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The Creston/O-M wrestling team earned two big Hawkeye 10 Conference wins at their home meet Thursday evening. Read more in SPORTS, page 1S.

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Green trial winding down in Corydon

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CORYDON — There were a few tense moments from cross examination during the fourth day of the civil case Steve Green vs. City of Creston, Water Works Board of Trustees Thursday at the Wayne County Courthouse.

Only two witnesses made it to the stand, current Creston Water Works office manager Angie West and former general manager and plaintiff Steve Green.

West started the day explaining her duties as office manager. She was trained by the first witness of the case, Cheryl Eblen.

She told the jury about helping draft Green’s final contract in 2011 adding paragraph 12 before it was put before the board.

“I met with Mr. Green and he and I went over what he wanted to put on there as far as wording,” West said.

West helped Green make the changes to the contract recommended by the board to the second and fourth paragraphs after the meeting.

Prior to 2011, the contract only had minor adjustments from Green’s first contract with the board.

“This is the contract that moved me from Pella to Creston,” Green said about his original contract.

West also explained how she prepared the Creston Water Works for the yearly audit and her interaction with Green after he discovered Randy Cook had instructed her to reduce his accumulated vacation time from more than 400 to 80 hours.

“He (Green) wasn’t happy as far as taking those hours off,” West said.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014

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With less than two weeks until Christmas, Santa Claus is making a final appearance in Creston 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Creston’s Restored Depot on behalf of a cause he said is special to his heart — Creston Animal Rescue Effort.

Photos with Santa will be available for $3 and will help care for displaced and abandoned animals as they wait for a new home.

A gift and bake sale will also take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the mealsite.

Santa said he’s never been busier, but, took a few moments out of his hectic holiday schedule Thursday to give Creston News Advertiser an inside look on life behind the beard.

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Santa Claus pays a special visit to animals at Creston Veterinary Clinic, 509 W. Townline St., during a Creston Animal Rescue Effort fundraiser. Santa will be in Creston to take gift requests and pose for photos 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Creston’s Restored Depot.

Officials have lifted a lockdown imposed on the dorms at Southwestern Community College in Creston.

The lockdown was ordered around 8 p.m. Thursday because a student reported receiving a threat through social media.

The lockdown was lifted around 3 a.m. today. Authorities say officers found nothing as they searched the area and determined that there was no immediate safety issue.

Investigators are seeking records from social media sites.

The school says classes will be held Friday and that Creston Police will continue to monitor activities on campus.

Responding in this lockdown were Creston Police, Union County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Highway Patrol.

There are no charges at this time and the names of the student and person that made the alleged threats have not been released.

Deployed to employed Christmas basket donations for 2014 underway

Union County receives ‘Home Base Iowa Community’ designation ■

By SARAH BROWN CNA staff reporter

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Iowa legislators have agreed the best way to thank veterans for their service is to help provide a smooth transition back into civilian life.

Last May, Gov. Terry Brandstad signed the

Home Base Iowa Act, which offers incentives to employers to hire veterans. On Thursday, Union County received the designation as a Home Base Iowa Community, which means a number of businesses, organizations and supporters have committed to connecting unemployed and underemployed veterans with high quality jobs and educational opportunities.

For employers Wayne Pantini, director of Union County Development Association (UCDA), said the skills

veterans have acquired through their military experience can greatly benefit businesses and organizations within Union County.

“Our veterans have developed a … technical and disciplined set of skills that are in high demand across several industry sectors,” Pantini said. “The Home Base Iowa program is a great platform to assist in the skill transaction to generate satisfying jobs and careers for veterans Please see HOME BASE, Page 2

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Purple out: Creston/O-M wrestling fans, many dressed in purple for Thursday night’s Purple Out event, erupt in celebration as senior

The 2014 Union County Christmas Basket Fund has started receiving gifts.

Donations totaling $10,781.80 have been received to date.

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

Nominations for Christmas baskets were made using the Christmas basket nominations form appearing in the Creston News Advertiser and Southwest Iowa Advertiser at various times.

Nomination deadline was Nov. 25.

The pick-up/delivery cards will go out Dec. 12 (today) and Christmas baskets may be picked up 8 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20.

Last year, 222 baskets serving 860 people and 125 nursing home baskets were distributed. Residents of care centers in Creston and Afton received fruit and Kleenex.

Baskets include meat, canned goods donated through

heavyweight Jake Gutschenritter pinned Atlantic’s Skylar Svoboda just before time ran out on their match. The Purple Out event raised money for the March of Dimes and awareness of premature births. For more on Creston/O-M’s wins over Atlantic/CAM and Clarinda, see page 1S.

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Deaths Larry Lee Hull Mount Ayr

Larry Lee Hull, 77, of Mount Ayr died Dec. 9, 2014, at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Watson-Armstrong Funeral

Home, 205 W. Monroe St., Mount Ayr. Burial will be in Murray Cemetery. Open visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m.

Sunday at the funeral home.

Vistation with family present will be 1 to 2 p.m. service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the nurses fund at

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

Each child 19 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 and FFA students from Creston Schools.

Present board officers are President Bob Jungst, Vice President Ellen Gerharz, Treasurer Steve Crittenden and Secretary Rose Henry.

Additional board members are: Dean and Twila Brant, Todd Nielsen, 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.

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Arlan and Carolyn Biere $100 Linda Bailey $25 A friend $25 Dwayne and Darlene Henrichs $50 In Memory of Mary S. Wilson, Margarethe Healey and Joseph P. Healey $30

Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Online condolences may be left at www.watsonarmstrongfh.com.

Larry Lee Hull, son of Mary Louisa (Perry) and Walter Eugene Hull, was born June 19, 1937, near Afton.

In 1960, Larry married Ju-

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The following year when Cook questioned why the vacation hours were put back, West said she told Cook to ask Green about accumulating vacation hours.

Vacation pay Green’s right to accumulate vacation hours has been a debated topic throughout the case.

“It’s been hard to the last seven or eight years that I was employed,” Green said.

During his testimony, Green said he had “multiple” discussions with the full board and individual board members about being too busy to take vacation.

“We’d been pretty busy.

We’d done a lot of work.

I hadn’t been able to use any vacation,” Green said.

“Vickie and I wanted to spend some time together and do some things we had always talked about, so I had told them that I was giving some real strong thoughts to retirement.”

Green, 62, said paragraph 12 in his contract was a deal he struck with the board to sign one more contract instead of retiring early.

“They (the board) offered to put this in writing,” Green said. “I said if you are willing to work with that, I’ll be glad to stay and finish these projects.”

The idea of paying out the vacation and sick time was to bridge the gap of paying

dith Shelburg, and they later divorced. The family lived in West Des Moines for several years. Larry worked for the city of West Des Moines in maintenance, driving a truck.

In 1981, Larry moved away from West Des Moines and did farm work and other jobs.

Green’s insurance premium until he became eligible for Medicare.

“You don’t keep track of your own stuff, so I told them in the office to keep those numbers so I’m not the one keeping the numbers,” Green said. “I want them right just as much as anyone else.”

Additional projects Green took the stand after the lunch break at 1:30 p.m. and will return to the stand to continue cross examination 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Two major projects that involved Creston Water Works have been a main theme throughout most of the witness testimonies.

They are the Summit Lake and Creston Water Works Expansion.

Green gave rough estimates of where the funding came for the two projects.

He said Summit Lake was paid for with federal and state dollars, while the expansion project was about 80 percent funded by Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA).

“There was a need to increase the capacity of the plant and there was a need to upgrade the plant for regulatory compliance,” Green said.

He felt that working as a supervisor on the two projects would be above and beyond his typical daily work, so he discussed the situation with the full board.

“They asked me if there was any way to work that out and I said well, I would like

Larry is survived by his children, Vickie (Don Webb) Mericle of West Des Moines, Larry (Tommie) Hull of Des Moines, Lawrence (Pam) Hull of West Des Moines and Roscoe Hull of Des Moines; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; inlaws, Maggie Hull, Arnolene

Hull and Ed Mains; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Bernard Hull, Bernadine Harpin, Lafeyette Hull, Noma Hull and Verladine Main; and his twin Lyle Hull.

to be paid for the additional hours on the project,” Green said. “They were uncomfortable with that so they said well, how about we just give you … three hours per week to do that work (on each project). I knew it was going to take a lot more work than that, but I thought well, if they are going to make an offer, that’s OK.” Green drafted two memos – one for each project – and they were signed by board members Dennis Bailey and Ken Sharp. But, the vote to approve the additional pay by the full board was never recorded in the meeting minutes.

Creston Water Works attorney Patrick Smith asked multiple times in multiple ways how Green felt he had the authority to receive extra pay for the additional work on the projects.

“You can’t see it in the meeting minutes,” Smith said.

There were two objections to Smith’s questions about the lack of a recorded vote for Green’s additional pay. One was sustained, the other was overruled.

Smith pointed out the fact that Green kept the minutes for the board meetings and worked with his office assistant to finalize the copies that were approved at the next month’s meeting.

“The board is the person to review that and at the next meeting they shouldn’t have approved the minutes unless they saw it,” Green said. “They write stuff down

too.”

Smith added instances from the deposition where Green’s answers were different than the ones told before the jury regarding how long he had been taking minutes at board meetings during his career.

“I am blaming all of us for missing it, me too,” Green said.

Administrative leave When Green was placed on administrative leave at an emergency meeting in November 2012, he said he did not know and was not told why he was being put on administrative leave. He was asked to turn over his keys, credit cards and clean out his office.

Since he drove the company truck to work that day and turned over his keys, Green said he walked home.

In a letter to Dennis Bailey, Green proposed to be reinstated as general manager so he could resign from the position. He also asked about the insurance payments from his contract so he could stay insured and made a recommendation about Steve Yarkosky, who is now the Creston Water Works plant manager and general manger.

Current board chairman Lee McNichols will follow Green on the witness stand Friday. During multiple testimonies witnesses have referenced McNichols as one of the board members who Cook was in contact with after the 2012 audit.

Regional Medical Center and Southwestern Community College. He said the program is not just for those who want to be employed, but, might want to improve their skill set, too.

Home Base Community Monte Neitzel, CEO of Greater Regional Medical Center, said he thinks the program is “the right thing to do.”

“With their dedication and their commitment with what they did for their country, we think that could only cross over to what they could do for Greater Regional,” Neitzel said. “So, we are ex-

cited for that opportunity.”

“Home Base Iowa Community” signs will be installed by the Iowa Department of Transportation next spring to showcase the county’s distinction.

Employers who would like to become a Home Base Iowa business and post positions, or, veterans in search of employment, education, training or funding, can learn more about Iowa Home Base at www.iowahomebase.org, by contacting Pantini at (641) 782-2003 or Tom Hawks at Union County Veterans Affairs office at (641) 782-1723.

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and increase productivity to our employers.”

Pantini said a Union County Home Base Task force has generated a list of 45 local employers who would most likely be in a position to hire a veteran. Of the 45 identified businesses, several have already stepped up to participate – Precision Optical Group, Creston Publishing Company, Ferrara Candy Company, Bunn-O-Matic, Vanmark, Greater Regional Medical Center and Southwestern Community College.

The businesses have pledged to collectively hiring a minimum of 45 veterans by the end of 2018.

For veterans A veterans support fund has been created to assist veterans who have secured or are seeking employment in Union County as of July 1, 2014.

Pantini said the first round of funding is $10,000, not including a matching gift of $5,000 from UCDA, $2,500

from Union County Public Funding Council and other funding from local businesses and supporting organizations.

Veterans who apply for assistance may be eligible for a maximum of $2,000 to be used toward activities such as moving, purchasing appliances, membership to the YMCA or putting deposits down for utility hookups.

“We are very flexible in that regard,” Pantini said.

“We want to meet the needs of the veterans.”

Tim Ostroski, director of Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SCICOG) Housing Trust Fund, said the organization will be offering up to $5,000 through a military home ownership program to be used toward the down payment or closing costs on a new home that is purchased in the area.

Some of the qualifications for veterans to qualify for the funding are: the veteran must fill a position within a Union County Home Base Iowa business, must establish primary residency in Union

County and be employed in a position at a middle or higher skill level.

“We have a very large gap in our middle skilled workers for our employers,” Pantini said “This program fits well into targeting that skill set.”

Kathy Anderson of Iowa Economic Development Authority and project manager for Home Base Iowa said the Union County Home Base Iowa Taskforce has created a “robust” incentive package.

“That is going to serve you well,” Anderson said. “As I go to military bases and career fairs across the country, this definitely comes up. We

talk about the number of jobs.

We don’t have beaches…we don’t have mountains, but, what we do have are amazing opportunities within this state.”

Anderson said there are currently 24,000 open positions for veterans across the state and it is estimated an additional 20,000 more positions will open within the next five years.

Aside from the cash incentives for veterans, Pantini said the task force members are also willing to provide community tours to showcase the K-12 school system, child care centers, Greater

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

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 641-782-4040.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Osceola Eagles, featuring The Country Roadrunners.

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

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

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

Cromwell Women’s Fellowship, noon potluck, Cromwell Church.

Rita Wolfe, devotions.

Diabetic Support Group, 1 p.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Cafeteria Conference Room.

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

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

Friends of the Creston Public Library Board, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library, 200 W. Montgomery St. Meeting open to all members.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion.

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Greater Regional Medical Center Drew and Suzy Hardisty of Afton are parents of a son born Dec. 10, 2014. Trent Russell Hardisty weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Rick and Carol Mikkelsen of Orient and Randy and Shelley Hardisty of Afton.

Great-grandparents are Marcella Goos and Lois Hardisty, both of Afton.

—————— Shane and Jessica Mongar of Murray are parents of a daughter born Dec. 10, 2014.

Gracie Ann Vyrlee Mongar weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Mary and Dale Kistler of Thayer and Bryan Mongar and Don Moffitt, both of Osceola.

Great-grandparents are Nancy Spooner of Murray and Doris and Frank Townsend of Osceola.

Siblings are Gauge, 9, and Grady Mongar, 6.

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Club news Chapter LG P.E.O.

The next regular meeting Sports Page in Winterset. will be at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at Chapter LG P.E.O. met the home of Amy Stults.

Dec. 2 at the home of Kay Ritter with Karla Powers Creston Ladies Literary serving as co-hostess. FourBeta Kappa Chapter of Circle met at the decorated teen members responded to Delta Kappa Gamma met at home of Sherry McKie with roll call.

7 p.m. Monday at the home A letter from our Iowa of Karen Tussey with six 21 members present.

President Linda Hartsock State Chapter President Liz members present. presided.

Minutes of the Bunnell encourages us to During the business meettake time to know our sisters ing, minutes were read and previous meeting were read and especially, to enjoy each approved, and the financial by Midge Scurlock, which other. Her theme is “Nur- report was given. The mo- she had creatively written in turing Renaissance Wom- tion was made and approved verse.

The treasurer’s report was en.” She shared a quotation to offer the $200 Grant-inattributed to Kofi Annan, Aid this year. There is $90 given by Dyan Huffman.

“There is no tool for devel- in the treasury, which is ear- Money was collected for the opment more effective than marked for this scholarship. community Christmas Basthe empowerment of wom- Any member who wishes ket.

Ann Driskell of the Proen.” to contribute to this fund LG will use the money should send the money to gram Committee introduced from its auction last month Deb Bauer. Any shortfall Marilyn Engelson and McKto make a difference in wom- will be covered by money ie who entertained the group performing piano duets of en’s lives by sending a $100 from the general treasury. donation to each of the six Correspondence was read special Christmas music and International P.E.O. philan- from State President Mary classic favorites of the seathropies that include Cottey Zirkelbauch thanking the son. Judy Woods narrated College, P.E.O. Educational chapter for the Area 6 pres- some history of the popular Loan Fund, P.E.O. Inter- ident’s meeting. A Winterset songs and also did a short national Peace Scholarship, teacher also sent a thank you “Merry Christmas” reading.

Refreshments were served P.E.O. Program for Continu- for the teacher she received. ing Education, P.E.O. Schol- A card was signed by mem- from a decorated table.

Judy Woods will host the ar Awards and P.E.O. Star bers to be sent to Jean MillScholarship. LG will also er. Christmas cards were also next meeting of Ladies Litsend $100 to both the Iowa signed to be sent to the four erary Circle Jan. 9. “Killing P.E.O. Project Fund and the World Fellowship recipients. Patton” by Bill O’Reilly will Iowa Star Scholarship Fund; Members discussed de- be reviewed by Linda Hartand donate $50 to the Cres- tails of the state convention. sock. ton community food basket Connie Nielsen contributfor Christmas. ed mini table runners to be Iowa TOPS 1338 met Nov. Powers gave the program used at Saturday evening’s 25 at the Methodist Church on the significance, history meal. Needs for the hospiin Creston at 5 p.m. for and symbolism of many of tality room and door prizes weigh-in.

Anna Thompson the various Christmas tradi- were reviewed. The planning called the meeting to order tions shared in our country. committee will meet again in at 5:30 p.m. with nine memThe birthday luncheon January. bers present.

Best loser for was held noon Dec. 9 at AdThe next meeting will the week was a tie between ams Street Espresso. be 6:15 p.m. April 7 at the Shellie Sullivan and Diana

Ladies Literary Delta Kappa Gamma Circle

Iowa TOPS 1338

Volunteer directory Volunteerism is an important part of every community.

The following is a directory of volunteer activities and contact numbers.

Additions to this list are welcome. Please call managing editor, 641-782-2141, extension 234, to place your volunteer activity and phone number on the list. This service is published free of charge.

• Greater Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are needed for information/escort, gift shop, bloodmobile, fund-raising, gardening and plant care and clerical support. To inquire or get involved, call 641-7823553.

• SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) volunteers. Training from the Iowa Insurance Commission to provide free, objective information as well as one-to-one assistance. Volunteers answer questions and provide impartial information to help seniors make well-informed decisions regarding their Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare benefits and claims or other types of health insurance. Call Greater Regional Medical Center, 641-

782-3848 and leave information.

A SHIIP volunteer will call you back.

• HCI Care Services providing services in Union, Taylor, Clarke, Adams, Decatur, Madison, Adair and Ringgold counties has opportunities for hospice volunteers to assist with a variety of duties.

Training is provided to individuals who are interested in sitting with hospice patients who are terminally ill to give their caregivers a break or to provide companionship to those patients who may need it. There are opportunities to assist staff with special projects, clerical duties and phone call, as well.

Call Cindy Mitchell, HCI Care Services volunteer coordinator at 641-782-3528.

• Southern Prairie YMCA has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer assistance is welcome in general housekeeping, sports camps and other youth activities.

Committee members are also welcome for special events and membership and programing.

Please stop by the YMCA reception desk for an application or call 641-782-9622.

• Hospice of Southwest Iowa

in Corning offers ongoing training for Hospice Volunteers.

Volunteers provide companionship, perform tasks and provide support to individuals who are terminally ill and their families.

Volunteers are needed for our primary service area: — Adams, Montgomery and Taylor counties. Call Mary O’Riley 641-3226283 for more information.

• Nursing homes and assisted living. Like other organizations, they have many dedicated volunteers, but more are needed. Interested volunteers may choose any local or area nursing home, including Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, 641-782-8511; Crest Haven, 641782-5012; Afton Care Center, 641-347-8416 and Prairie View Assisted Living, 641-782-3131.

• Special Olympics. Need volunteers who will encourage, cheer on and reward with a hug at the finish line these special athletes. Volunteers always needed in this fun program. Call 641-782-4170 or 641-782-8495.

• Crest Area Breastfeeding Coalition peer counselors are available to give advice and support to expectant and nursing mothers. Call MATURA, 641-202-7114.

Loomis. Mitzi Cellen was November’s best loser with Carol Sheldahl second.

Minutes were read and approved. Alice Brown gave the treasurer’s report.

Shellie Sullivan presented the program, “Six tips for feeling better about yourself.” Thompson will have the program Dec. 1.

Loomis won Squares.

It was declared a no gain week.

On Dec. 1, leader Anna Thompson called the meeting of Iowa TOPS 1338 to order. Nine members had weighed in at 5 p.m.

Mitzi Cellan was the week’s best loser. There was a tie fro second between Alice Brown, Anna Thompson and Beverly Lyon.

The minutes were read and the treasurer’s report.

Squares went to Beverly Lyon.

Thompson gave the program. She related what “overrated restaurant items” have hidden calories and fats. The second part of the program was “10 ways to eat more veggies.”

Monica B. had the program Monday.

Anybody interested in TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – are welcome to come to the Methodist Church in Creston at 5 p.m. on Mondays to visit during weigh-in and the meeting.

mittee met 10 a.m. Dec. 4 at the First Christian Church with nine members present.

Pat Fils, president, opened the meeting with a prayer.

Twila gave the secretary’s report. No corrections. Margaret gave the treasurer’s report. She asked for approval of the gifts to the church staff. Approved. Rhonda made a motion to given a gift to the Christmas Basket. Pam second. Approved.

Donation to the crisis for abused women was tabled until the next meeting.

Old business: Rhonda brought some samples of the gift bags for the children after their Christmas program.

Midge made a motion to pay Rhonda for the gift bags.

Second by Pam. Approved.

Midge gave an update on the search for a minister.

Things seem to be moving along. May be an interim for 3 months at a time and able to be in the office three days a week.

New business: Activities for the scholarship fund. Pie auction on Jan. 18. Rhonda made a motion to put this in the church newsletter, second by Averil. Approved.

Suggestion to use the memorial money from the Virginia Lewis memorial to the scholarship fund. Shirley will check with Rhonda Giles.

Rebecca Circle will be serving cookies, hot chocolate and coffee Sunday. This is after the children’s Christmas program.

Committee reports: Two The DWF Executive Com- funeral dinners were served.

Rick Provost and Virginia Lewis services. Florence continues to send out cards.

There will not be a meeting in January. The next meeting will be February 5 at the church.

Kiwanis

The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Windrow with 25 members and one guest.

President Jane Lowe presided. Korina Loudon did the prayer, and Sam Beaty was the finemaster.

The program was Jim McKnight of Afton with the Iowa Farm Bureau Board, who discussed his trip to China earlier this year. The group is working with the Chinese on learning more about their farm imports and how the Chinese system works to improve and expand Iowa’s imports to China.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Dec. 10.

Canasta winners were Beulah McDonald, first; Joan Chubick, second; and Gwen Sandeman, third.

Chubick won the door prize.

Barb Bills will be hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday.

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Congregate meals Creston meals Dec. 15-19 Menu subject to change.

Reservations are required the day before. Call 641-782-2447.

Monday: baked chicken breast, whipped potatoes with chicken gravy, lima beans, wheat bread with margarine, oatmeal cookie.

Tuesday: beef patty, mushroom gravy, oven roasted potatoes, carrots with peppers, multigrain bread with margarine, fresh fruit.

Wednesday: almond dijon chicken breast, sweet potatoes, green peas, multi-grain bread with margarine, mixed fruit.

Thursday: meatloaf with onion gravy, navy beans, cauliflower, multi-grain bread with margarine, fruit cocktail.

Friday: beef chili, baked potato, peas and carrots, multi-grain bread with margarine, cinnamon

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HEALTH How to handle grief during the holidays

(BPT) - The holidays are meant to be a joyous time.

But for someone dealing with grief, celebrations can be extremely difficult. If you are grieving over a recent loss, or one that happened years ago, experts say there are things you can do to make facing the demands and the expectations of the holidays a little easier.

“There are no rules on how to deal with grief during the holidays,” says South University, West Palm Beach Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director, Dr. Denny Cecil-Van Den Heuvel. “You get to decide what is best for you.”

Cecil-Van Den Heuvel speaks from both personal and professional experience. In addition to her university duties, she is also in private practice where she helps patients deal with loss and life’s struggles. She also experienced a great loss of her own. Twenty-six years ago, her husband was killed in a plane crash, leaving her to raise their 5-year-old son alone. She was just 31.

“It’s not easy being a widow or having a family member die, because people watch you and make judgments about you and about

how you are coping with loss,” says Dr. Cecil-Van Den Heuvel. “You’re not supposed to get over it. You don’t get over loss. You integrate the loss into your life so you become stronger and wiser. You understand the value of life more from your losses.”

Cecil-Van Den Heuvel has advice on how to handle your grief during the holidays.

Honor your loved one Finding a way to honor your loved one during the holiday celebration can be especially important, and meaningful, if the loss is recent.

“Honor the one who is not there, and embrace what no one got to experience about that person but you. That may entail going to the gravesite, or to where the ashes are spread,” Cecil-Van Den Heuvel says.

“You can even do a ritual of saying one thing about that person that they would have brought to the holiday if they had been there.”

It’s O.K. to be sad Pretending to be happy and cheerful, especially after a recent loss, can be a tremendous strain.

“If you choose to be melancholy and sad, that’s

O.K. - you need to mourn.

A lot people walk a wide circle around it, but everyone deals with grief and loss differently,” Cecil-Van Den Heuvel says. “You don’t have to do the ‘chin up everyone has to be happy’ routine.”

She also recommends journaling if you are thinking a lot about your loss as a way to explore and express your feelings.

It’s O.K. to be happy Don’t be afraid to take part in fun holiday activities, and don’t feel guilty if

you do find yourself having a good time during the celebrations.

“Enjoy the presence of those around you,” encourages Cecil-Van Den Heuvel.

Don’t set yourself up Cecil-Van Den Heuvel believes it is easy for those who are grieving to set themselves up to have a bad holiday. “People anticipate what they’re going to feel and set themselves up to some degree to have a horrible time,” she explains.

“Do not set the stage for

what the day is going to be like. Just allow it to be what it is.”

She speaks of her own experience dealing with the loss of her husband.

“There were many times that I thought ‘This is going to be the hardest year’ because it was the fifth anniversary of his death, or some other milestone. And, many times it turned out not to the hardest year despite those milestones - but it could have been a hard year if I’d pushed it. Don’t choose to go in the black

hole and stay there.”

Be authentic to yourself Being authentic to yourself is the most important aspect of grieving during the holidays, or anytime.

“Allow yourself to feel the pain so you can integrate it into your life and learn and grow from it,” she says. “Nobody wants to suffer, but suffering has its purpose, and that purpose is growth. There is always going to be life and death, and we need to grow from grief rather than being victim to it.”

Some stressed kids do better with pets The Cleveland Browns’ Dawg Pound (in endzone bleacher seats) isn’t our first choice for where to take little kids on a Sunday afternoon. On many occasions, those fans make English soccer hooligans look like Boy Scouts. But taking your child to an actual dog pound (or animal shelter) is a great idea, especially if he or she is having a tough time because of a divorce, a family move or the extended absence of a parent.

A recent study from Tufts University found that kids in military families with a deployed parent exhibit significantly higher stress levels than other kids. However, when researchers conducted youth-development evaluations, which measure qualities like responsibility, resiliency and self-confidence, kids from military families with pets scored better than military kids without pets.

We bet a lot of children could gain the same positive benefits, especially those dealing with family upheaval, those on the autism spectrum or those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The bonding, love and routine that come with having a pet soothe emotions and provide a sense of security. And there’s a physical health bonus, too: Many studies show that having a pet can lower blood pressure, ease pain, slash the risk of allergies in kids and promote a healthier lifestyle.

So if your family is dealing with some tough times and it’s taking a toll on your kids, consider a visit to the ASPCA to discuss bringing home a bundle of joy (and

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

responsibility). The two benefits go paw in paw.

EAT THE FRUIT AND DODGE THE JUICE In the early 1900s, the baseball club the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers got its name from the survival skills that local folks needed to safely cross the borough’s many trolley tracks. A century later, if you’re a dedicated Food Felon Dodger trying to negotiate your way around the added sugars and syrups, trans and saturated fats and refined grains that are packed into today’s processed foods, you’re going have to stay on your toes to avoid getting run over by these bad-for-you products.

Some Felons are not obvious!

Take fruit juice. Turns out it’s not (we repeat, NOT!) a good way to get your daily servings of fruit! In fact, you should consider it an added sugar! One 12-ounce glass of apple juice contains the same amount of sugar (10 teaspoons) as a 12 ounce Coca-Cola. And it’s just as hard on your body.

Last year, the British Medical Journal published a study showing consumption of fruit juice is associated with a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. And according to a recent study in the journal Appetite, fruit juice raises your aortic, or central, blood pressure significantly, pumping it up by 3 to 4 points. That’s enough to put

many of you at increased risk for heart disease and stroke.

Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy. Eat whole fruits. They don’t raise your blood pressure, and blueberries, grapes and apples, in particular, lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes. Also, enjoy veggie juices, as long as they’re low in sugar (read the label).

SHIN SPLINTS Did you know Rudolph Nureyev probably had shin splints? Everybody knows dancers get that injury. But did you know runners and tennis, soccer and basketball players are also at high risk? And that it takes just 15 minutes to make sure you avoid the pain?

Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are caused by microabrasions along the lower leg bones (tibia) and the fibrous connective tissue (periosteum) that covers them. The periosteum has attachment sites for muscles, ligaments and tendons.

When the periosteum gets inflamed (ouch), it’s shin splints.

This can happen if you work out without warming up or if you use wornout shoes (runners, change shoes every 300-500 miles).

If your foot turns in or out (pronates) when you walk, that also can damage your shin. And being overweight is a major risk factor. But this repetitive-use syndrome

often is avoidable -- and there are remedies.

Prevention: If your gait is off, see a podiatrist and a physical therapist for orthosis and exercises to reduce stress on your lower leg. Running or walking?

Wear supportive, cushioned sports shoes. Take time to warm up, whether you start out running slowly or stretch before you walk.

Treatment: Cook up a little R.I.C.E.: Rest -- take it easy for at least a week. Ice -- three to four times daily for 20 minutes. Compress -with an elastic bandage. Elevate -- frequently. If you’re overweight, lose 10 pounds (using portion control and by avoiding the Five Food Felons). You’ll reduce the pressure each step puts on your leg by 40 pounds.

GO OFF THE WALL FOR WALNUTS! “Dumb and Dumber To,” the new Jim Carey, Jeff Daniels buddy movie, may spread super-nuttiness across the land. But this holiday season it’s walnuts that you want to use to amp up your health and happiness.

We’ve long extolled the power of eating an ounce of walnuts (14 walnut halves) daily to get your dose of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. That good-for-you fat eases cardiovascular inflammation, promotes supple veins and arteries (for blood pressure control) and helps control your appetite. Try munching six walnut halves 30 minutes before a holiday meal.

You’ll feel full sooner and eat less when you sit down at the big table.

Research now reveals

that it isn’t just the omega-3 in walnuts that delivers the health boost. A study in the Journal of Medicinal Food shows us that the non-fatty nutrients in walnuts (in combo with the omega-3) helps with insulin and blood sugar regulation and promote healthy HDL cholesterol levels. It also triggers a series of cancer-blocking changes in body chemistry.

Seems eating whole walnuts: 1. Reduces levels of a hormone associated with prostate and breast cancer; 2. Increases two substances -- adiponectin and the tumor suppressor PSP94 -that help fight cancer; and 3. Reduces levels of inflammatory COX-2.

So go nuts this holiday season! When you substitute walnuts (and their calories) for refined carbs and added sugars and syrups, you’ll reap the health benefits that eating an ounce a day can bring. Psst! Those benefits are equivalent to walking 6,000 more steps daily.

WHAT’S COOKIN’?

When Junior Walker and the All Stars sang about the delights of “Home Cookin’,” it turned out that unlike many blues songs, there was no hidden meaning -- they really were demanding a dish of great food. “I need home, home cookin’, yeah.” If only they’d imagined themselves as the Kitchen All-Stars instead of expecting someone else to dish up supper, they would have been ahead of their time. Today’s chefs are rock stars.

According to the Johns Hopkins Center for a Liv-

able Future, folks who cook and eat at home take in fewer calories, refined carbs and sugar than do non-cooks. So if you want to lose weight, avoid diabetes or heart problems, and help your kids get a good start on a healthy life, cooking from scratch is an essential first step.

You know what else helps? Food rules. Kids need guidelines about which foods they can and cannot eat. According to a University of Buffalo study, this teaches them self-regulation and how to eat healthfully. Researchers found that 4-year-olds whose parents don’t establish rules (“You cannot have candy before dinner.” “We don’t eat those. They’re bad for you.”) drink 25 percent more soda than kids whose parents do establish food guidelines. Those kids are also at greater risk for obesity. And we’re betting their parents are, too.

So head to the grocery store for tonight’s recipe ingredients! Get the kids involved: Let them choose a veggie and help with preparation. You’ll discover how good, and good for you, real home cookin’ can be. ***

Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com. (c) 2014 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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appreciate your time. Has it been challenging preparing for Christmas this year?

Santa: Yeah, it has, because we haven’t had this much snow (before). So, I haven’t been able to get out and test the sleigh and my reindeer.

CNA: How many hours have have you been working?

Santa: When it gets to be this time of year, I tell ya, we work around the clock up there at the North Pole.

CNA: How does your wife handle things with you working so many hours?

Santa: Mrs. Claus tries to keep me on a diet because she knows I am going to be eating so many cookies later.

CNA: Is there anything special you do for Mrs. Claus to make it up to her?

Santa: I really try to treat her special all throughout the rest of the year. You know, even Santa Claus has a “honey do” list.

CNA: Is it true you keep a naughty and nice list?

Santa: Oh, definitely.

CNA: Has anyone in Creston made the naughty list?

Santa: Unfortunately, there are always a few. But, I don’t want to name names.

CNA: How is it possible to make so many appearances leading up to Christmas?

Santa: I think most people realize that Santa can’t be everywhere at once. He does have some stand-ins to help him out.

CNA: How do you travel to so many places in just one night?

Santa: Part of it is top secret, kind of like the government. I can’t let out all of the

“I had a little girl, and I asked her what she would like for Christmas. She said, ‘I’d like to have a new brother.’ I said, ‘Oh, are you expecting a baby brother soon?’ She said, ‘No, I just don’t like the one I have.’”

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trade secrets. A few of my elves, a lot of people don’t know this, have worked for NASA. We have a few rockets on the sleigh. They have suped up my sleigh over the years.

CNA: Who is your biggest gift competitor?

Santa: You know, they (retail stores) all try, but, nobody can quite compete with my elves. We’ve got quite a production team up there. We kind of let Amazon and Walmart think they are bigger than us.

CNA: Have you heard of the Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his plan for the future of delivery by drone?

Does it worry you?

Santa: Not too much. I have a pretty strong fan base.

CNA: Do you read all of your letters?

Santa: Oh, definitely.

It takes a lot of time. The children are very important to Santa. Santa can’t give them everything, but, I try to make a special effort to see what I can do.

CNA: What is your favorite cookie?

Santa: I am not too biased when it comes to sweets.

Oatmeal chocolate chip.

The reindeer kind of like the oats, too. I try to keep them off the chocolate chips.

CNA: Other than Mrs. Claus, do you have other family?

Santa: We have been so busy we’ve never had chil-

dren of our own. We like to think of all the children around the world as our family.

CNA: What is the strangest gift request you’ve received?

Santa: I had a little girl, and I asked her what she would like for Christmas.

She said, “I’d like to have a new brother.” I said, “Oh, are you expecting a baby brother soon?” She said, “No, I just don’t like the one I have. I want a different one.” And, that is a true story.

CNA: What is the most popular toy request this year?

Santa: I’d have to say one of the new PS4s.

CNA: What is the secret to getting what you really want for Christmas?

Santa: Definitely being good all throughout the year.

You can’t trick Santa and tell him you’ve been nice. You have to really walk the walk.

CNA: How do you define being good?

Santa: Be good to your parents and to the other little kids, helping out and doing chores when your parents ask you, cleaning up your

room, your toys, being kind to others and being respectful to your teachers.

CNA: Why did you choose to be part of Creston Animal Rescue Effort’s event Saturday?

Santa: Santa likes trains.

And, Creston has a long history of trains. Next to sleighs, the next big thing Santa likes are trains. Santa also obviously loves animals because of his reindeer. A lot of times Santa has gotten requests for puppies and kittens for Christmas. There’s nothing that makes Santa happier than seeing pets that are needing a home finding a good home that really loves them, wants to take care of them and make them part of their family.

CNA: What is your favorite part of the holiday season?

Santa: Seeing the joy and happiness people truly enjoying the spirit of Christmas, being with families, remembering the reason for the season and just expressing the cheer and truly enjoying the moment and being happy. It’s just a beautiful time of year.

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Torture report pits senator vs CIA chief again WASHINGTON (AP) — Their disputes over who spied on whom and censoring the Senate’s scathing torture report are history.

But the personal feud between Sen. Dianne Feinstein and CIA Director John Brennan may only be getting worse.

Relations between the outgoing Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman and America’s top spy appeared to hit a new low Thursday as Feinstein live-tweeted comments contradicting Brennan as he publicly addressed her panel’s sweeping allegations of CIA wrongdoing. While Feinstein later praised Brennan for accepting many of her inquiry’s conclusions, the damage was done. “#ReadTheReport” was the refrain from Feinstein as Brennan held a rare news conference at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. She berated the CIA chief for suggesting, contrary to her report, that the agency’s “enhanced interrogation techniques” were legal and may have helped lead to the killing of Osama bin Laden.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein live-tweets comments contradicting CIA Director John Brennan. She berated the chief for suggesting the agency’s “enhanced interrogation techniques” were legal.

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rent” things and were unprepared to run a detention program after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Yet he was hardly praiseworthy of Feinstein and fellow Democrats, calling it “lamentable” they interviewed no CIA personnel to ask, “What were you thinking?”

He called the investigation “flawed.”

For the two main protagonists in this week’s drama, bickering is nothing new.

In an extraordinary scene nine months ago, Feinstein took to the Senate floor to accuse the CIA of interfering with her investigation and trying to intimidate the committee’s staffers by referring them to the Justice Department. The California senator suggested criminal laws and the Constitution were being violated.

Brennan fired back, denying his personnel spied on Senate investigators and indicating they may have committed a crime by improperly accessing

sensitive CIA documents.

On Feinstein’s allegations, he said, “We wouldn’t do that.”

Months of testy backand-forth ensued.

Feinstein seemed to emerge the victor as the Justice Department refused to launch a criminal probe. An internal CIA review then faulted five employees at the agency for hacking into the intelligence committee’s computers and emails. Brennan apologized to Feinstein and her colleagues.

But that was as far as the spat went. Democrats who wanted Brennan reprimanded or even fired were rebuffed by the White House, which stood by one of President Barack Obama’s closest and longest-serving aides.

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Feinstein’s plea for Obama

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The bad blood between the pair was there for all to see Thursday.

After Brennan credited detainees subjected to harsh interrogations with producing information used in the operation to find bin Laden, Feinstein said her report proved definitively that waterboarding and the like provided no such help.

When he declared it “unknowable” whether harsh interrogations were responsible for valuable intelligence, she wrote: “CIA had info before torture.”

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“They showed that CIA leadership is prepared to prevent this from ever happening again — which is all-important,” she said.

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Senate to take $1.1T bill to keep govt running WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s now up to the Senate to pass a huge $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep the government running, but not before a battle between old school veterans and new breed freshmen such as tea partier Ted Cruz and Elizabeth Warren, a liberal with a national following.

The smart money’s on old school types such as Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and GOP Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

The measure passed the House on Thursday after a day of drama but by a relatively comfortable 219-206 vote. The vote came after GOP leaders sent the House into a seven-hour recess to give the White House time to lobby Democrats angry that the measure weakens rules on trading risky financial products known as derivatives and allows wealthy donors to pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into political parties.

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In the end, 57 House Democrats voted for the bill, including two of the party’s top three leaders. Democrats argued that there was too much good in the bill to scuttle it and get a worse deal next year when Republicans seize control of the Senate.

“Hold your nose and make this a better world,” Rep. Sam Farr, D-Calif., said.

The measure would fund nearly every Cabinet agency through September 2015, awarding increases for health research, securities regulation, processing a backlog of rape kits and foreign aid. Republicans won cuts to the IRS and the Environmental Protection Agency. The 1,764-page

bill is thick with carefully negotiated trade-offs on spending and policy “riders” on the environment, abortion and the lead content of ammunition. Democrats succeeded in getting the most politically toxic riders off the legislation.

Reid said he hopes the measure will clear the Senate for Obama’s signature on Friday, though a vote may not come until the weekend.

Hours before the vote, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California delivered a rare public rebuke to Obama, saying she was “enormously disappointed” he had decided to embrace legislation that she described as an attempt at blackmail by Repub-

Iowa felon voting task force met once IOWA CITY (AP) — A task force created to fix errors in Iowa’s database of ineligible felon voters met just once for two hours, failing to resolve a problem that has disenfranchised at least a dozen people, records show.

Secretary of State Matt Schultz formed the group in April after finding 12 cases in which errors on the 50,000-name list resulted in the wrongful rejection of ballots from non-felons or people who had their voting rights restored. Schultz said the panel would develop a “long-term solution to fix inaccuracies contained in the state’s felon file.”

More than four months passed before the group held its first and only meet-

ing Aug. 29, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press under the public records law. “If we get done early, so be it,” then-Secretary of State general counsel Charlie Smithson emailed members before the meeting, scheduled for four hours.

Smithson defended the task force’s work, saying the meeting got government agencies talking to each other and led to incremental progress on short-term solutions. The group is expected to disband without producing a report.

“I don’t know that this group had the authority or power to come up with a long-term fix,” Smithson said.

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Despite the day’s uncertainty, there was no threat of a shutdown in federal services — and no sign of the brinkmanship that marked other, similar episodes. Instead, the House and Senate quickly passed a measure providing a 48hour extension in existing funding to give the Senate time to act on the larger bill. Obama promptly signed it.

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Republicans, meanwhile, limited their defections to 67, mostly conservatives seeking an immediate confrontation with Obama over his moves to relax enforcement of immigration laws. Others simply refuse to vote for spending bills.

But Republicans scored many wins in the legislation, seizing on new leverage gained after their sweep in last month’s midterm elections.

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Southwest Iowa fishing report

SPORTS, page 3S

THE NUMBERS GAME

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Straight quarters played without allowing a touchdown by the St. Louis Rams’ defense.

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Middle school basketball results

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Panthers earn two big H-10 wins in early-season double dual

NATIONAL DIGEST

ISU suspension AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State suspended star Bryce Dejean-Jones for its showdown with Iowa after he was arrested early Thursday and charged with two misdemeanors following a complaint about too much noise in his apartment.

Ames police spokesman Geoff Huff said Dejean-Jones was arrested around 3 a.m. after officers executed a search warrant because they said they smelled and later found marijuana inside the residence.

Dejean-Jones was charged with gathering where marijuana is used, a serious misdemeanor, but Story County Attorney Stephen Holmes told The Associated Press the pot charge was dismissed by a judge for a lack of probable cause during Dejean-Jones’s initial court appearance.

He still faced two simple misdemeanors: a nuisance party and noise ordinance violation, Holmes said.

Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg said he decided to suspend Dejean-Jones for one game anyway. But that game is a big one though, as the 14th-ranked Cyclones (6-1) play at rival Iowa (8-2) on Friday.

MAKING AN IMPRESSION CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston/O-M junior Joey Huntington gets nearfall points against Atlantic’s Austin Williamson during their match at 145 pounds on Thursday.

Huntington won the match by a 17-2 tech fall in 4:35.

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Creston/O-M head wrestling coach Darrell Frain said coming into Thursday night’s Hawkeye 10 Conference double dual against Atlantic/CAM and Clarinda that his team might be facing two of the toughest teams in the conference this year.

So with his team emerging from the contest with a pair of close wins in the “Pinning for Preemies Purple Out”, Frain was pleased with the result.

“That’s what the Hawkeye 10 is going to be like this year,” Frain said. “Atlantic and Clarinda came down to one point. Our dual with Atlantic came down to the last few matches. That one (Creston/O-M vs. Clarin-

da) is basically a one-point match. That’s how it’s going to be.”

Biting DQ Atlantic opened the evening with a 38-37 win over Clarinda, before Creston/O-M knocked off Atlantic by a score of 41-26.

The Creston/O-M vs. Clarinda dual went back and forth throughout the contest, and came down to the final two matches on the mat, which happened simultaneously.

Going into the final two matches at 182 and 195 pounds, Creston/O-M held a 28-27 lead over the Cardinals.

T a y ler Pettit grinded out a 9-3 decision over Trey Pettit

Pettit’s finger got stuck in his (Stickler’s) mouth. Pettit came out and cross-faced him really hard. Then their kid just clamped down on him and bit him on the arm.

“Nobody made a big deal about it. We didn’t even know it happened. Once they see teeth marks, the ref has to call it. It’s automatic.”

The official didn’t know it had happened, either, until he raised Pettit’s arm in victory and noticed the impression left from Stickler’s teeth.

A key to the Panther victory was getting bonus points in three straight weight classes, thanks to Mitchel Swank’s second pin of the night at 132 pounds, followed by a forfeit victory

by Wyatt Thompson at 138 and Joey Huntington winning by major decision at

145.

“Those bonus points is pretty much what won the dual for us,” Frain said.

nearly 28,000 people who hiked 68,811 miles as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes.

“Think of it as the start of a new and healthy lifestyle, for the whole family.

Whether you’re staying close to home or traveling, join us at one of America’s State Parks on New Year’s Day,” Geigis said.

Iowa’s state parks boast a variety of beautiful settings for year-round outdoor recreation, and each First Day Hike will offer an opportunity to explore the unique natural and cultural treasures close to home.

“Studies have proven that getting outdoors is one good way to relax and recharge the body, mind and spirit,” stated Lewis Ledford, NASPD’s executive director. “We hope that hiking along a trail in a state park will become part of an individual’s or family’s regular exercise routine.”

First Day Hikes originated more than 20 years ago at the Blue Hills Reservation, a state park in Milton, Mass. The program was launched to promote both healthy lifestyles throughout the year and year round recreation at state parks.

Last year marked the first time all 50 state park systems have joined together to sponsor First Day Hikes.

Park staff and volunteers will lead the hikes, which average one to two

miles or longer depending on the state park.

Details about hike locations, difficulty and length, terrain and tips regarding proper clothing are listed on the America’s State Parks website. V i s i t www.naspd.org to find a First Day Hike nearest you.

In Iowa, hikes will be offered at the following locations and times: Bellevue State Park, Jackson County – 1 p.m.

– meet at South Bluff Nature Center.

Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, Webster County – 1 p.m. – meet at Prairie Resource Center.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, Dubuque County – 1 p.m. – meet at EB Lyons Nature Center.

Walnut Woods State Park, Polk County – 9 a.m.

– meet at Walnut Woods Lodge.

Waubonsie State Park, Fremont County – 1 p.m. – meet at park office.

For more information about the hikes, go to the events calendar on the DNR website www.iowadnr.gov.

America’s State Parks is committed to promoting outdoor recreation in state parks as a way to address obesity, especially among children.

Getting kids outside and unplugged from video games and other electronic media creates a unique connection with nature

Atlantic dual In the dual against Atlantic/CAM, Creston/O-M got out to a good start with a quick pin by Maitlen at 195 pounds, followed by a decision for Kadon Hulett at 220.

The Panthers then got a big pin by senior heavyweight J a k e Gutschenritter over Atlantic’s Skylar Svoboda just four s e c o n d s Gutschenritter before the Please see PANTHERS, page 4S

Outdoor news

Cards win ST. LOUIS — Bruce Arians was sick and tired of talk about the St. Louis Rams’ consecutive shutouts.

The Arizona Cardinals, their coach boasted, were much better on that side of the ball.

With the exception of rookie Aaron Donald’s sack that injured quarterback Drew Stanton’s right knee, “They were not near our quarterback,” Arians said after a 12-6 victory Thursday night moved the Cardinals closer to clinching a playoff spot. “Everybody talking all that stuff about how great their defense is, they saw a good defense tonight.

It was in red and white.”

For the second straight meeting against St. Louis, the Cardinals (11-3) lost a quarterback.

They won both times, thanks to a defense that surrendered only 20 points.

Chandler Catanzaro kicked four field goals and Larry Foote had a sack and fumble recovery.

The Rams (6-8) were held to Greg Zuerlein’s two short field goals and had five three-and-out series in the third quarter. Catanzaro’s 23-yard field goal early in the second quarter ended nine quarters of shutout defense by St. Louis, which beat Washington and Oakland by a combined 76-0 the previous two weeks.

Stickler at 182 pounds to give Creston/O-M a 31-27 lead. Moments later, Christian Lauritsen finished off a 6-1 decision over Seth Maitlen at 195 pounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Panthers, making the score 31-30.

As that was happening, however, the official from Pettit’s match came to the scorer’s table and reported a disqualification of Stickler for biting Pettit on the arm.

That gave Creston/O-M six team points from that match instead of the three for Pettit’s decision, and also subtracted three points from Clarinda’s team score, making the official final score of the dual 34-27 in favor of Creston/O-M. “The match was pretty much over already,” Frain said. “Talking to their coach,

Deer harvest up Hunters reported harvesting 19 percent more deer in Iowa during the first three days of first season shotgun deer compared to 2013 when cold weather likely minimized the amount of time hunters spent in the timber.

If the harvest trend continues, the first season shotgun harvest would be around 37,000 deer, which is similar to 2012.

The 2014 first season shotgun deer closes on Dec. 10.

A popular season with hunters is a busy weekend for wildlife officials.

State Conservation Officer Brett Reece patrolled Benton and Tama counties during opening weekend.

“I probably came across 40 deer hunters in northern Benton County Saturday and counted 11 deer that were harvested. Sunday, I came across 20 deer hunters in Tama County and about that many deer were harvested,” he said.

“People had been telling me that deer numbers were pretty much stable compared to last year, but down from 10 years ago,” Reece said.

In nearby Johnson County, State Conservation Officer Erika Billerbeck said she saw 70 hunters through the weekend.

So far, hunters reported harvesting 18 percent more bucks and 7 percent more does than 2013, while purchasing 3,000 few licenses. The license sales

decline was primarily due to fewer antlerless licenses begin available, which was by design.

Iowa second season shotgun deer opens December 13 and the unseasonably mild temperatures in the weekend forecast could lead to more hunters having success.

“When the weather is nice, we often see more people out hunting and hunter success rates increase because they spend more time in the field to fill their tags,” said Willie Suchy, wildlife research supervisor with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Information on hunter harvest is one tool used by the DNR to help manage Iowa’s deer herd when it considers seasons and regulation changes. A regulation change for 2014 restricted the deer harvest in 27 counties in northwest Iowa to buck-only during first season shotgun.

During the second season shotgun, hunters may harvest any deer in those 27 counties.

Second season shotgun license sales are trending similar to first season – hunters are waiting to the last minute.

The DNR expects to sell about 35,000 licenses before Saturday.

Second season shotgun closes Dec. 21. Hunters are required to report their harvest.

First day hikes DES MOINES – Iowa

State Parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in five state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states.

America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1 at a state park close to home. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.

“We are excited to host First Day Hikes as part of this national effort to get people outdoors and into our parks.

First Day Hikes are a great way to cure cabin fever and burn off those extra holiday calories by starting off the New Year with an invigorating walk or hike in one of our beautiful state parks,” said Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau.

Priscilla Geigis, president of the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), said last year, state parks across the country hosted

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Middle school basketball 8th grade boys WINTERSET — Winterset won a close game against the Creston eighthgrade boys Tuesday, 46-42.

Kylan Smallwood had 26 points for Creston and Kleemier poured in 32 points for Winterset.

“We lost a heartbreaker,” coach Scott Wagner said. “Every time we made a run they had an answer and we were not able to ever stop their top player from scoring transition layups. In the end we had too many turnovers to

in the future.”

Creston (42) — Kylan Smallwood 26, Bryce Fitzgerald 5, Kendall Crawford 4, Payton Pryor 4, Jeffrey Dillenburg 3.

Winterset (46) — Kleemier 32, Kaldenberg 6, Garlich 5, Nelson 3.

Creston B (22) — Zac Hague 9, Elyice Stow 7, Walker Patterson 4, Mark Waigand 2.

Winterset B (27).

make the final comeback needed. We have a lot to improve on and this game will help us grow later on in the season.”

Zac Hague scored nine points for Creston in a 2722 loss in the B game.

“We jumped out to a big 8-0 lead but we had a short bench and this was the first time the B team played a full game and Winterset was able to come back and win,” Wagner said. “We have a lot to work on with these kids and I’m excited to be able to watch them play some other full games

7th grade boys Chris Young scored 21 points as Winterset beat the Creston seventh-grade

boys Tuesday, 39-28.

“We suffered our first loss and the deciding factor was turnovers,” Creston coach Mike McCabe. “We turned it over against their press for about a four-minute span that cost us. it was our first time against a press, so we gained valuable experience. It was the best team we’ve faced to date.”

Austin Bloyd scored eight points to lead Creston.

Creston won the B game 31-14, led by Cam Peterson’s six points.

“It was a great opportunity for our kids to play,” McCabe said. “They did a great job.”

Creston (28) — Austin Bloyd 8, Eli Loudon 5, Camden Peterson 5, Luke Latham 4, Drew Keller 4, Eli Hartman 2.

Winterset (39) — Chris Young 21.

Creston B (31) — Cam Peterson 6, Jared Moreland 4, Drew Keller 4, Andy Mills 4, Seth Christiansen 4, Tyler Alford 3, Gave Frakes 2, Spencer Lane 2, Eli Hartman 2.

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This week’s girls basketball rankings by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union: Class 5A — 1. WDM Dowling Catholic 2-1; 2.

Waukee 2-0; 3. WDM Valley 4-0; 4. Iowa City West 5-0; 6. Johnston 5-0; 7. Ankeny Centennial 3-1; 8.

Southeast Polk 3-1; 9. Iowa City High 4-1; 10. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 4-1.

Class 4A — 1. Harlan 2-0; 2. North Scott 4-0; 3. Western Dubuque 4-0; 4. Ballard 5-0; 5. Sioux City Bishop

Heelan 1-0; 6. Perry 3-1; 7.

Carlisle 5-1; 8. Keokuk 4-0; 9. Waverly-Shell Rock 4-0; 10. Indianola 4-1; 11. Lewis Central 5-0; 12. Davenport Assumption 1-3; 13. Cedar Rapids Xavier 3-2; 14. Pella 2-1; 15. Davenport North 4-0.

Class 3A — 1. Pocahontas Area 5-0; 2. Mediapolis 4-0; 3. Spirit Lake 4-0; 4. Hampton-Dumont 4-0; 5. Sioux Center; 6. Shenandoah 3-1; 7. Nevada 5-0; 8. Carroll Kuemper Catholic 3-0; 9.

Red Oak 2-1; 10. Crestwood

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Solon 5-0; 14. Cherokee 2-1; 15. Osage 4-0.

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IKM-Manning 2-1; 9. Cascade 3-0; 10. West Branch 4-0; 11. Okoboji 5-0; 12.

Iowa City Regina 4-0; 13.

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School District 3-1; Des Moines ChrisBoard14. of Directors Regular Meeting December 8, 2014 - 5:30pm tian 3-3; 15.

Manson-NW The Board of Education of OrientMacksburg School District WebsterCommunity 3-2. met in regular session at 5:30pm on ClassDecember 1A —8, 1.

BurlingMonday, 2014, in Superintendent's Office. Members present ton Notre Dame 4-0; 2. Cowere Wendi Eslinger, Tricia Gardner, Randy Hensley,5-0; Eldon3.RayBedford and Doug lo-Nesco White. Also present were Superintendent Wicks, View PrincipalChrisTeresa 4-0; Clark 4. Grand Thompson and Secretary Julie Fredertian 2-0; 5. Kingsley-Pierick.

President Ray called meeting to order son 4-0; 6. Fremont-Mills at 5:30pm.

Motion Eslinger, second4-0;

by Hens2-0; 7.by Rockford 8. ley, to approve the Agenda with the addition of Item G - "Approval Newell-Fonda 3-2; 9.of 2014Ex15 Senior Class Open Campus Policy". ira-EHK 4-0; 10. Tripoli Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Hensley, second by Gard4-0; 11.

Lynnville-Sully ner, to approve minutes of Board of Directors Regular Meeting of4-1; November 6-0; 12.

Midland 13.

10 and Board of Directors Special Meeting held November 14. Motion Marquette Catholic 2-1; carried unanimously.

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Central Lyon 2-2;by 15.

Motion

by White, second Eslinger, to approve Invoices, Summary Springville 3-0. Report. Motion of Bills and Financial

carried unanimously.

Action Items: Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, to approve three open enrollments out to Winterset. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by White, second by Hensley, to approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for enrollment office at the phone number inCrappie Noincreasing Report. amount of -$12,095 and modified algrowth for open enrollment out listed at the end of each lowable Lake Anita of $12,854. Motion carried unanimousdistrict report. ly. Anita has quality size Motion by Eslinger, second by panfish.

Bluegill - bids No forReSOUTHWEST White, to approve pursuing the highest maintenance/facility priorities Greenfield Lake port:include: Blackmaintenance Crappieon - sound No which system in gym, lights on stage, re-work Greenfield will pro- wiring/plug-ins Report: and installation of two vide good ice fishing this welding No stations report other in ag from shop, new boiler in elementary building, elementary lakes. roof repair, lower ceilings in year for bluegill and crap- building high school rooms, improve radiapie. Bluegill - No Report: four tor efficiency, replace ceiling tile in elementary building, repair gym ceiling and new electronic sign out front.

These projects would be funded by sales tax revenue or PPEL (Physical Plant and Equipment Levy). Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Hensley, second by Eslinger, to approve 2014-15 Modified Allowable Growth Application for Prevention in the maximum can get more with information the hike and celebrate the Dropout amount of $63,978 25% coming from district program cost. Motion carby unanimously. contacting the park or first day of the calendar ried Motion bythe Gardner, second byIowa Hensvisiting website. year by enjoying the scen- ley, to approve the Orient-Macksburg District Goals and Student Learning ery and wildlife in Iowa’s has many natural areas Goals presented to the board and develwithin short distance state parks. oped by thea O-M Leadership Team of receiving imput from the staff. These residents where they could Last year, four different goals of the district's Vision will be part Mission Statement that will be disparticipate on theirand own in events were held in Iowa and played in each classroom in the hallways.

Motion event carried unanimousan unofficial to kick with more than 100 partic- ly.

Motion by Hensley, second by Esoff the New Year. ipants. Interested parties linger, to approve first reading of Board Policies 302.6-302.8, 303-303.2, 303.5303.6 and 303.6E-303.7 as written and waive second reading. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Gardner, to approve the 2014-15 Senior Class Open Campus Policy as presentOrient-Macksburg Community ed to the board last month to become School District effective the start of second semester.

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Motion carried unanimously.

December 8, 2014 - 5:30pm Motion by Hensley, second by EsThe Board of Education of OrientMacksburg Community School District linger, to adjourn meeting at 6:45pm.

Motion carried unanimously. met in regular session at 5:30pm on Next regular meeting will be held Monday, December 8, 2014, in Superintendent's Office. Members present January 12, 2014, at 6:30 pm.

Eldon Ray, Board President were Wendi Eslinger, Tricia Gardner, Julie Frederick, Board Secretary Randy Hensley, Eldon Ray and Doug DECEMBER BOARD MEETING White. Also present were SuperintenINVOICES 2014 dent Clark Wicks, Principal Teresa Thompson and Secretary Julie Freder- GENERAL PrePaid ick.

President Ray called meeting to order Postmaster Stamps........................................$98.00 at 5:30pm.

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Motion us by out Eslinger, second by Hens- NOVEMBER ley, to approve the Agenda with the ad- Access dition of Item G - "Approval of 2014- Copier.......................................$793.59 15 Senior Class Open Campus Policy". Agriland FS, Inc. Fuel........................................$2,359.04 Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Hensley, second by Gard- Akins ner, to approve minutes of Board of Di- Supplies......................................$54.74 rectors Regular Meeting of November Anderson Erickson 10 and Board of Directors Special Milk.......................................$1,298.43 Meeting held November 14. Motion City of Orient Electric/water.........................$3,713.75 carried unanimously.

Motion by White, second by Es- Continuum Energy linger, to approve Invoices, Summary Energy.......................................$141.08 of Bills and Financial Report. Motion Creston Comm School Classes......................................$342.62 carried unanimously.

Creston Publishing Co Action Items: Motion by Eslinger, second by Hens- Publishing.................................$139.15 ley, to approve three open enrollments Energy Assoc. out to Winterset. Motion carried unani- Boiler Maintenance Class...........$25.00 Farmers & Merchants Bank mously.

Motion by White, second by Hens- Postal Petty Class Replenish.......$32.27 ley, to approve SBRC Modified Allow- Gratham Sanitation able Growth for increasing enrollment Trash Removal..........................$350.00 in amount of $12,095 and modified al- Green Hills AEA lowable growth for open enrollment out Printing & Registrations...........$618.35 of $12,854. Motion carried unanimous- Green Valley Pest Control Pest Control Service...................$71.00 ly.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Hillyard White, to approve pursuing bids for the Supplies....................................$571.81 highest maintenance/facility priorities Hobart which include: maintenance on sound Repairs......................................$379.14 system in gym, lights on stage, re-work HyVee wiring/plug-ins and installation of two Food for Classroom....................$54.15 welding stations in ag shop, new boiler Jaymar in elementary building, elementary W2 Supplies................................$63.41 building roof repair, lower ceilings in Keck four high school rooms, improve radia- Commodities.............................$967.95 tor efficiency, replace ceiling tile in ele- Martin Brothers mentary building, repair gym ceiling Food for Kitchen....................$3,960.26 and new electronic sign out front. Meyer Laboratory These projects would be funded by Kitchen chemicals.....................$214.50 sales tax revenue or PPEL (Physical Nodaway Valley School Plant and Equipment Levy). Motion Concurrent Enrollment.............$403.38 Postmaster carried unanimously.

Motion by Hensley, second by Es- Box Rent...................................$146.00 linger, to approve 2014-15 Modified Quill Allowable Growth Application for Office Supplies...........................$84.29 Dropout Prevention in the maximum School Improvement Net amount of $63,978 with 25% coming Professional Development.....$5,700.00 from district program cost. Motion car- Southwest Valley 1st Semester Classes.................$721.91 ried unanimously.

Motion by Gardner, second by Hens- Supreme School Supply ley, to approve the Orient-Macksburg Supplies......................................$77.59 District Goals and Student Learning SWCC Goals presented to the board and devel- Bus Driver Training....................$25.00 oped by the O-M Leadership Team re- Visa ceiving imput from the staff. These PD/Tech/SP ED/Misc............$1,038.32 goals will be part of the district's Vision Walmart and Mission Statement that will be dis- Science Supplies.........................$39.80 played in each classroom and in the Wallace Auto Supply hallways. Motion carried unanimous- Parts............................................$17.78 Zellmer (Culligan) ly.

Motion by Hensley, second by Es- Water Softener............................$31.00 linger, to approve first reading of Board PPEL Policies 302.6-302.8, 303-303.2, 303.5- Access 303.6 and 303.6E-303.7 as written and copier........................................$793.59 waive second reading. Motion carried Anchored Walls unanimously.

Install sump pit & pump........$2,785.00 Motion by Eslinger, second by Gard- Sales Tax ner, to approve the 2014-15 Senior Excel Class Open Campus Policy as present- boiler improvements..............$4,017.00 ed to the board last month to become Greenfield Lumber effective the start of second semester. White Marking flags.....................$9.99 Motion carried unanimously. iResQ Motion by Hensley, second by Es- Tech Supplies...........................$329.00 linger, to adjourn meeting at 6:45pm. NAPA Motion carried unanimously.

Parts............................................$37.58 Next regular meeting will be held Schultz Plumbing January 12, 2014, at 6:30 pm.

Sump Pump...............................$297.73 Eldon Ray, Board President NOVEMBER Clearing Account Julie Frederick, Board Secretary Great American Opportunity DECEMBER BOARD MEETING Magazine Sales.........................$408.18 Iowa FFA Association INVOICES 2014 FFA Dues..................................$677.50 GENERAL Jostens PrePaid 1st Installment Yearbook.......$2,000.00 Postmaster Stamps........................................$98.00 NWMSU FFA Contest..............................$102.00 NOVEMBER 2014 Pepsi-Cola Access Copier.......................................$793.59 Jr. Class Concessions................$182.82 Visa Agriland FS, Inc. Fuel........................................$2,359.04 FFA Trip/homecoming.............$460.57 Walmart Akins Supplies......................................$54.74 Concessions/Homecomng.........$250.87 Anderson Erickson Milk.......................................$1,298.43 City of Orient Electric/water.........................$3,713.75 Continuum Energy

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Union County Conference Board Monday December 8, 2014 The Union county Conference Board met in the Supervisors meeting room.

Union county Court House, Creston, Iowa. Vice Chairperson Ronald J Riley and advance the state park called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Members present were: systems America Supervisors:ofDennis Brown, for Lois Monday, Ronald J Riley their own significance, as Mayors: Michelle Burger, Afton, Dennis Wimmer, Arispe, Warren well as for their important Woods, Creston, Duane Adamson, Cromwell, Randy Wacha, contributions to Lorimor the naSchools: Ronald E. Dunphy, Creston, tion’sHagen, environment, Kenny Jr., East Union heriAlso present was one member of the tage, health and economy. public.

Motion by Warren Woods and secThese five Dunphy locations will onded

by Ronald to approve the agenda with following changes. have staff on hand to lead Item number 4 moved to number 5 and item number 5 moved to number 4 And add item 6A set salary. The vote on the motion as follows; Supervisor's: Brown, A-Monday, ARiley A Supervisor's vote:A Mayor's: Burger, A- Wimmer, AWoods, A- Adamson- A, Wacha- A Mayor's vote: A School's vote: Dunphy, A- Hagen A School's vote: A Motion carried Motion by Woods seconded by Adamson to approve the minutes of the last meeting as mailed. The vote on the motion as follows: Supervisor's: Brown- A, MondayA, Riley- A Supervisor's vote: A Mayor's: Burger- A, Wimmer- A, Woods- A, Adamson- A, Wacha- A Mayor's vote: A School's: Dunphy- A, Hagen- A School's vote: A Motion carried.

Applicants introduced themselves and discussion followed.

Phillip Waigand Vice-Chairperson and Fran Bakerink of the Union County Examining Board presented their report and recommendation for appointment as Assessor as follows: The Examining Board mailed approximately 185 letters. There were two received back. They were both interviewed. The Examining Board recommended Theresa M. Pudenz to be appointed Union County Assessor.

Discussion followed.

Motion by Woods seconded by Brown to appoint Theresa M. Pudenz to fill the unexpired 1 year term as Assessor beginning January 1, 2015. The vote on the motion as follows: Supervisor's: Brown-A, Monday-A, Riley-A Supervisor's vote: A Mayor's: Burger- A, Wimmer- A, Woods- A, Adamson-A, Wacha- A Mayor's vote: A Schools: Dunphy- A, Hagan- A School's vote: A Motion carried.

Theresa M. Pudenz accepted the appointment.

Motion by Woods and seconded by Burger the salary for the Assessor be set at $48,689.94 plus job related expenses. Vote on the motion as follows; Supervisor's: Brown- A, MondayN, Riley- A Supervisor's vote: A Mayor's: Burger-A, Wimmer- A, Woods- A, Adamson- A, Wacha- A Mayor's vote: A School's: Dunphy-A, Hagen-A School's vote: Aye Motion carried.

Old business: None New business: Assessor Haner presented the resignations of Richard Ross and Rick foster from the Union County Board of Review.

Motion by Monday and seconded by burger to accept the resignation with regret. Vote on the motion as follows: Supervisor's: Brown-A, Monday-A, Riley-A Supervisor's vote: A Mayor's: Burger-A, Wimmer-A, Woods-A, Adamson-A, Wacha-A Mayor's vote: A School's: Dunphy-A,Hagen-A School's vote:Ay Motion carried.

Discussion on the appointment of members to the Board of Review was held.

With no further business to complete it was moved by woods and seconded

by Wimmer to adjourn. All voted aye.

Meeting adjourned at 6:22 P.M.

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Public notice City of Creston Water Works December 5th, 2014 Creston, Iowa A special meeting of the City of Creston Water Works Board of Trustees was held at 1:30 p.m., December 5th, 2014 at the City of Creston Water Works Business Office at 820 South Park Street, Creston, Iowa. The following members were present: Ken Sharp, Bill Stuart, Valarie Allen, General Manager, Steve Yarkosky and Office Manager, Angie West. Lee McNichols and Cathy Dryden were absent A motion was made to amend the agenda to change the time from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A motion was made to approve the amended agenda. At 1:32 p.m., a motion was made to go into Executive Closed Session under the Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) pertaining to Matters in Litigation. At 2:15 p.m., a motion was made to come out of Executive Closed Session. A motion was made to adjourn.

Attest:Angie West, Assistant Secretary Valarie Allen, Vice-Chairman City of Creston Water Works Trustees Board of Trustees Union County Conference Board Monday December 8, 2014 The Union county Conference Board met in the Supervisors meeting room.

Union county Court House, Creston, Iowa. Vice Chairperson Ronald J Riley called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Members present were: Supervisors: Dennis Brown, Lois Monday, Ronald J Riley Mayors: Michelle Burger, Afton, Dennis Wimmer, Arispe, Warren Woods, Creston, Duane Adamson, Cromwell, Randy Wacha, Lorimor Schools: Ronald E. Dunphy, Creston, Kenny Hagen, Jr., East Union Also present was one member of the public.

Motion by Warren Woods and seconded by Ronald Dunphy to approve the agenda with following changes.

Item number 4 moved to number 5 and item number 5 moved to number 4 And add item 6A set salary. The vote on the motion as follows; Supervisor's: Brown, A-Monday, ARiley A Supervisor's vote:A Mayor's: Burger, A- Wimmer, AWoods, A- Adamson- A, Wacha- A Mayor's vote: A School's vote: Dunphy, A- Hagen A School's vote: A Motion carried Motion by Woods seconded by Adamson to approve the minutes of the last meeting as mailed. The vote on the motion as follows: Supervisor's: Brown- A, MondayA, Riley- A Supervisor's vote: A Mayor's: Burger- A, Wimmer- A, Woods- A, Adamson- A, Wacha- A Mayor's vote: A School's: Dunphy- A, Hagen- A School's vote: A Motion carried.

Applicants introduced themselves and discussion followed.

Phillip Waigand Vice-Chairperson and Fran Bakerink of the Union County Examining Board presented their report and recommendation for appointment as Assessor as follows: The Examining Board mailed approximately 185 letters. There were two received back. They were both inter-

Orient-Macksburg Community School District Board of Directors Regular Meeting December 8, 2014 - 5:30pm The Board of Education of OrientMacksburg Community School District met in regular session at 5:30pm on Monday, December 8, 2014, in Superintendent's Office. Members present were Wendi Eslinger, Tricia Gardner, Randy Hensley, Eldon Ray and Doug White. Also present were Superintendent Clark Wicks, Principal Teresa Thompson and Secretary Julie Frederick.

President Ray called meeting to order at 5:30pm.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, to approve the Agenda with the addition of Item G - "Approval of 201415 Senior Class Open Campus Policy".

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Hensley, second by Gardner, to approve minutes of Board of Directors Regular Meeting of November 10 and Board of Directors Special Meeting held November 14. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by White, second by Es-

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end of the match that fired up the Panther crowd.

“I thought Jake showed a lot Saturday against the ranked kid in 3A, but he really showed a lot in those two matches (Thursday).

He was on the edge of being in a really bad position and fought out of it and got on top and scored. Two unbelievable wins.”

After losing four straight matches, Swank got the Panthers back on track with a 14-second pin over Colby So- Swank rensen.

“Just like I told Mitchel after his pin, I said, ‘That’s why you come wrestle for Creston. You just ended the bleeding and the snowball is about to start,’” Frain said. “The crowd erupted and we kind of got going again after that.”

Thompson followed with

Photo Reprints www.crestonnews.com a pin at 138 and Huntington recorded a tech fall at 145.

Even in losses at 152 pounds and 160 pounds, the Panthers helped their case.

“In defeat, Cam Leith scored an escape and a takedown late in the match in the first one that saved us a team point,” Frain said. “I don’t know that the casual fan realizes how important that is. Alex Fargo in both of his matches kept them to decisions.

He saved us a lot of team points keeping it close.

Matches like that are what win matches up at state duals.”

Atlantic drew to within 32-27 with Zac Stork’s win over Fargo, but was assessed an unsportsmanlike penalty after the match and lost one team point, making it 32-26.

Pettit and Jackson Mikkelsen closed out the dual with a pin and a decision, respectively, to give the Panthers the win.

The Panthers return to

action Friday at the Central Decatur Tournament, with wrestling beginning at 5 p.m.

Creston/O-M then hits the road Tuesday, back in Hawkeye 10 Conference action, with a dual at Glenwood.

“This year, the Hawkeye 10 is loaded,” Frain said. “When I start looking at results, a week ago I thought Clarinda and Atlantic might be the two best. Glenwood might have a slight edge over them. So Tuesday night when e go to Glenwood, it might be just like these.”

Creston/O-M 41, Atlantic/CAM 26 195 — Seth Maitlen (C/OM) pinned Tyler Thomas (Atl), :39; 220 — Kadon Hulett (C/OM) dec. Keagan Hosfelt (Atl), 3-0; 285 — Jake Gutschenritter (C/O-M) pinned Skylar Svoboda (Atl), 5:56; 106 — Kole Hansen (Atl) dec. Kelby Luther (C/OM), 7-6; 113 — Carter Cox (Atl) pinned Jacob Goodson (C/OM), 3:26. 120 — Colton Mudd (Atl) pinned Trevor Marlin (C/O-M), 5:44; 126 — Marshal McDermott (Atl) pinned Brody Frain (C/O-M), 1:44; 132 — Mitchel Swank (C/O-M) pinned Colby Sorensen (Atl), :14.

138 — Wyatt Thompson

(C/O-M) pinned Tanner Mauk (Atl), 2:09; 145 — Joey Huntington (C/O-M) tech fall Austin Williams (Atl), 17-2 (4:35); 152 — Reid Nichols (Atl) dec. Cameron Leith (C/O-M), 14-8; 160 — Zac Stork (Atl) dec.

Alex Fargo (C/O-M), 5-2; 170 — Tayler Pettit (C/O-M) pinned Drake Roller (Atl), 1:01; 182 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M) dec. Travis Petersen (Atl), 3-1.

Creston/O-M 34, Clarinda 27 220 — Brook Stephens (Clar) dec. Kadon Hulett (C/O-M), 11-7; 285 — Jake Gutschenritter (C/O-M) dec.

Jared DeVoe (Clar), 4-1; 106 — Jacob Goodson (C/O-M) won by forfeit; 113 — Noah Donahue (Clar) dec. Kelby Luther (C/O-M) 8-5; 120 — Dakota Foster (Clar) pinned Trevor Marlin (C/O-M), 1:53; 126 — Brody Frain (C/O-M) dec. Jason Kramer (Clar), 6-0; 132 — Mitchel Swank (C/O-M) pinned Payton Price (Clar), :03; 138 — Wyatt Thompson (C/OM) won by forfeit.

145 — Joey Huntington (C/O-M) major dec. Kollyn Buch (Clar), 15-2; 152 — Luke Strong (Clar) pinned Cameron Leith (C/O-M), 1:29; 160 — Cain Johanns (Clar) dec. Alex Fargo (C/O-M), 6-2; 170 — JJ Clark (Clar) pinned Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M), 1:37; 182 — Tayler Pettit (C/O-M) dec. Trey Stickler (Clar), 9-3 (Stickler disqualified after the match); 195 — Christian Lauritsen (Clar) dec. Seth Maitlen (C/O-M), 6-1.

Atlantic/CAM 38, Clarinda 37

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Panther Pride PTO

Thanks to the following individuals and businesses for their assistance with the Panther Pride PTO Carnival which was held at the Creston Elementary School on November 21st. The generosity of our community was amazing and the efforts of everyone involved were extremely appreciated.

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Downing Brothers Farms Fansteel/Wellman Dynamics GRMC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Iowa State Savings Bank Longfellow Drilling Orr Heating & Air Conditioning Tom McKeown Wal*Mart

SILVER SPONSORS Michael Brentnall, CPA Eblen Construction RE Lewis Refrigeration Tyler Insurance Services

BRONZE SPONSORS Coen Furniture Creston Automotive Creston Vision F & M Body Shop Family Shoe Store Farm & Home Supply Green Accounting & Tax Hulett & Sons Auto Salvage J & A Flooring M & M Motors Medicap Pharmacy Moberg Iowa Realty PCSB Pokorny BP & Auto Service Powers Funeral Homes Precision Optical Group Quality Glass Sharp’s Self Storage State Farm Insurance Stewart Realty The Elms Club Vanmark Equipment

FOOD SPONSORS

American Family Insurance -Katie Turner HyVee

CELEBRITY CAKE DONORS Mr. Jeff Wignall Callie Anderson Scott Driskell Upper Crust Summer Murdock Sharon Snodgrass Kustom Kakery Carie Austin

OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston/O-M senior Tayler Pettit pins Atlantic’s Drake Roller in 1:01 during their match at 170 pounds on Thursday.

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