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FALL HARVEST

Area farmers near the end of the 2013 fall harvest

By JAKE WADDINGHAM CNA staff reporter

jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

While light is coming into view at the end of the tunnel, area farmers pushing to bring in the last of the 2013 harvest are hoping the weather stays cooperative.

Gavilon Grain Manager Dean Michaelson estimated 80 percent of the corn and 90 to 95 percent of the soybean crops in the area have been harvested.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture estimates 88 percent of the corn and 98 per-

cent of the soybeans have been harvested statewide.

“Some are in a decent rush, e s p e c i a l l y Michaelson to get the last of the beans in,” Michaelson said.

Soggy spring conditions forced some farmers into the field later than normal, pushing the soybean harvest about three days to a week behind last year, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture.

Formula to account for extra corn, soybean weight The standard moisture content for soybeans is 13 percent and corn is around 15 percent. When the moisture content comes in above the standard, this is the formula used to account for the extra weight.

(100 percent dry - dry percentage) divided by (100 percent wet - wet percentage)

So if a load of soybeans comes in at 15 percent, the formula would read: (100 - 15) divided by (100 - 13) = 85/87 = 0.977 A load of 5,000 pounds of soybeans at 15 percent moisture would become 4,885 pounds of grain at 13 percent moisture (5,000 X 0.977 = 4,885).

Michael West, who farms with his father Gary and brother Travis in Adams County, said they still have about 100 acres of beans and 600 acres of corn to harvest because of the late start.

“We caught enough rain early to keep us from planting when we wanted to,” West said. “It was getting late enough in the season, we had to mud some of the beans in.”

Moisture levels Michaelson said most of the crop coming in has been close to ideal moisture levels, helping out area farmers.

Soybeans have been coming in around 10 to 11 percent, below the 13 percent maximum before farmers get docked for too much moisture.

“Some of the beans have been a bit of a struggle because it has been very wet,” Michaelson said.

For soybeans coming in above the 13 percent moisture level, a formula is used to knock the bushel weight down. See sidebar for how the formula works.

The same goes for corn, which Michaelson said has been higher than the 15 percent allowance for moisture.

“Corn has been around 17 to 18 percent,” Michaelson said. “It hasn’t really dried down and we haven’t had enough heat units per day to help bring it down.”

He added it doesn’t take much to dry the corn down to 15 percent if farmers are wanting to store it before selling.

Weather weary

West and his family hope to be done with soybeans this weekend so they can get a jump on corn as soon as possible.

“If everything goes smooth, we hope to be done early in December,” West said.

Iowa Sec- West retary of Agriculture Bill Northey said the 12 percent of corn left in the field accounts for an estimated $1 billion worth of grain for Iowa.

The forecast has a chance for rain starting late Friday night and increasing to a 70 percent chance of precipitation through Saturday.

Temperatures climb to the upper 50s through Sunday before dropping back into the 30s on Monday.

Trenton Tyler Smith of Creston — who allegedly sexually abused an 11-year-old female — has entered a plea of not guilty for the second-degree sexual abuse charge against him.

According to a Creston Police report, in May, law enforcement officers were advised a minor reported she had been sexually as- Smith saulted by Smith. The incident allegedly occurred in September 2010 after school while the minor’s mother was at work.

The police report states Smith and the child engaged in oral-genital contact.

Officers were assisted in their investigation by Department of Human Services (DHS) personnel.

A pretrial conference for the 38-yearold Smith is scheduled 10 a.m. Dec. 20 at the Union County Courthouse. A trial is slated for Feb. 18.

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Defense rests in Techel murder trial MT. PLEASANT (MCT) —Wednesday morning was the start of the biggest day in the Seth Techel murder trial.

When the jury entered the courtroom around 10 a.m., the defense started wrapping up its case six days after it started.

After defense attorney Steve Gardner stated, “The defense rests,” the prosecution had a chance to provide a rebuttal, but there was none. Judge Daniel Wilson proceeded to give instruction to the jury about how to come to a decision and what evidence they can consider in their decision.

Once instruction was given

to the jury, the prosecution gave their closing argument.

Prosecutor Andy Prosser made the case that Techel, and only Techel, is the one guilty in the case based on the evidence provided.

“There is a pile of evidence in this case that it is the defendant,” Prosser said. “The defendant was the only one there. There is no other evidence that anyone else was there.”

He said no one except for Techel had a reason to murder Lisa Techel because of the relationship Techel had with Rachel McFarland.

Their relationship was very intimate and kept a secret

SETH TECHEL

faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife, Lisa Techel, who was 23 and five months pregnant. from Lisa Techel as long as it could have been.

Prosser pointed to the increasing provocativeness of the emails and text messages between Techel and McFarland as being somewhat of a countdown to Lisa Techel’s murder. On May 24, just two days before the murder, Techel told McFarland he

was cutting things off with his wife so they could be together, and the two used strong language while texting and emailing.

It was also documented that Techel mentioned he couldn’t divorce his wife because of child support, since Lisa Techel was pregnant, and because Todd Caldwell, Lisa’s father, was getting Techel a job. Since he could not divorce his wife, the prosecution has argued, Techel had to get her out of the picture in another way so he could be with McFarland.

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The 2013 Union County Christmas Basket Fund has started receiving gifts.

Donations totaling $950 have been received to date.

This year’s fund goal is $19,000 and organizers are gearing up for another successful campaign.

Nominations for those who should receive a Christmas basket may be made using the Christmas basket nominations form appearing in the Creston News Advertiser and Southwest Iowa Advertiser at various times.

Nomination does not imply or guarantee a basket will be received. All nominations are carefully screened to determine need, avoid duplication and other discrepancies.

Nomination deadline is Nov. 26. Follow-up forms will go out Nov. 29, with a return deadline of Dec. 6.

The pick-up/delivery cards will go out Dec. 11 and Christmas Baskets may be picked up 9 to 10:30 a.m.

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Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Deaths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Heloise Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

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Deaths No death notices were submitted for publication today.

eBay auction leads to arrest WATERLOO (MCT) — An Evansdale man has been arrested after Con Agra found its stolen equipment for sale on eBay. Waterloo police arrested Steven Michael Little, 40, of Waterloo, Saturday for first-degree theft.

Disappearance of four Keyence computerized controllers for high-speed cam-

eras was reported.

The theft, on Sept. 20, was captured on video tape, and officers learned the contollers were for sale on eBay. Police linked the eBay user name to Little and obtained a search warrant for his home.

They found four controllers and four high-speed cameras valued at $15,600.

TECHEL: Continued from Page 1

Prosser moved from there into the differences in the stories Techel told officers following the murder. In three different conversations, Techel told three different accounts of what he did with his dog, Remington, on the morning just before Lisa’s death. In the first he made no mention of the dog, while in the other two he said he tended to the dog, though those stories also differed.

Techel’s story about what happened after he discovered Lisa had been shot was also fishy, according

to Prosser. From different interviews between Techel and officers, it is concluded that after he found his wife’s body, Techel ran out of the house onto the back porch without a weapon. If he was suspecting that someone came into his home and killed his wife, said Prosser, why would he exit his home without one of the many guns he had?

“This is the guy that goes outside to investigate strange sounds with his gun,” Prosser said. “But when there is a killer on the loose, he goes outside without it.”

Prosser also brought up

the fact that Techel told DCI Special Agent Chris Thomas he was scared of Brian Tate, his mentally ill neighbor. If that was the case, though, why would he leave the doors to his home unlocked? And on the morning of his wife’s death, why would he go outside without a gun if he suspected Tate of killing his wife just a few minutes earlier?

All of these questions were asked by Prosser to try and show the jury why Techel is, according to the prosecution, guilty.

“The defendant, and only the defendant, had the means, the motive and the

opportunity to kill Lisa,” Prosser said. “On top of that, he repeatedly deceived the police … and then he tried to blame his mentally ill neighbor. He is guilty of murder in the first degree.”

Prosser closed just as the judge granted lunch recess. The defense will give its closing argument when court resumes in the afternoon.

— To see reporter Josh Vardaman’s Twitter feed, go to @CourierJosh —————— ©2013 the Ottumwa Courier (Ottumwa, Iowa) Distributed by MCT Information Services

BASKET: Continued from Page 1

Dec. 21.

Last year, 219 baskets serving 854 people and nursing home baskets were distributed. Residents of care centers in Creston and Afton received fruit and Kleenex.

Baskets include meat, canned goods donated through efforts of Boy Scouts and school and community projects and certificates redeemable at local supermarkets for perishable foods.

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM Each child 18 and younger Harvest: Gary West of Prescott and his sons Michael and Travis were forced to plant later than normal because of wet condi- will also receive a gift certifitions in the spring. They have about 100 acres of soybeans and 600 acres of corn left to harvest. cate for clothing items.

The Christmas Basket Fund board is assisted in packing and distributing baskets by local service club volunteers, Boy Scouts and GREENFIELD — Brad FFA students from Creston Baudler and Matthew Schools.

Noland were named the Present board officers are; Outstanding Senior 4-H Bob Jungst, president; Elmembers during the Adair len Gerharz, vice president; County 4-H Awards Day Steve Crittenden, treasurer, program. and Rose Henry, secretary.

Baudler is the son of Clif-

Adair County 4-H names outstanding members

ton and Sondra Baudler of Fontanelle and a former member of Summerset Citizens 4-H Club. Baudler has earned state project awards in leadership and citizenship project areas. He is a freshman at Iowa State University.

Noland is the son of Carey and Teresa Noland of Adair. Noland has been a 4-H’er since third grade. He is a third-year member of the Speak Out for Agriculture planning committee. Noland is a senior at Adair-Casey High School.

As 4-H Youth Council members, both young men have volunteered at Micah House, a homeless shelter in Council Bluffs, Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines and helped with the local 4-H Clover Run. Outstanding Intermediate honors went to Dakota Hughes and Riley Lonsdale, Adair County Wing Walkers members; and Maggie Maas, Summit Super Stars member.

Hughes is the daughter of Dawn Hughes of Greenfield. She volunteers at local

Additional board members are: Dean and Twila Brant, Todd Nielson, Rich Paulsen, Brad Baker, Chuck Spindler, Don Damewood, Margaret Wilkins and Troy Peterson.

Contributions may be sent to: Christmas Basket Fund, P.O. Box 126, Creston, IA 50801; or dropped off at the Creston News Advertiser, 503 W. Adams St. All contributions will be published in the Creston News Advertiser weekly progress report listed by name or “friend,” as desired.

This week’s contributions: Robert Mostek $50 Green Accounting DBA: Eblen Accounting $50 Kiwanis of Creston $450 In Memory of Louis Bennett $200 Bruce and Susan Dake $75 Phyllis Kimball $50 A Friend $25 In Memory of Dalton Hribal $50 Total: $950

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Adair County 4-H’ers named outstanding members are, from left, Maggie Maas, Dakota Hughes and Riley Lonsdale, intermediate; Jill Wallace and Selena Rubio, junior; Brad Baudler and Matthew Noland, senior; and Ami Christensen representing First National Bank, sponsor of the outstanding members.

events and has volunteered in the food and nutrition area of the state fair 4-H exhibit building during prep days. Hughes helped lead the Blooming in Fontanelle project. She also volunteers with her fellow club members making door decorations for the local care center and preparing holiday care packages.

Lonsdale is the daughter of Martin and Maureen Lonsdale of Greenfield. She is a member of Wing Walkers and 4-H Youth Council.

Lonsdale participates in the county fair Pride of Iowa contest. She logged more than 200 hours of community service, including helping with the Blooming in Fontanelle project and Halloween dance sponsored by Wing

Walkers.

Maas, daughter of Kevin and Darci Maas of Adair, is a fourth-year Summit Super Star. She shows cattle, works on exhibits and performs at Share the Fun. Maas also visits residents in the local care centers and provides food pantry items and school supplies for students.

Selena Rubio and Jill Wallace, both members of NV Champions, were named Outstanding Junior 4-H’ers.

Rubio, daughter of Robert and Christine Rubio, is club secretary/treasurer. Her club activities include serving dinner at the local hospital gala, helping with the lighted Christmas parade float, planting flowers in the fairgrounds courtyard and deco-

rating the NAPA window on the Greenfield Square to acknowledge National 4-H Week.

Wallace, daughter of Dave and Connie Wallace, participated in the county fair Pride of Iowa Contest and had food and nutrition and clothing projects. She helps with NV Champions AdoptA-Family community service project. Wallace also planted flowers at the fairgrounds and decorated the NAPA window in Greenfield for National 4-H Week. She attended Southwest Iowa Junior 4-H Camp.

Each of the outstanding members received a trophy donated by First National Bank of Fontanelle/Greenfield/Massena/Anita/Correctionville.

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Iowa City program that stresses education with black teens to close IOWA CITY (MCT) — An Iowa City-based program that serves mostly black teenagers and pushes them to excel in school and the community is closing at the end of this week because of a lack of funding.

FasTrac is being cut along with the rest of the youthleadership program at Mayor’s Youth Empowerment Program, the nonprofit organization that has been home to FasTrac since 2010.

Program director Henri Harper said FasTrac members and their families are confused and disappointed in the news. He noted that

FasTrac began at Iowa City High School in 2007 following a large number of fights and racial tension.

“We started to change the perception of the community and the school district, that they (black youth) were looking for an opportunity to be involved,” he said.

Roger Lusala, executive director of Mayor’s Youth Empowerment Program, said for three years the youth-leadership program has been supported by small grants and fundraising, but those don’t cover the $60,000 to $100,000 in annual costs and his organization can no

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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.

Thursday

Kent Dinner Club, 5:30 p.m., Creston Family Restaurant, 802 W. Taylor St. Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

Friday

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., Summit House

for lunch.

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.

Union Squares, 7:30 to 10 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Turkey dance. Caller: Doug McCart.

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

Saturday

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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

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

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

Diabetic Support Group, 1 p.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Cafeteria Conference Room.

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

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

Friends of the Creston Public Library Board, 6:30 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library, 200 W. Montgomery St. Meeting open to all members.

AA, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

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Meetings

Disturbing the peace, 10:33 Traffic stop, 9:49 p.m., p.m., Saturday, North Oak Tuesday, West Taylor Street.

Traffic stop, 10:30 p.m., Graceland Cemetery Street.

Missing juvenile, 11:56 p.m., Tuesday, West Adams Street.

Board, 5 p.m. Monday, cem- Saturday, North Elm Street.

Traffic stop, 10:38 p.m., Information, 12:04 a.m., Tuesday, North Sumner Avenue. etery chapel.

East Irving Street.

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42 mst sunny Street. 50 33 cloudy Animal call,1:19 p.m., ment, 5 p.m. Tuesday, coun- Lincoln Cedar Rapids 45 31 cloudy Farmington Oskaloosa 47 30 cloudy Traffic a.m., Wednesday, North Sumner Centerville 50 32 cloudy Fort Dodge stop,51 11:11 39 pt sunny Ottumwa 53 39 mst sunny cil chambers, restored Cres- Sunday, West Townline Street.

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Accident, 10:24 a.m., Friday, Monday, Grand Avenue.

No citations were issued Talk to officer, 10:08 a.m., West Howard Street. after an accident 7:26 a.m.

Theft, 1:26 p.m., Friday, North Monday, North Pine Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 10:40 a.m., Wednesday in the parking Chestnut Street.

Burglary, 2:15 p.m., Friday, Monday, Spillway Road.

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Information, 9:33 p.m., in the lot by Travis Eugene North Sumner Avenue.

Accident, 11:39 p.m., Friday, Monday, West Montgomery Morgan Jr., 36, 404 N. SumStreet.

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Welfare check, 11:19 p.m., ner Ave. Morgan’s vehicle Talk to officer, 12:03 a.m., Monday, North Oak Street.

Saturday, North Pine Street. had damage to the passenAlarm, 4:26 a.m., Monday, Harassing communication, ger front bumper, fender, 2:51 a.m., Saturday, North Pine North Elm Street.

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Suspicious person, 5:12 a.m., West Taylor Street.

Escort, 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, and rear bumper.

Saturday, Manor Drive.

Alarm, 6:08 a.m., Saturday, North Elm Street.

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Escort, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Tuesday, North Cherry Street.

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Harassing communication, Talk to officer, 10:44 a.m., 1:33 p.m., Tuesday, North Oak Saturday, North Poplar Street.

Suspicious person, 11:04 a.m., Street.

Incomplete 911 call, 2:10 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Public assist, 7:52 a.m., Public intoxication, 1:53 p.m., Tuesday, North Oak Street.

Tuesday, West Buckeye Street.

Talk to officer, 3:51 p.m., Saturday, South Spruce Street.

Shoplifting, 2:21 p.m., Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Motor vehicle accident, 6:46 Saturday, Laurel Street.

Talk to officer, 3:13 p.m., p.m., Tuesday, High and Dry Road.

Saturday, North Pine Street.

Information, 11:32 a.m., Nov. Domestic dispute, 7:29 p.m., Drive off, 3:58 p.m., Saturday, 5.

Tuesday, North Maple Street.

West Taylor Street.

Ongoing criminal investigaProwler, 8:52 p.m., Tuesday, Reckless driving, 4:27 p.m., tion, 12:15 p.m., Nov. 5.

Grand Avenue.

Saturday, North Division Street.

Information, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 5.

Traffic stop, 9:21 p.m., Animal call, 5:19 p.m., Information, 7:12 p.m., Nov. 5.

Tuesday, North Sumner Avenue.

Saturday, West Townline Street.

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have had nine successful Police hunts, and we are hoping Miscellaneous this year’s hunt will go just as well as the past years,” said Park Ranger Alan Carr.

“All of the hunters must attend a special safety meeting Moon Phases before the hunt. We explain the reason for the hunt, discuss the rules and show them the park boundaries. We hope to harvest as close to 50 female deer as we can and do it in a safe and efficient manner. This has shown to be a great management tool for state parks.”

The hunt is an attempt to maintain a balance in the deer herd.

“People want to see deer when they come to the park, but we can’t have so many deer that they destroy their habitat and create a lot of crop damage for neighboring landowners,” said Carr.

The average harvest for the two-day hunt has been about 40 deer each year for the past eight years.

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This will be the 10th year for the hunt, and it will operate like the past years’ hunts with 25 hunters attempting to harvest up to 50 antlerless deer. The hunters are required to hunt with muzzleloaders only.

The 25 hunters have already registered and will be receiving two antlerless tags each, redeemable only during the special hunt at the designated areas and specified dates. To ensure a safe event, an extra five or six DNR staff will be on hand to patrol the park boundaries.

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OPINION Winter is fast approaching

We got a little taste of winter this week with a skiff of snow showing up on Monday. I’m not sure if I’m really ready for the cold weather, but that is the “fun” of living in Iowa. The good thing is it is supposed to be back up around 50 degrees this weekend.

I get the feeling this may be a colder than average winter. Hopefully we get some good snows to help replenish some of the area ponds and lakes.

Gas It is great to see the gas price back under $3 a gallon. I see that Casey’s still carries the 87 percent without ethanol. I read a story last week in the Lincoln newspaper that said the non-ethanol is still selling real well even though the price is higher because of blending.

What’s up Rich Paulsen publisher

If the government would get rid of all the mandates and rebates on ethanol, I have a hard time seeing ethanol survive in that kind of environment. It will be interesting to see what happens down the line.

SWCC volleyball The SWCC volleyball team is headed to nationals next week to hopefully bring back a trophy. The team had a great year and should make a good showing out in Toledo, Ohio. The team leaves Monday for the event. I had a chance to

work with the ladies Tuesday night at the Open Table here in Creston.

They are a positive bunch of young ladies and will represent us well.

Turkey Day It is only two weeks away from Thanksgiving. The holiday comes late this year with the month starting on a Friday. You will have less than a month between Turkey Day and Christmas to get your Christmas shopping done.

Shopping The big Black Friday sales all seem to start on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) this year. Even the Black Friday flyer information is out online already for most of the stores. I would think just about everyone has a flat screen TV, but if you don’t the prices are just crazy this year. Wal-Mart has a 23-inch

starting for $75, 32-inch for less than $100 or 70-inch TV for less than a $1,000. TV’s are getting to cost less than a lot of radios or even many headsets!

Hunters There are getting to be more hunters out and about with the corn harvest coming to an end. I had one report that some of the local hunters had not seen any birds until the majority of the corn had been harvested.

They are just now starting to see a few pheasants. The numbers are still way down from years past, but at least some are being seen. I had one hunter report that he went to South Dakota last week, and even the number of birds there is down compared to previous years.

The duck and goose hunters

seem to be having the most luck so far this hunting season with some of the best early hunting in years.

Movies I see the free holiday movies for the kids start Nov. 23 here in Creston. There will be five weekends of movies for the kids to take in. That is always a nice way for parents to give the kids an inexpensive afternoon out. It also gives the parents a little time do their shopping for the kids.

Thought for the week: “American football is an occasion at which dancing girls, bands, tactical huddles and television commercial breaks are interrupted by short burst of play.” — The London Times description on an NFL game played at Wimbley Stadium in London.

The Mars Curiosity rover was rebooted by NASA HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

The Mars Curiosity rover was rebooted by NASA Monday after it had an unexpected glitch this past weekend. So far the mission has been pretty disappointing.

The Curiosity has found no signs of football, beer, or porn, destroying the theory that Men are from Mars.

Bill Clinton said President Obama should keep his promise and let people keep their health plans. That is beyond parody.

Next Toronto’s mayor will ask President Obama two questions, what was he smoking when he made that promise and does he have any left.

Obamacare was reported to have sold only fifty thousand health policies Tuesday. It was cursed from its passage over three years ago. Andy Griffth demonstrated how much money Obamacare could save you by doing commercials for it and then dying immediately.

WalMart announced it’ll open at six o’clock on Thanksgiving Day. It breaks up family time. It’s an American tradition to put two gallons of wine and a carving knife on a dinner table within reach of relatives who haven’t seen each other for one year, and watch the fun.

Thanksgiving Day was announced as the opening day for holiday shopping by the big retail stores Monday. There’s no respect for our country’s traditions anymore.

The fifty stars on Old Glory were recentlyr eplaced by fifty eyeballs that follow you everywhere Ed Snowden defended his

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NSA leaks about the U.S. spying on Allies saying it shouldn’t be a crime to tell the truth. He’s taken refuge in Moscow. Ed Snowden always looked like the type of guy who’d mail order a Russian bride, and now he doesn’t have to pay shipping.

Toronto mayor Rob Ford hinted Monday he may check into alcohol and drug rehab after videos revealed his Boogie Nights lifestyle.

He’sup for re-election next year.

Mayor Ford plans to run on his successful record of taking crack off the streets of Toronto.

California state senator Gavin Newsome wrote a ballot measure to legalize marijuana in California. It’s a safety measure. Traffic engineers believe that fewer automobiles will crash into moving trains in California if no one can remember where they left their iPhone.

President Obama saluted the oldest World War II veteran Rich Overton Monday who is one hundred and seven. He said his secret is whiskey in his coffee and twelve cigars a day. The moment the first lady turned her back, he slipped President Obama a candy bar.

Mitt Romney agreed to help Boston try to land the Summer Olympic Games in eleven years.

The first thing he did was to order Boston 2024 sweatshirts for the organizing committee The sweatshirts are exactly like Mitt Romney, one-hundred-percent reversible.

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A ray of hope for the two-party system Many things are happening in our nation, and all of them are about as far from good as they are from bad. We have to grow beyond comic-book versions of our lives, based on overstatement, distortion and loud colors. Reading between the lines is not all that is demanded of the country right now, but it would be a good start.

When we think about Bill de Blasio’s mayoral victory in New York City and the triumph of Gov. Chris Christie across the water but not so far, and Ken Cuccinelli’s loss in Robert E. Lee’s home state, Virginia, we see things changing once again.

The gubernatorial loss because of the tea-party stain in Virginia is a meaning not connected to ethnicity directly, but one that reverberated in the ethnic arena, because this Italian-American proved himself free of any tendencies we see in Christie, who successfully dropped much of his tough-guy act when faced with Hurricane Sandy. He also showed himself a somewhat principled man when he called out the neo-Confederates of the GOP. Christie doesn’t seem afraid of Rush Limbaugh, Fox News and the rest of the far right wing’s entertainment complex that is always ready to push factoids rather than facts. In fact, other than President Barack Obama taking Mitt Rom-

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ney to the woodshed, the whipping Christie gave the Republicans in Washington for refusing to help his state of New Jersey could well have been a ray of hope for our two-party system.

Chairman Michael Steele was not replaced by a better man capable of expanding the base of the GOP, but Christie seems to be well dug in, winning along with Cory Booker and proving himself a delicious meal in a deep-blue state.

That makes it clear what he has going, something one can like if only because he makes conservatism a force one could compromise with and get to something, Chris Matthews’ great dream for the players as they come to the scrimmage line.

Matthews is not alone in wanting American politics to grow up after having submitted to a tea party made up of no more than irresponsible adolescents. Republicans like Joe Scarborough, Peggy Noonan, David Frum and Steve Schmidt are weathered by all of the bumbling and the unintentional-but-quite-effective way the super-right party of

tea pushes away potential. It is like a wildcat digging its claws into the hide of the elephant and scaring it, instead of being thrown off into a wall or stomped pancake-flat.

Therefore, young people, women, those whose first language was Spanish and so-called minorities hate, dismiss and are frightened of elephants. They definitely distrust them. Chris Christie is a man among wounded animals and will not back down when he believes he should separate himself from a losing ideology. That is what Scarborough calls being anxious to repeat Pickett’s Charge, one example of the Confederate Army being decimated at Gettysburg. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz may wish to lead those troops to a gory defeat, but Christie seems to believe he can actually take the White House in 2016.

I doubt it, but our country will be much better off when real conservative politicians flay the fools willing to ride them and the country itself straight into hell. They showed how many ice floes moved through their blood during the shutdown, which none of us should ever forget.

Stanley Crouch can be reached by email at crouch.stanley@gmail. com. (c) 2013 Stanley Crouch Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession; and Parish Council. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education classes; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation class, St. Malachy School.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship.

Monday, preschool. Tuesday, preschool; 6 p.m. SPRC. Wednesday, preschool; 6 p.m. Wednesday school. Thursday (11/21), 6 to 7:30 p.m. 4-H Robotics Club.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship. Monday, 1 p.m. Quilters.

Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. Board.

Thursday (11/21), 9 a.m. Quilters.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

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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.

Today, 6 p.m. Vision Team meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school classes for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship; children’s church ages 5-12, nursery available upon request; 6 p.m. International Missions banquet with guest missionaries Greg and Rachelle Colegrove. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m.

Family Night Activities. Thursday (11/21), 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, O’Daniels; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Graceland Team, speaker; potluck dinner worship. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Women’s fellowship.

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. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. The Legacy Journey. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. TeamKid/youth group.

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; 4 p.m. adult choir cantata, Melody Makers (grades 1-6) and Faithful Followers (grades 7-9) choir practices; 5 p.m. family worship service with presentation from BMM short-term missionary Nicki Carr; 6 p.m. monthly business meeting. Monday, 1 p.m. Ladies Bible study, Deloris Barnett’s, 3037 Indian Ave., Orient, Life of Christ - Matthew 21, Mark 11 and Luke 19. 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. Thursday (11/21), 11:30 a.m. Christian Singles Over 50, fellowship hall.

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. Tuesday, 9 a.m. parish nurses in; 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Tootles. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

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. craft workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship, Stewarship Sunday, “Extravagant Generosity,” 2 Cor. 8:1-9; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; PW pie and cake sale fundraiser.

Monday, 6 p.m. Membership and Evangelism; 7:30 p.m.

Worship and Music. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. Revelation Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group (Madison family); 7 p.m. extra choir practice; and Nominating

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After the service, there will be refreshments and a time of fellowship.

Some of the volunteers and staff from Crisis Intervention and Advocacy Center of Adel will be there to answer questions.

Jeff Stultz to speak at Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery is hosting a special event 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Come for an evening of worship, testimony and fellowship with special guest Jeff Stultz, who appeared in the film “Home Run.” Committee; 8 p.m. ASP. 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, St. Malachy Chapel; 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. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

Confession; 9 a.m. Mass; coffee and rolls, hall; 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving dinner, St. Malachy School. Monday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Adoration, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 6:30 p.m. Scripture study, St. Malachy School library; 7 p.m.

Finance Council meeting, parish office. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 7 p.m. Parish Council meeting, St. Malachy School. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.

St. Malachy School Mass; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation class, St. Malachy School; 7 p.m. religious education classes (grades 1-8), St. Malachy School. Thursday (11/21), 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy School; 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 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. Monday, 6 p.m.

Endowment. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

Quilters. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation class; 7 p.m. choir practice. Thursday (11/21), 4:15 p.m. Internship.

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; 6:30 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 p.m. F.L.O.C.K.; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation classes.

Thursday (11/21), 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. adult Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship, “Extravagant Generosity,” 2 Cor. 8:1-9.

Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon Pastor Jim’s office hours; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table.

Wednesday, 8 a.m. TOPS; 5:30 p.m. Church Council.

Cromwell CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore,

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UNITED CHURCH OF DIAGONAL, Ed Shields, pastor, office 641-734-5704, www.diagonalchurch.com.

Sunday, 10 a.m. church.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

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. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Sunday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service, AWANA Sunday; 10:45 to 11:10 a.m. Cornerstone Café; 11:10 a.m. Christian Living classes; 12:15 to 1 p.m. choir rehearsal.

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

Cornerstone Youth Choir; 6:20 to 8 p.m. AWANA Food Pantry Night; 7 to 8:45 p.m. youth group Bible study.

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 (11/21), 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

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

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

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 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.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday

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

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CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship; Board after potluck.

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.

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

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 5 p.m.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving services, Methodist Church with soup supper after.

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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Quick-cleaning your pooch Dear Heloise: While volunteering at a local animal shelter, I picked up a great PET GROOMING TIP. I now have three rescue dogs of my own who go to the groomer monthly. Between visits, I wipe down my dogs with baby wipes — I buy them by the case. It’s a quick way to keep them clean and fresh-smelling.

The baby wipes work well to pick up loose hair before it falls on the furniture. — N.J., via email Thanks for volunteering to help take care of (and adopt out) our four-footed friends.

“Woof, woof” to you and your three rescue dogs. — Heloise STUCK FOIL Dear Heloise: I have a rather large piece of aluminum foil that is stuck to the bottom of the oven. How can I remove it without damaging the finish?

— Kathy P., via email Yikes! This may take a little work! Place a wet, warm, soapy washcloth over the foil and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Then scrub the foil with a nylon scrubbie or the rough side of a sponge with warm water to get as much foil off as possible. Also, while wet, try carefully scraping with a plastic scraper or an old credit card. This may take several

Hints from Heloise attempts, and all the foil may not come completely off.

In the future, since manufacturers DO NOT recommend lining the bottom of ovens with aluminum foil, try nonstick oven liners. — Heloise PURSE SHAPE Dear Heloise: I just opened some packing boxes that had been in storage, and all my purses were smashed and out of shape. I had lots of packing paper, so I put a plastic grocery bag into each purse, then stuffed it with packing paper.

The shape of each purse came back quickly. I tied the grocery bag at the top so when I wanted to use the purse, all I had to do was pull out the grocery bag and go. This also makes it easier to “stand” my purses on closet shelves. — Dixie in Arkansas STILL PERFECT Dear Heloise: Your mom taught my mom to place a silky scarf over her hair, holding the ends between her

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Thanks! This also works if you don’t want to get makeup on your sweater! — Heloise CUTTING-BOARD CHANNEL Dear Heloise: When I buy a cutting board, I always buy one with the juice channel on one side. When in use, it reminds me that the channel side is only for meat and the bottom is for vegetables.

Helps me not get them mixed BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker up. — Glenda in Council Grove, Kan. 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. (c)2013 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young

Horoscope Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) One of two things might occur today: You might develop a mad crush on your boss or someone in authority. Or you might feel driven to get your way on a particular issue.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your views are so passionate today! Ideally, you’ll want to avoid discussions about politics, religion and racial issues, because you hear only your own point of view.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romantic relationships will be hot today! You also might demand your fair share of something because you don’t want to wait anymore.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might seek out an unusual, intense love experience today.

What you’re trying to do is escape from your ho-hum existence and live the life of a character in a movie.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might be obsessed about improvements or introducing reforms at work today. Lighten up so that other people have room for input. (You also might be obsessed about improving your health.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Romance is over the top today.

You suddenly might develop a crush on someone (eyes across a crowded room). If so, you will be smitten!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your surroundings affect you. No question. Today you really want your way about something at home or perhaps something to do with a family member.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) All your conversations with others will be passionate today, no matter what you’re talking about. But you might find yourself obsessed about an idea as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might feel compulsive about buying something today. This same strong drive could affect your decisions about how you earn your money or handle your finances. Easy does it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your feelings are so strong today that you might end up in hot water. Remind yourself to stay calm so you’ll have a clear mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to

Feb. 18) Something going on behind the scenes is distracting for you today. Try not to focus on this so much. (However, it might be a secret love affair.)

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You want to speak up in a group today, because you feel strongly about issues. This feeling is especially strong if you think that your future goals will be affected.

YOU BORN TODAY You do not suffer fools gladly. You rarely back down from a challenge or accusation because

you’re intense and spirited.

Justice is important to you, and you will defend your rights and the rights of others. Honor matters. However, you are careful and patient in your work. This year, a major change might take place, perhaps as significant as something that happened around 2004.

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Maryland ended its game Wednesday against Abilene Christian on a 29-0 run.

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Winston trouble TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State freshman quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Jameis Winston is part of an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault complaint filed with the Tallahassee Police Department in December 2012.

Winston’s attorney, Tim Jansen, said police contacted him in February 2013, but no charges were filed and Winston never has been interviewed by police.

“It was closed in February and it was then handed over to the state attorney today,” Jansen said Wednesday.

“We’ve been cooperating with them and we’ve supplied them with witness affidavits. We hope this case will be resolved quickly in Mr. Winston’s favor.”

William Meggs, state attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit in Tallahassee, confirmed his office didn’t receive an incident report from the Tallahassee Police Department until earlier Wednesday. Meggs, who was traveling, said he only has had the report read to him by an associate over the phone.

Florida State released a statement Wednesday saying Winston’s status with the team has not changed. The quarterback met with reporters later without addressing the investigation.

Cy Young NEW YORK — Clayton Kershaw won the NL Cy Young Award for the second time in three seasons Wednesday, coming within one vote of a unanimous selection. Max Scherzer of the Detroit Tigers breezed to the American League prize, chosen first on 28 of 30 ballots.

One year after he was runner-up to knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, Kershaw nearly shut out the competition.

The left-hander with the big-breaking curve received 29 of 30 firstplace votes from members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals was picked first on one ballot.

Kershaw is eligible for free agency after next season. So if the Dodgers plan to keep him, it’s probably going to cost them in a long-term deal.

Scherzer went 21-3 and was an easy pick as the American League’s top pitcher.

Just like Kershaw, Scherzer can become a free agent after the 2014 season, and the Tigers are trying to figure out if they can afford him along with all their other stars such as Miguel Cabrera,Prince Fielder and Justin Verlander.

That’s prompted talk they might trade Scherzer before opening day.

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Second half surge lifts Spartans

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

The Southwestern men’s basketball team quickly turned a two-point halftime lead into a 20-point lead early in the second half of the home opener here Wednesday, as the Spartans rolled to a 74-59 win.

Southwestern improved to 1-2 on the season with the win over William Penn’s JV team.

The Spartans saw a ninepoint first half lead disintegrate into a 34-32 lead at halftime as the Statesmen shot their way back into the game with 3-pointers.

But, Southwestern came out with improved defensive intensity and close out better on the William Penn shooters, starting the half with a quick 7-0 run capped off by a Jared Theis offensive r e b o u n d Theis and putback.

Head coach Mike Holmes said his team made a conscious effort to keep their hands off while playing defense, and did a good job of executing that plan. But, in the first half, his players were not aggressively closing out.

“That was kind of the adjustment we tried to make at halftime,” Holmes said about closing out. “When we do that, guys can’t get comfortable. Now they make that dribble, they’re used to a game where if

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Southwestern freshman Matt Orchard (25) of Australia passes to a teammate after running into a brick wall in William Penn 6-8 forward Bennett Davis (right), as Logan Schreier (12) also defends Orchard. Orchard finished the game with nine points.

you get by your guy, you’re usually OK. But not with us. We funnel him, we rotate, we rotate, we rotate and that’s what closes off the passing lanes.”

The Spartans did a good job of jumping those passing lanes in the second half, forcing turnovers. During the 7-0 run to start the second half, one turnover led to a Larry Mason layup in transition, which Holmes said was the team’s first

runout of the season.

After William Penn scored a floater and got one of two free throws, the Spartans answered with a 14-0 run capped off by a Mataika K o y a mainavure spin move into a reverse layup, making the score Koyamainavure

55-35.

“When you’re guarding, you can relax a little bit on offense,” Holmes said. “Elliott Hamdeed and (Matt) Orchard hit a couple of shots. I liked the way Mataika finished inside. We needed that.

We’re very young. We just needed that. It was a little bit of a learning experience there, because we can equate our intensity and ball pressure a little more

with success.”

Koyamainavure led a balanced scoring attack with 13 points. Theis chipped in 12, while Elliott Hamdeed (11) and Larry Mason (10) each got into double figures, as well.

Matt Orchard added nine points.

Holmes said rebounding also improved in the second Please see SWCC, page 10A

Yong on all-conference first team Chiefs’ Dwayne Bowe will start Sunday Southwestern Community College freshman Cassidy Yong is the best setter in Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Division II volleyball.

That’s the determination made by conference coaches in all-conference and all-regional tourney selections announced today by the ICCAC. Yong is the only setter — and the only Southwestern Spartan — on the first allconference unit. Yong She is a freshman from Bellevue, Neb. Named to the second team from Southwestern’s national tournament team are sophomore middle hitter Alex Duffy of Bondurant, and sophomore libero Molly Schimp of Hampton. Duffy Sophomore mid-

dle hitter Shamell M a n grum of Rock Island, Ill., earned honorable Mangrum mention.

T h e conference was divided into Region XI-A and XI-B for regional tournament play and qualification for the national tournament in Toledo, Ohio. Southwestern and DMACC won those titles.

Named All-Region XI-B from Southwestern were Yong ob the first unit, and Duffy and Schimp on the second team.

The all-tournament team was announced Monday.

Representing SWCC were Yong, Schimp and tournament MVP Janaya Fox, a sophomore outside hitter from Bellevue, Neb. Southwestern represents Region XI-B in the NJCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament Nov. 21-23 in Toledo, Ohio.

ICCAC Div. II All-Conference First team — Sarah Frisch, So., DMACC, MH; Sheila Menezes, So., DMACC, OH; Shelby Schnidler, So., Iowa

Central, MB; Heather Poula, Fr., Kirkwood, OH; Erin Walker, So., Kirkwood, OH; Ashley Salgaldo, So., Marshalltown, libero; Mattie Gray, Fr., Southeastern, OH; Cassidy Yong, Fr., Southwestern, setter.

Second team — Barbara Soranzo, So., DMACC, libero; Kennedi Simon, Fr., Iowa Central, MB; Payton Hilton, Fr., Kirkwood, OH/MB; Amber Timmins, So., Kirkwood, setter; Alicen Wintermote, So., Kirkwood, MB; Nazya Thies, Fr., Northeast (Neb.), OH; Alex Duffy, So., Southwestern, MH; Molly Schimp, So., Southwestern, libero/setter.

Honorable mention — (SWCC) Shamell Mangrum, So., MH. All-Region XI-B First team — Heather Poula, Fr., Kirkwood, OH; Amber Timmins, So., Kirkwood, setter; Erin Walker, So., Kirkwood, OH; Ashley Salgaldo, So., Marshalltown, libero; LaShae Brooks, So., NIACC, OH; Nazya Thies, Fr., Northeast (Neb.) OH; Cassidy Yong, Fr., Southwestern, setter.

Second team — Keveena Wattley, Fr., Clinton, MB; Payton Hilton, Fr., Kirkwood, OH/MB; Alicen Wintermote, So., Kirkwood, MB; Miranda Smith, Fr., Marshalltown, MH; Melissa Bisbee, So., NIACC, RH; Brittany Sullivan, Fr., Northeast (Neb.), OH; Alex Duffy, So., Southwestern, MH; Molly Schimp, So., Southwestern, libero/setter.

Region XI-B All-Tournament — Erin Walker, So., Kirkwood, OH; Alicen Wintermote, So., Kirkwood, MB; Reeba Box, Fr., Marshalltown, OH/MH; Nazya Thies, Fr., Northeast (Neb.), OH; Molly Schimp, So., Southwestern, libero/setter; Cassidy Yong, Fr., Southwestern, setter.

Tournament MVP — Janaya Fox, So., Southwestern, OH.

Vikings’ Freeman happy Ponder recovering but wants to play again

By MARK CRAIG Star Tribune

Two weeks ago, Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said the Vikings don’t necessarily need to see Josh Freeman play in another game this season to conclude whether they’d want him to be their quarterback beyond this season.

But what about Freeman?

He’s not under contract for

next season and the Vikings obviously wouldn’t give him a franchise tag that would come with a salary equal to the average of the five highest-paid quarterbacks in the league.

Freeman, in other words, has an equal say in this potential long-term relationship. Asked Wednesday if he needs to play again to decide whether he’d like to stick around for 2014 and beyond, Freeman said, “I don’t know.

I’ve never really been through a situation like this.

“I don’t know what the plan is on either side,” he said.

“Right now, I’m living in the moment and continuing to be the best that I can be for this team.

“It’s kind of a deal where that bridge is far down the road. When we come to it, Please see VIKINGS, page 10A

Lawyer says he is ‘100 percent innocent’

By TEREZ A. PAYLOR

The Kansas City Star

KANSAS CITY — Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe will start Sunday at Denver following his arrest for alleged marijuana possession — a “distrac- Bowe tion” for which Bowe apologized on Wednesday — and an attorney for Bowe proclaimed his innocence.

“My investigation reveals that Dwayne Bowe is unequivocally, 100 percent innocent in this matter,” attorney Kevin E.J. Regan said in a statement released to The Star on Wednesday. “We look forward to clearing his good name at our earliest opportunity.

“Mr. Bowe has long been a giving member of our community, and he remains committed to giving Kansas City his best on and off the field.

“He is grateful for the support shown by Chiefs fans and promises this incident will not be a distraction to his commitment to excellence on the football field.

“We will have no further comment on this matter at this time.”

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said during his news conference Wednesday that Bowe, who was arrested Sunday for allegedly speeding and possessing more than 10 grams of marijuana, would play in his regular role Sunday night at Denver when the 9-0 Chiefs play the 8-1 Broncos

at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. “Dwayne’s been a team player since I’ve been here,” Reid said, adding that he would let Bowe’s legal matter run its course.

Bowe was not made available to reporters Wednesday, but issued a statement through the team.

“I apologize to the Hunt Family, Coach Reid, my teammates and Chiefs fans for the distraction I have caused the team this week,” he said. “Due to the nature of the pending matter I am unable to make any further comment on the situation.”

Bowe was stopped shortly before midnight Sunday by a Riverside police officer who spotted Bowe’s 2011 Audi A8 traveling 48 mph in a 35 mph zone at West Platte Road and Northwest Business Park. The officer arrested Bowe after finding a black bag holding Bowe’s wallet and driver’s license and two containers of what the officer suspected to be marijuana. Bowe later told the officer his brother “probably placed it in his bag.”

Bowe was cited for speeding and possession of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $750. He is scheduled to appear in municipal court Dec. 18.

The NFL’s substanceabuse policy prohibits players from illegally possessing several drugs, including marijuana, and allows the league to suspend players without pay for up to four regular and/or postseason games for a first-time violation that does not involve alcohol.

The league, however, Please see BOWE, page 8A

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Champs: Afton won the women’s volleyball league championship, sponsored by Creston Park

and Recreation Department, with an 8-0 record. Shown from left are Mallory Peterson, Naomi Sharp and Kayla Hoffman. Not pictured, Sarah Stephens and Rochelle Means.

State volleyball scores State Volleyball Tournament U.S. Cellular Center Cedar Rapids WEDNESDAY Class 3A Quarterfinals Union def. Nevada, 22-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-21 Carroll Kuemper def. Red Oak, 25-17, 2725, 21-25, 25-21 Class 2A Quarterfinals Eddyville EBF def. Council Bluffs St. Albert, 25-20, 25-22, 25-27, 25-16 Dike-New Hartford def. Iowa City Regina, 25-13, 25-7, 25-14 Sumner-Fredericksburg def. Hinton, 2517, 22-25, 25-15, 25-19 Western Christian def. Grundy Center, 25-15, 25-13, 25-15 Class 1A Quarterfinals LeMars Gehlen def. Stanton, 25-15, 25-16, 20-25, 25-22 Fort Madison Holy Trinity def. Guthrie Center, 25-18, 25-21, 25-7 Janesville def. Springville, 25-15, 25-9, 25-6 Central Lyon def. Tripoli, 22-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-23 THURSDAY Class 5A Semifinals West Des Moines Dowling (31-8) vs. Ur-

bandale (35-5), 10 a.m.

Ankeny Centennial (33-8) vs. Bettendorf (35-2), 10 a.m.

Class 4A Semifinals Charles City (40-6) vs. Harlan (35-4), noon Davenport Assumption (32-6) vs. Solon (32-2), noon Class 3A Semifinals MOC-Floyd Valley (33-6) vs. Union (287), 2 p.m.

Mount Vernon (26-10) vs. Carroll Kuemper (27-4), 2 p.m.

Class 2A Semifinals Eddyville EBF (35-5) vs. Dike-New Hartford (43-1), 4 p.m.

Sumner-Fredericksburg (38-3) vs. Western Christian (44-2), 4 p.m.

Class 1A Semifinals LeMars Gehlen (24-11) vs. Fort Madison Holy Trinity (46-4), 6 p.m.

Janesville (36-4) vs. Central Lyon (28-6), 6 p.m.

FRIDAY Championship Matches Class 5A — 10 a.m.

Class 4A — noon Class 3A — 2 p.m.

Class 2A — 4 p.m.

Class 1A — 6 p.m.

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may choose to wait until Bowe’s December court date before taking action in the wake of this latest incident, and the collective bargaining agreement prohibits clubs from imposing discipline against a player for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

Article 42, Section 6 reads: “No Club may impose any discipline against a player, including but not limited to terminating the player’s Player Contract, as a result of that Player’s violation of . . . the

NFL Policy and Program on Substances of Abuse, or for failing any drug test. . .”

By repeatedly saying Wednesday the Chiefs intend to abide by NFL rules, Reid perhaps was hinting at the impact the collective bargaining agreement had on the Chiefs’ decision to let Bowe play until his case is settled.

“We’ll abide by the rules and regulations and make sure we take all the information as it goes through the process,” Reid said.

Reid declined to say when the team discovered Bowe’s

infraction. Reid was confident the situation would not have a negative effect on his team.

“I’m sure the question will come up about the Dwayne part being a distraction,” Reid said. “But this football team is focused solely on the Denver Broncos.”

——— The Kansas City Star’s Randy Covitz contributed to this report.

——— ©2013 The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Mo.) Distributed by MCT Information Services

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High scratch individual series: Sue Davis, 465 pins; Jordan Holle, 630 pins.

Series 600 and over: Jordan Holle 630; John Coleman 620.

Games - men 200 and over: Houston Poore 200; Willie Fargo 209; Todd Eddy 205; Ron Pendegraft 200; Dana Frey 203; Jordan Holle 244, 220; Brodie Pingree 205; Dave Rhine 206, 201; Shawn Moran 210; Fred Franklin 213; Steve Jones 202; John Coleman 220, 248.

Tuesday Troublemakers Nov. 5 Team Points Connie’s Beauty Bar 13 Orr Heating & Air 10 A&A Outfittings 9 High team with handicap: Connie’s Beauty Bar, 2223 pins.

High team scratch: Connie’s Beauty Bar, 1431 pins.

High scratch individual series: Deb Andrews, 420 pins; Steve Ruby, 414 pins.

Woodpickers League Nov. 6 Team Points M&M Motors 31 Green Valley Chemical 27 Wellman’s 26 Pink Panthers 22 Creston Automotive 20 Elms Club 19 2 Rivers Pool 17 Rhine Body Repair 14 High team with handicap: Creston Automotive, 2544 pins.

High team scratch: Creston Automotive, 2151 pins.

High scratch individual series: Jeanna McKinney, 512 pins.

Games - women 190 and over: Jeanna McKinney 193; Linda Marley 200.

Union League Nov. 7 Team Points Rhine Body Repair 27 Mid-State Surveying 26 Webb Roofing 26 Elms Club 23 Hi-Crest Auto 22 Windrow 18 Schroeder Plumbing 18 A&G 18 Super Wash 16

Frey Construction 16 Or What 14 High team with handicap: Mid-State, 3104 pins.

High team scratch: Rhine Body Repair, 2809 pins.

High scratch individual series: Jon Thomson, 666 pins.

Series 600 and over: Jon Thomson 666; Glenn Orr 632; Steve Jones 636.

Games - men 200 and over: Andy Allen 210; Harold Holliday 225, 202; Dana Frey 219; Cody Downing 234; Nate Studer 200; Todd Downing 212, 200; Ryan Draper 210, 203; Dave Rhine 204; Tyler Garrett 242; Glenn Orr 222, 253; Billy Stuart 235; Todd Eddy 208; Ted Kunz 203; Steve Jones 246, 217; Jon Thomson 266, 210; Stacy Tame 242.

Crest League Nov. 8 Team Points Hayes Concrete 23 Trolli 17 Orr Heating & Air 17 JoMommas Racing 12 High team with handicap: Orr Heating & Air, 2414 pins.

High team scratch: Orr Heating & Air, 2030 pins.

High scratch individual series: Nickie Cox, 457 pins; Kenny Holle, 720 pins.

Series 600 and over: Kenny Holle 720; Robbie Graham 656.

Games - men 200 and over: Randy Culver 208; John Coleman 204; Kenny Holle 218, 247, 255; Robbie Graham 229, 215, 212.

Astro Mixed League Nov. 10 Team Points Panther Lanes 24 Corner Clippers 23.5 Rhine Body Repair 22 Plentiful Harvest 21.5 Odd Ducks 20 Ellis Poore 18 T&S 16 JoMomma’s Racing 15 High team with handicap: Odd Ducks, 2363 pins.

High team scratch: Plentiful Harvest, 1931 pins.

High scratch individual series: Kelley Fisher, 502 pins; Mike Briner, 568 pins.

Games - men 200 and over: Mike Briner 212, 200.

PINE VALLEY Eagles Mixed League Nov. 10 Team Points Why Nots 21 Screaming Eagles 17 The Replacements 16 We Don’t Know 13 Cheers 14

Dazed & Confused 12 Do-Wa-Ditty 10 Just For Fun 7 High team with handicap: Why Nots, 2358 pins.

High team scratch: Why Nots, 1830 pins.

High scratch individual series: Dan Fulton, 619 pins.

Series 600 and over: Dan Fulton 619.

Games - men 200 and over: Dan Fulton 226, 247; Stacey Tame 259.

Games - women 190 and over: Rachel Wardlow 193, 211.

Series 500 and over women: Rachel Wardlow 544.

TGIF League Nov. 8 Team Points Bushwackers 16 Pine Valley 15 Three Fingers Deep 13 TADA 13 Clausen Underground 11 Eagles 11 WTF-O 8 Bye Team 0 High team with handicap: Bushwackers, 2496 pins.

High team scratch: Pine Valley, 2285 pins.

High scratch individual series: T.J. Redding, 704 pins.

Series 600 and over: Dan Fulton 681.

Games - men 200 and over: Jesse Still 212; T.J. Redding 270, 244; Jeremiah Johnson 202; Dan Fulton 245, 255; Ben Moffitt 202; Mike Cooley 221; Matt Parsons 205.

Games - women 190 and over: Jami Fletchall 547.

Series 500 and over women: Jami Fletchall 224.

Wednesday Night Mixed Nov. 6 Team Points 3 Hole Patrol 19 Bowtie Bandits 16 Split Happens 14 3 and a Half Men 12 Retail Rejects 10 Gutter Girls 1 High team with handicap: Bowtie Bandits, 2435 pins.

High team scratch: Bowtie Bandits, 1964 pins.

High scratch individual series: T.J. Redding, 739 pins.

Series 600 and over: Chantz Davidson 609.

Games - men 200 and over: Matt Parsons 202; Justin Redding 229-201; T.J. Redding 258, 220, 261; Chantz Davidson 246.

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

SPEED FREAKS

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

MAGIC MARK?

A couple of questions we just had to ask — ourselves

AP/TIM SHARP

If he could outrun the guy in his own shop, he’d be in good shape.

Would you rather be Johnson or Kenseth right now?

GODSPEAK: Sometimes it is better to be the guy chasing. Jimmie’s small lead is enough to squeeze his helmet.

KEN’S CALL: Raise your hand if you said Kenseth.

That’s what I thought.

Junior was close again; can he grab a win in 2013?

GODSPEAK: I really want to say “Yes!” But my head says, “Junior, 2014 Daytona 500 champion.”

KEN’S CALL: I’d like his chances if he entered Pensacola’s Snowball Derby later this month.

ONLINE EXTRAS news-journalonline. com/nascar

The Mark Martin magic has not come through since he took the wheel of the No. 14 StewartHaas Racing Chevrolet. Tony Stewart broke his leg in a sprint-car crash in August and hired Martin away from Michael Waltrip Racing to finish out the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Martin made his 10th start in the No. 14 entry at Texas Motor Speedway and produced an 11thplace finish. The 54-year-old wonder has scored only one top-10 since he grabbed the wheel at Bristol on Aug. 24.

His average finish in the No. 14 is 22.4.

And before heading over to help Stewart, he had led 98 Cup Series laps and earned a pole under the Waltrip banner. He started 33rd at Texas on Sunday.

Martin, who carries a gigantic constructive attitude on his small, muscular frame, spun a positive opinion of his Lone Star State run.

“A great, great effort today by this Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 team,” Martin said. “The car was really good all day. It’s a pretty good piece, and hopefully we’ll get it turned around for Homestead. I’m so proud of the effort these guys put in and am very thankful for all of their hard work all weekend long.”

The team said Martin had to deal with a “loose-handling condition” that “plagued the No. 14 Chevrolet from the start of practice Friday.” The car stayed loose in time trials. “It wasn’t until the last 15 minutes of final practice Saturday that the team found a setup that suited Martin’s driving style,” the team said in a postrace release.

Still, Martin has not posted the same kind of numbers he enjoyed at Waltrip’s place in the first half of the season.

AP/BRANDON WADE

You can’t accuse Jimmie Johnson of being “all hat and no cattle.”

GOOD NEWS Phoenix International Raceway wasted no time sending out a bulletin to media announcing a grandstand sellout for its Cup Series race this weekend, welcome news in NASCAR circles after seeing the empty seats at Texas.

“We’re thrilled that NASCAR fans have once again chosen to attend the AdvoCare 500, and we are all looking forward to another wonderful and exciting race weekend,” Phoenix President Bryan R. Sperber said. “We recognize that fans have a number of choices as they decide where to go, and we’re honored that they have chosen to support Phoenix.” You can still get a “seat” for the race by purchasing a ticket for neighboring “Rattlesnake Hill.” Good luck with that.

Time to call in the dogs and put out the fire?

Are you kidding? Not even close.

Everyone who saw Jimmie Johnson’s performance at Texas is ready to clear his seat at the head banquet table. But as Santa Anna could tell you, a Texassized confidence doesn’t make you bulletproof. If Johnson could package his Texas dominance and pack it in the hauler alongside the shocks, springs and Cheez-Its, he’d be in wonderful shape.

But again, in racin’, momentum is only as strong as your next set of Goodyears.

The old “lug nut rule” is in play?

ROUSH POWER?

When you’re talking about a mere seven-point lead with 579 laps of racing remaining at Phoenix and Homestead, all it takes is one bad lug nut to make Matt Kenseth the new leader. Let’s amend that: All it takes is one bad thread on one lug nut.

Ironically, John Force captured the NHRA Funny Car championship Sunday thanks to the horsepower produced with help from the shops of Roush Yates Racing. Meanwhile, at Texas Motor Speedway, Ford’s top Cup Series driver, Carl Edwards, made an early exit when his RYR motor went up in smoke after 187 of 334 scheduled laps. Just for the record, Force won the Las Vegas final with a monster run of 310.630 mph.

“Man we’re having fun,” Force said. Edwards was not so happy with his Roush Yates power plant.

So you like Kenseth’s position?

You’d rather be up a touchdown than down a touchdown, but Kenseth’s position is enviable because there’s no outside pressure. Jimmie is like the favored football team that’s up seven, with the ball, with about three minutes to play.

You have to move the chains one or two more times. And this less-than-subtlereminder: A year ago, after Texas, Jimmie led Brad Keselowski by how many points? Yep, seven.

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Yes, we assume the team seamstress did some hemming on Tony’s old uniform.

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

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

JIMMIE JOHNSON

SPRINT CUP POINTS STANDINGS 1. Jimmie Johnson 2. Matt Kenseth 3. Kevin Harvick 4. Kyle Busch 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 6. Jeff Gordon 6. Clint Bowyer 8. Greg Biffle 9. Joey Logano 10. Kurt Busch 11. Carl Edwards 12. Ryan Newman 13. Kasey Kahne 14. Brad Keselowski 15. Jamie McMurray 16. Martin Truex Jr. 17. Paul Menard 18. Aric Almirola 19. Jeff Burton 20. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 21. Marcos Ambrose 22. Juan Pablo Montoya 23. Denny Hamlin 24. Casey Mears 25. Danica Patrick 26. David Gilliland 27. David Ragan 28. Mark Martin 29. Tony Stewart 30. Dave Blaney 31. Travis Kvapil 32. David Reutimann 33. JJ Yeley

DALE EARNHARDT JR.

Jimmie Johnson vs. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Earnhardt finished second to his teammate. “We were joking that we won the GT class,” Junior said.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “There has to be some sand in Earnhardt’s loafers. Same equipment as Johnson but lost by more than four seconds.”

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WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: AdvoCare 500k SITE: Phoenix SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 1:35 p.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 2, 5:40 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 12:25 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.). Sunday, race (ESPN, coverage starts at 2 p.m., green flag at 3:15 p.m.)

NATIONWIDE: ServiceMaster 200 SITE: Phoenix SCHEDULE: Saturday, race (ESPN2, 4 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: Lucas Oil 150 SITE: Phoenix SCHEDULE: Friday, race (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.)

GODWIN’S PHOENIX 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: Jeff Gordon Rest of the top five: Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, Brad Keselowski, Jeff Burton Dark horse: Denny Hamlin

Disappointment: Kevin Harvick First one out: Michael McDowell Don’t be surprised if: Gordon rebounds from his Texas disaster to stay mathematically alive.

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JIMMIE JOHNSON Still has an object in his mirror, though

MATT KENSETH In need of a desert storm

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Two more chances to crack the goose egg

JEFF GORDON Teased us briefly, but that’s it

KEVIN HARVICK Made up with Dillons (for now)

KYLE BUSCH Hey, it’s this week’s Phoenix winner

CLINT BOWYER Bring on the offseason

GREG BIFFLE Carrying Ford’s limp flag

BRAD KESELOWSKI Stout for a non-Chaser

JOEY LOGANO Texas hinted at late-season rally

TEXAS REWIND

Gordon, Edwards are early outs at Texas

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Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Chevrolet hit the wall on Lap 75, then a bit later the engine of Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford blew, sending both drivers to the garage at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday. Gordon’s crash took him out of the title hunt, while Edwards used the opportunity to weave his sponsor into his answer. This is what they said upon cockpit exit:

and I just couldn’t get it slowed down enough. I don’t know; the wind was so strong that the car was doing funky things down the straightaways. I don’t know if that was a slow leak, or if it just went all of a sudden. Our car just didn’t take off very good, but boy was it strong on the long runs.”

What happened?

Gordon: “It is hard to say. I drove around to come in the garage area, and sometimes that will do that. It didn’t give me enough of a warning, that is for sure.

Gordon: “I just know that the left front went down as I was going down the front straightaway. I felt it before I got there,

Did you have any warning?

I was going down the front straightaway and I felt the car move around a little bit.

That was odd. But, the wind was buffeting and blowing so strong, the cars are moving around anyway. Just before I got to Turn 1, I felt it go down. I did everything I could to slow it down. I even had time to come on the radio and say ‘Uh-oh.’ Well, I might have not said that, I said something else. I knew I was going to hit the wall.”

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What Iowa happened since with the engine?

Serving Southwest 1956 Edwards: “I think a valve spring broke and now they can’t get the spark plug

out or anything so it beat up that cylinder pretty bad. We don’t usually have a lot of engine trouble. Doug Yates and the guys build great engines. I feel bad for everyone at Aflac. We had such a great weekend going.

The car, during the middle part of the race, we were struggling, but we were starting to get it worked out. Aflac has coverage for just about everything, but I don’t think they cover sick engines, which is too bad.”

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half, with Theis, in particular, doing a good job on the defensive boards.

“The first half, they missed a shot and I didn’t know who was getting the rebound,” Holmes said.

“In the second half, I was pretty sure we were getting the rebound, because we were getting into people and blocking out. When the teams get bigger and a little more athletic, you’re going to pay if you don’t get into those guys, so that was good to see.”

Holmes was able to clear the bench late in the 74-59 victory, and felt the young guys off the bench played well down the stretch.

“Give our young guys credit — some of the guys deep off the bench against their 2-3 zone, we had a couple of nice high-low plays,” he said. “Overall, good stuff for us. We need-

ed to get a W. We needed to be kind of convincing like that. It’s hard to execute at that level all the time until you get used to that’s the expectation.”

The Spartans return to action 2 p.m. Saturday at Northwestern College in Orange City.

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3-point goals — 8 (Hogberg 2, Rayhill 2). Team fouls — 16.

Fouled out — none.

SOUTHWESTERN (74) — Larry Mason 4 2-3 10, Mataika Koyamainavure 5 2-5 13, Elliott Hamdeed 5 0-0 11, Dylan Tucker 1 0-0 2, Nick Lenhard 0 5-6 5, Nikola Drobnjak 2 0-0 4, Matt Orchard 3 2-2 9, Jared Theis 5 0-0 12, Tanner Kellogg 4 0-0 8.

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we’ll take care of it.”

Freeman appears to be stuck behind Christian Ponder, who is coming off his best game of the season and his first victory, a 34-27 win over the Redskins.

Ponder left that game late in the third quarter because of a separated left (non-throwing) shoulder, but appears likely to start his fourth consecutive game at Seattle on Sunday.

Ponder was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier hasn’t said if Ponder will start against the Seahawks, but Freeman was asked who took the most quarterback snaps with the first team?

“Christian probably got the majority,” Freeman said.

“Glad to see he’s feeling better. I’m just continuing to do whatever they give me, gobble it up and try to be as efficient as possible.”

Obviously, Freeman wants to play again. His only action with the Vikings was a disastrous outing in a 23-7 loss to the Giants on Oct. 21. He completed only 37.7 percent of his passes (20 of 53).

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man said. “You live to play on Sundays. You don’t live to play throughout the week, although practice is a huge part of it leading up to Sundays. It’s a role that they’ve placed on me for now, so I’ll continue to work. But I got to say, it’s been a great run as far as us competing and pushing each other.”

Missing Winfield? … Not really Had the Seahawks lacked depth at cornerback, former Viking Antoine Winfield probably would be starting in place of the injured Brandon Browner against the Vikings on Sunday. But Seattle is loaded at corner, which is why the 36-year-old Winfield is out of football, after being cut during the preseason.

——— Staff writer Master Tesfatsion contributed to this report.

——— ©2013 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by MCT Information Services

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The family of Jerry Blakesley would like to express our appreciation to everyone who has helped us in the last several months and kept us in their thoughts. We are grateful for all those that visited Jerry at home, the hospital, and at the hospice house.

Thank you to Dr. Hoyt, Dr. Hiatt, and the cancer center at Greater Regional Medical Center for assisting Jerry in his battle. We are grateful for the wonderful nurses and staff at the Greater Regional Hospice House for taking such great care of Jerry. You compassion and kindness made a hard process far more tolerable.

Once again, we are grateful for all of our friends, family and local businesses that have sent their condolences, flowers, and food. To all those that honored Jerry by attending family nite and the funeral, we appreciated your presence, stories, and kind words. Thank you to Pastor Sutton for such a moving service. Special thanks to Jeff Welch for the assistance that he provided.

Thank you once again for all that you have done.

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300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 following position: Secretary Admissions MCHCS is an equal employer Partopportunity Time Part-time Cashierfor the Now accepting applications Possibly both Day and Night Shifts Now accepting applications for the English Language Learners (ELL) Part-time Cashier Now accepting applications for the Office) Now accepting applications for the (Business following position: Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com following position: Outreach Specialist/Instructor following position: (Business Office) following position: TM

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Now accepting applications for Production/Layers Houses and Processing/Packaging positions!

1st shift available & shift schedules vary.

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CONSTRUCTION HELP NEEDED Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is accepting applications for the following positions: Construction Laborers-$12.00 Industrial Carpenters—$17.00 Iron Workers—$17.00 Certified Welders—$17.00 Concrete Finishers— $17.00 Certified Crane Operator— $25.00

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Please apply in person only with Gleeson Superintendent Todd Hamilton at the jobsite trailer located at: 1027 Jimmy Dean Ave. Osceola, IA 50213 PRIOR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Post Offer Pre-Employment Drug Testing & E-Verify Required Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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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.

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Adair County 4-H’ers earn special honors GREENFIELD — McKenna Davenport of Adair and Merritt Caviness of Greenfield were challenged to take advantage of the opportunities that life provides as they were presented the prestigious Danforth Awards during the Adair County 4-H Awards Day program. Davenport and Caviness are high school seniors.

Anna Horn of Stuart and Lisa Marnin of Greenfield received achievement awards.

Agriculture awards went to Heath Downing of Creston and Joe Huntington of Orient.

Hank Bohling of Greenfield earned the Golden Apple Award for Food and Fitness.

Merit awards were presented to Christine Gross of Fontanelle; Hannah Yount, Sam Marnin and Noah Cooper, all of Greenfield; and Ryan Jensen of Bridgewater.

A group of high school 4-H’ers were recognized for outstanding leadership.

Shelby Soper of Adair was recipient of the Ak-Sar-Ben Leadership award. Emily Huntington of Orient and Matt Evans of Bridgewater received leadership awards.

Ten 4-H’ers were honored with 4-H Spirit Awards. Spirit Awards are presented to any age 4-H’er who has gone above and beyond to make the 4-H pledge a reality. Ellan Clay of Adair; Skyler Rawlings, Storm Hoadley, Zayden Rawlings, Lauren Huff, Isabella Rubio, Paisley Kintigh and Jennifer Holliday, all

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Recipients of 4-H Spirit Awards are, seated from left, Storm Hoadley, Zayden Rawlings, Bella Rubio, Paisley Kintigh and Jennifer Holliday; and standing, Alyssa Christensen, Skyler Rawlings, Ellan Clay, Morgan Smith and Lauren Huff.

of Greenfield; and Morgan Smith and Alyssa Christensen of Stuart were presented with specially-designed medallions to mark this honor. Union State Bank of Greenfield and Bridgewater are the local sponsor of the 4-H Spirit Awards.

President’s Volunteer Service Awards were presented to 23 Adair County 4-H’ers for their community service work during the past year.

The national program encourages youths to give back to their community through volunteer work. Each honoree receives a certificate signed

by President Obama and a specially-designed pin. The local program sponsor is Union State Bank of Greenfield and Bridgewater.

Gold award recipients were

Hank Bohling, Julia Eshelman, Dakota Hughes and Riley Lonsdale, all of Greenfield; Ashlyn Kralik of Orient, McKenna Davenport and Maggie Maas of Adair, Cody Jacobson of Fontanelle and Kysa Downing of Creston.

Youths 15 years and older were required to volunteer at least 250 hours to earn the Gold Award, while younger members had to log a minimum of 100 hours.

Silver honorees were Jennifer Holliday of Greenfield and Brad Baudler of Fontanelle.

The silver award is reserved for youths who volunteer a minimum of 175 hours if they are 15 years and older or 75 hours if they are younger than 15.

Bronze awards were presented to Halee Wallace and

Chisum and Heath Downing, all of Creston; Matthew Noland and Hannah Jorgensen of Adair; Tyler Ford, Rachel Jacobson and Matt Evans, all of Bridgewater; Storm Hoadley and Zayden and Skyler Rawlings, all of Greenfield; and Alyssa Christensen of Stuart. Bronze honorees gave a minimum of 100 hours for older members and 50 hours for younger members.

Aaron Kralik and Emily Huntington, both of Orient, were local honorees for volunteering at least 50 hours of community service.

Hank Bohling received a certificate of excellence from the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award program for his outstanding volunteer service with the Holiday Mail for Heroes project.

AG Miller ‘off and running’ for ninth term

DES MOINES (MCT) — Iowa Attorney General is “off and running again with zeal and excitement.”

T h e eight-term Democrat kicked off Miller his plans to seek an unprecedented ninth term during a Cedar Rapids news conference Wednesday.

Miller, 69, talked about how public service has been a “leading value” of his life as he has followed in the footsteps of his father, who worked in the Dubuque County Assessor’s Office.

“He considered public ser-

vice a noble cause … an opportunity to serve other people,” he said. “I’ve tried to live by those values.”

Miller highlighted his work on the nationwide tobacco settlements and leadership in a multi-state suit against banks stemming from the mortgage crisis as key accomplishments during his tenure.

The state has received upward of $888 million since 1999 from the tobacco settlement and $40 million from the mortgage crisis suit, which went to homeowners and set up the Iowa Mortgage Help Hotline.

More recently, his office butted heads with news media and other state agencies seeking access to public records.

Miller is defending Iowa Department of Human Services in complaints from the Des Moines Register over the cost and availability of records in relation to a state-run juvenile home and he’s publicly feuded with Iowa Ombudsman Ruth Cooperrider who accused Miller’s office of trying to interfere with her investigate complaints about state and local government.

Miller said these were “disagreements” over “basic principles of what we believe.”

He said there was still more work to do as attorney general, highlighting his efforts to get restrictions on electronic cigarettes and starting a whitecollar crime division in his office.

He was first elected attorney general in 1978. He ran for governor in 1990 but lost in the Democratic primary.

He was re-elected attorney general in 1994 and in each of the four times he’s stood for re-election since.

In his last contest, he bested Republican Brenna Findley by more than 120,000 votes in the same election that saw Gov. Terry Branstad beat incumbent Democrat Chet Culver. Findley now works as Branstad’s legal counsel.

Mike Wiser of the Des Moines bureau contributed to this report —————— ©2013 The Gazette thegazette.com MCT Information Services

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