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A new approach to women behind bars GIG HARBOR, Wash. (MCT) — When Jeannette Murphy first stepped onto the grounds of the Washington Corrections Center for Women 30 years ago, she recalls encountering tennis courts and what she terms the “patty-cake” treatment of inmates by prison staff.

Murphy, imprisoned for killing her parents in Thurston County, said inmates were treated more like troubled girls than convicts, even those like her who were doing lengthy stretches for murder.

But soon after, the treatment of female inmates drastically changed as prisons grew and administrators sought uniformity in inmates’ treat- ■ The ment regardless Department of gender. The women found of Corrections t h e m s e l v e s (DOC) is treated ex- shifting to actly like their gendermale counter- specific parts, from the treatment clothes they wore to the way for incarcercorrections of- ated women ficers dealt with like access to them. fruity-smellNow, with ing shampoo the growth of female inmates and better fitoutpacing that ting clothing. of males and no space to house them, the state Department of Corrections (DOC) is shifting to more gender-specific treatment of incarcerated women. The changes range from simple — access to a fruity-smelling shampoo and better-fitting clothing, and special bras for inmates who’ve had mastectomies — to more substantive, such as greater focus on substance abuse and mental health counseling.

The change reflects a recognition that gender dictates different treatment of inmates.

“It’s not a one-size-fits-all system,” said DOC Secretary Bernie Warner.

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Gary Lybarger, former Creston city building inspector, defeats incumbent Paul Vandevender, Kevin Downey and Courtney Wilson for at-large seat on Creston City Council. Voter turnout in Tuesday’s city election was just more than 11 percent.

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A new face to the Creston City Council was elected Tuesday evening.

Gary Lybarger — Creston city building inspector for 12 years — defeated incumbent Paul Vandevender, Kevin Downey and Courtney Wilson in an election that had an 11 percent voter turnout.

Unofficially, Lybarger earned 203 total votes. Other totals included Vandevender 177, Downey 89 and Wilson 71.

“I’m kind of shocked,” Lybarger said, “because I didn’t think I would be able to beat the incumbent. But, I think people know that I mean what I say and I’ll follow through. I’m happy to be elected and I have some ideas on how to get things

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done with the city.”

The 67-year-old Lybarger said his top priorties on city council are lowering property taxes and finding long-term solutions to city street repairs “so they won’t need fixed every six months.”

always have lower turnout than primary and general elections, but I’d still like to see more people getting to the polls and voting.”

In comparison, the last city election in Creston in 2011 had 812 voters out of a possible 5,130 (15.8 percent). There were two contested races in 2011, including a race between Kevin Downey and Nancy Loudon for councilperson at-large, and a race between Warren Woods and Gary Lybarger for Creston mayor.

Loudon and Woods won those races.

Meanwhile, in 2009, the voter turnout was very low with only 191 total voters out of a possible 5,113 for a voter turnout of 3.7 percent. There were no contested races in the 2009 election.

Voter turnout

Only 554 people voted out of a possible 4,795 registered voters in Tuesday’s Creston city election.

That’s a voter turnout of about 11.5 percent.

“Voter turnout this Hysell year was about par for city elections,” said Sandy Hysell, Union County auditor. “City elections

Running unopposed All three candidates running unopposed for Creston City Council were unofficially elected Tuesday. They include Randy White (Ward 1) with 66 votes, Ann Levine (Ward 3) with 94 votes, Dave Koets (Ward 5) with 124 votes and John Kawa (Park and Recreation Board) with 451 votes.

Lybarger, White, Levine and Koets will start their terms in January.

Moving on:

Teammates celebrate a successful point at the net by Cassidy Yong, second from left, during Southwestern’s 3-0 victory over Northeast Nebraska in the Spartans’ final home appearance Tuesday night.

The win puts Southwestern in the Region XI-B finals Saturday against nationallyranked Kirkwood.

Thayer mayor In Thayer, nobody was on the ballot for mayor or two council seats. Jennifer Mitchell received the most write-in votes for mayor with three. She will be the mayor in Thayer unless she declines.

The council seats will be decided at a later time.

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Chuck Spindler casts his vote in the Creston city election at Crest Baptist Church Tuesday evening. The only contested race for Creston City Council was won by former city building inspector Gary Lybarger.

Other results in Union County Afton Mayor Michelle Burger 23 Afton City Council (Elect 2) Sherry Parrott 20 Jeff Burger 19 Cromwell Mayor Duane Adamson 9 Cromwell City Council (Elect 5) Amy Angell 9 Curt Angell 9 Robert Hepp 9 Roger Millslagle 9 Rich Waddingham 7 Lorimor City Council (Elect 2) Randy Wacha 28 Kent M. Forbes 23

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Dale Harrison, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died at Northb r o o k Manor Care Center, Friday, November 1, Harrison 2013.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013 at First Congregational United Church of Christ by the Rev. Bob David. A visitation will be held at the Chapel of Mercy at Mt. Mercy University on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Inurnment: Maple Hill Cemetery in Cromwell, Iowa on Monday, November 11th at 1 p.m.

Survivors include a brother, Harold “Hal” Harrison of Concord, NH; nephews, Jeremy (Danielle) Harrison of South Hampton, MA; and David Harrison of Springfield, Vermont; friends, Terry (Julie) and Lucy Schneekloth of Cedar Rapids, Jeanne Fellner of Marion and all his friends including those from his Mt. Mercy and First Congregational Communities.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister-inlaw, Mary Ellen Harrison.

Dale was born December 10, 1937 in Cromwell, Iowa to Warren Clinton and Mary Elizabeth (Baird) Harrison.

He received a bachelor’s degree from Iowa Teacher’s College and his Master’s Degree from the University of Iowa.

Dale was an educator at Chariton High School, University High School in Iowa City, and Mt. Mercy College retiring in 2006. He taught Business Education and Business Management.

Dale was inducted into the Mt. Mercy Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992 recognized for his overwhelming support to Mt. Mercy athletics.

While at Mt. Mercy, he was the Faculty Athletic Representative for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Commencement Marshall, and the Chair of Commencement Committee from 1970 to 2006.

While he was an avid traveler and devoted to his church community, Mt. Mercy was at the center of Dale’s heart. Everyone in the Mt. Mercy Community knew and loved Dale. The Hall of Famer attended countless Mt. Mercy athletic events where he was often playfully introduced as “Mt. Mercy’s #1 fan. The Man, the Myth, the Legend!” No one will ever be able to fill his seat in the stands.

Dale’s family and friends would like to thank the staffs at Northbrook Manor and Summit Pointe for the outstanding care provided to Dale.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dale Harrison Endowed Mt. Mercy Scholarship at 1300 Elmhurst Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 or First Congregation Church at 361 17th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.

Online condolences may be sent to www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

Autopsy shows chase suspect was shot twice AMES (MCT) — Police have released more information about the events that led up to Monday’s deadly shooting on the Iowa State University campus, as an autopsy showed the man died of two gunshot wounds.

An autopsy performed Tuesday showed Tyler Comstock, 19, of Boone, died of two gunshot wounds, one to the head and another to the chest, State Medical Examiner Dr. Julia Goodin said.

She also listed the manner of death as homicide because Comstock died “as a result of

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Comstock was killed following a chase that began after officers tried to conduct a traffic stop. It ended three minutes later on ISU’s central campus when an Ames police officer fired six rounds into the pickup truck reported stolen minutes earlier.

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Jerry Blakesley Afton

Jerry Blakesley, 77, of Afton died Nov. 5, 2013, at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

Funeral Blakesley services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Powers Funeral Home, 612 North Dodge St., Afton.

The Rev. Joel Sutton will officiate. Burial will be in Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. Military rites will be conducted by Theodore J. Martens Creston VFW Post No. 1797 and John B. Parks Afton VFW Post No. 8882.

Open visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Greater Regional Hospice Home or Afton First Responders. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Jerry Judson Blakesley, son of Lola Irene Blakesley, was born Feb. 17, 1936, in Ringgold County at the home of his grandparents.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army from Jan. 20, 1955, until Jan. 17, 1958, in Lawton, Okla.

On April 4, 1955, Jerry married Rosalyn Kay Oziah in Ringgold County.

He lived in Shannon City, Diagonal, Arispe, Afton and rural Afton during his life.

Jerry was a self-employed Trucker for 50 years and also worked as an insurance adjuster for Farmer’s Mutual Hail for 30 years.

Jerry was a member of Afton Volunteer Fire Department in the 1960s.

Jerry is survived by his wife Rosalyn Blakesley of Afton; sons, Larry Dean (wife Pamela) Blakesley of Creston and Gary Wayne (wife Dorothy) Blakesley of Garner; daughter Jeri Sue (husband Jim) Claiser of Afton; brothers, Leo (wife Darlene) Cheers of Creston and Jim (wife Kay) Cheers of Independence, Mo.; sister Shirley (husband Marvin) Klos of New Loudon; grandchildren, Kristin Blakesley, Jesse (wife Stacy) Claiser, Nicholas (Jenny) Blakesley, Asa Blakesley, Stanley Blakesley, Kaci (husband Jesse) Davidson and Haley Blakesley; step-grandchildren, Brooke (husband Brad) Bakken and Nick Ulrich; great-grandchildren, Kelsie and Jake Claiser; and step-great-grandchildren, Tori Johnson and Bristelle Bakken.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, stepfather Tom Cheers, fatherin-law L.E. Oziah, mother-in-law Nancy Oziah, brother-in-law George Allbaugh and grandparents, Asa and Carrie Blakesley.

Iowa GOP hopeful calls for ObamaCare delay

MARION (MCT) — Timberline Manufacturing doesn’t want to be in the health insurance business.

However, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act is taking time away from the Marion company’s focus on engineering and assembling wire harnesses, control panels and custom electronics, management staff there told U.S. Senate hopeful David Young Tuesday.

It’s not questions from employees, according to Jennifer Lawrence, who handles human resources for the 20-year-old firm that has 109 employees plus temporary workers.

“It’s so confusing,” she told Young, and given the coverage available through the employee-owned company, “I think they would look at the (insurance) exchanges and say, ‘Thanks for nothing.’”

There’s also the question of whether the company or the employees will pick up the increase in health insurance of about $15 per person covered by Timberline’s group policy, Sales Manager Mark Kraus said.

That has Lawrence looking at options including health savings accounts and self-insurance in addition to the wellness programs Timberline now offers.

Young has heard similar stories as he has visited employers in Iowa’s 99 counties.

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“The pathways coming to the system are different for women than men,” he said.

“Men are incarcerated for criminal thinking and antisocial behavior. Women come in because of social influences and trauma.”

The DOC has embraced the findings of a 10-year University of Cincinnati study into female felons to create a “Gender Responsiveness Action Plan.”

The study was authored by professor Patricia Van Voorhis, who spent more than 10 years traveling the country talking to women behind bars, including at the Washington Corrections Center for Women, to find out what drives them to commit crime. Before she launched the study, similar research focused primarily on male inmates.

“They (female inmates) talked about their relationships,” Van Voorhis said in an interview. “They were concerned they were going to meet some guy and try to please him and get involved in his illegal activity. They talked about jobs, poverty, then they talked about rage. They said they’re mad at the system, they’re mad at former partners.

“We realized we needed to do something to help them cope.”

Warner said the DOC has taken Van Voorhis’ findings to heart, largely because the female inmate population has increased 7 percent between September 2012 and September of this year. During the same period, the male inmate population increased by 2.8 percent.

As of Sept. 30, 1,354 women and 16,181 men were incarcerated in the state prison system.

“I believe what’s really happening is women are being incarcerated and not getting the help they need,” said Deputy Prisons Director Earl Wright. “We need to do things differently.”

Assistant Secretary of Prisons Dan Pacholke said that after years of research, DOC has “become more attuned to what works in this business, and what we do is reduce likelihood of future victims.”

“There’s a growing body of evidence indicating that women come to prison through very different pathways. In understanding the demographic, you have to apply different interventions.”

According to a 2007 study

by The Sentencing Project, a Washington, D.C.-based sentencing research and advocacy group, nearly threequarters of women in state prison in 2005 had mental health problems, compared with 55 percent of men. The study also found that nearly half the female inmates had not completed high school and were more likely than men — 40 to 32 percent — to report using drugs at the time of their arrest.

Under the Gender Responsiveness Action Plan, launched in the spring, female offenders can attend seminars focusing on healthy relationships, safety awareness, health and nutrition, handling anger and stress, and goal setting.

Inmates can also mentor others and offer a friendly ear to other women in need.

Staff at the women’s prison have been undergoing training in gender issues, with education focusing on the past trauma female inmates have suffered. DOC officials are also reviewing their methods of classifying female inmates for housing and labeling their risk to reoffend.

Kevin Mauss, associated superintendent of programs at the Corrections Center for Women, said DOC’s methods of classifying female inmates for housing and labeling their risk to reoffend had always been based on what has worked for male inmates because the male population is so much larger.

Van Voorhis, the University of Cincinnati professor, said states should hold themselves accountable for offenders’ outcomes.

“If you’re not addressing what’s going to bring somebody back into the system, you’re really wasting your time. You’re going to have recidivism. That’s very, very expensive,” she said.

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Zachary Linn Wander, 16, 1922 Beechwood Ave., was cited for failure to yield upon a left turn after an accident 11:20 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and West Taylor Street.

According to a Creston Police report, officers responded to a two-car accident. Upon arrival, it was determined Wander, driving a 1998 Mercury east on West Taylor, attempted a left turn north on Wyoming and struck the rear passenger side of a 1996 Dodge, driven

by Terry William Squibbs, 38, of Corning, west on West Taylor. Wander said he didn’t see Squibbs because of another vehicle on the north side of the road turning south.

Damage estimates are $2,000 to Wander’s vehicle and $1,000 to Squibbs’ vehicle.

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Greater Regional Medical Center Ethan and Amelia Baker of Mount Ayr are parents of a daughter born Oct. 30, 2013. Abigail Marie Baker weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long.

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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. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641782-4040.

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

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

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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.

Alzheimer’s Disease Family Caregiver Support Group, 2 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living, 1709 W. Prairie St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living room 114, 1709 W. Prairie St. YMCA Clover Kids, 4 to 5 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church.

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Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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OPINION

Finding the postives in an unsuccessful postseason As I wrestled with writer’s block Tuesday trying to translate my thoughts onto the computer screen, I realized I was writing my first “back in my day” experience.

All through high school and most of college, coaches and educators constantly reminded me to enjoy the experience. I let the advice blow in one ear and slip out the other, thinking I would always be involved with sports, have a chance to see my friends and have time to get some more practice in.

I kept pushing everything off until later and rushing through the daily tasks.

It wasn’t until the four-mile mark during my last cross country

Miles of trials Jake Waddingham staff writer

race my senior year of college that I finally understood and realized the ignorance of my youth.

I was on my way to my best time ever for the 8K. I was battling the constant, nagging pain of a hernia along with the fatigue of lactic acid building in my arms and legs.

Our top seven finishers would move on to represent the team at the NCAA Division III regional

meet in two weeks. I was stride for stride with two teammates battling for the last varsity spot.

As we made the turn for the final 250 meters, my chance to make the top seven slowly started to pull away inches at a time, and my body had no response.

Watching and assisting Sports Editor Scott Vicker and Larry Peterson cover high school postseason action these past two weeks, I know a lot of seniors are having similar thoughts I did as I stood in the finishing chute of my final race.

What could I have done differently? Why didn’t I practice harder? Is it really over?

While I don’t have the answers,

there are still many positives that come out of unsuccessful postseasons.

I have learned more about myself through my failures than I ever have during my few moments of success.

I built friendships that have survived time and distance because I surrounded myself with positive and challenging people.

And now I can channel that drive for wanting to be better and have better outcomes into my career and my future relationships.

High school and college are not the best time of your life, it is the best time to establish your foundation to have the best life. Make the

most of it, but don’t forget success is the journey, not the final destination.

——— If you see me around town this month, I am making a feeble attempt to grow a mustache. I know it looks silly, but November has been recognized as “Movember,” an opportunity for men to grow mustaches to promote men’s health.

I am one of the worst at not wanting to go to the doctor and getting through any pain or sickness on my own, but getting regular physicals and catching any problems early is the best way to stay healthy and live a long life with friends and family.

School response to racism concern A general rule of thumb, for those working in the public eye is to avoid responding to negative comments or accusations made in the media. However, a recent case deserves fair consideration and a response.

Recently one of our local families chose to move away from here, citing racism in our community and school as the reason for their departure. This was communicated in a letter to the editor. It troubles and saddens me that anyone would leave our great community with racism being the reason. In every instance there are multiple sides to the story. Regardless of an individual’s position, we take such concerns very seriously, and we realize we have more work to do.

For the record, students in our schools have received and will continue to receive strong consequences, typically, at least suspension from school for a period of time, for using racial slurs. This simply has not been and will not be tolerated.

The bigger issue is how youngsters develop a mindset and personal value system that tells them it is acceptable to use such derogatory terms. There are negative, hurtful terms used for every race, religion, and group of people in our world. None of them are necessary.

Not one serves any productive purpose. Every one exhibits a certain level of ignorance by the user.

Babies are not born into this world racists, bigots, or bullies.

Some may argue that certain folks

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may carry a genetic predisposition for disrespectful behavior.

However, toxic opinions, viewpoints, and behaviors are taught and reinforced by adults. In order to succeed in today’s society, our children must understand, respect, and value those that may be different from them in some way. In our schools, from preschool on up, we continue to make efforts to teach respect for others and appropriate behavior by all. This is not just because of a philosophical “we are the world viewpoint.” This fundamental respect for others will clearly give our kids a better chance to succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s world.

Many have made newcomers feel welcome here in our community over the years. This hospitality is a trait of which we are proud. We all deserve to feel a sense of belonging wherever we choose to live. Regardless of the exact circumstances this time, we have lost a family because, from their perspective, they did not feel welcome here. That’s a shame. The school staff and board of education will continue to do whatever we can to make all kids and families feel welcome, valued, and appreciated. “Creston Cares” is our school motto and mission.

We will do our best to make sure our actions match these words.

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Letter to the editor

Thank you, Rep. Tom Latham From Dr. Bob Filippone, radiologist, Greater Regional Medical Center Creston

Letters are often an opportunity to criticize our leadership in D.C., but for a change, I want to say: Thank you, Rep. Tom

Latham!

As a doctor specializing in breast cancer screening, I applaud Rep. Latham’s efforts to push for Medicare to cover 3D mammography. The latest research shows 3D mammograms reduce the number of women called back for unnecessary additional testing by

up to 40 percent and detect up to 40 percent more invasive breast cancers earlier than a traditional mammogram. It’s what I offer the women who visit my practice, and every mother, daughter, sister and friend deserves access to this technology – which can save lives and save money.

The New York Marathon was run under heavy security HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

The New York Marathon was run under heavy security on Sunday. One spectator fell out of a third story window and landed safely on a pile of leaves. Thirty minutes later a Kenyan fell out of the same window and beat his time to the ground by one half second.

British Airways began allowing coach passengers to participate in an online auction for upgrades to first class. Everyone loves an upgrade.

For four years, the Republicans compared Barack Obama to Jimmy Carter, and last week he got upgraded to Richard Nixon.

President Obama was ripped for claiming ObamaCare would let you keep the health plan you’ve got.

Early today he said to read his lips, no new taxes and he did not have sex with that woman. Like all great performers, he warms up in the shower every morning.

The White House was asked Friday by pizza parlors and movie theaters to halt ObamaCare rules that they display every item’s calorie content. The calorie count of pizza and movie popcorn is like a French marriage. Too many questions take all the fun out of it.

Congresswoman Janice Hahn said Obamacare will produce better marriages since couples will be more able to focus on their shared love and their shared interests. The law-

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

maker said too many people marry each other for health benefits. She represents L.A. where people marry each other for their cocaine connections, and live happily ever after.

Michael Jackson was ranked the top-earning dead celebrity by Forbes Tuesday. His death was too common in L.A. After dozens of plastic surgeries, nose jobs, cheek implants and botox injections, his family did not know whether to bury him, cremate him or recycle him.

Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford refused to resign from office Monday after police said they had tape of him smoking crack cocaine. He’s admitted to mistakes. This explains the civic ceremony two years ago when Mayor Ford presented Charlie Sheen with the Kilo to the City.

The Social Security Administration reported Friday eleven million Americans collect disability. What’s happened to this country? Fifty years ago, the most popular ride at the amusement park was bumper cars, and now it’s the most popular ride in the grocery store.

Senator Chuck Schumer urged Hillary to run for president at Iowa’s Democratic Party banquet Friday.

It’s an annual feast. The Democrats devoured a thousand steaks, two thousand sweet potatoes, fifteen hundred ears of corn, and the band’s drummer is missing.

Senate Democrats agreed to take up an Immigration Reform Friday.

The GOP is split on the issue. To fight obesity, Mexico just slapped a tax on all soft drinks and junk food, ending any chance of another Republican resurrecting Mitt Romney’s self-deportation plan.

Barack Obama pushed U.S. economic cooperation with Mexico to go with immigration reform Friday. The two nations have always swapped capital resources and labor. It’s a little known fact that Battle of the Alamo was just a dispute between dry wall contractors.

Lindsay Graham vowed to hold Obama’s nominees if the victims of al-Qaeda’s attack in Benghazi aren’t allowed to testify. The jihaddists overran the U.S. consulate and they overran the annex. It does support Barack Obama’s claim that he’s got al-Qaeda on the run.

New Mexico horse slaughterhouse plants were ordered reopened by a federal judge despite protests. The plants produce horsemeat for human consumption. The last three winners of the Kentucky Derby were driven by Taco Bell on the way to the racetrack.

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The gentle agitator Dear Heloise: I looked everywhere to see if this hint was posted and couldn’t find it.

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Horoscope Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might idolize a boss or someone in authority today, because it’s easy to do. Take note: This means you are not seeing this person realistically.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful things. Visit parks, art galleries, libraries, campuses and beautiful museums.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Keep your eyes open, because gifts, goodies and favors from others can come your way.

This is the beginning of a fivemonth stretch that favors you beautifully!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Relations with others will be warm and cozy today, because it’s easy for both parties to feel mutually sympathetic. What’s good for you is good for me, and what’s good for me is good for you.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Work-related romance might begin for some of you. Others will use today’s energy to help a co-worker, especially someone in need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Look for opportunities to socialize, enjoy sports events and have fun with others. This is a great day to flirt, explore the arts and delight in playful activities with children.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Entertain at home today.

Discussions with family members will be gentle and caring.

Some of you might buy something luxurious for your home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You are tuned to the vibes of others today. It’s almost as if you have X-ray vision. Nevertheless, you might be tempted to embroider whatever you see. Be careful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If you can be generous to someone in need today, you will find this gratifying.

However, if shopping, you will feel thrilled to buy something luxurious and elegant for yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It’s easy to feel sympathetic and caring for others today, which is why you will listen attentively to friends. You might want to express your creative talents, because your imagination is enhanced.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

18) You will find it rewarding to put the needs of others before your own today. You see where people need help, and you are happy to give it.

This is good.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Today you will deal with others with great compassion and tenderness. It’s easy to be unselfish, because you have a genuine concern for the welfare of others.

YOU BORN TODAY You have intensity and focus, which when combined with your nat-

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, November 6, 2013

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Spartans cruise to region finals

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

Southwestern’s volleyball team seemed to gain a burst of energy from the new lime green uniforms unveiled by coach Melissa Blessington just before Tuesday’s home regional tournament match.

A team that was already riding a 10-match winning streak seemed to step it up another notch in disposing of Northeast Nebraska Community College in 56 minutes, 25-9, 25-15, 25-17.

“We hadn’t lost in like a month,” Blessington said. “I just thought the girls needed something to get excited about, and we hadn’t gotten any new uniforms in such a long time. This team played us really close, 26-24 in the first game, the last time we played them and I wanted us to come out ready to play.”

Apparently, it worked.

“We’ve been taking care of business, but we played extremely well tonight,” said sophomore libero Molly Schimp. “We were excited.”

The win propels Southwestern (33-9) to the Region XI-B finals at 2 p.m. Saturday against eighth-ranked Kirkwood (32-7). The Eagles swept Marshalltown Community College Tuesday, 25-16, 25-19, 25-18.

Outside hitter Jenna Casey sat out Tuesday with injury, but the Spartans were still dominant as Janaya Fox slammed 19 kills for the Spartans. She closed the first set with 10 straight s e r v i c e Fox

points.

Cassidy Yong had 37 setting assists in three sets, as well as some well-timed dumps into openings in the Hawks’ court. She also served 16-of-16 with two aces. Ashley Strong led an active Spartan defense with 17 digs.

“I’m excited about how the team played tonight,” Blessington said. “We came out and set the tone that we wanted the win. Our girls have worked so hard, and have done some incredible things and yet they know there is still a lot of work to do.”

Rematch Kirkwood was the region’s co-leader with 13thranked DMACC and defeated SWCC 3-1 early in the season. However, Fox was not with the Spartans at that point, and has gradually become more of a force at the net. The mix of sophomores and freshmen has also improved during the recent winning streak.

“We are a completely different team,” Schimp said.

“We’ve just been working together m o r e .

Kirkwood has some good hitters, a Schimp good right side hitter and a lot of back row attacks. But honestly, coming into this they are going to think they can beat us. We come in as the underdog. But I really think we’re going to walk out of there a winner.”

Schimp was a 5-yearold kindergarten student the last time SWCC went

to volleyball nationals in 1999.

Blessington is cautiously confident as well.

“I think we have a good chance,” Blessington said.

“We have to play a very good match to get to nationals. It’s going to take three solid days of practice to get ourselves ready for this match.”

Southwestern hasn’t lost a set since losing to No. 2-ranked Parkland Community College (45-2) at the DMACC Invitational Oct. 12.

The Spartans face Kirkwood at Iowa Central at 2 p.m Saturday, after DMACC and Iowa Central meet at noon for the XI-A national berth.

Blessington was a player for former SWCC coach Rita Schroeder in 2000 when the Spartans failed to qualify for nationals two years in a row, losing by two points in the fifth set of the regional final. That was when only one team advanced from Region XI, before the league was split into two brackets for national qualifying.

The opponent that night in 2000? Kirkwood.

Schroeder was courtside for Tuesday’s match, and plans to attend Saturday’s competition. Blessington is eager about this year’s opportunity.

“I’m excited, and nervous,” she said. “I think it CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON Shelby Sullivan (10) sets for middle hitter Mel Mangrum (8) during Southwestern’s will be a good match.”

SWCC 3, NE Nebraska 0 Attacks (kills) — Janaya Fox 19, Mel Mangrum 8, Alex Duffy 8, Shelby Sullivan 7, Allyson Kocour 6.

Blocks — Duffy 2.

Serving (aces) — Cassidy Yong 16-16 (2).

Setting (assists) — C. Yong 37, Shelby Sullivan 5.

Digs — Ashley Strong 17, C. Yong 12, Fox 12.

sweep of Northeast Nebraska in the regional tournament semifinals here Tuesday night. The Spartans face eighth-ranked Kirkwood Saturday in Fort Dodge for the program’s first national tournament appearance since 1999.

Contributed photo

Shooters: Eight youth shooters particpated in the Corning Gun Club youth turkey shoot on

Nov. 3. Shells and turkeys were donated by the Adams County Pheasants Forever. Drey Barton of Corning finished with the high score with a 20 out of 25. Pictured are front row, from left: Brody O’Brien, John Seyler, Drey Barton, Hunter Pontius. Back row, from left: Adams County Pheasants Forever youth coordinator Barb Fuller, Tyler Flowers, Mike Lauer, Dillon Bailey and Trevor Marlin.

Four T’Wolves on POI first team

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Southwest Valley and East Union both placed multiple players on the Pride of Iowa first team all-conference.

The Timberwolves were rewarded for their 2 1 - 1 0 season in which they finished runner-up in the POI Damewood with four selections to the conference’s first team.

Senior setter Caitlyn Damewood, junior hitter Marie Palmer, senior h i t t e r Sydney Maynes Palmer and senior defensive specialist Sierra

Sleep all earned first team honors.

Damew o o d , P a l m er and M a y n e s Maynes were all unanimous selections.

East Union finished the season 16-15 and placed third in the POI. The Eagles placed two players on the all-conference first team in senior hitter Kelsey Hoff and senior defensive specialist Brittany Malone.

Nodaway Valley senior hitter Christine Gross was

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Pride of Iowa Conference Volleyball All-Conference teams (* — unanimous) First team —Alli Friday*, Jr., Pleasantville, setter; Riley Dunn*, Sr., MartensdaleSt. Marys, setter; Caitlyn Damewood*, Sr., Southwest Valley, setter; Rachel Armstrong, So., Bedford, setter; Augusta Sinclair*, Sr., Pleasantville, hitter; Vicki Kordick*, Sr., Martensdale-St. Marys, hitter; Nicole Shutt, Jr., Martensdale-St. Marys, hitter; Jenna Sandquist, Sr., Interstate 35, hitter; Hallie Linhart*, Jr., Central Decatur, hitter; Marie Palmer*, Jr., Southwest Valley, hitter; Sydney Maynes*, Sr., Southwest Valley, hitter; Kelsey Hoff, Sr., East Union, hitter; Christine Gross, Sr., Nodaway Valley, hitter; Madison

Please see POI, page 8

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POI: Continued from page 7A Walston, Sr., Bedford, hitter; Callyn Bonde, So., Bedford, hitter; Scotlan Bunnell, Sr., Wayne, DS; Gentry Davidson, Jr., Martensdale-St. Marys, DS; Sierra Sleep, Sr., Southwest Valley, DS; Brittany Malone, Sr., East Union, DS. Second team — Breanna Fortune, Sr., Wayne, setter; Haley Bean, Sr., Interstate 35, setter; Macy Larsen, Fr.,

Mount Ayr, setter; Casaundra Currin, Sr., Southwest Valley, setter; Courtney Phelps, So., East Union, setter; Mandie Gassman, Sr., Wayne, hitter; Kennedy Core, Jr., Pleasantville, hitter; Paiten Gavin, Sr., Martensdale-St. Marys, hitter; Paige Daughton, Sr., Mount Ayr, hitter; Megan McIntosh, Sr., Nodaway Valley, hitter; Katie Konrad*, Sr., Southeast Warren, DS; Ashlyn Spencer*, So., Bedford, DS.

Rohach may get start for Iowa State

By JIM NELSON

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

AMES — Grant Rohach got a congratulatory text from a cousin Monday on being named Iowa State’s starting quarterback.

The information, however, was news to Rohach, and he’s not even certain it is true. For that matter, neither is Cyclone head coach Paul Rhoads.

In the most recent two-deep released by ISU Monday, Rohach was listed ahead of Sam Richardson, who has s t a r t e d Rohach all eight games this year.

“I had no idea,” said Rohach, the redshirt freshman from Moorpark, Calif. “I don’t know if it is for sure.”

Rhoads, for his part, spent a good portion of his weekly press conference talking about the decision, and said despite Rohach being listed at No. 1, he wouldn’t be surprised if Richardson took the first snaps Saturday when Iowa State hosts TCU at 11 a.m. at Jack Trice Stadium in its 101st homecoming game.

However, despite Richardson being hobbled since the Cyclones’ season-opener with Northern Iowa, this is the first time Rohach has been listed ahead of Richardson on the depth chart. It is also the first time ISU coaches have given extra thought to starting Rohach.

“The Iowa game we discussed that had Grant been more prepared and showed more on the practice field we would’ve because Sam’s health was so poor leading up to that game,” Rhoads said.

“Since then, no, there hasn’t been a time where we’ve leaned one way or another and quite honestly depending how this week flows, Sam could run out there as starting quarterback against TCU this week.”

Rohach, who has come on in relief of Richardson in each of the last three games, is going to approach the situation like he has the previous eight weeks ... preparing like he is going to start.

“How I will handle it is just not focusing on it,” Rohach said. “I’ll go into film preparing to start as I’ve done every week no matter if I’m the back-up or third string even.

I feel no matter what position you are at you have to prepare like you are going to start the game and that is how I’m going to attack it.”

Rohach has completed 31 of 60 passes for 250 yards with a pair of scores and three interceptions, with two of those coming last week against Kansas State. Richardson is 120 of 217 for 1,388 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions while also rushing for 331 yards.

But at the time Rhoads replaced him against Kansas State, Richardson had produced zero points and finished no drives in yet another ineffective start.

“It is the decision-making that hadn’t gotten us to where we needed to be in position to be knotted up 10-10 or something to that effect,” Rhoads said of last Saturday’s switch.

INJURY FRONT: For the first time all season, there was some positive news on the health status of the Cyclones.

Back-up tight end Ben Boesen is expected to play this week and Rhoads is hopeful junior quick tackle Jacob Gannon will be able to return to the line-up against the Horned Frogs after missing the last three games with an MCL injury.

“I would argue he was playing as good on the o-line as anybody at the time we lost him and with the other injuries at that particular position group we couldn’t afford for him to go down.”

——— ©2013 Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Waterloo, Iowa) Distributed by MCT Information Services

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These groups get the thanks from those at the October Creston UCC for their serving at the Open Table: Bunn-O-Matic Platte Presbyterian Church Salem Lutheran Church Creston Methodist Church Matura

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Many thanks to each and all who said prayers, sent cards, food, flowers, memorials and phone calls to me and my family in the loss of my sister, Bernadine Stalker.

To our ministers, Rev. Dan Moore and Rev. Delores Doench, the service was very nice.

Delores you knew her well.

A special thanks to Dorothy and Dean McIntire for the many years of care you gave to Bernadine.

My thanks to the residents of Crest Ridge Estates for the kindness and concern extended to me these past months. It really helped me.

My appreciation to Crest Haven Nursing Home and to Creston Nursing and Rehab nursing home for the care given her.

To the ladies of the Cromwell Church, thanks for the very nice lunch served to us after the services. You gals always come through.

Thanks to Joe Powers and his staff from the funeral home for being so gracious and kind to all my family.

I know I've missed saying thank you to others - this is my thanks to you for your kindness.

God Bless.

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Sandwich and

Salad Supper Wednesday November 6th at 5:15 p.m.

Free Will Offering Everyone Welcome Fall Harvest Auction 7:15 p.m.

Crafts, Produce and Baked Goods

Afton United Methodist Church

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MCNEILL TREE SERVICE. Topping, Trimming and Removal. Free Estimates, insured. Call David at 641-344-9052.

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Cryogenic Transportation, a highway subsidiary of the Kenan Advantage Group, is now seeking 1 Full Time &1 Part Time Class A CDL Driver out of Creston, IA. The hiring schedule will be LOCAL (nights, Sun-Thurs) hauling dry ice in a van trailer!

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Tank and hazmat not required for this position.

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Chicken Supper Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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EAST UNION CSD Full-time custodian person needed.

Responsibilities include: Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in assigned buildings so health standards are met. The ability to prioritize, organize and accomplish assigned work.

Send Letter of interest and references to East Union CSD; Attention: Tim Foglesong Maintenance Director; 1916 High School Drive, Afton, IA 50830 Application deadline November 8th, 2013 EOE

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Annual Soup Supper & U.M.W. Bazaar Saturday Nov. 9th 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Serving Oyster, Chili and Potato Soup & Homemade Pies • Free Will Offering U.M.W. Bazaar Auction at 7:00 p.m.

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Must have an eye for quality. Also seeking general production workers to perform a variety of jobs including shipping, receiving, Q/A, Q/C and improvements. Must be able work 8 hours daily, 6 days a week.

• Pay: up to $10.90 per hour • 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift • Hours: 1st shift: 7am to 3pm 2nd shift: 3pm to 11pm 3rd shift: 11pm to 7am • Overtime: scheduled Saturdays Apply at www.workatfocus.com or call 660-562-4600

Saturday, November 9, 2013 7:00 p.m.

All residents of Union County are Invited to Attend Lunch Stand Union Co. Fairgrounds, Afton Door Prizes After Meeting

CONSTRUCTION HELP NEEDED Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is accepting applications for the following positions: Construction Laborers-$12.00 Industrial Carpenters—$17.00 Iron Workers—$17.00 Certified Welders—$17.00 Concrete Finishers— $17.00 Certified Crane Operator— $25.00 Please apply in person only with Gleeson Superintendent Todd Hamilton at the jobsite trailer located at: 1027 Jimmy Dean Ave. Osceola, IA 50213 PRIOR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Post Offer Pre-Employment Drug Testing & E-Verify Required Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer www.gleesonllc.com

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Competitive compensation and full benefits package.

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

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$50 or Less FOR SALE: GOOD USED washer and dryer, $50.00 each, 641-2021662.

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SecondarySpecial Education Paraeducator Send Letter of interest and references to East Union CSD; Attention: Mark Weis, Secondary Principal; 1916 High School Drive, Afton, IA 50830 EOE

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing services utilizing the nursing process including, but not limited to: assessing needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, evaluating patient response to treatment, documenting patient interactions in accordance with professional nursing standards and Hospital policies, and providing direction for non-professional care givers.

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Friday, Nov. 8 8:30 p.m.

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Operations Supervisor

If you would like to work in a casual environment where you can make a difference in the lives of others every day, please contact us!

in Creston.

Responsibilities include: Morning and evening route. Must be able to obtain a CDL and pass mandatory Drug test.

Sun. Nov. 10- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Household, Modern Furniture, Toys, Collectibles and Misc. for Winterstien, Beck and Others. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill.

Sat. Nov. 16- 11:00AM Orient, IA. Tools, Misc., like new White Lawn Tractor, Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Collectibles for Franklin “Leroy” Morse Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill.

We offer: Casual dress and work environment, generous paid time off, medical dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, flexible sending and other options.

is seeking trustworthy, honest individuals for casual employment as

Substitute Bus Driver Route

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

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Copper, brass, aluminum, batteries, cars, trucks, farm equipment, industrial equipment, computers and any scrap.

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MCHCS HWMed Surg 3x4 PubLiC AuCtion 11/5 The Shopper; The2013 Madisonian Sunday, November11/6 10, • 11 a.m.

Located at Darwin and June West residence, 631 New York Ave. (Hwy. 34 West) Tim L Large Multi-Party Household and Collectible

Creston, Iowa. Enter from rear on Sherman Ave. by trailer court. In case of inclement weather sale will be moved inside at a location to be determined.

bill Winterstien will offer the following excess items at Public Auction:

wicker plant stand; 3 shelf wicker stand; brown sq. back wicker rocker; white round back wicker chair; white wicker stand; tan wicker chair; lots of wicker and other baskets; metal bar stool; child’s rattan chair; blue dresser, night stand, headboard, vanity with mirror and chair; large glass & oak entertainment center; oak entertainment center with roll up door; 2 green occ. chairs; antique oak fireplace surround, mirror and mantle; green and maroon chair and ottoman; 4 pc. oak entertainment center; small round table; brown and orange couch and loveseat; 2 orange wing back cane chairs; gold caned chair; wood bench; church pew; Toshiba 51”color TV; Magnavox & GE 27” color TVs; RCA & Sylvania color TVs; RCA 26” console color TV; 6 wood TV trays; 2 metal ironing boards; luggage; crafts and collectibles; lots of Christmas & holiday decor; lots of wall art; lots of kitchen items.

Consignor #2 & others will sell: window AC; shop vac; misc. tools; fishing poles; misc. dishes, pots & pans; Christmas misc.; material; wall shelf; new dinnerware set; new toaster oven; picture frames; tackle box; GMC mud guards; Harley MC mufflers; shot glasses; 8 track tapes; butterfly candles; lunch boxes.

Collectibles to include: variety of 30 metal race cars; other toys; newer train set; beer steins; 5 beer signs; (20) wooden ships; croquet set; little metal cars; kids vacuum set; Burlington railroad books; tins; 331/3 & 45 records; puzzles & games; dolls; books; and more.

Consignor #3: 22 LR ammo; 9mm ammo; Ryobi scroll saw NIB; asst. tools; old license plates; entertainment center NIB; Christmas decor and supplies; carnival glass; Harley bumper stickers; NFL collectible shot glasses; train set; old western comics; & much more to be unpacked.

Consignor #4: Toys and collectibles to include: CAt- (4) Landfill compactors, (4) dealers trucks, (3) asphalt compactors, (6) soil compactors, (1) off highway truck, (1) hyd. excavator, (1) water tank truck, (1) front shovel; Coke- (3) 1949 white delivery truck banks, 1956 pickup, 1930 bottling truck, (2) tin trays, (1) cookie jar; bruder German toys: (1) wagon, (4) tractors, (1) truck, (3) cement mixers, (6) garbage trucks, (2) crane trucks; Orange Co. Choppers- (3) jet bikes 1/10 scale, (3) Mikey bikes 1/10 scale, (2) Lucys bikes 1/10 scale, (4) custom ride bikes 1/18 scale, (2) Lucys bikes 1/18 scale, (3) comanche bikes 1/18 scale; (40) car banks; (5) semis; tonka- (2) graders, (1) end loader; tractors- (1) IH 544, (1) JD A, (1) JD 620, (7) JD 4020 style; (2) JD small, (7) others, (1) Deutz Allis tractor, (7) JD toy banks, barge wagon, side discharge spreader. other items to include: Racing champion cars (Morgan Shepherd, Geoff Bodine, Pennzoil); 5 old cars; Dale Earnhardt phone; (3) holiday hot wheels; (2) 1956 Thunderbird cars; plane banks; (2) Coors; (1) American airway; round tin of marbles; (4) jars of marbles; (3) small bags marbles; (8) boxed knives; (4) daggers; (2) boxes of tractor cards; wrecker; rock-roller pickup; (2) apple orchard play sets; model of a motor; (16) NASCAR licenses. beck Family will sell: 2 drawer 1 door rolling tool cabinet; drop front desk; small kneehole desk; Sirius satellite radio; tire balancer; collection of old horse bridle bits and more. terms: Cash/good check with photo ID if unknown by the auction crew. Lunch on grounds by Sara Dukes and a portable restoom available.

Auctioneers note: All above items from above consignors were taken from their lists sent to me and I have not seen any of the above items. Come for surprises!

Winterstien, Beck and others Auction conducted by: West & Frey Auctioneers LLC, Creston, Iowa & Creston Livestock Auction Services Darwin West 641-344-1958; Tom Frey 641-344-5082; Todd Crill 712-621-1453; Brandon Frey.

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SWCC Phi Theta Kappa members attend regional conference Four members of Beta Eta Nu, Southwestern Community College’s (SWCC’s) chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society, attended the 2013 Phi Theta Kappa Fall Leadership Conference Oct. 24-25 at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.

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DENNIS KUYPER “what’s cookin’ in kyp’s kitchen” Featured Recipes

Thanksgiving | Christmas | New Years

HOLIDAY PIE CONTEST WINNERS

CHEF KATIE ROUTH Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center Featured Recipes

Left to Right Diane Sue Smith | Afton Joyce Anderson | Creston Joan Hartsook | Creston Carol Ann Weeda | Mount Ayr

FRUIT PIE WINNER

APPETIZERS

GOOSEBERRY PIE Carol Ann Weeda | Mount Ayr

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE AND CHEDDAR in Puff Pastry Shells Makes 12

2 cup sugar 3 Tbsp. tapioca 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 pkg. lemon-lime koolaid 1 cup water 3 cups goosberries (fresh or frozen)

2 apples, small diced 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, small diced 1/2 cup cooked winter squash puree 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper

Combine sugar, tapioca, cornstarch, and koolaid. Add water and stir. Add gooseberries. Bring to a boil. Prepare pie dough and pour filling in, add top crust and bake it 400° for 20-25 minutes. Mixture can be made ahead and cooled.

Add an additional 5 minutes baking time. Any fruit, cherry, raspberry, peach, etc. can be used in this filling. Any other fruit only needs 1 cup of sugar and use appropriate flavor of koolaid.

2 pkgs of Puff Pastry Shells (found in the freezer section)

Pie Crust - makes 2 crusts 2 2/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup oil 6 Tbsp. milk Put into bowl flour and salt. Measure oil into measuring sup and add milk to the oil. Do not stir. Add to the flour and salt and mix. Make into a bowl and roll out between two sheets of waxed paper. Put bottom crust in pie tin, put in filling, decorate top crust and put on top. Brush top with milk and sprinkle with course sugar.

CURRIED NUTS Makes 3 cups

CREAM PIE WINNER GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE PIE Diane Sue Smith | Afton 1 pkg. (4 oz.) Baker’s German Sweet chocolate 1/4 cup butter 1 2/3 cup (14.5 oz. can) evaporated milk 1 1/2 cup sugar 3 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 unbaked 10” pie shell, fluted 1 1/2 cup Baker’s Angel flake coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans Melt chocolate with butter over low heat, stir until blended. Remove from heat, gradually blend in evaporated milk.

In another bowl mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt thoroughly, beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually blend in chocolate mixture. Pour into pie shell. Mix coconut and nuts, sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is puffed and browned. (filling will be soft but will set while cooling). Cool 4 hours or more. Serves 10 to 12.

OTHER (NUT) PIE WINNER CHOCOLATE TURTLE PIE Joan Hartsook | Creston 1/4 cup caramel flavored dessert topping 1 baked 8” or 9” pie crust, cooled 3/4 cup pecan halves 1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello chocolate flavor pudding and pie filling (not instant) 1 3/4 cups milk 1 3/4 cups thawed cool whip Place caramel topping in sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until topping comes to a boil. Stirring constantly. Pour into pie shell. Arrange pecans on top and chill. Combine pie filling mix and milk in medium saucepan. Blend well.

Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes stirring twice.

Pour over nuts in pie shell. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Chill 3 hours. Remove plastic wrap. Pipe whipped toppping around edge of pie. Drizzle with additional caramel topping and garnish with more pecans. Very rich and good. This is worth the work.

MOST UNIQUE PIE WINNER HEART ATTACK PIE Joyce Anderson | Creston 1 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp. flour 2 eggs 5 Tbsp. melted butter 2 Tbsp. milk 2 tsp. vanilla 1 (7 oz.) can/jar dry-roasted Macadamia nuts 6 oz. chocolate chips 1 cup coconut 1 unbaked 9” pie shell With a fork combine brown sugar, flour eggs butter and milk. Stir in nuts, chips and coconut. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes. Pie will appear barely set but will firm as it cools.

Serve with a dab of cook whip. Serves 6-8.

Bake the puff pastry shells according to the directions on the box. Add the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and mix. When the shells are done, remove the tops and set aside. Fill the shells with the apple mixture and bake for another 5 minutes. Place the tops on the shells and serve.

1 cup walnuts 1 cup almonds 1 cup pecans 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. salt Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the nuts in a medium mixing bowl and toss with olive oil. Add the spices and maple syrup. Stir to coat. Place on a baking sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the nuts are golden brown.

SAUSAGE STUFFED DATES Makes 30 30 small dates 1/2 lb. sausage, chorizo if available In a medium sauté pan, cook the sausage over medium heat. Remove from the pan and let cool to room temperature. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a lengthwise slit in each date, from the top to the bottom, and remove the pit.

Insert a small piece of sausage into each date and press the slit closed. Place the dates in a 350° oven for 5 minutes to warm through. Serve with a rosemary honey mustard.

The dates can be made ahead of time, up to 24 hours. Simply warm in a 350° oven until hot, about 10-15 minutes.

SIDE DISHES BEET AND BARLEY SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE Makes about 4 cups 3 medium red beets 3 oranges 1 Tbps. red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 shallots, small diced 2 1/2 cups cooked barley 4 oz. soft goat cheese 2 pomegranates Preheat the oven to 375°. Remove the greens from the beets and reserve. Scrub the beets and place in an 8x8 pan.

Add 1 cup of water, 1 tsp. peppercorns, and a pinch of salt. Cover with foil and bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove from oven and cool; then remove the skins and cut into bite-sized pieces. Tear the beet greens, if using, into bite-sized pieces and mix with the beets. Add vinegar, juice and zest from 1 orange, shallots, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Peel the remaining 2 oranges and medium dice, and then add to the beets. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. On a platter place the barley, top with the beet mixture and goat cheese.

Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.

BRAISED GREENS WITH BACON AND ONIONS Serves 4 people 2 slices bacon, medium diced, optional (if not using bacon use 1 Tbsp. butter) 1 onion, julienned 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1 bunch of kale, wash, stem, and rough chop 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper Render the bacon in a large sauté pan or medium sauce pot over low heat for about 8 minutes. Heat butter if not using bacon. Add the onion, garlic, and a splash of water. Stew until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the greens, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered over medium heat until the greens are meltingly soft, about 20-30 minutes. Add vinegar and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

CORN BREAD AND PINE NUT STUFFED Carnival Squash Makes 4 Servings 2 Carnival Squash (may substitute Acorn or small Kabocha) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 3 Tbsp. butter, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper 2 watermelon radishes, small diced 2 cups stale corn bread in 1-inch cubes 3 Tbsp. pine nuts 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped or 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano Salt and pepper 1-3 Tbsp. apple cider or vegetable stock toasted seeds Heat oven to 350°. Cut the squash in 1/2. Scoop out seeds and membranes. Rinse the seeds and pat dry. Toss with salt and pepper and bake at 275° until toasted. Place squashes flesh side down in baking dish; add water to depth of 1/4 inch. Cover with foil; bake at 350° until tender, 30-45 minutes. Discard water. Melt 11/2 Tbsp. butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until nearly tender. Add radishes and peppers and cook, stirring often, 3-4 minutes. Crumble the corn bread; combine with cooked vegetables, pine nuts, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in just enough apple cider or stock to moisten stuffing. Fill squash cavities with stuffing. Melt remaining 1/2 Tbsp. butter; drizzle or brush on stuffing. Place in baking dish and bake at 350° about 30 minutes. Top with toasted seeds.

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APPLES, APPLES, APPLES and MORE APPLES - kyp’s kitchen CARAMEL APPLE CINNA-MINIS 1 tube crescent rolls 2 Tbsp. butter, room temperature 4 Tbsp. brown sugar cinnamon 1 medium apple, shredded 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 Tbsp. caramel sauce 1 Tbsp. milk Preheat oven to 375°. Grease mini muffin tin. Open crescent rolls, press 4 triangle rolls together into 1 large rectangle.

Using a rolling pin, flatten slightly. Spread with 1 Tbsp. of butter, sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. of brown sugar, cover liberally with cinnamon and half of shredded apples. Roll up into a cinnamon roll log and slice into 10 even pieces. Put each piece into a mini muffin cup. Repeat with the other half of the crescent rolls. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together powdered sugar, caramel sauce and milk to make glaze. Remove rolls from muffin pan and glaze as desired. Serve warm.

APPLE CIDER PANCAKES 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup white flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg, separated 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/4 cup buttermilk (or buttermilk substitute) 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1 tsp. honey 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice unsalted butter 3 Tbsp. sugar + 1 1/2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon Place dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the egg white, buttermilk, yogurt, honey and cider. In another small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and olive oil. Whisk the wet ingredients in one bowl until combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mix and stir until just combined. Lumps are good! Don’t get rid of them!

Heat 1 Tbsp. of butter or vegetable oil in a medium pan. Measure 1/3 cup of the batter and pour into the pan. When you start to see small bubbles on the top of the pancakes and the edges are beginning to cook, flip the pancake. Be sure to add more butter or oil as needed so the pancakes don’t stick.

While the pancakes are still warm, top with some butter and allow it to melt over the top of the pancakes. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar mixture and eat!

APPLE PUMPKIN SOUP WITH BACON 2 – 15 oz. cans pumpkin puree 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup apple cider 2/3 cups applesauce 3 granny smith, or other tart apples, peeled, cored, and diced 1 small onion, diced 1/2 tsp. white pepper 1/2 tsp. sage 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup cream + more if desired sea salt olive oil 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preheat large soup pot. Drizzle with olive oil. Add diced onion, 2 cups diced apples and a little sea salt. Saute until onions are translucent. Add chicken or vegetable stock, apple sauce, and spices. Bring to a boil and cook until apples are very tender.

Add pumpkin and brown sugar and cook for 10–15 minutes over medium heat. Use a submersible blender to blend soup until it is smooth. You can also use your blender to blend the soup in batches. Add cream to soup and heat through, but do not boil. Add more cream or water if desired to thin out more. Remove from heat and serve. Garnish soup with the remaining apple that has been cooked in butter until soft and crumbled cooked bacon. Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.

GAME DAY SWEET & SASSY CHICKEN SALAD SLIDERS 2 cups chicken, cooked and diced (rotisserie chicken) 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 small gala apple, cored and chopped 1/4 cup halved and quartered grapes 1 Tbsp. honey mustard 1/2 cup real mayo 1/4 cup Miracle Whip salt and pepper, to taste 1 pkg. (12 count) King’s Hawaiian Rolls, split green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn into pieces that fit on the rolls In a bowl, combine chicken, garlic, red pepper, apple, mustard and mayo. Season with salt and pepper.

You can cover and refrigerate at this point. When ready to serve, line the rolls with lettuce and a mound of chicken salad. Replace roll tops and serve.

APPLE NACHOS 3 crispy and slightly tart apples (honeycrisp) 1 tsp. lemon juice 3 Tbsp. creamy natural peanut butter 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup pecans 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips hot fudge Slice up some apples thin enough so they would be easy to eat the slice in one or two bites. Also lightly spritzed the apples with lemon juice to keep them from browning too fast.

Melt some peanut butter–until it is super runny and drizzled it all over the apples. Next, top the apples and peanut butter with sweetened flaked coconut, sliced almonds, a few pecans and, of course, chocolate chips. And finally, drizzle a little more peanut butter onto the plate, for good measure. (Drizzle with warmed hot fudge if you like.)

APPLE SMILES red apples, peanut butter, mini marshmallows Cut the apple in half. Then cut into 8 slices. Spread peanut butter on one side of each apple slice. Arrange marshmallows along one slice to make the teeth.

Assemble the smile by adding another slice to the bottom. Press together to make a smile!

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In a medium-size saucepan, combine the quinoa and water, then bring them to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl, stir, and let it cool completely.

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and salt. Gradually whisk in the oil until blended.

Add the apple, celery, raisins, parsley, and almonds to the quinoa and toss the ingredients well. Add the dressing and toss once more to coat the salad. Season it with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature. Serves 6 to 8.

Make-Ahead Tip: This salad can be made the day before, covered tightly, and refrigerated.

TURKEY BREAST WITH BACON AND APPLE STUFFING STUFFING 1 medium onion 2 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and diced about 1/3 of a baguette or french bread, torn in chunks 4 pieces of thick cut, smoked bacon, cut into chunks 2 fresh sage leaves small handful of fresh thyme (stems removed) salt and pepper TURKEY 1, skinless, boneless turkey breast salt and pepper Preheat oven to 375˚. Season turkey breast with salt and pepper and sear each side of the turkey breast in a non stick skillet on high temp until nicely browned on each side, remove from pan and set aside In a cast iron pan, cook bacon chunks on medium/low heat, remove bacon and set aside (leave the bacon grease in the pan, that’s extra flavor and I substituted that for butter found in most stuffing recipes) Dice onion and cook on medium in bacon grease for a few minutes. Add diced apples and cook with onions until onion is translucent and apples start to soften. Add bread chunks, bacon and spices. Lightly toss & cook in the pan for 5 min to coat bread and combine flavors, set aside.

Going back to the turkey breast, with a sharp knife, make a slit horizontally, lengthwise on the turkey breast to make a pocket for the stuffing. Stuff pocket with stuffing mixture. Tie with butchers twine to secure stuffing inside the breast. Bake at 375˚ for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven, cut & remove butchers twine, slice and enjoy with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies!

APPLE ALMOND PASTRIES 2 sheets puff pastry, 4 apples, cored, peeled and sliced thin Filling: 1 can (8oz.) almond paste, broken into pieces, 2 egg whites, 1/2 cup sugar Egg wash: 1 beaten egg + 1 Tbsp. water Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar milk (enough to get to desired consistency) 1/2 tsp. almond extract Prepare almond paste: In a food processor add the filling ingredients and pulse until combined. Set aside. Next, prepare apples.

Preheat oven to 400˚. Roll puff pastry sheets into 10”x10” squares. Cut each sheet into four squares. Lay pastry dough onto a large sheet of parchment paper on top of your baking sheet. Spread filling diagonally across puff pastry sheets. Add a layer of sliced apples. Fold over two corners, dabbing a bit of water on the bottom corner ends so they stick together. Brush pastries with prepared egg wash.

Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. While pastries are baking, prepare the powdered sugar glaze. Remove from oven to cool. Glaze apples with red currant jelly if using, then glaze with prepared powdered sugar glaze. Makes 8 large pastries.

BACON-BOURBON APPLE PIE 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 cup flour, divided 6 Tbsp. cold butter, divided 5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 14.1 oz. pkg.)

6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples (about 6 apples) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. bourbon 1 tsp. vanilla Heat oven to 400˚.

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup flour in medium bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in bacon.

Place crust in 9-inch pie plate as directed on package for one-crust filled pie. Place apples in large bowl. Add granulated sugar, remaining flour, bourbon and vanilla; mix lightly. Spoon into crust. Cut remaining butter into small pieces; place evenly over apples. Cover with crumb topping. Place on baking sheet.

Bake 30 min. Reduce oven temperature to 350˚; bake 30 min. or until apples are tender. Cool.

APPLE SPICED PECANS 1 1/2 cups apple juice 1 1/2 cups pecan halves 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. apple pie spice 1/8 tsp. table salt 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. Pour apple juice over pecan halves in a small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes; drain. Stir together sugar, apple pie spice, table salt, and, if desired, ground red pepper in a medium bowl; add pecans, tossing to coat.

Spread in a single layer in a lightly greased, aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring once. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes; separate pecans with a fork.

APPLE TOFFEE BLONDIES 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. cinnamon pinch of salt 1/2 cup flour 1 small apple, peeled and finely diced 1/4 cup toffee bits Preheat the oven to 350° and line a 9” bread loaf pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Be careful not to burn it. Next, stir in the sugars, egg, and vanilla into the melted butter. Add the dry ingredients: cinnamon, salt and flour.

Finally, stir in the apple bits. Spread the batter in the loaf pan and top with the toffee bits. Bake for 28-34 minutes, or until the edges of the blondie start to pull away from the pan and the center is done. Let cool in the pan 5 minutes, then lift the blondies out of the pan with the parchment paper, slice and serve. Makes 2 large blondies

APPLE PIE SALSA WITH CINNAMON AND SUGAR TORTILLAS 2 cups apple, peeled, cored, and diced small 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp. water Place apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook until juice has been extracted from the apples. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to apple mixture. Return to a boil until thickened. Serve with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips. ENJOY!!

Cinnamon and Sugar Tortillas 5 (6-inch) wheat tortillas 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar Cut tortillas into desired size. (wedges) Brush the tortillas with butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, place in a slightly greased baking pan and bake at 410º until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Let them cool before serving and serve with the Apple Pie Salsa.

APPLE CIDER GLAZED MEATBALLS Meatballs: 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup shredded apple (see note) 3 Tbsp. onion, finely diced 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Preheat oven to 400˚. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients. Mix to combine. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place the meatballs on a cookie grate on top of an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Note - After shredding the apple, squeeze out juice.

Glaze: 1 cup apple cider 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 Tbsp. apple butter or applesauce 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce or Tabasco sauce with /4 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 cup chopped scallions

APPLE, HAM AND CHEDDAR CHEESE MELTS/PANINIS 2 slices tuscan style rustic bread or wheat bread 2 slices smoked ham or smoked turkey 3 tsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. dijon mustard 2 tsp. pepper jelly, mango chutney or marmalade would also work, or sour cherry jam or cranberry jam 3 slices cheddar cheese 1/2 crisp, tart apple, (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced handful baby lettuce or spinach Heat the Panini press or skillet to medium heat.

Spread one slice of bread with the mayonnaise and mustard. Spread the other slice with the pepper jelly or chutney.

Fold the ham or turkey slices in half and place on one slice of bread, top with the apple slices. On the other slice of bread layer on the cheddar cheese.

Carefully close sandwich, spread the outsides with a bit more mayo, and place in the Panini press. Cook until sandwiches are golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Alternately, place the sandwiches on a grill pan or skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, compressing them slightly with a spatula.

Remove from the pan, add some baby lettuce and serve.

Makes one sandwich.

In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients, except the scallions. Whisk to combine. Add the mixture to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let simmer for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens. Add the meatballs to the pan and let cook for 1 minute to coat. Top with chopped scallions.

Add dried apple, cinnamon, brown sugar to butter. Mix all ingredients in food processor until well- combined. Serve with fresh scones, muffins or other breakfast breads.

QUINOA SALAD WITH APPLES AND ALMONDS 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp. honey 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp. coarse salt 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup peeled, diced tart apple, such as Granny Smith 1 cup finely chopped celery 1/3 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted Coarse salt and pepper

APPLE-CINNAMON BUTTER 2 oz. dried apple chopped 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted and softened butter

CARAMEL APPLE JAM 6 cups diced peeled Apples (1/8-inch cubes) 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp. butter 1 package (1-3/4 oz.) powdered fruit pectin 3 cups sugar 2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg In a Dutch oven, combine the apples, water and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until apples are tender. Stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg and return to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace.

Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Yield: 7 half-pints.

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, November 6, 2013

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Adair County 4-H Youth Council members installed GREENFIELD — A group of 25 teens from four school districts pledged to serve as positive role models and give their time and talents to help others as part of the Adair County 4-H Youth Council installation.

The executive team for the Youth Council includes: Copresidents, Jackson Doud of Stuart and McKenna Davenport of Adair; Vice President Matthew Noland of Adair; Secretary/Treasurer Hailey Gross of Stuart; and Photographer Morgan Smith of Stuart.

Other members of the 2013-14 council include: Matt Evans of Bridgewater, Heath Downing of Creston; Jacob

Baudler and Noah Cooper, both of Fontanelle; Hank Bohling, Shane Breheny, Riley Lonsdale, Sarah Mack, Sam Marnin, Beau Weinheimer and Hannah Yount, all of Greenfield; Hannah Jorgensen and Shelby Soper, both of Adair; Alyssa Christensen, Caroline Doud, Vince Doud and Jennifer Dudley, all of Stuart; and Aaron Kralik and Emily and Joe Huntington, all of Orient. Kelsie Cass of Greenfield serves as the adviser for the group.

Brad Baudler, Chisum and Kysa Downing, Tyler Ford and Lisa Marnin, 2012-13 Youth Council members, led the installation ceremony held

as part of Adair County 4-H Awards Day. Youth Council will be holding the annual Clover Run to raise money for the Kelly Laughery Community Service Scholarship program.

The run/walk also contributes to its goal of promoting healthy lifestyles. Members will be serving as volunteers for the monthly Clover Kids program for kindergarten through third-graders. Council will have a day retreat in late December to finalize plans for other activities.

For more information about joining Adair County 4-H, contact Adair County Extension.

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2013-14 Adair County 4-H Youth Council members stand with lighted candles during installation ceremonies held during the annual Awards Day program. Pictured, front from left, are Emily Huntington, A.J. Kralik, Riley Lonsdale, Sarah Mack, Joey Huntington, Sam Marnin, Matthew Noland, Morgan Smith, Shelby Soper, Beau Weinheimer and Hannah Yount; back, Jacob Baudler, Hank Bohling, Shane Breheny, Alyssa Christensen, Noah Cooper, Heath Downing, Jennifer Dudley, Matt Evans, Hailey Gross and Hannah Jorgensen.

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Some changes made to 2014 acreage reporting dates GREENFIELD — Producers who file accurate and timely reports for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage, may prevent the potential loss of Farm Service Agency (FSA) program benefits. Pay close attention to the acreage reporting dates below, as some dates have changed for 2014.

In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit Adair County FSA to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline.

The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for Adair County: Dec. 15: Alfalfa, clover, grass (forage, seed and sod), mixed forage, winter wheat (grain/forage).

Dec. 31: Honey July 15, 2014: All other crops The following exceptions apply to the above acreage reporting dates: • If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed.

• If a producer acquires additional acreage after the

above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendars days after purchase or acquiring the lease.

Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office.

• If a perennial forage crop is reported with the intended use of “cover only,” “green manure,” “left standing,” or “seed,” then the acreage must be reported by July 15.

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins.

Additionally, producers may purchase both NAP and RMA coverage for 2014 annual forage crops. NAP coverage will not be available for 2015 annual forage crops.

After Sept. 15, late-file fees will be assessed for 2013 and 2014 late-file acreage reports.

For questions regarding crop certification and crop loss reports, contact a county FSA office.

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