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Creston Schools to reduce staff An administrative “WHEN you do position will be cut reductions like that, in the coming school you need to do them year.

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By BAILEY POOLMAN the best you can to CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com make reductions that make as little impact Creston Community as possible on kids Schools Board of Directors approved a recommenda- and their learning.”

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Adleigh Patrick, 1, gets a push from her father, Chase, Tuesday afternoon as she plays on a playground in McKinley Park in Creston. Tuesday’s high temperature in Creston was 64 degrees. The average high temperature for Feb. 21 is 37 degrees.

Trump lays out tougher approach to illegal immigration WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump the presidential candidate made no secret of his desire to crack down on illegal i m m i gration, but once e l e c t e d , Trump he repeatedly offered varying interpretations of just how tough he would be in the White House.

Now a pair of enforcement memos from Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly lay bare exactly what the Trump administration plans to do and how many of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally will be targeted for depor-

tation. The short answer: a lot.

A look at some of what the policy memos say the government will do.

ers from countries other than Mexico, while Mexican nationals could be easily and quickly sent back over the border. The proposal is likely to come up in discussions this week in Mexico among Kelly, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the Mexican government.

Send immigrants who have crossed the border illegally to Mexico – even if they’re not Mexican Unaccompanied A border security memo children calls for the use of a long-standing but obscure U.S. law to send some immigrants who have crossed the border illegally back to Mexico even if they are from other countries. The memo and the law it cites don’t include details on how or if the U.S. can force the Mexican government to allow foreigners to wait in that country while U.S. officials decide their fate. Historically, the U.S. has jailed and tried to deport foreign-

One of Kelly’s memos directs the Homeland Security Department to stop providing some legal protections to child immigrants caught crossing the border alone if they are reunited with their parents or a legal guardian inside the United States.

The protections generally allow for those children to have their case decided by a judge, but the new policy would likely subject them to fast-track deportation proceedings that don’t require a

judge’s approval. The memo also calls for the government to investigate the immigration status of those parents or guardians and any possible criminal activity connected to bringing the children into the United States.

Immigration advocates decried the effort to target parents of child immigrants who they say are largely fleeing violence in Central America.

Jen Smyers, director of policy and advocacy for Church World Service’s Immigration and Refugee Program, said those parents are focused on getting their children to safety.

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tion during their regular meeting Monday to continue with a proposed staff reduction timeline for the 2017-18 school year.

During the 2016-17 school year, more than $350,000 in staff was reduced, and the continuation of the plan will reduce staff by nearly $300,000.

Board members unanimously approved the reduction proposed by Superintendent Steve McDermott.

“Our enrollment has declined somewhat, and therefore our state aid is not the same. So, we’re in a position where we need to downsize,” McDermott said. “When you do reductions like that, you need to do them very carefully and do the best you can to McDermott make reductions that make as little impact as possible on kids and their learning.”

Reductions In the 2016-17 school year, $356,600 in staff was reduced. The positions were secondary instructional coach at $79,200, elementary instructional coach at $65,700, one second-grade section at $9,000,

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fifth-grade early-retirement replacement at $19,000, middle-school math early-retirement replacement at $19,000, middle-school success early-retirement replacement at $5,500, fourth-grade replacement at $19,000, shared librarian at $32,000 and IT instructional coach at $68,200.

Approved reductions for the 2017-18 school year were administrator at $122,504, one second-grade section at $52,000, shared-teaching positions with Murray for elementary title reading, middle-school social studies and middle-school technology at $63,000 and two physical education shared-teaching positions with Lenox at $40,300.

“If you look over the twoyear period of time, there’s $634,404 worth of reductions we’ve made in two years,” McDermott said. “It’ll take us another chunk this large, around that $300,000 mark, to reduce $1 million out of the budget over a three-year period of time.”

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Crossing the line: Creston freshman Emma Hanson crosses the finish line as Creston

girls track coaches Clay and Maggie Arnold record times during Tuesday’s practice session at the Creston Community High School track. The unseasonably warm temperature gave the Panther girls track team a chance to get workouts in outside during the second week of practice.

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Union County Soil and Water Conservation commissioner given to her by Dan Waigand, left, vice chair of the conservation board Tuesday during the organization’s annual appreciation luncheon at Cromwell Congregational Church. Retiring commissioner Mike Brentnall was also given an award for his service, presented by Dan Ide, and Chair Mike Eblen, District Conservationist Kayla Creek and Soil Conservationist Amanda Shetler gave the program.

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DEATHS Fern Holliday Creston

Fern Holliday, 97, of Creston died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a . m .

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23, at Powers Funeral H o m e , Holliday junction of highways 34 and 25, in Creston. Pastor Rick Titus will officiate the service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Open visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Memorials may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ.

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

Ida Fern Holliday, daughter of Olive Lavina (Staley) Merritt and Frank Robert Merritt, was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Union County. Fern graduated from Creston High School in 1937. She went on to Iowa Teachers College.

She taught country school until she was married.

On June 22, 1940, Fern was united in marriage to Frank William Holliday at the First Presbyterian Church in Creston. They settled in Union County where she worked as a clerk for Woolworth’s for 12 1/2 years, and later, another 16 years for Nation-

Lois Paxton Creston

Lois Paxton, 91, of Creston died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Creston Specialty Care in Creston.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Salem Lutheran Church in Creston with the Rev. Brian Jack officiating. Paxton Inurnment will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Van Meter. Visitation with family present will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center, 809 W. Montgomery, in Creston. Memorials may be directed to Care Initiatives Hospice, Juvenile Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Lois Jane Paxton, daughter of Lester Hunter and Effie Louise (Wilson) Steen, was born June 7, 1925, in Union County. Lois graduated from

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al Farmers Organization.

Fern also was an active mother and homemaker.

Fern volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Fern was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Evening Women’s Fellowship and the Hospital Auxiliary. Fern, in her spare time, crocheted and quilted, but her greatest passion was her children and grandchildren.

Fern is survived by three daughters, Joyce (husband Jack) Clark of Creston, Judy (husband Gary) Smither of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Lavonne (husband Wade) Motsinger of Winterset; a son Harold (wife Cathy) Holliday of Creston; nine grandchildren, Jenny Thompson (Thad Hoffman) of Creston, Trent (wife Tarrah) Holliday of Creston, Shelene (husband Ryan) Kelley of Thayer, Travis (wife Jenny) Clark of Osceola, Tiffany (husband Pete) Davidson of Lenox, Michael (wife Paula) Motsinger of Winterset, Lori (husband Thomas) Fulcher of Winterset, Mark (wife Barbara) Smither of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Minda (husband Rich) Parsons of Rapid City, South Dakota; 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren with another on the way.

Fern was preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank Holliday; four brothers, Edward, Jonas, Everett and Ervil Merritt; four sisters, Ethel Freeman, Myrtle Grimm, Bernice Young and Gladys Haney and a great-greatgrandson.

Lorimor High School with the class of 1944.

On Sept. 5, 1945, she married Dillard Ivan Paxton in Missouri. Lois worked for the Lorimor newspaper as a stenographer. She worked alongside her father, who owned “The Lorimorian.”

Lois was member of American Legion Auxiliary, Fred N. Davis Lorimor Post No. 96 in Lorimor and Salem Lutheran Church the last 10 years. Previously, Lois was a member of Lutheran churches in College Station, Texas, and Winterset.

Lois is survived by her daughters, Melinda (Lane) Siefkas of Peru and Marchelle (Jim) Camp of Peru; son Tony Chinnah of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, Ben (Carri) Camp, Dan (Katia) Burdick, Rachelle (Vern) Cashman, Tony Siefkas, Chris (Sheila) Cox and Alice Paxton; 12 great-grandchildren and sons-in-law, Ron Cox of Des Moines and Paul Burdick of Cedar Rapids.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dillard Paxton in November 2009; brothers, Marion Steen and Gayle Steen, as an infant; great-grandson Tyler Cashman and daughters, Marcha Cox and Marlene Burdick.

groups of about 21 students per teacher, as the incoming second-grade class is smaller than the current one.

Also, the sharing agreements with Lenox and Murray are held by those school districts, but they are on board with the decision, according to McDermott.

“Through scheduling changes, we’ve determined that we don’t necessarily

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need those shared posi- vices, which includes curtions,” McDermott said. riculum director and special education director, currentAdministrator The largest reduction for ly held by Kevin Teno, has the 2017-18 school year is the least seniority among an administrator position. administrative positions and The position, however, will will be cut.

“All the duties and rebe a forced reduction, with the duties absorbed by other sponsibilities will be absorbed by the rest of the administrators.

“We’re still working out administrative team,” Mchow to best approach that,” Dermott said. “This year, McDermott said. “That’s it gets a little deeper with not just an easy thing to ac- positions and all, and we still have, I’d say, a couple complish.”

McDermott said that the more years of reductions at director of educations ser- the same level before we’re

at a position where we want to be.”

The process is ongoing, and while this round of cuts was approved, there may be others in the future to go in front of the board for review as well.

“It can be complicated.

But, you know, it’s like a normal household. We do the best we can within our means,” McDermott said.

“So, while we feel that we have strong needs that need to be served, we can only afford so many positions.”

without permission, and the government does charge immigrants with crossing the border for the first time or coming back after being deported, a felony. But to do that on a wide scale, as was done along at least one section of the border in Texas under President George W. Bush, is costly and resource intensive.

One of the Kelly memos also calls for more jails.

The government currently has the space and money to jail 34,000 people at a time.

Congress will likely have to approve tens of millions of dollars for new construction and staff for the facilities or fund contracts with private prison companies.

a visa have not committed a crime but a civil violation. Still, those immigrants could also face deportation if they are arrested for just about any offense or simply encounter immigration officials looking for someone else.

jailers to act as immigration agents was curtailed as the government narrowly focused immigration enforcement. Communities also complained that some jurisdictions were overly aggressive in enforcing federal laws.

The Secure Communities program, which uses fingerprints collected in local jails to identify immigrants in the U.S. illegally, was halted amid complaints and court rulings barring some jurisdictions from detaining immigrants for federal authorities.

Kelly’s memos make clear Hire 15,000 border that the government plans and immigration to restart those programs. agents

Jail and prosecute more people crossing the border illegally

Kelly’s directive calls for more people caught crossing the border illegally to face criminal charges. It is illegal to cross the border

The Trump administration announced plans to hire 5,000 new Border Patrol agents and 10,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. That will be a tall order. Customs and Border Protection, the parent agency of the Border Patrol, is already having

trouble hiring new agents, as about 2 out of every 3 job applicants fails the agency’s polygraph test. There are already about 2,000 Border Patrol vacancies, a deficit largely attributed to the polygraph fail rate.

Kelly suggested to lawmakers earlier this month that the hiring would be slow and deliberate, and the agency would not lower its standards.

Prioritize criminals and suspected criminals One of Kelly’s memos outlines that criminal immigrants will be a top priority.

But that category is broad and includes anyone convicted, arrested or suspected of a crime. That means anyone arrested for even a minor traffic violation or suspected of crossing the border illegally will now be a priority.

More than half the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the country illegally are believed to have crossed the border illegally. Immigrants who have overstayed

Young immigrants protected by Obama Kelly’s memos do not rescind or change the Obamaera Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program that protects more than 750,000 young immigrants from deportation and allows them to work.

Trump decried the effort as an “illegal amnesty” during the campaign but softened his stance on the issue after winning November’s election. The administration has not said how long the program will continue, but White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday those protections will remain in place so long as those immigrants don’t commit a crime or otherwise become a security threat.

GOP members of Congress face Trump foes at town halls BLACKSTONE, Va. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. David Brat, who rode voter anger to a historic political upset nearly three years ago, was on the receiving end of constituent angst about the Trump administration as he held a town hall in Virginia.

Protesters and supporters crowded a restaurant conference room in Blackstone where Brat fielded questions for about hour Tuesday. He was loudly heckled and booed when he defended President Donald Trump and his policies on health care and immigration, with the occasional cheer from supporters of his positions on gun rights and fewer regulations.

The former economics professor said he enjoyed the feisty give and take.

“People are very nervous and anxious after the Trump win. So my goal tonight is to help allay some of those anxieties,” said Brat, who defeated then House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a 2014 GOP primary.

Brat’s town hall was among several protests lobbed at GOP members of Congress returning

home this week on break to their districts around the country.

Rep. Marsha Blackburn returned to her Tennessee district and was greeted by similarly tough questions and protests at a town hall about 30 miles from Nashville.

“I have always said, you may not agree with me, but you’re always going to know where I stand,” Blackburn told the protesters outside Fairview City Hall afterward. “Having a good, solid, respectful debate, that is something that serves our country well.”

A month into Trump’s presidency, protests continue over his immigration policies, Cabinet selections and the GOP’s push to repeal the Affordable Care Act, without all the specifics on how to replace it. At the town halls, protesters are probing their lawmakers to see if they will veer from some of Trump’s more controversial stands,

and if they will promise urban Chicago Rep. Peter coverage for those current- Roskam, who has been critly served by the Affordable icized for canceling smaller in-person meetings and Care Act. Brat said Republicans declining debates. Many lawmakers are still working on what Republican a replacement of the Af- have opted against holding fordable Care Act would public town halls, instead look like, but said current organizing conference calls proposals being considered or meeting privately.

Protesters booed in will cover those with preexisting conditions and in- Montana when Sen. Steve clude a two-year “transition Daines rescheduled for period” so no one suddenly Wednesday a planned speaking appearance. And loses current coverage.

Trump took to Twitter at a protest town hall in on Tuesday to address the Allentown, Pennsylvania, home of Sen. Pat Toomey, town halls.

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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.

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Blue Grass Optimist Club of Creston, noon, The Pizza Ranch.

Creston High School class of 1946 alumni, 12:30 p.m. luncheon, The Windrow.

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

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

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

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Corning and Villisca Community School Districts Joint Board, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Villisca Media Center.

Agenda includes: District goals; state report card discussion; Southwest Valley Community input collection process.

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Jessica Renee Pettit, 30, 314 N. Division St., was charged on a Union County warrant for violation of a no-contact order 10:03 a.m.

Friday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

According to a Creston Police report, Pettit violated a court-ordered protective order by entering a residence where the other party of the protective order was staying.

Pettit was released from Ringgold County Jail on her own recognizance.

—————— Dennis Elva Brown, 57, 116 Manor Drive, was charged with driving while license suspended 12:10 p.m.

Monday at the intersection of West Montgomery and North Sycamore streets.

Brown was released on his own recognizance.

—————— Donovan Michael Lee Houghmaster, 18, 610 W. Montgomery St., was charged with criminal mischief 3:24 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of North Oak Street.

According to a Creston Police report, Houghmaster was observed spray painting a city bridge on North Division Street. Upon speaking

with Houghmaster, the spray paint was in Houghmaster’s bag and matched the paint on the bridge. Houghmaster did cooperate and admitted to spray painting the bridge.

Houghmaster was being held on $300 bond.

—————— Dennis Speed, 47, 617 N. Birch St., was charged on a Polk County warrant for escape 3:22 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.

Speed was being held on no bond.

—————— Lori Graham, 51, 609 S. Maple St., was charged on a Union County warrant for parole violation 3:31 p.m.

Tuesday at 219 N. Pine St. Graham was being held in Ringgold County Jail for Union County on no bond.

—————— Astra Bishop, 1103 S. Patt St., reported between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, her daughter’s iPhone 5S in a gold case was taken while at Creston Elementary/Middle School, located at 805 Academic Ave. Loss estimate is $500.

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No citations were issued after an accident 5:50 p.m.

Thursday on North Sumner Avenue.

According to a Creston Police report, Kolby John Shaw, 23, of Creston, driving a 2002 Honda motorcycle, and Christopher Warren Reed, 22, of Creston, driving a 2007 Victory motorcycle, were riding together when Reed tried to make a lefthand turn, Shaw couldn’t get stopped and struck Reed’s vehicle.

Two passengers, Leigha Nicole Robbins, 23, of Creston and Lauren Marie Grif-

fith, 20, of Greenfield, were both injured and transported by ground ambulance to Greater Regional Medical Center, where their conditions are currently unknown.

Damage estimates are $1,500 to both Shaw’s and Reed’s vehicles.

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Miscellaneous Medical, 8:24 a.m., Friday, Highway 34.

Gas odor, 3:55 p.m., Saturday, College Drive.

Anhydrous odor, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Cherry Street Road.

Medical, 11:42 p.m., Saturday, North Walnut Street.

Medical, 1:02 a.m., Sunday, North Oak Street.

Mutual aid, 4:09 p.m., Sunday, Afton.

Medical, 5:04 p.m., Tuesday, East Townline Street.

Fuel spill, 12:32 a.m., today, West Taylor Street.

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According to a Creston Fire report, firefighters were dispatched to 1794 140th St. Upon arrival, firefighters found about three acres of pasture and corn stalks on fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire with 300 gallons of water.

No damage estimate is available.

—————— Creston firefighters were dispatched to a grass fire 2:04 p.m. Saturday on REA Road.

According to a Creston Fire report, firefighters were dispatched to 1863 REA Road for a controlled burn that had spread. Upon arrival, firefighters found the road ditch and dead trees

Creston firefighters were dispatched to a grass fire 8 p.m. Thursday on Iris Avenue.

According to a Creston Fire report, the owner, Tim Dunay, called Creston Fire Department saying he lit his ditch and the fire was burning toward the next house on the road.

Firefighters went and put the fire out.

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What’s happening in Sweden As if on cue, riots broke out in a heavily immigrant suburb of Stockholm as soon as the media mocked President Donald Trump for a vague warning about immigration-related problems in Sweden.

At a campaign rally over the weekend, Trump issued forth with a mystifyingly ominous statement. “You look,” he declared, “at what’s happening last night in Sweden.” What? Had the president invented a nonexistent terror attack? As it turned out, the reference was to a segment on Sweden he had watched on the Fox News show “Tucker Carlson Tonight” the previous night rather than to any specific event in the Nordic country.

The ensuing discussion quickly took on the character of much of the debate in the early Trump years – a blunderbuss president matched against a snotty and hyperventilating press, with a legitimate issue lurking underneath.

King Features commentary Rich Lowry

By welcoming a historic number of asylum-seekers proportionate to its population, Sweden has indeed embarked on a vast social experiment that wasn’t well thought out and isn’t going very well. The unrest in the Stockholm suburb of Rinkeby after police made an arrest the other night underscored the problems inherent in Sweden’s immigration surge.

Sweden’s admirable humanitarianism is outstripping its capacity to absorb newcomers.

Nothing if not an earnest and well-meaning society, Sweden has always accepted more than its share of refugees. Immigration was already at elevated levels before the latest influx into

Europe from the Middle East, which prompted Sweden to try to see and raise the reckless open-borders policy of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Sweden welcomed more than 160,000 asylum-seekers in 2015, and nearly 40,000 in October of that year alone. For a country of fewer than 10 million, this was almost equal to 2 percent of the population – in one year. The flow doubled the number of asylum-seekers at the height of the Balkans crisis in 1992.

The foreign-born proportion of the Swedish population was 18 percent in 2016, double that of 1990. As of 2015, the most common county of origin for the foreign born was Finland, which makes sense as it is a neighboring Scandinavian country. Next are Iraq and Syria.

Predictably, it isn’t easy to integrate people who don’t know the language, aren’t highly skilled and come from a foreign

culture. Sweden’s economic polices don’t help. As a report of the Migration Policy Institute put it politely, Sweden is “an interesting case” because “the state is committed to fostering large-scale immigration despite huge integration challenges in the labor market.”

There is a stark gap in the labor-force-participation rate between the native born (82 percent) and the foreign born, (57 percent). As the Migration Policy Institute points out, Sweden is an advanced economy with relatively few low-skills jobs to begin with. On top of this, high minimum wages and stringent labor protections make it harder for marginal workers to find employment, while social assistance discourages the unemployed from getting work.

None of this is a formula for assimilation or social tranquility. In a piece for The Spectator, Swedish journalist Tove

Lifvendahl writes, “A parallel society is emerging where the state’s monopoly on law and order is being challenged.”

And the fiscal cost is high.

According to Swedish economist Tino Sanandaji, the country spends 1.5 percent of its GDP on the asylum-seekers, more than on its defense budget. Sweden is spending twice of the entire budget of the United Nations High Commissioner responsible for refugees worldwide. Pressed for housing, Sweden has spent as much on sheltering 3,000 people in tents as it would cost to care for 100,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan.

It is little wonder that Sweden, where so recently it was forbidden to question the openhanded orthodoxy on immigration, has now clamped down on its borders. Sweden is a unique case, but clearly one of the lessons of its recent experience is, Don’t try this at home.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Asking for return of stolen items From Rev. Delores Doench Cromwell

The session members of Platte Center United Presbyterian Church (USA) are informing you of a robbery that took place at the church sometime after worship services Feb. 12 and the morning of Monday, Feb. 13. Entrance was gained by breaking the lock on the back door and a second door, entering the kitchen area.

Items that were determined to be missing were worth a little more than $2,000. But the items that were taken had great importance to the members of the church.

Two silver Communion bread plates were taken; they were engraved and dated back to the late 1800s. The tray cover for the Communion trays was taken along with the base for the trays, a home Communion set and a silver baptismal bowl. In addition to these items, part of a small Communion set that had belonged to a church, now closed, was taken.

A report was made to the sheriff’s office.

The church would like the items returned. No questions asked.

Please contact Rev. Delores Doench at 642-202-0324 if you would like to return them.

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

George Washington’s birthday will be honored at Mt. Vernon today with a performance by the Fife and Drum Corps and a reading. There’s a reason he remains so popular to this day. George Washington is the only U.S. president who never blamed his problems on the previous administration.

Hollywood celebrities protested Monday against U.S. immigration agents rounding up criminal illegal immigrants in Los Angeles and deporting them. The stars were outraged. It’s funny how the same people who said they were leaving America are so upset that people are having to leave America.

Hillary Clinton got a standing ovation when she entered the theater to see “Sunset Boulevard” on Broadway Saturday in the fourth Broadway play she’s attended since the election. Hillary is able to go to any play and feel loved and appreciated when she leaves the theater. So she’s no Lincoln.

Alexander Historical Auction sold Adolf Hitler’s telephone Sunday, which was retrieved by the first British officer who entered Hitler’s bunker shortly after the Fuhrer’s suicide. It’s his military phone. Hitler’s phone sold for $243,000, most of it roaming charges.

The Washington Post reports that scientists have discovered a brand new submerged continent off Australia’s east coast called Zealandia. Reaction was swift.

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

President Trump issued a travel ban on any creatures from Zealandia entering the United States until we figure out what’s going on.

President Trump was ridiculed by the press for mentioning Muslim rioting in Stockholm in his speech Saturday because they thought Trump had made it up, however the rioting happened.

The media didn’t apologize to Trump. They’ll fly Harrison Ford’s Short Hop Airlines before that happens.

President Trump was shown boarding Air Force One at the West Palm Beach Airport Monday preparing to fly to D.C. after a weekend in Florida. He did not look happy as he boarded the plane. How would YOU like to be the one to have to tell Trump that you don’t get gifts on Presidents Day? O.J. Simpson is up for parole for his armed robbery sentence in July. Forty years ago, the Good Housekeeping poll voted O.J. the most trusted man in America for three consecutive years. This poll more than anything else tells you how many Americans were on cocaine during the late 70s.

The Vatican began selling tickets to the pope’s Ash Wednesday service in Rome next week. It’s

formal, however looser rituals are permitted. The Ash Wednesday services in West Hollywood are pretty much the same except the marijuana ashes they put on your forehead are laced with glitter.

USA Today published a survey which found the average Venezuelan lost about 20 pounds last year due to Venezuela’s chronic food shortages. They live under socialism there. Oprah Winfrey just realized she could have saved three decades of yo-yo dieting by simply sharing the wealth.

Los Angeles had a few hundred Democratic protestors marching in a Not My Presidents Day parade against Donald Trump’s presidency Monday. Naturally the protests were led by Hollywood celebrities. This year, the Oscar gift baskets will include crying towels, teething rings and baby rattles.

The Academy Awards Show director said Thursday he will not discourage Oscar winners from making controversial political comments in their speeches. The entertainment industry’s anger over losing the election is palpable. Hollywood celebrated Presidents Day by pretending we don’t have one CNN reports the average age of a House member in this Congress is 50 and the average age of a U.S. Senator is 61. It’s the oldest Congress in history. Term limits will never pass because they all live in top-notch nursing homes in Washington and none of them want to lose their insurance.

BUSINESS/FARM

Adair County Health System honors couples to celebrate Heart Health Month GREENFIELD – Adair County Health System (ACHS) honored seven couples Thursday, Feb. 12, for Heart Health Month.

ACHS staff were asked to nominate Adair County couples who had been married for a “few� years to honor them. A person’s physical health is impacted by their social, emotional and mental health. Honoring these couple gave the staff at ACHS an opportunity to learn from the couples.

Julie Woollums, dietary manager, made a meal of hamballs, cheesy potatoes, green beans and chocolate cherry cheesecake. Linda Kerns, assistant health coach; Trista Grossnickle, cardiac rehab coordinator; Cris Queck, dietary; and Tiffany Johnson, marketing director, served the meal and coordinated the event.

Couples honored were Jeff and Lisa Howard, married 25 years; Paul and Gina Nelson, married 36 years; Marinus and Connie Nielson, married 48 years; Leo and Leone Weinheimer,

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Shown are Larry and Kay Calkins of Greenfield, married 59 years, who were honored by Adair County Health System Feb. 12 for Heart Health Month. They were one of seven couples that had been married for “few� years selected by ACHS.

married 55 years; Franklin (Larry) and Kay Calkins, married 59 years; Bob and

Barb Queck, married 61 years; and Jerry and Jean Reed, married 66 years.

speakers at the event.

Topics to be discussed are about heart health, but first attendees will enjoy a hearty healthy meal provided by Greater Regional’s dietary.

The lunch and learn will be held in the MAP Con-

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Friday, Feb. 24. There will be opportunities for questions and open dialogue.

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VNS Home Care receives green light to provide care in Union, surrounding counties The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has notified VNS Home Care in Creston that its request for participation as a home health agency in the Medicare program (Title XVIII of The Social Security Act) has been accepted based on accreditation by the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). This means the VNS Home Care team, which has an office in Creston and has been recruiting staff since last spring, is now able to serve new patients.  “VNS Home Care is experienced in partnering with physicians and the medical community to ensure a safe, comfortable and supportive experience for those in need of medical care at home,� said Tyra Stull, director of home care with VNS Home Care. “This is an exciting next step for us to help south central Iowans receive care

Pasture management session to be held in Corning CORNING – Recent warmer temperatures, muddy field and feedlot conditions and moderate weather conditions offer reminders that spring is on the way. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist Joe Sellers encourages beef producers to begin thinking about their grazing plans. “It’s time to start planning improvements to your pasture systems,� Sellers said. “The Iowa cow herd is growing, and managing feed and forage resources is a key to profitability.�

One early opportunity for planning is a pasture management session, “Spring Graz-

ing – Opportunities and Management Needs,� from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the Corning Public Library, located at 603 Ninth St. Go three blocks west of Casey’s to Benton Avenue, then turn right (north) for three blocks.

Topics to be covered and presenters • Grazing cover crops – Erika Lundy, Iowa Beef Center program specialist • Double cropping corn silage and rye silage, cover crops for cattle feed – Tony Mullen, producer • Preventing grass tetany,

in their homes, surrounded by their family and friends.�

VNS Home Care offers home care services, including skilled nursing, occupational, speech and physical therapy and rehabilitation following illness or injury. A care team comprised of registered nurses, a social worker, licensed occupational and physical therapists and home care aides will work together with a patient and his or her family to individualize recovery plans, follow physician-ordered plans of care and coordinate care with other health care providers. Specialized nursing services such as infusion therapy and wound care will be offered by skilled and qualified nursing staff for those patients having difficulty leaving their homes. VNS Home Care is a program of Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa – a community partner of HCI Care Services, a nonprofit health

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care organization committed to promoting dignity, independence and quality of life for all through education, compassion and effective community-based care. The organization has a longstanding history of serving Union and surrounding county residents through its hospice program, HCI Hospice Care Services, since 2000. And, in 2014, Greater Regional Medical Center selected HCI Hospice Care Services to operate Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

For more information about the VNS Home Care, or to request a free in-home visit, call 641-782-6620 or visit vnsiahomecare.org.

4-H judges’ training is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, at Carson Community Center in Carson with sessions running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Iowa 4-H fair judges and those considering being a 4-H judge for exhibits from agriculture to communication events and visual arts, are encouraged to attend. The training delivered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Youth Program Specialists and current 4-H judges will prepare adults interested in working with young people and evaluating exhibits at county fairs.

Topics will include positive youth development, how to evaluate, educate and encourage youth during conference judging and 4-H exhibit expectations and guidelines.

Subject matter workshops will include clothing and communication events, ag and natural resources, photography, Family and Consumer Science areas and more. “We especially welcome those who are new to 4-H judging. We need more adults who can support youth in this way,� said Jane Hayes-Johnk, ISU Extension and Outreach youth program specialist.

Current judges, new judges, 4-H club leaders and others interested in working with youth and fairs are encouraged to attend. Cost of the training is $45 for all day or $25 for half day.

Pre-registration is required to reserve materials and lunch.

Go to the following to register - www.extension.iastate. edu/4h/judgestraining or contact your local ISU Extension and Outreach County Office or Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412 or wallaced@ iasstate.edu. Pre-registration and payment are due by Feb.

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4-H judges’ training set for March 4 in Carson

Public invited to lunch and learn for heart health Greater Regional Medical Center (GRMC) will be hosting a lunch and learn for heart health in honor of February’s heart month.

Dr. Steven Reeves, MD; Aaron Richardson, BSN, RN; and Ginny Lents, RDL, will be the guest

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HINTS FROM HELOISE Where is ‘instant flour’?

HOROSCOPE For Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Listen to someone older or more experienced today.

This might be on a one-to-one basis, or this person might be in a group.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Discussions with bosses, parents and VIPs will be practical today. People will be handson about finding a solution.

These talks will be worthwhile.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good day to make detailed plans for future travel. Likewise, it’s a good day to make educational plans. If you have to study or write anything, you will not overlook details.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your efforts regarding inheritances, shared property, taxes, debt and other red-tape issues will produce results today. You are in a practical frame of mind and you have endurance.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Someone older might have advice for you today, or vice versa. Either way, today you are concerned with practical solutions that are doable. No pie-in-the-sky stuff.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a productive day for you because you are prepared to roll up your sleeves and get busy. You have an eye for detail, and you’re not afraid of routine.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a good day to teach children. Likewise, it’s an excellent day to practice a technique in music, sports or any art form, because you will have the patience to pay attention to detail.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)Tackle major repair projects at home today. This also is a good day for family discussions. Listen to the advice of older family members.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You have a patient, careful and detail-oriented mental attitude today. You won’t mind routine work, because you just want to get the job done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) If shopping today, you will be interested in buying long-lasting, practical items only. No feather boas for you!

You will use your money wisely (as you generally do).

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Look around yourself today with a critical eye to see what needs to be done or corrected.

You will quickly ask, “What’s wrong with this picture?” You also might be a teacher to someone today.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)This is a wonderful day for research, because you are in the right frame of mind to wade through a myriad of details. You won’t overlook anything.

YOU BORN TODAY You are

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Spots the Drake women’s basketball team rose in this week’s Associated Press women’s college basketball poll, moving from 25 to 21.

Drake, 22-4 overall, 15-0 in Missouri Valley Conference play, has its highest ranking since the 1982-83 team was ranked No. 20 on Dec. 5, 1982. The Bulldogs moved up after road wins at Indiana State and Loyola (IL) last weekend.

Drake is back on the court Friday in a key MVC showdown against in-state rival Northern Iowa.

A Drake win Friday locks up the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title for the Bulldogs.

Tip off Friday is set for 7 p.m. at the Knapp Center.

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The session for thirdeighth grade students will be held from 1 to 4 pm. at the high school soccer practice field north of the high school.

The session for kindergarten-second grade is 10 a.m. to noon.

Deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 24.

Cost is $45 if received by deadline and $55 if registered after deadline. If interested, pick up a registration form at Creston Elementary/Middle School or contact one of the coaches by email at kimberly@nonavia.com or ldiaconu@crestonschools.org.

Summer ball Registrations for Creston Baseball/Softball Inc. youth leagues are due on March 3.

Forms are available at local schools and should be mailed to the address on the form. Checks are payable to Creston Baseball/Softball Inc. Registration fee of $40 per child includes a shirt and hat/visor. Multiple child discounts per family are $35 for second child, $30 for third child. Those with more than three are asked to contact the board for information, email at crestonbaseballsoftball@ gmail.com.

Baseball leagues are Rookie (second and third grades), Minor (fourth-fifth grades) and Major (sixtheighth grades). Softball leagues are Junior (second-fourth grades) and Senior (fifth-seventh grades).

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JV boys end season with loss The Creston boys junior varsity basketball team ended its season with a 60-32 loss to Harlan on Feb. 14.

“We needed to consistently get quality possessions against Harlan and we had 17 turnovers by halftime,” Creston coach Todd Jacobson said.

The offense struggled to get going early on, as the Panthers trailed 38-10 at the half. Jeffrey Dillenburg scored 12, Eli Loudon netted 11, Peres Reed scored three, while Payton Pryor, Lee Normandeau and James McDonald combined for six.

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MURRAY BASKETBALL

Boles reaches milestone as Mustangs roll Second matchup with MartensdaleSt. Marys set for Thursday ■

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

CORYDON — Murray’s coaches did not want Kenny Boles to know how close he was to reaching the 1,000-point mark for his career.

The Mustangs senior found out anyway.

On his last shot of Tuesday’s Class 1A District 12 trouncing of Mormon Trail, Boles hit the mark.

Boles poured in 18 points as the Mustangs handily defeated the Saints 76-50 at Wayne High School.

Murray, 21-2, advances

to Thursday’s District 12 final against Martensdale-St. Marys, 17-6. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. at Interstate 35 High School in Truro.

Martensdale-St. Marys advanced with an 84-46 win over Wayne in the nightcap.

“I don’t think Wook (head coach Darrin Wookey) knew that I knew, but I knew,” Boles said. “It felt pretty good.”

Having it out of the way before Thursday’s showdown with the Blue Devils took a weight off Boles shoulders.

“It feels pretty good since I scored only two points against Martensdale,” Boles said of their Feb. 10 meeting in Martensdale which Murray won 57-55. “It feels pretty good to get to that point and get to this level.”

Boles scored his 1,000th point on his final shot, a

layup late in the fourth quarter.

Wookey had tried to keep it a secret to keep Boles from thinking about it.

“We hadn’t even told him personally,” Wookey said.

“We kept it a secret because we wanted him to not think about trying to get it, just play the game and hopefully the points would come to him.”

Boles is the sixth player in MURRAY | 9A CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

AT RIGHT —Murray senior Kenny Boles drops a layup into the basket in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s Class 1A District 12 boys basketball game against Mormon Trail at Wayne High School in Corydon. The bucket gave Boles 1,000 points for his career. He scored 18 as the Mustangs rolled to a 76-50 win.

SOUTHWEST VALLEY BASKETBALL

Timberwolf boys make first District final Southwest Valley holds Stanton below 40 for first time this season ■

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

TABOR — More than anything else, the aggressiveness with which Southwest Valley played meant the difference in the Timberwolves’ 60-37 Class 1A District 13 win over Stanton.

It is the first district final for the school since Corning and Villisca joined together.

The Timberwolves advance to Thursday’s District 13 final against Fremont-Mills (18-5) at Shenandoah High School at 7 p.m.

The Knights advanced after defeating Lenox 83-54 in the late game.

The Timberwolves played a better first half than the Vikings, thanks largely to the play of Trenton Drake and Chance Cobb, but allowed Stanton to pull within three in the opening minutes of the third.

Drake finished with 14

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Southwest Valley junior Chance Cobb and senior Wyatt McAlpin fight with Stanton junior Dillion Rocha for a loose ball in the second half of the Timberwolves’ 60-37 win Tuesday.

points and 10 rebounds with an assortment of putbacks and hard-earned boards.

“We needed to calm down a bit. We played faster than we needed to,” Southwest Valley coach Andrew Focht

said.

That was when the persistent and aggressive nature of the Timberwolves completely changed the tone of the game.

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ed a 17-2 run to go ahead 50-34 early in the fourth quarter.

The run started with a 3-pointer by Scott Palmer to make the score 36-30. It kicked into full gear with a

transition trey when Jace Petersen hit a trailing Cobb for a triple beyond the arc.

Wyatt McAlpin scored the next five points, with SW VALLEY | 9A

LENOX BASKETBALL Tiger boys exit postseason with loss to Knights

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

TABOR — Fremont-Mills had Lenox’s number from mid first quarter onward in an 83-54 victory in Tuesday’s Class 1A District 14 semifinal.

Fremont-Mills advanced to the District 14 final against Southwest Valley in Shenandoah Thursday at 7 p.m.

Three Knights scored at least nine points in the first half as Carter Jennings, Dalian Melgoza and Sam Phillips combined for 32 in the first half and 54 in the game.

“We had 29 points at half and our magic number is always 60,” Lenox coach Jesse Cox said. “If we score 60 and hold them under 60, that seems to be just the way we play. We just gave up too many points in the first half.”

The Tiger crew’s usual scoring suspects could not get going from the field, missing an ample amount of shots.

Cole Johnston was a steady presence in his last game, scoring 18 points against a large and athletic Knight frontcourt. Only this year has he seen significant time on the court for varsity.

“He’s an example for any kid out there you stay out there all four years,” Cox said. ‘He didn’t get to play as a freshman or sophomore or junior. Then all of a sudden he comes out and averages a double-double and has a great season.”

Seniors Tullberg, Kaleb Anderson and Johnston played their last games as Tigers basketball players.

Anderson missed plenty of shots from beyond the arc, but hit inside shots and scored 20 to lead all scorers in his last game.

Anderson put up more than 200 3-pointers this year and made them at around a 38 percent clip.

His work ethic has been tireless.

“If anybody has shot more shots in the gym, I don’t know who it is,” Cox said.

Tullberg came into this

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Lenox senior Dawson Tullberg drives around a double screen set by senior Kaleb Anderson and sophomore Trey Whipple during the first half of Tuesday’s Class 1A District 14 boys basketball game against Fremont-Mills in Tabor.

season hardly missing a beat after not playing the last few games of the football season with a broken leg.

He averaged 15 points per game in his senior season had 106 assists coming into the game.

The Tigers will miss their three seniors.

“They’re the leaders,” Cox said. “Every team camp, every summer camp, even though those guys are good at other sports, they’re still always there.”

Lenox finished the season 8-15.

Lenox — Totals — Scoring — Kaleb Anderson 20. Cole Johnston 18, Dawson Tullberg 8.

Fremont-Mills — Totals — 31 17-26 83 — Scoring — Dalian Melgoza 19, Sam Phillips 19, Carter Jennings 16, Mason Vanatta 11, Nate Laughlin 7, Jaeger Powers 6, Parker Powers 5.

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STATE WRESTLING

Lundquist finishes solid season with state medal Daughton falls one win short of medal

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DES MOINES — Southwest Valley sophomore Teagan Lundquist had three goals for this season.

One was to lead the Timberwolves in three or more statistical categories. He did that.

Another was to be a district champion, which he fell a little bit short of.

The third one he reached this weekend.

Lundquist placed seventh at 126 pounds in Class 1A action at the state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. “It’s definitely a nice way to finish the season,� said Southwest Valley coach Jason Wetzel. “It’s always good to see kids accomplish their goals.�

Lunquist becomes Southwest Valley’s first state tournament medalist since Kallan Schmelzer placed second at 160 pounds in 2014.

Lundquist reached a goal Wetzel has for all wrestlers who make state. “We changed our mindset several years ago. Instead of making state, our goals are to place at state,� Wetzel said. “Placing at state is a nice accomplishment for him as a sophomore.�

Lundquist topped Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto’s Anavin Mounivong for seventh in a wild 13-10 match.

The two had warmed up together during the week, giving Lundquist an idea of what was coming. “We’ve become friends in the last few days,� Lundquist said.

Lundquist had beat Mounivong 6-0 at the East Mills Tournament.

The match at state was different as both wrestlers ranked up numerous near fall points. “There was a lot more points than I expected,�

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Mount Ayr senior Cal Daughton, center, is consoled by coaches Kurt Wallace and Kevin Trullinger after Daughton’s loss in second round consolation action at 170 pounds in Class 1A action at the state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Daughton finished his senior season 40-8.

Lundquist said.

Lundquist’s cradle was the difference. “I got my cradle to work.

I’ve worked on a lot of those in practice,� Lundquist said.

Now the goal list for Lundquist resets. “I’m ready for next season to start,� Lundquist said. “I’m going to be in the wrestling room a lot more this summer than last summer.�

The goals next season will be loftier. “It’s time to set new goals and make them a little tougher,� Wetzel said. “I’m sure he has been thinking about that as well. He’ll have to do a lot of work in the offseason to improve.�

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Some of what Cal has done has rubbed off on younger brother Marcus.

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Wookey’s tenure as head coach to reach 1,000 career points. “It’s a nice honor for him,�

Wookey said. “We’re very proud of him.�

Murray took control early, jumping out to a 16-5 lead five minutes in and a 25-11 margin after one quarter.

The Mustangs broke the Saints’ press with ease, often leading to wide open layups. “We were getting the ball down the court down the sidelines,� said senior Jack Jones. “We didn’t take care of the ball like we wanted too, but it seemed like when we did break it, we were getting layups.�

Jones provided the spark in the opening half, scoring 15 of his team-high 20 points in the first half. “My teammates gave me some good passes,� Jones said. “Breaking the press

gave me some open looks.�

Having Jones go on a scoring binge adds to the versatility of Murray’s offense. “He got us up and going with our press, got some easy buckets, hit a three,� Wookey said. “With us, one night to the next, you don’t know who’s going to score. Jack can go off at any given time.

(Dustin) Teas can go off at any give time. It was nice to see Jack have a big ball game.�

Jones’ production early even caught his teammates by surprise. “He was on fire. They couldn’t stop him,� Boles said. “I didn’t realize how good he was doing until I looked up and was like geesh.�

Murray pushed the lead to as many as 24, 40-16, late in the second quarter and led 40-21 at halftime.

The lead did not slip below 15 points at any point in the second half. Murray led 5728 after three quarters.

Wookey did find a few things to be addressed in today’s practice. “We didn’t handle some things real good at times,�

Wookey said. “We turned the ball over a little too much. We can’t do that Thursday and expect to win.

That’s something we’ll address in practice.�

Now is a rematch with Martensdale-St. Marys.

When the two teams met earlier this month, it took a late defensive stand for Murray to pull out a close win. “We’ll see what happens,�

Wookey said. “It’s their bigs versus our bigs. They’ve got a good team. I think we’ve got a good team.� “It should be a good matchup.�

MT (50) 11 10 7 22 MURR (76) 25 15 17 19 Murray scoring — Reese Held 0 1-2 1.

Dustin Teas 5 0-1 11. Owen Tracy 1 0-0 3. Kenny Boles 6 5-9 18. Jack Jones 7 5-6 20. Devin Slaughter 1 0-0 2. Bryce Keller 5 1-2 11. Jimmy Graham 1 0-0 2. Zane Black 0 0-2 0. Thane Simmons 4 0-3 8. Rebounds — 28 (Simmons 11, Boles 7). Assists — 19 (Boles 9).

Blocks— 14 (Simmons 13). Fouls — 13.

Fouled out — Keller.

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SW VALLEY: CONT. FROM | 7A

two buckets in transition, and the ‘Wolves were out to the races. “We got some turnovers, then we hit a couple of three’s in transition that were huge and that was what changed the game for us,�

Focht said.

Cobb facilitated the scoring in a number of ways.

Cobb scored 18 points, and assisted on four buckets on a night where the Timberwolves refused to settle for poor shots. “We did a really good job passing the ball tonight and that helped us out a bunch getting shots and getting looks,� Drake said.

Focht noted that looking for better quality shots was a priority in practice leading up to the game.

The defensive strength displayed by the Timberwolves came from constant harassment of whoever had the ball, and making Stanton star sophomore Drake Johnson uncomfortable.

Johnson scored 18 points, but never put together any great runs of productivity, and was kept in-check.

McAlpin guarded Johnson for most of the first half, but ran into foul trouble. “Early, Wyatt was denying Drake Johnson the ball and he did a really good job‌.

Everything he did was contested.�

Grant Maurer had the task for much of the second half. “Shut down Johnson was our main goal,� Drake said. “Stay on him so he didn’t want to shoot and get a lot of rebounds.�

The all-around defensive play kept the Vikings under 40 for the first time this sea-

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Southwest Valley senior Scott Palmer goes up for a transition layup in the Timberwolves’ 60-37 win over Stanton Tuesday in the Class 1A District 13 semifinals at Tabor.

son. Only once before last week had Stanton been held below 50. Both times the Vikings, who finished 19-4, had won. “I think we contested a lot of shots which was really good and that physical play, we fought through screens really hard. We were on the floor a lot. I said it was going to come down to lose balls and hustle plays and we came ready to play,� Focht said.

The Timberwolves are feeling it at the right time.

They have won five straight games heading into the district final.

Defense will have to lead the way against an athletic Fremont-Mills squad.

�Our defense is really getting ahead, doing better and getting a lot of steals,� Drake said.

Grant Maurer tallied seven of Southwest Valley’s 13 steals Tuesday. The Timberwolves may need even more to advance to their first substate appearance.

STA — Totals — 14 7-13 37 Scoring — Drake Johnson 18, Donnie Weis 9, Conner Hultman 2, Reece Anderson 2, Chris Herbert 2.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF UNION COUNTY EQUITY NO: EQCV018151 Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, 22, 2017 ORIGINALFebruary NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2004-KS6 Plaintiff, vs.

Parties in Possession; Estate of Eldon Ray; Unknown spouse, if any, of Eldon Ray, Jr.; Laura Lynn Lee; Kristal M. Feldhacker; Unknown spouse, if any, of Kristal M. Feldhacker; Brenda L. Blazek; Unknown spouse, if any, of Brenda L. Blazek; Kristine M. Kautz; Unknown spouse, if any, of Kristine M. Kautz; Tammy Jo Gabel; Unknown spouse, if any, of Tammy Jo Gabel; State of Iowa - Department of Revenue; State of Iowa - Department of Revenue; Discover Bank, et al.

Defendants.

You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on November 29, 2016, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $136,287.89, with 4.12% per annum interest thereon from January 1, 2015, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from April 23, 2004, located in Union county, Iowa: TheCNA Eastphoto Half ofby theKALEB Southeast QuarCARTER ter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwestern’s Jordan Johnson and Calvin Chambers Northeast Quarter (E1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4 harass Ellsworth’s Tavares McGlaun in the NE1/4) of Section Elevenbackcourt (11), TownSeventy-one (71) North, Range during the Spartans’ 81-61 winship Saturday.

Thirty-one (31), West of the 5th P.M., in Union County, Iowa, commonly known Hi and Dry Road, Creston, IA offensive glass,” Lorensen asat2321 times is when we’re stag50801 (the "Property") said. nant.”

The petition further prays that the morton the NEXT above described estate be The Spartans opened the gage UP — realSouthforeclosed, that a special execution issue IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF second half by scoring the for western at the sale of(25-1, as much5-1) of theplays mortgaged UNION COUNTY premises as is necessary to satisfy the first EQUITY eight points and traded judgment DMACC (15-12, 4-5) toNO: EQCV018151 and for other relief as the Court NOTICE and equitable. For further desomeORIGINAL buckets beforeFORHigh- deems nightjust(Wednesday) at 7:30 PUBLICATION tails, please review the petition on file in The Bank of New York Trust the tower brought theMellon Southp.m.

The Spartans defeated clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Company, National Association fka The Emily Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; western its feet the Bears at home Jan. 25 Bank of New bench York Trustto Company, N.A. whose address is 1401 50th Street, Suite as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as 100, with a thunderous slam that 84-65.

West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Trustee for Residential Asset Securities NOTICE made theHome Southwestern lead The Bears lost at Corporation, Equity Mortgage As- THE PLAINTIFF HAS 83-63 ELECTED set-Backed Pass Through Certificates Se- FORECLOSURE WITHOUT RE51-32.

He dunked the ball Kirkwood Saturda. ries 2004-KS6 MEANS THAT Ells — Totals THIS — Scoring — Keeon Plaintiff, again to put away any doubt DEMPTION. THE SALE THE MORTGAGED Johnson 14, OF Darius Lasley 11, Tavares vs.

PROPERTY WILL OCCUR ofParties a Southwestern win.of Eldon PROMPTLY McGlaun 10, LaVeechie WilliamsOF 8, in Possession; Estate AFTER ENTRY Ray;KeShawn Unknown spouse, if any,Wilson of Eldon Mike Evans 7,UNLESS Arrington YOU 5, Octavius JUDGMENT FILE Ray, Jr.; Laura Lynn Lee; Kristal M. O’LargeTHE 5, Amel Kuljuhovic 2.

COURT A WRITTEN DEscorchedUnknown the spouse, nylonif any, withof WITH Feldhacker; SWCC TO — Totals 29 SALE. 13-19 81.

MAND DELAY —THE IF Kristal M. Feldhacker; Brenda L. Blazek; YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, four second-half treys on Scoring — KeShawn Wilson 5 1-2 Unknown spouse, if any, of Brenda L. SALEHightower WILL BE 4DELAYED UN15, Lavon 3-4 11, Calvin Blazek; Kristine Kautz; Unknown his way to aM. team-high 15 THE TWELVE (OR SIX4 Chambers 3 3-4 MONTHS 9, Brodric Thomas spouse, if any, of Kristine M. Kautz; Tam- TIL THE PETITION INpoints. my Jo Gabel; Unknown spouse, if any, of MONTHS 0-1 9, KhalidIFEdwards 3 0-0 8, Jordan A WAIVER OF DEFICIENTammy Jo Gabel; State of Iowa - were Depart- CLUDES Johnson 2 2-2 6, FROM Alijah Thomas 2 2-2 When the Spartans CY JUDGMENT) THE ENTRY ment of Revenue; State of Iowa - Depart6, Jamil Maddred 2IF0-0THE 5, Nate Lee OF JUDGMENT MORTment of Revenue; Discover Bank, al. moving without the etball, 1 2-2 5, Kevin ShieldsIS1 YOUR 0-0 3, Bennie GAGED PROPERTY RESIDefendants. they found success.

Curtis 1 AND 0-0 2,ISAntonio Williams 1 OR 0-2 A ONE-FAMILY You are notified that a petition has been DENCE DWELLING OR UN2. FG Shooting — 29-57 (50.8 percent). filed“We in the office of this court of naming you TWO-FAMILY have a lot guys MONTHS FROM ENTRY as a defendant in this action. The petition TIL 3-pt. TWO goals — 10 (Wilson 4, Edwards 2).

JUDGMENT IF THE 8,MORTwhofiledareon capable of 2016, shootwas November 29, and OF Rebounds — 30 (Hightower Wilson IS NOT YOUR GAGED PROPERTY prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mort— 20 (Johnson 4, ing it and putting it on the 3, Curtis 3). Assists OR IS YOUR RESIgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the prop- RESIDENCE Chambers 4, Edwards Steals — 15 BUT NOT A 3).

ONE-FAMILY erty described in this notice and floor which makes us judgment tough DENCE (Chambers 4, Edwardds DWELLING. 3, B. Thomas TWO-FAMILY for the unpaid principal amount of OR to guard,”withLorensen said.inter“ YOU 2). Fouls — HAVE 15. Fouled — none.

OF REWILL NO out RIGHT $136,287.89, 4.12% per annum THE SALE. THE ELL (61) — 25AFTER 36 est thereon from January 1, 2015, together DEMPTION ...Where we hurt ourselves AT47THE SALE WILL with late charges, advances and the costs PURCHASER SWCC (81) — 34 of the action including (but not limited to) BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED as well as a request that said sums be de- PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE clared a lien upon the following described AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on premises from April 23, 2004, located in Union county, Iowa: or before 15th day of March, 2017, and The East Half of the Southeast Quar- within a reasonable time thereafter file ter of the Northeast Quarter of the your motion or answer with the Clerk of Northeast Quarter (E1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4 Court for Union County, at the county NE1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Town- courthouse in Creston, Iowa. If you do ship Seventy-one (71) North, Range not, judgment by default may be rendered Thirty-one (31), West of the 5th P.M., in against you for the relief demanded in the Union County, Iowa, commonly known petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary as 2321 Hi and Dry Road, Creston, IA aids or services to participate in a court ac50801 (the "Property") The petition further prays that the mort- tion because of a disability, immediately gage on the above described real estate be call your District ADA Coordinator at foreclosed, that a special execution issue 515-286-3394. If you are hearing imfor the sale of as much of the mortgaged paired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735premises as is necessary to satisfy the 2942.

This case has been filed in a county that judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. For further de- utilizes electronic filing. You may find more information and general rules govtails, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is erning electronic filing in Iowa Court Emily Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; Rules Chapter 16. You may find informawhose address is 1401 50th Street, Suite tion concerning protection of personal information in court filings in Iowa Court 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. NOTICE By: CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED Union County Courthouse FORECLOSURE WITHOUT RE300 North Pine Street, DEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT Creston, IA 50801 THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED IMPORTANT: PROPERTY WILL OCCUR YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DE- YOUR INTERESTS. MAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, Notice of Public Hearing THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNThe Southwestern Community College TIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION IN- Board of Directors will hold a public hearCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIEN- ing on the proposed plans, specifications, CY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY and form of contract for the Instructional OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORT- Center Chiller Improvement Project at GAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESI- 8:00 a.m. on the 2nd day of March 2017 in DENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR the President's Office at Southwestern TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UN- Community College, 1501 West Townline TIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY Street, Creston, Iowa 50801. At said hearOF JUDGMENT IF THE MORT- ing, any interested person may appear and GAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR file objections thereto or to the costs of the RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESI- improvements.

The Project consists of the replacement DENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY of the existing chiller and rerouting of OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. chilled water piping and extension of elecYOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF RE- trical systems to support new chiller locaDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE tion at Southwestern Community College, PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL 1501 West Townline Street, Creston, BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE Iowa. Site work is required for the new POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED chiller location and requires construction PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE of a retaining wall, outdoor equipment AT THE SALE. pad, and sound barrier.

You must serve a motion or answer on Mary Jo Skarda or before 15th day of March, 2017, and Secretary of the Board of Directors within a reasonable time thereafter file of Southwestern Community College your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Union County, at the county courthouse in Creston, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-286-3394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. You may find more information and general rules governing electronic filing in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. You may find information concerning protection of personal information in court filings in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. By: CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Union County Courthouse 300 North Pine Street, Creston, IA 50801 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.

SPARTAN WOMEN’S HOOPS SWCC MEN’S HOOPS Another close win for Southwestern

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

Trailing by nine, 43-34, heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday’s ICCAC matchup with Ellsworth, Southwestern didn’t have much reason to be entirely optimistic except for one fact.

Julanie Carter had hit her first basket since the first quarter late in the third.

Carter scored nine points in the fourth to help lead the way as Southwestern scored 34 points in thef final period to defeat Ellsworth 62-58.

Her 16 points were tops for the Spartans, but she really only found offensive success at the end of the day.

“She was in a little bit of a funk with herself shooting the ball early on,” Southwestern coach Addae Houston said. “I think it really just took one of those shots to go down and once she saw it go down, it was it from there. After I saw the first shot she hit, I thought she probably wouldn’t miss again. That’s the type of player she is.”

The Panthers opened the second half on an 8-0 run to jump out on top 34-27.

Both teams traded buckets before heading into the fourth with Ellsworth up nine.

As the Spartans have come accustomed to doing at times this season, they raced back to start the fourt, tying the game back up 4343 on a Carter 3-pointer, coming on the heels of triples byh Keaundra Washington and Demir Alford.

Frazier and Washington were more aggressive in the fourth, and their play paid dividends toward the win.

After two free throws by Antoinette Williams, who scored 12 points, gave Ellsworth a 45-43 lead, Julanie Carter responded with a three-ball.

The Panthers’ Jade Brown answered that with a bucket through contact.

Who stepped up once again for the Spartans?

“Lanie” again, with another deep three.

When the Panthers tied it again, this time at 49, it was time for different Spartans to perform.

Frazier and Washington scored the Spartans’ next nine points to secure a 58-56 lead.

When Julanie Carter followed a free throw make with a miss, Chelsi Sams secured a crucial offensive rebound and hit one of the subsequent free throws for a 60-56 lead in the last 30 seconds.

After an Abuk Deng

Spartans glide past Panthers

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Southwestern freshman Keaundra Washington fires off a 3-pointer in the Spartans’ 62-58 win over Ellsworth Saturday.

putback with eight second remaining in regulation, Julanie Carter hit two free throws to end it.

Washington hit two 3-pointers in the fourth and scored 12 points.

“I’ve been having a couple slumps, I’ve been working through my slumps. I’m getting back to myself,” Washington said.

Eriayana Frazier drove the paint with determination and came away with several big plays for the Spartans.

“We’re most effective as a team when we swing the ball and make sure everybody gets touches and gets good rotations,” Frazier said. In the first half I feel like we were stagnant and that was making us play bad.”

Frazier’s play proved important to the victory down the stretch.

“In the first half she was not playing within herself and a little out of control at times,” Houston said.

“But when she plays like that, as she did in the fourth quarter, under control, understanding what her reads should be, and when to attack, it showed that she can be that type of player that can make plays for herself and make plays for others.”

The close games aren’t wearing on the Spartans just yet. They’re finding out what works defensively with their different lineup pairings, what players compliement each other best and more.

“You learn a lot of things.

You learn about your team.

What they’re capable of adverse situations,” Houston said.

Even Houston knows that sometimes as a coach, the best thing to do is let your players display the talent that got them there, even when as a team, they’re struggling.

“I took a step back and allowed them to play through it,” Houston said. “To their

credit, they found a way to start doing things that we’ve talked about.”

UP NEXT — Southwestern (15-11, 4-6), plays at DMACC (22-4, 7-2) tonight (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. The Spartans lost to the Bears at home on Jan. 25 82-70.

Ells — Totals — 19 9-17 58. Scoring — Antoinette Williams 12, Natalia Turner 12, Jade Brown 9, Rebekah Hart 8, Jahne Williams 6, Abuk Deng 3.

SWCC — Totals — 20 10-12 62.

Scoring — Julanie Carter 4 5-6 16, Keaundra Washington 4 0-0 12, Chelsi Sams 3 3-4 11, Eriayana Frazier 4 2-2 10, Demir Alford 2 0-0 6, Fallyn Beemer 2 0-0 5, Alexis Bronner 1 0-0 2. FG Shooting — 20-50 (40 percent). 3-pt. goals — 12 (Washington 4, Julanie Carter 3, Sams 2, Alford 2, Beemer 1).

Rebounds — 29 (Frazier 6, Sams 6, Alford 4). Steals — 9 (Alford 2, Frazier 2, Washington 2, Beemer 2). Assists — 15 (Alford 3, Washington 3, Frazier 3). Fouls — 14. Fouled out — Frazier.

Ells (58) 14 12 17 15 SWCC (62) 10 17 7 34

Twelve Southwestern players scored as the Spartans coasted to an 81-61 home win over Ellsworth Saturday in ICCAC play.

Odd as it sounds, the Spartans seemed off at times and had their share of lapses even in a 20-point win.

“What we end up doing is trying to penetrate to spots where I really don’t think there’s a ton8,of room to opFebruary 2017 Minutes Prairie Solid Waste Agency, erate,” Southwestern coach 1774 Lark Ave, Creston, IA. Todd Lorensen said.

“So I Chair Angell called the meeting to order at 5:17 PM. Members present: Curt can’t really complain with Angell (Cromwell), Dennis Brown (Union County), we and are, Terry but Freeman (Creston). where I think we Also present: PSWA Manager, Amy could efficient with Schultes,be and more Joe Cooney.

Motionof by our Brown,decision-maksecond by Freeman, some to approve the agenda as presented. All ing.” voting aye, motion carried.

Motion

by Brown, secondhad

by Freeman, Southwestern a to approve the January 4, 2017 meeting minutes. All voting motion carried.

12-point lead aye, at 27-15 in the Sediment project - Schultes reminded first half before the Pan-by the board the project needs to complete August 25, 2018. eight straight, thers scored Barker Lemar - no update which fallaSchultesincluded reported thattwo Ed Morrison, IMWCA, was on site January 31st. Mike way 3-pointers with the shot Batey went to HHW training January 2325. Prairie Solid Waste will be accepting clock about to expire. items at the YMCA Home & Garden That most what on April 8th. of PSWA will Ellsalso be Show having a mobile event inthe Lenox this half spring worth scored in first too.

Transfer - HJC, LLC hauled came offStation of second-chance 1557.70 tons to Metro. Had two overhead opportunities doors fixed today. Joeand receivedseveral the quote from Larry Butterfield for shots $728.36/ trailer bad three-point did on the end caps. There needs to be rock not bother Lorensen. brought.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, Jordan Johnson and Lato transfer $30,000 to PSWA investment account from PSWA landfill All von Hightower bothaccount. played voting aye, motion carried. aggressively after the 8-0 Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to approve therun fund and balances, statePanthers ledbank a run ment as presented, and the transfer of to end the half. Co. All voting aye, $89,652.21 to Union motion carried.

Hightower’s conMotion

by Freeman,energy second by Brown, to approvetothebe claims below. All voting tinues infectious.

He aye, motion carried. scored 11 points Saturday.

Alliant Energy, electric................$1000.00 Alliant Energy, electric...................$500.00 “He’s one of the guys that Barker Lemar, engineering.............$225.00 Bedford Times, publications............$27.00 we encourage to attack the Brick Gentry, attorney fees.........$1,350.00 Carolina Software, software main..................................$250.00 Clean Harbors, RCC disposal.....$6,386.56 Creston Publication, publications....$62.13 Feld Fire, HazStor...........................$100.00 GRP, sharps disposal......................$136.50 Hanson, publications......................$105.00 HJC, LLC, operations..................$5,000.00 HJC, LLC, hauling....................$36,995.38 IDNR, state fee..........................$16,632.34 Metro Waste, tipping fee ..........$22,680.14 US Postmaster, postage....................$64.00 Windstream, telephone...................$215.50 Motion by Freeman, second by Brown, to adjourn at 6:08 PM. All voting aye, motion carried.

Attest: Amy Schultes

PUBLIC NOTICE February 8, 2017 Minutes Prairie Solid Waste Agency, 1774 Lark Ave, Creston, IA. Chair Angell called the meeting to order at 5:17 PM. Members present: Curt Angell (Cromwell), Dennis Brown (Union County), and Terry Freeman (Creston).

Also present: PSWA Manager, Amy Schultes, and Joe Cooney.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to approve the agenda as presented. All voting aye, motion carried.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to approve the January 4, 2017 meeting minutes. All voting aye, motion carried.

Sediment project - Schultes reminded the board the project needs to complete by August 25, 2018.

Barker Lemar - no update Schultes reported that Ed Morrison, IMWCA, was on site January 31st. Mike Batey went to HHW training January 2325. Prairie Solid Waste will be accepting items at the YMCA Home & Garden Show on April 8th. PSWA will also be having a mobile event in Lenox this spring too.

Transfer Station - HJC, LLC hauled 1557.70 tons to Metro. Had two overhead doors fixed today. Joe received the quote from Larry Butterfield for $728.36/ trailer on the end caps. There needs to be rock brought.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to transfer $30,000 to PSWA investment account from PSWA landfill account. All voting aye, motion carried.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to approve the fund balances, bank statement as presented, and the transfer of $89,652.21 to Union Co. All voting aye, motion carried.

Motion by Freeman, second by Brown, to approve the claims below. All voting aye, motion carried.

Alliant Energy, electric................$1000.00 Alliant Energy, electric...................$500.00 Barker Lemar, engineering.............$225.00 Bedford Times, publications............$27.00 Brick Gentry, attorney fees.........$1,350.00 Carolina Software, software main..................................$250.00 Clean Harbors, RCC disposal.....$6,386.56 Creston Publication, publications....$62.13 Feld Fire, HazStor...........................$100.00 GRP, sharps disposal......................$136.50 Hanson, publications......................$105.00 HJC, LLC, operations..................$5,000.00 HJC, LLC, hauling....................$36,995.38 IDNR, state fee..........................$16,632.34 Metro Waste, tipping fee ..........$22,680.14 US Postmaster, postage....................$64.00 Windstream, telephone...................$215.50 Motion by Freeman, second by Brown, to adjourn at 6:08 PM. All voting aye, motion carried.

Attest: Amy Schultes

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF UNION COUNTY EQUITY NO: EQCV018151 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2004-KS6 Plaintiff, vs.

Parties in Possession; Estate of Eldon Ray; Unknown spouse, if any, of Eldon Ray, Jr.; Laura Lynn Lee; Kristal M. Feldhacker; Unknown spouse, if any, of Kristal M. Feldhacker; Brenda L. Blazek; Unknown spouse, if any, of Brenda L. Blazek; Kristine M. Kautz; Unknown spouse, if any, of Kristine M. Kautz; Tammy Jo Gabel; Unknown spouse, if any, of Tammy Jo Gabel; State of Iowa - Department of Revenue; State of Iowa - Department of Revenue; Discover Bank, et al.

Defendants.

You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on November 29, 2016, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $136,287.89, with 4.12% per annum interest thereon from January 1, 2015, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from April 23, 2004, located in Union county, Iowa: The East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (E1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Seventy-one (71) North, Range Thirty-one (31), West of the 5th P.M., in Union County, Iowa, commonly known as 2321 Hi and Dry Road, Creston, IA 50801 (the "Property") The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Emily Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1401 50th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on

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POWER EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, basic maintenance, and pick up and delivery. Apply at Creston True Value, ask for Zeke or Kent or call 641-745-0568, 641782-2882.

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Relationship Specialist The successful candidate will be a customer service and solution oriented team member.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, handling routine financial transactions and assisting customers with new and ongoing account support. Monday - Friday, 37.5 - 40 hrs/wk.

Livestock FOR SALE: PUREBRED registered black Angus bulls, freeze branded, semen checked, good disposition. Also purebred open heifers and bred heifers. Bradley Angus Farms. Farm location: 3-1/2 miles south of Kent, 641-3443875

Sunday, Feb. 26- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Antiques/Primitives, Seasonal Items, Furniture, Misc. for Nellie Kretz.

Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Brandon Frey.

Saturday, March 4- 11:00AM Corning, IA. Tools & Misc., Lawn Tractor, Polaris 4 Wheeler, Tractors, Combine & Heads, Grain Handling Equip., Grain Truck, Farm Misc. for Don & Phyllis Reineke.

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

Saturday, April 29- 9:00AM Afton, IA. Tools, Shop items, Antique Tractors, Horse Drawn Machinery, Buggies, Carriages, Farm Primitives for Alice Austin & the late Gary Austin. Auctioneers: Todd Crill, Matt Johnston, Nathan Ramsey, Bob Crittenden, Tom Bradley.

Sunday, April 30- 10:00AM Afton, IA. (9) Model T Automobiles, Ford Model T Tractor, Model A Tudor, Model T Parts, Frames, Wheels & Accessories for Alice Austin & the late Gary Austin. Auctioneers: Todd Crill, Matt Johnston, Nathan Ramsey, Bob Crittenden, Tom Bradley.

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WALL TO WALL COMPLETE LIQUIDATION AUCTION OF THE OLD MARKET PRIMITIVES ANTIQUES & GIFTS Sunday, February 26th, 2017 • 10 AM 104 N. Maple St. Creston, IA (North of VanGelder’s clothing on North Maple St. -uptown Creston!)

(Nellie is moving back to Nebraska and will be selling all left over inventory.

Building and Art business have sold) EVERYTHING WILL SELL WITH NO RESERVE!!

Antiques - Primitives - Furniture - Miscellaneous Seasonal Items

Nellie Kretz, Seller

THERE IS SOMETHING ON THIS AUCTION FOR EVERYONE!! DON’T MISS THIS AUCTION!! ONE OF A KIND ITEMS! AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: West & Frey Auctioneers, Creston, IA & Creston Livestock Auction Services Tom Frey 641-344-5082; Darwin West 641-344-1958; Brandon Frey 641-782-0633 Sale Clerks June West, Leisa Frey, & Nellie Kretz Lunch and Restroom available

See complete sale bill and photos at www.crestonlivestock.com

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Powerball jackpot tops $400 million for 1st time in months DES MOINES (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has climbed above $400 million for the first time in nearly three months.

The top prize for Wednesday night’s drawing will be an estimated $403 million if paid over 29 years or $244 million in cash. Winners then would have to pay taxes on their winnings.

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Leader Mitch McConnell entered the American Legion Post 34 Fairgrounds in a black limousine.

McConnell said he was “proud� of the demonstrators for expressing their views but told the mostly friendly audience inside that the protesters “had their shot,� adding: “Winners make policy and the losers go home.�

Rep. Louie Gohmert said in a statement that he was

concerned that “groups from the more violent strains of the leftist ideology ... who are preying on public town halls� would “wreak havoc and threaten public safety.�

Instead, Gohmert said he is holding “telephone town halls� in which he can communicate with thousands in the time it takes for him to appear live before 30 to 100 constituents.

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Pointed questions greet Grassley, Ernst at public stops senator, deflected the spirit of the question. Later, though, Grassley faced similar questions about whether he supported a joint House and Senate committee to investigate whether Trump and his cam- Grassley paign had communications with the Russian government before the election.

More than 100 people jammed into a basement room of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department applauded the impeachment question and broke into a chant to hold the meeting outside, given the cramped quarters and overflow into

the narrow hallway. “I would not want to give him my opinion on impeachment because the Senate sits as a jury,� replied Grassley, who didn’t ask on what grounds Trump would be impeached.

It appeared that many people traveled quite a distance to attend the event in Garner, about 100 miles north of Des Moines. Cars from Polk, Story, Warren and other Des Moines area counties crowded the municipal parking lot.

They were encouraged by Democratic leaning groups, such as Progress Iowa.

Several people, including Janet Colton of Ames, accused Grassley of evading the essence of the questions. “It’s not just what the president is doing. It’s what your party is doing,� Colton shout-

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Though at times heated, the Garner assembly was civil. When it ended, protesters thanked Grassley for coming and taking their questions.

In Maquoketa, the Telegraph Herald reported more than 100 came to hear Ernst but weren’t able to fit into the City Council chambers.

Some of them chanted, “We want our voices heard.�

About 200 people made it into the meeting and raised issues ranging from climate change to health care.

Responding to criticism about Republicans’ desire to replace the Affordable Care Act despite uncertainty about a new plan, Ernst said GOP lawmakers were “working through a number of plans proposed out there.�

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Although Republican Sens. Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst held meetings in small towns in northern and eastern Iowa, they drew big crowds. Considering that Trump carried Iowa by nearly 10 percentage points, the meetings were a noteworthy indication of the president’s opposition in the state. “I’m so unsettled. It feels like we have a juvenile running our country,� a man told Grassley before asking if he would vote to impeach Trump.

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held his second of three town halls this week in his Virginia district. Taylor did not begrudge any fellow Republicans who declined to host town halls, saying they can be a legitimate security concern. But Taylor said it’s important to give people a “seat at the table.�

Elsewhere, a conservative East Texas Republican congressman chose to forgo town hall forums before constituents for fear of drawing anti-Trump protesters.

Even the most powerful member of the U.S. Senate faced jeers from nearly 1,000 as he arrived Tuesday to address a group of local business leaders. In Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, they chanted as Senate Majority

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SpaceX aborts approach to space station, delivery delayed CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A navigation error forced SpaceX to delay its shipment to the International Space Station on Wednesday, following an otherwise smooth flight from NASA’s historic moon pad.

SpaceX’s supply ship, the Dragon, was less than a mile from the orbiting outpost when a problem cropped up in the GPS system. The approach was aborted, and the Dragon backed away. NASA said neither the station nor its six-person crew was in any danger, and another attempt would be made Thursday. “As a pilot it is sometimes

better to accelerate and circle around than attempt a difficult landing,� French astronaut Thomas Pesquet said in a tweet from the space station. “Same in space — we’ll be ready tomorrow!�

Just a few hours earlier, Russia successfully launched a cargo ship from Kazakhstan, its first since a failed launch in December.

SpaceX launched the Dragon capsule Sunday from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, out of action since NASA’s space shuttle program ended in 2011. It’s the same spot where astronauts flew to the moon in the

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SpaceX has a 20-year lease with NASA for 39A; besides launching station cargo from there, the company hopes to send up astronauts as early as next year.

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SpaceX said the problem is well understood and can be fixed before Thursday morning’s delivery attempt. The Russian supplies should arrive Friday.

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