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Finding the hidden link: Crestonians collect boxes for a Creston resident’s fitness journey Operation Christmas Child

By ALLISON TRETINA CNA staff reporter atretina@crestonnews.com

Participants may drop off boxes at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. in Creston, until 9 a.m. Saturday.

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Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series of features on local residents’ fitness transformations.

Joining CrossFit was an accident — well, almost an accident.

Lisa Reid was on a lunch break sitting at home on her phone scrolling through Facebook when she read a post linked on Creston’s CrossFit TYL page: “Cyber Monday is upon us and, with that spirit in mind, we have decided to roll out our free month hunt today. Hidden somewhere on our website is a link to a free month membership (three classes a week for one month a $72 value!)...Good luck to everyone and happy hunting!!”

Determined to meet a challenge, Reid clicked the link to the website and carefully read each and every word on the website to find the hidden hyperlink. And, in a moment, her determination turned to dread. She had found the missing link.

“Oh, God, what do I do now?” she recalled asking herself in a panic. “Do I really

“I WAS the biggest I ever was, and I found myself avoiding pictures and mirrors.”

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A collage of “before” and “after” photos, which garnered nearly 400 “likes” on Creston resident Lisa Reid’s Facebook page, display her weight loss between August 2015, left, and August 2016.

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Reid had been following the CrossFit Facebook page for more than a year, ever since CrossFit came to Creston in April 2014. And, diet plans and workout routines in general were familiar to her. For a little while, her day included Curves, a 30-minute workout session for women exercising their bodies through a variation of strength and cardio training.

She had also tried a YMCA gym membership for a while, and sometime after that she started a Y fitness class with a friend.

“I’ve always been conscious of my weight and health,” Reid said. “I’ve tried to do things about it several times.

They just haven’t worked.”

That self-consciousness was often coupled with a sense of shame. What may have been a new challenge for someone else, like learning to code or trying a new recipe, just thinking about starting CrossFit was a terrifying prospect.

“I was the biggest I ever was, and I found myself avoiding pictures and mirrors,” she said. “I would get ready in the morning and put my makeup on and do my hair but I couldn’t ever remember looking at myself in the mirror.”

It wasn’t the push-ups or thrusters or burpees that terrified her. It was the perception others would REID | 14A

Missouri settles in Iowa man’s drowning while in custody KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri will pay $9 million to the family of an Iowa man who drowned while he was in custody of a state trooper.

The settlement announced Thursday ends a civil lawsuit filed by the family of Brandon Ellingson after he died in May

2014 on the Lake of the Ozarks. Ellingson, an Arizona State University student from suburban Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested on suspicion of boating while intoxicated. While in a boat with Trooper Anthony Piercy, Ellingson fell into the water while wearing handcuffs and an im-

properly secured life vest.

Ellingson’s family alleged in the lawsuit that Piercy, the state and the Missouri Highway Patrol were liable in Brandon’s death.

The Kansas City Star reports Piercy is charged with involuntary manslaughter in Ellingson’s death.

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Pictured are shoeboxes Jeri Fyock of Creston has collected to donate to Operation Christmas Child. Fyock requested 50 boxes to fill for the project, which aims to deliver Christmas gifts to underprivileged children around the world.

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA managing editor svicker@crestonnews.com

Creston residents are joining together to help make Christmas more special for underprivileged children.

Working through Operation Christmas Child, residents are filling shoeboxes with Christmas gifts that will be distributed around the world at Christmastime.

Jeri Fyock read about Operation Christmas Child online and began participating in the project several years ago.

“Some of the children who receive these boxes, it’s the only Christmas gift they will ever have,” Fyock said.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver the shoebox gifts to children living in extreme poverty or affected by war, disease and natural disaster.

In 2016, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach 12 million children.

Fyock and several others at Green Hills Area Education Agency, as well as First United Methodist Church and Mayflower Heritage Christian School have been filling boxes this year.

In doing her online research, Fyock found Diane Schafer in Stuart, who collects the shoeboxes and drives them to the distribution center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Fyock requested 50 boxes from Schafer this year. But, residents who want to participate do not need the special Operation Christmas Child boxes in order to take part in the project.

“They can use a regular shoebox. Some people use those plastic shoeboxes,” Fyock said. “If you go to Operation Christmas Child online, they have tons of ideas of things that can go in the box.”

Many boxes include functional items, such as toothbrushes and combs, a clothing item and a toy. Schafer suggests to include socks, underwear, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap and toys.

Fyock said some boxes for boys will include tools, while some boxes for girls include sewing kits.

“They can not only use those to make things for fun, but they can also get a job and make money,” Fyock said. “They can use that a long time and make money from that.”

Schafer, who has been involved in Operation Christmas Child for 20 years, said it’s an easy way to make someone’s Christmas better.

“I like that it’s so simple,” Schafer said.

“It’s just take a shoebox, fill it and bring it back to the church. It’s not complicated.

It’s not expensive. And, we’re going to be helping 11 million kids this year.”

“SOME OF the children who receive these boxes, it’s the only Christmas gift they will ever have.”

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JERI FYOCK

Operation Christmas Child volunteer

Creston residents who want to participate can drop off boxes at First United Methodist Church, located at 400 N. Elm St. in Creston, until 9 a.m. Saturday. Then, Fyock will deliver boxes to Schafer, who will transport them to the distribution center in Minneapolis.

Boxes should include $7 for shipping costs and be held shut with rubber bands, so workers can inspect the items in the box before shipping.

Food items are acceptable to put in the boxes as long as they will not melt.

Schafer said boxes from the area will be delivered to Nigeria and Mexico this year.

“I think it’s a nice thing for people to do with their children, and it really helps kids to know there are other children out there who really don’t have anything,” Fyock said.

For more information on Operation Christmas Child, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/ what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/.

Trump meeting with Japan’s PM, possible Cabinet choices

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Expansion: A construction crew puts siding onto the new expansion on the west side of

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NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump, a foreign policy novice, was deepening his focus on national security Thursday, meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as well as a former secretary of state and a possible contender to be his top diplomat.

Trump also rolled out new teams that will interact with the State Department, Pen-

tagon, Justice Department and other national security agencies. The move is a crucial part of the government transition before Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.

In Washington, Vice President-elect Mike Pence huddled with House Republicans on Capitol Hill and also planned to meet with Democratic leaders. Lawmakers said part of Pence’s mission

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Deaths Maxine McElroy Creston

Maxine Beaumont McElroy, 97, of Creston died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at Creston Specialty Care in Creston.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 22, at First United Methodist Church in Creston.

The Rev. McElroy Jodi Rushing will officiate. Private family burial will be in Graceland Cemetery south of Creston. Open memorial visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, in Creston with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Creston First United Methodist Church or Care Initiative Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Frances Maxine Snyder Beaumont McElroy, daughter of William Allen Snyder and Ida May (DeVoe), was born Sept. 2, 1919, in Union County. Maxine was educated in Spaulding No. 6 Country School, finishing at Creston Senior High and graduating in 1936.

On Nov. 24, 1938, she

Henry Peterson Mount Ayr

Henry Peterson, 92, of Mount Ayr died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Armstrong Funeral H o m e , 205 W. Monroe St., in M o u n t Peterson Ayr. The Rev. Dwayne Henrichs will officiate. Open visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Hopeville Cemetery. Memorials may be directed for a gift at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Online condolences may be left at www.arm-

Gloria Romer Mount Etna

Gloria Romer, 68, of Mount Etna died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at Mercy Medi-

married Thomas Beaumont.

Thomas later died Jan. 14, 1952, in an automobile accident. Maxine was co-owner and operator of Creston Cleaners for several years.

She worked as a clerk at the Union County Auditor’s office, then at Agricultural Stabilization Service and Union County Treasurer’s office, retiring in September 1984.

On June 22, 1985, Maxine married Kenneth E. McElroy at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston.

Maxine was a member of First United Methodist Church in Spaulding and then in Creston; member of Greater Regional Hospice Guild and Hospital Auxiliary; a 50-plus year member of Order of the Eastern Star and active volunteer.

Maxine is survived by her sons, Terry (Carol) Beaumont of Sioux City and Greg (Susan) Beaumont of West Des Moines; step-daughters, Margaret (Mike) McDavitt of Lake Stevens, Washington, and Mary Tackett of St. Peters, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; niece Cheri (Jack) Davis of Creston and several other nieces and nephews.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Thomas Beaumont; second husband, Kenneth E. McElroy; sisters, May Custer, Mabel Christiansen and Ruth Jones; brother Don Snyder; step-mother Martha McElroy and stepson-in-law Robert Tackett.

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Henry Hanson Peterson, son of Harry Hanson Peterson and Minnie Marie (Kohnlechner) Peterson, was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Union County.

Henry was a farmer. He never married as he stayed home and took care of his parents.

On Feb. 23, 2006, when Henry was no longer able to care for himself, he entered Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Henry is survived by his sisters, Leota James of Murray and Leona Holland of Osceola; sisterin-law Mildred Peterson; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elvina Sheets and Juanita Peterson in infancy and brothers, John Peterson, LeRoy Peterson, Clifford Peterson and Gaylen Rocera Peterson in infancy. cal Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services are pending at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center, 701 Seventh St., in Corning.

Today is Nov. 17, the 322nd day of the year. It’s a leap year. So, there are 44 days left in 2016. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Nov. 14-20) in history:

10 years ago Iowa House Democrats elected Rep. Mike Reasoner, D-Creston, as one of four assistant majority leaders as he began his third term in the House of Representatives.

Sen. Jeff Angelo, R-Creston, was elected as assistant minority leader in the Senate Republican Caucus.

The cause of a plane crash that took the life of a former Creston man, Tom Dunphy, and three other employees of Two Rivers Marketing and a pilot remained under investigation. Dunphy, 41, son of Ron and Dottie Dunphy, was remembered as a dedicated businessman and father. As one of the founders and owners of Two Rivers Marketing which was started in 2000, Dunphy had grown the agency from 14 employees to more than 60.

20 years ago Creston volleyball seniors Meg Gammel was named to the first team and Heidi Hellyer was selected to second team of the Hawkeye 10 all-conference teams, while teammates Jessica Moeller and Casee Piel received honorable mention. Creston/O-M football was well represented on the All-District 8 with three seniors on first team, Ben Gerleman, Kyle McCann and Eric Owens. Brady Steenhoek, Conor Reed, Mike Mansour and Brian Coen were picked to the second team, and Tim

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that the team is working hard and they’re working toward an agenda to do what’s right for the American people,” said Rep. Jim Renacci, R-Ohio.

Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said she expected initial announcements of Cabinet choices to come “either before or after Thanksgiving” and told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program, “It’s Donald Trump and Donald Trump alone who makes the ultimate decisions.”

Trump planned to meet Thursday in New York with Abe, his first get-together with a world leader as president-elect. He was also meeting with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who is said to be among Trump’s potential picks to lead the State Department.

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A group of Creston Middle School students participated in a Character Counts training session during their lunch break November 2006. The session was conducted by six students and led by eighth-grader Carla Smith. The session was one of many steps taken by the school district to do more to produce good students and outstanding citizens.

Morrow and Matt Thompson received honorable mention.

The movie playing at the Strand Theater was “Ransom” starring Mel Gibson.

It was touted as “the most exciting thriller of the year.”

A proposal to develop a $13 million soybean processing plant at Crestland Co-Op Co. received approval of the preliminary finance plan and authorization for a bond attorney to begin drafting the development agreement for a tax incremental finance package. Larry Crosser, Crestland Co-Op general manager met with the Union County Board of Supervisors and told of plans calling for hiring 20-25 employees to process about 700,000 tons of soybeans a day with possibility of expansion.

50 years ago Mick Quinn, 13, and an eighth grader, was pictured Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling were also scheduled to meet with Trump.

Trump’s team was essentially starting its transition planning from scratch after scrapping much of the preliminary work New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie conducted during the campaign. After winning the election, Trump demoted Christie and put Vice President-elect Mike Pence in charge.

The result has been a series of new additions to the transition team and several departures, mainly among those aligned with Christie.

Trump aides and allies suggested some of the commotion within the transition team was to be expected given the enormous task at hand.

“The beginning of any transition like this has turmoil because it’s just the nature of the process,” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said as he left Trump’s transition

in Creston News Advertiser showing a piece of meteorite rock to his schoolmates and science teacher, Ronald Clinton, at Creston Junior High School. The small piece of rock hit a tree and fell to the ground only about 10 feet in front of him as he was delivering newspapers at 1203 W. Adams St. in the morning. The piece of rock was about an inch by an inchand-a-half in size with a gray color and part of it appeared to have melted into shiny black obsidian. Quinn saw a small meteor pass a short distance in front of him with several others shooting in all directions near him. The one piece hit the tree and fell to the ground. Quinn said it was hot but he could hold it in his hand. He hoped Mr. Clinton could do a test to determine the composition.

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published by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Turnball, was suspending publication. The Turnball’s had been trying to sell the weekly newspaper or make other arrangements for it to continue. Harold had been associated with the paper for 44 years and had owned it for some years, but due to his health, they had been advised to move to Arizona.

U.S. Roman Catholics had to decide for themselves whether to eat meat on Fridays. If they decided to discontinue the 1,000-year-old tradition of the abstinence, they were urged strongly by their bishops to substitute some other form of voluntary penance. In a historic decree, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops released the nation’s 45 million Catholics from mandatory Friday abstinence on most Fridays of the year.

headquarters in Washington.

He said the picture of Trump’s administration would become clearer over the next two or three weeks.

Former Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, who has informally advised members of Trump’s national security team, blamed Trump’s detractors for the reports of drama.

“When you’re doing a transition that is trying to push the kind of change that Mr. Trump wants to be doing, it’s going to be even harder,” Hoekstra, a former House Intelligence Committee chairman, said.

But others close to the transition process described advisers “fighting for power.”

Trump has long stoked inter-

nal rivalries among his staff — both in his businesses and his campaign — and has created ambiguity in his transition about who has authority to make key decisions.

Aides noted that President Barack Obama waited until a few weeks after the 2008 election to announce many of his Cabinet appointments.

Trump appeared to be weighing an eclectic mix of individuals for top Cabinet posts, including longtime loyalists, former rivals and even a Democrat. Transition officials said Trump met Wednesday with Eva Moskowitz, a former New York councilwoman and charter school founder who is being considered for education secretary.

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

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

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. 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.

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hosted by Ann Driskell.

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 - bring food for food pantry, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 7824403 for more information.

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

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641782-4040.

Southwest Iowa Dancers with Classic Country band, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34.

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Creston Area Food Pantry, noon to 2 p.m., lower level 417 Wyoming Ave. Monday Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Union County Courthouse Board Room.

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

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

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

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For the record Graceland Cemetery Board, 5 p.m. Monday, Graceland Cemetery Chapel.

Agenda includes: Discuss stones, discuss open fields, other items.

—————— Creston Community School District Board of Directors, 6 p.m. Monday, board room, 801 N. Elm St., Creston.

Agenda includes: Old business - none; public forum; new business - recognition of students and staff, curriculum review guidance and special education, approval of SBRC applications (update), early retirement (discussion item only), approval of midyear graduates, approval of fundraisers - cheerleading fundraiser, Union County Honor Flight fundraiser, second reading of series 800 and 900 board polices, revise board policy 602 (first and second reading), approval of Credit Bureau Services of Iowa collection service agreement, first and second reading board Policy 717.1; communications and reports - district data sharing, principals report - Callie Anderson and Scott Driskell, Bill Messerole - ACT scores, business manager’s report - chart of accounts, ISL timeline; superintendent’s report superintendent job performance update, safety and security update, wrestling room efficiency, recent professional meetings, school website plans; board discussion.

electronic games and televisions, missing from his residence between midnight Sunday and midnight Wednesday.

Estimated loss is unknown.

—————— Cody Callison, 407 New York Ave., reported slashed tires on his vehicle while it was parked in front of his residence between midnight Tuesday and midnight Wednesday.

Estimated damage is $100.

—————— Jacob Ransom Gryder, 20, 1501 W. Townline St., was charged with operating while under the influence 2:37 a.m. Thursday on Laurel Street.

According to a Creston Police report, Gryder was stopped for defective equipment. During the stop, he showed signs of impairment. Gryder failed a sobriety test and consented to a preliminary breath test and had a test result above .08. Gryder consented to the DataMaster test and had a test result above .08.

Gryder was being held on $1,000 bond.

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Reckless driving, 8:34 a.m., Wednesday, NW 62nd Avenue.

Vandalism, 9:35 a.m., Wednesday, East Townline Road.

Suspicious activity, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Suspicious person, 10:36 a.m., Wednesday, West Montgomery Street.

Vandalism, 12:52 p.m., Wednesday, West Montgomery Street.

Assistance, 1:04 p.m., Wednesday, West MontPolice Sean Bagby, 411 N. Pop- gomery Street.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, November 17, 2016

Electoral College fact check In the week after the presidential election (and in every preceding day over the course of the last few years), I have seen rampant misinformation spreading over social media in the aftermath of elections.

One particular topic sticks out as a source of misinformation.

The Electoral College.

Let’s set the record straight on a few things when it comes to the electoral college, the popular vote and the presidency.

Incorrect statement: “Al Gore lost the popular vote in 2000.”

Nope. He won it.

The ticket of Bush/Cheney received 50,456,062 votes.

The ticket of Gore/Lieberman received 50, 996,582 votes.

Incorrect statement: “Mitt Romney won the popular vote in 2012.”

That did not happen.

The ticket of Obama/Biden received 65,915,795 votes.

The ticket of Romney/Ryan

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received 60,933,504 votes.

Back to the present, Hillary Clinton’s popular vote advantage marks the fourth such time a president (Donald Trump) has become the president-elect without winning the popular vote.

Andrew Jackson did so in 1824, defeating John Quincy Adams.

Rutherford B. Hayes did so in 1876, defeating Samuel Tilden.

Benjamin Harrison did so in 1888, defeating Grover Cleveland.

Another lesser-known fact, the Electoral College was created as part of a compromise.

The founding fathers did not wish to put their full faith and confidence in the citizenry, and

they also didn’t wish for too much political power to go to highly populated areas, so they ensured that there would be another step in place that allowed pre-selected electors to vote as the next step after the popular vote.

Now for something a little less factual.

In the days after the election, I have seen a lot of liberals complaining about the Electoral College. A big stink is being made about the fact that Hillary Clinton won the popular vote but not the presidency. I think it’s only fair that many people don’t find the Electoral College system to be democratic.

But, for all of these people to come out of the woodwork now and call for an end to the Electoral College system seems desperate.

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-California) has even introduced legislation to amend the Constitution

so as to end the Electoral College system.

Anyone who thinks this is plausible with a Republican-controlled House, Senate and presidency has surely not kept an eye on D.C. over the years and especially considering the last constitutional amendment (the 27th) was adopted in 1992 to solidify (virtually freeze) congressional pay until new terms started for said representatives.

Forgetting plausibility for a moment, I do find it ridiculous that a candidate can win the popular vote and not the presidency. I recall sitting in my dorm freshman year of college, wanting Barack Obama to win, and still being vocally perturbed at the idea of Obama possibly winning the electoral count but not taking the popular vote and still getting the presidency.

But as noted before, Obama did in fact win both.

I love many of the ideals the Constitution has inculcated in our culture. I have a pocket constitution sitting on my desk in front of me. But the men weren’t infallible. Having said that, there are ideals that the framers tried to get across with their words so long ago.

One last thing that many of the framers of the Constitution believed? That political parties were a terrible idea.

Remember this often-quoted quip from George Washington?

“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards.”

Hindsight is a remarkable thing, isn’t it?

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HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Californians celebrated the passage of the ballot measure which legalized smoking weed in the Golden State. They see no evidence of it being harmful. However, of all the celebrities this week who promised to move to Canada, Gary Busey is the only one who’s doing it to get out of going to Vietnam.

The Super Moon mesmerized the world as it passed by at twilight last weekend. It’s the closest the moon has been to the earth since 1948. When the Man in the Moon was asked to comment, he said that he still can’t believe Truman got elected and now he wants us to explain Donald Trump.

China’s leaders praised Donald Trump Tuesday, lauding him as a successful businessman and as a pragmatic thinker they respect. The Dallas Cowboys won their eighth in a row, the Dow hit an all-time high and pot’s legal in California. It hasn’t been 10 days and already America is great again.

New York City private schools began providing therapy dogs for its students who are upset by Trump’s win. They’re also offering disaster counseling sessions for kids’ families. If we’d just send the terrorists a video of these sessions, they’d realize they have nothing to fear from Americans.

Hillary Clinton came under

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withering post-election criticism by Democrats who say she didn’t campaign hard enough to win. Obama called her lazy. Especially when you consider all the legalized marijuana ballot measures that passed, you realize that her work ethic was put to shame by potheads.

Denver Broncos star Von Miller asked an L.A. judge to order model Elizabeth Ruiz to suppress a sex tape she made of them together in Cancun in the off-season. He’s the best linebacker in pro football. He’s off the list for Defense Secretary but head of the Secret Service is his for the asking.

Donald Trump appointed Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus to be his White House Chief of Staff on Monday. The process always steps on a few toes. Trump also named Vice President-elect Mike Pence to head up Trump’s transition team, breaking Caitlyn Jenner’s heart.

President Obama had a busy day Thursday where he welcomed the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers to the White House. Then he had his first-ever meeting with Donald Trump. It got a little chilly when

Trump first walked in the front door and addressed LeBron James as Mr. President.

The U.S. Capitol Dome in Washington was finished being renovated Monday after three years of sandblasting and mason work on the exterior dome. It deserves a good cover. Forbes magazine said there are 250 millionaires serving in Congress, so you see, crime really does pay.

Speaker Paul Ryan was unanimously re-elected Speaker of the House Tuesday. Republicans now have the House and the Senate and the White House. Any idiot could get the GOP agenda passed into law, but GOP lawmakers have proven time and time again that they aren’t just any idiots.

House Democrats delayed their vote for Minority Leader to try to find a leader who’ll appeal to the working class, not elites. The elites have a simple test to see if you belong. They ask you, if you were given a choice of sipping wine all day or living to be 100, would you choose red or white.

The Los Angeles Times ripped the voters in the Beverly Hills precinct along Sunset Boulevard for being the only precinct in L.A. which voted for Trump. It was certainly their right. I see these good people on my jog every day, and Trump is the closest thing to the Shah they will ever have again.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, November 17, 2016

Jazz singer Max Wellman to perform at Warren Cultural Center

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GREENFIELD – Jazz vocalist Max Wellman will bring his vintage style 7 p.m. Saturday to Warren Cultural Center (WCC) as part of the center’s Premier Performance Series.

The central Iowa favorite is gaining national attention, matching his smooth tenor voice to jazz trios and big bands alike, drawing comparisons to the sounds of Sinatra and Connick.

Tickets are on sale now at Ed and Eva’s store in the WCC, 154 Public Square in Greenfield, by phone at 641-743-2566 or online at www.warrenculturalcenter. com. Admission for open seating is $25 for adults and $10 for students under age 18. Doors to the Norman

Lear Theater open at 6:15 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert.

Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available.

Coming off the release of his full-length big band album, “Just In Time,� Wellman is serving as the first entertainment director at Noce, a new state-of-theart jazz club in downtown Des Moines. He can be found regularly performing there, as well as at The Drake Hotel’s Coq D’or on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.

Over the years, Wellman’s recordings “Comes Love� EP in 2009 and “Max Wellman Live with His Big Band� in 2010 have earned rave reviews, as did “You Must Believe In Spring�

in 2014. He also routinely sells out his Songbook Project subscription service – a project that sheds light on dozens of treasured standards every year.

Wellman will be joined onstage by Ron Roberts on guitar and Steve Charlson on bass. Roberts is a Chicago area native who worked extensively in the Chicago jazz scene before moving to Ames to pursue his day job in engineering research at ISU. Charlson is equally versed in classical and jazz music, playing with the Des Moines Symphony among others. He has enjoyed a career playing alongside the likes of Rosemary Clooney, Mel Torme and The Les Brown Band.

Corning Opera House features DJ Beth Hunter CORNING – The monthly Opry Show with special guest Beth Hunter is from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Corning Opera House Cultural Center.

Cost is $8 per person or $15 for a couple to be paid at the door.

Hunter is the DJ for KIIC 96.7 from Albia. The

top-notch live house band plays classic country, new country and oldies. The band members are Paul Fay on bass, Gary Walker on guitar, BJ Hart on keyboard, Fran Wells on guitar and vocals, Sheila Sadie Pierson on spoon and vocals, Steve Careter on steel guitar and Tay-

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There’s plenty of room for dancing, and concessions will be available. The next Opry Show is Sunday, Dec. 18. For the latest updates, check out the opera house website at www.corningoperahouse. com or call 641-418-8037.

Donation: Rich Wenzig, the 2016 Creston Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, presents Creston FFA members Mattie Wheeler, center, and Morgan Shawler with a check for $200 during the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Supertel Inn and Conference Center in Creston.

Andy Hartley to share his stand-up comedy CORNING – Andy Hartley will share his comical glimpses into personal life experiences 7 p.m. Saturday at the Corning Opera House Cultural Center. All seats are $10.

Hartley is personable and ready to connect with the audience as he makes observations about people’s daily lives. This show will take the audience on a journey through various characters, being from Iowa, being a lefty and family life.

Besides performing stand-up comedy, Hartley has entertained in Betty White’s “Off Their Rockers,� theatre, commercials, podcasts and was an extra in the movie, “Molly’s Girl.� He has appeared in USA Today, World Series of Comedy, Laughs on Fox, KCCI, Des Moines Register and a finalist in the Indi.com comedy contest. For video clips or more information, his website is https://andyhartleycomedy.com.

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New Study Reveals America’s Laundry Habits

(BPT) – Whether you learned it from your mom or through trial and error during your first year in college, everyone has developed laundry habits that they’d be hard-pressed to break.

But how are Americans doing laundry, and are the habits aligned with what cleaning experts recommends. To find out, Maytag partnered with Omnibus Research to survey Americans to uncover some inter-

esting stats around how we approach laundry day.

All Stained created equal?

More than one-third (35 percent) of Americans say they treat all stains the same, and 42 percent of millennials are guilty of this. In reality, makeup stains, for example, should be treated very differently than grass or mustard stains, so check out this Stain Assist tool for specific instructions.

On Switching Loads: Twothirds of Americans wait to

switch to their load to the dryer after the washing cycle finishes. This is why Maytag’s new front load washer features the Fresh Hold® option, which keeps clean clothes smelling fresh in the washer with an internal fan and intermittent tumbling that circulate air through clothes for up to 12 hours after the wash cycle ends.

Americans are going overboard with the suds: One-infour Americans believe that more suds makes for cleaner

clothes, but the opposite is actually true - experts say excess suds actually hold onto soils and redeposit them on your laundry. However, those with Maytag’s new front load washer can rely on the Optimal Dose Dispenser, which adds the right amount of detergent when it’s needed.

Everyone has their own idea of how to tackle laundry day, but clearly there are a few improvements we can all make.

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 meeting. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Adoration; 8:30 a.m.

Mass. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. devotions.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

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

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, June Nolte Davis, pastor.

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

Clearfield

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

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

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

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service.

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, Ken Mallas, leader; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ray Powell, presider; Don Keairnes, speaker.

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 9 p.m. Light Company - SWCC, Room 120. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages; 10:45 a.m. worship service.

Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting.

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

Thursday, Home School Day. Friday-Saturday, Back On Track - junior high and senior high event. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service with special speaker, Brian Trainer, dean of the Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary in Michigan; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour and ABF hour; 4 p.m. Melody Makers choir practice; 5 p.m. family worship service. Monday, 6:30 p.m. “Steps: Gospel-centered Recovery” ladies’ Bible study at Carmen Dahl’s - 1105 N. Vine. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving service and pie fellowship.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. coffee fellowship. Monday, 1:30 p.m. “Tootles” (games/crafts) in Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service; 7 p.m. choir practice.

Thursday (24), office closed for Thanksgiving.

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

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

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

PW’s Fall Connection - Johnston.

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

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

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting. Friday, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Union Squares. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Disciples Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Hispanic worship in education building; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 11:30 a.m. youth group. Monday, 5 p.m. TOPS; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1:30 a.m. Crest Ridge Bible study; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Thursday(24), 11:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Day dinner.

GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

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

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thanksgiving meal available for public A community Thanksgiving dinner is planned at noon Thursday, Nov. 24, at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St., in Creston.

If anyone is spending the holidays alone, come and join the church family. Attendees should sign up (RSVP) by calling the church office at 641-7822427, so church members know how much food to prepare. This celebration is

A story is told of two wealthy church members, a lawyer and a merchant, who joined a party going around the world. Before they started, a preacher asked them to observe any unusual thing they might see in the countries where the church had sent evangelists to preach. They promised to do so.

In Korea, they saw a young man pulling a plow while a very old man tried to guide it. The lawyer was amused and took a snapshot of the scene.

“I suppose they are very poor,” the lawyer said to the evangelist who lived and worked among the Koreans.

“Yes,” the evangelist ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass; after Mass, soup supper and ASP bake - Hall. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. confession; 9 a.m. Mass; after Mass, coffee and rolls and ASP bake - Hall; 1 p.m. first reconciliation potluck and first reconciliation - church. Monday, 5 p.m.

Adoration; 6 p.m. Mass - church; 7 p.m. finance council meeting - parish office. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 7 p.m.

Crest Area for Life meeting - hall.

Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy School; noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop. Thursday(24), 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass church.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1965 REA Road, Rev. Jim W. Morris, pastor.

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

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. quilting. Thursday(24), office closed for Thanksgiving.

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

Saturday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

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If you can’t attend but would like to bring food or make a donation, call the office. If you want to help prepare the dinner, work begins 8:30 a.m. in the kitchen.

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said. “They are poor. That is the family of Chi Nun. When we wanted to build a meeting house, they were eager to give something so they sold their only ox and gave the money for the building. This spring they are plowing without an ox.”

Both the lawyer and the merchant were quiet for several minutes.

Finally, the merchant spoke up. “That must have been a real sacrifice.”

The evangelist replied, “They did not call it a sacrifice. They felt it was fortunate that they had an ox to sell.” ~ from www.vscoc.org/ Bulletinfdr/bulletin_fodder.htm 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., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. John B. Rutz, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study.

Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.

Divine service; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school.

Monday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.

Early Risers; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday. 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. confirmation classes; 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Divine service with Holy Communion.

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

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

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

Open Table - Salem Lutheran.

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

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Karen Norton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship; Neighbors in Need offering; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school; Thanksgiving dinner after services; 5 p.m. Acts 2 team. Monday, 1 p.m. quilting.

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

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Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Andrew Hanna, pastor, office 641-7430221. Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. women’s Bible study on Romans; 6 to 8 p.m. women’s Bible study on Romans; 6 p.m. Mom’s Night Out. Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Sunday, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday school classes; 9:4010:05 a.m. children’s worship; 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. worship service; 2 and 3 p.m. care center services. Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m. women’s prayer gathering; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. life group. Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. prayer time.

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

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Mass; 10:15 a.m. Mass at Good Samaritan - Fontanelle. Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.

Mass. Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Faith Formation youth program. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Hopeville

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorimor

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641-340-0474, bmac2366@ yahoo.com; Tyler Schultz, associate pastor, 720-670-7319, tschultz3324@gmail.com; office, 641447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www. murraychurchofchrist.org.

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

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

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

Orient

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

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 9 a.m.

Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study; 6 p.m. Ecumenical Thanksgiving service at Congregational Church.

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

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

Prescott

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

Friday, facility church services in Creston. Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship with baptism; 1 p.m. church property work day; 1:30 p.m. facility church services Care Initiatives - Corning; 2:15 p.m.

Country Haven. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. pastor’s office hours; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. quilting in Fellowship Hall.

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Al Rusk, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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

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

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Horoscope For Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)Be careful not to fall for smarmy rhetoric or fast-talking words that sell you an idea.

Today, discussions about religion, politics and racial matters are deceptive. Think for yourself.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a poor day for important financial decisions, especially about inheritances and shared property. That’s because your thinking is hazy.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Discussions with others might be confusing. Be very clear in everything you have to say today. Likewise, make sure you understand others.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Someone might appeal to your sense of sympathy at work today. Perhaps this is genuine; perhaps it is not. It’s good to be helpful - on the other hand, don’t be conned.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might be disappointed by romance today. Or a social occasion might leave you wanting more. Perhaps you expected something different? Unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Family discussions are confusing today; be aware of this.

Listen to others but wait until tomorrow to agree to anything important.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be careful when doing home repairs today because you might not have all the facts.

Something will confuse you.

It is better to postpone acting until tomorrow, which is a clear day (mentally speaking).

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)This is not a good day for important financial decisions, because you might be deceived or you might have incorrect information. Furthermore, wishing doesn’t make it so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Today it’s as if you have Vaseline on your lens.

You might see someone or something as being better than it is - or even worse than it is.

It’s hard to say.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Secrets might come out today. If so, don’t be quick to believe them. Don’t believe everything you hear. Test the facts for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Today a friend might try to

convince you of something or you might feel pressured by a group. In either case, do not respond. Wait until tomorrow so you’ll know what’s really happening.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Conversations with authority figures are confusing today, which is why you should not act on an important decision.

Make sure you know what you need to know.

YOU BORN TODAY You are highly perceptive, intuitive, brave and selfless.

You also are hard-working

and ambitious. No matter what, you always appear calm and collected. You are now approaching 2017, which will be a year of choice for you.

Start to get a basic grasp on what matters to you. Reduce your overhead expenses so that you are financially strong in 2017. Happiness is having alternatives.

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Wins by Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello, the most by a pitcher since 2011.

SWCC women’s cross country finishes season at national meet

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Porcello

National Digest

Briner bowls 300 game at Pine Valley Mike Briner of Creston bowled a 300 game on Oct. 11th at Pine Valley Bowling Alley in its Tuesday night league. It was his first 300 game.

His previous high was 279. The 300 came as a part of his first 700 series.

Creston/O-M football banquet Sunday evening The Creston/Orient-Macksburg football banquet will be held on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Creston High School Commons.

Players and parents from all three levels are encouraged to attend as the program celebrates its successes on all levels.

Families attending are encouraged to bring two covered dishes and table service. Drinks will be provided.

“It is important that we acknowledge the accomplishments of the 2016 Creston/O-M football team,” said varsity head coach Brian Morrison. “All three levels grew as the season progressed and paved the way for future success.”

Ticket distribution for wrestling finals BOONE —The State Wrestling Championship has been a sold out event for over 20 years and is the only IHSAA reserved ticket event.

Tickets for the 2017 State Wrestling Tournament Finals will continue to be sold through either a walk up process or online.

Under this ticketing system, schools have the first opportunity to purchase tickets.

Ticket sales to IHSAA member high schools who host wrestling programs will begin Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 at 10 a.m. and close Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.

The order limit is a maximum of 60 tickets per school.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at 10 a.m. The public will be able to purchase tickets at the Iowa Events Center ticket office or online at[ www. hy-veetix.com or by calling 1-844-55-HYVEE. The order limit will be 10 tickets.

The ticket price is $10 per ticket, plus a convenience fee of $1.75 per ticket. There will be a $4 handling feeper order. A valid credit card will be needed to make an online purchase. All seats will be assigned in the order the transactions are processed either at a ticketing location or online. Anyone with questions or experiencing difficulties ordering tickets should call the Iowa Events Center ticket office at 515-564-8300. Anyone needing assistance with ADA seating should call the Iowa Events Center 515-564-8351.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, November 17, 2016

EL DORDADO, KAN — Hard work all fall by the Southwestern Community College’s women’s cross country paid off with a solid finish at the NJCAA Division One Cross Country National Championships Saturday in El Dorado, Kan. The Spartan women placed 34th out of 37 teams in the field.

The Spartans placed their highest since the 2012 season. They placed 31st out of 40 teams that season.

“I’m very proud of the race and the season these women had,” said Southwestern Community College coach Nick Ekel.

“To finish their season at the national championship, and to post the best team finish since 2012 is a credit

to their hard work and dedication to the sport, and to one another.”

SWCC’s hard work translated well in their final race of the 2016 campaign. “ T h e goal of any team is to be com- Zepeda peting on the final day of the season. Our women trained hard all fall in order to have the opportunity to compete at the national meet,” Ekel said. “(Saturday) was an opportunity for them to celebrate the work they did this fall, and race one final time with their teammates.”

Several freshman ran at nationals for the first time.

Running in the large field is an experience they can

build on for next season.

“For our first year students, their experience at the national meet is phenomenal motivation to train moving forward,” Ekel said. “The knowledge of what a national meet is like will be invaluable for their preparation for next season” Southwestern was led by Kimberly Zepeda’s 96thplace finish in 20 minutes, 18 seconds. East Union product Alyssa Proffitt was 19th in 21:42. Odette Muziranenge, from West Des Moines, was 266th in 23:32.

Jenna Faust, from Earlham, was 272nd in 23:56. Jasmine Forward, from Red Oak was 303rd in 25:20.

Southwestern’s runners built as the race progressed.

“Looking at the splits, I thought we could have gotten out faster as a team through the first mile to es-

“TO FINISH THEIR SEASON at the national championship and to post the best team finish since 2012 is a credit to their hard work and dedication to the sport and one another.”

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NICK EKEL

SWCC Cross Country coach

tablish position in a crowded field,” Ekel said. “We were tough in the second mile, and we closed well.”

Ekel saw consistent, steady progress from the team throughout the season.

The season included Zepeda breaking Kalli McCann’s

5K record. Proffitt moved into third in school history over the 5K distance. Muziranenge dropped nine minutes from the start of the season.

Finishing strong showed the dedication and time they put in.

“This sport rewards consistent training, and I cannot express how rewarding it’s been to see the progress of our students from August to November,” Ekel said. “They’ve been a joy to coach.”

The cross country team and the running program has a bit of a break. The Indoor Track and Field season begins on Jan. 21 at Cornell College in Mount Vernon.

Team results — 34th out of 37 teams.

SWCC results — 96. Kimberly Zepeda, 20:18; 198. Alyssa Proffitt, 21:42; 266. Odette Muziranenge 23:32; 272. Jenna Faust 23:56; 303. Jasmine Forward 25:20.

Strong season for Phipps, Bearcat XC n Northwest Missouri State cross country runs at national meet Saturday

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

MARYVILLE, MO. — Training for this cross country season started a bit slow for Creston graduate and Northwest Missouri State junior Brandon Phipps.

Phipps and an experienced top seven bonded well together throughout the season, steadily dropping their times.

The team was rewarded for their efforts at the NCAA Division II regional meet in Sioux Falls, SD. Now they have one final race together as teammates, as brothers on the course.

Northwest Missouri State wraps up its cross country season Saturday at the Division II national meet held in St. Leo, FL. “We have just progressed so well over the year,” Phipps said Tuesday. “Our main focus was the end of the season.”

Two of the top five runners came into the season nursing injuries, including Phipps. He battled through tendonitis in his left foot.

The injury hampered his training over the summer.

However, the injury started

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Northwest Missouri State junior and Creston product Brandon Phipps, right, runs during a race earlier this season.

Phipps and his teammates on the Bearcat men’s cross country team, ranked 22nd in NCAA Division II, will run at the national championships Saturday in St. Leo, Fla.

to heal once Phipps returned to Maryville in August.

“Once I got up here, got treatment, I was ready to go at the beginning of the season,” Phipps said.

Phipps quickly rounded

into shape.

“My coach and I had a program and set up,” Phipps said. “Once I got back into fitness, the workouts and the team, it helped me. It carried myself along to run

quick again.”

The team has jelled well together, helping them drive each other to do better.

“We’re a really tight knit group,” Phipps said.

“We’ve been in the program

two, three years together.

We were a young team for awhile, now we’re an older team.”

Phipps and his teammates PHIPPS | 10A

Iowa State finds ground game in win at Kansas n Cyclones

host Texas Tech Saturday AMES (AP) — Establishing the run has been something Iowa State has wanted to accomplish all season.

The Cyclones finally found their ground game in last week’s win at Kansas and they’re hoping that blueprint can help them finish yet another lost season on a high note.

Iowa State (2-8, 1-6 Big 12) rushed for 238 yards on 46 carries in a 3124 victory over the Jayhawks that snapped a five-game losing skid.

True freshman David Montgomery led the way with a career-high, 169yard effort that earned him Big 12 newcomer of the week honors.

Montgomery and the Cyclones host Texas Tech (4-6, 2-5) Saturday as part of a two-game home stand to close out 2016.

“A lot of what David has done is a credit to his process and his work ethic. I really appreciate his detail and maturity,” Iowa State coach

Matt Campbell said. “He’s really worked hard at studying the game on film and being locked in.”

Despite a makeshift offensive line, Iowa State thought it had a chance to be a decent running team because it had Mike Warren, the nation’s leading freshman running back in 2015.

But with Warren struggling with an ankle injury, Montgomery stepped in and gave the Cyclones a welcome boost.

Montgomery, a Cincinnati native who rushed for 41 touchdowns on 10.1 yards per carry as a high school senior a year ago, was one of the most promising players in Campbell’s first recruiting class. Campbell immediately saw Montgomery’s ISU | 10A CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Iowa State freshman running back David Montgomery looks for room to run as Patrick Scoggins looks for a man to block during the Cyclones’ Nov. 3 game against Oklahoma at Jack Trice Stadium.

Montgomery’s skill has been an asset for the Iowa State offense this season.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, November 17, 2016

YMCA news Family fun Southern Prairie YMCA offers Family Fun Night on the third Friday of every month. On Friday, Nov. 18 the Y is getting out the bubble balls for bubble ball bounce, battle and bowl.

The evening starts with “Cosmic Swim” in the pool from 6-7:30 p.m. where the underwater lights are turned on and the overhead lights are off for a fun swimming environment.

At 7:30 p.m. the bubble balls come out for lots of fun. The Y will have soccer games to battle, individuals can be the “ball” to bowl or people can just bounce, all

for loads of fun.

Family Fun Night is free for Southern Prairie YMCA members and day pass rates for non-members.

On Monday, Nov. 21 Southern Prairie YMCA invites the public to its Vision 2020 Open House. The evening will highlight the positive ways the Y is impacting the community and exciting plans for the future. The open house is 6:30-8 p.m. with a presentation at 7 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served. This evening kicks off the Y’s annual giving campaign. As individuals think about year-end giving, the Y staff encourages

individuals and businesses to consider a meaningful gift to the Southern Prairie YMCA. The Y’s Vision 2020 event ties in with the worldwide “Giving Tuesday” on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, “Giving Tuesday” kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and endof-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, “Giving Tuesday” has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and

philanthropy.

After school The Southern Prairie YMCA offers an after school program at the Y. The program is for children in Jr Kindergarten through fifth grade. Children are picked up at school by the Southern Iowa Trolley and taken to the Y. The program features gym time, swimming and STEM activities. The Y received a $2,500 grant this fall to purchase STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related items to supplement the Y’s after school programming.

PHIPPS: CONT. FROM | 9A

knew what they could do as a team.

“We knew we were going to have a really good team,” Phipps said. “It was a matter of putting all the pieces together.”

They’ve steadily grown.

“We’ve worked really hard to get ourselves into good fitness,” Phipps said.

“We’ve taken it one day at a time.”

Once the injuries alleveated, the Bearcats started rolling.

“Once we got ourselves into good fitness, we were able to put it all together at regionals and conference, which we did.”

The season progressed nicely for the Bearcats.

Northwest Missouri State took second at the MIAA meet, hosted by Lindenwood University in Elsah, Ill., near St. Louis.

The Bearcats took three spots in the top six, including second, fourth and sixth.

Phipps placed 28th in 25 minutes, 54 seconds.

“We progressed from meet-to-meet,” Phipps said.

“We wanted to peak at the end.”

Northwest Missouri State’s strong finish at the MIAA meet set them up for a big day at the regional meet.

On the course at Yankton Trails Park in Sioux Falls, the Bearcats flew.

All five Bearcats ran their personal bests on the 10K course. Brayden Clews-Proctor was second in 30:56. No-

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Northwest Missouri State’s men’s cross country team was recognized at last Saturday’s football game between the Bearcats and Missouri Western. The Bearcats, ranked 22nd in NCAA Division II, will run at the national championships Saturday in St. Leo, Fla.

lan Zimmer was sixth in 31:20. Wick Cunningham was eighth in 31:25. Phipps was 24th in 32:00.

Phipps’ finish gave him all-region honors by one position. The top 25 runners in the 170 person field earned all-region honors.

“It was sweet to make all-region,” Phipps said.

Northwest Missouri State placed four on the all region team for the first time.

“The regional race was great,” Phipps said. “That was sweet for our guys.”

Northwest Missouri State qualified for nationals for the first time since 1998.

“Those whole day was awesome for us to come out and run the way we did,” Phipps said. “It was great.”

The Bearcats enter nationals ranked 22nd as a team.

Their goals are much high-

er than their ranking.

“We’ve got more to come,” Phipps said. “We want to go out and compete like we did at regionals.”

He noted they were 18 points away from the fifthranked team.

“If we can get top 10, that’s our ultimate goal,” Phipps said. “We want to go out there and do what we’ve done all season.”

Running with his senior teammates one final time will be bittersweet for Phipps.

“The seniors have shaped this program,” Phipps said.

“They’re the foundation.

Everything we’ve done is because of them. We are like family.

“It’s going to be hard at the end of the race not to run with them anymore.”

Focus on little things leads to big Iowa win

By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

IOWA CITY (AP) — A lot of programs refer to creating a culture that can lead teams through times of crisis.

Iowa’s stunning 14-13 win over Michigan last week was proof that what the Hawkeyes have built in nearly two decades under coach Kirk Ferentz still

works.

Just one week after one of the more crushing defeats in Ferentz’s 18 seasons, a 41-14 blowout at Penn State, the Hawkeyes rallied to topple the unbeaten Wolverines as a 24-point underdog.

The remarkable response to the Penn State loss, guided by a veteran staff and players who have bought into what coaches were telling them even when the

results weren’t coming, has put Iowa (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) in position to finish a disappointing season on a high note. The Hawkeyes visit Illinois (3-7, 2-5) on Saturday.

“One of the points we made last week was that we probably weren’t going to be Big Ten champions this year.

But you’re either building toward it or you’re taking IOWA | 12A

Public notice IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG ALAN ROBERTS, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR015821 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Craig Alan Roberts, Deceased, who died on or about July 4, 2014: You are hereby notified that on November 14, 2016, the last will and testament of Craig Alan Roberts, deceased, bearing date of February 21, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Robin Anne Roberts was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated November 15, 2016.

Robin Anne Roberts Executor of the Estate 1701 Valley Forge Place Downers Grove, IL 60516 Todd G. Nielsen, #AT0005759 Attorney for the Executor Kenyon & Nielsen, P.C., 211 N. Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: November 25, 2016 NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING Governmental Body: Zoning Board of Adjustment Date of Meeting: November 22, 2016 Time of Meeting: 5:00 o'clock p.m.

Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers 116 W. Adams Street Creston, Iowa 50801 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body is meeting at the time and place listed above for the following purpose.

Roger & Janet Auten have requested a variance from the rear and side lot line setback requirements as stated in Chapter 166.05 of the Zoning Code, in the 1996 Creston Municipal Code, to build a garage on the property described to-wit: The north 60 feet of Lot 278, West Creston, Section A, Creston, Union County, Iowa, commonly known as: 302 N Jarvis St., Creston, Iowa.

You are further notified that you may appear at the above time and place, either in person or by a duly authorized agent or attorney, to make any comments you wish concerning the proposed variance. If you are unable to attend in person, written comments will be received by the Board of Adjustment at the time of the meeting and will be made part of the public hearing in this matter. ____ Public Hearing on the issuance. ____ Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action.

This notice is given at the direction of the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and local rules of said governmental body.

Kevin Kruse Zoning Administrator NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSED FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ORTHO / X-RAY / SPECIALTY CLINIC / CHEMOTHERAPY / BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION REMODEL. Notice is hereby given that the Governing Body of Greater Regional Medical Center, whose principal office is in the city of Creston in Union County, Iowa will meet at the Greater Regional Medical Center Medical Arts Plaza (MAP) Conference Room, in said City, on the 28th day of November, at 6:10 pm, at which time and place a hearing will be held on the proposed DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, form of CONTRACT and ESTIMATE of COST for the Ortho / X-Ray / Specialty Clinic / Chemotherapy / Business Administration Remodel. Any interested party may appear to be heard.

The extent of the WORK involved consists generally of: The work included as part of this Project shall be to remodel portions of Greater Regional Medical Center as defined by the construction documents titled Ortho & Surgical Specialties Clinic, Business Administration Office, and

The after school program starts after the school day and goes until 6 p.m.

A program is also available during the Creston Schools No School days. Free youth memberships are included for weekly afterschool program participants. Parent packets and registration forms are available on the YMCA website or at the Y. Call Youth Programs Coordinator Jennifer Queener at 782-9622 with any questions.

Swim lessons The YMCA has added two additional group swim lesson sessions in November and December. The

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSED FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ORTHO / X-RAY / SPECIALTY CLINIC / CHEMOTHERAPY / BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION REMODEL. Notice is hereby given that the Governing Body of Greater Regional Medical Center, whose principal office is in the city of Creston in Union County, Iowa will meet at the Greater Regional Medical Center Medical Arts Plaza (MAP) Conference Room, in said City, on the 28th day of November, at 6:10 pm, at which time and place a hearing will be held on the proposed DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, form of CONTRACT and ESTIMATE of COST for the Ortho / X-Ray / Specialty Clinic / Chemotherapy / Business Administration Remodel. Any interested party may appear to be heard.

The extent of the WORK involved consists generally of: The work included as part of this Project shall be to remodel portions of Greater Regional Medical Center as defined by the construction documents titled Ortho & Surgical Specialties Clinic, Business Administration Office, and Chemotherapy Remodel. This work shall include: drywall, metal studs, fire sprinklers, electrical and lighting, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, wall protection, doors and frames, toilet accessories, window shades, casework, solid surfacing, fire stopping materials, construction specialties, etc. This work will be coordinated by Construction Manager, Graham Construction.

At the hearing, members of the Governing Body will receive and consider any objections made by any interested person, to the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS proposed form of CONTRACT and the ESTIMATE of COST for the WORK. Published by order of the Governing Body.

By Matt McCutchan (CFO) ATTEST: Monte Neitzel (CEO) Regular Session November 7, 2016 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, November 7, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Lois Monday, Dennis Brown and Ron Riley.

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

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve the minutes from October 31, 2016. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

ENGINEER: Union County Engineer, Steve Akes, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report and construction progress. Personnel Matters: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to accept a retirement letter from Larry Latham. Effective date to be December 30, 2016. All voting aye, motion carried. Payment Number 2 on Bridge Replacement: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday for the chair to sign payment number 2 in the amount of $66,301.40 to Herberger Construction Inc. Indianola, Iowa for bridge replacement project #BROS-C088(50)-5F88. All voting aye, motion carried.

DHS: The Board of Supervisors discussed looking into a building located at 110 North Oak Street for the possible new location for the Department of Human Services. The building will need to be inspected by a Construction Engineer and will need an elevator installed. Instructional Engineer: Motion by Monday and seconded by Riley to proceed with a Construction Engineer, up to $5,000, to see if the building at 110 North Oak Street is structurally sound. Roll Call Vote: Monday, aye; Brown, nay; Riley, aye; motion carried.

HANDWRITTEN CLAIM: Motion

by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve handwritten claim number 128774 in the amount of $35.00 to Union County Extension. All voting aye, motion carried ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 AM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: RON RILEY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SECTION 00112 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Construction Manager - Graham Construction at Greater Regional Medical Center (the "Hospital") 1700 West Townline, Creston, IA on 8th day of December, 2016 at 3:00 PM and opened at 3:05 PM the same day in the Conference Room on the 1st Floor of the Medical Arts Plaza Conference Room for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for Bid Packages (01) thru (03). The proposals will be presented to and considered by the Board of Trustees of the Hospital during a special meeting at 6:00 PM CST on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Greater Regional Medical Center Medical Arts Plaza (MAP) Conference Room. Such proposals received will be acted upon at such time and place or at such later time and place as may then be fixed.

A pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Medical Arts Plaza Conference Room, Greater Regional Medical Center, 1700 West Townline, Creston, IA 50801.

DESCRIPTION: Furnish all labor, material and equipment required to accomplish the construction described in the specifications, indicated on the plans, and according to the schedule. The Work includes remodel in three areas of the hospital as shown on the attached plans.

Bids are for: Bid Package 01 - General Construction Bid Package 02 - Mechanical & Fire Sprinkler Bid Package 03 - Electrical & Low Voltage The anticipated construction start for these packages is January 17, 2017.

All WORK and materials are to be in strict compliance with DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS prepared by ACI/Boland, Inc of Kansas City, MO and W.L. Cassell & Associates of Kansas City,

beginner swim lessons are for children age 4 to 6 years old. Lessons are 2:15 p.m. throughout the week and start Nov. 28 and Dec. 13.

Lessons are limited to six children each session. Call the Aquatics Coordinator Kristie Terlizzi at 782-9622 for more information.

For more information on any Southern Prairie YMCA program, call 7829622, check for updates on the Southern Prairie YMCA Facebook page or visit the YMCA website at www. southernprairieymca.com.

SECTION 00112 - NOTICE TO

BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Construction Manager - Graham Construction at Greater Regional Medical Center (the "Hospital") 1700 West Townline, Creston, IA on 8th day of December, 2016 at 3:00 PM and opened at 3:05 PM the same day in the Conference Room on the 1st Floor of the Medical Arts Plaza Conference Room for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for Bid Packages (01) thru (03). The proposals will be presented to and considered by the Board of Trustees of the Hospital during a special meeting at 6:00 PM CST on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Greater Regional Medical Center Medical Arts Plaza (MAP) Conference Room. Such proposals received will be acted upon at such time and place or at such later time and place as may then be fixed.

A pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Medical Arts Plaza Conference Room, Greater Regional Medical Center, 1700 West Townline, Creston, IA 50801.

DESCRIPTION: Furnish all labor, material and equipment required to accomplish the construction described in the specifications, indicated on the plans, and according to the schedule. The Work includes remodel in three areas of the hospital as shown on the attached plans.

Bids are for: Bid Package 01 - General Construction Bid Package 02 - Mechanical & Fire Sprinkler Bid Package 03 - Electrical & Low Voltage The anticipated construction start for these packages is January 17, 2017.

All WORK and materials are to be in strict compliance with DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS prepared by ACI/Boland, Inc of Kansas City, MO and W.L. Cassell & Associates of Kansas City, MO. All BIDS must be filed in said office on or before the time herein set, on forms furnished by the Owner and must be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and plainly identified. Each BID shall be accompanied by a BID BOND, certified check, cashier's check, or certified credit union share draft in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. If BID BOND is submitted it must be on the AIA A310 Bid Bond Document. The certified check, cashier's check or certified credit union share draft shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa, a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America, or said certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States and payable to the Treasure of the OWNER as security that if awarded a contract, the BIDDER will enter into a contract at the prices BID and furnish the required PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS and Certificate of Insurance. The certified check, cashier's check or certified share draft may be cashed, or the BID BOND forfeited, and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the BIDDER fails to execute a contract or file acceptable PERFORMACE AND PAYMENT BONDS or provide an acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of said BID by resolution of the Board of Trustees. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within sixty (60) days after the date set for opening BIDS. Payment of the said WORK will be made in cash. Payment will be made in monthly estimates and one final payment.

Payment for the WORK completed during the preceding calendar month will be determined by the Engineer/Architect pursuant to the GENERAL CONDITIONS and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 573 Code of Iowa. Upon acceptance by the OWNER, the final payment will be issued on the balance found to be due the CONTRACTOR, including the retained percentages, but except such sums as may be lawfully retained by the OWNER, and shall not be paid to the CONTRATOR any earlier than thirty-one (31) days after the OWNER'S Final Acceptance of the WORK. QUALIFICATIONS: The Owner reserves the right to request qualification forms before issuing documents or before Contract is awarded, and to further reject any or all proposals or to waive technicalities or irregularities and to accept any bid which will best serve the interests of the Owner. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor to the extend lawfully required under Iowa Statues, providing that the award of the CONTRACT will be made to the lowest responsible BIDDER submitting the lowest acceptable BID. BIDS may be made on any or all Bid Packages.

Bidding documents may be obtained from Action Reprographics, 5037 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50313 (phone) 515288-2146, upon deposit of the sum of one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00).

This deposit will be refunded upon return of the bidding documents in good condition within thirty days after receipt of bids.

MBI plan deposit cards are also and acceptable method for deposit of documents.

Include a nonrefundable check in the in the amount of eighteen dollars ($18.00) for plans to be shipped.

Bidding documents may be examined at: Graham Construction Company 421 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 515-244-1279 Construction Update Plan Room 1406 Central Avenue, Box T Fort Dodge, IA 50501 515-955-5500 Greater Regional Medical Center 1700 Townline Creston, IA 50801 641-782-3875 Construction Update Plan Room & ISqFt 221 Park Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-288-8904 The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price. Bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the Board of Trustees of Greater Regional Medical Center.

The Notice to Proceed will be issued following acceptance of the executed Contract by the successful Bidder and the requisite Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond and insurance certificates, and a determination by the OWNER that it has secured permanent financing for the Project. All work for this package shall be completed within the given schedule.

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speed as an asset for a program with needs across the board.

Montgomery averaged at least four yards per carry in each of his first seven Big 12 games. He is at 5.1 yards per carry overall, despite not getting much of a chance to develop the rhythm that comes with extended playing time.

The promise Montgomery showed in a 34-24 loss to No. 8 Oklahoma two weeks ago came to fruition against the Jayhawks. He averaged seven yards a carry as Iowa State scored 28 of the game’s final 38 points.

“At some point you go with the hot hand too. And he had the hot hand,” Campbell said. The “tenacity that he was running with on Saturday led us to say that we CNA photo by KALEB CARTER really (keep) giving the ball The American Family volleyball team finished an undefeated season in the women’s league run by Creston Parks and to the guy who’s really runRecreation. Standing in the team photo are, from left to right, Amber Friend, Desirae Davis, Naomi Sharp, Mallory ning well.”

Peterson and Kayla Hoffman. Not pictured are Katie Turner and Tori Hanson.

But the most surprising development in Iowa State’s rushing attack has been the rise of walk-on Mitchell

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Harger.

Harger, a redshirt senior from Alburnett, Iowa, a town of less than 1,000 people, spent his first three years with the Cyclones as a special teams player. His only notable moment came last year at West Virginia, when he converted a fake punt.

But with Iowa State trailing Kansas 24-16, Campbell gave Harger a chance as a lead back for one series.

Harger ran the ball eight times out of nine plays, driving Iowa State down the field before scoring from six yards out on third-and-goal.

Harger might not play much more this season as Warren gets healthier and Montgomery continues to improve. But Harger’s work ethic and attitude have rubbed off on a team still learning what it takes to win consistently.

“He comes in here every single day and he hasn’t complained once,” wide receiver Allen Lazard said. “He’s always worked extremely hard. He’s just happy to be here. It just makes me appreciate my life because I am a scholarship guy.”

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Iowa State coach Matt Campbell, center, watches as Trever Ryen tries to make a move up the field during the Cyclones’ game against Oklahoma on Nov. 4 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones host Texas Tech Saturday.

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away from it, and there’s responsibility with that,” Ferentz said. “It’s got to be a 12 month a year thing, and you’re either on board or you’re not.”

If any team appeared set for a late-season collapse, it was Iowa. Unable to stop the run and unable to catch the ball, Iowa had dropped two straight and three of its last five games. Just last week, Iowa’s players had talked about the need to trust their teammates and get back to the fundamentals.

Most teams that say such things in November end up staying home in December.

As it turned out, the Hawkeyes were right.

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker, who has been an assistant under Ferentz for nearly two decades, took a unit that had put together one of its worst performances in a long time and shut down the Wolverines. Iowa held Michigan to just 201 yards despite losing starting cornerback Greg Mabin to an injury.

Freshman Manny Rugamba stepped in and grabbed a crucial fourth-quarter interception that helped set up the game-winning drive.

“The big thing that coach (Ferentz) pushes is to stay focused, determined,” line-

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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley dives for the pylon during a run in the Hawkeyes’ game against Miami (OH) earlier this season at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 14-13 upset win over No. 3 Michigan. Iowa will look to build on that heading into Saturday’s game at Illinois.

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backer Josey Jewell said. “If you put your full effort out there and do your job, anything can happen.”

Offensive coordinator Greg Davis, now in his fifth season despite inconsistent results, recognized the need for Iowa to get the ball in the hands of running back Akrum Wadley as much as possible. Wadley, the only true open-field threat the Hawkeyes have left after injuries to receiver Matt VandeBerg and tight end George Kittle, had 167 combined yards and a touchdown reception to help Iowa escape from a 10-0 hole.

“We have a great culture here within this program. It goes into the entire offseason. Guys who work their tails off all year long,” said quarterback and team captain C.J. Beathard.

Beating Michigan won’t erase the fact that Iowa, once the favorite to win the Big Ten West, will fall short of its expectations. All the Hawkeyes can do is hope that what clicked over the past week leads to success in the weeks ahead.

Ferentz has “given us certain examples in the past of Iowa history, certain things that he believes show the resilience, the determination of other teams and how that worked out for them,” Jewell said. “He really forces it into your head. But it’s a good kind of forcing.”

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‘Meet and shop’ event showcases Iowa artists GREENFIELD – Ed & Eva’s, located in the Warren Cultural Center on the Greenfield Square, will host an Iowa Artist Showcase from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Iowa artists will be present to showcase their handmade items.

This “meet and shop� event will be a time to pick up a unique Christmas gift made in Iowa. This is in conjunction with Greenfield’s Retail Holiday Open House.

Artists will showcase jewelry, photography, mittens and scarves, clay sculptures and more.

In addition to the artists who will be on hand for the showcase, Ed & Eva’s regularly features the works of nearly 100 Iowa artists. which are also available during the showcase. “We have shoppers from across the state and nation who tell us how meaningful it is to take home an item creat-

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But he did write her back, and Reid did start her CrossFit free month.

She joined the gym permanently, going to the gym three to four times a week and preaching the benefits of the program with anyone who would listen. She also joined other CrossFit-ers for a Whole 30 diet program, cutting out sugars, grains, dairy and legumes from her diet for a month. At the end of the month, she lost 17 pounds. “It was a very life-changing learning experience,� she said. “I’ve never put that much effort into eating well for 30 days and had such great results.�

The learning experiences Reid found at CrossFit came with challenges, challenges more difficult than finding a hyperlink on a website. A month or two after she began, the CrossFit gym turned the intensity up for its annual Games Open, a five-week, five-workout competition undertaken

by CrossFit gyms across the nation. “’It will be fine,’ I told myself,� Reid said. “I quickly learned that was not true.�

Near the very end of the five-week competition stint, the challenge was 84 thrusters and 84 burpees, each exercise movement demanding the entirety of the upper and lower body. Already sleep-deprived, Reid was not mentally ready for the physical demand. With each thruster and each burpee, she kept repeating aloud, “This is so stupid. I can’t do this.�

Finally, she had enough.

With tears streaming down her

made nearly impossible any efforts for lifestyle change previously. When Reid recounted the timeline of her fitness journey, from persistent thoughts of shame to walking into the CrossFit gym for the first time, from the CrossFit Games Open to her now ongoing struggle to keep up the work she began, name after name returned to her memory. “I could give you a list a mile long,� she said.

While finding a missing hyperlink was a seeming accident, the support Reid had along

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face, she put the barbell down and walked straight out of the gym in the middle of the session. She had quit. “I had never seen anyone just walk out in the middle of a WOD,� Reid said.

The weekend passed, and Reid walked back into the gym.

She didn’t have to come back, and she didn’t have to continue with the competition. But she was going to complete what she set out to do. When the set was finished, she crashed on the floor and cried. “It was a whirlwind of emotions,� she said. “I was proud of myself. To say I was proud of myself was mind-blowing, especially for something I struggled with. I had never done that before.�

Fitness was never on Reid’s radar as a child. Most, if not all, of her immediate and extended family was overweight. Her father died when she was eight, and living in a single-parent home with a low income, convenience and prices dictated what would be on the dinner table. Reid never remembered health or exercise talked about in the home.

A single mother herself, raising her 5-year-old daughter, Reid, too, has struggled to make health a priority. Often times, that struggle compounded the day-to-day stresses of life. “Everything kind of suffered,� Reid said. “My relationship with my daughter suffered.

My relationship with friends suffered. My daily things suffered. I just wanted to hide and kind of stay there.�

Two of her friends, Carrie Austin and Taycey Post, had been with Reid through the highs, lows and in-betweens of her fitness journey.

Austin, who had encouraged Reid to do the Y classes with her a couple of years ago, had a fitness journey of her own and lost more than 70 pounds.

When they shared their struggles together, she was quietly waiting and hoping for the moment to come when Reid would find herself on the other side. “I knew it was something she was going to have to do,�

Austin said. “She was going to put herself first. It’s not an easy thing to do.�

Post, who lost more than 100 pounds, echoed the same sentiment. “She really needed to do something for her,� Post said. “It’s hard when you are a single mom, and you have school schedules and activities, to juggle exercise with that.�

The isolation Reid often craved before starting CrossFit

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