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December 12, 2013

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CLOSING THE GAPS Southwestern Community College promotes programs to increase skilled workforce ■

2nd Annual Southwest Iowa Workforce Summit

By JAKE WADDINGHAM jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

More than 20 students and staff from area high schools participated in a Southwestern Community College tour of Cardinal Glass in Greenfield and Ferrara Candy Company in Creston.

The event showcased the dire need to replace an aging, skilled workforce and diminish any negative connotations commonly associated with construction and electrical work.

“I just think it’s a good opportunity for educating the kids,” said Southwest Valley Industrial Technology Instructor Tracy King. “I think that it is the way to go for the future.

There is a great need for these jobs in the area, and the kids are interested in it, so it would be a waste not to bring them over.”

S W C C Career and Technical Recruiter Bill Huntington led the tour. The event was a Huntington prelude to a workforce summit in Osceola Tuesday at Lakeside Casino, which includes keynote speaker and gold medalist wrestler Dan Gable.

“I was thoroughly impressed with the sophistication of the automation of the machines at Cardinal Glass and Ferrara Candy Company,” Huntington said. “These are highly technical and professional jobs, and they are hurting for

Alexus Butler — the 17-year-old from Creston who went missing Saturday — has been located.

Creston Police Department reported Wednesday the teenager is safe and currently under the care of her father. No further details have been released.

Southwestern Community College will be part of the second annual southwest Iowa workforce summit “Where are the Skilled Workers?” at Lakeside Casino in Osceola.

The conference is scheduled 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The event’s keynote speaker is Olympic gold medalist wrestler Dan Gable.

His presentation — Believe, Gable Style! — focuses on hard work, focus, commitment and dedication.

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CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Southwestern’s Electrical Technology Instructor Jeff Stuber gives a short presentation on the type of jobs students in his program can pursue after obtaining their degree. A group of more than 20 high school students and staff attended a tour of Cardinal Glass in Greenfield and Ferrara Candy Company in Creston to learn about the need for more skilled workers in the workforce.

new, skilled workers to fill them.”

Huntington said across the United States, the aging population of the baby boomer generation and lack of interest in skilled-labor work has created a gap in the workforce.

He added, local businesses are struggling to find dependable welders, maintenance workers, electricians, accountants and machinists.

SWCC’s part In an effort to spark the interest of high school students

and retrain current members of the workforce searching for a new career, Southwestern offers a wide variety of classes that help elevate individuals to professionals in skilled-labor jobs.

SWCC Electrical Technology Instructor Jeff Stuber gave a short presentation on the tour highlighting the variety of jobs that open up after obtaining an associate degree in his program.

“I want my guys to go out and swing a hammer and pull

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Butler

Peter Wiley charged with attempted murder

wire, but that’s not where you have to end up, that’s for sure,” Stuber said. “I believe there is a perceived thing that says construction is dirty, but there is nothing better than saying I worked on that building, that was mine, I wired that one.”

Stuber added many companies give preference to workers with an associate degree or those who enter apprenticeship programs. It also opens up doors to be inspectors, educators, contract workers or the opportunity to open a personal business.

In addition to electrical technology, Southwestern has carpentry, welding and automotive courses to prepate students to enter the workforce straight out of school.

Stuber’s first class recently graduated from the electrical technology program, and his

A Creston man was charged Wednesday with attempted murder and going armed with intent Wednesday stemming from an incident earlier this week in Adams County.

Peter James Wiley, 32, 908 W. Adair St., Creston, allegedly shot at a woman’s vehicle in Casey’s General Store in Corning Tuesday then took off in an unknown direction. The woman reported this to law enforcement.

Law enforcement in Adams County immediately broadcasted information about Wiley and at about Wiley 5:15 Wednesday morning This man Creston Police Sgt. Eric allegedly Shawler identified Wiley’s shot at a woman at vehicle in Creston.

Casey’s in Shawler pursued Wiley Corning until Wiley’s car slid into a ditch on 160th Street west of Creston city limits. As Shawler approached the car, it caught fire rapidly.

“The driver got out (of the vehicle) and took off on foot while (he was) partially on fire,” Creston Police Chief Paul Ver Meer told the Creston News Advertiser.

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Christmas Basket Fund works toward $19,000 goal The 2013 Union County Christmas Basket Fund is underway.

Donations totaling $13,193.05 have been received to date.

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

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

Baskets include meat, canned goods donated through efforts of

Boy Scouts and school and community projects and certificates redeemable at local supermarkets for perishable foods.

Each child 18 and younger will also receive a gift certificate for clothing items.

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

Present board officers are: Bob Jungst, president; Please see BASKET, Page 2

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Season to eat: Betty Jungst, left, and Linda Landers choose from a selection of goodies during the Creston Chamber of Commerce and Union County Development Association holiday open house Wednesday.

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Deaths Joann Boyd Afton

Joann Boyd, 81, of Afton died Dec. 10, 2013, at her home in Afton.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Pow- Boyd ers Funeral Home, 612 N. Dodge St., Afton. The Rev. Jim Morris will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Afton. Memorials may be given to the family or American Cancer Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Joann Betty Boyd, daughter of Bertha Elizabeth (Dady) and Carlton Evert Hageman, was born March 23, 1932, in Diagonal.

Joann was educated in Diagonal Schools.

In November 1948, Joann married Robert Stephens.

They lived and worked in the Diagonal area. They divorced in 1961.

Joann lived for a time in Arispe.

Harold K. Parker Diagonal

Harold “Short” Parker, 82, of Diagonal died Dec. 10, 2013, at Lenox Care Center.

S e r vices will Parker be 2 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 25 and 34, Creston.

The Rev. Tim Maxa will officiate. A private burial will be at a later date. Visitation with family present will be 1 to 2 p.m. service time Friday at the funeral home. Flag presentation will be conducted by Creston V.F.W. Post 1797. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Central Iowa or the family. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Harold Keith Parker, son of Mary Katherine (Olney) and Paul Lawrence Parker, was born Feb. 2, 1931, in Redding.

Harold was educated at Clearfield area country schools.

Harold served in the U.S. Army as an engineer for two years, stationed in France during the Korean Conflict.

On Dec. 3, 1955, Harold married Alice Faye Dudley in Creston. They settled on a

On Oct. 16, 1964, Joann married Richard Thomas Boyd in Mount Ayr. They lived all of their married life in the Afton area.

Joann was a certified nursing assistant in both the Creston and Afton area for 30 years.

Tom died in February 2011.

Joann was a member of Afton United Methodist Church.

Joann is survived by her sons, Gary (wife Marilyn) Stephens of Diagonal and John Stephens (companion Laurie) of Creston; daughters, Betty Barratt of Burlington, Marla (husband Delbert) Pistol of Hopkins, Mo., and Theresa Hartman (friend Don) of Afton; 13 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren.

In addition to her husband Tom, Joann was preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband Bob Stephens in 1976, son Bobby Stephens in 1975, brother Doyle Hageman; and sisters, Veretta Campbell, Vera Crew, Vanetta McNutt, Velma Wiley, Donna Diewold and Cleo Kouns. farm northwest of Diagonal.

Harold farmed all of his married life. He was a welder at Tote Systems in Lenox and Roscoe Brown of Lenox, where he made machinery.

Later, Harold worked at Van Mark, retiring in 1995.

Harold was a former member of the VFW of Lenox and Experimental Aircraft Association.

Harold is survived by his wife Alice Parker of Diagonal; sons, Greg Parker (wife Linda) of Skidmore, Mo., and Doug Parker (wife Marty) of Worth, Mo.; daughters, Tammy (husband Greg) Utterback of Lenox and Sherry (husband Greg Brokaw) Parker of Prescott; brothers, John Parker (wife Marsha) of Council Bluffs and Jerry Parker of Creston; sisters, Mary Alice Hardisty of Texas and Hazel Riedesel of Altoona; sister-in-law Sue Parker of Illinois; grandchildren, Steven (wife Jessica) Fastenow, Jodi (husband Neil) Lang, Lanee (husband Paul) Frank, Chris (wife Tory) Parker, Rosanna (husband Justin) Georgetti, Nici Johnson and Nicholaus Fletchall; step-grandchildren, Catherine (husband Kole) Young and Jennifer Utterback and husband; and eight great-grandchildren.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sheila Fletchall in 1984, brother Jim Parker; and sisters, Linda Smith and Ardella Jones.

Ames woman, Iowa’s oldest resident dies at 110 AMES (MCT) — Verna Webber, of Ames, was a part of an exclusive group of people: the super-centenarians, which is comprised of those who live to be at least 110.

Webber, Iowa’s oldest living resident, died Sunday at the age of 110.

Webber was born Feb. 27, 1903, near Radcliffe in Hardin County.

According to the Iowa Department of Aging Centenarian Registry, a person

in Cedar Falls, who is 110, is now the oldest in the state.

Webber graduated from Waldorf Business College and worked as a secretary at Iowa State College, now Iowa State University.

Webber’s father and oldest brother also both lived to be more than 100 years old.

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Irene Osborn Des Moines

Irene Osborn, 93, of Des Moines, formerly of Creston, died Dec. 10, 2013, at Edgewater Nursing Facility in West Des Osborn Moines.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery St. The Rev. Jim Woodworth will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery in Creston. Open visitation will be 12:30 p.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family in Irene’s name to be established. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralphomes.com.

Irene Mae Osborn, daughter of Edith Mae (Wilson) and William Thorn Madison, was born July 13, 1920, in Creston.

Irene graduated from Creston High School in 1937.

On March 27, 1944, Irene married Deane Smith in Alexandria, La. Deane died Sept. 21, 1975.

On June 14, 1980, Irene married William Osborn in Creston.

Irene worked for Violet’s Beauty Shop for a few years, and she was a homemaker most of her adult life.

Irene lived in Des Moines the past seven years.

Irene was a former member of Elks Lodge in Creston and Crestmoor Golf Club.

She was very active at Creston Congregational Church for many years.

Irene is survived by her children, Dee (Jerry) Warren of Clive, Bruce (Darlene) Smith, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Martha (Jeff) Crill of Corning; grandchildren, Dana Dunphy, Heather Brezinski, Lincoln and Matt Decklever, Ken and Brett Smith and Brandyn, Clint and Chase Crill; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, one brother, one sister and granddaughter Erin.

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Ellen Gerharz, vice president; Steve Crittenden, treasurer, and Rose Henry, secretary. Additional board members are: Dean and Twila Brant, Todd Nielson, Rich Paulsen, Brad Baker, Chuck Spindler, Don Damewood, Margaret Wilkins and Troy Peterson.

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

This week’s contributions: Brad and Ronda Waltz family $100 In Memory of Dean Lowenberg $20 Bill and Lois Jay $20 Bunn Purchasing $30 GFWC/Iowa Bancroft History Assembly $25 Duane and Twyla Johnson $25 Pleasant Valley Christian Church $300 Dwayne and Darlene Henrichs $50 Crest City Lodge 522 $50 In Memory of Ron and Bev Dahlberg, Trudy ClarkJacobson and Betty Page $100 Ronald and Jewel Baseley $200 Mark and Mary O’Riley $200 R & J Huewe $50 Kentner Hudson $100 In Memory of Brian Musmaker $100 Steve and Patti Marean $75 In Loving Memory of Ernest and Edeltraut Knuth $100 Thanks to Ed and Corene Ramsey $20

Two friends $40 In Memory of Eldon Vandewater $25 In Memory of Carol Rusk $25 Deacons at First Presbyterian Church $100 In Memory of Ralph and Arlene Gordon $25 In Memory of Bruce and Jean Bryant $100 William and Angel Sorden $25 In Memory of Margarethe K. Healey, Joseph P Healey and Mary S Wilson $60 In Memory of Jack Neve $200 Delmer and Alice Brown $25 In Memory of Rick Scheel $25 In Memory of Don Scheel $25 Chapter L.G. P.E.O. $50 In Memory of Jerri, Chuck, Thelma and Erwin $100 Welsy and Rita Brzozowski $25 In Memory of VanVleets and Ramsbottoms of Orient $50 St. John’s Evening Women’s Fellowship $25 In Memory of Cecil Antisdel $25 In Memory of Coleen Banks $25 Chautauqua Circle $95 Anonymous $200 St John’s Church and Sunday School $95.05 Vicker Programing and Service $300 In Memory of Father Art McCann $50 Cromwell Women’s Fellowship $50 Sand Creek Pioneer 4-H Club $50 Theodore J Martens Post No. 1797 Vetrans of Foreign Wars $400 John and Lynn Schlaht $100 Ladies Literary $120 Today’s Total: $4,000.05 Total to Date: $13,193.05

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students had a 100 percent success rate for finding jobs with their degree.

“Seeing all the available classes, all of that just excites me, just gets me hyped, knowing that there is work always going to be there for me,” said Creston High School Senior Caleb Cramer.

Stuber said Iowa is at the forefront for upgrading skilled-labor professions to professional status.

“I love the licensing,” Stuber said. “It makes sure everyone has this standard level of competencies, and not everybody can get that license. I love the way the

state is putting together their electrical package.”

At the workforce summit in Osceola, Huntington will give a joint presentation with SWCC’s Dean of Students Beth Kulow to educators, business professionals, community members, workforce professionals and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.

“Southwestern offers the programs to students coming out of high school or adults in the workforce searching for sufficient training to start a new, successful career,” Huntington said. “We are a key component to close the gap on the lack of skilled workers in the southwest region of the state and even throughout the country.”

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Creston Police and Union County Sheriff then set up a perimeter where Wiley had entered a field.

Creston police officers Jayrd Merritt, Melissa Mower and police dog Minko located Wiley in the field behind a terrace after about a 45-minute search.

Wiley was treated and released at Greater Regional Medical Center.

Wiley is facing additional charges in Union County including felon in possession of a firearm, eluding and hit and run. He was transported Wednesday to Adams County Jail where he remains until his initial appearance.

More charges pending?

In addition to charges in Adams and Union counties, Wiley is also suspected in a shooting incident north of Shenandoah Tuesday evening.

Wiley’s brother, Raymond, was taken to Shenandoah Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds.

He was later taken to an Omaha area hospital where he remains today. His injuries do not appear to be lifethreatening.

The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is coordinating this investigation with assistance from the Page County Sheriff, Adams County Sheriff, Creston Police Department, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement and Iowa State Fire Marshall’s office.

Body found in ISU residence hall AMES (MCT) — The body of a man believed to be an Iowa State University student has been found in an ISU residence hall, according to the university’s news service.

A staff member found the body hanging in a stairwell near a laundry room in Wilson Hall at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, ISU officials said.

They said no foul play is expected.

Authorities are waiting until the man’s family has been notified before releasing his name.

The Iowa Division of

Criminal Investigation and the state crime laboratory are assisting ISU police in the investigation.

Associate Director of Public Safety Rob Bowers said it is a routine decision to involve the DCI. “The vast majority of the time when there’s a death on campus of something other than a medical nature or an accident, then we’re going to call the DCI,” Bowers said.

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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.

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

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

Iowa Methodist Medical Center DES MOINES — Ashlie McKinney and Shawn Moran of Orient are parents of a son born Nov. 19, 2013. Brody Robert Moran weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces.

Grandparents are Chris and Lori Comstock of Orient, Terry McKinney of Macksburg and Thea and Robert Ottens of Kansas City.

Great-grandparents are Rosalie Graham of Lenox, Paul and Carolyn Comstock of Greenfield and Juanita Spencer of Winterset.

Great-great-grandmother is Darlene Freeman of Lenox.

Police

Johnnie Todd Lovell, 33, 510 N. Maple St., was charged 12:39 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of North Sycamore and West Howard streets with possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, and on Union County warrants for failure to appear on a child support matter and failure to appear on nuisance abatement.

According to a Creston Police report, Lovell was the passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation. It was discovered Lovell had valid outstanding warrants. As he was physically searched, a syringe, commonly used by people involved in drug activity, was found in his sweatshirt pocket.

The driver gave officers verbal consent to search the vehicle. A black zipper bag was discovered and other items consisting of more syringes,

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641782-4040.

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

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

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plastic bags and a digital scale were found in the same location as a bag containing a white powder consistent with methamphetamine and burned with a lighter to seal it, commonly done by people selling methamphetamine.

The substance and residue from the scale field tested positive for methamphetamine and all items were found in a black bag belonging to Lovell, as well as his driver’s license.

Lovell was being held on $102,300 bond.

—————— Ressa Nelson of Shannon City reported her vehicle had been damaged with a sharp object while it was parked in the parking lot of CHS Processing, 1310 E. Howard St., between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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AIB DES MOINES — Brian Newcomb and Eric Stough of Creston have been honored as a presidential scholars BusiCityat AIB College Hi Lo of Cond. ness for the fall 2013 term.

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Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: Union County • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Sheriff Corn — $4.33 Ted Alexander Wade, 45, Soybeans — $12.80 Relevant Information of Des Moines was charged • Gavilon Grain: 7:10 p.m. Wednesday at the Marketing Solutions Corn — $4.22 Union County Law EnforceSoybeans — $12.80 Community Advocates ment Center on a Union Check us out at www.crestonnews.com or at any local newspaper rack.

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Creston Animal Rescue Effort Wade was being held in Union County Jail on $5,000 bond.

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OPINION

Christmas is less than two weeks away It seems like Christmas is sneaking up at a fast clip this year. The late Thanksgiving holiday has made Christmas seem like it is right around the corner.

The snow this past weekend has gotten a lot of people in the mood for the holiday. My wife is even singing Christmas carols! I know a lot of teachers are doing the countdown to winter vacation.

It looks like most school districts will have two weeks off for the holiday.

There are some good looking Christmas lights around town. A quick drive around town will give you several neat displays.

Presents It must be a Duck Dynasty Christmas at a number of the stores. About half the stores I walk into seem to have some item with one of the Duck Dynasty

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members on it. I can’t believe everything that has a Duck Dynasty theme to it. You can buy everything from wine to a Christmas record done by the cast. I would say beards are in this Christmas.

Bowls The Hawkeyes and Huskers both got bowl bids to Florida this year. Iowa State fans will take this year off from bowl games and get ready for next year.

Iowa will be in Tampa at the Outback Bowl and Nebraska will be in Jacksonville at the Gator Bowl. Both teams are under-

dogs, but both should have a good chance for an upset.

It will be interesting to see if either fan base will make a good showing at the games. The warm weather would be nice ... but watching from the comfort of your couch saves you a lot of money. Just turn up the thermostat to 75 or 80 degrees at game time!

In the spirit The annual Christmas Basket Fund is in full swing. Any contributions you would like to make would be greatly appreciated. The baskets will be distributed Dec. 21 The CNA is also taking up a collection of items for the local animal shelters. If you have an item, please bring it to the Creston News Advertiser office (503 W. Adams St.). We have a nice tree you can place it under.

A contribution of any size is appreciated — big or small, it all helps.

Winter The true start of winter is not until Dec. 21. I’m guessing the last couple of weeks was just a “warm up” for the real thing! The electric bill I received the other day said this year it is 10 degrees cooler than at the same time last year.

Deer The local deer hunters will be out in full force again this weekend. The temps should be a bit warmer for the hunters. Most of the hunters I have talked to have had good success so far. If the number of dead deer along Highway 34 is any indication, it should be a good year for hunters.

Movies There is a free kids movie this weekend at The Strand theatre in

Creston. There is also a free kids movie over in Osceola at 10 a.m. this Saturday morning. So, if you have some kids looking for some free entertainment (plus a little shopping time for mom and dad) take in a show.

Scrapbookers The annual Creston News Advertiser scrap event will be held Jan. 18 and 19 at the Supertel Convention Center. Forms will be in the paper next week and available at the newspaper front counter. It’s always a good time.

Thought for the week: “May your stuffing be tasty and your turkey be plump. May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.

May your yams be delicious and your pies take the prize. May your Christmas dinner stay off your thighs.” — Unknown

Senator Ted Cruz is the hero in a kids coloring book HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

The Weather Channel reported record cold temperatures for the month of December Monday. Millions of homeowners have lost power. The freezing victims assumed that the U.S. government has taken over electricity and that OPowerCare was the law of the land.

The Oklahoma Sooners were invited to play Alabama in the Sugar Bowl Sunday after upsetting OSU on Saturday. The game was interrupted by a four-point-five earthquake. California’s economy is so depressed even the earthquakes are moving back to Oklahoma.

Senator Ted Cruz is the hero in a kids coloring book called Ted Cruz to the Future. It is a conservative trend. Rush Limbaugh wrote a Pilgrims book for kids to read out loud and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford wrote a kids book about his life, but it’s a scratch and sniff.

The White House hired Bill Clinton’s former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta to supervise the Obamacare website’s recovery. He has a proven skill-set. If any DNA turns up on the Obamacare website screen, John can convincingly deny it’s the president’s.

Democrat Senator Patty Murray and GOP Congressman Paul Ryan came up with a bi-partisan budget deal Tuesday. It’s amazing considering the two-party level of acrimony. They can’t even agree whether Jerusalem should be the capital of health care.

The Treasury sold its GM stock for forty billion dollars, closing

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

the books on the fifty billion dollar bailout four years ago. What a ride. The Treasury wound up losing ten billion dollars, making the GM deal by far the most profitable branch of the U.S. government.

President Obama created a frenzy at the Mandela service Tuesday by shaking hands with Raoul Castro. Cuba is loosening its grip on citizens and allowing more free press, more business and more private property rights. We’re like two ships passing in the night.

Nelson Mandela was saluted by four U.S. presidents and England’s prime minister. He was a Marxist but once he became president he let South Africa’s whites keep their land, wealth and businesses.

He is succeeded by Barack Obama as the world’s worst communist.

Nelson Mandela’s memorial drew one hundred world leaders to South Africa. What a turnout.

Barack Obama began his eulogy by saying he hopes the next time so many world leaders gather that it’s under happier circumstances, say Donald Trump’s memorial.

President Obama eulogized Nelson Mandela at his funeral Tuesday.

He spoke about Mandela’s influence on his life, his goals, his dreams and his career. Six times during his speech Obama held his hand out and smiled, and then he put his iPhone back in his pocket.

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Letters to the editor

A new farm bill will be passed soon From Kathie Whattoff Creston

They will be passing a new farm bill in the next couple of weeks.

Rep. Steve King, who has been backed by the factory farming industry, added an amendment to get rid of some of our laws that protect animals, workers and the environment.

His amendment would allow horse slaughter plants to open all across America, which would

cause even more overbreeding.

Careless breeders rely on horse slaughter to get rid of excess horses and feed their greed. More than 92 percent of horses going to slaughter are in good condition and many have been raised as companion animals. They are condemned to this horrific end following a lifetime of service to humans.

Taxpayers would be forced to pay millions to pay for a new program to slaughter horses, when

more than 80 percent of Americans are strongly opposed to horse slaughter.

If someone can’t find a home for their horse, they have the responsibility to call the Humane Society, ARL or as a last resort, humane euthanasia and disposal (app $225 – the cost of one month’s care.)

Please email and call your representatives at 202-224-3121 and ask them to support the “Safeguard American Food Exports Act.”

Lack of Christian perspective From Joan Brunell Creston

It seems to me there is a lack of Christian perspective in the information that our young people are exposed to. Www.wallbuilders. com is an excellent place to find information about the Christian heritage of our nation.

One glaring example of misunderstanding is in the Christian view of the gay lifestyle. It seems many young people think Christians like to hate people and force their narrow view on others. Christians don’t make judgments based on how narrow a view may be. They

base their decisions on what they believe to be the moral code of God no matter how narrow or popular that may seem.

Christians don’t oppose the gay lifestyle because they hate people.

They oppose it because the gay lifestyle is destructive to people. One example is the high suicide rates in the homosexual community. Interesting enough those who advocate for this lifestyle blame those who do not practice it instead of those who do. Furthermore, they claim Christians advocate hate and bullying when the opposite is true.

Here is what Christians really believe. We believe God loves

everyone period. He invites us to receive Him into our hearts and be made completely new in our spirits. Then the process of renewing our minds in the way we think and feel starts. We go from having our lives directed by the destructive desires of the flesh to lives directed by the desires of our new spirit. Christians are not strangers to the passions of the flesh, but we do deny their legitimacy when they harm. In fact Christians continue to wrestle with their flesh just like homosexuals. You may see it otherwise but Christians are driven by love even when it is rejected by those they wish to help.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession.

Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Saturday, Christmas party at CARE. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship; 1 p.m. Linda Grandfield’s piano recital at care center. Monday, preschool. Tuesday, preschool.

Wednesday, preschool; 6 p.m.

Wednesday school Christmas program. Thursday (12/19), 6 to 7:30 p.m. 4-H Robotics Club.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

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

Thursday (12/19), 9 a.m. Quilters.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

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

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

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

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

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. wor-

ship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

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

Friday, 6 p.m. Movie Night at the Norton home with featured Christmas movie, “Christmas Angel,” snacks provided.

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Men’s breakfast at Hy-Vee. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school classes for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, “Joy to the World”; children’s church ages 5-12, nursery available upon request; 5 to 7 p.m. rescheduled public supper served in the fellowship hall.

Tuesday, 6 p.m. Vision Team meeting. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night Activities; Kids Klub, fellowship hall; CYOF, youth room; adult Bible study “Hidden in Christ,” sanctuary.

Thursday (12/19), 7 to 10 a.m.

Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall.

Invite a friends and bring your coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included.

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Rochelle Porter; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Darl Ferguson, presider; Jessica Montague, speaker; potluck dinner. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Women’s fellowship.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; No Women’s Bible study (resumes in January).

Friday, 8:30 a.m. “Operation World” prayer meeting; No Women’s Bible study (resumes in January). Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship, TeamKID Christmas program. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6 p.m. soup supper/community caroling.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle, Loy Christensen’s home.

Friday, Home School Day. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service - Christmas cantata “Mary, Did You Know?”; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 5 p.m. “Rejoicing in God’s Greatest Gift” - children’s Christmas ministry; 6 p.m. cookie fellowship. Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Ministry Appreciation Christmas gathering. Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal - senior high; 6:30 p.m.

AWANA clubs/junior high Trek; senior high youth group; adult prayer meeting and Bible study.

Thursday (12/19), 11:30 a.m.

Christian Single Over 50, community room at 1001 S. Sumner; 1:30 p.m. Ladies Bible study, welcome center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Dianna Clark, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship, Philippians 4:49, “Overcomers: Overcoming Equipment”; PW cookie and cake sale after worship services; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 6 p.m.

Youth Christmas program with UCC and Christmas tea after.

Monday, 6 p.m. Membership and Evangelism meeting; 7:30 p.m. Worship and Music meeting. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Revelation Bible study; 7 p.m. choir practice; 8 p.m. ASP.

Afton CAre Center “Adding Quality to Life” 508 W. Pearl • Afton 641-347-8416

CArter AgenCy, inC. Insurance & Real Estate 208 N. Maple St. • Creston 641-782-8516

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Recycled Domestic Car & Truck Parts Hwy. 34 West • Creston 641-782-6561 • 1-888-886-7811

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Church public supper rescheduled River of Life Assembly of God, 417 Wyoming Ave., will be hosting a public supper 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunday in the church’s fellowship hall. This was rescheduled because of the weather.

This is a free supper

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served by the church.

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

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

Lessons, carols service planned Creston Community of Christ, 802 N. Elm St., invites the community to a service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas 6:30 p.m. Dec. 22. The program is based on a Christmas Eve service held at Westminster Abbey in FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor. Call 641-7822427 for a ride.

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

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Summit House Bible study.

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

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

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

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

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

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

Confession; 9 a.m. Mass; after Mass, coffee and rolls, hall.

Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. Adoration, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m.

Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 6:30 p.m. Scripture study, St. Malachy School library; 7 p.m.

Sort Christmas gifts at church, hall. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. St. Malachy School Mass; 6:30 p.m. high school youth group, St. Malachy School; and religious education classes go caroling. Thursday (12/19), 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 7 p.m. Communal Reconciliation, church; and RCIA, hall.

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

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

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6 miles south on P27 (High and Dry Road), 1 mile west, one-fourth mile south, Delores Doench, pastor.

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

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

London, England, in 2009.

Join the church members for a short, quiet, contemplative time in the midst of the busyness and final Christmas preparations.

For more information, call 782-2525.

Website: www.salemluth.net.

Blog: www.benmcintire.wordpress.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. worship service and Sunday school Christmas program. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Quilters. Wednesday, 6 p.m. choir practice; 7 p.m.

Advent service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Divine Service; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. Confirmation classes; and FLOCK; 7 p.m.

Advent service. Thursday (12/19), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

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

Today, 5 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship, Philippians 4:4-9, “Overcomers: Overcoming Equipment”; 6 p.m. joint UCC and FPC youth Christmas program at FPC. Monday, 7:30 p.m.

AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon Pastor Jim’s office hours; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table - Christmas dinner. Wednesday, 8 a.m. TOPS.

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CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Friday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kids Christmas party at St. John’s.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday school; 4:30 p.m. Christmas caroling, sixth-seniors. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. Quilters. Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Quilters.

Diagonal

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. church.

Lenox

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Christmas caroling. Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

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

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orient

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

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

Sunday school; 3 p.m. Caroling; 5 p.m. potato bar. Wednesday, 3:15 p.m. Wednesday school, Methodist Church.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Cornerstone Youth Choir; 6:20 to 8 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:45 p.m.

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

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:05 a.m. Faith Formation (high school); 8:15 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Faith Formation (pre-K through eighth grades). Thursday (12/19), 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

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

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Don’t waffle on cleaning iron Dear Heloise: How do I clean my WAFFLE IRON? — Cindy C., Arlington, Va. The first thing to do is read the manual or visit the manufacturer’s website. That said, here is the Heloise hint, and I just did this! If it’s a greasy buildup, all you need is a little ammonia and paper towels.

Put the towel on the grid (UNPLUG the iron), then pour on about a teaspoon of ammonia and let sit a few hours. Keep away from pets and children!

Use a plastic brush or scrubbie with a drop of dish soap and scrub away!

Heloise hint: DO NOT spray oil on a HOT waffle iron! Use only while the iron is cool, so it will heat up as the iron heats up. This prevents the sticky residue from building up on the iron. — Heloise TWISTING AND TURNING Dear Heloise: With a queen- or king-size bed, I have a hard time figuring out which way to put a fitted sheet on the bed without having to keep turning it (which way is top to bottom, or side to side). I took a permanent marking pen and put a mark on the two top corner seams.

Now, before putting on the fitted sheet, I look for the two

Hints from Heloise marks and put these corners at the top. No more twisting and turning! — Faith H., Port Charlotte, Fla. GIFT-WRAP HOLDER Dear Heloise: We all know the frustration of keeping gift wrap from unrolling. Repurpose paper-towel and toiletpaper rolls to prevent this problem. Cut the cardboard roll longways and open it to fasten around the gift-wrap roll. Place a rubber band or piece of tape on the toilet-paper roll where the slit is. When it’s time to wrap gifts, just remove the band or cut the tape and reuse the recycled roll again. — A Reader, via email STICKY IDEA Dear Readers: I am always jotting down quick notes for a zillion things! Here’s a green hint: Cut several sticky notes in half or thirds, vertically. If you don’t need to write a lot, this cuts down on wasting a whole note. It’s also great for the office or just for little reminders throughout the day.

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— Heloise P.S.: I also use the “slim” sticky as bookmarks for things I want to go back to while I’m reading. I may even note on the paper what the idea or information is.

SLIDING DOORSTOP Dear Heloise: If you have carpet, doorstops sometimes slide. I saw this at a friend’s house, and it works great. Use self-sticking hair curlers. Place in front of the door and press into the carpet so it sticks.

(Make sure the roller is large enough to not fit under the door.) — B.J., via email STABILIZE A HANGER Dear Heloise: Use wooden chopsticks to insert in the paper roll on a hanger that gets bent. This can stabilize it BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker again. — M.T., Sacramento, Calif.

Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise@Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2013 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young

Horoscope Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Business and commerce are favored today. Look for ways to boost your income or make a little money on the side. It’s a good day to apply for a job as well.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, dancing with lucky Jupiter. This makes you optimistic and fortunate. It’s a busy day, but it’s fun busy.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Something going on behind the scenes ultimately could lead to a better job or more money for you. It’s possible.

Keep your options open, and listen to good advice.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A conversation with a female friend might boost your spirits, because shared laughter and a common understanding feel so good. Of course, you are part of this equation.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Although personal details about your private life might be made public today, somehow you won’t mind. Quite likely, it’s something flattering that puts you in a good light.

(One hopes.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Grab every opportunity to travel or do something different today. At the very least, be a tourist in your own city, because you want some adventure and you want to learn something new.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t hesitate to ask for what you want today, because others are likely to say “yes.” You might even ask for money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Enjoy social outings with others, especially partners and close friends. Do something different. This is a great day to travel or go somewhere you’ve never been before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) At work, you can ask for help from others, for more equipment or even for an increased budget. You might not get it, but the odds are in your favor.

Never hurts to try.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Saucy flirtations, parties, movies, sports events and fun times with others will please you today. Take a long lunch.

Today’s a good date day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a feel-good day at

home. Family discussions will go well. You might be able to expand something or make big plans for the future.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Because you’re in a positive frame of mind, all your communications with others will be more successful today. This is especially helpful for those of you who write, sell, market, teach and act.

YOU BORN TODAY You are a perfectionist. You see both the broad strokes and the details. You are insight-

ful, thoughtful and caring. You understand the human condition. You take a long-range view of things and are faithful to your goals. Perseverance is one of your major strengths. In the year ahead, a major change might take place, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2005.

Birthdate of: Christopher Plummer, actor; Carlos Montoya, guitarist; Tamora Pierce, novelist. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Ricks out DES MOINES — Senior guard Gary Ricks, Jr. will miss the remainder of the 2013-14 season due to a fractured bone in his left foot, Drake University men’s basketball coach Ray Giacoletti announced Wednesday, Dec. 11.

In eight games this season, Ricks was the Bulldogs’ second leading scorer with 12.3 points and a team-high 3.6 assists per game while shooting 45 percent from the threepoint arc. He also scored a career-high 25 points to lead the Bulldogs over Fresno State in the first of three straight wins to claim the Fresno State Classic title, for which he earned all-tournament honors.

Creighton leaves DES MOINES — Chris Creighton, the man who helped the Drake football team return to prominence, is leaving Des Moines — going from a non-scholarship program to the highest level of college football.

Creighton, the head coach for the Bulldogs the past six seasons, accepted the head coaching job Wednesday at Eastern Michigan, a Football Bowl Subdivision school that plays in the MidAmerican Conference.

Rick Fox, a member of Creighton’s staff those six seasons, was named Drake’s head coach.

Still sidelined IOWA CITY — Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said Wednesday it’s doubtful that junior guard Josh Oglesby will make his season debut Friday at Iowa State.

Oglesby broke a bone in his right foot in practice Nov. 6 and had surgery to insert a pin two days later.

Oglesby originally intended to return to practice Wednesday, but his foot was tender from the workout so he sat out. He hopes to make his debut against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Dec. 22.

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Panthers run past Shenandoah, 94-67

By SCOTT VICKER

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SHENANDOAH — Things quickly turned around for the Creston boys basketball team after a sluggish start here Tuesday, as the Panthers nearly hit the century mark in a 94-67 win over Shenandoah.

The Panthers held a 38-22 lead at halftime after a slow start.

“We started off kind of sluggish,” head coach Billy Hiatt said. “Give credit to Shenandoah, they came out fighting hard. We started to pull away a little bit. They had some turnovers and we got some easy buckets.”

Hiatt said the Panthers began attacking the rim more after halftime, inflating the lead to 28 points “Jay Wolfe started getting going a little bit, started hitting some free throws,” Hiatt said. “We got up quite

a bit on them, probably 28 or so, and I started playing some different guys. They came back to about 19, so I put the starters back in. It was nice to be able to play everybody.”

Wolfe, who finished with a gamehigh 28 points, shot 8-of8 from the free throw line in the second half.

Wolfe A bulk of Wolfe’s scoring came from behind the 3-point arc, as he knocked down five treys in the game.

S e nior Cole Thompson also found his way to the foul line in the second Thompson

half, shooting 8-of-9 in the second half alone. Thompson finished with 13 points to go with six assists and six steals.

“We shot quite a few free throws in the second half,” Hiatt said. “Getting to the rim, they were fouling us.

We were able to pull away from the free throw line.”

Alex Nielsen added 11 points with a team-high seven rebounds for Creston, while McClain Haines chipped in 11 points.

“I thought we passed the ball well,” Hiatt said.

“Cole had six assists. Maxx Walters had four, Jay had three, a couple of other guys had two. We passed the ball around pretty well as a team.”

The Panthers had 20 assists on 25 made baskets.

Creston, now 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the Hawkeye 10 Conference travels to Atlantic on Friday before playing ADM at Wells Fargo

Arena in Des Moines at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Then, things get taken up another notch next week as Creston plays on the road at both Harlan and Kuemper Catholic.

“Atlantic, last year we struggled with them quite a bit,” Hiatt said. “That will be a good game, not only on paper, but also emotionally.

Atlantic is a tough place to play at. ADM has been playing well, too.”

SHENANDOAH (67) — Jackson Baker 10 3-5 23, Makonn Anderson 7 1-5 15, Payden Anderson 4 1-2 11, Michael Cisneros 2 0-0 5, Austin Fichter 2 0-0 5, Jordan Miller 1 0-3 2, Joe Blake 1 0-0 2, Steve Martin 1 0-0 2, Jake Cerven 0 2-2 2. Totals — 28 7-17 67. 3-point goals — 4 (P. Anderson 2, Cisneros 1, Fichter 1).

CRESTON (94) — Jay Wolfe 7 9-10 28, Cole Thompson 2 9-11 13, Alex Nielsen 3 5-6 11, McClain Haines 4 3-3 11, Brandon Phipps 3 0-0 9, Maxx Walters 2 2-2 6, Cole Crawford 2 0-0 6, Evan Nielsen 2 1-2 5, Christian Groumoutis 1 1-2 3, Sam Hartsock 0 1-2 1. Totals — 25 31-38 94. 3-point goals — 10 (Wolfe 5, Phipps 3, Crawford 2).

Rebounds — 22 (A. Nielsen 7,

Wolfe 6, E. Nielsen 3, Phipps 2, Groumoutis 2). Assists — 20 (Thompson 6, Walters 4, Wolfe 3, Phipps 2, Haines 2, Crawford 2).

Steals — 12 (Thompson 6, Wolfe 3). Blocked shots — 2 (Wolfe 1, Groumoutis 1). Turnovers — 12.

JUNIOR VARSITY The Creston JV team picked up its first win of the season with a 66-30 win over Shenandoah on Tuesday.

Sam Hartsock and Christian Groumoutis each netted 13 points to lead the Panther JV team, while Jake Miller and Cooper McDermott also found double figures with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

“We were pretty balanced,” Creston JV coach Michael West said. “We had a good inside-out game. We played good defense. That’s pretty much what won it for us.”

Creston (66) — Christian Groumoutis 13, Sam Hartsock 13, Jake Miller 12, Cooper McDermott 11, Sam Eagan 5, McClain Haines 4, Chris Foster 4, Nick Walsh 2, Brandon Jones 2.

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Iowa’s Melsahn Basabe a Niang gets back in the force, not forgotten gym to rediscover form

By SCOTT DOCHTERMAN The Gazette

IOWA CITY — Three years ago then-Iowa freshman Melsahn Basabe battled Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger to a draw and expectations soared with his performance.

Their points (22 for Basabe, 24 for Sullinger) and rebounds (13 for Basabe, 12 for Sullinger) were nearly identical, but Basabe registered six blocks, including four on the current Boston Celtics forward. The game showed Basabe could compete against the nation’s best players.

That hasn’t changed for the 6-foot-7 Iowa senior, although his role and statistics show a different side. Gone are Basabe’s regular 32 minutes of action, like he played that night against Sull- Basabe inger. Basabe is unlikely to average 11.0 points and 6.8 rebounds a game as he did as a freshman. But in a limited role, he’s far more likely to have a great impact on the No. 23 Hawkeyes (10-1) now than as a freshman three years ago.

“Mel was the guy that we had to get going as a freshman,” said fel-

low senior Devyn Marble, Basabe’s roommate for the last four years. “If we didn’t, we were in trouble. Even with Matt (Gatens), we were still in trouble if those guys weren’t producing 15-20 points a game.

“Now we’ve got 10-11 guys that have 20 on any given night. (Basabe’s) not less effective; it’s just the way our team is built now. People like to say he’s not the same but really it’s misleading and the numbers can be misleading. He’s blocking shots and he’s rebounding at a high pace. We are better when he’s doing that.”

Basabe, 23, went through one of the sport’s most difficult sophomore slumps, and it was self-inflicted. He admitted his motivation waned after his freshman year and he struggled to make an impact as a sophomore.

He lost his starting job and let himself and his teammates down. Basabe then reinvested in himself, and the benefits started to grow.

He earned back his starting job as a junior. Now he’s better than ever as a senior.

Basabe averages 7.7 points and 6.3 rebounds a game in barely 17 minutes of action. Among Big Ten players he ranks 15th in rebounding Please see BASABE, page 10A

By TRAVIS HINES Ames Tribune

AMES — It was a second straight game of frustration and missed shots that had Iowa State forward Georges Niang up and out of bed before 6 a.m. last Tuesday.

After going 4-of-14 in wins over UMKC and Auburn, Niang had enough. It was time to get back to his roots.

So he made his way to the Sukup Basketball Complex for an earlymorning workout. A few hours later, Niang returned for a second session. And not content with that, he was back at it for his third go-round later that evening.

The results were immediate, with Niang going for a career-high 22 points while carrying ISU early in an overtime win over Northern Iowa on Saturday.

“I feel like it was just me get- Niang ting back to the old me,” Niang said. “I felt like when I’m in the gym is when I’m the most confident, and I feel like I needed to get back to that happy place or whatever you’d like to call it.”

Niang didn’t look completely out of sorts against the Kangaroos and Tigers, but it was clear something was off with the sophomore’s offensive game, especially against Auburn when foul trouble limited him to just 17 minutes.

“He’s obviously happy that we won,” said ISU coach Fred Hoiberg.

“He didn’t want to take away from that, but you could see he was frustrated just with the way the game was going for him.

“I think a lot of it was getting himself in some foul trouble. That gets you out of rhythm right there.”

So Niang retreated to the friendly and familiar confines of the practice facility to rededicate himself to putting in the time needed to improve on a freshman campaign that saw expectations for the 6-foot-7 forward jump sky-high this season.

“He came to my office,” Hoiberg said, “and we talked that next day and he said, ‘That’s what I need to do, get myself back in the gym.

That’s when I play my best.’”

It appeared to be time well spent as Niang went 9 of 16 from the floor and 2 of 5 from 3-point range against the Panthers in what was clearly his best game of the season.

Please see NIANG, page 10A

Collisions banned LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Major League Baseball intends to eliminate home-plate collisions by 2015 at the latest.

New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, chairman of the rules committee, made the announcement at the winter meetings, saying the change would go into effect for next season if the players’ association approved. Safety and concern over concussions were major factors — fans still cringe at the thought of the season-ending hit Buster Posey absorbed in 2011.

“Ultimately what we want to do is change the culture of acceptance that these plays are ordinary and routine and an accepted part of the game,” Alderson said. “The costs associated in terms of health and injury just no longer warrant the status quo.”

In a sport long bound by tradition, a ban will be a major step. MLB also is instituting a vast increase in the use of instant replay by umpires next season in an effort to eliminate blown calls.

Showdown:

CNA photos by SCOTT VICKER

Above, Iowa State’s Georges Niang shoots over UNI’s Seth Tuttle during the Big 4 Classic on Saturday. At left, Iowa’s Devyn Marble tries to work around Drake’s Gary Ricks, Jr. during the second game of the Big 4 Classic. Iowa State, ranked 17th in the country, hosts No. 23-ranked Iowa at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. That game can be seen on ESPNU. The women meet at 7 p.m. tonight in Ames. The Cyclone women are ranked 17th and the Hawkeye women are ranked 21st.

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Area boys basketball Bedford 57, Southwest Valley 37 BEDFORD — Bedford bolted to a 17-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back in a 57-37 win over Southwest Valley here on Tuesday.

The Bulldogs took advantage of 24 Southwest Valley turnovers in the game.

“The turnover bug is still biting us,” Southwest Valley

head coach Jim Obermeier said. We had 18 in the first half, 24 for the game. Ryan Carlson picked us up hitting 4-of-5 shots in a reserve role. We need to find a way to beat our opponent’s pressure and run our of- Carlson

fense.”

Carlson finished with nine points and two rebounds in the loss. Keegan Longabaugh also scored nine points, while pulling down eight boards. Scott Vanderhoof contributed nine points with seven rebounds.

Colten Drake netted seven points with seven rebounds. Lane Peterson and Gunnar McCuen each scored two points.

Area girls basketball Bedford 62, Southwest Valley 40 BEDFORD — Bedford held a 25-6 lead over Southwest Valley at the end of the first quarter and sailed to a 62-40 win over the Timberwolves here on Tuesday.

Lexi Bronner led the Timberwolves with 10 points and nine rebounds in the loss.

Marissa D r a k e a d d e d Bronner e i g h t points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Mikayla Dolch chipped in seven points with seven boards. Sydney

Maynes finished with five points and nine rebounds.

Kelsie Kinman added four points and five rebounds.

Mount Ayr 67, East Union 38 AFTON — Mount Ayr had five players score in double figures as the Raiderettes rolled to a 67-38 win over East Union here on Tuesday.

Kelcie Shields scored 12 points, as Tess Shields and Allie Shields each netted 11 points and M e g a n K. Shields

Warin and Ashton Johnson scored 10 apiece. Paige Daughton nearly made it six in double figures with nine points.

Kelcie Shields also grabbed eight rebounds for Mount Ayr, while Daughton added seven. Allie Shields and Tess Shields each pulled down five boards. Brook Rychnovsky recorded five steals with two assists, while Johnson dished out five assists.

Emily Eckels, Kelsey Hoff and Stacia Bryson each scored eight points to lead East Union in the loss. Chelsea Hoyt added five points, while Brittany Malone netted four. Kacie Ripperger scored three.

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The game will be played at 5 p.m. at the arena, and the $7 ticket is also good for the Iowa Energy NBA D-League game that is played after the high school game.

Spartans fall ESTHERVILLE — Iowa Lakes women defeated Southwestern 67-50 Wednesday night.

A report on the game will be published in Friday’s News Advertiser.

YMCA Stingray swimming Ankeny meet ANKENY — The Southern Prairie YMCA Stingray swim team competed against Ankeny and Le Mars Saturday.

Next meet is Dec. 14 at the Waukee YMCA, starting at 12:30 p.m.

Placewinners for the Stingrays by age division: 8-under girls — 50-yard backstroke: 2. Cameron Guajardo.

25-yard backstroke: 1. Tybee Plowman.

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freestyle: 4. Damien Flores.

9-10 girls — 50-yard breaststroke: 8. Haley Plowman.

50-yard freestyle: 26. Justin Rinner.

9-10 boys — 50-yard breaststroke: 8. Isaiah Terlizzi.

50-yard backstroke: 12. Scott Walter. 100-yard freestyle: 4.

Connor Rink. 50-yard freestyle: 19. Noah Adams.

11-12 girls — 100-yard individual medley: 14. Devon Buls.

50-yard butterfly: 7. Myah Lanteri. 50-yard freestyle: 15. Rebekah Terlizzi. 50-yard breaststroke: 12.

Brittney Rink. Medley relay: 6. (Devon Buls, Haley Plowman, Cassie Ralston, Rebekah Terlizzi).

REGULAR SESSION December 02, 2013 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, December 02, 2013. The meeting was to order •atChildren 9:00 AM •with the folSpecial Occasion called • Costumes Infant lowing members present: Dennis Brown Toddlers • Christening • Confirmations and Ron Riley. Lois Monday was absent.

AGENDA: Motion by Brown and secby Riley to approve the Agenda.

— 28 Years onded of Experience • Creston — All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to approve November 25, 2013 minutes. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke during open forum.

ATTORNEY: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to approve Resolution #6 for FY 2013-2014 as follows: The matNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ter of the Union County Attorney's AppliBEFORE THE CRESTON BOARD OF cation for Appointment of an Assistant ADJUSTMENT County Attorney comes before the Union TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON- County Board of Supervisors. WHERECERN: AS: an Assistant Union County Attorney You are hereby notified that Jack and will provide substantial assistance in the Denise Willis, dba Willis Investments prosecution of juvenile matters, the Union LLC have requested a variance from the County Board of Supervisors believe that provisions of Chapter 168, of the Zoning the interests of the citizens of Union Code, in the 1996 Creston Municipal County and the interests of justice will Code, to place a used manufactured best be served and protected by the apdwelling on the lot not zoned as R-3 Mo- pointment of an Assistant County Attorney. WHEREAS: the Union County bile Home Residential described to-wit: Lot 17, except beginning at the NW Board of Supervisors has previously budcorner of Lot 17, thence SE along the geted for the position and has previously westerly line of Lot 17 to Sherman Ave, approved the additional position of Assisthence NE 100' along the south easterly tant Union County Attorney. WHEREAS: line of Lot 17, thence NW to a point 100' the Union County Attorney has recomNE of the NW corner of Lot 17, thence mended that the Union County Board of westerly along the north westerly line of Supervisors approve the appointment of Lot 17 to point of beginning, South Hill an Assistant Union County Attorney.

WHEREAS: the Union County Attorney Addition. also known as: 627 New York Avenue has recommended that Elizabeth Ann Creston, Union County, Iowa.

Kenyon be appointed as an Assistant The variance is requested as Section Union County Attorney. NOW THERE168.10 MANUFACTURED DWELL- FORE BE IT RESOLVED: that Elizabeth INGS in the 1996 Creston Municipal Ann Kenyon, be and is hereby appointed Code states: The dwelling shall be new an Assistant Union County Attorney efand undamaged and shall not have been fective December 02, 2013. Said appointpreviously installed or occupied for any ment shall continue until revoked by the purpose as evidenced by the chain of title Union County Attorney. Roll call vote; Brown aye, Riley aye, and Monday aband certification by the dealer.

You are further notified that the Cre- sent, motion carried. ston Board of Adjustment will hold a pubENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union lic hearing on the request for variance at County Engineer, presented and discussed 5:00 P.M. on December 17, 2013, at Cre- the weekly maintenance activity report. ston City Hall, located at 116 West Adams Akes also informed the Board that Dan Street, Creston, Iowa.

Groesbeck will be retiring on December 6, You are further notified that you may 2013. Utility Permit: Motion by Brown appear at the above time and place, either and seconded by Riley to approve a utility in person or by a duly authorized agent or permit for Windstream to place new 12 attorney, to make any comments you wish pair along Prairie Dog Avenue in Section concerning the proposed variance. If you 10 of Dodge Township. All voting aye, are unable to attend in person, written motion carried. Railroad Crossing Safety comments will be received by the Board Improvements Agreement: Motion by of Adjustment at the time of the meeting Brown and seconded by Riley for the and will be made part of the public hear- chair to sign an agreement for the installaing in this matter. tion of two automatic gate units with 12” This is an official notice of the Creston LED flashing lights controlled by predicBoard of Adjustment and you should gov- tion circuitry at the railroad crossing locatern yourself accordingly. ed on Iris Avenue, at no cost to the CounRespectfully submitted, ty. Federal funding for this project is exKevin W. Kruse pected to be available, 90% funding of this Building Official project will be covered under this agreement between the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Railroad. The reREGULAR SESSION quired 10% matching funds are being proDecember 02, 2013 The Union County Board of Supervi- vided by BNSF Railroad Company. All sors met in regular session on Monday, voting aye, motion carried.

TIF REVENUE CERTIFICATION: December 02, 2013. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the fol- Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley lowing members present: Dennis Brown for the chair to sign the TIF Revenue Certification for the CF Processing Bond payand Ron Riley. Lois Monday was absent.

AGENDA: Motion by Brown and sec- ment. All voting aye. Motion carried.

HANDWRITTEN CLAIM: Motion onded by Riley to approve the Agenda.

by Brown and seconded by Riley to apAll voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and prove a handwritten claim to Eric Shawler seconded by Riley to approve November in the amount of $35.00 for CPR and First 25, 2013 minutes. All voting aye, motion Aid Training. All voting aye, motion carried. carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no OPEN FORUM: No one spoke durfurther business, meeting was adjourned at ing open forum.

ATTORNEY: Motion by Brown and 11:30 AM. Attest: Sandy Hysell, Auditor seconded by Riley to approve Resolution By: Ronald J. Riley, Chair #6 for FY 2013-2014 as follows: The mat-

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Middle school basketball 8th grade girls REDFIELD — After a close 19-13 first half, the West Central Valley eighthgrade girls pulled out to a 47-28 victory over Creston Monday night.

Chloe Hagle led Creston with 17 points and Cayla Maitlen grabbed eight rebounds.

“The girls played hard and rebounded well,” Creston coach Sarah Stephens said. “We need to continue to work on taking advantage and executing our scoring opportunities.”

Victoria Borha scored for Creston in a 2-0 victory in a extra B game quarter.

Creston A (28) — Chloe Hagle 17, Sophia Groumoutis 6, Kiersten Latham 3, Taylor Fredrickson 2. Rebounds — Cayla Maitlen 8, Fredrickson 5.

Steals — Breanna Wallace 2, Latham 1, Groumoutis 1.

West Central Valley A (47).

Creston B (2) — Victoria Borha 2.

West Central Valley B (0).

7th grade girls REDFIELD — Creston seventh-grade girls outscored West Central Valley 29-6 in the second half to earn a 45-14 victory Monday.

The Panthers (3-0) led 16-8 at halftime. Brielle Baker finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and six steals. Megan Haley chipped in 15 points and three steals.

Taylor Buxton grabbed seven rebounds. Grace Root and Kesia Stewart each had four steals and Saige Rice grabbed three.

“Terrific passing in transition in the second half after the defense stepped up from a sluggish first half,” Creston coach Larry Peterson said. “These girls are at their best when they are pushing the pace and doing things in the open court with some unselfish basketball.”

Several of the same West Central Valley players from an eight-member roster also played in the extra B quarter and posted a 14-4 victory over Creston. Stewart scored four points for Creston.

“There was a big experience gap for some of our girls compared to who they were playing against in this game, but our girls never stopped hustling,” Peterson said.

Creston is host to Winterset today in A and B games, while the eighth-graders travel to Winterset.

Creston A (45) — Brielle Baker 20, Megan Haley 15, Kesia Stewart 5, Grace Root 2, Devon Buls 2, Taylor Buxton 1.

Rebounds — Baker 10, Buxton 7, Haley 3, Jesse Vicker 3. Steals — Baker 6, Root 4, Stewart 4, Saige Rice 3.

West Central Valley A (14) — Maddy Waddell 4, Kassidy Bremer 4, Abby Speichinger 4, Jaicee Wathne 2.

Creston B (4) — Kesia Stewart 4. Rebounds — Devon Buls 3, Breanna Ross 2. Steals — Ross 1, Stewart 1.

West Central Valley B (14) — Waddell 8, Hasty 2, Bremer 2, Wathne 2.

8th grade boys Creston eighth-grade boys defeated West Central Valley here Monday, 37-28.

Evan Jacobson scored 18 points.

“It was a back and forth game for the first quarter and a half and a little run gave us a 22-14 halftime lead,” coach Mike McCabe said. “We pushed the lead to 14 early in the third period, keyed by defense and rebounding. We made the game a lot closer than it needed to be with some less than stellar defense and passing in the fourth quarter.”

Dalten Bierle scored four points in Creston’s 7-4 loss in the B game.

Dustin Merritt 2, Jacob Cook 2, Gavin Sickels 2.

West Central Valley A (28).

Creston B (4) — Dalten Bierle 4.

West Central Valley B (7).

8th grade boys WINTERSET — Winterset eighth-grade boys defeated Creston Tuesday, 34-26, in a tightly-contested game.

Creston led 12-11 after one period and the game was tied 20-20 at halftime.

Creston scored only six more points in the game.

“We were unable to get anything going in the second half,” Creston coach Mike McCabe said. “Poor execution, so that’s on all of us and we have to get better, and we will.”

Winterset also won a close B game, 33-30.

“Great experience for a lot of inexperienced guys,” McCabe said. “We made some mistakes, but for the most part I liked the hustle.”

Creston A (26) — Evan Jacobson 10, Trevor Downing 4, Tucker Flynn 4, Jacob Cook 2, Jaden Driskell 2, Cody Wagner 2, Cole Higgins 2.

Winterset A (34).

Creston B (30) — Dustin Merritt 9, Cody Wagner 7, Cole Higgins 4, Gavin Sickels 4, Dalten Bierle 2, Ethan Anderson 2, Jacob Cook 2.

Winterset B (33).

7th grade boys Kylan Smallwood scored 16 points as the Creston seventh-grade boys defeated West Central Valley on Monday, 40-29.

“We played great defense and our press gave us a good advantage early in this game,” Creston coach Kristopher “Kritter” Hayes said. “We set great screens and were patient at the right times on offense.

Creston A (37) — Evan Jacobson 18, Trevor Downing 5, Jaden Driskell 4, Cole Higgins 4,

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In tournament play Sunday Creston defeated Indianola 56-14 and Clarke 33-27. Brielle Baker was named to the alltournament team. Members of the team coached by Brad Baker and Tim Root are, from left in front, Jesse Vicker, Breanna Ross and Grace Root.

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BASABE: Continued from page 7A

and ninth in field-goal percentage. He’s the league’s active leader in rebounds with 639. But the numbers are a footnote to his oncourt contributions.

Against Drake with the score tied 37-37, Basabe dished inside the post to Aaron White for an alley oop slam that put Iowa ahead. Then on a 12-0 spurt to end the first half, Basabe scored on a putback, was fouled making a basket and finished with a jumper. He had a hand in eight of Iowa’s final eight points of the half and gave the Hawkeyes an 11-point halftime lead.

“I would just like to see him be aggressive like he was (Saturday) all the time,” Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery said. “He is such a great teammate. He wants to follow the game plan, he wants

to be part of a team that’s winning. Sometimes he forgets he’s a guy that we think is one of our top guys. He’s one of our guys who’s special and go play that way. That’s what he did (Saturday). He was a dominant player in the game (Saturday). I feel like he should be like that every night. and I want him to be like that every night.”

Basabe believes he has ability to affect games, and he’s matured by honing his strengths. He’s added a mid-range jumper, but mostly he focuses on his post play from putbacks and rebounds to blocking shots and defending his position.

He followed up a 15-point, eight-rebound effort against Drake with 12 points and 11 rebounds against Fairleigh Dickinson. It was his 13th career double-double.

“My game has always been there; it’s just been a

consistency factor,” Basabe said. “I’ve been pretty productive, although people get on me about my career. I’ve been competing with the best players in the country since day one. I think people just want to see a more consistent me. That’s what I’m focused on this year, not thinking about my freshman year because I want to be better than my freshman year. I’m older. I don’t know if I could get 12 points and 11 rebounds in 16 minutes as a freshman.

“I should be better than I was as a freshman. Everybody was telling me they need the freshman Melsahn, but I should better than that.

I’m just going to remain humble and keep working hard and be consistent.”

After a career that started in the spotlight, Basabe’s now excelling in the afterglow. He is 27 points

shy becoming Iowa’s 42nd 1,000-point scorer and with Marble and White commanding attention, it seems Basabe has become a secondary figure for opponents. But that’s only in perception.

“I don’t feel like a forgotten man, he said. “If anything I’ve forgotten myself by not playing hard all the time. But I don’t want that to be an issue this year.

“I feel like it is my responsibility that I can still be the focus if I make myself the focus. Not so much as coach having to hand me the ball, but I feel like out of the post players I should be one of the more dominant players.”

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inconsistent early this season, his vision and decision making weren’t, with his assist numbers reflecting that fact. Putting the ball in his hands to initiate offense allows ISU to tap into that talent.

“I’m pretty comfortable doing that,” Niang said.

“We run it pretty frequent-

ly in practice. I think it’s a good offense for us.”

Though facilitator is a role Niang can handle, it’s when he becomes a playmaker that ISU can be at its best.

“He had a great game against UNI,” Hoiberg said.

“Thankfully, in that first half, he kept us within striking distance.

“Without Georges’ production that first half, instead of sort of ugly, it would have been really ugly.”

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NIANG: Continued from page 7A

Hoiberg even employed Niang as point guard for stretches.

“I was just trying to find some type of rhythm,” Hoiberg said, “and I thought Georges had it going. He made a couple good plays.”

While Niang’s shot was

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Continued from page 8A

Bryce Fitzgerald came off the bench and gave us a huge spark of energy, and Kylan Smallwood was a force offensively. Lee Normandeau and Dale Boyer had the task of stopping WCV’s big post player and they defended him well.”

Creston won the B game 6-4 behind a strong rebounding effort.

Creston A (40) — Kylan Smallwood 16, Bryce Fitzgerald 8, Dale Boyer 6, Hunter Simpson 6, Lee Normandeau 4.

West Central Valley A (29).

Creston B (6) — Christian Gist 2, James McDonald 2, Zach Hague 2.

West Central Valley B (4).

7th grade boys Hunter Simpson scored 14 points as Creston picked up a 35-31 victory over Winterset in seventh-grade boys action Tuesday.

Creston (3-0) displayed good team defense concepts, coach Kristopher “Kritter” Hayes said.

“The kids are learning how to help each other defensively and that is making a huge difference,” Hayes

every day and their efforts in practice are beginning to show,” Hayes said. “Our bigs rebounded and our guards pushed the ball up the floor and we got a lot of layups. It was all about hustle and energy tonight.”

Creston boys play host to Shenandoah on Tuesday.

said. “We executed our offense out of a late timeout and got exactly what we drew up with 20 seconds to play. Hunter Simpson came off two ball screens and got fouled and made the shot.

He converted a three-point play and then made a late free throw to secure the win for us. Other players stepped up when we got into late foul trouble.”

Zach Hague scored 11 points as Creston won the B game 22-13.

“This group is improving

Creston A (35) — Hunter Simpson 14, Dale Boyer 8, Kylan Smallwood 6, Jeffrey Dillenburg 4, Bryce Fitzgerald 3.

Winterset A (31).

Creston B (22) — Zach Hague 11, Bryce Fitzgerald 4, Kendall Crawford 3, James McDonald 2, Sheldon Jones 2.

Winterset B (13).

SWIMMING: Continued from page 8A Plowman, Justice Rinner, Brittney Rink, Rebekah Terlizzi).

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Freestyle relay: 3. (Gabe Frakes, Isaiah Terlizzi, Scott Walter, Connor Rink).

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Medley relay: 3. (Brittney Rink, Kiersten Plowman, Myah Lanteri, Marissa Walter).

Freestyle relay: 4. (Kiersten Plowman, Devon Buls, Myah

Lanteri, Marissa Walter).

13-14 boys — 200-yard breaststroke: 1. Dylan Linch.

15-21 girls — 100-yard breaststroke: 1. Jena Proffitt.

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Thank you to the many customers for your listings and purchases of property in and around the Creston area.

A special thanks to Stewart Realty and the agents that I have worked with this past 17 years. It has been an experience.

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Dalton Ag Products, a first-class, fast growing manufacturing company in Northeast Taylor County is seeking an experienced Plant Manager. Our company is highly regarded in both the industry and community.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Engineering and at least 5 years of experience managing complex manufacturing operations. In addition, excellent leadership, communication and organization skills are required.

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Honor band: Creston High School students making Southwest Iowa Honor Band include,

from left, Savannah Hartman (trombone), Jake Hitz (timpani), Madison Hance (flute), Ben Mullin (tuba), Jeremy Stoll (tenor sax), Patrick Normandeau (alto sax), Paul Lorenz (trombone) and RaeAnne Hopkins (trumpet). Not pictured: Caleb Cramer (french horn).

Iowa leaders optimistic health plan will get waiver DES MOINES (MCT) – The federal government’s mixed response to Iowa’s request for a waiver on the new Iowa Health and Wellness Plan drew mixed reviews from state lawmakers Wednesday.

House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, R-Hiawatha, said it’s unclear what Iowa’s next step should be after federal officials approved most of Iowa’s bipartisan plan but balked at letting the state collect premiums from Iowa participants who live at or below the poverty line.

“This is the agreement we came to and I think on the whole it serves the state very well and it’s the plan we need to implement,” Paulsen told reporters at a legislative forum. “I don’t know how they can, in good conscience, back us into a corner. I mean, we’re 16 days from the end of the year and they’re going to cause trouble on it. I just think in general that’s bad form.”

Rather than appeal the federal ruling, Senate Democratic Leader Mike Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs, said he believes Iowa officials should “declare victory” and move forward with the plan approved last legislative session to expand the number of Iowans eligible for Medicaid.

“I think we’re clearly in a position where we can expand access to affordable health care coverage to

150,000 Iowans,” said Gronstal. “I think it’s worth taking the deal. It wasn’t the whole nine yards, but it was about 8.9 yards. It was most of what we asked for.”

Gov. Terry Branstad, speaking on his monthly radio call-in show, said his administration continues to negotiate with federal officials and he remains hopeful a waiver for Iowa’s entire plan will get approved.

“I’m still hopeful it will get worked out,” the governor said. “I think it was premature for them to put that out.

We’re very close and we’re very optimistic that in the very near future we will get the waiver we’ve been working on since last spring.”

Wednesday’s approval, which came from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, would extend Medicaid to eligible Iowans who make up to 100 percent of poverty, or about $11,500 per year for an individual.

Meanwhile, those who make up to 138 percent of poverty, or about $15,900 a year, would get private insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace.

Their premiums would be paid for by the government.

The waiver approval also

allows Iowa to move ahead on an initiative aimed at encouraging healthier behaviors, and it would let the state charge a fee to people who make more than 100 percent of the poverty line.

The Iowa proposal had asked for approval to charge about a 3 percent premium on people who made more than 50 percent of the federal poverty line.

That fee, which would have amounted to about 3 percent of income, would be waived if participants engaged in certain healthy behaviors.

The administration’s decision gave approval for a fee to be charged only on those above the poverty line.

The state has 30 days to agree with the decision or propose an alternative.

“The conversation has been productive and we’re optimistic that there is a clear path including premium contributions promoting health behaviors without loss of coverage in accordance with Iowa law,” Branstad said.

“We’re working in good faith to resolve this.”

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Dear Santa, Hi and how are you? I really wan’t uvrey thing I ask for Christmas! Have I been good? I really wan’t a real computer too. From my Christmas list. Christmas rocks. Santa’s the best Christmas rocks!

From, Anna Bolinger, Clearfield —————— Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is Baby dolls with clothes, toys, stroller, etc. Just like my mom has for my new baby sister. I also want some barbies, Sofia the first, and Doc McStuffins. Some new clothes and shoes too. Also please bring my brother Bentley some toys and my brother Cameron some toys too.

Love, Sophia Tucker, 3, Creston —————— Dear Santa, I want Lego ninja go new sets, Lego Chima new sets, Xbox 360 new halo 4 and Super Mario Bros 3 DS. Sincerely, Dravin Drake, Creston —————— Dear santa claus I would like to get a barbie doll, my little pony, two cop cars, a fake puppy a large baby doll a real computer a real phone a real I-pad a doll house a real live pony a purse trophy a teddy bear Love, Emily Engdahl, Creston —————— Dear Santa, I would like some allegator stomper. A pair that fits my size 1 foot.

Lots of LEGOs, exspecially Mutant Ninja Turtle and BATMAN ones. All would be GREAT. Lots of Mutant Ninja turtle stuff and BATMAN and WWE figures

and stuff too. Demo Derby Number 83 stuff, semitrucks for Uncle Eric and my Dad some really GOOD camo gloves with Number 83 on them.

From, Brandon Shimer —————— Dear Santa, I would like lots of Duck Dynasty stuff. Puppy stompers, size 4. Mutant Ninja stuff. Demo Derby stuff.

Portable DVD player Bow and Arrows to go hunting with my Dad. Legos and anything else you would like us to have. A Number 83 shirt and hat would be nice for me and my brother Brandon.

One for my Dad’s Derby and one from Gregg Miller.

Thank you, Jayson Shimer P.S. Grandma helped me write this.

—————— Dear Santa, I want a monster truck a monster truck one that controls a ramp and other trucks that don’t control. I also want baseball stuff.

Love, Keyin Steeve, 5, Creston —————— Dear Santa, This christmas if it’s possible I would like a cabbage patch Baby. His name is Hayden Lucas. I would also like camo beding, a calendar of deer for my bedroom and so accessorys for my cabbage patch Baby such as 2 pad of dippers from their website, Doll carriage for me to push him in also from their webbsite, it would really make me happy.

Thanks, Hanna Ackley, Tingley —————— Dear Santa, I will like a puppy.

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From, Joslyn Martwick, Creston —————— Santa, my name is Axel and I am one year old. I know I am very ornery but I try be good. I am not picky I play with everything, but I could use some cars, trucks, books.

We will leave you some chocolate milk and some Christmas Candy. Have a safe trip.

From, Axel Martwick, Creston

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Haddie —————— Hi Santa, My name is Makenzi and I am 8 years old, I would like a Nook, some new clothes especially some stretch Leggings and Lego Friends. We will leave you some chocolate milk and some Christmas Candy. Have a safe trip.

From, Makenzi Martwick, Creston —————— Hello Santa, My name is Gunner and I am 6 years old, I would really like to have lots of Legos, Remote Control Truck, some DS games, Paintball Gun and the Learning Books to help me learn to write. We will leave you some chocolate milk and some Christmas Candy. Have a safe trip.

From, Gunner Martwick, Creston —————— Santa, my name is Joslyn and I am 3 years old, I really like baby dolls, Leapster Explorer Games, New Dresses and Leggings, a Dream Lite and anything that has to do with babies or princesses. We will leave you some chocolate milk and some Christmas Candy. Have a safe trip.

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(new or good used) collars, leashes, toys, we use alot of canned food and cat litter, stainless steel dog dishes (med. to large size), cardboard cat scratchers, bleach, dish soap, hand sanitizer, sponges, hand towels, wash rags, small blankets, copy paper, stamps, printer ink (#901).

Volunteers are always needed!

Dog Gone Rescue Needs:

Dog/Cat Dry & Canned Food, Dog/Cat Stainless Steel Bowls, New or Used collars & Leashes, Scoopable Cat Litter, Kennels (indoor & outdoor), Dog Houses Building supplies for Dog Houses, such as: 2x4’s, wafer board, paint, screws/nails & straw for the winter months.

Dog/Cat Pet Beds & Blankets, Dog/Cat Toys & Treats (cat scratchers & catnip would be good too!) Dog Bones - Need durable items for dogs- natural, nylon..even antlers are good for their teeth! Grooming Supplies: dog/cat brushes, shampoo, conditioner, nail clippers.

Cleaning Supplies: bleach, dish soap, garbage bags.

We are a very small group and more hands would be great.

Contact 641-782-2330 for more info.

We are in need of Foster Families! Fosters are a valuable asset to helping provide young, old, injured and sick, abused and death row dogs a second chance to live, grow or heal before finding their forever homes.

Fostering is a wonderful experience for you and your family, you can feel good knowing you have helped save a dog’s life! If interested in becoming a Foster, please contact us at doggonerescueinc@hotmail.com, for more information.

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C.A.R.E. c/o Mycale Downey 304 W. DeVoe, Creston, IA 50801

can be mailed to: Dog Gone Rescue c/o Janel McLain 205 S. Sumner Ave. Creston, IA 50801

Our local animal shelters depend on the generosity of the community to sustain them. All donations collected at the Creston News Advertiser will go directly to Creston Animal Rescue Effort and Dog Gone Rescue in support of homeless cats and dogs in our community!

To view current pets awaiting adoption from both rescues go to www.crestonanimalrescue.petfinder.com or

www.doggonerescue.com You can also find us on

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