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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN causes temporary job loss in Creston News Advertiser coverage area

By KYLE WILSON

CNA asst. managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

Severe weather possible tonight and Friday National Weather Service reports Creston receiving .01 inches of rain between the hours of 5:30 and 5:45 a.m. today. More rain, including severe weather, is expected today and Friday.

Today will be overcast with a 50 percent chance of rain this afternoon.

Rainfall amounts are predicted near .20 inches. High temperature will be 81 degrees.

Tonight, WHO13 reports potential for severe weather, especially in southwest Iowa with the biggest concerns being large hail and gusty winds, but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out with this system.

There is another chance for severe storms on Friday.

Cold air blows in Saturday with strong west winds, and Sunday will be chilly with highs in the 50s.

New Creston Police officer

Creston Police will soon have a new officer on the force. Creston City Council approved the hiring of Shannon Arends during a regularly-scheduled meeting Tuesday. Arends’ first day on the job is tentatively slated for Oct. 14.

Arends, 42, is a current sheriff’s deputy in Ringgold County.

High Lakes banquet

The eighth-annual High Lakes Outdoor Alliance banquet is slated for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Three Mile Lodge in Afton.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A prime rib dinner — prepared by Up in Smoke Barbecue in Afton — will be at 6 p.m., and auction and raffle starts at 7 p.m. For tickets, contact Doug Jones at 641-344-3680.

Citizen of the year deadline Nominations for Creston citizen, volunteer and youth of the year are due Friday at Creston Chamber of Commerce, 208 W. Taylor St. in Creston.

Last year’s citizens of the year were John Kawa and Gary Borcherding with Creston Parks and Rec Board and McKinley Park restoration committee.

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ore than 800,000 federal employees were forced off the job Tuesday as Congress plunged the nation into a government shutdown, all because Republicans and Democrats continue to wrangle over Obamacare and the spending plan for the new fiscal year.

That Washington conflict has meant temporary job loss here at home.

All county Farm Services Agency (FSA) offices in the Creston News Advertiser area are closed.

Dan Wells, FSA executive director in Adair County, said a to- Wells tal of six employees were furloughed (temporarily laid off without pay) in his office.

“There is nothing we can do about it,” Wells said. “All we can do is wait until a bill is passed.”

Also, Wayde Ross, district conservationist for National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in Creston, was notified Tuesday by email he and five other employees in his office are furloughed until the conflict in Washington is resolved.

“Due to the lapse in budget funding the (NRCS) office is closed and will not reopen until the day after the budget is passed and the president says he will sign it,” Ross said. “We are hopeful the budget will get worked out so we can can get back to serving the people again.”

Corning National Guard Sgt. William Dooley with

Iowa Army National Guard said this morning the shutdown will affect about 70 soldiers who report to the Corning National Guard armory.

Dooley said soldiers are required to complete one weekend drill each month.

Soldiers are compensated for the drill weekend.

“However, we were forced to cancel this weekend’s four-day drill,” Dooley said, “essentially because we have no money to pay them.”

Dooley said all weekend drills are cancelled “until this all gets sorted out.”

Latham’s office Laura Hartman, regional assistant for Congressman Tom Latham, said she is currently furloughed and Latham’s office will be closed until the budget is passed. However, Hartman doesn’t feel the government shutdown will last long.

“I’m not terribly worried,” Hartman said. “I don’t think this will last very long. That’s my gut feeling.

This is not something either side of the aisle wants to go on very long.”

The last time the government had a shutdown was in 1995 under the Clinton administration. The shutdown lasted 21 days. There have been 17 government shutdowns or “spending gaps” in the United States since 1976.

Not affected by shutdown Alan Carr, park ranger at Green Valley Park, confirmed his staff was not furloughed because they are state funded.

“It’s business as usual for us,” Carr said.

Other federal offices in Creston not immediately impacted include: Social Security, U.S. Postal Service, county or city government.

However, the shutdown will delay Social Security payments, passport and visa applications.

Creston City Administrator Mike Taylor said there may be delays in federallyfunded grants because of the shutdown, but otherwise the city won’t notice much.

“It hurts the economy in general,” he said. “But, it won’t have much of an impact on us directly.”

WIC stays open amid government shutdown

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By SARAH BROWN

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Creston is not closing.

Karla Hynes, director of WIC and Maternal Child Health in Creston, said the USDA is suspending — not terminating — contracts with all local agencies this week, but they will continue to fund Iowa WIC until Oct. 31.

What does this mean?

As it stands, vouchers will be issued for October, but not November and December.

“We still want people to Please see WIC, Page 2

SICOG projects delayed, organization still running

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By BAILEY POOLMAN

CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

The federal government shutdown has hit many organizations and businesses hard, but Southern Iowa Council of Government (SICOG) isn’t exactly one of them.

SICOG, an economic development conduit between the local community and federal money given through grants, is affected only in that project money is not coming in.

“We can still do the work, we just can’t request money Please see SICOG, Page 2

The longer the shutdown, the greater risk for GOP WASHINGTON (MCT) — Republicans are taking a big political risk if the government shutdown persists.

Polls are emphatic — people hate this shutdown. They blame Republicans more than Democrats. And Republicans remain divided about how to proceed, a schism that has already triggered some ugly partisan primary fights.

Republicans still have some important advantages, enough so that analysts predict they will hold onto their House of Representatives majority and have a decent shot to control the Senate. But those forecasts could change if the partial closings

that began Tuesday drag on.

For now, damage to Republicans is cushioned by the protection incumbents enjoy, thanks to a political system rigged to protect them.

Congressional districts are carefully drawn for the benefit of current officeholders, and in recent years, Republicans have been in charge of drawing a lot of them. Incumbents also prosper from an ability to amass huge campaign treasuries, thus scaring off their potentially strongest challengers.

What threatens Republicans most is that party split over how to manage this drama. While Republicans are unified in their disdain

for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, they disagree sharply on strategy.

One group, generally conservatives backed by tea party activists, continues to want any move to keep the government open contingent on a delay or dilution of Obamacare.

The other, usually veteran lawmakers or those from swing districts, would rather debate the issue at another time and keep the government open.

Party members Tuesday tried to emphasize how the opposition to Obamacare has emerged as a unifier for a party that badly needs one.

“Any disagreement is about tac-

tics. It’s not really a split,” said Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, who is close to Speaker John Boehner of Ohio.

But scratch the surface and the crevice appears.

“We are in a fight taking all the oxygen out of the room when we should be focusing on the unraveling of Obamacare, which is taking place,” protested Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Republicans have no consensus on a logical endgame, and that bothers McCain and his allies. In the House, that faction quietly tried Monday night to mount a rebellion, hoping to derail the effort to tie changes in Obamacare to govern-

ment funding. It went nowhere.

The practical coalition remains concerned about the party brand.

They’re well aware Obama has the bully pulpit. If he makes a shutdown statement, as he did Tuesday, cable news channels instantly interrupt programming to air his remarks.

Republicans don’t command that kind of attention.

Adding to the conciliatory wing’s woes is that the Republican right is feeling unusually muscular. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., was asked how he justified a shutdown Please see GOP, Page 2

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Deaths

Lucie Clayton Creston

Lucie Clayton, 84, of Creston died Oct. 2, 2013, at Afton Care Center.

No services will be held Clayton for Lucie.

Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to Afton Care Center. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Lucie (Yabbis) Clayton, daughter of Sara (Unk) and Lenon Yabbis, was born

Evelyn Hoepker Creston

Evelyn Hoepker, 90, of Creston died Oct. 2, 2013, at Greater Regional Hospice Home.

S e r vices will Hoepker be 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 7, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25. The Rev. Doug Brunell will officiate. Burial will be in Hill of Zion Cemetery, east of Orient. Open visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday with family present 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given in her name or to Abundant Life Family Church in Creston. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Evelyn Pauline Hoepker, daughter of Josephine (Klos) and Claude Ray Eivins, was born May 17, 1923, in Macksburg.

Evelyn graduated from Macksburg High School in 1941.

On April 1, 1944, Evelyn married Elton August Hoepker at the Wesley Chapel

March 10, 1929, in Saint Maur, France.

Lucie graduated from high school at Saint Maur in Gurat, France, and graduated from Sorbonne College in Sorbonne, France.

On March 14, 1959, Lucie marred Richard Wayne Clayton in Creston.

They made their home in Creston, where Lucie was a homemaker.

Lucie is survived by her husband Richard Clayton of Creston; niece Lori Coen of Paris, many other nieces and nephews.

Lucie was preceded in death by her parents, son Alan Clayton in 2007, sister Renae Coen and brother Roger Yabbis. near Macksburg.

They settled in the Zion area, where she was a homemaker and farmwife.

Elton died March 15, 1991.

Evelyn moved into Creston in 2003.

Evelyn was a member of Abundant Life Family Church of Creston and had been active with the Stonecroft Ministries Bible study.

She was a former member of Hill of Zion Church and 40-year member of the Zion Area Hobby Club.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Carolyn (husband Jim) Collins of Bedford and Joan (husband Doug) Brunell of Creston; sons, Keith Hoepker (Jane White) of Creston, James (wife Cindy) Hoepker of Urbandale, Dale Hoepker of Orient and Gary Hoepker of Creston; grandchildren, Mindee Hanson, Curtis Hoepker, Shannon Terry, Jessica Hoepker and Aaron, Ashley, Crista and Austin Brunell; five great-grandchildren, sister Elsie (husband Clarence) Lamb of Iowa City and two close friends, Ethel Baughman and Elaine Lilly.

In addition to her husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Catherine Kay in 1962 and brothers, Harold and Lee Eivins.

GOP:

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when polls showed that people dislike it.

“I think we’re principled.

That’s what we’re looking at,” he said. “Far too often people see Republicans unwilling to stand. Republicans are consistent now.”

Backing him is a vocal echo chamber of tea party conservatives and like-minded groups.

“Senate Democrats delivered a triple-whammy: shutting down government, bringing chaos and uncertainty to health care which affects American lives, and sticking American families with massive cost increases due to Obamacare — which most Americans don’t want,” said Jenny Beth Martin, the Tea Party Patriots’ national coordinator.

She’s partly right. A Quinnipiac poll released Tuesday showed Americans split over Obamacare.

But it also had a more emphatic finding: By more than 3-to-1, Americans oppose shutting down the government as a way of blocking implementation of the new health care law.

“Americans are certainly not in love with Obamacare,

SICOG:

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because no one is there to do the work,” said Tim Ostroski, SICOG executive director. “We will still do what we do on a daily basis.”

Projects through SICOG have federal funds attached to them. One example Ostroski used was the wage rates for workers doing sewer and water projects.

Because the Department of Labor is shut down, SICOG can’t submit wage requests for the project workers, which means the contractor can’t begin work.

SICOG staff is still working on a daily basis because a council of government is not a federal agency. It is a Haven Care Centre.

Ruth Wynn nonprofit organization that Services are pending at works with local governCreston Ruth Wynn, 85, of Creston Powers Funeral Home, junc- ments.

SICOG covers Adair, died Oct. 3, 2013, at Crest tion of highways 34 and 25.

WIC: Continued from Page 1

keep their appointments,” said Hynes.

By not keeping appointments, recipients might experience a delay in receiving future vouchers, should funding come through.

In the event funding is not approved, Hynes said WIC will still offer health checks

and wellness classes.

Hynes said she is optimistic funding will come through because “WIC has always had bipartisan support.”

MATURA’s low-income home-energy assistance program will continue to accept applications. The food pantry is also open, however, to clear up confusion, Hynes

said formula is not available at the food pantry. Formula will be at the pantry only in the event a parent returns formula because to allergies.

“It would be a very hardcore government if they were to cut funding for women, infants and children,” said Hynes. “They are a very vulnerable population.”

“Americans are certainly not in love with Obamacare, but they reject decisively the claim by congressional Republicans that it is so bad that it’s worth closing down the government to stop it.”

— Peter Brown

Quinnipiac Polling Institute Assistant Director

but they reject decisively the claim by congressional Republicans that it is so bad that it’s worth closing down the government to stop it,” said Peter Brown, the Quinnipiac polling institute’s assistant director.

Both political parties Tuesday claimed the shutdown will give them momentum heading into the 2014 congressional campaigns.

Both parties were already out Tuesday with ads and statements charging opponents with being irresponsible.

“Ami Bera Voted Against Repealing Obamacare. Ami Bera Voted Against Delaying Obamacare,” declared a National Republican Congressional Committee press release.

The California Democratic freshman is considered one of the more vulnerable House of Representatives members; the NRCC has sent out similar statements targeting other Democrats.

Democrats launched their own initiative. Starting Tuesday, the party is directing automated phone calls to the districts of 63 vulnerable Republicans.

“While you were sleeping, Congressman (fill in name) shut down the government.

You heard that right,” the caller says.

Republicans have one big advantage. They were in the right places at the right time.

“They had a timely wave in 2010,” said Geoffrey Skelley, associate editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, which studies

Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties.

“It’s more logistical things at this point that are affecting us,” said Ostroski.

“It doesn’t mean money is leaving, it means there are delays in the projects.”

Ostroski said current projects in Union County won’t be affected because they have already received funds.

“We will certainly have delays in projects ... be-

cause lack of dollars will cause people not to work,” Ostroski said. “And, those primarily are on new projects. Any projects that are already moving forward, those have already secured the funds.”

However, Ostroski said

congressional races at the University of Virginia.

Republicans that year won a House majority and did well in gubernatorial and state legislative races, allowing the party to control the congressional redistricting in many states.

Lines were drawn so that even in some states Obama won last year, Republican House members were able to survive. Obama won Pennsylvania and Ohio, yet Pennsylvania has 13 House Republicans and five Democrats, while Ohio has 12 Republicans and four Democrats.

Whether Republicans can grow those numbers remains uncertain.

Party officials worry the party is often seen as intransigent, even intolerant.

Two Senate candidates lost winnable seats because of what were seen as insensitive comments about rape.

If the shutdown keeps going, and Obama keeps railing against Republican stubbornness, the political prediction map could change.

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he doesn’t expect problems with funding for different projects.

“I don’t think any of these projects will have any problems in the near term,” said Ostroski. “In my experience, these things don’t take long periods of time.”

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Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad retirees coffee, 9 a.m., The Windrow.

Alegent Health At Home/ Family Home Care free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m. to noon,

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:45 a.m., bring $2 for pizza and change for bingo.

CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

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

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

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

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

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months, there is a probability of doing so Monday.

The fund has only received $22,448.54, and reserves have depleted.

Union County Ministerial Alliance appeals to churches, individuals and organizations in the county to help out in this hour of need, as the holiday season is upcoming.

Fifteen of the 19 churches in the county participate in the crisis fund, and the alliance is thankful to them for their commitment to people in crisis in Union County.

If anyone has any questions, comments or suggestions, direct them to Morris, who coordinates the fund, or to any clergyperson in the county. Call Morris at 7822427 or 782-2715. Leave a message, and he will call you back.

Indoor farmers’ market to start Friday Creston’s indoor farmers’ market will have a “soft” opening 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday at She-nae’s, 311 W. Montgomery St. There will be produce, baked goods, eggs, meats and more.

On Friday, lunch will be served by Back 40 Barbecue beginning at 11 a.m. On the menu is prime rib sand-

wiches, baby back ribs, turkey legs, burgers, brats and beverages.

Vendors may contact Matt Brummett at 641-3445336.

Follow the market on Facebook at www.facebook. com/CrestonMarket.

The market will continue Fridays and Saturdays through late December.

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Information, 8:10 p.m., Wednesday, West Adams Street.

Information, 8:15 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Disturbing the peace, 8:47 p.m., Wednesday, Livingston Avenue.

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Ditch fire, 4:51 p.m., Wednesday, 210th Street.

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The needs in the community have grown this year, and funds are about 14 percent above last year’s figures. If disbursements continue at the present rate, the fund will provide more than $36,500 in emergency assistance in 2013. And this is in addition to the food vouchers, which are given out from the Christmas Basket fund.

Administrators of the fund continue to work to deal with attempted abuses of the system, and have placed several individuals on a “permanently ineligible” list.

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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OPINION Appreciating what firefighters do

I climbed the ladder and stepped onto a roof of wooden shingles and moss. The slant made it hard to climb, as did the uncertainty of whether the wood would give. I followed firefighters Lee Freeman and Jake Winkler up near the peak, and Jake and I got to work.

Lee gave me the choice between a chainsaw or K12 power saw. I chose the K12, but after it kept dying, I picked up the chainsaw.

Tuesday was the first time I’d ever used a chainsaw. My shoulders tensed with the weight of the saw as I leaned over and made five cuts into the roof of the beach house at Green Valley Lake. In what felt like hours, Lee and Jake

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

talked me through cutting the hole for vertical ventilation.

Jake pushed the wood through the roof, a loud crack sounding up from the cement below, and we made our way over the soft shingles and chunky green moss to the ladder. When I hit land, I took off my helmet, air tank, gloves and jacket, and breathed.

Creston Fire Department organized the hands-on training Tues-

day at the lake. We practiced using the dump tank as a water source and cutting holes in the roof for vertical ventilation, then burned down the beach house north of the glassy water.

I always knew just how physically and mentally exhausting firefighting was. It started with my, admittedly, limited knowledge stemming from movies and TV shows. Then, I learned more about what firefighters really do as I got older and read the news.

After a few months in Creston, and seeing firsthand what goes into a rescue or putting out a fire, the importance of a fire department hit me. But, there is so much more to a department than spout-

ing water onto a fire.

Every training session, I’m immersed deeper into the world that is firefighting. The camaraderie, adrenaline and impact that comes with saving lives and property, that is firefighting.

Creston firefighters, while not the only important department in southwest Iowa, have a unique bond with each other because they spend more time with each other.

Being the only paid department in the area, you learn a lot when you spend 12 hours or more with other firefighters. You learn to put up with jokes and get around any dislikes because what firefighters do requires that of you.

Firefighters understand what other firefighters go through to improve, too. I appreciate having such an understanding group of men and women in Creston to learn from and lean on. Heaving a piece of sharp equipment up a ladder to cut a five- by five-foot hole in a roof, while fire rages below, requires mental and physical strength that few people have, and to say I’m surrounded by so many, is a thing of pride for me.

Needless to say, the Green Valley beach house training and burn was a success, all thanks to the many firefighters dedicated to learning more about how to save life and property in Creston.

Yellowstone Park closed due to the government shutdown HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

President Obama declared ObamaCare the law of the land in a speech Tuesday. Civil disobedience is widespread. Many Americans would rather go to jail than enroll in ObamaCare now that O.J. Simpson has taught us that cookies are free in the prison cafeteria.

Yellowstone Park closed due to the government shutdown in Washington. It’s so rich in history.

President Clinton visited Yellowstone fifteen years ago and the photo of him standing next to Old Faithful hangs in the lobby of a hundred comedy clubs across America .

The White House held a ceremony to encourage Americans to enroll in the Affordable Care Act exchanges. The first day of ObamaCare did not go well for Republicans. Dick Cheney went to the chiropractor, who examined him and referred him to a paleontologist.

The U.S. government furloughed eight hundred thousand workers this week for the shutdown. Air traffic control and border guards remain on duty. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has been consolidated into the Department of Texas Birthday Parties.

The Ku Klux Klan had to cancel a scheduled rally at Gettysburg National Park due to the U.S. government shutdown Tuesday. The groups face an identity crisis lately.

If the KKK really believes that white people are superior, why do they dress like Muslim women?

Breaking Bad’s final episode Sunday set a ratings record for basic cable on AMC with ten million viewers. The series ended in death, violence and tragedy. At the end of the show, Walter White was

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fired in the middle of the night by USC athletic director Pat Haden.

House Republicans pointed out Tuesday that the government shutdown halted House probes into the Benghazi fiasco and the IRS scandal. It’s just as well. The Democrats don’t have any skeletons inside their closet, that’s just Harry Reid looking for his umbrella.

The New York Health Department said Monday twenty-five percent of New Yorkers are now obese. It’s a new world. Young people won’t believe it, but there was a time in the late Seventies when two people could get into the hot tub without flooding the patio.

The New York Senate passed a bill designating a safe-text area on state expressways where motorists may text and drive. It should be made as difficult as possible.

People in Los Angeles honk if they love Jesus, and they text while driving if they want to meet him.

Michael Jackson’s family’s wrongful death suit against AEF went to the jury Monday in L.A. The family’s lawyer painted him as a wronged angel. Several days before he died, Michael met with a priest, but not for spiritual advice, they went on a double-date.

Rap music mogul Jay Z told Vanity Fair he learned how to be a great businessman by dealing cocaine successfully in Brooklyn twenty-five years ago. Now he owns part of the New Jersey Nets. It’s the only basketball arena where the nosebleed seats are courtside.

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2013

Creston Chamber of Commerce happenings October is designated Salute to Industry Month. Creston is very fortunate to have as many industries as we do, which produce such a wide variety of products and are such great community members.

Even beyond this, think of the jobs these industries bring to Creston, the events they help sponsor and promote, local groups they assist, the countless volunteer hours they devote to the community, businesses they frequent and buy from and how they improve our industrial and commercial tax base to name, but a few areas.

If you know of someone who works at one of our industries, now is a great time to say thank you. Let them know how much we appreciate them being part of Creston, not just this month, but for the entire year.

Creston Chamber of Commerce would like to publicly recognize and say thank you to our industry members: Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, BNSF Railway Company, Creston Publishing Company, Ferrara Candy Company, Gavilon Grain, Green Valley Chemical Corporation and Midwest Carbonic, Innovative Industries, Iowa Tool and Manufacturing, Petznick Printing Company, Precast Concrete Company, Precision Optical Group, R.E. Lewis Refrigeration, Vanmark Equipment and Wellman Dynamics Corp.

Taste of the Town Remember the third annual Creston’s Taste of the Town will be held Oct. 11-12 at participating businesses citywide. This event gives shoppers the opportunity to sample tasty treats around Creston as they shop, visit or stop by.

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

October activities There are several activities and promotions that will take place in the community this month.

The High Lakes Outdoor Alliance banquet and auction will be held Oct. 10 at Three Mile Lake Lodge.

The Southern Prairie YMCA annual wine tasting and auction is Oct. 12 at Supertel Inn and Conference Center.

The first ever Uptown Creston Food Crawl will take place Oct. 19.

CARE’S Bright Eyes in the Park will be held Oct. 26 for all the trickor-treaters to enjoy at McKinley Park, while Creston’s citywide trick-or-treating will take place 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Please visit the chamber website for a complete calendar of events.

Civic and service clubs and volunteer organizations The Creston Chamber maintains a civic and service clubs and volunteer organization list if you are looking to become more involved.

You can either stop by the chamber for the list or go online at www. crestoniowachamber.com. for the information.

Hi-Five Honors The following individual and business received the Hi-Five Honor in October. Congratulations Travis LaTour, Upper Crust Culinary Creations and Charlie Brown Auto.

The Hi-Five for Service allows us to recognize those who make

shopping and doing business in Creston a rewarding and positive experience.

Gold Star Business honored The chamber honored Iowa State Savings Bank, 401 W. Adams St., as the October Gold Star Business in Creston. They were nominated by a fellow Crestonian because of the appearance both inside and out of their building and property. Congratulations.

September Honor Yards of the Month The following yards were selected as the September Honor Yards of the Month. Congratulations to 502 W. Mills, 401 E. Prairie and 415 New York Ave. These yards join the August honorees at 1718 W. Prairie St., 408 S. Elm St. and 1016 North Mulberry; July honorees at 402 W. Lucas, 609 N. Cherry and 1407 Elm Dr.; and the June honorees at 505 McKinley, 1202 W. Jefferson and 705 W. Irving. Keep up the good work everyone.

The Image Enhancement Committee would also like to recognize and acknowledge flowerpots in Creston that look great. Congratulations to Vernie’s Drapery.

Please call the chamber to honor a business, individual, flowerpot or yard with any of the above honors for October.

Upcoming events I would like to end this month’s column by passing on a couple of dates for upcoming events. The always popular Lighted Christmas Parade will be Dec. 5th and “There’s No Place Like Creston for the Holidays” activities will run Dec. 5-8. Please mark your calendars.

Have a great month.

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

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

Bible study and youth. Saturday, 7:25 a.m. “In the Mirror” radio program on Creston Radio.

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession. Tuesday, No Mass; 6 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America Rosary, dinner meeting, Holy Spirit hall. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education classes; 6:30 p.m. devotions.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Friday, Mormon dinner.

Sunday, World Communion; 9:45 a.m. worship; 2 p.m. nursing home service; CROP Walk.

Monday, preschool. Tuesday, preschool. Wednesday, preschool; 6 p.m. Wednesday school.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, World Communion; 8:45 a.m. worship. Monday, 1 p.m. Quilters. Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. breakfast; Fall supper.

Thursday (10/10), 9 a.m. Quilters; No WCF.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

Weednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening worship service.

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30

p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, “It’s Time to Run to the Battle”; children’s church ages 5-12, nursery available upon request; 3 p.m. CROP Walk at McKinley Park, register at 2:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. small group study at the Norton home, “Change Before You Have To.” Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m.

Family Night Activities; Kids Klub (ages 4-12), fellowship hall; CYOF, youth room; adult Bible study (Ephesians), sanctuary. Thursday (10/10), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, bring a coffee mug and hang out in fellowship hall, mini muffins included.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie, evangelist.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. J.O.Y. class adult study hour. Wednesday, 7 p.m. youth group at 216 N. Walnut St., adult group at the church.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Mallas; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ray Powell, presider; Gary O’Daniels, speaker.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible study at the home of Peggy Stroburg. Friday, 8:30 a.m.

“Operation World” prayer meeting; 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study at church. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. “The Legacy Journey” series by Dave Ramsey.

Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. TeamKid/ Youth ministry.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour and Baptism class; 3 p.m. Deacons meeting; 4:45 p.m. Adult choir cantata practice; Melody Makers (grades 1-6) and Faithful Followers (grades 7-9) choir practices; 6 p.m. family worship service “The Panorama of the Bible” and Lord’s Table; 7 p.m. senior high committee meetings. Monday, 1 p.m. Ladies Bible study, Deloris Barnett’s, 3037 Indian Ave., Orient; 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study with Dee Travis at Tammy Reeves’ home, 1108 W. Prairie, Week 3 of Beth Moore, Deuteronomy: The Law of Love. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal (senior high); 6:30 p.m.

AWANA clubs and junior high trek; senior high youth group; adult prayer meeting and Bible study.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Dianna Clark, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult and children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service; 3 p.m. CROP Walk. Tuesday, 9 a.m. parish nurses in; 9:15 a.m. staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Tootles.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service; 7 p.m. Board meeting. Thursday (10/10), DWF executive meeting.

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, interim pastor.

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 a.m.

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Prime Time Connection luncheon planned Creston Prime Time Connection invites women to a country fair luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. There will be a silent auction of baked goods and donated items. Proceeds will go to Stonecroft Min-

istries Christamas offering.

Nancy Brydges of White Bear Lake, Minn., will speak on “The Challenge of Change.”

Cost is $7.50. Reservations may be made by calling 782-8478 or 743-2877 by Sunday. Reservations are to be used, given to a friend or canceled.

Arispe UMC fall dinner to be held Wednesday ARISPE — Arispe United Methodist Church’s annual fall dinner will be Wednesday. Serving starts at 5 p.m.

Menu includes: roast beef, ham balls, mashed poRevelation Bible study; 5:30 p.m.

Joyful Noise; 6:30 p.m. youth group; 7 p.m. choir practice.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor. Call 641-7822427 for a ride.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services; 9:15 a.m.

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Summit House Bible study.

Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna and Tyrone Davis, 515-249-3364.

Monday through Saturday, 8 to 10 a.m. prayer and worship.

Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Women’s service. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service. Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Men of Christ breakfast (first and third of month); noon Saturday Sack Lunch for Kids; 2 to 3:30 p.m. drama/ dance practice for youth; 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday Night Live for youth. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening service. Monday, 5 p.m. Monday Night Meal. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. evening service. Wednesday, 5 to 6 p.m. Intercessory prayer.

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReRun shop.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4 to 5 p.m. Confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass/Food Pantry drive. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Confession; 9 a.m. Mass/ Food Pantry drive; after Mass, Knights of Columbus breakfast, hall. Monday, No Adoration or Mass; 6:30 p.m. Scripture study, St. Malachy School library.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America, dinner meeting, hall.

Wednesday, No St. Malachy School Mass; 6:30 p.m. high school youth kickoff, St. Malachy School; 7 p.m. religious education classes (grades 1-8), St. Malachy School.

Thursday (10/10), No Mass; 6 p.m. Liturgy Committee meeting, hall; 7 p.m.

RCIA, hall.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor.

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

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

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo,” 417 Wyoming Ave. The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515-473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6 miles south on P27 (High and Dry Road), 1 mile west, one-fourth

tatoes, vegetables, salads, rolls, pie and coffee.

Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children, and children younger than 5, free.

The church is handicap accessible. mile south, Delores Doench, pastor.

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

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920, Ben McIntire, pastor.

Website: www.salemluth.net.

Blog: www.benmcintire.wordpress.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. worship service with Communion; 11 a.m. Women of ELCA meeting. Monday, 6 p.m. Finance.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Quilters; 4:45 p.m. Outreach. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. choir practice. Thursday (10/10), 6 p.m. Council; 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641782-5095, www.TrinityCreston. org.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Divine Service; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 7 p.m. LifeLight Bible study. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.

Early Risers Bible study at fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 1:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study.

Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation classes.

Thursday (10/10), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, interim pastor.

Friday, 7 p.m. AA. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship; congregational potluck. Monday, 1 to 3 p.m. clothing store open; 7:30 p.m.

AA. Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table. Wednesday, 8 a.m. TOPS. Thursday (10/10), 5 p.m. SIRF.

Cromwell CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, World Communion; 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday school; CROP Walk. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m.

Quilters. Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Quilters; 7:30 p.m. Council meeting, church basement.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

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

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Today, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” and “Chase” Women’s Bible study.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Saturday, 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible study on Philippians at The Corner on the square; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Gideons meeting at Cornerstone. Sunday, 7 a.m. MP3: Men’s Praise, Prayer and Pancakes; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service; 10:45 to 11:10 a.m. Cornerstone Cafe; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian Living Classes; 5 p.m. Elder-led corporate prayer time. Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m. Mom’s Time Out; 6:30 p.m. Worship Team meeting.

Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Cornerstone Youth Choir; 6:20 to 8 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:45 p.m. youth group.

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

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation (preK-eighth).

Thursday (10/10), 8:30 a.m. prayer service.

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

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

Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 107 W. Temple St., Brian Kleinschrodt, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 4 miles north, 4 miles west of Lenox, Franklin Rogers, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorimor

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, World Communion; 11 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m. Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services; 7 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. JAM for elementary ages; 7 p.m. junior and senior high youth groups.

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

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

Orient

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

Saturday, 11 a.m. until gone, chicken and noodle dinner.

Sunday, 9 a.m. ecumenical worship services, Orient Methodist Church.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

STRINGTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH, junction of Highway 34 and Sycamore Ave., the Rev. Richard Queener, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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Warm problem gets dry solution Dear Heloise: Our REFRIGERATOR DIED — the day after grocery shopping.

The fridge was getting warm.

Luckily, the freezer was still holding cold, but we knew it wouldn’t last. It would take a few days to get a new refrigerator. We saw that our two picnic coolers would not be nearly enough space.

My husband looked at the fridge and noted that it’s a pretty well-insulated box. We dashed to the grocery store and bought some dry ice. We put two small blocks on the top shelf of the fridge part and two in the freezer part. (Be sure to handle dry ice only with very thick gloves, as dry ice can “burn” you very quickly.) We added a little more dry ice each day and opened the doors as little as possible.

The temperature stayed below 40 F (and the freezer stayed frozen). The dry ice wasn’t cheap, but it was cheaper than buying a fridge full of food. The new refrigerator arrives tomorrow, and we didn’t lose a thing. — Christy Ruther, Mission Viejo, Calif.

Very smart, and good thinking on your part! Do be careful with dry ice, and as you said, don’t open that door unless necessary! — Heloise

Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today’s New Moon is the perfect time to ask yourself what you can do to improve your closest relationships.

What kind of friend or partner are you?

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Every month, the New Moon is a chance to make resolutions.

Think about what you can do to improve your job as well as your health. (That covers a lot.)

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Our focus on work and success often overshadows our need to express our creative energy.

Children love to be creative.

Adults often dismiss it. Do you take time to be creative?

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a good day to think how you can improve family relationships and also how you can improve where you live.

These are important aspects of your life.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) We are social creatures, and communication with others is important. Observe your style of communicating today. Do you really listen? Do you really care?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Take a few moments today to ask yourself what really matters to you, from your point of view. If you know what matters, you’ll know how to spend your time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Today, the only New Moon in your sign all year is taking place, which means this is the perfect time to look in the mirror to see how you can improve your image.

Any ideas?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s good to know what your spiritual values are, because these are your guidelines. Give some thought to this today.

What helps you make important decisions?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Today’s New Moon urges you to study your friends.

Do you hang out with quality people? Your friends actually can influence your future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) How do you want to be perceived by others? Today’s New Moon is your chance to think about why you want others to respect you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) What further training or education could you get to

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out. The thermostat usually is a bit bigger, so you may need to enlarge the hole to get it out. Next, with a few stitches, the blanket is a “new” lightweight blanket. — Heloise LAUNDRY HINT Dear Heloise: In your column in The (Danville, Ky.) Advocate-Messenger, you asked for laundry hints.

When I dry sheets, I always make sure I have “untwisted” each one and shaken it out. I dry only one sheet at a time, and I throw a tennis ball into the dryer. The tennis ball works great, and this is a hint I got from the washing instructions on a down vest. I now use the tennis ball in all my dryer loads. — Phyllis in Stanford, Ky. If it works for you, that’s BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker good enough for me! — Heloise Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise@Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

GIFT-CARD HOLDER Dear Heloise: I recently got a business-card holder as a promotional giveaway.

I didn’t really need it, since I don’t have reason to hold on to business cards. I found that it was the perfect size for a gift card. So, when I gave my niece a gift card, I put it in the business-card holder. It worked perfectly. — Shelly R. in Minneapolis REMOVING BLANKET WIRES Dear Heloise: Quite a few years ago, you ran a hint on how to remove the wires from an electric blanket. Can you please reprint it? Thanks. — E.D., via email I would be happy to reprint this for you and other readers who may have a blanket that needs its wires removed. It’s easy to do!

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PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) It’s sometimes frustrating when we deal with people and their values are not our values.

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YOU BORN TODAY You can schmooze anywhere, successfully, because you know how to work a room with your charm,

humor and intelligence. You have excellent taste and dignity, which helps you to subtly assume authority. Danger holds some attraction for you, because you like to beat the odds. This year your primary focus will be on relationships —especially partnerships and close friendships.

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

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Rays advance CLEVELAND — The Tampa Bay Rays are not going home yet.

The Rays, who have been on the road since Sept. 24, will continue their journey Friday at Fenway Park after beating the Indians in the AL wild-card game, 4-0, before a sellout crowd of 43,579 at Progressive Field Wednesday night.

Tampa Bay will face the Red Sox in the bestof-five Division Series.

The Rays won nine of their final 11 regularseason games, including the wild-card play-in game at Texas.

Alex Cobb threw 6 2/3 shutout innings to spoil the first playoff game for the Indians since 2007. Cleveland, which won its final 10 regularseason games to earn a playoff berth, had nine hits, but went 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position.

Former Yankee Nick Swisher continued his October futility by going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and leaving five men on.

Games on WASHINGTON, D.C. — Navy’s football game with Air Force is on for this weekend, according to the Navy Athletics twitter feed.

Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. on CBS. The Department of Defense suspended intercollegiate athletics across all three service academies Tuesday in the wake of the government shutdown, putting the Falcons’ and Midshipmen’s Commander in Chief’s Trophy game and Army’s trip to Boston College in jeopardy. ESPN reported Wednesday, however, that academy officials had agreed on a plan to hold both games and that all that was needed was approval from the Secretary of Defense.

A decision on Army’s game could be made today.

Texas starter AMES — Case McCoy will replace David Ash as Texas’ quarterback in today’s 6:30 p.m. game against Iowa State Jack Trice Stadium, Longhorn officials confirmed Wednesday.

Ash, the top returning passer in the Big 12 Conference, suffered a concussion against BYU in the second game of the season.

After missing a game, Ash played Sept. 21 against Kansas State until leaving with a similar injury. McCoy has completed 36 of 57 passes for 330 yards and a touchdown in four games. He has just seven yards rushing.

Freeman fined TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Sports Illustrated has learned that Josh Freeman has been fined twice by the Tampa Bay Bucs in the last month, including once in the last week, for conduct detrimental to the team.

Can the Panthers make it three in a row over Harlan?

That question would have seemed absurd for the the decades the Cyclones dominated the football series with Creston/Orient-Macksburg.

But, now, at least the possibility is reality when the Panthers visit Harlan’s homecoming Friday night at Merrill Field.

Creston/O-M owns two successive wins over Harlan, by a combined margin of 76-34. Last year’s 34-14 Panther homecoming triumph was only the fourth victory in the series’ 44-game history.

Last year In that contest last year at Panther Field, Creston/O-M took an early 13-0 lead on two early Harlan turnovers, including an 87-yard interception return by Brandon Phipps, who now succeeds Luke Neitzel at quarterback.

Harlan righted itself and took a 14-13 lead into halftime, but the Panthers sealed up the home victory on the strength of a 14-0 fourth quarter. Bryce McIlravy gained 111 of his 129 rushing yards in the second half as the Panthers controlled the ball, and the clock. Neitzel finished with 130 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Defensive end Keaton Hulett had three tackles for

losses as the Panthers put good presssure on quarterback Adam Juhl, who went 20-of-37 for 218 yards with one touchdown and three costly interceptions.

Juhl and 6-foot-7 tight end Trey Lansman, the team’s leading receiver, return this year in a similar scenario.

Harlan is unbeaten in district play at 2-0 and 4-1 overall, while the Panthers are looking to get back into contention with one district loss, also 4-1 overall.

“We’re in the same boat,” Panther coach Brian Morrison said. “If we can beat Harlan, then only Lewis Central can control its own destiny, and we haven’t played them yet.”

Last year Neitzel and McIlravy got injured before the Lewis Central game, which ended up a 16-7 loss as the Panthers tumbled to the fourth and final playoff position in District 1 after contending for the championship all season.

Current Cyclones Morrison knows the seventh-ranked Cyclones are a big challenge in continuing a strong district run in 2013.

“Overall they are a good football team,” Morrison said. “They return a lot in their passing game. (Nate Gettys) is a strong runner and it looks like they’re trying to be more balanced this year. They’re decent up front.”

Morrison said the keys to victory are not complicated.

Don’t let Juhl and company have a lot of opportunities,

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Creston/O-M noseguard Cory Rathe (59) sheds his blocker to tackle Perry running back Seth Stetzel (26) during Friday’s 28-21 homecoming victory. Defensive line play will be key as the Panthers travel to seventh-ranked Harlan Friday.

and keep him uncomfortable.

“Offensively, we have to run the football and control the clock,” Morrison said.

“Defensively, we can’t give up big plays and we have to keep the ball in front of us.

We know they like to use their middle screens, reverses and draws to hit people

with big plays. Our kids are aware of what they do.”

One tool not at Morrison’s disposal in neutralizing the 6-7 Lansman as a receiving threat is 6-2 safety Alex Nielsen. He suffered an ankle sprain last week and won’t resume practice until sometime next week.

“It would be nice to have

Nielsen in our package and just keep him on the tight end side,” Morrison said.

“But we don’t have that option. We’ll have to do a good job of keeping Lansman on the line of scrimmage with

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Ranked teams collide in Van Meter Area teams look to keep playoff hopes alive

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

VAN METER — Two undefeated, state-ranked teams will walk onto the football field here Friday night when Mount Ayr and Van Meter square off in a key Class 1A District 7 contest.

Only one will walk away as the last remaining unbeaten in District 7.

Mount Ayr enters at 5-0 overall and 2-0 in District 7. Van Meter is 5-0 overall and 3-0 in district play.

“Definitely the winner of the game is in much better position when it’s all said and done,” said Delwyn Showalter, co-head coach of the second-ranked (Des Moines Register) Mount Ayr Raiders. “It’s going to be a battle, no doubt about it. They bring almost everyone back. We bring a lot of people back. I expect nothing less than a hard-fought game. It’s going to be a lot of fun. We’re excited for the challenge.”

Run defense In last year’s contest, played in Mount Ayr, the Raiders came away a 25-13 victor. Mount Ayr was successful in containing Van Meter’s rushing attack in that contest, holding the Bulldogs to just 90 rushing yards in the contest.

Van Meter averaged 150 rushing yards per game last year.

“I thought we kept them from getting to the corner,” Showalter said about last year’s game. “We forced them back to the inside quite a bit. We were able to get a lot of guys to the ball, took away their cutback lane and didn’t give them a lot of opportunities to get to the outside.”

Mount Ayr’s defensive line came up big in that game. Showalter expects the Raiders’ defensive line to be one of the biggest keys in Friday’s matchup once again, as the Raid-

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Mount Ayr junior Lincoln Martin evades a Colfax-Mingo defender while returning a kickoff during Mount Ayr’s win over the Tigerhawks earlier this season. The Raiders travel to Van Meter in a showdown of ranked teams in Class 1A District 7.

ers attempt to shut down Brandon Brittain and Cody Blackwell in the run game again.

Blackwell averages 113.6 rushing yards per game, while Brittain provides a dual-threat at the quarterback position, averaging 100 rushing yards per game.

“Those two definitely carry the load for them,” Showalter said. “Brittain is a dangerous runner because you have to rush the quarterback when he’s in his throwing mode, but if you get upfield too far, he’ll pull it down and run on you.

Blackwell does a nice job on their power game. He’s a strong runner with a good burst of speed.”

The Mount Ayr defensive line appears to be rounding into top shape at the right time for this challenge, however.

“Our front four might be the best front four since I’ve been here in the last 16 years,” co-head coach Der-

ek Lambert said. “They’re extremely quick and big.

That’s a good combination.”

“They’ve gotten better every ballgame,” Showalter added. “They’re doing a good job as a unit. We’re quicker than we were up front a year ago, and we had a lot of speed up there last year. There’s not a substitute for speed.”

Joe Ricker, Jake Ricker, Mason Mercer and Jed McCreary form the nucleus of Mount Ayr’s defensive line, and the four of them have combined to record 87 tackles this year, including solo tackles for loss and four solo sacks.

The Raider defense will have to be prepared to stop the passing game, as well.

Brittain is 52-of-97 passing this year for 766 yards and five touchdowns compared to four interceptions.

Please see RAIDERS, page 12A

Week six of the high school football season could turn out to be one of the most important weeks of the season for Nodaway Valley, Lenox and East Union.

All three teams are harboring hopes of making the postseason, and a win in week six would make those dreams one step closer to coming true.

Nodaway Valley, which scored 35 points in the fourth quarter last week to defeat West Central Valley and improve to 2-1 in Class 1A District 8, travels to TriCenter, Neola to take on the 1-4, 0-2 Trojans.

A win for the Wolverines would guarantee them of at least tying for fourth place in District 8, and would give Nodaway Valley head-tohead tiebreakers over Missouri Valley, West Central Valley and Tri-Center.

But the Wolverines will have to shut down the runheavy Trojans in order to accomplish that. Tri-Center has thrown for just 196 yards in five games, but is averaging 283 rushing yards per contest.

Ben Wellman leads the Trojans with 754 yards on 127 carries. He has punched the ball into the end zone nine times, with a long touchdown run of 78 yards.

Nodaway Valley senior Zach Brewer continued his hot streak last week with 159 yards and four touchdowns rushing. He is averaging 146 rushing yards per game through four games this year after sitting out the opener against Mount Ayr. Sophomore quarterback Jackson Lamb was efficient last week, passing 7-of-12 for 140 yards and two touchdowns, spreading the ball around amongst four different receivers.

Lenox

The Lenox Tigers, at 4-2 overall and 3-2 in EightMan District 8, will look to bounce back from last week’s 47-16 loss to Southwest Valley.

The Tigers host 2-4, 2-2 CAM in a critical game for district positioning. Including the game against CAM, the Tigers have just two district contests remaining, with the other coming at Fremont-Mills to close the season.

A win by Lenox guarantees the Tigers of at least tying for fourth place in District 8, and would give them head-to-head tiebreakers over CAM, Essex/South Page, Stanton and Nishnabotna.

With a loss, the Tigers would have to beat Fremont-Mills to give themselves a shot at the playoffs.

Junior quarterback Trace Ticknor makes the CAM offense tick. He’s thrown the ball for 870 yards and eight touchdowns and has a team-high 488 rushing yards with 13 touchdowns this year. Dylan Amdor also provides a threat out of the backfield, with 396 rushing yards and six scores.

Lenox came out of last week’s game with Southwest Valley banged up, as quarterback Dustin Gordon was nursing an ankle injury and running back Hugo Montiel left the game in the first half with a leg injury.

Southwest Valley, currently sitting third in District 8, has a bye week this week before hosting Exira/ EHK next week in non-district action.

East Union

For East Union, 2-4 overall and 1-2 in Eight-Man District 6, a win at home over 5-1, 2-1 Lamoni would create a logjam in the district.

If East Union wins, as

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Area cross country Clarke Invite OSCEOLA — The Southwest Valley girls cross country team finished a distant second to Davis County here Tuesday at the Clarke Invite.

The Timberwolves finished with 82 points, behind Davis County’s 27, and just ahead of Albia (89) and Pride of Iowa Conference foe Interstate 35 (92). Mount Ayr was sixth with 122 points.

Steph Shuler paced the Timberwolves with a 15thplace finish in 17:53. Diana Berggren finished 20th in 18:50 and Kendra Top was 21st in 19:08.

Mount Ayr junior Adrian Richards finished sixth in 16:36, while Lenox sophomore Rebekah Kroese earned her first medal of the

season with a 17th-place finish in 18:23, taking more than one minute off her time from Monday’s meet at OrientMacksburg.

The Southwest Valley boys team finished fifth with 134 points, while Mount Ayr finished seventh with 148 points.

Mount Ayr senior Noah Larsen finished second to Albia’s Colton Dorpinghaus, running 18:22. Teammate Jack Jones was 13th in 19:44.

Garrett Newton led Southwest Valley with a 15th-place finish in 19:57. Lane Peterson finished 24th in 20:54.

Jacob Bolinger led Lenox with a 26th-place finish in 21:16.

Clarke Invite GIRLS Team standings — 1. Davis County 27, 2. Southwest Valley 82, 3. Albia 89, 4. Interstate 35 92,

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5. Wayne 108, 6. Mount Ayr 122.

Lenox — 17. Rebekah Kroese, 18:23.

Mount Ayr — 6. Adrian Richards, 16:36; 34. Naomi Richards, 20:57; 37. Neesie Brand, 21:09; 40. Megan Warin, 21:42; 42.

Christiana Overholtzer, 22:31.

Southwest Valley — 15. Steph Shuler, 17:53; 20. Diana Berggren, 18:50; 21. Kendra Top, 19:08; 25.

Darien Keefe, 19:20; 27. Aunica Harvey, 19:32; 28. Chloe Keefe, 20:13; 38. Christine Shipley, 21:38.

BOYS Team standings — 1. Albia 31, 2. Davis County 38, 3. Interstate 35 118, 4. Central Decatur 125, 5.

Southwest Valley 134, 6. Clarke 145, 7. Mount Ayr 148.

Lenox — 26. Jacob Bolinger, 21:16; 41. Daniel Boschee, 23:17; 52. Riley Haidsiak, 26:03.

Mount Ayr — 2. Noah Larsen, 18:22; 13. Jack Jones, 19:44; 53.

Quintin Chumbley, 26:11; 55.

Clint Bounds, 27:04; 60. Heath Andresen, 31:59.

Southwest Valley — 15. Garrett Newton, 19:57; 24. Lane Peterson, 20:54; 33. Trevor Sorensen, 22:28; 38. Quentin Oldenkamp, 23:01; 40. Connor Haggerty, 23:13; 49.

Evan Baldwin, 25:24; 54. Mike McCormick, 26:21.

Streak snapped SEYMOUR — Murray’s 14-game winning streak to start the season came to a halt here Tuesday, as ninth-rated Grand View Park Baptist knocked off the 10th-rated Mustangs 25-17, 25-17 in a Bluegrass Conference triangular.

Murray bounced back to defeat host Seymour 25-19, 25-7 in the finale of the night.

“Grand View Park Baptist did a good job of taking away the net from us offensively and defensively,” Murray head coach Jerry Shields said.

“We came back well against Seymour to start the win streak again.”

Hannah Barber led the Mustangs with 20 kills for the night and nine digs. She also served 17-of-17 with four aces.

Kate Patton served 24-of25 with seven aces and set 29 assists. Megan Oswald contributed six kills and went 16of-17 on serve receive, while Cheyanne Ashby had five

kills and three blocks.

Madison Gonseth served 15-of-16 with two aces, and McKenzie case had seven digs while going 15-20 on serve receive.

Murray returns to action at home Monday against Mount Ayr.

Nodaway Valley 3, Mount Ayr 0 GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley swept Mount Ayr on senior night here Tuesday, 25-10, 25-21, 25-13.

Sidney Hohertz had a match-high eight kills and also set 11 assists for the Wolverines. She served 13-of-14 with four aces. Emily Schildberg added seven kills for Nodaway Valley.

Katy Ehrsam finished with a team-high 13 digs and served 8-of-10 with two aces.

Rachel Jacobson had a big night at the service line, going 22-of-22 with five aces. Corrine Jones finished 12-of-13 with four aces.

Megan Eblen and Megan

McIntosh each finished with two total blocks for Nodaway Valley.

“Last night was senior night, so emotions are always high,” Nodaway Valley head coach Hannah West said.

“Our girls came out determined to win their final home game for the seniors. This was the most fun I have seen our girls have all season long.”

Kelcie Shields led Mount Ayr with five kills and served 7-of-7 with one ace. Allie Shields served 11-of-11 and had two total blocks. Tessa Shields served 6-of-6 and had three total blocks.

Brook Rychnovsky finished with 14 digs for the Raiderettes and Paige Daughton added 10 to go with her two total blocks. Shelbie Greene served 6-of-7 with one ace.

“They wanted it a lot more than we did,” Mount Ayr head coach Tori Braby said.

“We need to start playing with a lot more excitement and get the momentum on our side of the court.”

Sports briefs Murray on TV DES MOINES — AdairCasey’s 84-57 win over Murray last Friday is getting central Iowa television coverage this week.

WOI-TV (channel 5) chose that game for its Friday Night Blitz Extra, from 11:05 to 11:30 p.m. Friday night, after its 10:30 p.m. Friday Night Blitz, a look at highlights from that night’s games.

The Murray vs. Adair-Casey CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER A pack of Southwest Valley runners including, from left, Aunica Harvey, Kendra Top game had microphones on and Steph Shuler run together during the early stages of Tuesday’s girls 4K race at the both coaches, and several camera angles were used Clarke Invitational. Shuler paced the Timberwolves to a second-place team finish. throughout the night to give a behind-the-scenes look at the game.

Outdoor news

Wildlife cover Fall tillage practices, even reduced tillage techniques such as disking and chisel plowing, can eliminate waste grains and crop residue that provides important food and cover for species such as pheasants, quail, partridge, turkey, and deer.

Studies of harvested untilled crop fields show wildlife consume 55-85 percent of the waste corn and soybeans between fall harvest and the following spring.

The corn stubble and stalks remaining in untilled cornfields also provide concealment cover for pheasants, quail, and partridge, so the birds are not so exposed to predators when feeding in the winter, said Todd Bogenschutz, wildlife research biologist with the Department of Natural Resources.

Research shows even reduced tillage methods, such as disking and chisel plowing, reduce waste grains available to wildlife by 80 percent and reduce crop stubble by 50 per-

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our defensive line.”

Junior Bryce Briley played safety the final three quarters against Perry and draws Friday’s starting assignment. The secondary’s job will be made easier if the work up front approaches last year’s level.

“The teams that played well against Harlan this year, Glenwood and Carroll, their defensive lines got after them and they blitzed a lot,” Morrison said. “We don’t run all of the same schemes, but we’re going to throw some wrinkles at them and hopefully put some pressure on the quarterback. The key will be stopping the running game, and get them in third-and-long situations.”

Juhl has completed 59 of 116 passes (50.9 percent) for 768 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions. Lansman has 19 receptions for 253 yards and five TDs, including the winning grab in a shared possession situation with Glenwood 5-10 cornerback Scout Crow in the end zone last week with 5:01 left.

“I thought Scout had good position,” said Glenwood coach Cory Faust, a former Nodaway Valley player. “Credit them.

The kid (Lansman) is 6-7, he’s a playmaker. I think it looked like a simultaneous catch.”

Harlan outgained the Rams 366-249 in total offense, including 203 on the ground.

Harlan opened district play in a 42-14 road win at Perry, a team Creston/OM tangled with on even terms last week until scoring late for a 28-21 victory.

The Cyclones racked up a season-high 506 total yards against the Bluejays. Gettys rushed for 199 yards.

Panther leaders

Coming off a strong outing last week as Perry concentrated on stopping the run, Creston/O-M quarterback Brandon Phipps is now 55-of-95 passing (57.9 percent) for 679 yards and eight touchdowns with

four interceptions. His quarterback rating of 145.3 is higher than Juhl’s 117.8.

Maxx Walters has 14 receptions for 200 yards and Trevor Frain, now the backup to Phipps with Nielsen injured, has 11 catches out of the backfield and six rushing TDs. Adam Baker has 615 yards rushing in five games on 105 carries.

On the BCMoore computer power rankings — ia.bcmoorerankings. com — Harlan is ranked

No. 5 in Class 3A with the ninth-toughest schedule in the class. Creston/OM is ranked 20th with the 42nd-toughest schedule.

Offensive rankings have Creston/O-M eighth and Harlan 19th, and defensive rankings show Harlan ninth and Creston/O-M 19th.

The end result on the Moore power list is Harlan favored by 18.8 points.

Injuries Besides Nielsen, there

Starting lineups Creston/O-M (2-1, 4-1) OFFENSE WR Jesse Rathe 5-9 160 TE Levi Eblen 6-1 165 T Jake Gutschenritter 6-1 225 G Tayler Pettit 6-1 180 C Nathan Haley 6-2 250 G Seth Maitlen 6-2 210 T Trey Benson 6-5 220 WR Maxx Walters 5-8 140 QB Brandon Phipps 6-0 170 RB Trevor Frain 6-0 195 FB Adam Baker 5-11 185 PK Conner Pals 5-8 150 DEFENSE DE Adam Baker 5-11 185 DT Jordan Thompson 6-2 210 NG Cory Rathe 5-8 180 DE Alex Chapman 6-2 195 6-1 170 OLB Gavin Leith ILB Trevor Frain 6-0 195 ILB Seth Maitlen 6-2 210 OLB Jesse Rathe 5-9 160 CB Maxx Walters 5-8 140 CB Conner Pals 5-8 150 FS Bryce Briley 6-0 158 6-1 170 P Gavin Leith Harlan (2-0, 4-1) OFFENSE LT Nic Klein 6-1 205 LG Joe Anderson 5-10 195 C Max Langenfeld 6-0 280 RG Dallon Bendorf 6-2 225 RT Nate Cave 6-4 215 TE Trey Lansman 6-7 215 6-1 160 QB Adam Juhl FB Allan Hopp 5-10 160 SE Luke Hall 6-1 175 FL Gabe Ferry 6-3 190 or Will Lansman 6-3 195 PK Ethan Knudson 6-2 155 DEFENSE LDE Jeremiah Bieker 6-0 180 DT Max Langenfeld 6-0 280 DT Cale Stork 6-4 210 6-1 205 RDE Nic Klein LB Nate Cave 6-4 215 LB Michael Sorfonden 6-1 180 MB Dirk Johnston 5-10 160 S Derek Leinen 6-3 185 S Connor Clayton 6-1 155 CB Will Lansman 6-3 195 CB Josh Kloewer 5-10 145 P Cale Stork 6-4 210

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are two other players not available this week. Junior linebacker Alex Tamerius, a starter last season, suffered another ACL injury last week in his first game since recovering from a similar knee mishap in soccer last spring. He’s out for the season.

Sophomore quarterback and defensive lineman Josh Reed was injured in

Public notice TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: The Duane Wilson Trust To all persons regarding Duane E. Wilson deceased, who died on or about 27th day of August 2013. You are hereby notified that Sheila Brown is the trustee of the The Duane Wilson Trust dated the 9th day of July, 2010. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Union County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this September 30, 2013.

The Duane Wilson Trust Sheila Brown 2079 Minnow Avenue Creston, Iowa, 50801 Arnold O. Kenyon ICIS PIN# AT0004182 Attorney for Trustee 211 N. Maple Street Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: Oct. 10, 2013 Greater Regional Medical Center News Release For Release: September 30, 2013 Contact: Matt McCutchan, Chief Financial Officer Greater Regional Medical Center Denman and Company, LLP, released an audit report on Greater Regional Medical Center, Creston, IA. Denman and Company, LLP, reported the following summarized results for year ended 6-30-2013: Net Patient Service Revenue. .$39,424,831 Other Revenue.............................2,973,133 All other including county taxes, investment income,...................................446,904 Interest expense, and contributions Total revenues had increased 1% from the prior year..................................$42,844,868 Nursing service expenses..........$9,131,572 Other professional service expenses.....................................16,443,451 General service expenses............2,791,178 Fiscal and administrative and unassigned expenses.....................................10,540,388 Provision for depreciation...........3,628,044 Total Expenses........................$42,534,633 Total expenses had increased 10% from the prior year.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the office of the Auditor of State and the Medical Center's Chief Financial Officer s office.

Greater Regional Medical Center Salaries for Fiscal Year End 6-30-2013 Accounting......................................282,695 Administration................................264,435 Ambulance......................................107,635 Clinics..........................................5,175,608 Business Office...............................692,833 Cancer Center..................................415,011 Community Outreach Services......133,765 Continuum of Care/Marketing.......101,706 Dietary.............................................673,269 Emergency Room...........................944,042 Hospice............................................886,597 Housekeeping/Laundry..................379,280 Human Resources...........................179,740 IT - Computers................................301,887 Laboratory.......................................543,331 Maintenance/Facilities....................300,456 Medical Records.............................530,493 Medical/Surgical Nurses.............1,734,735 Obstetrics.........................................454,115 Pharmacy.........................................488,739 Purchasing (Central Stores)...........196,894 Quality Assurance...........................167,992 Radiology........................................668,283 Rehab Services................................629,154 Respiratory Therapy.......................197,002 Senior Housing.................................79,496 Surgery.........................................1,339,476 Volunteer Services............................20,821 Wellness/Infection Control.............51,055 ...................................................17,940,546 REGULAR SESSION September 23, 2013 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, September 23, 2013. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Dennis Brown, Lois Monday, and Ron Riley.

AGENDA: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve the Agenda. All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve September 16, 2013 meeting minutes. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: Karon Finn spoke in open forum about violations made on a manure spill in Union County that she had found out through CCI. Teri QueckMatzie reported that if it was a severe spill the DNR would have notified the Creston Radio Station.

INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY CENTER: Johna Sullivan, Executive Director and Kacey Barrow, DART/SART Coordinator, of Crisis Intervention and Advocacy Center, discussed what they are going to offer in Union County. Sullivan and Barrow are currently looking for a main office in Union County to assist the ten county regions for Adair, Adams, Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Guthrie, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union County Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report and the Bridge Replacement Program. Water Line Crossing: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve a water line crossing for Robert Brown located near the center of Section 5, Jones Township, 1704 Mt. Pisgah Road, Thayer in accordance with the specifications established by the County Engineer. All voting aye, motion carried. Temporary Road Closing: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve resolution #5 for FY 2013-2014. WHEREAS, the Union County Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of the Iowa Code to temporarily close a roadway, and WHEREAS, the City of Afton has requested a short term closure on the extension of East Grand Street for the purpose of holding a running event in conjunction with a citywide celebration, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS that East Grand Street extended from the East corporation line of Afton to High School Drive will be closed beginning at approximately 9:00 AM on October 19, 2013 and it will be reopened at approximately 10:00 AM or when the running event has been completed. Roll call vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Riley aye, motion carried.

TAX SUSPENSION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve the tax suspension on 405 West Monroe in

Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Guthrie, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union County Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report and the Bridge Replacement Program. Water Line Crossing: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve a water line crossing for Robert Brown located near the center of Section 5, Jones Township, 1704 Mt. Pisgah Road, Thayer in accordance with theJV specifications estabMonday’s game and lished by the County Engineer. All voting willmotion be sidelined approxiaye, carried. Temporary Road Closing: Motion

by Monday and secondmately two weeks with ed by Brown to approve resolution #5 for FY 2013-2014. WHEREAS, the Union concussion symptoms, County Board of Supervisors is empowMorrison said.of That ered under authority the Iowaleaves Code to temporarily close Trevor a roadway, and running back Frain WHEREAS, the City of Afton has requested a short term closure on the extenand freshmen Brody Frain sion of East Grand Street for the purpose and Thompson as of holdingSeth a running event in conjunction with a citywide celebration, NOW the only players who have THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SUpracticed at quarterback PERVISORS that East Grand Street exbesides tended from Phipps. the East corporation line of Afton to High School Drive will be closed “Knock on wood, hopebeginning at approximately 9:00 AM on October 2013 and fully 19, we’ll beit will finebe reopened there at approximately 10:00 AM or when the running event has been completed. Roll call vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Riley aye, motion carried.

TAX SUSPENSION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve the tax suspension on 405 West Monroe in Creston. All voting aye, motion carried.

CLAIMS: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve claims 118661-118783. All voting aye, motion carried.

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CULLIGAN........................................33.00 FAREWAY STORES .....................326.79 GALLS-QUARTERMASTER..........37.48 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO.........98.97 HOYT DO.........................................300.00 HYSELL ..........................................112.15 HY-VEE INC.................................1,840.00 I THINK I CAN CHILD CARE CTR...................................................228.00 IACCVSO VETERANS AFFAIRS .30.00 ISCTA.................................................55.00 KIBURZ..............................................20.00 KLINGENSMITH..............................20.00 MAYNES LAW OFFICE................525.00 MEDICAP PHARMACY #8034.......21.99 MEYER LABORATORY INC.......216.00 MILLER............................................351.98 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC....................................................356.10 PITNEY BOWES INC.....................171.00 POWERS FUNERAL HOMES.......370.00 QUEE..................................................20.00 RECORDERS ASSOC ......................20.00 RINGGOLD CO SHERIFFS OFFICE..........................................3,960.00 RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL.......................................105.00 SCADDEN............................................5.80 SHRED-IT USA - DES MOINES.....64.50 SOUTHRN IA RURAL WATER ASSOC................................................62.49 SOUTHERN IA COUNCIL OF GOVER........................................28,500.00 TANNER.............................................20.00 THATCHER.....................................271.20 THOMPSON.......................................20.00 UNION CO LEC FUND.............29,908.28 US AUTO FORCE...........................749.16 0001 GENRL BASIC FUND TOTAL:......................................82,252.42 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL ADAMS............................................227.13 BURKHALTER...............................119.00 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LORIMORIAN........................64.00 OSHEL..............................................128.58 PERRY..............................................127.50 PETERSON, ASHLI..........................30.75 POLK COUNTY TREASURER.....705.31 RAYMOND........................................97.50 RUTLEDGE ....................................109.21 SHERIDAN........................................41.59 WARD.................................................21.25 WEIS...................................................68.74 YOUTH & SHELTER SERVICES........................................839.70 YOUTH EMRGNCY SERV & SHELTR........................................1,446.15 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMNTL TOTAL:........................................8,093.93 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND ADAMS COUNTY AUDITOR.. .6,125.51 ALEGENT HEALTH.......................338.00 COMMUNITY CARE INC..........2,869.67 JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL.......................................309.00 NEW HORIZONS............................322.50 SOUTHERN IA MENTAL HLTH CTR...................................................117.17 WARREN COUNTY MH/DD COMM SVCS..............................................1,578.24 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND TOTAL:......................................11,660.09 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC ALLIANT ENERGY..........................39.16 BARKER IMPLEMENT (CRESTON)..................................1,369.94 GREATER REGIONAL...............7,125.29 HOLLEN...........................................400.00 HUSBAND.......................................106.79 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC......................................................18.32 T & S INDUSTRIES INC..................19.39 WINDSTREAM...............................136.34 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC TOTAL:........................................9,215.23 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.................................................1,986.82 AKES...................................................21.09 ALLIANT ENERGY .........................13.50 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY............13.99 BAUM HYDRAULICS CORP ......132.01 CHAT MOBILITY & RADIO SHACK...............................................27.98 CITY OF LORIMOR.......................335.00 COPY SYSTEMS INC....................127.50 ECHCO CONCRETE LLC..........2,662.50 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE SRVS IN...........................................225.00 FASTENAL COMPANY................100.84 G&K SERVICES ...............................25.92 GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE................................................60.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO.........84.00 JIM'S TRUCK REPAIR...................135.00 METAL CULVERTS INC.........15,815.40 NORSOLV SYS ENVIRONMENTAL SRVS.................................................149.95 PERU QUARRY INC...................4,180.85 PREMIER CONCRETE PUMPING.........................................669.50 U S CELLULAR................................56.97 UNITY POINT CLINC......................37.00 WINDSTREAM...............................392.97 ZEE MEDICAL INC........................159.65 ZIEGLER INC..................................164.65 0020 SECONDARY RD FUND TOTAL:......................................27,578.09 4000 EMERGENCY MANGEMNT FUND ALLIANT ENERGY.......................300.00 CHAT MOBILITY & RADIO SHACK...............................................88.95 DUCKWORTH..................................80.69 IOWA STATE ASSOC OF COUNTIES.......................................150.00 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK............................................1,869.26 MEDIACOM....................................131.86 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC....................................................719.79 VICKER PROGRAMMING & SERVICES........................................435.11

CITY OF LORIMOR.......................335.00 COPY SYSTEMS INC....................127.50 ECHCO CONCRETE LLC..........2,662.50 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE SRVS IN...........................................225.00 FASTENAL COMPANY................100.84 G&K SERVICES ...............................25.92 GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE................................................60.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO.........84.00 JIM'S TRUCK REPAIR...................135.00 METAL INC.........15,815.40 FridayCULVERTS night,” Morrison NORSOLV SYS ENVIRONMENTAL said.

SRVS.................................................149.95 PERU QUARRY INC...................4,180.85 The CONCRETE weather outlook PREMIER PUMPING.........................................669.50 isn’t nearly as clear and U S CELLULAR................................56.97 mild POINT as theCLINC......................37.00 mid-week pracUNITY WINDSTREAM...............................392.97 tice days have been. That’s ZEE MEDICAL INC........................159.65 ZIEGLER INC..................................164.65 fine with the Panther 0020 SECONDARY RD FUND coach, whose team faces TOTAL:......................................27,578.09 4000 MANGEMNT theEMERGENCY passing game challenge FUND ALLIANT ENERGY.......................300.00 of Harlan’s offense.

CHAT MOBILITY & RADIO “I hope it pours,” MorSHACK...............................................88.95 DUCKWORTH..................................80.69 rison said, with a grin.

IOWA STATE ASSOC OF COUNTIES.......................................150.00 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK............................................1,869.26 MEDIACOM....................................131.86 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC....................................................719.79 VICKER PROGRAMMING & SERVICES........................................435.11 4000 EMRGNCY MANGEMNT FND TTL:.....................................3,775.66 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER ARAMARK........................................15.58 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO..........73.48 MEDIACOM....................................136.71 OFFICE DEPOT-CATALOG ORDERS...........................................110.14 VERIZON WIRELESS....................522.83 4004 LAW ENFRCEMNT CENTR TTL:..................................................858.74 4100 COUNTY ASSESSMENT EXPENSE BANKERS LEASING CO..............103.54 CHAT MOBILITY.............................12.34 GE CONSUMER FINANCE...........219.97 4100 CNTY ASSESSMNT EXPNSE TTL:..................................................335.85 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL U S CELLULAR..............................148.18 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL TOTAL:...........................................148.18 8500 COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS...................................82,665.25 8500 CNTY HEALTH INSURANCE TTL:............................................82,665.25 GRAND TOTAL:....................226,583.44 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM. ATTEST:SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: RONALD J RILEY, CHAIR

Board of Directors-September 16, 2013 Creston Community School District The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School District met on Monday, September 16, 2013 in the Board Room at 6:00 PM. President Snodgrass presided and the following answered roll call: Dunphy, Flynn, Fyock, Snodgrass and Zumbach.

Administrators present were: Callie Anderson, Brad Baker, Scott Driskell, Bill Messerole, Steve McDermott and Roy Stroud.

The news media and visitors were present.

Dunphy moved and Zumbach seconded that the agenda be approved as presented.

Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Dunphy seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the August 19 regular meeting, the bills including the schoolhouse fund, the financial reports for August 2013, resignations from Jennifer Walsh, paraprofessional; Bonny Campbell, paraprofessional; Anthony Donahoo, 7th grade boys basketball; and contracts with Anthony Donahoo, 7th grade boys track coach and 9th Boys Basketball Coach; Kristopher Hayes, 7th grade boys basketball coach; Steve Birchard, ass't. boys high school track coach; Chris Olesen, Head 7/8 Wrestling Coach; Wendy Hartsock, MS Student Government (1/3); Lesa Downing, MS Student Government (1/3); Carol King, MS Student Government (1/3); Stephanie Wallace, Special Ed Paraprofessional; Robert Crawford, Student Transport Paraprofessional and Interoffice school mail delivery; Jim Hyde, Ass't 7/8 Girls Basketball; and Robert Stow, Custodian/Bus Driver. Motion carried 5-0.

Lucy Iyagbaye presented information on the Christiana Iyagbaye Sr. Memorial Foundation. She made a formal request that the former administrative building on Maple Street be donated to her organization. She further provided a handout, which provided information about her organization.

Mr. Rich Flynn was recognized and presented a plaque in appreciation for his many years of service to the Creston Community School District.

The canvas of the annual school board election was not available for review.

President Snodgrass adjourned the meeting of the 2012-2013 Board of Directors 6:23 PM. Roy Stroud, the Board Secretary of the Creston Community Schools called the 2013-2014 Organizational Meeting to Order and the following answered roll call: Dunphy, Eagan, Fyock, Snodgrass and Zumbach. The Oath of Office was given to the newly elected Board Member Tom Eagan.

Galen Zumbach was nominated for the office of President of the Board of Directors. Dunphy moved and Snodgrass seconded that the nominations cease. Galen Zumbach was duly elected. Motion carried 5-0.

Ron Dunphy was nominated for the office of Vice President of the Board of Directors. Snodgrass moved and Zumbach seconded that the nominations cease. Ron Dunphy was duly elected. Motion carried 5-0.

Fyock moved, Snodgrass seconded that the Board name Iowa State Savings Bank of Creston as the official depository for the Creston Community Schools. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved, Fyock seconded that the Board name Creston News Advertiser as the newspaper for official publications during the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved, Fyock seconded that the Board appoint Roy Stroud as School Board Secretary for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

Dunphy moved, Snodgrass seconded that the Board appoint Patricia Moeller as School Board Treasurer for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved and Eagan seconded that the Gruhn Law Firm be appointed as the District's attorney for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

We realize that our students are continually achieving success in many areas.

We will be reporting these at a future meeting.

Fyock moved, Snodgrass seconded that the Board approve Galen Zumbach as the IASB Delegate Assembly representative.

Motion carried 5-0.

Fyock moved, Snodgrass seconded that the Board approve Ron Dunphy as the alternate IASB Delegate Assembly representative. Motion carried 5-0.

Fyock moved, Dunphy seconded that the Board approve the Title One Application and the School Wide Plans for the Creston Elementary and Creston Early Childhood Center's Title One application as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Fyock moved, Dunphy seconded that the Board approve the Iowa School s Employee Benefits Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved, Dunphy seconded that the Board approve the completion of the ballot casting for the AEA Board of Directors. Motion carried 5-0.

The board will discuss the former administration building plan at the next board meeting.

Snodgrass moved, Fyock seconded that the Board approve the physical education waiver as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved, Fyock seconded the Board adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.

Meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

SPEED FREAKS

DALE DOWNER AT DOVER

A couple of questions we just had to ask — ourselves

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It’s a bummer to finish second in a Sprint Cup race, but it stings just a bit more when it is your teammate beating you and you have an advantage. That is what happened to Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Sunday at Dover International Speedway.

On his last pit stop, he took four fresh tires, while Jimmie Johnson took just two. Johnson had the lead when the race resumed, but Earnhardt, who restarted fourth, could not catch his Hendrick Motorsports teammate, despite having a fresher set of tires.

“I’ll be honest with you, it sucks to lose regardless of who wins,” said Earnhardt, who hasn’t won in more than a year. “It’s probably harder to run second than it is fifth or 10th. When you have a car like we had, you don’t get good cars every week, you like to capitalize.

“It doesn’t bother me that it was Jimmie. I know Jimmie is going to be good here.

Plus, he’s my teammate. I want to see him do well. When he does well, it indirectly affects us and benefits us.”

Just think a few weeks ago we thought Jimmie was running on fumes.

How big does Jimmie Johnson look in Matt Kenseth’s mirror?

GODSPEAK: Just imagine that mirror on a bicycle with two flat tires and you are being chased by zombies. Yes, scary.

KEN’S CALL: Imagine Jimmy Spencer, if he got stung by bees.

That’s big.

Any chance a fourth driver makes a run up the standings?

GODSPEAK: Harvick.

He has raced with little or no emotion (it seems). If he turns up the wick, he could crash the top-3 party.

KEN’S CALL: Only if the top three all make a wrong turn near Topeka this week.

news-journalonline. com/nascar Do you have questions or comments about NASCAR This Week? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@news-jrnl. com or Ken Willis at ken.willis@ news-jrnl.com

SPRINT CUP POINTS STANDINGS 2149 -8 -12 -39 -39 -41 -48 -51 -55 -57 -65 -66 -78 -1330 -1350 -1368 -1381 -1408 -1422 -1425 -1428 -1435 -1552 -1555 -1597 -1607 -1619 -1620 -1651

Were you wrong about Jimmie Johnson?

Well, yeah, but good grief, when a guy is finishing behind the start-andparkers every other week, you tend to assume he’s forgotten the whereabouts of the gas pedal. Yes, it was suggested that Jimmie’s fans were kidding themselves if they assumed he’d simply hit the “GO!” switch once the Chase started.

want to do,’’ Labonte told MRN. Would Labonte take another role in racing if he wasn’t driving after this season?

“Racing is Plan A,” he said. “We’ll worry about Plan B if Plan A doesn’t work.”

What happened?

Um, he hit the “GO!” switch. Apparently, Chad Knaus found it — like the rest of us, he was probably looking for Scotch Tape or the good scissors, when he found it next to a Slinky.

Never underestimate the ability of a crew chief who has sat at five head banquet tables.

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Even the National Guard can’t escort Junior back to Victory Lane.

Is it officially a 3-team title hunt now?

It has that feel, of course, and a lot of folks seem depressed about it. But last year it was similar — through three Chase races, three drivers had separated themselves. And none of them was Kyle Busch, who, assuming he keeps pace, will likely make this one interesting in one way or another.

BAD KARMA?

ONLINE EXTRAS

1. Matt Kenseth 2. Jimmie Johnson 3. Kyle Busch 4. Kevin Harvick 4. Jeff Gordon 6. Greg Biffle 7. Ryan Newman 8. Clint Bowyer 9. Kurt Busch 10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 11. Carl Edwards 12. Joey Logano 13. Kasey Kahne 14. Jamie McMurray 15. Brad Keselowski 16. Martin Truex Jr. 17. Paul Menard 18. Aric Almirola 19. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 20. Jeff Burton 21. Marcos Ambrose 22. Juan Pablo Montoya 23. Casey Mears 24. Tony Stewart 25. Denny Hamlin 26. David Ragan 27. Mark Martin 28. Danica Patrick 29. David Gilliland

Getty Images for NASCAR/RAINIER EHRHARDT

Sure, he looks tame here, but as long as Kyle Busch keeps pace, there’s a chance for big fun.

Kurt Busch was not happy with his pit crew in the first two Chase races and engineered a major change for Race 3. The No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet used a Nationwide crew supplied

by Richard Childress Racing at Dover.

The end result?

His right rear wheel came loose, which required an unscheduled pit stop, which led to his 21st-place finish, three laps down to the winner.

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

FEUD OF THE WEEK

pit DALE EARNHARDT JR.

MARK MARTIN

Dale Earnhardt Jr. vs. Mark Martin: The only hint of driver irritation at Dover was when Junior said he got trapped behind a slowing Martin going into the pits.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “These are the two most honorable drivers in racing today. There’s a better chance of dragons attacking Toyko than these two exchanging barbs or blows.”

ANOTHER SHOT Bobby Labonte, the 2000 Cup champ, isn’t ready to let go of the racing life just yet. Even though the 49-year-old loses his ride in the No. 47 Toyota at season’s end, Labonte told the Motor Racing Network that he wants to continue racing.

“If you enjoy what you’re doing and you’re able to do it, that’s what you

WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: Hollywood Casino 400 SITE: Kansas City, Kan. SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 12:30 p.m.), qualifying (ESPN2, 5:10 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 2, 11 a.m. and 1:50 p.m.). Sunday, race (ESPN, coverage begins at 1 p.m.; green flag at 2:15 p.m.)

TRACK: Kansas Speedway (1.5-mile oval)

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

Winner: Greg Biffle Rest of the top five: Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards, Joey Logano Dark horse: Juan Pablo Montoya

Disappointment: Jeff Gordon First one out: Michael McDowell Don’t be surprised if: The top three Chase drivers have problems and the standings tighten.

NATIONWIDE: Kansas Lottery 300 SITE: Kansas City, Kan. SCHEDULE: Saturday, race (ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.)

TRACK: Kansas Speedway (1.5-mile oval)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JIMMIE JOHNSON Not running second in our standings

MATT KENSETH Should write championship speech in pencil

KYLE BUSCH Solid favorite to win Busch Cup

JEFF GORDON Making the most of his Chase mulligan

KEVIN HARVICK Hanging around, just in case

RYAN NEWMAN See Gordon

GREG BIFFLE Destined to be background Chaser

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Signs of life at Dover

KURT BUSCH Cinderella didn’t wear fireproof shoes

CLINT BOWYER Still in recovery mode

DOVER REWIND

Matt Kenseth’s winthe streak ends with 7th-place finish Winter2-race is on way

Sprint Cup points leader Matt Kenseth, finished in front of you; it’s all cars that who won the first two Chase races, you’re racing for points. Overall, for how finished seventh at Dover on Sunday and bad I felt like we struggled with the car, watched his points lead shrink. Kenseth, that was a decent finish.” the 2003 Cup champion, holds an eightpoint advantage over Dover winnerweather Jim• Cold protection Did you feel like you held steady? mie Johnson, heading into Sunday’s race • Increases horsepower “Not really. We kind of missed it, but at Kansas Speedway. Kenseth, who is in there’s times we ran a lot better than that. his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing, • Can be used with bio-diesel fuel had these comments after the Dover race: We got caught with being the last car on • Helps remove two water tires and restarting on the inside, Are you disappointed with a which was really bad. Still salvaged a • Easier & Faster Starting seventh-place finish? respectable finish, but certainly I wanted “When you look up, it’s everybody that to do better.”

Were you happy to see the last caution?

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RAIDERS: Continued from page 8A

Ben Flaherty leads the team with 16 catches, including three for touchdowns last week against Central Decatur, with 235 yards. Logan Crawford has 15 receptions for 312 yards and two scores.

“They do a good job of reading the defense,” Showalter said. “Those two and Brittain are on the same page. If the defense is playing them inside, they’ll run a fade route. If the defense is playing them outside, they’ll run a quick slant.”

Ranks The Raiders enter the game ranked second in Class 1A by the Des Moines Register and seventh by the Associated Press. Van Meter is ranked eighth in the Des Moines Register rankings and 10th in the AP poll.

The BCMoore Rankings, which uses a computer to rank teams based on offensive and defensive averages, as well as strength of schedule, has Mount Ayr ranked eighth in Class 1A and Van

Meter ninth.

The Raiders come in with the eighth best offensive average in Class 1A at 39.40 points per game, compared to Van Meter’s 41.80 points per game, ranking the Bulldogs seventh.

Mount Ayr owns the second best defensive average in the state at 5.80 points per game, while Van Meter ranks 10th at 12.20 points per game.

“You look at them, and it really is an awful lot like looking at our team,” Showalter said. “We play similar styles on the offensive and defensive side. They have a big, strong running quarterback. It is an awful lot like looking in a mirror. We have to go out and execute, and that is the big thing.”

Lambert feels the Raiders are up to the challenge.

“Van Meter is a tremendous football team,” he said. “This ought to be the week for us to have a really good challenge. It’s that time of the season our guys need a challenge, and play four solid quarters of football.”

AREA: Continued from page 8A

many as four teams could have two district losses at the end of Friday’s slate of games. An East Union win also keeps the Eagles right in the thick of the playoff hunt.

Lamoni features a triple threat out of the backfield with seniors Daniel Ansong and Beau Bjorland and junior Colton Ranney.

Ansong leads the Demons with 439 rushing yards, while Ranney has 303 yards and seven touchdowns. Bjorland has 298 rushing yards and six touchdowns.

Jacob Williams also has

seven rushing touchdowns, while Darin Martin has added five rushing scores.

Bjorland has completed 50 percent of his passes this year for 586 yards and 12 touchdowns, compared to just three interceptions.

East Union features a balanced rushing attack of its own, with Trevor Barnett, Mike Ward and Jonathan Weis.

Murray, also in District 6, takes the week off from district play as the Mustangs, 4-2 overall and 3-1 in district play, travel to Moravia to take on the 0-6, 0-4 Mohawks.

District football standings Team L. Central Harlan Creston/O-M ADM Glenwood Atlantic Perry Team Mount Ayr Van Meter Ogden Pella Christian DM Christian C. Decatur Colfax-Mingo Team C.B. St. Albert Treynor Nodaway Valley Panorama Tri-Center Missouri Valley W. Central Valley Team Adair-Casey Murray Lamoni Colo-Nesco East Union GV Park Baptist Mormon Trail Ankeny Christian Team Fremont-Mills Sidney SW Valley Lenox CAM Essex/S. Page Stanton Nishnabotna

CLASS 3A District 1 Dist All Pt. Diff.

2-0 2-3 11.50 2-0 4-1 8.50 2-1 4-1 6.33 2-1 3-2 0.33 1-2 3-2 -0.33 0-2 1-4 -13.00 0-3 1-4 -11.00 CLASS 1A District 7 Dist All Pt. Diff.

2-0 5-0 13.00 3-0 5-0 11.00 2-1 4-1 3.00 1-1 3-2 0.00 1-2 1-4 -1.00 0-2 3-2 -13.00 0-3 2-3 -13.00 District 8 Dist All Pt. Diff.

3-0 5-0 2-0 4-1 4.50 2-1 2-3 5.33 2-1 3-2 3.33 0-2 1-4 -10.50 0-2 0-5 0-3 2-3 -9.00 EIGHT-MAN District 6 Dist All Pt. Diff.

5-0 6-0 13.00 3-1 4-2 6.50 2-1 5-1 4.33 2-2 2-4 -0.75 1-2 2-4 -3.33 2-2 2-3 -5.00 0-3 1-4 -10.33 0-4 0-5 -10.00 District 8 Dist All Pt. Diff.

3-0 4-1 12.33 3-0 5-0 10.00 4-1 5-1 9.60 3-2 4-2 2.60 2-2 2-4 0.50 0-3 0-5 -13.00 0-3 1-4 -13.00 0-4 0-5 -13.00

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Sat., Oct. 5 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

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Friday, October 4 4 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.?

Saturday Kids Fun Day 9-11:30 a.m.

Cotton candy, snacks, pop and lots of FREE GAMES for kids. Live Music by Ryan Howe and friends.

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GARAGE SALE 301 E. Lucas St. Friday, Oct. 4 3 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Several families and moving sale! Clothes; office desks; computer chair; book cases; new flooring; microwave and stands; furniture; all usual garage sale finds but better! Must seerain or shine. All priced very low!

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Schweser’s offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

Apply in person At Uptown Creston

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Direct Care Positions

Two Part Time Evening Shifts • Flexible Evening Hours • 20-25 hours per week • $8.80/hour

Substitutes – Variety of Flexible shifts

repair grain elevator machinery/equipment mechanical & welding skills required, travel required ability to operate a cutting torch work within company safety guidelines Competitive salary, excellent medical, dental, life and 401k benefits.

We operate a drug free environment.

To apply, email resume to: Tom.Lechtenberg@gavilon.com

Gavilon is an equal opportunity employer.

CARRIER NEEDED in Greenfield

Deliver Monday-Friday

• Can work into part or full time or remain as subs

Contact Sandy Allison Creston News Advertiser, 641-782-2141 x222

Our employees provide daily living support and training to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. No experience necessary.

Comprehensive on the job and classroom training is provided.

We offer flexible schedule – great for students!, casual dress code, generous paid time off for full and part time employees, full time benefits with lots of options.

If you want to work in a fun and casual environment where you can make a difference in the lives of others every day, please contact us.

Midwest Opportunities, Inc. 605 Grand Avenue Creston, IA 50801 641-782-5728 tami.snider@midwestopportunities.org For more information about our program, visit our web site at midwestopportunities.org.

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

Thur. Oct. 3- 5:00PM Creston, IA. Real Estate, Tools, Misc., Lawn Mower, Modern Furniture, Appliances and Household Goods for Katheryn G. Burghoffer conservatorship. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill.

Sun. Oct. 6- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Household Items, Tools, Lawn Equipment for Irma Roberts. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren.

Sat. Oct. 12- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Real Estate, Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Tools, Snowblower, Mower, Antiques and Collectibles for Delores L. Roberts & the late Edwin Roberts.

Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill.

Sat. Oct. 19- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Real Estate, Household, Collectibles and Misc. for Pauline J. Dunn Estate. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill.

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

JOB FAIR Saturday, Oct. 12th Interviews being conducted from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products.

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

We will train people with a solid work history!

For further information contact Human Resources at (641) 333-4700 or come to the plant (1009 S. Brooks St.) to apply Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Announcing e recent plant wid pay rate increases!

Attn: Human Resources 1009 South Brooks St. • Lenox, IA 50851 Fax (641) 333-4800 • Phone (641) 333-4700 EOE/AAP

Creston News Advertiser Thursday, October 3, 2013

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

CERAMICS: 9 BOXES of bisque, some greenware, $35.00 for all, 515-462-1358.

MCNEILL TREE SER- WILL PICK UP OLD VICE. Topping, Trim- appliances & scrap iron ming and Removal. Free for free, 641-782-2786.

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ADAMS STREET COUNTRY LODGE, extended stays welcome, 641-344-5478.

NICE 2 BEDROOM HOUSE in north Creston; nice 1+ bedroom house; references required, NO PETS, NO SMOKING, 641-3375041 after 6PM.

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FOR SALE: BOX SPRING for double wide LARGE 3 BEDROOM bed, very clean, smoke CLARK'S TREE & apartment with laundry free and no pets, STUMP Removal. Free in Corning, $800/month, $30.00; 641-344-5369. Estimates, Insured. Call all utilities paid; 641-782-4907 or 641641-202-1630.

FOR SALE: MAUVE 342-1940. rocker/recliner, $50.00 641-782-3761. $50 or Less ATTENTION! BE WORRY FREE! KITTENS 5 MONTHS OLD, and the mother Ron & Dora's HandyLADIES REVERSIBLE cats, free to good in- man Service provides winter coat, size large, door home. Adults- gray yard mowing, snow re$15.00; 2 Halloween with white and marble moval and landscaping, costumes, one blond striped, kittens- gray, house/property clean wig $5.00, one 50's striped, and siamese up.

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Green Valley Realty 1016 W. Montgomery • Creston

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

641-782-5134 Member National Association of Realtors & Bluegrass Board of Realtors

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Michael Foods in Lenox

is searching for an experienced, self-motivated

Maintenance Mechanic

Michael Foods in Lenox is looking for a

2nd Shift Lead

on 2nd shift.

person to join our frozen warehouse team.

Candidates should possess knowledge of basic mechanics, electrontrics (PLC’s), boilers, ammonia refrigeration and preventative maintenance. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills, work ethic, and attitude.

Candidates would ideally have previous forklift experience, as well as excellent problem solving skills, high level of self-motivation, and demonstrated leadership skills. Some warehouse experience would be a plus.

You may apply in person at the plant or you may contact Pauline at (641)333-4700.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please contact Human Resources at Michael Foods at (641)333-4700 or come by the plant and fill out application.

Michael Foods Egg Products Company Attn: Human Resources 1009 South Brooks Lenox, IA 50851 Fax: 641-333-4700 EEO/AAP

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

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

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

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

Backhoe & Bulldozer

Sow Farm Technician Job sites located near Diagonal, Lenox and Thayer This full-time position is responsible for the daily care, health, and maintenance of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

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

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

This position offers: • All necessary training and certifications • Base salary starting at $23,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • Eligibility to apply for the Manager In Training program after six months employment • Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

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

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

NCRC Acknowledged

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

Computer Repair VINE STREET ComPUTER SoLUTIoNS. 1205 North Vine Street, 641-780-5760 12 years experience. Reasonable & Quality PC repair and tutoring.

Consignment Store Too GooD To bE ThREw. 114 N. maple, Creston, IA Mens, Womens, Childrens Clothing & Home Decor. Tue.-Fri. 10AM-5:30PM, Sat. 9AM-2PM 515-473-1126

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

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Computer glitches still ail some state health care signup sites WASHINGTON (MCT) — For the second straight day, computer problems continued to stymie online visitors hoping to compare health plans or enroll in coverage on state insurance marketplaces under the new health care law.

Federally operated web sites and those run by states had similar problems as their computer systems once again struggled to accommodate large numbers of people trying to access the marketplaces at the same time.

The delays, crashes and glitches have marred the October debut of the marketplaces, which serve as a onestop, online shopping mall for 2014 health insurance coverage required under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which provides the operating systems for 36 state marketplaces, is adding additional capacity to handle the high user volume. Nearly 5 million unique visits and 104,000 web chat requests were logged on the department’s healthcare.gov web site on Tuesday, along with 190,000 calls to its 24-hour telephone call center, at 800318-2596.

Those numbers “exceeded anyone’s expectations,” Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday on MSNBC. “We were planning on a lot of people being interested.

We had no idea of quite how many.”

Sebelius said call center wait times had been reduced on Wednesday, and checks with the system showed this to be true. In separate calls, a reporter reached a human operator in less than 30 sec-

onds.

The federal web sites also performed better on Wednesday, but in states like Florida, many people were once again unable to get past the first step: creating an account necessary to verify eligibility for government subsidies, shop for health plans and enroll for coverage.

Florida’s federally run web site had been jammed since Tuesday’s opening, and Wednesday was more of the same. Consumers at the Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Miami, where many of the area’s uninsured seek medical services, were still having no luck registering on the site.

Paul Salazar, a federally certified application counselor, was stationed with a laptop at the center, hoping to help people learn more about the health care law and apply for coverage through the web site. But he ran into the same delays that millions encountered on the first day.

“At first, it was showing, ‘Page not found,’ “ he said, “and now it’s just saying there are too many people on the site and try again later.”

Kentucky’s state-run web site resolved its computer problems about 3 p.m. Tuesday and enrolled 2,000 of nearly 90,000 site visitors into coverage on the first day, according to state officials.

California’s health exchange, Covered California, had 645,000 total visits to its web site Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. The exchange received 7,143 applications for insurance, said Covered California spokesman Larry Hicks. In all, its call centers received 19,000

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phone calls, he said.

But in Maryland, where the state-run system crashed shortly after its 8 a.m. debut on Tuesday, users reported similar problems on Wednesday.

“It’s pretty much still very, very heavy traffic until it’s just bottlenecking the system and making it difficult for us to get in online,” said Sheila Mackertich, vice president of health reform initiatives at HealthCare Access Maryland, which has hired 33 “navigators” to help enroll people into coverage across the state.

With the system down, Mackertich said navigators were mainly educating the public about the ins and outs of the complicated health care law. They’re also offering to do paper applications, “but for the most part, we’re encouraging people to come back when the system comes up,” she said.

So far, though, computer problems have not appeared to frustrate consumers, Mackertich said.

“I think most of them weren’t ready to really enroll in anything just yet,” she said. “Most just want to find out, ‘Does this law affect me?’”

To help educate the public about Obamacare, Enroll America, a nonprofit health care enrollment organization, is launching a $5 million advertising campaign to encourage uninsured Americans to sign up for health coverage by messaging them on their computers, through social media and on their mobile phones.

—————— ©2013 McClatchy Washington Bureau Visit the McClatchy Washington Bureau at www. mcclatchydc.com Distributed by MCT Information Services

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