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Verdict reached today in Green’s civil case

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

CORYDON — The verdict is in.

Eight jury members reached a unanimous decision approximately 10:30 a.m. today at the Wayne County Courthouse.

The jury members agreed with plaintiff Steve Green’s claim for a breach of contract and that the Creston Water Board failed to pay Green’s wages according to his contract.

Green was awarded all his accu-

From Monday The final arguments were made, all the evidence was presented and the civil trial Steve Green vs. City of Creston, Water Works Board Green of Trustees was with the jury Monday afternoon.

Judge Lloyd delivered the jury’s instructions 11 a.m. Monday at the Wayne County Courthouse. Closing arguments from the plaintiff

Steve Green awarded all his accumulated vacation and sick hours — 676 and 960 hours respectively — for a total of more than $77,415.

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mulated vacation and sick hours — 676 and 960 hours respectively — for a total of more than $77,415.

Creston Water Works did win one of their counterclaims for the prescription co-pays Green reimbursed himself. The total claim is for $1,960.96.

The jury did not award the defendant any damages for extra pay

to Green for working on special projects or for Green’s quarterly vacation payouts.

Judge John Lloyd said there are going to be some motions filed post trial by both sides.

“Ultimately, if they are not happy with the judgement at that time, they can take make an appeal,” Judge Lloyd said.

and defendant followed.

Then Judge Lloyd randomly selected two of the 10 jurors as alternates. He dismissed the remaining eight jury members at 2:30 p.m.

Monday to deliberate.

The jury reconvened this morning at 9:30 a.m.

Closing arguments Michael J. Carroll delivered the closing argument for the plaintiff first, laying out what he described as a ‘road map’ for the Please see TRIAL, Page 2

Branstad seeks to end Iowa GOP straw poll

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

Singing with glee: From

left, Parker Hefel, Damian Gibbons and Conner Hammons gleefully sing “Christmas Makes Me Glad” during the fifth-grade vocal program titled “Christmas Spirit” held Monday evening in the commons at Creston Middle School. Vocal directors for the program were Becky Baker and Karlyn McCutchan.

DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is pushing to end the state’s Republican straw poll, but the state party chairman says the event may still go on next year.

Branstad said Monday that the poll — traditionally held in Ames the summer before a contested presidential caucus — is a turnoff for many candidates and could diminish the power of the state’s caucuses.

“I believe that a number of candidates have chosen not to participate because they don’t think it’s necessarily representa- Branstad tive,” Branstad said. “The most important thing is to keep the Iowa precinct caucuses first in the nation and the first real test of strength of candidates.”

But State Party Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said he thinks there’s interest in continuing the tradition, provided it’s permissible under Republican Please see POLL, Page 2

Ash borer trace found in southern Insurance enrollment moves Iowa smoothly this year in Iowa DES MOINES (AP) — Round two of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul appeared to be moving more smoothly in Iowa as a key deadline approached.

Monday night marked the deadline for new customers to enroll in insurance to start Jan. 1 and for those with current coverage to make any changes for next year.

So far, everything is working well, said Cliff Gold, CEO

of CoOportunity Health, a federally funded nonprofit established to provide health care in Iowa and Nebraska.

Last year, the enrollment period was stymied by a poorly functioning website and widespread public confusion.

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We’re hearing very few complaints,” Gold said.

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DES MOINES (AP) — A tiny beetle known for destroying ash trees is spreading in Iowa, state officials said Monday, and they predict infestations of the pest will pop up at a higher rate in 2015.

Larvae from emerald ash borer was found recently in Appanoose, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion and Monroe counties in the southern part of the state, according to a group that includes officials from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The infestations are several years old, since it can take that long for an ash tree to show signs of decay from the beetle.

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Deaths Jerry J. Madden Holland, Mich.

Jerry J. Madden, 75, of Holland, Mich., died Dec. 8, 2014, at home.

Jerry J. Madden, son of Eleanor (Davenport) and Raymond C. Madden, was born Oct. 12, 1939, in Shannon City.

Jerry moved to Creston, attended grade school, and graduated from high school in 1957.

Jerry worked at Center Milk Company. He moved to Colorado. He moved back to Creston in 1965, and then moved to Des Moines. Jerry attended school at AIB. In May 1967, Jerry mar-

INSURANCE: have a strong hunch that the current State Central Committee is in favor of a straw poll,” Kaufmann said.

The RNC is reviewing the issue, spokesman Michael Short said in a statement.

In 2011, Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann won the straw poll and eventual GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney chose not to participate. About 17,000 turned out for that poll, far less than the roughly 120,000 who voted in the January 2012 caucus.

“My view is that the straw poll had its time and its purpose, but again it really doesn’t provide a cross sample of primary voters in Iowa,” said GOP strategist Phil Musser. “I suspect many candidates in 2016 will make the choice Romney made in 2012.”

Musser served as an adviser to former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who dropped out of the 2012 race after a thirdplace finish in the poll.

ried Carol Hanner of Stuart in Omaha, Neb. The couple lived in Des Moines.

They moved to Portland, Ore., and lived there almost 30 years. Jerry then moved to Las Vegas, Nev., and several years later moved to Holland, Mich.

Jerry is survived by his wife Carol; daughter Gwyn; grandson Frank; and pet Boomer, all of Holland, Mich.; sister Linda Clark of Phoenix, Ariz.; brothers, Duane (Marion) of Fairbault, Minn., and Wayne (Angela) of Creston; many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; son Jeff in 1987; and brother-in-law Fay Clark.

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job at the water works.”

Green is suing for a breach of contract and wants the Creston Water Board to pay out his accumulated vacation time of 676 hours and 960 hours of sick leave. Each year, Green had five weeks of vacation.

Smith said no other employee was allowed to accumulate vacation and Green should only be entitled to a maximum of 200 hours of vacation.

“If all he is talking about is 200 hours, he did’t need to put it in the contract because he is entitled to it anyway,” Carroll said.

In paragraph 12 of Green’s contract, it gives Green the option for a cash payout of his vacation and sick time or it could have been put toward the insurance premiums until he became eligible for medicare.

“It was no accident that they did not pay my client,” Carroll said. “They did’t say they did’t pay him because they did’t think the 960 hours wan’t his accumulated sick time.”

Smith told jurors again the defense found the paragraph to be ambiguous and the word ‘can’ could be read that it was the board’s digression if they wanted to make the payment.

“The key in all of this is Mr. Green paid these things to himself without the board of trustees taking action,” Smith said.

Both sides commented on the state auditor’s report. Carroll highlighted the points where the auditor said there should have been more supervision by the board while Smith directed the jury’s attention back to the details of the self-approved vacation payouts, medical copay reimbursements and the equipment found in Green’s personal garage.

“My client gave 32 years of service to this public utility,” Carroll said. “In the end, the basis for the decision not to pay my client had more to do with what they thought CNA photo by KYLE WILSON the results of an audit were Jingle bells: Morgan Driskell plays her clarinet during the fifth-grade band concert titled than they disputed really “Christmas Spirit” held Monday evening in the commons at Creston Middle School. Also picowning him.” tured is band director Deb Fischer. The sixth-, seventh- and eight-grade band and vocal also

National Committee rules.

First held in 1979, the Iowa straw poll has grown from a county GOP fundraiser stop to a large event on the Iowa State University campus, where candidates spend heavily to entertain and bus in supporters. The poll, which draws a small percentage of would-be caucus attendees, is one early test of campaign organization.

The Republican Party of Iowa runs the poll.

Kaufmann said the State Central Committee, which governs the party, will meet next month and he expects a vote on whether to hold a straw poll.

Kaufmann has sought a written opinion from the RNC in response to concerns that Iowa could jeopardize early voting status by holding a voting event before the caucuses.

“If we did not have this RNC issue, I

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their insurance marketplace.

Those who want to see if they qualify for federal subsidies to help pay for coverage must apply through the site. Penalties for people who don’t have insurance increase in 2015.

Shanette White, an enrollment navigator with Planned Parenthood of the Heartland who is working in Iowa, said the enrollment process has been “100 times better this year.”

“A lot of consumers I have talked to have been able to get online and complete the process themselves,” said White. She said most of the people she sees qualify for the expanded Medicaid program.

TRIAL: Continued from Page 1

jury’s instructions.

“This isn’t that complicated of a case,” Carroll said.

“The issue is … that the contract that the parties had says you (Green) are entitled to vacation pay and accumulated sick pay and that when you retire, resign, are fired, have an end to your employment, you get those in a payment or if you want to convert it to benefits it’s your money.”

Defense attorney for the Creston Water Board Patrick Smith disagreed. He told jurors in his following closing arguments that Green did not ‘deserve a penny’ and owed the board money.

Smith quoted Green’s testimony Friday to open is argument.

“I earned it, it’s mine, it’s banked, I own it,” Green said Friday. “It is mine to use.”

Smith continued, “Even though Mr. Green was referring to his accrued vacation when he talked about it that way, what he expressed was a sense of entitlement that applied to many things about his

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such an infestation has been linked to a rural area in the state since the beetle was first discovered in Iowa in 2010. Recent infestations have been confirmed in more urban areas.

Mike Kintner, emerald ash borer coordinator for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, called the newly discovered infestations “wide-ranging, with characteristic symptoms evident in woodland for mile after mile.” A forest contractor out in Lucas County reported many dead ash trees, which led to the other discoveries.

The number of Iowa counties with confirmed cases of emerald ash borer has now increased to 18. Paul Tauke, a forester with the state Department of Natural Resources, said 2014 had a large jump, and he expects more in 2015.

“We’re starting to see that baseline population where, now we’re not just seeing symptoms and signs, but we’re seeing our first tree mortality on a larger, geographic scale,” he said. “I think the take-home message probably is, hold onto your seat belts because we’re going to continue to see new EAB infestations and probably more counties at a more

rapid rate.”

Officials say Iowa landowners and community leaders should seek preventive treatment measures for ash trees in early spring. A statewide quarantine issued in February restricts the movement of hardwood firewood, ash logs, wood chips and ash tree nursery stock out of Iowa into non-quarantined areas of other states.

Tracking the tiny insect is tricky because trees don’t show immediate signs of distress.

“I think it’s safe to say that we’ll probably be finding more in the future, and probably safe to say that EAB is probably at lower levels, in other areas in Iowa. We just have not yet been able to detect it because the signs and symptoms aren’t obvious yet,” Tauke said.

Emerald ash borer is native to Asia and arrived in the United States around 2002.

Larvae from the metallic green insect lives and feeds underneath the bark, cutting off the flow of water and nutrients to the tree.

The beetle can kill an ash tree in two to four years. Iowa was the 14th state in the U.S. to have a confirmed infestation of emerald ash borer. Twenty-four states are now dealing with the insect.

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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

Thursday

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Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers 12x12 study, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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

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Bryant Lee McCloud, 23, 202 S. Jarvis St., was charged with driving while suspended 11:50 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of West Mills and North Birch streets.

According to a Creston Police report, at 11:42 p.m.

Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted on a white Explorer. The driver of the Explorer was identified as McCloud. McCloud’s license came back suspended.

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Monday at 800 W. Taylor St. According to a Creston Police report, officers were dispatched to Casey’s, 800 W. Taylor St., for a shoplifter still in the store. Officers arrived on scene and confronted the subject after exiting the store.

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Lemon has prior convictions.

Lemon was released on $2,000 bond.

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Fighting for the climate in the heart of the world LIMA, Peru — Lima, the capital of Peru, has become a city of gustatory renown, attracting foodies from the world over to sample dishes from its famous ceviche to favorites from the Andean highlands. So it is an appropriate place, perhaps, for what has become a genuine movable feast, the world-roving series of summits organized by the United Nations to tackle the crisis of climate change.

This year’s meeting, known as “COP 20,” the 20th Conference of Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, is the last high-level meeting with presidents and prime ministers before the December 2015 climate summit in Paris.

The Paris meeting is supposed to produce an extension of the Kyoto Protocol, a new, global, legally binding treaty that restricts global warming to an increase in average global temperatures to just 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit). As such, all eyes are on Paris.

But if the devil is in the details, it is here in Lima that the details are being worked out. You can’t spell “climate” without L-I-M-A. First, it’s necessary to understand the setting, and who is at the table and who is not. Inside, the summit proceeds in an orderly manner, with U.N. police standing watch and a rarified air of diplomatic de-

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corum. It is hard to feel any sense of urgency. This is astounding, as the science is clear: The world is warming rapidly, and without action, catastrophic climate change will soon become irreversible.

The official COP 20 is being held on the grounds of the Peruvian army headquarters — ominously named “El Pentagonito,” or “the little Pentagon.” In this militarized zone, the U.N. climate summit occurs in a Potemkin village, with formal ceremonies and intermittent, preapproved protests.

The imagery is not lost on many Peruvians organizing for climate justice. Wilfredo Saavedra Marreros, president of the Environmental Defense Front of Cajamarca, told “Democracy Now!”: “It’s a farce. ... The representatives of the states of the world are meeting in a place that is stained with blood. In the Pentagonito, that military base, they have extrajudicially executed our brothers, they have burned them, they have disappeared them.”

Outside, in the bustling city streets of Lima, a city of more than 8 million people with interminable traffic jams, grass-roots activists are hosting their own “cumbre de los pueblos,” a people’s summit on climate change, in a public park across town. On Dec. 10, Human Rights Day, thousands of people marched through the streets, demanding genuine action on climate change.

Pascoe Sabido, with the group Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO), is organizing both inside and outside the COP 20. Together with other groups he released a report titled “Corporate Conquistadors: The Many Ways Multinationals Both Drive and Profit From Climate Destruction.” At one action inside, Sabido and others descended on a meeting sponsored by oil giants Shell, Chevron and other fossil-fuel interests. “There were lots and lots of very angry and active people there trying to protest against the presence of the fossil-fuel industry here in these talks,” he later told me. “Twenty years we’ve been going without progress towards a fair, ambitious climate deal that we need. One of the big reasons is because of the aggressive lobbying of the fossil-fuel industry, both at the national level and here in the talks.”

Another organizer at COP 20 is the Nigerian environmental leader Nnimmo Bassey. He said: “Before I left Nigeria, my temperature was gauged twice, to determine if I have high fever or if I have Ebola. Now, the temperature of the Earth has gone 0.8 degrees above preindustrial levels. If the Earth was to go through the same process ... it would’ve been quarantined because the Earth would’ve been judged to have high fever or Ebola. But, we can’t quarantine the Earth. We need to find who are the climate criminals and quarantine them.”

It’s also important to note who isn’t here at COP 20. Yeb Sano was the lead climate negotiator for the Philippines last year. To the shock of many, he was pulled from the delegation this year and is home, as his nation is devastated by Typhoon Hagupit. Sano tweeted: “They can silence my mouth. But they cannot silence my soul.” Sano made waves at COP 19 in Warsaw, Poland. The Philippines was being hit then by Typhoon Haiyan.

Sano wasn’t sure if his family had survived. In an emotional address to the summit, he said: “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?

If not here, then where?” Many climate activists from the Philippines think concerted pressure from the

U.S. and European governments prompted Sano’s removal, as he was becoming a forceful proponent of climate justice for the Global South.

Atossa Soltani, founder of the nonprofit organization Amazon Watch, told me that, despite all the COP’s deficiencies, she’s glad this global gathering is here in Peru, where more than 60 percent of the country — an area the size of Texas — is rain forest. “It’s the first COP ever in an Amazon country.

And the Amazon is incredibly important in the climate debate. ... It’s the heart of the planet, pumping moisture and vapor,” Soltani said.

“That’s why this COP is important-to put the Amazon on the map, to put indigenous rights central to the debate, and to call for the end of the fossil-fuel era. That’s why we’re here.” *** Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column.

Amy Goodman is the host of “Democracy Now!,” a daily international TV/radio news hour airing on more than 1,200 stations in North America. She is the co-author of “The Silenced Majority,” a New York Times best-seller. (c) 2014 Amy Goodman Distributed by King Features Syndicate

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Support Cromwell Church dinners From Dr. Larry W. Hicks Creston

For those who have not already eaten lunch at the Cromwell Congregational Church, folks in the Creston area and surrounding communities are missing a real opportunity. It is an excellent meal at a modest price of $7 including drink and supports the Cromwell Congregational Church women.

This is not a church I attend, and I do not want this letter to be construed as a solicitation on behalf of this church, but I do appreciate

the efforts these women (and a few men) put forth to provide an excellent meal. However, without our support, another fine endeavor may disappear. The event is held the first Thursday of Nov., Dec., Feb. and March at precisely 12:00 noon.

In closing, I urge all who can to support all churches in the area in their fund raising projects as increased costs of operation and dwindling funds has become a very large issue to all of them and these events are an excellent way to make up the loss.

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HOLLYWOOD — Happy Tuesday, everybody, and God bless America.

Angelina Jolie admitted on Fox News she may run for political office after her movie career.

She looks good. Last month Angelina made a televised plea for the children of Africa, and within a few days the children of Africa pooled their resources and Angelina is finally getting the nutrition she needs.

Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk cleaning crews had to be called Tuesday to wash away the word rapist that some protestor painted over Bill Cosby’s star on the Walk of Fame. The comedian’s number of public accusers is now twenty. Four more and the Catholic Church is going to give him his own parish.

Discovery Channel was ripped

by TV viewers over its special Eaten Alive after the daredevil who volunteered to be swallowed whole by an Amazon anaconda was only partially swallowed.

Viewers are just livid. This illustrates two things Americans won’t tolerate, false advertising and portion control.

The Pineapple Express roared

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into California, walloping San Francisco with gale force winds and four inches of rain Thursday.

It strengthened as it headed south.

By the time the storm got to Los Angeles, the wind and rain was blowing so hard it knocked Arnold Schwarzenegger off his housekeeper.

San Francisco was a mess Friday after the tropical storm dumped four inches of rain on the Bay Area, triggering flooding, mudslides and blackouts. Local newscasters say there are two hundred thousand people who are currently without any power in San Francisco. They’re known as Republicans.

Senator Harry Reid said Friday that Democrats never recovered from the Obamacare rollout.

Senate Democrats Tom Harkin and Chuck Schumer also blasted Obamacare. The most successful operation made possible by Obamacare so far is the one where you have your committee chair-

manship removed.

Sony Studios chair Amy Pascal apologized for e-mailing a producer that she assumed President Obama’s favorite movies last year were Django Unchained and Twelve Years a Slave. No offense was likely taken. After what Republicans did to him in the elections last month and what the Democrats did to his budget last week, President Obama is thrilled to see someone’s still afraid of offending him.

The Department of Health and Human Services reported Medicare last year overpaid sixty-four million dollars for erection pumps that the government provides for senior male Medicare recipients. The White House pointed out that this was not a feature of Obamacare. It’s Clintoncare if it’s anything.

Senator Elizabeth Warren emerged as a leftist hero Friday when she ripped the White House for rolling back Wall Street reform in the budget bill. She’s one to watch. Her claim of Native American blood is highly disputed, but she might run for president under her Indian name, Dances with Marxism.

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Griffith, Cline wed in September ceremony LENOX — Rachel Marie Griffith and Branden Dean Cline, both of Lenox, were married Sept. 20 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston.

The bride is the daughter of Scott and Jolene Griffith of Prescott, and the granddaughter of Coletta Bradley, formerly of Lenox, and the late Lyman Bradley, and Janice Griffith of Prescott and the late Ray Griffith.

The groom is the son of Bart and Kim Cline of Lenox, and the grandson of Lenore Pokorny of Columbus, Neb., and the late Bert Pokorny, and Gary and Janet Cline of Raton, N.M. The Rev. Ken Halbur officiated the nuptial mass.

Maid of honor was Mallory Griffith of Prescott, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Alyssa Handeland of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Christina Dietz and Veronica Harty, both of Ankeny, and Allie Cline of Lenox, sister of the groom.

Flower girls were Kolbey Bailey of Creston, cousin of the bride, and Ava Spies of Omaha, Neb., cousin of the groom.

Bride’s personal attendants were Brittany Martin of Boone and Jacque Tripp of Lenox.

The bride wore an ivory satin, strapless, floor-length gown with sweetheart neckline, gathered by a cappuccino band, accented with silver-beaded gemstone appliqué, at an empire waist.

The cathedral veil and blusher was scattered with rhinestones throughout.

The bride carried a bouquet of ivory roses and calla lilies complimented by baby’s breath. The bride carried out the theme of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” and had a penny in each shoe given to her by her father prior to the ceremony.

The bridesmaids wore eggplant knee-length dresses with a sweetheart neckline.

The bridesmaids carried bouquets of burnt orange tiger lilies.

The flower girls wore ivory satin dresses with cappuccino midriff, similar to the bride’s.

Best man was Cody Cline of Lenox, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Jared Ecklin, Lincoln Calvin, Jeremy Barrans and Carson Cline, brother of the groom, all of Lenox.

Ring bearer was Micah Spies of Omaha, cousin of the groom.

Ushers were James Martin of Indianola, Zach Nelson of Omaha, cousins of the bride, and Trevor Gibson of Omaha and Kyle Pokorny of Kansas City, cousins of the groom.

Mass lectors were Susan Hatten of Des Moines, cousin of the bride, and Nadyne Montiel of Lenox. Gift bearers were Tori Nelson of Omaha and Grace Reineke of Kansas City, Mo., cousins of the bride. Altar servers

were Marah and Samantha Larsen, both of Corning. Jen Hatten of West Des Moines, cousin of the bride, and Tim and Linda Root of Creston were Eucharistic ministers.

Ceremony music was provided by organist and pianist Lynn Baker of Creston, cousin of the bride, violinist Emily Huntington of Orient and vocalists Brittney Carpio and Jordan Garvey, both of Des Moines.

Prelude to the service featured the song “From This Moment On” as a vocal duet

by Carpio and Garvey. The couple’s grandparents and parents were escorted to the song “A Thousand Years.”

The bridal party processional music was the theme song from “Beauty and the Beast.” The bride was escorted by her father into the church to “Bridal Chorus.” After the exchange of wedding vows, the couple lit a unity candle to the song “When I Say I Do,” sung by Garvey. The communion hymn, “How Beautiful,” was sung by Carpio. The couple and bridal party exited to “Bridal March.”

Prior to departure to the reception, the couple released 100 white balloons as a prayer tribute to family and friends unable to attend the ceremony, and also to fit the theme of Creston Hot Air Balloon Days.

Guest book attendants were Kitty and Victoria Griffith of Shawnee, Kan., cousins of the bride. Janet Conner of Creston and Marilyn Martin of Indianola, aunts of the bride, were in charge of flowers. Gift attendants were Steve and Varanee Griffith of Shawnee, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Kurt Nelson, uncle of the bride.

A dinner and dance reception was held immediately after the ceremony at Lenox Community Center in Lenox, and was hosted by Karl and Cindy Reineke of Kansas City, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Jason and Kelly Gibson of Omaha, uncle and aunt of the groom.

Cake table attendants were Loretta Hatten of West Des Moines, aunt of the bride,

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PERRY — The family of Wilmoth Nichols, formerly of Arispe, is hosting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday Dec. 28.

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The family of Violet Antisdel is hosting a card shower in honor of her 101st birthday Dec. 24.

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and Karen Pokorny, aunt of the groom.

The bride graduated from Creston High School in 2009, and Iowa State University in Ames. She is currently employed as an exercise physiologist and wellness coach at Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda.

The groom graduated from Lenox High School in 2009, and Southwestern Community College. He is currently self-employed in agriculture and livestock management.

The couple will honeymoon in Negril, Jamaica, and currently reside in Lenox.

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Snow takes a bungee dump Dear Heloise: Here is an inexpensive way to deal with SNOWFALL when you don’t have a garage. I went to the camping department of a store and purchased a blue tarp large enough to cover my vehicle. I also purchased several heavy-duty bungee cords.

When snow is predicted, I place the tarp over my car or van and secure the tarp by hooking the bungees to the tarp’s grommets. The bungees should fit snugly, not allowing wind to get under them.

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Horoscope Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Stay on top of red-tape details concerning shared property, inheritances, taxes and debt.

Especially if you are making travel plans, which you might be, you need a good picture of what you have and have not.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign.

This happens for two days every month. No biggie.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It will please you to do something today that makes you feel you are getting better organized. At least, put magazines and newspapers in neat, little piles. Do something.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a playful day. Take a long lunch if you can, or even play hooky. Enjoy!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You will enjoy cocooning at home today if you get a chance.

Either way, your focus will be on home, family and domestic situations, particularly regarding a female relative.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’re eager to communicate to others today, because you want to enlighten someone about something. This also is an excellent day for writers, teachers and actors.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your focus is on money, cash flow and your finances today.

Shopping, especially later in the day, likely will please you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Today the Moon is in your sign, which might make you a bit more emotional than usual.

But it also can bring you a little bit of good luck.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a powerful time for you, because the Sun is in your sign. Today however, is a good day to lie low and catch your breath. Replenish yourself for the weekend!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Discussions with others, especially female acquaintances, will go well today. Share your ideas for the future with someone to see if he or she has helpful feedback for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) With Mars in your sign now, you are a real go-getter!

And the Moon is at the top of your chart today, so everyone notices you (especially bosses and VIPs).

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Shake up your routine a little, because you want a change of scenery or a bit of adventure.

Go somewhere you’ve never been before. Be a tourist in your own city.

YOU BORN TODAY You approach life physically and philosophically. You are hardworking, reliable and struc-

tured. You live for the here and now. This year, something you’ve been involved with for about nine years will end or diminish in order to make room for something new. Take it easy and learn to serve others. This is a good year to travel.

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Saints roll CHICAGO — Drew Brees threw for 375 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 31-15 on Monday night to grab the NFC South lead.

The Saints (6-8) moved into first place ahead of Carolina (5-8-1) and Atlanta (5-9) and came away with the win after dropping four of five. They also rebounded from a 41-10 loss to the Panthers.

Brees, shaky last week, was spectacular this time.

He completed 29 of 36 passes and reached the 4,000-yard mark for the ninth straight year. He threw two touchdown passes to Josh Hill and another to Marques Colston.

Pierre Thomas had five catches for 83 yards. David Hawthorne had three of New Orleans’ seven sacks and the Saints intercepted three of Jay Cutler’s passes to bring his NFL-leading turnover total to 24.

The Bears dropped to 5-9.

Murray surgery IRVING, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray had surgery Monday to repair a broken bone in his left hand, coach Jason Garrett said.

Murray, however, has not been ruled out for this week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Murray suffered a broken fourth metacarpal bone, a source told ESPN. com. The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys’ 38-27 win against the Philadelphia Eagles.

After the game, Murray said he was “good,” but he did not elaborate about his hand. He had X-rays taken after the game and was examined further Monday.

The fourth metacarpal is the long bone in the hand that runs from the base of the fourth finger to the wrist.

If Murray can’t play against the Colts, the Cowboys would turn to Joseph Randle and Lance Dunbar as their top tailbacks.

Ryan Williams has spent the year on the practice squad.

Rios signs KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have reached agreement with free-agent outfielder Alex Rios on a one-year, $11 million contract, two league sources confirmed to ESPN.com.

Rios, 33, is a .278 career hitter with 165 home runs in 11 big-league seasons with Toronto, the Chicago White Sox and Texas.

He batted .280 for the Rangers last season, but produced only four home runs and 54 RBIs in 131 games.

Rios will fill the rightfield void in Kansas City created by the departure of Norichika Aoki to free agency. He joins Kendrys Morales, who agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal last week, as the second free-agent hitter to sign with the Royals this month.

The Creston/O-M bowling teams lost a varsity sweep at the hands of Denison-Schleswig here Saturday in the home opener.

The Panther boys lost 25491991, while the Creston/O-M girls lost 2367-2150.

“Today’s match with Denison was another exercise in the celebration of several great shots and also the realization that we still have many things we need to work on,” Creston/O-M head coach Ron Pendegraft said.

The varsity girls overcame a slow start, but dug themselves too big of a hole after the first game of round one.

Junior Madison Hance led the Panthers with a two-game series of 303. Charley Parcher bowled a 282, while Ashley Knipfer rolled a 267 and Jenna Hayes finished with a 266.

Kimberly Orr finished the day with a score of 225.

“I’m sure none of the girls were very satisfied with today, but we still have a lot of time to get to where we need to be,” Pendegraft said.

Blake Eddy led the Creston/O-M boys with consistent games of 187 and 194 to post a two-game series of 381.

Freshman Jonathan Seals recorded a series of 270, while Reece Kramer bowled a 264.

Dylan Linch finished with a score of 250 and Evan Taylor bowled a 173.

“In the boys match, our team scores were slightly below where we had hoped for the day,” Pendegraft said.

“The two bright spots for today were Dylan and Jona-

than, who continue to show great improvement. I am very pleased with how they have been developing. If this continues, I am convinced the boys have it in them to be very competitive by the end of the season when we need to be.”

The Panthers return to action Saturday at Shenandoah in their final match before the Christmas break.

Junior varsity The Creston/O-M girls JV team was involved in yet another match that came down right to the end, this time coming out on the winning side.

“They started slowly, but really came on in the second game and held on in the Baker round to win the match on the last shot,” Pendegraft said.

Mackenzie McKinney led the way with a 271 series for the Panthers in the 1670-1665 victory.

Varsity Boys Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M: 1338-653—1991. DenisonSchleswig: 1745-804—2549.

High game — Josh Dunker, Denison-Schleswig, 223.

High two game — Josh Dunker, Denison-Schleswig, 396.

Creston/O-M (1991) — Blake Eddy 187-194—381, Jonathan Seals 120-150—270, Reece Kramer 131-133—264, Dylan Linch 101-149—250, Evan Taylor 90-83—173. Totals — 1338-653— 1991. Baker Rotation — 130, 136, 132, 137, 118 — 653.

Denison-Schleswig (2549) — Josh Dunker 173-223—396, Nick Miller 189-189—378, Michael Weltz 166-198—364, Jeremy Hatton 158-156—314, JD Curry 167-126—293, Tayler Cary 134134—268. Totals — 1745-804— 2549. Baker Rotation — 148, 168, 160, 152, 176 — 804.

Girls Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M: 1343-807—2150. DenisonSchleswig: 1557-810—2367.

High game — Nicole Dahleen, Denison-Schleswig, 181.

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Creston freshman Evan Taylor releases a shot during Saturday’s match against Denison-Schleswig at Panther Lanes. Taylor bowled a two-game series of 173 in the Panthers’ loss.

High two game — Nicole Dahleen, Denison-Schleswig, 338.

Creston/O-M (2150) — Madison Hance 135-168—303, Charley Parcher 143-139—282, Ashley Knipfer 136-131—267, Jenna Hayes 112-154—266, Kimberly Orr 102-123—225. Totals — 1343807—2150. Baker Rotation — 136, 171, 160, 195, 145 — 807.

Denison-Schleswig (2367) — Nicole Dahleen 181-157—338, Rashae Moeller 169-144—313, Lexy Weltz 157-150—307, Peyton Brungardt 158-147—305, Megan

Area boys basketball

East Union 38, Lenox 37

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

East Union sophomore Mason Gossman goes up for a shot in the post, as Lenox junior Spencer Brown attempts to block the shot during Lenox’s 65-51 win on Friday.

Gossman finished with 14 points in the loss, while Brown finished two assists short of a triple-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds.

11 points, including 3-of-4 shooting from behind the 3-point arc. Leevi Marshall scored four points, as Cline and Kaleb Anderson each scored two points.

Campbell led East Union with 15 points. Mason Gossman added 14 points. Gabe Nixon also reached double figures with 11 points. Tyler Kelley chipped in six points for the Eagles. Brandon Hulsey scored three and Casey Walter added two points.

“We need to play how we are capable of playing for every minute of the game,” East Union head coach Thad Tussey said.

Nodaway Valley 66, SW Valley 40 GREENFIELD — Senior forward Nathan Andrews posted a double-double, leading Nodaway Valley to a 66-40 win over Southwest Valley here on Friday.

Andrews scored 17

271, Casey Batten 105-133—238, Livi Hartman 100-117—217, Leah Schuler 105-110—215, Jordan Phillips 72-112—184. Totals — 1125-545—1670. Baker Rotation — 110, 100, 137, 95, 103 — 545.

Denison-Schleswig (1665) — Jesse Low 118-135—253, Christina Villalavos 129-110—239, Arianna Parra 114-92—206, Katie Russell 91-100—191, Sam Gaborit 95-92—187. Totals — 1076-589— 1665. Baker Rotation — 110, 142, 129, 105, 103 — 589.

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Lenox 65, East Union 51 AFTON — After getting out to a 22-6 lead through the first quarter, Lenox held on for a 65-51 win over East Union here on Friday.

Lenox post players Spencer Brown and Sam Donaldson controlled the paint early in the game, as the Tigers jumped out to their big lead.

Brown finished the game just two assists shy of a triple-double, posting 26 points with 12 rebounds, Brown eight assists, three steals and two blocked shots. Donaldson added 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the floor with four rebounds.

“We started strong jumping to a 22-6 lead,” Lenox head coach Jesse Cox said.

“After building the lead, we lost our defensive intensity, usually standing flat footed on defense the second half.

But we were able to make plays to hold off East Union charges and come away with a double-digit victory.”

By the time East Union senior C o l e Campbell knocked down a halfcourt b u z z er-beater to end the Campbell first half, East Union had cut Lenox’s lead to 37-26.

The Tigers assisted on 22 of their 28 baskets in the game. In addition to Brown’s eight assists, Dawson Tullberg dished out seven assists to go with his four points. Carson Cline finished with two assists.

Frank Martinez also reached double figures scoring for the Tigers with

Reetz 143-151—294, Rylee Gehlsen 121-135—256. Totals — 1557-810—2367. Baker Rotation — 148, 141, 142, 215, 164.

Junior Varsity Girls JV match totals — Creston/ O-M: 1125-545—1670. DenisonSchleswig: 1076-589—1665.

High game — Mackenzie McKinney, Creston/O-M, 160.

High two game — Mackenzie McKinney, Creston/O-M, 271.

Creston/O-M (1670) — Mackenzie McKinney 111-160—

AFTON — East Union saw a 13-point second half lead dwindle, but held on in the end for a 38-37 win over Lenox here Friday.

The Eagles held a 22-11 lead at halftime, and took a 13-point lead early in the second half before Lenox started a furious comeback.

Lenox senior Aurora Arevalo had a good look to win the game for the Tigers in the final seconds, but drew front iron and East Union’s Chelsea Hoyt pulled down the rebound to clinch the victory.

H o y t had a big game for the Eagles, scoring 20 points and grabbing 26 reHoyt bounds.

“What she lacks in height, she makes up for in heart,” East Union head coach Carol McGuire said. “She never gives up.”

Danielle Riley added six points and six rebounds for the Eagles, while Mara Weis recorded six points before fouling out early in the

fourth quarter. Kacie Ripperger scored four points and freshman Olivia Eckels added two points in her first varsity start.

After Weis fouled out, sophomore Ashley Malone came in and gave the Eagles solid minutes on the floor with three steals.

“Very proud of the girls, their efforts, their attitudes and the way they are learning to play together as a team,” McGuire said.

Katie Dukes led the Tigers with 17 points and nine steals. Arevalo added nine points with eight rebounds.

“We dug ourselves a hole in the first quarter and didn’t quite climb out in the end,” Lenox head coach Mandy Stoaks said.

Nodaway Valley 41, SW Valley 29 GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley outscored Southwest Valley 25-14 in the second half here Friday for a 41-29 victory.

“We played solid defense tonight,” Nodaway Valley head coach Tom Thompson said. “Good ball pressure, good help and better rebounding were key. Seven

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Nodaway Valley outrebounded the Timberwolves 44-33 in the win, and held Southwest Valley to just 25.5 percent shooting from CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER the field.

Lenox senior Aurora Arevalo (13) dribbles through Scott Vanderhoof led the lane while being defended by East Union’s Kacie Southwest Valley with 10 Ripperger (left) during East Union’s 38-37 win over the Tigers on Friday. Arevalo scored nine points and had Please see eight rebounds in the loss, while Ripperger scored four BOYS, page 9A points.

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points, while Colten Drake and Lane Peterson each scored five points. Wyatt McAlpin, Chance Cobb and Bryan Pearson scored four points apiece. Dalton Davis and Thad Bruning each added three points.

Diagonal 84, Moravia 50

Double dual and freshman Kole Paxson finished with 10 points.

Gerad Naill added four points with seven rebounds and four assists, while freshman Ty Taylor scored two points with three rebounds.

Diagonal improved to 4-1 for the season with the win.

Bedford 68, MORAVIA — Diagonal Mount Ayr 53

junior Levi Jarred scored 18 points in his return to the Maroon lineup here Friday, helping Diagonal post Jarred an 84-50 win over Moravia.

Jarred, who had missed the previous three games with a concussion, added six rebounds and seven assists in the win.

Junior Jacob Taylor finished one assist shy of recording a triple-doub l e .

Taylor scored 24 points Taylor with a team-high 12 rebounds. He filled out the stat sheet with nine assists, five steals and four blocked shots.

Three other Maroon players reached double figures in scoring, as senior Blake Butler scored 14 points with seven rebounds, junior Kade Means netted 12 points

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BEDFORD — A 23-12 first quarter was the biggest difference here Friday, as Bedford knocked off Mount Ayr by a 68-53 score.

“It was a tough start tonight,” Mount Ayr head coach Bret Ruggles said.

“We just didn’t lock up defensively like we needed to early in the game. When you are on the road in the POI, you have to play great defense early and challenge to adjust your style. We didn’t do that tonight and we allowed their pressure to be a problem for us.”

Junior Rhett Murphy scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds with three blocked shots to lead the Murphy Raiders in the loss.

Kyle Dolecheck scored 10 points with seven rebounds and three steals. Nick Wurster added nine points off the bench.

Caleb Schnoor scored eight points with two assists.

Lincoln Martin scored five points and finished with five

CLARINDA — Southwest Valley swept two duals against Clarinda Academy and Griswold in action hosted by Clarinda Academy Thursday.

Southwest Valley defeated GVC 78, O-M 30 Clarinda Academy 44-30 and DES MOINES — Grand topped Griswold 54-22.

SW Valley 44, View Christian built an earClarinda Academy 30 106 — Double forfeit. 113 — ly lead in pulling away from Jerome (SWV) by forfeit.

Orient-Macksburg for a 78- Austin 120 — Phillip Currin (SWV) tech fall Carolos Rojas, 17-1 (4:00). 126 30 win here on Friday.

Taylor Kuhn (SWV) by forfeit.

Logan Holste led the — 132 — Brandon Deull (CA) pinned Bulldogs with eight points. Tyler Flowers (SWV), 4:24; 138 — Nick Fredrick (SWV) pinned Lane James SulLawson (CA), :39; 145 — Evan livan and Skelton (SWV) pinned Angel Weitkamp (CA), 1:07.

Jordan 152 — Logan Calkins (SWV) Thompdec. Jay Olthof (CA), 10-7; 160 — Tyler Bissell (SWV) pinned son each Javarrious McDavid (CA), 1:40. scored six 170 — Lee Alberts (CA) by forfeit.

182 — Britt Hellums (CA) pinned points.

Buck Schafroth (SWV), :47; 195 — D y l a n Alex Ballerman (CA) pinned Scott Palmer (SWV), 3:23; 220 — Bryce N i c h o l s Holste Newton (SWV) pinned Angell added five Rouse (CA), 5:09; 285 — Christian Sousley (CA) by forfeit. points. rebounds. Riley Weehler dished out a team-high three assists in the loss.

Noah Thornton scored 22 points to lead Bedford.

O-M 56, Seymour 50 SEYMOUR — Orient-Macksburg pulled away in the second half for a 56-50 win over Seymour here on Saturday.

The two teams entered halftime knotted at 27-27.

It marked the first time in four years that both the Orient-Macksburg boys and girls basketball teams won on the same night.

Jordan Thompson scored 22 points to lead all scorers. Dylan Nichols added 16 points. Jesse Johnson f i n i s h e d Thompson with seven and James Sullivan scored six points.

Justin Jerrett led Seymour with 17 points.

SW Valley 54, Griswold 22 106 — Double forfeit. 113 — Austin Jerome (SWV) by forfeit.

120 — Phillip Currin (SWV) by forfeit. 126 — Hadley Ogg (Gris) pinned Taylor Kuhn (SWV), 1:04; 132 — Tyler Flowers (SWV) pinned Heath Ogg (Gris), 1:12; 138 — Nick Fredrick (SWV)pinned Shawn Swain (Gris), 1:03; 145 — Evan Skelton (SWV) by forfeit.

152 — Alex Dollen (Gris) major dec. Logan Calkins (SWV), 10-2.

160 — Jacob Dickenson (Gris) pinned Tyler Bissell (SWV), 5:00.

170 — Zane Dolph (Gris) pinned Sammy Richey (SWV), 3:50. 182 — Buck Schafroth (SWV) by forfeit. 195 — Scott Palmer (SWV) by forfeit. 220 — John Kinser (SWV) by forfeit. 285 — Bryce Newton (SWV) by forfeit.

Lenox Invitational LENOX — Southeast Warren crowned five champions in scoring 241 points to win the Lenox Invitational Saturday.

Clarinda was runner-up with four champions and 220 points. Host Bedford/Lenox was third with 189 points and three champs in Jared Hensley (120), Dusten Reed (132) and Derek Venteicher (145).

East Union finished fourth with 107 points, followed

by Southwest Valley (95) and Creston/O-M JV (85.5).

Nodaway Valley was 12th with 49 points.

Four Creston JV wrestlers took third place. They were Cade Vicker (106), Carson Wheat (113), Darrian Fischer (152) and Zach Hoffman (285).

Top East Union wrestlers were runner-up Matthew Wittstock (126) and thirdplace finishers Sanden Cheers (145) and Mike Ward (195).

Taking third for Nodaway Valley were Ben Freese (126) and Dylan Cornelison (138).

Lenox Invitational Team scoring (champions) — 1. Southeast Warren (5) 241; 2. Clarinda (4) 220; 3. Bedford/ Lenox (3) 189; 4. East Union 107; 5. Southwest Valley 95; 6.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg 85.5; 7.

Maryville 77.5; 8. Audubon 77; 9.

Clarinda Academy 67; 10. Treynor (1) 64.5; 11. Lathrop (1) 51; 12.

Nodaway Valley 49; 13. Southwest Iowa 47.

Placing matches 106 — 1. Blake Bauer (SEW) major dec. Colby Lange (B/L) 9-0; 3. Cade Vicker (C/OM) pinned Levi Parrott (EU), 3:00; 5. No match.

113 — 1. Brady Kyner (SEW) major dec. Noah Donahue (Clar), 12-0; 3. Carson Wheat (C/OM) pinned Dylan Heideman (B/L), 4:56; 5. Austin Jerome (SWV) pinned Blade Elliott, 1:32.

120 — 1. Jared Hensley (B/L) dec.

Nathaniel Alexander (Maryville), 4-0; 3. Dakota Foster (Clar) pinned Anthony McCart (SWI), 5:15; 5.

Phillip Currin (SWV) pinned Carlos Rojas (CA), 3:14.

126 — 1. Hunter Dalinghause (Lath) pinned Matthew Wittstock (EU), 1:30; 3. Ben Freese (NV) pinned Chris Kingery (B/L), 1:13; 5. Jason Kramer (Clar) dec. Dalton Clark (Trey), 9-2.

132 — 1. Dusten Reed (B/L) pinned Payton Price (Clar), 3:50; 3.

Public notice PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING PETITION FOR REORGANIZATION OF CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PRESCOTT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that all objections to the petition for the reorganization of the Creston Community School District and the Prescott Community School District must be filed in the Office of the Administrator of Green Hills Area Education Agency, 24997 Hwy 92, P.O. Box 1109, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502-1109, no later than 12 o'clock Noon on February 3, 2015. Objections must be in writing in the form of an affidavit and may be made by any person residing or owning land within the territory described in the petition or by any person who would be injuriously affected by the change which is the subject of the petition. Objection forms may be obtained from the Office of the Administrator of Green Hills Area Education Agency, 24997 Hwy 92, P.O. Box 1109, Council Bluffs, Iowa 515021109. Objections which request that property be removed from the proposed district must include the correct legal description of the property to be removed.

Notice is also given that a hearing concerning the petition for the reorganization of the Creston Community School District and the Prescott Community School District will be held before the Board of Directors of Green Hills Area Education Agency on February 10, 2015, beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the lunchroom at the Prescott Community School Building, 813 1st Street, Prescott, Iowa 50589.

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Cayden Dunbar (Maryville) pinned Beau Nickum (Aud), 1:11; 5. Mason Kinsella (C/OM) dec. Drake Sharp (SEW), 13-12.

138 — 1. Jake Hunerdosse (SEW) dec. Jake Mulford (Aud), 8-4; 3. Dylan Cornelison (NV) pinned Hunter Rasmussen (SWI), :59; 5. Nick Frederick (SWV) pinned Sam McMillin (B/L), 3:06.

145 — 1. Derek Venteicher (B/L) dec. Marc Riley (Trey), 13-7; 3.

Sanden Cheers (EU) pinned Bailly Bakerink (NV), 1:39; 5. Evan Skelton (SWV) pinned Angel Weitkamp (CA), :36.

152 — 1. Luke Strong (Clar) pinned Alex MItchell (SEW), 5:36; 3. Darrian Fischer (C/OM) dec.

Matthew Twaddle (Maryville), 4-0; 5. Beau Boswell (EU) pinned Logan Calkins (SWV), 2:39.

160 — 1. Jacob Hoch (SEW) major dec. Trevor Smith (Aud), 11-3; 3. Dawson Beane (Lath) dec.

Cain Johanns (Clar), 4-3; 5. Zach Johnson (B/L) pinned John Reber (Trey), 1:50.

170 — 1. J.J. Clark (Clar) pinned TJ Deirking (SEW), 1:19; 3. Hunter Russell (B/L) pinned Brogan Kinyon (EU), 5:52; 5. Lee Alberts (CA), dec. Trevor Zimmerman (Maryville), 4-2.

182 — 1. Steven Gregory (Trey) pinned Nathen Jimenez (SEW), 2:18; 3. Britt Hellems (CA) pinned Clayton MIller (EU), :47; 5. Buck Schafroth (SWV) pinned Chad Lamb (C/OM), 1:39.

195 — 1. Christian Lauritsen (Clar) dec. Ty Schneider (SEW), 5-1; 3. Mike Ward (EU) pinned Scott Palmer (SWV), 1:45; 5. Meric SheehanPUBLIC (Maryville) pinned Cody NOTICE Sleep (B/L), 1:27. PETITION FOR CONCERNING REORGANIZATION OF(SEW) 220 — 1. Tate VanDyne COMMUNITY dec. CRESTON Brook Stephens (Clar), 5-3; 3.

SCHOOL DISTRICT AND Haydn Meier (SWI) pinned Angell PRESCOTT COMMUNITY Rouse SCHOOL (CA), :53; DISTRICT 5. Bryce Newton (SWV) (EU), Noticepinned is herebyJacob given Walter that all objections 3:33.to the petition for the reorganization285 of the Community —Creston 1. Jared DeVoe School (Clar) District and Prescott (B/L), Community pinnedDistrict Kolethe Thompson 2:27; School must be filed in the Of3. Zach Hoffman (C/OM) pinned fice of the Administrator of Green Hills IsaiahEducation Taylor (Aud), 2:42; 5. Elijah Area Agency, 24997 Hwy 92, P.O. Box 1109,pinned Council Bluffs, Williams (SEW) Christian Iowa 51502-1109, no later than 12 o'Sousley (CA), 1:10.

clock Noon on February 3, 2015. Objections must be in writing in the form of an affidavit and may be made by any person residing or owning land within the territory described in the petition or by any person who would be injuriously affected by the change which is the subject of the petition. Objection forms may be obtained from the Office of the Administrator of Green Hills Area Education Agency, 24997 Hwy 92, P.O. Box 1109, Council Bluffs, Iowa 515021109. Objections which request that property be removed from the proposed district must include the correct legal description of the property to be removed.

Notice is also given that a hearing concerning the petition for the reorganization of the Creston Community School District and the Prescott Community School District will be held before the Board of Directors of Green Hills Area Education Agency on February 10, 2015, beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the lunchroom at the Prescott Community School Building, 813 1st Street, Prescott, Iowa 50589.

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blocks by Josie Clarke were very big and set the tone in the second half. Not our best shooting night, so a 12-point win feels pretty good.”

Paige McElfish scored 13 points with nine rebounds and five steals to lead the Wolverines. Clarke added seven points with eight rebounds and five steals to go with her seven b l o c k e d Clarke shots. Jessica Nelson scored 10 points with five rebounds and four steals.

Mercedes Harter scored six points with two steals, while Josie Carter had five points, four rebounds, five assists and six steals.

In total, Nodaway Valley recorded 24 steals.

Lexi Bronner and Marie Palmer each scored seven points to lead the Timberwolves.

Bronner finished Bronner with eight rebounds and Palmer added seven.

Kelsey Means scored four points, while Regan Jessen added three points.

Katie Taylor, Jonnie Weeks, Janelle Gibler and Jade Peterson scored two points apiece in the loss.

“We played them extremely tough, but were unable to get consistent enough offense throughout the game,” Southwest Valley head coach Allen Naugle said. “We did exactly what we wanted to accomplish in the first half. We did a great job of beating their press, didn’t turn the ball over in critical situations and did a nice job of keeping them off

the boards. The second half, we started to make mistakes at the wrong moments and gave them some easy baskets.”

Nodaway Valley improved to 5-0 with the win.

Bedford 70, Mount Ayr 61 BEDFORD — Unranked Mount Ayr gave thirdranked Bedford all it could handle here Friday, but came up short in a 70-61 loss to the Bulldogs.

“We played with a ton of heart tonight,” Mount Ayr head coach Thad Streit said.

“We gave the number three team in the state a run for their money and came up a tad short. The game was won and lost at the free throw line, as the Bulldogs were 25-for-33 and the Raiderettes were 15-for-35. Total team effort by our girls, very proud of their performance, desire and effort. I think we took a huge step forward tonight.”

Sophomore Kelcie Shields scored 21 points with nine rebounds to lead the Raiderettes. Tess Shields a d d e d K. Shields 15 points with nine rebounds, four assists and three steals. Senior Allie Shields finished with 15 points and six rebounds.

Megan Warin and Ashton Johnson each scored four points, as Johnson added five assists and four steals.

Alyssa Johnson scored two points.

Junior Fallyn Beemer led undefeated Bedford with 29 points.

The Raiderettes return to action tonight at home against Nodaway Valley.

Moravia 55, Diagonal 39 MORAVIA — A 19-9 third quarter sank Diagonal

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GVC 67, O-M 25 DES MOINES — Grand View Christian picked up a Bluegrass Conference win over Orient-Macksburg here Friday, winning 67-25.

Lisa Moss scored 11 points for Orient-Macksburg with six rebounds and three steals. Shannon Eads added seven points. Shyla Waldhauser scored four points and Katie Walter scored three points.

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O-M 57, Seymour 34 SEYMOUR — Orient-Macksburg bounced back with a 57-34 win over Seymour here on Saturday.

It marked the first time in four years both the Orient-Macksburg boys and girls basketball teams won a game on the same night.

Lisa Moss scored 27 points and collected eight steals to lead the Bulldogs.

Shannon Eads recorded a double-double with 21 points, 10 Moss rebounds and five steals. Courtney Neal scored six points, while Rylee Woosley added two.

Katie Walter finished with one point and six rebounds.

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

Volunteers are always needed!

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

Contact 641-782-2330 for more info.

Monetary Donations can be mailed to C.A.R.E. c/o Mycale Downey 304 W. DeVoe, Creston, IA 50801

Dog Gone Rescue Needs:

Dog/Cat Dry Food; Stainless Steel Bowls; New or Used Collars & Leashes; Scoopable Cat Litter; Kennels; Dog/Cat Beds & Blankets; Dog/Cat Toys (especially durable toys to chew on) & Treats...Cat Scratchers & Catnip would be good too! Cleaning Supplies: bleach, dish soap, garbage bags.

Dog Houses & Supplies: 2x4’s, plywood/wafer board, paint & can always use straw for the winter months.

We are in need of Foster Families!

Fosters are a valuable asset to helping provide young, old, injured and sick, abused and death row dogs a second chance to live, grow or heal before finding their forever homes. Fostering is a wonderful experience for you and your family, you can feel good knowing you have helped save a dog’s life! If interested in becoming a Foster, please contact us at janel@doggonerescue.com, for more information.

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

Our local animal shelters depend on the generosity of the community to sustain them.

All donations collected at the Creston News Advertiser will go directly to Creston Animal Rescue Effort and Dog Gone Rescue in support of homeless cats and dogs in our community!

For each item donated, will donate $1.00 (up to $100) to the shelters.

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

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We do not knowingly accept advertising that is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential of fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with unfamiliar companies.

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

Sat. Dec. 20- 11:00AM Stuart, IA. Farm Machinery, Vehicles & Trailers for Everett O. Shepherd Trust. Auctioneers: Daugherty Auction & Real Estate Services.

Sat. Jan. 24- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Land Auction consisting of 418.62 Acres M/L selling in 2 Parcels for Holy Spirit Catholic Church and St. Malachy School Foundation. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Steve Bergren, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey.

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

TEACHER AIDE NEEDED:

Call 712-328-2222, ext. 13 TDD 1-800-IA Relay

St. Malachy School is accepting applications for a part-time elementary teacher-aide position. Experience working with young children preferred.

Individuals wishing to apply can pick up an application at the school office at 403 W. Clark Street, Creston, IA 50801.

“This institution is an equal Opportunity provider & employer”

For more information contact John Walsh 641-782-7125.

Now taking applications for

1 & 2 bedroom units

Property offers housing for Elderly (62 yrs. or older), handicap/disabled, regardless of age.

Rental assistance available for qualified applicants

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center

duties as assigned.

Full Timeand - 36 hours per week We provide a competitive comprehensive compensation package online www.madisonhealth.com including PTO,Apply IPERS and at a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses. is antoequal opportunity employer WeMCHCS look forward meeting dedicated professionals seeking career opportunities.

Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com Full Time – 72- 80 hours per pay period

300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 MCHCS is an equal opportunity employer

CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has an exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA!

Maintenance Tech

$18.50 for entry level, with experience negotiable

Instrument & Controls Technician $26.00

Boiler Operator

This is a full-time management trainee position available for individuals with swine experience. The Manager-In-Training program is a 16 month program that offers trainees the opportunity to gain experience in all phases of production and ultimately be placed as a sow, nursery or finishing manager within the Iowa Select Farms system.

Nursery Technician As a Nursery Technician, you will work as a team in the process of caring for newly weaned piglets to assure optimum productivity throughout the nursery phase. The candidate will monitor and evaluate the overall health of pigs and help with light facility repair and maintenance as needed.

Sow Technicians work as a team to provide daily care of sows and piglets at the worksite.

This job will provide hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, record keeping and farm maintenance.

Starting salary of $28,000 and increases to $31,000 after just one year!

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Apply online at apply.iowaselect.com, call Human Resources at 641-316-3251, or stop by 101 North Douglas in Afton to complete an application.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.

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HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

Plumber

Sow Technician

CNA

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is now hiring caring CNAs with strong work ethic to join our team.

We are proud to invest in you by providing nurse aide membership benefits (NAHCA), online training, LPN & RN tuition assistance, a generous anniversary bonus, & much more! Visit us on the web to learn more and apply.

Loadout Technician

CDL Driver

Manager-In-Training

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

$24.25 for entry level, with experience negotiable

Find the right people for the job, right here.

Iowa Select Farms has positions open for CDL Drivers responsible for transporting commercial hogs to market facilities. This candidate will be responsible for operating a semi-truck and trailer and following all safety, biosecurity and record keeping protocols.

This position requires a Class A CDL with a clean driving record. Five days a week, home every day. $1,200 SIGN ON BONUS!

Not for Profit

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JOIN OUR TEAM! Iowa Select Farms has the following full-time, local job openings.

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

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

Place your business service ad here for $40 a month.

Call 641-782-2141 ext. 6441

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

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

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

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

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

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Price is at $129,900

3 Bedroom — 2 Bath

Basement living area, fenced backyard, 1584 square feet. Updated and ready to move into.

1109 W. Montgomery St. • Creston

Price is at $25,900

2 Bedroom

Two bedroom home with loft. Large corner lot.

Open floor plan. Would make a great investment property.

1712 US Hwy 34 • Creston

Price is at $359,900

5.35 Acres

Located on paved road just outside of town. 40x60 Morton Shed. In ground swimming pool. Hot tub.

Open floor plan with lots of living space. Small pasture. Beautiful home that is move in ready.

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drewhenderson@hometowninsurance.biz See our website - www.iowahometownrealty.com

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Creston News Advertiser Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Letters to Santa How is Mrs Claus doing?

I want a Barbie boat and I want a Polly pocket boat.

See you later.

Your friend, Olivia Saylor —————— Dear Santa, Are the reindeer ready to fly? Are you ready for Christmas Santa? Since you’re so nice can I have a Call of duty lego set and a Halo Lego set.

Love, Collyn Trembly —————— Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How is Mrs Claus and you? Can I please have a pogo stick?

Love you Santa. Thank you.

Love, Mia Strunk —————— Dear Santa, How are you Santa?

Please bring me some earrings. I would also like a coloring book, some crayons and a puppy.

Love, Allison Adams —————— Dear Santa, Does Rudolph’s nose really glow? What is Mrs. Claus’s first name? May I please have a D.S. or a zike? Elf Joe is really nice. Can he write back (unless you are).

Your best friend, Audri Sullivan P.S. I want to prove your real.

—————— Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and the 8 reindeer? Please I would like Pokemon EX cards, Lego Batman 3 game for DS, a toy gun, a toy sword for Christmas.

Love, Caden Briner —————— Dear Santa, Are you real? How do

Dear Santa, How’s Mrs Claus? Did a reindeer have a baby?

For Christmas I want a blue bike, xbox 360, snowboard, new motorcycle that doesn’t come with training wheels and a new skateboard.

Your friend, Clayton Scarberry —————— Dear Santa, How are your reindeer?

Are your elves fighting?

Now my list. I want WWE legos Ninja Turtle action figures, Mator for Infinity and Fenish and Plairy for Infinity.

Love, Aiden —————— Dear Santa, How many elves do you have in your shop? Santa please can I have the gun scorpion.

Love, Casen Dryden —————— Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa? How are your reindeer? I want an ipod touchscreen and easy bake oven please.

Love, Krista Clear —————— Dear Santa, How is Red doing? I want Disney Infinity for Xbox. Can I have Red back?

Love, Johnny Herr —————— Dear Santa, Are you read for Christmas? Please bring me all of the transformers and a MP3 player and a 3DS and an IPod. Please Santa.

Love, Jarrett Miller —————— Dear Santa, How are your reindeer?

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CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

Act of kindness: Last month, Salina Chesnut’s kindergarten class in Creston made home-

made cards and sold them for $1 each at the The Old Market, Adams Street Espresso and Early Childhood Center in Creston. The class has since used the proceeds ($95) to buy food and necessities for those in need this holiday season. The class and Mrs. Chesnut are pictured here with the food they purchased. Also pictured is Mark Benbow, manager at Fareway, which donated canned goods to this project. Mrs. Chesnut said the food will be donated to the local food bank and Neighbors Loving Neighbors in Creston.

Iowa museum receives 16 baby turtles confiscated at airport DUBUQUE (AP) — Officials for a Dubuque museum say they’ve received 16 baby turtles that were confiscated at an airport in Alaska.

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confiscated the turtles at an

airport in Anchorage, Alaska. They arrived at the museum on Wednesday.

More than 200 turtles were recovered at the airport after being packed inside boots in luggage. The museum says federal officials thwarted a plan to illegally export them to China.

The museum says it re-

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LEHIGH (AP) — The small central Iowa city of Lehigh is now without a mayor and a city clerk.

The Fort Dodge Messenger reports Mayor Mark Johnson resigned last week so he could spend more time with his family. The Lehigh City Council voted Monday to fire City Clerk Wanda

Ganeff, citing poor performance.

Councilman Troy Twito says Ganeff wasn’t following orders or using her time efficiently. He says he wanted the council to vote on whether to terminate Ganeff because of her performance in collecting delinquent utility bills.

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Some of the turtles will be on display after a quarantine period.

Museum officials gave eight turtles to officials at Mines of Spain Recreation Area and Maquoketa Caves State Park.

Small Iowa city without mayor, city clerk

DAY SALE! December 19-20, 2014

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you get in houses? I want a red R BB gun with a compass and a stock and a thing that tells time.

Love, Stormy Jones —————— Dear Santa, How old are you? I want a DS3 the pokemon game and an Xbox 360, the game halo.

Your friend, Stephen Sistad —————— Dear Santa, Are your reindeer ready to fly on Christmas? How have you been this year? How are you Santa? Please could you bring me some clothes and a new pair of skates and a frozen castle.

Love, Jaibre Kay Westphal —————— Dear Santa, How do elves fly? Are the reindeer good? Please I want a PS2 and a rubric cube, no peanuts in my stocking. I also want an ipad mini. I want a Minecraft bookshelf.

Your friend, Jake —————— Dear Santa, Santa how do you get to everyone’s house in one night? How many elves do you have? All I want for Christmas is an ipod.

I want Beados, Orbies, Rock painting and a blue DS. Thank you, Averi Culbertson —————— Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus, the elves and the reindeer? Do you deliver presents on Christmas Eve? Can I please have a new tablet, desk and a computer that’s all.

Love, Luetta Seaton

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Twito has been on the Utility Commission for five months. Ganeff has been in charge of the utility committee since Nov. 10. Johnson was in charge before her.

Ganeff says the unpaid bills weren’t her problem because she wasn’t in charge then.

The city has a population of about 400 people.

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