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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015

Thayer woman identified in suspicious Union County death

By BAILEY POOLMAN get the autopsy results,” CNA staff reporter

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Loretta Lynn Dillinger, 37, of Thayer has been identified as the woman found dead in a farm pond located at the intersection of Redwood Avenue and 105th Street in Union County.

Dillinger’s body was discovered around 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2, after Union County’s Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a hunter, who saw something floating in a stock pond. After discovering it was a body, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) was called to assist.

DCI agent Mike Motsinger spoke at a press conference at Union County Law Enforcement Center Monday.

“This time of year, typical Iowa, people were out hunting and came over the pond bank and found the body in the pond,” Motsinger said. “It’s not something that would have been able to see from any gravel road or anything.”

It’s currently unknown who the last person was to see Dillinger, or when, as there was no missing person report filed with Union County Sheriff’s Office.

“It could be weeks, it could be months (that she’s been in the pond).

That’s why we’re trying to

Motsinger said. “You have to take into a lot of account what’s the weather at the time. It’s been cold here recently, so obviously it takes longer for bodies to decomp. So, there’s just a lot of environmental factors that come into play when you start talking about decomposition.”

It is unknown when the autopsy results will be available.

“We’re a long ways. We just got it (the investigation) started Thursday, so yeah, it’s going to be a long investigation,” said Union County Sheriff Rick Piel.

There were no details given about what Dillinger was wearing or how she got to the pond.

It was reported a stolen vehicle was found in the vicinity, which could have been registered to Dillinger; however, Piel believed the stolen vehicle was not related to the incident with Dillinger.

Afton firefighters and Department of Natural Resources employees aided in the recovery. Creston Police Department has also aided in the investigation into the suspicious death.

“We are asking the public to help, so if they have any information on Ms. Dillinger, please give the Union County Sheriff’s Office a call, so we can follow up and so we can find out when the last time is

Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Agent Mike Motsinger speaks on camera Monday in front of Union County Law Enforcement Center.

“This time of year, typical Iowa, people were out hunting and came over the pond bank and found the body in the pond.”

CNA photos by BAILEY POOLMAN

This stock pond held the body of Loretta Lynn Dillinger of Thayer, who was found dead Wednesday. According to an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) report, Dillinger’s decomposed body was discovered by a hunter near the intersection of Redwood Avenue and 105th Street in northeast Union County.

MADISON COUNTY UNION COUNTY This red flag marks the approximate location where Loretta Dillinger was found dead in a stock pond.

— Mike Motsinger

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anyone had contact with her,” Motsinger said.

The death is still under investigation. Contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office with information at 641-782-8402.

More information will be released by Creston News Advertiser as it becomes available.

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State lawmakers in 10 states push debtfree college options

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Test run: Poll workers Phyllis Burkhalter, left, and Sharon Gile test the pens and ID scanning

equipment prior to the opening of Creston Precinct 4 at Supertel Inn & Conference Center. Voting for today’s Iowa House District 21 special election between Democratic candidate Tim Ennis of Corning and Republican candidate Tom Moore of Griswold opened at 7 a.m. and runs through 9 p.m. There are eight polling locations in Union County. To find yours, contact the Union County auditor’s office, 641-782-1701. See Wednesday’s Creston News Advertiser for election results.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lawmakers in 10 states launched a legislative push Monday intended to make debt-free public college a priority of the 2016 election.

In a teleconference, the group of Democrats announced plans to introduce resolutions in the early primary states of New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina, the political battleground state of Ohio and in Illinois, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Missouri, South

Dakota and Hawaii.

The lawmakers said that with rising college debt near crisis levels in the U.S., they hope the measures jumpstart a national conversation on the topic and provide momentum to existing or future bills. At least three of the lawmakers involved are 30 or younger.

The resolutions assert that a well-educated workforce is essential to the country and that, while student debt is high, “public investment

in higher education pays off.” It says the G.I. Bill resulted in “a 7-to-1 return on investment for our national economy and that workers with college degrees earn more money, pay more taxes, and rely less on government services.”

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Deaths Betty Chaney Osceola

Betty Ann Chaney, 68, of Osceola died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Clarke County Hospital in Chaney Osceola.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with interment at Moon Cemetery in Macksburg. Visitation was noon Sunday with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home in Osceola. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Betty Ann Chaney, daughter of Cecil Robert Ethington and LaVonna Pearl “Sunny” Dixon Ethington Greenwalt, was born May 17, 1947, in Creston.

Betty received her education at Interstate 35 High School, graduating in 1965.

She attended Southwestern Community College in Creston where she received her associates degree.

Shortly after her graduation from high school, Betty married Edward Dale Scrivner. After nearly 20 years of marriage, Ed died in 1986 after a short battle with cancer. Betty later met Loyal Dean Chaney and on May 21, 1988, they married in Osceola.

Betty began working as a beautician and farm wife, then later managed a Breadeaux Pizza franchise.

After her marriage to Dean, she spent several years as a veterinarian tech and was later the business manager and co-owner for Chaney Twin Service. Most recently, Betty could be seen as a team manager and later a night auditor for Lakeside Casino.

Betty is survived by her husband Dean Chaney of Osceola; children, Rodger (Kana) Scrivner, Kathleen (Dave) Knight, Christy (Brian) Lundy and Bob (Susan) Scrivner; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Betty is also survived by her sisters, Debra L. Stocker and Marcia Freely McCulloch Berger; brother Cecil Robert (Louise) Ethington Jr.; brother-in-law Dennis (Kay) Chaney; sistersin-law, Jan LaPlaunt and Janiece (Dave) Emm; nieces, Tara Lynn, Tiffany Hillyer, Janelle Dickman, CiCi Smith, Meghan Lievanos and Sunita Phipps; nephews, Robert Ethington, Eric McCullough and Trevor Phipps; as well as numerous other relatives (Scrivners) and many friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Edward Dale Scrivner; sister Sheri Phipps; grandson Caleb James Hockel; brothers-in-law, Bob Stocker, Jim LaPlaunt and Lyle Chaney and nephew Robert Chaney.

Ivan Groff Blockton

Ivan C. Groff, 90, of Blockton died Dec. 5, 2015, at Mount Ayr Health Care Center due to suffering s e v e r a l Groff strokes.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Blockton Christian Church. The Rev. Scott Marcum will officiate the service.

Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. Open visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., in Mount Ayr. Memorials may be made in Ivan’s name to be decided at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.watsonarmstrongfh. com.

Ivan Clifford Groff, son of Harold Groff and Ruby (Hardisty) Groff, was born June 3, 1925, on the family farm in Taylor County. He grew up in the Corning, Carl and Brooks area, attending country schools and Corning High School.

Ivan was drafted Oct. 15, 1943, at age 18 to the United States Navy. He was on the actual invasion of Okinawa.

He was honorably discharged Jan. 21, 1946. He returned home from military service to Creston. During this time, he

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married and later divorced.

In June, 1957, Ivan purchased Bonebrake Locker and moved his family to Blockton. He changed the name to Groff Locker Service and operated the business for 31 years. On March 25, 1972, Ivan married Sharon Lawrence. Ivan and Sharon worked side by side at Groff Locker, and after Ivan’s retirement in 1988, they spent 16 years of wintering in South Texas.

Ivan was an active member of the community, holding positions of city mayor, city council, EMT on the Blockton ambulance and many years as a volunteer fireman. He held offices in the Blockton American Legion Post No. 443. He was a longtime member of Creston VFW Post No. 1797 and Clearfield Lions Club.

Ivan is survived by his wife of 43 years; sister Loletta (Kay) Welling of Mount Ayr; brother Leo (Bonnie) Powell of Creston; daughters, Sharon (Mike) Mason of Corpus Christi, Texas, Barbara Groff of Fort Dodge and Elouise (Alan) Longfellow of Blockton; son Douglas (Lynn) Groff of Omaha, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Tom Powell; step-brothers, Charles and Kenneth Powell; son Brian Lawrence; granddaughter Jamie and brothers-in-law, Rex Welling and Doyle Lawrence.

Creston FFA makes top 25 chapters of Iowa Seith Steinbah, Darrian ■ Creston FFA was recognized as a Fischer, Will Gordon, Wyatt Thompson, Olivia Hartman, supreme chapter and ranked in the top Becca Ross, Jordan Mo- 25 in Iowa at national FFA Convention reland, Macy Evans, Zach in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 28-31.

Hoffman, Trevor Marlin, Cade Vicker, Paige Parsons, and interaction with support presents for children and the Caitlin McIlravy, Mattie groups through cooperative collection of toys and canned Wheeler and Taylor Sorrells and organized activities; and goods. The canned goods know firsthand why “Am- its developed community and toys were given to the plify” was the theme for the partnership in improving community pantry for disenvironmental tribution during the holiday 88th National FFA Conven- economic, season. tion in Louisville, Kentucky. and human resources.

The chapter stressed the During the past school The convention’s theme symbolized the agricultur- development of its mem- year, the chapter conducted al education organization’s bers, chapter and community a number of safety activimission to spark the passion through a variety of proj- ties involving hundreds of and purpose to prepare stu- ects. During the past school area youth. Safety programs dents for success throughout year, the chapter conducted included its annual bicycle their lives. More than 66,000 locally, attended leadership safety program and rodeo, FFA members, advisors, workshops and conventions, where helmets were providsupporters and guests were participated in more than ed to participating youth, in attendance at the annual a dozen judging events and as well as hunter safety and had members compete in Halloween safety program convention held Oct. 28–31.

The Creston FFA Chap- contests above the local lev- presentations. The chapter also assisted elementary ter again was recognized as a el.

Chapter activities “Make counselors in conducting a supreme chapter and ranked in the 25 top chapters in the Creston Green” and Christ- “Red Ribbon Week” drug state of Iowa for its outstand- mas holiday activities have safety awareness program ing efforts in working toward been identified as programs for the school’s elementary the development of its mem- assisting in Creston FFA’s students.

Members attending were bers, chapter and community success in being recognized by developing individual and as one of Iowa’s top 25 chap- also involved in several nacooperative activities that ters. Its Christmas holiday tional leadership workshops, enhanced its members’ life activities, which included the which provided opportuniskills; promoting its ability Creston High School student ties for personal growth and to develop a positive image body, involved purchasing leadership development.

Future education and career exploration were also key components of the convention. Students attending visited hundreds of exhibitors that provided information about educational and career possibilities at the concurrent National FFA Alumni Convention and the National Agricultural Career Show.

In addition to convention highlights, members also embarked on what it means to add value to raw agricultural commodities and entrepreneurial opportunities in small-town business. Members toured a locally owned marshmallow business, 240 Sweet and the small-town business of Not Just Popcorn.

The last day of the National FFA Convention was celebrated by the awarding FFA members from across the nation with the American FFA Degree. The American FFA Degree is the highest honor an FFA member may earn. This year, Creston FFA members Lane Miller and Zack Peppmeier each earned and received the American FFA Degree at the 88th Nation FFA Convention.

more federal aid to states, giving more financial help to students and finding ways to creatively contain costs.

The PCCC modeled the state resolutions on a pair of resolutions that have been introduced in Congress.

Kayla Wingbermuehle, who’s directing the group’s campaign on debt-free college, said all three major Democratic presidential candidates are on board and “the progressive strategy now is to go deep, unifying the Democratic Party around debt-free college and ensuring that there’s an undeniable mandate in November of 2016.”

Republicans also are working on ways to reduce college debt.

In Ohio, Gov. John Kasich, a Republican presidential contender, convened a task force on college affordability earlier this year.

The group came back with recommendations to cut costs that included handing

sive strategy now is to go deep, unifying the Democratic Party around debt-free college and ensuring there’s an undeniable mandate in November of 2016.”

— Kayla Wingbermuehle

PCCC

dorms and cafeterias over to private operators, collaborating on health care costs and providing more digital textbooks and study materials.

Colleges and universities in the state also are working together at Kasich’s instruction to create joint budget goals that eliminate duplication that can add to the state’s higher education costs.

No Child Left Behind rewrite nearing final vote in Congress The Senate is poised to vote on the legislation today.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-awaited rewrite of federal education law appears headed toward final congressional approval.

The Senate is poised to vote today on legislation that maintains No Child Left Behind’s annual testing in reading and math, but substantially reduces the federal role in education.

The bill passed the House easily last week and

President Barack Obama is expected to sign it after Senate passage.

Under the legislation, the federal government would no longer be able to tell states and local districts how to judge the performance of schools and teachers or sanction under-performing schools.

States would be required to intervene in schools where students aren’t making progress.

The bill also would bar the Education Department from mandating or encouraging any particular set of academic standards such as Common Core.

German boar, ‘Banana,’ adopted by herd of cattle BERLIN (AP) — A wild pig in Germany has decided to give up its “boaring” life — leaving the forest to live with a small herd of cattle.

Farmer Dirk Reese told the dpa news agency Monday the boar, which he nicknamed “Banana,” has been living with the eight cattle for more than two months on his property north of Hamburg, not far from the Danish border.

Reese says Banana has been effectively adopted by the cattle — “He’s fully integrated into the herd, which is fascinating.”

Reese says Banana has achieved something of a celebrity status in the area, so he’s not worried that the boar’s life in an open pasture might make it easy prey for a local hunter.

He says that “this pig has a special status.”

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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.

Montgomery St. VFW Post No. 1797, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 403 W. Montgomery St. Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 7 to 10 p.m., the Junction (Hwys. 2 and 65) east of Leon. Homemade buffet for free will offering before dance.

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

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

Wednesday

TOPS 116, 9:30 a.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. Creston Prime Time Connection, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

Cost $7.50. Call 782-4268 or 7824083 for reservations by Dec. 6.

Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Homestead Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

Music and more, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., genealogy room at Gibson Library, saxophone music, holiday treats and prize drawing.

Tuesday

Thursday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W.

National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees Inc. Unit No. 54, 9 a.m., The Windrow.

Blue Grass Optimist Club of Creston, noon, The Pizza Ranch.

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $3.52

Soybeans — $8.27 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.53 Soybeans — $8.35

Creston City Water Works Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Water Works business office, 820 S. Park St. Agenda includes: Review and approve FY 2016-17 budget; discuss cost of living increase for salaried employees; executive closed session, code of Iowa section 21.5(C) to discuss strategy for possible litigation; regular water works business.

Birth

Broadlawns Medical Center Eli and Tiffany Hoffman of Creston are parents of a son born Nov. 25, 2015.

Greyley Zen weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Melissa Ross of Creston, Tim and Lisa Ross of Creston and Scott and Brenda Hoffman of Shannon City.

Great-grandparents are Marty Jordan and Roy and Nancy Lumbard, all of Creston.

Police

Miscellaneous Extra patrol, 7:21 a.m., Monday, North Maple Street.

Accident, 7:52 a.m., Monday, North Chestnut Street.

Traffic stop, 8:17 a.m., Monday, Highway 34.

Information, 8:26 a.m., Monday, West Irving Street.

Traffic stop, 10:39 a.m., Monday, College Drive.

Traffic stop, 10:58 a.m., Monday, North Birch Street.

Talk to officer, 12:53 p.m., Monday, North Division Street.

Vandalism, 1:46 p.m., Monday, North Walnut Street.

Information, 2:39 p.m., Monday, North Chestnut Street.

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The Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Association website has a directory of farms, their hours of operation and maps online at IowaChristmasTrees.com.

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Low-information voters During this campaign cycle, there seems to be a new title for some of the electorate.

“Low-information voters,” the political pundits call them: People who turn out in large numbers for political rallies and whose support for certain candidates makes absolutely no sense to the pundits.

Such supporters, they say, cannot be very well-informed if they’re supporting “that candidate!”

For example, pundits are puzzled by the huge crowds garnered

by Bernie Sanders — crowds mostly of young people who seem in awe of the 74-year-old socialist who has a passionate message about righting the wrongs of the country.

Or people who support Dr. Ben Carson for president and are unconcerned about his complete lack of political experience. Or people excited by the tough-guy stance of Donald Trump and cheer the loudest when he insults his opponents.

In other words June Bower

This ardent support for particular candidates is so puzzling to the pundits, they constantly search for answers and try to analyze what’s in the minds of these people. One question they have is why do supporters continue to follow candidates who have no hope of becoming president?

Completely convinced that these are really weird people, the pundits have decided to call them low-information voters; in other words, they know little about what the job of the president entails, and are even less knowledgeable about what a president can or cannot do under the Constitution.

Pundits also think such supporters have tunnel vision, and they’re

probably correct about that. It’s natural for voters to follow candidates we like, but — let’s be honest here — it’s pretty boring to listen to candidates we care nothing about. The primary debates are a good example; how many of us watch only the debates of the party we like and ignore the opposite party’s debates?

It’s probably accurate that most voters know only a smattering of what we ought to know before voting. Many of us are interested in just one issue, and we’ll vote according to where candidates stand on that issue.

If a voter objects to more control on guns and ammunition, he or she will support only the candidates who preach second amendment rights. The same goes for pro-life or pro-choice candidates, or how they view tax cuts, military interventions, abortion, immigration, legalizing marijuana, gay rights, etc., etc. If one of these issues is the

most important issue to us, we’re only going to listen to the candidate who believes the way we do.

I’d be willing to bet very few people who participate in elections actually know where candidates stand on every issue, and they could care less about becoming more enlightened. It’s obvious how shallow our level of information can be when listening to friends and relatives discuss politics and candidates — and kind of scary as well. How many times have we listened to the loudest, most opinionated and persuasive people in a group discussion and realized they are the most uninformed of everyone present? Facts don’t seem to matter much in these conversations; only opinions.

Generally, people will watch one or two debates, but not nearly enough of us will take the time to sit through two hours of political discussion on several different occasions. After one or two de-

bates, we grow tired of listening to the same rhetoric over and over again. Some of us will faithfully read news accounts, and perhaps a variety of columns of different political persuasion, but most of us probably don’t read the opinion pages at all.

And one thing is certain, a lot of us will listen only to one point of view on talk radio and cable TV and refuse to seek opposing views on other outlets. The question then is how do voters reach wellthought-out conclusions about candidates and issues with such one-sided information? The answer is: We don’t.

Most of us fail to get all of the facts, or even a few facts about issues and candidates, yet we walk confidently into the voting booth believing we are informed well enough to vote. Most of us probably are what they call low-information voters — but I guess that’s better than not voting at all.

Letter to the editor

Save McKinley From Randall Hiatt Creston

I’m a long-time reader and firsttime writer, but I can’t resist writing for a mission to save “McKinley.” Not the park or the lake as they both are being taken care of and I may say, very superbly.

Thank you Creston and to all the staff and help who take care and consideration to this great place.

No, I’m talking about the Canadian goose who has made it his (or her) summer retreat. You know the one I’m talking about. The one that has a broken wing and the feathers have dissolved down to a skeleton. Unadulterated, he stands on guard and sentries his mate (which I believe they mate for life). “Till death do us part,” and I’m extremely afraid this is going to be the case. When the time comes, they will part to their southern home and God bless, they make it and return back again next year.

I contacted Kyle Wilson at Creston News Advertiser and was confirmed that three others had contacted him about “McKinley.”

Also, the DNR has been contacted and was preparing some type of a rescue mission. I am going forward to make sure this mission is accomplished. If I had the resources, I would put them up in a shelter for release next year. I am hoping the DNR has some solutions. The goose is not the only stature there, for there is a family of offsprings that continue to stay and return annually. I am anxiously waiting to hear from the DNR and those who also are concerned for this cause.

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Honolulu hosted a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day parade HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

The Justice Department issued ninety-two indictments of FIFA for bribery Friday. This stems from the FBI arrests last June of seven FIFA officials in Zurich. The Swiss police confirmed that when arrested, all seven FIFA officials threw themselves to the ground and pretended to be injured.

Honolulu hosted a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day parade Monday and a reunion dinner for surviving veterans of the attack.

Last year, surviving Japanese pilots who bombed Pearl Harbor showed up for the reunion dinner.

It was a major surprise, they never announce when they’re coming.

Pakistani Tashfeen Malik reportedly radicalized her American-born husband Syed before they shot up San Bernardino last week. It shows how arranged foreign marriages can result in lethal results. Donald Trump’s had two foreign-born wives and he’s taken out the entire Republican field.

Donald Trump opened a big lead over GOP opponents in Friday’s CNN nationwide poll. In a related story, on the same day the New York FBI seized three hundred pair of shoes made out of skin from endangered species. The shoes were made from crocodile, Rhino horn and Jeb Bush supporters.

The Pentagon announced Thursday it will begin allowing women to serve in front-line combat duty and allow them in elite units. The White House opened

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combat positions to women the day after ISIS did the same thing in San Bernardino. So you see, once again, we are leading from behind.

The FBI hosted a press briefing in Southern California Friday where they announced the San Bernardino shooting spree was an act of terrorism. It took two long days to define it as terrorism. As soon as they calculated the carbon footprint of the getaway SUV, President Obama okayed the call.

The White House stood by President Obama’s declaration in Paris that the number-one threat to the United States is climate change and carbon emissions. The enemy was quick to adjust. To stay off President Obama’s radar, ISIS just decided that all their future Toyota trucks will be hybrids.

The British Parliament went to war with ISIS Thursday, vowing to liberate Syrians and Iraqis from ISIS barbarism. Reports say ISIS has been cutting off the hands of people using mobile phones in theaters and restaurants. Even a violent radical terrorist group has a good idea every now and then.

Franklin Graham ripped the New York Post for its post-terror attack headline, God Won’t Fix This, which belittled GOP candi-

dates who offered prayers for the victims but wouldn’t advocate for gun control. Critics should lay off prayers. They do no harm and this time of year, the shipping’s free.

The National Retail Federation reported Friday that Christmas retail sales are down in stores and malls this year but online sales are huge. It’s a sign of the times. Here in Southern California, it makes no sense to go out and shop until our bullet-proof vests are approved by Covered California.

Dick Cheney was honored in Washington D.C. on Thursday when his bust was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. The ceremony was emceed by former president George W. Bush. Hilary Clinton’s campaign staffers were relieved to hear there was a bust unveiling in the Capitol and Bill didn’t do it.

Fox Studios tried to deny reports that Leo DiCaprio gets raped by a wild bear in the soonto-be released movie Revenant.

The reports came from studio insiders who’ve seen the rough cut.

Without even looking at the film footage, the NFL commissioner just suspended the wild bear for four games.

Boston Marathon bomber Djokhar Tsarnayev’s defense lawyer asked for a new trial following his death sentence Tuesday to reconsider his guilt. His mother vowed that the U.S. will pay for convicting her innocent son.

Jewish mothers and Al-Anons everywhere are in awe of her denial skills.

Camacho, Halbmaier plan December wedding

Kreutz, Freml wed in July ceremony DENVER — Heather Kreutz and Jared Freml were married in an outdoor ceremony July 18 at Westin Riverfront Resort in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

The bride is the daughter of Tom and Joan Kreutz of Phoenix, Arizona. The groom is the son of Tom and Karin Freml of Creston.

Matt Raynak officiated the ceremony.

Bridesmaids were Stephanie Kreutz, sister-in-law of the bride, and Hilaree Freml and Meagan Freml, sisters of the groom.

Groomsmen were Dallas Lendrum and Brent Hiley, friends of the couple, and Kevin Kreutz, brother of the bride.

Flower girl was Brielle Kreutz, niece of the bride.

Ring bearer was Jake, dog of the couple.

Ushers were Brian Coen of Hope Island, Australia, and Michael Mansour of Omaha, Nebraska.

The bride is a graduate of

Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, where she received her doctorate of pharmacy. She completed her postgraduate-year-one residency training at VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and her postgraduate-year-two training at University of Texas in Austin, Texas. The bride is currently employed as clinical pharmacy specialist in gastroenterology at Kaiser Permanente in Denver, Colorado.

The groom is a graduate of University of Iowa in Iowa City, where he received his doctorate of pharmacy. He completed his postgraduate-year-one and postgraduate-year-two residency training at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. The groom is currently employed as clinical pharmacy specialist in oncology at Kaiser Permanente in Denver.

The couple currently reside in Denver.

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I have several gallon-size glass jars with lids, and I layered the ornaments in two jars. They are on display on my kitchen island and dining table. We can still enjoy the ornaments and the memories.

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When a cooler is the better choice, you could fill it and place in a cooler.

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Horoscope Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The next three weeks are the perfect time to talk to bosses, superiors and employers to discuss how you might advance in your job. Your focus will be on your career.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You find it easy to study and learn in the next three weeks. This is also an excellent time to travel, because your curiosity will make it easy for you to learn.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Discussions and negotiations about finances or shared property will have your attention in the next three weeks. You want to learn whatever you can.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Mercury will be opposite your sign this month, which makes this an excellent time to discuss ideas with close friends and partners. It’s also a good time to enter into negotiations.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You’ll find it easy to do all kinds of mental work in the next three weeks because you will be more attentive to detail than usual. Be careful about criticizing others.

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22) For the rest of the month, you will be in a playful frame of mind. It’s a good time for reading, writing and playing games.

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Reading declared Established.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve hiring Adam Freeman for the Street Department Operator I position. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to accept a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant of $3,500 on behalf of the Fire Department. All voted aye. Wilson was abgiftResolution items,passed. each priced at sent.

A resolution was offered and seconded only $5, while supporting to rescind Resolution No. 34-16 - "Resolution approve the vacation and saleto of the toauxiliary’s efforts a portion of an alley being located adjacontribute to the qualicent to 903 East Irving Street." All voted aye.

Wilson Resolution ty of carewasandabsent. services at passed.

GRMC. Karsen Rumph, of Optimum Renewables, LLC, spoke to Council regarding a Creston Wind Energy Project the company is currently working on. The location is about one mile north of Townline Street and .8 miles north of the middle and high schools. They're looking at placing two wind turbines in the area.

As part ofGorhis rewere Casey Barber, quired due diligence, he's already met with don Charlotte the UnionCrawford, County Board of Supervisors, and because these would be closeGina to the Fletcher, Paul Fuller, city limits, he wants to make Council Hall,of everything James and Hall, Dave will eventually aware request a Project Approval Letter from Jennett, Neal McElwain them.

Under Doug Other, Mayor Woods welcomed and Stevens.

The attending students from the Creston High scouts wouldClass. like to thank School Government Councilshooting of Amtrak He also advised Denny Dieters, wanting to move into the Restored Depot.

Amtrak showed interest moving into the director for theinBoy Scouts Restored Depot approximately five years council, and ADA Marc Roberg, ago, but to become compliant, it was to them. Their going to be cost-prohibitive High Lakes board member, interest has been renewed and they have for helping make tothis agreed and been approved pay event all costs to bring the building up to compliance. A possible. lease agreement could possibly be on the next agenda for approval.

There being no further business, Mayor Woods adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Warren Woods, Mayor Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk These are a condensed version of the proceedings of the regular meeting of the Creston City Council. Copies of the complete version may be obtained at the Clerk's office during normal office hours.

FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2015 REVENUES, BY FUND 11/1/15-11/30/15: GENERAL FUND...................220,552.15 COMMUNITY CENTER............1,231.99 ROAD USE TAX.......................84,996.64 PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT......45,047.06 FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT...........................13,659.23 EMERGENCY..............................3,097.18 TIF-JAMES SBDV (75%)...........6,415.67 TIF-JAMES SBDV (25%-LMI)....................................2,138.56 TIF-HWY 34 IMPROVEMENTS....................12,285.00 RESTRICTED GIFTS-MCKINLEY PARK...............................................589.20 RESTRICTED GIFTSLIBRARY........................................655.30 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE.................................................80.00 SEWER OPERATING...............88,508.11 SEWER DEBT SERVICE.........15,038.51 SEWER PLANT RPLCMNT......5,746.25 SEWER STORMWATER.......... 2,627.47 ANIMAL SHELTERAGENCY......................................4,232.91 TOTAL.....................................506,901.23 Contributed photos CLAIMS, BY VENDOR: AKIN BUILDING CENTER SUPPLIES......................................... 13.99 ALLIANT ENERGY SERVICES...................................... 130.82 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES...................................... 103.74 CALHOUN-BURNS AND ASSOCIATES SERVICES................................. 27,870.70 CARPENTER UNIFORM CO SUPPLIES....................................... 179.22 CENTRAL SERVICE & SUPPLY SERVICES................................... 2,952.00 CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC SERVICES........................................ 35.00 CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS SERVICES........................................ 57.99 CRESTON MOTOR SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES.................................... 1,705.30 CRESTON VET CLINIC PC SERVICES...................................... 232.14 CRIME PREVENTION SPECIAL SERVICES...................................... 100.00 D J GONGOL & ASSOC INC SUPPLIES....................................... 482.06 ED M FELD EQUIP CO INC SERVICES...................................... 145.00 ENFORCEMENT VIDEO LLC SUPPLIES.................................... 4,820.00 FARM & HOME SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES......................................... 56.37 HALLETT MATERIALS SUPPLIES....................................... 497.91 HANGAR 14 SOLUTIONS, LLC SUPPLIES......................................... 47.48 HAYS, JOHN REIMBURSEMENT...................... 100.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO SERVICES........................................ 63.56 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT INC SUPPLIES....................................... 175.40 INDACOM ELECTRICAL SERVICE SERVICES...................................... 350.00 INGRAM SUPPLIES....................................... 747.72 IOWA ASSOC OF BLDG OFFICIALS SERVICES........................................ 70.00 IOWA CONGRESSMAN DAVID YOUNG SUPPLIES....................................... 120.00 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES SERVICES...................................... 150.00 IOWA OFFICE INTERIORS SUPPLIES....................................... 145.63 JONES, MICHELLE REIMBURSEMENT........................ 48.45 K & J HARDWARE INC SUPPLIES......................................... 22.23 *KABEL SERVICES........................................ 60.00 KELLY TIRE & EXHAUST SUPPLIES....................................... 479.00 KELTEK INCORPORATED SERVICES........................................ 91.43 LIBBY, DAN REIMBURSEMENT...................... 500.00 MARKETING KINETICS LLC SERVICES................................... 2,459.00 MICROMARKETING LLC SUPPLIES......................................... 86.00 MIDWEST BREATHING AIR SYSTEMS SERVICES...................................... 693.77 OFFICE DEPOT SUPPLIES....................................... 137.71 OMG MIDWEST, INC SUPPLIES.................................... 1,414.50 PAYROLL-GROSS INCLUDING BENEFITS 12/4/15..................................... 115,538.51 PEOPLEFACTS, LLC SERVICES........................................ 27.10 PETTY CASH POLICE..................10.70 PETTY CASH SANITATION...... 15.35 PRAIRIE SOLID WASTE AGENCY SERVICES........................................ 56.00 *SISCO SERVICES................................. 59,917.38 SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC SERVICES................................... 2,359.50 SOUTHERN HILLS VET SVC INC SERVICES...................................... 164.90 TESTAMERICA LABORATORIES, SERVICES................................... 2,190.50 THE HARTFORD SERVICES...................................... 374.40 THOMSON REUTERS WEST SUPPLIES....................................... 203.50 *TRISTAR SERVICES........................................ 76.80 ULINE, INC SUPPLIES....................................... 115.73 *UNION CO RECORDER SERVICES........................................ 13.50 US CELLULAR SERVICES........................................ 77.60 VEENSTRA & KIMM INC SERVICES................................... 1,614.70 WAL-MART COMMUNITY SUPPLIES....................................... 145.14 WEST AVIATION INC PER FBO CONTRACT.............. 1,354.17 WILLIAMSON, LISA REIMBURSEMENT........................ 63.08 WINDSTREAM SERVICES................................... 1,967.73 TOTAL.....................................233,630.41 *MANUAL CHECKS GENERAL FUND.......................84,396.38 ROAD USE TAX........................18,262.10 PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT...........66505.6 FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT.............................10189.18 RESTRICTED GIFTSLIBRARY......................................3,206.72 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND...........................................27,870.70 SEWER OPERATING FUND...........................................22,764.19 ANIMAL SHELTER *

GRMC auxiliary to host jewelry fundraiser The Greater Regional Medical Center (GRMC) auxiliary will host a $5 masquerade jewelry sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the GRMC Med-

ical Arts Plaza Conference Room in Creston.

This auxiliary-sponsored fundraiser is an opportunity to purchase a wide variety of jewelry and

Boy Scouts enjoy Thanksgiving campout The Creston Boy Scouts of Troop 129 attended a campout the weekend of Nov. 20 - 22 at their cabin near Creston. The scouts worked on the rifle shooting merit badge and then practiced their shooting skills at the High Lakes Outdoor Shooting Range near Three Mile Lake. Eighteen scouts and adults enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner

of turkey cooked in a trash can, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and corn, all cooked outside over an open fire.

Boy scouts attending were Logan Anson, Tyler Anson, Brenton Barber, Avery Fuller, Shawn Hall, Adam McElwain, Luke McElwain, Julian Neihl and Chris Wilson. LeadMEETINGattending OF THE ersREGULAR and adults CRESTON CITY COUNCIL D

ECEMBER 1, 2015 The Creston City Council met in regular session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Woods presiding.

Roll call being taken with the following Council members present: Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Carroll, Madison and White. Wilson was absent.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as amended. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes of November 17, 2015, regular meeting; claims of $118,091.90 and fund transfers of $19,154.50. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

White moved seconded by Madison to Establish the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 16-163 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO OPERATING A PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY. Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Carroll, Madison and White voted aye. Wilson was absent. Third and Final Reading declared Established.

White moved seconded by Madison to Establish the Second Reading of Ordinance 16-164 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO NUISANCES ENUMERATED. Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Carroll, Madison and White voted aye. Wilson was absent. Second Reading declared Established.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve hiring Adam Freeman for the Street Department Operator I position. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to accept a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant of $3,500 on behalf of the Fire Department. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to rescind Resolution No. 34-16 - "Resolution to approve the vacation and sale of a portion of an alley being located adjacent to 903 East Irving Street." All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.

Karsen Rumph, of Optimum Renewables, LLC, spoke to Council regarding a Creston Wind Energy Project the company is currently working on. The location is about one mile north of Townline Street and .8 miles north of the middle and high schools. They're looking at placing two wind turbines in the area. As part of his required due diligence, he's already met with the Union County Board of Supervisors, and because these would be close to the city limits, he wants to make Council aware of everything and will eventually request a Project Approval Letter from them.

Under Other, Mayor Woods welcomed attending students from the Creston High School Government Class.

He also advised Council of Amtrak wanting to move into the Restored Depot.

Amtrak showed interest in moving into the Restored Depot approximately five years ago, but to become ADA compliant, it was going to be cost-prohibitive to them. Their interest has been renewed and they have agreed and been approved to pay all costs to bring the building up to compliance. A lease agreement could possibly be on the next agenda for approval.

There being no further business, Mayor Woods adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Warren Woods, Mayor Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk These are a condensed version of the proceedings of the regular meeting of the Creston City Council. Copies of the complete version may be obtained at the Clerk's office during normal office hours.

FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2015 REVENUES, BY FUND 11/1/15-11/30/15: GENERAL FUND...................220,552.15 COMMUNITY CENTER............1,231.99 ROAD USE TAX.......................84,996.64 PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT......45,047.06 FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT...........................13,659.23 EMERGENCY..............................3,097.18 TIF-JAMES SBDV (75%)...........6,415.67 TIF-JAMES SBDV (25%-LMI)....................................2,138.56 TIF-HWY 34 IMPROVEMENTS....................12,285.00 RESTRICTED GIFTS-MCKINLEY PARK...............................................589.20 RESTRICTED GIFTSLIBRARY........................................655.30 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE.................................................80.00 SEWER OPERATING...............88,508.11 SEWER DEBT SERVICE.........15,038.51 SEWER PLANT RPLCMNT......5,746.25 SEWER STORMWATER.......... 2,627.47 ANIMAL SHELTERAGENCY......................................4,232.91 TOTAL.....................................506,901.23 CLAIMS, BY VENDOR: AKIN BUILDING CENTER SUPPLIES......................................... 13.99 ALLIANT ENERGY SERVICES...................................... 130.82 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES...................................... 103.74 CALHOUN-BURNS AND ASSOCIATES SERVICES................................. 27,870.70 CARPENTER UNIFORM CO SUPPLIES....................................... 179.22 CENTRAL SERVICE & SUPPLY SERVICES................................... 2,952.00 CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC SERVICES........................................ 35.00 CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS SERVICES........................................ 57.99 CRESTON MOTOR SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES.................................... 1,705.30 CRESTON VET CLINIC PC SERVICES...................................... 232.14 CRIME PREVENTION SPECIAL SERVICES...................................... 100.00 D J GONGOL & ASSOC INC SUPPLIES....................................... 482.06 ED M FELD EQUIP CO INC SERVICES...................................... 145.00 ENFORCEMENT VIDEO LLC SUPPLIES.................................... 4,820.00 FARM & HOME SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES......................................... 56.37 HALLETT MATERIALS SUPPLIES....................................... 497.91 HANGAR 14 SOLUTIONS, LLC SUPPLIES......................................... 47.48 HAYS, JOHN REIMBURSEMENT...................... 100.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO SERVICES........................................ 63.56 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT INC SUPPLIES....................................... 175.40 INDACOM ELECTRICAL SERVICE SERVICES...................................... 350.00 INGRAM

Public notice REGULAR MEETING OF THE CRESTON CITY COUNCIL D ECEMBER 1, 2015 The Creston City Council met in regular session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Woods presiding.

Roll call being taken with the following Council members present: Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Carroll, Madison and White. Wilson was absent.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as amended. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes of November 17, 2015, regular meeting; claims of $118,091.90 and fund transfers of $19,154.50. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Motion carried.

White moved seconded by Madison to Establish the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 16-163 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO OPERATING A PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY. Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Carroll, Madison and White voted aye. Wilson was absent. Third and Final Reading declared Established.

White moved seconded by Madison to Establish the Second Reading of Ordinance 16-164 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO NUISANCES ENUMERATED. Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Carroll, Madison and White voted aye. Wilson was absent. Second Reading declared Established.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve hiring Adam Freeman for the Street Department Operator I position. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to accept a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant of $3,500 on behalf of the Fire Department. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to rescind Resolution No. 34-16 - "Resolution to approve the vacation and sale of a portion of an alley being located adjacent to 903 East Irving Street." All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.

Karsen Rumph, of Optimum Renewables, LLC, spoke to Council regarding a Creston Wind Energy Project the company is currently working on. The location is about one mile north of Townline Street and .8 miles north of the middle and high schools. They're looking at placing two wind turbines in the area. As part of his required due diligence, he's already met with the Union County Board of Supervisors, and because these would be close to the city limits, he wants to make Council aware of everything and will eventually request a Project Approval Letter from them.

Under Other, Mayor Woods welcomed attending students from the Creston High School Government Class.

He also advised Council of Amtrak wanting to move into the Restored Depot.

Amtrak showed interest in moving into the Restored Depot approximately five years ago, but to become ADA compliant, it was going to be cost-prohibitive to them. Their interest has been renewed and they have agreed and been approved to pay all costs to bring the building up to compliance. A

ANIMAL SHELTERAGENCY......................................4,232.91 TOTAL.....................................506,901.23 CLAIMS, BY VENDOR: AKIN BUILDING CENTER SUPPLIES......................................... 13.99 ALLIANT ENERGY SERVICES...................................... 130.82 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES...................................... 103.74 CALHOUN-BURNS AND ASSOCIATES SERVICES................................. 27,870.70 CARPENTER UNIFORM CO SUPPLIES....................................... 179.22 CENTRAL SERVICE & SUPPLY SERVICES................................... 2,952.00 CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC SERVICES........................................ 35.00 CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS SERVICES........................................ 57.99 CRESTON MOTOR SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES.................................... 1,705.30 CRESTON VET CLINIC PC SERVICES...................................... 232.14 CRIME PREVENTION SPECIAL SERVICES...................................... 100.00 D J GONGOL & ASSOC INC SUPPLIES....................................... 482.06 ED M FELD EQUIP CO INC SERVICES...................................... 145.00 ENFORCEMENT VIDEO LLC SUPPLIES.................................... 4,820.00 FARM & HOME SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES......................................... 56.37 HALLETT MATERIALS SUPPLIES....................................... 497.91 HANGAR 14 SOLUTIONS, LLC SUPPLIES......................................... 47.48 Contributed photo HAYS, JOHN REIMBURSEMENT......................The 100.00Creston winter guard poses for a photo this morning. The guard, HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO coached by Lisa Peters, took second place to 4A Ankeny in its category at the Iowa State Dance and SERVICES........................................

63.56 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT Drill Team AssociationINC competition in Des Moines over the weekend. Winter guard members picSUPPLIES....................................... 175.40 tured inELECTRICAL the front row, from left, are Dylan Linch, Sydney Martin, Alyssa Cook, Emma Christensen, INDACOM SERVICE Jocelyn Kunz, Angel Stow and Sadie Green. In the back row are David Qualseth, Ethan Madden, SERVICES......................................

350.00 INGRAM Livi Hartman, Cassandra Anderson, Maya Struhar, Bailey Hopkins, Jessica Arevalo and Grace SUPPLIES....................................... 747.72 Eagan.

Also were the Creston Peppers, who took first in the light division, and the Salts and IOWA ASSOC OFplacing BLDG OFFICIALS SERVICES........................................

Peppers, who placed first 70.00 in the coed division. The Salts and Peppers are coached by Kalian Smith.

IOWA CONGRESSMAN DAVID YOUNG SUPPLIES....................................... 120.00 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES SERVICES...................................... 150.00 IOWA OFFICE INTERIORS South Central Iowa Regional E911 DES MOINES — For the gram, this initiative was a first enue earned from the cookMinutes SUPPLIES....................................... 145.63 4, 2015 JONES, MICHELLE second year in a row, Girl step in preparing girls to be ie sale November will remain with Girl The meeting was called to order at REIMBURSEMENT........................ 48.45 Scouts in Iowa are taking the leaders in the high-tech, fast- 7:00 Scouts Iowa. Girls p.m. of byGreater Denny Denton, Chair.

K& J HARDWARE INC Other members present were Paul VerSUPPLIES.........................................

22.23 paced, e-commerce world Girl Scout cookie program decide how to spend their Meer, Nate Bucher, Dani Gray, Ronda *KABEL Dixon, Shirley Jackson, online. Girls will once again today. The platform used in Russell, troopMerlin cookie proceeds and SERVICES........................................

60.00 Bill Black, Jo Duckworth, and Angela KELLY TIRE & EXHAUST Henry.

Alsoitpresent were neighborLyn Hansen use web-based tools to marIowa, called COCODirect, reinvest in their SUPPLIES....................................... 479.00 (Hansen's M & M Services), Sarah KELTEK INCORPORATED ket their cookie businesses. allows girls to take orders and Cochran hoods (Racom), throughandcommunity Diane Sefrit SERVICES........................................ 91.43 (SCI Administrator).

Iowa Girl Scouts join nearhave cookies shipped directly service projects and learning LIBBY, DAN The minutes of the September meetREIMBURSEMENT......................

500.00 ing were reviewed by the Board. opOne to consumers. ly 160,000 others across the experiences such as travel correction was made on page two to MARKETING KINETICS LLC Welch to Because Duckworth 100 on thepersecSERVICES...................................

U.S. on the digital 2,459.00 cookie Girl Scouts within the change portunities. ond motion regarding the replacement MICROMARKETING LLC platform. The platform 86.00 gives Greater Iowa Council will be- ofcent of theMotion net revenue raised a keyboard.

by Russell to apSUPPLIES......................................... the September minutes with corMIDWEST BREATHING AIR to sell girls the opportunity gin taking orders for cookies prove through theby Girl Scout rection.

Second Henry.

Allcookie ayes.

SYSTEMS The financial andwith activity reports cookies via e-cards or a693.77 mo- on Feb. 1 and have cookies were program stays the local SERVICES...................................... reviewed by the Board. The bills OFFICE DEPOT TCS sent an email were also reviewed. on hand for sale from Feb. 12 council and troops, custombile app. Bringing 21st-cenSUPPLIES.......................................

137.71 regarding Taylor County's move and a OMG MIDWEST, INC to the classic tury technology through March 20. ers who purchase Girl Scout future invoice for the move. After disSUPPLIES.................................... 1,414.50 consensus was that this is to be As with the traditional cussion, piece of Americana cookies are making an investPAYROLL-GROSS INCLUDINGthat is between TCS & Taylor County as it has toment do with their move.

Also, there was BENEFITS in their communities. the Girl Scout cookie procookie program, the net revdiscussion over a $10,790.00 invoice 12/4/15..................................... 115,538.51 from Racom to Taylor County Sheriff.

PEOPLEFACTS, LLC This was also concerning their move so SERVICES........................................ 27.10 Taylor County is responsible for this PETTY CASH POLICE..................10.70 cost as other county's have paid for PETTY CASH SANITATION...... 15.35 their own moves. Duckworth felt that PRAIRIE SOLID WASTE AGENCY they could have used the carryover SERVICES........................................ 56.00 grant money to help pay for this. Rus*SISCO sell brought up that the whether or not SERVICES................................. 59,917.38 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S the county should pay for their insurLEVY AND SALE SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC ance deductible regarding Wahltek's inIn the Iowa District Court SERVICES................................... 2,359.50 voice for Union County involving infor Union County surance payment. She thought Adams SOUTHERN HILLS VET SVC INC State of Iowa County had paid their deductible beSERVICES...................................... 164.90 Union County fore. Sefrit is to send a bill to the apTESTAMERICA LABORATORIES, Court No.: EQCV017853 propriate county's for their deductible SERVICES................................... 2,190.50 SPECIAL EXECUTION reimbursement to SCI. Motion by THE HARTFORD PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO Russell to approve the bills except SERVICES...................................... 374.40 BANK NA Racom invoice for $10,790.00. Second THOMSON REUTERS WEST vs.

by VerMeer. All ayes.

SUPPLIES....................................... 203.50 Defendant: NEIPERT, MATT - IN Hansen presented her written report. *TRISTAR REM A conference call was done on October SERVICES........................................ 76.80 Defendant: NEIPERT, JULIE – IN 15 with GeoComm on to discuss how ULINE, INC REM to move ahead with the GIS project.

Defendant: CITY OF CRESTON – She stated that Hanna Lord is the priSUPPLIES....................................... 115.73 IN REM mary contact for GeoComm. Lord said *UNION CO RECORDER As a result of the judgment rendered they would send bi- monthly reports to SERVICES........................................ 13.50 in the above referenced court case, an Hansen & Sefrit and have a conference US CELLULAR execution was issued by the court to the call at our monthly board meetings SERVICES........................................ 77.60 Sheriff of this county. The execution starting next month. New mapping will VEENSTRA & KIMM INC ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, have address points at the end of driveSERVICES................................... 1,614.70 title, and interest in Real Estate Proper- way in the rural areas and on the WAL-MART COMMUNITY ty to satisfy the judgment. The property rooftops in town.

SUPPLIES....................................... 145.14 to be sold is: Lord sent her status report on OctoWEST AVIATION INC LOT NUMBERED FIFITY-SIZE ber 28. Hansen told Lord that Taylor PER FBO CONTRACT.............. 1,354.17 (56) IN SWIGERT'S FIRST ADDI- County's aerials are from 2009 so Lord TION TO CRESTON, UNION COUN- is hoping to find some that are more WILLIAMSON, LISA TY, IOWA REIMBURSEMENT........................ 63.08 current since the other six counties are Street Address: 401 N. Walnut St., being obtained from Pictometry. Lord WINDSTREAM Creston, IA 50801 is not getting Sefrit's emails so there in SERVICES................................... 1,967.73 The described property will be of- a breakdown in communication currentTOTAL.....................................233,630.41 fered for sale at public auction for cash ly, but Lord said she was looking into *MANUAL CHECKS as follows: it. Sefrit sent Adair County's MSAG GENERAL FUND.......................84,396.38 only Date of Sale: 01/05/2016 and customer databases to see if they ROAD USE TAX........................18,262.10 Time of Sale: 10:00 AM could get them. Have not heard anyPAYROLL TAX BENEFIT...........66505.6 Place of Sale: East Steps Inside the thing back from Lord. December or FIRE/POLICE Union County Courthouse, Creston, January is when they are hoping to RETIREMENT.............................10189.18 Iowa. have this done.

RESTRICTED GIFTSX This sale not subject to redempUpdates were done on October 20.

LIBRARY......................................3,206.72 tion.

GeoComm deleted an icon on the servProperty exemption: Certain money er so they had to help get it back. They CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND...........................................27,870.70 or property may be exempt. Contact said they were doing a lot of work on your attorney promptly to review spe- SCI. SEWER OPERATING Hansen explained that if 1/2 in is an FUND...........................................22,764.19 cific provisions of the law and file apaddress with two addresses, it will propriate notice, if applicable.

ANIMAL SHELTER * show it twice on map. Hansen said to Judgment Amount: $49,656.95 AGENCY..........................................435.54 click on icon & will show more Costs: $328.00 GRAND TOTAL......................233,630.41 Accruing Costs: Plus interest 5% per records.

VerMeer stated that 501, 503, & 505 annum on $44,308.60 from 09/29/2015 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT S Elm in Creston are new addresses. until satisfied.

UNION COUNTY Hansen will check into this.

Attorney: David M. Erickson IN THE MATTER OF Sefrit went to an ISICS/First Net 515-288-2500 THE ESTATE OF meeting on October 13th along with Sheriff: Rick L. Piel JEFFREY LLOYD BIERLE, Deceased VerMeer. First Net was trying to get Date: 11/20/2015 Probate No. ESPR015764 data from the area PSAPs for their fuNOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ture broadband network. First Net does South Central Iowa Regional E911 ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE not have any cost figures yet.

Minutes TO CREDITORS Sefrit went to E911 council meeting November 4, 2015 To All Persons Interested in the Eson October 14th. There was a lot of at The meeting was called to order tate of JEFFREY LLOYD BIERLE, Deceased, who died on or about Octo- 7:00 p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair. discussion about Mediacom's lack of Other members present were Paul Ver- accurate information or information at ber 6, 2015: You are hereby notified that on Meer, Nate Bucher, Dani Gray, Ronda all coming into some of the PSAPs. November 24, 2015 the undersigned Russell, Merlin Dixon, Shirley Jackson, Blake DeRouchey from the state shared was appointed administrator of the es- Bill Black, Jo Duckworth, and Angela per an email he received that Mediacom Henry. Also present were Lyn Hansen said they would send annual updates tate.

Notice is hereby given that all per- (Hansen's M & M Services), Sarah for the databases. Many felt that this sons indebted to the estate are requested Cochran (Racom), and Diane Sefrit was not acceptable. Counties were asked to do test calls so the state could to make immediate payment to the un- (SCI Administrator).

The minutes of the September meet- see how they are coming across. This dersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with ing were reviewed by the Board. One Mediacom change could affect the surthe clerk of the above named district correction was made on page two to charge that the county's receive. Duckcourt, as provided by law, duly authen- change Welch to Duckworth on the sec- worth suggested that a press release be ticated, for allowance, and unless so ond motion regarding the replacement sent out to the public by each county. filed by the later to occur four months of a keyboard. Motion by Russell to ap- VerMeer suggested that the county atfrom the date of the second publication prove the September minutes with cor- torneys should send out a letter about release of SCI liability. The board of this notice or one month from the rection. Second by Henry. All ayes.

The financial and activity reports thought this would be a good idea. Sedate of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim were reviewed by the Board. The bills frit is going to ask other counties and were also reviewed. TCS sent an email the state for suggestions. is thereafter forever barred.

Sefrit along with Jackson attended regarding Taylor County's move and a Dated November 25, 2015 future invoice for the move. After dis- the state 911 update meeting on OctoCheryl June Bierle ber 19th. New guidelines for the 2015cussion, consensus was that this is to be Administrator of the Estate between TCS & Taylor County as it has 2016 carryover grant were discussed.

1365 US Hwy. 34, Creston, Iowa 50801 to do with their move. Also, there was Data expenditure collection reports will discussion over a $10,790.00 invoice be done again this year.

Marion E. James, Sefrit went to the Iowa NENA meetfrom Racom to Taylor County Sheriff.

ICIS PIN AT0003922 This was also concerning their move so ing on October 20th. Kent Hartwig Attorney for the Administrator was a speaker and warned that the surTaylor County is responsible for this James Law Office, P.C., cost as other county's have paid for charge money is a target that outsiders 205 1/2 N Elm Street, their own moves. Duckworth felt that are going to want to spend. Iowa Creston, Iowa 50801 they could have used the carryover NENA held their business meeting and Date of second publication: grant money to help pay for this. Rus- there was much discussion about December 8, 2015 sell brought up that the whether or not whether PSAPs preferred the carryover NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S the county should pay for their insur- grant or more surcharge money up LEVY AND SALE ance deductible regarding Wahltek's in- front.

In the Iowa District Court Guthrie County submitted a grant for voice for Union County involving infor Union County surance payment. She thought Adams a new radio console which cost State of Iowa County had paid their deductible be- $107,667.75. The carryover grant alUnion County fore. Sefrit is to send a bill to the ap- lows $100,000 maximum. Sefrit inCourt No.: EQCV017853 propriate county's for their deductible formed Chuck Cleveland at Guthrie SPECIAL EXECUTION reimbursement to SCI. Motion by County that they would have to come PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO Russell to approve the bills except up with the difference. He said he unBANK NA Racom invoice for $10,790.00. Second derstood. Motion by Henry to approve vs. the grant. Second by VerMeer.

by VerMeer. All ayes.

Defendant: NEIPERT, MATT - IN VerMeer gave an update on his pendHansen presented her written report.

REM A conference call was done on October ing carryover grant project and said that Defendant: NEIPERT, JULIE – IN 15 with GeoComm on to discuss how Motorola is to let him know by NovemREM to move ahead with the GIS project. ber 16th if they can fulfill the original Defendant: CITY OF CRESTON – She stated that Hanna Lord is the pri- quote.

IN REM Cochran from Racom read the email mary contact for GeoComm. Lord said As a result of the judgment rendered they would send bi- monthly reports to that she sent to Windstream about betin the above referenced court case, an Hansen & Sefrit and have a conference ter communication being needed when execution was issued by the court to the call at our monthly board meetings there is going to be an outage. She Sheriff of this county. The execution starting next month. New mapping will gave an update on the i3 conversion ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, have address points at the end of drive- that Taylor is done as of October 15. title, and interest in Real Estate Proper- way in the rural areas and on the The other six counties will be at a furty to satisfy the judgment. The property rooftops in town. ther date due to Zetron needing to do to be sold is: Lord sent her status report on Octo- some more work. Jeff from Wahltek LOT NUMBERED FIFITY-SIZE ber 28. Hansen told Lord that Taylor has been contacted because he will (56) IN SWIGERT'S FIRST ADDI- County's aerials are from 2009 so Lord have to upgrade the recorders.

TION TO CRESTON, UNION COUN- is hoping to find some that are more The executive board will meet on DeTY, IOWA current since the other six counties are cember 2 at 2 p.m. to do the budget for Street Address: 401 N. Walnut St., being obtained from Pictometry. Lord 2016-2017. The board will then meet Creston, IA 50801 is not getting Sefrit's emails so there in at 7 p.m. that evening.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 The described property will be of- a breakdown in communication currentfered for sale at public auction for cash ly, but Lord said she was looking into p.m. Motion by Russell, second by only as follows: it. Sefrit sent Adair County's MSAG Jackson.

Diane Sefrit Date of Sale: 01/05/2016 and customer databases to see if they Administrator Time of Sale: 10:00 AM could get them. Have not heard anyPlace of Sale: East Steps Inside the thing back from Lord. December or Union County Courthouse, Creston, January is when they are hoping to Iowa. have this done.

X This sale not subject to redempUpdates were done on October 20. tion.

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Monday was the Dallas Cowboys’ 1st win in 8 games this season without Tony Romo.

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Heisman finalists NEW YORK — Alabama’s Derrick Henry and Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey are hoping to return to the Heisman Trophy to the running backs. Clemson’s Deshaun Watson can keep it with the QBs. The two star running backs with very different styles and the dual-threat quarterback of the No. 1 team in the country are headed for New York after being named Heisman finalists Monday night.

Henry and McCaffrey will be looking to break a five-year streak of quarterbacks winning college football’s top honor when the trophy is presented Saturday night in Midtown Manhattan.

Cowboys win LANDOVER, Md. — Well, the Dallas Cowboys are alive.

Barely, but alive.

And it could not have been any crazier than their 19-16 win against the Washington Redskins.

A game devoid of touchdowns for the first 58 minutes had two in a 30-second span, and then a 46-yard kickoff return

by Lucky Whitehead set up the Cowboys final winning drive.

After two passes to Dez Bryant for 20 yards, Dan Bailey drilled a 54-yarder with nine seconds to go to give the Cowboys a 19-16 lead. It was the 10th game-winning kick of Bailey’s career.

Cyclones cruise AMES — Iowa State’s Georges Niang played the most complete game of his career, helping the fourthranked Cyclones shake off some sluggish play and eventually roll past Buffalo 84-63 on Monday night.

Niang’s first double-double of the season — 31 points and 12 rebounds -- was crucial for the Cyclones (7-0), who let the Bulls get within 4746 early in the second half.

Iowa State responded with an 11-0 run and a late closing push to remain one of the nation’s last unbeaten teams.

Jarryn Skeete led Buffalo (4-5) with 16 points.

The loss capped a brutal three-day stretch for the Bulls, who lost at No. 8 Duke 82-59 on Saturday.

This was Iowa State’s final tuneup for Thursday’s home game against Iowa, a team the Cyclones revel in beating as much as anyone other than Kansas.

Hawks roll IOWA CITY — Jarrod Uthoff showed just how good he can be when he’s assertive on the floor.

The senior scored a career-high 27 points and added nine rebounds as Iowa beat Western Illinois 90-56 for its fourth consecutive win.

Uthoff was 10 of 16 from the field, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Adam Woodbury added 10 points and four rebounds for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa jumped on the Leathernecks early and never let up, controlling the pace of play and asserting themselves in the paint for 40 minutes.

They maintained the lead throughout the game.

Iowa finished an even 50 percent from the floor (33 of 66) and outrebounded the Leathernecks 45 to 35.

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Bedford/Lenox wins Coach Riley Invite title

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

GREENFIELD — With three individual champions, Bedford/Lenox edged out Clarinda and its five individual champions for the team title here Saturday at the Coach Riley Invitational.

Bedford/Lenox scored 155 points, beating the Cardinals by one point for the top spot. Denison-Schleswig finished a close third with 146.5 points and Guthrie Center took fourth with 143.5 points.

Mount Ayr finished fifth with 104.5 points, while host Nodaway Valley finished eighth in the nine-team field with 81 points.

Dylan Heideman (113), Derek Venteicher (160) and Hunter Russell (170) all won individual titles for Bedford/Lenox. Colby Lange (126) finished runner-up to Nodaway Valley’s fourth-ranked Ben Freese.

Heidem a n needed only two wins to claim the 113-pound title, pinning Van Heideman Meter’s Cade Costlow in 4:00 in the

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Bedford/Lenox senior Hunter Russell turns Denison-Schleswig’s Jacob Irwin to his back during their first-round match at 170 pounds in Saturday’s Coach Riley Invitational in Greenfield. Russell won the 170-pound title, helping Bedford/Lenox win the team title over Clarinda by one point.

semifinals and then decking Zachery Fees of Guthrie Center in 1:18 in the finals.

At 126 pounds, Freese pinned Denison-Schleswig’s Carlos Gonzalez in 1:26 in the semifinals, while Lange won a 4-3 decision over Van Meter’s Quinn Corcor-

Eddy tops 500 in bowling opener

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

WEST DES MOINES — The Creston/O-M bowling teams picked up three wins here Saturday in the season opener against Norwalk.

While the Panther boys varsity team was the only Creston/O-M team to lose to Norwalk on Saturday, it did receive a standout performance from senior Blake Eddy.

Eddy rolled games of 227 and 277 for a high series of 504, 124 pins better Eddy than the next best series of the day.

The Warriors, however, were able to post a 2313-2041 victory over the Panthers with a more balanced scoring effort. Zac Hauge posted the second best series of the day for the Panthers with a 252, while Jonathan Seals (221), Dylan Linch (218) and David Qualseth (218) rounded out the team scoring.

The Panther girls cruised to a 2173-1830 victory over Norwalk, led by senior Charley Parcher’s two-game series of 360. Senior Madison Hance bowled a series of 331. Kim Orr (249), Livi Hartman (229) and Alex Miller (226) rounded out the team scoring for the Panther girls.

Both the Creston/O-M JV boys and girls posted victories over Norwalk, as well.

Creston/O-M returns to action today at home against Red Oak in varsity only action at Pine Valley. Bowling starts at 3:30 p.m.

Creston/O-M Bowling Varsity Boys Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M 1413-628—2041; Norwalk 1559-754—2313.

High game — Blake Eddy, Creston/O-M, 277.

High two game — Blake Eddy, Creston/O-M, 504.

Creston/O-M (2041) — Blake Eddy 227-277—504; Zac Hauge 101151—252, Jonathan Seals 99-122— 221, Dylan Linch 99-119—218, David Qualseth 103-115—218, Kyle Fenton 123-87—210. Totals — 1413628—2041. Baker Rotation — 133, 136, 105, 130, 124 — 628.

Norwalk (2313) — Caleb Bangs 161-157—318, Tyler Landstrom 213-167—380, Rylan Desmond 139-105—244, Josh Greenwood 130-110—240, Nick Greenwood 167-192—359, Jonah Hildebrandt 144-114—258. Totals — 1559-754— 2313. Baker Rotation — 114, 185, 160, 154, 141 — 754.

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Spartan women drop two

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

FORT DODGE — After putting together the school’s first five-game winning streak dating as far back as possibly the 1999-2000 season, the Southwestern women’s basketball team dropped both its games here last weekend at the Iowa Central Classic.

The Spartans opened play Friday with a 68-49 loss to Northeast Community College and followed that up with a 61-54 loss to North Dakota State College of Sciences on Saturday.

In each game, the Spartans had one quarter that sank the team. Northeast outscored Southwestern 28-5 in the first quarter of Friday’s game before Southwestern outscored Northeast the rest of the game.

In Saturday’s game, Southwestern led 14-9 after the first quarter, but North Dakota SCS outscored the Spartans

21-8 in the second quarter.

“Came out not ready to play,” head coach Addae Houston said about the loss to Northeast. “They’re a good team, experienced team. They jumped out on us. We weren’t ready for that.

After that, we calmed down and started playing well again. Just too big of a hole to climb out of. A good team won’t let you get out of a hole like that.

“Second game, a little different. We battled the first quarter. I think it was the start of that second quarter we let it get away from us.

We battled back and had a chance to get a tie at the end and some things didn’t go our way.”

Three Spartan players scored in double figures in the loss to Northeast, as Julanie Carter and Maleika Carter each scored 11 points with Sabrina Fountain adding 10 points. Olivia Reifert chipped in eight points.

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an. Freese then pinned Lange in :45 in the finals.

V e n teicher pinned his

way to the 160-pound finals with a pin in 1:04 over Nodaway Valley’s Trevor Flettre

Freese

in the first round and then a pin in 4:10 over Guthrie Center’s Cole Stetzel in the semifinals. Venteicher won a 6-5 decision over Denison-Schleswig’s Parker Preul in the finals.

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Area girls basketball Murray 48, Diagonal 34 MURRAY — Murray overcame a sluggish start and outscored Diagonal 20-3 in the third quarter to earn a 4834 win in the Bluegrass Conference opener here Friday.

Diagonal’s press bothered Murray early in the game, as the Maroons took a lead of 14-7 after one quarter and led 23-19 going into halftime.

Murray tied the score at 23-23 on back-to-back baskets by Zadie Hatfield in the third quarter before Katie Sobotka buried a 3-pointer for Diagonal. But the Lady Mustangs went on an 18-0 run through the remainder of the third quarter and into the fourth quarter.

Madison Gonseth finished with a gamehigh 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Murray, which Gonseth improved to 2-1 overall. Hatfield added nine points with six steals. Brandi Gilbert scored five points with six boards and four assists. Katie Otto, Kayla Siefkas and Bre Klein each scored four points.

Diagonal was led by Emily Newton’s 11 points, while Kasydi Klommhaus netted eight points and Sobotka

scored six. Jaci Haidsiak chipped in five points and Cassidy Becker scored four.

Mount Ayr 69, SW Valley 34

west Valley with 11 points, while Kaitlyn Schad scored nine with six rebounds. Miah Hummel added seven points.

Nodaway Valley 66, East Union 15 CORNING — Mount Ayr

got out to a hot start here Friday in a 69-34 win over Southwest Valley in Pride of Iowa Conference play.

The Raiderettes led 18-6 after one quarter and 37-13 at halftime.

“I thought our girls were ready to play tonight,” Mount Ayr head coach Thad Streit said. “We executed very well, got high percentage shots and rebounded pretty good.”

Kelcie Shields led all scorers with 21 points and added 11 rebounds with four blocked shots for the Raide r e t t e s . K. Shields T e s s Shields added 12 points with 13 rebounds and six assists, while Megan Warin scored 12 points with seven boards and five assists. Macy Larsen scored 12 points with three assists and three steals.

Sara Winemiller scored six points off the bench with seven rebounds, while Blair Glendenning and Caylie Hickman each scored three points.

Morgan Shuey led South-

AFTON — Nodaway Valley cruised to a 66-15 win over East Union here Friday in the Pride of Iowa Conference opener.

The Wolverines led 18-2 after one quarter and led 41-7 at halftime, before shutting the Eagles out in the third quarter.

“Nodaway Valley was effective on the press tonight,” head coach Tom Thompson said. “Twenty-six steals led to several layup opportunities.

We didn’t shoot the ball as well tonight, but also got a lot of minutes for our reserves.”

Paige McElfish led the Wolverines with 16 points, nine rebounds and nine steals, w h i l e J o s i e C l a r k e McElfish added 12 points and seven boards with four blocked shots. Jessica Nelson scored 14 points with five rebounds. Mercedes Harter scored five points with three assists and three steals.

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SWCC men 2-0 at Triton Classic No. 20 Spartans host 9-2 Marshalltown Wednesday

By LARRY PETERSON

SWCC vs. Marshalltown

CNA sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

FORT DODGE — Southwestern men improved to 11-2 with two solid wins at the Triton Classic last weekend.

On Friday the 20th-ranked Spartans defeated Northeast Nebraska, 79-74. One night later the Spartans beat North Dakota State College of Science, 63-59. One night earlier North Dakota Science (9-3) blew out host Iowa Central, 83-65.

SWCC coach Todd Lorensen said the weekend produced two satisfying victories.

“North Dakota Science has played Ellsworth, Iowa Lakes, Iowa Central and us from our league, and they

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Records: Southwestern (11-2); Marshalltown (10-2) Leading scorers: Southwestern — KeShawn Wilson (14.8 ppg); Marshalltown — Amir Maddred (11.0 ppg) Points per game: Southwestern (86.6 ppg), Marshalltown (91.3 ppg) Defensive average: Southwestern (39.0 ppg), Marshalltown (55.3 ppg)

beat the other three handily, by 25 or 30,” Lorensen said.

“We actually dominated the game, up 50-30 with 12 minutes to go. We made some bad plays against their pressure late that got it as close as four in the final two sec-

onds.”

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Area boys basketball Mount Ayr 68, SW Valley 60 MOUNT AYR — Seniors Rhett Murphy and Caleb Wurster led Mount Ayr to a 68-60 win over Southwest Valley here Friday in the Pride of Iowa Conference opener.

Murphy scored 24 points with eight rebounds, w h i l e Schnoor finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds, six assists Murphy and three steals.

Schnoor hit backto-back shots late in the first quarter and then d i s h e d Schnoor off three straight assists to end the quarter.

Nick Wurster added 11 points and five assists for Mount Ayr in the win. Jed McCreary came off the bench to score 12 points with six offensive rebounds.

“It was great to see the leadership and play from Schnoor tonight,” Mount Ayr head coach Bret Ruggles said. “Rhett and Nick are playing consistent basketball every night, which is helping our guys on a daily basis. If we can get these types of contributions from our starters every night and get Kyle Dolecheck healthy, we will really improve after the winter break.”

Southwest Valley got a balanced scoring effort in the loss, as Scott Palmer scored 13 points with nine rebounds, Wyatt McAlpin added 13 points with seven rebounds and Jace Petersen scored 12 points.

Bryan Pearson added eight points with four rebounds. Chance Cobb

scored six points with four boards. Grant Maurer and Joey Kernan scored four points apiece.

Nodaway Valley 70, East Union 50 AFTON — Nodaway Valley forced 23 turnovers, helping the Wolverines to pull away from East Union in the second half here Friday in a 70-50 win.

East Union led 18-15 after one quarter of play and trailed just 33-29 at halftime. But Nodaway Valley’s defense allowed just three 2-point field goals in the second half.

Jackson Lamb led Nodaway Valley with 30 points and 10 rebounds to go with four assists and three steals.

Nate Vent e i c h e r Lamb and Ryan Jensen scored 12 points apiece, while Sam Marnin added six points.

Mason Gossman led East Union with 21 points. Gabe N i x o n scored 10 points, as Casey Walter chipped in nine points.

K y l e Gossman Campbell and Tyler Kelley scored five points apiece.

“Our lack of depth and conditioning showed in this game,” East Union head coach Matt Brown said.

“We started strong, but fell back into old, lazy habits as we got tired.”

O-M 49, Melcher-Dallas 33 MELCHER — Orient-Macksburg outscored Melcher-Dallas 19-7 in the

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fourth quarter here on Friday to post a 49-33 win in the Bluegrass Conference opener.

Dylan Nichols led Orient-Macksburg with 25 points.

Keaton Wambold chipped in six points and Triston Davidson and Logan Nichols Holste scored five points apiece.

Owen Hensley and A.J. Kralik each scored four points.

As a team, Orient-Macksburg shot 16-of-26 from the free throw line.

East Union 67, Moravia 48 MORAVIA — A strong second half carried East Union to a 67-48 win over Moravia here on Saturday.

Three Eagle players found double figures, led by Gabe Nixon with 22 points. Mason Gossman added 21 points and Tyler Kelley scored 17 points.

C a s e y Walter s c o r e d Nixon four and K y l e Campbell added two points.

“It was good to see some mental toughness out of our team Saturday night,” East Union head coach Matt Brown said. “We dug ourselves a hole early in the game, but we pulled together as a team and played a strong second half.”

Bearcats win MARYVILLE — Northwest Missouri State used eight quarterback sacks to roll past Emporia State for the second time this season, this one for a 38-17 victory Saturday in the NCAA Division II football quarterfinals in front of 5,155 fans at Bearcat Stadium.

“You can’t double team all of us,” said Northwest defensive lineman Collin Bevins of Creston, who had a team-best 2 1/2 sacks. “If you focus your attention on one person, someone else is going to make a play.”

Six players were credited with a sack. That was the recipe to lead the topranked Bearcats, 13-0, into the semifinals, where they will face West Georgia on Dec. 12 for a spot in the NCAA championship game, which will be played Dec. 19 at Sporting Park. The semifinal game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium.

Northwest, seeking its fifth national title in program history, will make its 10th semifinal appearance.

It has won 22 straight games against Emporia.

On Saturday, in the first all-MIAA national quarterfinal matchup since 2011, Northwest used consistent defensive pressure to disrupt an Emporia State offense that had scored 36.3 points per game. Northwest had four sacks in the first quarter alone.

Mustangs fall SIOUX CITY — After six lead changes on a 40-degree December afternoon at Olsen Stadium, Southern Oregon pulled out a dramatic

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Northwest Missouri State University defensive end Collin Bevins closes in on Emporia State quarterback Brent Wilson for one of his 2 1/2 sacks in a 38-17 win over Emporia State in Saturday’s quarterfinals.

30-27 victory in an NAIA football playoff semifinal that sets up a rematch of last year’s national championship game.

Junior transfer Tanner Trosin converted a fourthand-four quarterback draw with 1:15 left in the contest, scoring from 5 yards out to give the defending NAIA champs the win over No. 1-ranked Morningside, playing in the semifinals for a fourth year in a row.

Briar Evans of Creston caught two passes for 24 yards for Morningside (12-

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It was a bit of revenge for Southern Oregon, which lost a 47-44 overtime quarterfinal to Morningside’s 2012 national runners-up.

This made it three semifinal setbacks in a row for Coach Steve Ryan’s program, which had playoff teams an NAIA-leading 12 years in a row.

Seventh-ranked Southern Oregon will take an 11-2 record to Daytona Beach, Fla., for the repeat championship pairing with Marian on Dec. 19 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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RILEY: CONT. FROM | 9A

Russell also pinned his way to the finals at 170 pounds, securing a pin in 1:37 over Denison-Schleswig’s Jacob Irwin in the first round and a pin in 3:19 over Mount Ayr’s Cal Daughton in the semifinals. Russell won a 17-3 major decision over Guthrie Center’s Teddy Daggett in the finals.

Daughton went on to place third with a first-period pin of Van Meter’s Noah Hale.

Mount Ayr’s Marcus Daughton (138), Justin Wehling (195) and Josh Cox (285) all finished as runner-up

Coach Riley Invitational Team scores — 1. Bedford/ Lenox 155, 2. Clarinda 154, 3.

Denison-Schleswig 146.5, 4.

Guthrie Center 143.5, 5. Mount Ayr 104.5, 6. Central Decatur 101, 7. Van Meter 99, 8. Nodaway Valley 81, 9. Clarke 71.

106 — 1. Wyatt Dale (CD) pinned Blaine Beeler (GC), 3:07; 3. Hunter Allen (Den) pinned

Jordan Montiel (B/L), 4:10.

113 — 1. Dylan Heideman (B/L) pinned Zachery Fees (GC), 1:18; 5. Emma Cornelison (NV).

120 — 1. Nate Vento (VM) pinned Critofer Medina (Den), 1:41; 3. Brock Hamer (Clarke) major dec. Gabe Rowley (GC), 10-0.

126 — 1. Ben Freese (NV) pinned Colby Lange (B/L), :45; 5.

Landon Spurgin (Clarke).

132 — 1. Austin Gutknecht (Clar) pinned Brock Beeler (GC), 2:59; 3. Aaron Majerus (Den) pinned Nate Briggs (B/L), 2:30; 5.

Colby Wilken (Clarke) dec. Elliot Ness (CD), 10-5.

138 — 1. Dakota Foster (Clar) pinned Marcus Daughton (MA), 1:45; 5. Jonathan Bair (Clarke) dec. David Cortez (B/L), 6-5.

145 — 1. Logan Scheuermann (GC) pinned Chance Masters (CD), 6:37; 3. Dylan Cornelison (NV) pinned Brent Krajicek (Den), 3:07.

152 — 1. Kade Kelso (CD) pinned Kollyn Buch (Clar), 1:30; 3.

Josh Allsup (NV) pinned Trevor Anderson (MA), 3:54; 5. Takoda Hoffmeier (Den) dec. Brenden Christensen (B/L), 7-2.

160 — 1. Derek Venteicher (B/L) dec. Parker Preul (Den), 6-5; 5. Trevor Flettre (NV).

170 — 1. Hunter Russel (B/L) major dec. Teddy Daggett (GC), 17-3; 3. Cal Daughton (MA) pinned Noah Hale (VM), :38; 5.

Gable Reece (Clarke) won by forfeit over Anthony Walker (CD).

182 — 1. JJ Clark (Clar) pinned

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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, December 8, 2015

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Mount Ayr senior Trevor Anderson (left) works to escape from Nodaway Valley junior Josh Allsup during their 152pound first-round match at Saturday’s Coach Riley Invitational in Greenfield. Allsup won by fall in 3:40 and then pinned Anderson in the third-place match in 3:54.

Nathan Bair (Clarke), 2:48; 3. Cody Sleep (B/L) pinned Hunter Wilson (MA), 4:22; 5. Colton Newbury (NV) pinned Nick Matthews (Den), 3:54.

195 — 1. Isaac Benton (VM)

pinned Justin Wehling (MA), 3:04; 3. Isaac Lewis (Clarke) pinned Riley Riedel (B/L), 1:53; 5. Trae Reed (CD) pinned Bryan Morales (Den), 4:46.

220 — 1. Chance Strough (Clar)

dec. Trace Carson (CD), 9-5; 3.

Cade Suhr (GC) pinned Logan Kelley (MA), :52; 5. Eric Gomez (Den) pinned Kyler Christensen (B/L), 4:39.

285 — 1. Cody Ott (Clar) dec.

Josh Cox (MA), 9-5; 3. Bradley Meeves (Den) pinned Kole Thompson (B/L), :07.

we have a great chance to compete and win both games,” Houston said. “It would be great if we could end by winning two games and going into break with some confidence.”

Rebounds — 21 (Reifert 7, Fountain 4, M. Carter 3, J. Carter 2, Bronner 2). Assists — 12 (Fountain 5, M. Carter 2, Slack 2, Demir Alford 2). Steals — 10 (Slack 3, Reifert 2, Fountain 2). Blocked shots — 1 (Wilson 1). Turnovers — 16. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — Slack.

NECC — 28 41 56 68 SWCC — 5 15 32 49 Saturday NORTH DAKOTA SCS (61) — Brittany Thibeaux 8-12 2-8 18, Kailey Adams 5-11 8-12 18, Tyler Davis 2-8 4-5 8, Leah Barnes 3-6

1-4 7, Takyra Easley 2-4 1-2 5, Aleeya Curtis-Evans 1-2 1-1 3, Zae Sellers 0-3 1-2 1, Ricki Kallhoff 0-4 1-2 1. Totals — 21-53 18-35 61. FG shooting — 21-53 (39.6 percent).

3-point goals — 1-10 (Curtis Evans 1). Rebounds — 33. Assists — 9.

Steals — 5. Blocked shots — 4.

Turnovers — 14.

SOUTHWESTERN (54) — Julanie Carter 5-17 3-5 18, Olivia Reifert 3-6 6-8 12, Maleika Carter 2-4 5-6 10, Chelsi Sams 3-5 3-3 10, LaStella Slack 1-7 0-0 2, Sabrina Fountain 0-2 1-2 1, Lexi Bronner 0-1

1-2 1. Totals — 14-49 19-26 54. FG shooting — 14-49 (28.6 percent).

3-point goals — 7-22 (J. Carter 5, M. Carter 1, Sams 1). Rebounds — 34 (Reifert 12, J. Carter 5, Slack 4, Bronner 3, Sams 3, Demir Alford 2, M. Carter 2). Assists — 11 (M. Carter 4, Fountain 3, Alford 2).

Steals — 4 (Alford 1, J. Carter 1, Reifert 1, Slack 1). Blocked shots — 1 (Slack 1). Turnovers — 19. Team fouls — 24. Fouled out — none.

NDSCS — 9 30 46 61 SWCC — 14 22 35 54

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Julanie Carter led the team with 18 points in Saturday’s loss, while Reifert recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Reifert ranks seventh nationally in rebounding at 13.1 boards per game and ranks fourth in the nation Reifert with 7.0 rebounds per game.

Maleika Carter and Chelsi Sams each scored 10 points in the loss to North Dakota SCS. Houston said Saturday’s

game showed his team it can play well defensively against a good team.

“The second game, i thought we did a lot better,” he said. “I think with that team, it was more of a good measure because that team had played Iowa Central the night before and went into overtime.

I think it was a much higher score than ours. Holding that team around that 60-point mark really showed we can play good defense against a really good team. So that was a good measure for us.”

The Spartans travel to Marshalltown on Wednesday before hosting Fort Scott in the final game before the holiday break on Dec. 16.

“I think they’re both games

Friday NORTHEAST (68) — Maeva Kitantou 7-9 2-2 19, Brooke Bauer 6-14 2-2 17, Sydney Koel 4-5 1-3 9, Raveen Murray 2-7 0-0 6, Hannah Riley 3-6 0-0 6, Kara Valasek 2-3 1-2 5, Pip Armitage 1-5 0-0 3, Francesca Minali 1-4 0-0 2, Cynthia Jorge 0-1 1-4 1. Totals — 26-58 7-13 68. FG shooting — 26-58 (44.8 percent). 3-point goals — 9-23 (Bauer 3, Kitantou 3, Murray 2, Armitage 1). Rebounds — 35. Assists — 18.

Steals — 12. Blocked shots — 0.

Turnovers — 23.

SOUTHWESTERN (49) — Maleika Carter 3-9 5-8 11, Julanie Carter 4-7 1-2 11, Sabrina Fountain 5-11 0-1 10, Olivia Reifert 3-7 2-2 8, LaStella Slack 2-7 2-3 6, Khadijah Wilson 1-2 0-0 2, Lexi Bronner 0-0 1-2 1. Totals — 18-52 11-18 49. FG shooting — 18-52 (34.6 percent).

3-point goals — 2-8 (J. Carter 2).

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GIRLS: CONT. FROM | 9A

Casey Ehrsam and Riley Lonsdale all scored four points apiece. Baudler finished with four assists and five steals.

Callie Gossman led East Union with six points and Rylee Mitchell added five points. Olivia Eckels and Shaylee Cooper each scored two points.

Nodaway Valley, now 3-0 overall, travels to Lenox tonight.

Bedford 67, Lenox 18 BEDFORD — Bedford’s fullcourt press proved to be effective here Friday, as the Bulldogs routed Lenox 67-18.

“Way too many turnovers to be competitive,” Lenox head coach Mandy Stoaks said.

Jessica Anderson led Lenox with seven points, while Mika Weaver scored four points with seven rebounds.

Fallyn Beemer led Bedford with 22 points, as Callie Calfee scored 15 points with three

rebounds and three assists.

Callyn Bonde added 10 points with five steals.

Lenox hosts Nodaway Valley tonight.

O-M 43, Melcher-Dallas 24 MELCHER — Orient-Macksburg received double-doubles from two players here Friday in a 43-24 win over Melcher-Dallas.

Senior Shyla Waldhauser scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds with five steals. Rylee Woosley added 12 points with 10 rebounds. Katie Walter also finished in double figures for rebounds with 12 in addition to her five points.

Brooklyn Sammons scored two points with seven rebounds, while Riley Rasmussen scored two points with nine rebounds. Haylee Gardner added two points.

“This was probably the best rebounding game the girls have had in a long time,” O-M head coach Kim DeJongh said. “The girls played really well together as a team.”

MEN:

“They beat Ellsworth and lost to DMACC and Kirkwood,” Lorensen said.

CONT. FROM | 9A “They’re a very similar team to us. I would think it would switches. The Spartans provid- be a great game to watch.” ed good help defense in those NORTHEAST, Neb. (74) SOUTHWESTERN (79) — situations, he said.

Terrance Smith 7 2-3 18, Jordan Starting shooting guard TJ Johnson 5 4-6 17, Calvin Chambers 12, KeShawn Wilson 2 3-4 Bower of Nodaway Valley was 48, 4-8 Sergio Antelmi 3 1-2 7, Ahmad unable to play in Saturday’s Newsome 2 2-2 6, TJ Bower 2 0-0 5, Kut 2 0-0 4, Simon Joseph 1 0-0 game after suffering an ankle Jok 2. Totals — 28 16-25 79. FG shootsprain late in Friday’s win. ing — 28-61 (45.9 percent). 3-point “As good as he was offen- goals — 7-20 (Johnson 3, Smith 2, Bower 1, Wilson 1). Rebounds — 34 sively (23 points), I thought (Smith 10, Newsome 7, Chambers Terrance Smith was really 4, Johnson 3, Kut 3). Assists — 15 5, Newsome 5). Steals — good defensively,” Lorensen (Chambers 10 (Chambers 2, Wilson 2). Blocked said. “He must have had four shots — 4 (Smith 3, Johnson 1).

— 16. Team fouls — 10. or five blocked shots. And I Turnovers Fouled out — None.

NE Nebraska — 31 74 thought Jordan Johnson had SWCC — 40 79 his best weekend of the seaSaturday’s game NORTH DAKOTA SCS (59) — son. He was more aggressive Batemon III 3 6-6 12, Julian offensively (13 points) and is James Walters 4 2-2 12, Raymel Franklin becoming a solid defender as 3 0-0 8, Gach Gach 2 0-2 8, Thomas Nelson 2 1-2 6, Luka Dmitrovic 2 0-0 well.”

5, Konner Goettsche 1 0-0 3, Kyle On Friday, Smith also led Stergis 0 2-2 2, Hunter Nickel 1 0-0 Milos Vranes 0 1-2 1. Totals — 19 the Spartans with 18 points 2, 12-16 59. 3-point goals — 9 (Walters and Johnson had 17. Point 2, Franklin 2, Gach 2, Goettsche Dmitrovic 1). Team fouls — 20. guards Ahmad Newsome and 1, Fouled out — None.

Calvin Chambers each had SOUTHWESTERN (63) — Smith 8 3-3 23, Jordan five assists and Chambers Terrance Johnson 2 7-9 13, Ahmad Newsome chipped in 12 points.

3 3-4 9, KeShawn Wilson 2 2-2 “It was fun to watch us play, 8, Simon Joseph 2 0-1 4, Calvin Chambers 0 2-2 2, Sergio Antelmi especially defensively,” Lo- 2 0-0 2, Jok Kut 1 0-3 2. Totals — rensen said. “We really made 19 17-24 63. FG shooting — 19-44 percent). 3-point goals — 8-23 it hard for teams to score. (43.2 (Smith 4, Wilson 2, Johnson 2).

Rebounds — 36 (Newsome 8, Smith They couldn’t penetrate gaps Antelmi 8, Wilson 3, Joseph 3). and we were contesting every 8, Assists — 12 (Newsome 5, Johnson shot, and boxing out on the 3, Wilson 2, Chambers 2). Steals — 7 (Johnson 3, Smith 2). Blocked boards.” shots — 8 (Smith 4). Turnovers — The Spartans host Division 22. Team fouls — 16. Fouled out None.

I Marshalltown (10-2) at 7 — N. Dakota SCS — 22 59 p.m. Wednesday.

SWCC — 35 63

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Girls Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M 1395-778—2173, Norwalk 1186644—1830.

High game — Haley Sylvestor, Norwalk, 207.

High two game — Haley Sylvestor, Norwalk, 372.

Creston/O-M (2173) — Charley Parcher 182-178—360, Madison Hance 144-187—331, Kim Orr 120-129—249, Livi Hartman 104125—229, Alex Miller 113-113—226, Mariah Harlan 93-84—177. Totals — 1395-778—2173. Baker Rotation — 150, 126, 161, 141, 200 — 778.

Norwalk (1830) — Megan Noggle 88-86—174, Ashley McCrea 135-90— 225, Tori Austin 89-80—169, Lindsay Wessel 99-82—181, Kyle Artwein 125-109—234, Haley Sylvestor 207165—372. Totals — 1186-644—1830.

Baker Rotation — 137, 147, 95, 140, 125 — 644.

Junior Varsity Boys JV match totals — Creston/O-M 1090-545—1635, Norwalk 1015472—1364.

High game — Brenton Barber, Creston/O-M, 136.

High two game — Landon Matthies, Creston/O-M, 258.

Creston/O-M (1635) — Landon Matthies 130-128—258, Brenton Barber 136-109—245, Ryan Schroeder 107-121—228, Travontay Wright 111-81—192, Evan Taylor 73-94—167. Totals — 1090-545— 1635. Baker Rotation — 114, 97, 118, 117, 99 — 545.

Norwalk (1364) — Connor Stout 105-78—183, Xavier Holbloom 70-65—135, Mark Steffan 124-105— 229, Jason Noggle 104-87—191, Brant Fisher 85-69—154, Colston Armstrong 58-65—123. Totals — 1015-472—1364. Baker Rotation — 83, 89, 90, 117, 93 — 472.

Girls JV match totals — Creston/O-M 1113-523—1636, Norwalk 673-443— 116.

High game — Emily Stults, Creston/O-M, 152.

High two game — Emily Stults, Creston/O-M, 284.

Creston/O-M (1636) — Emily Stults 152-132—284, Casey Batten 101-118—219, Laura Weis 111102—213, Vicky Borha 86-123—209, Jordan Swedland 103-85—188, Caitlyn Bargstadt 106-79—185.

Totals — 1113-523—1636. Baker Rotation — 112, 120, 131, 82, 78 — 523.

Norwalk (1116) — Kaylee Hodges 54-69—123, Kayla Witt 100-76—176, Hannah Palzewicz 83-70—153, Ginger Gilleland 108-113—221.

Totals — 673-443—1116. Baker Rotation — 87, 68, 92, 113, 83 — 443.

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All of these positions require B.O.E.E. coaching certification.

Please send a letter of application and resume to: Delwyn Showalter, Athletic Director Mount Ayr Community Schools 1001 E Columbus Street Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854 641-464-0500

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

Sat. Dec. 12- 10:00AM Beaconsfield, IA. Dirtwork Machinery, Lawn & Recreation, Tools for Matt Brown Dirtwork. Auctioneers: Jim Smith, Curt Pierschbacher.

Advertise your auction in the CNA Classifieds and we will include it in our “Auction Calendar.”

CASA Trucking in Lenox is looking for an experienced

Full-time/Part-time

CNA

Over the Road Truck Driver.

Candidates should have CDL, tanker endorsement, good driving record and current DOT physical.

Pre-employment drug test required. Drivers run approximately 3,000 miles per week. CASA Trucking offers a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision and 401K.

SIGN-ON BONUS $1,000 Full-time $500 Part-time

To apply please come to Michael Foods Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM to fill out an application or you may contact Human Resources at (641)333-4700.

COME WORK FOR A BRONZE AWARD WINNING FACILITY Walk-in applications welcome

EEO/AAP

1000 E. Howard • Creston 782-5012 Drug Free EOE

Dial-AService

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY

Find the right people for the job, right here.

Creston News Advertiser Classifieds are as good as gold!

641-782-2141 ext. 6441

Iowa Cagefree, LLP - Clearfield Now accepting applications for the following positions:

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Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roofing

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

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

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

Altec Osceola Body Plant manufacturers fiberglass truck bodies and is growing rapidly.

We are seeking qualified candidates for Welders/ Fabricators, Associate Designers (Drafters), Body Painters, and General Production Positions!

New wage scale with opportunities for frequent increases AND Excellent Benefit package.

The ideal candidate will have Housewalkers/Layer Houses experience in a manufacturing Production Dept. - 1st Shift Packaging for Processing/ environment, mechanical Packaging Department -1st Shift aptitude, and maintenance equipment assembly skills.

For employment consideration please contact the office at 641-336-2292 These are key positions on Iowa Cagefree, LLP - Clearfield 1641 Yellowstone Avenue EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYMENT Clearfield, Iowa 50840 our team and we are seeking • Maintenance Supervisor (1) – Apply to Maintenance Supervisor Position 641-336-2292

• Maintenance Engineer (1) – Apply to Security and Surveillance Positions self-starters with a positive hift, Weekends, Holidays • Table Games Dealer (Several) - Apply to Casino and Slot Positions attitude and strong work ethic.

CNA Iowa Cagefree, LLP-Clearfield has many great benefits after 30 days!! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Flex Plan plus many other benefit options!

EOE

ROOF-TECH INC., Residential -metal and asphalt roofing. Commercial seamless fluid applied membranes.

FREE estimates, call 800-289-6895 or 641-782-5554 or go online at www.rooftech.us.

Storage

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

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

Full Time, Day Shifts, Weekends, Holidays

Full Time, Day Shifts, Weekends, Holidays

WE’LL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE! Full Time, All Shifts, Weekends, Holidays

Creston Specialty Care is now • Bartender / Cocktail Server (2) – Food & Beverage Service Positions usser hiring caring CNAs with strong Part Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays work ethic to join our team. varies, Weekends, Holidays • Barback (2) – Food & Beverage Service Positions We are proud to invest in you by Part Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays providing nurse aide membership benefits (NAHCA), online training, LPN & RN tuition assistance, a generous anniversary bonus, & much more! Visit us on the web to learn more and apply.

• Cook – Apply to Cook & Kitchens Positions

Full Time, Days or Swing Shift (6 openings), Weekends, Holidays

• Dishwasher (2) – Apply to Cook & Kitchens Positions

$200 STAY ON BONUS Varies, Weekends, Holidays Full Time, Day Shift, Weekends, Holidays

Sign on Bonus $1000 Full-time $500 Part-time

• Guest Service Center Specialist (2) – Apply to Cash Handling Positions $200 STAY ON BONUS Full Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays

• Front Desk Agent (1) – Apply to Cash Handling Positions

Part Time, Various Shifts, Weekends, Holidays hift, Weekends, Holidays • Guest Room Attendant (Hotel housekeeping) (Several) – Apply to

Cleaning & Support Positions

Full Time, Day Shift, Weekends, Holidays

• Facilities Housekeeper – Apply to Cleaning & Support Positions

Full Time, Swing Shift (1), Grave Shift (1), Weekends, Holidays

1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA hift, Weekends, Holidays Full Time, Swing / Grave Shifts, Weekends, Holidays

• EMT (1) – Apply to Security and Surveillance Positions

641-782-8511

bhodge@careinitiatives.org www.careinitiatives.org

ookNot for Profit

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

Apply Online at www.AffinityGaming.com Call Sondra in HR, (641) 223-8516, or Pam, (641) 223.8538, with any questions

Please complete an application online at www.altec.com or stop in the office.

Altec 1001 Furnas Drive Osceola, IA 50213 EOE

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- DAY SALE!

Friday & Saturday December 11 & 12

copyright 2015

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3/$ 88

Frito Lay Party Size Snacks

Lay’s, Fritos, Smartfood Popcorn, Cheetos, Ruffles, Doritos, Tostitos or Munchies, 11.5-20 oz bag or Salsa , Con Queso or Creamy Spinach Dip, 23-24 oz jar

1

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3/$

$ 77 copyright 2015 House Crackers Keebler Town

wheat, reduced fat, flatbread crisp, pita, pretzel, focaccia or original 9-13.8 oz box

$ 88

or Diet Sunbelt& Bakery Fruit & Grain December Regular Friday Saturday 11 & 12 Pepsi or Mtn Dew Products or Granola Bars all varieties, 8-10 ct box

Jack’s Original Thin Crust Pizza all varieties 12 inch

1

$ 98 Fareway Cheese Shreds or Cubes all varieties 6-8 oz pkg LIMIT 3 TOTAL

99

¢

all flavors, 6 pk 16.9 oz btls + dep where applicable

Fareway Cottage Cheese 1% or 4% 24 oz ctn LIMIT 2 TOTAL

1

$ 38

Hunt’s Pasta Sauce all varieties 24 oz can LIMIT 4 TOTAL

77

¢

Fareway Baking Chips

milk, semi-sweet or white chocolate, peanut butter or butterscotch 10-12 oz bag LIMIT 2 TOTAL

98¢

All Natural Bone-In Iowa Pork Chops

1

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$ 49 LB