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Voter rights Late start: School districts plan for late school start date groups seek changes to online rule

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Iowa schools will no longer be able to start classes before Aug. 31, starting the 2015-16 school year, according to a letter written by Iowa Department of Education Director Brad Buck Dec. 12.

“From what I’ve been told, Gov. (Terry) Branstad feels really strongly about Iowa tourism and, of course, the Iowa State Fair is a large part of the tourism in our state,” said Steve McDermott, superintendent of Creston and Prescott community school districts. “He had become frustrated with McDermott schools starting earlier and earlier in August.”

The directive, outlined in Buck’s letter, does not allow for automatically-approved, early-start waivers.

“In the past, we’ve tried to stay off of the (Iowa) State Fair, and felt like, because local folks are involved over there, we tried to respect that,” McDermott said. “Of course, with that new start date, it will significantly alter how we plan our calendar.”

Change “What our priority is is learning, student learning, so how we fit this together and make the calendar work and still make sure we’re maintaining effective instruction and learning time for students, that’s what we’ll tackle over the next few months,” McDermott said.n According to Buck’s letter, “the director or director’s designee will only consider a school or school district’s request for a waiver of the school start date if the school or school district has adequately demonstrated that starting on or after the earliest start date specified would have a significant negative educational impact.”

The letter cites “numerous complaints from parents and other community members alike” as one of the main reasons the directive to not automatically approve early start waivers was put in place.

“For us here in Creston, if we do not apply and receive the waiver, that ultimately will push our school start week two weeks later,” McDermott said.

Creston Community School District

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Iowa Department of Education will not allow automatically-approved, early-start waivers. This means Iowa schools will no longer be able to start classes before Aug. 31.

started the 2014-15 school year Aug. 20.

Buck’s letter outlined the school start date criteria as “school shall begin no sooner than a day during the calendar week in which the first day of September falls. ... If

“I feel like, in a sense, this is the state fair versus the athletic associations, and Iowa schools have gotten caught in the middle.”

— Steve McDermott

Creston and Prescott Superintendent

the first day falls on a Sunday, school may begin on a day during the calendar week which immediately precedes the first day of September.”

McDermott said, since Sept. 1, 2015, falls on a Tuesday, the local school start date would be Sept. 2, 2015.

“In general, I was kind of surprised when it did come out because it was kind of out of the blue,” said Karleen Stephens, Diagonal Community Schools superintendent.

“I know the start date plays a portion. I just wish we were a little more focused on

what we need as far as support of teaching, financial support and teacher training. I just think it can be a distracting issue.”

Athletics One issue McDermott mentioned had to do with athletic association scheduling.

“Iowa athletic unions have allowed camps and those first practices in the fall to start early,” McDermott said. “Some students are all coming to school every day for several hours, and I know some schools feel like if students are already coming to school, then maybe we should be already in session for the rest of the student body.”

For example, sports seasons approved for the 2014-15 school year included fall and spring golf, track and football. Practices began during the week of Aug. 11 for fall golf, cross country and football, and the first legal playing dates for those was Aug. 14, Aug. 25 and Aug. 28, respectively. If the 2015-16 sports seasons are similar to this school year’s, then those three sports will all have a game or meet before the first day of school.

On the other end of things, baseball practice is to begin May 4 for the 2014-15 school year. The first legal playing date is May 25.

If the 2015-16 sports seasons are similar, baseball games will begin before the last Please see LATE START, Page 2

DES MOINES (AP) — A proposed rule allowing Iowa residents to register to vote online would exclude anyone without a driver’s license or photo ID and must be fixed, voting rights advocates said Wednesday.

The Iowa Voter Registration Commission began drafting a new rule in August that would allow prospective voters to register on the internet in addition to the paper registration process.

“This is a great step that benefits 94 percent ■ The new rule of the population of would allow Iowa with minimal cost or any strains on the prospective votcurrent system,” Char- ers to register lie Smithson, a com- on the internet mission member, said in addition to Wednesday.

The deadline for pub- the paper regislic comment was set for tration process the day before Election Day in early November, prompting voting rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa to say the change was being pushed through too fast. They asked for a public hearing, which will be Dec. 30.

“Online voter registration is an important step that Iowa should take to expand access to voter registration and keep pace with our increasing use of the Internet, but it’s important for the state to take the time to ensure it is implemented in a fair and accessible way,” said the ACLU of Iowa’s legal director, Rita Bettis.

She said the rule would create a system unfairly excluding about 145,000 Iowa residents eligible to vote Please see ONLINE, Page 2

Effort to draft Warren into 2016 race lands in Iowa

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DES MOINES (AP) — Liberal activists eager to draft Sen. Elizabeth Warren into a run for president are working the ground in Iowa, the pivotal early-voting state where an organizing effort is already in place — for Hillary Rodham Clinton.

MoveOn.org held a meeting Wednesday evening in Des Moines as part of its new “Run Warren Run” campaign.

The group is trying to MoveOn.org held a persuade Warren to meeting Wednesday seek the Democratic nomination in 2016, evening in Des Moines even though the Mas- as part of its new “Run sachusetts senator has Warren Run” camrepeatedly said she is paign. The Iowa event was the group’s first ornot running.

“Elizabeth Warren ganizing meeting, and has been fighting tire- there will be a similar lessly against the Wall event in New HampStreet lobbyists, against shire in January. the special interests,” Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action, told more than 75 people at a downtown coffee shop. “This is our moment to stand up and fight for her.”

The Iowa event was the group’s first organizing meeting, and there will be a similar event in New Hampshire in January. The campaign is seeking staffers in both states and trying to build volunteer

Church. Pictured in front are Wyatt Hitz as Joseph, left, and Malorie Oshel as Mary, right. Also pictured from back left are Colby Burg, Sydney Pantini, Spencer Lane, Denton Lane Levi Hitz, Kaylee Ott, Blair Jack and Keara Ott.

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Deaths Beverly ‘Bev’ Braymen Creston

Beverly “Bev” Braymen, 74, of Creston died Dec. 16, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be Braymen 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Creston. The Rev. Jonathan Watt will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Open visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given in Bev’s name to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Beverly Ann Braymen, daughter of Esther Marie (Nothwehr) amd Harold J. Otte, was born Feb. 1, 1940, in Clarinda.

Bev attended Clarinda Public Schools and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1958.

Bev worked for Iowa Power and Light in Clarinda before her marriage to Tom Braymen. The couple was married on June 10, 1962, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Page Coun-

ty. Bev and Tom made their home in Shenandoah.

The family relocated to Creston in 1967 where Bev was a stay-at-home mother, while her children were young. She then worked one year for the Farm Service Agency (ASCS) and worked more than 20 years for Farm Credit Service of America.

Bev retired at age 62.

Bev was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

She also volunteered at Greater Regional Medical Center; served on the Board of Directors at Regency; and was a member of Chautauqua Reading Club. Bev participated in several women’s bridge clubs and quilted with the Quilting Club at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Bev is survived by her husband Tom Braymen of Creston; daughter Lisa (Dave) Carter of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Gabe and Jessica Carter; sister-in-law Diana Otte of Stockton, Calif.; brother-in-law William (Shirley) Braymen of Coin; nephews, Michael (Cathy) Otte of Stockton, Calif., Russell (Deitra) Braymen of Coin, Glenn (Tammy) Braymen of Shenandoah and Walter (Shanna) Braymen of Shenandoah.

Bev was preceded in death by her parents; mother- and father-in-law, Mayme and William Braymen; daughter Julie Braymen; and brothers, Donald and Eugene Otte.

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and donor support. Another grassroots group, Ready for Warren, has made a number of visits to Iowa since the summer.

MoveOn plans to spend $1 million on its Warren effort. Another liberal group, Democracy for America, said Wednesday it will join the campaign and pledged $250,000.

Such work has been underway for much longer on behalf of Clinton, who is expected to run but has not announced a decision.

Ready for Hillary, which has no formal ties to Clinton,

held its first Iowa meeting in January and has spent months appearing at party functions, holding house parties and recruiting volunteers, said the group’s Midwest organizing director, Derek Eadon.

Warren insists whenever she is asked that she is “not running for president.” And that, said Brad Anderson, a Democratic consultant who served as state director for President Barack Obama in 2012, is noticed in Iowa.

“Anecdotally, socially and at holiday parties, Iowans are talking about people who have actually expressed an interest in running for the president,” said Anderson.

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but who lack a driver’s license or an ID issued by the Department of Transportation.

That is primarily the elderly, people with disabilities, minority voters, and low-income voters.

Groups joining the ACLU in calling for changes including the League of Women Voters of Iowa, the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa, the NAACP, the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, and the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. The new rule would allow anyone with a driver’s license or photo ID issued by the

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Iowa DOT to log onto a website and register to vote. The site would import the information from the DOT documents including the user’s signature into voter registration forms and automatically forward them to the state’s voter database.

“It’s supplemental to the already existing voter registration procedures, so we’re not taking anything away or any kind of disenfranchisement,” Smithson said. Those without an ID would register the current way using a paper application.

The Iowa process would be the same as that used by 17 other states currently offering online voter registration.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus received visitors of all ages at the restored Creston Depot in December 1994. Maxine Roberts of Creston gets her chance to tell Santa what’s on her list as she takes her turn on the bearded man’s lap.

formed at Des Moines Civic Center. Johnston was a white soldier, Shiltz played Fritz, and Rutledge played a Russian. All were students at Leslie’s Dance Emporium in Creston.

Creston School District administration and staff began the move to the new elementary/middle school on Academic Avenue.

The move took place over holiday break to be ready when classes resumed Jan. 5. Creston School Board expected to be in the new school at the beginning of the 2004 school year but de10 years ago Three area dancers lays in construction caused were cast in Iowa Dance the date to be pushed back Theater’s production of to January.

Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcrack- 20 years ago Amtrak announced it er” ballet: Jennifer Johnston, 16, of Greenfield, and would cut 21 percent of its Jacob Rutledge, 14, and passenger train service in Cayden Shiltz, 10, both of order to cut costs. This did Creston. The ballet was per- not include service on the Alliant two hours before determining the cause of Creston’s partial blackout to be an equipment failure at the downtown substation.

For the first time in a decade, Iowa’s farmland lost value in 2009. According to Iowa State University Extension’s annual farmland value survey, the statewide average was $4,371 per acre. Crop and recreational ground dropped $97, or 2.2 percent from 2008. Survey director Mike Duffy said the dip could be blamed on the faltering economy.

main passenger line through Iowa, the westbound Zephyr, which makes stops in Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Ottumwa, Osceola, Creston and Omaha, Neb. In 1993, Osceola had the busiest station with 13,537 arrivals and departures; Creston had 3,259.

Jean Richardson retired as Union County recorder after 24 years of service.

Prior to becoming recorder in 1970, she was deputy recorder for two years. Before that, she was a nurse aide at Greater Community Hospital for 13 years.

Creston Baseball Coach Vic Belger was named to the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He won more than 700 games in his 27 seasons, including one state title in 1969. His high school team in 1990 was state runner-up.

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day of school.

“I feel like, in a sense, this is the state fair versus the athletic associations, and Iowa schools have gotten caught in the middle,” McDermott said.

Other impacts The semester schedule at schools might change with the new directive. McDermott said the first semester currently ends the week after the winter break. If Creston schools do start later the next school year, the first semester may not end until three weeks after the winter holiday.

There is also the consideration of snow and heat days.

“We have some excess hours, so we have a little bit of wiggle room,” Stephens said. “You can’t predict that (weather) at all.

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eight days, but it won’t be that much later.”

The cost for cooling a building is higher than heating one. Stephens said Diagonal schools are more likely to be let out early for a heat advisory than a snow day.

But, one thing both Stephens and McDermott agree on is the lack of flexibility imposed on school districts because of this directive.

“We’ll do what we need to, but the governor’s office and the Department of Education always likes to promote local control, and that school boards control school districts, that they make the majority of the decisions,” Stephens said.

“But, that’s becoming less and less.”

McDermott also said the loss of flexibility in calendar scheduling takes away from local control.

“Setting a rigid start date is going in the opposite direction, and takes away flexibility from local school districts,” McDermott said.

“And, more important than the start date itself, that really flies in the face of local control of school districts.”

Still, there is a lot of information that hasn’t been released yet, such as what school administrators need to do to obtain a waiver.

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Blocking for Council was Creston graduate Dane Wardenburg who become the second athlete in school history to win a national team championship. The first was Ben Gerleman for Northwestern College in Orange City.

On Dec. 16, 1,115 city and rural customers lost power, and street lights and signals went black in an area mainly west of Sumner Avenue to the north of Jefferson Street and west of Oak Street south of the railroad tracks.

Just before 7 p.m., the Creston Fire Department was dispatched to investigate the a report of a “popping” noise, but no problem was found. Before long, phone calls reporting power outages began pouring into the dispatch center. Soon thereafter, police officers began watching dangerous intersections and directing traffic as two crews from Alliant Energy scanned power lines and transformers in hopes of finding the problem’s source. It would took

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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., 107 W. Howard St. 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.

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., The Windrow Restaurant.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34, featuring Jim Georges’ Band.

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

Sunday

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Southwest Iowa Dancers, 4 to 7 p.m., Corning Opera House, featuring Paul Faye and his band.

Monday

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

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

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $3.69

Soybeans — $9.73 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.70 Soybeans — $9.85

For the record Birth

Greater Regional Medical Center Katie Waske and Michael Meek of Creston are parents of a son born Dec. 15, 2014. Oliver Michael Meek weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Cindy Waske and Richard Cunningham and Tim and Tawny Waske, all of Creston, Tilena and Jory Dunlap of Mount Ay and Kevin and Tyanna Meek of Grant City, Mo. Great-grandparents are Gene Trost, Gert Trost and Jane and Frank Jaundry, all of Creston, Joan Waske of Afton and Bob and Mary Ann Pattorff of Mount Ayr.

Police

An employee of Southern Iowa Trolley, 215 E. Montgomery St., reported the glass on the front door had been broken and candy bars were taken from the building between 4 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. today.

Damage estimate is $200, and loss estimate is $10.

Miscellaneous

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Parking complaint, 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, Wyoming Avenue.

Information, 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, North Cedar Street.

Missing juvenile, 3:11 p.m., Wednesday, North Elm Street.

Theft, 3:16 p.m., Wednesday, Laurel Street.

Talk to officer, 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Information, 4:33 p.m., Wednesday, West Adams Street.

Missing juvenile, 4:36 p.m., Wednesday, South Maple Street.

Assault, 6:12 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Accident, 6:43 p.m., Wednesday, North Sumner Avenue.

Suspicious person, 6:47 p.m., Wednesday, South Birch Street.

Alarm, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, West Taylor Street.

Accident, 9:08 p.m., Wednesday, North Walnut Street.

Alarm, 10:15 p.m., Wednesday, East Taylor Street.

Extra patrol, 3:27 a.m., today, East Howard Street.

Burglary, 5:24 a.m., today, East Montgomery Street.

Incomplete 911 call, 7:27 a.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 7:43 a.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Found property, 12:54 p.m., Wednesday, West Ad- Fire ams Street.

Miscellaneous Reckless driving, 2:05 p.m., Medical, 5:52 p.m., Wednesday, Pole Road.

Wednesday, West Devoe Accident, 2:23 p.m., Wednesday, South Sumner Street.

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Rage, rage against the dying of the light A week or so ago, I was sitting in a movie theater, the lights low and the sounds of people munching popcorn reverberating through the room. Then, when trailer after trailer of upcoming films finished, the adventure began.

Warning: spoiler alert.

The adventure was “Interstellar,” a science fiction thriller that takes place in a future when crops fail and governments claim space travel was a hoax. It’s the adventure of a group of men and women trying to continue the human species by traveling through space and time to find a habitable planet. In keeping with the poetic theme this week, after coworker Jake Waddingham’s opinion piece

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“And miles to go before I sleep” in Wednesday’s Creston News Advertiser, I want to quote Welsh poet Dylan Thomas’ most famous poem: “Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,/ And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,/ Do not go gentle into that good night.”

Thomas’ villanelle, which one “Interstellar” character quotes quite often throughout the film,

looks at the human condition through the narrator’s eyes as his father is dying. I felt this idyllic poem was perfect for “Interstellar,” as well as in our daily lives.

Jake discussed his first trial, the tribulations he underwent during the week and an incident that caused him to stop in his tracks and reevaluate his surroundings.

“Interstellar” did that to me. So many themes are packed into this movie I would consider as borderline epic that it was sometimes difficult to grasp the concepts in such a short amount of time.

Themes such as time travel, otherworldly beings, the meaning of death and the meaning of humanity swarmed my brain throughout

the entire movie. I was breathless and silent when the lights glowed again in the theater and patrons began filing out.

I think the most important part of that movie to me wasn’t the space traveling, but the reasons behind why it was necessary.

The dust storms, failing crops and stubbornness of man blended together led to a world that was failing. It is a relevant theme to today’s global warming controversy, but put in futuristic, understandable terms.

I will always claim the best stories, whether written or viewed, are the ones focusing on the human condition.

How does a person’s personali-

ty play a part in the decisions they make? Where does the past come into play? Does a person make a decision based on logic and reasoning, or emotions and personal bonds?

How does one situation, namely the dying of the human race, push men and women to do extraordinary things to save a bunch of strangers, the people they care about and themselves?

Thomas’ poetic words helped put that into perspective for me, not for the first time. Slowly but surely, a person’s light will die. A planet’s light will die. So, what can someone do when that happens?

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Ringo Starr to receive Musical Excellence Award HOLLYWOOD — Happy Thursday, everybody, and God bless America.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will present Ringo Starr with their Award for Musical Excellence in April. His post-Beatle career included catchy novelty hits like The No-No Song about the day he vowed to give up drugs.

The CIA plays the song at Guantanamo Bay when waterboarding doesn’t work.

Camille Cosby defended Bill Cosby Monday, saying the media should vet her husband’s accusers’ backgrounds. There are twenty-one of them. If you’re Camille Cosby, you know it’s bad when you’re in news the same week as the woman who married Charles Manson and you’re considered the enabler.

Exodus: Gods and Kings topped the Hollywood box office last week with twenty-four million in ticket sales, sparking debate over the Israelites escape by the parting of the Red Sea. A recent poll shows sixty percent of Americans believe in miracles. The rest are able to move in with their relatives.

London’s Daily Mail warned readers not to use Hollywood stars as role models in relationships, reminding them that romantic comedies are fantasies.

Their lure is irresistible to both sexes. Men spend their entire

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lives trying to get women to love them the way women in commercials love yogurt.

President Obama’s executive order granting blanket amnesty to illegal aliens was struck down in a Pennsylvania federal court Tuesday as unconstitutional.

The president didn’t skip a beat correcting the misunderstanding. He quickly declared another executive order making it constitutional.

Sony co-chairman Amy Pascal apologized for old email which was hacked by the North Koreans Friday in which she guessed Obama’s favorite movies were Django and Twelve Years a Slave. The president wasn’t bothered by the e-mails. He read them six months ago on Casual Surveillance Friday.

Sony Studios computers were hacked by North Koreans angry over the movie The Interview that makes fun of Kim Jung Un. It makes sense. Kim Jung Un’s CIA profile says that when Kim was a kid, he wanted to be an actor, but it’s difficult to do dinner theater in a country where there’s no theater and no dinner.

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We’ll have a blue Christmas PINE LEVEL, Ala. — Mother loves Christmas, so upon release from a recent hospital stay — the first of two in two weeks — she directed the decoration of the den from her lift chair in its corner.

Cecil B. DeHoliday.

She’s in her blue period now, a la Picasso, and so the old holiday cards are framed in blue, and the coffee table has a new blue runner topped with a white reindeer pulling a bluish sleigh. I managed to find both the trunk and the limbs of the spiffy wire tree my sister gave her years ago. The designated balls are rose and blue.

I’m a little blue, too, because right now Mother is unable to enjoy her own production. She’s struggling to recover from a fall and now limited to the squeaky hospital bed in a back room.

But at her behest I placed another sleigh — this model a proper red — that holds the Christmas cards on a table near her so she can see them. She won’t be denied her favorite holiday.

When we were small she read us “The Little Match Girl,” the saddest saga ever inflicted upon children. The moral of that story was to help those in need, lest they perish. Hans Christian Andersen’s vision of the neglected homeless wasn’t that different

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from what happens now. On a daily basis, we pass Match Girls, try not to meet their eyes and drive on by.

Another literary staple she read to us each year was “The Birds’ Christmas Carol,” an industrial-strength morality tale about a little bedridden girl who, while dying, plans a jolly celebration for poor neighbors named Ruggles.

I can’t help but think about the fictional Carol Bird as I watch my mother, flat on her bad back, worrying about what she’ll send as presents this year.

Several seasons ago we developed a “shop at home” technique that served to fill gift lists while de-cluttering her closets. I suggest we try it again.

I guess the reason sad stories resonate and last is because they reflect life, which has the bad habit of going sour at Christmas.

Or maybe it simply seems that way.

We are set up by movies and books and even soap operas to expect Christmases where every-

thing is perfect. The blouses are taffeta, the trees don’t wilt and the ice cubes in the ice buckets never melt or need replenishing. The prodigals come home in time for the fruitcake.

It’s like those Christmas card letters that highlight accomplishments and ignore failures. When and if you read them, you know down deep that some serious editing of life took place.

Looking at the cards my mother has received so far, I see depictions of glittery snow, not Alabama mud. I see families in matching sweaters with smiles that belie economic troubles or divorces or illness. Even the family dogs are smiling.

I’ve had many good Christmases, but never a perfect one. I suspect you haven’t had one either.

I only know one person who would believe her entire past has been a crescendo of happy holidays, each Christmas better than the last. My mother has never stopped trying for a personal best of decorations, gifts and meals.

And this year that story is the saddest of all.

——— (c) 2014 Rheta Grimsley Johnson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

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Repurposing garage doors into stunning walls with a view (BPT) — Have you ever admired a coffee table cleverly fabricated using a discarded door sitting on a frame? Or been surprised by the sight of an old refrigerator reborn as a bookshelf or TV cabinet? Even bathroom fixtures have been known to draw notice (and a snicker or two) when repurposed as garden containers.

A growing number of homeowners are taking utilitarian home elements and transforming them with creative flair into stunning home designs. Even the venerable garage door is experiencing new life as interior room dividers, exterior walls and other purposes yet to be discovered.

“Many homeowners are opening their homes to the great outdoors by using garage doors instead of sliding glass doors,” says Vickie Lents, director of marketing for Entrematic, a leading company in the garage door industry known for smart innovation and design.”It’s a particularly popular trend in coastal and mountain areas where the outdoor views are naturally incredible, allowing homeowners to enjoy the view from indoors as well as outdoors.”

In addition to providing great views of the outdoors, using garage doors as exterior walls also provides the added benefit of offering a cross-breeze through

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It’s not much fun taking lights down, but it must be done.

Don’t leave lights up year round, especially outdoor lights. Wires exposed to the elements have shorter life spans. Use the gripping area on plugs to unplug the lights. Never pull the cord to unplug. Inspect them for frayed wires, bare spots, insulation gaps, loose connections, broken bulbs, cracked sockets, damage from hangers or nails and excessive kinking or wear. Put each set in individual plastic bags or wrap around cardboard and label them where used. Store lights away from kids and pets where they won’t get wet. If you need new lights, buy some after Christmas.

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the home in temperate climates. For many months of the year, a garage door that opens to the exterior can save on cooling costs. After all, when you think about it, a garage door that opens to the exterior serves as an enormous window.

Garage doors with clear glass held in place by an aluminum grid system are the common standard in residential applications. Homeowners gravitate to glass garage doors when used as exterior and interior walls because of their clean, modern look.

For interior use of garage doors, many architects and homeowners prefer using garage doors without electronic motors, which can be unsightly when suspended from the door’s track system. Now, they can choose a track-less, spring-less and rail-less garage door system with an integrated opener for a state-of-the-art solution for the home: the Silvelox Trento Collection distributed by Entrematic.

Unlike traditional garage doors that operate via a series of springs, rails and tracks along the ceiling

that can be cumbersome on the interior of a home, the Trento Collection of garage doors showcase revolutionary technology and Italian design, featuring a patented overlap design that allows the door to open by folding neatly in half without any ceiling hardware. This innovative design eliminates all the clutter behind a typical garage door and allows for a clean interior space, perfect when the door is connected to interior home living spaces.

Whether they feature a modern or traditional oper-

Chic storage ideas to corral clutter (BPT) — With the fall season comes cool weather and more time indoors.

Snuggling up with blankets and partaking in activities at home can create more clutter than usual around the house. Instead of getting frustrated, it’s easy to add stylish storage to corral extra items. Get organized and keep your home clutter-free with a few smart tips.

Neat reading racks Many people enjoy a good read before counting sheep. However, books, magazines and tablets can just add disarray if left scattered around the bedroom.

To combat this type of clutter, add wall-mounted magazine racks or crates to hold your reading pieces.

Paint a wooden crate using FrogTape Multi-Surface painter’s tape. Add stripes in striking colors for a reading rack that’s functional and fabulous looking.

FrogTape is the only tape treated with PaintBlock Technology, which forms a micro-barrier against paint bleed, giving you sharp and precise paint lines. Learn more at frogtape.com. After drying, cut your crate down the middle - you now have two spots for book storage. Install simple wall-hanging brackets to the edges of the crates and attach each to the wall with drywall anchors for a sturdy and safe finish. These are also great for stowing away toys in a child’s playroom or towels in the bathroom.

Boost bedroom storage If every closet, nook and cranny in your home is occupied, it’s time to look toward other avenues for order. Calm your chaos with under-bed storage units by transforming old dresser drawers into storage space. Paint the drawers in the color of your choice and drill casters to the bottom for easy rolling access.

Slide them under your bed and you can now neatly put away items that were once a nuisance.

Multipurpose seating Chic ottomans and cush-

ioned benches are great pieces that provide extra seating in family rooms.

But in addition to their pleasant outward appearance, many contain hidden storage underneath the lid.

Neatly stow away movies, games, blankets and pillows that would otherwise crowd this high-traffic area. Position the furniture as an accent piece or place a lengthy bench along a window for a cozy reading nook, while simultaneously increasing your storage.

Cozy staircase storage The space under stairs is often overlooked as a storage spot, since it’s usually closed off with drywall.

What most homeowners don’t realize is this tricky triangle is typically hollow, and the “wasted” space can be utilized to store your family’s odds and ends.

For extra functionality, transform it into a closet if you’re a DIY weekend

warrior. All you’ll need is a couple of days and these steps: * First, frame the door opening for your new closet. Use a drywall saw to create the outline that fits the pre-hung door of your choice. Secure the hinged side to the frame and use wood shims (thin pieces of wood that will properly align the door) to ensure it’s a secure fit within the opening. * Next, you’ll need to create the closet walls inside. Measure the area of the closet and cut sheets of plywood or drywall to those dimensions (depending on how “finished” you’d like the final space to look). Paint the plywood in the color of your choice and install it by nailing it to the existing studs. Just keep in mind that drywall will require a few extra steps, like taping, mudding and sanding before it’s ready to

paint. * Now, determine what size storage containers and hooks the space will allow and create shelves and cubbies. Using a nail gun, install ledger strips around the entire closet to support the shelves, making sure they’re level. Secure with screws and install your painted shelves for a cozy - and contained - storage solution.

If the construction of this project seems a bit too ambitious, reach out to a trusted contractor to handle the building components. You can tackle the most fun part - painting!

Whether you have limited storage or are simply looking for ways to bring order to your home, now is the time to reorganize.

With these suggestions, you’ll achieve a modernized and tidy living space, in no time at all.

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Countdown to 2015: New ideas to get your home ready for the new year (BPT) — The end of a year usually means one thing: endless resolutions.

As you bid farewell to the holidays, it’s all about what you want to change, upgrade and do better. Health and well-being are always the first things that come to mind, but don’t overlook your home. In fact, sometimes it’s the first place to start - from a total overhaul to the simplest design changes. Those major or minor design decisions can really impact not only how you live, but also the health and happiness of you, your family and your home.

“As we move in to the New Year, it’s about embracing function but also creating a space that’s a strong reflection of the people who live there,” says Nate Berkus, renowned decorator, designer and artistic advisor to LG Studio.

“Forget fleeting trends 2015 is all about integrating thoughtful elements that have a lasting impact,” adds Berkus, who offers these tips: Get organized The first thing, and maybe the most important, is to clean the house. Don’t underestimate how important that is, and what a difference it will make! Next, clean up the clutter. Getting rid of all the clutter, which has probably been piling up all year, will allow a room to really shine again. It’s all about editing - throw out what no longer works to make room for things that are necessary to live well.

High tech, high touch Whether a gourmet chef or a total novice in the kitchen, take advantage of all the incredible high tech appliances out there. I’m obsessed with the LG Studio double wall oven, which includes 100 auto-cook recipes built in to its one-touch activation control system. It makes cooking a cinch even for someone like me!

Brighten your outlook If there’s one easy change to make in a home, make

it the lighting. Maybe it’s a pair of vintage lamps from the local flea market on the console that just pull the room together. Or perhaps it’s a pair of statement sconces in the bedroom or a pendant light in the entryway. When it comes to design tricks, lighting is one of them. It can change the whole feel of a room in an instant.

Changes that last Maybe 2015 is the year that you commit to that renovation. If thinking of a full kitchen remodel, I say go for it. It’s one of the best investments to make in the home. Reach for things that will feel timeless, now and in the future because replacing your stove, or wall tiles, or flooring the next year or even after 10 years, is not an option. When it comes to the appliances, go for matching stainless steel; they have a forever feel that will absolutely up the style factor of the kitchen. Every appliance in the kitchen needs to be very hardworking. So, maybe it’s a large-capacity French-door refrigerator, like the one from the LG Studio suite of appliances. I particularly love the Door-in-Door feature, especially for a large family, as it has easy access to your favorite foods and more room for storage.

Be bold If you’re not able to take on a full kitchen renovation this year, don’t worry - it can be as simple as layering in some color. Adding in a bold accessory is one of the easiest ways to change the look and feel of a room. I always encourage people to go with what they love, and if what you love is a gold ottoman, bright purple throw pillows or a dramatic piece of art, then I say go for it.

Color is such a great way to add personality, and accent pieces are the best way to make a statement; if by summer it’s time for another refresh, those pieces are easy enough to change out.

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Read the time away Dear Readers: The big TRAVEL SEASON is here, and that means time spent waiting in line or sitting on a train, plane or bus, or in a car.

My late father (Mike Cruse, 1920-2006) would always save small-size magazines, ideal for “pass the time” reading, to take along — lightweight, and you can leave them behind on the plane or train for others, or in the sitting area for someone else to use.

I still do the same, and give them to flight attendants and other passengers if they want them. — Heloise SANTA’S FOOTPRINTS Dear Readers: Want a fun and cute way to show that Santa has visited your home?

Using an old pair of slippers, place them on the floor, sprinkle baking soda over them, and then move to a new spot to make footprints.

Go from the fireplace to the Christmas tree — Santa footprints! Afterward, just vacuum up the baking soda, and the carpet (or floor) will smell fresh. Baking soda is one of my favorite household helpers; it works everywhere while cleaning and deodorizing. I have compiled a pamphlet of my favorite money-saving uses. If you would like to receive a copy, send $5 and a long, self-addressed,

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Makes reaching into the drawer less dangerous. — A.R., via email NO WRINKLES Dear Heloise: When changing comforters each season, if you find that one that was stored away has become wrinkled, put it on the bed. With your steam iron, simply iron the wrinkles right out. Be careful of the iron settings. — Roberta in Live Oak, Texas STUCK TAPE Dear Heloise: To keep the end of the tape easy to find, stick a penny under the end of the roll. This is really good, BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker especially for larger rolls, like masking and duct tape. — Julie W., via email Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise@Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX, 78279-5001. Don’t forget to keep a box of baking soda handy in the kitchen to scrub the sink, sprinkle onto burned gunk in a pan (just cover with water) and to use in baking, of course! — Heloise KEEP SAFE Dear Heloise: I am a tour guide and got this idea from someone at a tourist attraction. She suggested it after an elderly client got lost on a tour, but works with small children, too.

Every morning, take a cellphone picture of the person in the clothes he or she is wearing for the day. If someone wanders away, a picture, as they say, is worth a thousand words. In addition to providing information to those in the area, the picture can be sent to law enforcement, if necessary.

After you are settled for the night, delete the picture and take a new one the next morning. — Eileen F., Rapid City, (c)2014 by King Features BLONDIE® S.D. Syndicate Inc.

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Horoscope Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You will be high-viz for the next four weeks because the Sun will be at high noon in your chart, acting like a spotlight on you. But hey, this spotlight is flattering!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Do what you can in the month ahead to expand your horizons. Travel, learn something new and visit places you’ve never been before.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) In the month ahead, you will feel passionate about many things. But the good news is that gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way. Yay! CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You will need more sleep in the next four weeks, because the Sun will be opposite your sign, and the Sun is your source of energy. Respect your need for more rest.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You will be gung-ho to pull your act together in the next four weeks. You want to feel that you are in charge of your world and on top of your scene.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) A playful month ahead!

Enjoy flirtations, sports events, the arts, the theater, movies and musical performances.

Romance can flourish as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) In the month ahead, you will focus on home, family and your private life. This is the perfect time to tackle redecorating projects and make repairs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You will hit the pavement running, because the month ahead will be busy! Short trips, conversations with everyone, errands plus increased reading and writing will keep you on the go.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your focus on money, possessions and assets, and earnings will increase in the next month. Basically, you want to make sure that what you own makes your life easier.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The Sun is moving into your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This means it’s your turn to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Lie low and start planning what you want your new year

be all about, because your birthday will arrive in about a month. How do you want the next year to be different?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A popular month awaits you.

Accept all invitations. Enjoy touching base with friends.

Join clubs, groups and associations.

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Therefore, make friends and join clubs and organizations.

Help others, because you also will be helping yourself.

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

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

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

Saturday, 8 to 10 a.m.

Confession. Sunday, 10:45 a.m.

Mass; Confession following Mass.

Monday, noon Decorate church for Christmas. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 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.

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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.

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service.

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

LIFE CHURCH, ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 417 Wyoming Ave., Karen Norton, lead pastor, 641-782-4236, e-mail crestonrolag@gmail.com, website lifechurchcreston.com.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, “The Vitamin

B Attitudes: Week 6”; 4 p.m.

Christmas carol Sing-a-long, public is invited, hot chocolate and cookies will be served; 6:30 p.m.

Life Youth Christmas party in the lower level of the church. Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Bring a friend for coffee and conversation. WiFi is available.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve service with carols, communion and candlelight. Thursday (12/25), Merry Christmas.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie and Nathan Langford, evangelists, 641344-3201.

Thursday, 3:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. worship services. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 3 p.m. Crisis fund center open, 5 p.m. Open table.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Creston Congregation (RLDS), 820 N. Elm St., Elder Gary O’Daniels, pastoral coordinator.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Judy Hoakison; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Ray Powell, speaker.

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

Today, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Operation World prayer meeting.

Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (for all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 6 p.m.

Men’s Bible study. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve candlelight service.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 5 p.m. Christmas with the Pastors, fellowship hall.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. Community Christmas Eve service, “From the Cradle to the Cross”; No AWANA clubs or evening ministries (resume Jan. 7).

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service with singing group First Things First, lighting of fourth Advent candle; 2 p.m.

First Things First Christmas concert. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve service.

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

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

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services, congregational meeting; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School – all ages and grades; 6 p.m. children’s Christmas program. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stich, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve services, Communion.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641-782-2427, 641-782-7267. E-mail: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Friday.

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

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crestridge Bible study.

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis.

Thursday, 6 p.m. Women’s Bible study, church. Friday, 7 p.m.

Friday Night Fire service, church.

Saturday, first and third, 9:30 a.m.

Men’s Bible study, 124 N. Maple St. Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. church service; 6 p.m. church 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).

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.

AFTON CARE CENTER “Adding Quality to Life” 508 W. Pearl • Afton 641-347-8416

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Christmas dinner to be served at St. Malachy School The public is invited to Christmas dinner 3 to 5 p.m. Christmas day, Dec. 25, at St. Malachy School, 403 W. Clark.

The dinner is open to everyone in Creston or surrounding communities free of charge. If you or your family would like to share a Christmas meal with others, join us.

Free transportation and delivery to shut-ins are

available.

Reservations are encouraged. Call the parish office at 782-5278 weekdays, Anita Studer at 7822286 or Barb Hudson at 348-2343 on weekends or evenings, and 641-7822286 the day of the dinner.

Walk-ins are welcome.

The dinner is sponsored

by Holy Spirit Parish and many friends.

First Things First to perform at First Christian Church Musical group First Things First will present Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 21 at First Christian Church, 301 E. Townline Road. All are welcome to attend.

Traditional Christmas Eve candlelighting coming For many years, the Jerusalem United Methodist Church on REA Road has held a Christmas Eve service of candles, scriptures and music. The service is at 11 p.m. on Dec. 24 at the church, and includes neither an offering or a sermon. The people providing special music this year include: Sheila Brown singing “Sweet Little Jesus Boy”; the Mullin family, Joe, Ben or Julie; Jeremy Stoll on

the saxophone; Rod Tostenson, also on saxophone; and Cindy Williams singing “Mary, Did You Know?”

Various people will be serving as accompanists for the service, which concludes with a candlelighting involving the entire congregation.

Everyone is cordially invited to join in this service celebrating God’s great gift of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

It’s Jerusalem’s gift to you.

Church times to change in January United Church of Christ, Congregational and the First Presbyterian Church would like the community to be aware of time changes for services here in Creston.

Beginning Jan. 4, the UCC Congregational Church will Confession; 9 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Decorate church for Christmas. Monday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Adoration, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 6:30 p.m. CRHP Ladies meeting, St. Malachy library. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Wednesday, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass; 10 p.m.

Christmas Eve Mass. Thursday (12/25), 9 a.m. Christmas 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 515473-2527.

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 time; 10:30 a.m. church service. Join us to celebrate Christmas Eve 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 24.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-782-2920.

Brian Jack, pastor. Website: www. salemluth.net.

Today, 6 p.m. Miriam Circle.

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

begin at 9:15 a.m. and the First Presbyterian Church will then start at 10:45 a.m., with Sunday school beginning at 9:15 a.m.

For more information, call the church office 8 a.m. to noon at 641-782-5938. service; 6 p.m. Blue Christmas healing service. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Candlelight services; 10 p.m.

Candlelight services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641-7825095, http://TrinityCreston.org.

Sunday, Mount Ayr: 8 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school; Creston: 9:45 a.m. Divine Service; 11 a.m.

Sunday school and Bible classes; 7 p.m. adult instruction class.

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall.

Wednesday, 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Divine service in Mount Ayr; 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Divine service in Creston. Thursday (12/25), 9:45 a.m. Christmas Day Divine service with Holy Communion in Creston.

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

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Today, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Advent Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship services. Monday, 7:30 a.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 Christmas dinner hosted by UCC Congregational.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS; 6 p.m. Christmas Eve services at First Presbyterian Church, Communion.

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s Christmas program. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 5 p.m. candlelight service and Communion; 9:30 p.m. Service of Lessons and Carols.

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.

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor. Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Jeff Banks, pastor, office 641-743-0221. Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Today, 7 p.m. Men’s Fraternity.

Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. church facility reserved. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. wrapping party. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Eve service.

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

Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass. Monday, 5 to 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation service; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reconciliation service. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Mass. Thursday (12/25), Christmas Day, 9 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. Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

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

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

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

Website: countryroadslenox.com.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 8:45 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. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services; 7 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. JAM for elementary ages; 7 p.m. junior and senior high youth groups.

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. children’s Christmas program; 10 a.m. brunch. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Christmas candlelight service.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

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Look Local

CrestonCreston High School High School 601 W. Townline - Creston,- IA 50801IA 50801 601 W. Townline Creston, chsprowler@yahoo.com chsprowler@yahoo.com Publications Staff Editor-in-Chief: Diane Walsh Adviser: Edanne Qualseth Alex Nielsen, Madison Phelps, Taylor Suiter, Taylor Gibson, Allison Staff Writers: Cassie Clay Daggett, Danielle Price, Dana Howe, Oliphant, North,Abbott, Ryan Vasquez, Andy Smith, Kim Alley, Marrissa Allison Walker, Jordan Bethany Hanson, Skyler Reed, KristinRobertson, Olivia Foreman, Nielsen, Raegan Smith, Ericka Abell, Brandon Shaw, Samantha Weese, Tina Little Bree Daggett, Hannah Hagle, Reahna Portwood

Garret Geary The holiday season is upon us, and people are spending on gifts, decorations, or special holiday meals. This increased spending results in a simulated economy but the actual money does not remain in the economy.

If each member of a community spent a $100 annually at local businesses, it would result in millions of extra dollars within the local economy.

Millions. That comes out to just a little under $2 a week, or a mere 75 cents a day. The Local Multiplier Effect, which shows us that money spent locally is much more likely to stay local.

A 2012 study by Civic Economics shows that while a chain retail store generates a 13.6% recirculation of local money, local retail stores generated a 48% recirculation rate; and local restaurants recirculated 65.4% of profits within its own community. So a dollar spent locally not only supports a local business, but is nearly four times as likely to be spent again locally. As more and more dollars continue to recirculate within the community, a massive stimulus is created in the local economy.

Creston’s Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Gerharz warned that statistics can often be misleading, but buying locally is incredibly helpful to our community. “Our community is built by all of our local business...it’s these businesses that allow Creston to continue to grow” said Gerharz. “If I could ask the people of Creston to do one thing, it is to at least look locally first.”.

Spending locally often comes with more benefits than money.

When local business owner Tara Reid and her husband were laid off at Gitz manufacturing, they decided to start Adam’s Street Espresso & Soda Shoppe.

When I asked how they compete with bigger business, Tara said “We really try to create a superior product… a lot of our ingredients come from local vendors.”

Remember to look locally this holiday season, and help support the businesses that help make our community great. Investing locally suppots business owners and our local economy, and while the statistics are not necessarily exact, it is clear that starting in Creston is a good choice for our community.

Is the Fight For Fifteen Worth the Effort?

Bree Daggett The Fight for 15 has become a global affair with fast food workers from the United States to Brussels to Buenos Aires protesting against their companies. They are fighting for a living wage at $15 an hour and the ability to work full time hours. A lot of people are in favor of an increase in the federal minimum wage, but would a raise actually help us? The theory is that an increase in wages will allow more money to be circulated within the economy. However, there have been studies done in the past that show that raising the minimum wage will only be able to help a slight amount.

On Tuesday, December 6, Santa Clara County in California passed a living wage measure that every employer in the county will pay an hourly wage of $19.06. But already, people have started losing their jobs as a result of this motion. A reality people need to face is that the hourly wage cannot be increased overnight. Rather, it should be a gradual process. In Baltimore, they are raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.00 in January, then raising it again in July to $8.25.

A gradual change would be more helpful than a dramatic change.

Dramatic increases often result in unemployment for many people. If employees are being fired, is that wage increase really helping people out? Increasing the minimum wage is sure to help some people, but there are multiple factors that keep people in poverty. A higher wage would only be a piece of the puzzle on the fight on poverty.

Perhaps the focus should not be on raising the minimum wage, but rather reforming our education system, or making businesses give their workers consistent and fair hours or making sure every state has the same wage. The reality is, that it is more than just a pay raise that can bring people out of their financial situation, and the sooner we as a country realize that, the sooner we can begin making true progress.

To Test, or Not to Test

By: Mariah Harlan We’re less than a week away from winter break and the semester is ending swiftly. Finals should be the only thing we’re focused on, right?

For the past two years, our semester tests, or finals, have proceeded our week and a half off from school. As nice as it might seem to not have to stress about taking our finals before enjoying some much needed time off with family, it actually does nothing but add to the already present stress. Instead of thinking about how we’re all going to be starting new classes with new people, we spend our break reviewing information learned over a span of four months or procrastinating, which only makes the return to classes ten times more crippling.

Below are different student’s and teacher’s opinions on whether or not our finals should be taken before or after break:

After Break: Maddie Skarda: I would rather take them after as long as we have those review days. I spend a lot of time organizing community activities, like the food drive, and it’d just be hard for me to handle the stress of taking finals and doing all of these events.

Mr. Arnold: I was really skeptical doing it last year. It’s such a rush to prepare before break and it’s nice to have time to get it ready. I think it’s good for students to take a break, then hit it strong when they get back. I’m looking forward to it this year.

Before Break: Sam Eagan: I’d rather have it before. The information is fresh in my mind and I still feel like I’m in the swing of things.

Ms. Soukup: It’s more beneficial to students to take tests before break because students don’t have time to forget material. They’re still mentally connected to the subject.

Maddie Travis: I like to have them before break so that I don’t have to worry about it while I’m enjoying myself.

Alli Thomsen: I’d rather take them before because it’s hard to be stressed during break and I think a lot of students forget stuff while we’re on break.

Mr. Bevins: Ideally, I wish we could take them before break.

The number one reason is that the information is still fresh in the students heads and they still have that daily practice. It’d be better to not wait for 2-3 weeks, study two days, and then take tests.

Connor Eblen: I’d take them before break because break is when I finally get to rest my brain and I don’t want to work it again.

Source: US Department of Labor

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The number of 15-assist games this season by Boston’s Rajon Rondo.

By LARRY PETERSON

CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com Rondo

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Pelini rant LINCOLN — Bo Pelini became the new head football coach at Youngstown State on Wednesday. He didn’t leave Nebraska without burning bridges.

In a 30-minute meeting with Husker players on Dec. 2 at Lincoln North Star High School, Pelini repeatedly blasted Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, providing a window into his strained — almost nonexistent — relationship with his former boss.

“A guy like (Eichorst) who has no integrity, he doesn’t even understand what a core value is,” Pelini told players.

“And he hasn’t understood it from the day he got here. I saw it when I first met with the guy.”

Cutler benched LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Multiple reports say the Chicago Bears are benching quarterback Jay Cutler and going with Jimmy Clausen.

ESPN first reported Wednesday that the Bears were switching quarterbacks, with Clausen getting the nod over Cutler for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. The Chicago Tribune and Chicago SunTimes, citing sources, also reported the switch.

The Bears would not confirm the move.

Cutler is coming off what might have been his worst game of the season on Monday, completing 17 of 31 passes for 194 yards. He threw three interceptions and was sacked a season-high seven times in the 31-15 loss.

He leads the NFL with 18 interceptions and 24 turnovers, certainly not what the Bears envisioned when they signed him to a seven-year contract after last season - or when they hired Trestman two years ago.

49er released SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Citing a pattern of behavior and off-field issues, San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke informed defensive lineman Ray McDonald that he was released Wednesday amid a sexual assault investigation

by San Jose police.

Baalke spoke with McDonald and his agent by phone around 11:30 a.m. PST to let them know the defender is “terminated” “After the recent allegations concerning Ray McDonald, we as an organization notified him and his agent that he will be terminated, released immediately, effective immediately,” Baalke said. “While this organization has a strong belief in due process and has demonstrated that over time, Ray’s demonstrated a pattern of poor decision-making that has led to multiple distractions to this organization and this football team that really can no longer be tolerated.”

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Former Murray player Seth Nerness is shown with his North Carolina all-state certificate and championship trophy for the state’s Division II private school football playtoffs. He’s shown with parents Daryl and Ronda Nerness of rural Osceola.

Nerness shines for championship team ISU recruit adjusts to 11-man game at private school in N. Carolina

By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

Transferring to a private school in North Carolina turned out to be a good experience for former Murray player Seth Nerness.

The senior defensive end, a verbal Iowa State commit, earned all-state honors for the private school Division II state championship team.

His South Lake Christian Academy team defeated three-time defending champion Davidson Day, 21-14 in overtime, in the championship game.

South Lake trailed 14-0 in the game before a punt return touchdown ignited a rally that forced overtime at 14-14. Nerness had nine tackles in the game, including eight solo, five for losses and a quarterback sack.

As a first-team all-stater, the 6-5 230-pounder totaled 90 tackles, including 68 solo, 30 for losses and 13 sacks.

Already with offers from ISU, Kansas State and Western Illinois coming off his junior year at Murray, Nerness now has drawn interest from Army, West Virginia, Louis-

“He told them (ISU) he’s not decommitting, but he’d like to consider taking other official visits.”

— Daryl Nerness

Seth Nerness’ father

ville and North Carolina.

“He’ll come back home after finals this week and we’ll have a lot to sit down and talk about,” said his father, Daryl Nerness of rural Osceola. “Iowa State has been out visiting him twice. He told them he’s not decommitting, but he’d like to consider taking other official visits.”

South Lake had a 12-1 season in winning the state title.

“It was a good experience to play against this type of competition in 11-man football after playing eightman,” Nerness said. “Plus, I got to know my cousins a lot better.”

Nerness has been residing with the family of Daryl’s brother, John, who is wres-

tling coach at South Lake Christian Academy in Huntersville, N.C. “We thought it would give him a good year of growth playing 11-man football there,” Daryl Nerness said.

“They have seven other Division I-recruited athletes including the number two running back in the nation in the junior class (Robert Washington). It gave him a chance to play in a high-caliber situation and it’s worked out well for him.”

Before playing for a North Carolina state championship, Nerness was part of three playoff teams at Murray, including a state runner-up finish and state semifinalist in the UNI-Dome. The exciting title game finish, with Davidson Day tackled on the half-yard line on fourth down in overtime, wasn’t his only brush with postseason dramatics.

Nerness was a sophomore on Murray’s semiifnal team that lost 78-76 in overtime to Gilbertville Don Bosco in Iowa’s highest scoring playoff game of all-time.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — Southwestern’s nationally-ranked men’s basketball team closed the 2014 portion of its schedule with a loss, but it wasn’t necessarily a negative outcome, according to coach Todd Lorensen.

Division I Iowa Western held off the Spartans, 86-79 in a contest that was still a one-possession margin with 30 seconds left. The Reivers (11-4) have won eight games in a row, including a recent 82-76 win against top Iowa Division II contender Kirkwood.

With forward Josh Kirk sidelined by a foot injury, and 6-7 center Jok Kut still out with a shoulder injury, Lorensen thought his team had a good showing against a quality opponent on the road.

“I didn’t think we played our best, but we kept hanging around and made a couple of nice runs to make it interesting,” Lorensen said.

“They have a nice team, as they always do, and our guys were competing at that level of competition.”

Former Nodaway Valley all-stater TJ Bower hit a 3-pointer to bring Southwestern within 11-7 of the Reivers with 15:26 left in the first half. It was 20-15 at the 10:42 mark of the opening stanza.

After being down nine early, Josh Tolbert connected from behind the arc to bring Southwestern within 28-26 with 4:57 left. At that point, Iowa Western’s Tnik Bol, a 6-7 post player from Omaha Benson, already had six blocks.

An Andre Wallace 3-pointer at the horn sent Iowa Western into halftime

with a 43-34 lead over the Division II No. 11 Spartans, now 12-3. Midway through, Bol already had 10 points, nine rebounds and six blocks.

Deshawn Munson’s three-point play gave the Reivers a 75-62 lead with 7:30 left in the game.

Southwestern again battled back into contention, trailing 79-73 with the ball with 1:38 left. Bower’s three-point play then shaved it to three at 79-76 with 1:32 remaining.

Wallace then hit a 3-pointer for Iowa Western and SWCC’s Simon Joseph sank one free throw, making it 82-77 with 52 seconds left. Two more free throws made it 84-77 at 23 seconds, and time ran out on another comeback bid.

Sophomore center Mataika Koyamainavure had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Spartans.

S i m o n Koyamainavure Joseph grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.

Bower finished with 16 points, including three 3-pointers. Ahmad Newsome and Jaylon Smith each tallied 13 points.

Lorensen is encouraged about his team’s ability to be a top contender in ICCAC Division II league play after the break.

“We put ourselves in great position to have a really good year,” Lorensen said. “But we have to keep in mind our goal is to win three games in March to go to the national tournament, so we’ll be looking to get Please see SWCC, Page 10A

Area girls basketball SW Valley 53, Lenox 25 LENOX — Marie Palmer led a balanced Southwest Valley attack with 10 points and 10 rebounds in Tuesday’s 53-25 victory over Lenox.

Palmer Jonnie Weeks had six points and three steals. Shelby Cooper,

Regan Jessen, Kim Hults and Katie Taylor each tallied five points. Lexi Bronner collected five rebounds and three steals. Kelsey Means had four assists.

The Timberwolves made 6-of-17 shots from behind the arc, including 2-2 by Weeks. The Timberwolves disrupted Lenox’s offense with 21 steals.

“We played outstanding defense and made smart decisions throughout the game,” Southwest Valley

coach Allen Naugle said.

“We were able to stay calm and make smart decisions against Lenox’s press. Hopefully we can carry this momentum with us to Southeast Warren.

Bedford 59, East Union 6 AFTON — A young East Union squad could never get going against Class 1A thirdranked Bedford Tuesday in a 59-6 defeat.

A 31-0 first quarter set up

a 44-4 halftime command for the unbeaten Bulldogs.

Nine different Bedford players scored, led by Callie Calfee with 13, McKenzie Jackson with 12 and Fallyn Beemer with 11. Calfee had seven rebounds and a teamhigh eight steals among the team’s 22 total steals.

Chelsea Hoyt scored four points with four rebounds for East Union. Danielle Riley had two points and six rebounds.

“We knew it would be a

tough game for us, but between the injuries and illnesses we were short on players and especially ball handlers,” East Union coach Carol McGuire said. “Bedford has a very good team with no seniors. We had a hard time breaking their press and when we did, we couldn’t get anything going with our offense.”

The Eagles travel to Corydon Friday to face Wayne for the final game before the holiday break.

Area boys basketball Nodaway Valley 64, five games. “We had great bench lay and our best halfMount Ayr 35 court offensive flow of the MOUNT AYR — Nodaway Valley held Mount Ayr to 10 points in the second half in scoring a 64-35 victory on the Raiders’ court Tuesday night.

Junior Jackson Lamb scored 36 points with 10 rebounds along with four assists, three blocks and two steals. He made six 3-point shots.

Senior Nathan Andrews provided 12 points, nine rebounds and eight blocked shots. Other key cont r i b u t o r s Andrews were junior Nathan Venteicher with five assists and senior David Schweitzer with three steals.

“It was a great defensive effort,” said coach Darrell Burmeister, whose Class 1A seventh-ranked team has a 38.6 defensive average in

season.”

Nodaway Valley (5-0) forced 20 Mount Ayr turnovers.

Mount Ayr took a 9-5 lead to start the game, before Nodaway Valley gained the lead in the second quarter to take a 33-25 halftime lead.

“We really had a tough stretch here with ranked opponents before the winter break,” said Raider coach Bret Ruggles. “We are playing too fast and out of our means. We need to get back to what was making us successful and pound the ball inside more than what we have in the past few nights. We need to get some momentum going into Friday night with a really good Interstate 35 team.”

Riley Weehler, Jed McCreary and Connor Giles each scored six points for Mount Ayr (3-3). Lincoln

Contributed photo by DARLA SOBOTKA

Mount Ayr junior Jackson Lamb rises for a jump shot over Mount Ayr’s Nick Wurster with Jed McCreary (55) defending in the lane during Tuesday’s Pride of Iowa Conference Please see game in Mount Ayr. Lamb had 36 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in leading the 5-0 BOYS, Page 11A Wolveries to a 64-35 victory.

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Banged-up Spartans hang on for win at Wartburg

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

WAVERLY — An injury-riddled Southwestern men’s team escaped with a 73-70 win here Monday night against Wartburg’s JV team.

The Spartans, now ranked 11th in the nation, had previously defeated Wartburg in Creston by an 87-56 final.

“It was a much different game than the first time, for lots of reasons,” Spartan head coach Todd Lorensen said. “They did a really good job of playing hard, trying to control what they can control. They had a couple of kids who didn’t play in the first game that played last night that were key contributors.”

Southwestern was without the services of 6-7 starting post player Jok Kut, who has missed the past several games with a shoulder injury, and without swingman Josh Kirk, who suffered a foot injury over the weekend.

In addition, starter TJ Bower of Nodaway Valley played through a hip injury that limited his effectiveness on the court.

“We had a couple of guys, Marquise Yarborough and Josh Tolbert, get some extended minutes,” Lorensen said. “TJ Bower played, but he was nursing a hip injury from Saturday, too. He only got two points and missed a

lot of shots he would normally make. Tanner Kellogg got to come off the bench and contribute some minutes, as well.”

Wartburg nailed 3-pointers on each of its first three possessions of the game, jumping to a 9-2 lead.

But the Spartans rebounded, and midway through the first half had built a 10-point lead. Southwestern went into the halftime break with a 4132 lead.

“I felt pretty good about where we were at half, because they hit eight 3-pointers,” Lorensen said. “I didn’t think they could do that again.”

Southwestern maintained a lead of about eight to 10 points for the majority of the second half, until Wartburg began chipping into that lead with about eight minutes left.

With 1:58 to go in the game, Wartburg knocked down another 3-pointer to take a 67-66 lead.

Jaylon Smith, who was named the ICCAC Player of the Week for the previous week on Tuesday, was fouled in the act of shooting a 3-pointer and sank all three free throws, giving Southwestern a 69-67 lead.

After a stop on the defensive end, Smith knocked down a 3-pointer to put the Spartans up 72-67 with 30 seconds remaining in the game.

Wartburg cut the lead to

72-70 with another 3-pointer and then Smith made one of two free throws. The Knights missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have tied the game, as Southw e s t e r n Smith survived for the 73-70 win.

Smith scored a team-high 28 points in the win, while Simon Joseph added 13.

“I was disappointed with some of our execution,” Lorensen said. “It’s a tough game traveling that far. I’m proud of the way they found a way to pull it out. It just goes to show anybody can beat anybody on any given night. I hope it really captures our guys’ attention moving forward.”

went to an academy like that last year and still has his four years of eligibility.”

Lorensen expects the team to be at 100 percent from a health standpoint when play resumes in January.

SWCC (79) — Ahmad Newsome 4-7 5-6 13, Jaylon Smith 5-22 2-4 13, Mataika Koyamainavure 8-16 6-11 22, TJ Bower 5-13 3-3 16, Simon Joseph 4-7 1-4 9, Josh Tolbert 1-5 0-0 3, Marquise Tarbrough 0-0 0-0 0, Dylan Mason 1-2 0-0 3. Totals: 2872 17-28 79.

IWCC (86) — Matt Donlan 9-17 2-2 22, Deshawn Munson 11-14 3-8 25, Thik Bol 6-9 1-1 13, Andre Wallace 4-12 0-1 12, DJ Evans 1-5 0-0 2, Donovan Jackson

1-8 0-0 2, Hunter Posey 0-0 0-0 0, Raheem Tyner 2-4 6-9 10, James Wanjara 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals: 34-69 12-21 86.

3-point goals: SWCC 6-27 (Bower 3-9, Mason 1-2, Tolbert 1-4, Smith 1-11, Newsome 0-1), IWCC 6-23 (Wallace 4-9, Donlan 2-6, Evans 0-3, Jackson 0-5). Total fouls: SWCC 21, IWCC 24. Fouled out: Donlan, Bol. Technical fouls: none. Rebounds: SWCC 38 (Joseph 11), IWCC 48 (Donlan 13, Tyner 13). Assists: SWCC 7 (Newsome 3), IWCC 12 (Munson 6). Steals: SWCC 4 (Smith 2), IWCC 1 (Posey).

Turnovers: SWCC 8, IWCC 12.

SWCC — 34 79 IWCC — 43 86

Player of Week Smith was named the ICCAC Division II Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 7-14.

The Southwestern sophomore averaged 22 points, three rebounds, four assists and 2.5 steals per game for the two games last week.

He has helped lead the Spartans to being nationally ranked for three consecutive weeks for the first time in at least a decade, according to Lorensen.

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better throughout the season.”

The next game is 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 at home against Pure Prep Academy of Des Moines. The first-year academy for high school graduates working to prepare for college basketball is coached by Lorensen’s former Grand View teammate, Tony Bell.

“A majority of them are freshman in college age,” Lorensen said. “Either they didn’t get the offer they wanted, or their academics were not quite ready. This gives them a year to improve their game and get their test scores to qualify for Division I. One of our players, Ahmad Newsome,

Creston middle school sports Wrestling CLARINDA — Creston/O-M wrestlers won 20 of 29 bouts in wrestling competition Tuesday at Clarinda.

The meet also included wrestlers from Central Decatur.

First round — Brodie Starlin (C/O-M) pinned William Sapp (CD); Beau Thompson (C/O-M) pinned Dakota Davis (CD); Drake Latham (Clar) dec. Matt Rouh (C/O-M), 6-4; Carson Campbell (Clar) pinned Hayden Green (C/O-M); Rylan Luther (C/O-M) major dec.

Brant Looney (C/O-M), 151; Nathan Rains (C/O-M) pinned Travis Erwin (CD); Sam Chapman (C/O-M) dec. Jacob Childs (Clar), 9-4; Trevor Kinyon (C/O-M) pinned Tate Hughes (Clar); Isaac Davis (C/O-M) pinned Dalton Brown (Clar); Trenton Scanlan (Clar) pinned Dylan Fisher (C/O-M); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) pinned Jarod McGregor (Clar); Chance Strough (Clar) pinned Jacob Davis (C/O-M).

Second round — Brodie Starlin (C/O-M) major dec. David Walker (CD), 14-1; Beau Thompson (C/O-M) tech fall William Sapp (CD), 18-2; Drake Latham (Clar) dec. Hayden Green (C/O-M); Matt Rouh (C/O-M) pinned Dakota Davis (CD); Carson Campbell (Clar) dec. Rylan Luther (C/O-M), 8-4; Nathan Rains (C/O-M) pinned Cooper Williams (Clar); Brant Looney (C/O-M) pinned Austin Roberts (Clar); Sam Chapman (C/O-M) tech fall Tate

Hughes (Clar), 17-1; Trevor Kinyon (C/O-M) pinned Jacob Childs (Clar); Dalton Brown (Clar) pinned Dylan Fisher (C/O-M); Isaac Davis (C/O-M) pinned Trenton Scanlan (Clar); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) pinned Logan McNees (Clar); Jacob Davis (C/O-M) pinned Storm Howard (Clar).

Third round — Dakota Davis (CD) pinned Brodie Starlin (C/O-M); Beau Thompson (C/O-M) pinned David Walker (CD); Carson Campbell (Clar) pinned Brant Looney (C/O-M); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) pinned Lane Moore (CD).

7th grade boys SHENANDOAH — Creston seventh-grade boys lost to an 8-1 Shenandoah team Tuesday, 37-28.

Creston rallied after trailing 21-9 at halftime.

“They ran a 1-3-1 three-quarters court trap and fell into a 2-3,” Creston coach Mike McCabe said.

“Once we had time to talk and adjust, we did fine. We won the second half.”

A combined seventh-eighth grade B team defeated a similar squad from Shenandoah 26-6. Creston seventh-graders won their half, 16-4.

Creston B squad also played a recent game at Mount Ayr and won 19-17.

Creston (27) — Eli Loudon 9, Austin Bloyd 6, Camden Peterson 6, Luke Latham 2, Devin Baker 2, Drew Keller 2.

Shenandoah (38) — Kyle

Cerven 9, Connor Birt 8.

Creston B (16) — Terry Hudgens 7, Derek Bloodgood 5, Andy Mills 2, Isaac Jacobson 2.

Shenandoah B (4).

Creston B (19) — Terry Hudgens 4, Spencer Lane 3, Isaac Jacobson 2, Andy Mills 2, Seth Christiansen 2, Kerwn Shaw 2, Ashton Wills 2, Tyler Alford 2.

Mt. Ayr (17).

8th grade boys SHENANDOAH — Creston defeated Shenandoah 34-19 in eighth-grade boys basketball Tuesday.

A balanced scoring attack featured Kylan Smallwood with 15 points followed by Bryce Fitzgerald with nine and Jeffrey Dillenburg with eight.

Creston also won a B half, 10-2. Individual scoring was not available.

“After struggling offensively in the first half and taking a five-point lead (1611) into halftime, we were able to attack their zone and we were more aggressive in the second half to pull away and win by 15,” coach Scott Wagner said. “I was happy to have balanced scoring in the game and really happy the way the players responded in the second half to attack that zone.”

Creston (34) — Kylan Smallwood 15, Bryce Fitzgerald 9, Jeffrey Dillenburg 8, Lee Normandeau 2.

Shenandoah (19) — Jacob Buzzard 7, Jeremiah Dawson 3.

State’s Big Four Classic extended through 2017 DES MOINES (AP) — The annual basketball doubleheader featuring Iowa’s four Division I teams has been extended through 2017.

The athletic directors at Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Drake announced Wednesday that the Big

Four Classic will be held in Iowa’s capital of Des Moines for two more years.

The Big Four Classic replaced the home-and-home series that Iowa and Iowa State had with their Missouri Valley Conference counterparts in 2012.

This year’s doubleheader, which will feature No. 13 Iowa State against Drake and Northern Iowa against the Hawkeyes, is set for Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena.

This year’s event is a sellout, with a crowd of just over 15,000 expected.

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South Lake Christian Academy defensive end Seth Nerness (52), formerly of Murray, makes a stop in the state championship game against Davidson Day. Nerness had nine tackles, including five for losses, in South Lake’s 21-14 overtime victory for the private school Division II title.

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He recorded 71 tackles during his junior season, including 21 solo for loss and seven solo sacks. He also rushed for 856 yards with 14 touchdowns, averaging 8.9 yards per carry for the 8-3 Mustangs.

“In all honesty, playing eight-man is harder, especially going both ways,” Nerness said. “When I was just playing defense this

year, only going 50 snaps, that seemed a lot different.

I’ll always remember where I started. We had a great group of guys at Murray. I played with some great competitors.”

Nerness will also run track at South Lake, specializing in the 200 meters. He has run 23.5 during his Iowa seasons and runs the 100 meters in about 11.7.

Not bad for a defensive end who projects to 260

pounds as a collegiate defensive end.

“Stan Eggen, the Iowa State defensive ends coach, said he’s athletically gifted for that position and reminds him of Von Miller,” Daryl said.

The football signing date is Feb. 4 and Nerness hopes to have completed his visits and have a final decision on ISU or another school made by then.

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Martin had five rebounds and two steals.

Lenox 69, SW Valley 39 LENOX — Freshman Chance Cobb hit two 3-pointers early in the frist quarter to keep Southwestern Valley close to Lenox Tuesday, but the Tigers put together big runs in the second (26-12) and third (15-5) quarters to defeat the Timberwolves, 69-39.

“The shot-blocking ability of Spencer Brown made it difficult for our guys to take uncontested shots,” Southwest Valley coach Andrew Focht said.

Brown, a 6-8 junior, had 12 of the Tigers’ 13 blocked shots. He also had 15 points and 13 rebounds for a triple-double.

Frank Martinez had a game-high 21 points for the

Tigers (3-2). He also had four assists and a team-high five steals. Kaleb Anderson added 18 points including 6-of-8 shooting from 3-point range. He collected Martinez four steals.

Sam Donaldson added eight points.

Cobb finished with nine points to lead Southwest Valley (0-6). Gunnar McCuen added eight points and Scott Vanderhoof had six. Coleten Drak hauled in seven rebounds and had a team-high four steals.

Twin Cedars 73, Murray 59 MURRAY — Three players scored 19 points or more as Twin Cedars took a 73-59 victory Tuesday at the Jerry Brown Gymnasium.

Cam Arkema scored 26, Trenton Bacus added 20 and Otis Roby had 19 for the Sabers (4-3).

Trey McHenry had 27 points and nine rebounds for Murray (2-2).

K e n n y Boles had 11 points.

Braydon Held totaled seven points, McHenry seven rebounds and three steals.

“We have to figure out that were are not going to outscore people,” Murray coach Darin Wookey said.

“Our defensive effort has to be much better than tonight.

Trey McHenry had a great game and played with great effort all night.”

Murray plays at Lenox Thursday and at Melcher-Dallas on Friday.

LANSING, Michigan (AP) — A brain-injury treatment program originally designed for military veterans injured on the battlefield has been updated to include professional athletes.

Representatives with the Eisenhower Center say it is the only facility in the country that pairs NFL former players with military veterans as they undergo treatment for a number of health related issues.

The residential neuro-rehabilitation facility is based in Ann Arbor.

The program provides intense treatment for soldiers and athletes recovering from concussions, mild traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and other problems.

It evolved from the Eisenhower Center’s transitional treatment program to help military members deal with brain injuries.

The NFL expects 6,000 of nearly 20,000 retired players — or 28 percent — to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or at least moderate dementia someday. Former players have sued.

Current Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria and former quarterback Eric Hipple attended Tuesday’s announcement.

“Nearly one-third of all retired NFL players will suffer from a long-term cognitive problem,” Hipple said. “The players and veterans who have gone through the After the Impact program have learned a lot from each other and helped each other on the path to recovery.”

The NFL last month urged a judge to approve an estimated $1 billion settlement of concussion lawsuits despite concerns raised by former players or survivors who felt left out. The 65-year fund would resolve thousands of lawsuits that accuse the NFL of long hiding what it knew about concussions and brain injuries to keep players on the field.

The issue is a significant one in hockey too. In October, a consolidated class-action lawsuit by former NHL players against the league over concussion-related injuries was filed in federal court.

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VETERAN AFFAIRS CREDIT CARD: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to approve the issuance of a Union County credit card to the Veteran Affairs Office, Tom Hawks, Union County Veteran Affair's Director in accordance of theUnion Wallace StatecardOffice policy. to the County credit All voting aye,in motion carried.

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by Riley books to pay claims purchasing 2015 resident onded 122654. All voting aye, motion carried. for one year from the date of hunting, fishing and other 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND A-1 WINDOW SERVICE..............125.00 purchase. licenses.

ACS GOVERNMENT.................1,100.00 TheSTAR coupons are used in AFTON ENTERPRISE.......481.17 The menu of license op- AKIN BUILDING CENTER..........206.35 lieu of payment by cash or ALLIANT ENERGY....................2,437.13 tions includes the popular ARAMARK.......................................12.17 check and save the user apOutdoor Combo annual res- BM SALES...................................1,015.50 proximately $3 per night in a BSM ENTERPRISES LLC.............227.52 ident hunting/fishing/habitat BURWELL......................................140.00 modern campground during BYERS LOCK SHOP.....................531.25 combo license for $47; the CARDpeak SERVICES.......................2,878.69 season on an elecAngler’s Special three-year the CARPENTER UNIFORM CO.......281.69 trical site.

CENTURY LINK..............................48.26 fishing license for $53; and CHRISTENSEN..............................140.00 Be sure PRODUCTS.......258.85 to check the the Hunter’s Special three- COUNTRYSIDE COURTNEY....................................112.00 amount of the total SUPPLY camping year hunting license with CRESTON FARM & HOME fee for your chosen site to INC...................................................167.13 habitat included for $86.

CRESTON MUNICIPAL determine if there will be a UTILITIES.........................................73.36 Also available is the BoCRESTON by PUBLISHING CO.......440.45 savings using the coupon. nus Line option for $12 al- D&T MOWING...............................805.00 Use of STAMP the MFG...........57.15 coupon for MOINES lowing resident and nonresi- DES DISTRICT IV TREAS ASSOC........15.00 camping on a site with a ENERGY WISE...........................1,550.00 dent anglers to fish with one EXCEL MECHANICAL COthan the camping fee less additional line in addition to INC...................................................135.00 value of the coupon will not FARMERS ELECTRIC COOP...2,569.37 the two lines allowed with FLANDER CASPER & ROSIEN result in a refund or credit. the regular fishing license. PC.....................................................285.00 GAUGER, SUE (SRG coupon does The camping Iowa hunting and fish- COUNSELING)...............................750.00 not fees GREENcover VALLEY additional PEST ing license fees remain CONTROL.........................................47.00 such as water and sewer CHAPEL CEMETERY......90.00 unchanged for 2015. GROVE HAWKS.............................................22.00 hook-up, cable, equestrian 2014 licenses are valid HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO........32.66 or reservation fees.

IACCBE.............................................95.00 through Jan. 10, 2015.

IOWA STATE ASSOC OF COUNTIES........................................70.00 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK..195.97 ISACA - TREASURER....................15.00 Beat the post holiday winThe Iowa Department JIM'S TRUCK REP & ter blues with a change of SANITATION.................................307.00 of Natural Resources sells JOHANSEN PLUMBING scenery – spend a& weekend camping coupons for first HEATING..........................................90.00 MASTERCARD/ISSB....................631.28 in a state park cabin. Cabcome/first serve campsites in out OFFICE DEPOT................................41.50 in occupancy onCOMPANY weekends in OFFICE MACHINES a state park. A book of seven INC...................................................241.47 Jan, Feb and March is lowcamping coupons can be ob- PJGREUFE & ASSOCIATES..............................3,500.00 er than other times during tained for $91 from any state POKORNY BP & AUTOMOTIVE the year making winter a SERVIC............................................210.00 park office or the DNR Cen- RELIABLE OFFICE better time to land a hardtral Office in the fourth floor SUPPLIES........................................169.81 ROBERTS........................................120.00 SCHROEDER LOG HOME SUPPLY INC...................................................534.96 SHRED-IT USA - DES MOINES.............................................59.39 SOUTHERN IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVER..................................1,945,395.00 SOUTHERN IA RURAL WATER Special Session ASSC................................................269.00 December 12, 2014 SWCC...................................................7.00 The Union County Board of Supervi- STRINGHAM..................................385.00 sors met in Special Session on Friday, SUPREME CLEANERS...................63.75 December 12, 2014. The meeting was T&M SERVICES INC.................5,600.00 called to order at 10:00 AM with the TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & following members present: Lois MonRENTAL..............................................7.99 day, Ron Riley, and Dennis Brown.

AGENDA: Motion by Riley and sec- UNION COUNTY ENGINEER.....530.55 onded by Monday to approve the Agen- US CELLULAR..............................147.45 WALKER.........................................104.36 da. All voting aye, motion carried.

SHERIFF'S UNION: Mike Stanfill, WASTE MGMT OF CRESTON....136.42 Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers, WINDSTREAM...........................1,851.58 Dorie Shiltz, Chief Jailer, and Chad 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND Woods, Sheriff Deputy, presented and TOTAL: ...............................1,977,814.18 discussed the initial Sheriff's Union 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL proposal for negotiations. Motion by ACCESS SYSTEMS Riley and seconded by Brown to accept LEASING.........................................281.93 the initial proposal for starting the ne- CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION gotiations. All voting aye, motion carCTR..................................................500.00 ried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL further business, the meeting was ad- CNTR............................................7,497.00 MASTERCARD/ISSB......................90.38 journed at 12:00 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AU- STOREY KENWORTHY...............286.41 THOMSON REUTERS- WEST.....374.00 DITOR BY: DENNIS J. BROWN, CHAIR- 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL MAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TTL: .............................................9,029.72 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND Regular Session TREASURER STATE OF IA December 08, 2014 (MH)............................................42,623.12 The Union County Board of Supervi- 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND sors met in Regular Session on Monday, TOTAL: ....................................42,623.12 December 08, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the fol- 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC lowing members present: Lois Monday, AG SOURCE LABORATORIES...........................139.43 Ron Riley, and Dennis Brown.

AGENDA: Motion by Monday and ALLIANT ENERGY.........................34.18 seconded by Riley to approve the Agenda. BANKERS LEASING CO................37.79 HASLER............................................60.67 All voting aye, motion carried.

HUSBAND......................................105.99 MINUTES: Motion by Riley and secIOWA ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH onded by Brown to approve the minutes ASSN..................................................80.00 from December 04, 2014. All voting aye, IOWA GROUNDWATER motion carried.

ASSOCIATION.................................30.00 OPEN FORUM: No one spoke during IOWWA...........................................205.00 open forum.

UNION COUNTY ENGINEER.......28.00 ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union Coun- 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC ty Engineer, presented and discussed the TOTAL: .........................................721.06 weekly maintenance activity report, the 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND county safety program and automatic vehiAGRIVISION..................................349.71 cle locator system.

ALLIANT ENERGY.......................943.29 SET PUBLIC HEARING: Motion by BANKERS LEASING CO..............143.49 Riley and seconded by Monday to set a BAUER BUILT TIRE..................2,344.38 Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment BAUM HYDRAULICS CORP......188.25 on December 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the BLACKBURN MANUFACTURING Union County Board Room. Roll call CO.....................................................105.69 vote; Monday aye, Riley aye, and Brown CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC aye, motion carried.

INC................................................6,847.30 VETERAN AFFAIRS MONTHLY CRESTON FARM & HOME SUPPLY REPORT: Motion by Riley and seconded INC...................................................298.84

by Monday to accept the monthly report FRANKS SERVICE.....................1,151.20 for Veteran Affair's. All voting aye, mo- GREEN VALLEY PEST tion carried.

CONTROL.........................................41.80 VETERAN AFFAIRS CREDIT HALLETT MATERIALS...............632.85 CARD: Motion by Riley and seconded by HASLER............................................60.68 Monday to approve the issuance of a HAWKEYE TRUCK Union County credit card to the Veteran EQUIPMENT.....................................60.00 Affairs Office, Tom Hawks, Union Coun- HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO........13.08 ty Veteran Affair's Director in accordance INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES.......262.00 to the Union County credit card policy. IOWA TOOL & MANUFACTURING All voting aye, motion carried.

INC...................................................448.38 CLAIMS: Motion by Monday and sec- MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT onded by Riley to pay claims 122527- CO.......................................................36.89 122654. All voting aye, motion carried.

NAPA............................................9,037.71 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY A-1 WINDOW SERVICE..............125.00 INC...................................................120.44 ACS GOVERNMENT.................1,100.00 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL AFTON STAR ENTERPRISE.......481.17 INC.....................................................51.94 AKIN BUILDING CENTER..........206.35 PJGREUFE & ASSOCIATES.....2,000.00 ALLIANT ENERGY....................2,437.13 SCHILDBERG CONSTRUCTION ARAMARK.......................................12.17 INC................................................6,544.77 BM SALES...................................1,015.50 SERVICE TECHS INC.....................37.34 BSM ENTERPRISES LLC.............227.52 US CELLULAR.................................60.01 BURWELL......................................140.00 WINDSTREAM................................64.33 BYERS LOCK SHOP.....................531.25 ZIEGLER INC..............................1,857.44 CARD SERVICES.......................2,878.69 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND CARPENTER UNIFORM CO.......281.69 TTL: ...........................................33,701.81 CENTURY LINK..............................48.26 4000 EMERGENCY CHRISTENSEN..............................140.00 MANAGEMENT FND COUNTRYSIDE PRODUCTS.......258.85 ALLIANT ENERGY.......................300.00 COURTNEY....................................112.00 ARISTATEK INC........................3,845.00 CRESTON FARM & HOME SUPPLY DUCKWORTH..................................84.82 INC...................................................167.13 IOWA STATE SAVINGS CRESTON MUNICIPAL BANK.................................................88.36 UTILITIES.........................................73.36 MEDIACOM...................................133.17 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO.......440.45 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY D&T MOWING...............................805.00 INC...................................................116.59 DES MOINES STAMP MFG...........57.15 4000 EMERG MANAGEMENT FND DISTRICT IV TREAS ASSOC........15.00 TTL: .............................................4,567.94 ENERGY WISE...........................1,550.00 4003 EMPOWERMENT EXCEL MECHANICAL CO ADAMS COUNTY INC...................................................135.00 EXTENSION.....................................95.52 FARMERS ELECTRIC COOP...2,569.37 ALEGENT HEALTH AT HOMEFLANDER CASPER & ROSIEN CORNING....................................2,991.70 PC.....................................................285.00 CREATIVE BEGINNINGS GAUGER, SUE (SRG PRESCHOOL..................................540.00 COUNSELING)...............................750.00 DISCOVERY KIDS GREEN VALLEY PEST PRESCHOOL..................................725.50 CONTROL.........................................47.00 EAST UNION COMMUNITY GROVE CHAPEL CEMETERY......90.00 SCHOOLS....................................1,620.00 HAWKS.............................................22.00 HEARTS AND HUGS DAY HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO........32.66 CARE............................................1,104.00 IACCBE.............................................95.00 JOYFUL SPARKS IOWA STATE ASSOC OF PRESCHOOL..................................489.10 COUNTIES........................................70.00 MATURA ACTION CORP............437.05 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK..195.97 MATURA ACTION ISACA - TREASURER....................15.00 CORPORATION..........................3,576.48 JIM'S TRUCK REP & RINGGOLD COUNTY CHILD SANITATION.................................307.00 CARE............................................4,545.00 JOHANSEN PLUMBING & RINGGOLD COUNTY PUBLIC HEATING..........................................90.00 HEALTH.......................................3,294.63 MASTERCARD/ISSB....................631.28 SICKELS......................................4,017.48 OFFICE DEPOT................................41.50 SWCC............................................6,850.63 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY TAYLOR COUNTY AG INC...................................................241.47 EXTENSION................................4,778.17 PJGREUFE & TAYLOR COUNTY PUBLIC ASSOCIATES..............................3,500.00 HEALTH.......................................2,331.06 POKORNY BP & AUTOMOTIVE TINKER TOTS PRESCHOOL SERVIC............................................210.00 INC...................................................227.40 RELIABLE OFFICE TRINITY LUTHERAN SUPPLIES........................................169.81 PRESCHOOL..................................630.00 ROBERTS........................................120.00 WINTERSET LITTLE HUSKIES SCHROEDER LOG HOME SUPPLY PRESC................................................90.00 INC...................................................534.96 4003 EMPOWERMENT SHRED-IT USA - DES TOTAL: ....................................38,343.72 MOINES.............................................59.39 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER SOUTHERN IOWA COUNCIL OF ALLIANT ENERGY....................2,326.63 GOVER..................................1,945,395.00 ARAMARK.......................................15.58 SOUTHERN IA RURAL WATER BM SALES........................................97.50 ASSC................................................269.00 BOB BARKER COMPANY SWCC...................................................7.00 INC...................................................816.65

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CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC INC................................................6,847.30 CRESTON FARM & HOME SUPPLY INC...................................................298.84 FRANKS SERVICE.....................1,151.20 GREEN VALLEY PEST CONTROL.........................................41.80 HALLETT MATERIALS...............632.85 HASLER............................................60.68 HAWKEYE TRUCK EQUIPMENT.....................................60.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO........13.08 to-get cabin reservation.

INDUSTRIES.......262.00 INNOVATIVE IOWA TOOL & nine MANUFACTURING Iowa has state parks INC...................................................448.38 MURPHY TRACTOR and one resort& EQUIPMENT that offer CO.......................................................36.89 winter cabin rental.

NAPA............................................9,037.71 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY Cabin types and amenities INC...................................................120.44 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL vary from the rustic camper INC.....................................................51.94 cabins heated shower PJGREUFEand & ASSOCIATES.....2,000.00 SCHILDBERG CONSTRUCTION building at Honey Creek INC................................................6,544.77 SERVICE TECHS INC.....................37.34 State Park, to the large house US CELLULAR.................................60.01 WINDSTREAM................................64.33 at Springbrook, to cabins at ZIEGLER INC..............................1,857.44 Backbone andROAD theFUND nearby 0020 SECONDARY TTL: ...........................................33,701.81 trout streams.

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4000 EMERG MANAGEMENT FND TTL: .............................................4,567.94 Cabins are also available 4003 EMPOWERMENT ADAMS at LakeCOUNTY of Three Fires, Pine EXTENSION.....................................95.52 Lake, ALEGENTUnion HEALTH Grove, AT HOME-WauCORNING....................................2,991.70 bonsie, Lake Wapello and CREATIVE BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL..................................540.00 Black Hawk state parks.

DISCOVERY KIDS PRESCHOOL..................................725.50 Go online to http://ioEAST UNION COMMUNITY wastateparks.reserveamerSCHOOLS....................................1,620.00 HEARTS AND HUGS DAY ica.com/ to search for cabin CARE............................................1,104.00 JOYFUL SPARKSIf available, last availability.

PRESCHOOL..................................489.10 MATURA ACTION CORP............437.05 minute reservations can be MATURA ACTION made by calling the park diCORPORATION..........................3,576.48 RINGGOLD COUNTY CHILD rectly.

CARE............................................4,545.00 RINGGOLD Iowa’s COUNTY state PUBLIC parks are HEALTH.......................................3,294.63 open all year and host winSICKELS......................................4,017.48 SWCC............................................6,850.63 ter activities like hiking, TAYLOR COUNTY AG EXTENSION................................4,778.17 cross country skiing, ice fishTAYLOR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH.......................................2,331.06 ing, snowmobiling, wildlife TINKER TOTS PRESCHOOL watching and more.

INC...................................................227.40 TRINITY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL..................................630.00 WINTERSET LITTLE HUSKIES PRESC................................................90.00 4003 EMPOWERMENT TOTAL: ....................................38,343.72 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER ALLIANT ENERGY....................2,326.63 ARAMARK.......................................15.58 BM SALES........................................97.50 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC...................................................816.65 COUNSEL OFFICE & DOCUMENT...................................175.34 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO.........26.76 EXCEL MECHANICAL CO INC..............................................34,000.00 FIRST COMMUNICATIONS LLC.....................................................25.49 GREEN VALLEY PEST CONTROL.........................................36.00 MASTERCARD/ISSB......................62.37 MEDIACOM...................................135.90 VERIZON WIRELESS...................440.19 WASTE MGMT OF CRESTON....136.42 WINDSTREAM..............................805.74 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTR TTL: ...........................................39,100.57 4100 COUNTY ASSESSMENT EXPENSE BANKERS LEASING CO..............103.54 PETZNICKS......................................34.00 WALMART COMMUNITY/ GECRB.................................................7.97 WINDSTREAM..............................113.00 4100 CNTY ASSESSMNT EXPNSE TTL: ..............................258.51 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL ALLIANT ENERGY.......................200.00 BARKER LEMAR & ASSOC INC................................................2,699.75 CENTRAL TRAILER SERVICES.......................................104.39 CRESTON FARM & HOME SUPPLY INC.....................................17.15 CRESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT...................................8.00 DRAPER SNODGRASS MIKKELSEN & C.......................6,875.00 HJC, LLC....................................45,419.66 IOWA DEPT AG & LAND S TEWARDSHP...................................84.00 MASTERCARD/ISSB....................146.48 METRO WASTE AUTHORITY.............................21,307.42 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC.....................................................63.78 SCHILDBERG CONSTRUCTION INC...................................................885.78 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & RENTAL............................................53.42 UNION COUNTY CLERK OF COURT...............................................85.00 WASTE MGMT OF CRESTON....................................1,932.34 WINDSTREAM..............................171.56 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL TOTAL: ....................................80,053.73 8500 COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE BERNIE LOWE AND ASSOCIATES INC...................................................744.00 8500 CNTY HEALTH INSURANCE TTL: ................................................744.00 GRAND TOTAL:................2,226,958.36 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:03 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: DENNIS J. BROWN, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS South Central Iowa Regional E911 Board Minutes December 3, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair.

Other members present were Paul Welch, Bige Fienhage, Shirley Jackson, Jo Duckworth, Ronda Russell, Phyllis Mullen, Dani Gray, Nate Bucher, Angela Henry, and Stephen Patterson.

Also present were Alan Johannes (Adams Co Sheriff), Lyn Hansen (Hansen's M & M Services), Steve Holmes (Racom), and Diane Sefrit (SCI Administrator).

The October minutes were reviewed.

Holmes pointed out that the last paragraph referred to headsets, but it should be PC speakers. Motion by Welch to approve the October minutes with the one minor correction. Second by Fienhage. All ayes.

The financial and activity reports were reviewed. Denton pointed out the addition of the "pending monthly bills" column. Motion by Welch to table the Sleuth (Racom) bill as the CLIPS matter is not totally resolved. Second by Russell. All ayes.

Denton had received a call from Cindy Sorum (Racom) regarding CLIPS. She needs to know specifically whether Adams and Taylor want to be involved with CLIPS or not. Russell said that she can no longer see CLIPS on her computer with Holmes indicating that is because it is not authorized yet.

Johannes indicated that Adams might use it if it is available. Welch indicated a yes or no response was needed from the two counties. Henry indicated they like CLIPS, just wish it could automatically dump records. Jackson indicated they do not want CLIPS. Racom promised to push to get it installed in Adams if they want as they did in Madison Co. Johannes will have his staff go to Madison Co. and view it.

Then he will make a decision.

Motion by Welch to pay all other bills as presented. Second by Henry.

All ayes.

Hansen presented her written report.

Updates were done on Nov. 18 and no problem except for a glitch in Clarke Co, who had to restart the system. On the 23rd all PSAPs' maps went grey but were okay after Racom removed a lock that had accidentally been put on the system.

Union Co has an issue with a horseshoe-type street with each side named differently. The system is not accepting two names. Let her know if anyone else finds such an issue of the map not showing both street names.

She reported that she has seen NextGen reports from the State for Union, Adair, and Guthrie Counties.

Hansen reported that what changes the

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by Denny Denton, Chair.

Other members present were Paul Cyclones coach Paul Welch, Bige Fienhage, Shirley Jackson, Jo Duckworth, Ronda Russell, Phyllis Rhoads announced three Mullen, Dani Gray, Nate Bucher, Angela Henry, on and Stephen Patterson. signings Wednesday, Also present were Alan Johannes (Adams Co Sheriff), Lyn Hansen including defensive line(Hansen's M & M Services), Steve HolmesDemond (Racom), andTucker.

Diane Sefrit (SCI man The Administrator).

285-pound Mississippi naThe October minutes were reviewed.

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The financial and Community activity reports piah-Lincoln were reviewed. Denton pointed out the College.

He"pending had monthly 9.5 sacks bills" addition of the column. Motion by Welch to table the last season.

Sleuth (Racom) bill as the CLIPS matter Iowa is not totally resolved. Second by State Russell. All ayes. also signed juDenton had received a callback from nior college defensive Cindy Sorum (Racom) regarding CLIPS. She needs towho know Rhoads specifically Jomal Wiltz, whether Adams and Taylor want to be says is with capable ofnot.playing involved CLIPS or Russell said that she can no longer see CLIPS corner back, with safety andindicatreon her computer Holmes ing that is because it is not authorized turning kicks, along with yet.

Johannes indicated that Adams might offensive lineman Patrick use it if it is available. Welch indicated a yes or no response was needed from Scoggins. the two counties. Henry indicated they a transfer from likeScoggins, CLIPS, just wish it could automatically dump records. Jackson indicated Long Beach Community they do not want CLIPS. Racom promised to push to get it installed in College in California, could Adams if they want as they did in Madison Co. Johannes have his either fill in for will departed staff go to Madison Co. and view it.

Then he will make a decision.or play center Tom Farniok Motion by Welch to pay all other bills as presented. Second by Henry. guard.

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All three Hansen presentedplayers her writtenhave report.

Updates were done on Nov. 18 and no signed lettersforof intent and in Clarke problem except a glitch Co, who had to restart the system.

On will enroll at Iowa State the 23rd all PSAPs' maps went grey but were okay after Racom removed a lock next semester. that had accidentally been put on the

system.

Union Co has an issue with a horseshoe-type street with each side named differently. The system is not accepting two names. Let her know if anyone else finds such an issue of the map not showing both street names.

She reported that she has seen NextGen reports from the State for Union, Adair, and Guthrie Counties.

Hansen reported that what changes the State appears to be asking for is beyond her expertise as it is beyond the mapping requirements. It was felt that GeoComm assistance may be needed as other counties in the State appear to be having to pay to get this accomplished.

It is hoped the grant funds could be used for this purpose. The new State guidelines on this are much different than what SCI currently does, and it makes it look as if there are many errors in the system since the two systems are different. Other SCI counties need to forward to Hansen/Sefrit as they receive their reports.

Hansen reported on Carroll Co. requesting EMS boundaries information for Guthrie Co. for its overlap there. It was the Board's consensus to give the digital information as it contains nothing useful for other purposes. Motion to provide Carroll Co. with a digital file of the EMS zones for Guthrie Co. Second by Russell. All ayes. The semiannual maps were available for all counties tonight.

On her 2015 contract, Hansen indicated there were no changes and no cost increase. Motion by Welch to sign the contract with Hansen's M & M Services for 2015. Second by Henry. All ayes.

Fienhage reported that his recorders should be installed next Thursday. Sefrit will pay WahlTek out of the grant when completed.

Sefrit reported on her high school assistant having been working for 90 days and therefore eligible for consideration of a wage increase to $10.00/hour. She felt Maggie had done very well and was deserving of the increase. Motion by Mullen to increase the assistant wage to $10.00/hour. Second by Jackson. All ayes.

The State is asking for a point of contact which can be either each PSAP or Sefrit at SCI. The Board consensus was for Sefrit to be the point of contact.

Coon Valley Tele has indicated there will be a $2.00/line/month fee increase.

Voss told Sefrit that the State grant funds are not eligible for use to pay bond payments for the recently installed new system.

The next thing that the State NextGen is working on is imagery. Pictometry would be an example. It is hoped to have guidelines by spring, 2016. Several counties indicated Pictometry is already being used.

The Interoperability Board said there should be another FirstNet meeting this summer. There was discussion of how to spend down the wireless fund. Denton was concerned the money stay for strictly E911 functions and not other only related things like emergency equipment.

Denton reminded each County to be sure to send in the financial report that's required by the State after the first of the year. Sefrit needs so she can collate. Motion by Patterson to require that all PSAPs have the report to Sefrit by the Jan. 28 board meeting. Second

by Russell. All ayes.

He also presented the critical spares list from Sorum. This purchase of spare parts would likely be eligible for the grants program. Holmes went over what parts were exactly on the list and why it was advantageous to have a supply on hand. These are dedicated parts and would not be "borrowed" from by Racom at any time. The Board's consensus was that seven sets were not needed.

Welch asked why SCI was purchasing parts that maybe should be covered under the maintenance contract. He did not receive a clear answer from Holmes except that, as a part is used, Racom will replace it into the spares cache.

The Board felt that two sets should be an adequate supply as there was concern that parts could become obsolete and thus a waste of money.

To apply for the grant it was felt that two counties should be on the application. Patterson volunteered Guthrie and Denton volunteered Adair. Motion by Russell to purchase the spare parts list (limited to two sets) using grant funds.

Second by Henry. Ayes except for nays from Welch.

Holmes asked Fienhage about the wireless/Cienna box change. It is resolved and will be changed out by the first part of January. Version 1.5.2 has been received from Zetron by Racom and will be installed shortly. It includes NextGen items. There are also three pages of improvements and corrections included that will make the system run better. Also included is a protocol to switch a 911 call to another county if a county doesn't answer in 25 seconds.

Some Clarke Co. changes were made and have tested okay. A number of minor items were discussed between the Board and Holmes. CAD/Sleuth is working in Madison Co. Denton brought up the Executive Board meeting regarding the budget.

The proposed 2015-2016 proposal was briefly reviewed. A copy will be provided with the next meeting notice.

The proposed 2014-2015 amendment was also briefly discussed. That finalized proposal will also be provided with the next meeting notice. Motion

by Mullen to set Jan. 28th at 7:15 p.m. for the 2014-2015 budget amendment hearing and 7:30 p.m. for the 20152016 budget hearing. Second by Fienhage. All ayes.

As this is the last meeting for Phyllis Mullen, all Board members expressed their sincere thanks for her contributions to the Board for the many years she served.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

Stephen Patterson Secretary

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Lost & Found

Miscellaneous

FOUND: FEMALE BRITNEY SPANIEL was found 5 miles South of Lorimor on Sunday, she's a friendly/healthy girl so we're hoping someone is looking for her. Please contact Janel, of Dog Gone Rescue at 641-202-6289 or janel@doggonerescue.com, if this is your dog or if you have any info that can help get her home, thanks so much!

Memorials

TO OUR READERS Creston Publishing Company does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law.

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

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

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

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

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The City of Orient is an equal opportunity employer.

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Osceola Foods is seeking a Quality Control Auditor for our second shift. Successful applicants must have excellent communication skills, the ability to read and speak English, and have good math skills. Successful completion of a math examination is required. Prior experience is not required. Successful candidates will work in our modern facility located in Osceola, Iowa and enjoy competitive wages. Osceola Food’s comprehensive benefit package includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans.

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Applications will be accepted from Dec. 22, 2014 thru Jan. 2, 2015 Osceola Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Iowa Select Farms has the following full-time, local job openings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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QUALITY CONTROL AUDITOR NEEDED

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Dining room open at 5:30pm

Office Hours: 8-5 Monday thru Friday

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Send application, cover letter, and resume with at least three references by December 24, 2014 to:

e-mail: classified@crestonnews.com

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

1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

Part-Time City Clerk The City of Orient is seeking applications for the position of part-time city clerk (27 hrs./wk). Position is responsible for managing the city’s budget and payroll, as well as day-to-day operations of city hall, including financial reporting and record keeping according to state code. Requires ability to keep various deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Other duties include answering phones, preparing paperwork, and additional responsibilities as assigned by the mayor and city council. Must be selfmotivated, work well with the public, and possess strong communication, writing, and organization skills. Computer proficiency required.

Some travel is expected, as well as occasional evenings and multiday conferences. Associate’s degree or equivalent office management experience preferred. IPERS benefit included. Pay commensurate with qualifications. Contact Orient City Hall at 641.337.5711 for application or visit our website at www.orientiowa.com.

503 W. Adams St. • Creston 641-782-2141; Ext. 6441

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

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

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

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

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

Plumber

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

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

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

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, December 18, 2014

Serving Southwest Iowa

Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I would like a American girl doll. I owuld like a elsa doll. I would like a bike. I would like a little teddy bear. I would like a diary. I would like a watch to.

I would like some comfy socks.

I would like you to give my brother Khalil a game a mincraft book set. I want a big pillow and give my brother a big pillow to but soft. I would like the new bow and nerf guns. I would like a chalkboard and some chalk.

Love, Khouri —————— Dear Santa, I have been good this year.

I want Disney Infinity, Frozen things and Chaster doll. Thank you for sending Jingles the elf.

I’ll leave you some cookies, milk and food for the reindeers. Fly safely.

Love, Savanna Davis —————— Dear Santa, I want you to bring me a exPokem on cards skyland and ertrap team and 3DS will u games. Thank you for your time. That is all I want.

Love, Drake —————— Dear Santa, I want a toy elf for Christmas and I want lots more Isbelle clothes. We are going to bake you some cookies. I miss Brittany and I love her. Hope she comes back soon.

Love, Makynna Delany —————— Dear Santa, I would want pokemon and pretty girl coloring books for Christmas and my big cousin.

Have a good Christmas Santa Claus. Thank you very much.

Your fan, Jay Zheng P.S. A bag of pretty rubberbands for my cousin.

—————— Dear Santa, Do you like hot chocolates. I like it a lot. I think I am on the nice list. I would like a doll.

Love, Olivia —————— Dear Santa, My name is Evy Marlin.

I am 8 years old and I go to Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list because I did not touch Buddy this year! I want a new Ipad for Christmas. Why doesn’t Buddy move after two days? Also do you tell Hank where to go?

Love, Evy Marlin —————— Dear Santa, My name is Wyatt Snadle.

I am 8 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary.

I think that I’m on the nice list because I help my brother. I would like a Xbox and clothes.

Are the reindeer funny? How are you doing?

Love, Wyatt Snadler —————— Dear Santa, I’ve always wanted a my little nursery set and baby clothes for Christmas. Thank you Santa for all the presents you have gave me! How do you reindeer fly?

Your friend, Cayt Wipperman —————— Dear Santa, My name is Gracelyn Spencer. I am 7 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary.

I think I am on the nice list. I deserve to be on the nice list because I help my sister.

Love, Gracelyn Spencer —————— Dear Santa, My name is Dylan Mcvay. I a 7 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list. I am always nice to people. I would like a trampoline for Christmas. What does Mrs. Clause do? Santa how are you doing?

Love, Dylan Mcvay —————— Dear Santa, My name is Gavin Larson.

I am 7 and a half years old

and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list because I do good things to my school like help my classmates and my teacher.

I want chima legos, football games for the xbox and Call of Duty advanced warfare for the xbox. Does Mrs. Clause make cookies for you? Do your elves like the elf on the shelf?

Sincerely, Gavin Larson —————— Dear Santa, My name is Abbie Bruce and I am 7 and a half years old.

I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list. I deserve to be on the nice list because I let my dog out. I also feed my cats. That’s why I think I’m on the nice list. For Christmas I want a zummer zupie, stuffed animal elf, and beedos. Can I ride Rudolph for a day? Can I have a stuffed animal elf?

Love, Abbie Bruce —————— Dear Santa, My name is Jazmeania Belew. I am 8 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the naughty list because I put a lot of clothes in a pile. I want a big teddy bear, a american girl doll, and a monster high camera for Christmas.

Love, Jazmeania Belew —————— Dear Santa, My name is James Lorenzen. I am 8 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list. I deserve to be on the nice list because I listen to my mom. On Christmas can I have a tablit and a xbox1?

What do you feed the reindeer? Does Mrs. Clauss give toys?

Love, James Lorenzen —————— Dear Santa, My name is Landyn. I think I am on the nice list because I don’t usually do any-

thing bad at home or school. I really want a 3d DS, a poster and an iPad for Christmas.

How do you come here so fast?

Love, Landyn —————— Dear Santa, My name is Austin Sweeney. I am 8 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the naughty list because I don’t help people. I would like a truch and trailer for Christmas. How is Rudolph? How are you Santa?

Sincerely, Austin Sweeney —————— Dear Santa, My name is Alex Baatz.

I am 8 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary.

I think I should be on the nice list because I help my sister with cleaning. I want a Xbox 360, toy gun and pokymon and that is all. Will you come to our house? Next Christmas will you let us ride in the sleigh?

Love your friend, Alex Baatz —————— Dear Santa, My name is Karter Clayton. I am 8 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the ncie list. I deserve to be on the nice list because I help my family. I want a dollhouse and a big fish tank for Christmas. I like your reindeer and elves. I wonder if Rudolph is at the North Pole?

Love, Karter Clayton —————— Dear Santa, My name is Adyson Morrison. I am 8 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list. I deserve to be on the nice list because when someone gets mad I help get them to be happy. What I would like for Christmas is a keyboard or a cotton candy maker. Santa, how are your

reindeer doing in the North Pole? Is it ok if I feed your reindeer food like I do every year?

Sincerely, Adyson Morrison —————— Dear Santa, My name is Brighton Regan. I am 7 and a half years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list. I deserve to be on the nice list because I help my friends. I want a IPod and a IPad for Christmas! Can you come to my house first on Christmas? How is Rudolph doing?

Love, Brighton Regan —————— Dear Santa, My name is Cayt Wipperman. I am 7 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list because when my friends are mean and bossy to me I still be nice to them.

From, Cayt Wipperman —————— Dear Santa, My name is Johnathen Claybaker. I am 7 years old and go to school at Creston Elementary. I think I am on the nice list because I help clean at my house. I want pokemon cards, phone and a tablit for Christmas. Do you have Rudolph the red nose reindeer? How is Mis Clause doing? Are your reindeer and elves working.

From, Johnathen Claybaker —————— Dear Mr. Driskell, My name is Dillon Langford. I am 7 years old and I go to school at Creston Elementary. I have helped kids tie their shoes. I have helped kids get back up. I want a Xbox, tablet and a IPod for my birthday. Do you have a son? Why do you like Green Bay? It was fun taking a picture with you when I was in my Green Bay shirt.

Sincerely, Dillon Langford

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