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LIBERTY, Mo. – Staff Sgt. Tim McIntosh went 10 1/2 months without seeing his family while he was deployed in Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania.

Just in time for the holidays, Tim, a 2000 graduate of Creston High School and son of Tim McIntosh and Lynne McIntosh, both of Creston, returned home and surprised his oldest son, Kirk, at Lillian Schumacher Elementary School in Liberty, Missouri, Wednesday afternoon.

After spending nearly a year in Romania doing various trainings on the NATO base with his 323rd Engineer Detachment Firefighters out of Hutchinson, Kansas, it took a meticulously organized plan to reunite Tim with his family – wife, Randi, and sons, 8-year-old Kirk and 2-year-old Fletcher.

“It’s a great relief. I’ve missed so many birthdays, anniversaries, other holidays. This one, it just brings

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Staff Sgt. Tim McIntosh of Liberty, Mo., a 2000 graduate of Creston High School, hugs his son, Kirk, Wednesday afternoon at Lillian Schumacher Elementary School in Liberty. Also pictured, at right, is Tim’s wife, Randi. Tim surprised Kirk by returning home early for Christmas and showing up at the school’s Christmas party.

everything together where I can celebrate Christmas with them,” Tim said in an interview with the Creston News Advertiser Thursday.

“This is probably the biggest holiday where all the family comes together. I’m just glad I can be part of this and not experience it through Skype or FaceTime. I can see their excitement, feel their excitement and be part of it.”

Kirk, a third grader, and his classmates were busy do-

ing Christmas crafts as part of the school’s Christmas party Wednesday afternoon.

KMBC in Kansas City captured the moment on camera. In the news station’s video package that aired on TV, Kirk is seen telling KMBC Reporter Taisha Walker that his Christmas wish is for his dad to be home.

That’s when Tim walked into the classroom and spotted Kirk wearing one of Tim’s Army firefighting shirts.

As Tim entered the room, he’s heard on camera saying, “That’s a nice shirt.” Kirk looked up from his activity and paused for a brief moment before yelling, “Dad!” and running toward Tim, jumping into his arms.

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The 2016 Union County Christmas Basket Fund campaign is underway.

This year’s fund goal is $17,500.

Last year, 214 baskets serving 841 people were distributed. Residents of care centers in Creston and Afton received fruit and Kleenex.

Baskets include meat, canned goods – donated through efforts of Boy Scouts and school and community projects – and certificates redeemable at local supermarkets for perishable foods.

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

Previous total: $8,054.75 In memory of Gary Oswald $50 Tim, Matt and Steve Bova $15 Savannah, Megan and Ashley Oswald $15 Dwayne and Darlene Henrichs $100 Community of Christ $100 In memory of Lloyd and Bernice Edwards $25 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jandrey $50

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Holiday lights: AT LEFT, Lenox City Park is a beacon of holiday spirit once again on the

30th anniversary of the town’s “Bright Lights and Shining Hospitality” tradition that annually features a light display in the park, on Main Street and throughout residential neighborhoods.

ABOVE, this home on the east edge of Lenox is an example of the community spirit shown annualy during the town’s “Bright Lights and Shining Hospitality” tradition during the winter holiday season.

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Illinois regulators approved the project in 2014, but a state appellate court reversed that decision in August and the Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to review the case. Clean Line said it will decide on renewing its Iowa filing after the Illinois high court rules.

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Dr. Burman LeRoy Wright passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2016, at the age of 91. He was born on Aug. 19, 1925, in Bartlett to Elizabeth Tritsch and Walter Wright.

The third of four children, Burman and his sisters Marjorie, Florine and Phyllis grew up on the sprawling Baylor farm in southwest Iowa, near the Loess Hills of the Missouri River.

Burman attended high school in Thurm a n .

U p o n graduation, he attended business school in Wright Omaha, and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He enlisted in the Coast Guard at the height of WWII, and was assigned to a troop transport ship, the USS Robert L. Howze. Yoeman Wright was assigned work as a “Talker” relaying information from command to the rest of the ship’s personnel. It was a prescient title, as he became a great story teller, a role

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that he relished. The Howe made four crossings of the South Pacific before the war came to a close, and Burman was then stationed in Cleveland, Ohio, for several months, making him a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Indians.

Upon returning to civilian life, Burman enrolled at Iowa State University in Ames, to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine, graduating first in his class in the year 1952. He was introduced to a fellow ISU graduate, Joann Breckenridge, and they were married on Oct. 25, 1953, in Des Moines. Soon they moved to Lorimor where Burman would practice veterinary medicine for the duration of his career.

In 1957, their daughter Barbara was born, followed by the birth of daughter Ann in 1959. Burman was elected to the school board and served during the consolidation of small town schools into East Union High School.

Dr. Wright loved his practice, and many of his clients were fast friends.

Always the storyteller, he relished recounting tales from his many years of practice. He eventually became the oldest working veterinarian in the state before his retirement at

age 79 in 2004.

Burman also enjoyed gardening, and delighted in showing visitors around his yard. Summer evenings would find him wandering around the neighborhood with produce to share.

In 2007, Burman and Jodi moved to Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines to be closer to daughter Ann Au and her family. The grandsons were the light of his life, and Burman and Jodi seldom missed their many school performances, band concerts and athletic events.

Although Burman and Jodi enjoyed travel, he was always happiest upon returning home to Lorimor.

He will be missed by many for his loving heart, ready smile and deep laughter. A celebration of life at a yetto-be-determined date will be held in Lorimor, with plans to plant trees in his memory. Contributions to the Burman Wright Memorial Planting Project may be made at First National Bank in Creston.

Dr. Burman Wright is survived by his wife Jodi; sisters, Flo Bruce and Phyllis Cerney; daughters, Barbara Edwards (David) and Ann Au (King) and grandsons, Samuel and Simon Au. “Zeit Flügels.”

himself, because I thought he might be a little shy around his friends. It was a big emotional roller coaster. It was excitement and relief to have this ‘finally, I’m home’ feeling. I’m just shocked about how much they’ve grown over the year.”

Kirk wasn’t expecting his father home until Christmas Day on Sunday. In fact, he thought Tim was still in Romania until he surprised him Wednesday. This will be a Christmas Kirk remembers forever.

“We can have our Christmas like we used to have,” Kirk said Thursday. “All four of us gathered up and opening one present at a time and just celebrating Christmas.”

Kirk said he looks forward to playing football games and having wrestling matches with his father now that he is home.

Planning the surprise Tim, now 36, returned to the United States on Dec. 13, where he was sent to Fort Bliss, Texas, for demobilization training.

After talking to his wife, Randi, she coordinated with the school for the surprise to coincide with the school’s Christmas party.

“Throughout the whole week she was checking on my flight information, and I

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John Weddle Creston

John A. Weddle, 70, of Creston and Lenox died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Creston Specialty Care in Creston.

There will be no public viewing.

Visitation with family present will be from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24, Weddle at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center, 809 W. Montgomery St., in Creston.

Military honors will be given by Theodore J. Martens VFW Post No. 1797 at 1:30

p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Tingley at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

John, son of Victor and Ella (Gritsenko) Weddle, was born March 31, 1946, at the 98th General Hospital in Munich, Germany. He was a 1964 graduate of North Harrison High School in Eagleville, Missouri. After high school, John enlisted in the United States Army and served two tours in the Vietnam War. On June 19, 1990, John married Judy Christensen.

John became the father to her two children, Lacey and Chris.

John was a truck driver, and he drove for a few different companies for more than 45 years. His most recent employer was J & K Trucking.

John is survived by his wife of 26 years, Judy Weddle of Creston; daughter and son-in-law, Lacey (Troy) Dunning of Creston; son Chris Baker of Afton; grandchildren, Briley Dunning and Boone and Brystol Baker; brothers, Daniel (Kristy) Weddle of Mount Ayr and Terry Weddle (Becky Epperson) of Ramah, Colorado; two nieces and other relatives and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Ella Weddle, and mother- and father-in-law, Chris and Char Christensen.

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Pictured is the McIntosh family of Liberty, Mo. Shown, from left, are Randi holding 2-year-old Fletcher, Kirk and Tim McIntosh. Tim is a 2000 graduate of Creston High School.

was working with the Army to coordinate my flight information with them,” Tim said.

“They were having issues with the airport in El Paso, Texas.

It took us all the way up to the 20th, so about a week, for me to get my flight scheduled.”

Tim finally departed Fort Bliss at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday and arrived in Kansas City at 12:44 p.m.

Randi met him alone at the airport, and then the couple left to pick up Fletcher before going to Kirk’s school.

Tim received a surprise of his own when he arrived at Lillian Schumacher Elementary School. The school had contacted KMBC without telling the McIntosh family, allowing the family reunion to be captured on camera.

It was a whirlwind day for Tim and his family, who can now enjoy the holidays to-

gether.

Tim’s tour in Romania is complete, and he will be home in Liberty now for at least one year. After that year, he may be deployed again.

As a firefighter with the U.S. Army, Tim worked 96 hours on and 48 hours off at the fire station. His work included truck checks, building inspections, trainings and physical fitness.

He also worked with different aviation crews, learning about the F-18 in the process.

One training mission he completed was a mass casualty training involving the Blackhawks.

Video of Tim’s surprise reunion with Kirk can be seen by visiting www.kmbc.com/ article/home-for-christmasliberty-father-home-from-deployment/8528226.

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Dugan-Jones was being held on $100,000 bond. —————— Courtney Lee Jones, 23, of Stuart was charged with driving under suspension 9 p.m.

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Jones was cited and released. —————— Larry Joe Warrior, 28, of Fontanelle was charged with first-degree harassment 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, officers were dispatched to 110 Summerset St., in Fontanelle in regards to an assault in progress.

When officers met with Warrior, Warrior said he and a female victim got in an argument.

Warrior said he let his anger get the best of him and threatened to harm the female while holding a kitchen knife. Warrior said he told the victim if she called the police he would hurt her. Officers detained Warrior and went to speak with the victim. The female said Warrior came downstairs and yelled at her. He then grabbed a knife and began stabbing the door.

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Warrior was released on $2,000 bond. —————— Duane Allen Funke, 50, of Bridgewater was charged on an Adair County warrant for second-degree theft midnight Dec. 15 in Adair County.

Funke was released on $5,000 bond. —————— Tarayia Shilon Brooks, 26, of Des Moines was charged on an Adair County warrant for driving while barred 2:20 p.m.

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Brooks was being held on $2,000 bond.

—————— Thomas Wayne Brown, 49, of Madrid was charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated 1:43 a.m. Saturday in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Brown was involved in a single-motor-vehicle collision. He had walked away from the vehicle and was located a short distance away. He admitted it was his vehicle, that he was the driver and was alone. He admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the collision and had not had any after the collision when located 10 minutes later.

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Assistance, 10:18 p.m., Dec. 16.

Accident, 11:03 p.m., Dec. 16.

Medical, 2:01 a.m., Saturday.

Accident, 6:36 a.m., Saturday.

Assistance, 10:08 a.m., Saturday.

Accident, 2:05 p.m., Saturday.

Assistance, 3:29 p.m., Saturday.

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Medical, 5:48 p.m., Dec. 14.

Civil papers, 6:21 p.m., Dec. 14.

Traffic hazard, 7:31 p.m., Dec. 14.

Assistance, 7:42 p.m., Dec. 14.

Assistance, 7:51 p.m., Dec. 14.

Assistance, 8:01 p.m., Dec. 14.

Disturbance, 8:35 p.m., Dec. 14.

Assistance, 9:08 p.m., Dec. 14.

Criminal mischief, 9:26 p.m., Dec. 14.

Attempt to locate, 11:35 p.m., Dec. 14.

Court-ordered transport, 8:13 a.m., Dec. 15.

Assistance, 11:14 a.m., Dec. 15.

Accident, 2:54 p.m., Dec. 15.

Credit card scam, 3:16 p.m., Dec. 15.

Assistance, 4:17 p.m., Dec. 15.

Medical, 5:31 p.m., Dec. 15.

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Ashley Nicole Kelly, 21, of Des Moines was charged with interference with no injury, two counts of possession of methamphetamine, a class C felony, possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts of prescription drug violation 3:45 p.m. Dec. 12 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Kelly possessed a white crystal-like substance known as methamphetamine weighing five grams, found in the ashtray of her vehicle with the intent to deliver. She possessed drugs limited by a prescription without the proper prescription. She also possessed drug paraphernalia by having in her possession glass smoking devices used to inhale a controlled substance into the human body. Kelly committed interference with official acts by resisting to tell the truth to peace officers during an ongoing investigation.

Kelly was being held on $50,000 bond. —————— Shane Forrest Dugan-Jones, 25, of Greenfield was charged with two counts of possession of methamphetamine, a class C felony, possession of drug paraphernalia and on an Ankeny Police Department warrant for second-degree theft, a class D felony, 3:45 p.m. Dec. 12 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Dugan-Jones possessed drug paraphernalia by having in his possession glass smoking devices used to inhale a controlled substance into the human body. He also possessed a white, crystal-like substance known as methamphetamine

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Due to studio contracts with Disney, we will not be able to accept passes or discount tickets for Rogue One through January 2.

Hy-Vee Kitchen: Closes at 4:30 p.m.

Produce Department: Closes at 5:00 p.m.

Meat Department: Closes at 5:00 p.m Pharmacy: Closes at 2:00 p.m.

Customer Service: Closes at 5:00 p.m.

Creston Hy-Vee is CLOSED Christmas Day Creston Hy-Vee wishes all our customers a safe and happy holiday season, and will resume normal business hours 12/26/16

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HINTS FROM HELOISE “X’ marks the printer paper

HOROSCOPE For Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Upsets and surprises with political, religious or racial issues are taking place right now, all around you. Fortunately, warm friendships are supportive.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Something unpredictable could affect a situation regarding inheritances, shared property, taxes or debt. Because this might happen, do your homework and get your ducks in a row.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)Serious partnerships are undergoing sudden changes now. Tread carefully. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Know what you want.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Although you are working hard, you also are looking for ways to introduce reforms and improvements to your job.

Something unexpected might occur to help you do this.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) For some time now, you have been wondering about future goals.

Many of you will break out and surprise yourself by trying something different and new.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The stability you want to create at home might undergo a bit of a revolution. Just stay on course, but be ready to listen to new ideas and new ways of doing things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Sudden changes to your job or your residence might be taking place. You have to stay flexible.

After all, the rigid trees are the first to snap in a storm.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)Something unusual might affect your earnings at this time. It will be a change that ultimately might create more freedom for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’re full of unusual, revolutionary ideas right now.

You want to do something different. You want to buck the system and carve out a new path for yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Something secretive and surprising is going on behind the scenes. Whatever it is will not be a secret for long. Be aware of this.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

18) Your long-term relationship with a friend or a group might need to be changed now.

Something is up for grabs, which means you have to be alert. Don’t be afraid of change.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Many of you want more freedom in your career or your job.

You want to be self-employed, or you want to have the chance to call your own shots. Now is the time to test new ideas.

YOU BORN TODAY You are creative and seem to be able to draw others to you. You are

optimistic, loyal and reliable.

You think before you act. In a few months, a new nine-year cycle will begin for you. It will open up many possibilities.

You might start a new business activity or change residences.

Open any door, because your future is in your hands.

Birthdate of: Mary Higgins Clark, author; Thure Lindhardt, actor; Stephenie Meyer, author. (c) 2016 King Syndicate, Inc.

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Dear Heloise: Sometimes I need my paper to feed a certain way out of my PRINTER at work, especially if the design is “upright” specific (if that makes any sense!).

So before I feed my special paper through, I will take a blank white sheet of plain copy paper and place a light pencil mark (so that I can erase it and use the paper later) on what I think should be the bottom front of the paper before printing.

With one “test print,” I can see how my printer feeds paper, depending on where the mark is located after printing. I then lay the special paper in the printer so that it feeds correctly.

Just this little action has saved me from wasting expensive paper. – A Schoolteacher in Texas SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com GOING DOWN MEMORY LANE Dear Heloise: Our sched-

ules don’t allow us to travel much, so whenever we do, I know it’s going to be memorable. To keep the wonderful feelings inside me for just a little while longer once my travels are over, I will bring home the little extras that are in our hotel restroom for us to use. Since I use the plastic cup from the hotel to rinse my mouth out after brushing my teeth, I bring that home with me, too.

At home, I bring out the little toiletries – even the cup! I put them out to continue using them until they are used up. Each time I pick one up, I am prompted to think back on the wonderful memories I now have from the trip. – Nancy K., via email STORAGE CONTAINERS Dear Heloise: I love reading your column in The (Morganton, N.C.) News Herald.

I have a great hint for those clear plastic containers from packaged deli goods. I love to craft, make my own cards and labels, and I have so many little items such as jewels, ribbons, buttons, stickers, etc. These con-

tainers are great for storing items of the same kind, and you can see the contents through the container without having to open it. I also have several clear egg cartons and cupcake holders in which I have stored different types of buttons, jingle bells, colored paper clips, small trinkets and other decorative items. These containers have lids, so you do not have to worry about your little items falling out, and some are divided, so it keeps things from getting mixed together.

The bigger containers I wash and keep for bake sales. Cookies can be packaged in small containers and cakes in the larger containers without having to worry about getting a plate back. – Kimberly S., Lenoir, N.C. TIME TO REPLENISH Dear Heloise: Now would be a good time to remind parents that classrooms can always use antibacterial wipes and facial tissue.

Thanks for all your hints. – Debbie C., Omaha Neb. (c)2016 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, December 23, 2016

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LETTERS TO SANTA the back.

Love, Bradie Lett - Creston —————— Dear Santa, Hi my name is Justin Scarpello and I’m 7 years old.

I would love these toys for chismis. ive been a good boy: electric guiter, speeker, Ipod, call of duty black ops I, microphone, light up candy cane, toy sley, toy santa.

Justin Scarpello - Creston —————— Dear Santa, Can you please send a Elf sometime because we can realy use two extra eyes.

Mom Thomas me Ryan and espcilly Maddalynn.

Me Thomas and Maddie always get in to stuff, but Mom and Ryan are diffrent ... they always trick Maddie, Thomas Masyn and I. Mom realy needs a elf’s magical help around and maybee a elf’s help with Mad-

die as well.

Sincerley, Malorie - Creston —————— dear, Santa dear Santa, what I want for Christmas is deadpool toys and tanks for Christmas. And i want deathstoke toy. I Love you Santa and you are nice to me all the time and i want to have a toy from deadpool. and a toy shark vs deadpool. from, Josh to Santa Josh Buchanan - Creston —————— Dear Santa, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas! I’m excited to celebrate Christmas with my family. I really like Mickey Mouse! My brother and I are going down to Missouri this weekend (17th and 18th) to have Christmas with my Grannie Debbie.

Have safe travels and Merry Christmas!

Love,

Jace Pingree - Creston —————— Dear Santa, I hope you come to my house.

I promise I have been good.

I want orbees spa, gourmat kitchen set and Mary Ellens refrigerator and food.

Love, Macie Strong —————— Dear Santa, I love having Mitzi at our house. Will you please tell me how Vincent is doing? Caleb said he loves you. All I want for Christmas is an Ipod because my mom said NO. And I want to pretty pretty please work for you because last year you said I could!

Love, Hannah and Caleb - Creston P.S. Caleb would like cars and probalby peppa pig things!!!!

CRESTON AUTOMOTIVE We will be closed on Dec 24 & 25, Regular Business hours on Dec 26th 410 W. Adams Creston, Iowa 50801

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Miscellaneous 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.

EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. Spacious downtown Creston oneroom apartment furnished with refrigerator, microwave, private bath. $440/monthly includes all utilities, +deposit, srherriott@gmail.com, 641-208-0511.

FOR RENT IN AFTON: Efficiency apartment $500/mo.; all utilities furnished, 641-3445478.

SUPER CLEAN, 2 BEDROOM, spacious, recently renovated home, no smoking, no pets, 234 Myrtle, call Jerry 641-782-2516.

Cash, Cows, Corn, CarsYou’ll find them all in Classified Ads. 782-2141.

$50 or Less (10) SMALL STORAGE containers, nine with drawers, $2.00 each; Cat hammock bed, new, $20.00; gray plastic 1Step step stool, $5.00; 641-782-6144.

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FREE PUPPIES, BORDER Collie/Australian Shepherd mix, 6 weeks old, 2 females, 641447-2015

Creston Automotive has an immediate opening for an

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN The right candidate would be customer-minded and be a self-starter. Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and every other Saturday 8am to Noon.

Ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license, tools, and would have electrical systems background, but we are willing to train the right candidate. If not already Ford/Lincoln Certified, must be willing to obtain and maintain Ford/Lincoln Certification. Creston Automotive offers competitive wages and benefits are available.

If you, or someone you know, is qualified for this opportunity, please stop by Creston Automotive, 410 W Adams St in Creston to pick up an application.

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Dear Santa, This year I would like a Star Wars poggle the lesser action figure. I would also like a lego winter holiday train, and a new suit jacket with matching vest and pants. Also, tell _____ I was very happy to recive their letter last year.

Have a save trip and have a merry Christmas!

Scincerly, Jacob Coke - Creston P.S. FYI, add another Coke to watch out for after January!

—————— Dear Santa, This is Wyatt. I am almost 5 years old. I would like an airplane for Christmas please, but not wrapped in a present.

Thank you for the goodies that you gave me when I came to see you at the fire station.

Love, Wyatt Swanson - Creston —————— Dear Santa, My name is Brayden and I am 5 years old. I want to ask you has my Elf on Shelf Joey came an told you I’ve been being a good boy?

This is my wish list: 3 four wheelers, 3 trucks, 3 dirt bikes and 3 trailers.

I drew a picture for you on the back.

Love, Brayden Jones-Embree Creston —————— Dear Santa, I’ve been a good girl this year. i would really like to have a new Playdoh set.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Rebecca Levine - Creston —————— Dear Santa, My name is Bradie and I am 5 years old. I want to ask you How do your reindeer deer survive in the North pole?

How do they stay warm?

This is my wish list: I would like Hungry Hungry Hippo game. Hew have been a good boy and ate all my supper.

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RESTON UTOMOTIVE 410 W. Adams • Creston, IA 50801

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

Mon., Jan. 16- 10:00AM Grand Junction, IA. Tractors, Combine, Pulling Tractor, Tillage & Planting Equip., Harvest Equip., Trucks, Pickups, Trailers, Hay Equip,. for Nick Webb. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey, Darwin West.

Friday, Jan. 27- 10:00AM Creston, IA. 156 AC M/L, Union Twn., Adams Co. IA for Marlene Preston, Nancy Lynne McKay, Alice Kay Tucker. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Steve Bergren, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey.

Sat., Jan. 28- 10:00AM Grand Junction, IA. Collectible Tractors, Forklift, Pickup, Camper, Lawn Mowers, ATVs, Snowmobiles, Collectibles, Antique Equip., Household for Joan Webb.

Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey, Darwin West.

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

Amber Hayes, classified manager

641.782.2141 ext. 6441

classified@ crestonnews.com

Talk to your local FarMutual Agent about securing your tomorrow.

Let us earn your TRUST. www.adaircountymutual.com

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Creston News Advertiser Classifieds are as good as gold!

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We will close for the holidays Monday, December 26 and re-open Tuesday January 3rd.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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

We have the following position open:

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

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Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired has an immediate need for a Teacher of the Visually Impaired or Special Ed Teacher to serve students with visual impairments in the Creston, Osceola and surrounding area.

Competitive salary and benefits. Visual Impairment endorsement required within three years of employment. Tuition assistance available.

Contact Justin Ruegg at (319) 472-5221, ext. 1226.

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Seeking versatile reporter!

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Free transportation - Deliver to shut-ins Call Anita at: 641-344-1435 Walk-ins welcome Sponsored by Holy Spirit Parish and many friends!

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RN / MDS COORDINATOR Great MDS opportunity at Creston Specialty Care, a reputable skilled nursing facility in Creston.

The MDS Coordinator assures accurate and timely assessments / reassessments of resident care and is pivotal to ensuring that residents receive appropriate, quality care and that information in quality measures, indicators, and billing is accurate.

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‘Twas t h g i n e h t before s a m t s i r Ch Merry Christmas from all of us at your Creston

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!

On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!

Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.”

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CLUB NEWS Mary Circle

Mary Circle of First Christian Church met Dec. 15 at A&G Steakhouse for their Christmas celebration with 11 members present.

Several members read short stories pertaining to Christmas.

There was no business discussed. Everyone enjoyed the fellowship.

Shirley Ray gave the blessing before the meal.

Next meeting will be Jan. 19 at the church. Rhonda Vogel will give the program.

Pat Fils and Joyce Burkhead will be co-hostesses.

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The Book Club

The Book Club met Dec. 5 at Barb Thomsen’s decorated home for its Christmas luncheon and book exchange. After lunch, the club had a short meeting and discussed a library donation which will begin in February. Following the meeting, social time was enjoyed. The group had

a musical chair book exchange and sang Christmas songs.

Recent books read were: “Calling Me Home” by Julie Kribler, “Off the Grid” by CJ Bos, “The Dressmaker of Khair Khana” by Gagle T. Lemmon, “Texas Tall” by Joret Dailey, “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham, “Women in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware, “Mindbend” by Robin Cook, “How to Speak Dolphin” by G. Rasky, “The Aurora Teagarden Series”

by Charlaine Harris – “Real Murder,” “A Bone to Pick,” “Three Bedrooms, One Corpse,” “The Julius House,” “Dead Over Heels,” “A Fool and his Honey,” “Last Scene Alive,” “Poppy Done to Death,” Reader’s Digest and periodicals.

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VFW Post 1797

VFW Post 1797 met Dec. 13 at the Elks Lodge in Creston. Thirty-six members and guests were present for dinner.

After dinner, Voice of

Democracy and Patriot Pen Essay winners were presented with certificates and prize money. The VFW would like to thank all students that entered.

Commander Gary O’Daniels called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 18 members present.

The post draped the charter for veterans John Henry, Merritt Eblen, Larry Gile and Harry Loughrey.

Minutes and QM reports were read and approved.

Service officers reported 45 hours of community service, 19 hours at hospital, 80 hours for honor guard and 10 hours with the Christmas Basket; for a total of 154 hours. The post also traveled 417 miles for veterans.

In old business, VFW approved $500 for an eagle carving at the courthouse and provided an update on the freedom flight for Union County.

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LETTERS TO SANTA To Santa What I want X mas A amarucen gile doll art slplies Clothes A mopad A fore ever Hores back rideing suplies, A sadle Amareucan gile dole clothes Mrmade stret Frum Alminah —————— Dear Santa, My name is, Jake Gordon, and I am 5 years old. This year for Christmas I would like a race car, phone and a huge

trampoline. I also would like an xBox 1 with some games. I have been a good boy. Am I on the nice list or naughty list?

I hope on the nice list. I promise to be nice every year and to leave you milk and cookies.

Love, Jake — Creston —————— Dear Santa I would like a Hatchimal, stuff animal roudolphe, stuffed santa, and a toy hedgehog.

Sincerely, Janessa Pokorny — Creston —————— Dear Santa I would like a ipad, choca-

late pen, pom pom wow, mermaid blanket, Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles CD Boombox, Speed Bumper Vehicles, Video Walkie Talkies, Hello my name is doll Raya, Hellow my name is doll Yasmin, I <3 cats shirt, music ly shirt, purple roller skates, Sprint, the movie trolls, ipod that can text and call and facetime.

Braylee Pokorny — Creston —————— Dear Santa, I would like orbez crush, iphone or ipad, crazy.z.sand or kinetic sand, Pop Pop wow, ginnie pig and with all it’s stuff, pottery cool, the movie’s that I

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Sincerely, Danica Pokorny — Creston —————— Dear Santa I want a mario Game a shooting game for Seth and mom’s nails done a swetter and couch for bella a homat cantholl aim plane and a new bike an ginger beared house

Mason Ford – Creston —————— Dear Santa how are you and misses clouse can I have a enpthen elf and a raindeer and a football and or some pess candy and some hunting clothes for my dads house and a sky lander game for me a jinggle bell please and it to snow please and thank you Seth Gordon — Creston —————— Dear Santa I want a doll house please I am 5!

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—————— Dear Santa How Are Your reindeer Santa I would Like a presents like a Hatchimal and a Ipad Please Santa and your friend Payton Veitz Your friend Riley Veitz —————— Dear Santa, I would like a dinosaur toy for Christmas please, and a toy gun. And a game. And blocks.

Thank you, Silas Howard, Age 3.

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assembly at Innovative Industries; Saturday, Dec 17, - Wreaths Across America at Iowa Veterans Cemetery; 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.

14, - district 4 meeting in Oskaloosa; 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, - veterans on the hill in Des Moines; and Saturday, Jan. 21, - state mid-winter VFW meeting in Des Moines.

A motion was made to donate $1,000 to State VFW Veterans Hospital,

disaster fund, Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy Essays and Iowa home in Michigan, and $400 was donated to the Christmas basket.

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K-9 Minko. Merritt discussed the routine and training for Minko and some of their experiences over the last six years of working together. Minko will retire at the end of this year due to health issues.

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Points the Warriors have outscored their opponents by, the most by an NBA team through 30 games since the 1971-72 Bucks.

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BASKETBALL Eighth-grade girls win recent games The Creston eighthgrade girls basketball teams won a pair of games at Adair-Casey/ Guthrie Center Monday.

The ‘A’ team won 4525.

“What a great game for our two post players Kelsey Fields and Sam Dunphy,” coach Mendy McCreight said. “Kelsey had 19 points and 15 rebounds and Sam added 18 points and six rebounds.

Braelyn Baker, Peyton Rice, Rylie Driskell, Morgan Buxton all had two points each.

“We got out to a great start and finished all 4 quarters well tonight,” McCreight said. “I was very pleased with our play.”

Creston led 11-6 after one quarter, 20-9 at halftime and 32-15 after three quarters.

The ‘B’ tema won in overtime 31-26.

The Panthers outscored Adair-Casey/ Guthrie Center 5-0 in overtime.

Creston led 8-6 after one quarter, 12-11 at halftime and 18-17 after three quarters.

Seven girls reached the scoring column for Creston.

“These girls played hard all the way to the ending buzzer,” McCreight said. “It was great to see them step up and shoot the ball as we had seven girls score.”

Morgan Buxton led the way offensively with eight points. Kaci Abildtrup had six points.

Karly Calvin scored five points. Rylie Driskell chipped in four points.

Katie Adair had three points. Caitlyn Gist and Sam Dunphy each scored two points.

The Panthers rallied to defeat Lenox 26-24 on Dec. 15.

Lenox led 15-10 at halftime, but Creston edged ahead 20-18 after three quarters and held on in the fourth quarter.

Shots weren’t falling for the Panthers in the first half.

“We struggled in the first half with rebounding and finishing our shots,” McCreight said.

“We never gave up as we were down by five points going into halftime.”

Creston’s offense came to life in the third.

“We came out in the third quarter and hit a bit of a spark,” McCreight said.

Kelsey Fields led the team with 14 points and four rebounds.

Sam Dunphy added 12 points, and eight rebounds. Braelyn Baker had three points. Rachel Boyer had a good defensive game as she had seven steals and six rebounds.

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HAWKEYE BASKETBALL

Iowa crushes Delaware State 89-57 Hawkeyes open Big 10 play Wednesday against Purdue

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By JASON BRUMMOND Associated Press

IOWA CITY (AP) — This time, the Hawkeyes shook hands.

Iowa wrapped up a trying week on a positive note, throttling Delaware State 89-57 on Thursday night — just two days after coach Fran McCaffery’s refusal to participate in the post-game handshake brought unwanted attention to the program.

Peter Jok scored 17 points and the Hawkeyes had a season-high 12 steals and scored 33 points off turnovers to win their fifth straight game.

“We’re playing a lot better as a team and that’s showing up in the defensive end,” Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner said. “Since our defensive has tightened up, we’re playing a lot better.”

Wagner scored 12 points

Blues fall to Lightning TAMPA, Fla. (AP)— The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting to have success at home during a key time, while the St. Louis Blues had another road defeat and lost a goalie, too.

Alex Killorn scored a goahead goal early in the third period, Jonathan Drouin added two late goals and the Lightning rallied from a twogoal deficit to beat the Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.

“I think the one thing that was impressive was we’re down two and got five unanswered (goals),” Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. “I’m really proud of the way we battled back.”

Killorn put Tampa Bay up 3-2 from the high slot 5:25 into the third period to help the Lightning go 2-0 starting a stretch of seven of eight games at home. Drouin made it 4-2 with 1:40 remaining, a play that Blues goalie Jake Allen was hurt on trying to make a save, before adding an empty-netter.

“He’ll be fine,” St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock said of Allen, who appeared to have a lower-body injury.

Tampa Bay also got goals from Brian Boyle and Michael Bournival. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 21 saves and Victor Hedman had three assists.

The Lightning are without oft-injured goalie Ben Bishop, who could miss a month with an undisclosed lower-body injury. Bishop, a potential free agent after the season, was hurt in the first period of Tuesday’s 4-1 win over Detroit.

David Perron and Wade Megan scored 32 seconds apart in the first period, and Allen stopped 27 shots for the Blues. St. Louis saw a sixgame winning streak against Tampa Bay end.

The Blues are 5-10-1 on the road, compared to a home record of 13-2-4.

“We had a great first period,” Hitchcock said. “When they scored their second goal they took the game over.”

and Isaiah Moss added 10 for the Hawkeyes (8-5), who are ready to move past this week and onto Big Ten play.

McCaffery and the Hawkeyes walked off the court after a win on Tuesday against N o r t h Dakota without shaking hands with the opposing players and McCaffery coaches — putting a spotlight on an otherwise menial December game.

McCaffery has since expressed regret over the situation and apologized to North Dakota coach Brian Jones. Iowa considers the issue closed.

Thursday’s blowout win was far less exciting.

The Hawkeyes went on a 21-1 run in the first half and outscored the Hornets 21-0

in fastbreak points.

The only stressful moment for Iowa came with 6 ½ minutes left in the first half when Jok went down with a left hip injury — silencing the crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

But Jok, the Big Ten’s top scorer, returned to start the second half. He scored sev- Jok en points in four minutes before heading to bench for good. Jok had ice on his hip the rest of the game, but isn’t expected to miss any games.

“It’s pretty sore,” McCaffery said.

Devin Morgan scored 24 points to lead Delaware State (3-11).

The Hornets shot just 24 percent from the floor. They missed 17 straight field goals

during the first half, going nearly 12 minutes between buckets.

BIG PICTURE Iowa: The Hawkeyes are playing better the last three weeks since a shocking home loss to Omaha on Dec. 3. Iowa is on a season-best five-game winning streak and it should get a jolt to the lineup next week.

Freshman Tyler Cook, the team’s second leading scorer at 13.7 points per game, is expected to return after missing the last seven games with a broken finger.

Delaware State: The Hornets, halfway through a sixgame road trip, were never in this one. They are 0-34 all-time against opponents from the Big Ten after losing by 47 to Indiana and 32 to Iowa this week.

HE SAID IT “He’s going to be anxious to do maybe too much. And I want to make sure that he understands that we don’t

expect too much. We expect him to be Tyler Cook,” McCaffery said on Cook’s expected return next week.

McCaffery isn’t sure if Cook will return to the starting lineup or not.

TIP-INS Delaware State shot 5 of 33 in the first half (15 percent). . Seven Hawkeyes scored eight points or more for the second straight game. .. Iowa is 63-2 under McCaffery when holding opponents to fewer than 61 points.

UP NEXT Iowa: Opens up Big Ten play at 15th-ranked Purdue on Dec. 28, which will be Iowa’s only second true road game of the season. The Hawkeyes have won four of the last five against the Boilermakers.

Delaware State: Leaves the cold of Big Ten country for a trip to Honolulu on Dec. 29 to finish its non-conference slate against Hawaii.

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And ifPERTAINING Detroit (9SEWER USE SERVICE CHARGES. No IOWA ASSOC OF BLDG ants coach Ben McAdoo 5) is beaten by Dallas, the OFFICIALS....................................

170.00 one spoke in favor of, or against the ENFORCEMENT amendment; thereplayoff-bound. was no written corre- IOWA said,LAW “you have a chance Giants are spondence in favor of, or against the ACADEMY.................................... 265.00 to goPOLICE for aCHIEFS touchdown.”

“We’reHe then disappointed amendment. called the Public IOWA 75.00 Hearing tonow a close.in the way we ASSOCIATION................................

Manning targeted Beckright Madison moved seconded by Wilson to JAMES LAW OFFICE............... 2,690.00 200.00 Establish First Readingsaid of Ordinance ham 20 times; the next faplayedthetonight,” Man- *KABEL.........................................

17-173 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KENYON & NIELSEN................. 367.00 vored receiver was Victor ning, who completed 38 THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE LAMAIR-MULOCKCITY OF CRESTON, 1996,and

BY CONDON.....................................

Cruz, who caught 5,000.00 eight passes for 356IOWA, yards AMENDING CHAPTER 96, SECTION LYNCH DALLAS.......................... 691.68 of the BURN............................

13 balls thrown338.02 his one TD. “We1.B. know we can MASTER 13, SUB-SECTION PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER USE SER- PER MAR SECURITY.................... 64.00 way.

New York’s only bounce back next week and VICE CHARGES. Carroll, Madison, Hig- PRAIRIE SOLID WASTE 495.95 gins, Wintermute, and AGENCY........................................ touchdown was a 13-yard still Freeman, get a win and getKoets in the Wilson voted aye. First Reading declared QTECH AUTOMATION........... 1,100.00 pass BODY overREPAIR................ the middle to playoffs.”

RHINE 170.00 Established.

SENECA COMPANIES................

455.00 AThey resolution was offered and seconded Sterling Shepard, who had might not need that to set a Public Hearing on January 3, SICOG.......................................... 3,500.00 54,966.03 seven catches on 11 tarvictory.

2017, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of the *SISCO......................................

City making application for a Community SOUTHERN HILLS VET............. 367.60 gets.

BECKHAM’S NUMDevelopment Block Grant for a Housing STALKER CHEVROLET............. 200.00 38.25 Rehabilitation Program. All votedseaaye. SUPREME But CLEANERS.................. all those throws BERS: Earlier this TRI COUNTY VET.......................... 57.50 Resolution passed. weren’t enough. son, whenwas theoffered Giants beat TYLER INSURANCE.....................

32.00 A resolution and seconded CO AUDITOR............... 2,628.17 to approve Payment 28-23, Estimate No. 2 of UNION TOUGH KID: Wentz the Eagles Odell $35,450.56 to Voltmer, Inc., for work UPS...................................................... 9.36 CELLULAR.............................

101.46 completed on the and US was wobbly after banging Beckham Jr.VASIs had (w/PAPIs) only four REILs Replacement Project at the Creston VOLTMER................................ 35,450.56 his head following 42,826.00 Olivireceptions 46aye.yards, MANAGEMENT.......

Municipal Airport. for All voted Resolu- WASTE HILL..................................

26.50 tion carried. he scored twice. At WAYNE er Vernon’s hit but didn’t though A resolution was offered and seconded WEST AVIATION...................... 2,382.32 hesitate to throw himself the Linc,Extra he Work made 11 1catchto approve Order for the SUPPLIES: Adams Street Bridge Replacement Project AGRILAND................................. 5,015.85 at Eli Apple on a block afes anforadditional 150 yards, but All didn’t 100.06 for $19,846.10. voted AGRIVISION.................................

Bter M SALES....................................

117.00 aye.

Resolution passed. returning to the game. find the end zone.

A resolution was offered and seconded CINTAS............................................. 61.95 “If there was anyone out Beckham has 96 catches SUPPLY....1,324.61 MOTOR to special assess nuisances due to non-pay- CRESTON J GONGOL................................. ment by property owners.His All voted aye. Din front, I was going to121.21 pick for 1,323 yards. career ED M FELD EQUIPMENT........ 1,722.30 Resolution passed.

SUPPLY..............

53.56 was receptions, offered and seconded A resolution up a& HOME block,” Wentz said. highs are 97 set FARM to approve an Engineering Agreement FASTENAL........................................ 4.16 “Once you’re cleared, last season, and 1,450 yards. with Veenstra & Kimm for the proposed GALE CENGAGE LEARNING. . . 442.51 Facility ImproveWaste Treatment you’reASPHALT................... good to go.” 2,124.30 “IWater think anytime you get GRIMES INGRAM......................................... 126.88 ments. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded IOWA OFFICE INTERIORS........ 202.15 to approve Partial Payment No. 3 of K & J HARDWARE....................... 156.43 $111,342.19 to C&J Conservation for MARC............................................. 424.62 work completed on the McKinley MICROMARKETING................... 316.97 Lake/Hurley Creek WIRB Project, the Re- OFFICE DEPOT............................. 140.60 lease of Retainage of $12, 233.57 thirty ROBERT WINTERMUTE.............. 85.00 days after acceptance, and Change Order SERVICE TECHS.......................... 861.41 dogs topped the 100-point Surles had385.00 21 OLD MARKET.....................

No. 2 due to a reduction in quantities THERashaan PAPER CORPORATION.. 1,036.19 based on recommendation of the Park & THE barrier since points to lead Mississippi Recreation Board. All voted aye. Resolu- ULINE............................................. 116.52 ZIEGLER........................................

350.12 tion passed.

2013.

Valley State (0-13), which A resolution was offered and seconded PETTY CASH: Reedthe Trimhas been the road the91.00 enCASHon - FINANCE............. to approve Final Progress Report from PETTY CASH - of RECREATION.....

38.26 Snyder & Associates for the McKinley PETTY mer hit three tire month December and Lake/Hurley Creek Phase 1 WIRB Project REIMBURSEMENTS: 3-pointers to of $2,760.66 for BIERLE, hasn’t DOUG............................... played at home since 60.00 and authorize payment Professional Services based on recommen- BRISTOW, JIM................................ 60.00 finishof the Park with a Nov. 22 tilt with UMaMIKE.................................

60.00 dation & Recreation Board. All BRUCE, HARGROVE, voted aye. Resolution 15 points for passed. ss-Lowell.DAVID..................... 35.00 Under Other, the Comprehensive Eco- HAYS, JOHN.................................... 60.00 Drake (2-10). Strategy (CEDS) An- HUFF, A MARK..................................

Graham Woodward 60.00 nomic Development TODD...........................

60.00 nual Update and 2017 Local Priorities JACKSON, Overall the jumper for Drake pushed forms were handed out to Council to be JENSEN, TONY............................... 60.00 JACK.......................... completed.

Bulldogs shot 52.9 percent, JOHNSTON, the lead past 20, and two60.00 T.J. Councilperson Wilson asked when the KRANTZ, KYLE.............................. 60.00 hit 17 total 3s, and dished Thomas free throws made it Cedar Street Underpass would be complet- KRUSE, KEVIN............................... 60.00 TERESA......................

55.00 ed.

Kruse said that BNSF still MADISON, outKevin 27 team assists for was its 36 85-55 with 7:10 left.

VER MEER, PAUL.......................... 60.00 planning on having it done by this Friday. field goals. Madison stated that WOLFE, JASON.............................. 60.00 Councilperson BNSF did a good job repairing the New PAYROLL: York Street Railroad Crossing.

GROSS, INCLUDING Motion was made and seconded to ad- BENEFITS 12/16/16............... 103,266.17 journ the meeting. All voted aye. Council TOTAL.................................. $668,144.75 adjourned at 6:21 p.m. *MANUAL CHECKS/DEBITS Gary Lybarger, Mayor CLAIMS, BY FUND: Attest: GENERAL FUND.................. 169,880.14 Lisa Williamson, City Clerk ROAD USE TAX...................... 25,595.26 These are a condensed version of the PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT..... 65,654.45 proceedings of the regular meeting of the FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT.. .7,434.70 Creston City Council. Copies of the com- POLICE FORFEITURE................. 273.56 plete version may be obtained at the RESTRICTED Clerk's office during normal office hours.

GIFTS-MCKNLY................... 131,525.23 CITY OF CRESTON RESTRICTED FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD GIFTS-LIBRARY....................... 1,037.43 ENDING DECEMBER 20, 2016: CAPITAL PROJECTS CLAIMS, BY TYPE: FUND....................................... 252,189.52 SEWER OPERATING SERVICE: FUND..........................................14,035.53 ACCESS....................................... 2,594.81 ANIMAL SHELTER ALLIANT ENERGY...................... 183.27 (AGENCY FUND)......................... 518.93 ARAMARK.................................... 209.08 TOTAL.................................. $668,144.75 C&J CONSERVATION......... 127,940.23 CIVICPLUS................................. 3,762.46 COPY SYSTEMS............................. 24.72 Facility Name: City of Creston Water CRESTON ANIMAL RESCUE Works EFFORT............................................ 20.00 PWSID# 8816089 Date: 12/20/16 CRESTON CHAMBER OF PUBLIC NOTICFICATION COMMERCE............................... 2,775.00 MONITORING VIOLATION OF THE CRESTON CITY WATER WATER TESTING SCHEDULE WORKS.......................................... 100.77 Our water system violated a drinking CRESTON VET CLINIC............... 239.43 water standard over the past 9 months of DISH.................................................. 53.11 the calendar year of 2016. Even though F&M BODY SHOP........................ 896.15 this was not an emergency, as our cusGRMC BUSINESS HEALTH....... 445.00 tomers, you have a right to know what HEARTLAND TIRE........................ 34.95 happened and what we did to correct this HERBERGER situation.

CONSTRUCTION.................. 252,189.52 We, the City of Creston Public Water IAWEA.............................................. 30.00 Supply, which provides the water needs INDEPENDENT PUBLIC to, not only the City of Creston, but also ADVISOR.................................... 2,084.02 provides a significant amount of water to INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES...... 400.00 the Southern Iowa Rural Water AssociaIOWA ASSOC OF BLDG tion, are required to monitor your drinking OFFICIALS.................................... 170.00 water for specific contaminants on a reguIOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT lar basis. Results of regular monitoring are ACADEMY.................................... 265.00 an indicator of whether or not our drinking IOWA POLICE CHIEFS water meets health standards. During the ASSOCIATION................................ 75.00 month of March, 2016 we did not collect a JAMES LAW OFFICE............... 2,690.00 sample and test for total organic carbons *KABEL......................................... 200.00 and chlorites and therefore cannot be sure KENYON & NIELSEN................. 367.00 of the quality of our drinking water during LAMAIR-MULOCKthat time.

CONDON..................................... 5,000.00 WHAT SHOULD I DO? LYNCH DALLAS.......................... 691.68 There is nothing you need to do at this MASTER BURN............................ 338.02 time.

PER MAR SECURITY.................... 64.00 WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT IS BEPRAIRIE SOLID WASTE ING DONE? AGENCY........................................ 495.95 Sampling and testing of total organic QTECH AUTOMATION........... 1,100.00 carbons and chlorites is performed monthRHINE BODY REPAIR................ 170.00 ly on a regular basis. Prior to the month of SENECA COMPANIES................ 455.00 March, 2016 the maximum allowable limit SICOG.......................................... 3,500.00 of total organic carbons and chlorites al*SISCO...................................... 54,966.03 lowed was never exceeded. Since the SOUTHERN HILLS VET............. 367.60 month of March, 2016 this still holds true.

STALKER CHEVROLET............. 200.00 During the month of March of this year SUPREME CLEANERS.................. 38.25 the samples were not collected. One emTRI COUNTY VET.......................... 57.50 ployee was off for medical reasons and the TYLER INSURANCE..................... 32.00 others were extremely busy, to the point UNION CO AUDITOR............... 2,628.17 where this sample collection failed to get UPS...................................................... 9.36 on anyone's list of duties.

US CELLULAR............................. 101.46 For more information concerning this VOLTMER................................ 35,450.56 matter, please contact the General ManagWASTE MANAGEMENT....... 42,826.00 er, Steve Yarkosky at 641-782-5817.

WAYNE HILL.................................. 26.50 WEST AVIATION...................... 2,382.32 SUPPLIES: NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC AGRILAND................................. 5,015.85 MEETING AGRIVISION................................. 100.06 Governmental Body: Creston City Council B M SALES.................................... 117.00 Date of Meeting: January 3, 2017 CINTAS............................................. 61.95 Time of Meeting: 6:00 o'clock p.m.

CRESTON MOTOR SUPPLY....1,324.61 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers D J GONGOL................................. 121.21 116 W. Adams Street ED M FELD EQUIPMENT........ 1,722.30 Creston, Iowa 50801 FARM & HOME SUPPLY.............. 53.56 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVFASTENAL........................................ 4.16 EN that the above mentioned governmenGALE CENGAGE LEARNING. . . 442.51 tal body is meeting at the time and place GRIMES ASPHALT................... 2,124.30 listed above for the following purpose.

INGRAM......................................... 126.88 The meeting is for the purpose of acIOWA OFFICE INTERIORS........ 202.15 cepting comment on the following ordiK & J HARDWARE....................... 156.43 nance amendment: MARC............................................. 424.62 Ordinance 17-173- AN ORDINANCE MICROMARKETING................... 316.97 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDIOFFICE DEPOT............................. 140.60 NANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, ROBERT WINTERMUTE.............. 85.00 IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO SEWER SERVICE TECHS.......................... 861.41 USE SERVICE CHARGES. THE OLD MARKET..................... 385.00 __ Public Hearing on the issuance.

THE PAPER CORPORATION.. 1,036.19 __ Motion instituting proceedings to ULINE............................................. 116.52 take additional action.

ZIEGLER........................................ 350.12 This notice is given at the direction of PETTY CASH: the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21, Code PETTY CASH - FINANCE............. 91.00 of Iowa, and local rules of said governPETTY CASH - RECREATION..... 38.26 mental body.

REIMBURSEMENTS: Lisa Williamson BIERLE, DOUG............................... 60.00 Clerk, City of Creston BRISTOW, JIM................................ 60.00 BRUCE, MIKE................................. 60.00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HARGROVE, DAVID..................... 35.00 The City of Creston will hold a Public HAYS, JOHN.................................... 60.00 Hearing on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at HUFF, MARK.................................. 60.00 6:00p.m. at the Creston City Hall, 116 W. JACKSON, TODD........................... 60.00 Adams St., Creston, lA 50801. The purJENSEN, TONY............................... 60.00 pose of the hearing is to discuss the need JOHNSTON, JACK.......................... 60.00 and application for Community DevelopKRANTZ, KYLE.............................. 60.00 ment Block Grant funds for housing rehaKRUSE, KEVIN............................... 60.00 bilitation. All residents are invited and enMADISON, TERESA...................... 55.00 couraged to attend this hearing to learn VER MEER, PAUL.......................... 60.00 more and ask any questions about the proWOLFE, JASON.............................. 60.00 gram. If you cannot attend the meeting, PAYROLL: please call City Hall at 641-782-2000 to GROSS, INCLUDING express support or concern about the proBENEFITS 12/16/16............... 103,266.17 gram. For more details of how the proTOTAL.................................. $668,144.75 gram works, please contact Joel Lamb *MANUAL CHECKS/DEBITS with the Southern Iowa Council of GovCLAIMS, BY FUND: ernments at 641-782-8491. The meeting is GENERAL FUND.................. 169,880.14 handicap accessible and a translator can be ROAD USE TAX...................... 25,595.26 provided with 48-hour notice.

PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT..... 65,654.45 FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT.. .7,434.70 POLICE FORFEITURE................. 273.56

Eagles prevent Giants from clinching playoff spot, 24-19 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Because they couldn’t win on the road, the New York Giants ensured they won’t open at home if they make the playoffs.

Three of Eli Manning’s career-high 63 passes were intercepted, including one that Malcolm Jenkins returned for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Giants 24-19 Thursday night to snap a five-game losing streak and prevent New York from clinching a playoff spot.

“We didn’t play well enough,” Manning said. “I got off to a bad start and spotted them a 14-0 lead.”

The loss gave Dallas the NFC East title — and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs. The Giants (10-5) still own the top wild-card position and will end their four-season playoff drought

this weekend if Detroit, Green Bay, Tampa Bay or Atlanta loses.

If not, they get in with a win at Washington next week.

“We need to be confident,” Manning said. “We can get healthy and get a little break these next couple days and come back and practice and play better football.”

After Darren Sproles gave the Eagles (6-9) a 7-0 lead on a 25-yard TD run, Jenkins picked off Manning and ran it back 34 yards for a 14-0 lead. Jenkins got another interception in the second half, the second time he’s had two picks in a game in his eight-year career.

“I want to be wherever the ball is,” Jenkins said. “If I play deep too long a lot of times, I get bored.”

Carson Wentz threw a

touchdown pass to Nelson Agholor and later shook off a late hit that forced him to miss his first snaps of the season. The rookie quarterback even threw a lead block on a double reverse after he passed concussion tests.

Then the defense delivered a stop on fourth down before Terrence Brooks clinched the win with an interception at the Eagles 5.

“My name was called and I made the most of it,” said Brooks, who had not played a defensive snap this season before getting in for two plays against the Giants.

Here’s some things we learned in Philadelphia’s win over the Giants: LANE’S IMPACT: Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson returned from a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhanc-

Red hot Wild win ninth straight MONTREAL (AP) — Playing at Bell Centre against goaltending ace Carey Price was a stiff test for Minnesota but these days the Wild just keep on winning.

Eric Staal scored the goahead goal shorthanded early in the third period to give Minnesota a 4-2 victory over the Canadiens on Thursday night, tying the Wild’s team record of nine consecutive wins.

They have a chance to make it 10 straight when they face the Rangers in New York on Friday night -- their last game before the holiday break.

“I’ve been part of some good runs before but never 10 in a row, so this is fun,” said Staal. “You want to keep this riding as long as

you can.

“It’s fun winning. We’re going into the break feeling really good. It’ll be a good effort to put everything on the line (Friday) and then exhale for a couple of days.”

Minnesota last won nine in a row March 8-24, 2007.

Jordan Schroeder and Jared Spurgeon also scored for the Wild (20-8-4), who erased a pair of one-goal Montreal leads. Jason Zucker added an empty-net goal with 23 seconds left in the game.

Max Pacioretty and Artturi Lehkonen scored for

Montreal (21-8-4), which ended a two-game winning run. The Canadiens are now 15-3-2 at home.

The game featured a duel between two of the NHL’s leading goalies, with Devan Dubnyk having the edge over Price as the Canadiens outshot the Wild 34-27.

Dubnyk was part of the Canadiens organization briefly in 2014 before he moved on and established himself as a top goaltender with Arizona and Minnesota.

“There was a lot of build up, so it’s impossible not to think about it a little bit, but he’s still the best goalie in the world,” Dubnyk said of Price. “It doesn’t make a difference.

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ing drugs and immediately showed why he’s so valuable. He wiped out the left side of New York’s defensive line twice on big gains on the offense’s first series, including a block on Landon Collins to clear a path for Sproles on his TD run. The Eagles are 4-1 with Johnson, 2-8 without him.

“It was huge to get Lane back,” Wentz said. “That was a big spark for us.”

WAITING GAME: The Giants couldn’t do the deed themselves Thursday night and now must wait for the weekend’s action. They have plenty of opportunity to qualify for the postseason while opening holiday gifts.

If the Falcons (9-5) lose at Carolina, New York is in.

If the Packers (8-6) lose to Minnesota, New York is in.

Should Tampa Bay fall at New Orleans, the Giants

Drake snaps eight-game skid with home win DES MOINES (AP) — Billy Wampler hit eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 27 points and Drake snapped an eight game losing streak with a 101-69 win over Mississippi Valley State on Thursday night.

Wampler’s eight 3s were the second most in school history for a single game, one shy of the school record.

It was the first time the Bull-

PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CRESTON CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 20, 2016 The Creston City Council met in regular session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Lybarger presiding.

Roll call being taken with the following Council members present: Wintermute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison and Higgins. Council-at-Large position is vacant.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Councilat-Large position is vacant. Motion carried.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes of December 6, 2016 regular meeting; claims of $564,878.58; appointment Terry Freeman as Councilat-Large for a one-year term. All voted aye. Council-at-Large position is vacant.

Motion carried.

Mayor Lybarger administered the Oath of Office to Terry Freeman.

Mayor Lybarger said that now is the time for a Public Hearing to Amend Ordinance 17-173 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 96, SECTION 13, SUB-SECTION 1.B. PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER USE SERVICE CHARGES. No one spoke in favor of, or against the amendment; there was no written correspondence in favor of, or against the amendment. He then called the Public Hearing to a close.

Madison moved seconded by Wilson to Establish the First Reading of Ordinance 17-173 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 96, SECTION 13, SUB-SECTION 1.B. PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER USE SERVICE CHARGES. Carroll, Madison, Higgins, Freeman, Wintermute, Koets and Wilson voted aye. First Reading declared Established.

A resolution was offered and seconded to set a Public Hearing on January 3, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of the City making application for a Community Development Block Grant for a Housing Rehabilitation Program. All voted aye.

Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve Payment Estimate No. 2 of $35,450.56 to Voltmer, Inc., for work completed on the VASIs (w/PAPIs) and REILs Replacement Project at the Creston Municipal Airport. All voted aye. Resolution carried.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve Extra Work Order 1 for the Adams Street Bridge Replacement Project for an additional $19,846.10. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to special assess nuisances due to non-payment by property owners. All voted aye.

Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve an Engineering Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm for the proposed Waste Water Treatment Facility Improvements. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve Partial Payment No. 3 of $111,342.19 to C&J Conservation for work completed on the McKinley Lake/Hurley Creek WIRB Project, the Release of Retainage of $12, 233.57 thirty days after acceptance, and Change Order No. 2 due to a reduction in quantities based on recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve the Final Progress Report from Snyder & Associates for the McKinley Lake/Hurley Creek Phase 1 WIRB Project and authorize payment of $2,760.66 for Professional Services based on recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

Under Other, the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Update and 2017 Local Priorities forms were handed out to Council to be completed.

Councilperson Wilson asked when the Cedar Street Underpass would be completed. Kevin Kruse said that BNSF was still planning on having it done by this Friday.

Councilperson Madison stated that BNSF did a good job repairing the New York Street Railroad Crossing.

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted aye. Council adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

Gary Lybarger, Mayor Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk These are a condensed version of the proceedings of the regular meeting of the

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NEWS FROM THE IOWA DNR IOWA DNR Water level to drop at Easter Lake The Iowa Department of Natural Resources with the Polk County Conservation, Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the City of Des Moines will begin another phase of work on Easter Lake to improve habitat and water quality on the 179-acre lake on the southeast edge of Des Moines.

The lake is being lowered about six inches per day and should be completely drained by February of 2017. Most of the fish in the lake will leave through the gate valve and be sent downstream into the Des Moines River. Some fish loss isexpected. Fishing regulations were relaxed this summer to let anglers more freely harvest game fish before the lake was renovated.

The lake is being drained to achieve many goals of the Easter Lake Watershed Plan that was developed in 2012, including: improve fisheries, fisheries habitat and water quality; expose the shoreline to accurately evaluate public access improvements and in-lake plant life enhancements for wildlife; Dry out the lake bottom so additional mechanical dredging and shoreline work can begin in the spring of 2017; improve dam safety by installing another gate valve to ensure safe and operative future lake level management. Enhance boat ramp access for watercraft recreation interests; providesafe, non-motorized trail access around the lake by completing the Mark C.Ackelson Trail which will connect Easter Lake to Ewing Park; remove the lake from the state’s impaired waters list through an extensive, multi-year watershed restoration plan.

Park users and neighbors can expect a slight musky odor at times, but this will be minimal. Park shelters will be first-come, firstserved in 2017- no reservations will be accepted. The swimming beach and boat ramp will be closed.

In-lake mechanical dredging and shoreline restoration work will begin in the spring and continue through the winter with final trail construction completed by the end of 2017.

All major improvements are expected to be completed by March of 2018. At that time the lake will begin filling back up and fisheries will be restocked.

ing spot. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recommends a minimum of four inches of quality ice for fishing and at least five inches for snowmobiles and ATVs. Early ice offers an excellent chance for success. If fish are finicky, plan to cut a series of holes and spend 15 minutes at each hole targeting active fish. Use small baits and light line.

“Now that we have ice, we need to go through our mental safety check list. Go with a friend and be sure to cut some test holes to check ice thickness as you go out,” Larscheid said.

Safety tips on the ice There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice. New ice is usually stronger than old ice. Ice fishing is a social activity, don’t go out alone.

If the worst should happen, someone would be there to call for help or to rescue.

There could be pockets of thin ice or places where ice recently formed, so check ice thickness as you go out.

Avoid off-colored snow or ice. It is usually a sign of weakness. The insulating effect of snow slows down the freezing process.

Safety items in the bucket: Ice picks, about 50 feet of rope and a throwable floatation seat cushion for use in case of rescue.

Free, guided hikes will take place in 25 Iowa state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative.

All 50 states will participate in the sixth annual national event that encourages everyone to celebrate the New Year with a guided outdoor exploration.

“We are excited to host First Day Hikes again as part of this effort to get people outdoors and into our parks,” says Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau. “These hikes are a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.”

Last year, more than 600 people began the year in an Iowa state park, hiking more than 1,100 total miles.

“And we had participants ranging in age from 8 weeks to 80-plus years,” adds Coffelt.

Hikers can expect to be

Yellow River State Forest, 10 a.m.

Vehicle registration The Iowa DNR is reminding owners of off-highway vehicles to renew their registrations by Dec. 31, 2016. Vehicle types include: all-terrain vehicles(ATVs), off-road utility vehicles (ORVs), off-road motorcycles (ORMs) and snowmobiles.

Registrations can be renewed through any county recorder office or by going directly to the DNR’s online salesand registration site. OHV owners can also find a link on the DNR site www.iowadnr.gov.

After Dec. 31, customers can still renew their registrations but will pay a $5 penalty.

Off-Highway Vehicles Iowa residents must have and display a current Iowa DNR registration on their ATV, ORV or ORM to

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The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa and sending anglers out for the popular early ice fishing of the season.

“Ice fishing is one of our great winter sports.

It is a fun, social activity best enjoyed with a group of friends,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of fisheries for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Anglers heading out are reminded to check the ice often as they make their way to their favorite fish-

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NORTHWEST Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, 11 a.m.; Dolliver Memorial State Park, 9:30 a.m.; Gitchie Manitou State Preserve, 1p.m.; Ledges State Park, 11 a.m.; Lewis and Clark State Park, 9 a.m.; McIntosh Woods State Park, 1 p.m.; Prairie Rose State Park, 5:30 p.m.; Springbrook State Park, 10 a.m.; Stone State Park, 10:30 a.m.

SOUTHEAST Honey Creek Resort, 1 p.m.; Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 10 a.m.; Lake Darling State Park, 10 a.m.; Walnut Woods State Park, 9 a.m.

NORTHEAST Cedar Rock State Park, 1 p.m.; Lake Macbride State Park, 1 p.m.; Maquoketa Caves State Park, 1 p.m.; Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, 1 p.m.; Pikes Peak State Park, 1 p.m.; Pine Lake State Park, 9 a.m.; Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, 10 a.m.;

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surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter, and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks.

Staff and volunteers will lead First Day Hikes in Iowa’s 25 participating state parks. Hikes will average one to two miles or longer depending on the location.

Details about the hikes can be found at www.iowadnr. gov/firstdayhikes and to see a comprehensive map of First Day Hikes across the country, visit www.stateparks.org Participants are encouraged to share their adventures on social media with #FirstDayHikes.

Iowa First Day Hikes will take place at the following times at these 25 state parks: SOUTHWEST Green Valley State Park, 10 a.m.; Lake Anita State Park, 9 a.m.; Waubonsie State Park, 1 p.m.; Wilson Island State Recreation

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operate on any designated public land or ice in Iowa.

Residents are not required to display an Iowa DNR user permit.

Nonresidents are required to have their machines registered in their home state and display an Iowa DNR user permit.

Snowmobiles Iowa residents are required to have and display a current Iowa DNR registration and user permit on their snowmobile in order to lawfully operate on any public landor public ice in Iowa. User permits can be purchased at any location where hunting licenses are sold, including the Iowa DNR website.

Nonresident snowmobilers are required to have and display a current registration from their home state and display a current Iowa DNR user permit. If a nonresident resides in a state that does not require or offer snowmobile registration, the only requirement is to display an Iowa DNR user permit.

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NEWS FROM SOUTHERN PRAIRIE YMCA Kids Night Out New Year’s Eve The Southern Prairie YMCA is hosting a New Year’s Eve Kids Night Out. The event is open to children in first-hrough-eighth grade and runs from 7 p.m, to 12:30 a.m.

Kids Night Out will be a fun evening for the kids and a chance for parents to go out too.

Cost is $10 for members or $15 for participants. Register at the YMCA.

Youth basketball coming soon Youth basketball at the YMCA starts Jan. 14.

Kids take part in skill development drills and scrimmages in this non-competitive clinic-style program.

Basketball is open to boys and girls pre-school through fourth grade.

The program is Saturday mornings, January 14, 21 and 28.

Registration deadline is Jan. 2. There is a $10 late fee for registration after Jan. 2.

For questions contact Emi O’Neall at 782-9622.

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camp for free. The fee is $60 for participants. Instructors are Lauren Spranger and Emi O’Neall.

YMCA, GRMC, SWCC partnering for healthy education class The Southern Prairie YMCA, along with Greater Regional Medical Center and SWCC Adult and Continuing Education is offering a course called 4 Weeks to a Healthier You. This month-long course is intended for people experiencing the early signs of health risk factors for

chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

During the four weeks you will learn from expert instructors: Ginny Lents, RDLD, Dietician for Greater Regional Medical Center, Dr. Tom Young, Internal Medicine Consultants and Lauren Spranger, Personal Trainer for the Southern Prairie YMCA. 4 Weeks to a Healthier You will be Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Cost is $20 for members and $30 for participants which includes four classes, hardcover journal and a month pass to the Southern

Prairie YMCA. Register at the YMCA by Jan. 1. For more information contact YMCA Wellness Coordinator Emi O’Neall at 7829622.

YMCA open New Year’s Day The Southern Prairie YMCA will be open on New Year’s Day from 1:30-5 p.m, for those wanting to get started right away on those New Year’s resolutions. The YMCA will run a new member special with the join fee only $20.17 (normally $45).

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The Dodgeball Tournament is open to ages 18 and older with six people per team. Teams must have at least two women per team.

Cost is $10 per team. Registration deadline is Jan. 13.

For more information on any Southern Prairie YMCA program, call 7829622, check for updates on the Southern Prairie YMCA facebook page or visit the YMCA website (www. southernprairieymca.com)

Boot camp returning Boot Camp is coming back to the Southern Prairie YMCA and a great way to kick start those New Year’s resolutions.

The Boot Camp Challenge will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings January 2-30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Southern Prairie YMCA members may take boot from AHL Iowa circled the net and shot high. Price got most of it, but inadvertently nudged it into the net with a skate.

Lehkonen was alone in front to put in Flynn’s rebound at 10:35, but Spurgeon, playing his 400th NHL game, finished a three-pass attack in the Montreal zone with a shot from the right side at 15:13.

It was the Wild’s turn to score shorthanded 3:08 into the third when Mikael Granlund chopped the puck past Mark Barberio to send Staal down the left side for a shot that beat Price on the short side.

The Canadiens play Friday night in Columbus, where they lost 10-0 on Nov. 4, to begin a stretch of seven straight away games. Their next home game is Jan. 9 against Washington.

Coach Michel Therrien said that back-up Al Montoya will start in goal, as he did the last time against the red-hot Blue Jackets.

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Price felt the same.

“He’s a good goalie,” Price said of Dubnyk. “His journey has been a rough one at times but you’ve got to respect his resilience and the way he’s carried himself through the process.

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Price was at the heart of Minnesota’s tying goal at 7:07 as his clearing attempt was picked off by Schroeder and the recent call-up

The Southern Prairie YMCA is planning a day for everyone to try the Y, sample fitness classes and get a jumpstart on those New Year’s resolutions.

It’s Jumpstart Jam on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 8 a.m.noon.

This is a free day for everyone to try the Y. Sample fitness classes will run throughout the morning.

The pool will be open in the morning to try the water fitness classes and in the afternoon for open swim. Free child watch will be available from 9 a.m. to noon.

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