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Twenty years ago RAGBRAI announced an overnight stop in Creston for the 25th anniversary of the event. To see what else happened 10, 20 and 50 years ago, see THROWBACK THURSDAY, page 2A. >>

C/O-M SIGNING DAY Four Creston/O-M Panther football players signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday to continue their playing careers in college. For more on signing day, see SPORTS, page 7A. >>

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near the Jerusalem United Methodist Church northeast of Creston on REA Road. According to a Creston Fire report, firefighters were dispatched to a small grass fire along the road. Upon arrival, firefighters found approximately 75 feet of road ditch on fire and extinguished the fire.

Trump puts Iran ‘on notice’ after ballistic missile test WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration has put Iran “on notice,” echoing comments from his top national security adviser that the U.S. will act against Iran unless it stops testing ballistic missiles and supporting Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Trump and his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, didn’t elaborate on what retaliatory actions the U.S. could pursue.

Trump tweeted, “Iran has been formally PUT ON NOTICE for firing a ballistic missile.

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terrible deal the U.S. made with them!”

He added in another tweet: “Iran was on its last legs and ready to collapse until the U.S. came along and gave it a life-line in the form of the Iran Deal: $150 billion.”

As part of the nuclear deal struck during the Obama administration, Iran received access to an estimated $100 billion of its own money that had been frozen in foreign bank accounts. The U.S. did not give Iran $150 billion.

Flynn on Wednesday forcefully denounced Iran’s behavior in his first public remarks since Trump took office. He accused Iran of threatening U.S. allies and spreading instability throughout the Middle East while faulting the Obama administration for doing

too little to stop the Islamic Republic.

“As of today, we are officially putting Iran on notice,” Flynn said from the White House podium.

On notice for what, Flynn didn’t say. Senior Trump administration officials said they were actively considering a “range of options” including economic measures and increased support for Iran’s regional adversaries.

The officials, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, declined repeatedly to say whether military action is being considered.

The warning was an early manifestation of Trump’s promise of a tougher American approach to Iran. Yet administration officials emphasized that their allegations were unrelated to Iran’s obligations under the Iran nuclear deal that

St. Malachy students Sadie Morgan, left, and Cecilia Zachary make Valentine’s Day cards for men and women in the military and for local nursing home residents Wednesday afternoon.

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Pennsylvania groundhog’s handlers: Phil predicts more winter PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — The handlers of Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, said the furry rodent has “predicted” six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at dawn Thursday.

The top hat-wearing members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle reveal Phil’s forecast every

Feb. 2, based on a German legend surrounding Candlemas. The legend says if a furry rodent casts a shadow that day, winter continues. If not, spring comes early.

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Though F l y n n n o t e d Trump has criti- Obama cized that deal, officials declined to say whether Trump planned to follow through on his campaign pledge to renegotiate it.

“The Obama administration failed to respond adequately to Tehran’s malign actions — including weapons transfers, support for terrorism and other violations of international norms,” Flynn said.

The White House also faulted Iran for backing

Greater Regional Medical Center’s Board of Trustees remain in their elected board positions after the election of officers during the regular meeting Jan. 23.

Reelected in their position was Dave Driskell as chairperson, Jack Davis as vice chairperson, Sherry McKie as secretary and Tom Dunphy as treasurer.

“The board is the policymaker and it’s our job to hire the CEO,” McKie said.

“Without the CEO and all the wonderful employees, we could never keep up with

We are also the ears for the community.”

Driskell and Davis are the longest-serving board members with 22 years each.

Carolyn Dillenburg and Driskell McKie tie at 20 years each. Dunphy has been on the board 18 years, Tom Lesan has been on for seven and Ken Stults has been on for two. Between the seven

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DEATHS Nina Saltzman Mount Ayr

Nina Alice Miller Saltzman, 89, of Mount Ayr died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at United Methodist Church in Mount Ayr with the Rev. Skip Rushing and the Rev. Saltzman Tim Maxa officiating. Burial is in Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials are for a scholarship in her memory at Mount Ayr Community High School and Iowa Commission for the Blind. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.com.

Nina, daughter of James A. and Myrtle Rae (Morris) Miller, was born July l, 1927, at home northeast of Redding. Nina attended school in Redding and graduated in 1944.

On Sept. 15, 1946, she married Robert Saltzman at the Mount Ayr Method-

ist Church. They lived on the Bert A. Saltzman farm, south of Leasanville, from their marriage until 1966, when they moved to a rented farm southeast of Tingley for one year and then moved northeast of Mount Ayr to a farm owned by Jessie Leasan. Robert and Nina purchased their farm northeast of Mount Ayr in 1973 and lived there until they moved to Mount Ayr in 1997. She lived in her own home until July 2008, when she moved to Clearview Estates. She moved to Clearview Nursing Home in December 2016.

Nina worked at REA, Security State Bank, Ringgold County Extension Office, Ringgold County Farm Bureau and Production Credit Association.

Nina is survived by her children, Ron (Karen) of Corning and Barbara Foy of Urbandale; and grandchildren, Steven Saltzman of Ames, Amy Saltzman (Govind Persad) of Washington, D.C., and Evan Foy of Urbandale.

Nina was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Saltzman on Dec. l, 2000; her parents; Bob’s parents; sisters, Margaret Hawk and Marjorie McDonald; brothers-in-law, George B. Hawk and Ira (Mac) McDonald; niece JoAnn Hawk and sonin-law Dan Foy.

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members, they have 111 years of experience and service to the hospital.

“Our No. 1 job and focus is to get hired a competent CEO, and I think we’ve got one of the best in the state of Iowa,” Driskell said of CEO Monte Neitzel. “Then you can look at the A-team or the staff that Monte Neitzel’s put around us.”

In the past 22 years, Driskell has seen the hospital grow by adding various services and providers, including dialysis and orthopedic surgery, totaling approximately $50 million in additions. He has also witnessed the change in name, from Greater Regional Hospital to Greater Regional Medical Center.

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Punxsutawney about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

Thousands of people gathered overnight to await the forecast. They were treated to folk music and a Star Warsthemed fireworks display under cloudy skies, with temperatures just below freezing, while they waited.

The groundhog’s prediction is typically contained in a short poem, sometimes referencing current events or — when the nearby Pittsburgh Steelers are participating — a comment on the Super Bowl, which usually follows a few days later.

But this year, Phil stayed on

against hospitals. We compete against ourselves,” Driskell said. “It overwhelms me to think about it, but in all reality, the administration, Ron Davis (former CEO) and now Monte, brought the leadership and focus into our future, and all we did was sit there and try and understand and reconcile that, with our obligation that everything fell into place financially, that our services were needed in the community.”

Driskell and McKie both agree there is a large amount of mutual respect between members of the board, and that the members want to expand on that respect toward the community in the form of hospital improvements.

“My hope is that we keep Greater Regional viable for the area,” McKie said. “We want the most quality services available for Creston and the surrounding communities.” message and didn’t reference football, President Donald Trump or anything other than the weather.

“It’s mighty cold weather, you’ve been braving. Is it more winter or is it spring that you’re craving? Since you’ve been up all night and starting to tottle, I, Punxsutawney Phil, shall not dawdle,” the proclamation read. “My faithful followers, I could clearly see a beautiful, perfect shadow of me. Six more weeks of winter, it shall be!”

Records dating to 1887 show Phil has now predicted more winter 103 times while forecasting an early spring just 18 times — including last year.

There are no records for the remaining years.

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Today is Feb. 2, the 33rd day of the year. So, there are 332 days left in 2017.

Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Jan. 30Feb. 5) in history:

10 years ago Creston Middle School Jazz Panthers won the firstplace trophy at the Steve Lawson Jazz Festival in Harlan. Jazz band members were Joey Mullin, Ashley Haines, Emily Lange, Aubrey Taylor, Chelsea Ekeler, Elizabeth O’Kane, Zach Wignall, Dana Gordon, Brant Adamson, Ben Mullin, Patrick Haugland, Adam Bochart, Eric Lanning, Ashley Davidson, Austin Brunnell, Ashley Peters, Alex Stoll, Krystal Daggett, Allison Wood and Sarah Jennett under the direction of Jane McKinney.

Southwestern Community College Board President Larry Mark and SWCC president Barb Crittenden recognized Charlie Westman, carpentry instructor, for 30 years of service at SWCC at an all-staff inservice.

Gary and Sandy Krauth, Chris Corkrean and Patti Roberts were all selected as volunteers of the year by Orient-Macksburg School boosters. Booster President Stacey Truman also announced Sharon and Dan Downing were picked as O-M fans of the year.

20 years ago An announcement came of plans for the 25th anniversary of RAGBRAI to include an overnight stop in Creston July 21. Dwight Conover, Chamber of Commerce president and past participant in three RAGBRAIs, talked about

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Houthi rebels in Yemen who on Tuesday claimed a successful missile strike against a warship belonging to a Saudi-led coalition fighting to reinstall Yemen’s internationally recognized government. The media arm of the Shiite rebels said the vessel was believed to belong to the Saudi Arabian navy.

Administration officials said Iran was providing key support by arming, training and financing the rebels, with a goal of leveraging its relationship with the Houthis to “build a long-term presence in Yemen.”

The White House said the goal in putting Iran

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Third-grade “Cheetah Girls” perform during St. Malachy School’s talent show Feb. 2, 2007. Shown, from left, are Sydney Dunphy, Jami Sickels, Josie Sickels and Camryn Somers. The event during Student Appreciation Day capped off Catholic Schools Week activities at the school.

fundraisers for tourism and volunteer organizations with an expected $100,000 infusion in 24 hours to Creston’s economy. Jane Lowe, past president of the chamber, had written an invitation letter stating Creston was interested in being an overnight host, and told about newly-paved roads in Adams and Union counties leading into Creston and the new swimming pool under construction in McKinley Park.

Jurors slapped O.J. Simpson with an $8.5 million judgment in civil court, deducting from evidence old and new that he was liable for the slashing deaths of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman the night of June 12, 1994. Although the jury’s findings didn’t have to be unanimous, it was with a 12-0 vote.

Coaches Jim Rose and Dick Bergstrom were on

hand as Kyle McCann and Eric Owens signed National Letters of Intent at CHS. McCann was to play both quarterback and be a walkon for the basketball team at University of Iowa, and Owens was to play on the offensive line at Southwest Missouri State University.

Raymond Shrimpton, Creston fire chief, was elected as the new president of 10,000 Crestonians as the board of directors reorganized for 1967, succeeding Dr. G.R. Pennebaker. The organization sponsored the annual July 4th celebration in Creston. Other new officers were Ed Ward, vice president, and Edward Peak, secretary-treasurer.

Teachers in the Creston Community Schools asked for a 21.8-percent salary increase that would total $146,197 for the 196768 school year, according to Superintendent Gene

C. Hertz. It would have amounted to an average increase of $1,434 for each teacher. The school board noted it had granted an increase of 7.9 percent in the 1966-67 year.

A wedding scheduled to take place between singers Eddie Fisher and Connie Stevens had to wait as both were awaiting divorce decrees. Fisher’s was a technical one from Liz Taylor, who had divorced him more than two years earlier.

After signing in 1967 for a reported $100,000, New York Yankees great Mickey Mantle set forth goals for himself in what had been billed as his last year as an active player. Mantle needed four homers to reach the charmed “500” circle, three games to catch Yogi Berra for No. 2 spot in games played as a Yank and 51 games to reach Lou Gehrig’s Yankee-playing record of 2,164 games.

“on notice” was to signal to Tehran that it needed to rethink its behavior.

Flynn said Iran specifically violated the U.N.’s ban on “activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using such ballistic missile technology.”

Iran’s Defense Minister Gen. Hossein Dehghan confirmed Wednesday that Iran conducted a missile test, but did not say when the test was carried out or specify the type of missile.

He insisted it wasn’t a violation of U.N. resolutions.

The U.S. said the test was of a medium-range ballistic missile. It ended with a “failed” re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere, said a U.S. defense official, who wasn’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on con-

dition of anonymity.

Reports of the test emerged after Trump signed an executive order last week temporarily suspending immigration from Iran and six other majority-Muslim countries.

On one point, the U.S. and Iran agree: The test didn’t violate the nuclear deal itself.

Ballistic missile testing wasn’t explicitly included in the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers. But as part of the final negotiations, Iran agreed to an eightyear extension of a U.N. ban on ballistic missile development. The U.N. Security Council later endorsed the agreement, calling on Iran not to carry out such tests. But Iran has flouted the prohibition regularly in the past year-and-a-half, drawing sanctions from the

U.S. but also diplomatic cover from Russia.

At the request of the U.S., the U.N. Security Council held a session Tuesday to address the missile test. The council referred the matter to its committee on Iran and asked for an investigation.

Iran has long boasted of having missiles that can travel 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles), putting much of the Middle East, including Israel, in range.

Such capability would also put U.S. bases in the region in danger. Iran says its missiles are key to deterring a U.S. or Israeli attack.

In March, Iran test-fired two ballistic missiles. One was emblazoned with the phrase “Israel must be wiped out” in Hebrew, sparking international outcry.

50 years ago

Senate Republicans consider education funding bill DES MOINES (AP) — Senate Republicans are considering an education funding bill that Democrats and some educators say is inadequate and will hurt schools.

The GOP-controlled chamber is expected to vote on the legislation Thursday.

It has support in the Republican-led House, where a vote is scheduled Monday.

The bill would add about

$40 million to the roughly $3 billion K-12 education budget that goes into effect in July. It would add $73 to what’s spent on each Iowa student, which is currently just below $6,600.

Republicans say the amount is all the state can responsibly afford amid budget constraints. Gov. Terry Branstad has recommended more education spending.

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Southwest dance jam and

Creston Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, mealsite, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: New business - park fundraisers, other items.

Sheriff

Rhonda Woollums, 2241 S. Cherry Street Road, reported that at 10 a.m.

Monday, two males and one female had entered her residence and ran out of the residence when she discovered them. Items taken were a Sony laptop, meat slicer, wallet, DeWalt drill and bits and a Canon camera.

Loss estimate is $1,575.

— — — — — — Daniel Wilharm of Afton reported items were taken between 4:55 and 5:55 a.m. Tuesday from his residence. Items taken were a 2003 camouflage-colored Yamaha Grizzly all-terrain vehicle, 2004 black Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Stevens 12-gauge shotgun and Ruger 10/22 semiautomatic rifle.

Loss estimate is $21,450.

Adair County Sheriff

Jason Bruce King, 37, of Stuart was charged on an Adair County warrant for probation violation 1:27 p.m.

Jan. 23 in Adair County.

King was being held on no bond.

— — — — — — Zaneta Janen Taylor, 25, of West Des Moines was charged with possession of a controlled substance 8:34 a.m. Jan. 24 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, a traffic stop was performed on a 2016 red Dodge Challenger for speeding 86 miles per hour in a 70-mph zone.

Upon approach, officers could smell a marijuana odor coming from the vehicle. A search warrant was obtained and two plastic bags and a jar containing a green, leafy substance were found in the vehicle. Taylor admitted to having marijuana in her possession.

Taylor was released on $1,000 bond.

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pot luck, 6 to 9 p.m., Villisca Community Center.

Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

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

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hosted by Dyan Huffman.

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

Union Squares, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 7824403 for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Open Mic night, 8 to 9 p.m., Adams Street Espresso, 213 W. Adams St.

Saturday

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

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

— — — — — — Shelby Lynn Weis, 40, of Creston was charged with driving under suspension 8:14 p.m. Jan. 24 in Adair County.

Weis was cited and released.

— — — — — — Joshua Awstin Curry, 24, of Greenfield was charged with possession of marijuana 6:28 p.m. Jan. 25 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Curry knowingly possessed a green, leafy substance known as marijuana on his person, as well as in his bedroom.

Curry was released on his own recognizance.

— — — — — — Christopher Scott Partlow, 44, of Menlo was charged with driving while license suspended 10:23 a.m. Jan. 27 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, officers were on routine patrol when they noticed a white 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue with Iowa plates traveling north on Highway 25 near 190th Street at a high rate of speed. Officers checked the vehicle’s speed at 68 miles per hour with moving radar. Officers got behind the vehicle and activated emergency vehicle lights, stopping the vehicle on 190th Street off Highway 25.

Officers approached the driver’s side of the vehicle and made contact with the driver. Officers told the driver they stopped him for speeding 68 mph in a 55-mph zone. The driver admitted to speeding and said he wasn’t paying attention to his speed. The driver then informed officers he may not have a valid driver’s license and said he had an operating while intoxicated charge not too long ago. Officers asked him to go back to the patrol vehicle, to which he complied.

The driver did not have identification with him, but said his name was Partlow.

Officers ran Partlow’s information through and confirmed his identification. It was confirmed Partlow was

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Partlow was released on $1,000 bond.

— — — — — — Zachary Trenton Holder, 21, of Greenfield was charged with forgery 8:44 p.m. Jan. 28 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Holder used a fake $20 bill to purchase two packs of cigarettes from Dollar General, located at 612 SE Kent St., in Greenfield, knowing the bills were fake.

Holder was being held on $5,000 bond.

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Accident, 11:08 a.m., Jan. 22.

Theft, 1:48 p.m., Jan. 22.

Assistance, 2:33 p.m., Jan. 22.

Civil papers, 3:28 p.m., Jan. 22.

Criminal mischief, 3:57 p.m., Jan. 22.

Assistance, 4:38 p.m., Jan. 22.

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Harassing communication, 9:19 p.m., Jan. 22.

Suspicious vehicle, 3:14 p.m., Jan. 23.

Suspicious vehicle, 7:49 p.m., Jan. 23.

Disturbance, 10:28 p.m., Jan. 23.

Medical, 8:09 a.m., Jan. 24.

Suspicious vehicle, 7:45 p.m., Jan. 24.

Suspicious vehicle, 8:12 p.m., Jan. 24.

Attempt to locate, 9:24 p.m., Jan. 24.

Welfare check, 9:53 p.m., Jan. 24.

Assistance, 10:29 p.m., Jan. 24.

Medical, 10:55 p.m., Jan. 24.

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Medical, 4:44 a.m., Wednesday.

Fraud, 1:57 p.m., Wednesday.

Traffic hazard, 3:52 p.m., Wednesday.

Assistance, 5:08 p.m., Wednesday.

Accident, 6:16 p.m., Wednesday.

Accident, 7:47 p.m., Wednesday.

Medical, 1:46 a.m., Thursday.

Court order, 9:09 a.m., Thursday.

Medical, 12:56 p.m., Thursday.

Traffic hazard, 1:30 p.m., Thursday.

Traffic control, 2:16 p.m., Thursday.

Medical, 6:05 p.m., Thursday.

Assistance, 2:31 a.m., Friday.

Traffic complaint, 6:31 p.m., Friday.

Traffic complaint, 6:36 p.m., Friday.

Traffic complaint, 9:07 p.m., Friday.

Assistance, 1:07 a.m., Saturday.

Burglary, 10:26 a.m., Saturday.

Assistance, 4:05 p.m., Saturday.

Traffic complaint, 6:01 p.m., Saturday.

MARKETS Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • United Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $3.33

Soybeans — $9.50 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.31 Soybeans — $9.55

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Women are strong, smart, solve problems and can do anything men can do. And, there are some things we’re even better at – dying of heart disease and stroke. Like breaking barriers? Go Red! And help break the one against heart disease.

It’s not just a man’s disease. Each year, 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke. But, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.

When it comes to beating heart disease and stroke, change can be the cure.

Make a change at GoRedForWomen.org.

Go Red For Women is about much more than wearing red on National Wear Red Day. It’s about making a change. Friday, Feb. 3.

Here are a few ways you can make a change today: Go to GoRedForWomen. org to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Encourage your family and friends to take small steps toward healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke, too.

Explain “What it means to Go Red” by sharing the fol-

lowing acronym: Get your numbers: Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.

Own your lifestyle: Stop smoking, lose weight, be physically active and eat healthy.

Raise your voice: Advocate for more women-related research and education.

Educate your family: Make healthy food choices for you and your family.

Teach your kids the importance of staying active.

Donate: Show your support with a donation of time or money.

Facts about cardiovascular diseases 1: Cardiovascular diseases cause 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute.

2: Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease and stroke.

3: Heart disease and stroke affect women of all ethnicities.

For more information on healthy eating, contact your county Extension office or Barb Fuller at 712-789-2449 or bfuller@iastate.edu.

Health care scholarships available Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will be awarding five $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in health care in 2017. The auxiliary has been awarding health care scholarships for more than 35 years.

Scholarship criteria and application forms are available at high school and

college guidance offices in Adair, Adams, Clarke, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties. Information on the scholarships may also be obtained by calling volunteer services at 641-782-3636 or Patty Marean at 641-7827426. All applications and accompanying materials must be submitted prior to April 15.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, February 2, 2017

Creston Chamber of Commerce happenings The Creston Chamber of Commerce wears many different hats.

I know many people view the Chamber as an organization working primarily for and promoting and growing our businesses and industries, and that is one of our primary objectives, but we are also viewed as a source of information for people and businesses outside of Creston who desire to know more about our community.

We are also a place where Creston residents can turn for answers. I hope all of you visit the Chamber’s website at www.crestoniowachamber.com regularly. It is a great source of information about our community and the calendar of events found on our home page is updated regularly.

The chamber also works very hard to promote and showcase Creston, as well as being a leadership organization, which works to unify and map a course for Creston’s future development. With this in mind, I would like to detail some of the various committees and groups within the Creston Chamber of Commerce or that we will partner with over the next few months.

One area of focus for the Chamber is retail promotion. Retail plans for this year include, but are not limited to, the Winter Crazy Days Sales on Feb. 9, 10 and 11, Creston Citywide Garage Sale on June 10, our Citywide Crazy Summer Sale Days on Aug. 4 and 5

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

along with the State of Iowa Tax Free weekend during the same time and our holiday promotion.

The chamber takes the lead in the promotion of tourism for our area. Creston and Union County tourism continues to increase the visibility of our area, our various tourism attractions and events.

Highlighting a few of the things that we are doing include our ad in the 2017 Iowa Travel Guide and information, ads in various other publications both printed and on the internet, as well as appearing on a digital billboard in the Omaha area during the months of May and June.

In addition to these efforts, the chamber office sends out information and brochures to Iowa Welcome Centers and attractions across the state and to other states and other media outlets in a continuing effort to make people aware of our great area and what we have to offer.

Another method used to reach individuals who might want to visit our area is through the internet. In the past few years, more and more people are using the Internet to gather information and we have continued to grow our presence

there. Besides the Chamber website, there is the tourism website.

This web address is www.unioncountyiowatourism.com. It is an excellent source of information about Creston and Union County.

In addition to the two websites, we can also be found on Facebook and Twitter, all of these providing a digital front door to the community which sees tens of thousands of visits per year.

I would also like to pass along that the 2017 edition of Southern Iowa Tourism tabloid is now available at the chamber office and various other locations in our area. If you are looking for things to do in our corner of the world, this is a great place to get ideas. The tabloid includes information not only on Creston and Union County, but also Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold, Taylor and Wayne counties.

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This is a great opportunity to take advantage of some terrific bargains around town while supporting our local merchants.

Creston’s Winter Crazy Days

Hi-Five Honorees

Creston’s Winter Crazy Days Sales will take place Feb. 9, 10 and

Upcoming legislative coffees During the 2017 legislative session, the chamber will once again provide you an opportunity to ask our legislators questions during Legislative Coffees. The coffees have been scheduled at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, March 18 and April 15, in the mealsite at the restored Creston Depot. They last for an hour. Currently Rep. Tom Moore and Sen. Tom Shipley are planning to attend. Information has been sent to Rep. David Young.

Please mark your calendars now and plan on attending one or all of the sessions. All coffees are open to the public at no charge.

The following individual, business and facility were honored with the Hi-Five Honor in Febru-

ary: congratulations to Alicia of Subway on Highway 34, Creston/ Union County Law Enforcement Center and J&J Plumbing and Heating.

The Hi-Five for Service allows us to recognize those who make shopping and doing business in Creston a rewarding and positive experience. Please call the Chamber with your honoree.

Gold Star Business honored The chamber honored Taco John’s this month as the February Gold Star Business in Creston.

They were nominated by their fellow Crestonians because of the appearance both inside and out of their building and property. Congratulations.

Please call the Chamber if you would like to acknowledge a business property.

Have a great month and remember, Creston - a great place to visit, work and call home.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Journalistic integrity, a thing of the past?

By Dick Krambeck, Joe Owens and Marcy Owens Creston

With the invention of the internet, the media churns out news stories faster than McDonald’s does cheeseburgers, and with less nutritional value.

Integrity - uprightness; wholeness; soundness Journalism - the collection and periodical publication of current news and events As we look at our current forms of media and today’s style of reporting the news, these two words should rarely be used in unison.

Fortunately, we do live in a country that allows us the freedom to speak or write any and all opinions as we wish. However, identifying the truth seems to be the real challenge.

Satirical comments and cartoons have been a part of American journalism for more than 200 years; of-

ten, with the intent to look at the events of the day with tongue in cheek. To appreciate the writer’s efforts, we might need to have a deeper understanding of the world around us to know the difference between an attempt at political humor and facts. Unfortunately, our society seems to get the facts from Twitter and Facebook decorated with hashtags and emojis. As we take an honest look at the flood of so called news, the ability to identify the truth is nearly impossible. It would appear the accountability of news media is over shadowed by a paycheck. Thus, the conception of creative editing!

As our country enters into President Trump’s first term, all Americans have a duty to unite our people and the media has a heavy responsibility to facilitate that unification. An excellent place to start would be the basic truth of right and wrong; paired with the maturity and wisdom to know the difference.

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Groundhog Day HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Pennsylvanians gather in the town of Punxatawney to celebrate the old Pennsylvania German tradition of Groundhog Day this morning. It’s a national celebration. President Trump walked outside today and saw that he’s still president, and traditionally that means six more weeks of comedy.

California Governor Jerry Brown vowed to take President Trump to U.S. court if he issues any executive orders altering California’s climate change laws and immigration policies. This will be good. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch could be the swing vote in the case of Brown vs. Orange.

President Trump made good on his promise to appoint a strict constitutionalist to the Supreme Court by nominating Denver Court of Appeals Judge Neil Gorsuch.

It turns out the nominee is both an Episcopalian and a conservative, just like me. So we know when he sleeps — Gorsuch during the sermons.

The White House press secretary Sean Spicer revealed Monday that President Trump and his family watched the movie “Finding Dory.” Trump can’t

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

escape the liberal media. In the movie version the Trumps watched, no one could find Dory because she’d been detained at LaGuardia Airport.

Senate Democrats boycotted hearings on nominees for Treasury Secretary and HHS Secretary Tuesday that delayed their confirmation by a few days.

It’s February and only three of Trump’s appointees have been confirmed. Democrats want to take more time vetting cabinet posts than they do Syrian refugees.

President Trump hosted a meeting at the White House today with the CEOs of the biggest pharmaceutical companies to try to drive down drug prices.

It was a real summit. The meeting included the heads of Pfizer, Roche, Novartis and the bathroom attendant at the Muskogee Wal-Mart.

The White House asked other Middle East nations to take in the Syrian refugee exodus. But no, the Syrians want to come to America, where they can star in their own Netflix special once they get a half-hour of material. Just so they don’t tell airport security they can’t wait to kill a crowd.

Homeland Security Secretary Ray Kelly vowed to interdict illegal drug shipments at the border Tuesday. They’ll still get in.

An American Airlines employee found $500,000 worth of cocaine in one of their plane’s nose gear Tuesday after it landed in Tulsa three hours early.

Homeland Security Secretary Ray Kelly assured the nation Tuesday the visa ban is based on terrorist-harboring nations and not on religion. For Americans to think every Muslim is a terrorist is like a Muslim thinking every American is Donald Trump. It just takes Sodium Pentothal to verify.

The White House faced questions after President Trump omitted any mention of the Jews in his Holocaust Remembrance Day declaration. In a way, it’s progress. If only Hitler had omitted the Jews from the Holocaust, the war might have ended with both sides proud of the way they played.

Britain’s High Court ordered Parliament to decide whether to give Prime Minister Theresa May the power to negotiate Brexit with the EU. The revolution never made sense.

Great Britain is now a republic disguised as a May monarchy while the U.S. has become a monarchy disguised as a republic.

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, confession. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Adoration; 8:30 a.m.

Mass. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education class; 6:30 p.m. devotions; 6:30 p.m. confirmation class - St. Malachy School.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, June Nolte Davis, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10:30 a.m. worship service in Kellerton.

Clearfield

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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.

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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, Ken Mallas, leader; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Darl

Ferguson, speaker.

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 Co. SWCC Room IC120. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship. Tuesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. women’s Bible study; 6:30 p.m. GriefShare. Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m.

TeamKID, youth ministry and adult Bible study.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service with BMM missionary appointee, Ron Hemsworth; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school/ABF hour; 2 p.m. deacons’ meeting - South Room; 4 p.m. Melody Makers choir practice; 4 p.m. missions committee meeting - South Room; 5 p.m. family worship service with BMM missionary appointee, Ron and Joy Hemsworth and Lord’s table; 6 p.m. Supper Bowl bash - junior and senior high event.

Monday, 6:30 p.m. ladies’ Bible study “Steps: Gospel-Centered Recovery” at Carmen Dahl’s - 1105 N. Vine St. in Creston.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high TREK, senior high youth group, college/career group - Earldean Miller’s home - 1405 Elm Drive, adult prayer meeting and Bible study; 8 p.m.

Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal. Thursday(9), 6:30 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle.

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; 11 a.m.

Super Bowl sundae bar. Monday, 1:30 p.m. “Tootles” (games/crafts) in Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

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

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

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 with communion. Monday, 6 p.m. deacons. Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Stitch, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Bible study; 5:30 p.m.

Joyful Noise; 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, 5:30 Shutterbugs; 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting.

Saturday, 3 to 8 p.m. scout banquet; 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study. Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Disciples Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11:30 a.m. confirmation; 1 to 5:30 p.m. Union Squares. Monday, 5 p.m. TOPS; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout; 7 p.m. Emmaus. 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, 11:30 a.m.

Prime Time; 1:30 p.m. ACTS; 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 6:30 p.m.

Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday(9), 9 a.m. missions; 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). Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Night Fire service. 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, 1:30 p.m. Mass church; 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; after Mass, breakfast.

Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. Adoration; 6 p.m. Mass; 6:30 p.m. CRHP meeting - hall. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy School; noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6:30 p.m. confirmation class - St. Malachy School; 6:45 p.m. religious education classes - St. Malachy School. Thursday(9), 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel.

JERUSALEM UNITED

Creston Prime Time Connection Creston Prime Time Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, invites all ladies to its February luncheon, which will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 8 at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Phyllis Vos of Ankeny is a recently retired director of cardiovascular service for a large hospital in Des

Churches need drop-ins, not drop-outs “Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity,” – Jesus, “Parable of the Sower,” Luke 8:14.

Frequently members of the church, apparently for no reason at all, quit attending the services. This is usually preceded by a period of indifference and spasmodic attendance. Upon closer investigation, it will be found that at the back of it all, there is usually a hindering cause. It may be that the individual has become in some entanglement with sin, so that he feels so uncomfortable when studying God’s Word in class or listening to a gospel sermon, that he prefers to quit attending, rather than be constantly reminded of his ungodliness. His sin may be that of gambling, drinking, filthy speech, unethical business transactions or some other equally sinful thing. There are many reasons why an individual should not act so.

The following are some of them: 1) He owes God a life of service, and if every day 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, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship and communion; 7 p.m. youth group. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 7 p.m. confirmation.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 104 N. Oak St. Saturday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

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

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

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Moines. She will tickle, tug and tune everyone’s heart strings with her talk entitled, “Sounds of the Heart.”

The Gates family will share heartfelt music with the ladies as well.

Cost is $7.50. For reservations, call 641-7824268 or 641-782-4083 by Sunday. Reservations are to be used, given to a friend or canceled.

that he lives upon the earth were spent in faithful service, he could never compensate for all that God has done for him.

2) Eternity is too long, hell is too hot and heaven is too beautiful to spend life here in pursuit of things that will cause one to be lost.

3) Setting the proper example before others is the obligation of every professing Christian. It would be tragic to so live as to miss heaven, but it would be doubly tragic to lead others to the place of eternal suffering. Be an example to your family and friends.

4) No one has a lease on life. James said, “Life is as a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14).

No doubt many will be lost who intended to do something about their condition, but death overtook them before they had prepared to meet God. Don’t let it happen to you.

We need drop-ins, not drop-outs. Be faithful to the Lord when the weather is bad, when you feel bad or when it is tough to do so. Never surrender convictions to the evil of dropping out of Christ.

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, 641-7825095, http://TrinityCreston.org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Divine service with Holy Communion. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Bible study.

Creston: Sunday, 8 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes; 9 a.m.

Divine service. Monday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study.

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 1 p.m. LifeLight Bible study. Wednesday. 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. confirmation classes. 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 - East Union High School. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

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CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Karen Norton, pastor.

Saturday, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. open house for Clell Looney Sr. 90th birthday at Crest Ridge Estates.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship with communion; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 5 p.m. confirmation class. 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.

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 641-743-0221.

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Thursday, 9 a.m. “Children of the Day” women’s Bible study; 6:30 p.m. “Children of the Day” women’s Bible study. Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth).

Saturday, 5 to 7 p.m. Marriage Oneness at Bill and Kathi Piper’s.

Sunday, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday school classes; 9:40 to 10:05 a.m. children’s worship; 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. worship service; 11:30 p.m. Connection Sunday; 2 to 4 p.m. Financial Peace University.

Monday, 5:30 p.m. SLT (Strategic Leadership Team) meeting.

Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m. women’s prayer gathering. Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. prayer time (everyone welcome); 6:20 to 8 p.m.

Awana (store night); 6:30 to 8 p.m. youth group 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 — Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m.

Mass. Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Faith Formation youth program.

St. Patrick’s — Massena— Sunday, 10:15 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 ser-

vice. 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, 641-447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www.murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. early worship service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. JAM for K-5; 6:30 p.m. meal; 7 p.m. adult Bible study and youth groups K-12. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. food pantry (by appointment other days, call the office).

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. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 9 a.m.

Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study.

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.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday School; 10 a.m. worship; 11 a.m. youth confirmation class.

Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. pastor’s office hours; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. quilting in fellowship hall.

Wednesday, 2 p.m. Clearview Church service.

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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HINTS FROM HELOISE The write stuff

HOROSCOPE For Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) For the next several months, you will be looking good! This is an excellent time to buy wardrobe treasures. Enjoy shopping. (Keep your receipts.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Many of you might be involved in a secret love affair for the next several months. You definitely are doing something behind the scenes that pleases you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Friendships with creative, artistic people will be important to you this year. In fact, it’s a good time to make new friends.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A romance with a boss might begin for some of you. (This is possible for the next four months.)

Meanwhile, others will want your creative advice about things.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Travel for pleasure appeals to you during the next few months.

You want a little adventure and a chance to get away for fun!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your relationship with romantic

partners will be affectionate and cozy during the next few months.

This also is a good time to benefit from the wealth and resources of others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You will improve your relationships with partners and close friends this year, because Venus will be opposite your sign for most of the time until June. This is great news!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) For the next few months, work on ways to make your workplace feel and look more attractive.

Many of you will get a raise or praise as well. Looking good!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This year you’ll have lovely romantic possibilities and opportunities. This lovely blessing will last for the next four months!

Enjoy!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Many of you are involved in redecorating projects at home because you want your place to be more attractive. The next few months also are a great time to entertain at home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Life is good. During the next few months, you will see how much love there is in your daily world. It might amaze you. You also will appreciate the beauty of your surroundings more than usual.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Look for ways to boost your income during the next few months, because they do exist.

(Mind you, you also will be spending money on beautiful things for yourself ones.)

YOU BORN TODAY You value your freedom, especially freedom of thought. You are compassionate and will fight for the rights of those less fortunate.

During the next three years, you will experience a time of culmination, success and financial accumulation. That’s why it is wise to settle your debts this year. This also is a social year that deals with the results of last year’s changes. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Dear Heloise: Your column had a question from Dorothy asking if WRITING STATIONERY has become obsolete, because she could not find any.

I recently was isolated from electronics, and the only method of communication was to write letters. Not only have I found this therapeutic, but also it forced me to be more truthful and thoughtful in my words.

I have found that one of the best places to get writing stationery is at my local post office. I also will sometimes stop at motels when driving across town to pick up postcards.

I’ve worked with computers all my life. Handwriting letters has become one of my favorite things to do.

Obsolete or not, I love to write one to three letters a day, and the calm, “connected” feeling I get from it is well worth the cost of postage. – Joe in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Joe: WRITERS ROCK! – Heloise DISH ISSUES Dear Heloise: My friends told me they had unexpected dishwasher repairs. The repairman said the water was not hot enough to dissolve those detergent gel packs, and that they gummed up the workings.

So, is this true? – Kathryn S.,

Amarillo, Texas Kathryn, that makes sense.

Consult with your plumber to make sure your water temperature is set hot enough to not only clean and dissolve the pack, but also to be safe for your family.

Dishwasher maintenance is important. Inspect the wash arms, and clean them out with a toothpick. Soft water also may help.

To deep-clean the dishwasher, remove the racks and utensil holder. Thoroughly dry the interior with paper towels, and place 2 cups of vinegar in the bottom. Run the dishwasher.

Stop the cycle halfway through to allow the vinegar to dissolve yucky stuff. Finish the cycle.

Homemade cleaners are convenient, nontoxic and cost-effective. I have compiled a collection of my favorite homemade cleaning solutions in a handy pamphlet. If you’d like to receive one, send a stamped (68 cents), self-addressed, business-size envelope, along with $5, to: Heloise/HCS, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Or order online at www.Heloise. com. Use an old toothbrush to scrub away residue from the water jets on the dishwasher.

– Heloise

LETTER OF LAUGHTER Dear Heloise: A woman called my office needing directions. She was leaving the nearby mall, but the mall has numerous exits. She asked me if she should turn right or left.

I couldn’t figure out at which exit she was, so I told her to go north. She said, “OK, but is that right or left?!” Ha! The hint is, if you are unfamiliar with your surroundings, at least orient yourself to know where north is! – Amy R. in Pittsburgh THE PILLOWCASE Dear Heloise: I’ve purchased different brands of king-size linens. Even though the sheets themselves are fine, why don’t they make the pillowcases roomier?

The cases are longer, but not wider. I’m sure others have the same problem. – Rita R., Tamaqua, Pa. Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com.

I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

SUDOKU Puzzle 1 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.68) Answer to previous puzzle

Across

1. Call at first 5. Clothing 9. Kind of drive 14. Economical 15. Sandler of “Big Daddy” 16. Slow, musically 17. Egyptian fertility goddess 18. Tumors containing dark pigment 20. Add 22. A Muse 23. They’re game 26. Clip 30. Clobber 31. Rub 33. Parenthesis, essentially 36. Kind of concerto 39. Like Cheerios 40. Constant motion without an energy source

3. Strong belief 4. Followed 5. Cap 6. “___ to Billie Joe” 43. “Encore!”

7. Greek physician and 44. Author Mark writer 45. “___ moment” 8. Brainy 46. College grounds 9. Coagulate 48. History Muse 10. Member of Obama’s 50. “... or ___!” party 51. A proprietor of an inn 11. Biochemistry abbr.

56. Hawaiian island 12. Baseball’s Master 58. Prepare, as tea Melvin 60. Deadly disease where brain swells 13. Bygone bird 65. Western blue flag, e.g.

19. Astronaut’s insignia 66. About 21. Rags to riches person 67. Kill, in a way 24. Exec 68. Butts 25. Circa 69. North American flycatcher 27. 4:1, e.g.

70. At one time, at one time 28. Ancient Greek theater 71. Cast 29. Pasta choice Down 32. Sticks 1. Buttonhole, e.g.

33. Abreast (of) 2. “Belling the Cat” author

34. Fit for a king 35. Stuffs 37. Police, with “the” 38. “Wellaway!”

41. The Banzai _________ 42. 1/500 of the Indianapolis 500 47. Blab 49. Field of vision?

52. Green 53. Fertilizer ingredient 54. Like “The X-Files” 55. Despot’s duration 57. A chip, maybe 59. “Check this out!”

60. Blueprint 61. Charlotte-to-Raleigh dir.

62. “What’s ___?”

63. “___ alive!” (contraction) 64. Boozehound

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The Numbers Game

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Times the Warriors have scored 75 or more points in a first half this NBA season.

The rest of the NBA has done it four times, combined.

Local Briefs

Creston Parks and Rec Adult men’s basketball results Jan. 25 Lobby Lounge 70, Afton 53 Waigand Farms 80, Creston Starz 47 Old Timers 60, Dripping Wet 51 Jan. 29 Carroll Chiropractic 83, Creston Starz 58 Lobby Lounge 83, Dripping Wet 77 Waigand Farms 66, Afton 54 Standings Old Timers 3-0 Waigand Farms 3-0 Carroll Chiropractic 2-1 Lobby Lounge 2-2 Afton 1-2 Creston Starz 1-3 Dripping Wet 0-4

Phipps wins SEWARD, Neb. — Northwest Missouri State University junior d i s - Phipps tance r u n ner Brandon Phipps of Creston won the men’s 3,000-meter run in a time of 8:53.63 as the Bearcats participated in the Concordia Classic on Sunday. Teammate Zac Miller was third in 9:01.35.

Central rolls PELLA — Senior forward Colby Taylor of Creston had 28 points and 15 rebounds as the Central College men defeated Coe College Saturday afternoon, 80-61.

Senior guard Pete Walker added nine points and six rebounds for the Dutch, who improved to 11-8 overall and 5-5 in the Iowa Conference.

Pioneer Open PELLA — Sophomore Kate Patton of Murray ran on the winning 4x200-meter relay for Central College in the Pioneer Open Saturday. The Dutch won in 1:49.11. The same team of Hope Heitman, Patton, Paige Doehrmann and Lynzie Miller took second in the 4x400 in 4:06.51.

Big BC win SIOUX CITY — Jay Wolfe of Creston scored 14 points as the No. 25 Briar Cliff men’s b a s ketball team d e feated No. 11 Wolfe Midland University 89-79 on Saturday.

Freshman Jackson Lamb of Nodaway Valley hit a 3-pointer for the Chargers, now 18-6 overall and 10-3 in GPAC play.

Adamson wrestles BALDWIN CITY, Mo. — Graceland University 125-pounder Kruz Adamson of Creston went 1-1, including a 10-0 major decision victory over Missouri Valley College’s Eric Arias, in the Heart of America Athletic Conference championships Saturday.

Graceland went 0-3 on the day.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL Defense steps up as Southwestern rolls to home win

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Southwestern Community College men’s basketball coach Todd Lorensen and his team had an idea of what Iowa Central might try to do defensively before Wednesday’s Iowa Community College Athletic Conference game.

The Tritons did come with a bit of a defensive surprise.

It took most of the first half to adjust, but once the NJCAA Division II top-ranked Spartans did, they could not be slowed down.

Southwestern picked up the pace offensively, and added strong defense in cruising to an 87-65 win.

Iowa Central came out in a 3-2 zone. The Tritons extended the zone high, putting pressure on the Spartans shooters.

“They haven’t been playing much of this,” Lorensen said. “In the back of our minds, we knew this was a possibility. They’ve done similar things to us in the past before.”

Southwestern found the soft spot in the high post and effectively found open looks either going to the basket or on the perimeter.

“We’ve got good basketball players. We let them be patient, let them work through some of those kinks.”

Around the free throw line was open. The Spartans used that soft spot in the middle to spur the offense.

“When we went to the middle, it was wide open,” said sophomore KeShawn Wilson.

Southwestern surgically picked apart the zone in blowing the game wide open in the second half.

Iowa Central closed within five, 53-48 with just over 10 minutes remaining. Southwestern took over from there. A 21-4 run over the next MEN | 10A CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

AT RIGHT —Southwestern Community College frehsman Alijah Thomas drives to the basket during the second half of Wednesday’s men’s basketball game against Iowa Central in Creston. Thomas finished with 11 points.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Panthers to ride the Bearcat pipeline Players cite family-like atmosphere in Maryville

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By KALEB CARTER CNA sports reporter and RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor

kacarter@crestonnews.com rkronberg@crestonnews.com

The Northwest Missouri State pipeline has ran through Creston for years now. Running through the pipeline now are the largest group of Panthers prepared to be Bearcats yet.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg football standouts Chase Shiltz, Kadon Hulett and Cody Tanner signed their letters of intent Wednesday to play for the two-time defending NCAA Division II national champion Bearcats.

Colton Bolinger also signed on to play at Grand View University Vikings, an NAIA powerhouse in Des Moines.

It was a day full of pride for the Panther coaches, administrators, and parents and in attendance.

“We’ve never had four kids to date that have done this in the same class,” Creston/O-M football coach Brian Morrison said. “We knew it was a strong class coming in, but to get a kid that wants to commit themselves to play at the next level is tremendous and those four kids are going to do an outstanding job.”

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Three Creston/Orient-Macksburg football players officially inked their college letters-of-intent to play college football at Northwest Missouri State in Maryville Wednesday morning during a signing ceremony at the high school. Joining seniors Cody Tanner, second from left, Chase Shiltz, center, and Kadon Hulett, second from right, are Creston/O-M co-coach Ryan McKim, left, and head coach Brian Morrison, right.

gridiron coming to an end so soon.

“Going down to Northwest on the visit just really felt at home and I love the family atmosphere Kadon kind of preached when he announced his commitment.

The family atmosphere that they have down there just LOI | 8A

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

AT RIGHT — Creston/ Orient-Macksburg senior Chase Shiltz, center, signs his letter-of-intent to play football at Northwest Missouri State. Looking on is Creston/O-M co-coach Ryan McKim, left, Chase’s father John, second from left, mother Dorie, second from right, and head coach Brian Morrison, right.

Shiltz Chase Shiltz, a three-time consecutive all-state pick in football and two-time defending state champion in wrestling, heads to Maryville after having reopened his recruiting process after originally committed to North Dakota State for wrestling.

Shiltz realized his heart was in football, and couldn’t envision his time on the

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Creston/Orient-Macksburg senior Kadon Hulett, center, signs his letter-of-intent to play football at Northwest Missouri State. Looking on is Creston/O-M co-coach Ryan McKim, left, Kadon’s mother Tami, second from left, brother Kolby, third from left, father Chuck, second from right, and head coach Brian Morrison, right.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Creston/Orient-Macksburg senior Kadon Hulett, second from right, signs his letter-of-intent to play football at Northwest Missouri State. Looking on is Creston/O-M co-coach Ryan McKim, left, Cody’s mother Robbie, second from left, father Roger, center, and head coach Brian Morrison, right.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Better overall effort in second half leads to Spartans home win

By RYAN KRONBERG

CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Southwestern Community College coach Addae Houston was simple, yet firm with the message he gave to his team at halftime of Wednesday’s Iowa Community College Athletic Conference game against Iowa Central.

The Spartans took the message to heart, sending the program to a spot they’ve not been at this late in the season in a long time.

Southwestern dominated the second half in earning a 56-51 win.

The Spartans moved to 3-3 in the league play, their best mark at this point in the season in several years.

Southwestern appeared to be heading for its second straight loss after a sluggish first half. Iowa Central led 26-18 at the break. The Tritons extended the lead to 31-18 early in the second half.

Addae was clear with the message.

“He yelled at us that we were kind of stagnant in the first half,” said

sophomore Julanie Carter.

Southwestern clamped down defensively the rest of the way in the third, allowing only four points over the final eight-plus minutes.

“Our defense really stepped up,” WOMEN | 9A CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

AT RIGHT —Southwestern Community College freshman Yaasmyn Spivey drives in for a layup in the second half of Wednesday’s women’s basketball game against Iowa Central in Creston.

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PREP FOOTBALL Time to Shrine: The opportunity of playing in the Iowa Shrine Bowl Shiltz chosen to play in Iowa Shrine Bowl n

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

Creston senior Chase Shiltz became the sixth Creston/Orient-Macksburg football player in the last seven years to be selected to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl football game. This year’s edition is held on July 29th at 4 p.m. at the UNIDome in Cedar Falls. Shiltz was recently selected to play for the South

team as one of the few representatives in the state from Southwest Iowa. Full rosters have not yet been released. “It’s an honor to be able to be selected to play in that game,� Shiltz said. “It’s the best of the best in Iowa so to get that opportunity to play there will definitely be a good experience as well as everything the Shriners do for the kids there, so I’m really looking forward to it.�

By being selected to play on the South team, Shiltz beats out some of the better athletes in the state from Des Moines, who is a part of the South team’s selections.

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make the South team. Creston/O-M football coach Brian Morrison was not surprised by Shiltz’s selection, but knows it is quite the honor. SHRINE | 8A SUBMITTED PHOTO

AT RIGHT —Creston senior Chase Shiltz, middle, and Creston/Orient-Macksburg head football coach Brian Morrison, right, stand alongside Jerry Hoffman, left, a representative for the Iowa Shrine Bowl All Star Football Classic.

Shiltz was selected to particpate as a player on the South team in this year’s game at the UNI-Dome on Saturday, July 29.

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makes you feel like home,�

Shiltz said.

While Shiltz dominated all sides of the football as a Panther, especially as a running back, he has some basic goals to start his time at Northwest. “My first goal is just to crack the lineup and get as much playing time as I can,�

Shiltz said. “As a team down there they always have the potential to go win a national title so it’d be a surreal feeling if I could accomplish that.�

Shiltz’s playmaking ability attracted him to the Northwest Missouri State coaches. “He was a kid we saw in camp. He kept making plays against bigger schools,�

Northwest Missouri State head coach Rich Wright said.

Shiltz has similarities to current running back Jordan Grove, a product of ADM. “When we were watching film, we saw he blocks, he runs great, he catches the ball. He has great feet and good balance. He does it all,�

Northwest Missouri State head football coach Rich Wright said. “He wasn’t the biggest, fastest kid, but he was productive.�

Shiltz is unsure of a major at this time.

Hulett

For Hulett, familial ties have kept him in close contact with Northwest where his brother Keaton played football, and the decision was a relatively easy one. He comes from a background of athletic success, particularly in wrestling and football, so the Bearcat tradition enthralls him. “I think we have the possibility of continuing the national title runs,� Hulett said. “Us three that are from Creston, we talk about it all the time, the possibility of winning the national title.�

Hulett is comfortable heading to a new place knowing the atmosphere that Northwest and new head coach (and former defensive coordinator) Rich Wright have in place. His success comes in part due to the help of many people surrounding him. “My brother Keaton, he really set the bar high for me to achieve goals and he taught me how to achieve goals and work hard and he showed it could play off,�

Hulett said. “My mentality I’d have to give to Darrell Frain. He has prepared me for life and the mental hard-

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg senior Colton Bolinger, second from right, signs his letter-of-intent to play football at Grand View University in Des Moines. Looking on is Creston/O-M co-coach Ryan McKim, left, Colton’s mother Jenny, second from left, father Brian, center, and head coach Brian Morrison, right.

ship that will come in life through the wrestling program. I’m forever grateful for those two people.�

Hulett’s tenacity on the football field, on the wrestling mat, in the classroom was a draw for the Bearcat coaches. “He competes in all aspect of his life. It indicates what person he is. We want people like that,� said Wright. “We went up and watched him wrestle. He was throwing kids around taking them down, letting them up, taking them down. He was blistering this kid, ended up pinning him.�

Hulett’s wrestling background will help him on the defensive line. “He understands leverage,� Wright said. “He has grit. We see a lot of upside in this type of kid.�

Hulett plans on pursuing an education in psychology or bio-psychology and the thought of being a therapist interests him.

his work ethic in the weight room. Tanner has a number of Creston’s lifting records.

Wright projects Tanner as a center down the line. “He’s a little shorter kid.

He’s thick. He plays nasty,�

Wright said.

Wright noticed a wrap on Tanner’s leg recently while in Creston to watch his three recruits wrestle. Tanner had his leg wrapped up. Tanner had hurt it when it was gashed by a barbwire fence.

Tanner still wrestled. “That’s my kind of kid,�

Wright said. “He’s a rough and tumble kid.�

He is interested in pursuing an education in Ag Business.

Multi-sport stars

Playing multiple sports, like what Hulett, Shiltz and Tanner have done at Creston adds to their value in the recruiting process at Northwest. “You’ll hear that over and over again with kids we recruit — we like multiple Tanner sport athletes,� Wright said.

Cody Tanner, a 6-2, “We like to see their com290-pound lineman, will be petitiveness.�

Creston/Orient-Macksa preferred walk-on for the Bearcats. The big man has been a staple of the Panther line for years now, like Hulett. While he leaned toward attending Central College for some time (two of his brothers, Casey and Cole played there), he liked what he experienced at his visit to Maryville. “When I went down for an official visit down to Northwest I just really liked the ALL Women’s team atmosphere they had Dress Boots down there and I really liked their Ag program,� Tanner said.

Tanner made a name for himself, in part because of

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The 6-5 240-pounder, who played defensive end and was a primarily run-blocking tight end in the Panther offense, will seek out time playing tight end in a Viking offense that utilizes its tight

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burg has attended team camp regularly in Maryville.

It’s given the Bearcat coaches a first-hand opportunity to see Panthers up close and personal.

It has also allowed the Bearcat coaches to see what kind of competitors Panther players are. “We selected kids who we’ve seen multiple years,�

Wright said. “They come down to camp. That’s a pretty good indicator of who people are when they compete against bigger schools we bring here. We watch them go up against other guys multiple years in a row.�

Now, the Bearcats have these three to work with in the years to come.

ily.�

He knows he has to continue to put in the work to see time on the field. “I feel pretty confident if I put in the work i’ll have good playing time. My goal is to kind of put them over the hump.�

Bolinger, who has fought to work his way through injuries over the years, is appreciative especially of the help of Creston athletic trainer Chris Leonard. “Chris Leonard, he really helped me out a lot,�

Bolinger said. “I tore my ACL sophomore year. I has been a long process coming back from that and it feels really great to finally make a decision and achieve my goals.�

Morrison knows these four seniors have been set up to succeed. “Those four kids are going to do an outstanding job,�

Morrison said. “They’re the kids that have put time in the last four years and have worked extremely hard and are really good football players, really good students and just great kids overall.�

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sophomore Chelsi Sams said. “That’s what helped us win the game.�

The Spartan offense jelled the remainder of the game.

Southwestern attacked the basket and found considerable success.

It sparked a 22-5 run to end the third. Southwestern led 45-36 after three quarters. “We started cutting, had better ball movement and from there our shots started falling,� Carter said.

Carter, Sams and Eriayana Frazier led the charge.

Carter finished with a teamhigh 16 points, 13 coming in the second half. Sams had 12 points, seven coming after halftime. Frazier had five of her 12 points in the second half.

Southwestern didn’t make any radical adjustments in the locker room, but rather stuck to the process. “I was firmly stressing execution,� Houston said. “We were not executing our offense. In the second half, when we decided to play the right way, we were executing on the offensive end and getting the shots that we wanted. On the defensive end, we were forcing turnovers and making plays.� “Credit them for stepping up and playing the right way.�

Iowa Central did chip into the lead a bit late, but never seriously threatened.

The Spartans moved to 12-8 overall on the season and 3-3 in conference play.

Both the players and Houston could not recall the last time the team was at that kind of a record this far into a season.

Southwestern’s ability to have success shows how far the program has come since the winless season a few years ago. “It shows we’re trying to do things the right way. It’s a process. We’re doing things the right way,� Houston said.

UP NEXT — Southwest-

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“People just don’t realize how big on an honor it really is,� Morrison said. “You could be a really good player from a great program and not get on.�

Morrison’s seven-year tenure as Panther football coach includes six selections to the Shrine Bowl.

Those previous selections include Collin Bevins, Trevor Frain, Alex Nielsen, Luke Neitzel and Seth Maitlen.

Neitzel relished experience Neitzel, a former firstteam all-state performer who started in the Shrine Bowl as a defensive back, relished the opportunity to have played in the game in 2013 for a number of reasons. “It was a pretty surreal feeling,� Neitzel said. “Chase’s experience is going to be differ a little bit as it pertains to being at the UNIDome. That was our dream for everyone on our team to make it and go play there. I got to see that through. I got to see that come to fruition.

In a way, it was kind of fitting for my last game to be there.

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Southwestern Community College freshman Eriayana Frazier splits the Iowa Central defense during Wedneday’s women’s basketball game in Creston.

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Southwestern Community College sophomore Alexis Bronner fires a shot during the first half of Wednesday’s women’s basketball game against Iowa Central in Creston.

ern hosts NIACC Saturday at 1 p.m. The Trojans (11-10, 3-3) fell to NJCAA Division II top-ranked Kirkwood 7165 Wednesday in Mason City.

IC (51) 16 10 10 15 SW (56) 10 8 27 11 Southwestern scoring — Demir Alford 2 1-2 5. Julanie Carter 5 1-2 16. Eriayana Frazier 4 3-4 11. Chelsi Sams 4 1-1 12.

Yaasmyn Spivey 2 0-0 4. Fallyn Beemer 1 2-2 5. Tia Bailey 1 0-0 3.

It was a pretty neat experience.�

Neitzel played up against the likes of southwestern Iowa athletes that he had battled against in high school like Alex Reed of Lewis Central (who went on to play at Iowa Western and North Dakota) and Alex Markham (who was an All-American wide receiver for Central College this past season). “I battled that kid (Markham) in every sport I ever went out for,� Neitzel said. “That kid was a nightmare. It was an honor and a blessing to play alongside him and not have to play him for a game.�

As for what advice Neitzel has for Chase, and others set to play in the game, he has strong words of wisdom. “Don’t take it nonchalant,� Neitzel said. “You may not realize it at the time, and I didn’t really per se either, but that is an experience you’re going to remember for the rest of your

life, whether it’s because the establishment of friendships, the morale of being around all those good players and coaches... but also I’d be remiss to say the opportunity to be around such energized and‌kids who are dealt a less fortunate hand.�

His experience with the game runs directly alongside of what the Shriners intend to spread with the playing of the game. “Approaching the situation as an opportunity to give time to other people and really learn some things abut yourself and ways to improve yourself,� Neitzel said.

Per the Iowa Shrine Bowl Website: “To date, the Iowa Shrine Bowl has raised over $2,268,000 for The Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.

Funds for The Shriner’s Hospitals For Children are developed by ticket sales, advertising in the Shrine Bowl program, merchandise sales, contributions and sponsor-

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The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right: Class 4A Record Pts Prv 1. Iowa City, West (13) 12-1 139 1 2. Dubuque, Senior 13-2 107 3 3. Sioux City, East (1) 13-1 105 2 4. Waukee 13-3 80 6 (tie) C.B. Abraham Lincoln 11-1 80 4 6. Bettendorf 12-3 72 7 7. West Des Moines Valley 12-4 50 9 8. Dubuque, Hempstead 12-3 41 NR 9. WDM Dowling Catholic 12-3 25 10 10. North Scott Eldridge 11-3 18 NR Others receiving votes: Des Moines, Hoover 17. Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 14. Lewis Central 10. Prairie, Cedar Rapids 6. Cedar Falls 3. Des Moines, North 3.

Class 3A Record Pts Prv 1. Waverly-Shell Rock (14) 16-0 140 1 2. Pella 15-1 121 2 3. West Delaware Manchester 14-0 115 3 4. Mount Pleasant 15-2 94 4 5. Bishop Heelan Catholic, 10-3 87 5 6. Spirit Lake 12-3 44 10 7. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 8-6 31 9 8. Mount Vernon 10-4 24 7 9. Dallas Center-Grimes 11-4 23 8 10. Davenport Assumption 8-7 19 6 (tie)Le Mars 10-5 19 NR Others receiving votes: Storm Lake 18. Atlantic 13. Webster City 6. Forest City 4. Glenwood 4. Xavier, Cedar Rap-

ids 3. Boone 2. Chariton 2. Oskaloosa 1.

Class 2A Record Pts Prv 1. Western Christian, Hull (12) 13-2 133 1 2. Kuemper Catholic, Carroll (1) 13-2 115 2 3. Cascade 16-1 92 7 4. Van Meter 16-0 85 5 5. Pella Christian 12-4 75 3 6. Camanche 16-2 60 6 7. Garner-Hayfield Ventura (1) 16-1 58 9 8. Osage 15-1 52 4 9. Rock Valley 12-3 28 NR 10. South Hamilton, Jewell 14-2 15 8 Others receiving votes: Beckman Catholic, Dyersville 13. A-H-S-T, Avoca 9. Des Moines Christian 6. Dike-New Hartford 6. Alta-Aurelia 4. Sioux Center 4. West Burlington 3. West Lyon, Inwood 3. Jesup 3. Sheldon 2. West Marshall, State Center 2. Pocahontas Area 1. Northeast, Goose Lake 1.

Class 1A Record Pts Prv 1. North Linn, Troy Mills (12) 16-0 137 1 2. Remsen St. Mary’s (1) 14-0 117 2 3. Grand View Christian (1) 15-1 113 3 4. Gladbrook-Reinbeck 14-2 89 4 5. New London 15-1 68 5 6. Lynnville-Sully 16-1 66 6 7. Ar-We-Va, Westside 18-0 64 7 8. Don Bosco, Gilbertville 16-1 30 10 9. Siouxland Comm. Christian 14-2 29 NR 10. Boyden-Hull 10-6 18 NR (tie) Murray 15-1 18 8 Others receiving votes: West Fork, Sheffield 7. Colo-Nesco 5. George-Little Rock 3. West Hancock, Britt 2. St. Albert, Council Bluffs 2. Keota 1. Montezuma 1.

AMES (AP) — Iowa State wrestling coach Kevin Jackson said Tuesday he will step down after the season.

Jackson, the former national freestyle coach for USA Wrestling, has been with the Cyclones since taking over for Cael Sanderson in 2008.

His first Iowa State team finished third at the NCAA championships and featured two national champions, including future Olympic gold medalist Jake Varner. But the program has declined under Jackson, bottoming out this season with a 1-9 record in dual meets. Jackson is 6854 in eight years at Iowa State. But his last match, a 34-3 loss to top-ranked Oklahoma State at home over the weekend, likely sealed his fate.

Iowa State says Jackson will take on an administrative role in the athletic department after the season.

“Iowa State has a great wrestling tradition and everyone involved with the program has very high ex-

pectations,” Jackson said.

“We have not consistently met those expectations recently, which has been disappointing to me, my staff, our current and former wrestlers ... and making this announcement now relieves some pressures and uncertainties for our current student-athletes as well as for incoming recruits.”

Jackson was a wrestler on the last team that won a championship for Iowa State back in 1987. He later won a pair of world titles and gold at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, and his return was seen as a coup after Sanderson made the surprise jump to Penn State.

But Sanderson’s success at Penn State only helped made things tougher for the Cyclones, who’ve slipped into mediocrity in a sport where a handful of programs like the Nittany Lions, Cowboys and the rival Hawkeyes typically dominate the podium at the national meet.

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five minutes gave Southwestern a dominant 74-52 lead.

“That’s zone offense 101 — get it into the high post, see what you can do with it,” Lorensen said. “Once we settled in, made a more conscious effort getting there, we got some good looks.”

Brodric Thomas led Southwestern with 19 points, 17 in the first half. Jordan Johnson had 14 points, 10 in the second half. Lavon Hightower had 12 points. Alijah Thomas scored 11 points, while Jamil Maddred added 10 points.

Southwestern has not typically applied a full court or three-quarter court press.

It was effective in tiring a talented, but thin Tritons roster.

“Those guards are really, really good. Their depth is an issue for them. You don’t normally see us play a lot of full court man-to-man, trapping man. We felt our depth was a huge asset to us, even if we gave up a couple of easy baskets,” Lorensen said.

“We thought if we were able to wear down four (Tray Croft) and 10 (Prince Ross) it was going to be an advantage for us,” Defense carried the Spartans until the offense clicked later in the second half.

“We had to pick it up on the defensive end,” Thomas said. “They were scoring at will. We contained them a bit in the second half.”

Croft led all scorers with 24 points, while Ross added 18 points.

Southwestern starting guard Calvin Chambers missed Wednesday’s game, serving a one-game suspension for a violation of team rules.

UP NEXT — Southwestern (22-0, 5-0) hosts NIACC on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Trojans (13-8, 2-3) fell to 16th-ranked Kirkwood 68-60 Wednesday in Mason City.

“NIACC’s going to come in here and play really hard,” Lorensen said. “They’re going to give us different looks — zone, three-quarter man, three-quarter zone. We have a lot of prep to do over the next 48 hours to be ready for Saturday.”

PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA Civil No. 4:16-CV-00466 United States of America, Plaintiff, v.

Johnnie Todd Lovell, et al., Defendants.

TO THE NAMED DEFENDANT: Unknown Spouse of Alicia E. Lovell You are hereby notified that the Complaint of the above-named plaintiff is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. In said Complaint the plaintiff prays for a judgment in rem against the real estate described as follows, to-wit: Lot Numbered One (1) in Block Two (2) in the First Northern Addition to Creston, Union County, Iowa. for the sum of $97,079.88, which includes principal, advances, and any other recoverable costs; $25,493.92 interest, as of January 22, 2015, plus interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $15.61; and $5,756.16 interest credit or subsidy subject to recapture.

This action is based upon the promissory note and mortgage as recorded in the office of the Union County Recorder in Book 820 at Pages 305-310 as Document No. 00001589 on June 30, 2005 executed photos by defendants RYAN KRONBERG orCNA assumed by the Johnnie T. ABOVE — Southwestern Community College sophomore Lovell and Alicia E. Lovell and delivered to the Central plaintiff whofreshman is the sole andTray absoKevin Shields shoots over Iowa lute owner thereof. Said note, together Croft during Wednesday’s men’s basketball in with the mortgage given togame secure same are due and payable by reason of the failCreston. ure of the defendants, Johnnie T. Lovell and Alicia E. Lovell, to pay the installAT LEFT — Southwestern Community ments of principalCollege and interest sophowhen due. in saidjump complaint for the more Jordan Johnson throwsPlaintiff up a prays floating shot in foreclosure of said note and mortgage on the lane during the second half of Wednesday’s men’s the above-described real estate and that said Iowa mortgageCentral be declared a prior and college basketball game against in Creston. of paramount lien to themoved interest and The NJCAA Division II top-ranked Spartans torights 22-0 each of the above-named defendant. Plainwith an 87-64 win. tiff further asks that a judicial sale issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, costs and advancements for taxes, special assessments, title fees, insurance and such other expenses as are necessary to protect the security during the pendency of proceeding and for such further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE PUBLIC NOTICE COPY OF COMPLAINT NOW ON FILE. You are hereby summoned and required SUMMONS to serve upon Nathan J. Borland, Assistant IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT United States Attorney, plaintiffs attorney, COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA whose address is United States Courthouse Civil No. 4:16-CV-00466 Annex, Second Floor, 110 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, an answer United States of America, to the Complaint which is now on file on Plaintiff, v. or before April 6, 2017. Unless you so anJohnnie Todd Lovell, et al., swer, judgment by default will be taken Defendants. against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO THE NAMED DEFENDANT: JOHN S. COURTER, CLERK Unknown Spouse of Alicia E. Lovell You are hereby notified that the ComUnited States District Court plaint of the above-named plaintiff is now Southern District of Iowa on file in the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. Courthouse East 1st and Walnut United States District Court for the SouthDes Moines, Iowa 50309 ern District of Iowa. In said Complaint the plaintiff prays for a judgment in rem Note: The attorney who is expected to repagainst the real estate described as follows, resent you should be promptly advised of this notice. to-wit: Lot Numbered One (1) in Block Two (2) Published in the Creston News Advertiser in the First Northern Addition to Creston, on Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 2017.

Union County, Iowa. for the sum of $97,079.88, which inRegular Session cludes principal, advances, and any other January 26, 2017 recoverable costs; $25,493.92 interest, as The Union County Board of Superviof January 22, 2015, plus interest accruing sors met in Regular Session on Thursday, thereafter at the daily rate of $15.61; and January 26, 2017. The meeting was called $5,756.16 interest credit or subsidy sub- to order at 9:00 AM with the following ject to recapture. members present: Lois Monday, Ron RiThis action is based upon the promissory ley and Dennis Brown. note and mortgage as recorded in the ofAGENDA: Motion by Monday and fice of the Union County Recorder in seconded by Riley to approve the Agenda.

Book 820 at Pages 305-310 as Document All voting aye, motion carried.

No. 00001589 on June 30, 2005 executed MINUTES: Motion by Riley and secor assumed by the defendants Johnnie T. onded by Monday to approve the minutes Lovell and Alicia E. Lovell and delivered from January 23, 2017. All voting aye, to the plaintiff who is the sole and abso- motion carried. lute owner thereof. Said note, together RECORDER: Union County with the mortgage given to secure same Recorder, Paula White, discussed fiscal are due and payable by reason of the fail- year 2018 budget. ure of the defendants, Johnnie T. Lovell AUDITOR: Union County Auditor, and Alicia E. Lovell, to pay the install- Sandy Hysell, discussed fiscal year 2018 ments of principal and interest when due. budget.

Plaintiff prays in said complaint for the SHERIFF: Union County Sheriff, Rick foreclosure of said note and mortgage on Piel, discussed fiscal year 2018 budget. the above-described real estate and that CONSERVATION: Union County said mortgage be declared a prior and Conservation Director, Doug Jones, disparamount lien to the interest and rights of cussed fiscal year 2018 budget. each of the above-named defendant. PlainGENERAL SERVICES: Union Countiff further asks that a judicial sale issue ty Board of Supervisors and Union Counfor the sale of said real estate to satisfy ty Auditor discussed fiscal year 2018 budsaid judgment, interest, costs and advance- get. ments for taxes, special assessments, title ADJOURNMENT: There being no fees, insurance and such other expenses as further business, the meeting was adare necessary to protect the security during journed at 2:30 PM. the pendency of proceeding and for such ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR further relief as may be just and equitable.

BY: DENNIS BROWN, CHAIRMAN FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COPY OF COMPLAINT NOW ON FILE. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Nathan J. Borland, Assistant

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Advent Angels: AT LEFT, St. Malachy student Tucker Sloth-Rohrig, left, shows Rohwyn Randall the Valentine’s Day card he’s making Wednesday afternoon for men and women in the military.

AT RIGHT, St. Malachy student Julian Lara carefully places a heart on a Valentine’s Day card Wednesday afternoon. St. Malachy’s Advent Angels made Valentine’s Day cards for men and women in the military and local nursing home residents.

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Lions Club International will be celebrating their 100th year anniversary in 2017. To celebrate and contribute to the community and state, the Maryville Pride Lions along with supporting Lions clubs of Nodaway County (Maryville Host, Pickering Lions, Hopkins Lions and Graham Lions clubs) are sponsoring a Lions Centennial Community Legacy Project, the Freedom Rock. The cost of the project will be more than $30,000, so to help with the cost, the Lions are selling bricks.

Anyone can be a part of history with a small donation and purchasing a brick or a tax deductible gift. For a brick order form or more information contact Jeanine Montgomery by email at jcandcompany@yahoo.com or phone 660-562-3932.

The Freedom Rock will be a permanent rock that gives tribute to veterans and other first responders, as well as some Nodaway County history. It will be painted by a talented artist, Bubba Sorensen of Greenfield, who started the Freedom Rock tour in Iowa. He has expanded his Iowa tour of Freedom rocks to spread the message of thanking veterans while providing

a “unique to their state” Freedom Rock for all 50 states in America (two per state). Thanking U.S. veterans, one painting at a time, Sorensen will begin painting the rock Feb. 3.

Maryville, Missouri, was the first state outside Iowa to reserve a Freedom Rock. Besides the rock, the area around the rock will be designed to make a veteran plaza with flags, benches, hardscaping, landscaping and

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Pork industry says not to worry about a bacon shortage DES MOINES (AP) — An insatiable demand for bacon depleted frozen pork belly supplies in the U.S. to a record low level for December, but the pork industry is confident it can keep up with demand and avoid any serious shortages.

Bottom line: A pound of bacon may cost a little more as winter wears on, but prices should stabilize by summer.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported last week that pork bellies in cold storage fell to 17.7 million pounds last month, the lowest December inventory since records began in 1957.

In comparison, more than 52.3 million pounds of pork bellies — the cut of the hog from which bacon is derived — remained in storage in December 2015.

“Veterans of the industry say clearly this is record-breaking stuff,” said Russell Barton, a market reporter for protein analyst firm Urner Barry. “December is the lowest on record.

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Prices at the wholesale level already are showing an increase. Tuesday’s pork belly prices were at $1.71 a pound, about 37 percent higher than this time last year, Barton said.

Retail bacon prices haven’t jumped significantly but could climb as the industry works to catch up.

“What this says is there was excellent product movement in the fourth quarter of 2016,” said Steve Meyer, a pork industry economist for Express Markets Inc., which tracks industry trends for retailers and foodservice companies.

Meyer isn’t concerned about the short-term stockpile shortage because he expects pork production to increase about 3 percent this year.

The popularity of bacon has increased as the pork industry has figured out new ways to sell the product. To keep pace with increased pork demand, the industry is building at least four new processing plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Michigan in the next few years.

The variety of bacon treats has soared in recent years to include delicacies such as jalapeno bacon, bacon apple pie, doughnuts with bacon and chocolate chocolate-covered slices, said Brooks Reynolds, an Iowa commercial insurance agent who created the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, which attracts more than 10,000 bacon enthusiasts to Des Moines on Feb. 18.

“People will pay what it costs to buy bacon because they love it,” he said.

Demand also has increased as bacon has become an ingredient in menu options at restaurants including Subway and Bruegger’s Bagels, and as McDonald’s started selling breakfast all day.

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