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REBUILDING

Fifty years ago, Creston held its annual all-sport banquet to honor more than 200 high school and college athletes. More in THROWBACK NEWS on page 2A of today’s paper. >>

New Panther boys soccer coach rebuilds the team after losing 12 seniors from last year’s substate final team. See page 7A.

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K-12 state funding deal means budget cuts for Creston Schools

By KELSEY HAUGEN CNA staff reporter khaugen@crestonnews.com

Last week, taking into account the total available state funding for fiscal year (FY)2017, Iowa legislators compromised on a 2.25 percent increase, or more than $138 million, in state funding

for K-12 education.

Many Iowa educators and lawmakers have criticized the deal, saying a 2.25 percent increase is not enough to cover the rising costs of education, and some districts will face spending cuts.

Creston Community School District is one that will have to reduce spending

in FY2017.

“I feel like over time, we’ve fallen farther and father behind in terms of state supplemental aid,” said Steve McDermott, McDermott

Creston and Prescott superintendent. “When many schools in the state are facing declining enrollment along with limited state funding, that tends to be a double whammy, and it really challenges school districts to continue to provide the same services or to improve at all.”

He added: “However, I very much appreciate the

2.25 percent increase as opposed to no increase.”

As usual, Creston Schools will do the best it can with the resources it is provided, McDermott said.

“I understand education takes the largest piece of pie from the state of Iowa’s total funding package, and we appreciate that,” McDer-

mott said. “But yes, it’s concerning when you see that ... we’re beginning to slip down the list again when compared to other states and per student state aid.”

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SWCC to host open house for its 50th anniversary The public event will be held 2 to 4 p.m. April 16 in the student center. It will include a performance by the music department.

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Pictured is Three Mile Lake, located a few miles north of Afton.

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Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Three Mile Lake AFTON – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax fishing regulations at Three Mile Lake in Union County starting April 1 to allow anglers to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is renovated this fall.

Anglers with a valid fishing license will be allowed to harvest any size or number of largemouth bass, channel catfish and all other fish species from Three Mile Lake.

Any number of fishing poles or jug fishing will be allowed.

Anglers must remain in sight of these lines at all times, and follow all other fishing regu-

lations and area rules. Trot lines will be allowed and name and address must be attached, however, lines may not be set across the entire water body.

It is illegal to sell fish or stock captured fish into public waters. All navigation rules still apply.

Plans to eliminate yellow bass and common carp, as well as future watershed and in-lake improvements to further improve the lake’s water quality and recreation opportunities, were presented at a public meeting March 15 in Creston.

Liberalized fishing regulations for Three Mile Lake will

remain in effect from April 1 through Sept. 15.

Specific regulation changes include: • Removal of bag and length limit restrictions on largemouth bass • Removal of bag and length limit restrictions on muskellunge • Removal of bag limit on walleye • Removal of bag limit on channel catfish • Removal of bag limit on crappie and bluegill • Removal of the two line/ two hook fishing restriction, however anglers must still adhere to being within visual

sight of the lines It is very important that anglers never transport and release common carp or any fish species into any water system. Growing yellow bass and common carp populations in Three Mile Lake have reduced game fish populations, decreased water quality and limited fishing activity. All lake water from boats, live wells and bait buckets must be drained before leaving the boat ramp.

For more information contact Iowa DNR Fisheries biologist Andy Jansen at 641-4643108.

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Union County 4-Hers, from left, Leyhden Dresbeck, first-grader; Allivea Skarda, eighth-grader and Averi Bunkofske, fourth-grader, measure ground-up lavender to put into a beaker of hot water during the 4-H March SPIN event Wednesday evening at Southwestern Community College (SWCC). Mindy Skarda, SWCC biology instructor, was the speaker for the event and showed the 4-Hers how to make an all-natural facial scrub using lavender, marigolds, Aronia berries and water.

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Bost trial set for April, Rubendall’s begins in July CORNING — The trial for James Bost, 39, in the homicide case of Allen Pafford of Nodaway is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 19 at Adams County Courthouse.

The trial for Jon Rubendall, 41, is currently scheduled for 8:30 a.m. July 11, also at the courthouse.

The first-degree murder charges of both Bost and Rubendall came after a Department of Criminal Investigation case involving the death of Pafford, 44, who was found dead in his bed-

room with an apparent bullet wound to the back of his head, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s report.

According to the report, Rubendall and Bost were found in Hiawatha, Kan., and interviewed as persons of interest. During the interview, Bost said Pafford owed Rubendall $3,000 for drugs.

Several items of Pafford’s were found in Rubendall’s residence.

Both Rubendall and Bost were being held on $1 million bond each.

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Southwestern Community College (SWCC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary during 2016. The college will host a come-and-go open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the student center on the Creston campus, 1501 W. Townline St., in celebration of this milestone. The public is invited.

During the event, there will be refreshments, a historical college video and display, tours of the nursing simulation lab, drawings with prizes, live music by the professional music department, a photo booth and tours of the campus and residence halls. Many of the career and technical education

program areas will be open as well, and former students and alumni are encouraged to visit to see changes and updates that have taken place. The SWCC Shoppe and Spartan Café will be open in the student center throughout the event.

Also that day, the college’s nursing department will be hosting an alumni gathering in the Allied Health Center from 1 to 2 p.m. All nursing alumni are invited to attend.

The Spartan softball team will host Ellsworth Community College in a 1 p.m. game at Spartan Field.

SWCC has been a vital part of southwest Iowa for the past 50 years. Southwestern began operation as part of Iowa’s community college system on July 1, 1966. The college inherited the facilities and instructional programs of Creston Community College, which had been operated by the Creston Community School District since 1926.

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Deaths Retha Ness Mount Ayr

Retha Ness, 81, of Mount Ayr died March 27, 2016, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines.

Ness Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., in Mount Ayr with Randy Drake and Ray Powell officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m.

Friday, April 1, at the funeral home with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in her name to be decided later. Online condolences may be left at www.watsonarmstrongfh.com.

Retha, daughter of Ray and Hazel (Davenport) Middleton, was born Dec. 4, 1934, at home near Mount Ayr. Retha grew up in Mount Ayr and graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1953.

Retha was baptized into the Community of Christ Church as a young lady.

Retha graduated from the nursing program at Southwestern Community College as a licensed practical nurse.

She was the charge nurse

at Lamoni Nursing and Rehab and Mount Ayr Health Care Center. She worked for several years at Ringgold County Recovery Center and finished her career at Focus Program for Children in Leon.

On March 5, 1971, Retha married Harold Ness Sr. Retha is survived by her children, Harold (Linda) Ness Jr. of Des Moines, Cherie (Lonnie) McGlynn of Urbandale, Ed (Jolene) Hiebing of Leon, Susan D. Hower of Clearfield, Nena Fricke of Mount Ayr and Ronda (Gene) Thurman of Hatfield, Missouri; several stepchildren including stepson Scott (Amy) Ness of Salisbury, Maryland; grandchildren, Charrissa Lewis, Bryce Hower, Michelle Milam, Stephanie Cooper, Quillan Hiebing, Denim Hiebing, Dexter Hiebing, Shyler Hamilton, Lacey Richardson, Cory Thurman, Brian Thurman and Jessica Fricke; many great-grandchildren; sister Donella Drake of Mount Ayr and several nieces and nephews including special nephew Randy Drake of Mount Ayr. Retha was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harold on March 31, 2014; grandson Brett Fricke; sonin-law Perry Fricke; brothers-in-law, Lindon Drake and Joe Ness; sisters-in-law, Jeannette Mills and Mary Pierce and nephews, Rodney Drake and Joe Ray Ness.

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perspective on the issue.

“The additional funds help to cover the increases in salary, supplies and services,” Greene said.

“We are thankful for the increase we received, but it will not cover these inc r e a s e s . Greene So then, the district looks at ways to cut the budget.”

Supplemental state aid goes to the district’s general fund. Next year, the Creston district will use the additional funds to try to maintain staffing levels.

“Our general fund is like most schools in the state, where over 80 percent of the general fund actually pays salaries and benefits to our employees,” McDermott said. “So, that’s auto-

in Tuesday’s Creston News Advertiser. The correct link for services is www.dhs. iowa.gov/iahealthlink matically a large chunk of our increase.”

Because about 80 percent of the district’s general fund budget is earmarked for salaries and benefits of employees, McDermott said budget cuts in the Creston district will primarily be in reducing staff size.

As of now, the reduction of employees will not be done through layoffs, though.

“Last spring, we offered an early retirement program, and some folks have taken advantage of that, so we won’t plan to fill every one of those positions where somebody retired,” McDermott said. “If you can use attrition along the way, that’s much better than having to pink-slip staff members. Ultimately, what you try to do is ... keep those reductions away from those learning experiences we’re trying to provide for kids every day.”

Another way in which the Creston district may reduce costs is by improving the efficiency of utilities in the school buildings.

Today is March 31, the 91st day of the year. It’s a leap year. So, there are 275 days left in 2016. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (March 28-April 3) in history:

10 years ago Butch Miller and Terry Horning, both of Creston, worked as referees together during the mid-1980s traveling with the Harlem Globetrotters to places such as Manilla, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Horning became interested in 1975 after hearing of an opening. He stayed with the team until 1986. Miller was hired in February 1982 and worked until 1987. Both were reunited for an 80th anniversary showcase of the team playing at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Jesse Bolinger and his Leader Dog Kirby returned from intense training in Rochester, Michigan, to learn how to use new global positioning technology.

Bolinger learned how to maneuver based on voice commands from a GPS unit.

20 years ago Two sisters from Sharpsburg gave birth to baby boys on the same day at Greater Community Hospital. And, if that wasn’t enough, the fathers of the new babies are brothers. Adea and Obed Estrella had their baby at 10:41 a.m. March 26 two weeks early and September and Eduardo Estrella had their baby two weeks late via C-section shortly after. The sisters had their tonsils taken “The district has a geothermal system at the large elementary/middle school; that helps save money,” McDermott said. “Lighting is terribly expensive, so we’re looking at, in this next year or so, replacing some lights primarily in the high school gym (and) going to new LED fixtures that provide more immediate light and also operate much more efficiently.”

Some Iowa educators view the K-12 funding deal as inadequate, but McDermott said he believes education is still an important matter in the Iowa Legislature.

“I wish more folks would put money where their mouth is when they speak in those terms (of education), but I do think it’s still a top priority for legislators and for our families and communities as well,” McDermott said. “There are many people in our community that no longer have their own children in school that still believe education should be a top priority and are wiling to sacrifice to make sure kids have good educations.”

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A small tornado touched down on Creston’s west side on March 30, 2006, causing the most damage between Park and Lincoln streets in the area of Mills to Howard streets.

Shown in the photo is a portion of a tree limb that had blown down in the 900 block of North Division Street.

more than 200 high school and college athletes. A crowd of nearly 400 people attended and heard speaker Jack Wallace, head football coach at Drake University.

Arnold Kenyon introduced the CHS athletes and Ron Clinton introduced the Creston community college athletes. Joe Hertz, football and baseball standout, was the winner of the Kent Kunath Award, as well as all-state and Hawkeye Seven honors. Joe Dalton was awarded the Hawkeye Seven Award, Jim Loudon was winner of the Pipin’ Poppas wrestling award and Bob Hayes, the all-conference basketball award.

The new church building 50 years ago of Creston Baptist Chapel, Creston held its annual located at Townline Road all-sport banquet to honor and North Poplar Street, out on the same day when they were young, and had joked about having babies at the same time, but never dreamed it would happen.

Creston’s Gibson Memorial Library sat idle waiting for renovations, and the library board and the city vented frustration about the architect responsible. McElwee and Associates still hadn’t sent blueprints for site and foundation plans with a firm cost for construction even though they had received payments totaling $22,100 from the city. In the meantime, the library was paying $800 per month for rent in its temporary site while the library sat empty with no work being done.

was dedicated April 3. The new building had been in use since it was built the previous fall at a cost of $22,000.

It replaced rented quarters at Cedar and Summit streets which the Chapel had occupied since it was organized in 1964. Russell Spainhower, trustee, was the superintendent of construction and oversaw the labor contributed by chapel members.

Other committee members were Bob Christensen, Bob Adams and Chester Petty.

Members of Cub Scout pack 129 planted a green ash tree at Green Valley State Park. Bobby Bicket, David Boden, David Rule, Duane Neeley, Greg and Doug Driskell and Ty Rogers were supervised by den chief Jeff McKasson and den mother Mrs. Richard Driskell.

Squirrel hunters cause lockdown at Arkansas primary school HOT SPRINGS, Ark. a shot at a squirrel, missed A school employee said (AP) — A report of armed and chased the squirrel onto the lockdown was lifted afmen near an Arkansas el- school property. ter about an hour. ementary school led to a campus lockdown before police confirmed the three were actually pest control employees chasing squirrels.

A teacher at Gardner STEM Magnet School in Hot Springs saw the men about 8 a.m. Wednesday and notified administrators. According to a statement from the Hot Springs Police Department, the teacher said it looked like three men carrying rifles were running toward the school.

Officers determined the men, who were carrying pellet guns, were employees of a pest control company hired to eradicate squirrels at a neighboring apartment complex. Police say the employees fired

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Southwest dance jam and 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. open meeting, Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Road.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) open meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar and support group, 6 to 9 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre, 1000 E. Howard St. Contact person: Andrea, (641) 346-2532.

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:30 a.m., Southern Prairie YMCA. 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.

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Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hosted by Connie Rhine.

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 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 7824403 for more information.

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

Saturday

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

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

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

Autism Society Puzzle Walk and 5K Run, 2:45 p.m., Creston High School. Register at www. autismia.com.

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

Southern Iowa Alumni of NWMSU social, 6:30 p.m., Crestmoor Golf Club. Call 641344-7905 for reservations.

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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driver’s license was suspended for non-payment of an Greater Regional Iowa fine.

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Woolworth Coffee Club, 9 a.m., Hy-Vee deli.

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

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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

AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

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Thank you This morning, I got chills.

It wasn’t the weather, though it is a dreary day. It wasn’t because I was afraid of the darkening sky.

It was because I listened to the radio on my way to work, with rocks clinking against the bottom of my car, as the final dispatch call for Des Moines Police Officer Susan Farrell was blasted across the air.

When I was in high school, my uncle Larry Davis, who was a police officer in the state of Washington, died of mesothelioma. My mom Karen Poolman went to the funeral, and when she came back, she talked about the miles-long

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procession of people who knew Larry, worked with him or were just part of a first response team.

All of them wanted to pay their respects. She talked of the stories people told about him and of that final dispatch call to him, which he would never return.

My mom talking about it, though, wasn’t the same had I been there.

When I heard Officer Farrell’s last

dispatch call, even over the radio, I had chills. My heart grew heavy in my chest. It was unbelievable what I felt, and I couldn’t have imagined the amount of pain her friends and family had gone through yesterday as they laid her to rest.

From the various clips replayed on the radio, I gleaned how beautiful and moving the funeral and procession was. I’m sure the funeral and procession for Des Moines Police Officer Carlos Puente Morales, killed in the same accident as Officer Farrell and two others, will be just as emotional.

I want to take this time to thank,

not for the first time or last, all the law enforcement officers I’ve ever met, will meet in the future and will never meet. You are the reason we as a community are as safe as we are.

The boys and girls in blue (and every other law enforcement color), the police chiefs and sheriffs, the sergeants and other officers, they go through the police academy to learn how to perform to the best of their ability in the worst situations imaginable.

These officers learn what makes a drug dealer tick, how a murderer thinks, what makes a man want to kill himself. They learn how to calm

situations or know when to pull a gun to protect themselves and others.

What officers have to do, I will never have the capacity to do. And, for that, I respect them for being able to make the decisions I could never and will never have to make.

It’s because of them the communities of Creston, Corning, Greenfield and others aren’t a chaotic mess of violence and stupidity.

So, I thank you. Thank you, all of you, for your service in protecting our people, the children who will grow to be our people. Thank you for having pride, integrity and guts.

Thank you.

Clooney to host Hillary Clinton fundraiser HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Psychology Today ran an article urging parents to limit their children’s time on smart phones and video games and force them to play with other kids outdoors.

Kids have it so easy today. Back when I was growing up I had to walk through nine yards of shag carpeting to change the TV channel.

Alabama governor Robert Bentley was overheard on tape having phone sex Thursday with an office aide, Rebecca Mason. It’s demoralizing. It makes you wonder if all the Southern governors over the years who vowed to raise the Confederate flag were simply talking in code to their mistresses.

The Capitol went on lockdown after a gunman pulled his gun on Capitol Police at the Visitors Center Monday. The gunman was wounded in the shootout. If there’s one thing all these shootings have proven, it’s that we cannot let the Syrian refugees into America, it’s just too dangerous for them.

George Clooney will host a Hillary Clinton fundraiser in Beverly Hills in three weeks in which he’ll charge guests three hundred and fifty thousand dollars to sit at the head table. Hillary will be over at table three. They’re paying three hundred and fifty thousand dollars to sit next to Spielberg.

Cleveland and Philadelphia officials said Friday their cities will be ready to host the political conventions in July. The nasty juvenile name-calling between Trump and Cruz, Trump and Hillary, and Trump and Bernie will soon be over.

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The bad news is, in November one of them gets elected president.

Donald Trump appeared on CNN with Anderson Cooper in a town hall meeting in Milwaukee Tuesday where he announced his daughter Ivanka had a baby boy. He’s only three days old and already he is playing with blocks. This morning he built a wall between himself and the housekeeper.

USA Today on Monday profiled Pennsylvanians who are backing Trump despite party efforts to dump him. To maintain control of the Congress, the GOP establishment needs to back the front runner for now. The Republicans can always find some reason to impeach Trump once he’s in office.

Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was arrested for battery Tuesday after he grabbed a female reporter’s arm as she pursued Trump after a Florida rally. She’s lucky the Secret Service didn’t get to her first.

They’d have paid her one hundred dollars to take her clothes off.

Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday the U.S. and NATO refocus our defense posture to battle terrorism, not Russia. We haven’t been on the same page. Last week, the Belgians defied stereotype and declared war on ISIS while President Obama lectured ISIS and then declared war on stereotypes.

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North Carolina: Flush your bill down the toilet Opponents call it “the Bathroom Bill.” In a special session last week, the North Carolina state legislature passed HB2, officially called the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act. Gov. Pat McCrory signed the law that night. The new law denies transgender people use of the bathroom, changing room or locker room that matches their gender identity. Resistance to the bill is fierce, and growing daily.

HB2 was rushed into law in response to the expansion of the anti-discrimination ordinance in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed just over a month ago. The city law added protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.

The state law bans local governments from making any such accommodation, rendering Charlotte’s inclusive ordinance illegal.

Similar bills have been put forth in states “from Washington state to Virginia (and everywhere in-between),” writes Chase Strangio, a staff attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union.

“The larger context in which these laws are playing out is deeply disturbing,” Strangio told us on the “Democracy Now!” news hour. “The North Carolina law is almost a greatest hits of all of the terrible things we’ve seen in the almost 200 bills that have been introduced targeting LGBT people this year.”

The ACLU has filed suit challenging the constitutionality of HB2. “You pass an unconstitutional law Wednesday night, we’re going to sue you on Monday morning,” Strangio said. We spoke with one of the plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit, Payton McGarry, a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro — the site of the legendary Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins against segregation in 1960.

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Of the immediate impact on his life, McGarry said, “It’s requiring me to use the female restroom ... this is distressing because I used the female restroom until it was not feasible for me to, until I was getting pushed, shoved, slapped, screamed at every time I went into a female bathroom.” Strangio concurred: “It means that trans people are now completely unable to participate in public life, because trans people have no idea where they’re supposed to go to the bathroom.”

The bathroom ban is a symptom of systemic, institutionalized discrimination against transgender people. Last year, more transgender people were murdered in the United States than in any previous year. In particular, Chad Griffin, president of Human Rights Campaign, writes, “transgender women of color are facing an epidemic of violence that occurs at the intersections of racism, sexism and transphobia.”

A survey of 6,450 people in the U.S. who identify as transgender, conducted by the National LGBTQ Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality, found that respondents were four times more likely to live in poverty than the average American. A stunning 41 percent had attempted suicide.

As HB2 became law, Charlotte marked the one-year anniversary of the suicide of Blake Brockington, the first transgender high school homecoming king in North Carolina. In a video shot before his death, 18-year-old Brockington said, “I grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, in a South-

ern Baptist home. I’ve always been kind of different, and it was always a bad thing in my family. ... And it’s been really hard. High school has been really hard.” On being crowned homecoming king, he said, “It made me feel like, for once, I could just be ... a normal teenage boy just doing normal teenage guy things, like being homecoming king.”

North Carolina’s attorney general, Roy Cooper, who is running for governor against Pat McCrory, announced he would not defend the new law in court. More than 90 major corporate CEOs, including those from Apple, Google, Facebook, Marriott International and Charlotte-based Bank of America, have signed a letter to Gov. McCrory saying: “We are disappointed in your decision to sign this discriminatory legislation into law. The business community, by and large, has consistently communicated to lawmakers at every level that such laws are bad for our employees and bad for business.” The NBA said it may pull its 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte. Facing comparable pressure in Georgia, Republican Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a similar bill this week.

Payton McGarry sees hope in the reaction, both on his own campus and around the country: “This is really bringing people together and making people realize that this is a threat to our movement to accept each other and our movement to love each other.”

Let’s celebrate love, acceptance and equality. Take American politics out of the toilet.

••• Amy Goodman is the host of “Democracy Now!,” a daily international TV/radio news hour airing on more than 1,300 stations. She is the co-author, with Denis Moynihan, of “The Silenced Majority,” a New York Times best-seller.

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession and parish breakfast. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. adoration; 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. RE classes; 6:30 p.m. devotions; 7 p.m.

Knights of Columbus meeting Holy Spirit Hall.

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, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

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, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie and Nathan Langford, evangelists, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Bible school; 11 a.m. worship; 6:30 p.m. worship. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study; and youth meeting.

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

pastoral coordinator.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, Rochelle Porter, leader; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Darl Ferguson, speaker.

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages; 10:45 a.m. worship service; 6 p.m. cancer support ministry; 6 p.m. Financial Peace University. Monday, 9 a.m. women’s Bible study. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. GriefShare. Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m.

TeamKID, youth group and adult Bible study.

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

Saturday, 7 a.m. Talents for Christ - youth meet at the church.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 11:45 a.m. nursing home ministry volunteers lucheon - Fellowship Hall; 3:30 p.m. Melody Makers choir - speaking parts practice; 5 p.m. Melody Makers choir and bells practice; 6 p.m. family worship service and Lord’s table.

Monday, 1 p.m. “Overview of the Gospel of John” ladies Bible study - Deloris Barnett. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. “A Living Hope in Christ” ladies Bible study - Carmen Dahl.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. triumphant praise choir practice; 6:30 p.m.

AWANA clubs and junior high TREK, senior high youth group, adult prayer meeting and Bible study. Friday(4/8), 8 a.m. A.L.I.V.E. - senior high event.

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 and baptism service; 11 a.m. reception in fellowship hall. Monday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Praise and Worship service.

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

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

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. youth Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services - Communion.

Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Bible study; 4:45 p.m. finance; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641-782-2427, 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, 6:30 p.m. Prayer and healing service. Friday, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Union Squares.

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study. Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m.

Hispanic worship in education building. Monday, 5 p.m. TOPS; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m.

Emmaus. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1 p.m. Crest Ridge Bible study; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Wednesday, 1:30 A.C.T.S. Bible study; 6:15 p.m. Handbells rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m.

UMM; 6:30 p.m. UMW invitational guest night (call 782-2427 to make reservation by April 4).

GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

Thursday, 5 p.m. women’s Bible study (first and third Thursdays).

Friday, 7 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 5:30 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. free community meal; 6 to 7:30 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up). 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; 4:30 to 5 p.m. confession; 5 to 7:30 p.m. taco supper - St. Malachy School; 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. adoration; 6 p.m. Mass - Holy Spirit Church.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun

St. John’s United Church to host soup supper St. John’s United Church of Christ, 601 S. Maple St., in Creston, is holding an all-you-can-eat soup supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Monday, April 4.

The menu includes ham

Crest Baptist Church hosting simulcast event Priscilla Shirer Live, sponsored by Nashville-based publishing company LifeWay Christian Resources, will feature Shirer’s dynamic storytelling and passionate Bible teaching.

The Priscilla Shirer Live Simulcast kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, and ends at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and covers one full day of music and worship; sessions led by Shirer and opportunities for fellowship with other women. Tickets may be purchased at the door or mail to: Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N Poplar St, Creston, IA 50801. If you prefer to pay online, go to www.crestbaptistchurch. com and click on the “Online Giving” tab and apply to “Event Registration” after completing your online registration. Registration deadline is April 13.

The event, which also features a unique prayer shop; 1 p.m. Assisted Living Mass.

Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy School; noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop; 6:45 p.m. RE classes - St. Malachy School; 7 p.m.

Knights of Columbus meeting Hall. Thursday(7), 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel.

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

Sunday, 8 a.m. Bible study; 9 a.m worship.

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship and Communion.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilters.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 104 N. Oak St., Jared Miller, pastor, 515-897-7919, email jaredandkatiem@gmail. com.

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

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Diagonal

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

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

Ellston

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

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

Greenfield

time, both challenges and encourages women to grow deeply in their faith.

Shirer has authored a number of published Bible studies, books and devotionals specifically for women, including LifeWay-published Bible studies such as “Armor of God,” “Gideon: Your Weakness,” “God’s Strength,” “Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted” and “Discerning the Voice of God.” She also recently starred in the Christian film “War Room,” which has touched hearts around the world. Shirer’s organization, Going Beyond Ministries, is based out of Dallas.

Recording artist Anthony Evans, Shirer’s younger brother, is slated to lead worship for the event.

Evans was featured on NBC’s reality show The Voice a few years ago and is also a Christian recording artist. a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:45 a.m. worship service.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St., Dan Moore, pastor.

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, vacancy pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Palm Sunday Divine service with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school and Bible classes.

Friday(25), 5 p.m. Good Friday service.

Creston: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Lenten service. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Palm Sunday Divine service with Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Divine service with Holy Communion.

Friday(25), 7 p.m. Good Friday service.

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

Friday, food pantry pickup in Des Moines in the morning, 1 to 3 p.m. food pantry delivery to UCC, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services Communion; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. food pantry distribution - HUSH deer meat available. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Thursday, 7 p.m. Maundy

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, office 641-7430221. Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Thursday, 6:15 p.m.

“Descerning the Voice of God” young women’s study at Sideys; 7 p.m. “Shrewd Stewardship” men’s study at Cornerstone.

Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Saturday, 9 a.m. women’s Bible study on Ephesians at The Corner. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10:45 a.m. connection Sunday; noon Elders meeting; 5 p.m. all-church prayer time; 5 p.m. youth group girls night.

Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m. women’s prayer gathering. Wednesday, 6:20 to 8 p.m. Awana; 6:30 to 8 p.m. youth group at Greenfield City Hall.

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

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Friday, 10:15 a.m.

Mass - Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m. reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Faith Formation PreK through 8 - church hall.

Thursday(7) 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.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 11 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., Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service and Sunday school for children.

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

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

vice. First and third Sunday, youth fellowship. Wednesday, Evening Bible study.

Lorimor

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 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, 641340-0474, bmac2366@yahoo.com; Dillon, associate pastor, 515-9712066, dillonbrandt89@gmail.com; office, 641-447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www.murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. high school Bible Study at the Brandt’s. Wednesday, 7 p.m. children/youth groups at church.

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 brunch; 9 a.m. worship services and Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study.

Wednesday, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday school.

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., the Rev. Steven Wainwright.

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

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, Shurmaine McAlpine, 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., the Rev. Richard Queener, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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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Thursday service. Friday, noon Good Friday service at Holy Spirit; 7 p.m. Good Friday service at St. John’s. Sunday, 7 a.m. sunrise service; 8 a.m. breakfast; 10:30 a.m. worship with Communion.

Monday, 1 p.m. quilting.

Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting.

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The contagious key Dear Heloise: I work in a public library and witness people SNEEZE AND COUGH into their hands and then go on to use the computer keyboard or mouse.

Others, unaware, use the same keyboard and mouse. I caution public computer users that germs abound on these surfaces.

I use a disposable bleach wipe and give these surfaces a quick swipe.

I benefit, but so do others who use the same computer workstation later! — Flannery C. in Columbus, Ohio Yuck and double yuck!

How right you are about using any public keyboard: at a kiosk, such as at the airport, an ATM, at a parking garage and even push-buttons in an elevator.

Here’s a hint from Heloise: If you must touch a button, etc., use your knuckle rather than your fingertip. You are less likely to rub your eyes and transfer the germs to same if you use your knuckle to push the button. Stay healthy! — Heloise TELL ME ABOUT YOU

Dear Heloise: I’ve had many jobs and job interviews through the years. The interview question I used to fear the most has now become my favorite: Tell me about your-

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Hints from Heloise self.

This opens the door for me to tell the interviewer about my past work history and the successes I’ve had.

I “rehearse” in my mind what questions might be asked so I don’t hesitate with the answer. I also let the interviewer know I learn quickly and am looking forward to new work experiences as well as bringing my skills to the job. — Ally M., via email WHAT IS WHERE Dear Heloise: I read your column in The (Canton, Ohio) Repository. I have a hint for remembering where I put things.

Often I will put something away and forget where it is.

For example, a spare set of keys, a manual for an item I have purchased, or something I don’t use often.

I keep a notebook, and when I put something away or buy something new, I make a note of the item and the location. If I forget where I put something, I refer to the notebook and find the item quick-

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ly. Thank you. — Shelly L. in Ohio NO-FLY ZONE Dear Heloise: Instead of chasing a fly with a fly swatter, I squirt it with window cleaner — it can’t fly, and it will fall to the windowsill.

Then I’ll grab it with a paper towel and throw it in the trash. — Wilda P., Booneville, Miss.

DRIVE TIME Dear Heloise: When driving in the car, especially on a long trip on a sunny day, I cover the backs of my hands with sunscreen. The sun can penetrate through the windshield and tan or burn this skin rapidly, which can lead to aging, brown spots, etc. — Jenny S. in California Jenny, same here in sunny San Antonio. I keep sunblock BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker in my vehicle and slap a coat onto the backs of my hands.

It’s sunny here even in winter.

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Horoscope Friday, April 1, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to count your blessings, and one of the biggest blessings for Aries this year is that you can improve your job. You also can improve your health.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This year, more than a decade in the past and a decadent future, you have the best chance to enjoy vacations — a major vacation or a series of little getaways.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is an excellent year to benefit from real-estate deals.

You will improve your home life and all your family relationships.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A positive state of mind is the secret of happiness. And this is what you have in spades this year. It’s easy to be optimistic!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You can earn more money this year, which is good news for your sign — you like to spend big. You’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) With lucky Jupiter in your sign now, life couldn’t be better.

Of course, nothing is perfect, because it never is. But you have the advantage now over all the other signs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your spiritual life will be more important now for a number of reasons. Welcome this opportunity to be introspective and come to terms with what really matters in life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is such a popular year for you! Enjoy meeting new friends. And enjoy joining clubs, groups and organizations. Remember: Your relations with others will benefit you this year.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is the perfect year to put your name up in lights.

It’s easy to impress others, because they see you in such positive terms. (Milk this for all it’s worth!)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Grab every opportunity to travel, because you want to expand your horizons this year. This is also a good year for publishing, the media and higher education.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Gifts, goodies and the wealth of others will benefit

you this year. Keep your pockets open and enjoy this advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a wonderful year for relationships for you. In fact, this is the best year in over a decade for Pisces people to get married. Oh my.

YOU BORN TODAY You often master a particular craft or technique because you are patient, disciplined and hardworking. Unlike many Aries, you finish what you begin.

You also create original work!

Finally, it’s the year you have been waiting for. Expansion and great activity are yours!

Take advantage of opportunities that come your way. Expect a major change, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2006. It’s time to test your future!

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The Numbers Game

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Draymond Green is the 1st NBA player with 500 assists, 500 rebounds & 100 blocks in a season.

New boys soccer coach rebuilds Panther lineup

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

Green

National Digest

Overtime win SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 31 points, including six straight in overtime, and the Golden State Warriors continued their historic run with a 103-96 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

The Warriors (68-7) surpassed last season’s victory total and must win five of their final seven games to break the 199596 Chicago Bulls’ record of 72-10.

Klay Thompson hit the tying 3-pointer with 15 seconds remaining in regulation after an offensive rebound and kick-out from Shaun Livingston after Thompson missed the previous attempt.

Curry took over with his burst that gave the Warriors a 99-93 lead.

He then took a charge on Gordon Hayward with 1:21 left before setting up Draymond Green’s dunk on the ensuing possession to put away the game.

The Jazz (37-38) fell into a tie with the Houston Rockets for the No. 7 slot in the Western Conference playoff race.

Russell aplogizes EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

(AP) — D’Angelo Russell knows he must rebuild the Los Angeles Lakers’ trust in him after the rookie guard’s unflattering video exchange with teammate Nick Young ended up on social media.

Speaking before Wednesday night’s home game against Miami, Russell apologized profusely for recording the video, saying his actions have created “a bad vibe” on the last-place club.

Russell also acknowledged that the video might have imperiled Young’s relationship with his fiancee, rapper Iggy Azalea.

“I feel as sick as possible,” Russell said. “I wish I could make things better right away, but I can’t.”

Russell is a pillar of the last-place Lakers’ rebuilding effort, but he was lightly booed by Lakers fans in pregame introductions and in the opening minutes against the Heat. Other fans shouted “Snitch!” and “Traitor!” from the stands at Staples Center.

In Russell’s video, the 20-year-old point guard asks Young about being with women other than Azalea. Russell claimed he has no idea how the video became public, claiming he didn’t post it on social media or send it to any friends.

Spurs set mark SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Manu Ginobili scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 100-92 on Wednesday night for their NBA-record 38th straight home victory to open a season.

San Antonio topped the 37-0 start by the Chicago Bulls during their record 72-victory season in 199596. Golden State (67-7) has an existing 36-game home winning streak to open the season, giving the Warriors a chance to end up with the record.

San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard had 16 points in his return from a threegame absence, showing no discomfort after bruising his right quadriceps on March 23.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, March 31, 2016

The loss of 12 seniors from last year’s team — including all-time leading scorer Conner Pals and veteran goalkeeper Alex Nielsen — gives a whole new look to the 2016 Creston boys soccer team under new coach Lucian Diaconu.

Former coach Jesus Rodriguez is now coaching at Van Horn High School in Independence, Mo., after a strong four-year run directing the Panthers, with Diaconu’s assistance. The program improved to 3-11 his first year to 9-7, 12-5 and a state ranking in the (Class 2A) top 15, and 10-8 last year including three losses by penalty kick tiebreaker or 1-0 scores.

Creston had a 61-31 scoring advantage over opponents last year, despite finishing just two games over .500.

Much of that production was provided by Pals, who had 19 goals last year after setting a season record of 25 as a junior. His career total of 66 goals is a school record. He was named All-Hawkeye 10 first team and on the all-state second team as the team’s striker.

And, 147 of the team’s 175 shots on goal were by either Pals or fellow senior McClain Haines.

Also gone are all-conference defenders Kyle Jennett and Brant Hudson, physical defender Tayler Pettit and defender Chase Shiltz, who is now on the Creston track team.

To make the challenge even more difficult for Diaconu in rebuilding the lineup, all-conference mid-

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Junior Gavin Woods, shown taking a shot during a district victory over Carroll last year, will be counted on to provide some of the offensive punch lost with the graduation of 12 seniors last season, including career scoring leader Conner Pals. Woods scored four goals and had three assists as a sophomore.

fielder Ben Irr, who matched Haines for second on the team with 12 goals along with a teambest nine assists, is Irr sidelined early in the season with a broken leg (fibula) suffered eight weeks ago in physical education class at CHS. It was a break near the ankle, and required surgical insertion of a metal rod to stabilize the bone.

“We’re looking at Ben returning to practice and maybe gradually working into some playing time the week of April 10,” Diaconu said.

“We won’t rush him, but he

is recovering faster than expected and very eager to get back with us.”

Diaconu said he’s happy that former Panther coach Bob Irr decided to rejoin the program as his assistant coach.

“He is a tremendous help,” Diaconu said. “After coaching 10 years, he will see some stuff and things that we need to work on. He’s a Diaconu good mentor for me as well as a good assistant coach. It’s a rock off my chest to be on the other side of the field with the keep-

ers and know that we’re still progressing and learning as a team.”

Diaconu grew up in Romania and was a goalkeeper as a club soccer player there. He’s been employed as a physical education and health instructor for Lenox and Creston schools since 2011.

The rebuilding effort will rely on a small corps of returning varsity players.

“We have two full-time varsity players returning in Evan Jacobson and Gavin Woods,” Diaconu said. “Ben will be the third when he’s back Jacobson

with us. We will build our team around them. And, Isaac Wignall was a reserve player for us on the varsity.”

As the left wing up front, Jacobson was productive as a freshman with three goals and four shots on goal.

Woods, who has played right wing, provided four goals, three assists and seven shots on goal. He may succeed Pals as the team’s main striker in the center of the offense.

Some newcomers to the team are available at a good time, with so many departures from last year’s lineup, Diaconu noted.

German foreign exchange students Henrik Schulz and Julien Niehl have soccer experience and will help the varsity, the Panther coach said. Also, midfielder Peres Reed had soccer experience in Missouri. He is a new student this year at Creston High School.

“It’s a good time to have those guys with us,” Diaconu said. “Peres has experience and is pretty strong and fast for us at center mid. Henrik played club soccer in Germany and will play defensive center mid. Julien is really fast with some soccer experience. He can read the plays and will play center back for us.”

Tyler Peters steps into a defensive midfield position.

The defense could feature Jacob Goodson at left wing and Cole Higgins at center back, with Wignall at a wing.

With last year’s JV goalkeeper, Quenton Scadden, out with injury now, a pair of freshmen will take over for Nielsen in the goal.

“Payton Pryor has a lot of potential. He’s tall, with a good wingspan, and he’s PANTHERS | 10A

Spartans open ICCAC Craig Sager in high spirits as he works Wizards-Warriors play with 3-1 mark

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

A strong start to the ICCAC schedule has the Southwestern Community College softball team in a tie for second place at 3-1 in Division II league play.

The Spartans, now 9-6 overall, opened conference play Friday with wins of 1110 and 15-6 over Ellsworth Community College in the home opener. Southwestern split with Iowa Central on Wednesday, losing game one by a 7-6 score and then bouncing back for a 6-5 win in game two.

The Spartan bats have been red hot in the four conference games as Southwestern banged out 22 total hits in the two wins over Ellsworth.

Nikki Tennant, Abby Davis, Mel Stevens and Kassie Craig all drove in two runs apiece in the 11-10 win, as Davis, Tiernee Fichter and Gabby DuBois all recorded two hits apiece in the win.

Stevens and Craig each hit triples, while Tennant, Davis and Fichter all doubled.

Katlyn Schiefen picked up the win for the Spartans, pitching 4 2/3 innings of relief after Kendall Anderson gave up seven runs on five hits in 2 1/3 innings. Only three of Anderson’s runs were earned.

Schiefen surrendered three runs on six hits in her 4 2/3 innings, walking two and striking out four.

“We came out and hit really well. Defensively, we get stuck in a rut where we allow them to get back in the game,” Southwestern head coach Lindsay Stumpff said. “Kendall struggled a little bit the first time out there. She was a little bit out of control at

times. Katlyn did a really good job, hit her spots.”

In the 15-6 win over Ellsworth, Tennant doubled, hit a home run, drove in four runs and scored four runs to lead the potent Spartan offense.

F i c h ter also Tennant drove in four runs, drawing two walks and hitting a double.

Davis doubled and singled in the win and drove in three runs. Left fielder Alyssa Hunerdosse walked twice and drove in two runs with a double out of the No. 9-spot in the lineup.

“All three of them have done a very good job offensively,” Stumpff said about Tennant, Fichter and Davis.

“Right now, the ball is like a beach ball to them.”

Danielle McIntosh picked up the win for the Spartans, giving up six runs on six hits with no walks and six strikeouts over six innings.

“Danielle came out on fire, pitched really well and then she’ll have a few innings where she loses focus a bit,” Stumpff said. “I thought she did really well.

I know her shoulder has been bothering her a little bit lately. We’ve been trying to cut back on her innings.”

Southwestern held a 6-5 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning in both of Wednesday’s road games at Iowa Central.

In game one, the Tritons were able to tie the game at 6-6 and then with the bases loaded, used a fake steal to draw a throw to second base, allowing the winning SWCC | 10A

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Craig Sager has a blood clot behind his right ear that is affecting his hearing, and that’s just another annoyance he is accepting as he continues to work NBA games for Turner Sports with fervor despite his leukemia no longer being in remission.

Dealing with the clot, which Sager compared to swimmer’s ear that won’t subside, could cause him to bleed to death given his blood levels, he said.

Sager’s spirits are undeterred by the latest challenge in his cancer fight, even if it meant a redeye flight after Tuesday’s Wizards-Warriors game to get to a doctor’s appointment in Houston on Wednesday morning before another game Thursday. His new reality includes twice-weekly blood work and regular transfusions, the latest done Monday in Atlanta before he flew West.

“Nice to be here, that’s for sure,” said Sager, who stood up and saluted Steve Kerr as the Warr i o r s coach discussed the one- Sager of-a-kind broadcaster before the game. “I always get here over three hours before tip. It’s fun.”

Sager waved when he received a standing ovation and cheers from one large section of Oracle Arena as he walked along the baseline during a fourth-quarter timeout.

For the occasion of covering the defending NBA champions, Sager purchased a new outfit — wearing a “Golden Gate Bridge” orange sport coat and shirt with a bright tie that lists its 15 colors on the back. His special Nike sneakers say “Mr. Fancy” inside the tongue of the left shoe and “Suits” on the right one.

“Excited to see him,” Kerr said. “Thinking a lot about Sager and his family, and there he is. ... Fired up you’re working the game, Sags.”

Oh, and for anyone wondering how he’s holding up emotionally, Sager said defiantly: “I think my demise has been prematurely reported. I think I’m going to kick this and make medical history and I really believe that.”

The 64-year-old is set to work Thursday in Houston, where he receives his chemotherapy treatments — eight days of chemo coming soon starting the final week of the regular season and into the first week of the playoffs.

“I got a bag of platelets and a blood transfusion. It kind of pumped me up, got me going,” Sager said of Monday’s trip to the hospital. “It’s like having an old car. You’ve got to put gas in it. If it’s leaking oil, you’ve got to put oil in it every day, too.”

If all goes well during Wednesday’s checkup, Sager figures he won’t have to go back until Friday for more blood work.

“Obviously not good but it’s keeping me going. I have no choice,” he said.

Sager said there’s “no doubt about it” that he’ll work through the playoffs.

He hopes to be assigned to San Antonio in the first round so he can go back and forth to Houston.

“He’s a battler. He’s going to fight this tooth and nail, that’s who he is and that’s who he’s got to stay,” said Wizards coach Randy Wittman, who as a player in Atlanta met Sager and later had a business with him.

Sager also is taking on some duties as a spokesman for leukemia awareness.

Whatever he can do to help in a cause that needs more attention, he said.

Warriors assistant Jarron Collins found Sager with a hug outside Kerr’s office, and injured Golden State big man Festus Ezeli wrapped his arm around Sager courtside. Sager chatted up reigning MVP Stephen Curry, of course.

Afterward in their postgame interview, Curry said: “Seeing you and doing what you’re doing, we’ve got no excuses.

You’re an Curry inspiration for us to keep doing what we’re doing, keep fighting.”

“It’s obviously been very surprising and overwhelming the support I’ve gotten,” Sager said. “So many times when you’re doing a job you feel like you’re nuisance sometimes to people and you’re intruding on their space and you’re asking questions maybe they don’t want to deal with at the time and it’s not as, ‘Hey, welcome, here’s Craig.’ Whereas now SAGER | 8A

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NCAA title on cable for 1st time; ratings depend on matchups

By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The NCAA Tournament’s semifinals moved to cable for the first time in 2014, and viewership was down 11 percent from the season before.

Back on cable again last year, the result was the complete opposite: The two games averaged their largest audience in nearly two decades.

Now with the national championship game airing on cable for the first time Monday, the history in college basketball and other sports has been that when the matchups and story lines are appealing enough, fans will find the action no matter where it is.

This season, though, viewers haven’t been as eager to tune into the games.

The 2016 tournament lacks the star power and dominant team of a year ago, when Kentucky was two wins from an undefeated season and big-name big men Jahlil Okafor and Frank Kaminsky met in the final. The tourney’s average audience is down 12 percent so far from 2015’s huge numbers, suggesting that the title game viewership would likely slip significantly on any network.

Especially since last year’s final drew its largest audience in 18 years.

“It always comes down to which teams make it through, what story lines develop and how close the games are,” CBS Sports

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it’s kind of been different.

I’ve always been one I’ve always liked to talk to people in the stands. I understand when people come up to me and say somebody in their family has cancer, ‘We appreciate what you’re doing, we appreciate your fight, don’t give up, we love your attitude.’ That’s just me. I’ve never had one day where I said, ‘Why me?’ and I’ve never had one day where I laid in my bed and thought about what reality and the worst things are and was down and started crying in my bed. That’s never happened.”

He misses his daily runs,

Chairman Sean McManus said before the start of the tournament.

CBS and Turner agreed to a 14-year, $10.8 billion contract in 2010 to jointly televise the NCAA Tournament across four channels beginning in 2011, a format that has proved hugely popular. Part of the deal was that starting in 2016, the title game would alternate between CBS and TBS. “It’s been remarkable how the viewers and the fans have found the games,” McManus said.

“They understand if there’s another good game going on better than the game they’re watching, we’ll navigate them to that game. So I don’t think there’s going to be any issue with the basketball fans knowing that the finals are on TBS, just like they know where the regional final (is).”

Cord-cutting — as customers have canceled cable subscriptions or switched to smaller packages — has widened the difference between the potential audience on CBS and TBS. TBS is in about 18 percent fewer households than CBS; when the two companies started broadcasting the tournament together in 2011, the gap was around 13 percent. The change amounts to approximately 6 million homes.

Sports fans tend to be more likely to have cable, though, and last year’s semifinals proved TBS can still draw. Wisconsin’s win over previously undefeat-

ed Kentucky attracted the most viewers for an NCAA semifinal in 19 years.

The previous season, the two matchups didn’t have the same appeal: UConn-Florida, and another meeting between Kentucky and Wisconsin, but when the Wildcats weren’t undefeated and the Badgers’ stars were less well-known.

Viewership for Monday’s final will likely be boosted by “Team Streams,” additional broadcasts that air on TNT and truTV that cover the game from the perspective of each school.

Simply airing the game on multiple networks — especially a widely watched one such as TNT — can add eyeballs. The large audiences on TNT the last two years for the semifinal “Team Streams” have suggested that some viewers are watching that telecast without realizing it’s not the main one.

CBS and Turner share the revenue from the tournament regardless of which channel particular games appear on. Much of the appeal to Turner of the NCAA deal was exposure — and viewership — for its networks that wouldn’t come otherwise.

The company will compare its ratings more to other programs on TBS than previous championship games.

That’s why even before the start of the tournament, Turner President David Levy could say: “There’s a very big bounce in our company’s step.”

Bowling league scores PINE VALLEY Wednesday Night Mix League March 9 High team with handicap — Knuckles Deep, 2399 pins.

High team scratch — Bowtie Bandits, 2043 pins.

Games 200 and over — Scott Keeler 201, 202; Chris Bird 234; Rusty Zimmerman 255; Jason Knights 204; TJ Redding 223; JR Lett 237, 202.

Wednesday Night Mix League March 16 High team with handicap — 3 Dudes & A Bimbo, 2471 pins.

High team scratch — 3 Dudes & A Bimbo, 2231 pins.

High scratch individual series — TJ Redding, 688 pins.

Series 600 and over — TJ Redding 688, Jason Knight 641.

Games 200 and over — Darin Hatfield 200, 205; Adam Hoffman 207; Jason Knight 233, 215; TJ Redding 236, 247, 215.

Wednesday Night Mix League March 23 Team Score We Don’t Give A Split 49.5 The Houdinis 49 Knuckles Deep 46 Bowtie Bandits 44 Glory Bowl 44 3 Dudes & A Bimbo 43.5 High team with handicap — 3 Dudes & A Bimbo, 2658 pins.

High team scratch — 3 Dudes & A Bimbo, 2427 pins.

High scratch individual series — TJ Redding, 767 pins.

Series 600 and over — Jason Knight 746, Darin Hatfield 619, TJ Redding 767.

Games 200 and over — Jason Knight 277, 225, 244; JR Lett 203, 214; TJ Redding 270, 245, 246; Rod Cheers 201; Darin Hatfield 222, 213; Scott Keeler 200.

TGIF League March 11 High team with handicap — Pine Valley, 2590 pins.

High team scratch — Pine Valley, 2590 pins.

High scratch individual series — Dan Fulton, 722 pins.

Series 600 and over — Jason Knight 701; TJ Redding 659; Tom Redding 641; Ben Moffitt 639; Rod Cheers 608; Dan Fulton 722.

Games 200 and over — Matt Parsons 202; Jerry Hull 202; Rod Cheers 257; Kevin Madison 215; Ted Kuntz 212, 212; Dan Fulton 232, 253, 237; Ben Moffitt 206, 217, 216; Jason Knight 238, 265; JR Lett 214; TJ Redding 253, 214; Tom Redding 247, 204; Dick Gist 213; Chad Sprague 200.

Women high series 500 and over — Jami Fletchall 507.

Games 190 and over women — Jami Fletchall 200.

TGIF League March 18 High team with handicap — Clausen Underground, 2574 pins.

High team scratch — Pine Valley, 2497 pins.

High scratch individual series — Dan Fulton, 725 pins.

Series 600 and over — Jeremiah Johnson 672, Chad Sprague 678, Ted Kuntz 609, TJ Redding 680, Tom Redding 667, Dan Fulton 725.

Games 200 and over — Jeremiah Johnson 256, 201, 215; Chad Dryden 205; Chad Sprague 235, 204, 239; Ted Kuntz 202, 235; Dan Fulton 233, 233, 259; Travis Veatch 204; Chad Drake 202, 207; Jason Knight 213; TJ Redding 206, 239, 235; Tom Redding 223, 223, 221.

TGIF League March 25 Team Score Pine Valley 30.5 Clausen Underground 3 3 Fingers Deep 27.5 WTF-O 23 Bushwackers 21 Slackers 21 Eagles 15 High team with handicap — 3 Fingers Deep, 2576 pins.

High team scratch — Pine Valley, 2569 pins.

High scratch individual series — TJ Redding, 708 pins.

Series 600 and over — Jason Knight 631, JR Lett 602, Tom Redding 628, Ted Kuntz 601, TJ Redding 708.

Games 200 and over — Jason Knight 255; JR Lett 204, 201; TJ Redding 249, 264; Tom Redding 209, 223; Sean Montanye 222; Matt Parsons 206; Rick Smith 226; Jeremiah Johnson 226; Chad Sprague 205; Chad Dryden 203; Ted Kuntz 226; Dan Fulton 212; Ben Moffitt 260.

Astro Mixed League March 20 Team Score Strikers 82 Ellis Poore 70 Sunday Stars 54 Odd Ducks 53 Rhine Body Repair 49 Survivors 28 High team with handicap — Rhine Body Repair, 2433 pins.

High team scratch — Rhine Body Repair, 2097 pins.

High scratch individual series — Bob Westcott 605, Carla Millard 552.

Series 600 and over — Bob Westcott 605.

Games 200 and over — Alex Cheers 204; Bob Westcott 247, 206; Dave Rhine 214, 215; Mike Briner 203; John Coleman 204; Ron Crigger 213.

Games 190 and over women — Carla Millard 212, 191.

Woodpickers League March 21 Team Score M&M Motors 67 Teresa’s Fine Floral 67 Rhine Body Repair 57.5

2 Rivers Pool 51 The Can Place 45 Creston Mobile Homes 45 Green Valley Chemical 42 Wood Smashers 41.5 High team with handicap — Wood Smashers, 2656 pins.

High team scratch — Wood Smashers, 2008 pins.

High scratch individual series — Carla Millard, 561 pins.

Games 190 and over women — Carla Millard 240; Lisa Williamson 193.

Classic League March 22 Team Score Rhine Body Repair 135.5 Quilts 113.5 AgriVision 104 Schroeder Plumbing 47 High team scratch — Rhine Body Repair, 2468 pins.

High scratch individual series — Dave Rhine, 685 pins.

Series 600 and over — Dave Rhine 685, Jeremiah Johnson 677, Denny Hance 605, Scott McKinney 619, Ron Pendegraft 626, Tom Redding 669.

Games 200 and over — Roy Dwyer 224, 200; Jeremiah Johnson 257, 243; John Coleman 201; Denny Hance 227, 207; Rusty Zimmerman 201, 203; Dave Rhine 245, 225, 215; Mike Briner 204, 211; Scott McKinney 202, 235; Ron Pendegraft 253; Tom Redding 221, 236, 212.

Union League March 24 Team Score Rhine Body Repair 34 The Lobby 33 Webb Roofing 24 Mid State Surveying 23 Frey Construction Inc. Super Wash Inc. Hi-Crest Auto 17 High team with handicap — Rhine Body Repair, 3094 pins.

High team scratch — Rhine Body Repair, 2954 pins.

High scratch individual series — Ryan Draper, 610 pins.

Series 600 and over — Ryan Draper 610, Nate Studer 606.

Games 200 and over — Denny Green 210; Clark Finehout 238; Ron Crigger 208; Scott McKinney 203, 225; Cody Downing 202; Nate Studer 216, 204; Ryan Draper 214, 203; Dave Rhine 225; Travis Adair 208; Warren Hudson 222; Dan Hudson 209; Rich Downing 212; Fred Franklin 293; Steve Jones 205.

FAMILY FUN CENTER Junior Bowlers March 19 High scratch boys series — Wilie Clayton, 300 pins.

High scratch girls series — Halee Weir, 310 pins.

Games 90 and over girls — Faith Weir 113; Halee Weir 96, 136.

especially along the water in San Francisco. His tender feet and energy levels make it difficult. Sager did get some golf in last weekend with his kids, and “took their money, played pretty well, I was very happy. I’m not hitting it as far but I’m still playing pretty good.”

Sager has earned his doctors’ trust over the past two years going through this that he can handle being out, traveling and working on his craft.

“I tell them, ‘No, I’ve got to go,’” he said. “I’d go crazy if I just sat around and tried to make sure I didn’t bleed or get cut. I’ve got to be myself and go do what I have to do that keeps me going. It keeps me motivated. It’s therapeutic.”

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE Compelling questions... and maybe a few actual answers

Three quick-hitters this week.

First, Harvick to Hendrick?

SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves Do 39-car fields bother you?

GODSPEAK: The Indy 500 starts 33 cars, so 39 seems like an overindulgence in comparison.

KEN’S CALL: In reality, there are really about 24 “cars” out there. The rest are rides. So no, not bothered.

With Stewart-Haas Racing moving from Chevy to Ford next year, and Kevin Harvick being a Chevy guy, Harvick replacing Kasey Kahne at Hendrick in 2017 is a hunch with momentum. If untrue, it'll need to be snuffed soon, for Kahne’s sake. Otherwise, it’s probably happening. Kahne should also pick up the pace… you know, for Kahne’s sake.

3 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM EASTER BREAK

NASCAR is OK with 39-car fields?

They have to be OK with it publicly, and I’m sure they’re OK with it privately, since this is really about the 36 chartered cars. But it’s easy to be confused when VP Steve O’Donnell answers the question this way: “We didn't necessarily think those four spots would be occupied at each race, and we’d love to maybe have them filled.” Maybe?

What’s better than a Martinsville hot dog?

GODSPEAK: One and done at Martinsville. I’d rather have a char-grilled foot-long at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

KEN’S CALL: The Alka-Seltzer later that night (and the eggsalad sandwich at Augusta).

Time to wonder about Kasey Kahne?

GODSPEAK: Reminds me of Dale Jr.’s first few seasons at Hendrick Motorsports. Yes, like turning a battleship.

KEN’S CALL: Fifty-two-race winless streak. Only 80 laps led in those 52 starts. Yep, something is wrong.

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Junior’s brain?

Any NASCAR driver donating his brain to science invites snide comments from the elites, but it’s big news that Junior Junior won’t be Earnhardt has donating the beard, joined the growhowever. ASSOCIATED ing list of past NFL PRESS/ERIC JAMISON players who will give their brains to medicine after death.

The science of brain injuries seems to be in its early stages, and the more hands on deck, the better. Expect more to follow, given Junior’s status.

Maybe Danica Patrick can write off that $20,000 NASCAR fine since the money is going to charity.

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1. Foundation scores

2. No Indy

3. Charter money

Danica Patrick was fined $20,000 by NASCAR for walking on the track after crashing, and Kyle Busch was fined $10,000 for missing a mandatory media obligation at Fontana. It made for a nice Easter for The NASCAR Foundation, which absorbs the penalty money.

Kurt Busch said he tried but failed to find a suitable ride and/or deal for the Indianapolis 500 and won’t attempt the Memorial Day weekend double (Indy/Charlotte). He said he will focus on the CocaCola 600 that day. “I must say this was not an easy decision,” he said.

There isn’t room here to explain all the specifics, but Cup Series team owner Mike Hillman is suing several of his former associates to get a NASCAR charter that he claims is rightfully his. The point here is that these new charters are already showing marketplace value.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for 27 years. Reach him at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

— Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com @nascardaytona Questions? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

SPRINT CUP POINTS 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Jimmie Johnson 3. Carl Edwards 4. Denny Hamlin 4. Kyle Busch 6. Joey Logano 7. Kurt Busch 8. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 9. Brad Keselowski 10. Austin Dillon 11. Martin Truex Jr. 12. Jamie McMurray 13. Aric Almirola 14. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 15. Matt Kenseth 16. Chase Elliott 16. Ryan Blaney 18. Kasey Kahne 19. AJ Allmendinger 20. Ryan Newman 20. Trevor Bayne 22. Paul Menard 23. Regan Smith 24. Kyle Larson 25. Brian Scott 26. Casey Mears 27. Greg Biffle 28. Landon Cassill 29. Danica Patrick 30. David Ragan

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3 THINGS TO WATCH 1. Fierce pace The season has started on much better footing compared with 2015 for Joe Gibbs Racing. Five races into last year’s schedule, Matt Kenseth was the highest-ranked JGR driver in points. Kenseth was 13th, and, of course, Kyle Busch was at home recovering from injuries. This time around, Denny Hamlin started the season by winning the Daytona 500, and three JGR drivers are top-10 in points.

Can JGR keep up this pace?

but the races to date have lacked the edge-of-your-seat dynamic. Still early in the game.

3. Oldest track

Why is this man smiling? Joe Gibbs, who owns four Cup Series teams, has enjoyed a tremendous launch this season. GETTY IMAGES/ MADDIE MEYER

2. Great racing?

NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France told SiriusXM that the racing has been great this season. “Well it's off to a really good start obviously,”

he said. But of the five races staged to date, none would make the top-five list for overall racing quality. There have been two exciting, very close finishes (Daytona, Phoenix),

MARTIN TRUEX JR. VS. JOEY LOGANO: This is a leftover from California. “We had a good run going until the No. 22 (Logano) put our car into the fence,” Truex said.

“Not sure what he was thinking about.”

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: This one could get juicy since both drivers are habitually running among the top-10 gang most of the time. Recommendation to Logano: leave this one alone.

Martinsville Speedway has the distinction of being the oldest NASCAR member track.

It had a race in the Cup Series’ 1949 inaugural season, which only had eight events. The paperclip-shaped short track has provided some of stockcar racing’s most memorable moments, including Jeff Gordon’s last career win in 2015.

Three of the next four Cup races are on short tracks, which could make things interesting.

WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: STP 500 SITE: Martinsville Speedway (.526-mile, paper-clip-shaped oval) TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 11 a.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 4:15 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Sunday, race (Fox Sports 1, coverage begins at 1 p.m., green flag at 1:15 p.m.)

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

GODWIN’S PICKS FOR STP 500 WINNER: Denny Hamlin REST OF TOP 5: Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Brad Keselowski, Dale Earnhardt Jr. FIRST ONE OUT: Joey Logano

DARK HORSE: Chase Elliott DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Hamlin adds a sixth career Martinsville win to his record on Sunday.

Logano

Truex

Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: Alpha Energy Solutions 250 SITE: Martinsville Speedway TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 11:15 a.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 p.m.)

KEN WILLIS’ TOP 10 NASCAR DRIVER RANKINGS JIMMIE JOHNSON Could donate championships to science

KEVIN HARVICK Has a rumor mill to avoid

KYLE BUSCH Wants his truck team to get in gear

CARL EDWARDS Wouldn’t eat Martinsville hot dog on a dare

DENNY HAMLIN Has five career Cup wins at Martinsville

KURT BUSCH Won’t donate ears

JOEY LOGANO Keep one eye on the No. 78

BRAD KESELOWSKI Winless in 12 Martinsville starts

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Five wins in 97 shorttrack starts

CHASE ELLIOTT New kids can get bullied at bullrings

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2016 SPRINT CUP SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Feb. 13: Sprint Unlimited at Daytona (Denny Hamlin) Feb. 21: Daytona 500 (Denny Hamlin) Feb. 28: Folds of Honor 500 at Atlanta (Jimmie Johnson) March 6: Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas (Brad Keselowski) March 13: Good Sam 500k at Phoenix (Kevin Harvick) March 20: Auto Club 400 at Fontana (Jimmie Johnson) April 3: STP 500 at Martinsville, 1 p.m., Fox Sports 1 April 9: Duck Commander 500 at Texas, 7:30 p.m., Fox April 17: Food City 500 at Bristol, 1 p.m., Fox April 24: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond, 1 p.m., Fox May 1: Geico 500 at Talladega, 1 p.m., Fox May 7: GoBowling.com 400 at Kansas, 7:30 p.m., FS1 May 15: Dover 400, 1 p.m., FS1 May 20: Sprint Showdown at Charlotte, 7 p.m., FS1 May 21: Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte, 7 p.m., FS1

“Where The Dust Settles” June 26: Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma, 3 p.m., FS1 July 2: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona, 7:45 p.m., NBC July 9: Quaker State 400 at Kentucky, 7:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network July 17: New Hampshire 301, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN July 24: Crown Royal 400 at Indianapolis, 3 p.m., NBCSN July 31: Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN Aug. 7: Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen, 2:30 p.m., USA Aug. 20: Night Race at Bristol, 8 p.m., NBCSN Aug. 28: Pure Michigan 400, 2 p.m., NBCSN Sept. 4: Southern 500 at Darlington, 6 p.m., NBC Sept. 10: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond, 7:30 p.m., NBCSN Sept. 18: Chicago 400, 2:30 p.m., NBCSN Sept. 25: New England 300 at New Hampshire, 2 p.m.,

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very coachable,” Diaconu said. “Our second option is Lee Normandeau, who also has Wildfire club experience at goalkeeper. He can play a lot of different places for us.”

Kelby Luther, Travontay Wright, Patrick Normandeau, Dawson Smith and Trevor Marlin are also looked at as early contributors to the varsity after Diaconu and Irr observed the team scrimmage against a strong Pella team on Tuesday.

“It was a learning experience,” Diaconu said. “Pella is a very strong team. We left some big gaps on defense and we are working on that. We don’t have the physical, experienced defense compared

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run to score from third base.

“That was unfortunate, because we did play well,” Stumpff said.

Stevens hit a two-run double in the sixth inning to give Southwestern the lead, after the Spartans had previously seen a 2-0 lead evaporate.

Stevens hit a solo home run in the second game to give Southwestern a 1-0 lead, before backt o - b a c k Stevens doubles by

to last year. We will have to bring back numbers quickly.

On offense, we will focus on creating scoring opportunities from our offensive center midfield players together with the striker. Last year we could rely on Connor’s touch and physical play to carry the ball forward. Now we’re splitting some of the responsibilities.”

Monday’s girl-boy varsity doubleheader at home (north field near Creston Elementary/Middle School) will start with the girls match at 4:30, followed by the boys match at about 6 p.m. St. Albert placed fourth in the Class 1A state tournament last year.

“This is going to be a tough game,” Diaconu said.

“They are physical and very McIntosh and Hunerdosse made the score 2-0.

Southwestern’s lead grew to 4-0 after the Spartans scored on an error and a Brennan Banks sacrifice fly, but Iowa Central drew to within 4-3 in the bottom of the third inning.

South Central Iowa Regional E911 Hunerdosse doubled Minutes February 24, 2016 again in The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair. Other the fourth members present were Shirley Jackson, and scored Dani Gray, Nate Bucher, Paul VerMeer, Alan aJohannes, on base Merlin Dixon, Paul Welch, Robert Kempf, Angela Henry, Jo Duckworth, and Stephen Patterson. Also hit

by Ripresent were Lyn Hansen (Hansen's M & ley Coates M Services), Sarah Cochran (Racom), and Diane Sefrit (SCI Administrator). and McInThe Board reviewed the minutes of the January meeting. tosh ex- Motion by Welch to approve the January minutes as presented. tended the Second by Henry. AllHunderdosse ayes.

The with financiala and activity reports were lead reviewed. Welch asked about doing the 2015-2016 budget amendment. Sefrit said solo home there will be several more grant applicarun in the of the fifth tions in additiontop to those already approved. Sofor far approximately $400,000 of inning a 6-4 lead. the $700,000 is spoken for. And, with the additional ap“We applications, had girlsit would comebe up

proximately $585,000. Patterson suggested it would be wise to do the whole $700,000 plus the $105,000 for the GIS thru of thetheir State.

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Second by Welch. All ayes.

The bills were reviewed in some detail.

Patterson expressed concern about why Coon Valley Telephone monthly billing is so many times higher than the other smaller telephone companies. After Board discussion, it was decided that Sefrit would do some research comparing the billing detail to see what it looks like compared to several other companies.

Motion by Duckworth to pay the bills as presented.

Second by Johannes. All ayes.

Prior to the conference call with Geocomm Hansen reported on several conversations with Hanna Lord (Geocomm) on Going onPictometry. now...

The agreement is done for Geocomm to get the information from Pictometry. Hansen felt Lord had been very slow on this project and possibly Geocomm had too many contracts to try to get completed. The monthly reports have not been timely as promised. Sefrit and Hansen indicated all information requested had been provided to Geocomm timely by them.

Lord with Geocomm was then contacted “Your Complete Home Furnishings via telephone for Store” a conferenceMike call. She FREE went over the report she had provided toCoen Delivery day for the meeting and apologized for not —Owner— in our having it to the Board a week before the Area meeting as promised. The main area left to complete is the spatial alignment. This should be completed in the next several 121 N. Maple • Creston • 641-782-2121 weeks.

She has two more staff people been assigned — Monday - Saturday 9-5who or byhave appointment — to work on these projects so that should help get things completed.

Hansen asked Lord about Taylor Co. which has no Pictometry. Geocomm will use other sources to provide the aerial information needed. She needs no further information from Hansen or Sefrit at this time. The data looks good being at >98% correct. She promised the report to be provided one week before the next 4th South Central Iowa Regional E911 Wednesday SCI meeting.

Minutes Hansen then completed her report. Her February 24, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 written report was handed out. The update was done on Feb. 16 and there were no p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair. Other members present were Shirley Jackson, problems. There was discussion of changDani Gray, Nate Bucher, Paul VerMeer, ing all "State Highway" roads to "Iowa Alan Johannes, Merlin Dixon, Paul State Highway" with the number and all Welch, Robert Kempf, Angela Henry, Jo spelled out as a new requirement.

Hansen had the bid sheet from PictomeDuckworth, and Stephen Patterson. Also present were Lyn Hansen (Hansen's M & try for upgrading the server storage to be M Services), Sarah Cochran (Racom), and able to handle Pictometry. The quote was for 4 TB. Cochran estimated Racom's cost Diane Sefrit (SCI Administrator).

The Board reviewed the minutes of the to install at $1,000-1,500. Welch made January meeting. Motion by Welch to ap- the motion to purchase the two server upprove the January minutes as presented. grades at 4 TB. There was a lot of further discussion with many Board members Second by Henry. All ayes.

The financial and activity reports were feeling 6 TB was needed and some preferreviewed. Welch asked about doing the ring 8 TB. Denton was concerned about 2015-2016 budget amendment. Sefrit said the whole cost of this and getting it right there will be several more grant applica- the first time. Welch withdrew his motions in addition to those already ap- tion.

Hansen will talk with Geocomm regardproved. So far approximately $400,000 of the $700,000 is spoken for. And, with the ing the number of TB that SCI should inadditional applications, it would be ap- stall. This will be up for discussion at the proximately $585,000. Patterson suggest- next meeting.

Sefrit indicated there is NextGen trained it would be wise to do the whole $700,000 plus the $105,000 for the GIS ing set for March 9. Sefrit, Hansen, and work thru the State. Motion by Duck- Henry will attend. Sefrit took the CASM worth to approve the reports as presented. training regarding FirstNet and what information can be provided. She attended the Second by Welch. All ayes.

The bills were reviewed in some detail. Feb. 11 State E911 meeting. There was Patterson expressed concern about why discussion of the legislative possible Coon Valley Telephone monthly billing is changes in the funding formulas and perso many times higher than the other small- cents for E911. The possibility of the Iner telephone companies. After Board dis- teroperability Board getting more E911 cussion, it was decided that Sefrit would funds is still in the mix. This matter needs do some research comparing the billing to be followed carefully. Welch read the detail to see what it looks like compared to proposed amendment that keeps InteroperMotion by ability in the loop on this. This is SF2240. several other companies.

Duckworth to pay the bills as presented. It will likely be some time before the Legislature acts on any of this.

Second by Johannes. All ayes.

Sefrit indicated Mediacom had contactPrior to the conference call with Geocomm Hansen reported on several conver- ed her again and was still blaming SCI sations with Hanna Lord (Geocomm) on equipment for the problems being experiPictometry. The agreement is done for enced. Sefrit stressed to them it is not SCI Geocomm to get the information from Pic- that has the problem. Mediacom is intertometry. Hansen felt Lord had been very ested in a conference call with the Board. slow on this project and possibly Geo- Denton felt a conference call was of little comm had too many contracts to try to get value. Cochran said SCI's equipment completed. The monthly reports have not should be adequate. VOiP calls will not been timely as promised. Sefrit and be successful until the next upgrade.

Sefrit had a grant application for Union Hansen indicated all information requested had been provided to Geocomm timely Co. for $32,002.68. Motion by Welch to approve the Union Co. grant application. by them.

Lord with Geocomm was then contacted Second by Duckworth. All ayes. Madivia telephone for a conference call. She son Co. had a grant application for went over the report she had provided to- $19,234.00. Motion by Duckworth to apday for the meeting and apologized for not prove the Madison Co. grant application. having it to the Board a week before the Second by Johannes. All ayes.

Welch brought up the need for the meeting as promised. The main area left to complete is the spatial alignment. This 2015-2016 budget amendment. Motion should be completed in the next several by Welch to set the March 23 meeting at weeks. She has two more staff people 7:15 p.m. for the public hearing on who have been assigned to work on these amending the 2015-2016 budget by projects so that should help get things $805,000. Second by VerMeer. All ayes.

Johannes had a request from the Adams completed.

Hansen asked Lord about Taylor Co. Co. Auditor for a copy of the data file for which has no Pictometry. Geocomm will setting up voting districts. The Board use other sources to provide the aerial in- maintained that the data has not been proformation needed. She needs no further vided to any entity. Motion by Duckinformation from Hansen or Sefrit at this worth to deny the request for the data file. time. The data looks good being at >98% Second by Henry. All ayes.

Cochran had little new to report. The correct. She promised the report to be provided one week before the next 4th text to 911 update should roll out in June as Racom is working with TCS on this.

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The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair. Other members present were Shirley Jackson, Dani Gray, Nate Bucher, Paul VerMeer, Alan Johannes, Merlin Dixon, Paul Welch, Robert Kempf, Angela Henry, Jo Duckworth, and Stephen Patterson. Also present were Lyn Hansen (Hansen's M & M Services), Sarah Cochran (Racom), and Diane Sefrit (SCI Administrator).

The Board reviewed the minutes of the January meeting. Motion by Welch to approve the January minutes as presented.

Second by Henry. ayes.they play.” Normandeau, Matt Borha, Austin consistent inAll how The financial and activity reports were Nguyen, Matthew Rouh, Jade Diaconu alsoaboutexpects reviewed.

Welch asked doing the Conley.

2015-2016 budgetHarlan amendment.

Sefrit said Varsity schedule Glenwood, and Denthere will be several more grant applicaApril 4 — vs. St. Albert tions in addition to to those apison-Schleswig bealready strong, proved. So far approximately $400,000 of Catholic, 5:30 p.m. competitive teams inwiththe April 5 — vs. Chariton, 6 p.m. for. And, the the $700,000 is spoken April 7 — at West Central additional applications, it would bethis apHawkeye 10 Conference proximately $585,000. Patterson suggest- Valley (Stuart), 6:30 p.m. season. ed it would be wise to do the whole April 12 — vs. Underwood, $700,000 plus the $105,000 for the GIS 6 p.m.

Last year Creston was work thru the State. Motion by DuckApril 14 — vs Denisonworth to approve reports as presented. fourth in thethe conference at Schleswig, 6 p.m.

Second by Welch. All ayes.

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Panthers beat April 16 — at Winterset tournaThe The bills were reviewed in some Cardetail.

Patterson about why ment, 10 a.m. roll 11-0expressed to openconcern district play, Coon Valley Telephone monthly billing is April 18 — vs. Nodaway Valley, gained a 1-0 district champiso many times higher than the other small- 6 p.m. er telephone companies. After Board disApril 25 — at Atlantic, 6:30 onship windecided overthatGlenwood cussion, it was Sefrit would do some comparing and fellresearch 3-0 to ADMtheinbilling the p.m.

April 26 — at Lewis Central, detail to see what it looks like compared to substate several otherfinals. companies.

Motion by 6:30 p.m.

Duckworth to payRoster the bills as presented.

April 28 — at Glenwood, 6:30 Second by (* Johannes.

All ayes.

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Prior to the — conference with Kyle GeoSeniors Peres call Reed, May 3 — at Indianola, 7 p.m. comm Hansen reportedIslas. on several converFenton, Giovanni May 7 — Panther Tournament sations with Hanna Lord (Geocomm) on Juniors — Trevor Marlin, Pictometry. The agreement is done for (Centerville, Clarinda Academy, *Isaac Wignall, *Gavin Woods, Geocomm to get the information from Pic- Riverside), 9 a.m.

Tyler Wright, very tometry.Peters, Hansen Travontay felt Lord had been May 10 — vs. Kuemper slow on this project andIrr, possibly Geo- Catholic, 6 p.m.

Dawson Smith, *Ben *Quinton comm had too many contracts to try to get Scadden, Jacob Goodson, Patrick May 16 — vs. Harlan, 6 p.m. completed. The monthly reports have not Normandeau.

May 24 — District, TBA been timely as promised. Sefrit and Sophomores — Henrik Schulz, May 26 — District final, TBA Hansen indicated all information requestJulien Niehl, ColetoHiggins, May 28 — Substate, TBA ed had been provided Geocomm*Evan timely Jacobson, Kelby Luther. by them.

Freshmen — Payton Pryor, Lee Lord with Geocomm was then contacted via telephone for a conference call. She went over the report she had provided today for the meeting and apologized for not having it to the Board a week before the big.

Alyssa Hunerdosse meeting as promised. The main area left to complete is big the spatial alignment.

This came up with two doushould be completed in the next several bles.

Stevens hitting weeks. Mel She has two moreisstaff people who have been assigned to work on these the projects ball so that extremely should help get well things completed. right now.”

Hansen asked Lord about Taylor Co. Stevens came up big will in which has no Pictometry.

Geocomm use other sources to provide the aerial inthe bottom of the seventh formation needed. She needs no further information making from Hansenaor catch Sefrit at this inning, in time. The data looks good being at >98% If you’re thinking of getting correct. She promised the report be center field for the first toout a pet, call about our adoptprovided one week before the next 4th and throwing out the runWednesday SCI meeting. able animals. report.

Her Hansen then completed ner trying to tagherup from written report was handed out. The update there were no was done onbase Feb. 16 second toandthird base. problems. There was discussion of changThe game ended when Duing all "State Highway" roads to "Iowa the number and at all State Highway" Bois made awithdiving catch 641-782-2330 spelled out as a new requirement.

Hansen had the bid sheet from Pictomeshortstop. try for upgrading the server storage to be pickedTheup Other ways you can help: ableSchiefen to handle Pictometry. quotethe was for 4 TB. Cochran estimated Racom's cost victory in the circle for the to install at $1,000-1,500. Welch made • Make a donation of the motion to purchase the two server upSpartans. food, treats, cleaning grades at 4 TB. There was a lot of further Southwestern hosts discussion with many Board members supplies or time. feeling 6 TB was needed and some preferNortheast Community Col• Have your pet ring 8 TB. Denton was concerned about the whole cost of this and at getting right spayed/neutered. lege (Nebraska) 2 itp.m. the first time. Welch withdrew his motoday. tion.

Hansen will talk with Geocomm regarding the number of TB that SCI should install. This will be up for discussion at the next meeting.

Sefrit indicated there is NextGen training set for March 9. Sefrit, Hansen, and Henry will attend. Sefrit took the CASM training regarding FirstNet and what information can be provided. She attended the Feb. 11 State E911 meeting. There was discussion of the legislative possible changes in the funding formulas and percents for E911. The possibility of the Interoperability Board getting more E911 funds is still in the mix. This matter needs to be followed carefully. Welch read the proposed amendment that keeps water InteroperDrinking high-quality offers numerous health benefits: ability in the loop on this. This is SF2240.

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NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC Denton felt a conference call was of little ® Reverse Culligan MEETING value. Cochran said SCI's equipment Governmental Body: Zoning Board of should be adequate.

VOiP calls will not Osmosis Drinking System Adjustment be successful until the next upgrade.

Sefrit had a grant application for Union Date of Meeting: April 5, 2016 Co. for $32,002.68. Motion by Welch to Time of Meeting: 5:00 o'clock p.m. approve the Union Co. grant application. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers PER MONTH FOR 3 MO. 116 W. Adams Street Second

by Duckworth.

All ayes. MadiCreston, Iowa 50801 sonPLUS Co. $9.95 had INSTALLATION a grant application for PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV$19,234.00. Motion by Duckworth to approve the Madison Co. grant application. EN that the above mentioned governmen910 North Sumner Ave. •talCreston, Iowa 50801 body is meeting at the time and place Second by Johannes.

All ayes.

Welch brought up the zwater@iowatelecom.net need for the listed above for the following purpose.

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by Welch to set the March 23 meeting at quested a variance from the sign proviPhone/Fax: 641-782-2222 • Toll Free: 800-903-2221 Chapter 168.06, of the Zoning 7:15 p.m. for the public hearing on sions of Dealer Participation may vary.

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Code, in the 1996 Creston Municipal amending the 2015-2016 budget by Code, to place a sign that projects more $805,000. Second by VerMeer. All ayes.

Johannes had a request from the Adams than one foot from the face of the building Co. Auditor for a copy of the data file for on the property described to-wit: Part of the SE 1/4, SE 1/4 Lying south setting up voting districts. The Board maintained that the data has not been pro- of Montgomery St., east of the east line of vided to any entity. Motion by Duck- Birch St., west of the west line of Vine St. worth to deny the request for the data file. extended south, and north of a line 10 foot NW of centerline of RR track, except the Second by Henry. All ayes.

Cochran had little new to report. The W 140 feet and except the E 15 feet, 1-72text to 911 update should roll out in June 31, Union County, Iowa, commonly known as: 402 E Montgomery, Creston, as Racom is working with TCS on this.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Iowa.

You are further notified that you may Stephen Patterson appear at the above time and place, either Secretary in person or by a duly authorized agent or NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC attorney, to make any comments you wish MEETING concerning the proposed variance. If you Governmental Body: Zoning Board of are unable to attend in person, written Adjustment comments will be received by the Board Date of Meeting: April 5, 2016 of Adjustment at the time of the meeting Time of Meeting: 5:00 o'clock p.m. and will be made part of the public hearPlace of Meeting: City Council Chambers ing in this matter.

116 W. Adams Street ____ Public Hearing on the issuance.

Creston, Iowa 50801 ____ Resolution instituting proceedings PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- to take additional action.

EN that the above mentioned governmenThis notice is given at the direction of tal body is meeting at the time and place the Zoning Administrator pursuant to listed above for the following purpose.

Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and local rules Sandra Harris has requested a has re- of said governmental body. quested a public hearing in conformance Kevin Kruse with Chapter 166.08, of the Zoning Code, Zoning Administrator in the 1996 Creston Municipal Code, to IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR place apartments on the first floor of a UNION COUNTY building located in a C-1 Commercial DisIN THE MATTER OF trict on the property described to-wit: DON TAMERIUS, Deceased Lots 79-80-81, Original Plat, Creston, CASE NO. ESPR015777 Union County, Iowa, commonly known NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF as: 304 W Lucas, Creston, Iowa.

APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND You are further notified that you may NOTICE TO CREDITORS appear at the above time and place, either To All Persons Interested in the Estate in person or by a duly authorized agent or attorney, to make any comments you wish of Don Tamerius, Deceased, who died on concerning the proposed variance. If you or about March l1, 2016: You are hereby notified that on March are unable to attend in person, written comments will be received by the Board 24, 2016, the last will and testament of of Adjustment at the time of the meeting Don Tamerius, deceased, bearing date of and will be made part of the public hear- January 21, 2002, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that ing in this matter.

Mike Tamerius was appointed executor of ____ Public Hearing on the issuance. ____ Resolution instituting proceedings the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of to take additional action.

This notice is given at the direction of said county within the later to occur of the Zoning Administrator pursuant to four months from the date of the second Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and local rules publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to of said governmental body. all heirs of the decedent and devisees unKevin Kruse der the will whose identities are reasonZoning Administrator ably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC barred.

MEETING Notice is further given that all persons Governmental Body: Zoning Board of indebted to the estate are requested to Adjustment make immediate payment to the underDate of Meeting: April 5, 2016 signed, and creditors having claims Time of Meeting: 5:00 o'clock p.m. against the estate shall file them with the Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers clerk of the above named district court, as 116 W. Adams Street provided by law, duly authenticated, for Creston, Iowa 50801 allowance, and unless so filed by the later PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- to occur of four months from the date of EN that the above mentioned governmen- the second publication of this notice or tal body is meeting at the time and place one month from the date of mailing of this listed above for the following purpose. notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a Eb Knuth, DBA, Eby's Auto, has re- claim is thereafter forever barred. quested a variance from the sign proviDated March 24, 20l6 sions of Chapter 168.06, of the Zoning Executor of the Estate Code, in the 1996 Creston Municipal Mike Tamerius Code, to place a sign that projects more 1449 Marks Way than one foot from the face of the building Creston, IA 50801 on the property described to-wit: Todd G. Nielsen, #AT0005759 Part of the SE 1/4, SE 1/4 Lying south Attorney for the Executor of Montgomery St., east of the east line of Kenyon & Nielsen, P.C., Birch St., west of the west line of Vine St. 211 N. Maple Street, extended south, and north of a line 10 foot Creston, IA 50801 NW of centerline of RR track, except the Date of second publication: April 7, W 140 feet and except the E 15 feet, 1-72- 2016 31, Union County, Iowa, commonly known as: 402 E Montgomery, Creston,

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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.

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.

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THIS POSITION OFFERS:

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

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.

• 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!

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

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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Meeting to discuss Windmill Lake Show Creston water quality improvement planned hospitality The meeting is and host a rider April 7. Citizens are encouraged to bring during RAGBRAI their questions and ■

ideas to improve the lake to the meeting.

BEDFORD – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Windmill Lake in Taylor County can attend a meeting April 7.

Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to

the meeting for discussion.

Windmill Lake is on the state’s list of impaired waters for high levels of algae and low water clarity.

The current study, or DNR water quality improvement plan, shows how these problems are caused by too much phosphorus in the lake. The problems impact recreation on the lake and aquatic life.

The plan explores the amounts and sources of phosphorus entering the lake and offers potential solutions to reduce those levels and work toward fixing the problem.

The document is designed as a guide for local resource agencies, partners, stakeholders and residents to improve the lake. Staff from the DNR’s Watershed Improvement Program will be on hand to answer questions.

The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 7 in the classroom attached to the Bedford Fire House, 702 Dodge St. in Bedford.

Those not able to attend the public meeting can receive more information at www. iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water-Quali-

ty/Watershed-Improvement/ Water-Improvement-Plans and submit comments on the plan by April 25 by email to jeff.berckes@dnr.iowa.gov or by mail to Jeff Berckes, care of Iowa DNR, Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. Ninth St., Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

After gathering Iowans’ comments, the DNR will forward the final plan, also called by its technical name of Total Maximum Daily Load, to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

Ladies weekend slated in Greenfield GREENFIELD – Greenfield tourism is hosting a ladies luxury weekend from April 29 to May 1. There are three all-inclusive packages available for a weekend, overnight or day trip, everything for one flat fee, and if you aren’t interested in a full package there are several options that you can take part in individually.

Check-in is 10 a.m., April 30. A motivational luncheon will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. which includes lunch by the Wallace Country Life Center and program by guest speaker Sally Shaver on “Keeping you head above water.” She will cover the many things that keep us weighed down, whether it’s caring for kids, grand-kids, parents, bills, household chores or work. Join this event for a fun and inspiring talk about successfully swimming through life.

A motivational luncheon will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. which includes lunch by the Wallace Country Life Center and program by guest speaker Sally Shaver.

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The next planned event from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. is high tea and coffee at The Corner.

Ladies will pick a tour from any of these: Adair County Heritage Museum, antique shop hop, Foster’s vintage car memorabilia, Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center, historic public square walking tour, Iowa Aviation Museum or Warren Cultural Center at the opera house.

Participants will also pick a pampering session that will be scheduled into the day.

The choices are pedicure, manicure, facial, hair styling, back massage, 60 minute massage, detoxifying ionic foot bath, centering prayer

or chocolate meditation.

All these are included for $70. Call Hotel Greenfield at 641-221-0034 by April 1 to reserve your space.

If anyone wants to participate in the fun, but doesn’t want the all-inclusive package, other options are available.

Tickets are $30 per person for the motivational luncheon. RSVP by April 20 by calling Greenfield Chamber/ Main Street at 641-743-8444.

For the high tea and coffee, the cost is $10 per person. RSVP by April 20 at The Corner by calling 641743-8275.

A big band performance will be held Friday night by Star Dusters. Tickets are $10

and can be purchased online at www.warenculturalcenter. org or by calling 641-7432566.

Friday night fun at Hotel Greenfield will be held at 8 p.m. and there is no charge to attend. Suzanne Wagner will “Style Up” and maximize the potential of a minimal wardrobe. Another presentation covers “Parties and Potlucks,” by Susan Stevens on food dishes to take without turning on the stovetop or oven.

“Saturday Night Canvas Paint Party” will be held at 7:30 p.m. and $35 per person includes all supplies needed. You must reserve your space by April 20 by calling the Warren Cultural Center at 343-7337 or Ed & Eva’s at 641-743-2566.

For more information on the weekend check out the event page at www.facebook.com/ events/1013393745394865/.

Library news

The Creston RAGBRAI housing committee is in need of volunteers to host campers in their yard, motor homes in their driveway or beds in their home.

If anyone is interested in hosting a RAGBRAI rider(s) at their home on July 25, fill out a host form. Forms are available at www.crestonragbrai. org or the Creston Chamber of Commerce office.

Participants are asked to notify the chamber by filling out the host form if they have already accepted riders to be a guest

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The following events are at the Gibson Memorial Library, located at 200 W. Howard St., in Creston. Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. Check the library out on Facebook.

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Noon crocheting “High Noon at the Crochet Corral” will be held Tuesday, April 12. The free activity begins at noon and continues through 2 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. Hannah Kendrick will be teaching beginners and experts how to crochet an animal koozie. Participants must bring their own size “I” crochet hook. An assortment of yarns will be provided. If participants wish to bring their own yarn, it is recommended to bring a medium weight yarn such as 4.

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