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approves 20-week abortion ban DES MOINES (AP) — The Republican-controlled Iowa Senate has approved a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

The chamber passed the bill Tuesday night and it now goes to the GOP-led House.

Iowa law now bans abortions at the end of the second trimester of pregnancy, or 27 weeks. The bill would ban most abortions after 20

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Country Haven, a residential care facility in Corning, is closing its doors after today. The facility, which housed residents with physical and mental health issues and intellectual disabilities, was unable to maintain the financing necessary to provide a high level of care to those who required it, and sent out a notice of closure in January.

Residential care facility provided care for those with mental or physical health issues and learning disabilities ■

By BAILEY POOLMAN CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

CORNING — The only facility that offers residential care, including mental health care, in Corning will be closed after today.

Country Haven, a residential care facility that provides care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues or physical care needs, will close its doors. The residents currently at the facility are being transferred to new facilities or living situ-

ations based on their care needs, while staff members have been offered new employment opportunities.

“The goal whenever individuals come here is to get them to a stable means of maintaining their conditions so they can move back out into society as more capable individuals,” said Rene Lauer, administrative assistant at Country Haven.

Some individuals may have been in a traumatic accident and only require physical help until they are recuperated, while others have been at the facility for decades because of a physical or intellectual disability.

All of the residents have found new residency, whether in a community-based residential care facility outside of Adams County or home-style apartment situation in Corning.

Mental health A main source of the closure comes from the new mental health care regulations across the state of Iowa.

“Due to a lot of the regulation that’s come about regarding mental health care in the state of Iowa, we’ve been struggling recently with expenses due to the different pay scenarios through Medicaid and it’s recent privatization,” Lauer said. “We’ve been trying to change around different avenues of how we provide services, but that has been quite a challenge to do within the constraints of how the Department of Inspections and Appeals, which is our governing agency, requires RCFs to provide care. So, we’ve just come to a point where we can no longer financially sustain this nature of a business.”

The privatization of

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Medicaid, which occurred in April 2016, made it so services were funded by managed care organizations instead of the previous state-managed Medicaid office. Lauer said this caused problems with correct assessments of individuals’ level of care “We’re having some difficulty with, I think, the individuals who are trying to oversee the financial aspect of providing Medicaid, and there’s a conflict with the individuals who are trying to determine the best needs-based scenario for each individual,” Lauer said. “The cost for providing for some of the needs of the individuals is not matching up with what they believe the cost should be.

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weeks of pregnancy, based on the disputed premise that a fetus can feel pain at that stage.

There would be exemptions where the mother’s life is at risk. A woman could terminate a pregnancy between 20 and 24 weeks if the fetus has a fatal condition.

More than 15 states have passed similar legislation, and a handful faced legal challenges.

Suicide bomber strikes Damascus justice building, killing 30 DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated his explosives’ vest inside the main judicial building in the Syrian capital on Wednesday, killing at least 30 people and wounding many others, state media said.

The official news agency, SANA, said another suicide explosion struck a restaurant in Rabweh district of Damascus, leading to an unknown number of casualties.

The bombing inside the Justice Palace, located near the famous and crowded Hamidiyeh market in Damascus, was the latest in a spate of deadly explosions and suicide attacks targeting government-controlled areas in Syria and its capital.

It came as Syrians mark the sixth anniversary of the country’s bitter civil war, which has killed more than 400,000 people and displaced millions of others.

The conflict began in March 2011 as a popular uprising against President Bashar Assad’s rule but quickly descended into a full-blown civil war. The chaos allowed al-Qaida and later the Islamic State group to gain a foothold in the war-torn nation.

The recent attacks have struck at highly symbolic targets, and may mark the start of a new insurgency campaign by al-Qaida-linked militants to try and counter recent military advances by BOMB | 2A

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Pancake fundraiser: Dave Abildtrup, past Kiwanis president, fills up a measuring cup

with pancake batter during the annual Kiwanis pancake fundraiser held Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Creston. Kiwanis is an organization designated to providing children across the nation with necessary items such as coats.

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Assad’s forces, backed by Russia and Iran.

According to Damascus police chief Mohammad Kheir Ismail, the Justice Palace attacker struck in the early afternoon — at 1.20 p.m. A man wearing a military uniform and carrying a shotgun and grenades arrived at the entrance to the palace, the police chief told state TV. The guards stopped the man, took away his arms and asked to search him. At that point, the man hurled himself inside the building and detonated his explosives, the chief said.

Syria’s attorney general, Ahmad al-Sayed, who was in the building just a few meters away from the explosion, confirmed that account to state TV, saying that when the security guards tried to arrest the man, he threw himself inside the palace and blew himself up. He said 30 people were killed and 45 others wounded. “This is a dirty action as people who enter the palace are innocent,� he said, noting that the timing of the explosion was planned to kill the largest number of lawyers, judges and other people who were there at the time.

Ambulances rushed to the scene to transfer casualties to hospital.

In the second attack, in Rabweh district, SANA said a suicide bomber blew himself up in a restaurant, killing several people. The Ikhbariyeh TV channel said the attacker was being chased by security agents when he rushed into a restaurant and detonated his explosives’ vest. There was no immediate claim for that attack either.

Wednesday’s bombings followed twin attacks on Saturday near holy shrines frequented by Shiites in Damascus that killed at least 40 people.

On Feb. 25, insurgents stormed into heavily guarded security offices in Syria’s central city of Homs, clashed with government troops and then blew themselves up, killing a senior officer and at least 31 others.

The high profile attacks were claimed by an al-Qaida-linked insurgent coali-

either formerly had services or are really struggling to get on services.�

Additional challenges included lagging times for payment of services causing a substantial amount of providers of mental health to no longer be in business, as well as new case managers who don’t know their clients.

When the Clarinda and Mount Pleasant mental health institutes closed in 2015, Lauer said, Country Haven was affected because the facility lost two avenues to turn to when individuals had an advancement of their mental condition, making them aggressive or destructive. “While, a lot of the times in the news media, they’re reflecting that’s a big savings for the mental health industry, overall our society isn’t saving because now you’re driving those individuals to go to emergency rooms Lauer who are not definitively trained for mental health crises,� Lauer said.

Lauer also said individuals could end up in a jail setting until proper placement is found, which could

tion known as the Levant Liberation Committee, formerly known as the Nusra Front.

There was no immediate claim for Wednesday’s bombing, which came during a new round of peace talks in the Kazakh capital of Astana. Syria’s armed opposition boycotted those talks due to what they say are ongoing government military offensives across the country.

Syria’s U.N. ambassador said earlier Wednesday he was concluding his participation in the latest round of talks in Astana, after two days of meetings without rebels. Bashar Jaafari said discussions were “constructive� but only one official paper was produced — about demining Palmyra, the historic Syrian town that pro-government forces recaptured from the Islamic State group two weeks ago.

Syrian rebels did not send any delegates to this, third round in Astana, accusing the government and Russia — one of Damascus’ main backers — of breaking cease-fire pledges and obligations to distribute humanitarian aid.

The Astana talks, brokered by Russia and Turkey, are centered on reaching a cease-fire in Syria and getting humanitarian relief to millions of suffering civilians. They run parallel to the U.N.-mediated political talks in Geneva aimed at ending Syria’s civil war.

Meanwhile, taking stock of six years of Syria’s civil war, the U.N. health agency said in Geneva on Wednesday that over half of all hospitals and public health centers in the violence-wracked country have closed or are partially functioning, and nearly two-thirds of healthcare workers have fled.

The head of the World Health Organization’s emergencies program, Peter Salama, said resources to help the health care system are “stretched to the limit,� citing security threats to health care workers and a lack of access to medicines and medical equipment.

Salama called for “systematic and unhindered access� for life-saving materials like vaccines and medical supplies “on this sad anniversary of the start of war in Syria and before more lives are lost.�

tal-health patients until such placement is organized.

These volunteers have had continuing education hours to prepare them in the case of a self-harming patient or one who might harm others. “Unfortunately for a lot of people, they don’t have room, and those people are here so we try to care for them as far as medically,�

Shatava said. “Then there are times that they are discharged to a family member or whoever their caseworker is.�

Shatava also said she believes that organizing patients from a residential care facility to the open community could be detrimental if those patients have not had the experience of the outside world. “I believe that a lot of the people that they’re trying to

What happens next

After it was decided to close Country Haven, a 60day notice was sent out to employees, clients, families and affiliated providers.

Since then, current staff members have been working to relocate individuals based on their current levels of care, whether that is to the community-based care housing in Corning or another facility in a different community.

CHOICE Inc. is a community-based health-care housing situation for those who need supervision throughout the day. Staff members can monitor clients for several hours or a full 24 hours, depending on their care needs.

The homes allow the individuals to rent a room and be more independent, with

Creston Community High School junior John Reasoner delivers his after dinner speaking piece, “Joe Schmoe Single Club,� Tuesday evening during the CCHS speech team’s dinner theatre event in the CCHS auditorium. Reasoner received a Division I rating at state with his performance.

Former swimming coach gets 5 years for sex with student FORT DODGE (AP) — A former swimming coach accused of sexually assaulting a teenage student in Fort Dodge has been given five years in prison.

Court records say 22-yearold Aaron Poldervaart pleaded guilty Tuesday in Webster County District Court to sexual exploitation by a school employee. Prosecutors dropped two counts of sexual assault in exchange

old Deborah Roman. An autopsy report says large sections of apple had been found in Roman’s throat and that she’d died from asphyxiation.

Police say officers found Hubbard wandering naked on a Hiawatha street Dec. 2 after he broke into a church, poured gasoline inside and punched a man.

Police say officers found Roman’s body when they checked the home she shared with Hubbard.

for Poldervaart’s plea. He’ll have to register as a sex offender.

Poldervaart worked for the Fort Dodge Community School District during the 2015-16 season as an assistant boys and girls swim coach, and he volunteered to help the teams after he quit to take another coaching job. Poldervaart also worked for the district as a paraeducator.

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less structure. The individuals must maintain hygiene of the space, purchase their own groceries and cook for themselves. If an individual needs assistance in any aspect of daily living, however, it is available. “It gives them much more of a home environment so it doesn’t feel as facility based, as many rooms down a hallway, so they have their own individual rooms,� Lauer said. “There’s a lot more consumer involvement in the communities.�

While this works for some people, others will need a higher level of care. “Even though our state has this drive that everybody should be integrated into the community, that setting doesn’t fit everyone. So, it’s kind of like knocking a square peg into a round hole,� Lauer said. “There are always going to be individuals who are going to need a higher level of care and there are fewer and fewer opportunities for that.�

Also, staff members received the opportunity to transition to CHOICE Inc. as well, some taking advantage of the employment to maintain care with the individuals. Others, however, chose to pursue other paths of employment.

Meanwhile, the building and property Country Haven stands on is owned by the county, and Lauer said she is unsure what will happen to it once the facility is vacant.

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Trial scheduled for Linn County man accused of killing mom CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — A trial in Cedar Rapids has been scheduled for a man accused of killing his mother in their Hiawatha mobile home.

Court records say 32-year-old Joseph Hubbard may rely on the defenses of insanity, diminished responsibility and self-defense at the trial, which is set to begin May 1. He’s pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other crimes in the December slaying of 56-year-

be detrimental to the indi- get placed in homes withvidual. in the community where they’re not as supervised, Emergency room Megan Shatava, LPN and a lot of those people who social worker at CHI Health live out there have been Mercy in Corning, said the institutionalized and they hospital is not equipped to don’t know how to live in treat mental health patients. the world,� Shatava said. “We don’t have an on-site “They are more used to bepsychologist or psychiatrist, ing around people and being so, a lot of the times, what told what to do, how to act. we see is it’s getting a lot It’s very structured, and we harder and harder to get anticipate people who are placement for people, espe- just put out in the commucially for people who come nity.�

In the end, any influx of in with a behavioral issue,� patients is all dependent Shatava said. on the different individuFor these patients, who als’ needs of care, which would otherwise put strain Country Haven employees on an emergency room, CHI developed a volunteer believe can be implemented committee to stay with men- by CHOICE Inc. staff.

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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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Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

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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.

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Creston Area Food Pantry, noon to 2 p.m., lower level 417 Wyoming Ave.

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Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Union County Courthouse Board Room.

Creston Rotary Club, noon, Greater Regional Medical Center cafeteria conference room.

Diabetic Support Group, 1 p.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Cafeteria Conference Room.

TOPS No. 1338, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

The coffees are free to the public and everyone is invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to ask state legislators the questions about issues that affect individuals and the state or just come to listen and learn.

A final coffee is scheduled for April 15. Mark your calendars now and plan on attending one or both of the 2017 legislative coffees.

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COLLEGE NEWS Central College PELLA – The following Central College students were named to the dean’s list for fall 2016.

Ericka Abell of Cromwell Marissa Drake of Corning Sadie Jones of Creston Hannah Marcum of Blockton Jessica Nelson of Greenfield Alaena Pelzer of Afton Monica Powers of Creston The dean’s list honor is awarded to full-time students at Central College who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference.

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University of Northern Iowa CEDAR FALLS – The following are among the students named to the fall 2016 semester dean’s list at the University of Northern Iowa.

Kain Queck of Corning Hannah Johnston of Creston Micah McCutchan of Creston Annette Reasoner of Creston Ashtyn Riley of Creston Kenna Lundy of Fontanelle Mackenzie Meisenheimer of Greenfield To be included on the list, a student must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, while taking at least 12 hours of graded work during the semester.

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4.0 GPA. Taylor Briley of Creston, liberal arts, was recognized.

Denson also released the names of students eligible for the fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible, a student must have earned a 3.5 – 3.99 GPA. Cameron Leith of Creston, liberal arts, and Cory Rathe of Creston, criminal justice: law enforcement concentration, were recognized.

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Iowa State University

DES MOINES – Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson recently released the names of students eligible for the fall semester president’s list. To be eligible, a student must have earned a

AMES – The Iowa State University (ISU) College of Human Science’s dean’s list honors students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the fall semester of 2016.

Megan Doubleday of Mount Ayr Caitlin Giles of Mount Ayr Bailey Rainforth of Sharpsburg Josie Sickels of Creston Kyle Sickles of Greenfield ISU is one of the nation’s most student-centered public research universities and is recognized among the top 50 public universities in the nation by U.S.News and World Report. With hun-

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FOR THE RECORD Police

Teresa Joan Earley, 40, 1102 Patt St., was charged on a Union County warrant for violation of probation 6:46 p.m. Tuesday at her residence.

Earley was released on $300 bond.

—————— Shaune William Tindle, 30, 217 S. Peterson St., was charged on a Union County warrant for violation of probation 7:42 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.

Tindle was released on $1,000 bond.

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Michael Alexander, 40, of Corning was charged with driving while license was suspended 9:47 p.m. Monday in Adams County.

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OPINION

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Busting brackets Thursday marks the day many sports fans, such as myself, wait for all winter.

Sure, NCAA Tournament games began Tuesday evening with the First Four in Dayton.

But, the real fun begins Thursday morning.

Welcome to the Big Dance, where sometimes Cinderella stays out past midnight and crashes the party.

Many of you will start the fourday rush of games feeling optimistic about the brackets you’ve filled out, only to crumple them up and toss them into the trash like a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by mid-day Friday.

I asked my dad the other day if he had his bracket filled out yet.

His response: “I don’t do brackets anymore. It’s just an exercise of frustration.”

I suspect there’s plenty of people out there who would agree with that assessment.

And while that may be the

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truth, that’s part of what makes March Madness so fun – and mad.

We wouldn’t have become so enamored with March Madness if it weren’t for the late Jim Valvano running around the court, looking for someone to hug after his North Carolina State University Wolfpack upset top-seeded Houston “Phi Slama Jama” team; or if Bryce Drew hadn’t hit “The Shot” from the wing at the buzzer to lift 13-seed Valparaiso to a stunning upset of 4-seed Ole Miss in the opening round of the 1998 tournament.

Who can forget mid-major darling Butler’s amazing backto-back runs to the championship game in 2010 and 2011?

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Gordon Hayward’s buzzer-beater from halfcourt just missed in 2010, which would have given the Bulldogs the ultimate Cinderella story of beating Duke in the championship game.

Then, there was Wichita State’s march to the Final Four in 2013 – another mid-major making unexpected waves in the tournament.

I’ll never forget Georgia State coach Ron Hunter, who had broken his leg from celebrating his team’s conference tournament championship just a week prior, falling off his stool onto the court in 2015 after his son, R.J., hit the game-winning shot in 14seed Georgia State’s upset of 3-seed Baylor.

And, of course, there’s the magical 15 vs. 2 upsets. There have been eight of those in the history of the tournament – most recently Middle Tennessee State over Michigan State last year.

The point is, the NCAA Tour-

nament is completely unpredictable. And that’s the beauty of it all.

Where would the fun be in everything playing out as we expect it, with the higher seeds winning all their games all the way to the championship?

I used to feverishly check my bracket after each game and sulk anytime I missed one. I still keep a close eye on my bracket and mark each game as it goes final.

But, I don’t let it bother me anymore. I still see those people who act as if they live and die with each game on their bracket sheet.

In my opinion, those people are doing it wrong.

The most enjoyable aspect of March Madness is the experience. Becoming too invested in the result of the game ruins that experience.

If you just sit back and enjoy the games and don’t invest too much in some team winning that

you’ve not watched all year up to this point, just because you picked them in your bracket, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience so much more.

That’s when you can truly start to enjoy and appreciate all of the upsets and close games.

Life is similar to the NCAA Tournament in that way. I think sometimes we get too caught up in life going exactly the way we have planned.

In reality, life is totally unpredictable. We never know what is going to happen next.

Stressing constantly over what’s next or why things aren’t going to plan does no one any good.

Life is much more enjoyable once you start to appreciate the whole experience.

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

Texas lawmaker Jessica Farrar expressed anger over women’s reproductive rights in Texas by proposing a bill to fine Texas men $100 dollars for masturbating. It could balance the budget if Texas A&M scores enough touchdowns this fall. We’re talking dividends if they make the playoffs.

The NCAA basketball tournament gets started in earnest Thursday after all 68 teams were selected Sunday for this year’s round of March Madness. It’s a national ritual. March Madness is that special and magical time of year when Americans are reminded that Gonzaga exists.

The Weather Channel reported a huge blizzard blanketed the Eastern Seaboard with dozens of inches of snow from Washington D.C. up to New York and Boston. Naturally, it’s become a partisan issue in Washington.

Democrats just accused President Trump of colluding with the Russian winters.

Vladimir Putin’s press secretary said Sunday the Russian ambassador met last year with Hillary’s people as well as Republicans. It’s out of hand. Putin assured Americans Monday he wouldn’t interfere with the NCAA basketball tournament and then he blinked Duke in Morse Code.

President Trump insisted he was bugged by Democrats as his terror nation travel ban kicks in, with the Dow Jones and U.S. jobs at an all-time high. War

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with North Korea looms. Trump didn’t fill out a card for March Madness. Instead, he will let January and February Madness continue on its own.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s scheduled arrival at the White House and meeting with President Trump had to be delayed for 24 hours Monday.

Everyone knows why. We had to detain a Lutheran trying to enter the United States for a day to make the travel ban look ecumenical.

The White House deferred questions about Trump’s claim the Obama administration spied on him to Congress. The question is, how? This morning, kids in Trump households in New York and D.C. were astonished when they walked into the kitchen and saw their parents mooning the microwave.

Kellyanne Conway was ridiculed for saying that microwaves can be turned into cameras used to spy on people, but it never made sense that when Orville Redenbacher drowned in his San Diego hot tub at age 88 it was ruled an accident. My guess is he knew too much. Damned Russians.

President Trump hosted 100 GOP House members at the White House bowling alley for a

night of pizza and bowling to lobby them to pass the GOP health care bill. The president spared no expenses. Trump even flew in Governor John Kasich from Ohio to teach Republicans how to bowl.

Congress staged a bitter debate over the merits of Trumpcare versus Obamacare Monday. The nation’s dependence on prescription drugs has everyone riveted.

The editors of Reader’s Digest can claim that laughter is the best medicine, but it just shows they have never been on Dilaudid.

Speaker Paul Ryan fought off claims by Democrats that the GOP health care plan would cost more people their coverage than Obamacare. Both parties in Congress approach health care the same way the Amish go hunting.

They sneak up behind a deer in the forest and build a barn around it.

The California Bar Association decided in its convention in Sacramento last weekend to adopt new ethics guidelines which forbid lawyers from having sex with their clients. The ban on lawyers having sex with their clients was long overdue. It was always considered double billing in Los Angeles.

The White House said Monday that President Trump will host China’s president Xi Jinping at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach during the first weekend in April. That sounds about right. Donald Trump has been president for almost 10 weeks, it’s about time he met with the owners.

Funding will be available for conservation practices in Adair County GREENFIELD – Adair County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Chair Randy Caviness announced funding will be available for local farmers and landowners to assist in the installation of conservation practices through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) cost-share program. Interested farmers and landowners should contact the Adair district office by calling 641-3437033, extension 3. “The cost-share program is a partnership between the district and local landowners to help get conservation practices on the land that prevent soil erosion and protect water quality,�

Caviness said. “Now is the time for farmers to plan ahead.�

This year, the district will encourage cover crops in which IDALS will provide financial assistance to local SWCD offices to incentivize their use. Cover crops are extremely beneficial in reducing erosion, retaining nutrients and combating weeds, while at the same time improving water and soil quality. Another related management practice, such as no-till, is also encouraged.

The cost-share rates are variable and depend on the practice used. Farmers should become familiar with the details by calling or visiting the district office.

Other conservation practices eligible for assistance through this program include terraces, grassed waterways, grade control structures and windbreaks, as well as several other practices.

The Adair County SWCD staff with IDALS and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service assure the technical quality of the practices and further, help farmers develop conservation plans for their farms. “These funds are a great investment by the state in an effort to reduce erosion and improve water quality,� Caviness said. “Since there are funds available, farmers are asked to contact our office to discuss various options for their farm.�

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BUSINESS/FARM

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, March 15, 2017

EU FFA recognized at conference AFTON – East Union FFA chapter members were recognized March 4 at the South Central District Leadership Conference.

Mara Weis finished her term as a district officer and gave a nice tribute to her parents during the event. She also did an outstanding job in the ag sales career development event and qualified for state with a second-place gold award.

Weis, Allison Hadley, Connor Mitchell and Emma Harper were announced as state FFA academic award winners for maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5 while participating in FFA all four years of high school.

Sidney McFee and Lauren Mitchell represented East Union as voting delegates at the general business session of the conference.

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Creston FFA attends agriculture leadership meetings Part of being a FFA member is lifelong leadership.

Tuesday, March 7, Mattie Wheeler, Creston FFA Chapter president, and Kelsey Bailey, chapter advisor, attended the state of Iowa’s Agriculture Leaders dinner. While at the dinner, chapter members mingled with leaders in the industry, including senators and representatives from Iowa’s legislature and the soon-tobe governor of Iowa, Kim Reynolds.

At dinner, members sat at tables with various farmers receiving awards, innovative groups being recognized for outstanding agricultural contributions and agribusiness leaders, with Pioneer, Monsanto, John Deere, Vermeer, Tyson Foods, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa Pork Producers. Attending the Iowa Agriculture Leaders dinner was an outstanding opportunity for FFA members to learn of the issues facing today’s agricultural industry as well as become introduced to future agricultural career opportunities.

Earlier that afternoon, Wheeler and Bailey attended the unveiling ceremony for former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns’ portrait in the Hall of Laureates in Des Moines. Johanns is a native of Iowa and served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 2005 to 2007.

FFA members from across the state of Iowa had the opportunity to have a closed

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HINTS FROM HELOISE Breakfast planning

HOROSCOPE For Thursday, March 16, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Please remember that this is a wonderful year for partnerships for you. It’s a great year for Aries to get married. This also includes entering into a business partnership.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)This year is the best year in over a decade for you to get a better job or improve your existing job. Likewise, it’s the best year in over a decade to improve your health.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)Plan on fun vacations this year, because this is a great time to take vacations, explore the arts, be active in sports and enjoy playful activities with children.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)It’s important to know that this is the year to create your dream home. You can either improve your existing home or get a better home. It’s an excellent time for real-estate investments.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You are in such a positive frame of mind this year. You will succeed in whatever you do, because you believe in yourself. This is how the power of positive thinking works!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Look for ways to boost your earnings, because you can do it. In fact, this is the best year in over a decade for you to make more money. Yahoo!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Lucky you! For the first time since 2005, lucky Jupiter is in your sign. This brings you good fortune and contentment for the whole year. It won’t happen again until 2028.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)This year, different experiences will occur that will enrich your spiritual life. Your belief will be stronger, and this in turn will give you more confidence in your future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a popular year for Sagittarians! However, it’s important to know that your interactions with others will benefit you. Join clubs and groups. Be friendly!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You can put your name up in lights this year, because your reputation will shine. You will earn the respect of your peers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Not since 2005 have you had the travel opportunities you will have this year. Make plans to go places! It’s a great year for school and education as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)This is the perfect year to get a mortgage or loan, because you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others. Financial negotiations will settle in your favour.

YOU BORN TODAY You are curious about everything in life. You also are quite psychic. You are sensitive, intelligent and quick to appreciate

the efforts of others. This year you will benefit from dealing with others. This means your success lies in interacting with other people. Therefore, make friends! Join clubs and organizations. Your social activities will be mutually beneficial.

Birthdate of: Lauren Graham, actress; Sienna Guillory, actress; Jerome Flynn, actor. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Dear Readers: The old saying “BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day” is still true – even more so for young and growing children, and adults, too!

Children who eat a healthy breakfast tend to perform better academically and stay more focused during the day.

“Breakfast” means “break the fast.” A body needs some fuel to get going!

Here are some hints: * Try to plan or think about breakfast BEFORE 6 a.m.! * Plan extra time in the morning to eat. * Preset the table: bowls, utensils, napkins, boxes of cereal or grab bags of granola, bagels or muffins. Oh, if you have “inquisitive and hungry pets,” put the food stuff on a counter they can’t get to!

Breakfast on the go can be a quick fruit smoothie, a banana or an apple and a muffin. Eat SOMETHING rather than nothing! – Heloise FREE SOUP? Dear Heloise: I wanted to remind your readers that soup is a super way to use up leftovers and get a second free meal. We “clean out”

the refrigerator the night before grocery shopping and make what we call “MixedUp Soup.” After shopping and restocking the refrigerator, we have soup and sandwiches. – F.W. and family in Little Rock, Ark. Have you been looking into my kitchen? I like your term “Mixed-Up Soup” rather than mine: “Refrigerator Soup.” Cheap and nutritious, soup can be made from lots of different and flavorful ingredients. For quick, easy-to-make soup recipes, including many from family and friends, order my soup pamphlet. Please visit www.Heloise.com to order, or send a stamped (70 cents), long, self-addressed envelope, along with $5, to: Heloise’s Spectacular Soups, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. To quickly and easily remove grease from soup, put several ice cubes on top; the grease will stick to the ice. Or put the “cool” pot – NOT a hot pot of soup – into the refrigerator, and the fat will congeal on top. Then scrape off! – Heloise SEAL TO SAVE FOOD Dear Heloise: When open-

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To let me know where I am on the amounts, I open the bags and pour the frozen vegetables into gallon freezer bags. This way I can stack them neatly in my freezer, and I don’t lose any vegetables with loose closings. – Pam in Lubbock, Texas TOO MUCH SALT Dear Readers: It can be hard to see salt coming out of the shaker, especially if salting an egg, potato or rice.

Mix a little pepper into the salt so you can see how much salt you’re using. – Heloise (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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FOOD

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, March 15, 2017

10 smart swaps to make baking and cooking healthier Salt: Use less salt and add herbs to recipes to get succulent flavor. Whether fresh or dried, herbs satisfy the palate and add beauty of any dish. Have fun mixing and matching herbs to customize a recipe perfectly to your taste.

Sugar: All those amazing glazes and desserts require sugar, but you need not rely solely on refined white sugar.

For baked goods, lessen sugar and add vanilla or cinnamon to intensify sweetness.

For glazes, try alternatives like maple syrup or fruit purees.

Breading: Classic comfort foods often require breading. For a healthy alternative to traditional white bread crumbs, try whole-grain bread crumbs, rolled oats or crushed bran cereal (or a mixture of them all.)

Flour: Rather than using entirely all-purpose refined white flour for recipes, try swapping half of the amount with whole-wheat flour.

You’ll still get the desired consistency out of baked goods, but you’ll be eating more whole grains.

Lettuce: Iceberg lettuce is a popular option for salads and recipes, but to get more important vitamins (and more flavor), use arugula, collard greens, spinach, kale or watercress instead. Insider tip: try buying a bag of mixed greens to enjoy a variety of nutrient-dense alternatives.

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RIGATONI WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE 1/2 cup white wine 1 lb. rigatoni pasta 1/2 cup vegetable stock 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup (8 oz.) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 2 shallot, minced 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground 1 lb. assorted mushrooms, (such as cremini, shiitake and button) cleaned and sliced Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. While the pasta is cooking: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the heat to high. Add the wine and cook for 3 minutes until all the liquid evaporates. Add the stock and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced.

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PANTHER BOWLING

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Last Wednesday evening’s Creston/O-M Panther bowling banquet was a mostly light-hearted, but also emotional affair.

Light-hearted in that assistant coach Jerry Hartman spent a good several minutes explaining the nicknames and specialized awards made specifically for individuals on the girls and boys squads.

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It was emotional in that head coach Ron Pendegraft’s eyes welled up with tears several times.

The Panther bowlers earn the award for goofiest banquet, celebrating a state-qualifying year for the girls and a rebuilding year for the boys.

“They do a lot of goofy stuff,” Pendegraft said, referring to the girls team wearing super hero socks in their seventh-place fin-

ish at state bowling in Des Moines.

The Panthers say goodbye to a tight group of senior girls. Livi Hartman, Jordan Swedlund, Alex Miller and Tommie O’Neall.

Hartman, Swedlund, Miller, Casey Batten, Kim Orr and Laura Weis were the participants for the girls at state.

The girls team often performed strongly on big stages and on the road.

“They in fact bowl better on the road than they did at home,” Pendegraft said. “I

don’t know what’s going on there, but that’s good. Every time we go to a tournament, we’ve got to go on the road.”

Consistency was the norm for the Panther girls.

We got what we expected and that makes it much easier on me. I know that they’ll be solid, Pendegraft said.

For the boys, Travontay Wright and Nick Case are the departing seniors.

A couple young bowlers performed at a high level.

Zac Hague swept four different performance-based accolades for the boys bowl-

ers. Isaac Jacobson, in his first year of bowling, has the third-highest average on the boys’ side.

“It’s been kind of tough rebuilding, but we’re getting to that point. We had a couple of surprises this year,” Pendegraft said.

Four different Panther bowlers garnered all-Hawkeye 10 recognition.

Senior Livi Hartman was awarded first-team distinction, junior Kim Orr earned a second-team spot, and Casey Batten rounded out the BOWLING | 9A

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

From Southwestern to the Big Dance ■

East Tennessee State coach Forbes relishes paths that helped him lead a team to the NCAA Tournament

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn — East Tennessee State University men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes still remembers his coaching roots.

How his journey to leading a team to this week’s NCAA Tournament started as a high school student in the eastern Iowa community of Lone Tree.

How his first voyage in the world of coaching college basketball started in Creston at Southwestern Community College.

It all has taken Forbes to where he’s at.

Forbes and his East Tennessee State team, seeded 13th in the East Region, will open NCAA Tournament play Thursday against fourth-seeded Florida at 2:10 p.m. from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The game will be shown nationally on TruTV. “I’m very proud of my past, very proud of where I’ve been,” Forbes said in a telephone interview last week before the brackets were announced.

He noted his parents live in Iowa City and a brother in North Liberty.

Thanks to playing and coach-

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East Tennessee State University men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes reacts to a call during a game this season. Forbes, who started his journey in coaching college basketball at Southwestern Community College, leads his team to the NCAA Tournament Thursday against Florida in Orlando, Florida. Tip is set for 2:15 p.m. and the game can be seen on TruTV.

ing basketball, he has friends all across Iowa.

“I’m very appreciative of Iowa,” Forbes said.

Southwestern gave Forbes an opportunity to begin coaching college basketball.

“Everything got started in Cres-

ton,” Forbes recalled. “My daughter (Elizabeth) was born there.

We’d just got married (to wife Johnetta). It was my first opportunity to be a coach.”

He recalled coaching baseball and basketball.

Forbes served as an assistant to

Bill Krejci, then later took over as head coach.

He worked with such longtime Southwestern staples as Tom Lesan and Bill Taylor.

“They all treated me so well,” Forbes said.

He also worked with Ron “Fox” Clinton.

It helped him mature as a coach.

“I’ve worked with a lot of great people starting with Bill Krejci and Ron Clinton,” Forbes said.

“They really taught me a lot. I’m still really close to them. They took me under their wing, showed me the way. They allowed me to make mistakes, grow as a person.

They’ve been with me ever since.”

“It was a great first job for me.”

The tough lessons learned in those days served the then-young coach well.

“I learned by trial and error,” Forbes said. “They let me be successful, let me fail. It was all part of learning to fail. I bounced back from it. I wasn’t perfect. I didn’t do a good job.”

He still beams when talking about his time in southwest Iowa.

“I never shy away from where I’m from,” Forbes said. “I’m very proud of the fact that my first job was at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.”

He still keeps tabs on Southwestern even now.

“I’m proud of them and their program,” Forbes said.

Those tough days helped Forbes become the coach he is now, and with his current team in Johnson City, Tennessee.

“When you coach at the JUCO level, it’s gritty, grimmy and tough,” Forbes said. “To be there and have those experiences I’ve had have rubbed off on our team this year.”

The memories of his times in Creston in the late 1980s and early 1990s has carried him throughout stops in his coaching career at places such as Texas A&M under Billy Gillespie, Tennessee under Bruce Pearl, Wichita State under Gregg Marshall and now to the heart of eastern Tennessee.

“They’re some of the best coaches in the business,” Forbes said. “I learned a lot of great things under a lot of great people.”

East Tennessee State enters the NCAA Tournament 27-7. The 27 wins are the second most in a single season in school history.

The Buccaneers picked up a road win in mid-December at Mississippi State. In late November, they FORBES | 9A

SPARTAN BASEBALL

Stepping up to the next level

SWCC baseball to Division I level this season ■

By RYAN KRONBERG

CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Southwestern Community College’s baseball team took a big step forward this season away from the diamond.

The Spartans are back at the NJCAA Division I level for the first time since 2012.

Going back up from Division II will ben-

efit the players and the program in a whole host of ways this season.

“We’re looking forward to that challenge,” said Southwestern coach Pedro Hernandez. “The guys have been working hard for it. We’re anxious for it.”

One area the Spartans, coming off a 13-42 season a year ago and 6-22 mark in ICCAC Division II play, will see is more eyes on them from coaches and professional scouts.

“One of the big things for us is the exposure for us,” Hernandez said. “They’re going to get a lot of exposure. They’re de-

ciding to come to JUCO. It’s great for them to have that opportunity to be seen by a lot of schools.”

Eyes were on Spartan players during fall ball.

“They got plenty of looks from pro scouts, from DI scouts, DII recruiters, NAIA recruiters,” Hernandez said.

The Spartans played a fair number of NJCAA Division 1 schools in the fall.

“It was good for them,” Hernandez said.

“As a coaching staff, it was good for us to see what we’re up against, other Division

One opponents. We played really well against them. I know our guys are looking forward to that upcoming test.”

Another benefit to going Division 1 is a considerably less amount of time spent traveling to Iowa Community College Athletic Conference games. The Spartans’ road trips for league games are to Council Bluffs against Iowa Western, Marshalltown against Marshalltown Community College and to Centerville against Indian Hills Community BASEBALL | 9A

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The Southwestern Community College baseball team. Front row, from left, Pedro Nazario, Jose Mendez, Victor Perez, Waldemar Figueroa, Trevor Fisher, Gabriel Leon, Erick Espinosa, Stephan Soto, Andre Beltran, Rickey Hernandez and Jhon Vargas; middle: Sean Houston, Marcus Chieves, John Poldberg, Rauvardo Torres, Jared Heman, Juan Perez, Jake Duren, Ian Torres, Yadiel Cruz and Manuel Hazoury, and back: Elijah Johnson, Oscar Rivera, Kenneth Negron, Dylan Torres, Emilio Candelario, Kevin Torres, Angel Morales, Nick Houzenga and Nathan Torres.

BOWLING: CONT. FROM | 8A

girls with an honorable mention selection.

Hartman averaged a teambest two-game score of 322.9.

Orr averaged a two-game series of 309.7. Batten’s twogame average was 299.2.

Zac Hague earned honorable mention for the Panther boys.

His average of 323.9 led the boys. His high two-game score on the year was a 397 in a home performance on Jan. 31.

The senior girls presented both coaches with mugs with their faces on it, and

embraced their emotional coaches.

Otherwise, the evening was filled with plenty of laughs.

Awards Letterwinners (Boys) Seniors — Travontay Wright 2, Nick Case 1.

Junior — Jonathan Seals 3, Dylan Linch 2, Sophomores — Zac Hague 2, Brenton Barber 1.

Freshman — Isaac Jacobson 1.

Letterwinners (Girls) Seniors — Livi Hartman 4, Alex Miller 2, Jordan Swedlund 1.

Junior —Kim Orr 3, Casey Batten 1.

Sophomore — Laura Weis 2, Karlmen Chuong 1, Sophie Schuler 1.

Hawkeye 10 All-Conference (Girls) Livi Hartman 1st team, Kim Orr 2nd team, Casey Batten Honorable Mention.

(Boys) Zac Hague Honorable Mention.

All District (West) Livi

Hartman 2nd team, Casey Batten Honorable Mention.

(Girls) High Game — Casey Batten — 229 (Girls) High Series — Kim Orr — 378 (Girls) High Total Pins — Kim Orr — 4,336 Girls) High Average — Livi Hartman (161.5) (Boys) Zac Hague had High Game (224), High Series (397), High Total Pins (4211) and High Average (162).

Participation Awards — Brad

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Boyer, Steven Stow, Tommie O’Neall, Katie Reed, Emilien Florentin, Tanner Amos.

Fastest Gutterball — Sophie Schuler.

Hopscotch Award — Brenton Barber.

Wipeout Award — Livi Hartman Wrong Way Award — Katie Reed Spare Queen — Laura Weis Big Thumb Award — Alex Miller

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

The members of the Creston/O-M Panthers bowling team pose with their certificates during the team’s banquet Wednesday evening in the Creston High School Commons.

Several Panthers were not in attendance.

BASEBALL: CONT. FROM | 8A

College, with the furthest trip being Marshalltown.

When the Spartans were Division II, the closest road trip was to Boone against DMACC. Hernandez likes the depth he has in his lineup.

“I have 15 guys that can help me at any given time,” said Hernandez. “It’s good to have those types of problems.”

The talent level the team will face all season will push them.

“With junior college, people sometimes don’t understand the type of level we play at is really high,” Hernandez said. “We have guys from here going to DI, DII or professional baseball.”

With a solid core of sophomores, it helps the freshman adjust to college baseball.

“Sometimes with freshmen, they start not so hot,” Hernandez said. “It’s good to have depth, guys that can contribute at any time.”

Catcher Jake Duren is back behind the plate. Duren, a Central Missouri commit, will be pushed by freshman Nathan Torres, out of

Puerto Rico.

Third baseman Victor Perez is committed to a Division II school in Georgia.

Sophomore Rauvardo Torres has committed to Jackson State in Mississippi.

Other key returnees on the pitching side include Denison-Schleswig product Sean Houston. Nick Houzenga transferred from Muscatine Community College when the Cardinals dropped their program after last season. Yadiel Cruz transferred from a community college in California.

In the field, Hernandez has high hopes for sophomore utility Andre Beltran, from Lincoln, Neb., Erick Espinosa, from Puerto Rico, Pedro Nazario, a freshman from Puerto Rico, and Jose Mendez, a freshman from Puerto Rico.

Perennial national power Iowa Western is Hernandez’s pick to top the region.

The Reivers have won the region every year since 2004 and have won three of the past six NJCAA Division I national championships.

“They’ve been really good for a lot of years,” Hernandez said. “It’s going to be tough, but we’re looking forward to it.”

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earned a win against Summit League champion South Dakota State in a tournament in Sioux Falls. They had a four-point loss against Tennessee and a 14-point loss to NCAA Tournament qualifier Dayton in Ohio.

The tough non-league slate prepared the Buccaneers well for Southern Conference play, Forbes noted.

“That’s always the plan,” Forbes said. “I believe in scheduling tough games to prepare you for league play.

I was very pleased with that.

I felt it had us prepared for league play.”

Forbes’ ties in the junior college ranks helped him build the Buccaneers roster.

Four players came from the junior college ranks.

“We used our JUCO connections to build this team,” Forbes said.

East Tennessee State also has a pair of Division I transfers.

Of the 13 players on the roster, six are seniors and six more are juniors.

“We’re a very deep team, an older team,” Forbes said.

“This team has a lot of experience. They’re battle tested.”

The Buccaneers tied for the regular season title in the Southern Conference with UNC Greensboro at 14-4.

“We were very consistent,” Forbes said. “We never lost two in a row.”

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tournament opener 73-66 over Mercer. In an 81-72 semifinal win over Samford, senior T.J. Cromer had a career-high 41 points, becoming the first player to score more than 40 points in a Southern Conference tournament game since Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 43 for Davidson in 2009.

East Tennessee State fell twice to UNC Greensboro in the regular season, but won the game that mattered most, claiming a 79-74 win in the Southern Conference tournament final to earn the berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Forbes credited the team for stepping up and making plays, particularly in the second half.

“To win a game like that, it takes great effort,” Forbes said. “In the second half, our effort was just outstanding.”

East Tennessee State trailed by seven at halftime, 38-31.

“We just refuse to lose,” Forbes said. “We came out and willed ourself to a win.

It’s a tough group of guys.”

The lessons Forbes and his staff instilled in the team in practice paid off big against UNC Greensboro.

“One of the prouder moments was after the Mercer game,” Forbes said. “A reporter asked (Desonta) Bradford, ‘Did you guys panic when you were down 12?’ He said practices were harder than the game. That tells you they’ve bought into what we’re doing. It’s a tough group of guys. You have to be to win at the level they’ve been winning.”

Forbes pushed his team throughout this season.

It led them to the NCAA Tournament.

“That’s the main job as a coach is to get the guys to do things they’ve never thought they could do, to be a part of a team, be part of something bigger than themselves,” Forbes said. “The guys were focused on winning the championship. That’s why they were so excited.”

East Tennessee State’s players lived out a dream of T:5”

reaching the extravaganza known as the Big Dance.

“First and foremost, I’m happy for all of our players,” Forbes said. “It’s a lifelong memory. They’ve worked really hard for it. They deserve it. It’s great for them.”

Forbes will be coaching in the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time overall.

“For me personally, I’m blessed,” Forbes said.

Winning the Southern Conference tournament last Monday allowed the players to bask in the support from Buccaneer backers in Johnson City and the surrounding area for several days before the matchup was announced.

“We’ve had tremendous support,” Forbes said, noting 4,500 Buccaneer fans were at the Southern Conference Tournament title game in Asheville, North Carolina. “Basketball is important in the Tri Cities (consisting of Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol).

People are really excited about what’s going on here.

There’s a lot of pride in the community.”

“It’s a fun time to be here.

It’s nice for people to enjoy it, pat them on the back, enjoy what they’ve accomplished. It’s a great thing for them.”

Forbes can already envision what it will be like when Thursday’s game tips off.

“As a head coach, it will be a real great moment,” Forbes said.

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

Week days or weekends, 5-25 hrs/week, great permanent parttime position, $10/hr. bonus! +hiring Caretech, 1-800-9917006.

WORK FROM HOME. Before you send money call the Federal Trade Commission to find out how to spot work-athome scams. 1-877FTC-HELP. LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT position available.

Starting at $45,000 or negotiable, call 712523-3233 for more information.

TO OUR READERS Creston Publishing Company does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law.

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

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

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

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SUR-GRO Plant Food Co. Currently has openings for potential Full-Time & Seasonal personnel. Includes yard work & truck deliveries, must have clean driving record or have CDL or ability to obtain seasonal CDL. Apply in person at: 200 East 1st Street Diagonal, IA 641-734-5315

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Searching for a

LICENSED DENTAL HYGIENIST

to work full time starting at the end of March, 2017.

Providing dental care, dental radio graphs, patient education, treatment planning and periodontal treatments.

corningfamilydentistry@live.com or mail to 505 8th Street, Corning IA 50841

3rd Shift Sanitation Supervisor Michael Foods is looking for a 3rd shift Sanitation Supervisor with at least 2-3 years’ food sanitation experience required. This person will be responsible for the sanitation of the plant, interior and exterior as well as monitoring plant, equipment and parts for cleanliness and proper sanitation.

Please visit www.michaelfoods.com/careers for more information and to apply We provide a number of benefits to regular full-time employees including, but not limited to: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage • Company Matched 401(k) • Paid Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement Program (100%) • Paid Vacations/Holidays • Company Paid Short Term Disability

Michael Foods Egg Products Company 641-333-4700 1009 S. Brooks St. | Lenox, IA 50851 EOE

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Contact: Kristy Knutson

“Our Care Brightens Lives”

Afton Care Center 508 W. Pearl • Afton 641-347-8416

Office Assistant The Iowa State Extension office of Union County is looking for an Office Assistant for the Creston office. This individual should be a self starter, people oriented person with excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills. This position provides the first point of contact with the general public for Union County Extension Office. Position is under the supervision of the County Extension Council.

Duties to include clerical and office, organization, marketing, public relations and other duties as necessary. Additional duties include: answering phones and directing calls, greeting customers, providing information and/or referring to appropriate staff, agency, community person or business.

Experience a plus but not required.

Willing to train the right person.

IPERS benefits.

AA/EOE Applications will be accepted until March 24th.

Send a letter of application and resume to Haley Jones, ISU Extension Office, 811 North Sumner, Creston, IA 50801.

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2003 Lance Pickup Camper Loaded, 1 owner, always shedded, generator

641-782-7109 or 641-344-6601

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For Sale by sealed bids: (2) Migmaster 180 * uses 230 vac 1 ph primary input. The welders will be number 1 & 2. On envelope write “sealed bids” and welder number. For information on the welders, please contact Phil Wardenburg at 641-202-1611. The district reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. All bids will be rejected under $100.00.

The Creston Community School District is seeking quotes for mowing and trimming of all school grounds other than competition ballfields. The district reserves the right to accept or reject all quotes. Please provide references and proof of insurance.

Quote per each mowing of entire grounds with rate per hour. Estimated mowing season will be April to October.

Specifications and maps of grounds available at Central Office and the district website.

Sealed bids need to be delivered to the Central Office at 801 N. Elm, Creston, Iowa, by noon on March 22, 2017.

www.crestonschools.org/page/3618 Quote Deadline: March 22, 2017 at noon

JERRY & BARB STEPHENS FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

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Egg Products Company Michael Foods Egg Products Company, the category leader in value-added eggs, refrigerated Potatoes & French toast, has the following opportunity:

For Sale

Nights and 2nd Shift

You will work in a team environment to achieve goals, meet patient expectations, be successful and to create a fun and positive working environment.

Please email your resume to

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Full Time|Dietary Cook Part Time | Housekeeper If you are the right candidate please stop in to apply

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 10:30 AM 1766 200 STREET—DIAGONAL, IOWA 1990 Case IH 9170, PS, 9092 hrs, 4 outlets, bare back. 1998 Case IH 8950, PS, 9011 hrs, 4 valves, 1000 PTO. 1991 Case IH 7120, PS, 6926 hrs, 3 outlets, dual PTO. 1981 International 5088, 10,000 hrs, dual PTO, engine and transmission overhauled, 2 outlets. 1977 International 4386, 8091 hrs, 10’ mounted hydraulic blade. Case IH 5500 Soybean Special Drill 30’; Case IH 1200 Bulkfill Planter with 1240 updates; Case IH 4800 Field Cultivator; Rem 2700 Grain Vac; Timpte Hopper 1995; Huskee Gravity Wagon; CAT D8H 46A; Allis Chalmers 524 Scraper; (3) CAT Scrapers; CAT #12 Motor Grader; Vemeer V-450 Trencher/Backhoe, second owner, 1753 hrs. 2003 John Deere 8320 MFWD, PS, 4593 hrs, 250 hrs on reman motor, 4 outlets, duals. 1991 John Deere 4555 MFWD, 8258 hrs, 10 front weight, 15 speed power shift, 3 remotes, 1000 PTO, rear wheel weights. 1973 John Deere 4230, 10,430 hrs, quad range transmission, rear wheel weights, 3 hydraulic outlets. John Deere 568 Megawide Plus Baler; 2010 Brandt 1060 Auger/swing hopper.

Auction conducted by Rice Auction Company, Jake Rice, Auctioneer—641-202-3315.

1000 E Howard Creston

782-5012

For a full listing and photos visit: www.riceauctioncompany.com/stephens-retirementauction

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Clean Out Your Attic ...with an ad in the Classifieds!

Lets face it, when it comes to cleaning out that closet, attic or garage ...everybody’s got something to hide!

But, why hide them when you could sell those unwanted items in the Classifieds? Not only will you gain valuable storage space, but with the dollars you make you can hunt through the Classifieds to uncover someone else’s hidden treasures.

To clean up with the classifieds call:

503 W. Adams St. • Creston • 641-782-2141; Ext. 6441 Office Hours: 8-5 Monday thru Friday • e-mail: classified@crestonnews.com

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CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO: • Work with little supervision.

• Have attention to detail.

• Must be able to lift 40lbs repeatedly.

• Able to work early mornings and afternoons

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

FOR SALE: Puzzles 25 cents each, 641-7822880.

NATURALIZER BACKLESS, low-heeled sandals, excellent condition: one 6 1/2 M in beige with brown accent; one 7M in bronze, platform style with elastic arch band, $15 pair, two pairs for $27. 641-7827169.

Wanted WANTED: Farmland to Rent For 2017. Call: Lyle Maynes 641-3449182; Chase Maynes 641-344-2916.

WANTED: Single size bed frame, 641-7822880.

Ring up the savings with the Creston News Advertiser Classifieds

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Apply online at: www.mylocalmcd.com/creston This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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

www.swcciowa.edu/HR

Southwestern Community College Creston, IA 50801

AA; Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

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

NCRC Acknowledged

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

Saturday, March 18- 10:00AM Murray, IA. Tractors, Farm Machinery, Modern Furniture, Household Goods, lots of Horse Tack, Vehicles, Pull-type Camper for Rosa Matthews & the late Marion Matthews. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey.

Sat., March 25- 10:30AM Diagonal, IA. Tractors, Farm Equipment and Construction Equipment for Jerry and Barb Stephens. Auctioneer: Jake Rice.

Monday, March 27- 5:30PM Corning, IA. Acreage with 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with open floor plan. Auctioneer: Chad Daugherty.

Sunday, April 2- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Furniture, Appliances, Antiques & Collectibles, Lamps, Rugs, Lawn & Garden, Shop and Sports Equipment for Karl and Jan Knock. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey.

Mon., April 3- 10:00AM Shannon City, IA. Tractors and Farm Machinery, ‘00 Dodge Ram Pickup, Shop & Hand Tools for Keith and Janice Bullock. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey.

Monday, April 10- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Annual Spring Consignment Auction.

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

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.

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.

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

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND LABORERS Heavy Highway Contractor looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators and Laborers.

Competitive pay based on experience for Equipment Operators and $17.00/hr for Laborers.

Benefits include health/dental/life insurance and 401k.!

Must have valid driver license (CDL preferred).

Some travel may be required, but we pay motel cost!

To request application call 641-746-2229, apply in person at 606 McPherson Street, Casey IA, or send email to guscon@netins.net.

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Nursing Instructors Parents as Teachers (PAT) Educator Housekeeping Supervisor Coaching Positions (as listed)

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Join the Team mylocalmcds.com

Immediate Openings FT & PT Hours Available

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase and grow your skills while making an immediate impact and contribution to our business growth and brand success. To be a successful team member, motivation, quality, performance, and attendance are essential. Experience welding and/or working in a production environment is preferred. All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED and pass a pre-employment drug test.

We are looking for individuals who not only want a job, but a career opportunity. Join our team and help us lead the trailer industry! Applications available in person or online.

222 N. 1st Street, Clarinda, Iowa. www.hhtrailer.com Career Opportunities: • Welders • Assemblers $1000 Sign On Bonus • Painters Competitive Wages • Fabricators Comprehensive Benefits • Maintenance • CDL Driver

H&H Trailers by Novae is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Clarinda, Iowa

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Name _________________________________________ Address _______________________________________ Phone _________________________________________ Items to Consign (attach separate paper if needed)_______________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Tom Frey - 641-344-5082 Darwin West 641-344-1958 Steve Bergren - 712-789-0847 Brandon Frey - 641-782-0633 Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc., has immediate family consultant/support staff openings.

Breakfast/Opening | Nights & Weekends $8.50 to $11 per hour We hire 14 & 15 year olds too!

Cover primarily Union, Clarke, Warren, Madison, Decatur, and Wayne Counties.

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

Family Consultant position requires BA with at least one year experience in child welfare-related field, or AA with at least four years in child welfarerelated field.

Support Worker requires high school degree with at least one year experience working with children/families.

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801 Apply online at: www.mylocalmcd.com/creston

Family Consultant position offers $500 sign-on after 60 days’ employment.

Salary DOQE. Must pass criminal history and background checks, have good driving record and dependable transportation. Excellent communication and engagement skills a must! Mid-Iowa has been providing child welfare services for over 20 years.

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

FULL-TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR POSITION OPENING Adair County ISU Extension and Outreach is seeking a Full-time Youth Development Coordinator. Primary duties would include: Adair County Youth Council Advisor; Clover Kids Coordinator; and Summer Youth Program Coordinator. Additional duties: assisting with office assistant responsibilities, assist in other program areas (4-H, Ag, and Human Sciences), and other duties as assigned.

Previously Adair County Extension was seeking a part-time employee to fulfill the youth programming needs. The part-time position opening has been closed. After additional evaluation it has been determined that a full-time position would better serve Adair County youth.

Qualifications: Prefer applicants with a background and/ or experience in Education or Positive Youth Development.

Knowledge of ISU Extension programs is beneficial but not a requirement.

Wage will be based on experience. Must be at least 20 years of a valid driver’s license.

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!

Creston Livestock Auction & West and Frey Annual Spring Machinery Consignment Auction Monday, April 10, 2017 • 10:00 a.m.

CHILD WELFARE/SOCIAL WORKERS

age, pass a pre-employment background screening and possess

H&H Trailers by Novae is seeking motivated individuals to become part of our fast growing team in Clarinda, Iowa. H&H is a leading manufacturer of quality utility, flatbed, and cargo trailers with focus on sustainable growth which revolves around our four key manufacturing goals: Safety, Cleanliness, Quality, & Productivity.

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4” PVC INTAKES, Government approved, complete set $80, bottom T: $40, Upright: $40, reflective tape included. Call Don Eblen 641-344-0793.

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Accepting applications for the following:

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1 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment in Greenfield, call evenings, 641-7425024.

Looking for great people for FT Maintenance/Janitorial Now Hiring: Maintenance/Janitorial $10 to $12/hr

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For questions or to apply, submit a resume, cover letter and completed application form to Adair County ISU Extension (attn.: Deena Wells), 154 Public Square, Suite C, Greenfield, IA 50849 or email dwells@iastate.edu by 3/31/17. Application forms are on the website http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/ or at the Extension office.

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• SOUS CHEF Full- Time, Exempt – Previous Culinary Supervision and Strong Culinary Understanding Preferred • AUDIT CLERK - $10.00/hourly Full- Time, Day Shifts, Must be available for weekends and every 1st of the month.

• CASHIER – $9.25+tips/hourly & $200 STAY ON BONUS Full or Part Time, Swing Shift, Includes Working Weekends and Holidays • GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - $10/hourly + $200 STAY ON BONUS Full Time, Day or Swing Shifts Available. Includes Working Weekends and Holidays.

• ELECTRICIAN - $16/hourly + $200 STAY ON BONUS Full Time, Day Shift. Includes Working Weekends and Holidays.

• SECURITY OFFICER – $9.07/hourly Full Time, Swing or Grave Shifts Available. Includes Working Weekends and Holidays.

• FACILITIES HOUSEKEEPER – $9.07/hourly + $200 STAY ON BONUS Full Time, All Shifts Available. Includes Working Weekends and Holidays.

• COCKTAIL SERVER – $4.72/hourly + tips Full Time, Swing Shift, Includes Working Weekends and Holidays • BARTENDER – $6.44/hourly + tips Full Time, Swing Shift, Includes Working Weekends and Holidays • COOK – $10.00/hourly Full or Part Time, Days or Swing Shifts Available, Includes Working Weekends and Holidays • DISHWASHER – $11/hourly Part Time – Saturdays and Sundays • RECEIVING ATTENDANT – $10.00/hourly Full or Part Time, Days or Swing Shifts Available, Includes Working Weekends and Holidays Apply Online at www.AffinityGaming.com

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julie.gunn@miftc.com; or MIFTC, Attn. Julie Gunn, PO Box 416, Perry, IA 50220

Large Farm Machinery, Vehicles, Household Goods, Tools, Saddles & Horse Related items to sell at

PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday, March 18, 2017 • 10:00 AM 1109 Hwy 34 Rural Murray, IA - 11/2 Miles West Of Murray On Hwy 34 North Side Of The Road

Tools & Misc Items; Household Goods; Lawn & Garden Equipment; Farm Miscellaneous; Other Miscellaneous & Collectibles Horse Related Items: many saddles, halters, bridles and other related items Tractors & Farm Machinery: FOTON 824 Diesel Tractor w/cab- 73 hours, one owner, FWA, H&A, 11 front WTS, 16-9-34’s (LIKE NEW); CENTURY #3045 Diesel Tractor w/roll bar canopy, w/C System 50 Loader w/ 5’Bucket, 4 WD, fenders, 506 hours, w/Century 3 Pt Backhoe w/12” bucket; FOTON #254 Diesel, 255 hours, Canopy, 4WD w/Koyker #140 Loader w/4’ bucket; JOHN DEERE #2840 Diesel Tractor, WF, fenders, roll bar canopy, w/Westendorf WL21 Loader, bale spear for above to sell separate; WOODS 10’ #S0121 2 Wheel pull type Rotary Mower; OWATONNA 2 Ton Grinder Mixer; 5’ & 6’ Rotary Mowers 3 pt; 200 Bushel Gravity Flow wagon; Servis 8’ 3 pt Blade; NEW HOLLAND haybine; 3 pt Seeder; 2 Wheel Lowboy Trailer; (2) 3 pt Post Hole Diggers; WoodSplitter; 3 pt Dirt Bucket; King Kutter 3 pt Box Scraper w/scarifier; (2) 3 pt Carriers Vehicles: 2003 Blue in color Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel Pickup; 1998 Gray in color Dually 4x4 Pickup; 1994 Black in color 3500 Quad; 1997 Toyota Tacoma; 19921993 Dodge Pickup; 1991 Ford F-350 Diesel Truck; 1994 Dodge Ram 1500; 1994 Cadillac Eldorado; 2009 Toyota Camry; 1999 Toyota Camry Dune Buggy-Go Kart: 4 wheel Dune Buggy w/fenders & top KSX90 Go Kart, blue in color, single seat Camper: 2003 Cherokee by Forest River Pull Type Camper, 27’, Bumper Hitch, Shower, Stool, Queen sized Bed in front, Kitchen w/cupboards, fridge, 1 slide out, sleeps 6

Rosa Matthews & the late Marion Matthews, Seller

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: West & Frey Auctioneers & Creston Livestock Auction Services Darwin West 641-344-1958 • Tom Frey 641-344-5082 Steve Bergren 712-789-0847 • Brandon Frey 641-782-0633 SALE CLERKS: June West & Leisa Frey RINGMAN: Vern Blazek Terms: Cash or Good Check w/Photo ID AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Marion’s passion was collecting pickups and automobiles, and collecting horse related items. These tractors are clean and have always been shedded when not in use.

SALE ORDER: Tools & misc items, Horse related items to sell first with Household and Miscellaneous mixed in; Tractors and Vehicles & all other Machinery to follow at approximately 1:00 pm LUNCH ON GROUNDS AND PORTABLE RESTROOM WILL BE AVAILABLE

Go to www.crestonlivestock.com for complete sale bill

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General Repairs

Siding & Windows

FOR MOST OF YOUR HOME AND FARM REPAIR NEEDS, inside and out. Quality service, fair price, 20+ years local service. Fully Insured.

DAVE SCHAEFER, 641-348-2260, leave a message.

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

Handyman Service

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

Doors and Windows, Repairs and Any custom size and shape, 30+ Painting, Light Hauling, 641-208- years in Creston. I sell, service and install, for no-pressure estimate call 1730.

Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or 641-344-5523.

Plumber

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

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

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

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

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

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Planning the ark: Noah (Ryan Schroeder), left, and Noah’s wife (Rebecca Coleman) discuss Noah’s plans for the ark during the Creston Community High School speech team’s performance of its one-act play “Once Upon a Beginning” Tuesday evening at CCHS. The speech team held a dinner theatre event Tuesday, performing several of the team’s events. “Once Upon a Beginning” received a Division I rating at state.

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Chatter: At left, Jim Nelson, past Kiwanis president, prepares to flip blueberry pancakes for Rita Wolfe of Creston during the

annual Kiwanis pancake fundraiser held Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. Kiwanis is an organization designed to provide children across the nation with necessary items such as coats.

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