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3 teens reported dead after car accident OSCEOLA – It has been confirmed the three teenagers who went missing from Osceola last weekend were killed in a car accident.

According to Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Nathan Ludwig, the bodies of Lauren Barker, 16, Elania Critz, 16, and Jesse Robinson, 19, were found in a car lodged in a deep ravine off

Country Club Road near Osceola.

“It’s about 2.2 miles southeast of town when Kossuth Street becomes a gravel road,” Ludwig said.

Word spread quickly when the

teens didn’t make it home Saturday night. Friends, family and local law enforcement were on the lookout for a red Honda the three were said to be riding in. A Clarke County

maintenance crew member spotted the vehicle Tuesday.

At this time, no information is available on the cause of the crash.

The accident is under investigation.

GRMC plans to pay off debt by 2026

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Repairs: A construction crew with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway makes repairs to the railroad crossing at New York Avenue Tuesday afternoon in Creston. The railroad crossing is expected to be closed until 4 p.m. Friday. In addition, the Cedar Street underpass will be closed Monday until Dec. 23 for maintenance.

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By ALLISON TRETINA the council resolved to ac- for the grant every year.

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A federal grant awarded to the Creston Fire Department was approved by the Creston City Council Tuesday night.

At the regular meeting,

cept the volunteer fire assistance (VFA) grant award of $3,483 for the purchase of six units of wildland fire personal protective equipment, two mobile radios and nine units of foam.

Fire Chief Todd Jackson said the department applies

“We have been turned down once or twice because of the competition,” Jackson said. “But the majority of the time we get it.”

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Greater Regional Medical Center has managed to pay off a portion of the debt it’s accrued since 2011, and plans to pay off the entirety of it by 2026.

Matt McCutchan, GRMC chief financial officer, said the hospital is refinancing the debt service in order to prevent higher interest rates and cut five years off the payment plan.

“Interest rates are really low right now, and they’re forecast to rise for the foreseeable future,” McCutchan said. “So, we’re trying to get things refinanced as quickly as possible so we can reduce the McCutchan interest on our outstanding debt right now.”

McCutchan clarified the hospital administration is not issuing any new debt at this time, and a current construction project will be paid for with existing funds.

As of fiscal year (FY) 2016, the hospital had $14.2 million in debt compared to

things refinanced as quickly as possible so we can reduce the interest on our outstanding debt right now.”

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a revenue of $45 million. By refinancing the debt, it allows the hospital to cut five years off the total repayment plan and decrease interest to be paid by about $1 million.

“Debt costs money to service. Although ‘good’ debt can be used to generate a positive return, it can also increase risk in the event of a downturn. We believe that keeping our debt at reasonable levels is important to taxpayers because it allows us to keep total expenses, and our total tax asking, low,” said Monte Neitzel, GRMC chief executive officer.

Administration also plans to maintain the tax asking at $2.34 per $1,000 in valuation, which equals to about $1.1 million per year.

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Branstad’s move to China means Iowa’s first female governor DES MOINES (AP) — The likely departure of the nation’s longest-serving governor to accept an appointment as U.S. ambassador to China means Iowa could soon be led by its first female governor, just as the state shifts to full Republican control of its Legislature.

An aide to President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that he’d offered to nominate Gov. Terry Branstad as China am-

bassador, and that Branstad was expected to accept.

If Branstad accepts and is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Republican Lt. Branstad Gov. Kim Reynolds

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would become Iowa’s governor. She would hold the position until Branstad’s term ends in January 2019, and she could run for governor in 2018.

Reynolds, 57, was a firstterm state senator w h e n Branstad chose her to run as his lieutenant governor. Reynolds During her six years as lieutenant governor, she has focused on economic development and education.

Before meeting with Trump, Branstad was asked about Reynolds’ qualifications. He noted Reynolds’ multiple international trade missions and her involvement in key appointments in his administration. Branstad also highlighted her promotion of education efforts, especially those involving science, technology, engineering and math. “She’s very well-prepared and has great leadership ability,� he said.

Before being elected to the Legislature, Reynolds worked as treasurer of Clarke County, a southern Iowa county of less than 10,000 people.

When former Democrat Sen. Tom Harkin announced his retirement from the U.S. Senate, Reynolds was courted to run. She decided against it, telling The Associated Press in a story published in 2015 that she was more focused on the state. She backed now-Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican who was elected in 2014.

Branstad, 70, is in the midst of his sixth nonconsecutive term as governor.

With more than 21 years at the helm of Iowa government, Branstad is the country’s longest serving governor.

Before Trump offered him the ambassadorship, Branstad indicated he planned to complete his current gubernatorial term and hadn’t ruled out another four-year term.

If Branstad leaves office, Reynolds would become governor just as Republicans take control of both legislative chambers in Iowa and mark the first time in 20 years that GOP has controlled the House, Senate and governor’s office.

Republican leaders have already indicated their plans to push a conservative agenda.

Because Branstad faces a confirmation process, it’s unclear how quickly Reynolds could be sworn in. It’s also unclear how quickly Reynolds would appoint someone to serve as her lieutenant governor.

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mindful of making sure that we’re always growing, always growing service lines and improving our service and pays very close attention to make sure that we have decent operating markets so that we can service that debt without raising taxes,� McCutchan said.

McCutchan also said the hospital has had a decent influx of money from operations since becoming a critical access hospital in 2004, along with the current

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natural resources from fire. “VFA grants work to offset the costs of wildland fire equipment and personal safety gear preparedness to existing fire departments and to support the organization of new fire departments in unprotected communities,� a notice from the DNR Forestry Bureau said.

The grants are offered on a 50-50 cost-share basis, requiring the award recipient to match the bureau’s

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NEW YORK (AP) — Now Person of the Year as well as president-elect, Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to select his secretary of state next week and former rival Mitt Romney still has a chance to win the post. “Yes, he does,� Trump told NBC’s “Today.�

Romney, the 2012 presidential nominee, was blisteringly critical of Trump on foreign policy and other issues during the businessman’s campaign against Democrat Hillary Clinton. So Trump’s consideration of him — and Romney’s inclusion on the short list for one of the Cabinet’s most prestigious positions — has been a surprise.

Trump has put Romney through a very public audition process — and allowed aides to take the unusual step of denouncing him in interviews. Over the weekend, Vice President-elect Mike Pence said Trump was widening his search for his top diplomatic representative to the world, and a top transition official told The Associated Press that longtime Romney rival Jon Huntsman was now also in the running.

In another development, the president-elect, appearing at a Manhattan transition fundraiser Wednesday, an-

however, he did say the hospital is “always growing and there could come a day.� “We strive to maintain a positive operating margin by growing our revenues and holding the line on expenses,� Neitzel said. Neitzel “ T h i s enables us to service our debt and continue to invest in people, new services, equipment and facilities.�

approved fund. Each award recipient can request up to $3,500 per year.

To be eligible for a VFA grant, prospective fire department applicants must serve a rural area or community with a population of 10,000. An estimate of 7,854 people reside in Creston, according to the U.S. Census Bureau latest population statistic reported July 1, 2015.

Applicants with a population exceeding 10,000 may also qualify for the grant if the service area of the fire department includes a rural

area or a rural community with a population of 10,000 or less.

According to a DNR press release, more than $206,000 in cost-share grants has been approved for allocation to 83 fire departments on Nov. 30.

DNR Fire Supervisor Gail Kantak said 140 applications were submitted this year in a state of approximately 800 fire departments. Usually, the number of applications submitted total 120 to 160 each year. “One thing that strikes me is how small the fire de-

partments’ annual budgets are,� Kantak said. “Some of them only have budgets between $3,000 and $12,000 for a whole year. The large percentage of the applications don’t even request the full $3,500.�

Once a department has been approved by the DNR for a grant, the department is required to provide a signature of approval from the department’s fire chief and the head of the department’s local government agency, along with four completed forms used for state and federal auditing purposes.

nounced that he had selected Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as the new U.S. ambassador to China. Trump and Branstad are expected to appear together in Iowa on Thursday, according to transition officials.

Meanwhile, Trump was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year, a choice the magazine’s managing editor said was “straightforward� given that Trump had upended politics-as-usual during the course of his extraordinary race for the White House.

That phenomenon is not over. In one example, Trump drew the ire of China and others last week by taking a phone call from the leader of Taiwan. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that 1996 Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole, now a lobbyist, coordinated that call. The title, Trump said, is “a great honor. It means a lot.�

In a separate interview with Time, Trump said he will “work something out� to help immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children and granted work visas by President Barack Obama.

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Trump offered no details in the Time interview but talked much more sympathetically than he had during the campaign. He said “We’re going to work something out that’s going to make people happy and proud.�

As for Romney, Trump denied he was stringing Romney along to make him pay for saying the former reality show star was unfit to serve. “No, it’s not about revenge. It’s about what’s good for the country, and I’m able to put this stuff behind us — and I hit him very hard also,�

Trump said in the telephone interview on NBC. Those close to the selection process have said that Trump has begun moving away from both Romney and another former front-runner for the post, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Senate

Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker and former CIA Director David Petraeus had also been previously identified by transition aides as part of the final four.

In the wide-ranging NBC interview, Trump said he picked a fight with Boeing this week over the cost of new presidential planes because “we’re going to get the prices down, and if we don’t get the prices down we’re not going to order ‘em.� He said Boeing would benefit from his administration’s tax cuts and reductions in regulations.

The federal government has agreed that Boeing will build two new planes, which would go into service around 2024. That means Trump might never fly on the aircraft, which carry U.S. presidents around the globe.

Trump also confirmed that he had sold stocks back in June, but neither he nor his aides have provided any evidence of the sale.

The night before, Trump told supporters in Fayetteville, North Carolina, that he intends to be a president “for all Americans.�

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Wednesday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Homestead Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. YMCA Clover Kids, 4 to 5 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church.

Women’s Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 6 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

Thursday National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees Inc. Unit No. 54, 9 a.m., The Windrow.

Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:30 a.m., Southern Prairie YMCA. Blue Grass Optimist Club of Creston, noon, The Pizza Ranch.

Kent Dinner Club, 5:30 p.m., The Pizza Ranch.

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Southwest dance jam and pot luck, 6 to 9 p.m., Villisca Community Center.

American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. 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.

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

Saturday

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641-782-4040.

MARKETS Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • United Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $3.14

Soybeans — $9.58 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.13 Soybeans — $9.66

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Welfare check, 5:51 p.m., Tuesday, North Division Street.

Information, 6:51 p.m., Tuesday, Wyoming Avenue.

Animal call, 6:56 p.m., Tuesday, South Birch Street.

Suspicious person, 9:49 p.m., South Walnut Street.

Traffic stop, 11:17 p.m., Tuesday, South Poplar Street.

Traffic stop, 11:26 p.m., Tuesday, Highway 34.

Assault, 4:41 a.m., today, West Mills Street.

Corning Community Schools Board of Education, 7 p.m. Monday, Corning.

Agenda includes: Reports - student council report, teacher report, superintendent report, principal reports, board convention report; business items - resignation, new contracts, open enrollment, appoint Adams County Conference Board representative, early retirement policy, drop out prevention/modified allowable growth/at-risk, special education contract, budget guar- Accident antee, first reading of school No citations were issued board policies - 500 - 502.10, after an accident 3:20 p.m. second reading of school Monday at the intersection board policies- 100 series. of West Townline Street and North Sumner Avenue.

Police According to a Creston Isaiah Foster, 511 S. Maple Police report, Gordon Keigh St., reported there was spray Howland, 89, of Lenox, drivpaint on the back door, poring a 2009 Lincoln east on tions of siding and trash can West Townline Street and that occurred between 7 a.m.

Maygen Maye Parcher, 16, and 9:45 p.m. Tuesday at his of Creston, driving a 2007 residence.

Damage estimate is $200. Kia west on West Townline Street, both turned south Miscellaneous and struck just south of the Alarm, 7:10 a.m., Tuesday, intersection. Both Howland East Taylor Street. and Parcher said it was their Talk to officer, 7:30 a.m., turn to go at the flashing red Tuesday, West Summit light.

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Damage estimates are Traffic stop, 9:01 a.m., $1,000 to Howland’s vehicle Tuesday, West Mills Street. and $2,000 to Parcher’s veWelfare check, 10:17 a.m., hicle.

Tuesday, New York Avenue.

Domestic dispute, 1:15 Fire p.m., Tuesday, North Maple Miscellaneous Street.

Medical, 4:46 p.m., TuesTalk to officer, 3:59 p.m., day, West Townline Street.

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Information, 4:25 p.m., Tuesday, Laurel Street.

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Adair County 4-H’ers earn special honors at the awards day program GREENFIELD – Sam Marnin of Greenfield was challenged to take advantage of the opportunities life provides as he was presented the prestigious Danforth Award during the Adair County 4-H Awards Day program.

Sam is the son of Allen and Susan Marnin and a freshman at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Missouri.

Halee Wallace of Creston received an achievement award. Agriculture award went to Hannah Jorgensen of Adair. Jill Wallace of Greenfield earned the Golden Apple Award for food and fitness.

Merit awards were presented to Cade Suhr and Madison Suhr, both of Adair and Alan Evans of Bridgewater.

A group of high school 4-H’ers were recognized for outstanding leadership.

Sadie Marnin of Greenfield was recipient of the AKSARBEN Leadership award. Skyler Rawlings of Greenfield received the leadership award.

Nine 4-H’ers were honored with 4-H Spirit Awards. Spirit Awards are presented to

any age 4-H’er who has gone above and beyond to make the 4-H pledge a reality. Ellan Clay of Adair; Riley Abbott of Dexter; Abby Christensen, Kenzie Miller and Jorja Holliday, all of Greenfield; Ava Rectenbaugh of Fontanelle; Hope Kading of Casey; and Shelbee Woosley and Tucker Rohrig (Sloth), both of Orient were presented with specially designed medallions to mark this honor. Union State Bank of Greenfield and Bridgewater are the local sponsor of the 4-H Spirit Awards.

President’s Volunteer Service Awards were presented to 33 Adair County 4-H’ers for their community service work during the past year. The national program encourages youth to give back to their community through volunteer work.

Each honoree received a certificate signed by President Barack Obama and a specially designed pin.

Gold-award recipients were Riley Abbott of Dexter; Hank Bohling, Abby Engles, Jennifer Holliday, Jorja Holliday and Jill Wallace, all of Greenfield; Ellan Clay, Hannah

Jorgensen and Madison Suhr, all of Adair; Shyan Castillo, Terrin Gettler and Brandon Raasch, all of Fontanelle; and Brooklyn Sammons of Orient.

Youth, age 16 and older, were required to volunteer at least 250 hours to earn the Gold Award, while younger members, ages 11 to 15, had to log a minimum of 100 hours. Members 10 years and younger had to volunteer at least 75 hours.

Silver honorees were Storm Hoadley, Ellie Brewer, Riley Lonsdale, Bella Rubio, Selena Rubio and Logan Stevens, all of Greenfield; and Cade, Cash, Creighton and Trevin Suhr, all of Adair.

The silver award is reserved for youth, age 16 and older, who volunteer a minimum of 175 hours; members age 11 to 15 years who volunteer at least 75 hours; and members 10 years and younger who volunteer at least 50 hours.

Bronze awards were presented to Ethan Blomme of Bridgewater; Zayden Rawlings, Skyler Rawlings and Kiara Stevens, all of Greenfield; Heath Downing and Halee Wallace, both of Creston; Jetta Doherty of Stuart;

Carter Goetz of Fontanelle; and Belle and Carley Fagan, both of Adair. Bronze honorees, age 16 years and older, gave a minimum of 100 hours. Members, age 11 to 15 years, gave at least 50 hours and members 10 years and younger must have given 26 hours of community service.

Abby Christensen, Annika Nelson and Camden Reynolds, all of Greenfield; Blaize and Sophie Dorsey, both of Adair; Makinley Edwards of Fontanelle; and Ashlyn Kralik of Orient, were presented Adair County Community Service Awards for their volunteer hours given to the community.

The Teamwork Award was presented to Abby Engles, Terrin Gettler, Ethan Blomme, Hope Kading, Paisley Kintigh and Brandon Raasch for their dedication in working with playwright, John Busbee, to interview seven local people who had participated in 4-H during the mid-to-late 1940s. The group sharpened their communication and organizational skills in developing their project.

Jeffrey Archer, “Cakewalk” by Rita Mae Brown, “Someone to Love”

by Mary Balogh, “:Sex, Lies and Serious Money” by Stuart Woods, “Chaos” by Patricia Cornwell, “A Baxter Family Christmas” by Karen Kingsbury, “The German Girl” by Armando Lucas Correa and “The Amish Midwife’s Courtship” by Cheryl Williford.

Participants will meet Mondays, Dec. 12 and 19 and Tuesday, Dec. 27. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the library’s genealogy room. The event is free, but participants must bring a size G crochet hook.

Yarn will be provided. Instruction will cover the simple single stitch crochet chain which could lead to a potholder or wash cloth.

LIBRARY NEWS The following are new large print titles and upcoming events at the Gibson Memorial Library, located at 200 W. Howard St., in Creston. Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. Check the library out on Facebook.

Holiday hours The corrected holiday hours for the library to be closed are all day Dec. 24 and 26, and also Jan. 2.

Large print “Brother’s Keeper” by Ralph Compton, “Shawn O’Brien: Manslaughter” by William Johnstone, “The Cowboy’s ReadyMade Family” by Linda Ford, “Night School” by Lee Child, “Turbo Twenty-three” by Janet Evanovich, “The Award” by Danielle Steel, “The Flame Bearer” by Bernard Cornwell, “Payback at Big Silver”

by Ralph Cotton, “The Revenant”

by Michael Punke, “Deck the Hallways” by Kate Carlisle.

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Proceeds go towards our residents Christmas.

“A Whisker of Trouble” by Sofie Ryan, “Paradise Sky” by Joe R. Lansdale, “Cape Hell” by Loren D. Estleman, “This Violent Land” by William Johnstone, “Preacher’s Slaughter” by William Johnstone, “The Sheriff’s Christmas Twins”

by Karen Kirst, “A Bear for Katie”

by Emma Miller, “Killer Takeout”

by Lucy Burdette, “The Wild Ones” by Peter Brandvold, “The Lawless” by William Johnstone.

“An Amish Harvest” by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller and Vannetta Chapman, “Love Bears All Things” by Beth Wiseman, “What Matters Most” by Kellie Coates Gilbert, “This Was A Man” by

Crochet with Hannah Hannah Kendrick is back and ready to instruct beginners and experts in crochet.

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OPINION

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, December 7, 2016

When the truth doesn’t matter The Emperor With No Clothes is lumbering at his full speed toward the highest office in the free world, pulling behind him to help guard the hens the largest collection of miscreants, misogynists and thieves since Alcatraz closed shop.

And all along the route, fools with their baseball caps on backward are cheering the swaggering parade, shouting hallelujahs and playing the occasional game of kick-the-can with liberty, justice and the messenger.

At a friend’s birthday party recently, two well-meaning acquaintances who still read newspapers asked why I haven’t been writing about politics. I’ve been thinking about the honest question since.

I am not writing about politics

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because there is nothing left to say. Not for me, anyhow. The voters – or nearly half of them – have spoken. At least they have brayed a response to a torturously long call for intolerance, injustice and insanity.

The news these days depresses me to the point that I can’t follow it. For the first time in my adult life, I am not interested in current events. Not if it involves Jeff Sessions’ face in high definition. Wake me when the nightmare’s over.

Seven times more people in my home county voted for a crude, tweeting racist than for the other candidate, who was not perfect but at least did not base her campaign on hate. If I dwell on that, I’ll go crazy. And, there’s nowhere to move.

Many thinking people I know are hurting because they find it hard to believe that so many of their fellow Americans were harboring such grudges against minorities that they were carved like soft soap into a coalition of hate. A powerful coalition of hate that will rule our world.

The country is fundamentally changed.

The decent, world-saving country I was born into when Eisenhower was president and the middle class mattered is gone.

The optimistic citizens who asked not what their country could do for them but what they could do for their country are beaten. The humble leaders who left office and built houses for the homeless are woefully out of style. The prospect of another minority or woman president has vanished, at least in my lifetime.

This is a new day, and not a bright one. The officers on this sinking ship already are singing “Nearer My God To Thee.”

My profession, which I’ve diligently pursued in some form or fashion for 40 years, is, for practical purposes, gone, too. Trump and his ilk see no need for a free press, what’s left of it. They have no need for facts that cannot be made up and fed to the gullible.

They are making real plans to

rule without the ultimate check and balance of the truth.

I was not as surprised as some about the outcome of the election. I had a preview. The mail I get from The Other Side had turned vicious. I’ve always heard with regularity from those who disagree with my politics, but never before had it been written in crayon and covered with drool.

I no longer read my mail. Save your stamps and your bile. You have elected a man with effective ways to stop any opposing views. Sit back and enjoy the ride on greased rails.

As for me, I’m sticking my head in the shifting sand and trying to focus on other things.

When the truth doesn’t matter, little else does.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR CARE participates in Home 4 the Holidays From Mycale Downey

Director Creston Animal Rescue Effort

Creston Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) has teamed with animal organizations from around the world to participate in the annual Home 4 the Holidays (H4TH) pet adoption drive. The campaign, which runs through Jan. 2 unites over 4,000 partner organizations with a focused goal of placing homeless pets into loving, permanent homes.

The H4TH pet adoption drive began with a growing concern for the number of rescue facilities closing their doors during the holidays.

In seeking the perfect companion, would-be adopters were forced to resort to pet stores or puppy mills.

Additionally, pet store staffers, untrained to assess the likelihood of a successful animal/family match, contributed to an increased number of pets sent to shelters once the season was over. The H4TH campaign asks rescue facilities to keep their doors open through the holidays so that more pets can be adopted.

Founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center and in partnership with Blue Buffalo, the program be-

gan in 1999 with just 14 participating animal shelters in San Diego County.

Since its inception, partner organizations in the H4TH campaign have helped more than 12 million families experience the joy of pet adoption, including more than 1.5 million pet adoptions last year alone.

With millions of homeless pets in the U.S., it is important everyone get involved to help save a life this holiday season. If you can’t adopt, consider making a donation of money or supplies to help your local shelter continue their rescue mission. There are so many great cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes. Currently, five dogs and nine cats are waiting for homes through Creston Animal Rescue Effort.

CARE works with the Creston City Pound which is located on Lake Shore Drive, south of McKinley Lake next to the water treatment plant. For more information about the organization and how the adoption process works, please go to www.crestonanimalrescue.petfinder.com. Donations can be sent to CARE, 304 W. Devoe St., Creston 50801. For more information about the H4TH campaign, please visit www.home4theholidays.org.

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Achieving the American Dream HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

The U.S. Navy in Hawaii marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor Wednesday by hosting world leaders and international dignitaries for the ceremonies. Japan’s Prime Minister announced he is flying to Pearl Harbor today. It was a big surprise, as always.

Broadway’s “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda said Donald Trump is welcome to see the show. It inspires the audience to improve their talents and achieve the American Dream. In just a few years, Donald Trump went from trading insults with Rosie O’Donnell to starting a war with China.

Tiger Woods returned from a year off due to back surgery to thrill golf fans with his sparkling play last week at the Hero Challenge tourney. He played like his old self again. This is a sure sign that Tiger went back to the sex rehab clinic in Mississippi and demanded the reversal procedure.

The Grammy Award nominations were announced on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday and will be awarded at this year’s ceremony in New York. The best rock songs are sermons. The fact that there is a “Highway to Hell” but only a “Stairway to Heaven” tells us a lot about the anticipated traffic numbers.

Donald Trump ripped Alec Baldwin’s impression of him on “Saturday Night Live” last weekend, calling it not funny, slanted and sad. They’re go-

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

ing down fighting. President Obama just signed an executive order declaring “Saturday Night Live” a safe space for celebrities transitioning to Canada.

Donald Trump upset U.S.-China protocols by accepting a congratulatory call from the leader of Taiwan. Thirty-seven years ago, in exchange for the U.S. not talking to Taiwan, China agreed to start trading with the United States. The event is celebrated in the New Testament as the Birth of WalMart.

Donald Trump said Monday he wouldn’t need to Tweet so often if the news media would cover him and quote him fairly and honorably. The national media still can’t accept they lost to Trump. Every day they wait for UPS to deliver their participation trophy and it’s been nothing for three weeks.

Donald Trump conducted interviews in Trump Tower Monday which included a long talk with Al Gore. It’s the least he could do. Trump has become a superstar on Twitter and Hillary’s email scandal might have cost her the election, and Trump wanted to thank Gore for inventing the Internet.

The National Weather Service said the drought will resume in Southern California this winter due to La Nina and

Santa Ana wind conditions that’ll keep it warm and dry. It affects everything. California is so poor, hot, dusty and windy that even the earthquakes are moving back to Oklahoma.

The Department of Transportation warned that one of every four car wrecks during the holidays is caused by drunk driving.

That’s just in the U.S. In Canada, you’re not drunk unless you suddenly swerve to avoid a tree and it just turns out to be the air freshener hanging from your rear-view mirror.

A Virginia school district pulled “Huckleberry Finn” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” from their library because a parent complained about racial slurs in the book. They claimed their child read the slurs and repeated them. Don’t let the snowflake read the “Three Musketeers” or he could OD on candy bars.

Global Britain think tank reported the Brexit will add billions to the UK treasury, increase the number of high paying jobs in Britain, and prompt widespread UK worker re-training. Stand-up comics are in total favor of leaving Europe in the hands of Germany.

What could possibly go wrong?

Fidel Castro’s funeral was marred Sunday when the jeep hauling his ashes to his grave broke down and the jeep had to be pushed to the site by Cuban soldiers. What a hole. On Halloween in Cuba you could be arrested for wasting precious state resources if you toilet paper somebody’s house.

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BUSINESS/FARM

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, December 7, 2016

4-H’er Rectenbaugh attends ISU sheep workshop Loudon named new GREENFIELD – Adair ing, tail docking and bandmember of American County 4-H’er Ava Recten- ing.

The afternoon session was Angus Association baugh practiced tail docking on a model lamb at the held at the ISU sheep barn Tyler Loudon of Creston is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Junior members of the association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Associ-

ation, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus association and take part in Association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events.

The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members.

Iowa State University (ISU) sheep workshop she attended Nov. 19 in Ames.

The workshop was led by Amy Powell, ISU extension program specialist in animal science. The informative morning session for youth included information on basic lambing and difficult births. Youth practiced aiding in the delivery of various birthing situations, taking temperature, stomach tub-

with hands-on activities to learn about condition scores and what to look for when purchasing a ram. Observing pregnant ewes and practicing ultrasound to locate the fetus was Rectenbaugh’s favorite activity. Animal science students finished the workshop with a mini lesson on how to draw blood.

“The workshop was a thorough learning experience,” Rectenbaugh said.

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Registration is open for Tyler-Leith named president of Tyler Insurance Agency Phillip J. Tyler, CIC, selor in 2007 and Certi- Creston Booster Club and, west Iowa in general, as and Chairman of fied Risk recently, served on the they grow and prosper toPractical Farmers’ annual CPIA the Board of Directors of M a n a g e r Chamber of Commerce gether. conference, ‘Pass It On’ The Tyler Agency is an the Tyler Insurance Agen- in 2014.

Board.

The conference will take place Jan. 20-21 at Iowa State University.

Pre-registration ends Jan. 12, and there are special rates for students and PFI members.

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AMES – Practical Farmers of Iowa is now accepting registrations for its 2017 annual conference, “Pass It On,” which will take place Jan. 20-21 at the Iowa State Center Scheman Building, on Iowa State University campus in Ames.

All are welcome to attend. Register online at www.practicalfarmers.org.

This year’s theme celebrates the impact of farmer-to-farmer learning on farmers’ confidence to explore new or different farming practices and their ability improve farm profitability and land stewardship.

Attendees will learn from their farming peers about dif-

ferent approaches to conserving money and soil, growing and marketing a range of crops, keeping good-quality financial and production records and accessing land and capital.

The conference – which attracted more than 900 farmers, researchers and supporters last year – features more sessions than in the past to give attendees more learning opportunities.

There will be opportunities to network and build relationships with other farmers, researchers, consumers and sponsors – including at several regional breakfast meetings on Saturday morning, where guests can meet others from Iowa or out of state.

Those who pre-register by Jan. 12 will save $10 per day. Special rates are also available for students and PFI members.

Register online at www. practicalfarmers.org or contact Erica Andorf at erica@practicalfarmers. org or 515-232-5661.

cy in Creston and Mount Ayr, announced Devon Tyler-Leith, CIC, CRM, was elected president of the agency effective Nov. 15.

Tyler-Leith is a Creston High School (CHS) graduate and graduate of the University of Iowa College of Business. She has worked for the agency for nearly 20 years and has received the designations of Certified Insurance Coun-

For the last 12 years, Tyler-Leith has been the head Tyler-Leith of pers o n a l lines and health insurance divisions of the agency.

She is active in the community, currently serving on the Greater Regional Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors,

Tyler-Leith has four sons who are graduates of CHS: Quin, wife Lacey and son Hudson of Chicago; Zachary and fiancée Sarah of Omaha, Nebraska; and Gavin and Cameron, both of Creston. She has been a member of the community for 50 years and looks forward to the challenges of her new position. The agency will continue to support the Crestland area and South-

independent insurance agency founded in 1968 with seven licensed agents.

Its motto is: “If we can’t earn your business, then we shouldn’t have it.” As an independent agency, it represents more than 50 companies and write all lines of insurance serving clients in the Midwest. Phil Tyler will remain as chairman of the board and specialize in commercial lines and medical insurance.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE Fat-free ... and frozen?

HOROSCOPE For Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)Today the Moon is in your sign, magnifying your emotions. Keep this in mind if you start to overreact to something going on around you or to something someone says. You might want to count to three before you respond.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Work alone or behind the scenes, because this will suit you best today. You are ambitious right now. However, you should wait to get all the facts before you take action.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A personal discussion with a female acquaintance will be meaningful for you today. In fact, this person might influence you to change your future goals.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Personal details about your private life seem to be public knowledge today, especially in the eyes of bosses and VIPs. Do you need to do some damage control?

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Do something to expand your world and give yourself a sense of adventure. Go someplace you’ve never been before.

Shake things up a little!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Today is a good day to focus on financial matters related to inheritances, shared property, taxes and debt. Clear up loose details if you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Because the Moon is opposite your sign today, you have to be cooperative with others. Be tolerant. Be compromising. At the very least, listen to what others have to say.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Do something to make yourself feel better organized and more on top of your game. Tidy your work area. Make some proactive lists. You want to get back in the game!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a playful, lighthearted day. Enjoy romantic liaisons with others.

Fun activities with children will delight. The arts, sports events and social occasions are great choices.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Home, family and your private life are your top priorities today. A conversation with a female relative will be important.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

18) Trust your hunches today.

Instead of thinking things through, you might have a feeling about what you should do.

Sometimes, this works better.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)Finances are on your mind today, and that’s a good thing.

It’s important to know what you own and what you owe, because information is power.

Get the facts so that you are in the know.

YOU BORN TODAY Your nature changes. You can be docile or headstrong, but you

always are generous and caring. You patiently and methodically pursue your goals once you decide upon them. In 2017, you approach a year of choice.

Start to get a footing on what matters for you. Reduce your overhead expenses so that you are financially strong in 2017.

Happiness is having alternatives.

Birthdate of: David Harewood, actor; Nicki Minaj, rapper; Bill Bryson, author. (c) 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Dear Heloise: If I FREEZE A QUART OF FAT-FREE MILK, will it taste the same when it thaws?

– B.J., via email Let me start by stating that I have been known to freeze skim milk before, and I have not had a problem.

Some foods will have texture changes or slight taste changes after freezing. Milk producers don’t recommend freezing milk because temperature changes may affect the consistency, but many people do. Try it for yourself and see if you are happy with the taste and texture of the milk after you have thawed it in the refrigerator.

Most any food can be frozen (with the exception of eggs in the shell and canned items. You can freeze items once removed from the can).

However, personal preference will determine whether you are happy with the defrosted product AFTER freezing. – Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise. com

HEALTHIER CHOICES Dear Readers: Many of us are trying to make better, healthier food choices, especially when eating away from home. Here are some hints to try the next time you eat out: * Ask for salad dressings, gravies and sauces to be served on the side. * Substitute whole black beans for refried, and corn tortillas for flour. * Do not order fried food. Select foods that are steamed, broiled or grilled. * Instead of potato side dishes, ask for extra vegetables. * When ordering pasta, choose red sauces. White sauces are made with cream and butter, which equals calories and fat.

With these small changes, you can be satisfied but healthier. – Heloise MIXING MEAT Dear Heloise: I can’t stand how cold my hands become when working with chopped meat. I discovered that if I put the meat in a zipper-top plastic bag, add all the ingredients and knead the bag to mix, I can mold the meat into a loaf and roll it out onto a sheet pan. I never have to touch the meat!

For meatballs, I put the bag in the refrigerator for an hour and then use a small ice-cream scoop to form the meatballs. Easy peasy, and hands stay warm and clean! – Susan, via email VACUUM PUMP Dear Heloise: I discovered that my vacuum pump for sealing food in plastic bags had quit working. I turned on the hot water and let it run for a few minutes. Then I held the bottom seal of the pump under the water for about 30 seconds, turned it upside down and filled it with water for a few more seconds. I shook off the water and tried it out. It worked fantastic! – Ron W., Lakeland, Fla. FRIED FOOD Dear Heloise: Contrary to most directions, I never drain fried foods on paper towels.

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Turn Thursdays into together time this holiday season

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Hawkeye 10 showdown

The Numbers Game

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Straight road wins by the Spurs to start an NBA season, now the second longest streak in league history. The Spurs moved to 13-0 on the road with a 10591 win at Minnesota Tuesday.

The Warriors hold the record with 14 straight wins, set last season.

Local Briefs

Creston Parks and Rec men’s basketball league registration underway The Creston Parks and Recreation department is looking for teams to register for it’s winter men’s basketball league. Registration is open now until Jan. 6.

Fees are $150 per team.

Program information and team rosters can be picked up in room 104 at the depot.

Regional Scores

Tuesday Girls basketball Hawkeye 10 Red Oak at Atlantic Kuemper Catholic 45, St. Albert 32 Denison-Schleswig 72, Carroll 51 Lewis Central 64, Glenwood 30 Pride of Iowa Mount Ayr 71, East Union 16 Southwest Valley 59, Bedford 37 Nodaway Valley 69, Lenox 30 Central Decatur 85, Interstate 35 51 Wayne at Plesantville Martensdale-St. Marys 50 Southeast Warren 32 Bluegrass Murray 47, Mormon Trail 41 Diagonal 62, Orient-Macksburg 17 Grand View Christian 77, Melcher-Dallas 15 Lamoni at Moravia Ankeny Christian def.

Iowa Christian Seymour at Twin Cedars Schuyler County (Mo.) at Moulton-Udell Boys basketball Hawkeye 10 Creston 72, Shenandoah 55 Kuemper Catholic 66, St. Albert 57 Harlan 63, Blair (Neb.) 57 (OT) Carroll 61, Denison-Schleswig 45 Pride of Iowa East Union 58, Mount Ayr 56 Nodaway Valley 76, Lenox 50 Plesantville 59, Wayne 40 Martensdale-St. Marys at Southeast Warren Bedford 63 Southwest Valley 61 Central Decatur 57, Interstate 35 53 Bluegrass Murray 54, Mormon Trail 39 Lamoni at Moravia Orient-Macksburg 64, Diagonal 50 Ankeny Christian 80, Iowa Christian 19 Twin Cedars 60, Seymour 29

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, December 7, 2016

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Bonus points spur Atlantic to close win over Creston/O-M wrestling

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

RED OAK — Tuesday’s early season clash between two of Class 2A’s top wrestling teams could not have been any closer.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg, ranked third, and Atlantic, ranked fourth, each won seven matches during their dual.

Where the Trojans gained the upper hand was in gaining bonus points. Atlantic picked up 6-point wins in five matches compared to three for Creston/Orient-Macksburg to earn a 3632 win.

Atlantic snapped an eight-dual losing streak to the Panthers.

In the process, the Trojans gained the upper hand early in breaking the Panthers’ five-year stranglehold atop the Hawkeye 10 dual team conference race.

“They’ve beat us eight times in a row. If we want to make the series more competitive, we’ve got to win some close matches, win a dual,” said Atlantic coach Tim Duff. “We finally won one.”

Patrons on both sides roared throughout, creating a frenzied atmosphere in the Red Oak gym.

“It was a fun, exciting dual,” Duff said. “What people want to come see in a wrestling match is guys fighting hard. Both teams fought hard.

“We came out on the right side.”

Atlantic won five matches by pin compared to three for Creston/Orient-Macksburg, giving the Trojans 30 important points.

“I’m proud of the way our guys got pins,” Duff said.

“We were aggressive, got the bonus points.”

The Panthers had three wins by pin, two by major decision and two by decision.

“That was the difference,” said Creston/Orient-Macksburg coach Darrell Frain. “If we would’ve got any more bonus points or fought off our back a little bit, that’s what its about.

We gave up pins.

“You don’t win any dual giving up pins and that’s what we did.”

The Panthers still found a way to win the same amount of matches as the Trojans.

“It was seven matches to seven. If you would’ve asked me that before it started I wouldn’t have guessed we would’ve got that many,” Frain said.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s Trevor Marlin pushes Atlantic’s Colton Mudd down to the mat during their match at 138 pounds Tuesday in Red Oak. Marlin won by a 14-5 major decision.

Still, the Trojans gained the upper hand.

“They beat us. We’ve just got to deal with it,” Frain said.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg started the dual off with all of the momentum.

Chase Shiltz, top-ranked in Class 2A at 182 pounds, bumped up to 195 pounds to face 195 pound second-ranked Zac Stork.

Shiltz showed he could handle the bump up easily.

The Panther senior took a 2-0 lead after the first, 7-1 after the second in cruising to a 12-2 major decision win.

Panther senior Kadon Hulett, ranked second at 220 pounds, kept the momentum in the Panthers’ faWRESTLING | 9A CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

C r e s t o n / O r i e n t Macksburg’s Jacob Goodson celebrates his upset win over third-ranked Kole Hansen 6-4 in the first period of sudden victory at 113 pounds during Tuesday’s dual in Red Oak.

Refocused Panther boys basketball grab home win over Shenandoah

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

A renewed focus on the defensive end helped the Creston boys basketball team recover after a tough weekend with a 72-55 win over visiting Shenandoah Tuesday in Hawkeye 10 play.

“Definitely a very focused effort as far as what we’re concentrating on defense, positioning and help and making sure we come out with some intensity you’re going to need to have if you’re going to play a high level of basketball,” Creston coach Taylor Phipps said.

A 35-31 halftime stretched to 48-37 when Cody Crawford started the second half with three 3-pointers in the first few minutes of the third.

Crawford had 18 points and four 3-pointers to lead the Panthers offensively.

With the Panthers trying to fend off the Mustangs in the third, the Mustangs’ Steven Miller scored at

the rim and then that was followed up with a Jordan Martin corner three to pull Shenandoah within five at 52-47.

Miller finished with 22 points.

Martin ended the evening with 18.

Kylan Smallwood answered with a pull-up 3-pointer from the top of the key to send the Panthers into the fourth up 55-47.

Smallwood ended up with 14 points.

A Miller 3-pointer a few minutes into the third pulled the Mustangs within nine points, but Tucker Flynn soon thereafter spurred a HOOPS | 10A CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Creston junior Evan Jacobson takes flight to the basket passing several Shenandoah defenders in the second half of Creston’s 72-55 win over the Mustangs Tuesday. Jacobson finished the night with 13 points. Looking on are Creston junior Trevor Downing, and Shenandoah junior Steven Miller, senior Alex Goodell and junior Josh Lehman.

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Giacoletti resigns as Drake men’s basketball coach DES MOINES (AP) — Drake coach Ray Giacoletti abruptly resigned Tuesday after three-plus seasons, saying it was time for a “new voice� to lead the Bulldogs out of a skid that has them just 1-7 so far this season.

Giacoletti, a former coach at Utah, went 32-69 at Drake and will be replaced by assistant Jeff Rutter for the rest of the season. Athlet-

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favor with a 37 second pin over Nate Moen at 220 pounds.

The Trojans picked up a key win early in the dual when fourth-ranked John McConkey edged Cody Tanner 3-1 at 285 pounds.

McConkey kept Tanner from escaping in the second period. McConkey picked up a take down for a 3-0 lead.

Tanner escaped but couldn’t get the tying takedown.

The win stopped the momentum the Panthers had early.

Atlantic picked up another key win in the next match at 106 pounds as Aybren Moore edged Hunter Fry 1-0 at 106.

Moore picked up an escape in the second period.

Fry nearly escaped twice in the third period, but Moore pulled Fry back down to the mat both times. Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s lead was cut to 10-6.

Atlantic’s narrow wins not only gave them key points, but kept points from going up in Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s favor.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg briefly stopped Atlantic’s momentum at 113.

Jacob Goodson fell behind 2-0 after two periods to third-ranked Kole Hansen.

Hansen pushed the lead to 3-0 in the third. Goodson picked up a takedown to cut the lead to 3-2. The lead went to 4-2 when Goodson let Hansen escape.

ic director Sandy Hatfield-Clubb wouldn’t speculate on Rutter’s status following the season.

Giacolleti’s stint with the Bulldogs got off to a promising start, as he finished 15-16 in 2013-14 at a program with just one NCAA Tournament appearance since 1971.

But Drake finished 9-22 and 7-24 in the next two seasons. The

But Goodson rallied just in the nick of time. He scored the tying takedown with just seconds remaining to send the match into overtime.

Goodson then picked up the winning two points with 17 seconds left in the first period of sudden victory.

Panther backers roared.

Goodson flexed his arms, with the cheerful delight of the Panther patrons.

Atlantic countered with two straight wins by pin.

Second ranked Carter Cox pinned Carson Wheat in the third period at 120. Chase McLaren, ranked 10th, pinned Cade Vicker in the third period at 126. Atlantic led 18-13.

Both teams gave a strong effort to either gain the pin or avoid being pinned. “It was a fight,� Duff said. “Nobody wanted to give up bonus points. They were fighting.�

Creston/Orient-Macksburg countered with Kelby Luther’s 8-4 decision win over Colby Sorensen at 132, cutting Atlantic’s lead to 1816.

Eighth-ranked Trevor Marlin gave the Panthers the lead in the dual 20-18 with a 14-4 major decision win at 138.

But Atlantic’s ability to put Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s wrestlers on their back and the Panthers inability to wiggle out of those predicaments gave the Trojans the edge once more. Connor Pellett pinned Rylan Luther in the third period to give the Trojans a 24-20 lead. “We came up just short at 45. We had to get one of

Bulldogs’ only win so far in 2016-17 came against Division III Simpson College, and last week they went through a brutal stretch that in- Giacoletti cluded two-point losses at DePaul and Fresno State.

those close ones,� Frain said. “We had a chance. We just couldn’t come up with a big match.�

The Panthers’ younger wrestlers picked up important lessons about fighting for all six minutes. “We talk about it, but until you live through it, you don’t understand it,� Frain said. “Hopefully we understand from here on and in every dual. We’ll fight harder.�

Atlantic’s experience countered Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s youth at various points in the dual. “They’re as experienced of a team as we’ll see all year,�

Frain said.

The Trojans effectively capitalized when the situation called for it to score the key bonus points. “When they see blood or smell blood, they’re going for it,� Frain said. “They dominated and they got after it when they knew they had a chance to get it.�

The Panthers will have an opportunity to build on Tuesday’s experiences later this season. “We’ve got a long ways to go,� Frain said. “It starts in the practice room. We need to learn to fight harder in the practice room. It will carry over. We’ve got a lot

“It felt like this was the right move,� Giacoletti said. “I’m a big boy. I understand how this thing works. It’s year four, and where our team needs to be, in my opinion, not anybody else’s opinion, where I believe our team should be, I’m accountable for that. I didn’t feel like we were there, and I didn’t feel like there was a whole lot of how I could help it change.�

of young kids who’ve never been there. We’ve just got to teach them do it.�

When the Trojans next meet the Panthers, Duff expects a different Panthers team. “They’re still a great team,� Duff said. “They’re going to improve and get better. There’s a lot of season left.�

Creston/Orient-Macksburg took the momentum back at 152 as Mitchel Swank stuck Devin Diedlik in the first period, giving the Panthers a 26-24 lead.

Atlantic overpowered Creston/Orient-Macksburg at 160 as Mitchell Williamson pinned Sam Chapman in the second period, giving the Trojans a 30-26 lead.

The dual hung in the balance heading into the match at 170. Eighth-ranked Drake Roller had the Trojan patrons roaring when he quickly turned Kolby Tomas to his back early in the second period. Roller completed the fall 13 seconds into the second period to give Atlantic an insurmountable 36-26 lead.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg did end the dual on a positive note with a first period pin from Jackson Mikkelsen over Cale Roller at

The promotion was bittersweet for Rutter, a close friend of Giacoletti’s who will be a Division I head coach for the first time.

Rutter has spent 30 years in coaching, including a stint as the head coach at Division II Wisconsin-Parkside from 1996-2003. He left to join Greg McDermott at Northern Iowa and followed McDermott to Iowa State.

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The Panthers won their other two duals handily.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg rolled past Red Oak 50-24 in a Hawkeye 10 dual. The Panthers cruised past AHSTW 64-15 in a nonconference dual.

Atlantic handily defeated Red Oak 60-18 and AHSTW 48-18.

Red Oak defeated AHSTW 56-22.

UP NEXT — Creston/ Orient-Macksburg is at the Central Decatur Invitational Friday. Wrestling starts at 5 p.m. in Leon.

Atlantic 36, Creston/OrientMacksburg 32 195 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) maj. dec. Zac Stork (A) 12-2; 220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Nate Moen (A) :37; 285 — John McConkey (A) dec. Cody Tanner (C/O-M) 3-1; 106 — Aybren Moore (A) dec. Hunter Fry (C/OM) 1-0; 113 — Jacob Goodson (C/O-M) SV Kole Hansen 6-4; 120 — Carter Cox (A) pinned Carson Wheat (C/O-M) 5:23; 126 — Chase McLaren (A) pinned Cade Vicker (C/O-M) 5:22; 132 — Kelby Luther (C/O-M) dec. Colby Sorensen (A) dec. 8-4; 138 — Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) maj. dec. Colton Mudd 14-5; 145 — Connor Pellett (A) pinned Rylan Luther (C/O-M) 4:31; 152 — Mitchel Swank (C/OM) pinned Devi Siedlik (A) 1:07; 160 — Mitchell Williamson (A) pinned Sam Chapman (C/O-M) 2:46; 170 — Drake Roller (A) pinned Kolby Tomas (C/O-M) 2:13; 182 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M) 1:34.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg 64, AHSTW 15 182 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-

M) pinned Aaron Young (AHSTW) 3:19; 195 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) pinned Erk Jorgensen (AHSTW) 1:12; 220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Brady Canada (AHSTW) 2;49; 285 — Cody Tanner (C/O-M) pinned Caleb Ratzloff (AHSTW) :09; 106 — Jaeden Rasmussen (AHSTW) won by forfeit; 113 — Jacob Goodson (C/O-M) pinned Joel Sampson (AHSTW) :30; 120 — Carson Wheat (C/OM) pinned Elliot Young (AHSTW) 3:25; 126 — Cade Vicker (C/O-M) pinned Robert Pace :33; 132 — Kelby Luther (C/O-M) maj. dec.

Ben Ehlers (AHSTW) 9-1; 138 — Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) pinned Seth Kiesel (AHSTW) :56; 145 — Mitchel Swank (C/O-M) pinned Joel Becerra (AHSTW) 1:19; 152 — Brant Looney (C/O-M) pinned Korbin Martin (AHSTW) :52; 160 — Gabe Pauley (AHSTW) pinned Sam Chapman (C/O-M) :52; 170 — Gavyn Fisher (AHSTW) dec.

Kolby Tomas (C/O-M) 7-3.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg 50, Red Oak 24 170 — Thomas Bentley (RO) pinned Kolby Tomas (C/O-M) 3:50; 182 — Carlos Guerra (RO) dec. Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M) 3-1; 195 — Chase Shiltz (C/OM) won by forfeit; 220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Colton Kinnison (RO) 1:37; 285 — Cody Tanner (C/O-M) won by forfeit; 106 — Johnathon Erp (RO) pinned Hunter Fry (C/O-M) 2:52; 113 — Luke Latham (C/O-M) won by forfeit; 120 — Hayden Green (C/O-M) maj. dec. Cam Vanderhoof (RO) 10-1; 126 — Cade Vicker (C/O-M) pinned Francisco Rohner (RO) 3:02; 132 — Rylan Luther (C/O-M) pinned Michael Gomez (RO) 2:55; 138 — Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) maj. dec. Justin McCunn (RO) 9-1; 145 — Mitchel Swank (C/O-M) pinned Tyler McCunn (RO) :51; 152 — Carter Maynes (RO) dec.

Brant Loney (C/O-M) 10-6; 160 — Luke Mellott (RO) pinned Sam Chapman (C/O-M) :52.

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The shot put Creston up 12 and stifled any energy remaining for a comeback. “That was definitely a big momentum-builder,� Phipps said. “We already had a little momentum and then when we get... big Tuck making plays on both ends of the floor like that and then we move the ball up the floor and get a wide open look, it was definitely a big play down the stretch.�

Flynn and Downing played important defensive minutes early on and late.

Both picked up their third foul in the second quarter and missed almost the entirety of the third. In that space, Jaden Driskell, Kyle Somers and Deaven Reese played valuable minutes, and that was after each Reese and Somers scored multiple buckets each in the first half. “Trevor and Tucker were huge for us throughout the whole game,� Phipps said. “...Their presence on both ends of the floor is a huge anchor for us. We’re going to need both of them to con-

PUBLIC NOTICE Special Session December 2, 2016 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Special Session on Friday, December 2, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Lois Monday, Dennis Brown and Ron Riley.

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

CLOSED SESSION: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to go into closed session according to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) at 9:02 AM. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Monday, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried. Closed Session ended at 3:35 PM. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:37 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: RON RILEY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session November 28, 2016 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, November 28, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Lois Monday, Dennis Brown and Ron Riley.

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

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve the minutes from November 23, 2016. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CONTRACT AMENDMENT: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday for the chair to sign the Family Assistance Contract Amendment as presented by Jocelyn Blazek, Decat/CPPC Coordinator. All voting aye, motion carried.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union County Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report. Utility Permit: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve Southern Iowa Rural Water Association to install a rural water line in Section 1 of New Hope Township. All voting aye, motion carried.

Permit to work within County Right-ofWay: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve the application to perform work within County right-of-way at 1403 170th street (Section 2 of Douglas Township). All voting aye, motion carried.

Partial Payment for Project No. BROSC088(50)-5F-88: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve the partial payment to Herberger Construction for $48,955.80 for project BROS-C088(50)5F-88. All voting aye, motion carried.

COUNTY TIF REPORTING: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday for the chair to sign and send the County TIF Report to the state. All voting aye, motion carried.

CLAIMS: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to pay claims 128991129088. All voting aye, motion carried.

0001 GENERAL BASIC FND A-1 WINDOW.................................125.00 ACCESS........................................1,895.31 AKIN..................................................31.26 ALLIANT........................................128.98 ARAMARK.......................................34.60 BM SALES......................................425.00 CENTURY LINK..............................23.96 CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLY.............................................80.76 CITY DIRECTORY........................880.00 CRESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.........................................81.27 CRESTON PUBLISHING..............120.00 DATASPEC.....................................399.00 DR. MICHAEL MCCLEARY..........45.45 HANSEN..........................................288.00 HEARTLAND...................................72.68 HY-VEE........................................1,786.40 ILEA.................................................500.00 JIM'S SANITATION.........................80.00 KENYON.........................................199.00 LEAF................................................131.07 LINES...............................................700.00 MATHEW BENDER & COMP.....198.90 MEDIACOM...................................918.84 MEDICAP..........................................10.95 MILLER...........................................310.80 NACVSO............................................30.00 PJGREUFE & ASSOC.................1,500.00 POLK CO MEDICAL EXAMINER.....................................167.80 POLK CO SHERIFF.........................32.16 POWERS FUNERAL.....................320.00 SELDIN COMP...............................156.00 SICOG.......................................157,930.00 ST MALACHY PRESCHOOL......625.00 THATCHER....................................391.45 THOMSON REUTERS- WEST.....124.50 UNION CO AUDITOR.....................35.00 WINDSTREAM................................48.93 WOLFE............................................216.00 XEROX BUSINESS....................1,150.00 0001 GENERAL BASIC FND TTL:................................172,194.07

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CAT HAMMOCK SLING bed, brand new, $20.00; several storage containers with drawers, various sizes, $.50-$5.00; gray 1-Step step stool $5.00, 641-782-6144.

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2 BRAND NEW BUNDLES of Owens Corning fiberglass shingles, dark blue/gray in color, $10.00 each; White 4 slice bagel/toaster, good condition, $10.00; Victorian doll with stand, 3ft tall, excellent cond. $10.00, 641-347-7057.

Mom & Dad Clayton family Hudson family

will be celebrating her 75th birthday on Dec. 24th.

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2-BEDROOM HOME, no pets, rent +deposit, references required; Large 1-bedroom apartment, no pets, laundry facility in building, rent +deposit; Efficiency apartment, all utilities included, no pets, rent +deposit; 641-782-7897, 641-782-0602.

Friday, Dec. 16- 10:00AM Creston, IA. 79 Acres M/L, Douglas Township, Union.

Co. for Jane Wolfe & Patricia Williams.

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

Saturday, Dec. 17- 10:00AM Corning, IA. Late Model Farm Equipment for Todd & Katie James. Auctioneer: Kretzinger Auction.

GARAGE SALE

Monday - Friday NOON

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.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH apartment in Mt Ayr. Big and spacious, approx. 1000+ sq ft., garage, $555/mo. plus deposit. For info. call April 641-464-5220.

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

SUPER LARGE INSIDE

Short List of Items: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Collectibles; New Gas Air Compressor; Tools; Full Size Bed; Furniture; Towels; Pots & Pans; Cast Iron Cars, Motorcycles; Tricycles; M&M Peanut Collection; Pickup Fuel Tank; Lift Chair; Clothes; Reclining Couch; Blankets; Dishes; Pedal Cars; Old Wagon; Beer Steins; 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, all wheel drive $2500; 1991 Ford 250 with snow plow $6500; 1971 Ford F100 pickup, $6500.

TOO MUCH TO LIST EVERYTHING. DIFFERENT ITEMS ADDED WEEKLY!

WOW We can’t believe you are 40!

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, income restricted, 55 or older, Summit House, 641-782-1621.

Auction Calendar

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, December 7, 2016

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HOOPS:

Regular Session November 28, 2016 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, November 28, 2016. The meeting was tinue shore things uptheand called toto order at 9:00 AM with following members present: Lois IMonday, focus on the details. also Dennis Brown and Ron Riley. thought AGENDA:Deaven Motion byReese Monday did and seconded

by Brown job to approve the Agenan excellent coming in da. All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion

by Brownand and with different situations seconded by Monday to approve the minplayed really 23, well utes from November 2016.on All both voting aye, motion carried. ends of the floor for us.�

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in The open forum.response from the FAMILY ASSISTANCE CONPanthers on the defensive TRACT AMENDMENT: Motion by Brownwas and seconded

by Monday for the end big after surrenderchair to sign the Family Assistance Coning 89 to Lenox Saturday at tract Amendment as presented

by Jocelyn Blazek, Decat/CPPC Coordinator. All votWells Fargo Arena. ing aye, motion carried.

Jacobson,Steve whoAkes, wasUnion limited ENGINEER: County Engineer, presented and discussed the in the first half on offense, weekly maintenance activity report. Utility Permit: Monday and hit 8-of-8Motion free bythrows, six secof onded by Brown to approve Southern which in the tosecond Iowa Ruralcame Water Association install a rural water in Section 1 of NewdrivHope half.

Heline also hit several Township. All voting aye, motion carried. ing buckets late County to crush the Permit to work within Right-ofWay: Motion by Brown and seconded by spirits of the Mustangs. He Monday to approve the application to perform work within County right-of-way at had 13 points.

1403 170th street (Section 2 of Douglas UP NEXT (2Township). All voting—Creston aye, motion carried.

Partial Payment for Project No. BROS2), hosts Atlantic Friday.

C088(50)-5F-88: Motion by Brown and Friday’s matchup willthebepar-a seconded

by Monday to approve tial payment to Herberger Construction for tough one for the Panthers, $48,955.80 for project BROS-C088(50)5F-88. will All voting aye, who have tomotion fightcarried. against COUNTY TIF REPORTING: Moationtalented offense.

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by Monday for “It’s the chair to sign and going send the to County definitely be TIF Report to the state. All voting aye, motion of carried. one those where collecCLAIMS: Motion by Brown and sectively a team going onded byas Monday to paywe’re claims 128991129088.

All voting aye, motion to need to play somecarried. really 0001 GENERAL BASIC FND solid team defense,� Phipps A-1 WINDOW.................................125.00 ACCESS........................................1,895.31 said. “They have some othAKIN..................................................31.26 ALLIANT........................................128.98 er pieces to go along with ARAMARK.......................................34.60 him that are solid players as BM SALES......................................425.00 CENTURY LINK..............................23.96 well.�

CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT The junior varsity team SUPPLY.............................................80.76 CITY DIRECTORY........................880.00 fell to the Mustangs 44-39.

CRESTON MUNICIPAL Shen (55) — Jordan Miller 5 UTILITIES.........................................81.27 9-11 22, Steven Miller 7 4-7 18, CRESTON PUBLISHING..............120.00 Josh Lehman 4 3-6 11. 3-point DATASPEC.....................................399.00 DR. MICHAEL MCCLEARY..........45.45 goals — 4 (Jordan Miller 4). Team HANSEN..........................................288.00 Fouls — 16. Fouled out — Steven HEARTLAND...................................72.68 Martin.

HY-VEE........................................1,786.40 Creston (72) — Scoring — ILEA.................................................500.00 Cody Crawford 5 2-3 18, Kylan JIM'S SANITATION.........................80.00 Smallwood 6 1-4 14, Evan KENYON.........................................199.00 LEAF................................................131.07 Jacobson 3 8-8 13, Tucker LINES...............................................700.00 Flynn 4 0-0 8, Trevor Downing COMP.....198.90 3MATHEW 1-1 7, BENDER Deaven &Reese 2 1-1 5, MEDIACOM...................................918.84 Kyle Somers 2 0-0, 4, Brenden MEDICAP..........................................10.95 McDowell 1 0-0 3. 3-point goals MILLER...........................................310.80 — 6 (Cody Crawford 4, Kylan NACVSO............................................30.00 Smallwood 1, Brenden McDowell PJGREUFE & ASSOC.................1,500.00 POLK CO MEDICAL 1).

Team Fouls — 22. Fouled out EXAMINER.....................................167.80 — None. Other stats unavailable.

POLK CO— SHERIFF.........................32.16 Shen 16 15 16 8 POWERS FUNERAL.....................320.00 CrestCOMP...............................156.00 — 21 14 20 17 SELDIN SICOG.......................................157,930.00 ST MALACHY PRESCHOOL......625.00 THATCHER....................................391.45 THOMSON REUTERS- WEST.....124.50 UNION CO AUDITOR.....................35.00 WINDSTREAM................................48.93 WOLFE............................................216.00 XEROX BUSINESS....................1,150.00 0001 GENERAL BASIC FND TTL:................................172,194.07 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL CARTER............................................13.50 IMWCA.........................................6,495.00 NEW LORIMORIAN......................143.00 THOMSON REUTERS- WEST.....666.00 TYLER TECH..............................1,000.00 YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER.....................................1,259.55 0002 GENERL SUPPLEMENTAL TTL:...........9,577.05 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC ALLIANT...........................................33.05 BUILT NETWORKS........................59.99 HUSBAND.........................................42.29 IA ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSN................................80.00 IA PRISON INDUSTRIES.............129.36 MEDIACOM.....................................73.13 NEOPOST..........................................60.67 OFFICE MACHINES........................13.02 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC TTL:...................................491.51 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FND ALLIANT........................................590.49 ARAMARK.....................................287.70 CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC......................................7,599.10 CITY OF LORIMOR........................28.00 CRESTON FARM & HOME...........60.84 FASTENAL.......................................44.75 GATR TRUCK................................248.64 GRMC................................................80.00 HAWKEYE TRUCK EQUIP......7,995.00 IA DNR............................................175.00 IA TOOL & MANUFACTURING ..................1,109.11 JIM'S SANITATION.......................205.00 MAHAN.............................................65.25 MEDIACOM...................................291.98 MIDWEST WHEEL.......................346.33 NEOPOST..........................................60.68 SCHILDBERG...........................14,450.46 SCHULTZ..........................................10.17 SMITH................................................10.16 SIRWA...............................................57.00 VOGEL TRAFFIC.....................16,975.00 WALMART.........................................9.99 WINDSTREAM................................66.63 ZIEGLER....................................14,567.26 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FND TTL:..................................65,334.54 4000 EMERGNCY MANAGEMENT FND ALLIANT........................................430.00 DUCKWORTH..................................96.18 GRMC...........................................3,612.50 OFFICE MACHINES........................89.79 4000 EMRGNCY MNGEMNT FND TTL:....................................4,228.47 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AKIN..................................................54.90 ARAMARK.......................................42.16 BM SALES........................................59.50 COUNSEL OFFICE............................6.92 JIM'S SANITATION.......................110.00 OFFICE MACHINES.....................304.95 O'KEEFE ELEVATOR...................457.00 VERIZON........................................440.15 WINDSTREAM..............................827.21 4004 LAW ENFORCEMNT CNTR TTL:.................................2,302.79 4100 CO ASSESSMENT EXPENSE BANKERS LEASING....................126.76 CRESTON PUBLISHING..............120.00 MEDIACOM...................................117.69 PUDENZ..........................................312.84 4100 CO ASSESSMENT EXPNSE TTL:...............................677.29 4150 SOUTHERN HILLS REGION ADAMS CO FREE PRESS..............21.51 AISTROPE.......................................119.00 CARE............................................8,324.24 CLARK ATTORNEY AT LAW...142.08 COUNSEL OFFICE..........................89.58 COUNTRY CARE CENTER......1,040.00 CROSSROADS............................3,587.14 GLENWOOD RESOURCES CENTER..........................................423.00 INTEGRATED TELEHEALTH.............................1,605.00 IA FOCUS..........................................20.00 NISHNA PRODUCTIONS...............70.20 NOSEKABEL..................................211.70 PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS..................................7,440.00 PURSUIT OF INDEPENDENCE...........................829.22 RAY..................................................294.68 SOUTHERN IA RESOURCE FAMILIES.......................................102.00 SOUTHERN IA TROLLEY........3,450.72 SOUTHWEST IA PLANNING COUNCL............................................41.25 SWANSON......................................137.58 4150 SOUTHERN HILLS REGION TTL:..........................27,948.90 8500 CO HEALTH INSURANCE BERNIE LOWE .............................896.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS..................................89,894.43 8500 CO HEALTH INSURANCE TTL:..................90,790.43 GRAND TTL:.........................373,545.05 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 AM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: RON RILEY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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LAND AUCTION

Friday, December 16, 2016 • 10 a.m.

Sale Location: Creston Livestock Auction, Creston, IA

Farm Location: 3 miles west of Creston on Adams St. on south side of road

79 Acres M/L. Douglas Township, Union Co. IA

Brief Legal - E1/2 NW 1/4 Section 8, Douglas Township. Taxable Acres: 79 Cropland Acres: 71.71 Wetland acres included in cropland are 10.8 acres. Corn & Bean Base will be prorated by F.S.A. from balance of farm current corn base 74.99 & bean base 73.01 on 219.66 cropland acres. Corn Yield: 143; Bean Yield: 44; CSR II: 73.2 CSR I: 61.9; Taxes: $1366, prorated to closing.

Possession: Full farming rights for 2017 crop year. Terms: 10% down day of auction with balance due at closing in approx. 30 days from auction. Buyer will cooperate for sellers 1031 exchange. Seller is sincere in selling but does reserve right to accept or reject final bid. Agency Bergren Real Estate & Auction are sellers agents only. Note: This is a high producing 80 acre parcel with good location and good soil. Wetland acres are farmable. Tile has been installed where possible, see map for areas affected.

Jane Wolfe & Patricia Williams

Auctioneers: Tom Frey 641-344-5082 • Steve Bergren 712-789-0847 Brandon Frey 641-782-0633 • Darwin West 641-344-1958

Go to www.crestonlivestock.com or www.bergrenrealestateandauction.com for complete sale bill and photos

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, December 7, 2016

East Union School District Clearview Homes

Your Guide To Dining And Entertainment

POSITION OPEN CertiďŹ ed Nurse Aide

Creston Animal Rescue Effort

Gift

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Bake Sale

Full or Part Time

Saturday, December 10th

We are looking for people who are compassionate and enjoy the elderly to come to work for Clearview Homes. If you want job satisfaction by working with a caring team, come in and visit with us about our starting rate and pay scale.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Creston Depot Meal Site Shop for last minute gifts or treat yourself!

Handmade leather purses & other leather items; decorated glass bottles from Bottled Up Designs; Scentsy; Tupperware; NEW CARE t-shirts, bracelets; dog breed magnets; dog coats; jewelry; knick knacks; homemade dog & cat treats; fudge, pies & lots of other assorted baked goods.

Kids Pictures with Santa

Raffle Tickets

9:30 a.m. - Noon $5.00 for a 4x6 print

The East Union Early Childhood Center is currently accepting applications for an assistant pre-school teacher for 30-40 hours per week.

“A Home Away From Home�

1st Prize $100 cash 2nd Prize BUNN Coffee Pot

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Clearview Homes Mount Ayr • 641-464-2240

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Actively seeking a nurse aide instructor for SWCC’s Health Careers program at Clarke Community Schools

Immediate Openings FT & PT Hours Available

JOIN US AS A PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER

Please visit the website for more information about the position and the application procedure:

www.swcciowa.edu/HR Southwestern Community College 1501 W. Townline St. Creston, IA 50801

Breakfast/Opening $10/hr Nights & Weekends $9.25/hr

AA; Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Applications from all persons are welcomed; women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

We hire 14 & 15 year olds too!

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We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan, retirement plan and much more!

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION Saturday, Dec. 17 10:00 A.M.

Applications will be accepted from November 29 thru December 11, 2016 Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apply online at: www.mylocalmcd.com/creston

Corning, IA Kretzinger Auction Bldg.

Hwy 148-34 Intersection 1/2 mi East

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Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application. Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to

This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Dial-AService

Mailroom Position Opening

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY

Find the right people for the job, right here.

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Creston Publishing Company has a part-time inserter position available in our mailroom. Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, daytime.

Job responsibilities include putting printed advertising materials into our papers using an insert machine, stacking papers, bundling papers, helping package all products for delivery and distribution. We are looking for a reliable team player.

Must be able to move/lift 35-pound bundles of newspapers/preprints for extended periods of time.

Position requires repetitive lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. Position also requires the ability to work under deadline pressure and to follow detailed instructions.

Driving/delivery required. Must have a valid, clean driving record. Must pass a physical, drug screen and background check.

Interested candidates can please stop in and fill out an application or send their resume to:

Creston Publishing Company Attention: Kevin Lindley P.O. Box 126 503 W. Adams Street Creston, IA 50801 Creston Publishing Company is a Drug Free Employer.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical. EOE.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK CARS

HOMES

JOBS

NCRC Acknowledged

LATE MODEL

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

Roberto Luna, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA. 50213

EOE

“A home away from home�

Providing quality care for our residents for over 55 years!

mylocalmcds.com

GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN DENTAL AND VISION PLAN 401 (k) WITH COMPANY MATCHING PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE BONUSES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Send letter of application, resume, transcript, and references to: Hope Hall, Early Childhood Center Director East Union School District 1916 High School Drive, Afton, IA 50830

Offering an excellent benefit package including: Paid Sick Leave, 401K, health and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation.

Need not be present to win!

ENHANCED WAGE PROGRESSION (Shift differential not included) START AT $14.05 $15.05 AFTER 1 YEAR $15.55 AFTER 18 MONTHS $16.60 AFTER 36 MONTHS

Requirement: CDA (equivalent) or willingness to obtain CDA, or minimum of 12 credit hours in Early Childhood

SERVICES MERCHANDISE

2016 JD 8270R; 2630 display/auto track (sold separately); 1972 IH 1466; 2013 Case IH 7230 combine; 2010 Case IH 2162 35’ draper hd; 2003 Case IH 2008 cornhead 8-30;2008 Unverferth Road Runner 36� head trailer; 2000 Freightliner Classic 48� sleeper; 2015 Wilson Pace Setter grain hopper 41’; 2007 Speed Kings 160 bu seed tender; 1994 Ford Ranger pickup 2x4; 2011 Case IHC 1250 planter 24 row x 30�; 2000 Parker 5255 gravity wagon; 4 augers; Batco 35’x13� grain conveyor; 2014 Lamar fuel trailer 990 gal; Precision planting 24 row, V-set meters, 20/20 Secol Sense monitor/module for CIH planter; 1975 JD 4430, good; 1992 Toyota V6, 5-spd, 4x4 ext cab; Schular SRM 254 reel mixer feed wagon.

Todd & Katie James 712-542-9015

www.kretzingerauction.com Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger 712-621-0135 Dan Kretzinger 712-621-9400 Tony Douglas 712-621-0958 SM-CP4374921207

SOW FARM TECHNICIAN This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS:

• • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year • Opportunity to advance career through Production ENTRY-LEVEL Leadership Program BASE SALARY •

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Farm Service Agency extends voting deadline for committee elections DES MOINES – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director John Whitaker announced the deadline to submit ballots for the 2016 county committee elections has been extended to ensure farmers and ranchers have sufficient time to vote.

Eligible voters now have until Tuesday to return ballots to their local FSA offices. Producers who have not received their ballot should pick one up at their local FSA office.

“We’re extending the voting deadline to Dec. 13 to give farmers and ranchers a few additional days to get their ballots in,” Whitaker said. “I urge all eligible producers, especially minorities and women, to get involved and make a real difference in their communities by voting in this year’s elections.

This is your opportunity to have a say in how federal programs are delivered in your county.”

FSA has modified the ballot, making it easily identifiable and less likely to be overlooked. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, Dec. 13. Newly elected committee members will take office Jan. 1.

Nearly 7,700 FSA county committee members serve FSA offices nationwide. Each

committee has three to 11 elected members who serve three-year terms of office.

One-third of county committee seats are up for election each year. County committee members apply their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support, conservation, indemnity, disaster and emergency programs.

Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program to be eligible to vote in the county committee election. Approximately 1.5 million producers are currently eligible to vote. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting age, also may be eligible to vote.

For more information, visit the FSA website at www. fsa.usda.gov/elections or contact a local USDA service center or FSA office.

Visit https://offices.usda.gov to find a nearby FSA office.

Upton-Hill Christmas concert at Warren Cultural Center Dec. 17 GREENFIELD – Nationally recognized recording and touring artist Diana Upton-Hill brings “the heart of Nashville, with the pizzazz of Las Vegas” to Warren Cultural Center (WCC) in Greenfield for a special Upton-Hill Christmas concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.

She will sing tunes from her CD, “Do Love Well,” including its Billboard-charting title track, as well as holiday classics and contemporary favorites, backed by her “Nashville Santas” band.

“Growing up in Iowa, like any kid, I always looked forward to Christmas – the snow, the twinkling lights, the decorated trees, the stories, the food and especially the music,” Upton-Hill said. “I hope this program takes audiences on a journey back to those special times in their own homes and builds on the magical

cordings to her credit and regularly contributes to commercial jingles and voice-overs. She toured during the past year with rising country star Mitch Goudy, with whom she’s written several songs. Diana’s single, “Do Love Well,” produced by Grammy award-winning artist and producer Bryan White, was a Top 50 Music Row Debut and spent 21 weeks

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“Diana Upton-Hill’s voice has been country music’s best-kept secret up until now,” said Markos Papadatos of the Digital Journal. “The secret is out.

Country listeners ought to go and grab a copy or two of ‘Do Love Well.’ This is an exceptional project by a truly underrated artist.”

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Voters approve $14.5M bond issue for college safety, security COUNCIL BLUFFS (AP) — Voters have approved a bond issue aimed at improving safety and security at Iowa Western Community College.

The Daily Nonpareil reports more than 63 percent of voters in the seven core counties the college serves backed the measure Tuesday.

College spokesman Don Kohler says the $14.5 million from the bonds will pay for new cameras, doors, locks and other security improvements at the main campus in Council Bluffs and four satellite sites in Atlantic, Clarinda, Harlan and Shenandoah.

The improvements also will include computer equipment and other behindthe-scenes items that are designed to improve safety during campus lockdowns.

spirit of love and fellowship that is abundant throughout the holiday season.”

Tickets for the show are on sale now at Ed & Eva’s store in WCC at 154 Public Square, 641-743-2566 or online at warrenculturalcenter.com. Open seating for adults is $15, students up to age 18 is $8. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available at the show, presented in the restored opera house’s Norman Lear Theater.

Upton-Hill began singing at age 3 with her father’s country-rock band and performing solos for school and church concerts. Now a versatile performer, she is active in the regional country/ folk music scene, performing on television, joining symphony orchestras as featured soloist and starring in live theatre productions. Her favorite roles include Belle in “Beauty and the Beast,” Cinderella in “Into the Woods” and Ellen in “Miss Saigon.”

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