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RENEGADE GARDENER Greater to speak at YMCA home and garden show

By KELSEY HAUGEN

“It’s in my genes.

I come from a long line of male gardeners.”

CNA staff reporter khaugen@crestonnews.com

Through gardening advertising and passing down of old family traditions, false information can be spread quickly in the world of gardening.

Contrary to popular belief, gardening is not quick and easy, plants are not foolproof and design is not something that can be purchased from a catalogue, according to Don Engebretson, also known as the Renegade Gardener™.

Engebretson will be the main speaker for the Southern Prairie YMCA’s biennial home and garden show scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA. Advance adult tickets are $4 and can be purchased at the YMCA. Adult tickets at the door are $5, student tickets are $2 and children age 5 and younger are free.

“He’s a well-known speaker, gardener and landscaper,” said Joyce Baker, YMCA administrative assistant, of Engebretson.

“I go to Baker his website a lot of times for gardening (tips). He has a lot of knowledge, and he’s very practical.”

The home and garden show will feature a number of presentations and vendor booths, which will be located both outside and inside the YMCA building.

The show will begin with a presentation at 10:30 a.m. in the gym by Deb Groth of Groth’s Gardens & Greenhouses of Winterset. She will speak about container gardening.

“She’s going to be showing people how to make the containers for container gardening, how to make it look pretty and what kind of materials to use,” Baker said.

Between 10:45 a.m. and

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Pictured is Don Engebretson, also known as the Renegade Gardener. Engebretson will bust gardening myths, suggest plants to use in southwest Iowa gardens and discuss ways to avoid gardening mistakes during his appearance at the Southern Prairie YMCA’s home and garden show Saturday.

2:20 p.m., Engebretson will give presentations on three different topics.

Engebretson, originally from the Minneapolis area, is a landscape designer, business owner, award-winning writer and speaker. He tours the United States and Canada speaking at events.

He spent about 20 years as a field editor, writer and garden scout for Better Homes and Gardens and has published five gardening books.

“It’s in my genes. I come from a long line of male gardeners,” Engebretson said. “My great-great grandfather was a farmer.

My grandfather I remember as a little boy ... he always had fabulous gardens.

And then, my father had the gardening gene. He grew vegetables, roses and perennials. So, it runs in my family.”

Engebretson’s first presentation at 10:45 a.m. will be on common gardening myths.

“We’re going to do some myth-busting, look at things people hear, things that get passed down from Grandma and various products the gardening industry forces upon people that are actually more harmful than good,” Engebretson said.

His next presentation at noon will be about “really cool plants” people should use in their southwest Iowa gardens.

“I’m going to talk about some cool perennials, small trees and shrubs,” Engebretson said. “My motto there is ‘really cool landscapes start with really cool plants.’ If you start with plants that have good form, good foliage (and) good bloom habit, it’s just easier to create a beautiful landscape.”

At 1 p.m. in the gym, Ronda Katzer of American Home Design Center in Creston will talk about using color and various accessories in your home.

Then, at 1:30 p.m., Engebretson will give his final presentation on the “top 10 gardening blunders and how to avoid them.”

“The third is my classic.

It’s good for beginning gardeners, and it runs people through the first 20 years of the learning curve,” Engebretson said. “Everyone makes the same mistakes.”

The home and garden show is sponsored, in part, by the YMCA, Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Alliance and Southwestern Community College (SWCC). All proceeds will benefit the YMCA and Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Alliance.

There will be a number of vendors at the event promoting their products and giving freebies to guests. A few of the vendors are Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Young Living Essential Oils, Lincoln’s Lawn Care in Lenox and Creston Automotive.

Upon purchasing a ticket, adult guests will be entered into a drawing for a giveaway, either for $250 in Builder Bucks from the homebuilders alliance or a wheelbarrow and plants.

Children who attend will be entered into a drawing for a girl’s or boy’s bicycle.

There will also be household hazardous waste recycling at the event. Prairie Solid Waste Agency will bring a truck, and guests are welcome to bring their household waste items, such as motor oil, paint, aerosols and batteries, to be disposed of. The truck will be parked in front of the SWCC technical center.

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Gov. Walker backs Cruz as Trump heads to Wisconsin BROOKFIELD, Wis. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz won the endorsement of Wisconsin governor — and former GOP rival — Scott Walker Tuesday as all five candidates converged on his state ahead of its key primary.

Walker said on Milwaukee conservative talk radio that he was backing Cruz over Donald Trump and Ohio Gov. John Kasich because he believes the Texas senator is best positioned to win the GOP nomination and defeat presumed Democratic rival Hillary

Clinton.

T h e endorsem e n t comes as Trump planned his first W i s c o n - Cruz sin campaign stop in House Speaker Paul Ryan’s hometown.

After the Janesville, Wisconsin, rally Trump was scheduled to join Kasich and Cruz for a CNN town hall in Milwaukee. In the increasingly contentious CRUZ | 2A

Grassley seeks friendly audience in Iowa OCHEYEDAN (AP) — If Sen. Charles Grassley thought he could escape the pressure over President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nomination by traveling to friendly conservative territory, the trip offered little relief.

The powerful Iowa Republican, who heads the Senate Judiciary Committee, arrived Monday at a town hall meeting in a Republican-dominated county, only to find that the debate had followed him.

The discussion at a senior center was dominated by his refusal to hold confirmation hearings.

Grassley’s position has drawn blistering criticism from Demo-

crats in Washington and from chanting activists at rallies back home in Iowa.

He probably sought a more welcome reception when he Grassley scheduled three town hall meetings for this week in areas that have strongly supported him in the past.

Among the roughly 35 people gathered Monday in Ocheyedan, a town of 470, was Nancy Cook, a retired teacher from Spirit Lake, who pointed out that Obama will

be president for the rest of the year and should be allowed to get a hearing for his nominee.

“It’s part of his job to fulfill,” she said.

Grassley said more than half of the Senate would not support any hearings and that he prefers to work on things with bipartisan backing.

“In other words, you’re stalling,” Cook said.

Grassley calmly replied that many people believe presidents in their last year should not name justices, believing that voters should first have their say when they elect a new president.

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Retired railroad worker Dave Damstrom of Spencer was blunter.

“Excuse me, senator, but it seems to me like there’s so much crap in the political system, and I expect you to be a leader and not part of this,” he said. “I’m just getting sick of this stuff. Just do your job, and let politics be what it is.”

He was shouted down by another person who interrupted, “He is doing his job and doing a good job of it.”

Monday’s meeting took place in a Republican-dominated county where Grassley won more than 80 percent of the vote in his last two elections. On Tuesday, his sole

public event is set in a neighboring county where 92 percent of voters backed him in 2010.

Some observers think it’s no coincidence that the 82-year-old senator has chosen this time to hold public events more than 200 miles from far more liberal Des Moines or other urban areas.

“If I was on his staff, that’s exactly what I’d tell him to do, said Iowa State University political science professor Steffen Schmidt.

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Deaths Wilma Bunting Corning

Wilma Bunting, 99, of Corning died Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Corning Specialty Care in Corning.

Funeral services will be 11 Bunting a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., in Corning with Larry Johnson officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Corning. Open visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the funeral home. Family will be present from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be directed to Corning United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Wilma Reed Bunting, daughter of Dellmond Eldy and Iva Belle (Reed) Hadley, was born July 25, 1916, in Adair County, near Fontanelle. She attended country school in rural Adair and Adams counties.

Following her eighth-grade graduation, Wilma worked as a housekeeper and cook for numerous farm families.

On Feb. 26, 1937, Wilma

Dorothy ‘June’ Phillips New Virginia

Dorothy “June” Hooten Phillips, 79, of New Virginia died March 25, 2016, in New Virginia.

Services will be held 10 a.m.

Thursday, March 31, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 Phillips S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Jess Rockhold officiating. Interment will be in New Virginia Cemetery. Visitation will be open Wednesday, March 30, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to New Virginia Fire and Rescue. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

June, daughter of Daniel and Eva Ruth Hooten, was born June 13, 1936, in Kent.

On Feb. 13, 1953, June married Robert Phillips.

After living in Creston and Des Moines for a short time, they moved to Runnells on a small

married Kenneth Clayton Bunting in Creston. They lived on a farm southwest of Mt. Etna and eventually moved to a farm closer to Corning. Wilma was a farmwife and homemaker. Wilma was identified by our nation as a “Gold Star Mother,” through her son’s sacrifice who died in Vietnam on Feb. 10, 1968. Kenneth and Wilma moved to Corning in 1974. Later, she worked at the Corning Meat Locker for 13 years.

Wilma was a member of Corning United Methodist Church and the Women’s Bowling League.

Wilma is survived by her nieces, Linda (Larry) Pettit of Fairfield, Beverly Embree of Des Moines, Janice (Jack) Kretzinger of Corning, Jean Bredensteiner of Shenandoah, Janice (Craig) Stamp of Omaha, Nebraska, and Delores Hare, Amarillo, Texas; nephews, Butch (Sheila) Symonds of Massena and Curt (Julie) Symonds of Massena; niece-in-law Marcella Gearhart of Corning; several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, friends; as well as the staff and friends at Corning Specialty Care.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth in 1994; son Ronald; parents; brother Keith (Pauline) Hadley; sister LaVonne (Robert) Symonds; sister-in-law Rowena (Bill) Gearhart and nephew Todd Stamp. farm. There, June drove a school bus for 10 years. In 1972, the family moved to New Virginia where they continued to farm. June began working for Natural Gas Pipeline until retirement.

June is survived by her children, Susan (Darrell) Boatwright of Cedar Rapids, Robert Phillips of Rapid City and Roger (Donna) Phillips of Osceola; grandchildren, David Boatwright of Cedar Rapids, Steven Boatwright of Cedar Rapids, Robert Phillips of California, Maryland, Courtney (Jeff) Dorer of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Brandi (Clinton) Dyer of Humeston; seven great and great-great-grandchildren and sisters, Opal Lehman of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Joyce Hayes of Atlantic, Pearl Lennon of Converse, Indiana, and Angeline Hooten of Creston.

June was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; grandson Ryan Phillips; three brothers and four sisters.

Donald Campbell Shannon City

Donald Campbell, 83, of Shannon City died March 26, 2016, at Mount Ayr Health Care Center.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m.

Wednesday, March 30, at Trinity Evangelical L u t h e r a n Campbell Church in Mount Ayr. The Rev. John Rutz will officiate the service.

Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today, March 29, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., in Mount Ayr. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 172, Tingley Community Center or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www. watsonarmstrongfh.com.

Donald Wayne Campbell, son of Gaius Asa and Verla Marie (Doolittle) Campbell, was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Webster City. He attended Woolstock No. 2 Elementary and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1951.

He was a member of Lake Lutheran Church in rural Renwick, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove and in 1967, First Lutheran Church in Mount Ayr where he served in many leadership positions.

In 1952, Don began farming near Hardy until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in July.

He closed his farming operation in 1953 and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Later that year, he received an honorable medical discharge due to rheumatic

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Democratic race, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Clinton were campaigning around the state.

Wisconsin will hold its presidential primary on April 5.

Walker, a two-term Republican who became the first governor in U.S. history to win a recall election in 2012, had telegraphed his support for Cruz after saying last week he was the only candidate who had a chance to knock off Trump.

When Walker ended his short-lived presidential campaign in September,

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fever. Don returned to farming near Hardy in 1954.

On Feb. 22, 1958, he married Ethel Rasmussen. In 1960, they moved to a farm south of Eagle Grove and in 1967, moved to the present-day family farm near Shannon City where he farmed until his retirement in 2005.

Don received the Future Farmers of America Iowa Farmer Degree, Outstanding Young Farmer Award from the Eagle Grove Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a Tingley Toppers 4-H Club leader for 10 years, an honorary FFA Chapter farmer, member of Ringgold County Cattlemen’s Association and a 31-year member of American Legion Post 516 in Tingley and Post 172 in Mount Ayr. Don is survived by his wife Ethel Campbell; sons, Douglas (Dayna) Campbell, Dwayne (Karin) Campbell and Darwin (Julie) Campbell; grandchildren, Chelsea (Cody) McKinley, Wesley (Megan) Campbell, Hayden and Austin Campbell, Alison, Asa and Rylie Campbell; great-grandchildren, Victoria and Kolden Campbell; siblings, Marie (Lyle) Christensen, Yvonne (Dean) Rasmussen, Gilbert (Helen) Campbell, Sandra Napier, Robert (Sandra) Campbell and Paul (Jackie) Campbell; brothers- and sisters-in-law Robert Westling, Marianne Rasmussen, Joan Rasmussen, Doris Hanson and Jerry Hanson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Morris (Joan) Campbell, Charles Campbell and Billy Campbell in infancy; father- and motherin-law, Alfred and Alma Rasmussen and brothers- and sisters-in-law Bernita Westling, Larry and Patricia Rasmussen and Virgil Rasmussen. he called for other candidates to join him to make it easier to take out Trump.

When Walker was running for president, he argued a governor should be the nominee. But he passed over Kasich to support Cruz, who until recently, had failed to garner the same level of support from the GOP establishment.

“It was an easy call for me to support Ted Cruz,” Walker said, highlighting Cruz’s fights with both Republicans and

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“Changing the direction of the Supreme Court for a generation is too important for the court ... to get bogged down in politics.”

people are squirrely about it with demonstrations in Des Moines.”

Grassley, who is seeking re-election to a seventh term in November, is also holding 16 private question-and-answer sessions at schools, service organizations and businesses during the Senate’s 16-day spring holiday.

Aides to Grassley said the meetings are business-as-usual for a politician first elected to the Iowa House in 1958 who has not faced a close election in decades. Although Iowa twice favored Obama in presidential elections, independents and even some Democrats typically support Grassley, who received nearly 65 percent of the vote in the 2010 general election and more than 70 percent in 2004.

Every year, he visits each of Iowa’s 99 counties, a practice that has become known as “the full Grassley” and is often copied by politicians seeking statewide office, as well as some presidential candidates seeking support in the first-in-the-nation caucuses.

Although he’s heavily favored to win re-election, Grassley’s refusal to hold hearings for nominee Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, prompted well-known former Lt. Gov. Patty Judge to belatedly seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Grassley.

Grassley “is acting like someone who has been in Washington for far too long,” Judge said.

He has responded that it would be a waste of time to hold hearings when Garland has no chance of being confirmed.

“Checks and balances among three co-equal branches of government are crucial to our system of government and accountability,”

Grassley said in a statement.

“Changing the direction of the Supreme Court for a generation is too important for the court, and the nominee, to get bogged down in politics.”

Activists said they will not be deterred by Grassley’s choice of friendly territory.

“We are organizing, and we are going to have people at each of those town halls,” said Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa and spokesman for Iowa Why Courts Matter, a coalition of several liberal organizations advocating for keeping court systems free of political influence.

In the first days after Justice Antonin Scalia’s death last month, Grassley equivocated over whether he would allow the Judiciary Committee to hold hearings on Obama’s selection, telling Iowa radio reporters, “I would wait until the nominee is made before I would make any decision.”

But a week later — well before Obama picked Garland — Grassley and the 10 other GOP members of the Judiciary Committee released a letter stating that the panel would hold no hearings on an Obama nominee until after the president elected in November is sworn in, saying they wanted to “protect the will of the American people.

Democrats. “This is a guy who has been consistent in his positions and when push comes to shove will stand up for the people he represents over the interests in Washington.”

Cruz supporters erupted in cheers as Walker’s radio interview was played live at a rally outside of Milwaukee.

Trump made clear in a message he posted Monday night on Twitter that he wasn’t expecting to land Walker’s endorsement.

“After the way I beat Gov. Scott Walker (and Jeb, Rand,

Marco and all others) in the Presidential Primaries, no way he would ever endorse me!”

Trump wrote, referring specifically to former contenders Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio.

It’s unclear how much Walker’s endorsement will help Cruz, who has also won the backing of influential conservative talk radio hosts in the Milwaukee market that reach into heavily Republican suburban counties.

Walker’s approval rating hasn’t cracked 40 percent in more than a year.

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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TOPS 116, 9:30 a.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St. Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Blood pressure clinic by Crest Haven Care Centre nurses, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lorimor City Hall.

Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Homestead Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. Women’s Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 6 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

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

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

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

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Loss estimate is $25. of a son born March 24, 2016.

Miscellaneous Liam Kenji Shaw weighed 7 Vandalism, 7:18 a.m., Friday, pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 East Howard Street.

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Misty Joan McKinney, 46, of Hudson, Colorado, was charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and providing false identification information, and Jameson Chase Cox, 21, 402 N. Oak St. Apt. 24, was charged with possession of paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance 10:35 p.m. Monday at Cox’s residence.

According to a Creston Police report, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of North Oak Street for an odor of marijuana. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Cox and McKinney, who said they were smoking marijuana and provided officers with a device used to smoke marijuana.

Other raw product of a green leafy substance was found inside the residence, as well as baggies containing methamphetamine residue. McKinney told officers her name was Melissa, which was her sister’s name, and was actually identified later by an ID card as herself.

McKinney was being held in Ringgold County Jail for Union County on $1,000 bond, and Cox was being held on $1,000 bond.

—————— An employee of Eby’s Auto, 402 E. Montgomery St., reported a dealer license

Friday, Swan Street.

Fraud, 4:54 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Vandalism, 5:18 p.m., Friday, East Howard Street.

Reckless driving, 7:20 p.m., Friday, North Chestnut Street.

Public intoxication, 7:31 p.m., Friday, Laurel Street.

Harassing communication, 8:01 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Domestic dispute, 10:44 p.m., Friday, North Mulberry Street.

Possible OWI, 11:08 p.m., Friday, Sheldon Street.

Talk to officer, 1:17 a.m., Saturday, North Oak Street.

Talk to officer, 4:13 a.m., Saturday, South Oak Street.

Drug offense, 7:58 a.m., Saturday, South Oak Street.

Harassing communication, 9:15 a.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Theft, 9:23 a.m., Saturday, West Montgomery Street.

Domestic dispute, 9:54 a.m., Saturday, West Adams Street.

Escort, 10:17 a.m., Saturday, West Howard Street.

Escort, 10:46 a.m., Saturday, West Montgomery Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 12:09 p.m., Saturday, West Howard Street.

Talk to officer, 1:32 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Harassing communication, 1:43 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Harassing communication, 1:55 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 4:26 p.m., Saturday, West Montgomery

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Cara Ann Goering, 22, of Talk to officer, 9:56 a.m., Farmington 60 46 M Sunny Spencer 58 46 M Sun/Wind on $5,000 bond.

Monday, Russell Street.60 48 P Cldy/Wind Dexter was charged on an Fort Dodge Waterloo 60 45 P Cldy/Wind —————— Talk to officer, 1:47 p.m., Adair County warrant for Monday, North Cherry Street.

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An important come-from-behind victory Editor’s note: This column was written by Randy Evans, executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, a statewide education and advocacy organization that pushes for open government.

This month when most Iowans were celebrating this team’s or that team’s victory in the NCAA basketball tournament, I was celebrating a come-from-behind victory for the people of Iowa.

The victory didn’t come at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. It came at 1111 E. Court Ave., where the Iowa Supreme Court sits.

For too long, the Legislature and courts have chipped away at people’s access to government meetings and records. They have permitted more to be kept from public view. They have not acted when officials have become increasingly adept at disregarding the “sunshine” laws.

But this month, Justice David Wiggins, writing for a 4-3 majority of the court, delivered a stinging rebuke to officials who prefer to act by secret deliberation and de-

cision rather than in public.

Wiggins reminded government officials of the simple meaning of Iowa’s open meetings law when it says, “This chapter seeks to assure, through a requirement of open meetings of governmental bodies, that the basis and rationale of government decisions, as well as those decisions themselves, are easily accessible to the people.

Ambiguity in the construction or application of this chapter should be resolved in favor of openness.”

Wiggins’ reminder has long been needed, as events around Iowa show.

The Supreme Court decision came in a Warren County case, where the three-member Board of Supervisors deliberated one at a time with the county administrator for three months about downsizing county government.

Supervisors agreed to shrink the workforce. They agreed to give those employees severance pay and temporary health insurance. They even notified the 11 affected employees.

And all of this occurred without

the topic being discussed – or voted on – in a public meeting.

It wasn’t until 24 days after the workers were informed – and two days after employees sued Evans the board for violating the open meetings law – that the supervisors held a charade of a public meeting and voted to eliminate the 11 jobs.

There was no discussion among the supervisors. The public was not allowed to speak. And 20 minutes later, the meeting ended.

Justice Wiggins wrote in the decision, “Adopting the interpretation of (the open meetings law) urged by the board and its members would result in absurd consequences undermining the clear purpose of the open meetings law.”

The scheme Warren County supervisors used is far from the only time government officials have resorted to some pretext to shut out

the public.

The Des Moines Water Works sued three counties for permitting local drainage districts to channel nitrate-laced runoff from farm fields into the Raccoon River. But for months, Buena Vista, Calhoun and Sac counties have kept their taxpayers in the dark – over the costs of defending the lawsuit, over joint meetings supervisors held to set up a combined litigation fund and over offers from agriculture organizations to pay the counties’ outside lawyers.

No one expects the counties to share their attorneys’ legal advice for fighting the lawsuit. But county officials should share the “basis and rationale,” as Iowa law calls it, for their decisions about what the lawyers are charging and how the lawyers are being paid.

The Davenport City Council, always shy of a quorum, meets regularly with administrators to talk about issues coming before the council. Those sessions are closed to the public, although the law does not require the closure.

By the time the formal meetings

are held, policy differences have been ironed out.

Of course, with the debate occurring in private, that doesn’t square with Justice Wiggins’ reminder that the public must be allowed to watch when officials deliberate policy matters.

In Muscatine, the mayor and city council exchanged numerous emails recently about the mayor’s nominees for city boards.

The emails were leaked to the local newspaper and showed much disagreement over her choices.

When the council met, however, members postponed action on the appointments – presumably to work out their disagreements in private.

Debate by email doesn’t meet most people’s definition of an open meeting.

From the Statehouse in Des Moines to the courthouses and city halls across Iowa, government officials should read Justice Wiggins’ much-needed admonition that the public’s business needs to be conducted in front of the public.

Walt Disney signs Harrison Ford HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Pope Francis enjoyed a huge crowd in Vatican Square on Easter Sunday in Rome. It was less holy in Los Angeles. Kim Kardashian issued a tweet on Good Friday saying her one wish in life would be to take a selfie with Jesus, however most people would agree that Jesus has suffered enough.

Walt Disney announced it has signed Harrison Ford to reprise his film role as Indiana Jones for the fifth installment of the movie series which Steven Spielberg will direct in three years. The series all began thirty-five years ago. The new

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movie will be called Indiana Jones and he Early Bird Special.

The Hollywood Reporter said Warner Brothers must make eight hundred million dollars on Superman vs. Batman before the studio breaks even. Already the movie has become a presidential campaign issue. Do you think Donald Trump is rooting for the spoiled rich kid or the illegal alien?

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There ain’t no light Inside the old Montgomery city auditorium, dignitaries said the things dignitaries say, and Hank’s daughter Jett Williams thanked all the right folks in the succinct manner she’s perfected at such events.

Then in the very same room where Hank’s funeral was held 63 years ago, the new Hollywood movie “I Saw the Light” played on a temporary screen. The sound was muddy, and thus the dialogue hard to follow. The music was easier to understand because we already knew the lyrics.

Though, face it, nobody sounds exactly like Hank, not even his grandson, who sometimes tries.

On the other hand, British actor Tom Hiddleston looked a whole lot like Hank. Hiddleston left his native Westminster behind, dropped the “g” in “cheatin’” and gave an extraordinary performance.

It was impressive, even without being able to hear everything and despite coming into the room thinking a portrayal of Hank by a Brit was some kind of sacrilege.

When I was a kid, movies about Jesus never showed his face, just long hair from behind, or his feet from the cross. Movie Hanks in the past have been so bad — especially George Hamilton in 1964, who someone described as the second-worst casting choice

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possible behind Sammy Davis Jr. — that I had about decided that the same faceless approach used for Jesus should apply to my musical hero, Hank.

Even with the premiere’s imperfections, I loved sitting in that funeral room and watching that movie. Same as British Vivian Leigh played a Southern belle to perfection, Hiddleston mostly “got” the soul of a Deep South hillbilly singer whose devils were chronic pain, self-medication and women.

Mama Lillie was spot-on.

There was an accurate portrayal of Hank’s first wife Audrey as money-grubbing, talentless and an inspiration for Hank’s hurting songs.

The actress who played Billie Jean, Hank’s second wife and eventual widow, was guileless and beautiful, true to fact. The cars and clothes and homes took you back.

Only a fraction of the 20,000 who gathered in a Montgomery street in 1953 would have fit inside the room where we watched the movie. I’ve always envisioned Hank’s funeral be-

ing like that scene in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” when disparate strangers from all over show up independently because they’ve been spoken to at different times and in different ways by the same alien force.

All are amazed that others felt compelled to come, to gather as a whiz-bang spaceship makes its landing.

Hank’s songs were so personal that each and every fan thought he might be the only one there to pay respects, a Jay Gatsby kind of funeral.

The final scene in the movie really got to me. Hank is leaving Montgomery, his mama and Billie Jean, with whom he seems to have found some modicum of happiness. His gaunt face is framed in the blue Cadillac’s window for a few seconds. My willing suspension of disbelief puts goose bumps on my arms.

Is it a perfect Hank movie?

No. But a good one, I think. I’m reserving final judgment till I can hear all the dialogue, and I suspect a tabloid approach outweighs the effort to explain his genius.

Then again, maybe the salacious aspects of Hank’s life do explain the genius. Maybe it took all the trouble and strife to fuel that voice and pen. While living on the edge, he hit our hearts dead-center.

A gift that was taken Dear Heloise: A recent experience tells me that this has happened more than once. A GIFT CARD was purchased.

The cashier ran it through the register. When the card was used, it was for 60 percent of what was purchased to go on the card. The cashier kept $40 for herself!

Now when we get a gift card, we ask them to run it back through the register and show us the amount that is actually on the card. Don’t let a dishonest cashier take a portion of your gift to a loved one. — Jim F., Salado, Texas It’s unfortunate that this happened. If this happens again, calmly ask about the discrepancy. Gift cards can be tricky. — Heloise LOOSEN LAUNDRY Dear Heloise: I read your column in my newspaper, The (Canton, Ohio) Repository. I am surprised how many people don’t realize that you should separate and shake out laundry you remove from the washing machine before putting it in the dryer. When you take the time to untangle and separate the clothes, make sure there is nothing stuck together. The drying time will be greatly reduced, saving energy and money. It also helps to reduce wrinkles. — Shelly L. in

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Another method is to iron or do paperwork in front of the TV and every time a commercial comes on, I put things away or work in other rooms.

I enjoy these games, and they keep me on task when I otherwise might not be so inclined.

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— Heloise BUTTON BAG Dear Heloise: When I purchase a garment that comes with extra buttons, I punch a hole in the envelope containing the button. I hang it on the hook of the coat hanger with the garment. If I ever need the BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker extra button, it is easily available. — Anabelle S., Fayetteville, Ark. Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2016 by King Features BLONDIE® Syndicate Inc.

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Horoscope Wednesday, March 30, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid intense discussions and encounters with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs today. They could quickly disintegrate into a nasty argument!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Research that you do today might yield something shocking. It could be a secret from the past. It also might relate to politics or religion. Be careful how you use this information.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Discussions with a friend or a member of a group might turn into a power struggle today.

Don’t try to force your opinions on anyone else, and don’t let anyone do this to you.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a poor day to talk to authority figures, because you probably are obsessed with an idea. You’re like a dog with a bone. This will not go over too well. Wait for another day.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Avoid controversial subjects, because you will end up arguing about politics, religion or racial issues. People are intense and obsessed today!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Quarrels about shared property, inheritances, taxes, debt and jointly held possessions might come to a head today.

However, this is a poor day for these discussions. Ya think?

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Avoid quarrels with partners and close friends today. Either you or someone else won’t let go of an idea, which is the source of the problem.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might have to fix broken equipment at work today.

In doing so, avoid quarrels with co-workers who think they know better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Parents should be easygoing with kids today, because it’s a quarrelsome day. Likewise, romantic partners might experience conflict.

Just let it go. Lighten up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be tactful during family discussions today because people are obsessed about issues.

Home repairs are one thing that seems to be on the table right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Do not try to coerce others to agree with you today.

(Ironically, you won’t get them to agree anyway.) Just keep things light, because relations with others are intense.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) If shopping today, be careful! You might feel obsessed, which will make you buy something regardless of whether you should do this or not.

Avoid quarrels about money and possessions, as well.

YOU BORN TODAY You function very well self-employed. You are intense. You go forth boldly, doing what

you want to do, often unaware of the force you are on others.

Because you are heading for a time of financial accumulation in the next three years, settle your debts this year. If you clear away indebtedness now, you will be in the best position possible. (Yay!) Birthdate of: Celine Dion, singer; Vincent Van Gogh, artist; Tracy Chapman, singer/ songwriter. (c) 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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SPORTS

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The Lakers’ 48-point loss to the Jazz Monday is tied for the largest margin of defeat in franchise history.

National Digest ISU Hall AMES — The Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2016 was announced on Monday afternoon.

Eight former Cyclones will be inducted into the Iowa State Hall of Fame on Sept. 23 with the inductees honored at halftime of the Iowa State football game on Sept. 24.

The eight that will be honored are Mark Diab, gymnastics; Arthur Holding, wrestling; Dan McCarney, football; Megan Taylor, women’s basketball; Jamaal Tinsley, men’s basketball; Reg Wicks, wrestling; Erin Woods, softball; Raf Wyns, men’s track and field.

The Iowa State Hall of Fame was established in 1997 and 168 Cyclone legends have been enshrined.

Baylor falls DALLAS (AP) — Sydney Wiese scored 18 points, including three free throws in the final 33 seconds and Oregon State advanced to the women’s Final Four for the first time after a 60-57 victory over Baylor on Monday night.

The Lady Bears (36-2) finished their season with a regional final loss for the third consecutive season. Oregon State (32-4) is going to Indianapolis to face three-time defending national champion UConn after eliminating the six-time defending Big 12 champions.

Jamie Weisner, the Pac-12 Player of the Year who was the regional Most Outstanding Player, had 16 points while Ruth Hamblin had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Beavers — playing in their first regional final. Alexis Jones had 19 points for top-seeded Baylor, while Kalani Brown had 12 and Nina Davis 11.

Nine straight BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — UConn’s headed back to the Final Four again thanks to its stellar senior class of Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson.

The All-American trio took over when Texas was making a run in the third quarter to help UConn to the 86-65 victory Monday night, sending the Huskies to the national semifinals.

Jefferson had 11 points and nine assists. Tuck scored 22 points and Stewart added 21 points and 13 rebounds for UConn, which is headed to the Final Four for the ninth straight time. The Huskies will be trying for a record fourth consecutive national championship.

“Nine times is a lot of Final Fours,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. “That’s a lot. That’s a lot of players over a lot of years. It’s not easy to do.”

The victory, UConn’s 73rd straight overall, was also the school’s 22nd consecutive one in the postseason, breaking a tie with Tennessee for the most in a row.

Two more victories will give Auriemma an 11th title, moving him past vaunted UCLA men’s coach John Wooden for most all-time in college basketball history.

Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, March 29, 2016

State champion Panthers gather as family

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

Creston/O-M head wrestling coach Darrell Frain kept coming back to one word here Monday night at the team’s postseason awards banquet — family.

The Class 2A State Traditional Tournament team champion Panthers gathered as a family one more time for the awards banquet, putting a cap on a remarkable season.

Along the way, the Panthers won their fifth straight Hawkeye 10 Conference dual championship, fifth straight Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament title, sent 10 wrestlers to districts and eight to state, had five state placewinners, three state finalists and Chase Shiltz repeating as state champion.

The Panthers placed fourth at the State Dual Team Tournament before picking up the third state championship trophy in program history, and second State Traditional Tournament team title in program history.

“When we started this year, I’m not sure if everyone believed what our expectations were going to be. I know at the beginning of the year we talked about we’re going to be state champs,” Frain said. “I honestly don’t know if everyone started to buy into how good we were.

I believe our seniors did. Frain The longer you’re in our program, you under-

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Pictured are senior members of the Creston/O-M wrestling team with the team’s trophies and banners from the 201516 season in which the Panthers won the Class 2A State Traditional Tournament team title. Pictured, from left, are Seth Maitlen, Cameron Leith, Wyatt Thompson, Joey Huntington and Zach Hoffman. Not pictured is Darrian Fischer.

stand that if you go through the process, things happen.

A lot of good things happened this year.”

And a large part of why the Panther program was successful this year was because it was a family.

Frain noted how one of the biggest highlights of the season came in the third-place dual at the State Dual Team Tournament, when seniors Joey Huntington and Darrian Fischer walked off the mat for the final time in their careers to a standing ovation from Panther fans.

“Those were highlights to me. Their season was over, but for those 10 seconds after those wins, (that was) huge,” Frain said. “That’s

what we’re about. That’s our family right there. When everybody comes together and you honor people as a family, that’s what it’s all about.”

One of the other major highlights for Frain was the 30-minute blitz during the Class 2A quarterfinal round at the state tournament that saw five Panthers advance to the semifinal round and included upset victories by Cameron Leith and Kadon Hulett.

“Probably the quarterfinals was the most incredible 30 minutes of my coaching career,” Frain said. “I can’t even explain how fun that was. I’m running all over the arena. I’m watching Kadon’s match, running up

and down the sides, jumping over the cheerleaders. I wish I could bottle that up and every coach could experience that.”

Senior legacies

Frain bid farewell to a group of six seniors that set the tone for this year’s Panther team.

Seniors graduating from the program are Fisher, Zach Hoffman, Huntington, Leith, Seth Maitlen and Wyatt Thompson.

Maitlen is a three-time state medalist, finishing as runner-up at 195 pounds this year. He ranks sixth in program history with 175 career wins and tied Jake Marlin for the program record with 56 wins this year. He also

ranks seventh in career pins with 86.

Leith and Thompson were both examples of wrestlers who took it to another level during their senior seasons.

Leith, who qualified for state for the first time this year, finished sixth at 160 pounds after making it to the semifinal round. Thompson, who finished fourth last year at state, finished as runner-up at 138 pounds.

Thompson is tied for sixth in program history with 53 wins this season, while Leith ranked 17th with 49 wins. Thompson’s 21 falls this year ranks 21st in program history. Thompson is 11th in program history with PANTHERS | 7A

Panther girls win three relays at Graceland

By LARRY PETERSON CNA senior sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

LAMONI — Several area athletes had winning performances Saturday at the Jenner Invitational hosted by Graceland University.

Creston girls track coach Clay Arnold was especially pleased with the “awesome day” turned in by sprinter and hurdler Amber Castillo, and a contingent of Panther runners who teamed up to win three relays.

In addition, Southwest Valley’s Tony Klocke won the boys 55-meter hurdles and Nodaway Valley’s Brycen Wallace took first Wallace place in the boys 3,200 meters.

In the girls team race, Creston’s group of 12 competitors during spring break placed third with 63 points behind St. Joseph (Mo.) Central and Shenandoah.

Nodaway Valley, Murray and Southwest Valley placed eighth, ninth and 10th, respectively.

In the boys team race, Nodaway Valley was fifth, Southwest Valley seventh and Murray 11th. Shenandoah captured the boys title with 164 points.

Panther highlights

Arnold said Castillo qualified second for the finals of the 55-meter hurdles, and improved her time to 9.28 by A. Castillo placing third in the finals. Clarke’s Bailey Zimmerman was the winner in 9.09.

Castillo also led off the Panthers’ winning 4x200 relay that included Jessica Beatty, Taylor Briley and Stephanie Hemsworth.

“Amber ran a 28.81 opening leg and Steph finished with a 28.66. On a tight 200-meter track that’s pretty good,” Arnold said. “Amber ran three 200s under 29.4.”

Castillo also led off the winning distance medley relay that included Beatty, Hemsworth and Briley.

Creston had a strong showing in capturing the 4x800 relay. Beatty got the Panthers into first place on the opening leg with a 2:37.88 carry and Briley extended the lead. Lexie Little, recovering from a quadriceps injury, kept Creston in the lead and Rachel Shepherd had a gutty anchor leg, Arnold said.

“Rachel just got back at midnight Friday from her Italy trip, had jet lag and had been away from practice for eight days,” Arnold said.

“She held off the Shenandoah girl for the victory.”

Arnold noted that Hemsworth and Kiersten Latham each made the finals of the 55-meter dash and the team’s throwers had a good day. Faith Wilson had a personal record of 29-11.5 in placing fifth in the shot put and Cammy Rutherford was seventh at 28-0 in her first track meet since eighth grade.

“I also want to give a shout out to the way Danielle Castillo competed in three of the hardest races of her life,” Arnold said. “I’m very encouraged about her moving forward.”

Creston begins the outdoor season today in the Hawkeye 10 Southern Division meet at Glenwood.

Murray’s highlights were in the long jump, as Hailey Chew placed second in the girls competition and a fourth place finish in the boys division was turned in

by Jack Jones.

Kylie Shields ran fifth in the 1,500 meters and sixth in the 3.000 meters for the Mustang girls.

Klocke’s win in the hurdles and a second-place finish by the 4x200 relay team led the Southwest Valley boys per- Klocke formances, coach Allen Naugle said.

“They ran a great race on the extremely tight corners,” Naugle said. “Ricky Almaguer had a great jump in the long jump for us and just missed making the finals in the 55-meter dash. Ricky and Wyatt McAlpin both ran nice open 200 times. I was really proud of how well the guys competed and got us off to a nice start this season.”

Southwest Valley opens the outdoor season April 4 at Treynor.

Jenner Invitational At Graceland University GIRLS Team scoring — 1. St. Joseph Central 115.5; 2. Shenandoah 86.5; 3. Creston 63; 4. West Central Valley 57; 5. (tie) Des Moines Lincoln 55 and Osceola Clarke 55; 7. Nodaway Valley 43; 8. Murray 16; 9. Southwest Valley 13; 10. Interstate 35 10; 11. Winston 8; 12. Iowa Christian Academy 3.

55 meter hurdles (finals) — 1.

Bailey Zimmerman, Clarke, 9.09; 3. Amber Castillo, Creston, 9.28; 4. Solanna Zimmerman, Clarke, 9.29; 8. Kenna Lundy, Nodaway Valley, 10.20.

55 meters (finals) — 1. Haley Grier, St. Joseph, 7.65; 2. Bailey Zimmerman, Clarke, 7.73; 3.

Solanna Zimmerman, Clarke, 7.77; 6. Stephanie Hemsworth, Creston, 8.12; 7.

Kaylea Wiechman, SW Valley, 8.14; 9. Ashley Struth, I-35, 8.20; 10.

Kiersten Latham, Creston, 8.40.

Creston: 53. Alayna Wagner, 9.51.

200 meters — 1. Laurel Hoogensen, DM Lincoln, 28.40; 2.

Kenna Lundy, Nodaway Valley, 28.85; 5. Amber Castillo, Creston, 29.41; 7. Kaylea Wiechman, SW Valley, 29.60; 8. Ashley Struth, I-35, 29.69. Creston: 14. Latham, 30.45; 31. Cammy Rutherford, 32.41; 59. Emma Berning, 38.44.

4x800 relay — 1. Creston (Jessica Beatty, Taylor Briley, Lexie Little, Rachel Shepherd),

10:52.59.

1,500 meters — 1. Mackenzie Miller, St. Joseph, 5:13.86; 3.

Destiny Scar, Nodaway Valley, 5:26.02; 5. Kylie Shields, Murray, 5:50.90; 8. Mazzy Hummel, SW Valley, 6:17.05; 10. Lizzy Parish, I-35, 6:22.08; 11. Hannah Schneiders, I-35, 6:27.06; 12.

Kaylee Jacobs, SW Valley, 7:06.98.

400 meters — 1. Paityn Howat, St. Joseph, 1:01.52; 4. Kenna Lundy, Nodaway Valley, 1:07.39; 5. Sarah Davis, Clarke, 1:07.81; 8.

Terryn Bower, Nodaway Valley, 1:09.23; 9. Rachel Shepherd, Creston, 1:10.09; 11. Diana Berggren, SW Valley, 1:10.49; 12. Kiersten Latham, Creston, 1:10.91. Creston: 16. Danielle Castillo, 1:12.71.

4x200 relay — 1. Creston (Amber Castillo, Jessica Beatty, Taylor Briley, Stephanie Hemsworth), 1:57.96; 5. Interstate 35, 2:02.9; 8. Clarke, 2:06.09; 9. I-35 B, 2:11.34. Creston: B (Cammy Rutherford, Danielle Castillo, Alayna Wagner, Emma Berning), 2:16.74.

800 meters — 1. Mariah Smith, St. Joseph, 2:35.29; 2. Destiny Scar, Nodaway Valley, 2:35.52; 3. Rachel Shepherd, Creston, 2:47.20; 4. Lexie Little, Creston, 2:47.58; 7. Terryn Bower, Nodaway Valley, 2:52.52; 12.

Bianca Janssen, Clarke, 3:19.21; 13. Kaylee Jacobs, SW Valley, 3:24.31.

Distance medley relay — 1.

Creston (A. Castillo, Beatty, Hemsworth, Briley), 4:47.43; 5. Southwest Valley (Kaylea Wiechman, Renee Williams, Elizabeth Fuller, Mazzy Hummel), 5:19.91; 6. Interstate 35, 5:19.91; 7. Clarke, 5:38.01; 8. Murray (Chew, Romero, Gilbert, Siefkas), 5:38.74; 9. Creston B (Rutherford, D. Castillo, Wagner, Berning), 5:58.41.

3,000 meters — 1. Claire Campbell, Shenandoah, 11:55.80; 3. Destiny Scar, NV, 12:21.79; 6.

Kylie Shields, Murray, 13:05.13; 8. Lizzy Parish, I-35, 14:25.26; 9.

Chelsea Selsor, Clarke, 14:34.21; 10. Hannah Schneiders, I-35, 15:16.00.

4x400 relay — 1. Des Moines Lincoln, 4:31.64; 3. Nodaway Valley, 4:45.06; 5. Southwest Valley (Kaylea Wiechman, Renee Williams, Elizabeth Fuller, Mazzy Hummel), 5:01.41; 8. Interstate 35, 5:13.18.

High jump — 1. Liz Lyle, 4-10; 4. Alexis Barr, Clarke, 4-8; 6.

Savannah Gilbert, Clarke, 4-2.

Long jump — 1. Karmyn Pickens, Shenandoah, 15-1.5; 2.

Hailey Chew, Murray, 14-5.5; 6.

Stephanie Hemsworth, Creston, 13-6.5; 7. Alexis Barr, Clarke, 13-4.5; 9. Hayley Gilbert, Clarke, 13-1; 10. Emma Cockburn, NV, 12-9.75.

Shot put — 1. Amanda Kindred, Clarke, 34-4; 5. Faith Wilson, Creston, 29-9.5; 7.

Cammy Rutherford, Creston, 28-0; 15. Audrey Kindred, Clarke, 22-3.5; 16. Sydney Nelson, I-35, 21-9.

BOYS Team scoring — 1. Shenandoah 164; 2. St. Joseph Central 82; 3.

Nishnabotna 81; 4. West Central Valley 62; 5. Nodaway Valley 55; 6. Clarke 41; 7. Southwest Valley 25; 8. Iowa Christian Academy 11; 9. South Harrison (Mo.) 6; 10. (tie) Murray 5 and Winston (Mo.) 5; 12. Lamoni 2.

55 meter hurdles — 1. Tony Klocke, SW Valley, 8.48; 5. Zach Scar, Nodaway Valley, 9.63; 8.

Aryll Shantz, Nodaway Valley, 10.51.

55 meters — 1. Briar Clay, West Central, 6.95; 4. Gunner Sergeant, Clarke, 6.98.

200 meters — 1. Chad Blank, Nishnabotna, 23.95; 6. Gunner Sergeant, Clarke, 25.00; 7. Heath Downing, NV, 25.13; 12. Ricky Almaguer, SW Valley, 25.78; 13.

Wyatt McAlpin, SW Valley, 25.89; 14. Dustin Teas, Murray, 26.10.

4x800 relay — 1. St. Joseph Central, 9:04.97; 3. Nodaway Valley, 9:27.56; 7. Clarke, 10:42.22; 8. Southwest Valley, 10:44.21.

1,600 meters — 1. Josh Haning, Nishnabotna, 4:54.36; 2. Rich Wilkins, Clarke, 4:57.86; 4. Brycen Wallace, NV, 5:05.50; 7. Brayten Funke, NV, 5:16.31; 11. Shane Breheny, NV, 5:32.62; 17. Daniel Kinyon, SW Valley, 6:16.51.

400 meters — 1. Tyler Hoyt, Shenandoah, 57.23; 2. Heath Downing, NV, 57.29; 7. Amani Fry, Clarke, 1:01.65; 10. Yadi Fry, Clarke, 1:04.41; 12. Joel Blazek, NV, 1:08.81; 14. Jack Kjellsen, Clarke, 1:10.19; 15. Daniel Jorgensen, NV, 1:22.08.

4x200 relay — 1. Shenandoah, 1:39.67; 2. Southwest Valley, 1:43.38; 6. Nodaway Valley, 1:48.68; 7. Clarke, 1:50.33; 10.

Clarke B, 1:51.38.

800 meters — 1. Josh Haning, Nishnabotna, 2:06.38; 5. Rich Wilkins, Clarke, 2:13.45; 10. Wyatt McAlpin, SW Valley, 2:21.20; 11.

Ryan Jensen, NV, 2:21.34; 14.

Brayten Funke, NV, 2:28.77; 15.

Brycen Wallace, NV, 2:29.21; 18. Jacob Kinyon, SW Valley, 2:46.71.

Medley relay — 1. Shenandoah, 4:02.62; 6. Nodaway Valley, 4:35.39; 7. Southwest Valley, 4:37.42; 9. Clarke, 4:56.19.

3,200 meters — 1. Brycen Wallace, NV, 10:54.52; 5. Brayten Funke, NV, 11:53.71; 8. Amani Fry, Clarke, 12:16.36.

4x400 relay — 1. Nishnabotna, 3:47.92; 4. Clarke, 4:02.85; 6.

Nodaway Valley, 4:14.90.

High jump — 1. Tyler Hoyt, Shenandoah, 6-0; 2. Rich Wilkins, Clarke, 5-8; 5. Brady Hilpipre, NV, 5-2.

Long jump — 1. Jake Cerven, Shenandoah, 19-11.25; 4. Jack Jones, Murray, 18-1.5; 5. Ricky Almaguer, SW Valley, 18-1.25; 10. Josh Carroll, Clarke, 16-1.5; 13. Jack Kjellsen, Clarke, 14-5; 15.

Nicolas McVey, Clarke, 13-6.75.

Shot put — 1. Jordan Garr, St. Joseph, 49-0; 8. Gabe Crawford, Clarke, 37-9; 9. Garrett Moore, Clarke, 35-10.5; 11. Grant Wishon, Clarke, 33-1; 17. Andy Seals, SW Valley, 29-4.

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151 career wins and 13th with 72 career pins.

Huntington’s 46 wins this season ranks 31st in program history, while his 157 career victories is ninth on the alltime list.

“The seniors, that’s what it’s about. That’s why we’re here,” Frain said. “If we have success, that’s why we’re here. This whole group is going to be pretty successful down the line.”

Frain pointed to seniors Fischer and Hoffman as being keys to the Panthers’ success, even though t h e y weren’t regulars in the varsity Fischer lineup.

“I can’t even explain how important they (teammates like Fischer and Hoffman) are if you want to be good at something,” Frain said. “They’re the ones that bring up the group. These are the reasons we have success, because we have kids like this. They did every one of the things state placewinners did, because

they wanted to be part of the team, wanted to be part of the family.”

Maitlen and Thompson shared the Mike Abel Outstanding Wrestler A w a r d with Shiltz.

All three Panther wrestlers reached the state Shiltz finals this year.

Team effort

Frain said this is the first time since he’s been head coach of the Panthers that he’s given everyone on the team a varsity letter.

“Every single guy we had did something for us,” Frain said, “either getting wins, stepping up and wrestling top-notch guys. So I lettered everybody.”

From the four freshmen who stuck it out the whole season, gaining varsity experience when they could and getting better by working in the wrestling room, to the six seniors, everyone on the team had a part in getting the Panthers to a state championship.

“When you start talking

about why we do things and why we get better, we have guys in the lineup that step up and get wins at the varsity level,” Frain said. “They all had great years for us.”

Even junior Carson Wheat, who only wrestled a handful of matches for the Panthers before a back injury suffered during an offseason camp became too much for him to continue wrestling, played a large part in the team’s success.

Wheat stayed with the program, never missing a practice, and stepping up to take forfeit victories for team points when he could.

“That’s what makes a program,” Frain said. “That’s what makes a family — when kids want to be around everybody.”

Frain said even though he graduates a strong senior class this year, he has faith his team will pick up right where it left off.

That’s in large part to a strong junior class and every year having a senior step up and take things to the next level.

“We’ve got a group of juniors next year that I believe they’re going to do the same thing,” Frain said. “Every year it’s ‘you had so and so

graduate.’ You know what, that’s what they said last year. These guys stepped up.

I have no doubt it’s what’s going to happen again next year.”

Frain also took time to thank the parent representatives for the team, Panther Express and middle school coaches, assistant coaches Cody Downing, Eric Ehlen, Tanner Webb and Palmer Scott, athletic trainer Chris Leonard, Steve Wilson and Kevin Webb, wives of the coaches, managers, team statisticians and media.

Letterwinners (Season record) Seniors — Wyatt Thompson (53-4), Joey Huntington (46-15), Cameron Leith (49-11), Darrian Fischer (8-5), Seth Maitlen (56-4), Zach Hoffman (13-3).

Juniors — Jacob Goodson (36-20), Trevor Marlin (32-24), Carson Wheat (4-6), Brody Frain (14-12), Chase Shiltz (451), Jackson Mikkelsen (46-11), Moritz Johannknecht (3-4), Kadon Hulett (50-5), Cody Tanner (35-12).

Sophomores — Cade Vicker (38-15), Kelby Luther (28-25), Mitchel Swank (39-11), Mason Kinsella (5-8), Kolby Tomas (6-4), Kolten Phelps (3-0), Blake Sevier (4-2).

Freshmen — Matthew Rouh (4-6), Austin Nguyen (2-7), Tristan Travis (3-4), Trevor Kinyon (3-3).

Mike Abel Outstanding Wrestler Award — Seth Maitlen, Wyatt Thompson, Chase Shiltz.

Hawkeye 10 Conference academic — Seth Maitlen, Wyatt Thompson.

Spartan golfers open in Maryville MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Southwestern Community College men’s golf team opened the season last weekend at the Graceland Invitational held at Mozingo Golf Course in Maryville.

Avery Elliott led the Spartans in 27th place, shooting 79-81 — 160. Jared Baier shot 82-80 — 162 in a tie for 33rd place.

“Avery is consistent and a hard worker. The parthrees hurt him this weekend,” said SWCC coach Doug North. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he was out hitting irons right now getting ready. I was real proud of Jared throughout the tournament. He struggled last fall, but he absolutely has the ability to score and

he showed that.”

North said only four Spartans participated because of absences associated with spring break on campus.

“We knew we were at a disadvantage not having that fifth player and potential lower score,” North said. “But this weekend was about getting out and playing on a well-manicured course. “Southwestern competed mostly against universities that have played two or three tournaments this spring.”

The Spartans have a busy week starting with the Southeast (Neb.) Invitational today in Beatrice.

The women’s team competes at Otter Creek in Des Moines on Saturday and

Sunday.

Graceland Invitational Team scoring — 1. Lindenwood-Belleville 302305 — 6-7; 2. Graceland University 305-311 — 616; 3. Central College 310-307 — 617; 4. Lindenwood B 308-310 — 618; 5. William Penn University 313-308 — 621; 6. Central White 314322 — 636; 7. Des Moines Area CC 326-315 — 641; 8. Kansas City Kan. CC 323-321 — 644; 9. Waldorf College 330-323 — 653; 10.

Ottawa University (Kan.) 3340321 — 655; 11. Baker University 322-341 — 663; 12. Haskell Indian National University 328-339 — 667; 13. Southwestern CC 336340 — 676; 14. Graceland B 344-351 — 695.

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CORNING, IA (2) OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES: Newly remodeled commercial office/retail spaces on the corner of main street in Corning, IA. Highly visible, great location, deposit and references required.

Larger space $425/month, $450/deposit, plus electric. Two room office $350/month, $375/deposit, utilities paid, available now. Info onat www.line greatspace4u.com or leave message/text 402677-7165.

Full Time Auto Service Technician Needed

Autos 2004 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS, 100,000 miles, clean, good running car, good tires, 641-202-9114.

Call the Classifieds 641-782-2141 Ext. 6441

Ext. 6441

Wages based on experience and certifications. Good benefits.

“A Home Away From Home”

POSITION OPEN Restorative Nurse/Nurse Aide Day Shift Hours

Clearview Homes

Mount Ayr • 641-464-2240 “A home away from home” Providing quality care for our residents for over 55 years!

Apply in person at

RESTON UTOMOTIVE 410 W. Adams • Creston, IA

Employment Opportunities with the City of Creston

Seasonal & Part time Positions Job description, qualifications and other requirements are posted on the City website: www.crestoniowa.gov and at www.iowajobs.org

Member FDIC

Clearview Homes

2 Full Time Positions Available 40 hr. work week, excellent benefits * Marketing Associate - Adobe InDesign and website design experience preferred. This position is in combination with a teller postion for 40 hr. week. * Teller/Customer Service - Candidates must be team oriented, be able to multi task and have strong customer service and sales skills.

Apply online at www.fnbcreston.com EOE

HCI Hospice Care Services Greater Regional Hospice Home is looking for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end of life journey:

Now Hiring CNA’s Are you a compassionate care giver looking for a new opportunity? Our Extra Care program is growing fast and we are looking to hire CNA’s in the Creston and surrounding communities. Flexible scheduling! The ideal candidate must have their CNA certification and be able to successfully complete the preemployment screenings.

PRN Hospice RN: Valid Iowa RN license, 1 year home health/hospice experience preferred.

FTR-3 Hospice RN: 12 hour shifts, 6pm-6am Hospice Aide PTR-2: (12 hour shifts, 24 hours per week); 1 year in nursing home or home health preferred Submit a cover letter and resume or application to: hrinfo@hci-vns.org

Submit a cover letter and resume or application to: hrinfo@hci-vns.org

A pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen are required.

EOE

A pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen are required.

EOE

Dial-AService

Please complete & submit application at the City Clerk’s office-Creston City Hall 116 W. Adams, P.O. Box 449, Creston, IA 50801 or at Iowa Works - 215 N. Elm, Creston, IA 50801. EOE Deadline: April 15, 2016 at 2 PM

Immediate Opening Creston Publishing Company is now taking applications for a Pressman in our Production Department.

Michael Foods is looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Maintenance Team.

The Electrician position will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting programmable logic controls and general/industrial wiring. This job is also responsible for assisting the Electronics Technician and Maintenance Mechanics in projects and planning.

Prefer two years of industrial electrical experience, an associate degree or technical training and two years of experience in industrial wiring.

Michael Foods offers a competitive salary and benefit plan. Please submit your resume to the following address or fax number:

Michael Foods Egg Products Company Attn: Human Resources 1009 South Brooks • Lenox, IA 50851 Fax (641) 333-4800 Phone (641) 333-4700 EEO/AAP

One-two years printing experience preferred.

Duties of this position include operation of a Goss Community Press, computer skills would be helpful, but will train. Must be able to lift 75 pounds and have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

We offer a competitive salary and Shaw Newspapers benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, 401K, vacation, etc. Pre-employment physical and drug test are required. EOE.

For more information or to submit an application, please contact: Rose Henry, HR Coordinator Creston Publishing Company 503 W. Adams Street, P.O. Box 126 Creston IA 50801-0126

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY

Find the right people for the job, right here.

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

BUILTNETWORKS, 805 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA, 641-782-4765, Computer sales, repair, networking. Over 25 years experience. PC & Mac.

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

Handyman Service HANDYMAN. Carpentry, Painting, Doors, Windows, Miscellaneous Home Repairs. Creston and Surrounding Areas. 641-208-1730; 641-782-9909.

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

Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and Plumber install, for no-pressure estimate call SCHROEDER PLUMBING and Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ 641-344-5523. new installations, new breaker BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, All major brands of vinyl and steel water heaters. Specialize in siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere manufactured and mobile homes. thermal replacement windows. ReFree estimates, licensed, insured, cipient of the Revere Premium Reno641-202-1048. Accept Visa & vator Award. Seamless guttering and Mastercard.

Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in SouthStorage west Iowa, free estimates, 641-322SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, 5160 or 1-800-245-0337. records, inventory, furniture.

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

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

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

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

To clean up with the classifieds call:

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

GREEN VALLEY PEST CONTROL & LAWN CARE is seeking a full-time Pesticide

Applicator. We are a local, family owned company serving southwest Iowa for the past 28 years looking for the right person to be part of our team. No experience necessary, we will train.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: $12.00 - $14.00/hour starting, vacation/sick paid time off, paid holidays & company funded retirement. Job responsibilities include: apply fertilizer and herbicides to residential and commercial lawns, apply insecticidies to homes, mowing and trimming, snow removal, other various duties. Hours are usually from 7AM5PM but are flexible with weather conditions, occasional weekends.

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED; valid driver’s license with a good driving record; successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and driving record check; able to lift 50 pounds above shoulders and walk 2 miles per day, able to pass commercial pesticide applicator test (employer will provide study material).

For questions or an application, contact employer at 782-4540 or gvpc2@iowatelecom.net.

oldcastle.com/jobs

NOW HIRING Full-time & Part-time Mornings and Days Up to $9.50 per hour

www.pcsbbank.com

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

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

Obtain employment application in branch or online at pcsbbank.com and forward resume and completed application via mail or email to: ATTN: Dawn Loudon PCSB Bank PO Box 409 Creston, Iowa 50801

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

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801 Apply online at: www.mylocalmcd.com/creston This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer commited to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

dawn.loudon@pcsbbank.com

Altec Osceola Body Plant manufactures fiberglass truck bodies and is growing rapidly.

We are seeking qualified candidates for Production Workers and Associate Designers.

Equal Opportunity Employer · Member FDIC

Program Technician The Adair County Farm Service Agency (FSA) located in Greenfield, Iowa is recruiting applicants to fill a Full-Time Program Technician position.

The individual selected will be responsible for carrying out general office activities and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. This position requires strong human relation and computer skills.

This vacancy announcement (IA-2016-0021) has a closing date of April 5, 2016. All applications must be submitted through USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov to be considered for this immediate opening. Upon successful completion of a background check, the individual selected will be expected to work M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

For questions concerning this job opening, contact Daniel Wells at Daniel.Wells@ia.usda.gov OR (641) 343-7033.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Creston is taking bids for the lease of hay ground. The hay ground is located in three locations.

1. This property is located north-west of the waste water treatment facility and consists of 16 acres more or less. Parcel ID 2501000001500 2. This property is commonly known as the “Taylor Property” and is located north of Adams Street and east of Cottonwood Street and consists of 28 acres more or less. Parcel ID 250100000200 and 2501000001925 (east of the creek only – approx. 4 acres) 3. This property is located on the west side of the runway at the Creston Municipal Airport and consists of 45 acres more or less. Parcel ID 0501000029490 & 0501000029480 (south of the road –north of the fence), 0501000050275, 0501000049600, 0501000049800, & 0501000049700.

Sealed bids will be accepted for the three properties listed above individually.

Bids are due to the Creston City Clerk, P.O. Box 449, 116 W. Adams Street, Creston, IA 50801 by 4 PM on April 8, 2016.

Site map and additional details are available at Creston City Hall.

Possession by the tenant to commence May 1, 2016.

The City of Clearfield is accepting bids for the 2016 mowing season.

The mowing area will include all the City Park, including the lot which the old satellite company was on, the bus barn and walking trail.

Sealed bids should include each mowing separately, the bidder’s name, address and phone number and certificate of insurance.

The City will determine the frequency of the mowing.

Bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., April 20th.

Bids may be mailed to City of Clearfield, PO Box 217, Clearfield, IA 50840 or dropped off at City Hall, 401 Broadway, Suite 100.

Please contact Jerry Mattson, Maintenance Coordinator (641-344-2447) or City Hall at 64!-336-2479.

The bids will be opened and reviewed at the Council Meeting on April 20th. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN CANDY MANUFACTURING FACILITY COMPETITIVE SALARY THESE ARE MOSTLY TEMP TO FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES OPENINGS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON ALL SHIFTS To Apply Contact:

Elite Staffing

100 E. Taylor Street, Creston (641)782-2565 or

Advance Services Inc. (ASI)

New wage scale with opportunities for frequent increases AND Excellent Benefit package.

302 E. Taylor Street, Creston (641)782-3300

SOW FARM TECHNICIAN This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS: • All necessary training and certifications • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year • Eligibility to apply for the ENTRY-LEVEL Manager In Training BASE SALARY program after six months employment • Full benefits: health, dental, AFTER 1 YEAR vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

$28,000 $31,000

Apply online at

apply.iowaselect.com or give Allyson a call at 641-316-3251 today!

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical aptitude, and maintenance equipment assembly skills.

These are key positions on our team and we are seeking self-starters with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Please complete an application online at www.altec.com or stop in the office.

Altec 1001 Furnas Drive Osceola, IA 50213 EOE

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day SALE!

copyright 2016

Friday & Saturday April 1st & 2nd

Pepsi or Mountain Dew Products

Keebler Town House Crackers original, wheat, reduced fat, flatbread, flipsides, pretzel or focaccia 9-13.8 oz box

all varieties 6 pk 16.9 oz btls

10

5/$

1

$ 88

LIMIT 5 TOTAL

Nabisco Oreo Cookies

2

all varieties 10-15 oz pkg Excludes family size

1

$ 98 LIMIT 2

Frito Lay Doritos

select varieties 9.5-11.5 oz bag Pre-priced $4.29 Excludes Simply & Baked

copyright 2016

1

Little Debbie

Oatmeal Creme Pies, Honey Buns, Cosmic Brownies, Nutty Bars or Swiss Rolls 6-12 ct box

day SALE!10 98

¢

Jack’s Original Thin Pizza all varieties 12 inch

$ 98 5/$ Friday & Saturday April 1st & 2nd Fareway Purified Drinking Water

1

Folgers Country Roast Coffee

$ 88

$ 98

Hunt’s Ketchup

Fareway 100% Pure Orange Juice

24 pk .5 liter btls

31.1 oz ctn

5

LIMIT 1

24 oz limit

48

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LIMIT 1

64 oz carton

99

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LIMIT 2

Delightful Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 3 lb bag

3

All Natural Bone-in Iowa Pork Chops

1

$ 99

$ 77

LIMIT 2

LIMIT 10 LBS

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