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More local businesses SWCC’s seek active shooter training chief

financial officer resigns

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Of the 160 mass shootings reported by the FBI from 2000 to 2013, 70 percent occurred in either a business or educational environment.

Within the past two weeks, headlines have included shootings at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and a social services center in San Bernadino, California — both places of commerce.

As mass shootings in workplace environments continue to make U.S. headlines, more local businesses are seeking training to prepare their employees for active shooter situations.

Sgt. Eric Shawler, who does active shooter trainings for Creston Police Department, said Shawler while he’s been certified since 2012, it’s only recently that he’s had businesses approach him.

“It started with the schools, with the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate) training,” Shawler said. “Then the businesses started to be a little more interested, so I took a little bit of the information that I had from the ALICE training and adapted a program for businesses.”

First National Bank (FNB) in Creston was the first business to receive the training, Shawler said. He said he has two more businesses he’s in contact with and expects that number to rise, considering the recent headlines.

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“I’m sure other places are going to be calling,” Shawler said.

Randy Huewe, Creston FNB president, said his employees go through a robbery training every year, and, this year, he decided to add active shooter training through Creston Police Depart- Huewe ment. That way, his employees would have a plan, although hopefully one they would never need to use.

“Unfortunately, this active shooter topic has been top of mind way more than we’d like it to be, and so adding that to it just seemed to make sense,”

Huewe said. “You hear these stories about how they’re able to kill so many people, that people freeze or they won’t leave their friends, so having some kind of plan in mind when a crisis hits, hopefully you will snap back and remember that and it will save a lot of lives.”

Huewe said during the training, employees found putting themselves in that position sobering to think about. However, he said, it was worth it.

“When Eric gave his talk, you could’ve heard a pin drop in that room,” he said. “I think everyone appreciated it and feels better prepared should that ever happen, God forbid.”

Shawler said he caters each session toward the layout of the building and the type of

attacks that would most likely occur there. Trainings can be as short as an hour and can include lecture, walk-throughs, slide shows and videos of survivor stories. The end goal is to help people develop a plan of when to fight, when to run and when to hide.

“It gives you the information on what you can do,” Shawler said. “Giving everyone the necessary tools and ideas of how to fight back or how to barricade a room, if you need to barricade to try to keep yourself safe.”

Shawler said he also gives ideas on how to distract — and eventually disarm — a shooter.

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Randy Cook, chief financial officer (CFO) at Southwestern Community College (SWCC), has resigned. His last day of employment will be Dec. 18.

“Randy left to pursue other opportunities,” said Barb Crittenden, SWCC president. “We have posted the position and will begin reviewing applications Dec. 18. We hope to have somebody on board with us as early as possible in the new year.”

Cook was also the SWCC board treasurer, so filling that position was addressed Crittenden during a board meeting Tuesday.

“We did have an email sent out that Randy Cook had resigned, and at this time, I would ask the board to approve that our interim board Cook treasurer will be Mary ■ His last Jo Skarda,” said Ken day will Rech, SWCC board be Dec. 18. SWCC president. hopes to The board ap- replace the proved Skarda as in- position terim board treasur- early in the er. This position will new year. be filled by the new CFO once he or she is hired.

Cook, formerly of Draper, Snodgrass, Mikkelsen & Co., was hired

by SWCC in September 2014. Before he was hired, SWCC had an auditor contract with Draper, Snodgrass, Mikkelsen & Co. Once Cook was hired, SWCC terminated the contract to avoid a potential conflict of interest, as Cook had an ownership interest in the company.

Cook was not under contract with SWCC, as only SWCC faculty are required to sign contracts upon being hired.

In other SWCC news:

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Expensive trip: Rick Fitzgerald, an engineer for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, hauls 120 John Deere combines on this train heading west out of the restored Creston Depot Thursday morning. It’s estimated each combine cost $400,000, which brought the total merchadise amount for the trip to $48 million. Engineers said this morning Tacoma, Washington, is the destination point for these combines.

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Once the final cleanup is done, Iowa Environmental Services will do a final test to ensure there is no asbestos left.

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 11, 2015

Deaths Leahann Carney Creston

Leahann Carney, 36, of Creston died Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, at her home in Creston.

Services will be held at 11 Carney a.m. Tuesday at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, in Creston. Mary O’Riley will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Family will greet friends at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home in Creston. Memorials are to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Leahann Michelle Carney, daughter of Terry Michael Silliman and Paula Kay (Bishop), was born Nov. 13, 1979, in Des Moines. She was educated through Creston schools.

On June 7, 2012, Leahann

Margaret Penfold Corning

Margaret Penfold, 92, of C o r n ing died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Corning Specialty Care in Penfold Corning.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12, at St. Timothy-Reno Catholic Church, in Cumberland. The Rev. Bob Dufford and the Rev. Lazarus Kirigia will be celebrants.

Open visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., in Corning. A rosary service will take place at 5:30 p.m.

Interment will be in St. Timothy-Reno Catholic Cemetery, in Cumberland. Memorials may be directed in her name, to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Margaret Adellyn Penfold, daughter of Edward LeRoy “Roy” and Lois Mary (Frederick) Maeder, was born July 3, 1923, at home in Lincoln Township in rural Adams County. She attended rural school through the eighth grade, and graduated from Corning High School in 1940.

Upon passing the state test and being 18 years old, she began teaching in rural Lincoln Township schools after graduation. She attended the University of Iowa for one year and then returned to teach at Lincoln No. 1 School for 6 and a-half years, and then Lincoln No. 6 School for one year.

On April 8, 1947, Margaret married Harley Lyle Penfold at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, in Reno. They began farming in the “Dog Hollow” area before moving to rural Washington Township. They moved to Douglas Township in 1973 and remained there until Margaret moved to Corning in 1994. Marga-

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married Andrew Carney at McKinley Park in Creston. She was a stay-at-home mother.

Leahann is survived by her husband Andrew Carney of Creston; mother Paula Hubbard-Brown of Creston; stepfather Bruce Brown of Creston; father Terry Silliman of Des Moines; stepmother Jodi Parks of Des Moines; children, Steven Stow, Andrea Carney, Marcus Carney and Shyla Stow, all of Creston; brothers, Dusty Champlin of Des Moines and Chevy (Mandie) Sauer of Lenox; sisters, Katie Keller of Des Moines, Tanya Hubbard of Creston, Freedom Silliman of Des Moines, Maria Michelle “Mickie” (Caryl) Lyman Jr. of Utica, New York, and Liberty Silliman of Des Moines; along with extended relatives and friends.

Leahann was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Eugene (Clair) and Hazel Silliman; grandparents, Jacob and Mary Bishop; step-grandfather James Craig; aunt Loretta (Joe) Barns and uncle Robert “Bob” Reed. ret worked at Archer Flower Shop in Corning and Job Service of Iowa for 19 years.

She worked as a farmwife and homemaker. Margaret spent many years participating in the local farmers market in Corning and as a vendor in many craft shows.

Margaret was a member of the Corning St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Alter Society, Rose Ann Auxiliary and the Farmers Market. She also enjoyed her involvement with the the 4-H program, when her children were young.

Margaret is survived by her daughter Barbara (Stanley) Roberts of Corning; son Steven (Jacque) Penfold of Loveland, Colorado; grandchildren, Lisa (John) Henkenius of Bridgewater, Nichol (Kerry) Smithers of Dallas, Texas, Aaron (Lorrie) Roberts of Adel, Jeremy Penfold of Boulder, Colorado, and Erik Penfold of Anchorage, Alaska; great-grandchildren, Jordan (Tyler) Evans of Indianola, Wyatt Henkenius of Pella, Taylor Henkenius of Bridgewater, Benjamin and Abigail Smithers of Dallas, Texas, and Evan and Owen Roberts of Adel; brother Bernard (Margaret) Maeder of Lincoln Center; sister Eleanor (Darrell) Ogburn of Mt. Etna; sister-in-law Hazel Maeder of Corning; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harley in 1990; daughter Marjorie in 1953; brother Edward Maeder; sister Naomi Bench; brother’s-in-law, Bill Bench and Hollis Penfold and sisterin-law Dorothy Penfold.

Iowa beef producers explore beef market in China and Japan AMES — The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) recently participated in an Iowa Meat Trade Mission Trip to meat retailers and packers in China and Japan from November 14 to 17.

IBIC representatives included Jenni Peters, beef producer from Bellevue and Chris Freland, executive director of IBIC. The first part of the trip was spent exploring trade opportunities in China.

While China has not yet reopened to U.S. beef, retailers and importers expressed an interest and a need for the market to open.

“There is a strong desire for U.S. beef in China; we anxiously await the opening of the market for U.S. beef,” was the consistent message delivered by meat traders, distributors and retailers during the trade mission.

Meetings were conducted with the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) to learn about the potential for U.S. beef exports.

“They presented an overview of the China market and discussed current policy issues between the two countries that have caused China’s borders to remain closed to American beef,” Peters said.

The three pillars for U.S. and China relations were

Iowa Beef Industry Council representatives met with meat retailers and packers in China and Japan in November.

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listed as food safety, food security and traceability. A continued concern is the use of beta-agonists such as ractopamine. Internally, China is working toward a less fragmented food safety structure with increased regulations for food producers and manufacturers.

One of the stops while in China included Guangzhou, also known as Canton, the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in South China. The city serves as an important national transportation hub and trading port, as it lies on the Pearl River. It is considered one of the most prosperous cities in China.

“On our travels around Guangzhou, we saw thousands of high-rise buildings for housing being built,” Freland said. “They are continuously expanding and significantly reducing the amount of land available for farming.”

Currently, China is consuming domestic, grass-fed beef along with imported beef from Australia and Brazil. The demand for U.S. beef will be centered in chain restaurants, fine dining and retail. There is also a market

Superintendent of Farragut school district to resign FARRAGUT (AP) — The superintendent of a troubled Iowa school district has resigned, saying he no longer has a role to play after the state’s Board of Education stripped away the district’s local control.

The Daily Nonpareil in Council Bluffs reports that Tom Hinrichs announced his immediate resignation on Thursday. The Farragut Community School District will close its doors this summer.

The state board placed

the district under the receivership of the Green Hills Area Education Agency last month. The district had failed to meet state requirements related to spending, accessibility and academic programs.

Hinrichs says in his email announcement that he no longer has a “meaningful function” within the district, and negotiated an agreement to end his employment.

Hinrichs was previously a school administrator in Nebraska.

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stuff’s thrown their way, somebody could get close enough to throw them to the ground.”

Active shooter training is a free service offered

by Creston Police Department, Shawler said. To set up a training for your place of business, contact Creston Police Department, 641-782-8402.

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weapon — stapler, tape dispenser — it’s hard for someone to actually take aim and focus on somebody as far as a target goes if they’re dodging something that’s throwing at them,” Shawler said. “If

in the Chinese culture for variety meats including beef offal.

“The demand is there.

The domestic cattle supply is declining, and the outlook for U.S. beef exports looks good,” Freland said.

The second leg of the trip explored Tokyo, Japan, the No. 1 export market for U.S. beef.

“We visited with executives of the four major Japanese meat companies, and across the board, they all look forward to increasing sales with U.S. beef suppliers,” Peters said. “They were especially interested in Iowa agriculture and cattle production, particularly putting a name, face and family with the beef we produce in Iowa and export to their country.

This adds a level of safety, security and comfort.”

“The Japanese market has been valuable for U.S. beef,” Freland said. “They enjoy the high-quality beef the U.S. produces. The Japanese government is encouraging the consumption of more meat as a way to increase protein in their daily diet.”

Both Peters and Freland were impressed with the staff of the United States

“The demand (in China) is there.

The domestic cattle supply is declining, and the outlook for U.S. beef exports looks good.”

— Chris Freland

executive director Iowa Beef and Industry Council

Department of Agriculture (USDA) foreign agriculture offices and the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF), who are working hard to create opportunities for beef and pork exports.

The beef checkoff contributes funds from both the national and state level to USMEF. In addition, U.S. beef exports added $280 to the value of a fed steer in September.

The Iowa trade team was coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and included Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and representatives of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa Corn Promotion Board and the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Partial funding for the trade mission was provided by the $1-per-head beef checkoff.

Newspaper columnist injured when Iowa State fans storm court AMES (AP) — Des Moines Register columnist Randy Peterson suffered what the newspaper said was a broken leg when Iowa State fans stormed the court after a win over Iowa.

The fourth-ranked Cyclones rallied from 20 down to beat their in-state rivals 83-82 Thursday night on a winning shot with nine seconds left. Fans rushed the floor at Hilton Coliseum and Peterson was injured while heading to the postgame press conference.

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard told the Register that he believes Peterson suffered a compound leg fracture.

Former Register reporter Rick Brown, whom the paper reported was with Peterson at a Des Moines

hospital, said Peterson’s tibia and fibia were fractured. The Register said Peterson will have surgery Friday.

Peterson took the incident in stride, tweeting “ouch.” while being transported to a hospital 35 miles south of Ames.

Peterson has covered sports in Iowa for the Register for roughly four decades.

“In fairness, we still do not know exactly what happened. However, at this point our thoughts our focused on Randy and his wife Patty, who is battling cancer,” Pollard said in a statement. “Coach (Steve) Prohm and I have both personally spoken with Randy and have assured him that we can do whatever we can to help them both through what they are dealing with.”

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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.

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Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m. Monday, Board Room, Union County Courthouse.

Agenda includes: 9:10 a.m. — Meeting with Donna Wallace and Clint Scott regarding Prairie Lawn Cemetery; 9:30 a.m. — Tim Ostroski with Southern Iowa Council of Governments on drawdown No. 31; 9:40 a.m. — Quarterly report from Union County Recorder Paula White; 9:50 a.m. — Maintenance activity report with Union County Engineer Steve Akes; 10:30 a.m. — Set public hearing for county budget amendment, monthly veteran’s report, transfer resolutions with Union County Auditor Sandy Hysell; claims; 1 p.m. — Department head meeting.

—————— Creston Airport Planning and Zoning Commission, 5:30 p.m. Monday, mealsite, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: New business: appointment of temporary chair and secretary, selection and election

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Winter co-ed softball tournament sponsored by Eagle Art Club, 9 a.m., Afton rec field.

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

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

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

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

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

of permanent chair of the Airport Zoning Commission, appointment of permanent secretary of the Airport Zoning Commission; other business.

—————— Creston Airport Commission, 6 p.m. Monday, mealsite, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: Public forum; discuss and approve FY 2017 airport budget; other items.

Police

Dominique Schlup, 20, of Hastings was charged on a Union County/Department of Corrections warrant for violation of parole 11:49 a.m. Thursday on North Pine Street.

Schlup was being held without bond.

—————— An employee of Creston Automotive, 410 W. Adams St., reported someone shot at two windows on the north side of the building sometime between 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.

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The coffee can (or large, plastic jug type) is perfect. Contains smells, is reusable, and toss when it’s beyond saving.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel for pleasure appeals to you today. Hopefully, you can do this. If not, you will still love to discuss lofty ideas and explore other cultures through publishing and the media.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good day to deal with financial matters, especially if you have to decide how to divide something or share property. Both parties will be congenial and mutually sympathetic.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Conversations with partners and close friends are warm and cozy today. This is a good day to discuss holidays, future travel plans, social occasions or the care of children.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Because it’s easy for people to be empathetic with each other today, this is a good day for important family discussions.

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HEALTH

Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 11, 2015

What to do when there’s too much of you...

It was 1999. I was a newly retired physics professor, looking to help folks with their healthcare. Browsing through the big Barnes & Nobles bookstore in Sioux Falls, I stopped by the obesity section. Wow! There must have been twenty feet of books on dieting. With so much advice, how could so many of us be so round?

The scene is unchanged today.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 35% of adults are obese, with some 17% of children and adolescents 2-19 years in that category. More than simply a concern about appearance, there are real health risks and increased costs with obesity.

What to do?

The simple answer would seem to be to eat less, but that solution is TOO simple. I eat like a horse and scarcely gain

Here’s what I would do Charles Reinert ND, Phd

a pound, while my wife nibbles like a bird and watches her scale daily. It goes beyond simple food intake. Here’s how I think about the problem.

When a client seeks to lose, I first think about her thyroid gland. The thyroid is the body’s thermostat, and an underactive thyroid means that food intake is not being efficiently turned into physical activity. If my client’s hands or feet feel cold when I grasp them, that can indicate low thyroid function, poor “food burning” and conversion to fat instead of energy. For those of us living far from the ocean and its iodine-rich seafood, sometimes the answer is simply to

take an iodine supplement. (The Japanese in their homeland have almost no thyroid disease; they also eat much iodine-rich seafood.) We also like to check the intake of vitamin D. The 12-year long Pizarra study of 1,226 Europeans published in 2013 concluded that low vitamin D levels now may lead to obesity later. A daily vitamin D intake of 5000 IU is about right for most adults. Get it from the sun in summer if you can spend time outside. Twenty minutes a day with bare skin in high sun should do. In winter you may need to take it orally. Test occasionally, aiming for 30 to 60 ng/ml with the 25(OH) vitamin D test.

It’s also worthwhile to check out the digestive system. While we all have stomachs and intestines, proper digestion goes beyond plumbing to the billions of beneficial bacteria we have

in the intestines. We’re realizing that this microbiome, as it’s called, is so important that we literally cannot live without that huge mix of bacteria, which preprocess our food for us. Research suggests that we can make a lab mouse either obese or skinny by changing the mix of bacteria in the intestines. The same probably holds with humans. (There’s also a microbiome in the mouth, which helps to predigest the food and reduce dental cavities.

When food is chewed slowly, there is time for the sensors in the mouth to send signals to the pancreas so that it can secrete digestive enzymes accordingly.

Is that why Grandma wanted you to chew your food slowly and thoroughly?) While science is not yet certain of how to rejigger the microbiome to reduce obesity, it does seem that taking a good probiotic can head you

in the right direction. I like Theralac for that purpose.

Now, possibly the most important part: Stress in any form can cause anxiety, leading to smoking, excessive drinking or obesity. If your stress “rain barrel” is overflowing due to childhood or adult memories, consider a house cleaning. EFT, meditation, hypnosis and BodyTalk can help; even just venting to a good listener can reduce that stress load. Look to your own care; just about everything can improve with practice. Because health is so important, seek other opinions before changing what you’re doing! (“Dr. Chuck” is a retired university physics professor, retrained in alternative medicine. His group has a practice in downtown Tracy, MN, at Helping To Heal clinic, (507) 629 3900.)

Home cookin’ can rock your world Country singer/songwriter Rockin’ Robin Miller knows what he wants and doesn’t want: “Don’t want no highclass restaurant bill.

Don’t want no fast-food drive-thru girl. Now, I know what rocks my world: Home cooking.”

There are many studies that point to the benefits of home cookin’ compared with restaurant/ fast-food dining. But the most recent, released at the annual American Heart Association meeting, examines data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study and concludes that folks are eating at home less frequently than ever.

Along with this increase in restaurant dining, there’s been a sharp increase in obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

That’s no coincidence.

First, when you eat at a restaurant, it’s easy to make unhealthy choices: fries with that extra-large soda; ice cream and chocolate sauce on that slice of pie — choices you wouldn’t or couldn’t make at home. Second, if you opt for inexpensive, cheap food, chances are you’re not getting the best-quality ingredients; fat and sugar are used to bolster flavors; often meats are from animals raised with antibiotics or growth hormones; preservatives, emulsifiers, texturizers and more all are added to keep food looking appetizing (even if it isn’t good for you).

So if you and your kids want to get healthier, have more energy, spend less money and have more quality time together, get everyone involved in home cookin’. Even take a healthful cooking class together. Then

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

you’ll find out who’s the rockin’ chef in your house.

FITNESS DIRECTLY TIED TO BRAIN HEALTH AS YOU AGE Age and unfitness fuel lots of Groucho Marxtype humor — “When I was younger, I looked forward to getting up early in the morning to exercise. Now, getting out of bed in the morning is my exercise” or “I work out constantly ... I’m always running late!” — but age and lack of fitness isn’t a laughing matter.

If YOU slide into sloth when you get older, you won’t be amused by such jokes (mostly because you won’t stay sharp enough to get them).

A new study reveals that when you’re older, your brain health is directly tied to your cardiorespiratory fitness. Seems having a healthy heart and lungs beefs up connections between various regions of your brain, and that’s key to thinking clearly.

Fortunately, you don’t have to be Jack LaLanne to reap the senior cerebral benefits of aerobic endurance. (At 70, he swam 1.5 miles wearing shackles while towing 70 rowboats holding 70 people!) Instead, try these three tips to help you achieve a younger RealAge and better brain function.

Practice deep breathing. Close your eyes.

Breathe in slowly for a count of four; hold it for a two-count. Exhale slowly and evenly for an eight-

count. Repeat 5 times, twice a day.

Walk, walk, walk. Aim for 10,000 steps a day; so grab a pedometer and a buddy and enjoy!

Maintain a healthy weight with a Mediterranean diet. Healthy weight reduces strain on heart and lungs, eases cardio-damaging inflammation and helps oxygenate your brain and body!

And remember, running late doesn’t count as exercise!

DON’T TOLERATE AN ASPIRIN ALLERGY MISDIAGNOSIS In the 1976 film “Network,” moviegoers applauded when evening news anchor Howard Beale (played by Peter Finch) screamed “I’m not going to take this anymore!” But if you think you’re allergic to aspirin and have decided YOU’RE not going to take it anymore, it may not be the best idea.

Many people are told that they’re allergic to aspirin when really they’re having a non-allergic reaction. That’s a shame.

Aspirin is an effective, low-cost treatment for preventing a second heart attack or stroke (not to mention nine cancers, including breast, colon, liver, kidney and brain). And some experts believe it’s also useful for prevention of potentially fatal first-time cardio events in high-risk folks.

Even if you don’t have a reason to take aspirin today, tomorrow you could find yourself in need of one of medicine’s oldest remedies.

According to new research from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, “34 percent of [cardiovascular] patients studied were mistakenly labeled as having aspirin hypersensitivity,” and none of the patients who were told they were hypersensitive were referred to an allergist for testing.

The reason you need to find out whether you’re allergic (very rare) or just don’t tolerate the med well is because treatment options can allow you to take aspirin. Your first step: See an allergist; find one at allergyandasthmarelief.org.

We’ve long advocated taking two 81-mg aspirin at night, with a warm glass of water before and after.

We don’t want to see you denied the cardiovascular (and cancer prevention) benefits of this amazing and time-honored medication.

SODA HEALTH WARNING: THIS TIME FOR MIDDLE-AGE GUYS There are startling uses for Coca-Cola, ranging from removing gum from your child’s hair to wiping out slugs and snails in your vegetable garden (sugar entices them; acid finishes them off). In fact, Dr. Mike was on Dr. Oz’s show last month to demonstrate that Coke is great at cleaning toilets.

Tip: Only by pouring it directly into the bowl.

So it’s really no surprise that a big study of more than 42,000 middle-age men 45 to 79 found that guzzling two or more sodas and fruity drinks daily (including artificially sweetened ones) increased a guy’s risk for heart failure by almost 25 percent!

This information fol-

lows on the heels of mountains of research showing that for young, middle-age and older guys and gals, drinking sodas and sugar-added juices contributes to everything from obesity to fatty liver disease. So let’s look at better ways to quench your thirst and boost your health at the same time.

Go for water: You can flavor it with lemon or lime slices or pineapple and watermelon chunks.

Also, enjoy caffeinated water, pulp-in fruit juices, coffee and tea.

While there’s no specific recommendation for how much water you should drink a day (that depends on the content in the food you eat, your health, age and level of activity), the Dietary Reference Intake from food and liquid is 91 to 125 fluid ounces. Generally, you’ll need to drink 50 to 60 ounces a day.

Your skin, guts, heart and brain will say “cheers!”

WHEN TOO MUCH CAFFEINE IS TOO MUCH When the “NCIS” poster girl for caffeine, Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), goes for yet another 36-ounce Caf Pow, chances are she’s exceeding the Food and Drug Administration-recommended limit of 400 mg of caffeine, or four to five cups of coffee daily. But she’s not alone: Folks are gobbling up lots of products that can fuel a caffeine overload.

In addition to coffee, water and chocolate with caffeine, we have caffeinated peanut butter, jellybeans, gummi bears, beef jerky, caramelized popcorn, potato chips, marshmallows, sunflower seeds and, yes, waffles and maple syrup.

The problem? Seems no one knows the potential health risks that these treats-with-muscle pose, especially to children, who have easy access to such products. That’s why the FDA has asked the caffeinated food industry to step back.

We believe caffeine is risky for a child’s developing neurologic, osteopathic and cardiovascular systems. The FDA and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree. Yet 73 percent of kids already consume caffeine on a daily basis.

What can be done about the proliferation of caffeine-laced products?

The food industry could show restraint. Really!

Wrigley already pulled caffeinated gum off the market “out of respect for the FDA.” And the FDA is considering action: “We believe that some in the food industry are on a dubious, potentially dangerous path. If necessary, and if the science indicates that it is warranted, we are prepared to ... establish clear boundaries and conditions on caffeine use.”

Before it comes to that, you need to avoid caffeine-enhanced products that are processed or have sugar added, and keep all of them away from kids. *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com. (c) 2015 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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COMMUNITY

Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 11, 2015

Club news Ladies Literary Circle

Sherry McKie’s beautifully decorated home, ready for Christmas, welcomed Creston Ladies Literary Circle on Dec. 4.

Linda Hartsock, president, called the meeting to order. Minutes of the previous meeting stand approved as read by Secretary Jean E. Mark. Treasurer’s report was given by Dyan Huffman.

A check to the Christmas Basket Fund was approved.

To present the Christmas music program, Stephani Finley from the program committee introduced pianists Marilyn Engelson and Sherry McKie and soloist and reader Gwen Buck.

The music was inspirational, emotional, joyful and reflective and transported the members to magical Christmas scenes with “Winter Wonderland,” “The Skater’s Waltz” and “The Nutcracker Suite,” fond childhood memories with “March of the Toys” and “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” and special times with “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Jing-a-Ling.”

The room was quiet and worshipful with the sounds of “O Holy Night.” The challenging musical arrangements were performed with apparent ease by the very talented musicians.

A short historical reading of each selection was prepared by Engelson and read

by Buck, who also treated those present with two beautifully done solos. The performance concluded with Engelson and McKie’s favorite piano duet, “Silent Night” written by Joel Raney, to promote Christmas as a time for special music.

An array of delicious refreshments was offered from a colorfully Christmas decorated tea table by the hostess McKie and co-hostess Engelson. The next meeting will be Jan. 8 at the home of Huffman with Susan Weight reviewing “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.

Afton Federated Garden Club

The Afton Federated Garden Club met 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Afton Community Center for its regular meeting. President Shirley Wallace called the meeting to order with members repeating the Pledge of Allegiance and the club collect. Roll call was answered by 14 members.

Minutes for the October fall luncheon meeting were read. Gwen Sandeman made a motion to accept the minutes, and Karen Van Buskirk seconded the motion.

The treasurer’s report was given by Bev Rowe. Audrey McDowell made and Kathy Tapken seconded the motion to accept the report.

Judy Weese presented a bill for printing our 2016 program books.

Thank-you notes were received from Winterset Sunshine Garden Club, Bevington Garden Club and Vicki Reese. Wallace showed us an invitation from the Des Moines Garden Club inviting us to its yearly events.

Club dues were paid, and 2016 program books were passed out. Polly McCoy had a phone number correction to add to the books. Wallace showed a great video of our club’s trip to the Ladoga LaBlance apple orchard west of Bedford.

Wallace gave a summary of the district presidents meeting. The district meeting with be in Winterset again the first Monday (6th) in June, 2016. There was talk of realigning the districts, but nothing was decided for sure. Dues will remain the same at the state level.

We discussed what to do about membership of members in care facilities. Agnes Ekkund has asked to be removed as a member but will still be on the visitation agenda. Olive Kern’s nephew from Texas has moved her to Coppell, Texas. We discussed what we wanted for a permanent AFGC plaque for Kylie’s Butterfly Garden. Rowe suggested a metal marker like they use at parks and such. Tapken volunteered to check what is available in metal signs and what the cost would be. We discussed having a plant sale this spring as a fundraiser.

We agreed that Afton City Park would be a good location and discussed what plants, decorations, etc. that we would like to have for sale. No actual date was decided upon at this time.

McDowell gave a committee report on roadside development. She told us that Iowa’s roadside program is divided between county programs and state programs administrated by the Department of Transportation.

They both have the same goals though: safety, erosion control and beautification of the roadside, as well as providing cover for wildlife. McDowell explained the different programs and where the funds come from to pay for those programs. She also explained roadside beautification and mowing and haying practices. Local examples of grading and reseeding by the county maintenance department can be seen on REA Road west of Lorimor and on 310th Street north of Lorimor. McDowell told us the program’s long-term plan is to establish healthy adapted vegetation that provides corridors of habitat for wildlife and native plants that are important to insects and are important as pollinators.

Election of officers was discussed, and the present

officers were asked to remain for another two-year term. McDowell made a motion to keep on the officers.

Sandeman seconded it. All agreed, motion carried.

The annual Christmas party was discussed, and it was decided to go to Afton’s new restaurant, School House Rock, if it was going to be open by then. Loretta Kelly went and checked, and it will be open, so the club will meet there 11:30 a.m. today.

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Wallace reminded us to save our used ink cartridges.

Wallace chose horseradish as “herb of the month.” She brought a plant, and no one knew what it was. She handed out sheets with information and recipes about horseradish. She also brought a dip made using horseradish.

Motion to adjourn was made by McCoy and seconded by Judy Weese. All repeated the conservation pledge.

Monica Huddleson gave a report on trees. She told that trees are the biggest investment in the landscape and should be chosen with care, taking in account size of mature tree, light requirements, zone the trees will be planted in, type of soil suitable for your tree and soil amendments needed. Trees can be planted in the spring or in the fall as long as the ground isn’t frozen. You can protect young trees by wrapping them in burlap or tree wrap up to the bottom limbs. Also, after the ground freezes, put a 3 to 6-inch layer of mulch around them, not touching the trunk, which could cause moisture to build up and could attract fungus. All trees need deep watering from the time the deciduous trees lose their leaves until the ground freezes. Evergreen trees especially need this extra moisture as they don’t lose their needles. Be sure to remove the three “D’s” (dead, diseased or damaged) branches to keep the tree healthy.

A winter pruning workshop sponsored by “Trees Forever” will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, in Iowa City.

A delicious lunch was served by hostesses Marilyn Larimore and Sandeman. The next meeting will be 11:30 a.m. today at the School House Rock Restaurant in Afton.

aprons for each member to try on and then told a story about each one. It was a lot of fun.

The meeting was called to order by Booth. Roll call was taken and members answered the question, “Place of birth?” Sixteen members were in attendance. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read.

Committees reporting: blood mobile committee stated the quota had been surpassed; domestic violence donations were collected for “Adopt a Family;” email correspondence was reviewed; federation was discussed in regards to the 2016 Southwest District meeting to be held in Creston; reading lists were turned in and will be compiled for a report to be sent to the state; recycling changes were discussed; safety will report in April and scholarship forms for music

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Booth led the members in “A Collect for Club Women” in unison and the meeting was adjourned.

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The DWF Executive committee met at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Ten members recited the DWF prayer. Pat Fils opened the business meeting. Twila Brant read the minutes, approved. Barb Jennings gave the treasurer’s report. We have $869.85 in the scholarship fund. Report was approved.

Old business: We brought in $185 from the sale of Rada Knives. This money will go in the scholarship fund. There was a good turnout after church for getting the church decorated for the Christmas season. Soup was served for all those who helped decorate. Midge and Shirley are making up goodie sacks for the children after the Christmas program. Cookies and punch will be served after the children’s program and the cantata.

New business: No reports from the service, membership, missionary or library committees. Florence will be sending out Christmas cards to all of the shut-ins.

Midge made a motion to give $50 gifts to the church staff, second by Shirley. Approved. Motion made by Averil Lyman to give $25 to the Christmas basket, second by Shirley. Approved.

Our next meeting will be Feb. 4 at the church. No date has been set to clean the church.

Rhonda Vogel made a motion to adjourn, second by Joyce. Meeting adjourned.

“Happy Birthday” was sung to Fils. Irene brought cupcakes to help celebrate Fils’ birthday.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Canasta winners were Joan Chubick, first; Linda Clark, second; and Maxine May, third.

Connie Bailey won the door prize.

Barb Bills will host cards and chatter Wednesday, Dec. 16.

The Book Club

The Book Club met 12:30 p.m. Monday, at the home

of Barbara Thomsen for our Christmas luncheon meeting. After singing the table prayer, “Be Present at Our Table Lord,” we enjoyed the luncheon featuring homemade chicken noodle soup and potato soup, with delicious accompanying side dishes brought by the members. The favors were a special Christmas treat and red clothespin Santa magnet note holders. Beautiful Christmas decorations abounded.

At 2:15 p.m., President Velma Riegel called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by seven members. We welcomed one guest, Charlotte Shellham, 3-month-old granddaughter of Shonda Deranleau. Thoughts and prayers are with the members who are home with illness.

Christmas sharing followed.

We also told about books we had read this month. Each member chose a package for our book exchange. Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

Next meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 1 with hostess Pat Pokorny.

Books read: “Come Be My Light,” edited by Brian Kalodiejchoik (the private writings of Mother Teresa); “Treasured Stories of Christmas,” edited by Sarah A. Stuart; “Sum It Up”

by Pat Summitt; “Killing Regan” by Bill O’Reilly; “Home” by Julie Andrews; “The Lucy Kincaid Series”

by Allison Brennan: “Best Laid Plans,” “Cold Snap,” “Dead Heat,” “No Good Deed,” “Kiss Me,” “Kill Me,” “Silenced,” “Stolen,” “If I Should Die,” “Love Me to Death.”

Roll call was answered by telling who is or was your favorite comedian. Minutes from the November meeting were read by Sandy Oswald and approved as read.

Joan Chubick presented the treasurer’s report, and it was placed on file for audit.

One of our life members, Helen Davis, has passed away. A card will be sent to the family and a rose will be given at the memorial.

The coloring books will be delivered in April around Arbor Day. Peg Anderson will make the labels. Hours are due next month.

We all need to get hats for the 125th anniversary party.

Plan to have tea and crumpets. Meeting place is not yet set.

We will have the district meeting on Oct. 14, 2016, in Creston with the other two clubs.

The club collect was said.

Martha moved the meeting be adjourned. Marisue Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mary Jones gave a short program on Dorothy Garlock. Garlock was born on June 22,1942, in Texas. She became a best-selling American author of more than 50 historical romance novels set in the American West.

She also wrote under pen names Joanna Phillips, Dorothy Phillips and Dorothy Glen. She has donated many of her manuscripts and oth-

Kiwanis

The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at the Windrow meeting room, with 25 members present. President Craig Mittag presided, Karen Norton gave the prayer, and Ron Higgins was finemaster.

Ellen Gerharz, representing the Christmas Basket Committee, gave the program. She spoke about the history of the charity, how it works with needy families in Union County and puts together food and gift baskets for nominated people. In 2014, it helped more than 800 people, 435 of them children under age 18. Throughout the year, it gave $2,900 to Ministerial Alliance, $3,000 to Matura food pantry and $2,500 to Food for Life.

The club is holding a new membership drive noon Dec. 29 at the Windrow.

Prospective and new members can learn about the history and work the Kiwanis does in the community and get a free lunch. Contact any member or message the club on its facebook page, Kiwanis Club of Creston, Iowa.

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Bancroft History Assembly met Monday at Greater Regional Medical Center.

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JoAnn Nurnberg, president, called the meeting to order. The pledge to the flag was recited. The theme for the day was: “In this world, there are only two tragedies - one is not getting what you want and the other is getting it.” Oscar Wilde. The inspirational thought was: “Nostalgia is the sandpaper that removes the rough edges from the good old days.”

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Members of the Revenue Estimating Conference said state revenue for the fiscal year that began July 1 is expected to grow to $7.04 billion. That would be about 3.3 percent more than the previous year but nearly $9 million less than the group’s estimate in October.

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We appreciated Apostle Joanna Davis' message of comfort, Desirae Davis and Powers Funeral for helping us celebrate Wilfred's life.

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• Applies advanced electrical skills to design and specify equipment for new installations and improvement of exiting control equipment.

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• Provides direction and training for less skilled maintenance personnel.

• Participates in cross functional teams such as safety, technology, energy conservation, etc.

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Wages are based on experience and education. Starting pay typically ranges from $21 to $24 per hour.

Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application along with a summary of qualifications and work experience.

Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to Jared Lee, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA, 50213.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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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

Osceola Foods, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company is currently reviewing applications for the position of Electronics Technician on second shift. An Electronics Technician has the following principal accountabilities.

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

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HCI Hospice Care Services - Mt. Ayr is looking for compassionate RN’s to serve patients during their end of life journey: RN: Part-Time, 20 hours per week, M-F, On-call time required Submit a cover letter and resume or application to: hrinfo@hci-vns.org A pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen are required.

HCI Care Services and VNS of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

You’re Invited!

TIP NIGHT at Pizza Ranch

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Buffet 5:00-7:30PM

Creston Animal Rescue Effort Volunteers will be working for tips.

All Tips will benefit pets at the Creston City Pound. Enjoy some great food and help a local animal rescue.

Bring a donation of canned dog or cat food and receive a coupon for $2.00 off your next visit.

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Osceola Foods, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 Company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for our night shift. Successful maintenance applicants will have welding ability, maintenance experience with processing equipment, working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to troubleshoot. Successful candidates will work in our modern food processing facility located in Osceola, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. A combination of experience and/or training at an accredited technical school will be given consideration.

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Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration/or employment without regard to race. color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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• HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR BNSF? 42 years

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1 dead after Council Bluffs plane crash Authorities said the pilot radioed to report engine problems and was trying to turn the plane around. The plane struck a power line and crashed near Interstate 29 in Council Bluffs.

COUNCIL BLUFFS (AP) — A small airplane crashed on Interstate 29 Thursday in western Iowa, killing the pilot who had just taken off from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker said the pilot was the sole occupant of the plane, which crashed just before noon.

Firefighters and law enforcement briefly closed all lanes of the interstate and later restricted traffic to one lane in each direction for several miles.

No other injuries were reported.

The plane crashed near mile marker 58 north of Council Bluffs.

Danker said the pilot

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radioed to report engine problems and was trying to turn the plane around.

The plane struck a power line during the crash, knocking down the wires.

Photos from the scene showed the plane lying upside down in a grassy area along the interstate with one of its wings ripped off.

Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Nathan Ludwig said investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Trans-

portation Safety Board were headed to the scene.

Terry Williams, a spokesman with the NTSB in Washington, said the on-scene investigation of the crash would take two to three days, but that the full investigation to determine the cause could take up to a year.

Authorities have not released the pilot’s identity and were still investigating Thursday afternoon.

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‘I Belong’ takes over open mic night at Adams Street Espresso Open mic night has found a home with the Creston High School club “I Belong,” who will sponsor the event from now on.

It will still take place from 8 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month at Adams Street Espresso, 213 W. Ad-

ams St., in Creston. The goals of open mic night fit with the club, which focuses on inclusiveness.

Goals of open mic night: • Provide a safe place for people to express themselves on either side of the mic.

• Provide a location where

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Scott Vicker, sports editor |

THE NUMBERS GAME

20

The number of points Iowa State trailed by in its 83-82 win over Iowa on Thursday.

NATIONAL DIGEST

Cyclones rally AMES — Monte Morris hit a runner with nine seconds left and fourthranked Iowa State rallied from a 20-point deficit to knock off Iowa 83-82.

Morris and Jameel McKay scored 20 points apiece to lead the Cyclones (8-0), who scored the game’s final nine points to remain unbeaten.

The Cyclones put together a 30-11 run to pull within one with 21 seconds left. Morris drove the lane and tossed in a go-ahead shot before a Jarrod Uthoff three missed off the front of the rim. Uthoff scored 30 of his 32 points in the first half for Iowa (7-3), which has dropped seven straight in Ames. Peter Jok added 18 points for the Hawks, who also got 12 from Adam Woodbury.

Matt Thomas hit six 3-pointers and scored 19 off the bench, and Georges Niang added 16.

Cards clinch GLENDALE, Ariz.

(AP) — Dwight Freeney considered retirement.

A month into the season he still wasn’t on a team.

Then the Arizona Cardinals came calling, looking to boost their troubled pass rush.

The 35-year-old veteran of 14 NFL seasons helped a whole bunch Thursday night.

Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with 5 seconds remaining to deprive the Vikings a chance at the tying field goal, and the Cardinals clinched a playoff berth with a 23-20 victory over Minnesota.

Bridgewater moved the Vikings to the Arizona 31-yard line, well within the range of Blair Walsh.

But Freeney hit the quarterback’s arm as Bridgewater tried to pass. The ball came loose and Calais Campbell recovered for Arizona.

“To be able to have this type of dream situation, fourth quarter, game on the line, it’s kind of like ninth inning, two outs,” Freeney said, “one of those situations for a defensive lineman, and I was able to make a play.”

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Bonus points carry Panther wrestlers to league victories

By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

ATLANTIC — Creston/ O-M’s second-ranked dual wrestling team improved to 4-0 for the season and 2-0 in Hawkeye 10 Conference action with a pair of dominant wins here Thursday.

The Panthers opened the conference season with 10 victories by falls and two forfeits in beating Clarinda, 72-12. Clarinda standouts JJ Clark and Austin Gutknecht had pins for the Cardinals’ 12 points.

The competition was stronger in the Atlantic dual. Creston/O-M had four wins by decisions, three by falls, a technical fall and a forfeit win in beating Atlantic 45-18. Atlantic won four matches — three my major decisions and one by a pin.

“Anytime you win two duals in the Hawkeye 10 it’s great,” Creston/O-M coach Darrell Frain said. “But it also showed we have a lot to work on. Some of those losses, especially by fall, we’d like close the gap.”

Atlantic closed the night with a 48-30 win over Clarinda.

Bonus points were scored in every match of the Panthers’ dual with Clarinda.

JJ Clark, ranked second at 182 pounds, pinned Creston/O-M’s Jackson Mikkelsen in 1:22 after Panther 170-pounder Brody Frain

Atlantic News-Telegraph photo by NATE TEPONIR

Creston/O-M 152-pounder Joey Huntington controls Atlantic’s Devin Siedlik on the way to winning a 23-7 technical fall as the Panthers beat the Trojans, 45-18.

won by forfeit.

“Clark is that good. We weren’t able to slow it down,” Frain said. “Hopefully we can work on making it a closer matchup.”

After No. 2-ranked Seth Maitlen and No. 3 Kadon Hulett won by falls at 195 and 220, new heavyweight Cody Tanner picked up a big win by pinning Cody Ott in 1:36.

Tanner won the position in practice after Trev- Tanner

or Downing suffered a knee injury that may require surgery.

“That kid won the Nodaway Valley tournament, so that was a good win for Cody,” Frain said.

Cade Vicker, Jacob Goodson and Kelby Luther won by falls for the Panthers in the lower weights. Clarinda’s eighth-ranked Austin Gutknecht pinned Trevor Marlin in 2:27 at 132 pounds.

Second-ranked 138-pounder Wyatt Thompson, Mitchel Swank, ninthranked Joey Huntington and Cameron Leith finished the dual with pins for the

Panthers.

Mikkelsen got Creston/O-M started on a positive note against Atlantic by beating one of the top Mikkelsen Trojans, D r a k e Roller, by a 5-2 decision at 182.

“We considered it a tossup coming in,” Frain said.

“Jackson got the early takedown and was in control pretty much the whole

Taylor, Dutch hang on against Grand View

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

DES MOINES — Colby Taylor and the Central Dutch put together a brilliant first half of basketball here Thursday against Grand View.

But Central saw its 21-point halftime lead deteriorate and had to survive a last-second heave from halfcourt that bounced off the rim to post a 72-70 win over the Vikings.

“We found a way to win a close game,” Central head coach Craig Douma said.

“We know we have to get better.”

Central stormed to a 52-31 lead at halftime, going on an 18-5 run to end the half. Taylor, a junior actuarial science major from Creston, either scored or assisted on Central’s final six baskets of the half.

Taylor had 12 points and four rebounds in the first eight-plus minutes of the game, as Central took an early 23-15 lead.

He scored 13 more points in the final five minutes of the half, including back-to-back 3-pointers after an offensive rebound and putback, and then scoring the last two

buckets of the half in transition — one on a layup and one on a 3-pointer.

“We executed things really well and obviously Colby shot the ball really well tonight,” Douma said about the first half. “He came out so strong, guys did a great job of finding him. Great movement, we got in transition and we got a lot of stops, which helped us.”

Taylor recorded 25 points and seven rebounds in the first half, including five made 3-pointers.

“We were doing a lot of pick and pop and they were hard hedging, so I’d pop on the outside and there was

Broken hand HOUSTON (AP) — Houston star defensive end J.J. Watt isn’t worried about people trying to come after him Sunday to take advantage of his broken left hand.

“Let them try,” Watt said. “I mean what? The opposing players come after me every week with every type of thing in the book you can think of. So feel free, go ahead come at me. I’ll take advantage of whatever you try to do.

It’s my job to get to the quarterback. That’s what I do. You can try and take advantage of whatever you want to take advantage of.”

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Central College junior Colby Taylor of Creston goes up for a layup while drawing a foul on Grand View’s Chase Mullen near the end of the first half of Central’s 72-70 win over the Vikings on Thursday. Taylor scored 28 points with 13 rebounds in the win.

no one to rotate around the backside. So I got a lot of open threes,” Taylor said.

“This is a shooter’s gym. It’s nice and small. I figured we’d have a pretty good shooting night here.”

Central shot 51.2 percent from the field in the first half, compared to 38.9 percent for Grand View.

Grand View’s 6-9 junior center Alex Welsch of Fontanelle, a Nodaway Valley graduate, scored two points with one rebound in the first half. He finished the game with two points, two rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in eight minutes.

But the tides turned in the second half, as Grand View did a better job of identifying Taylor and playing more physical defense.

The Vikings scored the first 13 points of the half to close within 52-44 before Taylor finally ended the run with a deep 3-pointer.

But it was Taylor’s only basket of the second half, as Jjuan Hadnot hounded him for much of the half.

“They did a great job in the second half. They made some key adjustments. They locked up on Colby and our other guys just didn’t step up tonight,” Douma said. “It’s good for us — we need to figure out what we need to do to get other guys to score for us.

Some of it is just execution.

We had some great looks the second half. We just have to make shots.”

Taylor said he’ll have to grow accustomed to seeing defenses key in on him like Grand View did in the second half, playing more physical with him.

“That’s something I’ll probably have to get used to, a lot of face guarding and stuff,” he said. “It’s good for us to see that kind of defense — a lot of pressure and hands on you.”

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match.”

Another Trojan standout, 195-pounder Zac Stork, lost a 6-3 decision to the second-ranked Maitlen at 195 in a good battle.

“Seth won a couple of scrambles early and was ahead 3-2 after one period,” Frain said. “Getting off to a good start was a key in that one.”

Tanner had another big win by fall against Atlantic heavyweight Keagan Hosfelt.

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By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

MARSHALLTOWN — Just enough.

The SWCC women’s basketball team coached by Addae Houston and Leonard Erickson that struggled to attain nine total victories the past two seasons, improved to 6-5 Wednesday with a 61-52 victory over Marshalltown Community College.

“We won the game, but we didn’t play very well,” Houston said. “In stretches we played decent, where we defended and got stops at the right time. We played solid on offense at times. It was enough to beat Marshalltown. Against good teams like we played last weekend, you can’t get away with some things we did tonight.”

Marshalltown (4-9), a Division I program hosting the Division II Spartans, trailed 14-9 after one quarter but used an 18-15 second quarter to pull within 29-27 at the break.

Southwestern’s defense improved in the second half, limiting the Tigers to 12 points in the third period and 13 in the fourth.

J u l a nie Carter led the Spartan offense, shooting 4-of-8 from 3-point range in J. Carter scoring a game-high 21 points.

Post players Olivia Reifert and LaStella Slack each grabbed 10 rebounds in combining for 16 points. Guard SWCC | 3S

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Area boys basketball Lenox 60, Nodaway Valley 55 LENOX — Lenox pounded the ball inside here Tuesday in a 60-55 win over Nodaway Valley.

Lenox 6-9 senior post player Spencer Brown recorded a double-double with 24 points, 20 rebounds, four assists and Brown t h r e e blocked shots, while sophomore post player Sam Donaldson added 18 points.

Junior point guard Dawson Tullberg scored e i g h t points with 10 rebounds and nine a s s i s t s . Tullberg Carson Cline also had a strong allaround game with seven points, seven boards and five assists. Kaleb Anderson added three points and Leevi Marshall grabbed three rebounds.

Jackson Lamb led Nodaway Valley with 28 points, six rebounds, four assists and f o u r s t e a l s . Lamb S a m Marnin was the only other Wolverine player to reach double figures, adding 10 points with nine rebounds. Spencer Lamb chipped in six points, while

Beau Weinheimer, Spencer Thompson and Nate Venteicher scored three apiece. Dallas Kreager collected five rebounds.

Lenox improved to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the Pride of Iowa Conference, while Nodaway Valley dropped to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the conference.

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six points. Triston Davidson scored three points, as Keaton Wambold, Cameron Walker and Aaron Kralik scored two points apiece.

“We dug ourselves too big of a hole early in the game and we could never find our rhythm offensively tonight,” O-M head coach Drew Dornack said.

Murray 71, DIAGONAL — Diag- Mormon Trail 51

onal exploded with a 27-0 first quarter on its way to a 63-23 rout of Orient-Macksburg here on Tuesday.

Maroon senior Jacob Taylor led the team with 18 points, 10 rebounds, seven steals and five assists.

Younger brother Ty Taylor, who started in place of Kade Means who is gone on vacation, s c o r e d T. Taylor 15 points with four rebounds.

Levi Jarred also found double figures with 13 points and nine steals.

Kole Paxson scored eight points and Gerad Naill added five points with five rebounds and five assists in his return to the lineup from an ankle injury.

As a team, Diagonal finished with 25 steals.

Orient-Macksburg was led by e i g h t points f r o m N o a h Nichols, while Logan Holste added N. Nichols

MURRAY — Murray cruised to a 71-51 win here Tuesday after taking a 4120 halftime lead over Mormon Trail.

Four Mustang players scored in double figures in a balanced effort. Jack Jones led the way with 16 points and 10 rebounds to go with four assists.

Jones T h a n e Simmons scored 14 points with nine rebounds and Bryce Keller added 14 points with seven boards. Kenny Boles scored 11 points with four steals and three assists.

Dustin Teas added nine points with three rebounds and four steals. Fisher Decker scored four points with four assists and Garrison Antoine added three points.

“We got out to a great start and were really balanced offensively tonight,” Murray head coach Darin Wookey said. “We had four guys in double figures and they had to work for it.

Mormon Trail kids played well, especially in the second half.”

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Area girls basketball Mount Ayr 75, East Union 19 MOUNT AYR — Mount Ayr outscored the East Union girls 27-4 in the first quarter and finished with a 15-0 fourth quarter in a 7519 victory Tuesday night.

Kelcie Shields had 23 points and 11 rebounds for Mount Ayr (2-1). Megan W a r i n a d d e d 19 points with four steals.

T e s s Shields gave the R a i d e r - Warin ettes a third scorer in double figures with 12

points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

“I thought we played very unselfish basketball,” said Mount Ayr coach Thad Streit, “25 assists is pretty darn good. We shot the ball extremely well and achieved our goal on defense tonight.

Now we face four ranked teams in a row. That is going to show us where we are at.”

Mara Weis led East Union (0-6) with s e v e n points. Olivia Eckels and Sidney McFee finished with four p o i n t s . Weis Kendra Kirkland had four rebounds.

Diagonal 54, O-M 12 DIAGONAL — Diagonal opened with a 16-0 first quarter in defeating the Orient-Macksburg girls Tuesday night, 54-12.

Kasydi Klommhaus led Diagonal with 11 points and Emily Newton added 10.

Cassidy Becker s c o r e d Klommhaus e i g h t points and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds. Klommhaus had three assists and three steals for the Maroonettes.

Area wrestling Griswold double dual

GRISWOLD — Southwest Valley picked up two wins here Thursday, defeating Glenwood 48-30 and Clarinda Academy 52-24.

Southwest Valley’s double winners were Taylor Kuhn (138), Merik Gaule (170), Bryson Rhamy (195) and Bryce Newton (220).

Clarinda Academy won the other dual, downing the Tigers 48-30.

Bedford/Lenox wins

GUTHRIE CENTER — Bedford/Lenox earned two wins Thursday, beating Guthrie Center 51-27 and Coon Rapids-Bayard 49-28.

Double winners for Bedford/Lenox were Dylan Heideman (113), Nate Briggs (132), Derek Venteicher (152), Brenden Christensen (160), Zach Marven (170), Hunter Russell (182)

and Kyler Christensen (285). In the other dual, Guthrie Center beat Coon Rapids-Bayard 54-18.

ton (170), Justin Wehling (182/195) and Josh Cox (285). Interstate 35 beat Wayne, 50-18.

GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley went 1-1 at its home double dual Thursday, beating Martensdale-St. Marys 36-30 and losing to Pleasantville 42-24.

Double winners for the Wolverines were Ben Freese (126), Brody Erlandson (132), Dylan Cornelison (145) and Julia Eshelman (160).

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LIBERTY CENTER — East Union won two of its three duals at a quad hosted

by Southeast Warren Thursday.

The Eagles beat Central Decatur 33-30 and Twin Cedars 42-12, but lost to Southeast Warren 48-24.

Triple winners for the Eagles were Matthew Wittstock (132), B e a u B o s w e l l Ward (182), Clayton Miller (195), Mike Ward (220) and Kessler Tomas (285).

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MOUNT AYR — Mount Ayr split a Pride of Iowa double dual, defeating Wayne 43-30 and falling to Interstate-35 63-18.

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moved him around Hulett’s weight class or what,” Frain said. “Cody was down 1-0 and reversed him to his back for the pin. He had a good night.”

Frain said Downing, offered a football scholarship by Iowa State, may have suffered some MCL damage during the football season, possibly leading to the dislocated kneecap last week in practice. He is getting a second opinion on a diagnosis, but Frain said it’s possible he’s out for the season and will undergo surgery.

Atlantic’s ranked lower weight wrestlers, No. 8 Kole Hansen and No. 7 Carter Cox, won major decisions at 106 and 113.

Chase McLaren then took a 12-0 major decision at 120 for the Trojans and Colby Sorensen pinned Carson Wheat late in the first period.

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Sabrina Fountain had 12 points, eight assists and t h r e e steals.

J e A n n Fountain Hiraldo led Marshalltown with 18 points, 14 rebounds and six steals.

Devin Erickson at 132.

Thompson followed with a 13-4 major decision and Swank got his second quick fall of the night, this time in only 10 seconds against Connor Pellett.

That’s five seconds over the record fall of :05 secured by Trevor Frain in 2013-14.

“That’s kind of the way Mitchel wrestles,” Frain said. “He likes to get it over quick when he can.”

Likewise, Huntington zoomed to a 10-2 lead early in the first period on his way to a 23-7 technical fall at 152.

“That’s good for him, to push the pace like that, because that’s when he dominates the third period,” Frain said.

After Leith’s forfeit win at 160, Brody Frain ended the night with a comefrom-behind 2-1 decision over Atlantic’s Mitchell Williamson at 170.

“It was a slow-paced match,” Frain said. “Brody is a little undersized against the stronger 170-pounders.

The Spartans look to close out the pre-holiday portion of the schedule with a winning record when they host Fort Scott (Kan.) at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

MARSHALLTOWN (52) — JeAnn Hiraldo 7-22 1-1 18, Cassie Cullen 5-14 1-2 12, Samuari Jones 3-5 0-1 7, Victoria Pothast 2-9 0-2 5, Barbara Araoz 1-5 3-4 5, Accacia Huff 2-4 1-8 5. Totals — 20 6-18 52. FG shooting — 20-61 (32.8 percent). 3-point goals — 6-18 (Hiraldo 3, Pothast 1, Cullen 1, Jones 1). Rebounds — 39 (Hiraldo 14, Huff 10). Assists — 16 (Araoz 7, Pothast 4). Steals — 10 (Hiraldo 6). Blocked shots — 4 (Hiraldo 2). Turnovers —

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He got a reversal late in the third period and rode him out for the win. He was down 1-0 going into the third period.”

The Panthers are back in action tonight at the Central Decatur Invitational at Leon, expected to be in the title chase with No. 1-ranked Albia (The Predicament).

“They have the No. 1 kids at 106 and 285, and the No. 2 kid at 145 along with some other good wrestlers,” Frain said. “There Atlantic News-Telegraph photo by NATE TEPONIR will be three (returning) Trevor Marlin of Creston/O-M maintains control of Atlantic’s Devin Erickson during state placewinners at their 132-pound match Thursday night. Marlin won a 4-2 decision. heavyweight. Should be a lot of fun matches over M) pinned Jesse Espinosa (Clar), 2:00.

M), 12-0.

Creston/O-M 45, Atlantic 18 (Clar), :32.

126 — Colby Sorensen (Atl) there.”

Creston/O-M 72, Clarinda 12 170 — Brody Frain (C/O-M) by forfeit.

182 — JJ Clark (Clar) pinned Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M), 1:22.

195 — Seth Maitlen (C/O-M) pinned Cody McClarnon (Clar), first period.

220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Chance Strough (Clar), :42.

285 — Cody Tanner (C/O-M) pinned Cody Ott (Clar), 1:36.

106 — Cade Vicker (C/O-M) pinned Tayler Holloran (Clar), 1:08.

113 — Jacob Goodson (C/O-

13. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — 14.

SOUTHWESTERN (61) — Julanie Carter 8-17 1-2 21, Sabrina Fountain 4-10 4-8 12, LaStella Slack 4-10 1-2 9, Olivia Reifert 2-5 3-3 7, Cambry Schluter 2-4 0-0 6, Maleika Carter 1-4 2-2 4, Chelsi Sams 1-3 0-0 2. Totals — 22 11-17 61. FG shooting — 22-60 (36.7 percent). 3-point goals — 6-14 (Carter 4, Schluter 2). Rebounds — 50 (Reifert 10, Slack 10, Fountain 6, J. Carter 5, M. Carter 5, Sams 5). Assists — 11 (Fountain 8, M. Carter 2). Steals — 6 (Fountain 3, J. Carter 2).

Blocked shots — 3 (Slack 2).

Turnovers — 16. Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — None.

MCC — 9 27 39 52 SWCC — 14 29 44 61

120 — Kelby Luther (C/O-M) pinned Brodee Means (Clar), first period.

126 — Carson Wheat (C/O-M) by forfeit.

132 — Austin Gutknecht (Clar) pinned Trevor Marlin (C/O-M), 2:27.

138 — Wyatt Thompson (C/OM) pinned Dakota Foster (Clar), 3:24.

145 — Mitchel swank (C/O-M) pinned Kollyn Buch (Clar), :30.

152 — Joey Huntington (C/OM) pinned Keagan Darby (Clar), first period.

160 — Cameron Leith (C/OM) pinned Marcus Middleton

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pinned Carson Wheat (C/O-M), 1:53.

132 — Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) dec. Devin Erickson (Atl), 4-2.

138 — Wyatt Thompson (C/OM) major dec. Tanner Mauk (Atl), 13-4.

145 — Mitchel Swank (C/OM) pinned Connor Pellett (Atl), :10.

152 — Joey Huntington (C/OM) tech fall Devin Siedlik (Atl), 23-7 (4:00).

Regular Session November 30, 2015 160 — Cameron Leith (C/OThe Union County Board of SuperviM) by forfeit. sors met in Regular Session on Mon170 — Brody FrainThe(C/O-M) day, November 30, 2015. meeting was called to orderWilliamson at 9:00 AM with the dec.

Mitchell (Atl), following members present: Ron Riley 2-1. and Dennis Brown. Lois Monday was

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All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to approve the minutes from November 23, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

ENGINEER: Union County Engineer, Steve Akes, presented and discussed the maintenance activity report and the 2016 Fuel Contract.

TIF INCREMENT TAX CERTIRegular Session FICATION: Motion by Brown and November 30, 2015 seconded by Riley to approve the TIF The Union County Board of Supervi- Increment Tax Certification for the sors met in Regular Session on Mon- 2015-2016 bond payment of $494,200. day, November 30, 2015. The meeting All voting aye, motion carried.

URBAN RENEWAL REPORT: was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Ron Riley Motion by Riley and seconded by and Dennis Brown. Lois Monday was Brown to approve the Urban Renewal absent.

Report. All voting aye, motion carried.

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ADJOURNMENT: There being no OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in further business, the meeting was adopen forum. journed at 11:30 AM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, ENGINEER: Union County EngiAUDITOR neer, Steve Akes, presented and disBY: LOIS MONDAY, CHAIRMAN cussed the maintenance activity report BOARD OF SUPERVISORS and the 2016 Fuel Contract.

TIF INCREMENT TAX CERTIFICATION: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to approve the TIF Increment Tax Certification for the 2015-2016 bond payment of $494,200.

All voting aye, motion carried.

URBAN RENEWAL REPORT: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the Urban Renewal Report. All voting aye, motion carried.

HANDWRITTEN CLAIM: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to approve handwritten claim #125764 to Mastercard/ISSB in the amount of $287.88. All voting aye, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: LOIS MONDAY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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whittle into Central’s lead, eventually cutting it down to 69-67 with 29.5 seconds left on a Kerry Green 3-pointer.

Kyle Smith, who had not missed a free throw all season, missed one of two late in the game, and Nick Lyon answered with another 3-pointer for Grand View to cut the lead to 72-70.

Austin Hauser then missed both free throw attempts with just 3 seconds remaining on the clock, but Hadnot’s halfcourt shot drew iron and Central held on to hand Grand View its sixth loss in a row.

Taylor finished with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Ryan Kunkel added 13 points and Austin Glawe chipped in 12 points. Smith scored nine.

Pete Walker of Red Oak grabbed nine rebounds and dished out four assists.

Central improved to 7-1 for the season, while Grand View dropped to 4-6.

“It’s always a lot of fun when you’re having a good year,” Taylor said. “The most important thing is we’re 7-1 and you can’t trade those wins for anything.”

Taylor entered the week averaging 24.3 points per game (19th in NCAA Division III) and 8.5 rebounds per game.

“I think Colby has matured,” Douma said. “We challenged him before the year. We talked about shot selection with him. He doesn’t need to take as many shots.

Just let the game come to you. He’s scoring more points on less shots. Creston people have to be enjoying this. It’s awesome to have him doing so well for us.”

Central travels to Martin Luther in New Ulm, Minn., on Thursday in the final game before Christmas for the Dutch.

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