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CRESTON FFA CHAPTER From sheep showing to ag photography, Creston FFA members are gaining ag experience with SAE projects. Read more about these projects and the Creston FFA on page 5A of today’s paper. >>

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The Mount Ayr Raiderettes volleyball team hammered Bedford in a regional quarterfinal Tuesday evening. Read more about the game in SPORTS, page 8A. >>

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New restaurant to open SWCC board Monday in uptown Creston approves contract for asbestos abatement

By KELSEY HAUGEN CNA staff reporter

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The grand opening of The Backdoor Restaurant and Lounge, 211 N. Pine St., is slated for Monday. The restaurant will be open daily and will feature home-style cooking with an emphasis on fresh ingredients.

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Restaurant and Lounge will have expansive menu, and drive thru open until 3 a.m. on weekends

By KELSEY HAUGEN CNA staff reporter

khaugen@crestonnews.com

A new establishment, The Backdoor Restaurant and Lounge, is set to have its grand opening Monday.

After closing That Bar in Afton last month, owner Christine Meadows is opening the restaurant in uptown Creston.

With this Meadows new business, her primary focus is the food.

“We always knew we wanted to do something bigger with food, so once

The Backdoor Restaurant and Lounge will have a drive thru open daily. The drive thru will stay open late, until 3 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays.

we found a location open in the Creston area, we moved,” Meadows said.

Her hope is The Backdoor Restaurant and Lounge, 211 N. Pine St., will be a unique addition in town with exceptional food. Her main chef is from Des Moines and has more than 25 years of experience.

“The food is extraordinary and homemade, and it’ll be a nice, comfortable place for people to have supper,” said Kellie Ritter, restaurant manager. “I’ve

started drink recipes. The chocolate martini is killer.”

T h e restaurant will Ritter o f f e r home-style cooking with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. There will be an expansive menu selection from steak to sandwiches and a variety of cocktails.

“It’ll be so different than

what we had in Afton,” Meadows said.

The employees from the former bar in Afton have relocated along with Meadows, and she is looking to hire additional servers and bartenders. The crew’s goal is to provide a family-friendly atmosphere.

“The whole reason we won’t have ‘bar’ in our name is because I don’t want that bar crowd,” Meadows said.

The Backdoor Restaurant and Lounge will be open daily: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. There will also be a drive-thru window, which will stay open until 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

“We’re going to have crab buffets, a Bloody Mary bar on Sundays and special cocktails, so people don’t have to go to the city anymore to get what they want,” Meadows said.

“We’re looking to set this town on fire.”

On Oct. 2, construction ceased in the 200-bay hallway of the instructional building at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) because asbestos was found in the ceiling material.

During a special meeting Tuesday morning, the SWCC board of directors approved a contract for asbestos abatement with ICM Insulation, Ltd. in Des Moines for an amount not to exceed $412,500.

One reason the bid is so

high is the entire 18,750 square feet of ceiling material will have to be re- Lesan placed, e v e n though there are parts where no asbestos was detected.

“Today’s standards are a lot different than they were 30 years ago,” said Tom Lesan, SWCC vice president Please see SWCC, Page 2

Financial workshop planned at Southwestern Southwestern Community College and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) office will be offering a workshop entitled “Reading and Understanding Financial Statements.” It is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at SWCC in the Performing Arts Center multipurpose room.

This three-hour handson workshop is for existing and new business owners.

The workshop will walk participants through the components of typical business

financial statements and use Excel spreadsheets to show how financial statements can be used to make better and more informed decisions.

Registration for this workshop will be $20 and online pre-registration is required at www.swcciowa.edu/sbdc.

For further information contact Brandi Shay, regional director of SBDC at shay@ swcciowa.edu or 641-7821483. Credit card payment may be made by phone at 641-782-1441 or 800-2474023, ext. 441.

Casey’s Stores find card skimmers at fuel pumps ANKENY (AP) — Casey’s General Stores Inc. said Tuesday that credit card skimming devices were found at six of its stores in Nebraska and one store in Iowa.

The convenience store chain said that during a routine examination of its fuel pumps earlier this month it found a credit card skimming device had

mised, but it encourages customers who used debit or credit cards at these locations to monitor their accounts and credit reports.

The company said it has removed devices and notified law enforcement authorities and credit card companies.

It also has instituted

been placed on one fuel pump at a store in Grand Island, Nebraska. Casey’s then launched a company-wide examination of all fuel pumps at approximately 1,900 stores across 14 states, which subsequently led to the discovery of additional devices.

Casey’s said it is unclear if any credit card information has been compro-

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Deaths Loreen Blakeman Blue Springs, Missouri

Loreen Eloise Thomas Blakeman, 93, of Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Lakel a n d , F l o r i d a , Blakeman passed away peacefully of natural causes on Oct. 27, 2015.

Loreen was born on June 23, 1922, in Creston to Hobart McKinley and Cora Belle (Madden) Thomas.

She lived in Creston until her senior year of high school when the family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, where she graduated from Shortridge High School in 1940.

Jean Broman Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jean Broman, 96, of Colo r a d o Springs, Colorado, formerly of Afton, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at Mount Broman St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Afton Methodist Church.

The Rev. Joel Sutton will officiate. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery in Afton. Memorials can be given to Mount St. Francis Nursing Center, 7550 Assisi Heights, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh. com.

Jean P. Broman, daughter of Helen H. (Coen) and Lysle Simeon Perry, was born Nov. 3, 1918, in Afton. Jean graduated from East Union High School in 1936 and continued

Regina Conklin Creston

Regina Conklin, 56, of Creston, formerly of Corning, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Iowa Methodist M e d i c a l Conklin Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., in Corning. The Rev. Ken Rummer will officiate. Interment will be at Carl Cemetery in Adams County. Open visitation with family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Regina Sue Conklin, daughter of Walter Donald and Darlene Joyce (Bells) Groves, was born July 5, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Or-

She then attended Butler University in Indianapolis where she met and married Tom Markin in 1942. The couple had three children and lived in Creston, until 1956 when they relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In 1961 they moved to Lakeland, Florida. The couple later divorced. In Lakeland, Loreen finished her degree at Florida Southern College earning a Bachelor of Science in Education. She taught math in the Polk County, Florida, public schools for 25 years where she was awarded many honors and awards. She loved teaching and was always looking for new ways to motivate her students. In 1965, Loreen married Frank Leslie Blakeman. She remained in Lakeland until 2002 when she moved to Blue Springs, Missouri.

In addition to being a her education at Stevens College and Drake University.

On Dec. 7, 1941, Jean married Mike Beaman in Afton.

They settled in Greenfield briefly before moving to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Colorado in 1944 and to California in 1958. Jean worked as an active mother, homemaker and secretary. Jean and Mike later divorced, and she began working as a secretary for the Santa Monica Bank.

In 1973, Jean married Ted Broman in Sunnyvale, California. They settled in Grass Valley, California and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2000. Jean was an active member of the Afton United Methodist Church, Sierra Presbyterian Church in Grass Valley, California, a 50-plus year member of P. E.O. and Airstream Camping Club in Grass Valley, California.

Jean is survived by two daughters and three Broman daughters and their families.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Mike Beaman, a Broman son, husband Ted Broman, and her brother Ken. rick, Missouri and attended school there. Regina later moved to Iowa and lived in the Lenox, Prescott and Corning areas.

On June 20, 1977, Regina married Robert Conklin in Redding.

Regina was a homemaker who loved caring for her family. Regina and Robert were foster parents for several children of all ages. She also volunteered at MATURA in Creston and Mount Ayr. Regina is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Jeff) Conklin of Lorimor and Cathy (Jerry) Langille of Ola, Arkansas; grandchildren, Jordan Langille, Cassandra Langille, Shellbey Langille, Roshell Conklin, Harley Conklin and Summer Langille; seven brothers; four sisters, including Ruthie Faulkner of Louisiana, Joella Groves of Thorndale, Texas, and Janie Young of Mount Ayr; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Regina was preceded in death by her husband in 2004; her parents; three grandsons; one granddaughter; one brother; four nieces and one nephew.

teacher, Loreen had many outside interests and talents.

She was a gifted musician, playing the piano, organ and trombone. In her younger years, she often served as a piano accompanist and played the organ at church.

Loreen also loved knitting, crocheting and needlepoint, and she was a talented seamstress as well. She created many beautiful sweaters and blankets for her family, sewed clothing, drapes and bedspreads, and was one of those moms in the 50’s who stayed up until the wee hours sewing dance costumes. She had a sharp mind, was a voracious reader, played bridge and loved crossword puzzles.

Loreen had a deep love of her family and always had time for her children and grandchildren. She was the center of family celebrations where she often did all the cooking for a crowd. She will

be greatly missed by her loving family.

Loreen is survived by her children, Tod Markin of St. Petersburg, Florida, Teri Quick (Ted) of The Villages, Florida and Tina Peil (Mitchell) of Blue Springs, Missouri; five grandchildren, Bradley Gibson, Stacey Phillips (Andrew), Chet Gibson, Shelley Lejeune (Arnaud) and Stephanie Lutes (Joseph); and five great-grandchildren, Augustus, Isaac and Xavier Phillips, Émile Lejeune and Roman Lutes.

She also has several step-children and step-grandchildren.

Loreen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank and her brother Howard Daryl Thomas.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Royer-Hays Funeral Home, 205 S.W. 17th St., Blue Springs, Missouri.

Obama to police chiefs: US safer because of your efforts CHICAGO (AP) — Defending police officers who h a v e come under scrutiny like never before, P r e s i d e n t B a r a c k Obama Obama on Tuesday said the men and women who risk their lives to provide security are wrongly “scapegoated” for failing to deal with broader problems that lead people to commit crimes.

Unemployment, poor education, inadequate drug treatment and lax gun laws are not the responsibility of police officers, Obama said in remarks to the International Association of Chief of Police, which held its annual meeting in the president’s Chicago hometown.

He blamed the news media’s tendency “to focus on the sensational” for helping to drive a wedge between police officers and a public they take an oath to protect and serve. He called for rebuilding the trust that once existed between them.

Obama delivered his speech amid a roiling national debate about officers’ treatment of potential criminal suspects following the deaths of unarmed black men in New York, Missouri and elsewhere by police.

“Too often, law enforcement gets scapegoated for the broader failures of our society and criminal justice system,” the president said.

“I know that you do your jobs with distinction no matter the challenges you face. That’s part of wearing a badge.”

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of economic development.

“Now, if you have (asbestos) at one end, you have to take it all out.”

Lesan said it is also an expensive project because it will be very labor intensive. The workers will have to clean the whole area affected – the 200-bay hallway and the northeast commons – abate the material, and then clean everything again.

ICM Insulation will have until the end of December to complete the project.

“It is what it is. We have to keep everything within regulations and safe for our faculty and students,

so I don’t think we have a choice at this point,” said Ken R e c h , S W C C b o a r d president.

Rech Work on the 200-bay hallway began last summer, and the original goal for completion was Sept. 14. Renovations include the installation of sprinklers, opening windows, LED lights, expansion of the restrooms to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible, and now, new ceiling material.

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Early Thursday morning, Kelly will break the 215-day American record for NASA’s longest single space shot.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s yearlong spaceman, Scott Kelly, took his first spacewalk Wednesday just hours before setting a new U.S. flight record.

Kelly and Kjell Lindgren tackled a long overdue list of maintenance chores outside the International Space Station. They removed insulation from an electronic switching unit and covered an antimatter and dark matter detector, before starting a grease job on the station’s big robot arm and some cable routing for a future docking port.

Kelly’s identical twin, Mark, a retired astronaut, urged his brother to be careful but still have fun outside.

“Don’t forget to take a good selfie!” Mark said via Twitter. He commanded the mission that delivered the antimatter-hunting Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer in 2011; it was the next-to-last shuttle flight. Scientists wanted the device covered with a thermal blanket to keep it cooler and prolong its life.

As Lindgren gathered up

“Don’t forget to take a good selfie!”

— Mark Kelly

Scott Kelly’s brother

cables 250 miles above Earth, Mission Control asked him to call out the serial number on one and wondered whether he knew when it was put there. He didn’t.

“You were probably still in diapers,” Mission Control informed him. “I’m still in diapers,” he replied with a chuckle, getting a big laugh in Houston. (Astronauts wear diapers during lengthy spacewalks.)

Earlier in the morning, the spacewalk was held up slightly after Lindgren inadvertently switched on the water flow in his suit too soon. Mission Control wanted to make certain the suit would be safe, before giving the all-clear.

Water is needed to cool the suit; a malfunction two years ago caused a spacewalker’s helmet to flood and almost drowned him.

A second spacewalk — to further whittle down the chore backlog — will be conducted Nov. 6 by the same two men.

In the wee hours of Thursday morning, just after midnight Eastern time, Kelly will break the American record for NASA’s longest single space shot. That 215-day record — more than seven months — was set in 2007.

Kelly has been living at the orbiting lab since March.

He’ll remain there until March 2016. Russian Mikhail Kornienko is also part of the one-year experiment in preparation for eventual Mars expeditions, although it will fall shy of the 14-month world record held by a fellow cosmonaut, Valery Polyakov, who lived on Russia’s old Mir space station in 1994 and 1995.

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Wednesday

Blood pressure clinic by Crest Haven Care Centre nurses, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lorimor City Hall.

Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living private dining room, 1709

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

Thursday

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) open meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar and support group, 6 to 9 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre, 1000 E. Howard St. Contact person: Andrea, (641) 346-2532.

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.

AA, Prescott Friday Night Group, 6 p.m., United Church (Disciples of Christ), 401 Sixth Ave., Prescott. Use east door.

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

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

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Des Moines Miscellaneous Accidents Traffic stop, 10:34 a.m., Mary Greeley Hospital No citations were issued 54/37 AMES — Derek and Eliz- Tuesday, North Birch Street. after an accident 5:05 p.m.

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Soybeans — $8.08 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.42 Soybeans — $8.19

abeth Quam of Ames are parents of a son born Oct. 22, 2015. Sean William weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Denny and Lisa Quam of Creston and Philip and Rocksann Olson of Iowa City.

Great-grandparents are Roger and Sharon Quam Area CitiesBrown, all of and Carolyn City Hi Lo Cond.

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Talk to officer, 11:04 a.m., Tuesday, South Elm Street.

Theft, 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, North Birch Street.

Theft, 12:59 p.m., Tuesday, North Vine Street.

Talk to officer, 1:57 p.m., Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Accident, 2:25 p.m., TuesCity WyomingHiAvenue.

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Guttenberg 51 36 windy Harassing communication, Keokuk 56 40 mst sunny 10:56 North Lansingp.m., Tuesday, 50 38 cloudy Pine Street. 52 33 pt sunny LeMars Traffic stop, 11:40 p.m., Tuesday, Patriotic Parkway.

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Engagement Cornelison, Beaty wedding, reception planned After 29 years of practicing, Renea Cornelison and Tim Beaty, both of Prescott, announce their engagement and upcoming Halloween wedding.

The ceremony will be 4 p.m. Oct. 30 on the east side of McKinley Park in Creston. The reception will begin at 4:30 at Elms Club, 108 N. Elm St., Creston.

A light dinner will be served with cake.

The couple request those they have overlooked to wear a costume and join them in the ceremony.

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Friday in Afton.

According to an Afton Police report, Dick Bell, 73, of Afton, driving a 2012 Ford, was backing out of an angled parking space in the 200 block of North Webster Street in Afton and struck a 2013 Chevrolet driven south on South Webster Street by Jonathan Weis, 18, of Afton.

Damage estimates are $75 City Hi Loand Cond. to Bell’s vehicle $3,500 Marshaltown 50 35 to Weis’ vehicle. windy Mason City 49 — 35— cloudy ——— — Onawa 54 33 sunny No citations were issued Oskaloosa 53 35 windy after an accident 2:26 p.m.

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Sioux City 53 32 sunny According 52to 32a cloudy Creston Spencer Police report, Waterloo 50 36Ricci windy Sue Brammer, 20, of Cedar Rapids, driving a 2002 Mazda south on Wyoming Avenue, City Cond.right was preparingHi toLoturn Phoenix 59 cloudy onto West 83 Taylor Street San Francisco 56 rain while Jason 67 Wade Parker,

46, 401 S. Mulberry St., driving a 2006 Ford east on West Taylor, was beginning to turn left onto Wyoming Avenue, and the two collided mid-turn. No citations were issued because officers could not completely determine who was at fault.

Damage estimates are $1,200 to Brammer’s vehicle and $300 to Parker’s vehicle.

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Miscellaneous Medical, 8:36 a.m., Tuesday, West Buckeye Street.

Smoke, 8:46 p.m., Tuesday, Lake Avenue.

Medical, 5:47 a.m., today, North Maple Street.

Afton Police

Brenda Ladd of Afton reported her vehicle was struck while it was parked in the parking lot at her apartment complex at 910 N. Clayton St. during an unknown time.

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Damage estimate is $150.

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OPINION Rodeo and his Kentucky thoroughbreds

PARIS, Kentucky — The smallish Eiffel Tower snug to the chamber of commerce office isn’t exactly what put me in mind of the other, more famous, Paris. It was the giant sycamores lining the narrow lanes of this town that did the trick.

My niece, bless her heart, was determined that I think kindly of the thoroughbred industry. So she took me to Claiborne Farm, a stallion breeding station that approaches things the old-fashioned way. And the drive there was a French calendar page.

Claiborne Farm’s 3,000 acres is home to a stallion that has made $80 million the old-fashioned way: impregnating mares. There are 50 barns, 35 houses, 63 equine champions and, in a shady horse cemetery, the full-body grave of Secretariat. For 105 years, four

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generations of the Hancock family have bred such winners.

As impressive as all those statistics are, the one that wowed me wasn’t in the brochure. Our perfect-pitch guide, a tough-looking guy who drives his Harley to work, introduced himself as Rodeo. No last name required, like Cher, or Elvis. And then he said Claiborne Farm has 97 miles of fencing.

That fact, to me, was the most impressive. I once helped my father build a short cross fence to hold in a horse. It’s hard work. But building Claiborne’s fences was not the toughest job.

“The toughest job on the farm is holding the mares,” Rodeo explained, then removed his cap to show the scars from 16 stitches and one mare-holding mishap.

Rodeo holds the mares. It’s like being a rodeo clown without barrels, thus his name.

It takes four employees to manage the horses in the breeding shed, which has a synthetic floor that’s softer than regular dirt and partially padded walls. There’s even someone to hold the mare’s tail out of the way while the stallion has its way. That should make for interesting cocktail chatter: “What do you do?” “Me? Oh, I hold the mare’s tail out of the way while War Front earns another $200,000.”

A small tour group followed Rodeo along the rubber brick road — so far, the soft brick have lasted 22

years, another impressive statistic, are you listening state road department? — arriving at the stall of Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Any tourist who wanted could approach the horse at his neck and pet him while someone else in your party took photos and Rodeo kept the stallion from biting you.

“All stallions bite, but some are meaner than others,” Rodeo said.

“But trust me. I haven’t let him bite anyone yet.”

At the niece’s urging, I had my beauty snapped with Orb, but in the photos I looked a little less than trusting of a man with 16 stitches beneath his ball cap. I let others have all the fun with War Front, the stallion that’s earned $80 million so far with his unprecedented virility.

Turns out, horses make a lot more money in stud fees than they

do in winning races. Some impregnate more than 100 mares annually, with fees for each individual effort ranging from $5,000 to War Front’s princely $200,000.

We ended up in the horse cemetery where champions’ hooves, hearts and heads rest in pieces.

But Secretariat was such a winner that the whole horse made it into the ground, which now has sunken into an impressive outline showing just how big a Kentucky thoroughbred’s casket and influence can be. *** Rheta Grimsley Johnson’s most recent book is “Hank Hung the Moon ... And Warmed Our Cold, Cold Hearts.” Comments are welcomed at rhetagrimsley@aol.com. (c) 2015 Rheta Grimsley Johnson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

Bernie Sanders cited Hillary Clinton for arriving late HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

Democrats proclaimed Friday that Canada electing Labor Party’s Justin Trudeau as their new prime minister was a good sign for Hillary’s election chances. That was before Sunday when Guatemala overwhelmingly elected a TV comedian president. Now the smart money’s back on Trump.

Disney producer Frank Marshall signed Harrison Ford to play Indiana Jones next year. The seventy-two-year-old actor clinched the role in March when he crashed a plane at an L.A. golf club and walked away from it. The working title of the movie is Indiana Jones and the Early Bird Special.

Obamacare set up a new website to try to get more Americans to enroll in health plans. Some applicants were still being navigated to Porn Hub. The big difference between Porn Hub and Obamacare is, with Porn Hub you can get a doctor or a nurse right away to take care of your problem.

Khloe Kardashian reconciled with Lamar Odom after he swore off drugs Friday. Add Lamar’s overdose to James Harden’s jilting, Kris Humphries’ humiliation, Kanye’s domestication and O.J. The Karsdashians have replaced the cops as the number-one threat to young black men in America.

NASA announced Saturday that electron telescopes have discovered that comets contain both alcohol molecules and sugar molecules as they hurtle through space.

They contain alcohol and sugar.

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Bernie Sanders cited Hillary Clinton for arriving late to supporting the idea of gay marriage, late to opposing the Iraq War, late to opposing Keystone, and late to opposing free trade. Arriving late to an idea is a founding Democratic party principle. Thomas Jefferson freed his slaves in his will.

Hillary Clinton celebrated her sixty-eighth birthday with a birthday party Monday with friends and family members. She’s unfailingly polite. One of Hillary’s old friends presented her with a big jar of Plausible Deniability, but you could tell by the look on Hillary’s face that she already had some.

The DEA discovered a Mexico-to-U.S. tunnel six hundred yards long Thursday extending from Tijuana to San Diego. It has steel beams, ventilation, electricity, lighting and a railroad track.

Mexican contractors are turning themselves in to the DEA to try to land the bid to build Trump Wall.

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October is breast cancer awareness month The best part about serving as your congressman, the job you have entrusted me with, is meeting incredible people. I meet Iowans from all over as I visit each of the 3rd District’s 16 counties every month.

Being your representative is an honor and a trust I take seriously.

Our nation faces deep challenges and hard decisions. I hear from Iowans as they exercise their First Amendment right to petition their government. There are many tireless advocates, driven to push a just cause and be heard.

Some of the most touching visits I have are with disease research advocates. Many are survivors or have lost loved ones to these awful diseases. It is inspiring and a privilege to hear their stories, see their passion and feel their purpose. These meetings are frequently emotional, and I am left deeply moved by the compassion for those struggling and the dogged resiliency they exude.

A few weeks ago, I had the

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pleasure to meet with the All-Iowa Breast Cancer Deadline 2020 Cancer Action Network. They came into our office to talk about the goal of curing breast cancer by 2020. That is a big task. But in 2015, breast cancer will claim the lives of more than 40,000 women and men in the U.S. In 1991, 119 American women died each day from breast cancer; today, that number is 110.

They are right: more must be done.

Cancer invades all our lives.

There are millions of cancer survivors in the U.S., and we all have had a family member or loved one battle this terrible disease. I’ve lost cousins and a grandparent and other relatives to cancer. And I know and you know so many other Iowans who’ve lost loved ones, too.

I am a proud co-sponsor of H.R.

1197, the Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation sets the national goal of curing breast cancer by 2020 and directs the President to establish the Commission to Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer to achieve this goal to save lives.

But the reality is we can’t solve a problem like cancer with legislation alone. Talk to your friends and family; let them know that knowledge is power because prevention and early detection are critical in battling this deadly disease. Learn about your family history and take action.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but we can’t stop there. Let’s continue to push for Breast Cancer Deadline 2020.

If we work together, anything is possible.

David Young is the Congressman serving all the people of Iowa’s 3rd District, with offices in Des Moines, Creston and Council Bluffs.

Where to write U.S. Congress The Honorable Sen. Joni Ernst 111 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3254 Email: Message Ernst by visiting her contact page at www.ernst.senate.gov —————— The Honorable Rep. David Young 515 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5476 Email: Message Young by visiting his contact page at www.davidyoung.house.gov

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BUSINESS/FARM Creston FFA students get involved through SAE In Creston’s FFA chapter, involvement goes far beyond attending ag classes and participating in chapter activities.

Whether they’re working on their family farm or at a grocery or clothing store, FFA members across the country are also involved in personalized projects that give them a hands-on understanding of the ag industry.

Known as supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), these projects help prepare students for the college and career world through direct involvement with the ag industry. An SAE provides hands-on opportunities that enrich the learning that takes place in the classroom.

“SAE projects are what makes the Agriculture Education model work and is really unique to the FFA organization,” said Kelsey Bailey, Creston FFA adviser. “Not only are members learning the hard skill of what their SAE is about — such as calculating rate of gain, assembling machinery, learning to operate various types of equipment — but they are also learning life skills like tracking expenses, time and moeney management, evaluation and decision making, as well as giving to the community and exploring career opportunities.”

Upon joining FFA, all members choose an SAE to complete throughout the year, and they have a wide variety of choices. SAEs can include internships, research, agricultural entrepreneurship, exploratory projects and projects in a school setting. To complete an SAE, students log their hours and what they do at their selected activities.

Sometimes this involves keeping record of something they’re already doing, like helping out on the family farm and showing livestock.

That’s been the case for sophomore Dalten Bierle, who’s grown up around his family’s flocks of sheep and goats. Bierle joined FFA so he could show his livestock as an FFA member and, through his SAE, he’s taken a more active role in recording his role in the raising of the animals.

“Ever since I was probably 2 years old, I’ve been over there doing whatever I can to be involved with helping,” Bierle said. “Just recently, I’ve been getting more sheep and everything, growing my SAE up, taking records of the babies.”

Other FFA members, like junior Morgan Shawler, don’t have the opportunity to raise livestock. Shawler lives in town, so her SAE is ag photography.

“I take a picture, and I add captions,” she said. “I’ve been taking them to the state fair and had them up there being judged.”

Zach Hoffman, senior and Creston’s chapter president, said it’s a common misconception that FFA is just for “future farmers.” But he said it’s really for anyone, and agricultural involvement stretches far beyond the farm.

“There are so many possibilities for FFA,” Hoffman said. “There’s stuff for people who like to bake, there’s dairy judging — there’s something in FFA for every single person in Creston, Iowa.”

And all this record-keeping comes in handy when students start working on scholarship and college applications or

begin building their resumes.

“It’s a more sturdy way to start building your career portfolio up with experiences out there in the ag field,” Hoffman said. “It shows how you use the skills you learn from FFA and from the classes and put them to use in the real-life experiences, and it keeps track of everything every step of the way.”

To see what some of the other activities Creston FFA students have been spending their time on the past few months, check out the photos Contributed photo on this page. Find more online May 3 marked a new adventure for this group of FFA members, as they were named at www.crestonnews.com. the 2015-2016 Creston FFA chapter officer team. Members from front left are Morgan Shawler, Paige Parsons, Mattie Wheeler, Gracie Russell, Macy Evans, Caitlin McIlravy and Zach Hoffman. Pictured in back are Trevor Marlin, Will Gordon, Darrian Fischer and Wyatt Thompson.

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Tyler Waddingham is pictured with the 2015 Iowa State Creston FFA’s 2015 senior cowgirl queen and junior Fair Best of Breed Himalayan rabbit. Waddingham has cowgirl queen were Rebecca, left, and Kelsey Watson. also exhibited market sheep at the Iowa State Fair FFA Rebecca is a senior at Creston High School, and Kelsey sheep show. is a freshman.

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An open house to welcome Charles to the community will be held Monday, Nov. 9 in the Medical Arts Plaza Conference room.

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Don’t give hot glass the cold holder Dear Heloise: Your column about GLASSWARE SHATTERING was new to me. I bought a new piece, and instructions do state not to place it directly from the oven onto a cool surface. I never knew it until I read it in your column.

Please let others know. — Mindy W., Lincoln, Neb. Mindy, I’m glad you read it here, then bought a new glass baking dish. This is the perfect example of why many old hints or ways we do things may not be safe today!

You can trust me and HELOISE CENTRAL to update and retest hints. Please don’t trust a website/blog/email you see that says, “Oh, here is a great way to clean a glass baking dish: Just sprinkle with scouring powder and scrub with steel wool.” DON’T DO THIS! It will scratch the glass, which becomes weak and may shatter. Reminders below: DO NOT place hot glassware, just out of the oven, on a cool surface. Not on a metal/ glass cooktop, burner covers, stone countertop or ceramic/ metal trivet.

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Horoscope Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re in a curious frame of mind today. You want to understand everything and know what others are talking about. Conversations with siblings, neighbors and relatives will be significant.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Money, earnings and cash flow are your focus today. You might be planning an extensive vacation, which requires counting your pennies!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, which can make you more emotional than usual.

However, it also can bring you a little bit of extra good luck!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Hide behind the scenes or play it low-key today, because this is what will please you best.

Work alone or seek out some solitude.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Enjoy schmoozing with friends today, especially female acquaintances.

Someone might have advice for you regarding home repairs, which are on your mind right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good time to shop for wardrobe goodies, because you will like what you see in the mirror. Today a conversation with authority figures — parents, a boss or a VIP — will be significant.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Because you long for some adventure and a chance to travel, do something different today! Shake it up a little. What can you do to make this day spectacular?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Attend to red-tape details like inheritances, insurance matters and anything related to shared property. Discuss these issues with someone in order to clarify things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Although you are ambitious right now — and indeed, powerful people are prepared to help you — you have to compromise with someone today. You have to give a little to get something.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Think about what you might do to improve your health and your general sense of well-being. Take care of yourself, because you’re really all you’ve got. After all, your

world is based on your perceptions, right?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a playful day! Enjoy fun activities with children, the arts and sports events, and have fun flirting with your main squeeze or someone who appeals.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) If you can cocoon at home today, you will like it. It’s time to take a breather from your busy pace, because your interactions with others have been intense lately.

YOU BORN TODAY You are open-minded to fresh, new ideas. You like logical, wellthought-out systems because you are a thorough person.

When you want to be, you are convincing! This year your success lies with others. People will benefit you. Therefore, make friends and join clubs and organizations. Help others, because you also will be helping yourself. (c) 2015 King Syndicate, Inc.

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1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream - I used 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 9” x 9” baking pan or casserole dish. Spread half of the diced potatoes in bottom of pan. Place the diced chicken breasts evenly on top. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Sprinkle with half the bacon crumbles, 1/2 cup of the cheese, and half the green onions.

Spread the remaining diced potatoes on top, followed by the remaining bacon, another 1/2 cup cheese, remaining green onions and another 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pour heavy cream over top of casserole and then dot with the butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover and bake another 30 minutes. (It may take 15 minutes longer as some of the potatoes were still crunchy.) In the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and bake until melted. Serve. I served the dish with sour cream for topping and a side dish of roasted asparagus.

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SPORTS

Lady Mustangs rally for regional win

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

MURRAY — Murray’s volleyball season was on life support.

After looking lethargic in a 25-16 third set loss to East Union to fall behind 2-1, the Lady Mustangs were in trouble in front of a home crowd in the Class 1A Region 4 quarterfinal match here Tuesday night.

Then, playing on the east side of the court that claimed the winner of every set Tuesday, Murray’s offense came to life, led by 5-11 senior Madison Gonseth, and the Lady Mustangs swept the next two sets to stay alive in postseason play.

Avenging a 2-0 sweep defeat earlier at the Bedford Tournament, Murray prevailed 24-26, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-10 to improve to 20-8 for the season and advance to Friday’s semifinal match in Greenfield against seventh-ranked Grand View Christian. East Union bows out at 21-10, a huge jump from last year’s 5-20 campaign.

Grand View Christian (2812) easily won a sweep at Guthrie Center Tuesday, 2512, 25-14, 25-21.

Momentum swing

Murray coach Jerry Shields said his team was on the verge of losing 3-1 Tuesday after the 25-16 loss in set three.

“I thought in the third game we really looked tired,” Shields said. “We were standing around. We fought back for a few points there at the end, and I told the girls between games, there’s no way we should be tired, as much running and stuff as we do all

year long. We try to make it so we’re ready for that fifth game when we get the opportunity.

“I thought from there the kids played hard all night long,” Shields added. “They (Eagles) are one of the best teams we’ll ever see as far as defense. They play defense like no other. There were times when we would bump it back to them and I said if we want to score points, we have to be offensive, we cannot be defensive.”

Earlier in the match, East Union’s smaller but quicker attack was paying dividends with the likes of hard swingers Kali Mertens, Mara Weis, McKayle Dudney and Katlin Weinkoetz.

But, the combination at the net of Gonseth and 6-1 senior Jade Lecy, limited by a knee injury requiring surgery after the season, got some timely blocks and thumping kills down J. Lecy the stretch.

Shelby Myers, Courtney Titus and Zoie Lecy also powered some scoring attacks at the net.

“If they get outside and come in to get the momentum, Myers and Titus can drive the ball down well for us,” Shields said.

East Union coach Gail Thatcher said her team’s relentless defense wasn’t supported by a consistent enough attack in the final two sets.

“As long as we were attacking the ball, we were making Murray struggle,” Thatcher said. “But when we pushed

and dunked the ball over, we allowed them to put together their attack. Then we got stuck for awhile with Kali in the back row, and she was hot tonight. Our defense is our strong point. The offense needs to carry through. When we’re all 5-7 or 5-8, we have to work hard to make that happen.”

East Union led 17-16 in the fourth set, when a win would have clinched the match.

Then Murray’s Jade Lecy blasted a kill through a double block, and Myers found the floor with a swing from the left side. Brandi Gilbert passed over to a hole in the Eagle defense during her own service run to give Murray a 22-17 bulge on the way to winning 25-20.

Final set

In the deciding set to 15, East Union got out to a 2-0 lead. Murray answered to go ahead 5-4 and it stayed close until Gonseth reeled off three straight points to open up an 11-6 lead.

M e r t e n s Gonseth halted the momentum with a deep kill and setter Rylee Mitchell served to within 11-8.

Murray outscored the Eagles 4-2 the rest of the way, including two service points at the end by Kayla Siefkas. Fittingly, a kill by Gonseth ended the final point of the night.

Service errors hampered East Union, finishing at 90 percent at the line compared to the team’s usual 95 percent clip.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Murray’s Courtney Titus sends an attack against the block attempt of East Union’s Kali Mertens (7) and Katlin Weinkoetz (6) during Tuesday’s Class 1A regional quarterfinal match in Murray. Titus had two kills and three digs while serving 100 percent in Murray’s 3-2 victory. Mertens had a match-high 23 kills in leading East Union.

“It seemed like they (errors) came when we needed to put the ball in play at clutch times,” Thatcher said. “But we had a nice season, quite an improvement from last year.”

The win was a big one for Murray, Shields said, especially since East Union rolled the Lady Mustangs 21-13, 2110 on Sept. 26 at Bedford.

“For whatever reason, we

weren’t a very good Saturday morning team this year and that’s when they got us,” Please see RALLY, page 10A

Raiderettes hammer Bedford in quarterfinal Local runners shine in ered a kill and Kelcie Shields IMT Des Moines races eventually

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

MOUNT AYR — Mount Ayr wasted little time getting a packed crowd riled up here Tuesday, as the Raiderettes swept Pride of Iowa Conference rival Bedford in a Class 1A Region 3 quarterfinal.

The Raiderettes cruised to a 25-16, 25-19, 25-17 win over the Bulldogs.

The win improved Mount Ayr to 25-9 for the season and advances the Raiderettes to Friday’s regional semifinal in Bedford against Stanton, which was a 25-12, 21-25, 25-16, 25-21 winner Tuesday over Essex.

Bedford was able to slow up several Mount Ayr attacks early in the match, but the Raiderettes kept hammering away and finally broke through.

When Kelcie Shields pounded back-to-back kills in a 4-3 game, it ignited Mount Ayr. The Raiderettes went on to score 13 out of 16 points in building a 16-7 lead.

A Tessa Shields kill and Alyssa Johnson service ace capped the run.

“They tried to block her (Kelcie Shields) a little bit, but tonight she didn’t let it intimidate her and she kept hammering it at them,” Mount Ayr head coach Tori Braby said. “Eventually, they couldn’t get a hand on the ball. She just has to keep hitting.”

Keep hitting is exactly what she did. Shields ended with a match-high 18 kills, leading the Mount Ayr charge.

The Raiderettes took a commanding 17-8 lead in the second set on a Macy Larsen ace, but Bedford climbed back into the set, cutting it to 21-16 after a Rachel Armstrong ace and Callie Calfee kill.

But out of a Mount Ayr timeout, Sadie Frost deliv-

gave the Raiderettes the set victory with a scorching kill to make it 25-19 af- K. Shields ter backto-back aces from Bedford’s Makinna Russell.

“We knew we needed to attack 98 percent of the time,” Braby said. “A couple of times, they got back in the game with us, because we started pushing and we gave them some free stuff.

Good teams like that, no matter what, you have to keep them on defense.”

On the other side, Bedford wasn’t making Mount Ayr’s defense scramble enough.

“I really feel like we just were holding back a little bit instead of going for it on our attacking,” Bedford head coach Deb Bonde said.

“Sometimes with a group of seniors, they get a little bit of last game jitter kind of thing and start thinking about the past instead of the future.”

Mount Ayr quickly put Bedford behind the 8-ball in the third set, as Kelcie Shields smashed three kills within the first 10 points of the set, including one to make it 8-2 that sent the crowd into an uproar and caused Bedford to call time out.

Even though Kelcie Shields did much of the damage, Mount Ayr had solid contributions from Frost (five kills) and Tessa Shields (four kills). Setters Johnson and Larsen mixed the ball up just enough to keep Bedford off balance.

“I really do feel like they did mix it up quite a bit tonight,” Bonde said. “Kudos to them. We need to be ready on any given night for any attack and we fell a little bit short on that. I wish them

By LARRY PETERSON

CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Mount Ayr’s Tessa Shields attacks down the line during the Raiderettes’ 3-0 sweep of Bedford in Tuesday’s Class 1A Region 3 quarterfinal. Shields finished with four kills in the win.

the best of luck. I’d love to see a Pride of Iowa school go all the way.”

Bedford ends its season with a 28-16 record.

It was the final match for six seniors. Seniors on the team were Armstrong, Callyn Bonde, Calfee, Alyssa Kuhn, Ashlyn Spencer and Palen Steam.

Mount Ayr, meanwhile, advances to play Stanton (21-15) at 7 p.m. Friday in Bedford. The Raiderettes defeated the Viqueens 2-0 at the Bedford Tournament earlier this season.

On the top half of the bracket, Sidney swept Nishnabotna and Fremont-Mills swept East Mills. Sidney (301) and Fremont-Mills (19-9) meet Friday in Sidney. The winner of that match and the winner of the Mount Ayr vs. Stanton match meet

7 p.m. Nov. 4 in Clarinda in the regional final.

Statistics Serving (aces) — MA: Sadie Frost 7-8 (1), Blair Glendenning 12-12, Alyssa Johnson 9-12 (3), Macy Larsen 22-22 (2), Kelcie Shields 10-12 (1), Tessa Shields 5-7. B: Rachel Armstrong 8-8 (1), Callyn Bonde 8-9 (1), Callie Calfee 11-12 (3), Makinna Russell 8-9 (2), Ashlyn Spencer 7-7, Palen Steam 8-8.

Attacks (kills) — MA: Kelcie Shields 18, Sadie Frost 5, Tessa Shields 4, Kirsten Dolecheck 2, Blair Glendenning 1, Alyssa Johnson 1. B: Callie Calfee 7, Alyssa Kuhn 5, Palen Stream 4, Callyn Bonde 3, Rachel Armstrong 1.

Blocks (solo-assists) — MA: Sadie Frost 2-0, Alyssa Johnson 3-0, Kelcie Shields 2-1, Tessa Shields 1-1. B: Paige Oldenkamp 0-1, Palen Steam 2-1.

Setting (assists) — MA: Alyssa Johnson 15, Macy Larsen 13. B: Rachel Armstrong 17.

Digs — MA: Sadie Frost 20, Macy Larsen 11, Blair Glendenning 9, Tessa Shields 5, Alyssa Johnson 5, Kelcie Shields 4, Kirsten Dolecheck 3, Alex Booth 1. B: Ashlyn Spencer 18, Callie Calfee 7, Callyn Bonde 4.

DES MOINES — They didn’t even have a division for him, so Al Abramowitz ran with the “young guys” in the 70-and-over division in the 5-kilometer race of the IMT Des Moines Marathon weekend Oct. 17-18.

The 80-year-old Abramowitz, of Creston, ended up placing third in the 70-and-over division in a time of 33:10 over the 3.1-mile course. He was the oldest runner in the event.

There were many other runners from Creston and surrounding communities in the three distances — 1,080 runners in the 5K road race on Oct. 17; 4,722 participants in the half-marathon on Oct. 18; and 1,394 in the full marathon on Oct. 18.

Mark Hayes of Creston won the men’s 65-69 age division and placed 69th overall in the 5K race in a time of 20:16. He averaged 7:10 per mile. Also in the 5K, Rachel Shepherd of Creston placed third in the female 15-19 division in 22:00.

The next day, Hayes was second among 34 runners in the male 65-69 division in the half-marathon, covering the 13.1 miles in 1 hour, 47 minutes and 15 seconds, which was 629th overall.

In the full marathon, SWCC cross country and track coach Nick Ekel was fifth in male 2529 and 21st overall in a time of 2 hours, 47 minutes and 17 Ekel

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Al Abramowitz, 80, of Creston, placed third in the 70-and-over divsion in the IMT Des Moines Marathon 5K race Oct. 17 in a time of 33:10.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Mark Hayes of Creston was a double placewinner in the IMT Des Moines Marathon races Oct. 17-18, winning the male 65-69 5K race in 20:16 and taking second in the male 65-69 half marathon in 1:47:15.

seconds. He averaged 6:24 per mile. The time qualified him for the 2016 Boston Marathon.

Three other area runners placed in the top 10 of their age division in the 5K race.

Please see IMT, page 9A

portions of New York Avenue, Sumner this property utilizing Iowa Code Avenue, Taylor Street and Osage Street. 657A.10.A. A resolution was offered and seconded All voted aye. Resolution passed.

Mayor Woods announced that now is to approve proceeding with Acquisition by the time for a Public Hearing for the pur- Abandonment of a Dangerous Nuisance pose of review and approval of the con- Property under the Iowa State Code tract for construction of said Creston City 657A.10.A for property located at 701 W. Hall - Exterior Opening Restoration Adams Street. All voted aye. Resolution Project. No one spoke in favor of, or passed.

Motion was made and seconded to adagainst the project and there was no written correspondence for or against. He then journ the meeting. All voted aye. Council called the Public Hearing to a close. adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

Warren Woods, Mayor A resolution was offered and seconded Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk to reject the bid and go through the re-bid process in the first quarter of 2016 for These are a condensed version of the construction of said Creston City Hall - proceedings of the regular meeting of the Exterior Opening Restoration Project. All Creston City Council. Copies of the complete version may be obtained at the voted aye. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded Clerk's office during normal office hours. to approve the Second Amendment to the FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Lin- ENDING OCTOBER 20, 2015 coln School Apartments, LLC by chang- CLAIMS BY VENDOR: REGULAR MEETING OF THE ing the closing date to November 30, AFTON VETERINARY CLINIC CRESTON CITY COUNCIL SERVICE..........................................150.00 2015. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

OCTOBER 20, 2015 A resolution was offered and seconded AGRILAND FS INC The Creston City Council met in regular to approve the City's Annual Financial Re- SUPPLIES...................................13,616.20 session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above port. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP date in the Council Chambers of the City A resolution was offered and seconded UPPLIES...........................................867.09 Hall Complex with Mayor Woods presid- to authorize the Mayor and Public Works AHLERS & COONEY, P.C Director to sign documentation for Notice SERVICE..........................................291.50 ing.

Roll call being taken with the following of Quiet Zone Establishment. All voted AKIN BUILDING CENTER Council members present: Loudon, Ly- aye. Resolution passed.

SUPPLIES...........................................17.99 barger, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison A resolution was offered and seconded ALLIANT ENERGY and White. to appoint Tadd Carr and Roger Lanning SERVICE.....................................25,658.54 Motion was made and seconded to ap- to the new Union County Airport Zoning ARAMARK UNIFORM prove the agenda. All voted aye. Motion Commission. All voted aye. Resolution SERVICE..........................................237.93 carried.

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Motion was made and seconded to apA resolution was offered and seconded SUPPLIES...........................................32.00 prove the consent agenda, which included to set a Public Hearing on November 3, BANKERS LEASING CO approval of minutes of October 6, 2015, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. to accept public com- SERVICE..........................................215.35 regular meeting; minutes of October 8 and ment on the addition of Ordinance 16-163 *BIERLE BACKHOE 15, 2015, special meetings; claims of - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SERVICE.......................................1,250.00 CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON $284,514.13, and parade permit for the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BLUEGLOBES LLC Members of the 2015 Creston School cross are front row, from left: OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, country PERTAIN- team SUPPLIES.........................................552.78 Lighted Christmas Parade.

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33. Peyton Rice, 13:44; 40. Brittany son and White voted aye. Third and Final and Stone Streets. All voted aye. Motion SERVICE............................................47.78 Linch, 14:00; 46. Heylee Shields, Allivea Skarda (25th), Rice EASTERN The Established.

Creston eighth-grade carried.

Reading IOWA TIRE, INC 67. Sydney Hartsock, 14:54; Motion was made and seconded to table Motion was made and seconded to apSUPPLIES.........................................473.50 (33rd), Brittany Linch (40th) 14:05; girls team, which included 71.

Sydney Pantini, 15:01; 74.

PRODUCTS taking action on the property located at prove a temporary street closings request ED ROEHR SAFETY Heyleeof Commerce Shields for(46th) Jazmine Stow, 15:49. seventh-graders Rachel Boy-3, and the An- SUPPLIES.........................................285.00 by the Chamber 312 N. Elm Street, until November Seventh-grade 2015. All voted aye. Motion carried. nual Lighted Christmas Paradeeighthand fire- EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES medaled in the er and Peyton Rice, finished also Mayor Woods announced that now is works display on Thursday, December 3, SERVICE..........................................371.13 Creston — 30. Angelina the time for the pur- grade 2015. Allgirls votedrace. aye. Motion carried.

EMERGENCY REPAIR fourth ina Public ClassHearing 3A for behind Chuong, 14:19; 33. SERVICE Paige Davis, SERVICE..........................................562.00 pose of discussing the current activities DevelopWayne Pantini, Union County 14:32; 38. Ali Christensen, 14:39.

Ali Christensen, Paige DaBallard, Pella and Mount and providing a status of funds regarding ment Association, spoke to Council re- FARM & HOME SUPPLY Boys INC and Chuong alla SUPPLIES...........................................37.90 the Creston, Iowa, Community Develop- vis garding the Angelina possibility of the City having Vernon.

Seventh-grade ment Block Grant Project #14-WS-038. hotel feasibility/market analysis done to HACH COMPANY earned top-50 medals in the led Executive the eighth-grade Creston — 15. Daniel Merritt, TimBoyer Ostroski, Director of see if there is a potential need for another SUPPLIES.........................................180.87 12:12.

TIRE & AUTO SICOG, read the nine items to be covered hotel. By doing our own feasibility/market HEARTLAND in the Public Hearing. No one spoke in fa- analysis, we (the City) would own the in- SERVICE............................................80.00 vor of, or against the project and there was formation versus if a hotel chain were to HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT INC no written correspondence for or against. come in and do one. They would own the SUPPLIES.........................................449.45 He then called the Public Hearing to a information and would not have to share HYDRO-KLEAN close. any of it with the City. The cost would be SERVICE...................................136,346.41 Mayor Woods announced that now is in the $6,000 range and Mr. Pantini feels HYGIENIC LABORATORY the time for a Public Hearing for an ease- this could be paid for from the Hotel/Mo- SERVICE..........................................273.00 ment request for Interstate Communica- tel Fund.

INFO DOG SECURITY, LLC tions to place buried fiber optic cable in Motion was made and seconded to post- SERVICE............................................30.00 2:19:29.

Female 55-59 — 24. Wilma the right-of-way of portions of New York pone further discussion on the matter of a INGRAM by race: Male 20-24 —analysis 136. until Erick Osmun, Creston, 2:06:14.

Avenue, Sumner Avenue, Taylor Street hotel feasibility/market the SUPPLIES.............................................0.00 5K Road Race Greenfield, Male 55-59 — 58.INCDoug andFemale Osage Street.

No one in favor Schrier, second meeting in January2:27.49.

2016 when the INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES 15-19 — spoke 3. Rachel of, or againstCreston, the easement request and CityFemale will be working the 206. budget Katie for FY SERVICE..........................................400.00 25-29on— Oldenkemp, Corning, 2:04.21.

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Laura 701 W. SERVICE............................................89.00 and seconded AFemale resolution35-39 was offered The current Creston, 1:47:15; 18. Duane to approve anMount easement request for Inter- 2:23:28.

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Female — 194.

Amy Osmun, Creston, 2:17:01.

SERVICE............................................75.00 much discusstate Communications buried property to the35-39 City. After Female 60-64 —to 7.place Bonnie to acquire sion it hasCreston, been recommended PRISON fiber optic cable in 32:21. the right-of-way of Rieck, 2:07:44; 419. IOWAIMT Des INDUSTRIES Moines Marathon Still, Mount Ayr, portions of New York Avenue, Sumner Laura this property utilizingMount Iowa Ayr, Code SUPPLIES.........................................452.98 Adkisson, Male 25-29 — 5. Nick Ekel, Male Taylor 65-69Street — 1.and Mark Hayes, Osage Street. 2:56:30.

Avenue, 657A.10.A. JAMES LAW OFFICE, Creston, 2:47:17. P.C Creston, 20:16.

All voted aye.

Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded SERVICE..........................................807.50 Male 35-39 — 158.

Chad Rieck, Male 40-44 — 86. Rick Female 65-69 — 4.

Bonnie MICHELLE Mayor Woods announced that now is to approve proceeding with Acquisition by JONES, 2:10:18.

Goodvin, Corning, 4:39.05.

Abandonment of a Dangerous Nuisance REIMBURSEMENT........................148.31 Goodvin, 33:29.for the pur- Creston, the time for Corning, a Public Hearing Female 40-44 40-44 INC — 36. Melanie pose of review and approval—of the Property under the — Iowa216.

StateCarol Code K &Female J HARDWARE Male 70-and-over 3. conAl Afton, 2:26:28.

Starver, Afton, 4:43.07. of said33:10.

Creston City Eckels, located at 701 W. SUPPLIES...........................................68.47 tract for construction 657A.10.A for property Abramowitz, Creston, Hall - Exterior Opening Restoration Adams Street. 50-54 All voted *KABEL Female —aye.

36.Resolution Betsy Male 50-54 — 43. Tracy Hurt, Half-Marathon SERVICE............................................70.00 Project. No one spoke in favor of, or Akin, passed. Corning, 2:04.21; 45. Pam Creston, 4:24:52.

Female 20-24 — 132. seconded to adMotion Corning, was made and KENYON NIELSEN against the project and there was noElla writ- Haley, 2:07.08; 131.

(Send&any area PC-ATTYS omissions by Akin, Corning,for 2:00:33; 244. ten correspondence or against. He then journ the meeting. All voted aye. Council SERVICE..........................................250.00 Rhonda Triggs, Mount Ayr, email to sports@crestonnews.

Leah Klejch, 2:15.54; called the PublicMount Hearing Ayr, to a close. adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

KINKADE, CONNIE com.)

REIMBURSEMENT..........................50.00 A resolution offered and seconded 2:45:50.

Warren Woods, Mayor 271.

Emma was Johnson, Creston, Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk LYNCH DALLAS, PC to reject the bid and go through the re-bid process in the first quarter of 2016 for These are a condensed version of the SERVICE..........................................691.68 construction of said Creston City Hall - proceedings of the regular meeting of the MARK ZELLMER Exterior Opening Restoration Project. All Creston City Council. Copies of the com- SERVICE..........................................111.02 voted aye. Resolution passed. plete version may be obtained at the MORRISON, BRIAN & TINA REIMBURSEMENT........................500.00 A resolution was offered and seconded Clerk's office during normal office hours. to approve the Second Amendment to the FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL CO Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Lin- ENDING OCTOBER 20, 2015 SERVICE.......................................1,094.42 coln School Apartments, LLC by chang- CLAIMS BY VENDOR: OFFICE MACHINES SUPPLIES.........................................226.16 ing the closing date to November 30, AFTON VETERINARY CLINIC SERVICE..........................................150.00 OMG MIDWEST, INC 2015. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded AGRILAND FS INC SUPPLIES......................................2,639.25 to approve the City's Annual Financial Re- SUPPLIES...................................13,616.20 PAYROLL - GROSS, INCLUDING port. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP BENEFITS 10/23/15.................102,174.31 A resolution was offered and seconded UPPLIES...........................................867.09 PETTY CASH MAINTENANCE.............................185.10 to authorize the Mayor and Public Works AHLERS & COONEY, P.C Director to sign documentation for Notice SERVICE..........................................291.50 PETTY CASH POLICE...................20.56 of Quiet Zone Establishment. All voted AKIN BUILDING CENTER PETTY CASH SANITATION........93.34 aye. Resolution passed.

SUPPLIES...........................................17.99 PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC SUPPLIES......................................3,916.92 A resolution was offered and seconded ALLIANT ENERGY to appoint Tadd Carr and Roger Lanning SERVICE.....................................25,658.54 ROBERT WINTERMUTE to the new Union County Airport Zoning ARAMARK UNIFORM SUPPLIES...........................................30.00 Commission. All voted aye. Resolution SERVICE..........................................237.93 SERVICE TECHS INC SUPPLIES.........................................125.72 passed.

B M SALES A resolution was offered and seconded SUPPLIES...........................................32.00 *SISCO to set a Public Hearing on November 3, BANKERS LEASING CO SERVICE.....................................11,586.26 2015, at 6:00 p.m. to accept public com- SERVICE..........................................215.35 *TRISTAR ment on the addition of Ordinance 16-163 *BIERLE BACKHOE SERVICE.......................................1,853.43 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SERVICE.......................................1,250.00 UNION CO AUDITOR SERVICE.....................................15,154.11 CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BLUEGLOBES LLC OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, PERTAIN- SUPPLIES.........................................552.78 *UNION CO RECORDER ING TO OPERATING A PERPETUAL CHAT MOBILITY SERVICE..........................................155.50 CARE CEMETERY. All voted aye. Reso- SERVICE............................................22.66 UNION CO TREASURER SERVICE..........................................350.00 lution passed.

CHRISTOPHER LYNN FRANKLIN A resolution was offered and seconded SERVICE.......................................1,325.00 UPS to special assess mowing nuisance abate- CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC SUPPLIES...........................................17.63 ment charges due to non-payment by SERVICE............................................70.00 US CELLULAR property owners. All voted aye. Resolu- CLEGHORN PAINTING SERVICE............................................77.60 tion passed.

SERVICE.......................................2,183.00 VEENSTRA & KIMM INC SERVICE..........................................238.00 A resolution was offered and seconded CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS to approve Final Pay Estimate #3 of SERVICE............................................44.39 WALKER COEN LORENTZEN $136,346.41 to Hydro-Klean LLC for CRESTON MOTOR SUPPLY INC SERVICE.....................................10,516.46 work completed on the North Side Sewer SUPPLIES.........................................928.55 WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE.....................................39,813.40 Rehabilitation Project. All voted aye. Res- CRESTON PUBLISHING CO SERVICE..........................................614.01 WEST AVIATION INC olution passed.

Motion was made and seconded to ap- CRESTON VET CLINIC PC SERVICE.......................................3,532.14 prove a temporary street closings request SERVICE..........................................130.07 WHITE, MICKEY REIMBURSEMENT........................500.00

by C.A.R.E. for Bright Eyes in the Park on D J GONGOL & ASSOC INC Saturday, October 24, 2015, from 4:00 - SUPPLIES.........................................482.07 ZEE MEDICAL INC 7:00 p.m., McKinley Street between Kirby DISH SUPPLIES...........................................37.00 and Stone Streets. All voted aye. Motion SERVICE............................................47.78 TOTAL...................................$386,688.44 carried.

EASTERN IOWA TIRE, INC *MANUAL CHECKS Motion was made and seconded to ap- SUPPLIES.........................................473.50 GENERAL FUND....................164,875.75 PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT.......18,659.14 prove a temporary street closings request ED ROEHR SAFETY PRODUCTS by the Chamber of Commerce for the An- SUPPLIES.........................................285.00 ROAD USE TAX........................32,970.77 nual Lighted Christmas Parade and fire- EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES FIRE/POLICE RETIRMENT.......8,042.18 works display on Thursday, December 3, SERVICE..........................................371.13 POLICE FORFEITURE.....................31.99 SEWER OPERATING 2015. All voted aye. Motion carried.

EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICE Wayne Pantini, Union County Develop- SERVICE..........................................562.00 FUND.........................................161,666.91 ment Association, spoke to Council re- FARM & HOME SUPPLY INC ANIMAL SHELTER * garding the possibility of the City having a SUPPLIES...........................................37.90 AGENCY FUND..............................441.70 hotel feasibility/market analysis done to HACH COMPANY TOTAL.................................. $386,688.44 see if there is a potential need for another SUPPLIES.........................................180.87 hotel. By doing our own feasibility/market HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO analysis, we (the City) would own the in- SERVICE............................................80.00 formation versus if a hotel chain were to HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT INC come in and do one. They would own the SUPPLIES.........................................449.45 information and would not have to share HYDRO-KLEAN Public Bidding Opportunity The Southern Iowa Council of Govany of it with the City. The cost would be SERVICE...................................136,346.41 ernments is soliciting bids/proposals in the $6,000 range and Mr. Pantini feels HYGIENIC LABORATORY this could be paid for from the Hotel/Mo- SERVICE..........................................273.00 from housing technical services providers for the City of Creston, who tel Fund.

INFO DOG SECURITY, LLC Motion was made and seconded to post- SERVICE............................................30.00 is applying for Community DevelopBlock Grant (CDBG) housing rement pone further discussion on the matter of a INGRAM funds in the winter of hotel feasibility/market analysis until the SUPPLIES.............................................0.00 habilitation 2015/16. Technical service providers second meeting in January 2016 when the INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES INC should be experienced in managing the City will be working on the budget for FY SERVICE..........................................400.00 construction of housing rehabilitation 2017. Loudon, Lybarger, Wilson, Carroll, *IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE activities and understand Iowa's Lead Madison and White voted aye. Koets vot- SALES TAX.....................................811.00 Safe Housing regulations. ed nay. Motion carried.

IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADE The scoring criteria will be: * Firm experience and qualifications The current property owner of 701 W. SERVICE............................................89.00 (30 points) Adams Street has offered to donate this IOWA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIA * Fee structure (25 points) property to the City. After much discus- SERVICE............................................75.00 * Previous good experience with firm sion it has been recommended to acquire IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES points) (15 this property utilizing Iowa Code SUPPLIES.........................................452.98 * Proximity of firm to city (15 657A.10.A. JAMES LAW OFFICE, P.C points) A resolution was offered and seconded SERVICE..........................................807.50 * Time frame and proposed scope of to approve proceeding with Acquisition by JONES, MICHELLE work (15 points) Abandonment of a Dangerous Nuisance REIMBURSEMENT........................148.31 Submitted proposals will be reviewed Property under the Iowa State Code K & J HARDWARE INC by the City if Creston receives grant 657A.10.A for property located at 701 W. SUPPLIES...........................................68.47 funds. The City will contract with seAdams Street. All voted aye. Resolution *KABEL lected provider(s) for work that will beSERVICE............................................70.00 gin in the second half of 2016 and 2017 passed. on housing rehabilitation projects.

Motion was made and seconded to ad- KENYON & NIELSEN PC-ATTYS To receive a copy of the request for journ the meeting. All voted aye. Council SERVICE..........................................250.00 proposals (RFP) with project details, adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

KINKADE, CONNIE REIMBURSEMENT..........................50.00 bidding instructions, and scoring criteWarren Woods, Mayor ria, please contact Jeremy Rounds, Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk LYNCH DALLAS, PC Iowa Council of GovernThese are a condensed version of the SERVICE..........................................691.68 Southern ments, PO Box 102, Creston, Iowa proceedings of the regular meeting of the MARK ZELLMER 50801 or 641.782.8491. Bids are due Creston City Council. Copies of the com- SERVICE..........................................111.02 at the SICOG office no later than Deplete version may be obtained at the MORRISON, BRIAN & TINA cember 1, 2015.

Clerk's office during normal office hours.

REIMBURSEMENT........................500.00 The program is Section 3 and Fair FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL CO Housing Act compliant and will meet ENDING OCTOBER 20, 2015 SERVICE.......................................1,094.42 Iowa's Minimum Housing Rehabilitation Standards and Iowa's Lead Safe CLAIMS BY VENDOR: OFFICE MACHINES SUPPLIES.........................................226.16 Housing Standards.

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Middle school cross country Hawkeye 10

ATLANTIC — The Creston Middle School girls cross country team finished third here on Oct. 15 at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet behind team champion Lewis Central and one point behind Glenwood for second place.

Seventh-grader Rachel Boyer finished as individual runner-up in 13:19.34 for the 2-mile course. Daniel Merritt led the boys team with a sixthplace finish in 13:04.06.

“It was definitely an advantage to have ran that course just last week,” Creston coach Maggie Arnold said. “The athletes knew the course well and were able to have very strategic race plans. Daniel and Rachel are both seventh graders and they’re proving they can compete with everyone they race against this year.”

Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet Girls Creston — 2. Rachel Boyer, 13:19.34; 12. Peyton Rice, 14:39.37; 14. Brittany Linch, 14:42.1; 18.

Allivea Skarda, 14:49.56; 27.

Heylee Shields, 15:39.25; 28.

Angelina Chuong, 15:42.78; 30.

Ali Christensen, 15:45.12; 31.

Paige Davis, 15:46.03; 33. Sydney Hartsock, 15:50.66; 40. Sydney Pantini, 16:11.34; 71. Kaylyn McClellan, 17:50.38; 75. Mackenzie Bodell, 17:52.38; 83. Jazmine Stow, 18:20.91.

Boys Creston — 6. Daniel Merritt, 13:04.06; 40. Levi Hitz, 15:17.10; 50. Keagan Trembly, 15:56.84; 56.

Foster McCutchan, 16:01.14; 80.

Isaac Jacobson, 18:55.06.

IMT: Continued from page 8A

Bonnie Goodvin of Corning was fourth in female 65-69 in 33:29. Bonnie Still of Mount Ayr was seventh in female 60-64 in 32:21.

Leah Klejch of Mount Ayr was 10th in female 20-24 in 25:56.

In the half-marathon, Johnny Ytzen was 14th in male 60-64 in 1:54:48, averaging 8:46 per mile.

Area placewinners, listed

State Meet

Public notice REGULAR MEETING OF THE CRESTON CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20, 2015 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 Woods presiding.

Roll call being taken with the following Council members present: Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison and White.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes of October 6, 2015, regular meeting; minutes of October 8 and 15, 2015, special meetings; claims of $284,514.13, and parade permit for the Lighted Christmas Parade. All voted aye.

Motion carried.

Wilson moved seconded by Madison to Establish the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 16-161 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT. White, Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Wilson, Carroll and Madison voted aye. Third and Final Reading Established.

Wilson moved seconded by White to Establish the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 16-162 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO RAILROAD WARNING SIGNALS. Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison and White voted aye. Third and Final Reading Established.

Motion was made and seconded to table taking action on the property located at 312 N. Elm Street, until November 3, 2015. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Mayor Woods announced that now is the time for a Public Hearing for the purpose of discussing the current activities and providing a status of funds regarding the Creston, Iowa, Community Development Block Grant Project #14-WS-038.

Tim Ostroski, Executive Director of SICOG, read the nine items to be covered in the Public Hearing. No one spoke in favor of, or against the project and there was no written correspondence for or against.

He then called the Public Hearing to a close.

Mayor Woods announced that now is the time for a Public Hearing for an easement request for Interstate Communications to place buried fiber optic cable in the right-of-way of portions of New York Avenue, Sumner Avenue, Taylor Street and Osage Street. No one spoke in favor of, or against the easement request and there was no written correspondence for or against. He then called the Public Hearing to a close.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve an easement request for Interstate Communications to place buried fiber optic cable in the right-of-way of portions of New York Avenue, Sumner Avenue, Taylor Street and Osage Street.

All voted aye. Resolution passed.

Mayor Woods announced that now is the time for a Public Hearing for the purpose of review and approval of the contract for construction of said Creston City Hall - Exterior Opening Restoration Project. No one spoke in favor of, or against the project and there was no written correspondence for or against. He then called the Public Hearing to a close.

A resolution was offered and seconded to reject the bid and go through the re-bid process in the first quarter of 2016 for construction of said Creston City Hall Exterior Opening Restoration Project. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve the Second Amendment to the Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Lincoln School Apartments, LLC by changing the closing date to November 30,

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RALLY: Continued from page 8A

Shields said. “This was a good one to get. It gives us 20 wins, 20-8 now, which is the same as last year when we were done.

But I told the kids I don’t want to be satisfied with 20 wins. We want to get 21.”

Semifinal matchup

Grand View Christian swept Murray 3-0 in the Bluegrass Conference Tournament. Shields said his team has to play more aggressively at the net.

“We have to get blocks,” Shields said. “That’s the number one thing. Madison and Jade will have to do well out of the middle for us to do well.

Jade is about 60 percent with that ACL, but she gives us everything she’s got. We’re happy to have the opportunity.”

Concluding their East Union careers were seniors Raegan Brown, Shaylee Cooper, Weinkoetz, Mertens and Dudney.

Murray 3, East Union 2 Serving (aces) — M: Brandi Gilbert 18-18, Madison Gonseth 17-18 (1), Zoie Lecy 14-15, Shelby Myers 13-13 (1), Kayla Siefkas 19-20, Courtney Titus 17-17. EU: Katlin Weinkoetz 18-20 (3), Shaylee Cooper 8-9 (2), Olivia Eckels 18-21 (1), Rylee Mitchell 17-19 (1), Mara Weis 10-10, Reagan Brown 9-10 (1), Kali Mertens 14-15.

Attacks (kills) — M: Gonseth 42-48 (17), J. Lecy 23-25 (14), Myers 30-35 (10, Z. Lecy 25-27 (7), Titus 6-8 (2), Gilbert 3-4 (1).

EU: Mertens 55-59 (23), McKayle Dudney 38-48 (10), Mara Weis 32-40 (8), Weinkoetz 26-30 (7), Cassidy Riley 11-12 (4), Mitchell 18-19 (2).

Blocks (solo-assists) — M:

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Rylee Mitchell of East Union passes the ball near the net as Murray’s Shelby Myers (11) prepares to block.

Mitchell had 48 setting assists, had 16 digs and served 17-19 for the Eagles.

Myers had 10 kills and served 13-13 for Murray.

Gonseth 10-0, J. Lecy 10-0, Gilbert 1-0, Z. Lecy 1-0, 1-0, Myers 1-0. EU: Mertens 3-0, Dudney 1-0.

Setting (assists) — M: Gilbert 38, Titus 2, J. Lecy 1, Z. Lecy 1, Katie Otto 1. EU: Mitchell 48, Weis 2, Mertens 2, Riley 1.

Digs — M: Gonseth 18, Myers 13, Gilbert 12, Otto 10, Siefkas 10.

EU: Weis 31, Brown 23, Mertens 21, Mitchell 16, Weinkoetz 12, Eckels 9, Dudney 5.

Serve receive — M: Gonseth 19-20, Bre Klein 12-13, Myers 14-17. EU: Brown 16-18, Weis 19-24, Eckels 7-7, Mertens 6-6.

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Public notice Preliminary Notice of Potential Conversion of Important Farmland/ Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment The USDA Rural Utilities Service will be receiving an application for financial assistance from the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA). As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, the Rural Utilities Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment that evaluated the potential environmental effects and consequences of the proposed project.

This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment for public review and comment.

SIRWA is proposing to construct replacement water distribution systems for the Cities of Clearfield and Prescott. There are approximately 190 water connections in the City of Clearfield and approximately 110 water connections in the Clearfield rural area. There are approximately 115 connections in the City of Prescott and approximately 15 connections in the Prescott rural area.

This proposal also consists of constructing a 200,000 gallon elevated storage tank located near Clearfield; a 50,000 gallon elevated storage tank located near Prescott, with the addition of a pump station near Prescott. SIRWA also proposes to make other improvements to its rural water distribution system in areas in close proximity to these two cities.

If implemented, the proposal may convert two acres of important farmland for new water tower construction, in or near each community; including the Prescott pump station. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this proposed conversion or effect and request comments concerning the proposal, alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts, and methods that could be used to minimize these impacts.

The following environmental mitigation measures are required of proposed project: Compliance with conditions contained in the IDNR Construction Permit to be completed.

Compliance with conditions contained in the IDNR Storm Water Discharge Permit to be completed.

Compliance with conditions contained in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to be completed.

Demolition of water towers will occur per the requirements in the proposal plans and specifications provided by the project engineer. The applicant will comply with IDNR review/directive of Notification of Demolition and Renovation Form 5421476.

Compliance with conditions contained in FAA Form 7460-2, if required.

No trees will be removed between the period of April 1 through September 30 to protect the Indiana Bat and the Northern Long-Eared Bat and its habitat.

An IDNR Natural Resources review has been requested. All comments received from IDNR will be considered prior to the publication of the final environmental notice.

The project is currently in preliminary design. The exact locations of the proposal and the scope of the project have not been clearly defined. Engineering plans and drawings and specifications are in development. Due to the complexity of the proposal, Rural Development is phasing final identification and evaluation efforts in accordance with 36 CFR Section 800.4(b)(2) Phased Identification and Evaluation, and per the Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office.

Prairies and meadows will be searched for during the construction of the proposed project. If discovered, the project will avoid impact to the habitat for the prairie bush clover, mead’s milkweed, eastern prairie fringed orchid, and western prairie fringed orchid known to be located in the counties being served by the project.

The proposal will comply with the requirements of Executive Order 1 I988, Floodplain Management and US Army Corp of Engineers Nationwide Permit # 12.

The proposal will comply with the requirements of Executive Order 11990, Wetland Management and US Army Corp of Engineers Nationwide Permit # 12.

Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at USDA Rural Development, 511 W. 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022. For further information you may contact Dee Fischer at 712-2432107. Any person interested in commenting on this proposed project should submit comments to this address by November 30, 2015.

General location maps of the proposal are shown below.

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Sat. Nov. 7- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Appliances, Dishes, Glassware, lots of Knick Knacks & What Nots, new QVC items for Marilyn Everman and Darlyne Hobson. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

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Sat. Nov. 21- 9:00AM Creston, IA. New Holland L225 Skid Loader and attachments, 2005 Ford King Ranch F-250 Diesel Pickup, Flatbed Trailers, 97 Trailman 7x20 Gooseneck Trailer, ‘13 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Van, Pickups & Cars for parts or salvage, lots of Misc. Iron and Scrap Metal, Shop/Hand Tools for Eldon Ray Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Fri. Nov. 20- 10:00AM Union Co., IA. County Farm Land Lease 170 AC M/L, Loc Secs 12 & 13 Twp 72, Range 30, Union County, IA (3 year lease). Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey.

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

STOP LOOKING - it’s all in the Want Ads.

JOB OPENING: MATURA Action Corporation has a part time (19 hours a week) opening for an Adair County Outreach Center Aide. Duties include computer data entry, assist clients, complete the required paperwork, help in the Thrift Shop and Emergency Food Pantry.

Ability to communicate with all ages and computer experience are desired.

Applications should be directed to Ron Ludwig, MATURA Action Corporation, 207B N Elm St, Creston, IA 50801, 641-7828431, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015. Equal Opportunity Employer.

We have Opportunities for PART-TIME Employment —

Lifeguard—

Requirements: • Must be at least 15 years of age.

• Part-time hours vary.

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

• If no current certifications, completion of the YMCA’s American Red Cross Lifeguard certification class will be required.

Applications available at:

Southern Prairie YMCA 1201 W. Townline St. • Creston EOE

The City of Creston

is currently seeking to hire a full time

Public Works Equipment Operator I Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, Valid Iowa Driver’s License, Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement, and heavy equipment operation.

Complete job description, qualifications and other requirements are posted on the city website: www.crestoniowa.gov and at www.iowajobs.org

If interested please submit a resume and application to the City Clerk at

116 W. Adams Street by 1:00 PM on October 30, 2015 Post offer drug screen and physical may be required EOE

HCI Hospice Care Services - Osceola, is searching for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end of life journey: • Hospice RN, Weekend Package: Must have RN license, 1-2 yrs exp, 1 weekend per month All employees must have valid driver license, auto • Hospice Aide, PRN: (relief/or as needed) insurance and able to work in patients’ homes or facilities. EOE. Submit a cover letter and resume to hrinfo@hci-vns.org

HCI Hospice Care Services - Greater Regional Hospice House is looking for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end of life journey: PRN Hospice Aide: 1-2 years experience, CNA, CHPNA preferred PRN/RN Submit a cover letter and resume or application to: hrinfo@hci-vns.org A pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen are required.

HCI Care Services and VNS of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

Real Estate, Tractors, & Farm Machinery, Pickup, Shop & Hand Tools, Antiques & Collectibles, Modern Furniture & Household Goods

PUBLIC AUCTION

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 • 11 AM

Real Estate 1 PM Located: 408 South Browning St., Afton, IA TOOLS & MISC. ITEMS (sells 1st) at 11am: Sanborn commercial air compressor 220V, 140 psi; Craftsman 10” table saw; Montgomery Ward power Kraft 17” drill press & router shaper on stand; Coffing hoist (USA) 1 ½ to 3 ton; misc hand and small power tools; gas cans; long handled tools; Homelite chain saw; B&D pivot driver; B&D 7 ¼” circular saw (like new); bolts, nuts, screws, etc; bolt organizers; central hydraulic cherry picker 8 ton cap; 2 grinders on HD stands; HM small anvil on stand; 1 other on stand; double halogen light; tackle boxes; 6 place metal rack; Oxy/LP torch outfit; Werner 6’ fiberglass step ladder; dropcords; creeper; LG new elec breaker box; 24’ alum ext ladder; shop wet/dry vac 3HP 10 gal; buzz saw mantle; buzz saw blades; Coleman lantern; endless belts; LP tank heater; elec motors; several old jacks (1A17 Simplex); 35 place wood bolt bin; (17) new 2x4’s 16ft; Stewart Warner port tachometer in box; large cylinder off of caterpillar blade; cement mixer on cart; 50 M/L sheets of steel roofing or siding material 20’ long; misc oil fitters and more.

LAWN TRACTOR, TILLER, LAWN SWEEPER: JD L110 rider w/42” D, auto, Kohler 17.5 HP motor (248 hours); Montgomery Ward front tine garden tiller with 5HP B&S motor; Agra Fab 38” lawn sweeper; Snapper S28 CD gas weed whip (like new).

COLLECTOR TRACTORS: ‘45 JD A NF with Rollamatic & 45 loader; Farmall Super H, NF, extra nice, good tin; ‘36 Oliver Hart-Parr row crop, 6 cyl gas, fenders, 50% 13-38 rubber, needs paint, SN 202424; Farmall F20, as-is, motor stuck (looks good).

PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR JD, FARMALL, ETC.: JD- steering wheels & shaft, clutches, fan blade, air breather for JD A, set of front radiator shutlers from A JD, L&R side 41 A front grills, 3 pressed steel JD rims, rods, 4 or 5 wheel wrenches, hand start for 45 JD, 41 A block, good, 3 “A” starters for ‘45, ‘41 A crank, 3 sets JD pistons, (1) 125 over for 36A, (2) for 41 A , part gasket set for A, B gaskets, 41 A head, carbs & mags; Other- carbs & mags for IH Farmall, some buildable and some for parts, front hood from H or M Farmall OTHER FARM MACHINERY & FARM MISC: Southern Eqpt. Co 5’ 3 pt rotary mower; Case 2-14 rope trip plow on rubber; 1 other plow incomplete; Ferguson 6’ disc; sq tube 8’ pickup stock rack; (3) 14-9-28 tractor tires; (2) 13-6-38 tr tires; (6) wire cattle/hog combo panels; few steel posts; few iron piles; 30’ standing windmill complete; Studebaker pickup box trailer; small oblong galv water tank; buzz saw (mts on A JD) pair of 13-6-38 tractor chains; 300 gal fuel barrel on stand.

PICKUP, TRAILER: ‘98 Ford F-150 ½ Ton 4x4 ext. cab pickup, AT, air, runs (sells as is, low oil pressure); Homemade 18 ½’ bumper hitch flatbed trailer with alum adj ramps (good floor) MODERN FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Roper gas stove; Amana 1st ed refrigerator/freezer 15-16 CF; Westinghouse auto washer; set of 4 JD dinner ware; 3 pc JD set of bowls misc dishes, pots, pans & kitchenware; Element 24” flat screen color TV, HD digital LED (1 yr old); HM redwood picnic table; porch swing on metal frame; wood/metal bench.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Arctic osc fan; carnival glass compote; CG bowl; berry bowl set; Japan cups & saucers; blue crock pitcher; green hen on nest; pressed glass; 7 etched water glasses; glass measure; other glassware; cast iron train engine; flat iron; old silverware; flat iron; old silverware; chrome leg kitchen table & 6 chairs (gray table, yellow chairs); JD collectibles to include- JD A 40th Anniversary tractor with man in box; turbo combine and grain table, NB; GP on steel; 1913 model R on steel (Kerosene) in box; historical 4 pc. Toy set; night light; 4 glass set; 4 mugs set; (8) mini toy tractors in box; S & P set; Farmall F30 on steel; Hubley IH tractor; 33 1/3 records & albums; old forge; 2 sided over the fence steps (everwear mark on steps); single trees; Columbia Thunderbolt bicycle (has bell push on frame); Schwinn girls bike; metal lawn chair; scythe; 3 lead water spouts; 5 gal galv fuel can.

REAL ESTATE: See website www.crestonlivestock.com for complete description and terms

Heirs of the late F.A. Witt, Sellers Merel Witt 641-344-2067; Debbie Sterling 641-202-4241.

Contact above to view property before sale day.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: starting at 11AM on tools & misc. items with tractors, collector parts and machinery to follow. Real estate will be offered at 1PM then the balance of items left including modern furniture and household goods and antiques collectibles.

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: West & Frey Auctioneers, Creston, Iowa and Creston Livestock Auction Services Darwin West 641-344-1958; Tom Frey 641-344-5082; Todd Crill 712-621-1453; Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard Sale Clerks June West, Leisa Frey Ringman Vern Blazek; Terms on personal property: cash/good check with photo ID if unknown by the auction team. Lunch on grounds by Sara Dukes and a portable restroom available See complete sale bill on www.crestonlivestock.com

Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Miscellaneous For Rent

For Sale

$50 or Less

INVESTING? PROMISES OF big profits often mean big risk! Before you send money call Iowa Securities Bureau 1-800-351-4665 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit their Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

(4)-KC CHIEFS VS. CHARGERS football tickets, Noon, Dec. 13 at KC. 50-yard line, upper level, $65/each, 641344-3445.

5 BOXES OF PAPERBACK BOOKS, 40 per box, $5.00 each box; 6 drawer dresser, older, dark wood, $40.00; 4 wheel walker with brakes and seat, $30.00; 641-344-6081.

COLEMAN LANTERN, $25.00; car floor jack, 2 ton, $25.00; 641-2021931.

FREE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS; heavy duty drop cords, $2.00 each, 641-782-4784.

OLDER AVON STEINS, new, still in original boxes, $10.00 each OBO, 641-202-9114.

PAIR OF LADIES Amethyst jeans, size 9, $10.00; nice, light, long fall coat, size 9/10, $10.00; small office lamp, $5.00; 641-2027047.

SMALL UPRIGHT FREEZER, approx. 4 cu. ft., $25.00; older heavy duty wheelbarrow $25.00; small Formica top kitchen table, free, 641-344-3134.

EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. Spacious downtown Creston oneroom apartment furnished with refrigerator, microwave, private bath. $425/monthly includes all utilities, +deposit, srherriott@gmail.com, 641-208-0511.

New Today 2 BEDROOM APT IN CRESTON 62+ handicapped or disabled of any age. Rental Assistance and Utility AlAvailable, lowance Onsite laundry, 877959-2534. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. Handicap accessible

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.

FOR SALE: HEDGE POSTS and Hickory Nuts, Circle T Ranch, Kellerton, 641-7832385.

DEADLINE for all Garage Sale Ads is Noon the day before publication.

$50 or Less

(5) WHITE PLASTIC laundry baskets, 3 small for $2.00 each, 2 larger $4.00 each; purple feather duster, $2.00; One size fits all Halwww.tlpropertiesiowa.com loween poodle skirt outDEADLINE for all Classified fit, $5.00, 641-782Line Ads is Noon the day be- 6144. fore publication.

DUCK DYNASTY 3 tins wall art and clock, all for Farm Gooseberry $20.00; Patch Christmas Book, Miscellaneous Collector's Edition, FOR RENT: 120,00 $5.00; Womens black bushel grain storage short ankle boots, size near Lorimor, 515-979- 8, $10.00; 641-2022447 or 515-979-0056. 3166.

Breakfast Cook Apply in person 102 W. Taylor, Creston

RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR

HWY. 34 • CRESTON, IA • 641-782-5014 Locally owned & operated by Bill & Janet Hayes since 1980

Union County is looking for a

Part-time (20 + hours a week)

Maintenance Person Other duties include helping clean, mow, and snow removal.

Applications may be picked up at the Auditor’s Office, or are available online at

www.unioncountyiowa.org

Applications & resumes must be turned into the Auditor’s Office no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, November 2, 2015.

Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA! We have the following positions open:

This land lease will be auctioned on a total dollar amount for each year and not by the acre.

Go to www.unioncountyiowa.org for complete terms and conditions or check it out at the Union Co. Auditors Office. Land is located approximately 5 mi east of Creston on Hwy. 34

Maintenance Technician Instrument & Controls Technician Loadout Technician

Darwin West 641-344-1958; Tom Frey 641-344-5082 www.crestonlivestock.com

Preferred candidates will: • Have excellent communication skills • Have knowledge of Allen Bradley Hardware systems, Wonderware systems, VPD drives, Window 7 and Ethernet networking.

• A combination of experience and/or training at an accredited technical school win be given consideration. Industrial Mechanics are given regular performance and salary reviews.

Wages are based on experience and education. Starting pay typically ranges from $21 to $24 per hour.

Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application along with a summary of qualifications and work experience.

Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to Jared Lee, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA, 50213.

Ben Adamson State Farm Agent Position Overview As a member of our agency team, you have an opportunity to experience first-hand what it takes to be a successful insurance professional. You will build and develop customer relationships within the community to promote State Farm products including auto, home and life insurance.

This position will allow you to experience working in an agent’s office and to explore the opportunity to become a State Farm agent yourself.

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY

Find the right people for the job, right here.

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

Plumber 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.

Roofing ROOF-TECH INC., Residential -metal and asphalt roofing. Commercial seamless fluid applied membranes.

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

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.

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.

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

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

The late Stan Brokaw & Others

www.kretzingerauction.com Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger 712-621-0135; Dan Kretzinger 712-621-9400

Your Guide To Dining And Entertainment

Sunday Sunday, Nov. 1 8 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR

HWY. 34 • CRESTON, IA • 641-782-5014 Locally owned & operated by Bill & Janet Hayes since 1980

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

Industrial Mechanics are given regular performance and salary reviews.

Responsibilities • Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services.

• Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service. Service can include responding to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions, and billing clarification.

• Work with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals.

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

Requirements • Interest in marketing products and services based on customer needs • Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening • Organizational skills • Self-motivated • Detail oriented • Proactive in problem solving • Able to learn computer functions • Ability to multi-task • Achieve mutually agreed upon marketing goals • Property & Casualty license (must be able to obtain) • Life & Health license (must be able to obtain) • Bilingual Spanish Speaking a plus

Applications will be accepted October 26, 2015 through October 31, 2015

If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume to ben.adamson.p8ik@statefarm.com by November 1, 2015.

I will follow up with you on the next steps in the interview process.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Dial-AService

15 GUNS Sells at 12:30 TOYS: 150+ (all from 1 collection) 58+ tractors JD, IH, AC, Case 1/16 scale; many still in original boxes BOAT: ‘85 Glastron Sea Fury 178 open bow, 17 ft.; Johnson 140 hp outboard PICKUP AND MACHINERY: Sells approx. 12:45- 2012 JD 563 loader; Coleman Vortex 7500 generator; ‘94 Ford Ranger 4x4; ‘75 IH 1466 tractor; ‘68 IH Farmall 856 tractor.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Office Sales Representative – Team Member

• Applies advanced electrical skills to design and specify equipment for new installations and improvement of exiting control equipment.

• Maintains accurate record of electrical equipment such as electric schematics, breaker panel sheets, backup copies of PLC and PC applications, etc.

• Uses expertise for diagnosis and trouble shooting • Recommends, develops and implements modification and systems to improve equipment reliability.

• Provides direction and training for less skilled maintenance personnel.

• Participates in cross functional teams such as safety, technology, energy conservation, etc.

• Ensures the control systems are designed in accordance with the National Electric code.

• To work safely • Performs other tasks as assigned by management

Clifford & Mary Lee Bradley Estate & Others

West & Frey Auctioneers, Creston, IA & Creston Livestock Auction Services

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

Electronics Technician

(Remember Daylight Savings) FURNITURE: (Sells 1st) Amana refrigerator; Whirlpool washer & elec dryer; ‘07 flat screen TV 55 in; 8 recliners; 2 couches; love seat; 2 hide a beds; 8 chest -dressers-vanities.

NOTICE OF UPCOMING

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: a parcel of land in Union County containing approximately 170 acres M/L generally described as: Four (4) Tracts of land in Section 12, TWP 72, Range 30, in Union Co., Iowa and Four (4) Tracts of land in Section 13, TWP 72, Range 30, in Union Co., Iowa. Approximately 20 acres tillable, approximately 50 acres pasture and approximately 100 acres timber/pasture. 3 year lease with payments due on March 1st 2016, 2017 & 2018.

Osceola Foods, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company is currently reviewing applications for the position of Electronics Technician on second shift. Electronics Technician has the following principal accountabilities.

Sunday, Nov. 1 • 10:00 a.m.

Kretzinger Auction Building, Corning, IA

Union County Farm Lease Friday, November 20, 2015 • 10 AM

EEO/AAP Employer

2 ESTATE AUCTIONS

for the LEC & Courthouse.

Creston Livestock Auction, 201 N. Cherry St., Creston, IA

Apply online at: www.chsinc.com

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Education: Part time Faculty (9 openings) The School of Education at Buena Vista University is expanding its faculty to continue serving teacher education candidates on our residential campus and our sites across the state of Iowa. We invite applications for part-time faculty in the areas of: • • • • • • • •

Special Education Literacy Education (elementary and/or secondary) STEM Education Education Foundations (such as educational psychology, History of American Education, & Instructional Technology) Curriculum Design Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Early Childhood Education Physical Education (elementary and secondary)

These part-time positions will require a master’s degree in a related field and successful teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate exemplary teaching at the college level, integration of instructional technology, flexibility regarding instructional modes, an understanding of adult learners, and support for the institution’s mission.

BVU’s residential campus is located in beautiful Storm Lake, Iowa.

Sixteen additional sites are located across the state. These part-time positions hold the possibility of being located in Council Bluffs, Estherville, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Ottumwa, Spencer, or other BVU locations. Candidates considered for all positions will be expected to collaborate with colleagues across the state by distance communication and with limited travel. To learn more about Buena Vista University, please visit www.bvu.edu.

Send letter of application, photocopies of graduate school transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluation summaries, current vita, and three letters of reference to Dr. Barbara Byrne, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Buena Vista University, 610 West Fourth Street, Storm Lake, IA, 50588 or e-mail to facultyhire@bvu.edu. Review of complete applications will begin on December 1, 2015 and continue until the positions are filled. These positions will begin August 1, 2016. Buena Vista University especially welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to any aspect of the university’s diversity.

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

Buena Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act/Smoke-Free Employer.

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

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration/or employment without regard to race. color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday, October 31, 2015 • 10:00 AM Grand River Community Center, Grand River, Iowa

CAR: 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL, gold, 42,029 miles, 6 cyl.

MODERN FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS. ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES: Large Oak S-curve rolltop desk (originally from Daughton and Bone Insurance in Grand River - 1920s); Curved glass china cabinet; Ice Queen Oak ice box - small; Half Commode with teardrop pulls; Organ stool -claw feet; Oak oval coffee table; Turtle top table - marble top (damage); 2 drawer blanket chest; Large wood framed beveled mirror; Desk chair, armless; 2 wood rockers, pressed back; Cedar chest; Church pew - 7 ft.; Child Wicker rocker; Seth Thomas Mantel Clock w/key - previously owned by Oscar Shields; Wm. Rogers silverplate set in wood case; few butter knives/sugar shells; Corn husking leathers; Copper boiler w/lid; 5 Sugar buckets; Oak wall phone, room ready; Kerocene lamps - one Rayo; Cast iron #3 dinner bell, complete w/holder (Perin & Oaff?); Watchcraft 6 drawer metal cabinet - C & E Marshall Co; Hanging light and hardware out of Adams Co country schoolhouse; Cast iron buffalo bank; 6 paperweights; Dolls - one old bride doll; Doll chairs; Boyd’s - Dollstone figurines, plush Boyds Bears, resin Boyds bears; Vintage cards of buttons 50 m/1; Glass baskets; Wall pockets; Enamelware pieces; Blocks; Salters; Few arrowheads; baby dishes; ice skates; 1926-1935 Radio diagrams book; Kraut cutter; Noisemakers; Burnt wood - Villisca advert.; Celluloid 7 piece dresser set; Burnt wood postcard box; Postcards; hard plastic santas; Hankies; Books - dating 1950 - current; Old magazines from 1940s to current - includes Saturday Evening Post, Better Homes, Needlecraft, Kitchen Klatter, Playboy; Advertising from old magazines 1950’s; 2 large scrapbooks including lots of Betty Grable, greeting cards, etc; Few WW II related newspapers; Kellerton Iowa history book; Old hats; Many cookbooks includes Tingley centennial,Betty Crocker, Farm Journal; Reference books on glassware, antiques; Econolite - no spinner; insulators, one dk blue; much, Much more.

QUILTS/OTHER: 4 large quilts, pieced and hand quilted by Lucia; Other quilts; several quilted wall hangings; 5 baby blankets; 3 bedspreads DEPRESSION GLASS/OTHER GLASSWARE: 39 pieces Cherry Blossom - pink includes plates, cup/saucers, sherbets, fruits, 3 bowls, butterdish, pitcher, cake plate, tray; Ruby Red - includes plates, cup/saucers, cream/sugar; Moonstone - many pieces; Hobnail - blue, 15 pieces, Various pieces of assorted depression patterns and colors; Heisey Orchid stemware; Some Fostoria; Pressed glass cream/sugar, bowls; Lots of varied glassware; Hall China - Autumn Leaf bowls, Red Poppy bowl, Royal Rose casserole, Lipton teapot; Children’s Tea Sets: Blue Willow - 4 piece place setting, Monderntone - Hostess Party Set to include 4 plates, 4 cup/saucers, cream/sugar, Tin childs tea set KITCHEN: Corning ware baking dishes; Pyrex 3 bowl set, blue; USA - 3 bowl set; Paula Dean 3 bowl set; Red Wing stoneware bowl,new; Pyrex red and blue refrigerator dishes; Glass measuring cups; Pampered Chef chopper and garlic press APPLIANCES: Washer, Maytag, brown; Dryer - Amana, white, NEW, used only 4 times; Electric Stove, Whirlpool, white; Refrigerator, Whirlpool, white SEWING ITEMS / CRAFT: Sewing machine; wood sewing cabinet; 2 pair Gingher scissors; old sewing baskets; pin cushion; Boxes of fabric; Quilt books/magazines; Yarn; Old clothing patterns: Assorted sewing notions; Lace and ribbons; Several tins of buttons; Quilts/wallhangings made by Lucia; Redwork pillows, 7 day dishtowel set, pillowcases; Lots of crafting supplies; Wood craft CHRISTMAS: 50 m/l Santa figurines; 9 Cherished Teddies Santas; Christmas tree in tub; Wreaths; Lots of nice xmas decorations. HALLOWEEN: Lots of assorted decorations and party items GRAND RIVER ITEMS: Many Centennial items - Centennial book, plate, coin, etc; “Grand River Hotel” picture - numbered; Grand River school painted by Lena Hewlett; 1953 Iowa Basketball program (GR team went to state); Grand River Oil Advertising tongs and tape measure; 1912 School banner from Grand River - damage; Grand River alumni books; Grand River/Grand Valley yearbooks - various years from 1957 -1988 TOOLS/OUTSIDE ITEMS: Craftman 12” belt drive bandsaw-sander; Craftman belt and disc sander; Craftman 3/4 h.p. 3” belt sander; Craftman 16” scroll saw; Craftman 3/8” drill; Craftman multi-speed router; Craftman dual motion sander 1/2 h.p.; Craftman dovetail joint fixture set; Vise; 6’ wood stepladder; 16’ al extension ladder; nut drivers; draw knife; Berke 220 volt hanging heater, 1 phase; Few fishing poles; Black and Decker power scissors; Assortment rakes, shovel, post-hole digger; gas grill OTHER: horse drawn one bottom plow, rough; horse drawn cultivator; horse collar/harness (old); 2 hand garden tillers (old); Roll barb wire, good; 2 spools twine

Lucia Daughton

Auction conducted by: West & Frey Auctioneers, Creston, Iowa and Creston Livestock Auction Services Darwin West 641-344-1958; Tom Frey 641-344-5082; Todd Crill 712-6211453; Brandon Frey 641-782-0633; Zach Ballard.

Sale Clerks June West, Leisa Frey Ringman Vern Blazek; Terms: cash/good check with photo ID if unknown by the auction team.

Food available and restroom on premises.

www.crestonlivestock.com

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Bring a bushel of Iowa’s abundance to your table this Thanksgiving Order a special Thanksgiving produce box from The Wallace Centers of Iowa, and let your guests feast on the favorite dishes that you create with fresh, locally grown Iowa produce.

The bushel box will be packed with approximately 35 pounds of fruits and vegetables, such as winter squash, apples, shallots, garlic, onions, sweet potatoes, fresh greens and pumpkins, plus ornamental gourds for the centerpiece. The final assortment will be based on availability. All of the fruits and vegetables are grown at the Henry A. Wallace Coun-

try Life Center farm near Orient.

“Farm manager Mosa Shayan has made exceptional use of the growing season this year,” said CEO Diane Weiland. “So it seems appropriate to offer a special farm-to-table produce box which you can transform into Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts made from the freshest ingredients Iowa has to offer.”

Not cooking this year? The box will be a great gift for your holiday host.

The one-bushel box costs $55. Orders are due Nov. 19. Pick them up from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24,

at the Country Life Center located at 2773 290th St., east of Orient or at the Weiland home, 402 N.E. Second St., in Greenfield. Place your order online at www.wallace. org/events/thanksgiving-produce-box or call 641-337-5019.

The Wallace Centers of Iowa include the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center in rural Orient and the Wallace House in Des Moines.

The two historic sites provide programs and community services centered on sustainability and civility, locally sourced Contributed photo meals and Wallace family his- Fresh produce: The eight-acre production garden and orchard at the Country Life Center tory. More information can be near Orient produces more than 40 fruits and vegetables. Much of the produce is harvested in the fall and used in the special Thanksgiving produce box. found at www.wallace.org.

USDA issues safety-net payments to farmers facing market downturn from 2014 year

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Branstad, Reynolds announce all Iowa school districts have applied for leadership system DES MOINES — Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that all 336 Iowa school districts have applied to join the state’s Teacher Leadership and Compensation System, the most comprehensive teacher leadership system in the nation.

This targeted effort to tap into the expertise of top teachers to better support the more demanding work that teachers are expected to do and to raise student achievement is the centerpiece of the landmark education reform package adopted by the Legislature and signed by Branstad in 2013.

The legislation created a three-year phase-in process to develop a statewide teacher leadership system with the goal of all school districts participating by the 2016-17 school year. As of this week, all school districts in Iowa have developed and submitted local plans to participate in the teacher leadership system. When the teacher leadership system is fully phased in, it will cost $150 million annually.

“As the Lt. Governor and I travel around the state and visit with schools districts that are engaged

in the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System, we’re hearing that this system is transforming instruction in the classroom,” said Branstad. “We know that these targeted investments are paving the way to give Iowa students a world-class education while revitalizing the teaching profession.”

The teacher leadership system rewards outstanding teachers with leadership opportunities, attracts promising teachers with competitive starting salaries and support and fosters greater collaboration for all teachers to learn from each other.

“In order to achieve our goal of making Iowa schools the best in the nation, we must continue to be innovative in our approach,” Reynolds said. “Teachers are the key to giving students a globally competitive education. The teacher leadership system is working to ensure that we are attracting the brightest and best teachers to our classrooms.

We want to ensure we are giving teachers the tools to be successful. I commend all districts on their planning efforts.”

Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise

said feedback from Iowa teachers and principals has been overwhelmingly positive.

“I hear over and over again that the teacher leadership system has empowered teachers and principals to work together in new and creative ways,” Wise said. “With higher expectations for all students in place today, it’s critical that we support the important and complex work of teaching, and Iowa is doing that through the teacher leadership system.”

The teacher leadership system is rooted in collaboration and partnership and was that way from the beginning, when a state task force’s recommendations in 2012 formed the basis of the successful legislative proposal. After a year of planning, school districts began applying for funding to implement the teacher leadership system plans locally.

The first teacher leadership system districts wrapped up their initial year last spring.

For more information on the teacher leadership system, visit https://www. educateiowa.gov/teacher-leadership-and-compensation-system.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beginning Oct. 26, nearly one half of the 1.7 million farms that signed up for either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments for the 2014 crop year.

“Unlike the old direct payments program, which paid farmers in good years and bad, the 2014 Farm Bill authorized a new safety-net that protects producers only when market forces or adverse weather cause unexpected drops in crop prices or revenues,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “For example, the corn price for 2014 is 30 percent below the historical benchmark price used by the ARC-County program, and revenues of the farms participating in the ARC-County program are down by about $20 billion from the benchmark during the same period.

The nearly $4 billion provided today by the ARC and PLC safety-net programs will give assistance to producers where revenues dropped below normal.”

The ARC/PLC programs primarily allow producers to continue to produce for the market by making payments on a percentage of historical base production, limiting the impact on production decisions.

Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 per-

cent of corn farms and 66 percent of wheat farms elected the ARC-County coverage option. Ninety-nine percent of long grain rice and peanut farms, and 94 percent of medium grain rice farms elected the PLC option.

Overall, 76 percent of participating farm acres are protected by ARC-County, 23 percent by PLC, and 1 percent by ARC-Individual. For data about other crops, as well as state-bystate program election results, final PLC price and payment data, and other program information including frequently asked questions, visit www.fsa. usda.gov/arc-plc.

Crops receiving assistance include barley, corn, grain sorghum, lentils, oats, peanuts, dry peas, soybeans and wheat. In the upcoming months, disbursements will be made for other crops after marketing year average prices are published by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Any disbursements to participants in ARC-County or PLC for long and medium grain rice (except for temperate Japonica rice) will occur in November, for remaining oilseeds and also chickpeas in December, and temperate Japonica rice in early February 2016. ARC-Individual payments will begin in November. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity.

The Budget Control Act of 2011, passed by Congress, requires USDA to reduce payments by 6.8

percent. For more information, producers are encouraged to visit their local Farm Service Agency office. To find a local Farm Service Agency office, visit https://offices.usda.gov.

The ARC and PLC programs were made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www. usda.gov/farmbill.

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Private Treaty Herd Bull Sale Saturday, October 31st at 1:00 PM • Lunch at Noon Bridgewater, IA at our “Bull Barn”

Selling 56 Bulls

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e’re offering the yearling herd bulls that pasture bred our cows and heifers this year. These Power Bulls have amazing weaning weight, rates of gain, yearling weight and $ Value EPDs. They rank at or near the top in the seedstock industry.

They are the “best of the best” – that’s why we used them.

Their sons will be in our bull barn and for sale next year, and their daughters will be grazing our pastures.

Nichols Farms was the first herd (1987) to utilize ultra-sound to measure IMF% (marbling) and lean yield (yield grade).

Nichols Farms is the clear leader in utilizing DNA technology. The past ten years, Nichols herd sires have been evaluated by DNA for the entire suite of traits including feed efficiency. Plus they are free of genetic abnormalities by pedigree or DNA tests.

About 40 Nichols Bulls have stood in major A.I. Studs the past 50 years. Many of them were offered in these Bull Extra sales.

Call or visit - select one or more of these bulls that are ready to go to work in your herd.

Semen checked. $100 off the price, if you pick them up.

Bull Barn: 641-369-2829 | Ross: 641-745-5241 | Night: 712-762-3810 2188 Clay Avenue Bridgewater, IA 50837

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