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Southwestern’s men’s basketball team clinched at least a share of the Region XI championship with an 84-63 win over Iowa Central Wednesday. For more on the Spartans, see SPORTS, page 7A. >>

Twenty years ago, Creston High School student Sara Harris was nominated to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. To see what else happened 10, 20 and 50 years ago, see THROWBACK THURSDAY, page 2A. >.

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Republicans reverse course on reduced early voting

YMCA pool suffers, bounces back CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

The Southern Prairie YMCA pool, picured here on Wednesday, has seen some changes recently, including new staff.

Several fitness instructors will take over aquatics classes in the mornings and pool-goers will see new faces in the lifeguards and aquatics director as well.

By BAILEY POOLMAN cause of deterioration from CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

Despite aquatics staff turnover and a mechanical issue, the Southern Prairie YMCA pool is bouncing back.

The pool suffered a pump malfunction Feb. 22, but the problem was fixed quickly.

“We did have a pump go down,” said YMCA Director Keith Worland. “We have a pump in. We are in the process of ordering a backup pump as well.”

The repair cost about $500, and the backup pump will cost about $1,500. The repair came after the pump, which runs continuously despite pool use, went out be-

the chlorine in the pool.

Because of the fix, there was no large gap in pool use.

“We had a day that we had to close the pool, but other than that, we didn’t see any large swings,” Worland said.

However, one problem still plaguing the Y is staff turnover.

Aquatics While more than 1,500 people used the Y pool in January, an increase of more than 25 from January 2016, the Y staff hopes there are no bumps between losing the majority of the current aquatics staff and hiring new staff.

According to a letter sent out Monday to Y members, “there has been recent turnover within the Y’s aquatic department.”

“We had several of our aquatics staff members resign for a variety of reasons,” Worland said. “We have done our best to try to meet their needs. Unfortunately, they’re not going to stick around. So, we’re working on hiring more staff and moving forward.”

The last day for the aquatics department coordinator, an instructor and three lifeguards will be March 17.

“We have talked to a couple of them and got their concerns. We understand that they are leaving and there’s no discussion about

coming back,” said Chris Eaton, YMCA board president. “I don’t know why all of them wanted to leave.

I know the two are good friends, and the daughter of the coordinator is leaving.”

Eaton said six people have been interviewed and three are potentially going to be hired.

According to the letter, “several discussions have taken place within the board to ensure lifeguards are receiving a competitive hourly rate, in hopes of retaining current guards and attracting additional certified individuals to work at the Southern Prairie YMCA.” YMCA | 2A

DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa’s top election official threw his support Wednesday behind GOP changes to his voter identification bill, after Republicans reversed course on plans to reduce early voting and polling hours in the state.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate initially declined to comment on whether he backed an amendment in

the House that was briefly attached to his voter ID bill. It proposed reducing the num- Pate ber of early voting days in primary VOTING | 2A

Kremlin: Sessions controversy an impediment to new relations MOSCOW (AP) — The intense attention being given to the new U.S. attorney general’s meetings with Russia’s ambassador could obstruct improved Washington-Moscow relations, the spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

The spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters he did not know about the meetings last year between Ambassador Sergei Kislyak and Jeff Sessions, who at that time was a U.S. senator.

Sessions also was a policy adviser to President Donald Trump’s campaign.

News of the two meetings has added fuel to the controversy over whether Russia was improperly involved with Trump’s campaign. It spurred calls in Congress for Sessions to recuse himself from an investigation into alleged Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election.

Peskov said it was normal RUSSIA | 2A

CCHS drama department to perform ‘You Can’t Take It With You’

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Set in New York City in 1936, “You Can’t Take It With You” is a Pulitzer Prize winning classic story that showcases an eccentric family.

The Creston Community High School drama department brings the play to life with two performances this weekend: 7 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday, both in the CCHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students. The play is three acts, and popcorn will be sold during the second intermission, with all proceeds going to the CCHS drama department.

It marks the third time the play has been selected for the all-school play, with 1984 and 1999 being the other performances at Creston High School.

“Besides being a classic, it’s a challenging piece and

I have four strong seniors, three of which are pursuing theatre in college,” said Laura Granger, CCHS drama director. “I thought it would be a good one to put on their resume and help showcase their talents as actors. And also, it’s a large cast. There’s 19 in the cast. I felt bad I had to turn down at least four or five students that didn’t receive parts. There’s been quite a bit of interest.”

The play revolves around the Vanderhof-Sycamore-Carmichael clan, all living together.

Grandpa Martin Vanderhof (Tyler Peters) is the patriarch of the family that includes his daughter Penny Sycamore (Rebecca Coleman), her husband Paul Sycamore (Tanner Amos) and their daughters Essie Carmichael (Riley Beard) and Alice Sycamore (Angel Stow).

Also living in the family home is Essie’s husband Ed CCHS | 2A

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Creston Community High School senior Rebecca Coleman, left, senior Jacob Hitz and junior Angel Stow act out a scene Tuesday evening during a dress rehearsal of “You Can’t Take It With You,” the CCHS all-school play that will be performed 7 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday in the CCHS auditorium.

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DEATHS Barbara Kiburz Tingley

Barbara Kiburz, 91, of Tingley died Wednesday, March 1, at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

Services will be 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 4, at Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., in Mount Ayr with Kiburz private burial in Tingley Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established in her name to be used at the Iowa State Fair. Online condolences may be left at www. armstrongfh.com.

Barb, daughter of Walt and Sadye (Law) Hoover,

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Both Eaton and Worland said the turnover will not cause problems with the current aquatics classes throughout the week as all classes have been covered by current fitness staff. “A big portion of our pool participants are people that have joint problems or that may not be able to do the traditional land classes,� Worland said. “Doctors are recommending the pool more and Worland more for therapy, and our morning classes, in particular, are going up.� “Our intentions are to keep that pool open as much, or more than, it has been currently,� Eaton said. “We don’t see any interruption.�

Other changes Meanwhile, Y members will also see changes within the cardio and weight rooms.

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and general elections from 40 days to 29 days. It also would have cut polling hours for those elections from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Iowa currently has one of the longest early voting periods in the country, and Pate had not planned to change that distinction with his original version of the bill.

Pate released a statement Wednesday noting the proposed reductions had been dropped and added, “the bill in its current form has my full support.�

The changes to early voting and polling hours had been introduced by Marion Republican Rep. Ken Rizer, chairman for the House State Government Committee. The amendment was publicized Monday and formally dropped a day later.

Rizer said he had stronger support for other proposed changes without the provisions on early voting and polling hours. His remaining changes include a plan to eliminate the option of voting straight party with a single mark on a ballot.

Pate’s bill would require people to show one of several forms of acceptable identifi-

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was born Jan., 24 1926, in Ellston. Barb went to country school, then graduated from Tingley High School and Drake University.

On May 30, 1949, Barb married John Kiburz at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple then became school teachers in Arispe. Barb taught music, typing and shorthand, and started the first band at the Arispe school.

John and Barb became partners with Walt and Sadye Hoover in Hoover Angus Farm and later took over the family business.

Barb is survived by her husband of 67 years, John Kiburz; daughters, Joy (David) McFarland and Judy Harrison (special friend Eric Fell); granddaughter Landi (Andrew) Livingston and great-granddaughter Gwen Livingston.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Walt and Sadye Hoover.

Greater Regional Medical Center sponsors the cardio room in the southeast corner of the top floor and donated money for new machines.

New equipment will include treadmills with TVs and an elliptical with a phone plug-in, available lateral movements and space to do cross-training moves.

Also, First National Bank in Creston donated two weight-lifting machines for the weight room just north of the cardio room on the first floor. “(Participants), they’re going to look at it and see they’re trying to make a change. It gives us a better resource to get healthy,� Eaton said. “It’ll save space in the weight room. We’ll be able to make it more efficient and machines won’t be down.�

Worland said staff is also looking into adding another high-intensity workout class and focus on making the experiences people have at the Y positive. “We’re just trying to make ourselves better every day,�

Worland said, “and give Creston the best experience possible here at the Y.� cation at election polls. They include an Iowa driver’s license, a state ID, a U.S. passport or a military-related ID. The bill does not mandate a photo component, since people without a driver’s license are expected to receive a free state-issued ID card.

Rizor’s amendments mean different versions of the secretary of state’s bill are currently moving through both legislative chambers. Davenport Republican Sen. Roby Smith is chairman of the Senate State Government Committee, which is also reviewing the legislation. Smith indicated there may be additional amendments. He expected the bill to advance out of full committee on Thursday. “It will not come up on the floor for a number of days,� he said about the plans after that.

A public hearing on the bill has been scheduled for Monday night.

A Senate subcommittee meeting Wednesday featured public feedback that mirrored discussion earlier this week when House lawmakers reviewed the legislation. Connie Ryan, who spoke on behalf of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund, said the bill as a whole still has many provisions that would make it harder to vote for the elderly and marginalized groups.

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Today is March 2, the 61st day of the year. So, there are 304 days left in 2017. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Feb. 27-March 5) in history:

10 years ago The Dekko foundation provided $17,500 per year to each Youth Answering the Call of the Community (YACC) in their area. Dekko was amazed how many youth went on to pursue careers in philanthropy after participation. CHS senior Kari McCann was one of those who wanted to get her master’s degree in philanthropy once she finished her bachelor’s.

Darrell Frain, Creston/O-M wrestling coach, accepted the Class 2A Coach of the Year award, while assistants Matt Long, Drew Duff and Nick Hemann looked on. Frain was elected by his peers in the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association.

Don and Jean Sheridan of Arispe could be spotted in Community Choice Credit Union TV commercials appearing as “bills.� Don was also featured in billboards in the Des Moines area.

Their son, Matt, a 1997 East Union graduate, worked for the credit union and produced the popular ads.

20 years ago Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution chose winners of their essay contest “Trails West.�

Winners were Nancy Oxley of Greenfield – fifth grade, Amy Saltman of Corning – sixth grade, Brett Moffitt

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Carmichael (Gabriel Frakes). “They all kind of have different hobbies and quirks, whether it’s painting pictures, writing plays, ballet dancing or playing xylophone,� Granger said. “Then, t h e i r youngest daughter, Alice, she’s the one who’s dating her boss’ son Granger and they decided to get engaged. It presents a different dynamic for the family on whether or not these families will mesh.�

Granger likened the play to “My Big Fat Greek Wedding� or “The Birdcage.�

CCHS senior Jake Hitz, who plays Alice’s love interest, Tony Kirby, described it as “a comedy about two young people that are in love and their families are pretty much polar opposites.�

One of the most challenging aspects of the play, Granger said, is that it’s a period piece set in 1936. It has challenged students to think about how their characters would act in that time period, noting they

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of Kent – seventh grade, Megan Allen of Creston – eighth grade and Lane Schwartz of Greenfield, who was the recipient of the local Good Citizen Award and his essay was sent to the district for further judging.

Creston High School’s Lindsay Courtney was named to the Hawkeye 10 Conferences’ second girl’s basketball team and Heidi Hellyer received honorable mention.

CHS student Sara Harris was nominated by guidance counselor Marylou Judd to the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., and was admitted to attend the spring 1997 conference.

Jeff Finn, Kyle McCann, Todd Stalker, Ryan Taylor and Brady Steenhoek were candidates selected by the student body for CHS’s 1997 Twirp Birp King.

Twirp Birp is an acronym for The Woman is Required had to learn about the etiquette of the time. “I think some of the 1930s mannerisms, that’s difficult for a lot of people, including myself,� Hitz added. “It’s harder for us to act exactly that way to make it authentic.�

Another challenge for the cast and crew was finding costumes that were correct for the time period, as well as creating special effects such as finding a way to make believable fireworks offstage.

Granger said the play has humor, romance and thought-provoking dialogue. It holds relevance in today’s world, since it was written at a time when many Americans were worried about the Cold War with Russia.

Coleman, a senior planning to attend Simpson College and go into acting next year, is playing a leading part for the first time in her career at CCHS. She plays Penny Sycamore. “She is really sweet and kind and just wants everyone to be happy,�

Coleman said. “She’s the mom and she typewrites and makes plays and she paints. She’s adorable.�

Granger said rehearsals leading up to this weekend’s performances have gone well. “They’re great kids to work with,� Granger said. “They have put in a

To Pay, the Boy is Required to Participate and is a weeklong festival ending with a dance.

50 years ago Dr. Walter P. Jones, a past chairman of the Union County hospital board of trustees and an early supporter of the new hospital building, was the first patient admitted into the new hospital as it officially opened its doors March 1.

Two babies were born on opening day. Phillip Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hower, was born at 5:36 p.m. and delivered by Dr. James B. Gault. Lonna Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spurgeon, was born at 8:45 p.m. with attending physician Dr. Richard Wilker. “Bye Bye Birdie� was attended by more than 1,000 people on opening night Thursday at the Creston High School. About 1,150

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Creston Community High School senior Tyler Peters, left, and sophomore Marika Chubick act out a scene Tuesday evening during a dress rehearsal of the all-school play “You Can’t Take It With You.�

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Luckily, a lot of the kids have stepped up and done what’s needed to be done to hopefully make this a great success.�

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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 Cottonwood Road.

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

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

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

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hosted by Vera Fengler.

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

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

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

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boz’s Kitchen in Corning. For more information, call 641-782-4040.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre.

Southwest Iowa Dancers with Coon Ridge Country band, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34.

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Medical, 8:11 p.m., Feb. 18.

Assistance, 9:59 p.m., Feb. 18.

Information, 11:07 p.m., Feb. 18.

Assistance, 11:20 p.m., Feb. 18.

Information, 11:21 p.m., Feb. 18.

Controlled burn, 8:41 a.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 11:02 a.m., Feb. 19.

Grass fire, 11:40 a.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 11:57 a.m., Feb. 19.

Fire, 12:02 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 12:49 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 12:57 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 1:10 p.m., Feb. 19.

Animal call, 1:20 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 1:56 p.m., Feb. 19.

Fire, 2:12 p.m., Feb. 19.

Fire, 2:21 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 3:21 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 3:43 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 3:54 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 3:59 p.m., Feb. 19.

Medical, 4:04 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 4:15 p.m., Feb. 19.

Information, 6:15 p.m., Feb. 19.

Assistance, 6:16 p.m., Feb. 19.

Medical, 6:56 p.m., Feb. 19.

Medical, 9:24 p.m., Feb. 19.

Accident, 7:02 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 9:19 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 9:37 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 9:42 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 9:49 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 10:06 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 10:32 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 11 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 11:40 p.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 11:44 a.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 11:50 a.m., Feb. 20.

Transfer, 12:20 p.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 12:41 p.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 12:47 p.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 12:55 p.m., Feb. 20.

Assistance, 1:08 p.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 1:30 p.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 2:22 p.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 2:37 p.m., Feb. 20.

Information, 4:04 p.m., Feb. 20.

Assistance, 4:50 p.m., Feb. 20.

Assistance, 4:53 p.m., Feb. 20.

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and consented to DataMaster testing, with a result of .212 blood-alcohol content.

Nunez was released on $1,000 bond.

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took items from a vehicle belonging to a victim which were later found at a residence where he lives. Burgoyne had in his possession a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana and a clear liquid in a syringe believed to be methamphetamine.

Burgoyne was released on $5,000 bond.

—————— Colleen Nicole Denton, 27, of Greenfield was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of joint criminal conduct 4:38 a.m. Saturday in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Denton knew items were taken or stolen from a vehicle.

Denton had in her possession a clear liquid in a syringe believed to be methamphetamine and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. Denton also had knowledge that her friend was using stolen credit cards without the permission of the victim.

Denton was released on $5,000 bond.

—————— Alfredo Ruvalcaba Nunez, 30, of Columbus Junction was charged with operating while intoxicated, failure to have a valid driver’s license, open container and failure to maintain control 5:55 a.m.

Saturday in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Nunez operated a vehicle in Adair County and was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 80. Nunez did admit to consuming alcoholic beverages while driving and did have empty bottles of beer in the vehicle. Nunez said he had a six-pack of beer while driving because he was in an argument with his wife and he did have an odor of alcoholic beverages coming from his person and had watery and bloodshot eyes. Nunez consented to field sobriety testing. He consented to provide a breath sample for a preliminary breath test with a result of .230. Nunez was charged, transported to Adair County Sheriff’s Office

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were called to the eastbound lane of the 88-mile marker on Interstate 80 for a vehicle that lost control and entered the north ditch. Officers arrived and observed a single male occupant walking away from a tan SUV. Officers exited the patrol vehicle and approached the male. Officers told the male there was a towing ban and that they could give him a ride to Stuart. The male agreed and entered the front passenger seat of the patrol vehicle. As officers were driving to Stuart, they could smell an alcoholic beverage coming from the male’s breath. The male said he lost control of the vehicle when he entered the north shoulder of the interstate.

They arrived in Stuart and officers parked the patrol vehicle next to McDonald’s.

Officers told the male they could smell an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath.

The male told officers several times he had not been drinking any alcoholic beverages that night. As they were sitting in the patrol vehicle, officers could see the male had bloodshot watery eyes and his speech slurred at times.

Officers offered the man field sobriety testing and explained them to the male. The male refused all field sobriety testing and told officers they were not necessary. Officers identified the male as Brummer.

State radio advised Brummer’s license was revoked for operating while intoxicated in Iowa. Officers charged Brummer and transported him to Adair County Jail. Brummer refused to submit to a breath sample on the DataMaster.

Brummer was released on $2,000 bond.

—————— John Michael Burgoyne, 39, of Creston was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, second-degree attempted burglary and theft by credit card 3:17 a.m. Saturday in Adair County.

Burgoyne obtained a cred card from a victim and used the card several times on the same day without the approval of the victim. Burgoyne also

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Samantha Lynn Bullington, 26, of Des Moines was charged with second-degree theft and on an Adair County warrant for fourth-degree theft and Haley Nicole Hamler, 25, of Knoxville was charged with second-degree theft 8:08 p.m.

Feb. 21 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, officers received a report of a stolen vehicle from Adair.

The vehicle was a blue Chevrolet Impala. Earlier in the evening, officers picked up two female transients traveling eastbound. The officers noticed an abandoned vehicle approximately one mile from the females’ location. Officers identified the females as Bullington and Hamler. Both females said they were leaving St. Gregory’s Rehab Center in Adair.

Officers ran the females through dispatch and Bullington came back wanted out of Polk County. Bullington was charged and Hamler was transported to Stuart. Once officers arrived at the jail with Bullington, dispatch received a report of a vehicle stolen out of Adair.

Dispatch advised officers of the vehicle and they remembered the abandoned vehicle.

It matched the description of the stolen vehicle. Officers spoke with Bullington and she said they stole the vehicle and it broke down at the 88-mile marker on Interstate 80.

Officers contacted Stuart Police officers and told them to locate Hamler. Officers located Hamler at a nearby hotel. Officers spoke to Hamler and she said Bullington took the vehicle and she rode in the passenger seat.

A computer was taken from the back seat of the vehicle and was in Hamler’s possession. Hamler tried to leave the computer in a bathroom of a restaurant but was located. Hamler admitted to taking the bag with the computer. Hamler was charged.

Bullington was being held on $5,000 bond, and Hamler was released on $5,000 bond.

—————— Justice Guy Myers, 18, of Villisca was charged with second-degree burglary and sec-

ond-degree theft, class C and D felonies respectively, 1:31 a.m. Feb. 22 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Myers entered a garage located at 101 SW Fourth St., Greenfield, without permission, entered a vehicle in the garage and took a loaded Smith and Wesson .44-caliber handgun from the vehicle without permission with the intent to not return the handgun. Myers took the handgun with the intent to sell it. The value is $1,550.

Myers was being held $10,000 bond.

—————— Jason Edward Caldwell, 44, of Stuart was charged with driving while barred 6:16 p.m. Feb. 22 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Caldwell knowingly operated an all-terrain vehicle on the road with a driver’s license status of barred.

Caldwell was released on $2,000 bond.

—————— Elijah Daniel Davis, 37, of Fontanelle was charged with two counts of third-offense possession of a controlled substance 6:57 p.m. Feb. 23 in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, during a home visit with a Department of Human Services worker, consent to enter the residence was granted by a female resident. The allegation of possession of illegal narcotics with intent to deliver and narcotic use around children was made. Consent to search was granted by the female resident. Davis took officers to the illegally possessed marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his bedroom. Davis then granted permission to search the rest of the bedroom and residence. Hash oil was located inside the bedroom.

Davis was cited and released.

—————— Michael Paul Brummer, 49, of Mason City was charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated and driving with license suspended 11:40 p.m. Friday in Adair County.

According to an Adair County Sheriff report, officers

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, March 2, 2017

Creston Chamber of Commerce happenings for March Creston Chamber of Commerce works very hard to promote and showcase Creston, as well as being a leadership organization, which works to unify and map a course for Creston’s future development.

With this in mind, I would like to continue sharing information on another committee within the chamber.

The Image Enhancement Committee, which meets monthly, is made up of chamber members, representatives of the city council and other concerned citizens that continually strive to enhance Creston. The goal of this committee is to create and maintain a positive image of Creston through beautification, restoration and enhancement activities. As you can see from the list below, this group has been quite active over the past several years.

In the past, this group has spurred many projects that are in place today or have taken place.

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

These include the city wide commercial loan program; junk car ordinance; mowing ordinance; Gold Star and Hi-Five honors; junk houses awareness; Iowana refurbishing; garbage for renters; started the Welcome to Creston sign project with Trees Forever; assisted in the selection of new light heads in uptown Creston; flower pots in Creston; street cleaning and snow removal in uptown area with odd, even parking to make this possible; city wide community banners; Yards and Areas of the Month; Paint Creston Project in 2007 and 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, totaling 36 homes in that seven year period that were painted; and assisted in updating

citywide Christmas decorations with the city.

On an ongoing basis the Image Enhancement Committee is: • continuing the Paint Creston beautification project – details for 2017 Paint Creston will be available to the public later in March; • continuing to collaborate and work with other groups and organizations in maintaining and improving the image of Creston; • continuing to work with the city and others on buildings, yards and homes in disrepair and other nuisances; • continuing Yards of the Month, Areas of the Month and flower pots of the month.

The Image Enhancement Committee is seeking input on areas that you think this group could assist with to make a difference in Creston. If you have an idea, call me at the chamber with your thoughts. I look forward to talking with you.

Upcoming Legislative

Coffee The next Legislative Coffee of this session will be held March 18. The coffee provides you with an excellent opportunity to ask your legislators questions you may have, or just listen to what your elected officials have to say. They begin at 8 a.m. in the mealsite at the restored Creston Depot, and last for an hour. The coffees are free and the public is invited to attend. Both Rep. Tom Moore and Sen. Tom Shipley are planning on attending.

Hi-Five honorees The following individuals and business were honored with the Hi-Five Honor in March: Nicky Cooney of Harvey Law Office, Nichole Bierle of Ben Adamson State Farm Insurance, Terry Wallace of Casey’s North, Taryn Thompson of Medicap Pharmacy and J&A Flooring. Congratulations to you all.

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

Gold Star business honored The chamber honored Ben Adamson of State Farm Insurance, 300 Russell St., as the March Gold Star Business in Creston. They were nominated by a fellow Crestonian because of the appearance both inside and out of their property. Congratulations.

Please call the Chamber to acknowledge a business property.

Remember, for a listing of activities in the Creston area, visit the Creston Chamber of Commerce website home page at www.crestoniowachamber.com.

Have a great month and remember: “Creston – a great place to visit, work and call home.”

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

Oklahoma Sooners star quarterback Baker Mayfield wrote a public letter of apology for getting arrested for public intoxication in Arkansas.

It’s safer to be drunk on campus.

The reason I’m still alive today is that Norman, Oklahoma, is flat, so when you pass out you don’t fall off any cliffs or anything.

President Trump enjoyed rave reviews for his disciplined and uplifting speech to Congress. He would read from the left and then ad-lib to the right. The Teleprompter on his left scrolled the text of the speech while the Teleprompter on his right simply said “Do NOT Say the Winner is ‘La La Land.’”

Barack and Michelle Obama signed a his and hers book deal with Random House publishers Tuesday for $60 million. They may pay much lower taxes now than before. It turns out the people who manipulated the election in favor of Trump were not the Russians, it was the Obamas.

President Trump gave a cheerful speech to Congress Tuesday before a press that loathes him and Democrats who want to impeach him after 40 days. He was startlingly optimistic. President Trump’s great talent is the ability to go from one disaster to another without any loss of enthusiasm.

House Democratic women showed up for President Trump’s speech Tuesday clad in all-white outfits to honor the suffragettes a century ago. They won women the right to vote. Back then, their motto was, “I’d rather be a rebel than a slave,” which was later re-worked as the Ole

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President Trump gave the speech of his life to Congress Tuesday and reset his presidency. He entered the Chamber looking for hands to shake and an hour later he left signing autographs for them. No one has seen anything like it since Elvis Presley’s first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.

President Trump’s speech to Congress startled his critics by its conciliatory and upbeat tone so unlike his anger during recent battles with the press. He was calm, warm, articulate and uplifting. Trump’s speech displayed the miraculous benefits of just one week of sobriety in Twitter Anonymous.

President Trump called for immigration reform in a speech to Congress on Tuesday. Migrant workers don’t want much, just the same temporary work program Congress enjoys. We probably would be a lot better off with Congress picking the lettuce and the migrants running the government.

President Trump justified protectionist tariffs in his speech to Congress Tuesday by citing Abe Lincoln, who backed the Morrill Tariff Act in the 1860 campaign, the passage of which prompted secession. Trump and Lincoln are alike in one other way. The leading actors of their time hated them.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support full funding of judicial branch From Allison Danilovich Union County Clerk of Court

Every year, legislators at the Iowa Capitol debate the role civil servants should play in moving the state forward. Sometimes, as we’ve seen in the past few weeks, the issue of collective bargaining comes up in the conversation.

And sometimes (again, as in the case of collective bargaining) public employees aren’t happy with the results. But whether Republicans or Democrats are in power, these discussions are ultimately linked to the state budget.

As clerk of court for Union County, I have been watching budget discussions at the statehouse with grave concern.

In our court system (the Judicial Branch), clerks of court aren’t front-and-center in the courtroom like judges. Nor are we aimless bureaucrats, sitting in back rooms untangling red tape. We’re on the front lines, executing the mission of giving all Iowans equal access to justice.

If you’ve filed a small claim suit, challenged a speeding ticket or filed for divorce or back child support, you have worked with a clerk of court.

If you’ve adopted a child, served as executor for a will or had to file for a protective order against an abusive partner, you have worked with a clerk of court.

If you or a loved one has need-

ed help with a mental health crisis or a substance abuse problem, you have worked with a clerk of court.

Depending on your case, you might never see a judge. You may not even have an attorney. But what you should always have is a clerk of court to shepherd your case through the legal labyrinth from start to finish.

Thus, for many Iowans, we are the face of the justice system.

There are already far too few of us. Every one of Iowa’s 99 counties has a courthouse. But only two-thirds of them have a clerk of court. In rural areas, our teams can be small – maybe two to four people, at most. Those tiny teams, in turn, could end up managing offices in multiple counties, covering 60 miles or more. After several consecutive years of under-funding by the legislature, our resources are at the thinnest margin they have ever been. In some areas, that means closing offices if an employee goes on vacation or calls in sick.

That’s inconvenient if you’re protesting a speeding ticket, if it is your last day for you to renew your driver’s license or car tags and you need to pay a forgotten fine, needing someone evicted, needing your child support payment or an application for court appointed counsel. It’s never good business when one of the offices in your local courthouse is closed.

Especially when they are closed

due to budget cuts.

It’s dangerous if you need a restraining order, or are in a mental health crisis.

With the chronic under-funding of the judicial branch, we have already seen numerous clerks of court offices consolidate or restrict hours over the years. We have all taken on more and more duties as vacant positions go unfilled. There is no budgetary maneuver left that will allow us to maintain the current level of staffing, services and hours. Without full funding, something, somewhere will have to give and it is our rural counties, Union County included, that will bear the brunt.

And that something will inevitably affect thousands of everyday Iowans who need easy and immediate access to the courts.

I have written to our legislators to ask for their support in fully funding the judicial branch, and I invite you to do the same. This isn’t just a public employee issue. It’s an Iowa issue. Our work directly impacts ordinary people who live close to us, often facing desperate times, and it would be an absolute shame to deny even one person access to justice simply due to lack of financial support. I ask you to contact me if you need further information about judicial branch funding or about the duties of the clerk of court office at allison.danilovich@iowacourts. gov.

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

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

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

Saturday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. confession. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, confession. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. adoration; 8:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education class.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, June Nolte Davis, pastor.

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

Clearfield

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, Judy Hoakison, leader; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ray Powell, presider; Ken Mallas, speaker.

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 9 p.m. Light Co. - SWCC Room IC120. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. small group Bible study for all ages; 10:45 a.m. worship. Tuesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. women’s Bible study; 6:30 p.m. GriefShare; 6:30 p.m. DivorceCare. Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m.

TeamKID, youth ministry and adult Bible study.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service and Lord’s table; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school/ABF hour and baptism class; 2 p.m. deacons’ meeting - South Room; 4 p.m.

Melody Makers choir practice; 5 p.m. family worship service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high TREK, senior high youth group, college/ career group - Earldean Miller’s home - 1405 Elm Drive, adult prayer meeting and Bible study; 8 p.m. Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal. Thursday(9), 7 p.m.

Riley Missionary Circle - Phyllis Burkhalter’s - 903 N. Mulberry St. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor. Email: fcccreston@gmail. com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. worship service. Monday, 1:30 p.m. “Tootles” (games/crafts) in Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

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

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

Thursday, 7 p.m. mission.

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. youth Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship - communion. Monday, 6 p.m. deacon meeting. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Bible study.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. Lenten Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise.

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

Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Shutterbugs; 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting. Friday, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Union Squares. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Disciple Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Hispanic worship service - education building; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11:30 a.m.confirmation. Monday, 5 p.m.

TOPS; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout; 7 p.m.

Emmaus. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 11 to 7 p.m.

PEO omelet buffett; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 6:30 p.m. Lenten study; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Prime Time; 1:30 p.m.

ACTS; 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday(9), 9 a.m. missions; 12:05 p.m. UMM. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

Thursday, 7 p.m. women’s group (first and third Thursdays); 7 p.m. men’s fellowship at 901 E. Irving St. (second and fourth Thursdays). Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Night Fire service. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service with children’s church. Monday, 4 to 5:15 p.m. after school children’s ministry (ages 5 to 12 years old); 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. children’s choir; 5:15 p.m. free community meal; 6:15 to 7 p.m. “Let’s Talk” ministry for young men ages 13 and older.

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

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

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

ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4 p.m. Mass; 5 p.m. St. Malachy dinner and auction - SuperTel. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. confession; 9 a.m. Mass; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. confirmation retreat - church hall.

Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. adoration; 6 p.m. Mass with stations of the cross; after Mass, soup supper.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy School; noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6:30 p.m. high school youth group - St. Malachy School; 6:45 p.m. religious education, - St. Malachy School.

Thursday(9), 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. liturgy committee meeting -Hall.

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

Sunday, 8 a.m. Bible study; 9 a.m worship; 6 p.m. “24 Hours that Changed the World” Lenten study (through April 16).

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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

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

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

Creston Prime Time Connection Creston Prime Time Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, invites all ladies to its March luncheon, which will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 8 at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Ceceila Schreves of St. Charles is a cosmetologist, former secretary, teacher, counselor and was involved at a crisis pregnancy center and adoption agency. She tells how “The Greatest

Story Ever Told” changed her troubled life in her talk entitled “The Beautiful Story Unfolds.”

Hannah Shady, executive director of the Life Care Clinic (LLC) in Creston, will inform the group about LCC’s purpose and services available.

Cost is $7.50. For reservations, call 641-782-4268 or 641-782-4083 by Sunday. Reservations are to be used, given to a friend or canceled.

Ecumenical Lenten services begin Sunday Area churches in Union and Taylor counties are joining together in each county again to host ecumenical Lenten services.

The services will be held at a different host church each week, and each week the pastors from the churches participate in the service with a different pastor preaching the message.

The Union County worship services begin at 5 p.m. each Sunday. The theme for the 2017 Lenten services

is “Fruit of the Spirit.” The service this Sunday will be “Love,” at Salem Lutheran Church, 602 W. Townline, with the Rev. Ken Halbur as guest speaker. All people are welcome to attend.

Lenox Ministerial Association will hold their ecumenical Lenten services at 7 p.m. Sunday evenings.

The service this week will be at Maple Grove Church, 1406 Elk Ave., in Gravity with the Rev. Tony Johnson giving the message.

Lenten study scheduled at Jerusalem Church The Jerusalem United Methodist Church, 1965 REA Road, will be hosting a Lenten-Easter Biblical study, “24 Hours that Changed the World,” by Dr. Adam Hamilton, one of the foremost Bible teachers in the world today.

Beginning 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in the fellowship hall at the church, participants will have the opportunity to study together the significance of Jesus’ last day, from the last supper with his disciples through his trial, whipping, humiliation and crucifixion. Each week for seven Sunday

evenings, participants will study together the Lord’s journey for everyone, concluding on Easter Sunday, April 16. The Rev. Jim Morris, pastor of the Jerusalem Church, will lead this study.

Everyone in the community is invited to be part of this study, whether seeking a basic understanding of this critical time in Jesus’ life or seeking to deepen their appreciation of what the Savior has done for all. Come, and invite your friends, as participants grow in their love of the Savior Jesus Christ.

Larry Dodds to present musical concert TINGLEY – The public is invited to attend a musical concert 6:30 p.m. March 8 at Tingley Community Building, 111 W. Main St., in Tingley.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship and communion; 5 p.m. UCMA Lenten service. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilting.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Lenten service.

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

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

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

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

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St., Rick Titus, pastor.

Larry Dodds of Burlington will be singing and speaking about a mission trip to Romania.

For more information, call 515-402-2788.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. John B. Rutz, pastor, 641-7825095, http://TrinityCreston.org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 10:45 a.m.

Divine service. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Bible study.

Creston: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Sunday school and Bible classes; 9 a.m. Divine service with Holy Communion. Monday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday. 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool;

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

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

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor. Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Andrew Hanna, pastor, office 641-743-0221.

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

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

Saturday, 9 a.m. women’s quarterly praise and fellowship brunch; 5 to 7 p.m. Marriage Oneness at Bill and Kathi Piper’s. Sunday, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday school classes; 9:40 to 10:05 a.m. children’s worship; 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. worship service; 11:30 a.m. connection Sunday; 2 to 4 p.m. Financial Peace University. Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m. women’s prayer gathering. Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. prayer time (everyone welcome); 6:20 to 8 p.m. Awana; 6:30 to 8 p.m. youth group at The Corner.

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

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Friday, 8:30 a.m. Mass; 10:15 a.m. Mass at Greenfield Rehab. Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m.

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

Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Faith Formation youth program.

Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

St. Patrick’s — Massena— Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

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

Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Hopeville

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday

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CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Karen Norton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship with communion and new members; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 5 p.m. confirmation class. Monday, 1 p.m. quilting. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. omelet buffet at First United Methodist Church. Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting; 5 p.m. prayer group; 6 p.m. adult Bible study; 7 p.m. council meeting.

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school; 10:30 a.m. worship service and Sunday school for children.

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

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

Lorimor

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

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

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641-340-0474, bmac2366@yahoo. com; Tyler Schultz, associate pastor, 720-670-7319, tschultz3324@ gmail.com; office, 641-447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www.murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. early worship service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

JAM for K-5; 6:30 p.m. meal; 7 p.m. adult Bible study and youth groups K-12. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. food pantry (by appointment other days, call the office).

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

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

Orient

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

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 9 a.m.

Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study. Monday, 7 p.m. council meeting.

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

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

Prescott

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

Thursday, CHI Coalition Mental Health first aid training in Corning. Friday, 9 to11 a.m.

Taylor County Ministerial Alliance meeting at Prescott. Saturday, 6:30 breakfast and Bible study Fellowship Hall. Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. children’s Sunday School; 10 a.m. worship; 11 a.m. youth confirmation class. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. pastor’s office hours; 2 p.m.

Clearview Homes church service.

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

STRINGTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH, junction of Highway 34 and Sycamore Ave., Tony Johnson, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Al Rusk, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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6 p.m. confirmation classes and F.L.O.C.K. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

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

Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services. Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m.

Open Table - YACC. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS; 5:30 p.m. church council meeting.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE A name is a necessity

HOROSCOPE For Friday, March 3, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)You might see new uses for something that you own today. Some of you will even see new ways to make money.

Clever you! Ka-ching!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take a realistic look in the mirror today, and ask yourself what you can do to improve your appearance. How can you create a better impression on your world?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)Something powerful and secretive is present in your life today. If you are focused and aware, whatever it is might introduce improvements into your world.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Today you will attract someone powerful to you. This might be a pleasant experience - or not. It’s possible that you are the powerful person in a relationship with someone else.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your relationships with bosses, parents and VIPs will be intense and direct today.

However, the outcome will be that the relationship is superior. Once you put your cards on the table, people will know what you want.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22)You might have a powerful discussion with someone about politics, religion or racial issues today. (It’s tough to keep your shirt on if you have to get something off your chest.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Today you might see a better way to deal with shared property or something that is jointly owned. You also might come to a better arrangement regarding an inheritance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)Discussions with partners and close friends will be emotional and strong today.

People will show their feelings.

Fortunately, things will be better after the dust settles.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Look for ways to introduce reforms and improvements to your job or where you work. Similarly, you might even see ways to improve your health.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Romance will be passionate and intense today. In fact, you might feel obsessed with something.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Family discussions will be intense today. However, the main focus will be introducing improvements to where you

live. Don’t get carried away.

Avoid major theatrics.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)You are so powerful and convincing today that you will be successful if you are in sales, marketing, teaching, acting or writing. No one will be able to resist your words of persuasion!

YOU BORN TODAY You are hard-working, with a strong sense of purpose, and some-

times you are shy. Friendships are important to you. You seek stability in your life. This year you will be both a student and a teacher. You will be excited as you start to see the fruits of your efforts for the past six years. Expect your well-earned rewards soon!

Birthdate of: Jessica Biel, actress; Julie Bowen, actress; Ronan Keating, singer. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Dear Heloise: I work in a big-box store and found a little girl, around 4, wandering down an aisle by herself, crying! I asked what was wrong, and she said she couldn’t find her mommy! I walked with her to where the public-address system is. (I was in store uniform with a nametag.)

I asked her what her mom’s first name is. She said Diane. I paged for Diane, saying we had something for her at the office. Mom came quickly, and all was OK. My hint is to teach toddler kids and youngsters their PARENTS’ FIRST NAMES (as well as last name) so they can tell an authority if they do get lost. Many times, all they know is “Mom” or “Dad.” Also, teach them to trust uniformed store personnel, or to go to where there is a checkout lane and tell the cashier. – No Name, From Any City.

Dear No Name: Children can dart off in a flash! Also, teach them that it’s NOT a game to try to play hide-andseek while out and about. – Heloise

DRY DISHES Dear Heloise: If you have company and are facing a large stack of dirty dishes that shouldn’t be put in the dishwasher, try this: Wash by hand, and use the empty dishwasher as a large dish drainer! It will hold lots, and works even if the dishwasher is out of order. – Nancy P., via email DRAIN CLEANER? Dear Heloise: What are the proportions for your drain cleaner? I remember bleach and baking soda. – Barbara, via email NO, NOT BLEACH! It’s VINEGAR and baking soda. It’s not a drain cleaner; rather, it’s a way to freshen a stinky drain and help keep it free- flowing. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, followed by 1 cup heated household vinegar. This will bubble and foam. Wait about 15 to 20 minutes. CAREFULLY pour HOT water down the drain to wash out the residue. Then run cold water for a full minute or so.

Baking soda is one of my favorite all-around household helpers. It is cheap, safe

and readily available, and I’ve compiled a pamphlet of my favorite uses for baking soda. If you’d like to receive one, send a long, stamped (70 cents), self-addressed envelope, along with $5, to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. You also can order it online at www.

Heloise.com. Look for largesize boxes of baking soda in the laundry aisle, especially at big-box stores! – Heloise IT’S SEW EASY Dear Heloise: I have trouble using straight pins. I came across a package of corsage pins, and now I’m using them as straight pins. They are bigger and easier to hold on to.

I read your hints every day in the Salem (Ohio) News. – Phyllis J., Lisbon, Ohio TANGLED SHEETS Dear Heloise: To prevent sheets from tangling in the dryer, dry top sheet and bottom separately. Do the bottom first so you can put it on the bed and be half-done. – Joanne H. in Houston (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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THE NUMBERS GAME

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The school record for wins in a season for the Northwestern men’s baskeball team. Win number 21 came in dramatic fashion Wednesday over Michigan. Dererk Pardon caught a full-court pass and banked in the winning shot as time expired to give Northwestern a dramatic 67-65 win. The win moved the Wildcats to 21-9 overall and 10-7 in the Big 10 and all but assures the Wildcats an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. It would be the Wildcats’ first appearance in the Big Dance.

LOCAL BRIEF

Youth soccer The Creston Park and Recreation Department’s youth soccer program begins April 8.

Registration is underway through March 24.

Coed leagues will be held for kindergarten-first grade, second-third grades and fourth-sixth grades.

Players will be assigned to a team by the Creston Park and Recreation Department Coaches will contact players of practice times and game schedules during the week of April 1.

Fees, which include a program T-shirt, are $20 for one child, $32 for two children per family, $40 for three children and $45 for four or more children.

Shin guards must be worn at each practice and game. They may be purchased at registration or at the concession stand prior to the first game. Games will be played at the Bill Sears Complex soccer fields.

Registration forms are available at local schools and may be brought to the Creston Park and Recreation Department at the restored Creston Depot or mailed to Park and Recreation Department, 116 W. Adams Street, P.O. Box 449, Creston, IA 50801.

For more information contact the park and recreation office at 7822000 ext. 208.

COLLEGE NOTES

Taylor named to basketball Academic A-A squad STAFF REPORT

PELLA — Central College senior forward Colby Taylor, from Creston, was named to the Academic All-America Division III men’s basketball team as selected by the College Sports Inform a tion Directors of Taylor Ameri c a (CoSIDA) Tuesday.

Taylor was named to the third team with a 3.41 cumulative grade point average while majoring in actuarial science.

To be eligible for academic all-America consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity contributor, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better and have reached sophomore standing. CoSIDA members first submit ballots for a district team before selected COLLEGE | 10A

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SPARTAN MEN’S BASKETBALL

Southwestern secures share of regional title Spartans chalk off first milestone of week, look for another Saturday ■

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

FORT DODGE — Goal number one this week is accomplished for the Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team.

Now, the NJCAA Division II top-ranked Spartans are out to reach the second milestone in Saturday’s regular season finale.

Southwestern locked up a share of the Region XI title and home court advantage throughout the Region XI tournament with a 84-63 win over Iowa Central Wednesday at Hodges Field House in Fort Dodge.

Southwestern improved to 28-1 overall and 10-1 in Region XI play.

Region XI play starts on Tuesday at 7 p.m. against an opponent to be determined.

“To get that top seed secured, have the number one seed — we get to play the regional tournament at our place,” said Southwestern coach Todd Lorensen.

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Southwestern Community College sophomore Jamil Maddred soars to the hoop in an attempt to add to his scoring total over Iowa Central sophomore Buay Jok (30). Maddred led the Spartans with 20 points in Southwestern’s 84-63 win at Iowa Central in Fort Dodge Wednesday.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

All-around standout

Wolfe becoming strong player offensively, defensively for Briar Cliff

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By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

SIOUX CITY — Jay Wolfe spent last summer with his teammates on the Briar Cliff University men’s basketball team in Sioux City.

The work Wolfe did in the weight room and in the gym has paid big dividends for the Creston native.

Wolfe has developed into a key component for the Great Plains Athletic Conference regular season champion Chargers.

“I stayed up here (in Sioux City), worked out with the guys,” Wolfe said.

“We all put in a lot of work over the summer, got prepared. I feel like its paying off at this time of the year.”

Wolfe’s growth has showcased the potential Chargers coach Nic Nelson and staff saw in him when they saw Wolfe at Creston.

“Jay’s had tremendous year,” Nelson said. “He’s everything we thought he could be when we recruited him.”

Where Wolfe has made his mark this season has been on defense.

Wolfe typically draws the toughest assignment for the other team. Wolfe has excelled in that role this season.

“He’s a tremendous defender,” Nelson said. “He’s never going to get enough credit for that because people focus on offense. He’s an elite defender.”

Wolfe’s accepted the responsibilities given defensively by Nelson and the staff.

“It’s a good challenge,” Wolfe said. “I like to be challenged like that. I give my best on defense, try to limit the other team’s best player as best I can.”

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Briar Cliff University sophomore Jay Wolfe, right, a Creston native, defends Northwestern College (IA) junior Colton Kooima during the Great Plains Athletic Conference men’s basketball championship game Tuesday at the Newman Flanagan Center in Sioux City.

Wolfe has grown into becoming the Chargers top defender this season.

SPARTAN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Southwestern falls on road at Iowa Central

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

FORT DODGE — Southwestern’s women’s basketball team fought an uphill battle throughout Wednesday’s conference game at Iowa Central but did not reach the top in a 7060 loss.

Southwestern never scored more than 18 in a quarter. The Tritons never reached 20 in a quarter.

Julanie Carter’s 12 points led the Spartans. In atypical fashion, Carter did not hit a

3-pointer. Southwestern as a whole went 8-of-32 from 3-point land.

Eriyana Frazier attacked the rim enough to earn 12 free throws and made nine of them. Her 11 points were second best for the Spartans.

The game came down to Iowa Central scoring more early and fending off Southwestern the rest of the way.

“We didn’t really come out ready to play to start the game,” Southwestern coach Addae Houston. “We were fighting pretty much the entire game to get back into it.”

It was a frustrating night for Houston and crew.

Wednesday night’s game continues a stretch of 15 consecutive games where the Spartans have went back-and-forth between wins and losses in WOMEN | 8A Photo courtesy of IOWA CENTRAL PUBLIC RELATIONS

AT RIGHT — Southwestern sophomore Julanie Carter goes up with her left hand for one of her 13 shots in Southwestern’s 70-60 loss at Iowa Central Wednesday.

Carter had a team-high 12 points in the loss.

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12 points on 5-of7 shooting. Calvin Chambers added 10 points. Alijah Thomas scored nine points, while KeShawn Wilson had eight points, Brodric Thomas added seven points and Jordan Johnson contributed six points.

The Spartans were 33-of-67 overall shooting.

“We have really good players that can one night chip in 15 and another night have seven or eight. They just flip-flop roles,” Lorensen said.

The big lead allowed the reserves to play significant minutes.

“We got to use some lineups, give them an opportunity to play where it wasn’t the last couple of minutes,” Lorensen said. “It was a good situation where we had some guys who have done some really good stuff in practice, give them opportunities to give them some meaningful minutes. If we need them if we’re in foul trouble or something happens, we can feel good about putting them in important situations.”

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“That’s a great first step for us.”

Still, the Spartans have much to play for in Saturday’s regular season final at NIACC. “We want to get a little greedy,” Lorensen said. “We want to win it outright. It’s a big game for us. We’re looking forward to going to NIACC and competing. We know they’ll compete at a high level as well.”

To have the first goal out of the was a good start to the week for the Spartans.

“Coming into the week we knew we had to get one of two,” Lorensen said. “It’s great to get number one checked off.”

Last season, the Spartans shared the regional regular season title with Kirkwood and Iowa Central.

This season, the goal is to go one step farther.

“That would be a big feather in our cap. It would be something we can look back in the future with pride,” Lorensen said.

The Spartans can use Saturday’s game in Mason City as an opportunity to finetune a few areas before the regional tournament.

“Saturday’s still a big game for us,” Lorensen said.

Southwestern’s defense took control early. The Spartans flustered the Triton guard combination of Tray Croft, Prince Moss and Kam Swift into tough nights offensively.

It was the Spartans’ ability to send wave after wave at the Tritons guards that proved to be key.

“Ultimately our depth was a huge factor,” Lorensen said. “We really wore down their ball handlers who had to face our pressure.”

Lorensen noted Southwestern’s pressure was that of an annoying bug.

“It was like a gnat. It was in there, bothering you, getting in your ears,” Lorensen said. “We did a good job of taking some calculated risks, at the same time not getting out of control, not giving up easy looks on the offensive end.”

Croft led the Tritons with 18 points, but needed 23 shots. Swift had nine points on nine shots. Moss was held to five points on nine shots.

Southwestern — Totals — 33-67 6-13 84. Scoring — Brodric Thomas 3 0-0 7, Jamil Maddred 7 2-5 20, Jordan Johnson 3 0-0 6, Calvin Chambers 4 2-2 10, KeShawn Wilson 3 0-0 8, Alijah Thomas 3 1-2 9, Photo courtesy of FORT DODGE MESSENGER Kevin Shields 0 0-0 0, Lavon Southwestern Community College sophomore Calvin Chambers Hightower 5 1-1 12, Khallid attempts to finish at the rim as Iowa Central freshman Robert Edwards 1 0-0 3, Dan Ngoyi Hawkins looks on during Wednesday’s game in Fort Dodge. 1 0-0 2, Nate Lee 0 0-0 0, Malachi Canada 2 0-0 Chambers scored 10 points in the Spartans’ 84-63 win.

4, Antonio Williams 0- 0-0 0, Bennie Curtis 1 0-0 3, Keegan Wederquist 0 0-0 The Spartans were also 0. Three-point “We knew they were gofield goals — 12-32 ing to get baskets here and able to push the pace, some- (B. Thomas 1, Maddred 4, Wilson 2, there,” Lorensen said. “We thing that wore down the A. Thomas 2, Hightower 1, Edwards 1, Curtis 1). Rebounds — 40. Steals wanted them to not be very Tritons.

— 7. Assists — 17. Blocked shots — 5.

“We started off at a de- Turnovers — 9. Team fouls — 9. efficient. We knew if we did Central —Totals — 26-70 5-6 63. that, it would be in our fa- cent pace,” Lorensen said. Iowa Scoring — Kam Swift 4 0-0 9, Tray Croft “The first half we wore them 7 3-3 18, Prince Moss 2 0-0 5, David vor.”

Southwestern’s pressure down. The second half, they Miller 7 0-0 16, Robert Hawkins 5 0-0 12, Davarea Loggins 0 0-0 0, Ben Hayes 1 led to easy looks offensively, weren’t as good offensively.” 0-0 3, Dylan Burgart 0 0-0 0, Buay Jok particularly in the first half.

Southwestern had a strong 0 0-0 0. Three-point field goals — 6-24 1, Croft 1, Moss 1, Miller 2, Hayes “We hit a couple of shots night across the board of- (Swift 1. Rebounds — 43. Steals — 3. Blocked early, but when we really fensively. Jamil Maddred shots — 4. Assists — 9. Turnovers made our big runs, our de- led the way with 20 points — 15, Team fouls — 15.

SW (84) 50 34 fense was creating a lot of on 7-of-9 shooting, includ- IC (63) 32 31

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Scoring — Julanie Carter 6 0-0 12, Eriayana Frazier 1 9-12 11, Keaundra Washington 3 0-0 9, Fallyn Beemer 2 1-2 7, Demir Alford 2 0-0 6, Alexis Bronner 2 0-0 4, Chelsi Sams 2 0-2 4, Maleika Carter 0 2-2 2, Yaasmyn Spivey 1 0-0 3, Tia Bailey 1 0-0 2. 3-pt. goals — 8 (Washington 3, Alford 2, Beemer 2, Spivey 1. FG Shooting — 20-59 (33.9 percent). Rebounds — 23 (Sams 4, Washington 4, Frazier 4, Spivey 4).

Steals — 10 (Bronner 5). Fouls — 15.

Fouled out — none.

IC — Totals — 25 9-13 70. Scoring — Sarah Rolling 6 6-8 18, Rachel Toto 6 0-0 18, Michaela Graffunder 6 3-5 16, Kayla Morgan 4 0-0 12, Ashley Turcott 2 0-0 4, Meagan Woodward 1 0-0 2 — FG Shooting — 25-47 (53.2 percent). 3-pt. goals — 11 Rebounds — 43. Steals — 3. Assists — 16 Fouls — 17. Fouled out — none.

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“They constantly found ways to keep us at bay,” Houston said. “We didn’t do enough on the defensive end to get stops.”

Despite turning the Tritons over 23 times compared to their seven (led by Alexis Bronner’s five steals), the Spartans did not convert on the extra trips, shooting 33.9 percent from the floor.

“It was more breakdowns on our end. They shot the ball well on their end,” Houston said. “We didn’t do enough on our end and what we wanted to take away from them.”

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NASCAR THIS WEEK SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves Does this mean big things for Kurt Busch in 2017?

GODSPEAK: It’s a long, long season, but this was a good shot in the arm for Team 41.

KEN’S CALL: Nope. But it means he’s forever a Daytona 500 champ, so there’s that.

Feel worse for Junior or Chase?

GODSPEAK: I kinda gotta go with Junior on this one.

He had a good car and got knocked out (so to speak) of the race by somebody else’s problem.

KEN’S CALL: Easy call: Chase.

To have a dominant car, and the lead, in the closing laps, only to have it sputter away.

They say it builds character, but he’d rather have the trophy.

How’d you like “stage racing” at Daytona?

GODSPEAK: It did create more energy as the first two stages approached. I’m sure this will grow on me, much like the mole on my back.

KEN’S CALL: Can’t tell yet, except I’m not crazy that we apparently lost 12 laps of green-flag racing because of the two stage breaks. That might be 20 laps at shorter tracks.

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Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

Initial “stage” review?

Like just about any other big policy change, you can find good and bad. From the three races at Daytona — Trucks, Xfinity, Cup — you saw a definite uptick in action as the end of a stage approached, sometimes upfront and sometimes for 10th place. But you can’t make solid judgment from a restrictor-plate race. It’ll take a few weeks of “real” racing to shake out an informed opinion.

And the bad?

Kurt Busch, left, not only won his first Daytona 500, but he got car owner Tony Stewart’s first win in NASCAR’s biggest race. [NASCAR GETTY IMAGES/JARED TILTON]

THREE THINGS WE LEARNED 1. Never give up

2. Plate game

3. Gas calculation

Kurt Busch won his first restrictor-plate race on his 64th start between Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway. “I'm still blown away by the amount of effort that it takes to win one of these races,” said Busch, who has 29 career wins and one Cup Series championship on his resume.

All three manufacturers (Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota) have upped their restrictor-plate programs.

A Ford won the Daytona Clash and Daytona 500. Chevrolet and Toyota each captured a Can-Am Duel qualifying race. Chevrolet swept the top-three starting positions for the Daytona 500.

Busch won the Daytona 500 thanks in part to having enough gas to finish the race. Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott need to up their game when it comes to calculating fuel supply. Of course, Busch’s crew chief Tony Gibson thought they were “half a lap” short.

— Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com

THREE THINGS TO WATCH 1. Earnhardt says In an exclusive interview with NASCAR This Week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he’s not worried about the future of racing. “We’ve got some young guys coming in and already here like Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace; guys like that who are really sharp with how to utilize social media.”

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GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: These are the two most mild-mannered drivers in NASCAR, but if they don’t talk this out, there could be trouble ahead in Atlanta.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says the future of NASCAR is bright with young stars such as Chase Elliott, pictured here in Daytona’s Victory Lane. [NASCAR GETTY IMAGES/SEAN GARDNER] however, the teams that run well during Speedweeks continue to run upfront at race tracks, so that old saying is becoming more of an excuse.

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more, particularly on defense.

“Jay’s a great defender,” said former Nodaway Valley standout Jackson Lamb.

“That’s one area of my game I need to work on. Jay’s definitely the person I look to for that. All-around he’s a stud.”

Wolfe has developed into a key role player offensively.

He’s averaging 10.6 points per game. While logging a team-high 1,004 minutes this season, he’s shot 51 percent from the field — 117-of-228.

He’s made 47 percent of his three-point field goals, 62of-132. He’s also averaging 77 percent at the free throw line, 54-of-70.

His season-high point night came on Jan. 18 in Orange City. He poured in 25 as the Chargers routed Northwestern 103-77 at the Bultman Center. In the Chargers’ win over crosstown rival Morningside in the GPAC semifinals, he poured in a team-high 19 points.

“It’s been feeling really good,” Wolfe said of his shot.

All of the hard work in and out of practice is showing.

“I’ve been getting a lot of shots up outside of practice,” Wolfe said. “I’m trying to be confident with every shot I shoot. I think it’s going in.”

Wolfe plays primarily as the two guard. He’ll spot up and shoot offensively, as well as drive to the basket when opportunities present themselves.

“He’s really become so much more confident and aggressive offensively as the year’s gone on,” Nelson said.

“He’s one of those guys that

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because of his personality in his freshman year and early this year, he’d be content to let other guys take a lot of shot. As the year’s gone on, he’s become much more aggressive.”

Wolfe’s all-around game was noticed around the GPAC. Wolfe was named as an honorable mention honoree on the All-GPAC team released Wednesday.

“He’s an incredibly important part of our team,” Nelson said.

Briar Cliff, ranked 12th in NAIA Division II, heads into the national tournament next week having won 12 of its past 13.

“Early in the season, we didn’t play very well,” Wolfe said. “We found our identity. We started getting better defensively down the stretch.

We’ve been playing really well offensively. We’re just playing better as the season’s progressed.”

The Chargers’ only loss in this recent stretch was to in-state rival Northwestern 95-89 Tuesday in the GPAC championship game.

Briar Cliff enters the tournament, held at Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo., just south of Branson, at 26-7.

The Chargers, the third seed Duer bracket, open against sixth-seeded Bellevue University (Neb.) (22-10).

Having been red hot in the later half of the season, leading to the GPAC regular season title, has the Chargers’ spirits up heading south.

“We’re playing with a lot of confidence, playing at a high level,” Nelson said.

Nelson noted the loss to the Raiders can be taken as a positive for the Chargers

times you overlook a lot of that stuff when you’re winning all these games,” Nelson said. “We’ll refocus. It will help us in the long run.”

The loss in the GPAC final could have benefits. Nelson can point to teams in the past, such as Northwestern in 2003.

The Raiders lost to Dordt in the GPAC semifinals, but then went on to win the national tournament a couple weeks later.

“It could be the best thing that happens to us,” Nelson said. “You look at the history of the national tournament and a lot of times, teams that end up winning it lost in their conference tourCNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG nament. You get Briar Cliff University sophomore back to the basics, Jay Wolfe, a Creston native, drives in for a layup in the second half work on the little of Tuesday’s Great Plains Athletic things that you Conference men’s basketball cham- need.” pionship game against Northwestern Wolfe was a part (IA) College in Sioux City. of last season’s national tournament team that reached heading to southern Missouthe quarterfinals. ri.

The Chargers have hopes “I told guys in the locker of going even farther this room this could be a good season. game for us,” Nelson said.

“Last year was a good ex“It will refocus us. We’ll come back to practice Fri- perience with a good team,” day and we’ll focus on little Wolfe said. “This year, I have a bigger role. We’re rethings a lot better.”

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Said note, Plaineach of the above-named Wilsondefendant. shot 6-ofwith the mortgage given to secure same tiff further asks that a judicial sale issue 121.5 points. from and to2-of-5 for the sale the of saidfield real estate satisfy are due and payable by reason of the fail- 12 ure of the defendants, Johnnie T. Lovell said judgment, interest, costs and advancefrom behind the arc. and Alicia E. Lovell, to pay the install- ments for taxes, special assessments, title ments of principal and interest when due. fees, insurance and such other expenses as Plaintiff prays in said complaint for the are necessary to protect the security during foreclosure of said note and mortgage on the pendency of proceeding and for such the above-described real estate and that further relief as may be just and equitable. said mortgage be declared a prior and FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE paramount lien to the interest and rights of COPY OF COMPLAINT NOW ON FILE. You are hereby summoned and required each of the above-named defendant. Plaintiff further asks that a judicial sale issue to serve upon Nathan J. Borland, Assistant for the sale of said real estate to satisfy United States Attorney, plaintiffs attorney, said judgment, interest, costs and advance- whose address is United States Courthouse ments for taxes, special assessments, title Annex, Second Floor, 110 East Court Avfees, insurance and such other expenses as enue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, an answer are necessary to protect the security during to the Complaint which is now on file on the pendency of proceeding and for such or before April 6, 2017. Unless you so anfurther relief as may be just and equitable. swer, judgment by default will be taken FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE against you for the relief demanded in the COPY OF COMPLAINT NOW ON FILE. Complaint.

You are hereby summoned and required JOHN S. COURTER, CLERK to serve upon Nathan J. Borland, Assistant United States District Court United States Attorney, plaintiffs attorney, Southern District of Iowa Regular Session - February 2017 whose address is United States Courthouse U.S. 21, Courthouse The Union of Supervisors February 21, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM Annex, SecondCounty Floor,Board 110 East Court Av-met in Regular Session on Tuesday, East 1st and Walnut enue, Des Moines,members Iowa 50309, answer with the following present:anRon Riley and Dennis Brown. Lois absent.

Des Monday Moines,was Iowa 50309 to the Complaint which nowand onseconded file on byNote: is expected to repattorneythewho AGENDA: Motion by isRiley BrownThe to approve Agenda.

All voting aye, motion carried. youseconded so an- byresent or before April 6, 2017.byUnless should the be minutes promptly advised of 15, 2017 and February 16, 2017. All voting aye, MINUTES: Motion Riley and Brownyou to approve from February swer, judgment by default will be taken this notice. motion carried. in the News Advertiser against you for the relief demanded Published in the Creston OPEN FORUM: Vanita Moberg expressed concern about calcium chloride that is applied to the roads in the spring for dust control.

Complaint.

Feb. 2, 9,presented 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 2017.

ENGINEER: Union County Engineer, Zachon Gunsolley, and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report. Utility Permit: JOHN COURTER, CLERK Motion by Riley andS. seconded

by Brown to approve Windstream to place 1680 feet of new 12 pair copper cable and replace 2 existing pedestal at United States District Court 1581 270th Street in Section 25 of Platte Township.

All voting aye, motion carried.

Utility Permit: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to Southern District of Iowa approve Windstream to placeU.S. newCourthouse 12 pair copper across Nuthatch Avenue and place a new pedestal at 1664 Nuthatch Avenue in Section 5 of Union Township. All voting aye, motion carried.

East 1st and Walnut SET PUBLIC HEARING:

by Riley and seconded by Brown to set the public hearing for FY 2018 Union County Budget on Monday, Des Moines, Motion Iowa 50309 MarchThe 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM the Union who is in expected to County rep- Board Room. Roll Call Vote: Riley, aye; Brown, aye; Monday, absent; motion carried.

Note: attorney COMPENSATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION RESOLUTION: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to sign Resolution # 17 resent you should be promptly advised of this notice.WHEREAS, the Union County Compensation Board meets annually to recommend a compensation schedule for elected officials for the FY 16/17.

News in Advertiser Published in the Creston fiscal year immediately following, accordance with Iowa Code Chapters 331.905 and 331.907, and WHEREAS, the Union County Compensation on Feb.met 2, with 9, 16,the23, Mar.of2,Supervisors 9, 2017. on January 16, 2017 and made the following salary recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for the Board Board following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017: Elected Official Current Salary Salary Adjustment Proposed Increase Recommended Salary Auditor $51,920.95 $1,500 3.25% $55,157.13 Attorney $93,987.57 $1,500 3.25% $98,509.92 Recorder $51,920.95 $1,500 3.25% $55,157.13 Sheriff $69,909.32 $1,500 3.25% $73,730.12 Supervisors $27,253.00 3.25% $28,138.72 Treasurer $51,920.95 $1,500 3.25% $55,157.13 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Union County Board of Supervisors approves the following salary adjustments for the following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017: Elected Official Approved Salary Approved Increase Auditor $55,157.13 $1,500 + 3.25% Attorney $98,509.92 $1,500 + 3.25% Recorder $55,157.13 $1,500 + 3.25% Sheriff $73,730.22 $1,500 + 3.25% Supervisors $28,138.72 3.25% Treasurer $55,157.13 $1,500 + 3.25% Roll Call Vote: Riley, aye; Brown, aye; Monday, absent; motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: DENNIS BROWN, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Phipps fourth in Wilson ICCAC MIAA indoor 3,000 Division II men’s CONT. FROM | 7A basketball player of nominees advance for conthe week sideration on the national squad.

Taylor led the Iowa Conference with 21.0 points per game and was third at 7.8 rebounds per contest. The school’s all-time leading scorer, Taylor has been recognized as an all-Iowa Conference performer as a sophomore (second team) and a junior (first team) and will likely be recognized again this season. He’s also a twotime D3hoops.com All-West Region third team selection (2014-15 and 2015-16) It is the 54th time that a Central student-athlete has received academic all-America distinction and the 3rd time the honor has gone to a member of the Dutch men’s basketball team. The most recent previous honor went to Nate Hart in 1992 .

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

Johnnie Todd Lovell, et al., Defendants.

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

This action is based upon the promissory note and mortgage as recorded in the office of the Union County Recorder in Book 820 at Pages 305-310 as Document No. 00001589 on June 30, 2005 executed or assumed by the defendants Johnnie T. Lovell and Alicia E. Lovell and delivered to the plaintiff who is the sole and absolute owner thereof. Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the defendants, Johnnie T. Lovell and Alicia E. Lovell, to pay the installments of principal and interest when due.

Plaintiff prays in said complaint for the foreclosure of said note and mortgage on the above-described real estate and that said mortgage be declared a prior and paramount lien to the interest and rights of each of the above-named defendant. Plaintiff further asks that a judicial sale issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, costs and advancements for taxes, special assessments, title

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Johnnie Todd Lovell, et al., Defendants.

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FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE Athletic Conference TourCOPY OF COMPLAINT NOW ON FILE. nament title, will face WashYou are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Nathan J. Borland, Assistant ington Adventist (Mary.) on United States Attorney, plaintiffs attorney, Thursday, 9, Courthouse at 8:30 whose address isMarch United States Annex, Second Floor, 110 East Court Ava.m. enue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, an answer to the Complaint which is now on file on or before April 6, 2017. Unless you so answer, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

JOHN S. COURTER, CLERK United States District Court Southern District of Iowa U.S. Courthouse East 1st and Walnut Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Note: The attorney who is expected to represent you should be promptly advised of this notice.

Published in the Creston News Advertiser on Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 2017.

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Experience working with people with disabilities preferred, HS Diploma/GED and Drivers License is required. Starting Wage is $10.00, Training Included.

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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.

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Sunday, March 12- 10:30AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture & Household Goods, Antiques & Collectibles, Misc. for Joan Arnold, Keith & Patti Blevins, Donna Haag.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, March 2, 2017

Creston Arts Depot Gallery presents Knappy Fogle The March show in the Creston Arts Depot Gallery will feature Knappy Fogle with “Beauty and Decay.”

There will be an artist’s reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the gallery in the restored Creston Depot.

Light refreshments will be served.

Fogle is a longtime resident of Creston and a tattoo artist at Self Xpressions Tattoo Studio in Creston. He is an accomplished painter with a mature style. Most of his works are

executed with oil paint on handmade and hand-stretched canvas of varying sizes.

His artist statement on “Beauty and Decay” reads, “Many artists fear the blank page or the empty canvas. I enjoy the first moments of a painting the most. The first brush strokes are so loose and expressive that anything is possible. As you apply more paint, every stroke directs you to what the painting needs, what colors, what shapes. Until you have only one stroke

left. Thankfully there is always another blank canvas waiting.

Those opening moments are what keeps me addicted to art.

That power of bringing something out of nothing.

“The other interests in my life have always crept into my work. Woodworking helps with building canvases or creating unique frames. I like the idea that wood has a lifespan; it grows then disintegrates.

Wood has a life history of its own. Upholstery and my love of antique furniture, old vel-

vets and lace, bring fabric into my work.They also start beautiful, then frail and age with us.

The sculptural aspects of some of the iron pieces remind me of my childhood on the farm.

When you would find all sorts of old iron treasure laying around, not knowing its real purpose, recreating or giving those objects new life.

“I hope as long as I live, I will always chase the empty canvas and dream of those first moments when anything is possible.”

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This piece of art, hanging in a corner Wednesday at the restored Creston Depot’s gallery, is one of many pieces on display for the Creston: Arts’ monthly First Friday event. The event will feature Creston artist Knappy Fogle and his mixed media series “Beauty and Decay.” An artist’s reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the gallery, and light refreshments will be served.

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This large art piece is featured on a wall and haloed in natural light Wednesday at the restored Creston Depot’s art gallery. The piece is one of many canvases on display

by Creston artist Knappy Fogle, who said, “I enjoy the first moments of a painting the most. The first brush strokes are so loose and expressive that anything is possible.” An artist’s reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the gallery, and light refreshments will be served.

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