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By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA staff reporter jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

s the auctioneer’s chant rang out at Creston Livestock Auction Wednesday, spotters were kept on their toes, catching bids from individuals in the packed sale barn.

A quick nod of a head or a wave of a hat urged auctioneer Bub Hoskins of Knoxville Regional Livestock to increase the bid and continue his call.

But this call for a single calf was unlike any other at the sale that moved about 2,500 head of cattle Wednesday.

Once Hoskins declared a winner and the sale was documented, the steer was donated back to the auction and Hoskins started his chant again.

Over and over the steer was sold, donated back and resold.

Eventually, the rules of the auction were suspended momentarily and bidders respectfully took turns calling out their number and naming their contribution to the sale.

Bids even came in via cell phone, pledging to the roll-over calf auction.

The sale wasn’t about the calf or the competition to out bid each other.

Auctioneers, cattle owners and members of the community and around the nation came to donate their time and support to owners Tom and Leisa Frey after the drowning death of their two sons, T.J. and Nathan Saturday.

“It was a very humbling experience for Tom and Leisa,” said Corey Schultz, Livestock Marketing Association regional executive officer. “The community of Creston and livestock associations from across the state of Iowa stepped up to support the Frey family.”

More than $53,000 was raised on Wednesday alone and donations are still coming to the T.J. and Nathan Frey Memorial Fund. It will all be do-

The Southwestern Community College chamber singers are more than halfway through their weeklong tour around Des Moines presenting “Holiday Carols in Concert.” The 26-member choir makes stops at multiple schools around the Des Moines area to perform and recruit for their program.

Music fans still have a chance to see the chamber choir perform. Tonight the group performs and records at Central Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, and the tour ends Friday with a performance at Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines.

All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free.

The chior will perform locally at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the SWCC Performing Arts Center.

Union County Christmas Basket receiving donations The 2013 Union County Christmas Basket Fund is underway.

Donations totaling $9,193 have been received to date.

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

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

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

Each child 18 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, Boy Scouts and FFA students from Creston Schools.

Present board officers are: Bob Jungst, president;

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Tom Frey, right, gives an emotional thank you for the generosity displayed at the roll-over calf sale at Creston Livestock Auction Wednesday. The event raised more than $53,000 for the Nathan and T.J. Memorial Fund. Also pictured top left is auctioneer Bub Hoskins of Knoxville Regional Livestock and Bill Goehring of Keosauqua Sales Company.

nated to St. Malachy School, but details of what the fund will be used for have not been finalized.

Tom Frey briefly addressed the crowd Wednesday to give an emotional thanks for their generosity and affirm their family’s faith — and education from St. Malachy — was helping during this challenging time in their lives.

“I really am humbled when I hear Tom express appreciation for the school,” said St. Malachy Principal John Walsh. “Tom and Leisa provide a great home environment for their children, they care for their children, and they nurture them.

“I believe that we helped them

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TONIGHT A candlelight vigil for brothers T.J. and Nathan Frey is scheduled 6 p.m. today at Creston Livestock Auction prior to the lighted Christmas parade. This event is open to the public.

The brothers — ages 11 and 9 respectively — died Saturday after falling through the ice and drowning in a farm pond in Adams County. They were elementary students at St. Malachy School. The lighted Christmas parade begins at 7 p.m. in uptown Creston.

in raising their children, but their homelife, love, base and the support that they gave them is incredible. I think it is the significant piece in what type of boys they (Nathan and T.J.) were and how they lived their lives.”

Curt Sporleder — who owns Unionville Livestock Market in Unionville, Mo., with his wife Heather — partnered with Schultz to organize the roll-over calf sale and staff Wednesday and Friday’s auction.

“I felt like they (the Frey family) needed our help and the help from auctioneers across the United States,” Sporleder said. “We assembled a crew to help sell the market. I feel like the staff that was assembled did a very professional job, and we tried to do it the to best of our abilities to what Tom and Leisa’s customers are accustom to.”

The calf — which was donated by Unionville Livestock Market — will Please see SUPPORT, Page 14

Friends, family and members of the Creston and livestock auction community pack Creston Livestock Auction in support of owners Tom and Leisa Frey Wednesday during a roll-over calf sale for the Nathan and T.J. Frey Memorial Fund after the brothers fell through the ice and drowned Saturday afternoon.

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Deaths Shirley Martin Mount Ayr

Shirley Martin, 75, of Mount Ayr died Dec. 4, 2013, at her home northeast of Mount Ayr. Funeral s e r v i c e s Martin will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., Mount Ayr. The Rev. Bill Armstrong will officiate. Burial will be in Tingley Cemetery. Open visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Friday with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Ringgold County Fairgrounds and Alzheimer’s research. Online condolences may be left at www.watsonarmstrongfh.com.

Shirley Martin, daughter of Violet (Allen) and Clarence Blauer, was born May 17, 1935, in Iowa City.

Shirley lived all of her life

in Ringgold County, mainly Tingley, Washington and Liberty townships.

Shirley graduated from Tingley High School in 1957.

On Aug. 17, 1969, Shirley married Howard Martin.

Shirley was a farm wife and also worked 20-plus years as a meter reader for R.E.C. and 12 years for Iowa Select.

Shirley is survived by her husband Howard Martin of Mount Ayr; sons, Lee (Heather) Martin and Darren (Kisha) Martin, all of Mount Ayr, and Robert (Stacia) Martin of Benton; grandchildren, Levi, Lincoln, Craven, Kyler, Ryann, Bryson, Bralynn and Bryant Martin; sisters-in-law, Doris Todd of Mount Ayr and Mary (James) Harris of Grand River; and brotherin-law Robert (Verna) Martin of Mount Ayr. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Margaret Blauer and Norma Jean Paxson; and brothersin-law, Dave Paxson and Lyle Todd.

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Trailer turnover: Workers prepare to move an overturned trailer on Highway 34 Wednesday. Todd Michael Murray, 19, 1107 E. Howard St., was cited for failure to yield upon a left turn after an accident 6:37 p.m. at the intersection of South Elm and West Taylor streets. According to a Creston Police report, Murray, driving a 1995 Jeep east on West Taylor, turned left onto South Elm into the side of a 1999 Chevrolet, driven by Mikel Von Hyde, 33, of Carlisle. Murray’s vehicle also made contact with Hyde’s truck trailer, flipping the trailer onto its side. Damage estimates are $1,500 to Murray’s vehicle, $3,000 to Hyde’s vehicle and $1,500 to Hyde’s trailer.

House and Senate negotiators inch toward deal on federal budget WASHINGTON (MCT) — Congressional budget negotiators are zeroing in on a modest deal to keep the federal government operating while easing the grip of the mandatory automatic spending cuts known as sequestration.

With the clock ticking toward a Dec. 13 deadline to report to Congress, the bipartisan conference committee led by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Sen. Patty Murray, DWash., is weighing a plan that would set spending levels for

fiscal 2014 and 2015.

The goal is to avoid a train wreck like the one that caused the 16-day partial government shutdown in October. The shutdown ended when lawmakers agreed to a stopgap measure to fund the government for three months. That funding measure expires Jan. 15, the same day that $109.3 billion in sequestration cuts are due to kick in.

Those close to the talks caution that nothing is final yet — and everything could blow apart at any moment.

But so far, there’s cautious optimism. Negotiators are considering a 2014 budget for discretionary items — those under Congress’ control — that would spend at an annual rate of about $1 trillion, more than the $967 billion that conservative Republicans want but less than the $1.058 trillion Senate Democrats endorsed.

The budget leaders are crafting a plan to soften the blow of sequestration’s acrossthe-board spending cuts by finding savings in other areas of the budget and by generat-

ing revenue through increasing some user fees. The federal government attaches these small fees on things that range from airline tickets to national parks usage.

That would allow the two parties to claim that their sacred cows were untouched: Democrats who balk at cuts to entitlement programs such as Social Security and Republicans who won’t accept tax increases.

They do generally agree that they want to spend more than the sequester would allow. Many in Congress maintain that the cuts are harming military preparedness and social programs.

“Chairman Ryan and I continue to talk, and I am hopeful that we can keep making progress and reach a bipartisan agreement,” Murray said Wednesday. “I know that families in Washington state and across the country are looking to us to get something done to address the cuts from sequestration that are impacting the workers and communities around our military base, as well as critical investments in education, jobs, economic growth and medical research.”

Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, a conferee who’s also the ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee, placed the odds of reach-

ing a deal at 50-50.

“It’s a jump ball,” Van Hollen said Tuesday. “It could go either way.”

“Everything is very fluid right now,” agreed Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.

One roadblock: Congressional conservatives and their allies may balk at raising user fees, calling it a tax increase in disguise.

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

This week’s contributions: In memory of Melvin Davis $50 David and Joyce Young

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$100 1942 CHS alumni $25 In memory of Dorothy Scheel $50 In memory of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Peak, Mr. and Mrs. James Kralik and Jim Peak $3,000 Crest Area for Life $100 In memory of Sheila Gordon and Dale Weed $100 In memory of Breta M. Kinkade $50 The Irelan family $50 In memory of Alvin Reimer $25 Larry and Rosalie Denton $50 In memory of Keith Daniels $50 In memory of Mike Moon and Otis Brown $20 In memory of Mike and Betty Beavers $20 In memory of Carla Downey-Beavers $20 Jerusalem Church $1,500

In memory of Elmo and Mildred Bonus and Francis Bonus $66 A friend $25 In memory of Cecil Nichols Jr. $50 Raymond Banner $25 Warren and Marlene Merboth $50 In memory of Sandra Wilker from Lori, Rich, Terri and Tim $100 In memory of Robert Hopkins from Janna Steed $25 In memory of Russell King $25 In memory of Harry and Mike Schlaphia $20 Creston Elementary teachers and staff $400 Monday card group at The Windrow $35 For loved ones from Dean and Betty Wallace $25 Moore Farms $50 Total: $6,106.00 Total to date: $9,193

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

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

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.

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:45 a.m., Summit House.

Bring $2 for pizza and change for bingo.

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

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

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

Union Squares, 7:30 to 10 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Theme: Fabulous ‘50s. Caller: Brian Keesler.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8

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p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Saturday

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boz’s Kitchen in Corning. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641-782-4040.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre.

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

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Local 5-Day Forecast Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 20s and lows in the low teens.

Snow showers possible.

Sunrise Sunset 7:28 AM 4:49 PM

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

Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 9 a.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Classroom.

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday

Creston Lions Club Board of Directors, 7 a.m., Hy-Vee Deli.

Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. OLE Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Chautauqua Club, 1 p.m., hostesses, Joyce Anderson, Pat Butcher, Polly McCoy and Peg Anderson.

Free community meal, 5 to 6p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. VFW Post No. 1797, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 403 W. Montgomery St. Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Eagles Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

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

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Iowa At A Glance

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Windy with a mix of sun and clouds.

Sunrise Sunset 7:31 AM 4:49 PM

Sunrise Sunset 7:32 AM 4:49 PM

2014 Creston Animal Rescue Effort Calendar Over 100 family pet photo’s on the pages of the calendar!

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Sunday

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

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From Creston Official Weather Station: high past 24 hours (37), low past 24 hours (16) and precipitation ending 7 a.m. today (.0) Cedar Rapids

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Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $4.28

Come learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby at a Breastfeeding 101 class 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. SatAreaa.m.

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breastfeeding women and women who have had a baby in the past six months.

WIC helps families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education and referrals to other health-care agencies. The local WIC agency is managed by MATURA Action Corporation.

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Wednesday, West Montgomery daughter born Nov. 25, 2013. Monday, library.

Claire Catherine McCann Agenda includes: finance Street.

Traffic stop, 6:28 a.m., weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and director’s reports; build- Wednesday, West Townline Street.

Moon Phases UV Index Traffic hazard, 7:34 a.m., and was 20 1/4 inches long. ing; budget.

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College news BATON ROUGE, La. — Zachariah Wignall of Creston was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Wignall is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at Iowa State University.

Wignall is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi

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Accident, 9:48 a.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 12:11 p.m., Wednesday, New York Avenue.

Harassing communication, 12:23 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Accident, 6:37 p.m., Wednesday, South Elm Street.

Traffic stop, 11:14 p.m., Wednesday, North Sumner Avenue.

Assistance, 11:21 p.m., Wednesday, West Mills Street.

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OPINION Acknowledging first responders

As someone who was on the outside of anything news— and emergency—related until recently, I am still somewhat stuck on the outside looking in. And, this past week is no exception.

My boyfriend Russ Finehout and I were on the way back to Creston from a family holiday gettogether in Clarion Saturday when we stopped in Des Moines to shop.

We didn’t arrive in Creston until 8 p.m., two and a-half hours after the call for an ice rescue came through Union County dispatch.

I didn’t hear a thing until about 10 that night. A simple message saying two boys were pulled from a

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

pond hit me hard, but not as much as when I realized who was there.

Creston Fire Department personnel were some of the first responders on scene.

Even though I’m one of Creston Fire Department’s band, I was stuck on the outside of the tragedy to the Frey family. I didn’t respond.

I wasn’t there. I haven’t talked with

any responders about it. Through an icy window, the longer I look in, the more I understand.

It takes a special person with a sound mind to care for such innocent victims. I remember what it took out of me to watch responders during a fatality accident in July, but not being at a call and imagining instead of knowing is almost worse.

Some may call it glorifying or exalting, but I consider it acknowledging and honoring. Acknowledging the hours upon hours of training firefighters, police officers and paramedics do to succeed in their jobs is worth honoring, because the

knowledge and training will always be used.

Before joining the fire department, it never occurred to me just what first responders really do. The little things, like maintaining equipment or waking up at 3 a.m. for a medical call, that’s what makes up a first responder’s day. But, it’s the larger things such as performing an ice rescue or dousing a burning house with water that make up the person.

While the community keeps in their thoughts the family and friends of the boys, I want to acknowledge the first responders.

First responders get the brunt of

it. They arrive before anyone else, survey the situation, work out the best possible solution and attempt to follow through with that solution. Those men and women are the ones who hold any and all emotion inside while running on pure adrenaline and knowledge. And, the more I work around these people, the more I understand what makes them tick.

I may still not be inside every situation, but I’m stepping closer to fully understanding, no matter where I stand, the extent of the effort put forth from any and all responders to any such tragedy.

Amazon reported huge online sales on Cyber Monday HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Amazon reported huge online sales on Cyber Monday that set a new one-day record for volume.

It’s so convenient online. There’s next day delivery, you never have to leave home and stomping on the plastic bubble wrapping is much cheaper than anti-depressants.

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos revealed plans to have Amazon deliver packages by drones. At least they’ll be delivering gifts. When Pakistanis look out the window and see a drone heading for the door they’ll know they’ve got a fifty-fifty chance of enjoying a nice surprise.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran superstar Kobe Bryant to a two-year deal for fifty million dollars last weekend. However after ten days the contract is not legally official. The Los Angeles Lakers have not signed it yet because Kobe refuses to pass the pen.

U.S. high school kids tested far behind kids from other advanced industrial nations in math, science and reading scores Tuesday. We’ll survive. The good news is, for the two hundred and twenty-fourth straight year, American kids finished first in the Shooting Bee. The Youthful Cities Index named Toronto is the world’s most youthful city Friday. The survey asked four questions and arrived at Toronto. They asked how diverse is the city, is the music scene active there, do the coffee shops have WiFi, does the mayor smoke crack.

The State Department admitted it spent half a million dollars last year on liquor. There’s an explanation. The Secretary of State was married to Bill Clinton and her assistant was married to Anthony Weiner so the liquor expense was written off under humanitarian

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President Obama claimed progress in the War on Terror in his presidency during an ABC interview Friday. That’s true. For eight years, George W. Bush said terrorists hate us for our freedom and prosperity and today they have to think of a new reason to hate us.

France’s top porn website crashed after a World Cup qualifying match Monday. The owner promised free viewing if France won. Morale sank when President Obama stood outside the White House and assured France that the website will be up and running soon.

President Obama invited more people to visit the Obamacare website Tuesday. They are going to love the rate increases. The Obama website can handle only one-tenth the hourly volume that Porn Hub does, yet more people get screwed on the Obamacare website Bernie Madoff’s staffers went on trial for their part in his sixty-billion dollars Ponzi scam. He took money from new investors to pay off old investors and skimmed off the top. Bernie Madoff is in prison where his job is running the Social Security Administration.

The Hollywood Wax Museum donated wax figures of the stars to ride in the Christmas parade including the Kardashians. Tourists love to touch these statues in the museum. They’re made from the same wax, plastic and silicone that real celebrities are made out of.

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Creston Chamber of Commerce happenings It seems hard to believe November has passed and Christmas will soon be here, and then we welcome in 2014. As we approach the end of 2013, I would like to reflect on some of the accomplishments that have taken place at the chamber during the year. The following is a partial list I hope you find informative and gives you an idea of all the areas the chamber is involved.

The chamber continued to promote the use of Creston Bucks, which were spent only at Creston Chamber businesses.

The chamber assisted and helped promote the various celebrations in Creston – 10,000 Crestonians Fourth of July, 36th annual Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days, lighted Christmas parade and “No Place Like Creston for the Holidays.”

We also created, updated and distributed several brochures to market and promote Creston throughout the area and state. We mailed out over 522 information packets on Creston and Union County and gave another 200plus to area businesses to assist with their recruitment efforts. The chamber planned and promoted the Moonlite Madness Promotion, Citywide Garage Sale, Crazy Summer Sales Days and Sales Tax Holiday Promotion, Taste of Creston and Holiday 2013 GiveAway Promotion.

The chamber continued to collaborate, work with and promote partnerships with various organizations, governmental bodies and groups in Creston and the area to maintain and improve Creston’s quality of life and economics – a partial list would include the following: Creston/Union County Tourism, City of Creston, Union County Development Association, Union County, Union County Visitors Center, Creston Community Schools, Creston High School FFA, Union County Conservation, Green Valley State Park, Creston Park and Recreation Board, McKinley Lake/Hurley Creek Watershed Group, Creston Historical Preservation Commission, Western Iowa Tourism Region, Central Iowa Tourism Region, Southern Iowa Tourism and Iowa Tourism Department, Creston Volunteer Firefighters Easter event, Around the Town Committee, Local Foods Council, Uptown Creston Food Crawl, Creston:Arts Council, No Place Like Creston for the Holidays, Santa at the Depot, Quiet Zone Committee, Freedom Rock Group, High Lakes Leadership Initiative, Crestland Betterment Foundation, Friends of the Library and CARE. The chamber also: • Continued to work and assist in retail and commercial recruitment and expansion to strengthen and expand the economic base of

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

Creston.

• Continued to focus on and assist current businesses, while at the same time continued seeking new business opportunities.

• Continued to assist industry members as requested.

• Continued to promote the Creston commercial property loan.

• Continued to work with and support South Central Iowa Small Business Development Center.

• Continued to assist and recognize local businesses and organizations.

• Continued entrepreneurial initiatives.

• Continued the Gold Star Honor for businesses who maintain their property.

• Continued the Hi-Five Honor for great customer service.

• Continued to market Creston to the area, state and beyond as a business and regional hub.

• Maintained the chamber web pages to promote Creston, as well as the chamber Facebook page and Twitter account, plus various brochures about the area.

• Continued to provided business referrals, relocation packets, student requests and prospect packets and newcomer packets.

• Continued to include CHS students on the Chamber Board of Directors as ex-officio members.

• Continued to hold legislative coffees and remain in contact with elected representatives.

• Continued to facilitate Around the Town Committee.

For the sixth straight year, the chamber co-sponsored the Veterans appreciation breakfasts.

As I said earlier, this is only a partial list of the Creston Chamber accomplishments and activities, and I understand there is always room for improvement, but I think we need to be proud of what the Creston Chamber of Commerce has accomplished in 2013 as we look forward to 2014.

Creston Bucks makes holiday shopping easier: I would also like to pass along an idea to make your holiday shopping a little easier and less time consuming. The idea – purchase Creston Bucks at the chamber.

They are similar to a gift certificate, except they can be spent at more than 245 chamber businesses.

Anyone can come into the Chamber of Commerce office to buy Creston Bucks. The Creston Bucks may be purchased in increments of $5, $10 and $20, and there is no fee for this service. Creston Bucks will be treated as cash with the exception that no change will be given back. Therefore, Creston

Bucks users will not be able to cash their bucks without buying merchandise from businesses in Creston.

Creston Bucks can also be personalized such as, “Compliments of XYZ Company” or “Merry Christmas Todd from Joe and Rhonda.” If you would like your Creston Bucks personalized, we would appreciate knowing a day in advance in order to give us time to produce the custom-made Creston Bucks.

Remember, when you purchase Creston Bucks, you are keeping the money right here in Creston.

Creston Bucks are a great way for everyone to support Creston.

Hi-Five Honorees for December: The following individuals and business received the Hi-Five Honor in December – Amy Snodgrass, U.S. Cellular, Brandon Utterback, Creston Walmart Super Center, and Java J’s. Congratulations.

The Hi-Five for service allows us to recognize those who make shopping and doing business in Creston a rewarding and positive experience.

Gold Star Business Honored: The chamber honored Carter Agency, 208 N. Maple St., as the December Gold Star Business.

They were nominated by a fellow Crestonian because of the appearance both inside and out of their building and property. Congratulations.

Please call the Chamber to honor a business or individual with a Hi-Five or to acknowledge a business property with the Gold Star.

Holiday GiveAway 2013: Just a reminder that many Creston businesses and industries are participating in the very popular Creston Holiday GiveAway which started the Friday after Thanksgiving, and runs through the close of business Dec. 11. The more shopping you do, the more tickets you will receive. The drawing for the eight winning tickets will be held Dec. 17. Three winners will receive $500 in Creston Bucks and five winners will win $100 in Creston Bucks. The winners must claim their prizes by 4:30 p.m. Jan. 3. If any prizes remain unclaimed, another drawing will be held Jan. 3.

If these new prizes are not claimed

by Jan. 17, all remaining proceeds will be held over until the next Holiday GiveAway. Good luck to everyone who participates.

Last, but certainly not least, we at the chamber would like to extend our wishes to all of you for a safe and happy holiday season, and thank everyone for their support during 2013.

We are looking forward to working with you in 2014 as we continue to strive to make Creston a Great Place to Visit, Work and Call Home.

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Expert tips for adding top home design trends to your holiday decor (BPT) — From decking the halls to trimming the tree, everyone loves the tradition of decorating their home for the holiday season. It’s a time to pull out heirloom pieces and blend them with modern elements to make your home truly one of a kind. This year, refresh your holiday motif with a few top decor trends for a look guaranteed to impress.

Design expert Kate Law, who has designed flowers for the likes of Ellen and Jennifer Lopez, lends insight into the top holiday decor trends and how you can easily integrate them into your home: Relaxed rustic Taking cues from classic holiday stories set in the countryside, beautiful rustic decor sets the tone for a festive season whether you live in the city, a suburb or rural area. Rustic elements can be easy to incorporate into your home’s holiday look.

Start with a centerpiece that features live greenery, such as the Burlap Rosemary Tree or Incense Cedar Candle Ring from ProFlowers.

A quilted table runner and stockings in appliqued felt complete the rustic design.

Personalization Personalizing your holiday designs can help make your home decor special.

Unique touches enhance your enjoyment of the holidays and can serve as conversation starters when guests visit. The easiest way to add a personal touch to your holiday decor is through customized items,

like monogrammed pillows and towels, personalized wall hangings that feature a special message, and ornaments and figurines that highlight the family name.

Bold patterns The holiday season is full of colors and designs that delight the senses, and bold patterns have never been more popular. Polka dots and chevrons are trending for the year and bring personality to any home’s holiday celebrations. Welcome guests in style with a Chevron Monogram Doormat from Personal Creations.

Try your hand at homemade polka dot and chevron ornaments. Make your time baking even more special by treating yourself to a whimsical polka dot sugar cookie apron.

Mason jars One of the most affordable and accessible holiday trends of the season is mason jars. You can find these at your local craft store, grocery store or even at secondhand stores. Try using jars as candle sleeves and place tea lights within for a warm holiday centerpiece. Fill with various shades of holiday candy for colorful decor throughout the house. Complete your punch or eggnog drink station with mason drinking jars for a fun alternative to traditional glasses.

Succulents The thick and fleshy skin of succulent plants like aloe, jade plant and echeveria varieties make them great indoor ornamental plants.

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Make sure your front door is spic and span. If the hardware is dated or beyond cleaning, replace it. I like the handicapped lever styles; you can open them with your hands full. There are some great scents available commercially, or you can simmer orange peels and cinnamon sticks. Bake a batch of cookies every day. Bring in some fresh cedar boughs. For ambiance, light 3 of 4 corners of rooms. Try a row of votives on a windowsill.

Light some trees outside and open the curtains. Make a gift-wrapping station and wrap as you buy. The dining room, bedroom, or laundry will work. Get out the Christmas CDs and write your cards. We’re still listing and selling houses during the holidays. Call us.

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Even the whitest of winters can benefit from a dash of greenery, so add succulents throughout your holiday home. The Living Succulent Candle Ring or Living Succulent Wreath from ProFlowers are a stunning addition to any holiday decor and will last well into the following year if cared for correctly.

Feeling as jolly as Santa and his elves starts with creating a festive environment in your home. These top trends for seasonal decor will ensure you and your guests have a very merry holiday and start the new year in style.

Five reasons why scent is important for home decorating this holiday season (BPT) — Cooler temperatures, dwindling daylight that makes you crave a mood boost, and the approach of the holidays - at this time of year, many inspirations prompt people to redecorate. But while you’re breaking out the holiday decorations or looking for just the right shade of yellow to make your kitchen look brighter on short winter days, don’t overlook another powerful decorator’s trick - scent.

1. Essential oils can make your home more beautiful.

In decorating your home you use visual and textural elements but scent-ual elements are just as critical to establishing a beautifully realized ambience. Essential oils offer aromas to match any living scheme you are aiming for. Going for an airy, fresh look? Diffuse eucalyptus, peppermint and lemon. Going for an earthy, natural look? Diffuse vetiver, patchouli and myrrh.

Going for a tranquil, relaxed look? Diffuse lavender, geranium and chamomile.

Carving out a sacred space?

Diffuse sandalwood, frankincense and neroli.

2. Essential oils are the perfect holiday home decoration. If you desire an inspired and perfectly appointed holiday home,

capture the essences of the holidays with essential oils which are a lot more “real” than a box of tired old holiday decorations. The true scents of the season come from essential oils contained in botanicals such as balsam fir boughs, fresh pine needles, peppermint leaves, cinnamon bark, vanilla beans and clove buds, not a spray can of artificial fragrance.

Decorating with pine boughs and candy canes can work to bring those scents into your holiday home, but if you want to boost the effect without turning to synthetic room scents, diffuse pure essential oils. Consider pure, natural products like Aura Cacia’s Uplifting Candy Cane room spray that is crafted with real essential oil of peppermint leaves and extracted essence of Madagascan vanilla beans.

3. Essential oils can make you happy in your home.

The post-holiday letdown, colder temperatures and the dwindling daylight of winter will make you crave a mood boost that the sunny scent of essential oils can deliver when the sunlight fails. Essential oils are like happy drops of liquid sunshine. Many people experience a mood dip when days get shorter and there is less natural light entering their

homes. Inhaling the wholesome, natural scents of essential oils awaken senses and elevate our emotions.

Spritely scents such as peppermint or citrus can help energize a room and invigorate occupants.

4. Essential oils can make your home healthier. With all their harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals, how can home fragrance and cleaning products be labeled as home “care” products? Essential oils offer an equally effective alternative to freshen and purify your home that is natural and safe. Instead of reaching for a bottle of that blue stuff that smells like - well, window cleaner - try making your own glass cleaner from four tablespoons of vinegar and 12 drops of lemon essential oil. Mix the vinegar and oil in a clean 22-ounce spray bottle, fill with water and use this sunny smelling mixture to clean glass throughout your home.

5. Essential oils can help you sell your home. Baking cookies or burning the ubiquitously cloying artificial vanilla-scented candle are cliched seller’s tricks meant to help you sell your home. Essential oils offer better alternatives of countless aromas that are novel, natural and infinitely more appealing

to buyers. Want a squeaky clean aroma? Diffuse lemon, bergamot orange and lavender. Want a comfort-

ing, homey aroma? Diffuse allspice, cinnamon, clove and sweet orange. Want an exotic, intriguing aroma to

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For Congress, health care plans remain a notch above WASHINGTON (MCT) — Trying to align lawmakers with the people they represent, Congress three years ago decided that when the new health care plan took effect, members would give up their platinum health benefits and enroll in the online marketplaces created for millions of other Americans.

In typical congressional fashion, however, things have not worked out exactly as advertised.

While many members of Congress are indeed signing up for health coverage through the District of Columbia exchange — which was designated as the provider for all members — their experiences have been significantly better than those of average consumers in several respects, including more generous benefits packages, VIP customer service from insurers and the same government-subsidized premiums they’ve always enjoyed.

It’s a far cry from the experience of millions of other Americans, who have been frustrated by a crash-prone federal website, policy cancellations and confusion over the new program.

Some lawmakers are avoiding President Barack Obama’s health care law altogether by getting their health benefits elsewhere.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., qualifies for coverage as a veteran. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., gets insurance under her husband’s plan.

More than a third of senators, and a quarter of House members, are 65 or older,

making them eligible for Medicare.

A few Republicans have boycotted the exchanges on principle because they oppose the president’s program. Others are embracing the chance to enroll — with all the potential difficulties — because doing so can give them fodder for their fight against the law.

House Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, a staunch opponent of the program, posted online about his troubles signing up with the District of Columbia exchange.

“Kept at it,” Boehner wrote, after documenting the various error messages he encountered during the process.

Rep. Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., the 2012 Republican vice presidential nominee, told a local radio host last month that he was kicked off the website three times when he tried to sign up his family.

After calling the help line, he was disconnected, he said.

“I still can’t get on,” he said then.

But the griping, which has largely broken down along partisan lines, has served to mask the VIP treatment lawmakers have received.

Though most District of Columbia residents seeking coverage under the Affordable Care Act have 34 individual plans to choose from, lawmakers can pick from 112 “gold” plans. In order to more closely match the generous benefits package to which they are accustomed, lawmakers are treated as “small businesses” rather than individuals.

The four major insurers with plans available to the congressional pool are aggressively courting their business, providing glossy promotional materials with helpful comparisons of new and old options. Staff and lawmakers receive in-person counseling in the Capitol complex to assist with their questions. All four insurers offer dedicated hotlines exclusively for members of Congress.

Congressional aides insist that the briefings for lawmakers and staff are no different from what would be offered by other large employers. Richard Sorian, a spokesman for the district’s exchange, said the agency was conducting the same enrollment sessions at the Capitol that it had elsewhere in the district.

But others counter that special accommodations have been made for lawmakers and their staff. Originally, a provision by Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, required all lawmakers and their staff to enroll in online exchanges, but over time the mandate was revised and Grassley watered down.

Instead of requiring participation, the rules now state that lawmakers and staff who wish to continue receiving subsidies to help pay for their premiums — as much as 75 percent of the monthly

cost — should get insurance next year from DC Health Link, the district’s exchange.

In another variation from the original Grassley proposal, the final regulations gave lawmakers the ability to exempt certain staff members. As a result, staffers who work for congressional committees or leadership offices may keep their old health plans, while those who work directly in a lawmaker’s office are directed to the exchange.

Growing attention to the special treatment for Congress has some members taking steps to inoculate themselves against any public backlash.

The Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, is enrolling through the D.C. exchange. But the Kentucky Republican, seeking to ward off a conservative primary challenger and a well-funded Democratic opponent, says he will donate the value of his federal premium subsidy to charity.

Many threatened Democrats, worried about political fallout from their support for Obama’s health care law, are also facing pressure to give up their government subsidies in order to demonstrate solidarity with constituents.

On Veterans Day, from his home in Anchorage, Sen. Mark Begich of Alaska signed up for a Blue Cross plan using his own state’s health care exchange — thus giving up the federal subsidy he would have received by signing up through the Washington marketplace.

His individual plan carries

“Many of the members were shocked at how much out-ofpocket costs they were going to need to assume. It’s really the personal understanding of the fact that members of Congress have had a really sweet deal for a really long time.”

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CEO Avalere Health

a monthly premium of $594 — a higher price than what he could have gotten on the D.C. exchange, but one that he hopes brings some added credibility with voters.

“I want to have the exact same experience and go through the same steps as other Alaskans when it comes to signing up for health care,” Begich said in a statement issued by his office.

Other Democratic colleagues on the ballot next

year appear to be following the same blueprint. Sens.

Kay Hagan of North Carolina, Mark Pryor of Arkansas and Mary L. Landrieu of Louisiana, who along with Begich are key red-state targets for Republicans, have said they will enroll in their home-state exchanges rather than the one in D.C. “The closer that you are aligned with your constituents the more likely it is that you’re going to understand their issues,” said Dan Mendelson, chief executive of Avalere Health, who said he had consulted with Congress members from both parties on their new options.

He said a number of members he had spoken with were experiencing “sticker shock” at their new rates and benefits.

“Many of the members were shocked at how much out-of-pocket costs they were going to need to assume,” he said. “It’s really the personal understanding of the fact that members of Congress have had a really sweet deal for a really long time.”

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Afton Care Center Mass; 6 p.m. Catholic Daugthers Mass, dinner meeting after.

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education classes.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship.

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

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

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

Thursday (12/12), 9 a.m. Quilters; 2 p.m. WCF.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Today, 5 p.m. Carolathon at Congregational UCC Church.

Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Hanging of the Greens. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school classes for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, “Hope for Tomorrow”; children’s church ages 5-12, nursery available upon request; 5 to 7 p.m. public supper served in the fellowship hall. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night Activities; Kids Klub, fellowship hall; CYOF, youth room; adult Bible study, sanctuary. Thursday (12/12), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Invite a friends and bring your coffee mug. Mini muffins included.

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

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

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

Sunday, Outreach International offering; 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Mallas; 9:30 a.m. prayer service, Gary O’Daniels; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Chad Hensley, speaker.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; No Women’s Bible study. Friday, 8:30 a.m.

“Operation World” prayer meeting; No Women’s Bible study.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 2 to 5 p.m. Discovering Church membership class. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m.

Team Kid/Youth Group.

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

Today, 1:30 p.m. Ladies Bible study, welcome center.

Saturday, 11 a.m. Christmas with the Pastors; 4 p.m. Christmas with the Pastors. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service with BMM Missionary Mark Self; 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school hour; 4 p.m. adult choir cantata practice; 5 p.m. family worship service with ABWE representative Jeff Demerly; 6 p.m. monthly business meeting; 6:45 p.m. senior high committee meetings. Monday, 10 a.m. Ladies Bible study, Deloris Barnett’s home, 3037 Indian Ave., Orient, Life of Christ; 5:30 p.m. regional pastors Christmas dinner. Tuesday, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ladies’ Bible study, “Anxious for Nothing” by John McArthur, Loy Christensen’s, 1000 N. Vine. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Operation Servanthood Christmas care packs, senior high event; 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs/junior high Trek; adult prayer meeting and Bible study.

Thursday (12/12), 6 p.m.

Riley Missionary Circle, Loy Christensen’s home. Friday (12/13), Home School Day. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Dianna Clark, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult and children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 9 a.m. parish nurses in; 1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Today, 5:30 p.m. Mission and Joyful Noise. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship, 2 John 1:5, “Overcomers Part 2: The Overcomer”; 10:30

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Church to host free public supper River of Life Assembly of God, 417 Wyoming Ave., will be hosting a public supper 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the church’s fellowship hall.

This is a free supper served by the church.

The meal includes turkey and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert. Coffee and water will be served.

This is the second annual public supper served at this time of year.

God’s Outreach Deliverance to give away Christmas dinner baskets, more God’s Outreach Deliverance of Creston is having a Christmas giveaway 1 p.m.

Saturday at SuperTel Inn and Conference Center, 800 Laurel St. Everyone is welcome, and everything is free.

Free items include: a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt; 6 p.m.

Finance meeting. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Revelation Bible study; 7 p.m. choir practice; 8 p.m.

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

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

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Summit House Bible study.

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

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

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

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4 to 5 p.m. Confession; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

Monday, No Adoration; 6:30 p.m. Scripture study, St. Malachy School library; 7 p.m. Mass, Holy Spirit Church. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6 p.m. Catholic Daughters Mass, dinner meeting after, hall. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.

St. Malachy School Mass; 6:30 p.m. high school youth group, St. Malachy School; 7 p.m. religious education class. Thursday (12/12), 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. Liturgy Committee meeting, hall; 7 p.m. RCIA, hall.

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

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

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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Christmas dinner baskets, toys and household items for every family, while supplies last.

There will be special drawings for grand prizes including a flat screen TV, microwave and miscellaneous gift cards. miles south on P27 (High and Dry Road), 1 mile west, one-fourth mile south, Delores Doench, pastor.

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

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

Website: www.salemluth.net.

Blog: www.benmcintire.wordpress.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. worship service with Communion. Monday, 6 p.m.

Finance. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

Quilters. Wednesday, 5 p.m. live nativity and soup supper.

Thursday (12/12), 6 p.m. Council.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool.

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study at fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. Confirmation classes; 7 p.m. Advent service.

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

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

Today, 5 p.m. SIRF; 5:30 p.m. UCC hosts Union County Ministerial Alliance Carolathon.

Friday, 7 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship, 2 John 1:5; 2:7-11, “Overcomers Part 2: The Overcomer.” Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon Pastor Jim’s office hours; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table.

Wednesday, 8 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday school; 2 p.m. Joyful Noise concert; 5:30 p.m. St. John’s

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. church.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

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

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Today, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood.” Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth).

Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Gideons meeting. Sunday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service; 10:45 to 11:10 a.m. Cornerstone Café; 11:10 a.m. Christian Living classes; noon Elders and Deacons meetings; 12:15 p.m. choir practice; 6 to 8 p.m. 20s/30s Group “For Men Only, For Women Only”; Banks/Thompsons Group “Give Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith”; Homebuilders, “The Mingling of Life”; and The Truth Project. Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Cornerstone Youth Choir; 6:20 to 8 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:45 p.m. Youth Group.

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

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation (pre-K through eighth grades).

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

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

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

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorimor

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

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

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orient

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

Sunday, Pledge Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

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Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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Horoscope Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Listen with care to teachers and people in authority. Don’t be quick to believe everything you hear. Trust your common sense and your gut instincts.

(Don’t be a sucker.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a poor day for financial discussions and business related to shared property, taxes, inheritances and anything you own jointly with others. If you distrust what someone is saying, listen to your inner warning.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Conversations with partners and close friends might be confusing today. They are more like two ships passing in the night. (“Hello?”)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Errors and confusion are likely at work today. Just grin and bear this. Try to be extra careful in your communication with everyone.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might be longing for pie-in-thesky today. You would rather play or escape somewhere than and get down to hard work. However, this could be a creative day for artists.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Family discussions are confusing, possibly because of incorrect facts or direct deception.

If you think something fishy is going on, it is.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might spend a lot of time today daydreaming or woolgathering. Don’t worry about this, because we all need days like this from time to time (an escape from reality).

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be careful with financial negotiations today. Keep track of your money and your cash flow. If you think someone is stringing you along about something, you’re probably right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) There’s a lot of room for misunderstanding today, so be careful how you speak to others.

However, don’t be evasive, and do keep to the truth.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might be inclined to keep secret today or hold back information from others, especially to avoid confrontation.

Be careful, because you could be found out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

18) If you feel disappointed in others today, especially in group situations, this could be due to a misunderstanding.

Perhaps you are expecting too much from someone?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Be wary of idealizing someone in a position of authority. You might put this person on a pedestal in an unrealistic way. This won’t do you any favors (or the other person either).

YOU BORN TODAY You are perceptive and see opportunities where others do not. You

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Christmas Or Tests?

Madison Phelps In past years Creston has taken semester tests before Christmas break. In 2013, they changed the schedule back to taking the tests after Christmas break. Is testing going to go as well as it has in the past? In the end the scores will tell us.

As the first semester winds down we are all getting ready for semester tests. It’s time to start studying and getting prepared for testing. Nevermind we still have to celebrate Christmas first.

Instead of relaxing and enjoying Christmas the student’s here at

Creston High School will be studying during most of Christmas break. Many students like to take a break for a while and not have to worry about homework or test but with the set up this year that is exactly what everyone will be doing, or should be doing. In the end, how many people will actually spend the necessary time studying, very few if any.

It’s understandable why the testing dates were pushed back, since semester one is a bit shorter than semester two.

According to the Iowa Core for curriculum,

If you get stuck: 1.) Do not spin your tires. This will only dig you deeper.

2.) Turn your wheels side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.

3.)Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.

4.) Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.

5.) Pour sand, cat litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.

6.) Try rocking the vehicle (check owner’s manual first-it could damage the transmission) shift from forward to reverse, and back again, give a light touch on the gas to get it going.

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When ice is on your windshield, having your heater on speeds up the process, but when you’re almost out of gas it’s a wasted effort.

At the very least, fill your tank to half of a tank, this can keep your gas lines from freezing. Also, if you were to be stranded due to an accident and

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As winter approaches so do the hazardous driving conditions. However, just because the weather gets worse does not mean the driving skills of students should too.

Although most students know how to drive, are they always prepared? Even though most of us would like to think we are invincible, we are not.

Vice principal Jeff Bevin’s advice to CHS drivers in the winter is, “pay attention to the weatherman, it’s not worth going out in an ice storm and ending up in a ditch”.

When students are preparing for winter they should always have the essential “just in case” items, that can come in handy during this season. A few key items CHS drivers should always have in their vehicles include an ice scraper, flashlight, extra food and water, and even a bag of kitty litter. Also, the next time your mom tells you to make sure to take a coat, mothers do know best.

One place students always seem to have trouble is the school parking lot. Whether it is attempting to scrap ice with a credit card or dealing with drivers who are not very conscious of their surroundings, anything could happen.

Sometimes the simplest things in the parking lot can be the hardest such as parking. Now add snow to the equation, it can be pretty hectic. Senior Levi Eblen described his winter pet peeve by saying, “just because you can’t see the lines because they are covered in snow doesn’t mean they aren’t there”.

If you do not want to be on some student’s bad sides, don’t cross the line.

After getting through the chaos of the parking lot, comes the next problem, getting out. Sophomore Grace Eagan frustrated explained, “whenever I try to leave the school other cars pull up too far at the stop sign so I can’t see. I pretty much have to be in the street to see. It’s scary not being able to see whether to go or not. It drives me crazy”.

Some students who live out in the country have a rough time driving to school in the winter.

Junior Brooke Thelen’s biggest struggle is getting her car Rita out of the driveway. Thelen laughed stating, “it’s a struggle”.

Safety should always come first when you are behind the wheel, you are responsible for your safety and those who are around you. CHS students need to always keep clam and be patient when driving in the winter. Drivers Ed. Instructor Paul Jameson advice to students, “don’t get in a big hurry,

If by chance the ice scraper breaks, you can use a credit card, cd case, or a cassette case, just have something on hand for when ice covers your windshield.

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Publications Staff Editor-in-Chief: Diane Walsh Adviser: Edanne Qualseth Alex Nielsen, Madison Phelps, Taylor Suiter, Taylor Rice, Allison Staff Writers: Norton, Cassie Abbott, Clay Daggett, Danielle Price, Dana Howe, Oliphant, Ryan Vasquez, Andy Smith, Kim Alley, Marrissa Allison Walker, Jordan BethanySmith, Hanson, Skyler Reed, KristinRobertson, Olivia Foreman, Nielsen, Raegan Ericka Abell, Brandon Shaw, Samantha Weese, Tina LittleBree Daggett, Hannah Hagle, Reahna Portwood

Things to keep in your vehicle: Snow socks Spare phone charger- electric Hand warmer/blankets/ spare coats Flashlights/flares Spare food and drinks Shovel Windshield de-icer Bag of sand/cat litter First aid kit Extra batteries Jumper cable Ice-scraper

Who knew kitty litter could help you when you’re stuck? Sprinkle kitty litter in fron of the drivers side tires. This will help provide traction for your tires which can help you move your car when stuck. Also, salt or ice can help melt the snow/ ice to help free your car.

If you ever get into an accident and become stranded in a snow bank and the car becomes stuck and you don’t have cat litter, use the floor mats (bottom side) and place them behind the tires, this will give them traction to help get you out. you have plenty of time to get where you’re going.

Follow the signs and regulations. Always wear your seatbelt”.

There are plenty of simple ways to make we must learn certain aspects in every class before we can pass the class. We learn the exact same thing in the end, so it shouldn’t really have that great of an effect on learning if there is a little difference in length per semester.

Testing is coming no matter where it is placed. The only problem is, are the scores going to be as good as they have been in the past? If students have learned what was taught over the semester, then no matter when they take the test they should know the answers.

Creston High School has made changes either for the worse or the better.

Hopefully in the end it is for the better

sure you are always ready for what’s to come during this season. The main thing to remember is, safety first.

The True Holiday Spirit Alex Nielsen

“Happiness doesn’t result fro what we get, but for what we give.”

As young adults, we often forget what the true meaning of Christmas is, and that’s giving. It is a time for celebration of life and of those who are sharing our lives with us.

We often take for granted the things that our friends and family members do for us on a daily

basis, and Christmas is a time to step back and think, what can I do for them? Ask not what I can do for myself, but what I can do for others.

Get involved with your community and school projects such as the Christmas basket, or food drives within your school.

It is a great way to help others, and get involved.

As a society, we have become selfish, and

need to keep in mind the less fortunate.

There is always somebody that has it worse than you.

Challenge yourself this Christmas season, do anything and everything you possibly can to touch the life of someone, and I promise you will find happiness upon yourself.

Be grateful for friends and family, and spread love and joy.

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The Numbers Game

73

The number of consecutive nonconference home wins by the ISU women’s basketball team after Wednesday’s 83-55 win over UNI.

National Digest ISU rolls AMES – The 20thranked Iowa State women’s basketball team (7-0) defeated the UNI Panthers (2-6) 83-55 Wednesday evening, extending Iowa State’s nonconference home win streak to 73 consecutive games.

The Cyclones used a 16-0 run to halt the Panthers in the first half, catapulting to a 17-point halftime lead, 43-26. Senior Hallie Christofferson led all scorers with 13 first-half points in just 12 minutes, while freshman Seanna Johnson nabbed eight points and nine rebounds to close the first.

Seanna Johnson. Johnson recorded her second career double-double with 14 points and a career-high 13 rebounds.

Johnson has now scored in double-figures the last five games and has recorded 10 or more rebounds on two occasions.

Spartans fall EAST LANSING, Mich. — J.P. Tokoto had 12 points and a careerhigh 10 rebounds to help North Carolina beat No. 1 Michigan State 79-65 Wednesday night, giving the Tar Heels another impressive victory in their inconsistent season.

The Tar Heels (52) have been talented enough to defeat the top-ranked Spartans and then-No. 3 Louisville this season, but they’ve also lost to Belmont and UAB. Michigan State (7-1) fell to an unranked nonconference team at home for the first time in more than a decade.

The Tar Heels took control from the start, never trailed and used a 12-1 run to take a 65-52 lead with 6:02 left.

Winston probe TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The prosecutor overseeing the investigation of sexual assault allegations against Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston said Wednesday that it is completed.

State Attorney Willie Meggs has scheduled a news conference at 2 p.m. today in his office to announce his findings.

Meggs said investigators have learned as much as they can about the December 2012 incident.

Winston has led the Seminoles to the No. 1 ranking, and they will play for a conference title Saturday, with a shot at the national crown.

$100K fine PITTSBURGH (AP) Here’s another adjective Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin can call his ill-timed two-step onto the field last Thursday night against Baltimore.

Expensive.

The NFL fined Mike Tomlin $100,000 on Wednesday for interfering with Baltimore’s Jacoby Jones on a kickoff return in the third quarter of a 22-20 loss to the Ravens on Thanksgiving night.

The fine is the secondhighest ever levied by the league on a head coach, behind only the $500,000 the NFL docked New England’s Bill Belichick in 2007 for spying on an opponent’s defensive signals.

SPORTS

Hiatt looks for ‘good team basketball’ from Panthers

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

After losing nine seniors from last year, including all five starters, Creston head boys basketball coach Billy Hiatt expects there to be a little bit of an adjustment period for his team this year.

“Lost all five starters, so that’s one thing that is a big adjustment for us,” he said.

“Friday night we’ll be starting guys who have never started a varsity game.

P l a y i n g Hiatt JV and playing varsity is a night and day difference. It’ll be an adjustment. I look for us to be a little jittery, have some butterflies early on. Hopefully we can control them stay in the game early on until we relax.”

The Panther boys open the 2013-14 season here Friday against Hawkeye 10 Conference opponent Glenwood.

Even thought Hiatt loses nine seniors from last year, he also returns five letterwinners from last year’s 19-4 team that finished second in the Hawkeye 10 Conference.

Seniors Cole Thompson, Cole Crawford and Brandon Phipps return, along with juniors Jay Wolfe and Alex Nielsen.

Those five will likely form the nucleus of this year’s team.

“They’ve had some minutes,” Hiatt said. “I look for them to continue what they did last year and play good team basketball. We’re going to look to build on that

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston junior Christian Groumoutis (right) defends senior guard Cole Thompson (left) in a practice drill during preseason practices. Thompson is one of five returning letterwinners from last year’s team. The Panthers open the season at home Friday against Glenwood.

this year.

“Jay Wolfe is coming back,” he continued. “He’s gotten a little bit bigger, little bit stronger, little bit taller. I look for him to do some scoring. Cole Thompson’s got some really quick hands on defense. I look for him to be getting some steals down there for us. The other guys are just really good players.

They all kind of play together.”

Wolfe spent the summer playing AAU basketball with a traveling team, w h i c h Hiatt said gave him Wolfe the oppor-

Middle school basketball 8th boys RED OAK — Creston eighth-grade boys defeated Red Oak in their season opener Monday, 55-31, after leading at halftime, 2712.

Owen Von Dielegen of Red Oak had a gamehigh 24 points and Trevor Downing led Creston with 14.

“I thought we played pretty well,” said Creston coach Mike McCabe. “We were very unselfish with the ball and really made the extra pass to get a better look.”

Cole Higgins scored seven points for Creston in an 11-5 B game victory.

Creston A (55) — Trevor Downing 14, Evan Jacobson 11, Jaden Driskell 11, Cody Wagner 6, Cole Higgins 5, Nathan Pudenz 4, Gavin Sickels 2, Royce Benard 2.

Red Oak A (31).

Creston B (11) — Cole Higgins 7, Dalten Bierle 2, Nathan Pudenz 2.

Red Oak B (5).

7th boys RED OAK — Dale Boyer scored 14 points to lead Creston past Red Oak 2521 in seventh-grade action Monday.

“We battled through the first game of the year,” said Creston coach Kristopher “Kritter” Hayes. “It was a game of ups and downs. I was happy to see our kids fight back at times. Our defense was sold and we got out and ran, which we wanted to do. We have plenty to work on.”

Creston fought back from a 10-4 deficit to tie the B game 10-10.

“We came back with fantastic defensive hustle and good rebounding,” Hayes said. “We had the final shot to win the game and

tunity to work on having a scoring mentality. Crawford is a player Hiatt said can knock down shots from the perimeter.

With a different personnel group this year as opposed to last year, things could look a little different.

“We’ll give some teams some different looks and play good team basketball,” Hiatt said. “I look for us to get better as the year goes on for the simple fact of not a lot of playing experience.

It may be a little rough early on, but we’ll get better as it goes.”

Hiatt said his team will likely spread the ball around more offensively this year, while trying to spread the floor. He expects to use some different defensive

Newcomers Several players making the jump to the varsity level for the first time will provide Hiatt with depth in the backcourt.

Junior McClain Haines will back up the point guard position and also see some time at the two-guard position. Christian Groumoutis

gives Hiatt a left-handed two-guard.

“McClain handles the ball pretty decent,” Hiatt said.

“He’s got a good feel for the game. He does some stuff you really can’t coach with his athletic ability and the way he plays. Christian really improved his offensive game, so he’ll bring another gear for us.”

Junior Sam Hartsock is another player who has improved his ball-handling skills and will provide depth in the backcourt.

“I do have a sophomore — Cooper McDermott — was a real good cross country kid that is a competitor,” Hiatt said. “It’ll Please see PANTHERS, page 12A

Area boys basketball Diagonal 81,

it came just short of the South Page 61 buzzer.”

Creston A (25) — Dale Boyer COLLEGE SPRINGS 14, Kylan Smallwood 6, Hunter — A pair of Diagonal Simpson 4, Payton Pryor 1. sophomores led the MaRed Oak A (21).

Creston B (10) — Bryce roons to an 81-61 win over Fitzgerald 4, Lee Normandeau 2, Christian Gist 2, Zach Hague South Page in the season 2. opener here on Monday.

Red Oak B (10).

Jacob Taylor and Levi 8th girls Jarred Nodaway Valley eighth- e a c h grade girls got out to a 13-2 d r o p p e d lead and went on to defeat in 23 Creston here Tuesday, 36- p o i n t s .

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Taylor Creston won the second shot 10game, 10-9. o f - 1 4 “Tough game for us out from the Jarred of the gate,” said Cres- field and ton coach Sarah Stephens. added five rebounds and “The girls played good de- five steals. Jarred grabbed fense and hustled the en- seven rebounds and had tire game. The girls had a three assists. lot of first-game jitters and Senior Ryan Parrott we are going to continue to s c o r e d work on skills throughout 11 points the year and continue to and finimprove.” ished with Creston hosts Clarinda eight retoday. bounds.

Creston A (15) — Breanna Wallace 6, Chloe Hagle 4, J u n i o r Taylor Fredrickson 3, MyKenna B l a k e Hribal 2. Rebounds — Hagle B u t l e r Parrott 5, Cayla Maitlen 3, Kiersten Latham 1. Steals — Wallace 2, scored 10 Sophia Groumoutis 1. points with five rebounds Nodaway Valley A (36).

Creston B (10) — Taylor and four assists. Kenny Sorrells 4, Victoria Borha 2, Weaselhead pitched in MyKenna Hribal 2, Jordan points with five Moreland 2. Rebounds — eight Borha 2, Sorrells 1, Moreland boards.

1. Steals — Moreland 2, Hribal Diagonal travels to Mur1, Kalan Bloodgood 1. ray on Friday.

7th girls Creston jumped to a 27-2 halftime lead on the way to defeating Nodaway Valley 46-9 in seventh-grade girls action here Tuesday.

Kesia Stewart scored 14 points for Creston and Taylor Buxton added 12 for the Creston team that finished with 30 steals.

“We came out playing

looks this season that he hasn’t employed in his previous two years at the helm of the Creston boys program.

“This year, we’ll have to be more creative to get buckets,” he said. “I think it’ll be exciting. It will probably be more up and down, just because with our lack of size, we’ll have to push the ball a little bit.”

Lenox 58, O-M 24

LENOX — The Lenox Tigers built a 23-3 lead at the end of the first quarter in rolling to a 58-24 win over Orient-Macksburg here on Tuesday.

The game marked the season-opener for both teams, and former OrientMacksburg head coach Steve Tussey’s first game as co-head coach with JesPlease see se Cox at Lenox.

MIDDLE SCHOOL, page 12A

Spencer Brown led the Tigers with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

C a l e b L a n g e also recorded a Brown doubledouble with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Todd Stoaks chipped in 17 points with four boards.

Dustin Gordon scored five points with three rebounds and three assists without a turnover. Dawson Tullberg scored two points with six assists and Carson Cline added two points with five assists.

Dylan Nichols led Orient-Macksburg with 11 points, while James Sullivan added four points and Jesse Johnson pitched in three. Tyrell Stucker, Wyatt Hensley and Logan Holste each scored two points. Sullivan grabbed a team-high six rebounds.

“This was the first quality varsity experience for five out of the seven guys who played the majority of the minutes,” O-M head coach Drew Dornack said.

“We have had to deal with injuries and late arrivals to our team this year, so it will take time for them to gel. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later.”

Southwest Valley The Southwest Valley Timberwolves started the season with a pair of losses, falling to Griswold and to Shenandoah to start the season.

The Timberwolves opened the season with a 70-54 loss at Griswold on

Monday.

Senior Keegan Longabaugh scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Timberw o l v e s , Longabaugh while junior Scott Vanderhoof added 16 points with five boards. Colten Drake scored six points and finished with a team-high eight rebounds in the loss.

Lane Peterson also scored six points.

Southwest Valley then lost a 65-31 home game to Shenandoah on Tuesday.

Longabaugh recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Vanderhoof scored seven points with seven boards and three steals.

R y a n Carlson scored e i g h t Vanderhoof points and grabbed four rebounds off the bench. Quintin Wilcoxson scored four points.

Drake finished with eight rebounds.

“We are getting the ball to the right places offensively, getting our opponents in foul trouble and getting to the free throw line much more than our opponents so far this year,” Southwest Valley head coach Jim Obermeier said.

“Now we have to make some of them. We need to do a better job defensively of stopping the dribble drive and rebounding on the defensive boards.”

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Packers’ offense feels boxed in East Union 45,

By Tom Silverstein Milwaukee Jounral Sentinel

GREEN BAY, Wis. — No one inside the Don Hutson Center on Wednesday needed a JUGS radar gun to measure the difference between the passes Aaron Rodgers and Matt Flynn were throwing.

One was an express train headed uptown and the other was a local falling behind schedule.

If the Green Bay Packers are going to finish strong the final month of the season, they’ll have to thrive on the velocity of Flynn’s throw, starting with their first stop on a four-game odyssey — a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Though Rodgers’ right arm looked to be in tiptop shape with some of the throws he made in practice, he’s a long shot to play against the Falcons because his cracked left collarbone isn’t completely healed.

Rodgers said the criteria for his return have been mostly met, but the tests he underwent T u e s d a y Rodgers did not satisfy team physician Patrick McKenzie that the collarbone could absorb a big hit without the risk of a much worse injury.

“There were three parts to it: the strength, the range of motion and the evidence that we see on the scan,” Rodgers said. “Two out of three are passed so far.”

Coach Mike McCarthy was evasive about whether Rodgers could prove to McKenzie through practice that it’s safe to play, but he did say the quarterback

would not have another scan this week, making it likely a decision already has been made that he won’t play Sunday.

“Really until Aaron Rodgers is cleared medically we have to be practical about it,” he said. “But he wants the opportunity to try to grow as far as (he can) each and every day. That’s what we’ll try to do.

“We’ll try to do a little more each day and we’ll see what happens.”

There is no waiting around for Rodgers, so Flynn took the starter snaps during the team portion of practice, the first time he has had that opportunity in a non-jogthrough setting. Before the Detroit game Thanksgiving Day, he got only about 90 minutes of half-speed practice over two days because McCarthy couldn’t stress out the rest of the team after playing an overtime game against Minnesota.

“Matt was kind of joking today, ‘Ahh, it’s actually kind of nice that we’re going to run the plays that we’re going to run in the game,’” receiver Jordy Nelson said.

“Obviously, last week all we had was pretty much walkthroughs. He’s going to get more and more comfortable.”

Comfort is important, but how will that matter if Flynn can’t get the ball down the field to beat the packed-in defenses the Packers have been facing since Rodgers went down against Chicago on Nov. 4?

For all of his bad plays, No. 3 quarterback Scott Tolzien had a field day throwing the ball deep against the New York Giants because they continually loaded up the box with defenders and played man-to-man on his receivers. Flynn didn’t have a lot of time to throw in a 4010 whipping by the Lions, but he also never hit that

one big play that might have forced the defense to back off some.

He completed 10 of 20 passes for 139 yards with an interception.

“People are going to load the box,” Flynn said. “We have to make them respect the pass. We just have to execute, that’s what it comes down to.”

Flynn took several shots down the field against the Lions, but they were nothing more than jump balls and James Jones’ phenomenal pluck out of the air of an underthrown ball resulted in the day’s longest play, a 56yard catch.

McCarthy defended Flynn’s arm strength, but it’s unlikely he would admit in public that it’s lacking even if he felt that way. But when asked about the need to take advantage of all the single-high safety looks the Packers have received from their last four opponents, he admitted he’ll need a plan that features more than just Flynn trying to drive the ball down the field.

“Eight-man football is not something new to the league,” McCarthy said.

“We didn’t do a good job obviously handling it. We have some things we’re working on.

“Our goal is to be a week better at them. We have to take advantage of things we feel are (good) matchups.

We like our receiver group (matchup) every week, so that’s definitely a challenge we look forward to.”

Flynn said his elbow, which bothered him in training camp when he was with the Oakland Raiders, is 100 percent. He said against the Lions he thought he wasn’t cutting loose with his throws like he should have been and Please see PACKERS, page 12A

A Healthy, Efficient Home Starts With Us!

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Area girls basketball

Diagonal 30 AFTON — Brittany Malone had a monster game to lead East Union to a 45-30 win over Diagonal here on Tuesday.

T h e E a s t U n i o n senior dropped in 27 points and pulled down 17 Malone

rebounds in the victory, helping the Eagles erase an 18-16 halftime deficit. Senior Kelsey Hoff added 14 points with 17 rebounds.

Chelsey Hoyt grabbed 12 rebounds for the Eagles.

Sophomore Kali Mertens chipped in two points, while Emily Eckels dished out four assists. Kacie Ripperger finished the game with three steals.

Cassidy Becker led Diagonal with 15 points. Kasydi Klommhaus drained two 3-pointers for six points,

w h i l e Kaitlyn K l o m m h a u s chipped in five points and Alli- Becker son Norris scored four points.

Diagonal returns to action Friday at Murray, while East Union (2-0) travels to North Harrison (Mo.) tonight.

Creston JV wrestling Results of Creston/OM wrestlers in junior varsity action Tuesday against I-35, Winterset and Nodaway Valley.

106 — Steenhock (W) pinned Jacob Goodson (COM), 1:14; Allen (W) pinned Jacob Goodson (COM), 1:45.

126 — Koster (W) major dec. Stone Hammons (COM), 8-0; Demetrius Campbell (COM) pinned Benge (W), 2:22; Beaner (I-35) def. Nick Perry (COM).

132 — Hubbard (I35) pinned Kyle Fenton (COM), 2:43; Darrian Fischer (COM) pinned Kiburz (W), 5:08.

138 — Tyler Helm (COM dec. Riggin Smith (W), 8-2; Bryce Briley (COM pinned Riggin Smith (W), 1:50; Briley (COM pinned Kevin Racher (I-35), 1:59.

145 — Zack Peppmeier (COM) pinned Hilsabeck (W), 3:00; Cam Leith (COM) pinned Bakerink (NV), 1:32.

152 — Garret Taylor

(COM) pinned Adair (I35), 2:21.

160 — Thompson (W) dec. Keaton Eslinger (COM), 6-2; Kleemeier (W) pinned Eslinger (COM), 1:49.

182 — Trevor Luther (COM) pinned Woodcock (W), 1:45.

195 — Kadon Hulett (COM) pinned Woodcock (W), 3:19.

220 — Keating (W) dec.

Cody Tanner (COM), 2-0.

285 — Winslow (I-35) pinned Zach Hoffman (COM), 1:28.

Sports brief Big 4 Classic DES MOINES — The Hy-Vee Big Four Classic on Dec. 7 will be televised

by Mediacom on MC22.

Iowa State and UNI open the action at Wells Fargo Arena at 5 p.m., with

Drake and Iowa playing at 7:30 p.m.

The Iowa State vs. UNI game will also be available online for subscribers at Cyclones.tv, but the TV-viewing option will be MC22.

SWCC The Southwestern men fell to Grand View’s JV team Wednesday night, 6259.

A full report on the game can be found in Friday’s CNA sports section.

Our region’s most complete sports report — each weekday in your

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be interesting to see when I throw him to the wolves how he responds.”

Providing depth at the frontcourt positions are 6-4 senior Jon Birchard, 6-3 senior Evan Nielsen and 6-5 senior Trey Benson.

“We don’t have the size like we had in previous years,” Hiatt said. “Trey Benson does a nice job for us, but he’s 6-5 and then we drop down pretty quick. We’re not going to be one of those teams that just pounds it inside. Obviously, if they give it to us, we’ll go that route, but we’re going to have to use our speed to get some easy buckets in transition.”

H-10 outlook The way Hiatt sees it, this year Harlan and Carroll Kuemper Catholic, both returning state qualifiers from last year, look to

be the top two teams in the conference.

After that, it’s wide open.

Several teams in the conference have new coaches this year, making it unclear what the competition will look like. Teams with new coaches include DenisonSchleswig, Atlantic, Red Oak and Shenandoah.

“I think we have a chance to be right in the middle of it,” Hiatt said.

“Depending on how we do and how we come together as a team will determine if we can challenge the top two teams in the conference.”

Council Bluffs St. Albert is also thrown into the mix this year, in its first season of play in the Hawkeye 10 Conference.

The Panthers will play ADM in a non-conference game at Wells Fargo Arena on Dec. 14. In a change to the schedule from previous seasons, the Panthers will

host Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln this year.

Hiatt also has two new assistant coaches this year in former Orient-Macksburg standout and Central College player Michael West and freshman coach Anthony Donahoo.

“Michael does a good job,” Hiatt said. “He brings in kind of a different philosophy. We have similar views on stuff, but he knows how to score.

That’s what he did when he played. He’s also helping the guys inside a little bit. The guys seem to be feeding off of him.”

Roster (* — returning letterwinner) Seniors — Cole Thompson*, Brandon Phipps*, Maxx Walters, Cole Crawford*, Jon Birchard, Carson Whittington, Evan Nielsen, Trey Benson, Michael Phelps.

Juniors — McClain Haines, Christian Groumoutis, Sam Hartsock, Jay Wolfe*, Alex Nielsen*, Jake Miller.

Sophomores — Cooper McDermott, Sam Eagan, Chris Foster, Travis Purdy, Ryan Kucera, Nick Walsh, Brandon Jones.

Schedule (* — game counts in Hawkeye 10 Conference standings) Dec. 6 — vs. Glenwood*, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 — at Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 — at Atlantic*, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 14 — vs. ADM at Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines), 5 p.m.

Dec. 17 — at Harlan, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 — at Kuemper Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 3 — at DenisonSchleswig*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 — at Lewis Central*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 — vs. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 — at Red Oak*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 — vs. DenisonSchleswig, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 — vs. Clarinda*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at Council Bluffs St. Albert*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 — vs. Winterset, 5 p.m.

Jan. 28 — vs. Kuemper Catholic*, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 — vs. Shenandoah*, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 — at Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7 — vs. Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 — vs. Atlantic, 5 p.m.

Feb. 14 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 — vs. Harlan*, 7:30 p.m.

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aggressive defense and at a fast pace offensively, which was what we wanted to do,” Creston coach Larry Peterson said. “We were playing against an inexperienced team and had the opportunity to spread

the playing time out well in our first game action.”

Creston also won the second game, 16-2. Jesse Vicker scored six points for Creston.

“We had a lot of girls playing in their first game ever, and they each con-

tributed something,” Peterson said.

Creston hosts Clarinda today.

Creston A (46) — Kesia Stewart 14, Taylor Buxton 12, Megan Haley 10, Brielle Baker 6, Saige Rice 4, Jesse Vicker 2.

Rebounds — Buxton 4, Baker 4, Haley 2. Steals — Baker 7, Grace Root 6, Stewart 6, Haley 4, Buxton 3, Breanna Ross 2.

Nodaway Valley A (9) — Selena Rubio 2, Annie Herr 2, Baylie Speer 2, Chelsea Sheeder 2, Alyssa Welsch 1.

Creston B (16) — Jesse Vicker 6, Kaitlyn Osmun 4, Devon Buls 4, Kesia Stewart 2. Rebounds — Buls 5, Steart 2, Vicker 2, Alexis McGrath 2, Osmun 1, Breanna Ross 1. Steals — Vicker 3, Ross 2, Emma Pingree 2.

Nodaway Valley B (2) — Julia Hansen 2.

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might have started guiding the ball too much after missing some throws.

His yards per attempt (6.4) are abysmal through two games. By comparison, Rodgers ranks second among quarterbacks with 50 or more attempts at 8.8 yards and Tolzien ranks ninth at 8.0. Flynn ranks 38th.

It’s pretty likely the Falcons will follow the Packers’ other opponents and focus their attention on running back Eddie Lacy and try to make Flynn beat them. The Packers still have Jones, Nelson and Jarrett Boykin

Public notice The Board of Trustees of the Southern Iowa Trolley met in regular session on November 21, 2013. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chair Myron Manley with the following members present: Steve Shelley, Linda England, Jerry Murphy, Gary Boswell. Also present: Steve Bolie, Transit Director.

Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda as published by Steve Shelley; Second: Gary Boswell. Motion carried.

Approval of the Minutes and Ratification of Actions: The October board meeting did not have a quorum so actions taken needed to be ratified at the November meeting.

Motion to approve the September meeting minutes, the September/October disbursements, and the ridership and financials from the October meeting by Jerry Murphy; Second: Steve Shelley. Motion carried.

Motion to approve the minutes of the October meeting by Steve Shelley; Second: Jerry Murphy. Motion carried.

Transit Director s Update: Steve discussed the following items: letter to Governor Branstad regarding the DOT proposal for funding of transportation in the future; recent employee departures; the status of the radio communication improvement project; the agency survey of transportation needs being prepared by SICOG and a corresponding survey of individual passengers by SIT. Preliminary approval was given for the Transit Director to participate in an advocacy training session in Washington DC and funded in part with a training grant.

Ridership and financial reports: Motion to approve the ridership and financial reports by: Gary Boswell; Second: Steve Shelley. Motion carried.

Disbursements-October/November invoices: Motion to approve the October/November invoices by Steve Shelley; Second: Gary Boswell. Motion carried.

Change in paid leave policy: Motion to approve the change in annual leave policy to limit accumulated annual leave to 120 hours at any time during the year (current practice limits accumulated leave only at June 30th) by Steve Shelley; Second: Linda England. Motion carried.

Credit Card for Fleet Maintenance Manager: Motion to approve credit card for Fleet Maintenance Manager (Mike Duckworth) with a credit limit of $5,000

by Linda England; Second: Steve Shelley.

Motion carried.

FY15 County Support: The request for county support in FY15 was discussed.

The impact on the update of the allocation formula was discussed as well as a management proposal to increase the total county request to $60,000 rather than the customary 2% increase. The county funding will be used for operating expenses and match for capital funds as needed.

Motion to approve the request for $60,000 from the counties allocated using the approved formula by Linda England; Second: Steve Shelley. Motion carried.

Adjournment at 2:30. Motion by Linda England; Second: Jerry Murphy. Motion carried.

The next meeting will be at 1:00 p.m. on December 19, 2013, Conference Room, 215 East Montgomery Street in Creston.

there to punish a secondary playing man-to-man, but Flynn has to find a way to get them the ball.

“If people are loading the box, I don’t think the mind-set is we have to throw deep,” Flynn said. “We just have to make them respect

the pass, whatever that is.

Take what they give us, whether that’s quick throws, deep throws, whatever it is.

You have to make people respect the throw again.”

Having tight end Brandon Bostick back from a concussion will help and so will the

ability to play no-huddle offense in a home environment.

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actually be sold by the pound during Friday’s sale.

Sporleder has already committed the money made from the sale to the memorial fund.

Market estimates value the steer at approximately $1,400.

Background Nathan and T.J. ventured out to play on their family farm Nov. 30.

The brothers loved animals, fishing and doing chores around the farm.

They also enjoyed playing ball and writing stories.

Walsh remembered the boys frequently shared jokes when they would talk to him in the hallway at St. Malachy.

“They were just good, honest kids who were just enjoying being kids,” Walsh said.

It was unseasonably warm for the last day of November. Temperatures climbed into the mid 40s, according to the National Weather Service.

According to an Adams County Sheriff press release, emergency crews from Prescott, Corning and Creston, Adams County Sheriff, Union County Sheriff and Emergency Medical Service and Iowa State Patrol responded to a call at 5:34 p.m. Saturday to 1623 Vanilla Ave., about eight miles northeast of Prescott.

Creston Fire Department — using ice rescue suits — located the bodies of Nathan and T.J., 9 and 11 years old respectively, under the ice.

Both boys were taken by air ambulance to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, but were pronounced dead upon arrival.

“They were inseparable, when you saw one, you saw the other,” Walsh said. “They took care of each other.”

Officials on the scene reported the ice was broken through about 15 feet from the shore and some of the boys’ belongings were locat-

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Classmate notes and pictures cover Nathan’s and T.J.’s lockers in their memory. As part of an anti-bullying project, St. Malachy started “bucket filling” — a program that focuses on affirmation by leaving positive notes for each other.

The buckets will be available at visitation and funeral services Friday and Saturday.

ed near the hole in the ice.

Joint services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Community support Since the accident Saturday, the Creston community, friends, family and members of the livestock auction industry from across the nation have bonded together in support.

Walsh said late Saturday night, Creston High School Superintendent Steve McDermott called to express his sympathy and offer help if needed.

The Creston public fourth- and fifth-grade class sent cards to Nathan’s and T.J.’s classmates. Winterset Middle School sent a care basket for St. Malachy faculty and staff.

“On the community level,

the outreach has been incredible,” Walsh said. “I really think that the reason of the outreach is because Tom and Leisa are just incredibly wonderful people.”

In addition to the rollover calf sale Wednesday, Schultz and Sporleder are organizing the auction crew to handle Friday’s sale. All the workers and auctioneers — including 1996 World Champion Auctioneer Lanny Ireland and 2011 champion Charly Cummings — are working without pay.

“If you would have needed something, he would have been there for you,” said Darwin West, who helps run the hay sale at Creston Livestock Auction on Friday mornings and partners with the Frey

family for home and farm auctions.

Sporleder added most of the volunteers run their own auctions and work competitively with Tom Frey in the livestock market.

“We work in a great industry,” Sporleder said.

“There were a lot of markets where guys volunteered to come do anything, sort cattle, pin cattle back, do whatever needed

to be done, but they had never met the Frey family.

That’s powerful.”

Other events in the community include a candlelight vigil at Creston Livestock Auction 6 p.m. today before the start of the lighted Christmas parade.

During the visitation and funeral services, the brothers’ artwork and homework will be on display, as well as buckets to leave affirmations and memories

of Nathan and T.J. “Bucket filling” is a new program at St. Malachy that is part of its anti-bullying program. Instead of focusing on the negative act of bullying, students write notes to each other of positive and sincere affirmations and fill each other’s buckets.

“Monday morning was a very difficult time here,” Walsh said. “The teachers, faculty, staff and students were just heartbroken and just devastated by the deaths of these two boys.

“We, the adults, didn’t think about bucket filling that morning, but the kids did. The students understood, ‘hey, we can fill buckets, we can write notes to T.J. and Nathan.”

Those notes have overflowed the buckets and are now being taped to the boys’ lockers and desks.

Students will also make custom ornaments in memory of Nathan and T.J. and leave an empty chair for each brother at the holiday concert slated for 2 p.m.

Sunday.

Walsh said the school is also planning a balloon release before Christmas break.

While the loss of Nathan and T.J. has left a void for the Frey family and Creston community, the support and contributions to the memorial fund will help keep the memory of the brothers alive for years to come.

“Every one of them (the Frey family) was proud to be from Creston, Iowa, today for the support the community showed them,” Sporleder said. “I know it meant a lot to them.”

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