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House moves to the Woods’, saved from demolition

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74-year-old colonial style house was saved from demolition Tuesday after it was moved from its former location, 3231 Henry A. Wallace Road, just two miles up the road — to 300th Street — to a farm owned

by Dan and Cindy Woods.

The house, fondly referred to by some as the Schildberg house after its long-time former owners — Marlene and Dennis Schildberg — was facing demolition if it could not find a new owner to relocate it. But, once Dan found out the house was on the market, he said he had to take a look. Living in the old farm house had been a dream of his since he moved to the area 50 years ago.

“All of my life I had gone up and down the road,” Dan said.

“I’ve been by this house a million times. I told my mother, ‘I am going to live in that house someday.’ But, I never thought that would really happen.

On the market The house was placed on the market in the fall of 2013 by Arden Kramer, who had purchased the house from Marlene Schildberg.

“He stayed in it one night,” Cindy said. “It just wasn’t home.”

Kramer’s daughter Melinda Skellenger and her husband Doug Skellenger lived in the house prior to it being put on the market. But, after the Skellenger’s moved, Doug Downing and his wife Michelle — Kramer’s other daughter — built a new house on the property.

“They didn’t want to look out their door and see a house on the property,” Cindy said. “So, it had to go.”

The house had a number of interested, potential buyers.

However, the expense of relocating the house exceeded what some were willing to pay. The Woods had to pay approximately $4,000 dollars upfront just to enter into a contract with Alli-

CNA photos by SARAH BROWN

A tractor-trailer bears the weight of the 3,300 square-feet “Schildberg House” — now owned

by Dan and Cindy Woods of Orient — as it is moved from its former location, 3231 Henry A. Wallace Road, to its new location on 300th Street.

ant Energy to take down power lines which crossed over Henry A Wallace Road so the house could pass while on a trailer.

“So, the more miles you go, the more wires you go under,” Cindy said. “We just had to go two miles. So, for some, it wasn’t really working out.”

Everything and more As a child, the stone work on the side of the house, brick chimney and columns are what caught Dan’s attention. But, it took five decades before he was able to view the interior.

“We just fell in love,” Cindy said.

Dan said his favorite room of the house is the kitchen, which features “lots and lots” of cabinets. Cindy said the entire house features a lot of built-in storage space.

“The roof has real wood shakes,” Cindy said. “The Schildbergs just did everything right.”

The house, without the basement, is more than 3,300 square feet. Dan said, the additional space will be put to good use by the children his wife cares for in her home daycare.

“There will be room to play

Growers grateful for higher Christmas tree prices DES MOINES (AP) — Christmas tree likely will cost a little more this year, and growers like John Tillman say it’s about time.

Six years of decreased demand and low prices put many growers out of business.

Those who withstood the downturn are relieved they survived.

“I’m awful proud to still be in the Christmas tree business,” said Tillman, who ships up to 20,000 trees each fall from nine fields south of Olympia, Washington. “We lost a lot of farmers who didn’t make it through.”

Prices vary according to the variety of tree, but growers this year will see about $20 per tree, $2 more than the last several years, according to Bryan Ostlund, executive director of the Salem, Oregon-based Pacific Northwest Tree Association. Prices will likely rise as the holidays near and Please see TREES, Page 14

Dan and Cindy Woods (center) are joined by two of their three sons, Tyson Woods, left, and Justin Carlson, right, on moving day.

Christmas basket donations for 2014 underway

cision, protests have taken place across the country.

Most have been peaceful.

But at least 130 demonstrators who refused to disperse during a Los Angeles protest were arrested Wednesday night, while 35 people were detained in Oakland following a march that deteriorated into unrest and vandalism, according to police officials.

Back in Ferguson, Greater St. Mark Family Church sits blocks from where several stores went up in flames after

The 2014 Union County Christmas Basket Fund has started receiving gifts.

Donations totaling $2,891.80 have been received to date.

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

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

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

Nomination deadline was Nov. 25. Follow-up forms go out today, with a return deadline of Dec. 5.

The pick-up/delivery cards will go out Dec. 12 and Christmas baskets may be

Please see FERGUSON, Page 2

Please see BASKET, Page 14

and additional family space,” Dan said. “It will be nice for family dinners, as well.”

Moving day After Ensor Movers Inc. of Johnson, Neb., finished six days of preparations for moving day, the Woods and curious friends and neighbors stood watch as the house started its journey 9 a.m. Tuesday.

As the house — in one piece — was being backed out of the

lot, Alliant crews cleared power lines out of the way as Adair County Sheriff kept traffic at bay.

“It was a very solid house with nice chimney and nice architecture on it,” said Ryan Baltensperger, president of Ensor Movers Inc. Baltensperger said it Please see WOODS, Page 2

Ferguson thankful after quiet night FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Protesters in Ferguson pressed pause Thursday as the city welcomed Thanksgiving, decorating boarded-up storefronts with some Dr. Seuss inspiration and gathering for church services — a stark contrast to previous days of outrage over the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case.

No police officers or Missouri National Guard members stood sentry outside the Ferguson police station, which has been a nexus for protesters since Monday night’s announcement that

Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, who is white, wouldn’t be indicted for fatally shooting the unarmed black 18-year-old in August.

On that downtown street, beneath a lighted “Season’s Greetings” garland, three children used paintbrushes to decorate the plywood covering many storefront windows that was put up to foil potential vandals. One quoted from “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.”

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we could to make it a little more attractive and then try to bring the kids into it and get them involved in making the businesses appear a little less scary, depressing,” said Leah Bailey, as her 7-yearold son Dennis climbed a ladder to finish an orange dragon.

Several hours after dark, a few people continued painting, but there was no visible protest activity. National Guard troops occasionally patrolled the area and surrounding neighborhoods in vehicles and on foot.

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A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2014 at the St. J o h n ’ s Palma United Church of Christ in Creston.

Rev. Tim Maxa of Lenox, Officiating. Open visitation will be from 1 – 8 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Pearson Family Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 5 -7 PM Sunday at Pearson Family Funeral Service in Creston. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the church. Memorials may be directed to the renovation of the Rainbow Park Fountain or Vintage Park Assisted Living in Lenox, where Melba resided the past two years. Condolences can be left on line at www.pearsonfuneralhomes. com Melba Marie Palma, 89, of Lenox, Iowa, formerly of Creston and Prescott, Iowa, passed away on November 25, 2014 surrounded by her

Margaret Roberts Corning

Margaret Roberts, 95, of Corning died Nov. 26, 2014, at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

F u n e r - Roberts al services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Corning United Methodist Church with Rev. Andrew Bardole officiating. Interment will be at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning. The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 28 2014, at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Corning United Methodist Church, Corning Public Library or HCI Hospice Care Services. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes. com.

Margaret Lucille (Jensen) Roberts was born on a farm seven miles north of Corning to Albert F. and Myrtle Esther (Hoyt) Jensen on March 17, 1919, in Washington Township, Adams County, Iowa. She is the oldest of six children. Margaret attended the Ferris School #7 in Washington Township and graduated from Corning High School in 1936. After graduation, she taught in Adams County rural schools, including the French Icarian Colony School and attended Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls during the summers. In 1942, she received an elementary teacher’s certificate and taught one year in Eddyville Schools.

On June 7, 1943, she married Hylton Paul Roberts, and to this union nine children were born. They made their home on the farm north of Corning that had belonged to Margaret’s grandfather, J.P. Jensen. Two years later,

loving family at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

On a sunny day, August 15, 1925 in Stockton, California, a tiny 2 ½ pound baby girl was born to Ruggeiro and Minnie (Krueger) Pelosi. Her name would be Melba Marie.

The day would soon turn to gray when Minnie passed away shortly after giving birth. Mourning the death of his wife, Ruggeiro made the difficult decision to ask his wife’s sister and her husband to raise Melba. At the age of 3 ½ weeks, Melba, accompanied by a private nurse, rode the train to Creston.

Waiting at the Train Depot with open arms were Emma and Charles Graby and their son, Harry. Melba was so tiny that she was carried on a satin pillow and was wearing the red patent leather shoes her mother had taken to the hospital for her. From that day forward, Emma and Charles were Mom and Daddy.

Melba would often speak of her wonderful life growing up in Creston. Her family was hard working, always willing to help others in need; going so far as to corresponding and sending care packages to German famithey purchased the 160 acres from the J.P. Jensen Estate.

Prior to their marriage, Margaret’s parents, brother and sisters had relocated to Arizona.

Margaret worked alongside Hylton on the farm raising various livestock and farm crops. Each year she planted and cared for a large garden in order to harvest and preserve foods to feed the entire family. In 1978, Hylton and Margaret incorporated the farm to include their three sons. The farm was recognized as a Century Family Farm in 1994.

Margaret was a faithful member of the Corning United Methodist Church, since joining the church at the age of 13, in 1933. She was a member of the UMW, serving every office and teaching many lessons. She was also a member of PEO Chapter CV, her neighborhood Friendship Club and a 4-H leader for many years.

Margaret is survived by her daughters: Sharon (husband John) Spragle of Clear Lake, Ilene (husband Mark) Hoffmann of Nevada, Ann (husband Lyle) Shill of Nevada, Jennifer (husband Dan) Jones of West Des Moines; her sons: Jeffrey (wife Deb), Bernard (wife Dianne) and Burton (wife Michelle), all of Corning; fifteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, her three sisters: Louise Brown of Phoenix, Ariz., Alice Boyd of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Charlotte Mortensen of Pine, Ariz.; sister-in-law Jackie Woiwood of Dewey, Ariz.,; former son-in-law, Delmar Chafa of Corning; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Hylton; parents; infant daughter, Martha; daughter, Shirley Chafa; infant grandsons: Kirk Chafa and Christopher Handeland; sister Eleanor Pritchard and brother Albert Jr. “Friends You Can Depend On”

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lies during World War II. Melba was inspired to learn how to swim when her brother, Harry, threw her into McKinley Lake.

According to Melba, it was sink or swim. Another memory was when Melba and her friends filled her mom’s wash tub with water, coating the hill in front of her house with ice. What a sled it was until the police had to close the street because cars were getting stuck. They were told never to do it again!

Great times were spent at Rainbow Park, swinging on the swings and splashing in the park’s fountain. Harry also taught Melba how to ice skate at McKinley Park, roller skate and dance.

Melba attended school in Creston and graduated from Creston High School in 1944. During her senior year and after graduating, she was employed at the Creston Telephone Company as a Switchboard Operator.

In September of 1947, Melba was introduced to Charles Palma on a blind date. It was love at first sight and they were married on May 1, 1948 at St. John’s Evangelical Church, where Melba was baptized and was a member. She left the city and became a farmer’s

wife. She continued working at the phone company until shortly before the birth of their daughter, Linda Marie. Melba and Chuck were blessed with three more children: Paul Douglas, Judith Mae and David John.

Melba’s second career began in 1989 as a care giver in numerous homes in Creston, Lenox, Corning and Bedford. She took great pride in assisting them in staying in their own homes. Many dear friendships were made through the years with these wonderful people and their families. At the insistence of her children, Melba retired at the age of 85.

They felt it was time for her to be able to spend more time with them and they told her she would soon be older than the people she was caring for!

One of Melba’s favorite pastimes was doing embroidery work. Many pillowcases, table cloths and tea towels were given to family and friends. Much thought, time and love were spent in making quilts for each of her children and grandchildren in her later years.

New adventures and trips were always awaiting Melba.

She was ready to pack her bags, at a minute’s notice,

to vacation with her kids, wintering in Texas with her best friend, Juanita Clark and she loved her mother/ daughter weekends.

Playing the slots at the casino was always fun and Melba was quite lucky. Melba always made sure she saved her winnings to spend on vacations and shopping for a sparkling piece of new jewelry. After retirement, Melba and Juanita could be found every afternoon at the Tiger Den in Lenox, having coffee and ice cream with their many friends.

Melba was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Church in Creston and a 49 year member of the Prescott Order of the Eastern Star.

Most important of all were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and the many people she provided care for over the years. A content person, Melba was always there to listen, lend a hand and give a hug.

A phone call was never complete until she knew what everyone had been doing that day or week. Family get-togethers were one of her favorite times, when everyone would gather for a good meal and long conversations. She enjoyed sharing her Christmas cookies

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Shannon City Online condolences may Blanche Gilbert, 101, be left at www.powersfh. of Shannon City died com.

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the grand jury announcement. A handful of people listened to the Rev. Tommie Pierson preach Thursday that the destruction and chaos was by “a small group of out-of-control people out there.”

“They don’t represent the community, they don’t represent the mood nor the feelings of the community,” Pierson said. “I would imagine if you talked to them, they probably don’t even live here. So, we don’t want to be defined by what they did.”

In downtown St. Louis, a group gathered near Busch Stadium for what organizer Paul Byrd called a “pro-community” car rally meant to be peaceful and counter the recent Ferguson violence he suggested has tarnished the region’s image.

Byrd, a 45-year-old construction worker from Imperial, Missouri, declined to say whether he supported Wilson but noted, “I totally support police officers.”

The cruise was escorted by a city police vehicle; no protesters showed up.

ation (SIRWA) will have to bring water and electricity lines up to the property.

A septic and sewer system also have to be added. The Woods’ brother-in-law, Brad Waltz, owner of Brad Waltz Construction, will build the walls for a walkout basement and add the finishing touches.

“We’ve waited so long I thought it would never happen,” Cindy said. “So, now that it’s happening it feels very surreal.”

Now that the move is complete, the Woods are at ease.

“It’s a unique house and I just think it would be sad to tear it down,” Cindy said.

“I just kind of feel like we did save the house.”

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took about three days to cut concrete and masonry from the house and insert steel braces for the move.

Two and a half more days were spent loading the house on a tractor-trailer.

“It went pretty smooth,” Baltensperger said. “It took about an hour and a half from highway to highway.

It was 5:30 p.m. when it got set onto the hole where the basement would be.”

Now that the house is in its new location, Farmers Electric Cooperative in Greenfield and Southern Iowa Rural Water Associ-

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she baked using her mom’s family recipe and nothing smelled better than the turkey and dressing she cooked.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Linda Carmichael (and Larry Antisdel) of Lenox; Paul (Wanda) Palma of Prescott; Judy (Forrest) Cross of Bettendorf and David Palma of Prescott. Melba is also survived by her grandchildren: Jason Cross, Jared Cross, Nicole Carmichael, and Clinton (Tammy) Carmichael; great granddaughters: Kally Carmichael and Chloe Cross; step grandchildren: Benji (Katy) Samo, Luke (Kayla) Samo; step great grandsons: Gage and Liam Samo. Also surviving is Melba’s best friend, Juanita Clark and many other friends.

Preceding Melba in death were her parents, brother, many aunts, uncles and her step grandson, Matthew Samo.

The family would like to personally thank everyone who remained in contact with and cared for Melba, especially the staff at Vintage Park. A special “Thank You” to Rev. Tim Maxa for his weekly visits, prayers and comfort he provided.

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

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

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

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

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

Woolworth Coffee Club, 9 a.m., Hy-Vee deli.

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

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

Crest Area Theatre, 7 p.m. general membership meeting, Southwestern Community College Performing Arts Center Green Room.

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

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion.

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

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Retired Greater Community Hospital employees coffee, 9:30 a.m., Hy-Vee. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Achievers Club, noon potluck, First Christian Church.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. Creston City Council, 6 p.m., council chambers, restored Creston Depot.

Creston Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., The Pizza Ranch, 520 Livingston Ave. American Legion, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Southwest Iowa Dancers, 7 to 10 p.m., the Junction (Hwys 2 and 65) east of Leon. Homemade buffet for free will offering before dance.

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $3.46

Soybeans — $9.89 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.40 Soybeans — $10.01

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Area Kirk Cities Levine has been batCity Hi Lothis Cond.past tling throat cancer Algona 43 16 pt sunny fall and is officially done with Atlantic 52 24 pt sunny his treatments.

The Raiders Aubudon 50 22 pt sunny Cedar Rapids are 48 coming 29 pt sunny and Panthers toCenterville 52 37 pt sunny gether to help raise money Clarinda 57 27 pt sunny for his family 41 and17help pay Clarion mst sunny for the treatments.

Clinton 46 34 cloudy Council Bluffs 56 23 mst sunny Levine is the father of Creston 53 27 pt sunny Mount Ayr’s assistant coach Jeff Levine. Kirk is a 1972

graduate of Creston High School, as well as a Panther supporter and now Raider supporter.

There will be a silent auction to help raise funds that City consist of Hi Lobig Cond. will five ticket Davenport 46 36 cloudy items.

Des Moines 51 26 pt sunny The five sports Dubuque 41 31 memoracloudy Farmington 51 38 pt sunny bilia are: Fort Dodge 45 19 mst sunny 1) An autographed Andre Ft Madison 52 41 pt sunny Iguodala Golden State WarGuttenberg 44 28 pt sunny riors Keokukjersey with 54 a43certificate pt sunny Lansing of authenticity42 27 cloudy LeMars 49 16 pt sunny 2) An autographed basketball signed by Steve Wojciech-

owski, head coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles 3) An autographed basketball signed by Fred Hoiberg and Bill Fennelly, both head coaches of Iowa State BasCity Hi Lo Cond. ketball Marshaltown 44 22 pt sunny 4) Two conference chamMason City 42 17 pt sunny pionship shirts from Central Onawa 55 20 mst sunny Oskaloosa 48 Colby 32 pt sunny College where Taylor Ottumwa 49 33 pt sunny is a sophomore guard Red Oak 56 24 mst sunny 5) Center SWCC47Men’s Sioux 14 mstbasketsunny ball sports package Sioux City 56 17 mst sunny Spencer sunny During the 44 end15ofmstthe first Waterloo 43 23 pt sunny and third quarters, the cheerleaders will be passing around

Mount Ayr City Council, 6 p.m. Monday, meeting room.

Agenda includes: public forum; group benefits LTD — employee group life and group health insurance, re- Fire newal information; resolu- Miscellaneous National Cities tion: tax abatement for new City Hi Lo Cond.

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Chicago 44 41 cloudy Miami 74 69 pt sunny Seattle rain Medical, 12:50 p.m., ThursThe Union County Home County Home Base Iowa tives above 52 the34 following agreement — 2015 generaDallas 75 61 sunny Minneapolis 37 15 cloudy St. Louis 62 51 pt sunny day, South Lincoln Street.

Base Task- business must services are available DenverIowa (UCHBI) 65 35 pt sunny New York and 39 37 establish cloudy Washington, DC also 49 40 pt sunny to force is seeking support from primary residence in Union veterans. both community organiza- County.

• Introduction to particitions and businesses to pro• Qualifying jobs must be pating realtors for housing Moon Phases UV Index mote Creston/Union County at a middle or higher skill job • Provide a list of apartSat Sun ments Mon Tue Wed for transitional housDec. 1-6 middle school north storm to returning and relocating level.

11/29 11/30 12/1 12/2 12/3 veterans who are seeking Union County Home Base ing Monday gym.

2 2 2 2 2 • Guided community tours 4 p.m. seventh grade girls 4:15 p.m. middle school employment and setting up Iowa businesses will take Low Low Low Low Low basketball at Nodaway Val- wrestling match at Norwalk residence New in Union First County.

Full the lead Last in providing infor- to include: K-12 schools, 22 Nov 29 Dec 6 mation Dec to 14 the UCHBI The UV Index is measured on a 0 ANov Veterans Support Fund TaskSouthwestern Community ley Middle School (Green- Middle School.

11 11 number scale, with a higher UV 0 has been established to pro- force on potential applicants.

College, field); seventh grade boys Friday Index showing the need for greaterI Think I Can Child skin protection. vide resources for Veterans will have up to one Care and Greater Regional basketball at Red Oak MidPeppers competition ©2010financial American Profile Hometown Content Service dle School.

9:25 a.m. Winterguard this program. Anyone seek- year after hire to apply to the Medical Center Southern Iowa Council of 5:30 p.m. eighth grade state contest at Wells Fargo ing to support this effort may Veterans Support Fund. contribute to the fund. The The following items are el- Governments HTF Military girls basketball at Nodaway Arena, Des Moines.

Home Assistance Program Valley Middle School 4:30 p.m. ninth grade boys fund will be used to offset igible uses of the fund.

• Moving expenses The SICOG HTF Mili(Greenfield); eighth boys basketball at Glenwood; expenses for returning and • Purchase of appliances tary Home Assistance Probasketball at Red Oak Mid- ninth grade girls basketball relocating veterans.

The Union County Home • One year residential gram provides eligible service dle School. against Glenwood, here. members and veterans with a 6 p.m. JV girls basketball 6 p.m. JV boys basketball Based Iowa Taskforce has property tax refund • One year membership to $5,000 grant that may be used against Winterset, here. at Glenwood; JV girls bas- created the following guideSIZE:YMCA FRIDAY 12:00 PM entry cost assistance Prairie toward 7:30 p.m. girls varsity bas- ketball against Glenwood, lines to indicate qualifica- SouthernAD tions for the Veterans Sup• Utility deposits i.e., closing cost assistance on ketball against Winterset, here.

FINAL REVISIONS: 10:00 AM • Other a qualifying home purchase. here.

7:30 p.m. varsity boys bas- port Fund: CRESTON An eligible service member • The veteran must fill a Maximum Amount Tuesday ketball at Glenwood; varsity Each veteran is eligible forWEEK may access the SICOG HTF 5:30 p.m. JV/varsity wres- girls basketball against Glen- job from a Union County PROGRAM FOR Home Base Iowa business a maximum $2,000 to28assist Home Assistance OF NOV - DECMilitary 4 tling quad at Nodaway Val- wood, here. and must establish primary with relocation purposes.

Program to be used with a ley High School (GreenSaturday Additional Services qualifying mortgage or cash field).

9:30 a.m. JV wrestling residence in Union County.

• If a veteran had no job In addition to the incen- purchase transaction.

6 p.m. JV boys basketball tournament at Winterset. against Mount Ayr, here.

10:30 a.m. varsity wrestling prior to deployment and re7:30 p.m. boys varsity bas- tournament at Dallas Cen- turns to Union County, they c must fill a job from a Union l ketball against Mount Ayr, ter-Grimes (Grimes).

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The last event will be a raffle of two Taylor Swift tickets for her concert in Des Moines next year. Seats are located in the bottom bowl of Wells Fargo Arena. Tickets will be raffled at the junior varsity game Tuesday. The winner will be announced at the end of the third quarter of the varsity game. The winner does not need to be present.

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Booking a shipment for troops Dear Heloise: Some time ago, you published the address and requirements for sending books, stationery and other supplies to our TROOPS OVERSEAS. Please, could we have a reprise of that information? I have several boxes of books, both paperback and hard-bound, that I would like to send to them. — Karen B., via email Karen, a big Heloise hug to you! The organization mentioned is called Operation: Care and Comfort. It collects many different items for our troops and distributes them as needed. You can send donated items to: Operation: Care and Comfort, 2392 Walden Square, San Jose, CA 95124.

If you have any questions on what it does and does not accept, you can visit its website, www.occ-usa.org, or call 408373-8635.

Another organization that specifically works distributing books to troops overseas is called Operation Paperback.

It ships books to our troops all over the world. To learn more about the organization, go to its website, www.operationpaperback.org, or call 214-6021726.

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Horoscope Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to get rid of whatever you no longer use.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You will encounter a powerful female today. Possibly, you are the powerful female whom others will encounter!

A discussion about your future goals could be meaningful.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) People in authority notice you today. Speak up about your ideas for improvements, cutting costs and doing things better, because someone will listen.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Controversial discussions about philosophy, religion and racial issues might occur today. You will defend your beliefs, and in the end, things will come out OK. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might see better uses for the resources of others. If so, speak up and tell people. If you can see how others can better utilize what they own, why not share your ideas?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A discussion with a female might help you improve your closest relationships or your marriage. You have nothing to lose by exploring it. It’s your call.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t hesitate to make suggestions at work that are improvements or reforms. There is always a better way of doing something.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You can be a powerful teacher to children today. You see ways to influence their minds and do so for the better. Remember: Criticism does much, but encouragement does more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a good day to look around where you live and see better uses for things. It’s also a perfect day to get rid of what you’re not using. Streamline and simplify your life!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You will be convincing today, which is why this is a powerful day for those of you who sell, market, teach, act or write. Others will do as you advise.

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Club news Elzevir Reading Circle

Elzevir Reading Circle met 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the home of Carol Brentnall.

Guest speaker was Judy Kading who spoke of her three week experiences in Laredo, Texas, as a volunteer helping refugees and immigrants from El Salvador and Honduras. Many Mothers and their children had fled for reasons of safety and survival risking their lives for a chance to hope, eat and grow up in a free society.

Information was handed out about Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors, a United Methodist Immigration Ministry.

She recommended reading the book “Enrique’s’ Journey” by Simia Nazario.

President Terry Ammon opened the meeting with a quote from Mark Twain “A man who does read is not better off than a man who can read and doesn’t.” Members answered roll call by telling what they are thankful for or a book they are reading.

The secretary read minutes of the last meeting.

They were approved as read.

Treasurer’s report was given.

All members have paid their yearly dues. GFWC and state dues have been paid.

There was no correspondence or unfinished business.

Under new business there was discussion on money the club should donate this year.

Barbara Thomsen moved to send $25 to the Christmas Basket fund and $25 to the Friends of the Library. Linda Topliff seconded and mo-

tion carried. More discussion will follow concerning other funds to be distributed later.

Jean Paul moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alice Bowers. Motion carried. Members recited Mary Stewart’s Club Collect.

The hostess served a pumpkin dessert from a fall-decorated table.

The next meeting will be 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at St. Johns Church. Members are to bring a salad, a book for Christmas exchange, and canned food to be donated.

Mary Burg will be the hostess.

Mary Circle

Mary Circle at First Christian Church met Nov. 20 at the church. Averil Lynam was hostess.

There were 12 members present. President Fils opened the meeting with the Disciple Women’s prayer.

Joyce read the minutes from the last meeting.

Margaret gave the treasurer’s report.

There was no old business.

Under new business, Averil and Pat will do bulletin delivery the last two weeks of November.

The next meeting will be Dec. 18 at Margaret Wilkins home.

Florence Willets had the lesson on “Can I really trust the Bible?” There was a discussion afterwards.

Creston UMW

The Executive Committee of Creston United Methodist Women met 9 a.m. Nov. 6 in fellowship hall. Susan Weight, co-president, called

the meeting to order, and there were eight in attendance. Beth Perry led the devotions reading scripture from Psalms 145:10-21. She also read from the “Response” magazine about people in the Philippines living in the mausoleums in cemeteries. The Philippine UMW women are trying to help these people. Parry then closed with a prayer from the “Response” magazine titled “Pray.”

There was no communications or correspondence.

Minutes and treasurer’s report from the October meeting were reviewed and accepted.

Vice President Ann Driskell reported that the yearbook for 2015 is partly done.

There are a couple of offices yet to be filled.

For social action, there is an issue study titled “Church & People with Disabilities.”

All people are members of the family of God regardless of their disabilities. For membership there are some new members and some potential members at this time.

Historian Perry reported the history books end with 2012. She has some items from 2013, but needs more information to continue with the book.

During old and new business members discussed the October dinner, and there is a possibility of UMW hosting a mission study on Latin America 2015-16 a geographic study.

The meeting closed with the reciting of the November Bible Verse from Ecclesiastes 4:9-10.

Morning Circle met at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20 in fellowship hall. Alma Hoepker was hostess, and Susan Weight presided, and there were 14 members present. Perry led the devotions and also gave the program on the “World Thank Offering.”

Evening Circle met at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 in fellowship hall. Jane Briley presided with seven members and a prospective member, Connie Maxen, present. Bobi Woodin presented a “Response” moment titled “Loving the Neighborhood of Camden” from the “Response” magazine. Judy Weese gave the program on the “World Thank Offering.”

The next executive meeting will be 1 p.m. Dec. 4 with the unit meeting to follow at 2 p.m. The program for the unit meeting will be Christmas music. Morning Circle is hostess. The next circle meetings will be Dec. 18.

Crest Area Theatre

The monthly meeting of the Crest Area Theatre Board was held Nov. 3. Rehearsals are in full swing for CAT’s upcoming production of “The Regifters,” a Christmas story with a twist.

Performances will be 7 p.m.

Dec. 5 and 6 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the SWCC Performing Arts Center. As a Christmas gift to the public, all tickets will be $5.

Crest Area Theatre seeks to provide an opportunity for creative activity and entertainment in the theatre and to serve the community by combining the talents of local artists for dramatic,

cultural and artistic developments. Membership is open to all and we encourage new members.Visit crestareatheatre.wordpress.com or CAT’s Facebook page for the location of meetings and to view pictures of past performances.

Kent Dinner Club

week was 5.5 pounds.

Alice Brown gave the treasurer’s report.

Monica B. won squares.

Carol Sheldahl gave the program on seven brain power foods one should eat daily.

Shellie Sullivan gave the program Nov. 24.

Rebecca Circle

Kent Dinner Club will meet 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11. The Rebecca Circle met 7 date published last week was p.m. Nov. 20 at the home of incorrect.

Midge Scurlock. Six members were in attendance.

Pam Richie opened the On Nov. 3, 10 members of business meeting with the Iowa TOPS 1338 answered DWF prayer. Twila gave the roll call after the meeting secretary’s report. Sue gave was called to order by Lead- the treasurer’s report. Ever Anna Thompson. Best eryone is to pay $10 for their loser for the week was Carol study book and the DWF Sheldahl, and the runner-up will pay the rest. was Mitzi Cellan. The club Midge gave a report on the recorded a net loss of six and progress of the search coma-half pounds. mittee. They are working The minutes were read by hard but taking their time to Diana Loomis and approved. find the right person for the No treasurer’s report was position of minister. available.

Pam said circle will need The program was given by to find someone to deliver Loomis, concerning the conthe bulletins to the shut-ins tinued emphasis on eating the last Monday in Decemfive to seven vegetables and ber and the month of Febfruits daily, journaling, exercise, hydration and cooking ruary. Sue, June and Midge volunteered to take care of healthy lifestyle.

TOPS 1338 meets every this.

New study books, “SlightMonday evening at 5 p.m. for weigh-in and a 5:30 p.m. ly Bad Girls of the Bible,” meeting at the Methodist were given out. Midge gave Church in Creston. Any a summary on the old book, woman or man is welcome to “Really Bad Girls of the Bible.” visit and or join.

The next circle meeting On Nov. 17, TOPS 1338 met and was called to order will be 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at

by A. Thompson. Nine mem- A&G Restaurant.

The meeting adjourned bers weighed in. Best loser for the week was Thomp- with DWF benediction.

Refreshments were served son and second was Marisue Lewis. The net loss for the by Midge.

TOPS 1338

Volunteer directory Volunteerism is an important part of every community.

The following is a directory of volunteer activities and contact numbers.

Additions to this list are welcome. Please call managing editor, 641-782-2141, extension 234, to place your volunteer activity and phone number on the list. This service is published free of charge.

• Greater Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are needed for information/escort, gift shop, bloodmobile, fund-raising, gardening and plant care and clerical support. To inquire or get involved, call 641-782-3553.

• SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) volunteers. Training from the Iowa Insurance Commission to provide free, objective information as well as one-to-one assistance.

Volunteers answer questions and provide impartial information to help seniors make well-informed decisions re-

garding their Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare benefits and claims or other types of health insurance.

Call Greater Regional Medical Center, 641-782-3848 and leave information. A SHIIP volunteer will call you back.

• HCI Care Services providing services in Union, Taylor, Clarke, Adams, Decatur, Madison, Adair and Ringgold counties has opportunities for hospice volunteers to assist with a variety of duties.

Training is provided to individuals who are interested in sitting with hospice patients who are terminally ill to give their caregivers a break or to provide companionship to those patients who may need it. There are opportunities to assist staff with special projects, clerical duties and phone call, as well. Call Cindy Mitchell, HCI Care Services volunteer coordinator at 641-782-3528.

• Southern Prairie YMCA has a variety of volunteer op-

portunities available. Volunteer assistance is welcome in general housekeeping, sports camps and other youth activities. Committee members are also welcome for special events and membership and programing. Please stop by the YMCA reception desk for an application or call 641782-9622.

• Hospice of Southwest Iowa in Corning offers ongoing training for Hospice Volunteers. Volunteers provide companionship, perform tasks and provide support to individuals who are terminally ill and their families.

Volunteers are needed for our primary service area: — Adams, Montgomery and Taylor counties. Call Mary O’Riley 641-322-6283 for more information.

• Nursing homes and assisted living. Like other organizations, they have many dedicated volunteers, but more are needed. Interested volunteers may choose any local or area nursing home,

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• Union County Human Services needs volunteers to provide transportation to and from appointments for children and adults, clerical assistance, payee services, friendly visits and errands for elderly people. Call 641-7821723 • Court Appointed Special Advocate program needs volunteers to serve as advocates for children in juvenile court. Call 866-451-3213.

• Adair County Health System is in need of volunteers for Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxil-

Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. until after the parade Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 9 a.m. until after the parade American Home Design Center Ribbon Cutting Adams Street Espresso, 10 a.m.

Quilt Block Walk in Uptown Businesses Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive at the Depot 4:30 to 7 p.m., Pictures available for a fee Friends of the Library Model Railroaders Working at the Depot 4:30 p.m. to close Creston Arts: Gallery Open at the Depot 4:30 p.m. to close

iary. ACMHA raises funds through special events to purchase needed equipment for the hospital. ACMHA meets quarterly. Their main event is Tour of Trees in December. If you are interested in volunteering your time to help with Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, please contact Myrna Erb-Gundel at 641-743-2123.

•Union County Historical Park is in need of volunteers to serve as tour guides, work the museum and do light maintenance. Contact Dick Anderson at 641-782-4000.

Congregate meals Creston meals Dec. 1-5 Menu subject to change.

Reservations are required the day before. Call 641-782-2447.

Monday: potato crunch fish, oven roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll with margarine, applesauce cake.

Tuesday: meatball stroganoff, broccoli, glazed carrots, wheat bread with margarine, fresh fruit.

Wednesday: honey mustard chicken breast, scalloped pota-

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including Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, 641-7828511; Crest Haven, 641-7825012; Afton Care Center, 641-347-8416 and Prairie View Assisted Living, 641782-3131.

• Special Olympics. Need volunteers who will encourage, cheer on and reward with a hug at the finish line these special athletes. Volunteers always needed in this fun program. Call 641-7824170 or 641-782-8495.

• Hearts and Hugs Daycare, Corning, 641-322-4280.

Volunteers welcome to help with children’s daily activities.

• Crest Area Breastfeeding Coalition peer counselors are available to give advice and support to expectant and nursing mothers. Call MATURA, 641-202-7114.

• Creston Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) needs volunteers to help care for animals at the city pound on weekends and holidays and for fundraising. Call 641-782-

Dancers in the Snow Globe Leslie’s Dance & Tumbling 4:30-6 p.m.

ASP Soup Supper Depot 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Caroling in Uptown Creston by SWCC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams 5:15 to 6 p.m.

Caroling in Uptown Creston by The Union County Ministerial Alliance 6 to 7 p.m.

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December 5th Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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December 7th Joyful Noise Musical Concert 2 p.m. CHS Crest Area Theatre Presents, The Regifters, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center

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Indulging in a bite of pie and taking a nap could keep you healthy this holiday season (BPT) - The holiday season is full of celebrations.

From office parties to family events, everyone gathers to spread a little extra cheer. While people may be wary of what all of the holiday treats will mean for their health, avoiding all of the revelry could cause more harm than good. Creating a balance between restraint and indulgence will help sustain physical, mental and emotional well-being. Come out of the holiday season feeling just as good as you did when you went in with these easy tips.

Choose wisely.

During the holidays there are tempting treats everywhere you turn.

From cookies at the office to fondue at the holiday party, your favorites can be hard to resist. But if you choose your treats wisely, you can guiltlessly enjoy every bite.

Browse the buffet line for healthy options like veggies or fruit, shrimp cocktails or chicken skew-

ers so you won’t have to skip dessert. You can always share a sweet treat with someone else to keep you accountable. And if you’re worried about not having the will power, it’s a good idea to eat 1.5 ounces of healthy protein before an event to keep you feeling satiated.

Don’t deny yourself.

Food is connected to family, culture, tradition and celebration, and it should be a source of enjoyment. Avoid creating a list of items you cannot have. “When it comes to tempting foods, forbidding them only makes you want them even more,” says Debbie Swanson, registered dietician, and nutrition and healthy-cooking tips instructor at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado. She suggests eating smaller portions of your favorites, such as a bite of pie instead of the whole piece. “My friend makes the best apple pie.

I always have two bites,”

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Work it off.

The best way to prevent the extra pounds from sneaking up on you is to engage in a regular exercise routine. Doing something as simple as parking farther away from the office or taking the stairs instead of the elevator can help increase the number

of steps you take each day.

Individuals typically gain around two pounds during the holidays, according to the Mayo Clinic. “The problem is that we don’t lose the weight,” Swanson says. Rather than adding weight that you have to work off later, maintain a workout regimen or find other ways to

burn the calories you consume throughout the busy day.

Make “me” time.

Research over the past two decades has begun to demonstrate the strong connection between mental health and the strength of the immune system, which affects overall physical well-being, according

to Jim Wasner, dean for the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Schaumburg. Wasner says that the strength and resilience of everyone’s overall immune system, feeling depressed or overly anxious, often correlates with poorer physical health and vulnerability to illnesses.

“Relax and schedule time for yourself,” he says.” Go easy on the alcohol and sugar. Catch up on your sleep.” Maintaining this overall balance will keep you physically and mentally healthy during the holiday season.

Allow yourself to enjoy the celebrations, just maintain the balance between health-conscious and indulgent decisions so the holidays don’t get the best of you.

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Early intervention to stop stuttering What do Winston Churchill and James Earl Jones have in common besides a deep voice and a robust stature? They were both stutterers. As were King George VI, actor Bruce Willis and golfer-turned-broadcaster Ken Venturi.

Stuttering that lasts for six or more months affects about 5 percent of children and is thought to happen because of a combination of genetics, neurophysiology, developmental problems and family environment.

Fortunately, stuttering fades for about 50 percent of 4- and 5-year-olds. But that doesn’t mean that you should just think of it as a passing phase.

Research shows that early intervention, as young as age 3, is the best route, even if your child eventually may overcome the disability.

That’s because helping reprogram the brain’s speech patterns as soon as possible can prevent stuttering from becoming an emotional and social handicap — or a permanent condition. The frustration that young kids feel when they can’t express themselves is great enough without any impediments; add stuttering, and it can amplify those feelings. Furthermore, if a child stutters at age 5, there’s a 50-50 chance it will persist into adulthood.

So if your child stutters, don’t worry, but do talk with a speech therapist. And consider adopting some of the most effective therapeutic techniques: Reduce competing sounds from TV, music and other people; speak more slowly when talking with your child; allow for pauses between talking and taking turns talking; let your

Weekly health tips Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D.

child finish a thought no matter how long it takes; and teach your child relaxed breathing techniques.

BANNED INGREDIENTS STILL FOUND IN SUPPLEMENTS Supplement shysters won’t quit! That’s why you have to sleuth out and avoid harmful products advertised on TV and the Internet, and sold on store shelves. Last summer, we reported that the Food and Drug Administration had recalled 27 dietary supplements containing banned ingredients.

That’s good work, but, alas, it wasn’t very effective.

A new report in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals that tests on those 27 recalled supplements show 60 percent still contain the same or similar banned ingredients. JAMA is calling for more enforcement muscle for the agency, which has been hampered by budget cuts. We say great idea!

But in the meantime, it’s up to you to avoid these risky products: 1. Read labels. They don’t always list the true ingredients, but it’s a good place to start. Watch out for sibutramine (a discontinued weight-loss drug that causes heart problems) or phenolphthalein (a known carcinogen).

2. Pay attention to side effects. Two anabolic steroids (dymethazine and methasterone) have shown up in a product (but not on the label) claiming to be a vita-

min B supplement! Women report missed periods and facial hair; men experience fatigue and impotence. If you’re taking something that makes you feel “off,” stop. Call your doc and the FDA. 3. Want to really get rid of excess weight and build muscle? Go for at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily, heading for 10,000 steps; eat up to nine servings of fruits and veggies every day; and get around eight hours of sleep a night.

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE OR TOO LITTLE: EXERCISE FOR GOLDEN OLDIES In “On Golden Pond,” when Norman Thayer (Henry Fonda) went fishing for trout and rowed his boat, he was doing his best to fight off encroaching cognitive problems. And he had it right! A new study out of Canada illustrates just how good for the brain any activity or exercise can be.

Researchers divided around 50 people ages 64 to 76 into three groups, and measured their cognitive skills. One group was then assigned high-intensity exercises to increase lower-body strength and aerobic capacity. A second focused on high-intensity upper-body strength-building and aerobic training; and a third did lower-intensity gross motor activities, such as tossing or kicking a ball, balancing on one foot (with a chair if needed), and our favorite, walking. After work-

ing out three times a week for eight weeks, all three groups showed equal improvement in their brain’s executive functioning, such as task-switching, planning and working memory. So, whatever your age or physical abilities, here are our recommendations: 1. Begin doing what you can (talk with your doc).

Comfortable with a 60-minute walk? Great! Over time, increase speed and distance.

If you’re better off doing chair-based exercises, get into it! Slowly increase reps and add variations to your routine.

2. Aim to break a sweat.

It means you’re using your muscles, increasing respiration and clearing out toxins.

All brain candy!

3. Stay engaged by joining a group walk or exercise class. Enlist friends to join you. For more support, check out www.sharecare. com.

TAKING A DOUBLE SHOT FOR SHINGLES AND PNEUMONIA Brian Roberts, a point guard for the New Orleans Pelicans, hits double free throws around 90 percent of the time. While that might not be enough to turn around a losing season (last year the team had 34 wins, 48 losses), anyone 60-plus who gets a double-shot vaccination against shingles and pneumonia is likely to have a winning record.

These two vaccines offer important protection, but many docs administer them one at a time. Often, that means that you end up getting only one of the vaccines: In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 60 percent of adults

60-plus have had the pneumonia vaccine, but only around 14 percent have had the shingles vaccine! That’s a shame, because you can get both vaccines at the same time without worrying about compromising the effectiveness of either.

Without the vaccine (between ages 60-85) there’s a 33 percent chance you’ll get shingles; over 85, it goes up to 50 percent. Fortunately, for folks 60-69, the vaccine cuts the risk of shingles by 64 percent. And if you do get the vaccine and still get shingles, the condition is much less painful — and it is painful — and chances are it won’t last more than three weeks. The pneumococcal vaccine is effective for 60 percent to 80 percent of those over 65.

So talk to your doc about getting the pneumonia vaccine PPSV23 (it covers 23 strains) along with Zostavax for shingles. You qualify for Zostavax if you’re 60-plus, even if you have already had shingles. The pneumonia vaccine can be given to kids as young as 2.

WHILE I WAS SLEEPING ...

In “While You Were Sleeping,” Lucy (Sandra Bullock) falls in love with one brother while pretending to be the fiance of another who, for much of the movie, is in a coma. It’s a great romantic comedy. But in the real world, mixing sleep and sex can have serious consequences.

Sexsomnia — engaging in sexual activity while asleep and having no memory of it at all — is a recognized sleep disorder that can trigger everything from fondling to intercourse and occasionally

aggressive and even potentially illegal behavior. Most people who suffer from it have other sleep problems as well, such as night terrors, REM-sleep disorders or sleepwalking. It also may be associated with conditions such as sleep apnea.

Sexsomnia is almost three times more common in men than women.

During REM sleep, when you dream, your brain neurons light up like you’re awake, but your muscles are paralyzed. But during sexsomnia, you’re in a dream state AND you can move around. No one is sure why this happens, but one study found that 16 percent of folks with sexsomnia admitted to using recreational drugs; that’s around twice the number of people with other sleep disorders (but not sexsomnia) who admit to taking them.

The good news: For 90 percent of people with sleepwalking/arousal or REM disorders, taking the tranquilizer clonazepam provides relief. So if you or your bedmate has sexsomnia, or any other sleep disorder, talk to a sleep specialist.

There are solutions. Your good health depends on getting sound, restful sleep. *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com. (c) 2014 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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1.2 million Australian Christmas lights set record CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian lawyer has set a world record by stringing up almost 1.2 million Christmas lights in the center of the national capital.

Guinness World Records on Friday confirmed that the 120 kilometers (75 miles) of multicolored wire strung in the shape of three interconnected giant, wrapped Christmas gifts in a downtown Canberra mall was the largest ever image

made of LED lights.

Lawyer David Richards assembled the Canberra light show with the help of an army of volunteers and powers it with electricity donated by a local power company.

He set a Guinness World Record a year ago for the most Christmas lights on a residential property by cocooning his Canberra home with 502,165 bulbs.

However, traffic snarls in his neighborhood created

by 75,000 sightseers who visited the display over four weeks made it difficult for his family to get to and from their home.

Visitors to the 2013 light show donated 138,000 Australian dollars ($117,000) to a local Canberra Sudden Infant Death Syndrome counselling and support service.

Richards said he expects donations to the SIDS and Kids ACT charity will be higher with the bigger and more spacious display.

Obama’s action fuels worry about immigration scams

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Karen Schulteis and Mark Ruby, both of Greenfield, are recipients of Adair County 4-H alumni awards.

Adults recognized by Adair County 4-H’ers GREENFIELD — Adair County 4-H’ers recognized Karen Schulteis and Mark Ruby of Greenfield with 4-H alumni awards during their awards day program Nov. 16.

4-H history for Karen Schulteis, Greenfield, began in Kingman County, Kan. She was am active 4-H’er, participating in foods, clothing and communication project areas.

She held every office in her 4-H club and was a four-year member of the County 4-H Council. Schulteis’ 4-H career continued as she was a fouryear member of Collegiate 4-H at Kansas State University. She was honored as a 4-H alumna for her many years of volunteering as a club leader for the Summerset Citizens, providing transportation for 4-H related activities, and continuing to serve on the county fair clothing event committee.

Mark Ruby’s 4-H career began as a member of the Grand River Master Farmers. Ruby showed horses and exhibited at the county fair, state fair and AK-SAR-BEN. He has been an active member of the Adair County Fair Board since 2001, and has volunteered and provided leadership for at least 12 years as club leader for the Grove Champions and current member of the Adair County 4-H Youth Action Committee.

Many times over those years, Ruby could be found at the county fair horse arena helping with weekly practices. He was honored as a 4-H alumnus for his willingness to volunteer and his ability to “find the good” in every individual.

Sondra Baudler of Fontanelle and H.A. and Cindy Gross, owners and operators of Plaza Printers in Urbandale, were recognized as

Friends of 4-H. Baudler’s path to 4-H began after her children, Beth, Ben and Brad became Adair County 4-H’ers. She always encouraged her children to be open to new experiences, to learn new things, and to do their very best. She opened their home to many 4-H kick-off parties for the Summerset Citizens and 4-H Youth Council. Baulder has represented the Extension Council on the Youth Action Committee for 11 years, judged herdsmanship at the county fair and furnished food and refreshments for many 4-H events. This past summer, she judged the first cupcake decorating contest at the county fair. She was honored for her encouragement, warm smile and sincere interest in each and every 4-H’er which has made her a true friend to countless 4-H’ers and their families.

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He has shown his love and respect for today’s youth and the work they do by serving as chaperone on the SOFA overnight trip for the past two years. Plaza Printers was honored as a Friend of 4-H to the Adair County 4-H program for the services and products they provide and the dedication of owners, H.A. and Cindy Gross.

In recognition of the honor bricks will be inscribed with the names of the 4-H Alumni and Friends of 4-H and be placed in front of the 4-H and FFA Center located on the Adair County Fairgrounds.

Awards of the Clover were presented to volunteers for length of service. The Silver Clover for five years of service to 4-H went to Beth Baudler of Fontanelle, Karen Downing of Creston; Amanda Breheny and Matt Mensing of Greenfield; Alecia Heinz of Adair; and Todd and August Eddy of Orient. The Gold Clover for 10 years of service to 4-H went to Heather Stuva of Fontanelle, Elaine Bohling of Greenfield and Roberta Johnson of Orient received the Pearl Clover for 15 years of service. The Award of the Diamond Clover for 20 years of service was presented to Dan Brownlee of Macksburg.

Ralph Lents of Menlo received the Emerald Clover for 25 years of service to 4-H. The Clover Awards are sponsored by the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

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Harris, whose state is home to an estimated 2.4 million people who immigrated to the U.S. illegally, issued a lengthy “consumer alert” Tuesday, saying changes of the magnitude Obama announced often invite con artists. Her tips include making sure that attorneys are licensed and advisers are recognized by the U.S. Justice Department’s Board of Immigration Appeals.

There have been few reports of efforts to profit from the president’s announcement, which promises work permits for parents of U.S. citizens and legal residents who have been in the country for five years and have a clean criminal record. It also makes more people who arrived as young children eligible to stay.

Some are encouraged that a 2012 reprieve for some young immigrants didn’t produce widespread abuse. Dan Kowalski, editor of Bender’s Immigration Bulletin, credits advocacy groups for aggressive outreach and says social media has allowed word of scams to spread quickly.

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“A lot of immigrants don’t have anywhere to go,” said California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, a San Diego Democrat who plans to propose disclosure requirements for anyone selling services tied to Obama’s moves.

“It’s in the shadows.”

Kowalski, like many attorneys and advocates, believes it is too early to hire anyone because the government isn’t expected to publish applications for three to six months.

“There’s no application date, there’s no form, there’s no procedure,” he said. “Anyone who pays a dime is gambling.”

Waiting is the hardest part for some. A woman at the San Diego gathering to watch Obama’s speech asked if someone who gets stopped by police would be deported before applying.

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California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Mexican consulates sounded similar alarms after Obama promised executive action that is expected to shield about 5 million people from deportation. For decades, immigrants have fallen victim to attorneys and consultants who disappear with their money or give bad advice that may land them in deportation proceedings.

“Anything related to immigration tends to have this activity associated with it,” said Laura Vazquez, senior immigration legislative analyst at National Council of La Raza, a Latino advocacy group. “There are people who really want to get right with the law and seek any opportunity to adjust their status. They’ll sometimes believe things that aren’t true.”

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Seahawks cruise SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Richard Sherman provided the moment of the game against the 49ers once again, a mere 10 months after his touchdown-saving deflection in the NFC Championship Game that sent the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl.

Sherman set up the only touchdown with another key defensive play in this heated rivalry, then made a second interception with the 49ers driving late, and the Seahawks ended a five-game losing streak on San Francisco’s home field with a 19-3 win Thursday night.

The brash cornerback offered plenty without opening his mouth this time: blowing kisses to the crowd, then putting a finger to his lips to make the hush sign before waving goodbye.

Steven Hauschka kicked four field goals and the Seahawks’ stout defense held Colin Kaepernick and Michael Crabtree in check as Seattle (8-4) overcame 14 penalties for 105 yards, including an offensive pass interference that negated a touchdown.

Eagles win ARLINGTON, Texas — LeSean McCoy threw open his arms just before crossing the goal line on a touchdown run that essentially put away another big win over the Dallas Cowboys.

While Philadelphia didn’t walk off with a playoff berth in hand after beating the Cowboys 33-10 on Thursday, it was a sweet Thanksgiving for McCoy, Mark Sanchez and the Eagles.

McCoy ran for 159 yards and a touchdown, Sanchez had his first scoring run in almost three years and the Eagles rolled in a matchup of NFC East co-leaders on the field where McCoy clinched last season’s rushing title and Philadelphia won a playoffs-orbust finale.

Tony Romo wasn’t around for that game because he was two days removed from back surgery.

This time he was trying to play a quick turnaround for the first time, and after yet another back injury.

He looked ragged as the Cowboys (8-4) lost their third straight home game.

Lions rally DETROIT — After a week of questions about his limited production of late, Calvin Johnson lifted Detroit’s offense with an emphatic reminder that he’s still one of the game’s most dynamic players.

Johnson caught 11 passes for 146 yards with a pair of first-half touchdowns, and the Lions boosted their postseason hopes with a 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Johnson had been held under 60 yards in two of three games since returning from an ankle injury, and there were rumblings that the 29-year-old receiver was slowing down, but he quieted a lot of those concerns with perhaps his best game of the season.

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After one exhibition game and one jamboree game, one thing is clear.

The 2014-15 Creston boys basketball team isn’t afraid to shoot the ball.

Seven different Panthers sank a total of 14 3-pointers in a Hall of Pride exhibition game win over Lenox on Monday, and then Tuesday night, the Panthers made eight more 3-pointers in a two quarter jamboree game.

“Everyone on the team has the green light to shoot it,” new head coach Brett Watson said. “I kind of have the philosophy to just let it fly. If you’re open, shoot the basketball. Especially from 3-point. I think it’s a big neutralizer. We’re not the tallest team out there. If we can shoot the ball like we did last night (Monday), that’s going to be pretty tough to defend.”

Watson himself is no stranger to shooting the rock, as he finished his high school career at Elk Horn-Kimballton in 2000 as Iowa’s fifth all-time leading scorer. He’s since dropped to seventh alltime.

After his playing days at Elk Horn-Kimballton, Watson was a four-year starter at Division II Wayne State University, before serving five years as assistant boys coach at ADM. He spent the last four years as head girls coach of the Tigers.

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Creston junior Cooper McDermott looks for an open teammate while being defended

by Lenox junior Spencer Brown during the teams’ Hall of Pride exhibition game on Monday. McDermott sank four 3-pointers in Creston’s win.

confident in his team’s offensive ability because his team is filled with versatile athletes who can shoot the ball.

That includes the two leading scorers from last year’s team, as both allstater Jay Wolfe and Alex NielVersatile team sen return, While Watson lacks a tra- highlightditional big man on his first ing a list of Creston team, he still feels six seniors Wolfe

on the team.

Wolfe scored 18.6 points per game and Nielsen chipped in 10.4 points per game a year ago. Wolfe shot 39.5 percent from behind the arc last year, while Nielsen also showed an ability to knock down long range shots.

“We have our returning leading scorers in Jay and Alex,” Watson said. “We’re going to rely quite a bit on those two and some kids who

got some time last year, but will have to step up in some other areas with those other seniors.”

McClain Haines and Christian Groumoutis both showed flashes of their potential last year. Sam Hartsock and Jake Miller round out the group of seniors who are ready to make their impact on the team this year.

“They’re ready. They’re ready to step up into that role and play some signifi-

cant minutes for us,” Watson said. “McClain will take the reins of the offense. He’ll be our point guard. Christian is going to dictate our defense with some of his pressure and offensively, he’s going to be Groumoutis a knockd o w n shooter for us. He showed a little bit of that last year, and hopefully can do that for an entire season.”

Groumoutis and Wolfe each had one game of seven made 3-pointers last year.

In another game, Wolfe knocked down five 3-pointers.

Continuing to shoot the ball as well as the team has in two preseason contests this year will be key for the Panthers.

“I hope we shoot that well,” Watson said. “It was nice to see us make 14 threes with seven different kids, because our offense is going to be predicated on spacing, getting a lot of kids involved.

A lot of isos with Jay and Alex when they have mismatches. McClain, too, taking people off the dribble and just putting shooters around the perimeter.”

Improvement A couple of juniors who have put in hard work in the offseason are likely to make a big impact for the Panthers this year, as witnessed in Please see PANTHERS, page 12A

Iowa Newspaper Association all-state football teams Class 4-A First Team Offense QB: Ryan Boyle, Sr., WDM Dowling. RB: Trevor Allen, Sr., Waukee; Riley Newberg, Sr., Ankeny; Justice O’Conner, Sr., Bettendorf. OL: Erik Nelson, Sr., Waukee; John Raridon, Jr., WDM Valley; Cole Wymore, Sr., WDM Dowling; Julian GoodJones, Sr., CR Washington; Jake Marnin, Sr., SE Polk. WR/ TE: Austin Ahrendt, Sr., Sioux City East; Dominique Dafney, Sr., WDM Valley; Ricky Grimes, Sr., North Scott. UT: Austin Simmons, Sr., CB Lewis Central.

K: Jarod Amundson, Sr., Sioux City East.

First Team Defense DL: Max Morris, Sr., WDM Dowling; Anthony Nelson, Sr., Waukee; Jack Kallenberger, Sr., Bettendorf; Hezekiah Applegate, Sr., Johnston.

LB: Rodney Harris, Sr., WDM Dowling; Pat Gray, Sr., Waukee; Connor Vincent, Sr., CR Washington; David Smith, Sr., Bettendorf. DB: Nolan Wengert, Sr., Johnston; John Milani, Sr., Iowa City West; Nick Wilson, Sr., WDM Dowling. UT: Reid Snitker, Sr., CR Washington.

P: Nick McLellan, Sr., WDM Dowling.

Captain: Boyle, WDM Dowling.

Second Team Offense QB: Ryan Schmidt, Sr., LinnMar. RB: Drew Gray, Sr., WDM Valley; Alex Stueve, Sr., Sioux City East; Sam Cook, Jr., Fort Dodge. OL: Dalton Kuehl, Sr., CR Jefferson; Elliot Klim, Sr., Bettendorf; Ryan Spelhaug, Sr., Pleasant Valley; Elijah Swehla, Sr., WDM Dowling; Collin Olson, Sr., Ankeny Centennial.

WR/TE: Colby Shane, Jr., Ames; Eric Fardal, Jr., WDM Dowling; Shaun Beyer, Jr., CR Kennedy.

K: Tommy Zinselmeier, Sr., Johnston.

Second Team Defense DL: Royal Silver, Sr., CR Washington; Jojo Simpson, Sr., CR Prairie; Cassin Wolfe, Sr., Bettendorf; Nick Tweeten, Sr., Waukee. LB: O’Rien Vance, So., CR Washington; Gray Gochenour, Sr., WDM Dowling; Deion Mikesell, Sr., SE Polk; Kyle Boulanger, Sr., Waukee.

DB: Landon Akers, Sr., CR Washington; Dante Campero, Sr., WDM Dowling; Keller Prien, Sr., WDM Valley. P: Matt Wieskamp, Sr., Muscatine.

Third Team Offense QB: Brock Larsen, Sr., DM Hoover. RB: Tavian Patrick, Jr., CR Washington; Keagan Pinter, Sr., CR Prairie; Darius Shumpert, Sr., DM Lincoln.

OL: Eric McDonald, Sr., Iowa City High; Bryce Meeker, Sr., CR Prairie; Spencer Williams, Jr., Cedar Falls; Kane Johnson, Sr., North Scott; Jake Heinrich, Jr., Urbandale. WR/TE: Oliver Martin, So., Iowa City West;

Dom Marschel, Jr., DM Hoover; Trey Burt, Jr., Waterloo West. K: Austin Adamson, Jr., Pleasant Valley.

Third Team Defense DL: Talon Burke, Sr., Muscatine; Cale Anselme, Sr., Ankeny Centennial; Parker Steffen, Sr., CR Kennedy; Mitchell Brinkman, Jr., CB Lewis Central. LB: Royce Willett, Sr., Cedar Falls; Osha Wylie, Sr., Ottumwa; Ben Slavens, Jr., Pleasant Valley; Colin Kreiter, Sr., North Scott.

DB: Peyton Imhof, Sr., Dubuque Hempstead; Jacob Houghton, Sr., Davenport Central; Isaiah Kramme, Sr., Ankeny Centennial. P: Robert Neustrom, Sr., Sioux City North.

Class 3-A First Team Offense QB: Alex Nielsen, Sr., Creston/O-M. RB: Matt George, Jr., Sergeant Bluff-Luton; Grant Petersen, Sr., BondurantFarrar; Tony Tobin, Sr., Sioux City Heelan. OL: Tommy Peterson, Sr., Washington; Tim Otting, Sr., CR Xavier; Logan Linderbaum, Sr., Solon; Luke Oja, Sr., Carlisle; Colin Brown, Jr., West Delaware. WR/TE: T.J. Hockenson, Jr., Chariton; Luke Greenslade, Sr., Norwalk; Jacob Sloss, Sr., ADM. UT: Addison Ross, Sr., Carroll. K: Seth Johnson, Sr., Pella.

First Team Defense DL: Garret Jansen, Sr., Pella; Joe Kayl, Sr., Sioux City Heelan; Jacob Sandoz, Sr., Sergeant Bluff-Luton; Drew Wagner, Sr., Clear Creek-Amana. LB: Brady Ross, Sr., Humboldt; Tyler Smith, Sr., Sioux City Heelan; Daryn Sebelius, Sr., Washington; Seth Maitlen, Jr., Creston/O-M. DB: Noah Clayberg, Jr., Pella; Will Whiton, Sr., Perry; Jake Hovden, Sr., Decorah. UT: Austin Kloewer, Jr., Dallas Center-Grimes. P: Grant Sherman, Sr., Saydel.

Captain: Jansen, Pella.

Second Team Offense QB: Brent Lammers, Sr., West Delaware. RB: Coy Roussell, Jr., West Delaware; Brandon Kramer, Sr., Solon; Chase Shiltz, So., Creston/ O-M. OL: Garrett Gibson, Jr., Dallas Center-Grimes; Connor Lindaman, Jr., Davenport Assumption; Conor Meislahn, Sr., Bondurant-Farrar; Brandon Bahlman, Sr., Waverly-Shell Rock; Jordan Thompson, Sr., Creston/O-M. WR/TE: Tucker Spears, Sr., Sioux City Heelan; Eli Cleveland, Sr., Carroll; Tyler Borchers, Sr., Le Mars. K: Conner Pals, Sr., Creston/O-M. Second Team Defense DL: Mike Maher, Sr., CR Xavier; Jacob Protzman, Sr., Dallas Center-Grimes; Gavin Dinsdale, Jr., Webster City; Brett Bowers, Sr., Independence. LB: Matt Baur, Jr., Winterset; Ben Wellendorf,

Sr., Carroll; Kyle Van Ginkel, Jr., Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley; Joe Doran, Sr., Greene County. DB: Will Warner, Jr., Pella; Tanner Dunkin, Sr., Knoxville; Jaxon Heinz, Sr., Humboldt. P: James Grell, Sr., DeWitt Central.

Third Team Offense QB: Nick McCann, Sr., Sioux City Heelan. RB: Isaiah Johnson, Sr., Ballard; Jacob Henigan, Sr., Washington; Riley Hasken, Sr., Dubuque Wahlert. OL: Cameron Gordon, Sr., Webster City; Kelly Pierce, Sr., Gilbert; Jake Noel, Jr., Sioux City Heelan; Tyler Johnson, Sr., Western Dubuque; Justin Schwennen, Sr., DeWitt Central. WR/TE: Nick Easley, Sr., Newton; Colton Marlin, Jr., Keokuk; Dax Hatfield, Sr., Gilbert. K: Jose Fuentes, Sr., Carlisle.

Third Team Defense DL: Cole Schlenker, Jr., Bondurant-Farrar; Mitch Daharsh, Sr., Gilbert; Austin Schulte, Jr., Pella; Tyler Strong, Sr., Sergeant Bluff-Luton. LB: Andrew Ragsdale, Sr., WaverlyShell Rock; Michael Sorfonden, Sr., Harlan; Quinton Murphy, Sr., Pella; Beau Ohm, Sr., Le Mars. DB: Brett Buchmann, Sr., Sioux City Heelan; Andrew Meyer, Sr., Western Dubuque; Henry Sanders, Sr., Carlisle. P: Spencer Wyant, Sr., Sergeant Bluff-Luton.

Class 2-A First Team Offense QB: Derek Lieurance, Sr., Cascade. RB: Carter Isley, Jr., Albia; Josh Mackey, Sr., North Fayette Valley; Chandler Diercks, Sr., Clear Lake. OL: Nick Yarkosky, Jr., Albia; Patrick Girard, Sr., CMB; Andy Cooper, Sr., Sheldon; Ian Slagle, Sr., South Tama County; Colton Lueck, Sr., Dyersville Beckman.

WR/TE: Bryce Kemp, Sr., CMB; Nate Bergfeld, Sr., Cascade; Austin Folsum, Sr., Spirit Lake.

UT: Trenton Sann, Sr., ClarionGoldfield. K: Joey Nissen, Sr., CMB. First Team Defense DL: Braden DeBoer, Sr., Sioux Center; Mario Pena, Sr., Hampton-Dumont; Tanner Rentschler, Sr., New Hampton; Wyatt Sadler, Sr., Center PointUrbana. LB: Ryan Sarver, Sr., Albia; Connor Frerichs, Sr., New Hampton; Christian Rozeboom, Sr., Sioux Center; Tyler Hirsch, Jr., Dyersville Beckman.

DB: Tanner Thompson, Sr., Forest City; Blake Bayer, Jr., Albia; Tucker Tenge, Sr., New Hampton. UT: Brady Stover, Jr., CMB. P: Peyton Paddock, Sr., Monticello.

Captain: Mackey, North Fayette Valley.

Second Team Offense QB: Alec Henricksen, Sr., Spirit Lake. RB: Mitchell Stahl, Sr., Williamsburg; Brandon Kinsey, Sr., Center PointUrbana; Isaiah Vaughn, So.,

Union. OL: Nathan Decker, Sr., Anamosa; Brock Brandt, Sr., Clear Lake; Hunter Gerths, Sr., Albia; Ethan Lape, So., North Fayette Valley; Jared DeVoe, Sr., Clarinda. WR/TE: Rickey Reeve, Sr., PCM; Matt Cox, Jr., North Polk; Nick Wall, Sr., Northeast. K: Adrian Castanon, Sr., South Tama County.

Second Team Defense DL: Josh Hof, Sr., Mount Vernon; Nashua Lansing, Sr., North Fayette Valley; Ben Kincart, Jr., Davis County; Justin Bossard, Sr., Albia. LB: Steven Holloway, Sr., Mediapolis; Tyler Duster, Jr., AplingtonParkersburg; Ko Kieft, Jr., Sioux Center; Tyler Frasher, Sr., Anamosa. DB: Brady Driscol, Sr., Union; Trevor Eiklenborg, Sr., Hampton-Dumont; Noah Heitshusen, Jr., Williamsburg.

P: Jacob Jones, Sr., Davis County.

Third Team Offense QB: Cole Miller, Sr., Hampton-Dumont. RB: Graham Zomermand, Sr., Sioux Center; Jerry Lowe, Jr., South Tama County; Brock Isaacson, Jr., Red Oak. OL: Clayton Weltha, Sr., CMB; Danny McElmeel, Sr., Cascade; Nick Wright, Sr., East Sac County; Harold O’Brien, Jr., Louisa-Muscatine; Caleb Wagner, Sr., Tipton. WR/ TE: Eric Mulder, Sr., South Hardin; Charlie Flickinger, Sr., Hampton-Dumont; Xavier Williams, Jr., West Burlington.

K: Chase Wilkie, Jr., PCM. Third Team Defense DL: Glendon Mesch, Sr., South Hardin; Zach Zwiefel, Sr., Clear Lake; Connor Bodeker, Sr., Williamsburg; Luke Funke, So., Dyersville Beckman. LB: Kendrick Sunkten, Sr., HamptonDumont; Jace Hadachek, Sr., Union; Peyton Rutledge, Jr., South Tama County; C.J. Roths, Jr., Central Lyon/GLR. DB: Kolin Schulte, Jr., Anamosa; Ernie Miszewski, Sr., Clear Lake; Luke Pendroy, Sr., PCM. P: Christian Matthews, Sr., Carroll Kuemper.

Class 1-A First Team Offense QB: Drew Cook, Sr., Iowa City Regina. RB: TJ O’Toole, Jr., Fort Dodge St. Edmond; Vaughn Moser, Sr., West Lyon; Trent Johnson, So., Dike-New Hartford. OL: Phil Arendt, Sr., Iowa City Regina; Noah Sander, Sr., North Cedar; John St. John, Sr., West Branch; Brett Van Roekel, Sr., West Lyon; Cal Twait, Sr., MansonNorthwest Webster. TE/WR: Jordan Rommes, Sr., South Winneshiek; Ian Malaby, Jr., North Cedar; Nathan Stenger, Jr., Iowa City Regina. UT: Trenton Wells, Sr., Central Decatur. K: Jacob Adam, Sr., Iowa City Regina.

First Team Defense DL: Jake Newborg, Sr., West Lyon; Adam Poduska,

Sr., North Cedar; Luis Uribe, Sr., South Winneshiek; Jacob Giese, Sr., West Branch. LB: Jake Brinkman, Sr., Iowa City Regina; Gavin Richey, Sr., Panorama; David Kacmarynski, So., Pella Christian; Greg Wesley, Sr., Emmetsburg. DB: Cole Ashman, Jr., WoodwardGranger; Landon Peed, Sr., Fort Dodge St. Edmond; Noah Bishop, Sr., Central Decatur.

UT: Ryan Moser, Sr., Clayton Ridge. P: Colton Rastetter, Sr., Clayton Ridge.

Captain: Cook, Iowa City Regina Second Team Offense QB: Jayden Johnson, Sr., North Cedar. RB: Luke Lenoch, So., West Branch; Sam Wegner, Sr., IKM-Manning; Austin Lentz, Jr., Ogden. OL: Tommy Irvin, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Brett Waechter, Sr., HMS; Cal Remsburg, Sr., Fort Dodge St. Edmond; Clayton Romitti, Sr., Madrid; Burke Prins, Jr., Hinton.

WR/TE: Blake Simons, Sr., HMS; Nick Phillips, Jr., Iowa City Regina; Peyton Pedersen, Jr., Central Decatur. K: Steven Jacobsen, Sr., AHSTW. Second Team Defense DL: Tim Butcher, Jr., Manson-NW; Nick Chapman, Sr., Emmetsburg; Landers Kuboushek, Jr., South Winneshiek; Luke Gallagher, Sr., Iowa City Regina. LB: Ryan Hageman, Sr., South Winneshiek; Peyton Gilbert, Sr., Central Decatur; Scott Sievert, Sr., Saint Ansgar; Gavin Blake, Jr., Durant. DB: Tyler Banowetz, Sr., Bellevue; Levi Leiferman, So., Panorama; Colton Hacker, Sr., IKM-Manning. P: Will Bentler, Jr., Durant.

Third Team Offense QB: Keenan Ploessl, Sr., Bellevue. RB: Gabe Richey, Jr., Panorama; Cody Blackwell, Sr., Van Meter; Michael Santi, So., Madrid. OL: Nick Frommelt, Sr., North Cedar; Lane Kooiker, Sr., Woodward-Granger; Chase Brumm, Sr., Saint Ansgar; Drew Finnegan, Jr., West Branch; Neil Metzger, Sr., West Lyon. WR/TE: Alex Heinke, Sr., Bellevue; Levi Jungling, So., Pella Christian; Luke West, Sr., Ogden. K: Bobby Patterson, Sr., Saint Ansgar.

Third Team Defense DL: Kyser Allen, Sr., SumnerFredericksburg; Carson Lensing, Jr., South Winneshiek; Raff Naughton, Sr., Fort Dodge St. Edmond; Tameron-McGurrenLeal, Jr., AHSTW. LB: Michael Connor, Sr., WoodwardGranger; Zane Harvey, Sr., Missouri Valley; Cody Eischeid, Sr., IKM-Manning; Rylan Richardson, Jr., South Central Calhoun. DB: Connor Neuroth,

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Creston News Advertiser Friday, November 28, 2014

Outdoor news Shotgun deer season December-like cold and snow in November make it seem as if Iowa’s shotgun deer season has already past. However, it is still a week away. That leaves time to contact landowners, sight in your shotgun and tend to all the details before you get out and enjoy Iowa’s outdoors with friends and family.

“I expect we’ll see a harvest similar to last year,” said Dale Garner, chief of Wildlife for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “The extreme cold weather during mid-November kept many bow hunters out of their tree stands leaving some really nice bucks for the shotgun seasons.”

Expect about 75,000 hunters across Iowa in the first shotgun season, December 6-10, and then another 50,000 head out December 13-21, during the second gun season. Each contingent will also pack along thousands of antlerless tags, to extend their prospects.

If you are a fan of cold weather ... and have a muzzleloader, that December 22-January 10 late season attracts hunters holding about 30,000 tags. That number likely will drop, though, with fewer snapping up county antlerless tags.

Iowa’s shotgun seasons allow for group drives; drivers pushing deer toward blockers. Anyone in the group may tag a downed deer—with their own tag. That stands in contrast to other states--and even Iowa’s more solitary muzzleloader and bow seasons. However, it has proven to be an efficient method for taking deer, since modern deer hunting was introduced here in the early 1950s. Whatever the season, any deer must be tagged before it is moved or within 15 minutes— whichever comes first.

It also holds the potential for danger, as drivers move closer to, or across, their friends on a drive.

“That’s why wearing solid blaze orange is mandatory. At least the minimum

(torso covered). More is better,” stresses DNR recreation safety officer Pat Jorgensen. “Our number one cause of deer hunting incidents involves a hunter shooting at a running deer…with someone in the area. Recognize what stands in front of and behind the target!”

For several years now, deer hunters have noticed fewer whitetails than in the early 2000s. That is by design. A decade ago, state lawmakers instructed the DNR to reduce the deer population, after steady growth through the previous few decades.

With addition of county and season specific antlerless tags, generous quotas, and a couple extra seasons, near Thanksgiving and during January, hunters responded. The deer herd is now at mid-1990s target levels, in all but a handful of counties.

With a 33 percent drop in harvest numbers since 2006, Iowa’s Natural Resource Commission this summer approved a reduction in antlerless tag quotas in 72 counties. The remaining 27 north central and northwest counties have no county antlerless tags…and hunters may take only antlered deer during the first shotgun season.

Expect fewer tags, than the 359,956 which went over the counter in 20132014. And that was down 11 percent from the 2008 peak. Iowa’s overall deer harvest across all seasons last year was 99,400 ... down 34 percent from the peak.

“Now is a good time for the DNR to work with hunters and landowners to help develop a better understanding of proper deer management; including the benefits of harvesting does and keeping deer numbers at ecologically acceptable levels,” stresses DNR wildlife management biologist Terry Haindfield. “Hunters

working with landowners at the local level are the best and most efficient way to keep deer numbers acceptable and provide a high quality deer herd.”

Season changes Iowa deer hunters will likely notice fewer seasons and changes in certain seasons this year when purchasing their licenses.

The January antlerless deer season has been eliminated, the number of antlerless deer tags has been reduced and hunters in 27 northwest counties are allowed only antlered deer during the first shotgun and early muzzleloader seasons.

Crossbows were allowed as a legal method of take for resident Iowa hunters during the late muzzleloader season.

Registering harvest Your deer is down, tagged and on its way to the truck. Your harvest is not complete, though, until you register it; online, over the phone or at a license vendor.

For hunters who have registered deer for years, there is no change. Online, it takes just a couple minutes. Go to www.iowadnr.gov and click (left margin) ‘deer hunting.’

From there, click ‘Report Your Harvest’ and follow instructions. Be ready to enter your tag’s nine-digit harvest report number. By phone? Call 800-771-4692.

The deer should be reported by the hunter whose name is on the tag…and it must come before midnight, the day after the deer is tagged. The harvest reporting system provides information much faster, and with more detail, than the previous, cumbersome postcard survey. This leads to more responsive management of deer populations; such as adjusting county by county tags or special zone hunt allotments.

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New Spartan: Southwest Valley senior Marie Palmer signs a National Letter of Intent to

continue her volleyball career at Southwestern Community College next year. Pictured, from left, are Southwestern Community College head volleyball coach Ting Liu, Southwest Valley head volleyball coach Lindsay Wetzel, Palmer and her father, Marv Palmer. Palmer is a 6-2 hitter, who was a unanimous first-team all-conference selection in 2013 and 2014 in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Nebraska, Iowa set for regular-season finale

By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

IOWA CITY (AP) — For most of the country, the Nebraska-Iowa game today will be little more than a holiday diversion.

It’s a meaningless matchup that means everything to the Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers.

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini’s status is yet again a hot topic ahead of the Iowa game. Pelini kept his job despite a 38-17 home thrashing against the Hawkeyes last November, and he rewarded new athletic director Shawn Eichorst with a bowl win over Georgia and an 8-1 start in 2014.

But a two-game slide has left the Huskers (8-3, 4-3 Big Ten) in danger of their sixth straight four-loss campaign.

A bad showing in Iowa City could spell the end for Pelini.

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“I think the last two weeks we didn’t play very well. I said this earlier in the year: Some of the things were happening and weren’t hurting us. And that’s reality. In the last two weeks it’s hurt us,” Pelini said.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz isn’t going anywhere, not after signing a huge contract extension in 2010.

But a second straight win over Nebraska — and the 8-4 mark that would go with it — would go a long way toward satisfying a fan base that thought the Hawkeyes (7-4, 4-3) could have won the Big Ten West.

Both teams enter Friday’s game unranked and out of league title game contention. But the circumstances surrounding this year’s matchup should help turn this series into the rivalry the Big Ten always hoped it would become.

“We want to win really

bad. They want to win really bad,” Iowa quarterback Jake Rudock said. “Does that make it a rivalry? It probably does.”

Here are a few key things to consider with Nebraska and Iowa set to meet in Iowa City: ABDULLAH’S DAY? The Big Ten’s best backs have done big things against the Hawkeyes in Kinnick Stadium. Indiana’s Tevin Coleman had 219 yards rushing on just 15 carries and Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon had 200 in last week’s 26-24 win. Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah could be the next back to slice through the Hawkeyes, but he hasn’t been the same since he sprained his left knee against Purdue this month.

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ALL-STATE: Continued from page 9A Jr., Dike-New Hartford; Paul Ter Wee, Sr., West Lyon; Terry Shannon, Jr., AHSTW. P: Chase Rath, So., Highland.

Class A First Team Offense QB: Cam Kickbush, Sr., Gladbrook-Reinbeck. RB: Brady Charbonneau, Sr., LoganMagnolia; Eric Stoakes, Jr., Gladbrook-Reinbeck; Ryan Parmely, Sr., Maquoketa Valley. OL: Jeremiah Clemons, Sr., AGWSR; Landan Paulsen, Sr., Woodbury Central; Dalton Schwartz, Jr., GladbrookReinbeck; Matt Lansing, Sr., Maquoketa Valley; Tucker Winemiller, Sr., Mount Ayr. WR/TE: Brandon Plecker, Sr., Van Buren; Keaton Winn, Jr., Pekin; Blake Summy, Jr., Colfax-Mingo. UT: Garrett Saunders, Sr., Van Buren. K: Jon Meyerring, Sr., CB St. Albert.

First Team Defense DL: Joe Ricker, Sr., Mount Ayr; Zach Pierce, Sr., Gladbrook-Reinbeck; Levi Paulsen, Sr., Woodbury

Central; Ty Pitt, Sr., LoganMagnolia. LB: Clay Meinders, Sr., AGWSR; Drake Cohrs, Sr., Logan-Magnolia; Bryce Ehlers, Jr., Gladbrook-Reinbeck; Riley Weehler, Sr., Mount Ayr. DB: Gabe Holben, Sr., LoganMagnolia; Jordan Klingman, Sr., Nashua-Plainfield; Michael Sparkman, Jr., Denver. UT: Jacob Lietz, Jr., Colfax-Mingo.

P: Nathan Karsjens, So., AGWSR. Captain: Parmely, Maquoketa Valley.

Second Team Offense QB: Jared Myers, Jr., ColfaxMingo. RB: Levi Stockdale, Jr., AGWSR; Mitch Stevens, Sr., Montezuma; Derek Hensley, Sr., - November Earlham.17, OL: Board of Directors 2014 Creston Community School District Jackson Scott-Brown, Sr., Public meeting started at 5:30 to share CB St. Albert; Tyler Larson, information on the possible consolidation Sr., Nashua-Plainfield; Dillon with Prescott CSD. There was no written Bonham, Sr., Logan-Magnolia; or verbal correspondence shared.

The BoardLappe, of Directors the Creston Anthony Jr., ofGriswold; Community School District met on MonLuke Holman, Sr., Gladbrookday, November 17, 2014 in the Board Reinbeck.

WR/TE: Will Mertens, Room at 6:00 PM. President Dunphy Jr., Van Dylananswered Irizarry, presided andBuren; the following roll call: Fyock, Snodgrass Kezden and ZumSo.,Eagan, Akron-Westfield; bach.

Blankenship, Jr., West Sioux.

Administrators present were: Callie AnK: Brock Sr., Grundy derson, Brad Rohler, Baker, Jeff Bevins, Scott Center.Billie Jo Greene, Steve McDerDriskell,

mott, Bill Messerole and Kevin Teno.

The news media and visitors were present.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded that the agenda be approved as presented.

Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved and Fyock seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the October meeting and (33 the whose 2042regular touchdowns November 5 joint special board meeting as passing, nine amended, the bills includingrushing) the schoolhouse fund,the the financial reportsrecord for Octomatch Big Ten ber 2014, resignations from Scott Wagner, middle school ass't. boys basketball coach; set by Drew Brees with Mike McCabe, 8th grade boys basketball Purdue in 1998. coach; Jim Hyde, middle school ass't. girls basketball coach;pretty Joan Woods, cook; and “That’s powerful contracts with Scott Wagner, 8th grade stuff,” Buckeyes coach Urboys basketball coach; Trisha Dickinson, ass't. 7th and 8th grade girls basketball ban Meyer said. coach; Mike McCabe, 7th grade boys basketball Jim Hyde, middle Forcoach; the andWolverines to school ass't boys basketball coach. Mopull off 4-0 a huge upset, they tion carried Tom Eagan abstained due to his company must holdreceiving ontopayment. the footThe Board discussed the Prescott CSD ball.

Michigan ranks last in and Creston CSD consolidation.

Mr. McDermott stated a combined board meeting the Big Ten with apetition minus-14 was covered to approve later in meeting. Special election will be held in turnover differential.

April 2015.

“If you boil down to Congratulations to all it of our fall activities. Great performances byno all quesgroups. one thing, there’s Cross Country Team Members - Cooper McDermott 13th, Jay Wolfe fintion wefinished haven’t done as ished 16th, and Maria Mostek finished good a job as we like taking 33rd. Maria has qualified for the State Cross Country meetfootball,” all four years she was care of the emin HS. Good job to the cast, staff and volbattled Brady unteers for coach the musical Legally Hoke Blonde.

Creston Volleyball H-10 All Conference: said.

1st Team - Natalie Mostek (MB), 2nd Team - HannaMATCHUP: Luther (S) and Honorable BEST WisMention - Alyssa Higgins (DS/OH). Creston O/M Football H-10 All Conference: 1st Team Offense - Chase Shiltz, running back; Bryce Briley, receiver (unanimous); Jordan Thompson, O lineman (unanimous); Alex Nielsen, at-large (unanimous); and Conner Pals, kicker. 1st Team Defense - Cory Rathe, D lineman; Seth Maitlen, linebacker; and McClain Haines, D back. 2nd Team Offense - Jake Gutchenritter, O lineman. 2nd Team Defense - Alex Tamerius, linebacker and Conner Pals, D back. Honorable Mention - Christian Groumoutis, W receiver and Tayler Pettit, D lineman.

Shari Walters and Bailey FrySchnormeier presented information on the music and art curriculum. They reported on established goals, recent curriculum changes, stating we are constantly developing new lessons, finding new resources and changing projects to better match the outcomes we want our students to achieve.

Finding new ways to incorporate technology in classrooms. Several pieces of artwork created by K-12 students was shared.

Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that the Board approve the 2016 Overseas Trip. Motion carried 5-0.

Fyock moved, Zumbach seconded that the Board approve the request to the SBRC for additional allowable growth for increasing enrollment for $97,936.00 and LEP instruction for $1,401.00. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Eagan seconded that the Board approve the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative (MCDC). Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded that the Board approve the Consolidation Petition between Prescott CSD and Creston CSD. Motion carried 5-0. A table will be set up at the PTO Carnival from 5:30-8:30 to collect signatures.

Snodgrass moved, Fyock seconded Ron Dunphy serve as representative to the Union County Conference Board. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Eagan seconded that the Board approve the mid-year graduates Sara Baker, Amantha Denney, Casey Koenen, Cody Lamaak, Reahna Portwood, Adrian Routh, Ashley Wantland, Megan Wilker and Briar Wynn. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that the voluntary early retirement program not be reinstated for 2015-2016. Motion carried 5-0.

Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Driskell stated the PTO Carnival has been rescheduled for Friday, November 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Elementary and Middle School Commons.

They also reported the Creston Elementary Family Literacy Night for grades 1-5 has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Driskell reviewed the AYP Data.

Mr. Messerole reported on professional development. Lesa Downing and Carol King were present to give an overview of the PD website.

Mrs. Billie Jo Greene shared open enrollment into the district as 101 students and 58 students open enrolled out of the district. She introduced and discussed the Windstream Phone proposal.

Mr. Steve McDermott presented an update on the bus barn stating concrete floor started and will be completed this week.

Mr. McDermott attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. Mr. McDermott and Mr. Messerole attended Rotary and the Rotary would like to sponsor a student to attend the Rotary Summer Leadership Camp. Mr. McDermott gave an overview of the new website. A sample policy of the Nicotine Policy will be presented in the future. Reminder the School Board Convention is this week. Mr. McDermott attended a SAI Workshop - New legislation: In near future, third graders identified as substantially non-proficient in reading must attend intensive summer reading program or be retained.

Board discussion included bus driver medical/pay, sewer line back-up issue and expansion of curriculum at the high school. The board would like to receive more information regarding classroom observation. Tracking attendance of students attending SWCC. Regular meeting: Monday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

Pending Board Approval http://www.crestonschools.org/board-minutes GENERAL FUND ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS.......................246.00 AEROFUND FINANCIAL INC.................................................6,960.75 AGRILAND FS, INC..................10,115.50 AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.......738.00 AKIN BUILDING CENTERS.....1,146.46 ALLIANT ENERGY..................16,524.27

Tayler Pettit, D lineman.

Shari Walters and Bailey FrySchnormeier presented information on the music and art curriculum. They reported on established goals, recent curriculum changes, stating we are constantly developing new lessons, finding new resources and changing projects to better match the outcomes we want our students to achieve.

Finding new ways to incorporate technology in classrooms. Several pieces of artwork created by K-12 students was shared.

Second Team Zumbach moved, FyockDefense seconded that the DL: BoardBrady approveHeusinvelt, the 2016 Overseas Sr., Trip.

Motion carried 5-0.

Denver; Matt Wieland, Sr., Fyock moved, Zumbach seconded that Lone Tree; Zach Schreck, Sr., the Board approve the request to the Earlham; Curtis Hinkle, Sr., SBRC for additional allowable growth for Nashua-Plainfield.

LB: Cole increasing enrollment for $97,936.00 and LEP instruction for $1,401.00.

Motion Reighard, Sr., Pekin; Izaak carried 5-0.

Shedenhelm, Jr., Denver; Zumbach moved, Eagan seconded that Matthew Smith-Petersen, Jr., the Board approve the Municipalities ConAudubon; Colton Massengale, tinuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative (MCDC).

Motion carried 5-0. Smith, Jr., BGM. DB: Trevor Zumbach moved, Jackson Snodgrass seconded Sr., Audubon; Lamb, that the Board approve the Consolidation Jr., Nodaway Valley; Zach Petition between Prescott CSD and CreAllen, Jr.,Motion Westwood.

P: Kolton ston CSD. carried 5-0.

A table Jackson, Jr., will be set up at Danville. the PTO Carnival from 5:30-8:30Third to collect signatures.

Team Offense Snodgrass moved, Fyock secondedSo., Ron QB: Trever Northrup, Dunphy serve as representative to the Pekin.County RB: Conference Vance Bohlen, Sr., Union Board. Motion Belle 5-0.

Plaine; Caleb Schaaf, carried Zumbach moved, Eagan seconded that Sr., Griswold; Reece Reams, the approve the mid-yearOL: graduates Sr.,Board Nashua-Plainfield.

Joe Sara Baker, Amantha Denney, Casey KoePeck, Sr., Montezuma; Rob nen, Cody Lamaak, Reahna Portwood, Bockenstedt, Jr.,Wantland, Maquoketa Adrian Routh, Ashley Megan Valley;andEric Sr., South Wilker BriarJones, Wynn. Motion carried 5-0.

O’Brien; Luke Worden, Jr., Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that Belmond-Klemme; Jake the voluntary early retirement program not Ricker, Sr., Mount Ayr. WR/ be reinstated for 2015-2016. Motion carTE:5-0.Christian Wittrock, Sr., ried Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Driskell So., stated Pekin; Jayce Knight, the PTO Carnival has been rescheduled for BGM; Clayton Braden, Sr., Friday, November 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Edgewood-Colesburg.

K: Elementary and Middle School Commons.

Travis Lone Tree.

They alsoGillham, reported theSr., Creston Elementary Third Night TeamforDefense Family Literacy grades 1-5 has beenDL: rescheduled Thursday, January Caleb for Meinders, So., 22 at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Driskell reviewed the AYP Data.

Mr. Messerole reported on professional development. Lesa Downing and Carol King were present to give an overview of the PD website.

Mrs. Billie Jo Greene shared open enrollment into the district as 101 students and 58 students openMinnesota enrolled out of the consin hosts in district. She introduced and discussed the aWindstream game that will determine Phone proposal.

Mr. Steve McDermott presented an upOhio State’s opponent in date on the bus barn stating concrete floor started and will be completed this week. the Big Ten title game.

Mr. McDermott attended the Chamber of Wisconsin (9-2, 6-1) has Commerce Annual Banquet.

Mr. McDermott and Mr.clinched Messerole attended Rotary already at least a and the Rotary would like to sponsor a tie atop the West Division. student to attend the Rotary Summer Leadership Camp. Mr. McDermott gave But Minnesota (8-3,A sample 5-2) an overview of the new website. policy win of thethe Nicotine Policy will be prewill tiebreaker with sented in the future. Reminder the School aBoard victory.

Convention is this week. Mr. McDermott attended aa SAI New “There’s lot Workshop to play -for, legislation: In near future, third graders without and you identified as question, substantially non-proficient in reading must attend intensive summer put the rivalry game on top reading program or be retained. driver ofBoard it,” discussion Badgersincluded coachbusGary medical/pay, sewer line back-up issue and Andersen said.

“Fun spot expansion of curriculum at the high school.

Thefor board wouldteams.” like to receive to be in both more information regarding classroom observation. of students WithTracking 200 attendance yards rushing attending SWCC. against Iowa last week, Regular meeting: Monday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room. back Wisconsin running Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded Melvin matched to adjourn theGordon meeting at 9:05 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. the Big Ten and school rePending Board Approval http://www.crestonschools.org/board-mincords for most in a season utes GENERAL FUND ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS.......................246.00 AEROFUND FINANCIAL INC.................................................6,960.75 AGRILAND FS, INC..................10,115.50 AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.......738.00 AKIN BUILDING CENTERS.....1,146.46 ALLIANT ENERGY..................16,524.27 APPLE COMPUTER INC...............479.00 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY............25.95 B.M. SALES INC..........................7,433.00 BAILEY, KELSEY .........................469.62 BAKER, BECKY ..............................28.59 BAKER, BRAD .................................34.90 BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE.....................................79.90 BLICK ART MATERIALS...............96.25 BYERS LOCK SHOP...................1,197.44 CENTRAL PLAINS ELECTRIC........9.00 CENTURYLINK..................................9.27 CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES LLC...............................611.41 CONTROL MANAGEMENT INC....................................................200.00 COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION................................1,983.70 COUNSEL OFFICE& DOCUMENT....................................557.57 CREATIVE BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL LLC.......................8,775.00 CRESTON CHIROPRACTIC PC.....75.00 CRESTON FARM & HOME..........161.34 CRESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.....................................2,209.52 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO........302.66 CRESTON TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & RENTAL..............446.33 DIAGONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL........................................7,651.25 DISCOVERY KIDS PRESCHOOL INC.................................................6,435.00 EAGAN ELECTRIC.....................1,350.00 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY GROUP.............................................400.00 EMC.....................................................51.10 F & M BODY SHOP INC................110.25 FAREWAY STORES......................103.18 FARLOW, SHAWN ........................403.20 FASTENAL COMPANY................101.61 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC..................89.90 FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC.................................................2,081.38 FOX WELDING COMPANY...........35.00 GILES, JAMES ..................................18.99 GILLAM, JONI .................................38.13 GREEN HILLS AEA.......................300.00 GREENE, BILLIE .............................54.30 GRIPCASE LLC.................................80.21 GRUHN LAW FIRM PC...................74.00 HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS....................................166.25 HICREST INC....................................15.00 HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND................................................272.52 HILLYARD SUPPLY CO............2,086.52 HOGLUND BUS CO INC.................71.67 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO............169.04 HOWELL'S DRIED FLORIST & GREENHOUSE................................779.00 HY-VEE FOOD STORE..................417.03 HY-VEE PHARMACY 1095..........665.00 IA ASSN OF SCHOOL BOARDS........................................2,181.80 IA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK.......................................239.84 IA COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL STUDIES..........................................120.00 IA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE.......10,299.52 IA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE.....182,406.92 INFO DOG SECURITY...............1,613.85 INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS......................................2,903.58 IOWA-CASE....................................115.00 JIMS TRUCK REPAIR & SANITATION INC.................................................1,633.00 JOHNSON, JODI ...............................17.88 JOHNSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.....................................1,530.25 JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD............762.00 KIRKLAND, DENNIS ......................69.73 KLUG, LEON ....................................72.65 LENOX COMMUNITY SCHOOL......................................10,711.75 MASTERCARD/ISSB..................1,754.29 MATURA ACTION CORP/CRESTON HEADSTART ...............................8,482.50 McCRACKEN, JAMES ..................488.80 MEDICAL PRODUCTS LABORATORIES INC......................50.83 MORAN, RONALD ..........................63.43 MTI DISTRIBUTING........................18.86 MULLIN, WILLIAM ......................321.47 NAPA.............................................1,024.01 NEWTON MANUFACTURING CO......................................................658.63 NIELSEN, BETH ..............................70.00 NORTH TAMA COUNTY COMM SCHOOL...........................................459.08 OFFICE MACHINES CO.............1,999.08 O'KEEFE ELEVATOR COMPANY INC....................................................432.57 ORIENT-MACKSBURG COM SCHOOL........................................4,590.75 ORIENT-MACKSBURG PRESCHOOL................................3,217.50 PETTY CASH - CRESTON COMM SCHOOL DIST ................................182.00 PETZNICKS.......................................52.00

BAKER, BECKY ..............................28.59 BAKER, BRAD .................................34.90 BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE.....................................79.90 BLICK ART MATERIALS...............96.25 BYERS LOCK SHOP...................1,197.44 CENTRAL PLAINS ELECTRIC........9.00 CENTURYLINK..................................9.27 CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES LLC...............................611.41 CONTROL MANAGEMENT INC....................................................200.00 AGWSR;FOR Tanner Armstrong, COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION................................1,983.70 Sr., Nodaway Valley; Devan COUNSEL OFFICE& Amick, Jr., Lawton-Bronson; DOCUMENT....................................557.57 Tyler Eiffler, Jr., GladbrookCREATIVE BEGINNINGS Reinbeck. LLC.......................8,775.00 LB: Noah Zylstra, PRESCHOOL Sr., Lynnville-Sully; Nathan CRESTON CHIROPRACTIC PC.....75.00 CRESTON FARMCardinal; & HOME..........161.34 Yeager, Sr., Brandon CRESTON MUNICIPAL Marks, Sr., Nashua-Plainfield; UTILITIES.....................................2,209.52 Mitchell Siech, Jr., Denver.

DB: CRESTON PUBLISHING CO........302.66 Zach Salow, Sr., Maquoketa CRESTON TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & RENTAL..............446.33 Valley; Lane Nichols, Jr., DIAGONAL COMMUNITY Woodbury Central; Cody SCHOOL........................................7,651.25 Williams, Sr., AGWSR. P: Sam DISCOVERY KIDS PRESCHOOL Jennings, Jr., Winfield-Mount INC.................................................6,435.00 Union.ELECTRIC.....................1,350.00 EAGAN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Eight-Man GROUP.............................................400.00 First Team Offense EMC.....................................................51.10 Brady Dicks, Sr., NewellF &QB: M BODY SHOP INC................110.25 Fonda. RB: Nathan Fitzgerald, FAREWAY STORES......................103.18 FARLOW, SHAWN ........................403.20 Sr., Elkader Central; Clayton FASTENAL Kiefer, Sr.,COMPANY................101.61 Wayne; Zach Evans, FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC..................89.90 Jr., Coon Rapids-Bayard. OL: FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS Noah Borkowski, Jr., GliddenINC.................................................2,081.38 Ralston; Blackburn, FOX WELDINGBret COMPANY...........35.00 GILES, ..................................18.99 Sr., JAMES Fremont-Mills; Cody GILLAM, JONI .................................38.13 Thompson, Sr., GraettingerGREEN HILLS AEA.......................300.00 Terril/Ruthven-Ayshire.

WR/ GREENE, BILLIE .............................54.30 TE: Connor Wolterman, Jr., GRIPCASE LLC.................................80.21 GRUHN LAW FIRM PC...................74.00 Newell-Fonda; Joe Wolfe, HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY Sr., West Central.

UT: Mason SOLUTIONS....................................166.25 Svoboda, Sr., Don Bosco. K: HICREST INC....................................15.00 ErickSCHOOL Rodriguez, Sr., Sidney.

HIGH ACTIVITY First Team Defense FUND................................................272.52 HILLYARD SUPPLY CO............2,086.52 DL: Louis Kriegel, Sr., HLV; HOGLUND BUS CO INC.................71.67 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO............169.04 HOWELL'S DRIED FLORIST & GREENHOUSE................................779.00 HY-VEE FOOD STORE..................417.03 HY-VEE PHARMACY 1095..........665.00 IA ASSN OF SCHOOL BOARDS........................................2,181.80 IA COMMUNICATIONS (2,109

by Ron Dayne in NETWORK.......................................239.84 1996).

IA COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL STUDIES..........................................120.00 Minnesota probably IA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE.......10,299.52 IA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE.....182,406.92 doesn’t stand a chance if it INFO DOG SECURITY...............1,613.85 can’t collarPOWER Gordon.

INTERSTATE SYSTEMS......................................2,903.58 INSIDE THE NUMIOWA-CASE....................................115.00 BERS: conference JIMS TRUCKNine REPAIR & SANITATION INC.................................................1,633.00 teams are already bowl JOHNSON, JODI ...............................17.88 JOHNSTON COMMUNITY eligible.

Michigan, NorthSCHOOLS.....................................1,530.25 western and GUILD............762.00 Illinois will JUNIOR LIBRARY KIRKLAND,to DENNIS ......................69.73 attempt join the list with KLUG, LEON ....................................72.65 LENOX on COMMUNITY wins Saturday. ... Ohio SCHOOL......................................10,711.75 State seeks to extend its MASTERCARD/ISSB..................1,754.29 MATURATen-record ACTION CORP/CRESTON Big conferHEADSTART ...............................8,482.50 ence winning streak to 24.

McCRACKEN, JAMES ..................488.80 MEDICAL PRODUCTSBrad Crad...

Maryland’s LABORATORIES INC......................50.83 MORAN,has RONALD ..........................63.43 dock made 23 straight MTI DISTRIBUTING........................18.86 field goals, one short of MULLIN, WILLIAM ......................321.47 NAPA.............................................1,024.01 the Big Ten record set by NEWTON MANUFACTURING Mike Nugent of Ohio State CO......................................................658.63 NIELSEN, BETH ..............................70.00 from 2001-02. ...COMM Rutgers NORTH TAMA COUNTY SCHOOL...........................................459.08 QB Gary Nova is second OFFICE MACHINES CO.............1,999.08 O'KEEFE ELEVATOR COMPANY INC....................................................432.57 ORIENT-MACKSBURG COM SCHOOL........................................4,590.75 ORIENT-MACKSBURG PRESCHOOL................................3,217.50 PETTY CASH - CRESTON COMM SCHOOL DIST ................................182.00 PETZNICKS.......................................52.00 PIZZA RANCH..................................62.00 PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY LLC................................................1,272.27 POSITIVE APPROACH PRESCHOOL................................1,755.00 POSITIVE PROMOTIONS INC.....308.85 PRAIRIE LAKES AEA 8................100.00 PRAIRIE SOLID WASTE AGENCY............................................21.00 PRESCOTT COMMUNITY SCHOOL........................................1,530.25 RIEMAN MUSIC, INC.................1,255.33 RODRIGUEZ, JESUS .....................204.90 RSCHOOL TODAY/DISTRIBUTED WEBSITE CORP..........................6,011.33 SAI.....................................................491.00 SATARII, INC...............................1,537.00 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS - 08.....................................2,211.34 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS - 30........................................345.16 SCHOOL BUS SALES.................1,029.23 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, INC...680.00 SERVICE TECHS INC....................350.91 SOUTHERN IA TROLLEY............184.80 SOUTHWEST VALLEY SCHOOLS.....................................3,060.50 SOUTHWESTERN COMM COLLEGE.................................115,116.25 ST. MALACHY PRESCHOOL.. .3,510.00 TEACHER DIRECT.....................1,251.78 TEAM DYNAMICS.........................346.50 THOMAS BUS SALES OF IOWA INC....................................................981.95 TIERNEY BROTHERS...................183.00 TRINITY PRESCHOOL...............5,850.00 TROPHY SHOP.................................37.79 UNION COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSN..............................................1,200.00 UNIVERSAL PEDIATRICS........5,770.00 WALMART COMMUNITY BRC..335.33 WEST, DARWIN ..............................53.29 WHITE, JERRY ................................44.30 WILLETS & WOOSLEY................207.50 WINDSTAR LINES, INC............4,294.00 WINFIELD-MT UNION CSD..........49.84 WINTERSTIEN CONSTRUCTION........................1,310.00 ZELLMER'S SOFT WATER..........156.10 MANAGEMENT FUND EMC INSURANCE COMPANY....723.24 TYLER INSURANCE SERVICES INC.................................................8,392.00 LOCAL OPTION SALES/SVC TAX AKIN BUILDING CENTERS...........72.95 BREIHOLZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY..................................71,250.00 CONCRETE EXPRESSIONS, LLC................................................4,050.00 DHE COMPUTER SYSTEMS LLC..............................................15,630.75 EMC..................................................322.71 FASTENAL COMPANY...................60.69 GARDEN & ASSOCIATES LTD................................................1,175.75 GC3, LLC.......................................5,615.92 MOBILE MINI INC.........................441.57 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC............236.85 PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY LLC..............................................13,402.65 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO................................................10,731.81 AN-RAE SERVICES, INC..............695.00 COOK VIDEO & APPLIANCE SERVICE..........................................151.19 DEBOER, KEVIN & MISTY .........200.00 EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO INC.................................................1,700.90 FARNER BOCKEN......................1,563.31 HY-VEE FOOD STORE....................18.95 KECK, INC....................................1,564.61 KILEY, ERIN ....................................39.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co, Inc.................................................24,723.86 SPRAGUE, NORA ..............................9.80 WALMART COMMUNITY BRC....13.70 WINDSTREAM...............................124.55 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND A TO Z THEATRICAL SUPPLY AND SVC.........................................966.85 BAILEY, KELSEY ...........................20.00 BREDA, JULIE ...............................261.97 BSN SPORTS INC...........................599.20 BUSCH, SCOTT .............................110.00 CHAT MOBILITY.............................24.97 CLARION INN..............................2,890.72 COACH COMM, LLC.....................525.00 COOPER, KEVIN .............................90.14 CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST...............................................4,236.98 DANNCO.......................................1,287.75 DUSENBERRY, STUART .............100.00 EARL MAY SEED & NURS.......9,860.00 EWELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES........................................385.00 FAREWAY STORES......................204.06 GODFATHERS PIZZA...................531.17 GRAPHIC EDGE........................12,199.68 HAINES, MEG ..................................54.22

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PRESCHOOL................................1,755.00 Creston News Advertiser POSITIVE PROMOTIONS INC.....308.85 Friday, November 28, 2014 PRAIRIE LAKES AEA 8................100.00 PRAIRIE SOLID WASTE AGENCY............................................21.00 PRESCOTT COMMUNITY SCHOOL........................................1,530.25 RIEMAN MUSIC, INC.................1,255.33 RODRIGUEZ, JESUS .....................204.90 RSCHOOL TODAY/DISTRIBUTED WEBSITE CORP..........................6,011.33 SAI.....................................................491.00 Reever, Sr., Glidden-Ralston; Isaiah INC...............................1,537.00 Petersen, Sr., MMC; SATARII, SCHOLASTIC BOOKSr., FremontJacob Hoch, Sr., MelcherHaydn Meier, FAIRS 08.....................................2,211.34 Dallas; Skylar Cudmore, Sr., Mills. LB: Samuel Meyne, Sr., SCHOLASTIC BOOK Harris-Lake Park. DB: Austin Janesville; Spencer Phillips, FAIRS - 30........................................345.16 Tull, Jr., Lamoni; Dalton Sr., Fremont-Mills; Isaiah SCHOOL BUS SALES.................1,029.23 SCHOOL SUPPLY, INC...680.00 Kriegel, Jr., HLV. P: Zach Hopp, NURSE Sr., Elkader Central.

SERVICE TECHS INC....................350.91 Sommerfelt, Jr., Clarksville.

DB: Drew Peppers, Sr., ExiraSOUTHERN IA TROLLEY............184.80 Third Team Offense EHK; Trevor Fenneman, Sr., SOUTHWEST VALLEY QB: Noah Dodd, Jr., Clarksville. UT: Levi Klimesh, SCHOOLS.....................................3,060.50 Janesville. RB: Christopher Sr., Turkey Valley.

SOUTHWESTERN COMM P: Nolan COLLEGE.................................115,116.25 Brown, Jr., Glidden-Ralston; Robert Dahlhauser Jr., West ST. MALACHY PRESCHOOL.. .3,510.00 Connor Holmes, Sr., MMC; Bend-Mallard.

TEACHER DIRECT.....................1,251.78 Dylan Meister, Sr., Tripoli.

Captain: Dicks, NewellTEAM DYNAMICS.........................346.50 OL: Colton Dirks, Sr., Midland; Fonda. BUS SALES OF IOWA THOMAS INC....................................................981.95 Carson Wirtz, Sr., West BendSecond Team Offense TIERNEY Mallard; Kennie Orr, Sr., QB: BROTHERS...................183.00 Michael Girres, Jr., TRINITY Elkader Central. WR/TE: Brady G r a e t t iPRESCHOOL...............5,850.00 nger-Terril/RuthvenTROPHY SHOP.................................37.79 Johnson, Jr., Stanton; Jack Ayshire.

RB: DEVELOPMENT Travis Fehr, Jr., UNION COUNTY Thode, Jr., Janesville. K: Sam West Bend-Mallard; Austin ASSN..............................................1,200.00 UNIVERSAL PEDIATRICS........5,770.00 Honold, Sr., Coon RapidsLaabs, Sr., Guthrie Center; WALMART COMMUNITY Bayard.

Colton Ranney, Sr., BRC..335.33 Lamoni.

WEST, DARWIN ..............................53.29 Third Team Defense OL: Sam Halverson, Sr., Coon WHITE, JERRY ................................44.30 DL: Carter Kelm, Sr., Rapids-Bayard; Tyler Schuck, WILLETS & WOOSLEY................207.50 WINDSTAR LINES, INC............4,294.00 Clarksville; Keegan Hosfelt, Sr., MMC; Tom Yezek, Jr., WINFIELD-MT UNION CSD..........49.84 Jr., CAM; Trevor Hulett, Sr., Northwood-Kensett.

WR/TE: WINTERSTIEN Springville. LB: Tyler Sawyer, Reed Block, Sr., Boyer Valley; CONSTRUCTION........................1,310.00 Sr., Turkey Valley; Marquise Chase Wetterling, Sr., MelcherZELLMER'S SOFT WATER..........156.10 Phillips, Sr., Kee; Coleby Dallas. K: Emmitt MANAGEMENT FUND Wheatley, Regular EMC COMPANY....723.24 Bratrud, Sr., Session NorthwoodSr., INSURANCE Adair-Casey.

November 17, 2014 TYLER Second INSURANCE SERVICES Kensett.

DB: Parker Team Defense The Union County Board ofPowers, SuperviINC.................................................8,392.00 in Regular Session Michael on MonSo.,metFremont-Mills; DL: OPTION T.J. Even, Sr.,TAX Don sors LOCAL SALES/SVC November 2014. The Coates, Sr., 17, Sidney.

P: meeting Drew Bosco; Alex Paulson, Jr., North day, AKIN BUILDING CENTERS...........72.95 was called to order at 9:00 AM with the BREIHOLZ CONSTRUCTION Ticknor,members Jr., CAM. Iowa; Mason Scheidegger, following present: Lois MonCOMPANY..................................71,250.00 Jr., Newell-Fonda. LB: Wesley day, Ron Riley, and Dennis Brown.

CONCRETE EXPRESSIONS, AGENDA: Motion by Monday and LLC................................................4,050.00 seconded by Riley to approve the Agenda. All voting aye, motion carried.

DHE COMPUTER SYSTEMS MINUTES: Motion by Riley and LLC..............................................15,630.75 EMC..................................................322.71 seconded by Monday to approve the FASTENAL COMPANY...................60.69 minutes from November 10, 2014. All voting aye, motion carried.

GARDEN & ASSOCIATES OPEN FORUM: No one spoke durLTD................................................1,175.75 ing open forum.

GC3, LLC.......................................5,615.92 nationally in passing yards the series.

KENT AREA: Amanda Husband, MOBILE MINI INC.........................441.57 Union County Environmental Specialist Unfortunately for Penn per completion (15.47).

MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC............236.85 and Tim Kenyon, Union County AttorPLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY ney, updated the Board on adid nuisance State, the Spartans not LONG SHOT: Penn LLC..............................................13,402.65 complaint that was filed on a residence SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND State hopes home-field experience a known letdown in the city formerly as Kent. afANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY RANGER RESIDENCE: Doug advantage and a stout run ter to Ohio State on Jones,losing Union County Conservation DiCO................................................10,731.81 rector and Joe Mayhew, Union County AN-RAE SERVICES, INC..............695.00 defense will add up to an Nov. 8.

Since then, they’ve Park Ranger, updated the Board on the COOK VIDEO & APPLIANCE construction of Maryland the Ranger Residence upset of Michigan State. defeated and SERVICE..........................................151.19 DEBOER, KEVIN & MISTY .........200.00 modular home at 3-Mile Lake.

Penn State (6-5, 2-5) Rutgers by a combined 82SICOG: Motion by Riley and secEARTHGRAINS BAKING CO onded by Monday to approve DrawINC.................................................1,700.90 leads the nation and the 18 score. down #14 08-DRH-216 for $780,872 FARNER BOCKEN......................1,563.31 for the Bloomfield/Carlisle/Norwalk Big Ten in STORE....................18.95 rushing defense passPLAYER WATCH: HY-VEE FOOD thru for theTO Federal Jumpstart KECK, INC....................................1,564.61 Housing Projects, as presented

by Tim (81.7 yards per game) and Maryland QB C.J. Brown, KILEY, ERIN ....................................39.00 Ostroski, Director of SICOG. All votMartin Bros.

Distributing ranks second inCo,the con- aing sixth-year senior, plays aye, motion carried.

Inc.................................................24,723.86 FAMILY FARM CREDIT: Alference in ..............................9.80 total defense his finalMotion homebygame against lowances: Monday and secSPRAGUE, NORA sixty-six onded by Riley to approve WALMART COMMUNITY BRC....13.70 Rutgers.

(267.2).

Brown hasthealready Family Farm Credit Allowances as subWINDSTREAM...............................124.55 mitted bypart the Union Assessor, But Michigan State (9-2, been of aCounty school-reSTUDENT ACTIVITY FUND Gene Haner. All voting aye, motion A TO Z leads THEATRICAL 6-1) the SUPPLY conference cord 54 touchdowns and is Disallowances: Motion

by RiAND SVC.........................................966.85 carried. ley and seconded by Monday to apBAILEY, KELSEY ...........................20.00 in total offense, and se- 516 yards shy of the total prove the sixteen partial Disallowances BREDA, JULIE ...............................261.97 and the twenty-two total Disallowances nior Jeremy Langford has offense mark. He faces a BSN SPORTS INC...........................599.20 as submitted by Union County AssesBUSCH, SCOTT .............................110.00 sor Gene Haner.

All voting aye, motion rushed for 1,242 yards and Scarlet Knights team that CHAT MOBILITY.............................24.97 carried.

17 touchdowns.

45 points at MichiCLARION INN..............................2,890.72 allowed ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union COACH COMM, LLC.....................525.00 County Engineer, presented and disThe KEVIN Nittany Lions have gan lastmaintenance weekend.activity cussedState the weekly COOPER, .............................90.14 and updated the Board on conCRESTON won twoCOMMUNITY of the lastSCHOOL three in report DIST...............................................4,236.98 struction projects and crane operator DANNCO.......................................1,287.75 training opportunities. Utility Permit: DUSENBERRY, STUART .............100.00 Motion by Monday and seconded by Riley to approve a utility permit for EARL MAY SEED & NURS.......9,860.00 SIRWA to bore a 1 inch 200 lb. ply waEWELL EDUCATIONAL terline on High and Dry Road in SecSERVICES........................................385.00 tion 23 and 24 of Douglas Township.

FAREWAY STORES......................204.06 All voting aye, motion carried. New GODFATHERS PIZZA...................531.17 Grading Agreements: Motion by GRAPHIC EDGE........................12,199.68 Monday and seconded by Riley to apHAINES, MEG ..................................54.22 prove the grading agreement between James Francis and Union County for HARMISON'S HOMETOWN FUNDRAISING...............................172.80 ditching along with dozing the fence HICKORY PARK.........................1,178.63 line with tree and brush removal on the west side of Cherry Street in Section 12 HOWARD CLOTHING & SPORTING.......................................615.46 of Platte Township and on the east side HY-VEE FOOD STORE..............1,358.69 of Cherry Street in Section 7 of Grant Township. All voting aye, motion carIATC....................................................45.00 ried.

IGHSAU.........................................1,770.00 TRANSFER RESOLUTION: MoIHSAA..........................................21,824.00 tion by Monday and seconded by Riley IOWA CATTLEMEN'S to approve Transfer Resolution #10.

FOUNDATION................................200.00 Now on this 17th day of November IOWA TRACK AND FIELD 2014, the matter of an operating transCOACHES CLINIC.........................198.00 fer comes before the Union County J. A. KING...........................................85.60 Board of Supervisors. WHEREAS it is KINYON, STEVE ...........................115.00 desired to transfer monies from the KRUSE, DANA .................................95.00 Conservation TRUST Fund (0027) to MANZ, KYLE ...................................95.00 the Conservation Capital Project Fund MAPLE STREET MEMORIES..........5.99 (1510), and WHEREAS said operating transfer is in accordance with Section McCANN, STEPHEN E .................170.00 331.432 of the Code of Iowa. BE AND McKIM, RYAN .................................77.16 IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the NATL FFA ORGANIZATION....1,033.50 sum of $2,959.00 is ordered to be O DANIELS, GARY .........................23.29 transferred from the Conservation OSWALD, JOEL .............................125.00 TRUST Fund (0027) to the ConservaPETERSEN, SHAWN .....................100.00 tion Capital Project Fund(1500), effecPYLES PHOTOGRAPHY..........24,653.00 tive this 17th day of November, 2014.

SARON, BRENTON .........................95.00 The Auditor is directed to correct the SCHLAPIA, PATRICK ..................587.35 books accordingly, and to notify the SCHUMACHER, BRENT ................95.00 Treasurer of this operating transfer accompanying the notification with a SECURITY SOUND COMPANY INC....................................................627.00 copy of this resolution and the record of its adoption. Roll call vote; Monday SHAWLER, ERIC ...........................200.00 aye, Riley aye, and Brown aye, motion SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO............546.40 carried.

SOMERS, PAUL .............................170.00 HANDWRITTEN CLAIM: Motion SOUTHWEST IOWA HONOR

by Riley and seconded by Monday to MARCHING BAND.....................3,440.00 pay handwritten claim #122409 to SPORTDECALS SPORT & SPIRIT Waste Management of Creston in the PRODUCTS INC..............................803.91 amount of $2049.75 for trash pickup.

SWIBA................................................25.00 All voting aye, motion carried.

RECESSED FOR LUNCH AT SWIBA HS HONOR BAND FESTIVAL..........................................69.00 12:08 PM RECONVENED AT 1:00 PM TEAM DYNAMICS.........................500.00 CLOSED SESSION: Motion by TRUE, TOM ......................................95.00 Monday and seconded by Riley to enter VIRGINIA TOY AND NOVELTY into a closed session per Iowa Code CO......................................................217.36 Section 21.5 (1) (i) at 1:00 PM. Roll call vote; Monday aye, Riley aye, and WALMART COMMUNITY BRC................................................1,348.91 Brown aye, motion carried. Motion by WALTERS SIGNS...........................950.00 Monday and seconded by Riley to end WAYNE FFA ALUMNI....................75.00 the Closed Section at 3:21 PM. Roll OCTOBER 2014 PAYROL...1,029,617.40 call vote; Monday aye, Riley aye, and Brown aye, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no Regular Session further business, the meeting was adNovember 17, 2014 journed at 3:22 PM. The Union County Board of Supervi- ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, sors met in Regular Session on Mon- AUDITOR day, November 17, 2014. The meeting BY: DENNIS J. BROWN, was called to order at 9:00 AM with the CHAIRMAN following members present: Lois Mon- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS day, Ron Riley, and Dennis Brown.

AGENDA: Motion by Monday and THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT seconded by Riley to approve the UNION COUNTY Agenda. All voting aye, motion carried.

IN THE MATTER MINUTES: Motion by Riley and OF ESTATE OF seconded by Monday to approve the Helen I. Seley, Deceased. minutes from November 10, 2014. All Probate No. ESPR015708 voting aye, motion carried.

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF OPEN FORUM: No one spoke durAPPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, ing open forum.

AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS KENT AREA: Amanda Husband, To All Persons Interested in the EsUnion County Environmental Specialist tate of Helen I. Seley, Deceased, who and Tim Kenyon, Union County Attor- died on or about September 26 2014: ney, updated the Board on a nuisance You are hereby notified that on the complaint that was filed on a residence 14th day of November, 2014, the last in the city formerly known as Kent. will and testament of Helen I. Seley, RANGER RESIDENCE: Doug deceased, bearing date of the 18th day Jones, Union County Conservation Di- of July, 2002 was admitted to probate rector and Joe Mayhew, Union County in the above named court and that MariPark Ranger, updated the Board on the anne Turner was appointed executor of construction of the Ranger Residence the estate. modular home at 3-Mile Lake.

Any action to set aside the will must SICOG: Motion by Riley and sec- be brought in the district court of said onded by Monday to approve Draw- county within the later to occur of four down #14 08-DRH-216 for $780,872 months from the date of the second for the Bloomfield/Carlisle/Norwalk publication of this notice or one month pass thru for the Federal Jumpstart from the date of mailing of this notice Housing Projects, as presented by Tim to all heirs of the decedent and devisees Ostroski, Director of SICOG. All vot- under the will whose identities are reaing aye, motion carried. sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be FAMILY FARM CREDIT: Al- forever barred. lowances: Motion by Monday and secNotice is further given that all peronded by Riley to approve the sixty-six sons indebted to the estate are requested Family Farm Credit Allowances as sub- to make immediate payment to the unmitted by the Union County Assessor, dersigned, and creditors having claims Gene Haner. All voting aye, motion against the estate shall file them with carried. Disallowances: Motion by Ri- the clerk of the above named district ley and seconded by Monday to ap- court, as provided by law, duly authenprove the sixteen partial Disallowances ticated, for allowance, and unless so and the twenty-two total Disallowances filed by the later to occur of four as submitted by Union County Asses- months from the second publication of sor Gene Haner. All voting aye, motion this notice or one month from the date carried. of mailing of this notice (unless otherENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union wise allowed or paid) a claim is thereCounty Engineer, presented and dis- after forever barred. cussed the weekly maintenance activity Dated this 17th day of November, report and updated the Board on con- 2014 struction projects and crane operator Probate Code Section 304 training opportunities. Utility Permit: Attorneys for the Executor: Motion by Monday and seconded by Reynoldson &Van Werden , L.L.P. Riley to approve a utility permit for 200 West Jefferson, P.O. Box 199, SIRWA to bore a 1 inch 200 lb. ply wa- Osceola. IA 50213 terline on High and Dry Road in SecMarianne Turner tion 23 and 24 of Douglas Township.

Executor of the Estate All voting aye, motion carried. New 11450 Old 2243 W., Apt 3329, Leander, TX 78641 Grading Agreements: Motion by Monday and seconded by Riley to ap- Date of second publication: prove the grading agreement between November 28, 2014

Big Ten rivalry week headed by Ohio St-Michigan

By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer

A look at what to watch for in the Big Ten this weekend: GAME OF THE WEEK: Seventh-ranked Ohio State strives to keep alive its bid to reach the College Football Playoff in a matchup against Michigan.

The Buckeyes (10-1, 7-0, No. 6 CFP) are heavy favorites over the Wolverines (56, 3-4), who couldn’t come up with a better way to become bowl eligible than by defeating their archrivals.

Ohio State’s offense relies heavily upon freshman quarterback J.T. Barrett,

Public notice THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF DONALD HUGH KELLER, Deceased Probate No ESPR015707 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINSTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DONALD HUGH KELLER, Deceased, who died on or about October 7, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 14th day of November, 2014, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 21st day of November, 2014.

Mark L Smith ICISPIN: AT0007354 Attorney for the Administrator POB 230 Winterset, IA 50273 Donald U. Keller Administrator of the Estate 2633 Maple Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Probate Code Section 230 Date of second publication: December 5, 2014.

Board of Directors - November 17, 2014 Creston Community School District Public meeting started at 5:30 to share information on the possible consolidation with Prescott CSD. There was no written or verbal correspondence shared.

The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School District met on Monday, November 17, 2014 in the Board Room at 6:00 PM. President Dunphy presided and the following answered roll call: Eagan, Fyock, Snodgrass and Zumbach.

Administrators present were: Callie Anderson, Brad Baker, Jeff Bevins, Scott Driskell, Billie Jo Greene, Steve McDermott, Bill Messerole and Kevin Teno.

The news media and visitors were present.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded that the agenda be approved as presented.

Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved and Fyock seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the October 20 regular meeting and the November 5 joint special board meeting as amended, the bills including the schoolhouse fund, the financial reports for October 2014, resignations from Scott Wagner, middle school ass't. boys basketball coach; Mike McCabe, 8th grade boys basketball coach; Jim Hyde, middle school ass't. girls basketball coach; Joan Woods, cook; and contracts with Scott Wagner, 8th grade boys basketball coach; Trisha Dickinson, ass't. 7th and 8th grade girls basketball coach; Mike McCabe, 7th grade boys basketball coach; and Jim Hyde, middle school ass't boys basketball coach. Motion carried 4-0 Tom Eagan abstained due to his company receiving payment.

The Board discussed the Prescott CSD and Creston CSD consolidation. Mr. McDermott stated a combined board meeting was covered to approve petition later in meeting. Special election will be held in April 2015.

Congratulations to all of our fall activities. Great performances by all groups.

Cross Country Team Members - Cooper McDermott finished 13th, Jay Wolfe finished 16th, and Maria Mostek finished 33rd. Maria has qualified for the State Cross Country meet all four years she was in HS. Good job to the cast, staff and volunteers for the musical Legally Blonde.

Creston Volleyball H-10 All Conference: 1st Team - Natalie Mostek (MB), 2nd Team - Hanna Luther (S) and Honorable Mention - Alyssa Higgins (DS/OH). Creston O/M Football H-10 All Conference: 1st Team Offense - Chase Shiltz, running back; Bryce Briley, receiver (unanimous); Jordan Thompson, O lineman (unanimous); Alex Nielsen, at-large (unanimous); and Conner Pals, kicker. 1st Team Defense - Cory Rathe, D lineman; Seth Maitlen, linebacker; and McClain Haines, D back. 2nd Team Offense - Jake

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PANTHERS: Continued from page 9A

Monday’s exhibition win over Lenox.

Cooper McDermott knocked down four of the team’s 14 3-pointers in the win, while Ryan Kucera gave the team solid minutes and knocked down a trey, as well.

“Definitely Cooper. He’s a kid who put a lot of time in this summer and you can see he’s very confident with his shot. I think of any kid, he’s made the biggest leap from where he was the beginning of summer to where he is right now.

Ryan Kucera put a lot of time in. It’s just amazing, when you put in the time, you’re going to see good results from it.”

Watson sees the level of success Panther boys had during the fall football and cross country seasons spilling over onto the basketball court with improved results.

“That’s the thing with all of our program, is that fall success is going to lead to winter success, too, because you build a lot of confidence with kids,” he said. “That’s fun for a high school coach to see a successful cross country and football season, because that’s going to translate into the winter.”

One area of the game the Panthers will need to improve in, however, is defense. Watson said the two keys for his team to be successful this year will be consistent defense and consistent rebounding.

“We’re a work in progress,” he said about the defense. “Usually it’s the other way around. Usually your offense is a little slower to start, but right now we have to work on the defensive end a bit. It’s just going to take the kids to start trusting in each other and getting used to the rotations we’re trying to do.”

Watson said his team will employ several different defenses throughout the year, especially since it lacks a traditional big man.

The Panthers will have

to get creative in order to stop opposing post players.

As for the Hawkeye 10 Conference this year, Watson sees last year’s top teams Harlan and Kuemper Catholic as being the best until someone proves otherwise.

Glenwood, Denison-Schleswig, Atlantic and Lewis Central will also compete.

“I always say this, if you’re good enough to compete in the Hawkeye 10, you’re going to be good enough to compete in Class 3A, period,” Watson said. “Because you’re going to see the best of the best. It’s going to be a very tough conference.”

In non-conference play, the Panthers will travel to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Dec. 13 to face ADM at 5 p.m., before that night’s Iowa Energy game.

The Panthers open the season at home Tuesday against Mount Ayr in the Kirk Levine benefit game, with varsity action scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Varsity roster Seniors — Sam Hartsock, McClain Haines, Christian Groumoutis, Jay Wolfe, Alex Nielsen, Jake Miller.

Juniors — Cooper McDermott, Chris Foster, Ryan Kucera.

Sophomores — Seth Thompson, Cody Crawford, Kyle Somers.

Schedule Dec. 2 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 — at Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 9 — vs. Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 — vs. Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 — vs. ADM (at Wells Fargo Arena), 5 p.m.

Dec. 16 — vs. Harlan, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Kuemper Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 — vs. Lewis Central, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 — at Red Oak, 5 p.m.

Jan. 16 — at DenisonSchleswig, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 — vs. Council Bluffs St. Albert, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at Winterset, 5 p.m.

Jan. 30 — at Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 3 — vs. Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 — vs. Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7 — at Atlantic, 5 p.m.

Feb. 12 — at AHST, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 — vs. Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 17 — at Harlan, 7:30 p.m.

IOWA: Continued from page 10A

made plenty of strides since the last time he played Nebraska. Rudock has 14 TD passes, a leaguelow four interceptions and is less than a point behind Ohio S t a t e ’ s Rudock J.T. Barrett for the Big Ten lead in completion percentage.

“It’s not only he has ability, but he really works at it hard. The other part is, can you do that when you get knocked around a little bit?” Ferentz said. “It’s really a tough job. Some guys are better than others. He’s really doing a nice job.”

GREGORY VS. SCHERFF: The matchup to watch inside will be Nebraska defensive end Brandon Gregory against Iowa tackle Brandon Scherff. Gregory has seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss. But Scherff is one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy given to the

nation’s top lineman. The Huskers will likely move Gregory around to exploit matchups, but it’ll be fun to see Gregory and Scherff square off.

WIDEOUT WOES: Pelini said Monday that Jordan Westerkamp will play after hyperextending his knee in last week’s loss to Minnesota. But Kenny Bell, whose 171 career catches are the most in school history, is questionable after sustaining an apparent concussion against the Gophers. “When somebody has a head injury, it’s difficult to say,” Pelini said.

TICKETS: Iowa and Nebraska’s fan bases have long been regarded among the most passionate in the Midwest. But that hasn’t translated at the ticket office. Iowa spokesman Steve Roe said Wednesday that just under 3,000 tickets were still available.

Kinnick Stadium seats 70,585. ___ Follow Luke Meredith on Twitter: www.twitter. com/LukeMeredithAP

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

Apply online at www.chsinc.com EEO/AAP Employer

The IT Operations Manager is responsible for leading the execution of IT projects and daily operations related to network, server and desktop administration. This individual ensures that the IT infrastructure is highly available and performing optimally in a wide variety of computer hardware and software. ICE Technologies offers attractive salary, incentive compensation and benefit packages in a strong teamwork environment.

Healthcare industry knowledge is a plus.

Experience Required: • Strong Leadership skills are a must • Architectural and technical skills in OS, Server and Networking • A clear understanding of attributes of a successful IT environment • Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member • Strong organizationsl, multi-tasking and time management skills • Minimum of five years of information technology experience • CCNA, MCSE or VCP Certification Preferred About ICE Technologies, Inc.

ICE Technologies is comprised of team members who are innovative, dedicated, and successful. At ICE, you’ll work with a team of experts who know Healthcare IT. We desire to improve patient care while advancing the efficiency and quality of healthcare in community hospitals across the nation. We invite you to consider joining our mission of enabling healthcare providers to improve lives through practical information technology solutions.

Candidates should send resumes to hr@icetechnologies.com www.icetechnologies.com | 411 SE 9th St | Pella, IA 50219 | 877.754.8420

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INDUSTRIAL NURSE (LPN/PM/PTA) Osceola Foods, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 Company is looking for a full time LPN/PM/PTA for our second shift (Monday-Friday). Applicants must have current state license or certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic or Physical Therapist Assistant. Successful candidates will work in our modern food processing facility located in Osceola, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Osceola Foods’ benefit package includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans. Additional benefits include a 401k with company match, vacation, life insurance, and quarterly Pay for Performance Bonuses. This individual must have a valid driver’s license and excellent communication skills.

Wages based on experience & education. The Industrial Nurse is given regular performance and salary reviews.

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The Director of Senior Housing administers the operation of the senior housing complex.

The Volunteer Services Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment and development of the volunteer programs at Greater Regional.

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

Applications will be accepted from November 24, 2014 thru December 5, 2014 Osceola Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PHILLIP J. TYLER, CIC, CPIA

Altec is a leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. We deliver products and services in more than 100 countries throughout the world. We manufacture fiberglass truck bodies in our Osceola, IA facility and are growing rapidly.

We are seeking candidates for production positions, welders, technical jobs such as Design Engineers and Drafters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical aptitude, and maintenance equipment assembly skills. This is a key position on our team and we are seeking a self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Starting pay for the production jobs is $12.00/per hour, and compensation for technical positions is compensable with experience. Altec offers excellent benefits.

Please complete application online at www.altec.com/careers.php.

EOE

Office: 782-5503 • Home: 782-2208 • Fax: 782-5681

The Dale Shepherd family wishes to say thanks to each and every one who expressed sympathy in our loss. The response expressed with flowers, memorials, food, prayers, cards or just a word or hug was greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to Chaplain Mary O’Reilly for the Celebration of Life service.

Also to Jon and Veronica Damewood and Bill & Julie Davis for hosting the refreshments. Words can not say how much we appreciate what all this means to us.

Janice Steve and Leona Scott and Teresa Tab, Tiff, Tyler and Rachel Shepherd

Utilization Review-Case Manager Full Time Registered Nurse Minimum two (2) years of U.R/Case Management or social work experience.

Maintain current professional licensure

If interested please apply to: Mitzi Hymbaugh, Human Resources Ringgold County Hospital 504 North Cleveland Mount Ayr, IA 50854 641-464-3226 Or Online at rchmtayr.org Application Deadline: December 12, 2014.

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Iowa Select Farms has the following full-time, local job openings.

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Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

Plumber

WESTMAN WINDOWS. Replacement windows tilt for easy cleaning and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and install, for no-pressure estimate call Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or 641-344-5523.

SCHROEDER PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ new installations, new breaker boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in manufactured and mobile homes.

Free estimates, licensed, insured, 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & Mastercard.

BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award. Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-3225160 or 1-800-245-0337.

Place your business service ad here for $40 a month.

Call 641-782-2141 ext. 6441

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

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

CDL Driver Iowa Select Farms has positions open for CDL Drivers responsible for transporting commercial hogs to market facilities. This candidate will be responsible for operating a semi-truck and trailer and following all safety, biosecurity and record keeping protocols.

This position requires a Class A CDL with a clean driving record. Five days a week, home every day. $1,200 SIGN ON BONUS!

Manager-In-Training This is a full-time management trainee position available for individuals with swine experience. The Manager-In-Training program is a 16 month program that offers trainees the opportunity to gain experience in all phases of production and ultimately be placed as a sow, nursery or finishing manager within the Iowa Select Farms system.

Nursery Technician As a Nursery Technician, you will work as a team in the process of caring for newly weaned piglets to assure optimum productivity throughout the nursery phase. The candidate will monitor and evaluate the overall health of pigs and help with light facility repair and maintenance as needed.

Sow Technician Sow Technicians work as a team to provide daily care of sows and piglets at the worksite.

This job will provide hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, record keeping and farm maintenance.

Starting salary of $28,000 and increases to $31,000 after just one year!

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Apply online at apply.iowaselect.com, call Human Resources at 641-316-3251, or stop by 101 North Douglas in Afton to complete an application.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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Place an ad with us and we’ll help you put SOLD on it

Call: 641-782-2141 x6441

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supply decreases.

Consumers looking to deck their home could pay a little more than last year, but costs vary widely depending on factors such as transportation, tree-lot rental space and big-box retailers’ demand that prices remain stable. For example, a 6-foot Douglas fir in Oregon, which grows about one-third of the nation’s Christmas trees, could sell for $25 while a similar tree hauled to Southern California might go for $80.

Tara Deering-Hansen, a spokeswoman for Midwestern supermarket chain Hy-Vee, said wholesale tree prices have climbed slightly but prices are set at each store and customers might not see any increase.

Heavy snow last week slowed the shipment of trees from Michigan, which ranks third in production and supplies much of the Midwest and parts of the South. In some loading yards, stacks of trees awaiting shipment were covered with up to 2 feet of snow.

“Getting the snow off was more work than loading the trees,” said Dan Wahmhoff, co-owner of a nursery in southwestern Michigan. “It was definitely a challenge — wind and snow and cold, trucks were getting stuck — but we made it through.”

In the coming years, growers expect the supply of trees to remain stable with prices gradually increasing, in part because it takes six to seven years for a seedling to grow large enough to sell.

BASKET: Even with the increase, most growers are being paid less now than in the mid-2000s, when trees from new and expanded farms hit the market as demand fell. And the industry still faces challenges, as competition from artificial tree manufacturers and other factors have led to a drop in trees harvested, from 20.8 million in 2002 to 17.3 million in 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The National Christmas Tree Association, based in Missouri, has encouraged growers to offer more options that meet the needs of younger people who live in urban areas and don’t have space for a towering tree, says executive director Rick Dungey. More growers are realizing that if they offer different looks — such as a tree that could fit on a coffee table or one thin enough to squeeze into a narrow room — people will buy them, Dungey said.

“There are more options and choices out there,” he said.

Small tree-farm owners who sell straight to customers aren’t as affected by the factors increasing prices to consumers nationally.

Jenny Howell, whose family runs Howell Tree Farm southwest of Des Moines, said they’ll raise prices a bit because of high fuel prices for mowers and other equipment over the summer and drought that caused some seedlings to die. But their customers typically return each winter and don’t spend time comparing her farm’s prices to those in city lots.

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picked up 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 20.

Last year, 222 baskets serving 860 people and 125 nursing home baskets were distributed. Residents of care centers in Creston and Afton received fruit and Kleenex.

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

Each child 19 and younger will also receive a gift certificate for clothing items.

The Christmas Basket Fund board is assisted in packing and distributing baskets by local service club volunteers and FFA students from Creston Schools.

Present board officers are President Bob Jungst, Vice President Ellen Gerharz, Treasurer Steve Crittenden and Secretary Rose Henry.

Additional board members are: Dean and Twila Brant,

Todd Nielsen, Rich Paulsen, Brad Baker, Chuck Spindler, Don Damewood, Margaret Wilkins and Troy Peterson.

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

Beginning balance donated: $1,780 New donations: Robert Rectenbaugh $50 In Memory of Brenden Keeler $20 Phyllis Kimball $25 In Memory of Paul and Ted Little $50 1942 CHS Alumni $25 In Memory of Linda Wilker from Brent and Chad Wilker and family $50 In Memory of Sandy Wilker from Lori, Richard, Terri and Tim Wilker $100 Martha Musmaker $100 Kentner Hudson $200 Betty Vorrath $25 Vicker Programming and Services $250 In Memory of Earl and Betty Winterstien $100 Alpha Delta Kappa $116.80 Today’s total: $2,891.80

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