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The fourth-ranked Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team remained unbeaten with a road win against Marshalltown Wednesday. For more on the Spartans, see SPORTS, page 9A. >>

Twenty years ago, the Creston Fire Department raised more than $11,000 at its auction. To see what else happened 10, 20 and 50 years ago, see THROWBACK THURSDAY, page 2A. >>

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By ALLISON TRETINA CNA staff reporter atretina@crestonnews.com

Sewer rates in Creston will continue to rise as the city council prepares to fund significant capital investment in the sewer system.

At Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Creston City Council unanimously voted to approve a rate increase of 4.5 percent for the next fiscal year. This means the average monthly bill for the average household in Creston

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Creston Community High School sophomore Jeff Dillenburg helps eighth-grader Kaci Abildtrup operate the control panel for a CNC router Wednesday afternoon in the shop at Creston Community High School. Also pictured are senior Michael Kauzlarich, left, and eighth-grader Madeline Frey. Abildrup and Frey visited the high school with the high school experience class taught by Margo Fuller, which is designed to help eighth-graders get acclimated to high school before their freshman year.

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When Creston Community Middle School administration and staff decided to implement a new high school experience class this year, there were a lot of questions about how it might work.

But, so far, teachers and administrators have received positive feedback from students who have gone through the class.

The high school experience class gives eighth-graders an opportunity to see what classes are offered at the high school that are not offered at the middle school, and it also helps acclimate those students to the high school environment before they begin classes there.

“It’s preparing them for

more opportunities they’ll have next year and getting them thinking about where they need to head when they make their schedule,” said Margo Fuller, teacher of the high school experience class.

The class, which is one quarter long, introduces eighth-graders to industrial technology, business, family and consumer sciences (FCS), environmental and spatial technology (EAST), art and agricultural classes at the high-school level.

Site visits Wednesday, Fuller took her class to visit with Bill Mullin’s industrial technology class.

While there, eighth-graders sat down with Mullin’s students and learned how to work in CAD software, or computer-aided design and drafting. Then, the stu-

dents went into the shop where they learned how to make wooden name plates.

Mullin also explained some of the equipment used in the shop and why it is used and demonstrated how his students are constructing tabletops for a project they’re currently working on.

“When we go to FCS, the kids cook with them, so immediately they say, ‘Sign me up for that,’” Fuller said. “We’ve had some of them come back from the industrial tech classes and say, ‘It looked like a lot of fun. I never thought I’d be interested in that.’”

One of the biggest benefits the eighth-graders are receiving is the opportunity to pick the brains of the high school students they meet when they visit the high school.

“They really get to sit

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Holiday gathering:

Creston Chamber of Commerce Board President Ken Callahan, right, serves up a plate of food while Dick Anderson, left, chats with Mary Saxton, all of Creston, Wednesday morning during the Chamber of Commerce and Union County Development Association holiday open house. The organizations provided an assortment of food for those who attended.

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“IT’S PREPARING them for more opportunities they’ll have next year and getting them thinking about where they need to head when they make their schedule.”

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with high school students and ask them, ‘What do I need to know? What’s different about high school than middle school?’” Fuller said. “They get that opportunity, which I think a lot of students would really like and benefit from having.”

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will see a 69 cent increase from $20.91 currently paid monthly to $21.60 beginning July 1. The average household in Creston uses 3,353 gallons each month.

The annual increase to the per gallon change remains the same as last fiscal year at 4.5 percent. It is estimated to bring the average household’s monthly bill to $26.69 by fiscal year 2025.

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Trump’s choice for top China diplomat has long ties to Xi DES MOINES (AP) — It may seem odd for the governor of a lightly populated agricultural state to be chosen as U.S. ambassador to China, especially amid escalating talk of a trade war with the major U.S. trading partner.

But Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad boasts a 30-year relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the most powerful Chinese leader in decades.

“Given Xi’s penchant to keeping things close-hold, it is important for the U.S. to have a reliable and direct communication channel to him,” said Bonnie Glaser, senior adviser for Asia at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “Branstad has met Xi periodically since 1985 and has a personal relationship with him that could be very useful.”

This relationship, begun when both men were political upstarts, could be put to the test in coming months if Branstad is confirmed.

President-elect Donald Trump, who announced his choice of Branstad on Wednesday, said during the campaign that his administration would make closing the U.S. trade deficit with China a top priority.

Through the first 10 months of the year, government figures show the United States is running a $288.8 billion deficit with China on the trade of goods, a sharp decline from the same time a year ago.

But Trump has suggested imposing 45 percent tariffs on Chinese products and has labeled the country a “currency manipulator.”

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‘Carol of the Bells:’ St. Malachy School band students perform their Christmas concert Wednesday evening in the Creston High School auditorium. Pictured, in front row at left, is Carly Green, fifth grade; in second row are Connor Britten, sixth grade, Gavin Evans, fifth grade, and Brenton Turner, sixth grade; and in back row are Halley Simmons, seventh grade, Zoe Ralston, fifth grade, Jacob Coke, seventh grade, and Danica Pokorny, fifth grade.

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DEATH Frieda Porter Greenfield

Frieda Porter, 100, of Greenfield died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Greenfield.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Immanuel Lutheran

Church in Greenfield with burial in Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church following services at the cemetery. The Rev. Keith Schweitzer will officiate the service. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Steen Funeral Home, 101 SE Fourth St., in Greenfield.

Today is Dec. 8, the 343rd day of the year. It’s a leap year. So, there are 23 days left in 2016. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Dec. 5-11) in history:

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Feedback The class was tweaked slightly after Fuller and Creston Community Middle School Principal Brad Baker received feedback from students who took the class in the first quarter.

But, any large-scale changes will wait until after the school year. Baker said he hopes to survey the students at the end of the year to see what worked and what didn’t work.

“If nothing else, we have heard positives that they’re getting into the high school and meeting high school teachers,” Baker reported to the Creston Community School Board of Directors Baker during its October meeting. “Our eighth-graders in the past have only met counselors until we went up and toured the building. And now, they’re really getting to meet some of those teachers within those programs.”

Baker said he and Creston Community High School Principal Bill Messerole will now watch to see if the classes eighth-graders are exposed to in the high school experience class grow in

Capt. Lonny Novy retired after more than 30 years from the Creston Police Department after being hired by former Chief of Police Bob Kessler and sworn in Aug. 3, 1975. Novy honed his skills as an accident investigator, helping solve numerous automobile accident cases involving fatalities. He made annual visits to math classes at area schools, demonstrating how mathematics played a part in his police work.

the future and also to see if registration for high school classes becomes easier for students.

Fuller said her first-quarter students provided feedback about wanting to know what classes they need to register for.

“The kids really enjoy it.

There were a lot of questions on, ‘How do we get that done by the time we graduate? How do we get into SWCC classes?’” Fuller said.

“We’ve kind of redirected the class as we’ve gone to meet their needs for the future. Some of the kids didn’t know these things were a possibility. That’s how we’ve structured the class, to make sure they know what they need to do for scheduling next fall.”

In addition to either making site visits at the high school or having high school teachers come to the middle school, Fuller also teaches science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) components in the class.

The high school teachers develop the teaching plans for the days they meet with the middle school students.

In the future, the high school experience class may be tied into the careers class, showing students what careers are available in each class they learn about throughout the quarter.

“After we got going, it’s been a perfect fit for this eighth-grade group,” Fuller said. “It’s going really well, exceeding expectations.”

20 years ago Candidates were selected for Orient-Macksburg High School’s homecoming. They were Brandy Green, Tabitha Silverthorn, Brenda Hoepker, Tonika Orr, Clinton Patterson, Curtis Busch, Larry Mathlews and Matt Thompson. The king and queen were to be announced at the homecoming basketball game.

Tiny Tim, who lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and best know for his ukulele, falsetto voice and 1968 hit song “Tip-toe Thru’ the Tulips with Me” died after suffering a heart attack while singing his trademark song at a benefit. He was 64.

Creston Fire Department’s auction netted $11,150.11 of

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Chinese officials have warned that the U.S. is bound by World Trade Organization rules, which restrain countries from imposing sanctions without making a persuasive case.

In that way, Trump’s selection of Branstad appears to be savvy.

Patrick Cronin, senior director of the Asia-Pacific security program at the Center for a New American Security, said that by selecting an ambassador who has forged

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plan was prepared and presented to the council by the Iowa Public Advisors (IPA), a certified and independent advisory firm that provides financial advice to state and local governments across the state.

“This is actually where we were last year,” IPA President Tionna Pooler said.

“We had recommended the rate increase would be 4.5 percent for a couple of years.

Then, it would set under 4 percent (starting in fiscal year 2019).”

The approved rate was recommended after evaluating the sewer fund’s ability to generate sufficient revenue after the payment of operating expenses to provide debt serve coverage and to pay for other non-operating

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Barack Obama and a trip to California.

If Trump’s threats suggest the U.S.-China relationship could be bumpy, Branstad’s longtime relationship with Xi could help smooth things.

His personal touch could go a long way in avoiding conflict caused by miscommunication or misinterpretation.

Trump angered China by speaking to Taiwan’s president last week in a breach of diplomatic protocol. China still regards the island as part of its territory and would consider it unacceptable for the U.S. to recognize Taiwan’s leader as a head of state.

China’s state-run news agency Xinhua said in a Thursday commentary that Branstad’s appointment is a “positive signal sent amid a mixture of messages from Trump,” a reference to Trump’s call with Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and his criticism of China on trade and geopolitical issues.

At a daily news briefing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said China considered the position of U.S. ambassador to Beijing to be “an important bridge” and that “Governor Branstad is an old friend of the Chinese people.”

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commercial ties between his state and China, Trump was signaling to Xi that as leaders they will have the same fundamental priority in seeking economic growth.

In 1985, Branstad was nearing the end of his first term as governor, then the nation’s youngest at age 39. Xi was a rising leader seeking ideas in Iowa for crop and livestock techniques to help his own agriculturally rich region.

In 2013, he returned to Iowa as China’s incoming president and met with Branstad for a formal dinner in Des Moines between meetings in Washington with President

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it the longest stretch of continuous non-toll Interstate travel of any state with 320 miles. It meant that Iowa had 426 miles of the 709 mile network completed and ranked among the top states to utilize Federal Interstate funds.

Iowa Legislators were asked to set truck speed limits to 60 miles per hour (mph) on all roads, day and night. This would increase speed from 50 to 60 mph on primary roads, but would lower their speed on the Interstate. Present speed limits on Interstates were 75 mph daytime and 65 mph at night for cars and trucks. Under the bill, trucks would be limited to 60 mph at all hours with no change in speed for cars. Car limits on primary highways were 70 mph daytime and 65 mph at night.

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expenses while maintaining sufficient liquidity.

The proposed plan predicts approximately $5.4 million in projects (future dollars) to occur through fiscal year 2021.

State Revolving Fund Loans, jointly administered by the the Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority, fund the projects.

“Some cities are not as fortunate as us,” City Administrator Mike Taylor said. “We might think $5 million (in loans) is a lot for our community, and it is. But there are communities that are raising their rates by 40 percent a year. Taylor They are so behind the eight ball. We are at least fortunate to keep it in low single digits.”

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Along with a Christmas program, Creston Junior High School held an open house to inspect the new addition that had been put to use earlier in the fall. A formal dedication for the addition and Irving school addition was planned to be held later, according to Superintendent Gene C. Hertz, after the buildings were fully equipped. Home economics instructor Mrs. Dorothy Peak had her classes display

Christmas centerpieces in the halls. The Christmas program featured the vocal and instrumental music departments under the direction of vocal instructor James Kimmel and junior high band director Dick Bauman.

Sale of the former News Advertiser building at 206 N. Maple St. to T.M. Thompson of Creston was completed. It had served as a newspaper office for more than 50 years, dating back to the old Plain Dealer and early years of the Advertiser. The News Advertiser had moved and was working on getting settled in a new plant at 503 W. Adams St., which was the former Davis garage.

Interstate 80 opened two segments of Interstate highway which joined LeClaire with Council Bluffs, making

$12,000 needed for Jaws of Life equipment. Fire Chief Roger Nurnberg had thought the auction would raise $6,000, but was surprised by the response from the community with donations and attendance of the auction. The remaining $850 was to come from city funds.

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Creston Community High School Industrial Tech Instructor Bill Mullin explains why his students are running boards through the planer Wednesday afternoon, as eighth-graders Kolby Hulett, left, and Ethan Freeman observe. Hulett and Freeman visited Mullin’s class with the high school experience class, designed to acclimate eighth-graders to the high school before their freshman year.

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Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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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.

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Agenda includes: Communications - welcome visitors - citizens, organizations, correspondence; championship reports; reports - Clark Wicks, superintendent, Teresa Thompson, principal; action items - open enrollment, board policy review, personnel - approve basketball contracts, SBRC application, drivers’ education; discussion items - facility project planning; board member comments; agenda items for future board meeting - negotiation planning sessions.

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AMES – Megan DoubleFire day of Mount Ayr will lead Creston firefighters rethe College of Human Scisponded to a structure fire ences (CHS) processional 5:35 a.m. today on 205th as student marshal at Iowa Street.

State University’s (ISU) According to a Creston commencement ceremony.

Fire report, there was a small She will also speak at the fire in a shed at 1325 205th CHS convocation program.

Street. The caller reported Doubleday is graduatthe fire was out. The fire deing summa cum laude with partment investigated and a bachelor’s degree in eleextinguished a few hot spots. mentary education, as well The fire started from a hot as teaching endorsements lamp that was inside a dog in reading and social studies kennel. The kennel and a and coaching endorsements. lamp, stored inside the shed, Her academic achievealong with the building were ments earned her a spot on damaged. the dean’s list every semesEstimated loss is $10,000. ter of her college career, as well as induction into numerous honor societies

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Doubleday selected as university marshal including Golden Key, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Theta Kappa.

A strong leader, Doubleday served as president of the ISU Education Association and was a member of the Undergraduate Elementary Education Advisory Council.

She is seeking a full-time elementary school teaching position in the Ames area after graduation.

Doubleday will be recognized for her achievements at the college’s convocation 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium on the ISU campus. ISU’s fall 2016 commencement ceremony will be held 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Hilton Coliseum.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, December 8, 2016

Finally a little bit of the feel of Christmas The cold weather that has finally arrived this week is starting to make it feel like Christmas is on its way. We are almost to the end of fall and we have not even seen any measurable snowfall as of yet. The wind chill today made a lot of people dig that coat out of the closet and find that pair of gloves that hasn’t been worn for a while. Only 17 days until Christmas, so you better start shopping if you haven’t already!

Christmas Basket Speaking of Christmas, the annual Christmas Basket fund is up and going. All the money stays local. You can bring or send in a donation to the Creston News Advertiser office whenever it is convenient. The money is spent mostly at Christmas with some being spent throughout the year to help support local food pro-

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China It looks like our governor is getting a new job as the next ambassador to China. I’ve learned a fair amount about China as of late. We have a SWCC student from China who is staying with us. It is interesting to hear her take on the politics of our new president. I think a lot of Chinese are in wonderment as to what Mr. Trump’s plans are with the Chinese.

Female governor When our governor leaves for

the new position in China, Iowa will be up for its first female governor.

It’s a real honor for our part of the state since Kim Reynolds represented our area when she was at the state house.

Kim has done a nice job as lieutenant governor and is always a joy to talk to when she is in the area. She has had some good experience “shadowing” the governor for the past five years. Plus, she will have the advantage of having both the house and the senate in her favor for the next session.

Ducks I had the chance to visit western Nebraska for a duck and goose hunting trip this last week.

My longtime friend has a lodge out next to the Platte River in Lisco, Nebraska.

We had some pretty good luck shooting ducks but the geese were a little tougher to come by.

Tom Lesan of SWCC fame came along and got the tour of an area he had not hunted before. We were probably a week ahead of the main migration because of the warmer weather holding the birds back a little longer up in Canada. The sandhills of Nebraska are a nice place to visit.

Drake The southwest Iowa day at the Drake basketball games will be Jan. 8. Local groups participating will be the Dazzlers from SWCC, Creston Peppers, Mount Ayr Sparks and Lenox dancers.

We will again have a special ticket deal for $10 that includes admission to both games and a dinner coupon. More info will be forthcoming.

State house We are less than a month away from the state legislature starting up again. It will be kind of interesting to see the handoff from Governor Branstad to Kim Reynolds.

I will be interested to see if they can get something done on the IPERs situation. The fund is now underfunded by $5.6 billion and growing thanks to the low interest rates. There are lots of pension funds in big trouble across the USA, and without some serious talk and action a lot more will be in trouble pretty soon.

Thought for the week: “The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.” – Maureen Dowd

LETTER TO THE EDITOR New business in Uptown Creston Jim Stalker Creston

Remember a couple of weeks ago, I wrote to you about the old downtown as I remembered it?

In those days, there were multiples of the same types of stores and everyone survived, and survived well.

I’m about to begin a new business and there are a lot of questions to be answered. A great experiment, if you will, for lack of a better word. As most of you will remember, nearly a year and a half ago, I sold my business and building, lock, stock and barrel, and retired. I had planned to get a nice part-time job that I could qualify for, using my experiences of the past 40 odd years, to help pay for my retirement. At this point, that has not happened.

After talking to Ed and Anna Thompson, they have agreed to let me share a space inside their store located at 109 N. Maple St. (formerly the Coast to Coast store). We will operate a used bookstore within that space,

open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the week.

During my years as the Southern 9 Tourism Director, I visited area towns to see what their drawing card was. Some of them managed to stay open because their businesses were built around a square. Some of their stores were broken up into smaller stores when needed, thus creating more stores and more variety, while creating more interest for a concentrated business section.

While Creston was built along the tracks in its day and not around a square, the same could work here, and Ed and Anna have given me that opportunity to try. At least from a semi-retired three-day week.

In exchange for that opportunity, I will be helping them sell their large variety of merchandise.

We have seen antique malls work in other towns. Why not small business malls within concentrated business sections like our own new Uptown?

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Breaking protocol HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

The Sioux Nation won a judgment blocking an oil pipeline being built under its river in North Dakota. Trump’s advisors are urging Trump to privatize all land belonging to Indians and give them control over it. After all the campaign rhetoric about deporting the illegals, I didn’t know he meant us.

The State Department had to mollify China Monday after Donald Trump broke U.S. protocol by talking to Taiwan’s leader. Democrats are demanding that Twitter shut down Trump’s access to Twitter.

There’s got to be something in their responsible usage guidelines about causing Armageddon.

Donald Trump took his Thank-You Tour to North Carolina Tuesday. Since the election, Castro died, the Dow Jones hit a record high, Carrier stayed in the U.S., and Kanye canceled his tour. All Trump wants is a statue on the National Mall honoring him as the greatest president-elect in history.

Donald Trump threatened to cancel a deal with Boeing for two Air Force Ones Tuesday, then he persuaded a Japanese banker to invest $50 billion in the U.S. He then flew to Carolina to address a big rally. All day, Trump was picketed by a group of protestors called The Current President Matters.

Donald Trump threatened to cancel Boeing’s deal to build two Air Force Ones due to the

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high price tags of the planes Tuesday. He’s negotiating. The president-elect is fine with the airplane’s anti-missile defense, he’s just holding out for an escape pod with Wi-Fi so he can continue Tweeting.

Donald Trump interviewed Exxon Mobil Chairman Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State.

Other candidates include billionaire Jon Huntsman and billionaire Mitt Romney. It’s just now occurring to Republicans that it’s easier to get into the Augusta National Golf Club than it is the Trump cabinet.

Donald Trump appointed Dr. Ben Carson Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He’s putting a brain surgeon in charge of federal housing. That way if you have a problem with your mortgage, he can give you a lobotomy so you won’t have to worry about it so much.

Donald Trump introduced his choice for Pentagon chief General James Mattis to his crowd in Carolina Tuesday. Trump is such a showman. After he named a General nicknamed Mad Dog to head the military, Trump plans to appoint a brushfire to head the Department of Forest Conservation.

Poland’s Supreme Court rejected a bid by U.S. attorneys to extradite Roman Polanski

to L.A. to face old statutory rape charges. He’s hard to track down. When a U.S. teenage girl last year set out to sail around the world, Roman Polanski joined the Somali pirates and posed as a pizza delivery vessel.

President Obama gave a speech on anti-terrorism to military personnel at a U.S. base in Tampa Tuesday. He’s said we’ll pursue ISIS all the way to the gates of hell. However, you have to admit it only tempts Republicans to lie, cheat, and steal if you let them think that hell is a gated community.

Joe Biden was cornered by reporters as the vice president was leaving the Senate Chamber on Monday and they got Joe to admit he’s running for president in four years. You can never quite be sure how serious he is. Last weekend Joe Biden lost his train of thought, and there were no survivors.

The California Assembly proposed a bill Monday to protect illegal aliens from being deported by President Trump by creating a sanctuary state. The next day, illegal immigrants told CNN that they were determined to stay in America and live free.

All they have to do now is qualify for disability.

The New York Times revealed that Bob Dole was the one who arranged for the president of Taiwan to call Donald Trump last week. He’s been in a fog a long time. Bob Dole is the guy who 20 years ago agreed to endorse Viagra because he thought it would help him achieve an election.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, December 8, 2016

Red Cross urges blood donation as one last gift to give this holiday season An upcoming opportunity is 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16, at Nodaway Valley High School in Greenfield. n

It can’t be wrapped or placed under a tree, but the perfect gift can help save patient lives this holiday season. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady.  Donors of all blood types are needed this holiday season to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospi-

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Winner: Creston News Advertiser Advertising Director Craig Mittag, right, presents Jodi Schrier of Orient with her Holiday Shopping Spree winnings. Schrier received gift certificates to 17 local businesses after winning the Holiday Shopping Spree drawing.

tal patients. To encourage donations, those who come to donate Dec. 22 through Jan. 8 will receive a longsleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross blood donor app, visit www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).

Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to save time when donating. An upcoming blood donation opportunity is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Nodaway Valley High School, 410 NW Second St., in Greenfield.

Adults recognized by Adair County 4-H’ers during awards program GREENFIELD – Adair County 4-H’ers recognized Karen Downing of Creston and Tom and Amy Doud of Stuart with 4-H Alumni awards during the Awards Day program Sunday, Nov. 6.

Downing began her 4-H career as a member of two clubs in Adams County, Sunny Sisters Girl’s 4-H Club and Grant Go-Getters Boy’s 4-H Club.

Her favorite project areas included breeding and market beef and swine and leadership, citizenship and home economics. Downing also exhibited beef and swine projects at the Iowa State Fair and AKSARBEN. She attended State 4-H Conference, Kansas City 4-H Conference and served on various club, county and area committees. She loved the county basketball tourna-

ments, as she was quite a competitive basketball player.

Downing has shared her leadership skills with Adair County 4-H’ers as her children, Kysa, Chisum and Heath, participated in numerous 4-H activities. She has served as leader of Richland Royals for seven years. Karen is a willing volunteer, ready to drive a load of kids to State 4-H Conference, chaperone a group of youth council members at the Micah House or Ronald McDonald House or help to calm a young 4-H’er on judging day.

Amy Doud began her 4-H career in Monona County as a member of Blenco Bonnie Belles, an all-girls 4-H club. Her favorite project areas included clothing, home improvement and communication – participating in Share-the-Fun

activities and educational presentations. Doud received the Award of the Gold Clover this year for 10 years of leadership with Jefferson Pioneers 4-H Club. She has also chaperoned and furnished transportation for youth council ventures to the Micah House in Council Bluffs and Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines. She has made many trips to and from Ames with youth attending State 4-H Conference. As their children, Maria, Jackson and Caroline, were youth council members, Tom and Amy have welcomed the group to their home for numerous activities.

Tom began his 4-H career with the Lincoln Hawks in Adair County, where he held leadership positions of club secretary and vice president.

He especially enjoyed show-

ing sheep, swine and cattle.

Doud continues to be a leader and role model today as Adair County Fair sheep superintendent. Doud helps with all aspects of the sheep division from spring lamb weigh-in to the county fair sheep show.

He strives to make the county fair and the showing experience enjoyable for all sheep exhibitors. Doud works to increase numbers in the sheep division and welcomes new exhibitors. Doud has been a dedicated Adair County 4-H volunteer for nine years.

Downing and Tom and

Amy Doud were honored for their outstanding dedication to the Adair County 4-H program. In recognition of the honor bricks will be inscribed with the names of the 4-H Alumni and be placed in front of the 4-H and FFA Center located on the Adair County Fairgrounds. Awards of the Clover were presented to volunteers for length of service. The Silver Clover for five years of service to 4-H went to Merlyn Brown of Bridgewater; Joceline Vry, Polly Holmes, Bill and Deb McElfish and Christine Rubio,

all of Greenfield; and Autumn Hoadley of Orient. The Gold Clover for 10 years of service to 4-H went to Beth Davenport of Adair; Amy Doud of Stuart; Carrie Clemsen of Exira; Kevin Brownlee of Creston; Emily Hanson of West Des Moines; Ranae Thompson of Greenfield; and Richard Wallace of Orient. Dan Westphal received the Award of the Ruby Clover for 30 years of service to Adair County 4-H. The Clover Awards are sponsored by Iowa 4-H Foundation and the Robert and Lucy Ritter Crom 4-H Volunteer Endowment.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, December 8, 2016

The Creston News Advertiser prints The Prowler as a public service to Creston High School and is not responsible for the content of this page.

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CrestonCreston High School High School 601 W. Townline - Creston,- IA 50801IA 50801 601 W. Townline Creston, chsprowler@yahoo.com 641.782.2116 Head Editor: Maya Struhar Publications Staff Editor-in-Chief: Diane Walsh Adviser: Edanne Qualseth Victoria Borha, Alyssa Cook, Alexandra Findlay, Hannah Fogle, Erin Staff Writers: Hanson, Cassie Abbott, Daggett, Danielle Price,Sydney Dana Howe, JenniferClay Hughes, Kiersten Latham, Martin, Sabrina Allison Walker, Jordan Foreman, Skyler Reed, KristinShepherd, Miller, Kimberly Orr,Bethany Mariah Hanson, Reed, Mattea Reed , Konnar Shaw, Samantha Weese, Tina Little Sara Williamson

Unspoken Issue SARA WILLIAMSON

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in young people. On average it takes 8-10 years to get help after the onset of symptoms and students are severely underdiagnosed because everyone thinks a little stress is good. How much is too much?

CCHS students and teachers were anonymously surveyed about mental illness, specifically anxiety. Both groups had big ideas about the issue.

Many of these students don’t have an official diagnosis, as only 20 percent of youth do; however, they still struggle greatly with mental health. A majority of students surveyed said that they experience self-doubt commonly while at school, this means they don’t feel that they are doing well enough. The reported causes of selfdoubt are all related to the high expectations that parents, students, and teachers all have.

A large amount of students said that they struggle with time management. The common chain reaction they experience is as follows: busy day, stay up late to do homework, don’t get enough sleep. An average teen needs 9-10 hours of sleep each night. When asked how often they get at least 8 hours, several students laughed and reported an average of maybe 4-5 hours.

Only 19 teachers took the survey, however they had good things to say. Teachers have their own set of struggles with this, it can be difficult to help a student out. They say that students struggle finding proper help, there are few mental health providers in the Creston area.

When asked what they thought would help students one teacher replied, “Actually deal with them! We need to listen to our students and not just push them along as if nothing were happening! When a student’s life is falling in a heap, I’m pretty sure they don’t care about math, science or English.”

Students were asked at the end of the survey if they had any ideas to help this situation at school. Many suggested that teachers learn more about mental illnesses because it can be hard to help if they don’t understand. Students and teachers agreed that there should be classes for both groups to take on this subject. Many teachers think that CCHS carries a lot of issues compared to other schools. This means that CCHS has specific needs to take care of students.

Some students feel desperate for help at school. They suggested a student support system led by peers. They believe that a group like this would help students connect with others going through the same struggles

Dashing Through the Holidays

SABRINA MILLER

Imagine it’s Halloween. After a long night of collecting candy and hanging with friends, it’s time to go home. Upon opening the front door, there is a large tree and twinkling lights everywhere. This is how it feels to walk into most stores in October. Pumpkins and Christmas trees fighting to take center stage while cornucopias seem to be stored in their own little corner.

When asked if stores put up holiday decorations too soon, most people at CCHS agreed and said that they believed that the holiday season makes it’s way into stores too soon. The majority of people when asked why they believed it was too soon for holiday decorating, all had the same answer: it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. As history teacher Jeff Sand stated, “It gets everyone in the Christmas spirit and everyone forgets about Thanksgiving.”

While most people think it’s entirely too soon for stores to be putting out holiday decor, is it possible that some of us are just being Grinches, stealing the trees away from others? After talking to a few of our jollier students and staff at CCHS, it seems that may be the case. “Christmas is magical,” exclaimed teacher Danielle Dickinson when asked why she believed that early decorating isn’t an issue. Student Hannah Robertson adds, “It’s never too soon for Christmas spirit!”

Regardless of whether people feel that the holidays can never come around too soon, or that stores should wait more than 10 minutes after Halloween before we grab our candy canes and cocoa, most people at CCHS agrees that holidays are a great time full of joy.

CCHS Junior Vicoria Borha shows how her mind feels about balancing the holidays.

The Balancing Act KONNAR SHEPHERD

Wake up, go to school for seven hours, go to practice, go to work, do homework and then sleep is a routine that a lot of high schoolers can relate to. High School is the time where a lot of young teenagers start to get their first part-time jobs. Thinking about it working a parttime job while going to school can be a lot of work. High school is a very busy time. Finding time to fit everything that is needed to be done in the day can be tough. Time management and planning plays a big role in this.

With such a busy schedule it is important to plan and use good time management to make the day a little less stressful than it already is.

Everybody’s schedule is different. Some people cannot handle working and going to school

Fast Food Frenzy SYDNEY MARTIN

Fast food is something we are all guilty of consuming. Well, we all try to say we don’t eat out often, but we have all eat out at least once a month. As of November 17th, 150 students and 73 teachers answered a survey asking if they eat fast food, where do they eat the most, and how much do they think they spend on fast food a month.

Out of 8 different fast food places in Creston including, McDonald’s, Taco Johns, Hardees, Little Ceasers, Pizza Hut, Pizza Ranch, Subway, And DQ, the places people like to go to the most is McDonald’s, with Subway in 2nd and Taco John’s in 3rd, 85 out of 150 students say they do eat out very often but 65 say they don’t, they spend an average of $20 a month on fast food, and 56 out of 73 teachers believe their students eat out too often, only 17 believe that their students don’t eat out too often, Ms.Dickinson says ”since lots of juniors and seniors do have open campus during lunch, I am guessing lots of them do go out but I can’t say all of them do.” Also, 55 teachers don’t eat out very often they say that they rarely eat fast food and when they do they like to go to Subway or Taco John’s, they spend about $50 a month on fast food.

According to New York Times, teenagers get 16.9% of their calories from consuming fast food. Although rich or poor does not matter in this case, race does though, non- hispanic white teenagers receive 17.8% of their calories is from fast food, non- hispanic blacks 18.8% of calories, hispanic teenager is 11.9% calorie intake, and 11.9% calories among Asian teenagers. Many teenagers consume this greasy fast food on a daily bases so maybe this is why obesity is a problem in the United States.

with the same classes. Both students and teachers wish that mental health wasn’t so taboo in our community. This topic is so rarely talked about, it is time to start talking.

Students were asked if they thought the school helped with mental health enough, the majority said no.

Tracking

MARIAH REED

Would it be easier if students were collaborating with teachers who push and challenge them for their ability? Creston Community High School students have been wondering what could help them learn and grow faster. Students think that if we group them by their ability, it may help. Grouping students this way is called “tracking,” and is currently illegal to do in public schools, however, there could be positives to this idea.

Grouping students this way could help them grow faster and be challenged at their own pace. Getting grouped by ability would mean being grouped by student’s understanding of learning. It’s not fair that all students are grouped together.

Some students learn faster than others, and the slower learners are getting rushed through something they don’t understand.

When asked how they felt about the concept, students and staff at CCHS replied as follows: Trinity Michaelis, a sophomore at CCHS said, “ I agree grouping students would help learning increase. I would like this for myself. All students do not learn the same so they should be with the ones who have the same learning types. It wouldn’t be meant to make students feel left out, it would just help them succeed.”

Mr. Jeff Sand, a history teacher at CCHS likes this idea, “I would want to teach this way because it would help students learn better because you’re making instructions fit their needs.”

Tracking students at CCHS could help students grow faster than they are at their current rate, as well as challenge them on a daily basis.

Stray Friends

MIA MAXWELL

In the last council meeting, the issue of stray animals came up. The mayor said that the town can not give people tickets for feeding any of the strays. Marsha Wilson, a council member, had proposed the idea of making a committee to find a way for a “Catch & Release” program which will raise money to catch stray cats, spay them then re-release them or find them a good home.

Maybe finding a retired vet who would be willing to spay the cats for free or a vet willing to do it cheap.

If 15 people donate $10.00 dollars, the money could spay one cat. This will minimize the issue of so many cats not finding a home and keep strays under control. Just getting the word out about this project could help find strays a loving, permanent home.

It’s easy to take the easy route with so many fast food options in Creston.

because they feel like it will interfere with their schooling, while others have to go work to support their families. Some teens however choose to have a job while they are in school. It teaches good life skills and responsibility. Senior Nathan Cox said that he chose to get his job at McDonald’s, but he also works to help pay for food and bills. “Working while going to school is stressful. I have to do more because I have to fix my house and do homework on my days off, which I only get two days a week.” Nathan’s advice for balancing school and work is don’t be afraid to ask for help and or to limit the amount of hours you work because it can and will affect you.

Students that are really involved with the school and extracurriculars already have a busy schedule so it is hard to fit in time to have a job, however a lot of students still do. This makes for a very

busy day. Senior Leah Stow works at Fareway.

“Having a job while in high school can be stressful if I have something that I need to study for the next day or if I have a big project due.” Being in an extracurricular takes up a lot of time so it doesn’t give much time to have a job. Having a job while going to school is not always easy, but putting in hardwork and using good time management you are guaranteed to succeed.

Balancing school and work can be hard, but you are guranteed to succeed.

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, confession. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Afton Care Center Mass; 6 p.m. CD of A Mass- Holy Spirit; after Mass, dinner meeting.

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education classes.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

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CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy Haynie, evangelist, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and donuts; 11 a.m. worship and Lord’s Supper; 6:30 p.m. Sunday night service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, Judy Hoakison, leader; 9:30 a.m. prayer service, Darl Ferguson; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ken Mallas, pre-

sider; John Dunsdon, speaker.

Outreach International offerings.

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 9 p.m. Light Company - SWCC, Room 120. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages; 10:45 a.m. children’s Christmas program during worship; 6 p.m. cancer support ministry.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. GriefShare; 6:30 p.m. Mayflower Heritage Christian School Christmas program. Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. youth group, Team KID and adult Bible study.

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

Thursday, 6 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle’s Christmas - salads and Becky Bass’ baby shower at Mary Ellen Wires 1002 N. Maple St. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school hour and ABF hour; 4 p.m. Melody Makers choir practice; 5 p.m. family worship service; 5:30 p.m. members’ meeting. Monday, 6:30 p.m. “Steps: Gospel-centered Recovery” ladies’ Bible study at Carmen Dahl’s - 1105 N. Vine St. Tuesday, 9 a.m. ladies’ Bible study - “Philippians: Christ, the Source of Strength and Joy” at Phyllis Burkhalter’s - 903 N. Mulberry St. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA family Christmas night - everyone is invited to attend. Friday(16), home school day.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor. Email: fcccreston@gmail. com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service and children’s Christmas program; 11 a.m. coffee fellowship.

Monday, 1:30 p.m. “Tootles” (games/crafts) in Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service; 7 p.m. board meeting/choir practice.

Thursday(15), 11:30 a.m. Mary Circle at A&G’s; 6 p.m. Rebecca Circle at A&G’s.

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor.

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. youth Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship; 5 p.m. UMA soup supper and Christmas program fundraiser. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 7 p.m. session.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Jodi Rushing, pastor. Call 641-7822427, 641-782-7267. Email: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Blue Christmas service. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Disciples Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Hispanic worship in education building; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school. Monday, 5 p.m.

TOPS; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1:30 a.m. Crest Ridge Bible study; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. ACTS; 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal.

Thursday(15), 9:30 a.m. UMW Circle meeting; 12:05 p.m. UMM. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

Thursday, 7 p.m. women’s group (first and third Thursdays); 7 p.m. men’s fellowship at 901 E. Irving St. (second and fourth Thursdays). Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service with children’s church. Monday, 4 to 5:15 p.m. after school children’s ministry (ages 5 to 12 years old); 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. children’s choir; 5:15 p.m. free community meal; 6:15 to 7 p.m. “Let’s Talk” ministry for young men ages 13 and older.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. mid-week service.

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. confession; 9 a.m. Mass; 1 to 4 p.m.

CRHP potluck - Hall; 5 p.m. Giving Tree sorting - Hall. Monday, noon CCW potluck - Hall; 5 p.m.

Adoration; 6 p.m. Mass - church.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6 p.m. CD of A Mass; dinner meeting following - Hall.

Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass - St.

Melton Family to hold Christmas concert The Dave Melton Family singers will perform a Christmas concert 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Church of Christ, 510 S. Poplar St., in Creston.

Melton is an ordained preacher and singer who grew up in a singing family. He has traveled for more than 20 years with the Melton Family Singers proclaiming the gospel message through music and preaching God’s word. His wife, Krista, joined him in the group with his parents, George and Nedra, when they married. The family has performed thousands

Salem hosts live nativity Wednesday Salem Lutheran Church will present a live nativity 5:30 and 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14.

View Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus surrounded by shepherds, wise men and animals in a live nativity scene put on by Salem Lutheran Sunday school children. Listen to the reading of the Christmas story and

United Charitable Association is supporting lives in transition by holding a soup supper fundraiser from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 702 W. Prairie St., in Creston.

A Christmas pageant “with a twist” will follow at Malachy School; noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop; 6:30 p.m. confirmation class - Hall; 6:45 p.m. religious education classes - St. Malachy School. Thursday(15), 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 11:30 a.m. ReRun Christmas party - The Windrow.

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

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

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 1000 Cottonwood St. Sunday, 10 a.m. public talk and Watchtower study. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Christian Life and ministry meeting.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo” The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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

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

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920. Brian Jack, pastor. Website: www.salemluth.net.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship and youth Christmas program.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilting.

Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. Live Nativity and soup supper.

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

Saturday, 10 a.m. worship ser-

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hear carols sung by the choir. The nativity will be performed inside the sanctuary.

The church will also host a soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. during the live nativity. A free-will offering will be collected with proceeds going to the Salem Lutheran youth for church camp scholarships.

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of concerts and preached hundreds of revivals, traveling well over a million miles.

The group is based out of Franklin, Indiana. Dave and his wife are joined by their children, Trevin, Kyle, Kadence, Macy and Gracie.

A free-will offering will be taken and there will be CD’s for sale. Come out and let their music encourage your heart, strengthen your faith and remind you of God’s great love for you.

For more information, contact Tim Haynie at 641-3443201.

6:30 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken to support a shelter for domestic violence and transitional housing in the greater Creston area.

For more information, contact the Rev. Delores Doench at 641-202-0314. vice; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

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

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

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

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. John B. Rutz, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Divine service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes.

Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Divine service with Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school. Monday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday. 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. confirmation classes; 7 p.m.

Advent service. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL, 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor.

Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services. Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m.

Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table - Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, 9 a.m. pastor Bible study at FPC; 9:30 a.m.

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Diagonal

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

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

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Andrew Hanna, pastor, office 641-7430221. Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Sunday, 9 to 9:45 a.m.

“Donut Fellowship;” 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. worship service; 11:30 a.m. deacons meeting; 6 p.m. Homebuilders life group.

Monday, 6 a.m. elders meeting.

Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m. women’s prayer gathering; 6:30 p.m. life group. Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. prayer time; 6:20 to 8 p.m.

Awana (store night); 6:30 to 8 p.m. youth group (meets at The Corner).

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 303 N. E. Elm St., 641343-7065, Kenneth Gross, pastor.

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Thursday, 7:15 p.m. Mass for the Immaculate Conception. Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Mass; 10:15 a.m. Mass at Greenfield Rehab. Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m.

Mass. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Faith Formation youth program.

St. Patrick’s — Massena— Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Mass for the Immaculate Conception. Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Mass. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Mass. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.

Mass.

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

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

Hopeville

HOPEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorimor CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

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

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Midweek Bible study and prayer meeting. Third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Missionary meeting.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641-340-0474, bmac2366@ yahoo.com; Tyler Schultz, associate pastor, 720-670-7319, tschultz3324@gmail.com; office, 641447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www. murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. youth group. Thursday, 6 p.m. food pantry open.

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

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

Orient

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

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

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

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

Prescott

PRESCOTT UNITED CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 401 6th Ave., Mary O’Riley, pastor.

Friday-Saturday, pastor at clergy meeting in Newton. Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship; 11 a.m. Advent series “Mary meets Elizabeth” with lunch; 4 p.m. Adams County Interchurch Council community Christmas concert at Corning Methodist Church. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Clearview Homes facility service; 5 to 6.30 p.m. Prescott Community Christmas event at library.

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

STRINGTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH, junction of Highway 34 and Sycamore Ave. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Al Rusk, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 5 p.m. Acts 2 team. Monday, 1 p.m. quilting.

Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting; 5 p.m. prayer group; 6 p.m. adult Bible study; 7 p.m. council meeting.

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Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team ranking in the lastest NJCAA Division II poll released Wednesday. It’s the Spartans’ highest ranking since being ranked second in 1996-97.

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BASKETBALL SWCC men’s basketball up to fourth Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team’s red hot start to the 2016-17 season is garnering attention.

Coach Todd Lorensen’s team is now ranked fourth in the first NJCAA Division II poll of the regular season.

Southwestern is off to an 11-0 start.

Triton (IL) is topranked. South Suburban (IL) is ranked second.

Essex County (NJ) is ranked third.

Kirkwood is ranked sixth. NIACC received votes.

SWCC and Kirkwood open ICCAC play on Jan. 14 in Creston.

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Tuesday Girls basketball Hawkeye 10 Red Oak 69, Atlantic 49 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 Grand View Christian 114 Melcher-Dallas 27 Schuyler County (Mo.) 60, Moulton-Udell 29 Wrestling Hawkeye 10 Atlantic 36, Creston/O-M 32 Creston/O-M 64, AHSTW 15 Creston/O-M 50, Red Oak 24 Atlantic 60, Red Oak 18 Atlantic 48, AHSTW 18 Red Oak 56, AHSTW 22 Shenandoah 54, Griswold 12 Kuemper Catholic 41, Shenandoah 33 Shenandoah 45, Treynor 33 Kuemper Catholic 72, Griswold 6 Kuemper Catholic 60, Treynor 24 Glenwood, St. Albert at Harlan Lewis Central 45, Clarinda 30 Lewis Central 69, Denison-Schleswig 6 Clarinda 59, Denison-Schleswig 18 Glenwood 46, Harlan 28 Harlan 60, St. Albert 16

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SWCC women’s hoops wins fifth straight

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

LAMONI — No longer an infrequent occurrence, the Southwestern Community College women’s basketball made double-digit 3-pointers in a road win Tuesday against the Graceland JV, 77-59.

The Spartans hit 11 triples in the road win, their third straight road win and fifth consecutive win overall.

Fallyn Beemer, who had

made 13 3-pointers total over her last two games, m a d e five more on 12 at- Beemer tempts.

Her 17 points did not pace the Spartans however, as Julanie Carter scored 23 points and hit five 3-pointers to up her season average to 18.5 per game.

Beemer, who had played

more of a smaller role at the beginning of the season, has emerged as an important shooter on the team and has scored 17-plus points in each of her last three outings.

“It’s something to be pleased with and it’s something to look forward to as far as those players and hopefully others continue to shoot the ball well,” Southwestern coach Addae Houston said. “But offensively I’m not the one to bank on shooting the ball well every night because sometimes

things don’t happen.”

T h e Spartans had to distance t h e m s e l v e s Carter from the Yellowjackets with a 24-11 fourth quarter advantage after having beaten Graceland JV by 39 when the two played in Creston Nov. 23.

The Spartans battled through some trouble exe-

cuting, but played in a way more closely resembling what Houston wants from his team in the fourth.

“We played more with the flow on offense like we should in our transition game. We executed in the halfcourt in our sets. Then we played defensive the way we’re capable.”

Southwestern has seen measurable improvements in terms of players grabbing rebounds as nearly every-

SWCC MEN’S BASKETBALL

Still perfect Spartans move to 11-0 with road win

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By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

MARSHALLTOWN — Southwestern Community College’s men’s basketball team found out earlier Wednesday its hot start to the 2016-17 season is gaining national attention.

The Spartans proved they were quite worthy of their recent promotion in the NJCAA Division II rankings with a solid win at Division I Marshalltown 94-80.

Coach Todd Lorensen’s squad improved to 11-0.

“The preseason ranking doesn’t mean much. This one shows the first five weeks of the season. We earned that portion,” Lorensen said. “To go on the road and beat a team as quality of a team as Marshalltown validates that we have a pretty good basketball team.”

While the game was in December, Lorensen noted the style was more like a game much later in the season.

“It felt like a game in January and February where you have to value possessions on both ends of the court,” Lorensen said.

The Spartans were able to do that, particularly late in the game as they finally pulled away from the Tigers.

Southwestern had a double-digit lead at different points throughout the game, and led 46-39 at halftime.

Marshalltown kept claw-

ing back into it.

“In the second half, we’d make a little run. Not as a coach, but as a spectator, it felt like we had a pretty solid lead,” Lorensen said.

“They’d go on a 6-0 run to get it to seven or eight, then we’d go on a little run to get it to 13-14. We never could completely pull away.”

One of the Spartans’ unsung heroes came up with a strong offensive night to help lead a balanced attack.

L a v o n Hightower had 14 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the floor and 4-of-4 at Wilson the free throw line.

“He’s had a couple of really nice nights,” Lorensen said. “He doesn’t always score as much, but he seems to be pretty productive from an offensive standpoint. To score 14 points on five shots is very efficient.”

KeShawn Wilson paced five Spartans in double figures offensively with 17 points. He was 5-of-7 from downtown.

Calvin Chambers had 15 MEN | 10A Photo contributed by STEPHEN KOENIGSFELD, Marshalltown Times-Republican

Southwestern Community College sophomore Lavon Hightower goes up for a slam dunk during Wednesday’s game at Marshalltown Community College. Hightower finished with 14 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the floor and 4-of-4 at the free throw line as the Spartans moved to 11-0 with a 94-80 win.

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ORIENT — The Diagonal Maroonettes won their fourth straight game Tuesday in a 62-17 road romp over Orient-Macksburg.

Katie Sobokta scored all 14 of her points in the first half as the Maroonettes rocketed to a 37-7 halftime lead.

Emily Newton started the hard work for the Maroonettes on the boards as she grabbed several offensive boards in the first half.

She scored six of Diagonal’s first eight points with two of the three buckets coming on putback layups. Newton scored eight points in the first half on her way to 13.

The Bulldogs scored a couple times late in the first quarter to keep the gap from widening too much. A Cameo Walker jumped right before the buzzer made it 15-5.

A spurt from Katie Sobotka in the form of two put-

backs and a 3-pointer gave her her final points of the night and put Diagonal up 27-6.

Emily Norris went on a 6-0 run of her own toward the end of the half before Erin Sobotka hit a jumper just before halftime to give the Maroonettes the 37-7 lead.

Diagonal outscored O-M 30-10 in the second half.

Kaela Eslinger scored four points in the second and led the Bulldogs overall with six. Katie Walter scored four points.

The Bulldogs went just 5-of-17 at the free throw line and the Maroonettes went 6-of-15 at the charity stripe.

Diag (62) — Scoring — Katie Sobotka 14, Emily Newton 13, Allison Norris 7, Maddie Lohmann 7, Erin Sobotka 5, Kasydi Klommhaus 4, Grace Hall 4, Cassidy Becker 2, Bailey Taylor 2, Jaci Haidsiak 2, Cassidy Lohmann 2 O-M (17) — Scoring — Kaela Eslinger 6, Katie Walter 4, Cameo Walker 3, Cortney Gross 2, Brooklyn Sammons 1, Haylee

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Murray 47, Mormon Trail 41 HUMESTON — Murray grabbed an early lead and held on at Mormon Trail Tuesday for a 47-41 win.

“Came out of the gate fairly quickly tonight, built up a 12-point lead on three different occasions, but could never hold it,” Murray coach Jerry Shields said.

“We have to start putting teams away when we have the chance.”

Breianna Klein led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Katie Otto scored GIRLS | 10A CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

AT RIGHT —OrientMacksburg sophomore Riley Rasmussen shoots over Diagonal senior Grace Hall during the first half of Tuesday’s Bluegrass Conference girls basketball game in Orient.

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AREA BOYS BASKETBALL HUMESTON — Murray had its closest win of the season so far in what was still a 15-point 54-39 victory at Mormon Trail Tuesday.

The Mustangs never put together any extended runs, but it they held the Saints at bay as Bryce Keller Keller led the way with 15 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Kenny Boles helped stuff the stat sheet with 11 points, five steals and four assists.

Jack Jones also had a double-double with 14 points and 12 boards. Thane Simmons added 11

points.

UP NEXT — Murray (3-0) hosts Twin Cedars (1-4) Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Orient-Mackbsurg 64, Diagonal 50 ORIENT — Playing without star senior Dylan Nichols, little brother Noah Nichols stepped into the lead role for the Bulldogs with 27 points in a 64-50 win over Diagonal Tuesday.

Dylan Nichols had to sit out atfter being hit with two technicals in a 67-60 loss to Melcher-Dallas Friday.

The younger Nichols scored 19 of those points in the second half.

He hit four 3-pointers.

Triston Davidson kicked in 17 and Owen Hensley added 15 for the Bulldogs.

Kole Paxson had the highest-scoring performance this year

GIRLS:

Nodaway Valley 69, Lenox 30

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GREENFIELD — Josie Clarke went over 1,000 points in her career with a resounding 28-point, 2 0 - r e bound, 5-block game in a Clarke 69-30 win over Lenox Tuesday.

She burned the Tigers on the offensive boards and helped the Wolverines get second chances time and again with 12 rebounds from the offensive glass.

Paige McElfish added 11 points, eight rebounds and three steals for good measure.

Jessica Anderson and Hannah Mitchell were the bright spots for Lenox Tuesday. Anderson accounted for 10 points and four rebounds.

Mitchell had nine points.

Halee Wallace added five points and seven rebounds for the Tigers.

UP NEXT — Nodaway Valley (4-0) hosts Southwest Valley (1-3) Friday at 6:15 p.m. Lenox (2-2) will play at East Union (0-3) Friday.

14 points.

Brandi Gilbert scored s e v e n points, dished out four assists and Gilbert swiped three steals.

The Mustangs had a decent shooting night, going 18-of-40 from the floor.

UP NEXT —Murray (3-1) hosts Twin Cedars Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Mount Ayr 71, East Union 16 MOUNT AYR —East Union did not score more than eight points in a quarter as Mount Ayr sprinted past the Eagles to a 71-16 win Tuesday.

Keirston K l o m m h a u s and Megan Warin both netted 13 points w h i l e Warrin Macy Larsen and Tess Shields both notched 12 each.

The Raiderettes shot 29of-56 from the floor (51.7 percent) and spread out the wealth statistically among the roster.

Five Raiderettes had at least two steals as Mount Ayr tallied 14 steals and turned many of those turnovers into points, which happened easily with 18 assists by the Raiderettes. Warin had five of those assists and Larsen had four.

UP NEXT — Mount Ayr (4-0), heads to Bedford Friday for a 6:15 p.m. game.

SW Valley 59, Bedford 37 BEDFORD — Win number one of the season was sweet for the Southwest Valley Timberwolves, who grabbed a strong 59-37 win at Bedford Tuesday.

Morgan Shuey scored 19 points and assisted on seven buckets, Jentry Schafer had a season and career-high 14 points with 10 rebounds and Danica Sunderman added 12 in the road win.

Miah Hummel and Shelby Nelson had four steals each out of the Timberwolves’ 16.

UP NEXT — Southwest Valley (1-3) hosts Clarinda (1-2) at home Thursday.

Home for the

East Union 58, Mount Ayr 56 MOUNT AYR — Tuesday night was quite the battle at Mount Ayr as the East Union Eagles came away with a 58-56 road win.

Mason Gossman put up 22 points and Gabe Nixon added 16

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one has to contribute to get rebounds for the Spartans defensively. Carter, Alexis Bronner, Chelsi Sams and Eriayana Frazier all grabbed at least six rebounds.

Southwestern will certainly see taller, longer, and

to pave the way to victory.

Casey Walter and Kyle Campbell both scored eight points.

For Mount Ayr, the young guns came out blazing. The Raiders, who do not have a senior on their roster, picked up big contributions from Isaac Grose (19 points) and Dawson Frost (11 points).

Luke Wurster and Tristan Holmes scored 12 and nine points respectively and combined to hit four Gossman of Mount Ayr’s eight 3-pointers in the loss.

East Union (2-1) hosts Lenox Friday at 7:45 p.m. Mount Ayr (04) plays at Bedford Friday at 7:30 p.m.

GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley surged ahead of Lenox with a 24-7 second quarter Tuesday in Greenfield on its way to a 76-50 win versus Lenox.

Spencer Lamb had his most productive varsity game to date with 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting and 11 rebounds.

Brady Hilipre scored 14 and Beau Weinheimer netted 13 points, six assists and five rebounds in the convincing win.

UP NEXT — Nodaway Valley (3-0), hosts Lamb Southwest Valley (2-2) Friday at 7:30 p.m. Lenox (1-3) heads to East Union Friday for a 7:45 p.m. tip.

Nodaway Valley 76,

more athletic teams come Iowa Iowa Community College Athletic Conference play. “We’re a little smaller than some teams we’ll face so we’ve just got to continue to do the little things and check people out and make sure we’re taking care of that end as far as rebounding goes,� Houston said.

“Right now we still need to improve in that area (rebounds).�

UP NEXT — Southwestern (6-4), heads to Winnebago, Nebraska for consecutive matchups with Little Priest Tribal College (2-8) Friday and Saturday.

2 1-2 5, Maleika Carter 1 2-4 4, Demir Alford 2 0-0 4, Alexis Bronner 1 0-0 2. FG shooting — 26-64 (40.6 percent). 3-point goals — 11-29 (37.9 percent) Julanie Carter 5 Fallyn Beemer 5). Rebounds — 40 (Julanie Carter 9, Chelsi Sams 7, Eriayana Frazier 7, Alexis Bronner 6).

Assists — 16 (Maleika Carter 3, Julanie Carter 3, Alexis Bronner 3, Eriayana Frazier 3). Blocked shots — 1 (Maleika Carter 1).

Turnovers — 17. Team fouls — 21. Fouled out — Maleika Carter.

SWCC — 15 23 15 24 GR — 15 9 24 11

SOUTHWESTERN (5-4) — Totals — Julanie Carter 8 2-2 23, Fallyn Beemer 6 0-0 17, Chelsi Sams 4 4-4 13, Eriayana Frazier 2 5-6 9, Keaundrea Washington

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points, including 9-of-12 at the free throw line, along with a team-high six rebounds.

Jordan Johnson had 12 points and a team-high eight assists, with only one turnover. “On top of playing at an extremely high level, he continues to take coaching and get better,� Lorensen said. “He’s not always going to shoot it as well, but we’re 100 percent confident he’s going to make plays for others.�

Jamil Maddred had 12 points and five rebounds. “Jamil played poorly in the first half and in the second half played well,�

Lorensen said. “He had a couple offensive rebounds that led to buckets.�

UP NEXT — Southwestern continPhoto contributed by STEPHEN ues its month-long road trip Friday and KOENIGSFELD, Marshalltown TR Saturday, playing two games against Southwestern Community College sophomore Jordan Johnson drives Little Priest Tribal College in Windown the lane during Wednesday’s nebago, Nebraska. game at Marshalltown Community College.

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SOUTHWESTERN (11-0) —Totals — Brodric Thomas 1 2-4 5. Jamil Maddred 3 6-7 12. Jordan Johnson 4 4-6 12. Calvin

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Chambers 3 9-12 15. KeShawn Wilson 5 2-2 17. Alijah Thomas 2 0-0 5. Lavon Hightower 5 4-4 14. Khallid Edwards 2 0-0 5. Malachi Canada 1 0-0 2. Bennie Curtis 3 0-0 7. FG shooting — 29-56 (51.8 percent). 3-point goals — 9-20 (45.0 percent) (Brodric Thomas 1, KeShawn Wilson 5, Alijah Thomas 1, Khallid Edwards 1, Bennie Curtis 1).

Rebounds — 35 (Jamil Maddred 5, Jordan Johnson 4, Calvin Chambers 6, KeShawn Wilson 2, Lavon Hightower 4, Khallid Edwards 3, Malachi Canada 3, Bennie Curtis 3). Assists — 15 (Brodric Thomas 1, Jordan Jonson 8, Calvin Chambers 2, KeShawn Wilson 1, Alijah Thomas 1, Malachi Canada 2). Blocked shots — 1 (KeShawn Wilson 1).

Turnovers — 12. Team fouls — 22. Fouled out — None.

MARSHALLTOWN (9-3) —Totals — Souf Mensah 5 3-4 13. Mohamed Thiam 5 4-4 16. B.J. Millard 4 3-4 12. Juan Coffi 2 4-4 8.

Brandon Simmons 2 2-5 6. Jamir Coleman 6 2-3 15. Marquas Gafeney 1 0-0 3. Aaron Hauser 0 1-2 1. Reggie Gradwell 2 0-0 7.

FG shooting — 27-70 (38.2 percent). 3-point goals — 7-27 (25.9 percent) (Mohamed Thiam 2, B.J. Millard 1, Jamir Coleman 1, Marquas Gafeney 1, Reggie Gradwell 2). Rebounds — 41 (Souf Mensah 4, Mohamed Thiam 12, B.J. Millard 3, Juan Coffi 10, Brandon Simmons 3, Jamir Coleman 4, Aaron Hauser 1, Reggie Gradwell 3). Assists — 14 (Souf Mensah 2, Mohamed Thiam 1, B.J. Millard 2, Juan Coffi 2, Brandon Simmons 5, Jamir Coleman 1, Marquas Gafeney 1). Blocked shots — 4 (Mohamed Thiam 2, Brandon Simmons 1, Jamir Coleman 1). Turnovers — 15. Team fouls — 26. Fouled out — Souf Mensah.

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The Maroons hit a season-high nine 3’s with Paxson hitting four of them.

UP NEXT — O-M (2-1) heads to Bluegrass power Grand View Christian (2-1) Friday for a 7:30 p.m. game. Diagonal (0-4) travels to Moravia for a Saturday 6:30 p.m. game.

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OUTDOOR NEWS FROM THE IOWA DNR

Iowa DNR: deer season notes IOWA DNR

Deer season update Iowa hunters have reported harvesting nearly 54,000 deer through the first weekend of the first shotgun season. First shotgun deer season ends on Dec. 7.

Second season shotgun deer season is Dec. 10-18, offering hunters two weekends in the field. The second shotgun season typically has about 50,000 hunters but could see an increase in hunter participation by hunters who normally go during the first season, but opted for second season due to the warmer weather.

Report your harvest The deer is down, tagged and on its way to the truck. But the harvest is not complete until the deer is registered; either online, over the phone or at a license vendor.

Online, it takes just a couple minutes. Go to www.iowadnr.gov/ deerhunting and click (left margin) on ‘Report Your Harvest.’

From there, scroll down and follow instructions. Be ready to enter your tag’s nine-digit harvest report number. By phone? Call 800-7714692.

The deer should be reported by the hunter whose name is on the tag … and it must come before midnight, the day after the deer is tagged.

Safety reminder Hunters are encouraged to use safe hunting practices and to discuss the hunting plan so each member of the hunting group knows where the others will be at all times during the hunt.

Tips * Treat every gun as if it is loaded; * Wear plenty of blaze orange; *Be sure of the target and what’s behind it; *Don’t shoot at running deer

Turn in poachers See something in the field that doesn’t look right? Report hunting violations to Turn in Poachers as soon as possible by calling 1-800532-2020. Provide as much information as possible like a description of the individual(s), vehicle and time and location of the violation. You can remain anonymous.

Deer tissue samples The Iowa DNR’s wildlife staff will continue collecting tissue samples to test for the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Iowa’s wild deer herd.

Many hunters voluntarily contribute samples of their harvested deer for these testing efforts. Most samples are obtained by wildlife staff, checking with hunters in the field or at home processing points.

Iowa DNR’s website provides information about CWD and other information on infectious disease at: http://www.iowadnr.gov/ Hunting/DeerHunting/CWDEHDInformation.aspx Extend the hunt Hunters looking to spend more time in the timber this fall can purchase antlerless only deer tags that are still available in 27 counties.

Iowa’s late muzzleloader season is Dec. 19-Jan. 10, 2017 and archery season reopens Dec. 19-Jan. 10, 2017.

Antlerless tags available County — number available ADAIR — 420; ADAMS—989; ALLAMAKEE—824; APPANOOSE—1028; CLARKE—896; DALLAS—508; DAVIS—1940; DECATUR—1,309; DES MOINES—185; FREMONT—179; GUTHRIE—398; HENRY—213; JEFFERSON—892; LEE—428; LUCAS—391; MILLS—284; MONROE—839; MONTGOM-

ERY—332; PAGE—358; POLK— 119; RINGGOLD—1,528; TAYLOR—1,511; UNION—820; VAN BUREN—2480; WAPELLO—1061; WAYNE—1137; WINNESHIEK—465.

Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 Anglers can buy the special Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 31. Alimited number of paddlefish licenses are available — 950 resident and 50 nonresident.

This is the third year Iowans have the chance to fish for paddlefish on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers. The paddlefish season was opened on these rivers March 1, 2015, after being closed since 1986 due to concerns of habitat loss and declining population numbers.

The paddlefish slot limit on the Missouri River requiring the release of all 35-45 inch fish protects the primary breeding stock.

Iowa anglers bought 369 paddlefish licenses last year and nonresident anglers bought 37 paddlefish licenses. Th eIowa DNR received 50 survey cards from last year’s season, 12 percent response. Anglers averaged just fewer than four paddlefish trips and the average length of fish harvested last year was 33 inches.

Anglers must buy the special paddlefish license on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov or by calling 800-367-1188. A resident license sells for $22. Anglers must also have a valid Iowa fishing license. The Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish season runs from March 1 toApril 15.

The license, harvest tag, regulations and survey card will be mailed to purchasers in February. The postage paid survey card

helps the Iowa DNR evaluate the success of the paddlefish season, so please fill out and return survey cards whether a paddlefish was harvestedor not. The Iowa DNR is always working to improve the paddlefish season for anglers so any input provided is greatly appreciated.

2017 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 Iowans can start buying 2017 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15.

Licenses purchased for 2016 expire on Jan. 10.

The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/ habitat combo licensefor $47; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $53; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $86.

Also available is the Bonus Line option for $12 letting resident and nonresident anglers to fish with one additional line in addition to the two lines allowed with the regular fishing license.

Hunting and fishing are often enjoyedwith family and friends.

A fishing or hunting would make a great stocking stuffer. Licenses areavailable at nearly 900 locations across the state, and on the DNR website at www.iowadnr. gov.

State Parks offer great winter cabin getaways The quiet solitude that makes a perfect winter getaway is waiting for you in beautiful, comfortable year-round cabins at several Iowa state parks. It’s a great time totake advantage of trails for hiking, skiing, snowmobiling and wildlife watching. And many of the parks have great ice fishing lakes.

During the winter, these year-

round cabins are available to rent for two-day minimums, starting as low as $35 per day. Visitors will need to bring bedding, towels and some cooking utensils. Some cabins are handicapped-accessible and pet friendly. The number of people each cabin can accommodate ranges between 2 and 10, depending on the type of cabin.

Cabins can be reserved up to a year in advance, so if you missed out on a fall or winter opportunity, now is the time to look ahead for 2017 reservations.

Year-roundcabins are available at these state parks: Six brandnew, fully furnished, modern family cabins at Lake Darling State Park in Washington County are open and waiting for visitors. Each cabin sleeps six, with two bedrooms, a full kitchen and bathroom, heating and air conditioning. The park is a great place for a winter getaway with a number of hiking trails, including the new ADA-accessible pathway that follows the lakeshore.

Winter is agreat time to experience northeast Iowa’s Backbone State Park, with its extensive trail system, including groomed snowmobile trails and beautiful trout stream. The park has 16 yearround cabins, including 4 deluxe cabins that sleep nine, 4 two-bedroom family cabins that sleep six, and 8 one-bedroom cabins that sleep up to four. Cabins book quickly for the weekends and holidays, but for those who have the flexibility of taking off during the week, choices can be good. Rental prices during the winter season range from $50 to $100 per night.

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County, has one deluxe four-bedroom family cabin that can sleep 10 people comfortably for $100 pernight. Likewise, Springbrook State Park’s spacious Sherburne Cabin is ideal for large family gatherings. The cabin sleeps up to 10 and features four bedrooms, a full kitchen, huge livingroom and large deck. The Sherburne Cabin rents for $200 per night in the winter.

SCORES: CONT. FROM | 9A Glenwood 78, St. Albert 6 Pride of Iowa Bondurant-Farrar 45, Pleasantville 35 PCM 48, Pleasantville 27 Pleasantville 36, Sigourney 36 Wayne 63, Davis County 15 Bluegrass Moravia 51, Davis County 27 Bowling Creston at Red Oak Thursday Girls basketball Hawkeye 10 Clarinda at Southwest Valley Pride of Iowa Panorama at Martensdale-St. Marys Bluegrass Melcher-Dallas at Southeast Warren Madrid at Ankeny Christian Boys basketball Hawkeye 10 Clarinda at Southwest Valley Pride of Iowa Panorama at Martensdale-St. Marys Melcher-Dallas at Southeast Warren Bluegrass Melcher-Dallas at Southeast Warren Wrestling Hawkeye 10 Boone, Carroll at Denison-Schleswig Pride of Iowa Bedford/Lenox, Adair-Casey/ Guthrie Center at Coon Rapids-Bayard Central Decatur, Southeast Warren, Twin Cedars at East Union

tor and microwave.

Honey Creek Resort State Park has 28 one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury cottages and may be reserved throughout the year with no minimum-day restrictions. Bedding and TVs are included and the amenities of the resort, including the restaurant and indoor waterpark, can be enjoyed as part of the rental. Details are available and reservations can be made at www.honeycreekresort.com or by calling 877-677-3344.

Lake of Three Fires, with its lake and oak/hickory tim-

Martensdale-St. Marys, Nodaway Valley at Pleasantville Clarinda Academy, Griswold at Southwest Valley, at Villisca Interstate 35, Mount Ayr at Wayne Bluegrass Albia, Clarke, Moravia at Chariton Bowling Hawkeye 10 Denison-Schleswig at Lewis Central Pride of Iowa Lamoni/Central Decatur, Lenox, Nodaway Valley at Mount Ayr Friday Girls basketball Hawkeye 10 Atlantic at Creston Denison-Schleswig at Harlan Lewis Central at Kuemper Catholic St. Albert at Red Oak Pride of Iowa Southwest Valley at Nodaway Valley Mount Ayr at Bedford Lenox at East Union Martensdale-St. Marys at Pleasantville Central Decatur at Southeast Warren Interstate 35 at Wayne Bluegrass Orient-Macksburg at Grand View Christian Mormon Trail at Ankeny Christian Lamoni at Seymour Moulton-Udell at Twin Cedars Boys basketball Hawkeye 10 Atlantic at Creston Shenandoah at Clarinda Kuemper Catholic at Lewis Central Red Oak at St. Albert Pride of Iowa Southwest Valley at Nodaway Valley Mount Ayr at Bedford Lenox at East Union

Martensdale-St. Marys at Pleasantville Central Decatur at Southeast Warren Interstate 35 at Wayne Bluegrass Orient-Macksburg at Grand View Christian Mormon Trail at Ankeny Christian Lamoni at Seymour Moulton-Udell at Twin Cedars Wrestling Hawkeye 10 Creston/Orient-Macksburg, Centerville, Chariton, Davis County, Knoxville, Martensdale-St. Marys, Moravia, Mount Ayr, Panorama, Pleasantville, Red Oak, Twin Cedars, Van Meter, Wayne at Central Decatur Abraham Lincoln, Ames, Apple Valley (Minn.), Atlantic, Basehor-Linwood (Kan.), Thomas Jefferson, Creighton Prep (Neb.), Glenwood, Grand Island (Neb.), Fort Dodge, Iowa City West, Kearney (Neb.), Le Mars, Lincoln East (Neb.), Maysville (Mo.), Mill Valley (Kan.), Millard North (Neb.), Millard West (NE), Missouri Valley, Nebraska City (Neb.), Newton, Norris (Neb.), Olathe North (Kan.), Olathe South (Kan.), Omaha North (Neb.), Papillion-La Vista (Neb.), Perry, Pittsburg (Kan.), Plattsmouth (Neb.), Sergeant Bluff-Luton, South Sioux City (Neb.), Spirit Lake Park, St. Albert, St. James Academy (Kan.), Totino-Grace (Min.), Underwood, Waukee, Woodbury Central at Lewis Central Touranment at Mid American Center Archbishop Bergan (Neb.), Cherokee, Denison-Schleswig, East Sac County, HartleyMelvin-Sanborn, Manson Northwest Webster, South Central Calhoun, Southeast Valley, Tri-Center, West

ber, creates a relaxing southern Iowa atmosphere. The eight miles of trails around the lake are snowmobile and equestrian friendly. And the park’s six year-round studio cabins, each accommodating four, are just waiting for the wintervisitor. Each cabin rents for $50 per night.

For more details about each park, cabin amenities and availability, visit the Iowa state park reservation system at iowastateparks. reserveamerica.com or call 1-877-427-2757.

Monona at Maple Valley/ Anthon-Oto Pride of Iowa Creston/Orient-Macksburg, Centerville, Chariton, Davis County, Knoxville, Martensdale-St. Marys, Moravia, Mount Ayr, Panorama, Pleasantville, Red Oak, Twin Cedars, Van Meter, Wayne at Central Decatur Bluegrass Creston/Orient-Macksburg, Centerville, Chariton, Davis County, Knoxville, Martensdale-St. Marys, Moravia, Mount Ayr, Panorama, Pleasantville, Red Oak, Twin Cedars, Van Meter, Wayne at Central Decatur College basketball Big 10 Wednesday Creighton 77, Nebraska 62 Maryland 79, Howard 56 George Mason 85, Penn State 66 WIsconsin 78, Idaho State 44 Thursday Iowa State at Iowa, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Big 12 Wednesday West Virginia 90, Western Carolina 37 SMU 74, TCU 59 Oklahoma 92, Oral Roberts 66 Texas Tech 87, Texas-San Antonio 50 WIsconsin 78, Idaho State 44 Thursday Iowa State at Iowa, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Missouri Valley Wednesday Northern Iowa 86, South Dakota State 58 Louisville 74, Southern Illinois 51 Indiana State 72, Butler 71 Missouri State 79, Southeast Missouri State 71 Tulsa 79, Illinois State 68 Loyola-Chicago 77, Wright State 64

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Picture Your Pet Saturday, December 10

Garage Sale Southwest SUPER LARGE INSIDE

12:30-2:30 p.m.

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Next to State Savings Bank (former Stage Building)

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Employment *REWARDING WORK* Creston, Greenfield, Orient Caregiver needed to assist clients with meal prep, housekeeping and light personal care.

Week days or weekends, 5-25 hrs per week, great permanent part-time position, $10/hr. + hiring bonus!

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

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

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

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For Rent 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $400/month, plus deposit, no pets, NO SMOKING, references required, 641344-3201.

New Today 2-BEDROOM HOUSE, large yard, off-street parking, no smoking, no pets, deposit & references required, 641782-8343.

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

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.

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

Co. for Jane Wolfe & Patricia Williams.

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641-322-4444

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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.

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Free Will Offering: offering will support a shelter for domestic violence and transitional housing in the greater Creston area.

For more information contact Rev. Delores Doench 641-202-0314

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

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.

AA; Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

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

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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.

Mailroom Position Opening 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.

• • 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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Police to release video of shooting that left Iowa man paralyzed CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — Authorities are expected to release dashcam video Thursday of a traffic stop in which a white officer shot and paralyzed an unarmed black motorist.

The Nov. 1 shooting of Jerime Mitchell by officer Lucas Jones has sparked protests in Cedar Rapids.

A grand jury declined Monday to charge Jones. The county prosecutor defended that decision, saying Jones

CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

Christmas concert: St. Malachy School fifth-grade band students, from left, Cecilia Zachary, Kolbey Bailey and Olivia Pellman perform in the all-school Christmas concert Wednesday evening in the Creston High School auditorium.

Somber moment for president-elect: Trump to meet OSU victims NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is taking on a somber task Thursday that became all too familiar to his predecessor — supporting survivors after an outbreak of violence, this time families and victims from last week’s attack at Ohio State University.

Trump is flying to Columbus, Ohio, to meet with several people who were slashed

by Ohio State student Abdul Razak Ali Artan. Artan, 18, first rammed a campus crowd with his car before hopping out with a knife and stabbing students before being fatally shot by police.

It could be a politically potent moment for Trump, who made a hard-line immigration stance the center of his campaign. Following the attack, Trump tweeted that Artan, a legal Somali immigrant, should not have been in the country. And last week, in nearby Cincinnati, Trump said lax immigration policies enacted by “stupid politicians” led to the “violent atrocity” at Ohio State.

“We will do everything in our power to keep the scourge of terrorism out of our country. People are pouring in from regions of the Middle East. We have no idea who they are, where they are, what they’re thinking. And we’re going to stop that dead cold flat,” Trump told that Ohio crowd. “You just take a good look at what just happened in your state.”

Trump will then head to Iowa for the next stop on his tour meant to salute supporters who gave him the White House. He is to appear in Des Moines with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, whom he is planning to appoint as U.S. ambassador to China. On Friday, the president-elect is to make an appearance in Louisiana to boost the Republican Senate candidate ahead of that state’s runoff before holding a rally in Michigan.

Late Wednesday, Trump picked a new fight in the Midwest, taking on the president of a union local in Indiana.

Chuck Jones, president of United Steelworkers Lo-

cal 1999, had been critical of Trump’s declaration that he saved more than 1,000 jobs from leaving a Carrier plant in Indianapolis. Trump went after Jones on Twitter, saying the union leader had done “a terrible job” representing workers and should “spend more time working-less time talking.”

Six weeks before taking office, the president-elect spent a busy 24 hours at Trump Tower in New York on Wednesday as more of his Cabinet choices were revealed.

He has selected retired Marine Gen. John Kelly to head the Department of Homeland Security, according to people close to the transition; he officially picked Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, a climate-change denier whose policies have helped fossil fuel companies, as head of the Environmental Protection Agency, and he named the former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon, to head the Small Business Administration.

He also may have breathed new life into the candidacy of a secretary of state contender. Trump said he planned to name his choice for the key Cabinet post next week and insisted that former rival Mitt Romney still had a chance.

Trump, who has met twice with the 2012 GOP presidential nominee, denied he was stringing Romney along to make him pay for earlier remarks that Trump was unfit to be president.

Three sources close to the selection process said late Wednesday that Romney’s stock was on the rise again after a period in which the celebrity businessman had cooled on the candidacy of the former Massachusetts governor. Trump has changed his mind repeatedly throughout the process and has expanded the pool of contenders beyond the previously identified final four of Romney, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker and former CIA Director David Petraeus.

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fired in self-defense during a scuffle in which Mitchell was trying to drive away.

Mitchell’s supporters have criticized the decision because the grand jury never heard testimony from Mitchell, who disputes the officer’s version.

In a statement Wednesday, Mitchell said Jones was combative. Mitchell says he got back in his truck to try to get away from an attacking police dog before Jones jumped on him and shot him.

Creston • 782-7023

DAY THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY SALE DECEMBER 8,9 & 10, 2016

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Hy-Vee tomato soup 10.75 oz. or chicken noodle soup 9 to 16 oz. (limit 2 total)

8.00

Family size single topping pizza select varieties. traditional or thin crust (where available) and 2 liter Coke select varieties bottle (deposit where required)

1.48

Sara Lee whole grain white bread 20 oz.

10.00

12 piece chicken strip pack

fresh from Hy-Vee Kitchen

free

Sticky pull-a-parts bakery fresh 9 ct 3.99

25.00

Christmas Tree

.99

Fresh Blackberries 6 oz. pkg.

1.88

Mr. Dell’s hash browns select varieties 24 to 32 oz.

5.00

Hy-Vee raw shrimp 6 oz. pkg. or cooked shrimp 52 to 60 ct. 12 oz. pkg

1.88

Cheerios 8.9 oz.

4.99

Bounty Basic paper towels 6 big rolls, 8 regular rolls or Charmin Essentials bath tissue select varieties 12 giant rolls

1.49lb

Sugardale smoked ham bone-in rump or shank portion

Let our team design and print your Christmas cards and letters!

1.77 Cheetos or Fritos

.99

select varieties 7.5 to 9.25 oz.

select varieties 12 gallon (limit 2 total)

Little Debbie snacks select varieties

.99

Whole boneless pork loin Hormel Always Tender

6/$10

3.99

10.6 to 16.2 oz. (limit 2 total)

with purchase of 6

7•Up or Canada Dry sparking water 6 pack select varieties bottles 16.9 fl. oz.

Hy-Vee white milk

1.59lb

Cut and wrapped free

DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen pizza select varieties 13.08 to 34.2 oz. (limit 2 total)

(deposit where required)

CHRISTMAS CARDS 2 sided/color/card stock

9” X 3 3/4” (Flat)

10 cards* includes design & Printing

10 cards* Print Only

$5.00 + tax

$3.00 + tax

CHRISTMAS LETTERS 1 sided/color 5.5” x 11”

Design & Print

Print Only

45¢ each + tax

25¢ each + tax

14.99

Busch Light or Busch 24 pack cans 12 fl oz.

Products not available at all locations. Plus deposit on applicable items

5” x 7” (Flat)

$5.00 + tax

$3.00 + tax

* cards can be ordered in increments of 10

Allows two days for design and printing

Ad prices effective December 8, 9 &10, 2016 we reserve the right to limit quantities. Limitations apply.

Please see store for details.

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Hy-Vee peanut butter 16 oz. or spread 12 oz. select varieties (limit 2 total) Ad prices effective December 8, 9 &10, 2016

Stop by or call 641.782.2141 to order your Christmas cards or letters.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO CRESTON HYVEE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH 10AM-NOON SM-CP4374891209