huge plus.”

Burmeister’s training has prepared Breheny well for the next level.

“He knows how to do things the right way as a distance runner,” Ekel said.

“That’s a huge plus when you’ve been under a coach such as coach Burmeister for the last four years. That’s going to permeate through our culture here at Southwest.”

Breheny credited Burmeister for helping him prepare for the next level.

“He’s done a very good job of training at the intensity we need to,” Breheny said. “He’s done a good job

of preparing us for what we want to do.”

Before he makes the short drive to Creston, Breheny has some high goals for the upcoming spring track season.

“My goal is toward winning the state meet in the 3,200 and qualify for a few other events, set the school record, get in the 9’s,” Breheny said.

“I’ve always wanted to make the Drake Relays,” he added. “I’ll train as hard as I can to go there.”

Breheny can now focus on the future, with Wednesday’s ceremony complete.

“I’m glad I got it done, knowing what I’m doing,” Breheny said “I can train and prepare for the program.”

you and the man you have become. Thank you for listening to me, helping tell me what situations are like.

Thank you.

I owe a huge thanks to all the coaches in Creston and the surrounding areas.

I very much appreciate your willingness to take time for my phone calls and emails, sometimes at very odd hours. I appreciate all of the time and effort you give to Kaleb and myself in helping promote your teams and student-athletes. You all make

our job immensely easier.

For all of your hard work, thank you.

To the student-athletes, thank you for all of your time and efforts on the field and off. You all make it easy to do our jobs with the time and effort you put in to excel at whatever sport you participate in. It’s a joy to watch you all compete. Thank you.

To the parents for your support, thank you. I know I don’t always do things perfectly, and for that I apologize. I’ve heard from quite

a few of though and heard the kind words. That means more than you all can ever know. Thank you.

To my church family at Crest Baptist, I owe you all a huge thank you. Pastor Chuck and so many others, you all have been a tremendous rocks for me this year, especially in recent weeks.

Your prayers, listening ears, have meant more than you all can ever know. Thank you.

To a special person back in Nebraska, I know it’s been

a wild year for both of us. I I wasn’t perfect, made a ton of mistakes I regret deeply, apologize for. But you’ve shown tremendous grace and mercy and class. You’ve been a huge inspiration to me, helped me come so far personally from the ghosts of the past, helped me grow up tremendously. You’re a pretty special person. I pray for you often that God would bless your life, and will do so in the future. Thank you for everything.

To my friends both near

and far, particularly a couple of dear college friends in Omaha and Des Moines, I wouldn’t be half the person I am without you. Your listening ear has been invaluable many a night. Your taking time to listen to me, to help give me advice through all of the dreck I’ve been through has been a lifesaver. My life is blessed because of you all.

To anyone I left out, thank you for your influence and guidance in my life.

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COLUMBUS, NEB — While the first game of a two-game weekend trip to east-central Nebraska wasn’t the prettiest game the Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team has ever played, it still ended up the right way.

Game two went much better for coach Todd Lorensen’s squad.

SWCC completed the weekend sweep with an impressive win over Central (Neb.) Saturday.

SWCC won in very different manners this weekend to stay perfect on the young season at 6-0.

“In the six games, we’ve won in a variety of ways,” Lorensen said. “At Southeast Iowa we only shot 23 percent and missed some free throws at the end.

Against North Central at home, we shot the basketball at a high level. At North Central, they really challenged us to make tough shots. Friday, we won with porous defense. We made

simple mistakes that we haven’t made in other games.

We were able to score enough points to win.”

The Spartans toppled Southeast (Neb.) 92-87 Friday.

It was the Spartan offense that carried them to the win.

SWCC was 33-of-67 from the floor and 19-of-26 at the free throw line.

It made up for what Lorensen noted was an off night defensively.

“We didn’t play very well,” Lorensen said. “We scored enough baskets to stay in the win column.”

Calvin Chambers led five Spartans in double figures offensively with 18 points.

Chambers was 4-of-4 from the floor and 7-of-9 at the free throw line.

“That was a nice game all the way around,” Lorensen said.

Chambers had the hot hand and his teammates were able to get him the ball consistently.

“It’s nice that in all our games, the guys that have led us in scoring haven’t had a high volume of shots,” Lorensen said. “That’s a great

sign that the guys recognize who has the hot hand and are getting them the ball in a spot to be successful.”

On Saturday, the Spartans were effective offensively against Central’s 2-3 zone.

“That was the first team we’ve played that’s exclusively played a 2-3 zone,” Lorensen said.

SWCC held Central well below its average of 90 points a game.

That was nice to see us slow them down,” Lorensen said.

Brodric Thomas had a game-high 19 points on 7-of9 shooting from the floor, went 1-of-2 from the 3-point line and was 2-of-2 at the free throw line.

Thomas also grabbed eight rebounds and played solid defense noted Lorensen.

Jamil Maddred added 10 points and seven rebounds.

Twelve players scored for the Spartans.

UP NEXT — SWCC (6-0) travels to Rockford, Ill. this weekend for a pair of games at Rock Valley College.

SWCC plays Macomb Community College Friday

and Kankakee Saturday.

SOUTHEAST (NA) — Totals —33-7-19. FG shooting — 33-68 (48.5 percent). 3-point goals — 12-29 (41.4 percent). Rebounds — 43.

Assists — 15. Steals — 5. Blocked shots — 0. Turnovers — 16. Team fouls — 22. Fouled out — None.

SOUTHWESTERN (5-0) — Totals — 33-12-9. Thomas 11, Hightower 11, Maddred 9, Johnson 11, Chambers 18, Edwards 4, Wilson 12, Shelby 6, Canada 4, Curtis 6. Totals — 49-43-92. FG shooting — 33-67 (49.3 percent). 3-point goals — 7-29 (24.1). Rebounds — 33 (Maddred 5, Hightower 5).

Assists — 13 (Johnson 5). Steals — 9. Blocked shots — none.

Turnovers — 15. Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — None.

SOUTHEAST —42 45 SWCC — 49 43 CENTRAL, NE (NA) — Totals —21-10-15. FG shooting — 21-60 (35.0 percent). 3-point goals — 12-29. Rebounds — 36.

Assists — 11. Steals — 7. Blocked shots — 0. Turnovers — 16.

Team fouls — 22. Fouled out — None.

SOUTHWESTERN (6-0) — Totals — 36-4-7. Thomas 19.

Hightower 8. Maddred 10.

Johnson 9. Chambers 4. Edwards 2. Wilson 7. Ngovi 4. Shelby 4. Lee 4. Canada 5. Willians 4.

Curtis 7. Totals — 49-43-92. FG shooting — 33-67 (53.7 percent).

3-point goals — 4-19 (21.1).

Rebounds — 41 (Thomas 8, Maddredd 7).

Assists — 12 (Johnson 4). Blocked shots — none. Turnovers — 11. Team fouls — 16. Fouled out — None.

CENTRAL — 32 35 SWCC — 40 43

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Lanning runs wild, Cyclones crush Red Raiders AMES — Iowa State junior quarterback Joel Lanning started smiling on his way into the end zone in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against Texas Tech.

He was smiling plenty more during the game and after.

Lanning and the Cyclones put together easily their most impressive game of the season, quite possibly in program history, in a 66-10 demolition of the Red Raiders on a windy and frigid afternoon at Jack Trice Stadium.

Texas Tech’s defense could not stop the redshirt junior from Ankeny.

On a third down and two early in the first quarter, Lanning raced over the left side nearly untouched for a 24yard touchdown.

As cold as it was with a strong north wind whipping through Ames, Lanning was only heating up.

He found the end zone early in the second quarter on a 5-yard run to cap a short drive.

Iowa State led 28-3 at that point.

The route was on.

“No, I didn’t,” Lanning said when asked if he expected to have a big night.

Lanning finished the day with 173 yards on 17 carries as the Cyclones’ leading rusher.

Lanning added touchdown runs of 19, 35 and 10-yards in the second half as the Cyclones completed the crushing.

His five touchdown runs tied a single game record also held by Troy Davis and Joe Henderson.

“It’s crazy,” Lanning said. Troy Davis was a Heisman runner-up. It’s awesome to be in that category.”

Lanning gave high praise to his teammates up front for clearing gaping holes.

“All the glory goes to my offensive line and those guys blocking for me,” Lanning said. “They were making holes for me.”

Lanning was just a part of a record-setting day.

Iowa State’s 66 points are the

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most in a conference game ever and most overall since 2000. The 31-point second quarter was the most points scored by a Cyclone team in a quarter ever.

Scoring 66 points was not surprising to Cyclones coach Matt Campbell.

“I feel like we should every week.

Those are my expectations,” Campbell said.

Saturday’s success started after the win over Kansas a week earlier.

“To me it’s all about how we practice,” Campbell said. “We had a very complete week of practice. It gives yourself a chance to play what you’re capable of playing. (Saturday) was as close as we’ve been to what we’re capable of when we’re locked it.”

Iowa State’s first-year head coach credited the team with a strong effort.

“We can do really great things,” Campbell said. “We’re getting to where I expect our kids to be. This is the fruition of when you work hard.”

The Cyclones averaged an astonishing 9.4 yards per play, also best in a game.

For Lanning, this game was a major bright spot in what has been an up and down season.

“It brings you back up a little bit after being through a rough season.”

He was the starter at the start of the season, but has been splitting time with

Jacob Park in recent weeks.

Whatever his role is, Lanning is happy with it.

“I’ve just accepted my role,” Lanning said. “The offense blew up. It was awesome.”

Winning by one of the largest margins in school history greatly helped.

On nearly all of Lanning’s five touchdown runs, he zipped into the end zone virtually untouched.

And once he broke through the front line of the Red Raiders defense, the Texas Tech secondary was helpless to slow down the Cyclones part-time signal caller.

Park was equally effective as well.

He had a 2-yard run that gave the Cyclones a 14-3 lead late in the first quarter.

Park was a very efficient 14-of-18 for 285 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

Lazard, the junior from Urbandale, continued to show why he’s a touted NFL prospect with seven catches for 137 yards and one touchdown.

Iowa State’s defense even got into the act. Kamari Cotton-Moya had a 48yard pick six to push the lead to 42-3 late in the first half.

Campbell said the Cyclones earned the right to have the game they did Saturday.

But this day belong to Lanning.

“It’s rewarding to me anytime I see Joel Lanning have success,” Campbell said. “Joel Lanning’s a really hard worker. What we continue to find is the niche that gives us the best opportunity to win, to be successful. Joel has the success because he really works hard at it. I’m really proud of Joel Lanning.”

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