CNA-12-17-2015

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THROWBACK NEWS Twenty years ago, Larry Wynn, incoming mayor, confirmed he had selected Bill Heatherington as Creston’s next police chief. More Throwback news on 2A of today’s paper. >>

The Southwestern women’s basketball team takes a 6-6 record into the holiday break after falling to Fort Scott Wednesday, 72-53. More in SPORTS, page 10A. >>

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Creston man dies in grain bin accident

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

MURRAY — Eric Reasland, 39, of Creston died Wednesday after getting trapped in a grain bin for more than three hours on 1024 Kendall St. near Murray.

Emergency personnel responded to the accident around 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Reasland was pulled from the grain bin by first reponders around noon Wednesday and was transported immediately to Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, where he was pronounced dead.

Bill Kerns, sheriff in Clarke County, told reporters Wednes-

day morning the owner of the grain bin and Reasland, his hired hand, were getting grain out of the bin in the early morning hours.

“Evidently, it had crusted over. The hired hand (Reasland) went down inside of the bin to break the crust on top of the grain,” he said. “The owner went back down on the ground to run the auger, and said he waited about eight to 10 minutes. (He) shut the auger off, went back up to make sure he was OK and couldn’t find him.”

Kerns said a visual had been made on Reasland inside the grain bin around 10 a.m. Wednesday, but he was

surrounded by a significant amount of grain.

Osceola Fire Chief Mike Fry said firefighters from Humeston, Winterset, Afton, Creston, Murray, Woodburn and Osceola responded to the accident. Vehicles from Iowa State Patrol and Wayne County Emergency Management were also spotted at the scene.

Kerns said in his 31 years in law enforcement, he’s only seen a grain bin accident like this happen twice.

IN THE PHOTO: Area firefighters scoop grain out of a bin during a rescue mission Wednesday. (Photo

by AMY HANSEN)

Local country artist Assistance Tyler Folkerts to perform needed in vandalism in Creston Saturday incidents

By KELSEY HAUGEN CNA staff reporter

khaugen@crestonnews.com

Country singer-songwriter Tyler Folkerts’ story doesn’t involve a dream since childhood of reaching stardom.

In fact, he didn’t begin teaching himself to play guitar and sing until he was 20 years old, and even then, he kept it a secret for a while.

He was far too shy to play for anyone.

Now, the 28-year-old has opened for country artist Frankie Ballard and has been approached twice by casting agents of the TV show “The Voice” after they heard some of his covers on YouTube.

“Compared to other people I’ve played in bands with, he knows his vocal range really, really well,” said Shaun Thornton,

Country singer-songwriter Tyler Folkerts of Maryville, Missouri, originally of Bedford, will perform 9 p.m.

Saturday at The Lobby, 301 W. Adams St., in Creston.

(CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN)

rhythm guitarist in Folkerts’ band. “If you haven’t seen him, I recommend taking a listen while he’s still in the area. I don’t know how much longer he’ll be around here because he’s moving up fast.”

At 9 p.m. Saturday, Folk-

erts will perform at The Lobby, 301 W. Adams St., in Creston. There is no cover charge.

Folkerts, now of Maryville, Missouri, is originally from Bedford. After FOLKERTS | 5A

From left, Mary Jo Borcherding of the Creston News Advertiser; Ellen Gerharz, executive director for Creston Chamber of Commerce; and Darin Goins, Wal-Mart employee and Chamber board member, separate tickets that weren’t already torn apart before Gerharz drew the seven winning tickets for the Creston Holiday Giveaway Wednesday morning. Gerharz estimated there were about half a million tickets in the pool this year. The winning tickets are: $500 - 334287 (red); $100 - 190968 (red), 212477 (white), 218826 (red), 770213 (white) and 373851 (all red).

The other $500 winning ticket, 185065 (white), has been claimed. Winning ticketholders have until 4 p.m. Jan. 5 to claim their prizes at the Chamber office. If not all prizes are claimed from the first drawing, a second drawing will be Jan. 5, so don’t throw away your tickets.

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There have been a string of vandalism incidents in Creston recently, mostly involving damaged vehicles.

According to Creston Police reports, no fewer than eight incidents have been reported of broken windows in vehicles or structures.

“It’s been in the 500 to 900 blocks of the north side of town,” said Creston Police Chief Paul Ver Meer.

“It’s been over the last week and a-half, two weeks.”

No one has been charged in the incidents, but Ver Meer said officers have spoken to several people.

“We can’t say for sure, but I think we’re on the

Several incidents reported took place along North Maple, West Irving, North Pine, North Walnut and West Fremont streets between the evening of Dec. 6 and the morning of Dec. 8.

These incidents all reported windows broken out of vehicles. Ver Meer said the damage occurred to vehicles parked on the street.

“Everything damaged has been (from) people driving by, so it’s been cars parked on the street, the side facing the street,” Ver Meer said.

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Live nativity: Children play their roles in a live nativity scene, depicting the story of the birth of

Jesus Christ, at Salem Lutheran Church in Creston Wednesday evening. Pictured, in front row from left, are Baret Lane as Joseph and Reese Guiter as Mary. In back row are Conner Mason as a shepherd and Colby Burg and Denton Lane as kings.

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Townline and North Birch streets between Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening. Ver Meer is unsure if these two types of incidents are related. A total

damage estimate was not available.

“We need the public’s help,” Ver Meer said. “Without the public’s assistance, it’s going to be a tough case to solve unless we have some information coming in.”

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‘Dazzling’ show: Marie Hood (front) and Raegen Smith of the Spartan Dazzlers perform the dance team’s state contest third-place pom routine during halftime of the Southwestern Community College women’s basketball game Wednesday night. Hood and Smith are from Creston.

Treasurer Fitzgerald offers tips to protect your gift cards DES MOINES — During the holiday season, gift cards are popular presents to give and receive. State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants Iowa consumers to make sure they take full advantage of the gift card.

“According to the National Retailers Federation, gift cards are the most requested holiday gift item for nine years running,” Fitzgerald said. “Each year, gift cards go unused because the cards are lost or forgotten. Don’t let that happen to you. Whether you give or receive a gift card this holiday season, these tips can help protect the value of the card throughout the year.”

If you purchase a gift card: • Give the original receipt to the recipient in the event it is needed to replace a lost or stolen gift card.

• Buy gift cards from reputable retailers where you know the recipient will shop.

• Encourage the recipient to use the gift card right away.

If you receive a gift card: • Use it as soon as possible.

Verify if the card has an expi-

ration date or fees that reduce the card’s value over time.

• Save the gift card package and receipt. Having these will make replacing a lost or stolen card much easier.

• Know the balance. Many gift card providers will let you check your balance on their websites.

“We encourage retailers to honor all of the gift cards they sell, even those that have expired,” Fitzgerald said. “In doing so, retailers stay on friendly terms with their customers.”

Consumers with questions or concerns regarding an expired gift card a retailer will not honor are encouraged to contact the state treasurer’s office. Please provide a copy of the gift card and a brief letter stating the circumstances of the complaint. The information may be sent to the address below or emailed to upreport@ iowa.gov.

Michael L. Fitzgerald, Treasurer of the State of Iowa Unclaimed Property Reporting Desk, State Capitol 1007 E. Grand Ave. #105 Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Today is Dec. 17, the 351st day of the year. There are 14 days left in 2015. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Dec. 14-20) in history:

10 years ago Newly-elected Afton Mayor Shelli Burger was sworn in by city clerk Kathy Flam, along with new council member Jeff Burger and re-elected council member Sherry Parrot.

Under the direction of Judy Woods, Crest Area Theatre performed “A Little House Christmas,” based on a short story by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Pa and Ma Ingalls were played

by Tim and Jane Youngdahl, Mary and Laura by Sarah and Hannah Finehout, Nellie Oelson by Kayla Angelo, Mrs. Oelson by Judith Wachter and also included Zach Henry, Payne Horning, Warren Woods and Jerry Huffman in the cast.

Third grader Tanner Webb, 9, of Creston was selected by the Make a Wish Foundation to meet his hero, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. Tanner spent 25 minutes with Gordon, who gave him a signed hat and T-shirt, as well as a gold medallion with Gordon’s name inscribed on it. Tanner also had the opportunity to meet other NASCAR drivers and officials.

20 years ago Larry Wynn, incoming mayor, confirmed he had selected Bill Heatherington as Creston’s next police chief. Heatherington joined the department in 1974 and was the captain serving as

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Phil Tyler, middle, accepts a plaque in December 2005 from LouAnn Snodgrass of Greater Regional Medical Center and Healthcare Foundation President Danny Purdum for his 12 years of service with the foundation.

acting chief. Current Mayor Terry Donahue relinquished the responsibility of appointing the chief as his term was ending Dec. 31.

Time’s 1995 Man of the Year was House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who the magazine said changed the nation’s political center of gravity by leading the Republican effort to remake the federal government.

“Because of Gingrich, the question is not whether a balanced-budget plan will come to pass, but when,” the article said.

The Creston Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting at the new Social Security office located at 201 N. Elm St. “Bring ‘em on!” was Mike Tyson’s new motto saying he was tired of fighting patsies. Tyson had just

50 years ago The 1966 officers of Union County agricultural and home economics 4-H clubs conducted a training school for all 4-H club officers. The girl officers were Carol Swan of Creston, president; Linda Winkler of Creston, vice president; Carol Sammons of Creston, secretary treasurer; Kathy Eklund of Shannon City, historian; and Sue Gordon of Creston, recreation chairman. The boy officers were Doug Rall of Creston, president; Steve McCann of Creston, vice president;

Mark O’Riley of Creston, secretary treasurer; Roger Cheers of Arispe, historian; and Dennis Larimer of Afton, recreation chairman.

Montgomery Ward’s ad for a pre-Christmas tire sale featured Riverside snotreads in any size, tubeless white or blackwall: 2 for $18.99. The Riverside super tread came with an 18 month guarantee: 2 for $18.

The sale also included free mounting.

Nine members of Cub Pack 12 presented a Christmas tree they had made and decorated with homemade ornaments to Crest Haven residents. Manager Orien Shearer accepted the tree from Tony Cass, Kurt Klise, Ronald Martin, Scott Sandeman, Clark Zarifis, Kenneth White, Chris Bryan, Danny Tindle and Joel Steele.

Data show Iowa and Nebraska have top graduation rates DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa and Nebraska have the top high school graduation rates in the country and surpass the national level, according to data released Tuesday by federal education officials.

The figures by the Education Department show Iowa ranked first among all states with a graduation rate of 90.5 percent for the 20132014 school year. Nebraska came in second with a graduation rate of 89.7 percent for the same period.

New Jersey and Wisconsin rounded out the third place slot with a graduation rate each of 88.6 percent. New Hampshire and Texas were close behind at 88.1 and 88.3 percent, respectively.

The national high school graduation rate is 82.3 percent, according to the Education Department’s National Center for Education Statistics, which released the latest information. That’s slightly higher than the national rate of 81.4 percent for

the previous school year.

The data also show a narrowing gap between the national graduation rate of white students and those of black and Hispanic students. The national graduation rate for white students is 87.2 percent; it’s 72.5 percent for black students and 76.3 percent for Hispanic students.

Iowa’s graduation rate for those groups is higher; it’s 92.2 percent for white students; 78.6 percent for black students; and 81.7 percent for Hispanic students. In Nebraska, it’s 92.8 percent for white students; 80.9 for black students; and 82.8 percent for Hispanic students.

The education statistics center said the national graduation rate is at its highest level since states adopted a uniform way of calculating their data five years ago. Their numbers show the graduation rate has gradually increased from 79 percent for the 2010-2011 school year.

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In a statement, Education Secretary Arne Duncan credited “the hard work of teachers, administrators, students and their families” for the gains. Staci Hupp, spokeswoman for the Iowa Department of Education, said multiple factors con-

tributed to the state’s ranking, including teacher leadership training and reading proficiency efforts for students in elementary school.

Messages left for the Nebraska Department of Education were not immediately returned Tuesday.

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Thursday

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.

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:30 a.m. potluck, Southern Prairie YMCA. CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

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

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

Union Squares, 7:30 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 7824403 for more information.

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

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

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

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34.

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

Sunday

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Monday

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

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.

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.

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High 34F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph.

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Windy with clouds. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.

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Meetings

Mount Ayr Community Schools Board of Education, special meeting, 2 p.m. Monday, board room.

Agenda includes: Approximately $2,965,000 general obligation school capital loan notes, series 2016: consideration of financing proposals opened and reviewed by the superintendent of schools, secretary of the board and the financial advisor; resolution directing sale.

—————— Graceland Cemetery Board, 5 p.m. Monday, Graceland Cemetery Chapel.

Agenda includes: Budget; other items.

—————— Greater Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. Monday, M.A.P. Board Room, GRMC. Agenda includes: Medical staff report - Dr. Karen Krogstad: executive medical staff meeting - Dec. 15, new medical staff application; Q.I. report and patient satisfaction report - LouAnn Snodgrass; financial report Matt McCutchan; capital expenditure request - Lifeline ambulance - Ryan Burwell; administrative report; Unity Point health report - Tracy Warner; appointment of nominating committee; review confidentiality/conflict of interest policy/statement; review 2016 meeting dates; Board member concerns.

—————— Green Hills AEA Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Halverson Center for Education, 24997 Highway 92, Council Bluffs.

Agenda includes: Open

Police

Amber Leigh Skeen, 40, 601 S. Park St., was charged on a Union County warrant for three counts of prohibited act, schedule I, II or III controlled substance, and tampering with records 5:38 p.m. Wednesday at her residence.

According to a Creston Police report, between Nov. 15 and Nov. 28, while working as a nurse at Crest Haven Care Center, 1000 E. Howard St., Skeen stole hydrocodone, a schedule II narcotic, by documenting that she was administering PRN narcotics to three separate residents, when in reality she was keeping the narcotics for herself.

Skeen also falsified a patient’s narcotics administration log to conceal the fact she was stealing the patient’s narcotics.

Skeen was being held in Ringgold County Jail for Union County on $50,000 bond.

—————— Kami Lynn Hilton, 20, 611 W. Adams St. Apt. 3, was charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief 7 p.m.

Wednesday at her residence.

According to a Creston Police report, Jackyn Alvarez called Union County Law Enforcement Center to report Hilton had broken the passenger’s side mirror

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Traffic stop, 9:26 a.m., Wednesday, West Adams Street.

Suspicious person, 10:22 a.m., Wednesday, North Maple Street.

Traffic stop, 12:01 p.m., Wednesday, Osage Street.

Assistance, 1:24 p.m., Wednesday, North Maple Street.

Vandalism, 1:25 p.m., Wednesday, North Elm Hi Lo Cond.

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35 241:55 Cloudy Theft, p.m., Wednes22 Cloudy day,33West Mills Street.

Bus violation, 37 26 M Cloudy2:50 p.m., Wednesday, North Cherry 33 21 Cloudy Street.

29 18 Cloudy Traffic stop, 3:20 p.m., 33 21 Cloudy/Wind Wednesday, North Division 29 17 Cloudy Street.

31 21 Cloudy Traffic stop, 3:49 p.m., Wednesdays, Hickory Street.

34 21 Cloudy Traffic stop, 3:54 p.m., 34 22 Cloudy Wednesday, 33 21 CloudyWest Mills Street.

25 16 Cloudy4:01 Accident, p.m., 29 18 Cloudy Wednesday, Industrial Park26 16 Cloudy/Wind way.

Suspicious person, 4:08 33 21 Cloudy

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Medical, 5:35 p.m., Wednesday, Harsh Street.

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Warrant, 5:35 p.m., Wednesday, South Park Street.

Vandalism, 6:16 p.m., Wednesday, West Montgomery Street.

Alarm, 7:14 p.m., Wednesday, North Cherry Street.

Extra patrol, 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, North Spruce Street.

Traffic stop, 11:55 p.m., Wednesday, South Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 12:49 a.m., today, West Adams Street.

Traffic stop, 1 a.m., today, Russell Street.

Traffic stop, 1:15 a.m., today, Laurel Street.

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It’s what we do The staccato of Darwin West’s voice reverberated throughout the room as he pointed to members of the crowd holding up little white cards. The tension rose, a steady thing you could practically feel in your chest.

Then, it was over. But the tension remained. This tension wasn’t because of a mounting fight among auction-goers.

It wasn’t about silly words out of a person’s mouth. This tension was like magic because it increased every time the Creston Fire and Rescue bench went up for bid in the course of one night.

The Creston Fire and Rescue bench, a light-up red and white metal bench now sitting in front of Creston Fire Department, was a sign of the respect we as firefighters have in this little Iowa commu-

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

nity. And, I thank every single person who has helped our cause.

The bench alone went for more than $7,500, split among about 10 individuals and organizations in the southwest Iowa area.

That was almost a quarter of the more than $40,000 garnered from the benefit Creston Fire Department hosted in honor of two of our own, with the auction by West and Frey Auctioneers, dinner by Burnt Reynolds BBQ and music by Eric Shawler.

Mick Landers, the Creston assistant fire chief, is a man of integrity.

In the three short years I’ve known him, I’ve gained so much respect for Mick, who puts all his effort into every call. He is a very smart firefighter, one I trust to run into a burning building with me and have my back every single time. He and his family are part of the Creston Fire Department family and always will be.

Adam Leith, a part-time firefighter, is also someone I’ve always respected.

He’s close to my age, but in those years has been on three military tours and then put his life in the hands of his two families: his wife Rhianna and son Hunter, and us at Creston Fire Department. He’s smart, trustworthy, hardworking and, most of all, lights up those around him.

I’ve only been part of Creston

Fire Department for three years this coming February, but in those years, I’ve learned a lot of things I would never have had the opportunity to discover without Mick, Adam and the other amazing people at the station: 1. Your community may surprise you. I’ve lived quite a few places, but the ones I love the most are the ones I have the most in common with. The Creston community came and supported their firefighters to the point the Elks Lodge was bursting at its seams. That kind of support can never be repaid.

2. Your family doesn’t have to be blood-related. The guys at the department have been and will always be my family. We do things no one else wants to do. We protect those unable to protect themselves. We help each other.

3. Volunteering doesn’t have to be boring. I was never one for volunteering, until February 2013 when I handed in my volunteer firefighter application. That was the beginning of this long relationship of adrenaline rushes, fart jokes and protecting the lives and property of Creston.

4. It’s what we do. Once something like firefighting is in your blood, it never leaves. You’re always a firefighter at heart, and let me tell you, Mick and Adam are two firefighters with so much heart.

We wake up in the dead of night for those fire tones. We leave our jobs and our families for the most devastating fires. We spend time at the station preparing ourselves for even the slightest possibility something could happen.

All of that, it’s just what we do.

CNN boasted 18 million debate viewers HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump emerged as the likely presidential candidates Tuesday. It’s a tough call. Americans can’t decide which presidency would provide more comedy, Donald Trump in the West Wing with his long list of things to do or Bill Clinton in the East Wing with nothing to do.

Hollywood Boulevard is shut down for the four-block line of ticket holders waiting to see Star Wars at the Chinese Theater tonight. No terrorist threat in the world was going to shut this event down. The girl in the ticket booth is far more likely to meet seventy-two virgins than a suicide bomber.

Disney spent big producing trailers for TV ads this week for the new Star Wars movie. The TV ads show space age aircraft swooping over the desert and strafing the evil Sand People who are clad in black.

Sometimes the anchor comes back on the screen and you realize you are watching the news.

The Republican Party held its fifth presidential debate Tuesday in Las Vegas, which aired live on CNN and drew eighteen million viewers.

The GOP candidates battled it out over national security. For the fifth consecutive time, everyone agreed that the winner of the debate was the defense contractors.

CNN boasted eighteen million viewers for the GOP debate in Las

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Vegas Tuesday. A fraternity at USC played a drinking game during the debate. You had to chug a beer every time Chris Christie mentioned the World Trade Center attacks, and now six of them are in Cedars with alcohol poisoning.

Donald Trump verbally eviscerated Jeb Bush when Jeb Bush challenged his seriousness as a potential president during the Republican debate at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The audience went wild. It’s not really a Vegas show unless a white tiger eats somebody alive onstage.

Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland cited Donald Trump for remarks he made that club members felt were anti-Muslim and anti-Hispanic. It has to give the Trump campaign pause. It may be time to look at your minority outreach strategy when an all-white country club accuses you of discrimination.

Ted Cruz may have accidentally spilled a national secret in the GOP debate Tuesday by stating the percentage of Americans that are surveilled by the NSA. The NSA also surveils the people of Mexico. It’s not enough that the NSA spies on U.S. citizens, we also have to spy on future U.S. citizens.

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Letter to the editor From Jim Garrett, Director SMART Creston

The Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) Workers - Transportation Division is proud to announce our support and endorsement for Jim Mowrer for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Mowrer understands and appreciates the problems and challenges that Iowa and our nation faces. He will be a strong voice in protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare. As a veteran, Mowrer has shown his commitment to serve our country and Iowa, and his highly accomplished work at the Pentagon proves his ability to deliver results on these issues.

Mowrer has given full backing to the Transportation Divisions agenda including support for two person crew legislation, passenger rail funding and defense of Railroad Retirement. Mowrer understands the importance to Iowa for a safe and viable rail system and has promised full availability to discuss issues and ideas that lead to that goal.

We trust that with his strong Iowa and family values, Mowrer will fight for working class lowan’s, rail employees, and their families.

He understands that union jobs are good paying, middle class jobs and will battle to protect and expand these jobs to help rebuild our economy.

Mowrer stands with SMART Transportation Division and we

stand with Mowrer.

SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal. Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, is one of North America’s most dynamic and diverse unions with 216,000 members. SMART’S members produce and provide the vital services that move products to market, passengers to their destinations and ensure the quality of the air we breathe. We are sheet metal workers, service technicians, bus operators, engineers, conductors, airline pilots, sign workers, welders, production employees and more. With members in scores of different occupations, we advocate for fairness in the workplace, excellence at work and opportunity for all working families.

American leadership ISIS and the threat of radical Islamic extremism is a real and direct challenge to our way of life.

We know there is no replacement for American leadership in the world. We must have a strategy to defeat terrorism and protect Americans. We can be successful, but we must unite as a nation behind a coherent strategy to bring our allies together with an unwavering commitment to defeating those who wish to rip away our freedoms and destroy us. Anything short of that is simply not acceptable.

When I visit with Iowans throughout the 3rd Congressional District, national and personal security is what I hear about more and more.

Folks feel less safe and they do not feel as secure as they once had and should. The No. 1 responsibility of the federal government is to keep Americans safe and secure. I take that responsibility seriously.

Congress is listening and acting to consider and pass commonsense, effective and bipartisan solutions. Before Thanksgiving, the U.S. House strengthened, with a veto-proof majority, a certification requirement for our refugee program. This was a measure to add an extra layer of scrutiny in the security process of our refugee program. It passed with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote with Democrats and Republicans coming together to recognize refugees simply need to be properly vetted and background checked before entering the United States. The federal government ought to fulfill its duty to protect Americans. Period.

It is just that simple.

This is also why I led a letter from

U.S. Congressman David Young Republican

members of Congress to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson reiterating Congress and the administration has a responsibility to protect Americans “against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” My letter asks the Secretary a series of important questions on our ability to effectively screen refugees, the states’ role in this process, and what steps the Department of Homeland Security is taking to improve security screening of the Visa Waiver Program.

Then just this week the House acted again to reaffirm this commitment to national security and place the safety of Americans as our top priority. By a bipartisan vote of 407 yeas to 19 nays, the House passed the Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act. This legislation closes loopholes in the visa waiver system to prevent terrorists from exploiting it.

Currently, there are 38 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries where their citizens are able to gain access to the United States more easily. They do not have to visit a U.S. consulate to get a visa, they just fill out a form evaluated by the Department of Homeland Security which approves or denies travel to our country.

Right now, around 5,000 Europeans have left their country - many from VWP countries - to fight with ISIS in Iraq and Syria. We are facing

a sophisticated enemy and America must adapt and go on the offensive to meet this threat. Many agree it is reasonable to make travelers who are nationals of, or have visited during the past five years, Iraq and Syria to go through a stronger screening requirement before they can come here. In the House, we stand ready to do more, keeping our values and the U.S. Constitution as our guide, to protect our citizens and safeguard our country from attack. The 9/11 Commission Report states: “For terrorists, travel documents are as important as weapons.”

What these refugees are going through is horrific. We are a compassionate nation and we can be part of the solution in helping these refugees, but we need to take swift action to close loopholes ISIS is trying to exploit to harm America. This refugee crisis will persist and the very real threat of terrorist attacks on American soil will loom until these terrorists are defeated.

The lack of a coherent strategy to combat ISIS and meet this global threat with the resolve only America can provide is a grave mistake. Our strategy cannot be to contain ISIS. Nor can we dismiss their attacks as setbacks. Most importantly, we cannot underestimate ISIS’s threats or determination to attack America. Only American leadership will win this fight. Congress is taking these terrorist threats seriously and we are listening to the American people and have acted.

We must unify and lead. When we do, we will prevail.

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graduating from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in biology, he worked for Taylor County Soil and Water Conservation District in Bedford for two years.

Shortly after he was on the set of “The Voice,” he decided to take music more seriously. Since June, he’s been performing a few times a week on his own and a couple times a month with his band, Tyler Folkerts and The Double Barrel Band.

“I decided if I was going to pursue music full time, it was now or never,” Folkerts said. “Going into my solo career, I’m going to be a country artist, but I like to sing anything and everything. When I play acoustic shows, I bounce all over the place. I’ll do alternative music, southern rock, some Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” soul stuff, and then obviously a ton of country.”

To date, Folkerts’ YouTube channel and performances have featured a range of cover songs – from Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” to Cam’s “Burning House.”

But, he’s been penning original songs along the way and currently has an EP in the works.

“I have more than enough material to record an EP; it’s just a matter of finding the right songs to fit the project,” Folkerts said.

“It’s hard pinpointing your genre, but if you’re going to get your name out there and have people take you seriously, you kind of need to pick an avenue and go down it.”

That’s why, even though he enjoys playing a variety of genres, he’s choosing to

classify himself as country.

Folkerts believes he fits in well with today’s country music scene.

“A lot of people don’t like the pop-country, the bro-country, and there’s some of it I don’t like,” Folkerts said. “But I have no problem with it morphing into a sub-genre of country. I’ll always love Garth Brooks, George Strait, Chris Stapleton – they’re more traditional.

But I think there’s room for both.”

In the next few months, Folkerts plans to go to Nashville, Tennessee, to record his EP. “Once I get that done, I’ll work more on pushing my original music and traveling more, instead of just doing the cover thing,” Folkerts said. “I hope to keep getting farther and farther away (from the Midwest) as I get my name out there more.”

He said YouTube and Facebook have been pivotal in making a name for himself, with more than 1.5 million views on his YouTube channel and his personal Facebook nearly maxed out on the number of friends or followers he can have.

“Some of the stuff he can do, going from low notes to high notes, he’s super versatile and throws his own flare on it, which is cool,” Thornton said. “Whether he’s playing acoustic or with us, it’s a great show either way.”

It’s been a while since Folkerts has had to reach out to a venue to book a show. Instead, people have been contacting him.

That’s also what happened when he auditioned for “The Voice.” About two years ago, a casting agent contacted him on Facebook and asked if he wanted to do an appointment audition.

“I felt pretty calm and

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collected waiting my turn, but then I got in the room and everything came crashing down,” Folkerts said.

“I started singing, and I’ve never had my voice feel so uncontrollable and shaky as it did then.”

The vocal coaches said he had potential but needed to work on his performance and try again in the future.

“In the back of my head, I was thinking, ‘At least I’m on the radar now. Maybe they’ll call me back and give me another chance,’” Folkerts said.

Six months later, Folkerts got an email from the casting agency asking if he’d try again.

“I spent five weeks out in California doing everything leading up to the show – all the stage rehearsals, working with vocal coaches, doing lots of interviews,” Folkerts said. “The way the show works is 48 people make teams, but they have to have quite a few more than that to choose from. If the teams fill up before you get your chance, that’s the

end of your road, and that’s what happened for me.”

While Folkerts said it was disheartening not to have a chance to do his blind audition on the show – he was going to sing “’Til my Last Day” by Justin Moore – he said he could have another chance in the future. For now, the experience has confirmed his decision to pursue music professionally.

“The biggest thing was the confidence I took away from it,” Folkerts said. “It gave me a huge confidence boost to even be considered and to be able to spend time with some seriously talented musicians. It was a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity.

I’m very fortunate to have gotten this far.”

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible study and youth. Saturday, 7:25 a.m. “In the Mirror” radio program on Creston Radio.

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession and decorate church. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. adoration; 8:30 a.m. Mass. Thursday, 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve Mass.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, open to the public; 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship service. Aspire Food Pantry dropoff site.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

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

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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MESSIANIC MISSION SEVENTH DAY, 405 11th St. Sabbath services, second and fourth Saturdays. Call 641322-3386 for time and place.

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

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

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CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie and Nathan Langford, evangelists, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Bible school; 11 a.m. worship; 6:30 p.m. worship. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study; and youth meeting.

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

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship service.

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

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Sunday, 8:45 a.m. community Christmas service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 5 p.m. community Christmas service; 6 p.m. Christmas with the Pastors in Fellowship Hall.

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Thursday, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve service; church office is closed.

Friday (Dec. 25), church office is closed.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor.

Fourth Sunday of Advent.

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

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

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Wednesday, 9 a.m. pastor’s Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. session.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641782-2427, 641-782-7267. E-mail: fumc.creston@gmail.com.

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Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; 8 a.m. to noon Thursday and Friday.

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. evening circle salad supper at Kay Ritter’s; 6:30 p.m. prayer and healing service. Friday, 5 p.m. SIRF dance; 6:30 to 11 p.m. Union Squares. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study.

Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Advent; 10:15 a.m. worship service - children’s Christmas program with potluck to follow; 10 a.m. Hispanic worship in education building; 7 p.m. movie. Monday, 5 p.m. TOPS; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Thursday, office closed; 7 p.m. Christmas Eve service.

GOD’S OUTREACH D E L I V E R A N C E INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Apostle JoAnna King. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

Thursday, 5 p.m. women’s group (first and third Thursdays); 6 p.m. women’s Bible study. Friday, 7 p.m.

Friday Night Fire service at 306 N Oak St. Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Monday, 4 to 5:45 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up).

Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, December 17, 2015

Candlelighting service set at Jerusalem Church on Christmas Eve The Jerusalem Methodist Church invites you to their annual Christinas Eve candlelighting service 11 p.m. Dec. 24. The church is east of CIPCO Power Plant on REA Road.

The traditional service of carols, scripture, candles and special music by some of the very best mu-

Free Christmas dinner scheduled in Creston at St. Malachy School Holy Spirit Parish will serve a Christmas dinner free of charge from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 25 at St. Malachy School, 403 W. Clark St., in Creston. This is a traditional dinner with turkey and ham, mashed potatoes, dressing, vegetable and dessert. This is open to everyone in Creston and surrounding areas.

Wednesday, first and third, 7 p.m. Men’s Bible study.

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. Confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Mass - St. Malachy Chapel.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Wednesday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Thursday, 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Friday, 9 a.m. Christmas Day Mass.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1965 REA Road, Rev. Jim W. Morris, pastor.

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

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 1000 Cottonwood St. Sunday, 10 a.m. public talk and Watchtower study.

Thursday, 7:30 p.m. congregation Bible study, ministry school and service meeting.

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2396 Eagle Ave., south of Creston, Rev. Delores Doench, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641782-2920. Brian Jack, pastor.

Website: www.salemluth.net.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Christmas program. Monday, 6 p.m. Miriam Circle. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilters; 7 p.m. Blue Christmas service. Thursday, 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship with Communion.

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

Saturday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

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sicians in Union County and beyond is a highlight of the season.

Everyone is welcome as always at Jerusalem.

Come, and invite others to join you, for this inspirational and fitting service as we center on welcoming Jesus into our community and our hearts in this holy season.

Reservations are encouraged by calling the parish office at 641-7825278 on weekdays. Free transportation and delivery to shut-ins is also available by calling the parish office on weekdays. For reservations, transportation or delivery the day of the dinner, call 641-202-2064. Walkins are welcome.

Townline and Cherry streets).

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

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

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

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641-782-5095, http:// TrinityCreston.org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m. Divine service with Holy Communion. Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Bible study. Thursday, 5 p.m.

Christmas Eve Divine service.

Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.

Divine service; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school.

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. early risers Bible study. Wednesday, 6 p.m. confirmation class. Thursday, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Divine service. Friday, 10 a.m. Christmas Day Divine service.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Friday, food pantry pickup in Des Moines in the morning, 1 to 3 p.m. food pantry delivery to UCC, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. food pantry distribution.

Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon pastor’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m.

Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (Eagles Club).

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. children’s Christmas program. Monday, noon women’s fellowship potluck in basement. Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting. Thursday; 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve services with Communion.

Diagonal

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

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

C O R N E R S T O N E FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, office 641-743-0221.

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Saturday, youth group Christmas party. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.worship service; 11 a.m. angel tree wrapping party; 11:15 a.m. pastoral search team meeting; 5 to 6:30 p.m. youth group girls night. Wednesday, Christmas Eve Eve service.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 303 N. E. Elm St., 641-343-7065, Kenneth Gross, pastor. Website: www.stjohngreenfield.parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Friday, 10:15 a.m. Mass at Good Samaratin Center - Fontanelle. Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Mass; 6:30 p.m. children’s Christmas program.

Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, no classes.

St. Patrick’s — Massena— Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St., Karla Lyddon, pastor.

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. sacrament meeting; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school; 12:10 p.m. relief society, priesthood, young women and young men; 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. primary. For local information, contact Clinton Allen, (641) 322-4494.

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

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

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, four miles north, four miles west of Lenox, Marcia Cline, pastor.

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

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible studies, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

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

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Mass with religious education classes afterward. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

CYO. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 103 W. Michigan St., Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 401 W. Michigan St., Tim Maxa, pastor, 641-3334214.

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

Lorimor CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday

school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Bible study and prayer meeting. Third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Missionary meeting.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641-340-0474, bmac2366@ yahoo.com; Dillon, associate pastor, 515-971-2066, dillonbrandt89@gmail.com; office, 641-447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www.murraychurchofchrist. org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. high school Bible Study at the Brandt’s.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. children/ youth groups at church.

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

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

Orient

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

Sunday, 8:30 coffee and rolls; 9 a.m. children’s Christmas program; 10 a.m. brunch.

Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Christmas candlelight service.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, December 17, 2015

Celebrating the Reason for the Season

As we revel in the joy and festivities of the Christmas season, we are moved to remember the greatest gift of all: the birth of our Savior. His eternal love for us brings peace and contentment to our hearts at this holy time and all year.

These local churches welcome you through their doors this joyous holiday season to join in fellowship and warm your heart with the word of God.

First Presbyterian Church

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (LC-MS),

702 W. Prairie Street, Creston, Iowa 50801

Creston & Mount Ayr

Rev. Jim Woodworth, Pastor

TLC -- Teaching-Learning-Caring Traditional Belief, Traditional Values, Traditional Worship 800 North Sumner, Creston 1111 East South Street, Mount Ayr TLC@TrinityCreston.org • 641-782-5095 • www.TrinityCreston.org Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, Pastor Office: 641-782-5095 x 4 • Cell: 515-462-0566 • pastor@TrinityCreston.org

www.crestonfpc.org 641-782-5938 Worship Service 10:30 Sunday School at 9:15

Every Week Worship Services 8am - Divine Service, Mount Ayr 9:45am - Divine Service, Creston 11:00am - Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes Christmas Worship Schedule At Trinity we celebrate Christmas by preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by having services every Wednesday in December. This time of preparation is called Advent.

Christmas Eve Service candlelight is at 5pm in Mount Ayr 7pm in Creston December 24

Dec 20th

Lighting of the 4th candle (Love) of the Advent Wreath Choir Sings (Congregational Meeting for election of officers)

Dec 24th

Christmas Eve Services 6pm Lighting of the Christ Candle ** Combined service with United Church of Christ, Congregational here at the First Presbyterian Church

Please join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior

Christmas Day Service is at 10 AM December 25 (Holy Communion will be celebrated) New Year’s Eve Service is at 7 PM December 31, in Creston (Holy Communion will be celebrated)

Please come and join us as we celebrate the good news that Jesus was born, lived, and died on the cross for our sins.

Salem Lutheran Church

602 W. Townline • Creston IA 50801 641-782-2920 December 20 • 10 am Sunday School Christmas Program and Worship Service December 22 • 6 pm Blue Christmas Service of Healing December 24 • 5 pm & 10 pm Candlelight Service with Communion December 27 • 10 am Christmas Carol Worship Service

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

301 E. Townline, Creston, IA 50801 641-782-5511

DECEMBER 20th 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service Advent Candle for Dec. 20st- TJ Stalker & family DECEMBER 24TH 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Candle Lighters for Dec. 24th- Sue Adams & family DECEMBER 27th 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service

First Baptist Church 1001 N Lincoln – Creston, IA

Dave Tebbenkamp, Pastor / Dan Fields, Youth Pastor – www.fbcreston.org Sunday, December 20 8:45 AM Worship Service – “A Commemorative Christmas” 10:00 AM Holiday Fellowship Time 10:15 AM Sunday School Hour – Classes for all ages 5:00 PM Family Worship Service 6:00 PM Christmas with the Pastors Wednesday, December 23 6:30 PM Adult Prayer Meeting (No AWANA Clubs) Thursday, December 24 6:30 PM Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 27 8:45 AM Worship Service 10:15 AM Sunday School Hour – Classes for all ages 5:00 PM Family Worship Service Wednesday, December 30 6:30 PM Adult Prayer Meeting (No AWANA Clubs) Thursday, December 31 5:30 PM Youth Group – New Year’s “Blow Out” *For more information, call 641.782.5417

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Holy Spirit Parish, 107 W. Howard, Creston St. Edward Church, 104 W. Union, Afton (641) 782-5278 • Rev. Kenneth Halbur, Pastor

Reconciliation Saturday ........4:30-5:00 p.m..............Holy Spirit, Creston Sunday ...........8:15-8:45 a.m. ................Holy Spirit, Creston Sunday ...........Following Mass ............St. Edward, Afton

Weekend Schedule Saturday ........5:15 p.m........................Holy Spirit, Creston Sunday ...........9:00 a.m. .....................Holy Spirit, Creston Sunday ...........10:45 a.m. ....................St. Edward, Afton

Christmas Masses December December December December

24 ..... 4:00 p.m. ............ Holy Spirit, Creston 24 ..... 7:00 p.m. ............ St. Edward, Afton 24 ..... 10:00 p.m............ Holy Spirit, Creston 25 ..... 9:00 a.m. ........... Holy Spirit, Creston

New Year’s Holyday Masses December 31....... 5:15 p.m. ............... Holy Spirit, Creston December 31....... 7:00 p.m ............. St. Edward, Afton January 1 .............. 9:00 a.m. ............. Holy Spirit, Creston

Join Us for

“CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION SERVICE”

December 24 7:00 pm

CRESTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 400 N. Elm St Creston, IA 50801 782-2427

ALL ARE WELCOME

Crest Baptist Church 1211 N. Poplar St 641 782-2018 www.crestbaptistchurch.com Chuck Spindler, Pastor

Join us as we journey through Advent each Sunday morning in December.

REGULAR SCHEDULE Sunday 9:30 a.m. .. Bible study for all ages 10:45 a.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. .. Children and Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. .. Adult Bible Study

SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday, December 24 • 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Communion Crest is: Committed to Christ; Connected to Each Other; Commissioned to Serve our Community and World

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Driven by distraction Dear Readers: Wow and double wow! The craziest things you’ve seen DRIVERS doing while driving surprised even me! There were a few I cannot print, as they say, in a family newspaper!

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This was a fun break from the usual hints — send more!

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Hints from Heloise Dear Heloise: I ordered some items from a catalog and used a wrong item number, giving me a men’s item rather than a women’s.

When I packaged the item to send it back, I turned the bag inside out (had a hard time getting the label off) and had a clean slate for mailing.

— Barbara R., Great Falls, Va. PICTURE IT Dear Heloise: I took a picture of my car’s license plate with my phone, and I find it comes in handy when filling out applications and forms. Now I’ve committed the plate to memory. What did we do before cameras on our phones? — Laurie M., via email We remembered things, like phone numbers of family and friends. Not speed-dial 22 or press a key to call. — Heloise CHEESECLOTH BAG Dear Heloise: When making soup from turkey bones, I make a cheesecloth bag, toss

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Horoscope Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is the one time of year when travel and a chance to explore new avenues in publishing, the media, higher education, medicine and the law appeal to you. Do what you can!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are the financial wizard of the zodiac. Take note that this is a good time to discuss shared property and work to reduce your debt.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Remember to get more sleep now, because the Sun is opposite your sign, which means it is as far away from you as it gets all year. The Sun is your source of energy!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You want to get better organized. Basically, you’re on kick to turn over a new leaf. You even want to improve your health. Great!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a playful month for you because Leos love the holidays. Leos also love children — and children love the holidays!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Your privacy is important to you now, which is why you enjoy being at home as much as possible at this time.

Interaction with a parent could be significant.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Grab every opportunity to take short trips and explore more of your daily world. Visits and discussions with siblings and relatives are important now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s totally appropriate to focus on money and earnings at this time, perhaps more than at any other time of the year. At a deeper level, you also want to define your values.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The planets favor you now by giving you a chance to boost your energy. Welcome this good fortune, and be open and sociable to others; people can help you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Even though you are socializing more with creative people, at heart, you want to hide and enjoy your own privacy. Therefore, work alone or behind the scenes for the next few weeks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Friendships are important

to you, and this is the one time of year when your involvement with groups is equally important. This is not the time to go it alone. Be friendly!

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Because you create a wonderful impression on others at this time, use this however you can. Demand the advantage!

YOU BORN TODAY Your approach to life is expansive.

However, you are always persistent in pursuing your dreams. A major decision

awaits you this year. Be true to yourself. Respect your integrity. It will be wise to save money in the first half of the year, perhaps by cutting down on overhead expenses. This will make you strong later in the year.

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6 expert maintenance tips to keep you warm in your home all winter long (BPT) - Is your heating system ready to brave the long, harsh winter? As cold temperatures take hold all over the country, it’s important for homeowners to safeguard their homes from heating system breakdowns.

“It’s fairly simple to ensure your home is ready for the freezing months ahead,” says Mike Clear, vice president of operations for home warranty company American Home Shield, which has responded to more than two million service requests for heating system issues over the past five years.

“Paying attention to little things now can help you avoid problems down the road, like unexpected repair or replacement expenses or disruption to your family’s routine.”

Clear offers tips to help you maintain your heating system and keep your home warm this winter: 1. Schedule a maintenance check-up.

Each year, have your heating system serviced by a qualified professional. This will not only keep small issues from escalating into bigger, costlier problems, but it can also extend the life of your heating system. Once you begin using your heat regularly, check the system filter and inspect the exhaust vent for rust and wear at least once per month.

Real Estate Report DECK THE HALLS Deck the halls with boughs of holly (is your house so small there is no hall?)

Fa La La La La, La La La La ‘Tis the season to be jolly (but you don’t have room to entertain?).

Fa La La La La, La La La La Don we now our gay apparel (are you short on closet space for your apparel?)

Fa La La La La, La La La La Toll the ancient Yuletide bell (pick up the phone and call Retta) Fa La La La La, La La La La If you need a more spacious home or want something cozier, just give me a call and I’ll help you find the best home for your situation.

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Be sure to regularly check your heating system’s air filters and replace them as necessary, or at the manufacturer’s suggested intervals. Clean filters can help cut energy usage, extend the life of your unit and improve your home’s overall indoor air quality.

3. Routinely clean heating components.

Easy-to-reach heating system components, like

4 ways to tap into the Nordic decor trend (BPT) - Minimalist Nordic design is taking over the home décor scene in 2016. Scandinavian-inspired design principles, featuring white, simple color schemes and use of natural materials, provide attractive options for creating a balanced, beautiful home.

The Nordic movement, which evokes the simple, minimalist homes of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland, is enjoying new popularity as Americans seek to balance work life with home life, and create spaces where they can unplug, unwind and relax. Nearly 77 percent of homeowners reported neutral tones, such as those embraced by Nordic design, make a room feel more tranquil, according to a recent Sherwin-Williams National Home Design and Color survey.

Here are some tips to steer your space clear of clutter and embrace the minimalist beauty of Nordic décor for a balanced and bright 2016.

Start with a clean slate Selecting the right hue of white paint on your walls can create the foundation for Nordic design. Take a cue from colors inspired by natural, fine-textured stone. For example, Alabaster (SW 7008), Sherwin-Williams 2016 Color of the Year, is a natural, flattering white suited especially for a harmonious atmosphere in bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms and kitchens.

Turn on the light As in Nordic countries, the winter season’s long, dark months create a craving for daylight and its positive impact on mood.

During these months, take advantage of the daylight you do have by letting window light shine in through a sheer curtain for an ethereal effect in your space.

When the sun goes down, create the effects of day-

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light in your home décor. Incorporate shiny and reflective elements, like a large beautiful mirror hung on the wall, to reflect your interior lighting and give the illusion of a more spacious atmosphere.

Use shiny metallic elements such as copper, the metal of the moment, in a living room lamp or for pendant lighting in a white kitchen. Hang paper lanterns in a bedroom to add movement and lighten up the space in a fun and interesting way.

Embrace natural tones Nordic design is all about using natural, live-well tones to create environments where we can feel serene. To achieve this look and feel, use earthy, natural materials, such as Carrera marble, to bring an element of sophistication to a countertop in a kitchen or bath.

Choose birch or maple wood grains for cabinets and furniture to add balance to lovely light stone grays and blush petal pinks, and create a refreshing, yet uncomplicated atmosphere.

Get sharp with geometrics and details Complex shapes, angles and patterns in vibrant colors are also present in Nordic décor. Use a boxy picture frame or multilevel open shelving units to offer symmetry and provide a focal point in your space.

In a home that celebrates simplicity, there’s always room for a bit of whimsy or a pop of color. Even small details can make a big statement: a zebra-striped pillow on a couch or bed; several multicolored candleholders lined up in a row on a dining room sideboard; or red-painted counter stools in a winter-white kitchen.

For more help planning your painting projects, visit your local Sherwin-Williams store or www.sherwin-williams.com.

air registers and radiators, should be kept clean and unobstructed. Put this on your weekly cleaning checklist to keep your unit from working harder than necessary.

4. Seal the leaks.

Keep warm air in and cold air out by making sure your doors and windows are properly caulked or have necessary weather stripping. Not only will this help you stay warm and comfortable, but it will reduce the stress on your

heating system.

5. Consider a home warranty.

A home warranty, like those offered by American Home Shield, can help you control costs when covered components of your heating system or other covered items break down. Plus, with their network of professional contractors, you avoid the hassle of having to search yourself for a qualified technician to make repairs.

6. Check your hot water heater.

Inspect your hot water heater tank for leaks or corrosion, and flush it per the manufacturer’s instructions to eliminate sediment buildup. Test the pressure relief valve once a year to make sure it is working properly.

Follow these tips and you’ll stay warm and cozy this winter instead of getting stuck in a heating system rut.

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4 things to consider when choosing siding (BPT) - Selecting new siding is one of the most important decisions homeowners face when building new or remodeling an existing home. With so many options - both classic and modern materials - there’s a lot to consider.

Many manufacturers are now combining traditional styles and materials with high-tech finishes, delivering a product homeowners can love for years to come.

Among all the options on the market, vinyl siding with its various styles, textures and colors - remains the most used product.

In fact, 2015 marked 21 straight years vinyl siding held the top spot in cladding for new single-family houses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual home report.

Whether you are building a home or remodeling one, there are four key areas homeowners should account for when determining which siding option meets your needs: durability, design, maintenance and affordability.

Durability Siding selection is typically a once-in-a-lifetime decision, making durability a key factor for many.

Homeowners should look for a siding option that is resistant to every element, including rain, wind and even the sun. Manufacturers now offer siding products with technologies that resist the damaging impact of the sun, preserving color for the lifetime of the home. Options, like Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem SolarDefense, expand exterior home design with darker, on-trend colors that make your home the envy of the neighborhood.

Design Perhaps the most-overwhelming decision for most when considering siding options is deciding on a style and color. There are seven primary siding material options available to homeowners - vinyl,

With its various styles, textures and colors, vinyl siding remains a popular choice.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual home report, vinyl siding has held the top spot in cladding for new single-family houses for 21 straight years.

metal, wood, brick, fiber cement, stucco, and stone - and countless color and style options within each material type. To guide you in determining what would look best, it is recommended to ask a siding specialist like a contractor, builder or architect for help. They can educate you on color coordination and what would go well with the neighborhood, while still giving personalized options for your home. They will also be able to weigh in on accent pieces like trim and shutters, which can help bring out your style.

“Homeowners are looking for more creative and colorful options,” said Pat Verlodt, president of Color Services & Associates, an organization that identifies color trends and educates consumers and manufacturers about those trends. “Whether you’re looking for a specific panel texture, such as cedar shake or wood clapboard, or a certain period-specific

color scheme to align with historical significance, my recommendation is to look at vinyl. It provides the homeowner the freedom to add low-maintenance color and definition that will never be out of style or need painting or refinishing.”

Maintenance Beyond style and color, homeowners are also seeking siding that is low-maintenance, which reduces or eliminates the cost and personal time expended for proper upkeep. Each siding material type has a different level of care and maintenance required. Vinyl typically requires just soap and water for periodic cleaning. Wood and fiber cement can require repainting every five to seven years. Stucco will need to be repainted and sealed.

Brick and stone require re-pointing of mortar. The earlier point about durability plays a part here too, ensuring the option you select is free from

potential time-consuming - even costly repairs - due to storm damage such as wind and moisture.

Affordability Lastly, set a budget. Do your homework on the options and secure estimates, then compare them with your budget. Don’t forget that sometimes investing a little more into the project up front may reduce issues and maintenance costs down the road.

As you look to select new exterior siding, be sure to keep in mind these important factors - durability, design, maintenance and affordability - to make the best choice possible for your home and lifestyle. To get started on siding your house, look to manufacturer websites such as plygem.com for siding choices, as well as home visualizer and color selection tools that help homeowners experiment with different color and textures before making a decision.

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Consecutive victories at home by the Spurs, the longest streak in franchise history.

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Frazier moves CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox were looking to add some pop while solidifying third base, and they are counting on Todd Frazier to provide it.

The All-Star third baseman was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday as part of a three-team, seven-player trade that also included the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles received outfielder Trayce Thompson, right-hander Frankie Montas and second baseman Micah Johnson from the White Sox, and Cincinnati got infielders Brandon Dixon and Jose Peraza and outfielder Scott Schebler from the Dodgers.

The 29-year-old Frazier, who won last summer’s All-Star Home Run Derby in Cincinnati, was an NL All-Star in each of the last two seasons and hit .255 this year with 43 doubles, 35 homers and 89 RBIs.

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Division I Indian Hills snaps Southwestern’s win streak

By LARRY PETERSON in the first six minutes and first-half turnovers.”

CNA sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

OTTUMWA — Coach Todd Lorensen said the Southwestern men were a little star-struck in the early going Tuesday in a 107-60 loss to Indian Hills Tuesday at the Hellyer Center.

Indian Hills, ranked 14th in Division I, improved to 13-2. Southwestern, ranked ninth in Division II, fell to 13-3 entering the holiday break, as the loss ended an 11-game winning streak.

“They scored 21 points

the score was something like 21-8,” Lorensen said.

“It was 10-0 before we really had a chance to catch our breath. Lorrensen But really, the next 14 minutes we played well and the score was close to even.

By watching the game at that point, it did not look like we were outmatched. We caused them some issues, forced 18

An 11-0 run allowed the Spartans to get within 11 at 36-35 before the half ended with the Warriors ahead 4629.

In the second half the Warriors outscored Southwestern 60-33.

Indian Hills shot 57 percent for the game while holding the Spartans to 29.6 percent. The Warriors tied their best showing with 14 3-pointers. Wichita State transfer Ria’n Holland shot 14-of-17 for the game, including 8-10 on 3-pointers in finishing with 37 points.

Irving unsure CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving’s return date remains a mystery.

The All-Star point guard, who has missed Cleveland’s first 23 games recovering from a broken kneecap sustained in the NBA Finals, said Wednesday that he won’t be playing Thursday night against Oklahoma City.

Irving traveled with the Cavs on their road trip to Orlando and Boston, but didn’t play despite coach David Blatt saying last week there was a possibility he would be back on the floor.

After a report surfaced saying Irving would make his season debut against the Thunder, Irving went on Twitter to say it was false.

“Sorry to dwindle the news, but I won’t be returning tmrw,” Irving posted on (at)KyrieIrving. “It was wrongfully reported. When I do come back you’ll hear it directly from me.”

Cavs coach David Blatt said Tuesday in Boston that the team will continue to “err on the side of caution” with Irving, who has progressed to full-contact practices.

INDIAN HILLS (107) — Ria’n Holland 14 1-1 37, Jerrelle DeBerry 5 2-2 14, Nuni Omot 5 1-1 11, Kevin Zabo 4 0-0 8, Travon Bunch 4 0-2 8, Jorge Rosa 2 0-0 6, Dazhonetae Bennett 2 0-0 4, Jan Svandrlik 1 1-2 4, Dederick Lee 1 0-0 3. Totals — 42 9-12 107. FG shooting — 42-73 (57.5 percent). 3-point goals — 14-26 (Holland 8, Rosa 2, DeBerry 2, Lee 1, Svandrlik 1). Rebounds — 42 (Omot 10, Holt 7, Bunch 7). Assists — 15 (Omot 5). Steals — 10 (Svandrlik 4, Holland 3).

Blocked shots — 2 (Holt 1, Bunch 1). Turnovers — 24. Team fouls — 19. Fouled out — None.

SOUTHWESTERN (60) — Terrance Smith 5 3-4 14, Calvin Chambers 4 2-4 11, Jordan Johnson 3 2-2 9, KeShawn Wilson 2 2-2 7, Ahmad Newsome 1 3-3 5, Sergio Antelmi 2 0-0 4, Jok Kut 2 0-0 4, TJ Bower 1 0-0 3, Simon Joseph 1 1-2 3. Totals — 21 13-17 60. FG shooting — 21-71 (29.6 percent). 3-point goals — 5 (Wilson 1, Bower 1, Smith 1, Johnson 1, Chambers 1). Rebounds — 30 (Chambers 6, Smith 6, Joseph 5, Johnson 3).

Assists — 4. Steals — 9 (Wilson 3, Johnson 2). Blocked shots — 4 (Joseph 2). Turnovers — 22.

Team fouls — 15. Fouled out — None.

Indian Hills — 46 107 SWCC — 29 60

Buck Scheel named interim coach at NW Missouri State

Home record SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs set a franchise record with their 23rd straight home victory, rolling past the Washington Wizards 114-95 on Wednesday night.

LaMarcus Aldridge added 14 points and Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills each had 11 for San Antonio (22-5), which has won a franchise-best 14 consecutive to open the season.

John Wall and Marcin Gortat had 20 points apiece for the Wizards.

Gortat grabbed 10 rebounds.

Washington was without leading scorer Bradley Beal and fellow starter Nene.

Terrance Smith had 14 points to pace the Spartans, who lost to Indian Hills for the 20th straight time in the series, a streak dating back to 1989. Calvin Chambers finished with 12 points and six rebounds.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Southwestern freshman Chelsi Sams draws a crowd in the lane during Wednesday’s home game against Fort Scott (Kan.). The Spartans led much of the first half but Fort Scott finished strong in a 72-53 victory.

Spartan revenge bid falls flat

By LARRY PETERSON Fort Scott finished on a 14-0 “SWCC has defirun, which didn’t set well

CNA sports writer lpeterson@ crestonnews.com

After leading for nearly 17 minutes of the first half, on the cusp of a huge turnaround from a 30-point loss in November, the Southwestern women were unable to sustain that level of play in a 72-53 loss to Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College here Wednesday.

It’s finals week on the Southwestern campus, and Wednesday was the final night in Creston for many of the players. Mentally, coach Addae Houston said, some may have started the break before the final buzzer.

His team, trying to avenge an 87-57 defeat at Fort Scott on Nov. 14, held a five-point lead in the opening quarter before ending with an 1816 edge. The last four-point lead (27-23) occurred with four minutes to play in the second period. From there, the Lady Hounds went on a 13-6 run to end the half with a 36-33 lead. Jordyn Danzer had three 3-pointers in a 13-point half.

Olivia Reifert led an effective inside game with eight points in the first half for Southwestern, and C a m b r y Reifert Schluter canned a pair of 3-pointers.

Southwestern was still within two possessions (5853) with 6:00 to play, before finishing with a 19-point loss.

with Houston.

“I’m not going to sugar coat it, I think we had a lack of focus and we were ready for the break,” Houston said.

“We checked out, mentally. When shots aren’t falling for you, you can’t stop playing on the other end.

Offensive- Houston ly, I wanted them to attack the basket, but to be under control and make better decisions. We didn’t play smart.”

On a wider perspective, it has been a better start to the season than Houston’s previous teams. The 6-6 record to date includes the program’s first five-game winning streak in several years.

Loaded conference Houston said there have been signs of progress, but more consistency is needed to compete in the rugged Iowa Community College Athletic Conference, which includes fifth-ranked NIACC (7-4), No. 6 Kirkwood (9-3), 11th-ranked DMACC (11-2) and a Southwestern team (12-2) that has received national ratings votes.

DMACC hosts Southwestern in the conference opener Jan. 9, and coach Steve Krafsicin was in attendance Wednesday observing the Spartans.

“At times we have made progress,” Houston said, “compared to my first three years here. But I know it

nitely gotten better. They are very athletic.”

— Katie Reihmann Fort Scott head coach

could be better, and I understand the storm we’re about to walk into in the conference. I don’t think we prepared ourselves properly for that by doing some of the things we did tonight.”

Fort Scott improved to 8-8 under coach Katie Reihmann, an assistant at SWCC under former coach Buck Scheel in 2009-10. Scheel was named interim coach at Northwest Missouri State Wednesday (see related story).

Reihmann noticed improvement in Southwestern from November. She quickly had her team switch into a zone defense after the Spartans gained too many open shots near the basket in the first half.

“We had a lot of trouble guarding them tonight,” said Reihmann, a Marengo native. “SWCC has definitely gotten better. They are very athletic and they rebound so hard. My team finally matched that aggression and the shots started to fall.”

Guard Kamiron Luptak had a huge second half for the Lady Hounds with 23 of her team-high 32 points. Lillie Holtgrave finished with 14.

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MARYVILLE — Northwest Missouri State University has announced the resignation of Michael Smith, the head coach of its women’s basketball program, effective immediately, due to personal reasons.

Assistant Coach Buck Scheel, former women’s head coach at Southwestern Community College, becomes interim head coach.

Smith was named the seventh head women’s basketball coach at Northwest in 2013 and led the Bearcats to a 20-43 mark during his tenure.

Scheel came to Northwest with Smith after three seasons as the top assistant at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Mo., where the program went 68-28 and advanced to the Region 16 tournament all three years, including a regional championship in 2011. Prior to that, he served as the head women’s basketball coach at Southwestern Community College in Creston 2007 to 2010.

Scheel played junior college basketball at Lincoln School of Commerce, now Kaplan University, in Lincoln, Neb., where he was a co-captain and was the team’s MVP in 2003. Scheel transferred to Waldorf Col-

Scheel lege in Forest City, where he was a co-captain for two years and helped the team advance to the Midwest Classic Conference championship game.

While at Waldorf, he received his bachelor’s degree in business management with an emphasis in marketing. He also received a master’s degree in sports management from Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Ala. Scheel is a native of Columbus, Neb. “We thank Michael for his time at Northwest, and we wish him the best in the future,” Northwest Director of Athletics Mel Tjeerdsma. “I’m very confident in coach Scheel as he takes on the responsibilities as our head coach.”

Area boys basketball Nodaway Valley 74, made a big turnaround with a 23-10 second quarter as Mount Ayr 59 the Tigers beat Southwest GREENFIELD — Jackson Lamb had 23 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals as Nodaway Valley boys defeated Mount Ayr Tuesday night, 74-59.

Nate Venteicher had e i g h t points and seven rebounds for the Wolverines, now 4-1 overall and Venteicher 3-1 in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Spencer Lamb finished with nine points.

After a 19-18 first quarter, the Wolverines took command with an 18-10 second period and 21-12 run in the third quarter to jump into a 58-40 lead.

Kyle Dolecheck had 19 points and eight rebounds and two blocks for the Raiders, now 3-3 and Dolecheck 2-2. Scoring 10 points each Caleb Schnoor, Rhett Murphy and Jed McCreary. Murphy had four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Cameron Young was 2-of-4 from 3-point range in scoring six points.

Lenox 63, SW Valley 46 CORNING — Lenox

Valley, 63-46.

Southwest Valley opened the game with a 15-8 lead in the first quarter.

Spencer Brown led the Tigers with 21 points, 21 rebounds, five blocks, five steals and four assists. Dawson Tullberg had a double-double with 11 points, 10 assists and four Tullberg steals.

Carson Cline finished with nine points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists Kaleb Anderson had eight points and three assists. Sam Donaldson had six points, four assists and three rebounds as Lenox improved to 4-1.

Chance Cobb had 13 points, including three 3-pointers, for Southwest Valley (1-5). Grant Maurer and Scott Palmer each scored 10 points. Palmer had a team-high seven rebounds. Bryan Pearson and Palmer each had four steals.

“Spencer Brown really gave us fits in the post,” said SW Valley coach Andrew Focht. “We couldn’t stop him when he would get the ball down low. In the first half we payed really hard and made shots. We struggled to make good shots in the second half and we just weren’t able to get back fast enough at times.

Sports briefs Long wins title INDIANOLA — Former Iowa State and Penn State wrestler Andrew Long of Creston competed unattached as a member of the Grand View University wrestling team and won the 141-pound Long championship Saturday at the Simpson College Invitational.

The top-seeded Long received a bye, won by a fall in 6:30, advanced to the semifinals with another fall in 5:26 and reached the finals with a 15-3 major decision over another Grand View wrestler, Josh Wenger.

Long was a winner by forfeit over Grand View’s Walker Marshall in the finals.

Graceland University Kruz Adamson of Creston received a bye at 133 pounds, then lost a 16-1 technical fall to top-seeded Godwin Cutler of Grand View. Bryce Castagna of William Penn won an 11-6 decision over Adamson in the consolation round.

Wray wins COUNCIL BLUFFS — The Iowa Western Community College wrestling team started its dual season 2-0 by beating two nationally-ranked teams.

T h e 1 0 t h ranked Reivers blew past Wray No. 16 Northwest Kansas Technical College 51-6. Among the winning Reivers was 141-pounder Spencer Wray of Creston with an 8-6 sudden victory decision.

Iowa Western then upset

Public notice Regular Session December 07, 2015 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, December 07, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Ron Riley, Dennis Brown, and Lois Monday. Also present from the Creston High School Government Class were Jami Sickels and Alli Thomsen.

AGENDA: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to approve the Agenda. All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the minutes from November 30, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

SICOG: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve Drawdown #30 for $74,193.00 on the 08-DRH-216 Pass Thru Grant Bloomfield Project as presented by Tim Ostroski. All voting aye, motion carried. All voting aye, motion carried.

UCDA: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown for the Chair to sign the Housing Enterprise Zone Agreement for the Cottonwood Condo's Project as presented and discussed by UCDA Executive Director Wayne Pantini. All voting aye, motion carried.

ENGINEER: Union County Engineer, Steve Akes, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report and new equipment purchases.

COMPENSATION BOARD APPOINTMENT: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to approve the appointment of Mike Duckworth as Union County Attorney Tim Kenyon's representative. All voting aye, motion carried.

BOARD OF HEALTH REQUEST: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to add Amanda Husband to the Union County Health Insurance, effective January 1, 2016, as her hours are over the 29 hour per Affordable Health Care Act. All voting aye, motion carried.

CLERK'S REPORT: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to accept the Clerk's Report. All voting aye, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 AM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: LOIS MONDAY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LEC COMMISSION MEETING December 07, 2015 The Law Enforcement Commission met in regular session on Monday, December 07, 2015. The meeting was called to order by Cathy Dryden at 4:30 PM with the following members Marsha Wilson, Dennis present: Brown, and Gary Lybarger.

Also present were Paul VerMeer, and Sandy Hysell.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Lybarger to approve the minutes from November 02, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

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Bowling league scores

No. 6-ranked Iowa Lakes Community College, 24-21.

Wray won a 7-5 decision at 141 pounds.

Wray had a 2-2 record at the University of Nebraska-Kearney Holiday Open on Nov. 21.

play. Goalkeeper Sydney Lunardi, junior from Davenport Assumption, was named the team’s Most Valuable Player.

Jones is among 25 letterwinners slated to return in 2016.

Player of Week

All-Iowa

PELLA — Central College junior forward Colby Taylor of Creston has been n a m e d the Iowa Conference men’s basketball player of the week.

Taylor led the Taylor Dutch to a 2-0 week, averaging 25 points and nine rebounds in victories over Westminster (Mo.) and Grand View. In the 86-62 win Tuesday over the Blue Jays, Taylor scored 22 points and brought down five rebounds, adding six assists and a steal.

Taylor notched his third double-double of the season and the 15th of his career in a 72-70 win over Grand View on Thursday, scoring 28 points and recording 13 rebounds.

Taylor and the Dutch (71) will take the court today at Martin Luther (Minn.) for a 6 p.m. contest. Central defeated the Knights 109-50 last season in Pella.

DES MOINES — The Des Moines Register announced its All-Iowa high school football team Sunday and four players from local teams were selected.

Named to the Class 3A first-team offense was Creston/O-M running b a c k C h a s e Shiltz of Creston.

Shiltz Members of the Class A first team defense LEC COMMISSION MEETING are defensive lineman Logan December 07, 2015 Stark and defensive back The Law Enforcement Commission met in regular session on Monday, DeKyle both senior cemberDolecheck, 07, 2015. The meeting was called to order by Cathy DrydenAyr’s at 4:30 members of Mount PM with the following members present:semifinal Marsha team.

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Soccer letter PELLA — Sadie Jones of Creston has been honored LEC COMMISSION MEETING for her December 07, 2015 The Law Enforcement Commission contribumet in regular session on Monday, December to 07,the 2015. The meeting was tions called to order by Cathy Dryden at 4:30 PMe n with C t r athel following members present: Marsha Wilson, Dennis C o l l eandg eGary Lybarger. Also Brown, present were Paul VerMeer, and Sandy w omen’s Hysell.

MINUTES: Brown and sseconded o c c bye Lybarger r Motion toby approve the minutes from November 02, 2015. All team. voting aye, motion carried.

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by Lybarger and seconded by Wilson to pay the followaing claims: sophoARAMARK more goalkeeper, earned her 11/23/2015..................................16.52 ARAMARK second varsity letter.

11/23/2015..................................16.52 The Dutch posted a 9-6B.M. SALES 11/23/2015..................................14.50 2B.M. record SALES including a 3-2-2 11/23/2015................................211.00 mark in Iowa Conference CRESTON PUBLISHING

11/23/2015..................................24.31 12/14/2015..................................10.82 JIM'S TRUCK REP & SANITATION GAISER, SHELLY 11/23/2015................................110.00 12/14/2015..................................87.90 MAINSTAY SYSTEMS GREEN VALLEY 11/23/2015................................140.00 12/14/2015..................................36.00 OFFICE MACHINES MASTERCARD/ISSB 11/23/2015................................298.96 12/14/2015..................................96.03 MEDIACOM OFFICE MACHINES 11/23/2015................................279.30 12/14/2015................................160.53 SECRETARY OF STATE; NOTARY PETZNICK PRINTING 11/23/2015..................................30.00 12/14/2015................................140.00 SECRETARY OF STATE; NOTARY ROWE, TINA LEWIS 11/23/2015..................................30.00 12/14/2015................................135.00 STANARD & ASSOCIATES SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL E911 11/23/2015................................123.00 12/14/2015................................500.00 VERIZON SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL E911 11/23/2015................................440.15 12/14/2015................................500.00 ALLIANT ENERGY STATE OF IA--ELEVATOR SAFETY 12/14/2015.............................1,986.49 12/14/2015................................175.00 ALLIANT ENERGY WINDSTREAM 12/14/2015................................117.97 12/14/2015................................838.36 B.M. SALES All voting aye, motion carried.

12/14/2015................................120.00 OLD BUSINESS: There was a disCOUNSEL cussion on the new radios that were 12/14/2015................................254.68 purchased with the 911 grant and havCOUNSEL ing them installed in the cars.

12/14/2015..................................11.30 NEW BUSINESS: It is being CRESTON PUBLISHING looked at to redo the Com Center desks 12/14/2015..................................31.38 with the 911 carry-over money. If a ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING grant is received next year, upgrading 12/14/2015.............................1,000.00 the radio system in the Com Center will FIRST COMMUNICATIONS be discussed.

12/14/2015..................................29.42 ADJOURNMENT: There being no GAISER, SHELLY further business, motion by Wilson and 12/14/2015..................................10.82 seconded by Brown to adjourn the GAISER, SHELLY meeting at 5:00 PM. All voting aye, 12/14/2015..................................87.90 motion carried.

GREEN VALLEY ATTEST: Sandy Hysell, Auditor 12/14/2015..................................36.00 BY: Cathy Dryden, Chair MASTERCARD/ISSB Pending Approval - Subject to 12/14/2015..................................96.03 Change OFFICE MACHINES 12/14/2015................................160.53 PETZNICK PRINTING COUNTY NAME: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CO NO: 12/14/2015................................140.00 Union AMENDMENT OF CURRENT COUNTY BUDGET ROWE, TINA LEWIS The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the current 12/14/2015................................135.00 County budget as follows: REGIONAL E911 SOUTH CENTRAL 12/14/2015................................500.00 Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location: SOUTH12/28/2015 CENTRAL REGIONAL Union County Supervisors Office - Courthouse 10:00 E911 AM 12/14/2015................................500.00 At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, the STATE OF IA--ELEVATOR SAFETY proposed amendment. An approved budget amendment is required in order to permit increases in any 12/14/2015................................175.00 class of expenditures as last certified or last amended.

WINDSTREAM County Telephone No.: 641-782-1701 For Fiscal Year Ending: 6/30/2016 12/14/2015................................838.36 All voting aye, motion carried.

Iowa Department of Management Total Budget Proposed Total Budget OLD BUSINESS: There was a disForm 653 A-R Sheet 1 of 2 (Publish) (revised 05/01/14) as Certified Current After Current cussion on the new radios that were or Last Amendment Amendment purchased with the 911 grant and havREVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Amended ing them installed in the cars.

Taxes Levied on Property 1 5,133,220 5,133,220 NEW BUSINESS: It is being Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year 2 0 looked at to redo the Com Center desks Less: Credits to Taxpayers 3 202,350 202,350 with the 911 carry-over money.

If a Net Current Property Taxes 4 4,930,870 0 4,930,870 grant is received next year, upgrading Delinquent Property Tax Revenue 5 770 770 the radio system in the Com Center will Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes 6 43,100 43,100 be discussed.

Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues 7 1,149,525 1,149,525 ADJOURNMENT: There being no Intergovernmental 8 4,750,495 74,000 4,824,495 further Licenses business, & Permits motion by Wilson and 9 32,700 32,700 seconded

by Brown to adjourn the 10 Charges for Service 440,962 440,962 meeting at &5:00 PM. All voting aye, 11 Use of Money Property 52,465 52,465 motion carried.

Miscellaneous 12 134,840 134,840 ATTEST: Sandy Hysell, Auditor Subtotal Revenues 13 11,535,727 74,000 11,609,727 BY: CathySources: Dryden, Chair Other Financing Pending Approval - Subject to 14 General Long-Term Debt Proceeds 0 Change Operating Transfers In 15 901,161 901,161 Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety & Legal Services Physical Health & Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment & Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30,

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Administration - Increase expense - Labor Consultants.

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PINE VALLEY Woodpickers League Nov. 30 High team with handicap — Teresa’s Fine Floral, 2641 pins.

High team scratch — M&M Motors, 1985 pins.

High scratch individual series — Carla Millard, 561 pins.

Games 190 and over women — Carla Millard 232.

Woodpickers League Team Score Teresa’s Fine Floral 39.5 M&M Motors 31 Rhine Body Repair 26.5 Creston Mobile Homes 26 Green Valley Chemical 24 Wood Smashers 22 2 Rivers Pool 21 The Can Place 18 High team with handicap — Teresa’s Fine Floral, 2843 pins.

High team scratch — Green Valley Chemical, 2138 pins.

High scratch individual series — Lisa Williamson, 510 pins.

Games 190 and over women — Jean McKinney 200, Tammy McAlpin 192.

Classic League Dec. 1 High team scratch — AgriVision, 2348 pins.

High scratch individual series — Ron Pendegraft, 656 pins.

Series 600 and over — Ron Pendegraft 656, Tom Redding 637, Brian Newcomb 615.

Games 200 and over — Troy Schroeder 226; Brian Newcomb 201, 203, 211; Ron Pendegraft 257, 202; Tom Redding 231, 216; Dave Rhine 257; Roy Dwyer 216; Fred Franklin 206; Todd Eddy 214; John Coleman 215, 214.

Classic League Dec. 8 Team Score AgriVision 155 Quilts 129.5 Rhine Body Repair 127.5 Schroeder Plumbing 68 High team scratch — AgriVision, 2334 pins.

High scratch individual series — Ron Pendegraft, 685 pins.

Series 600 and over — Ron Pendegraft 685, Brian Newcomb 608.

Games 200 and over — Brian Newcomb 228, 211; Ron Pendegraft 238, 225, 222; Tom Redding 200, 220; Roy Dwyer 212; Fred Franklin 213, 225; Steve Jones 200; Cody Hull 209, 213.

Union League Dec. 3 High team with handicap — Mid State Surveying, 3124 pins.

High team scratch — Super

Wash, 2719 pins.

High scratch individual series — Brian Newcomb, 678 pins.

Series 600 and over — Brian Newcomb 678, Warren Hudson 614, Ryan Draper 609, Glenn Orr 617, Ron Pendegraft 657.

Games 200 and over — Todd Downing 226; Ryan Draper 214; Dave Rhine 236; Glenn Orr 213, 247; Scott McKinney 234; Bob Westcott 210; Brian Newcomb 215, 236, 212; Dana Frey 203; Ron Pendegraft 219, 247; Doug Minnick 205; Rich Downing 206; Fred Franklin 217; Steve Jones 213; Dan Hudson 268; Warren Hudson 201, 223.

Union League Dec. 10 Team Score Super Wash 25 Rhine Body Repair 24 Hi-Crest Auto 24 Frey Construction 23 The Lobby 19 Mid State Surveying 19 Webb Roofing 18 High team with handicap — The Lobby, 3269 pins.

HIgh team scratch — The Lobby, 2864 pins.

High scratch individual series — Ron Pendegraft, 655 pins.

Series 600 and over — Ron Pendegraft 655, Dan Hudson 648, Nate Studer 629, Ryan Draper 625, Bob Westcott 616, Chris Downing 634, Fred Franklin 639.

Games 200 and over — Travis Adair 209; Warren Hudson 233; Casey Willets 206; Ron Pendegraft 226, 203, 226; Dana Frey 204; Nate Studer 232, 203; Ryan Draper 243, 213; Dave Rhine 227; Doug Graham 205; Harold Holliday 225; Bob Westcott 204, 232; Ron Crigger 206; Chris Downing 255; Doug Minnick 215; Fred Franklin 226, 224; Dan Hudson 215, 231, 202.

Astro Mixed League Nov. 29 High team with handicap — Rhine Body Repair, 2392 pins.

High team scratch — Strikers, 1945 pins.

High scratch individual series — Brodie Pingree 597, Carla Millard 488.

Games 200 and over — Brodie Pingree 222; Mike Briner 200, 212; Alex Cheers 204.

Astro Mixed League Dec. 6 Team Score Strikers 36 Ellis Poore 33 Odd Ducks 31 Sunday Stars 25 Rhine Body Repair 17 Survivors 14

High team with handicap — Odd Ducks, 2352 pins.

High team scratch — Strikers, 1922 pins.

High scratch individual series — Mike Briner 583, Kelley Fisher 488.

Games 200 and over — Alex Cheers 224; Mike Briner 216, 216; Brodie Pingree 203, 207; Ron Crigger 200.

Eagles Mixed League Nov. 29 High team with handicap — The Mixers, 2425 pins.

High team scratch — Why Knots, 1938 pins.

High scratch individual series — Chris Bird, 635 pins.

Series 600 and over — Chris Bird 635.

Games 200 and over — Greg Hull 210; Dan Fulton 222; Stacey Tame 205; Chris Bird 223, 231.

Women high series 500 and over — Rachel Wardlow 509.

Games 190 and over women — Rachel Wardlow 209.

Eagles Mixed League Dec. 6 High team with handicap — Sidetracked, 2559 pins.

High team scratch — Why Knots, 2171 pins.

High scratch individual series — Stacey Tame, 684 pins.

Series 600 and over — Stacey Tame 684, Greg Hull 675.

Games 200 and over — Stacey Tame 279, 213; Ron Simmons 221; Chris Bird 201; Greg Hull 266, 220; Dan Fulton 209; Ben Moffitt 216; Jim Wardlow 205.

Games 190 and over women — Arlene Roether 212.

Eagles Mixed League Dec. 13 (End of first half) Team Score The Mixers 32 Why Knots 29 Dazed & Confused 29 Sidetracked 23 Just For Fun 21 The Replacements 20 Cheers 16 High team with handicap — Why Knots, 2423 pins.

High team scratch — Why Knots, 2006 pins.

High scratch individual series — Stacey Tame, 605 pins.

High series 600 and over — Stacey Tame 605.

Games 200 and over — Terry Danielson 230; Stacey Tame 224, 204; Chris Bird 237.

Women high series 500 and over — Kim Whittington 513.

Games 190 and over women — Jean McKinney 191.

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National sports briefs

Area girls basketball

Odeogu and Karson Green, Bedford 66, which hosts Wayne on Frithe tight end is Clifford Ferday night. Callie Gossman DALLAS (AP) — Iowa’s East Union 13 nandez and the other defenscored four points. Olivia Kirk Ferentz has won the BEDFORD — Class 1A Eckels had a team-high six sive back is Thadd Daniels.

Eddie Robinson Award, givfifth-ranked Bedford rolled rebounds and Gossman colen to the nation’s top coach Recruit leaves to a 66-13 victory over East in the Football Bowl SubdiMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Union Tuesday night after lected four steals.

Callie Calfee had 17 vision.

Minnesota’s prized recruit taking a 25-0 lead in the first points for Bedford (8-0).

The Football Writers As- Jeff Jones is leaving Gophers period.

Fallyn Beemer contributed sociation of America an- football and transferring to “Rough night against a 12 points and three assists. nounced Wednesday that Iowa Western Community very good Bedford team,” Emily Weed had six points Ferentz was selected for the College. said East Union coach Carol and eight rebounds. Charissa honor by its members.

Gophers coach Tracy McGuire.

Mogler had a team-high 10 Ferentz is the first Iowa Claeys told the Star Tribune Sidney McFee had five rebounds. coach to win the award in its Wednesday about Jones’ points for East Union (0-8), 59-year history. plan to transfer.

Ferentz, the AP national Claeys says Jones plans to coach of the year in 2002, Creston/O-M JV wrestling enroll at the junior college took a team that went 7-6 in in Council Bluffs in Janu2014 and led them to the first Creston/O-M junior var- 2:37; Stiven Gross (Glen) 12-0 regular season in school ary. Jones will be able to go sity wrestling results in pinned Mason Kinsella history. Iowa lost to Mich- through spring practice with addition to those reported (C/O-M), 1:00. igan State in the Big Ten the Reivers and play next in Wednesday’s News AdDarrian Fischer (C/O-M) fall. championship game. vertiser from Tuesday’s pinned Cooper Silvius Jones has been struggling The Hawkeyes (12-1) close double dual with Deni- (Glen), 1:09; Isiah Carter academically this semester. out their season by playing son-Schleswig and Glen- (Glen) pinned Dale BoyCNA photo by LARRY PETERSON Stanford (11-2) in the Rose He’ll be eligible to transfer wood: er (C/O-M), 1:53; Kolby Southwestern freshman guard Julanie Carter drives to back to a Division I school the basket against Fort Scott (Kan.) on Wednesday. Carter Bowl on Jan. 1.

Kolten Phelps (C/O-M) Tomas (C/O-M) pinned after earning his two-year ISU transfers had six points in the Spartans’ 72-53 loss. pinned Zach Lacy (Glen), Lane Stewart (Glen), :43; degree.

1:27; Matthew Rouh Moritz Johannknecht AMES — Iowa State Jones was recruited as a coach Matt Campbell has (C/O-M) pinned Aubrey (C/O-M) pinned Zach Lacy four-star running back from signed five junior college McIntire (Glen), 3:13; Trev- (Glen), :53; Dillion Wiser Minneapolis Washburn High players to bolster the Cyor Stanley (Glen) pinned (Glen) dec. Zach Hoffman School. He was a redshirt reclones in 2016.

Austin Nguyen (C/O-M), (C/O-M), 10-3.

CONT. FROM | 10A Iowa State announced ceiver and defensive back for 4-4 14, Jordyn Danzer 4 2-2 13, the 2014 season.

Reifert ended up as South- 4Kayleigh Haggard 3 1-2 9, Kalynn Wednesday that Campbell western’s scoring leader with Iseman 2 0-0 4. Totals — 22 17-18 has brought in two defensive Moore Award 16 points. Schluter had three 72. 3-point goals — 10 (Luptak 4, backs, a pair of linemen and The Alabama offensive Danzer 3, Holtgrave 2, Haggard 3-pointers for nine points. 1). Team fouls — 9. Fouled out a tight end. All five will en- line has won the first Joe Season scoring leader Jula- — None. roll for the spring semester. Moore Award, given to the SOUTHWESTERN (53) — Olivia nie Carter was limited to two Reifert Perhaps the most intrigu- nation’s best offensive line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, December 17, 2015

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Masterpiece: This painting, above right, titled “Into the Flame 2,” now hangs in the Creston Elementary art room. It was painted by Eva Sorensen, a 3-year-old Utah artist who has been sell-

ing her art to fund a trip to Disneyland. Shari Walters, Creston elementary art teacher, and her fourth-grade students commissioned the painting in November. Walters also sent Sorensen, pictured above left, a Creston Panthers T-shirt. Sorensen will make her long-awaited trip to Disneyland in January.

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