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Three-time state wrestling placewinner Seth Maitlen was named Creston High School’s Outstanding Male Athlete.

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EMS Week: Al Rusk

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CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

Paramedic Al Rusk leans against one of several ambulances Friday at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. Rusk has been a paramedic for RCH for about 15 years and is also a part-time pastor at Tingley Christian Church in Tingley.

RCH paramedic medical services department the hospital for about 15 discusses his life in at years. the medical field Background at a small-town Ruck came into the medical field in a roundabout hospital.

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By BAILEY POOLMAN CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

MOUNT AYR — The first person you meet when you call for an ambulance is most likely a paramedic.

Paramedics work in pre-hospital, where they solve the puzzle of what is wrong and how to fix it. Al Rusk does this, also.

Rusk, a paramedic at Ringgold County Hospital (RCH) in Mount Ayr, has been with the emergency

way. After growing up in the Fort Dodge area, he earned an undergraduate degree in fisheries and wildlife biology from Iowa State University in Ames.

Then, he earned a Master’s of Divinity from University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque. He was pastor at the small Methodist churches in Delmar and Elwood.

“I got on there as a volunteer fireman,” Rusk said.

“That got me aware of the need. In the small towns, they rely on whoever can be

there quick. And so, when we moved to Clearfield in 1989, it wasn’t too long after that that I took my first EMT (emergency medical technician) class.”

While living in Clearfield, Rusk was pastor for United Methodist Church in Clearfield and Sharpsburg for 12 years. Then, he did what fit him best at the time: he attended Mercy School of EMS and received his paramedic license in 1999. He did clinical time in places like Council Bluffs, Des Moines and West Des Moines.

“I actually started doing ride time with them (RCH) because you need that ride time to finish up your class, and then originally I was just going to do it as a volunteer,” Rusk said. “But, our service in Clearfield that I

was a part of was not a paramedic-level service.”

In order to maintain the skills necessary as a paramedic, Rusk had to work on a paramedic-level service.

Clearfield was an EMT-level service, and so he began working at the local hospital in Mount Ayr part time in 1999.

Paramedic By 2001, Rusk was a fulltime paramedic at RCH. “This area kind of became home. It’s where my kids grew up, and when I was doing my clinicals, this was the closest place,” Rusk said.

“At that time, they needed help here. Actually, I helped them as a paramedic on the acute floor for six years; RUSK | 2A

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders has won Oregon’s presidential primary and battled Hillary Clinton to a razor-thin margin in Kentucky, vowing to stay in the race until the end as Clinton aimed to blunt his momentum and prepare for a fall campaign against Republican Donald Trump.

Tuesday’s primary in Kentucky was too close to call with Clinton leading Sanders by less than one-half of 1 percent. Closing in on the Democratic nomination, Clinton declared victory in Kentucky nonetheless, telling her supporters on Twitter: “We’re always stronger united.”

Trump won the GOP’s Oregon primary, the only Republican contest on Tuesday. In a sign of his pivot into the general election, his campaign announced that it had signed a joint fundraising agreement with the Republican National Committee that will allow it to raise cash for both his campaign and other Republican efforts.

After months of discord within the GOP, Democrats displayed new signs that it

“BEFORE we will have the opportunity to defeat Donald Trump, we’re going to have to defeat Secretary Clinton.”

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could have trouble uniting around Clinton’s candidacy as Sanders plows through the end of the primary calendar in mid-June. Sanders will need to win about two-thirds of the remaining pledged delegates to end the primary season in a tie but is not letting up.

“Before we will have the opportunity to defeat Donald Trump, we’re going to have to defeat Secretary Clinton,” Sanders Sanders said Tuesday night to cheers in Carson, California.

Clinton ended the night with a commanding lead of 279 pledged delegates over Sanders and a dominant advantage among party officials and elected leaders known as superdelegates.

The outcomes in Kentucky and Oregon did not dramatically change the delegate count and the former secretary of state remains on track to clinch the nomination on June 7 in the New Jersey primary.

But Tuesday’s elections followed a divisive weekend state party convention in Nevada in which supporters of Sanders were accused of tossing chairs and making death threats against the Nevada party chairwoman at SANDERS | 2A

Creston Middle School spring vocal concert

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LEFT: Creston Middle School choir students Mackenzie Bodell, left, Piper Lumbard, middle, and Aubrianna Woody perform “Hall of Fame” by The Script, while Paige Keller performs in the background during Monday’s Heroes Unspoken program at the school. The program was directed by Jane Warner and Karlyn McCutchan. For video of the choir performing Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” visit www.crestonnews.com. RIGHT: Creston Middle School choir students perform “Free Ride” by Edgar Winter Group during Monday’s Heroes Unspoken program at the school. Pictured, in front row from left, are Kordelia Taylor, Caitlyn Gist, Caprial Norton and Payton Davis. In middle row are Noemy Aguirre, Jayden Sexton and Jasmine Mozena. In back row are Brandon Hammons, Echo Bolinger, Maisy Franklin and Haley Jones.

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Deaths Leo Hacker Mesa, Ariz.

Leo “Jocko” Hacker, 102, passed a w a y Aug. 26, 2015, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born June 12, Hacker 1913, to Roy Hacker and Ida Louise Hosford Hacker, on a farm in Ringgold County.

He was the youngest of five children and the last to join them in the hereafter. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vern (Vera), Hod and Cleo (Esther); sister Velma (Gail) Jarred; first wife Josephine; son Francis and granddaughter Debbie.

Jocko started school at age 5 at Ringgold County’s Poe Center School, a one-room school house with one teacher and about 20 students of all ages and grades. He graduated from there and went on to Mount Ayr High School.

Leo’s first job was washing dishes for Mutt Holland at Midway Cafe in Mount Ayr. His future wife, Josephine Stuck, worked there as the cook. Leo and Josephine were married in Albany, Missouri, on Dec. 19, 1934.

Leo joined the army in 1944 during WWII. He trained at Camp Robinson and Camp Sill earning a medal for sharpshooting. He served in the Philippines in the Northern Luzon for one and a-half years. He started out in heavy artillery with the Howitzer 155 cannon, and was later transferred to the 422 Rocket Battalion as a gunner.

Leo and Josephine owned many successful businesses in Mount Ayr through the years including Pure Ice and Coal Company, Midway Cafe, Iowa Cafe, pool hall, several farms, West End Market which they built on Highway 2, Hacker’s Paint and Wallpaper and Hacker Insurance Agency. Jocko was a top selling agent for Life Investors Insurance Company for many years.

He won many awards and trips, which he and Josephine enjoyed.

After suffering a heart attack, Leo took up golf-

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the event in Las Vegas. Supporters argued that party leadership had rigged the results of the convention in favor of Clinton.

In a sign of the tensions between the two sides, Sanders issued a defiant statement Tuesday dismissing complaints from Nevada Democrats as “nonsense” and said his supporters were not being treated with “fairness and respect.”

Later, in California, Sanders said the party could “do

ing at the suggestion of his doctor. He became an avid golfer and won many tournaments. When Leo’s doctors told him the long Iowa winters were hard on his health, he and Josephine began to spend the winters in Apache Wells, a retirement community on a golf course in Mesa, Arizona. They were happily married for 49 years until Josephine’s death Nov. 21, 1984.

After Josephine died, Leo married Eleanor Ebert, a personal banker for Arizona Bank in Apache Wells, Mesa, Arizona. They were married Oct. 15, 1985, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Leo taught her how to play golf and they golfed several times a week until Leo was well into his 90s. They enjoyed traveling to Alaska and Hawaii, and later in their motor home.

Leo and Eleanor also enjoyed many summers at their summer home in the mountains in Payson, Arizona.

Leo was an amazing man who always looked younger than his age. He inspired many Iowans to winter in Arizona. Leo leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 31 years, Eleanor of Mesa, Arizona; his step-children whom he loved, Theresa Luzzi of Chandler, Arizona, and Bill Ebert Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren, Diana (Jerry) Gerlofs of Pinewood, Minnesota, and David (Debra) Hacker of Menahga, Minnesota; step-grandchildren, Nik Luzzi of Candler, Arizona, and Kayla Luzzi of Phoenix, Arizona, all of whom he loved dearly; nephew, Lyndon Hacker of San Diego, California; nieces, Leila (Marlin) Niday of Marengo, Juanita (John) Sickles of Mount Ayr and Vernadean (John) Rocha of Jenks, Oklahoma; as well as many great-grandchildren, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends.

A celebration of life with military rites will be 1 p.m.

Sunday, May 29, at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., in Mount Ayr with a reception immediately following at First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. A memorial has been established to First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. the right thing and welcome into the party people who are prepared to fight for real economic and social change.” He said the other option would be to “maintain its status quo structure, remain dependent on big-money campaign contributions and be a party with limited participation and limited energy.”

Sanders pointed to polls that show him in a stronger head-to-head matchup against Trump than Clinton. With his victory in Oregon, the billionaire businessman now has 1,160 delegates, putting him with-

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Roy Probst Corning

Roy Probst, 83, of Corning died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

M e morial graveside s e r v i c e s Probst will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, at Forrest Hill Cemetery, north of Corning. The Rev. Mary O’Riley will officiate.

Military honors will be provided by American Legion OURCQ Post No. 117 of Corning. Memorials can be directed to Prescott Community Church. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Roy Gene Probst, son of Fay Francis Probst and Eliza Jane (Cree) Probst, was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Prescott.

He was educated at Prescott Consolidated High School and graduated in 1950.

On April 9, 1955, Roy married Norma Jean Farris in Corning. Roy was drafted into the United States Army Infantry in 1952 and served his country until his discharge in 1954. Following his

military service, Roy went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in accounting at University of Nebraska in Omaha.

While in Omaha, he worked at Nebraska Bridge Supply and the Lumber Company for a couple years. He then started work with the IRS as an auditor in Omaha. He also worked with the IRS in St. Louis, Chicago, Washington and primarily in Ogden, Utah, before retiring in 1989.

Roy and Norma spent their summers in Utah and their winters in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2001, Norma passed away while they were in Utah and Roy decided to return to Corning.

Roy was a former member of the Institution of Certified Public Accountants and was a Certified Internal Auditor.

Roy is survived by his sons, Randy (Kim) Probst of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Robert (Judi) Probst of Alpha, Georgia; daughters, Terri Gillespie of Grapevine, Texas, and Cheri (Kevin) Probst-Howell of West Haven, Utah; eight grandchildren; and brothers-in-law, Bill (Leona) Farris of Des Moines and Glenn (Carol) Farris of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Norma, in 2001.

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Creston Services are pending at John McFee, 63, of Cres- Powers Funeral Home, juncton died Tuesday, May tion of highways 34 and 25, 17, 2016, at Iowa Method- in Creston.

Creston High School graduation ceremony scheduled Sunday Creston High School will conduct its annual graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22.

One hundred twenty-four graduates are expected to walk across the stage in their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Graduates need to arrive by 1:15 p.m. and report to the auditorium for line-up. Seniors will proceed into the gym at 1:55 p.m. in order to begin the ceremony promptly at 2 p.m.

Seniors will be given two reserved seat tickets allowing two guests to sit on the chairs reserved and closest to the stage on the gymnasium floor. Bleacher seating will be available for all guests and the general public.

Administrators Steve McDermott and Bill Messerole, counselors Tammy Riley and Angie Bolinger and board members will present awards and diplomas. Student speakers this year will be Danielle Fundermann, Madison Hance, Ryan Kucera, Jamie Sickels, Angela Sorensen, Jenna Taylor, Alli Thomsen and Ann Waigand. Valedictorians, salutatorian and others receiving honors will have their pictures taken in the media center (library) immediately after graduation.

Seniors will have graduation practice 10:30 a.m.

May 20 beginning with a senior class group photo, and will conclude with a cookout sponsored by Creston Booster Club.

in 77 delegates of clinching the Republican nomination.

For Democrats, Clinton and Sanders will each pick up at least 25 delegates in Kentucky with five delegates remaining to be allocated pending final vote tallies. In Oregon, Sanders will receive at least 28 delegates and Clinton will get at least 24 of the 61 delegates at stake.

Overall, Clinton leads Sanders among pledged delegates, 1,767-1,488. When superdelegates are included, Clinton’s lead grows to 2,291 to Sanders’ 1,528. Clinton is now just 92 delegates short

of the 2,383 needed to win.

The Sanders campaign did not immediately say whether it will challenge the results in Kentucky, which does not have an automatic recount.

Clinton campaigned in Kentucky on Sunday and Monday in an effort to break up Sanders’ momentum after his recent victories in Indiana and West Virginia.

She pointed to the economic gains under the administration of her husband, former President Bill Clinton, who is the last Democrat to carry the state in a presidential election.

Nearing the end of a long

they were so short of nurses.”

Now, those moments helping people in various departments at the hospital help break up the day for Rusk.

“In the small hospitals, as far as a paramedic, you’re not just stuck in your corner,” Rusk said. “If they need help on the floor, they call us. If they need help in X-ray, they call us. If they need help moving somebody to surgery, they call us.”

There are also some calls that stick with a person, and Rusk said his experience with ministry has equipped him to sort through those better than most.

“There are calls that I will remember the details of for the rest of my life.

There are those expressions on people’s faces that you never forget,” Rusk said. “I think it might partly be because of my other career that I am able to process that in a way. Yeah, I remember that, I think about that, but it doesn’t overwhelm me in a negative way. It’s a process of life.”

Ringgold County In 2014, more than 240,000 people were employed as EMTs or paramedics across the nation.

In Iowa, there are between 1,610 and 3,200 paramedics employed, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The annual mean wage for southwest Iowa paramedics as of 2015 was $33,160. In comparison, the annual mean wage in Iowa for sales managers as of 2015 was $109,630, and for slaughterers and meat packers was $30,210.

But for Rusk, the pay is not what is important.

“When I first started in the ministry in eastern Iowa, it was in small communities. The one community was about the size of Clearfield, where we lived, Delmar, and I really enjoyed being involved in the smaller communities. More people know more people.

People are there to help each other,” Rusk said.

“It’s a community that’s integrated and working together, and that’s how this hospital feels for me. It’s more intimate.”

The burnout rate for a paramedic is between 10 and 15 years. Rusk, who primary slog, the two Democratic candidates are preparing for June 7 primaries in California, New Jersey and four other states and then the District of Columbia primary on June 14.

When pledged delegates and superdelegates are combined, Clinton is now about 96 percent of the way toward securing the Democratic nomination.

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is at the latter end, believes the variety at the hospital in Mount Ayr is one of the main reasons he has stayed where he is.

“There’s similarities and there’s differences. For the most part, we get all the same calls that they get in the big cities, we just don’t get as many of them,” Rusk said. “We do get the occasional gunshot wound. We get the traffic accidents.

We get the same stuff. We don’t get anybody jumping off skyscrapers because we don’t have any. But, they don’t have the farm machinery accidents, the grain bin accidents.”

And, just like pieces of a puzzle to be fitted together to create the whole picture, there are calls where creativity is required.

“One thing that I think is interesting about being a paramedic where we are, and anywhere to some degree, you get those calls that are just like the last one, but you also get those calls, like, ‘Okay, I got to think this through,’” Rusk said. “It requires creative thinking because you’re the ones on the scene that have to solve the problem.”

Family Rusk, 64, is married to Jan, an EMT at RCH, and together they have seven children.

Their children were involved in activities like 4-H, and Rusk enjoys hunting, fishing and camping. He has also been the part-time pastor at Tingley Christian Church in Tingley for about 10 years.

“It (Why I stay) has to do with family more than anything,” Rusk said. “If I didn’t have kids and now grandkids, I would probably be on the next plane to Alaska and I’d be a paramedic up there.”

But, Rusk loves his time in Ringgold County and the opportunity to help people across the county.

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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Births

Methodist Women’s Hospital OMAHA – Ryan and Nikki Spurgeon of Omaha, Nebraska, are parents of a daughter born May 3, 2016. Lindyn Ann weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Becky and Bill Barker and Charles and Connie Spurgeon, all of Creston, and Don and Connie Moeller of Grand Island, Nebraska.

Great-grandparent is Lois Gibson of Bethany, Missouri.

Siblings are Emersyn, 7, and Payson, 5. —————— Greater Regional Medical Center Nathan and Wendy Creveling of Ellston are parents of a son born May 16, 2016.

Clayton Gene weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Nick and Erin Doolittle of Mount Ayr, Kevin and Deb Creveling of Ellston and Lonnie and Tammy Novy of Creston.

Great-grandparents are Gary and Kay Doolittle of Mount Ayr, Donella Creveling of Ellston, Gene and Linda Bullock of Ellston and Merlin and Geri Humpal of Seaside, Oregon.

Sibling is Coy, 2.

Police

McInnis Devin Ramon Guzman, 28, 1000 W. Montgomery St., was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell, failure to affix a drug tax stamp and felon in possession of a firearm 11 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.

According to a Creston Police report, a search warrant was executed at Guzman’s residence and a semi-automatic handgun was discovered in the dining room area. This was a common area and any of the residents would have control over and knowledge of the gun. Guzman was also in possession of marijuana in excess of 42.5 grams and failed to affix a drug tax stamp. Guzman conspired with another to deliver marijuana and was

Thursday

Super 8 Club, 1 p.m., Regency Park.

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

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

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

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

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. potluck, 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.

found in possession of baggies and other items indicating the delivery of marijuana.

Guzman was released on $5,000 bond. —————— Danny E. Guzman, 21, 1000 W. Montgomery St., was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana with intent to sell 7 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.

According to a Creston Police report, Guzman was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and admitted to facilitating transactions. During a search of his residence, Creston Police officers found a large quantity of marijuana, scales and packaging materials. A Ruger .22 caliber pistol and ammunition were also found inside the home.

Guzman was released on $5,000 bond. —————— Ashley Tanay Griggs-Thomas, 25, of Des Moines was charged with possession of marijuana 11:28 a.m. Tuesday at 1000 W. Montgomery St. According to a Creston Police report, a search warrant was executed at 1000 W. Montgomery St. Griggs-Thomas was located in a room in the house where marijuana and other contraband was located.

Griggs-Thomas was released on $1,000 bond. —————— Omasan Olabode Bandele MaCarthy, 32, 1000 W. Montgomery St., was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana 8 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.

According to a Creston Police report, during the execution of a search warrant at MaCarthy’s residence a semi-automatic handgun was discovered in a common area where all residents would have knowledge of the firearm and be able to exercise control over the firearm.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Public restroom problems HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Massachusetts General Hospital surgeons performed the very first penis transplant in the U.S. on Monday. The timing for the operation was just perfect. Generally speaking, organ donors are dead, but Caitlyn Jenner is having a going-out-of-business sale, and everything in the store has to go.

TSA officials in New York said passengers bringing too many carry-on items are to blame for long lines at airport security checkpoints. The intrusion is getting out of hand. The airport in Charlotte, North Carolina just installed full-body scanners outside each and every airport bathroom.

The Justice Department and North Carolina sued each other over the administration’s public restroom edict last week. They’re avoiding the real problem. Yesterday on Pacific Coast Highway

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

I used a gas station restroom that’s apparently for people who self-identify as filthy disgusting slobs.

President Obama turned his Rutgers graduation address into a monologue of jokes on Donald Trump, telling jokes ridiculing Trump’s tax cuts and poking fun at Trump’s Mexican border wall. The audience roared with laughter. They went home still planning to vote for Trump, but funny is funny.

Hillary Clinton called Donald Trump a loose cannon Monday, adding that the U.S. can’t afford to have a loose cannon sitting in the Oval Office. The GOP countered by reminding voters that she voted for the Iraq War.

If Saddam Hussein were still in charge of Iraq, ISIS would be WASWAS. John McCain is in a tight re-election race and said Friday he thinks Donald Trump can be a capable leader. McCain was a POW who was forced to deliver enemy propaganda on camera in North Vietnam. While he saying Donald Trump could be a capable leader, he was blinking an SOS message.

Donald Trump was walking through Manhattan Monday when a street person recognized him and ran toward him shouting at him. His Secret Service agents quickly formed a tight circle around Trump. The agents say that the man was dangerous and disturbed but they had to protect him anyway.

Donald Trump’s butler Anthony Senecal was outed by Facebook last week over his Facebook posts calling for President

Obama to be hanged or shot as a traitor. Public response is alarmingly mild. Let’s not judge Donald Trump’s butler until every candidate’s butler has had a chance to speak.

The Wire star Wendell Pierce was arrested in Atlanta for slugging a female Bernie Sanders fan with whom he was arguing on behalf of Hillary at three in the morning outside a bar. He just played Clarence Thomas in Confirmation. Now he’s the odds on favorite to star in the Ray Rice Story.

President Obama will be visiting Hiroshima in Japan where the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on the city to end World War II. It’s still a controversial decision.

Environmentalists say the atomic bomb harmed the ozone, however the skies over Pearl Harbor have remained crystal clear ever since.

Hillary Clinton spoke in Ken-

tucky Monday promising voters that she’ll put Bill in charge of the U.S. economy if she’s elected president. You do whatever it takes to win. It must gall Hillary’s feminist soul to have to assure the American people that her husband will be in charge of the money.

Donald Trump challenged London’s new mayor Sadiq Kahn to an IQ test when Khan called Trump’s ban on Muslim immigration ignorant. What else could the GOP frontrunner do? Mayor Kahn’s family came from Pakistan, so Trump knows better than to challenge him to a spelling bee.

Venezuela’s president declared a sixty-day state of emergency Friday, claiming that the United States is trying to overthrow his country. The country produces oil, coffee, chocolate and cocaine. We aren’t trying to overthrow them, we’re standing at the dock telling them to hurry up and load the ship.

Confessions in a Cadillac

By Theresa Proud

This poem was written by Theresa Proud about a veteran who lives at the retirement community where she works as a professional driver.

She presently lives in Omaha, Nebraska, but grew up on a farm in rural Orient and graduated from Orient-Macksburg High School with the class of 1973.

Misty Eyes/Broken Hearts/Honored Vets (Confessions in a Cadillac) Softly he asked for a ride to this place, And I noticed a sadness upon his face.

A father figure he was to me, And like a daughter I sat at his knee.

I’m his professional driver – a confessional on wheels.

I love what I do – it helps pay the bills.

He was 83 years old with a mind of a 38.

He always started early because he didn’t dare be late.

His eyesight was failing, his mobility was diminished, He had a heart of gold, but his driving days were finished.

The Army life was far behind, But sometimes life is not so kind.

Life wasn’t fair, he had lost his wife.

Retirement living was his new life.

Please help me in your Cadillac and take me to the DMV. His driving days were over and he was aging fast at 83.

The lines were long, his legs not strong.

There were forms to complete, but he needed a seat.

Parkinson’s Disease caused his hands to shake.

He plopped in a chair like a small earthquake.

Unable to write – as his chauffeur I complied And answered each question as the old man replied.

Full name, eye and hair color, address, height and weight, He’s giving up his license for an ID issued by the state.

The last question was not hard.

It read “Do you want VETERAN on your ID card?”

Without hesitation, and with pride in his voice, He proudly answered “OH YES” as his choice.

An angel must have overheard our every word in line, As a deep voice resounded: “I’ll take it from here.

We never leave a brother behind.”

Misty eyes, broken hearts and honored vets, there appeared a Marine who had served with no regrets.

I saluted and recited Semper Fi and God Bless You! And he smiled back and gently said “It’s what we do.”

I honor the veterans who sacrificed for me – For the home of the brave and the land of the free.

All gave some, some gave all.

Now their names are on a “Wall.”

A higher calling they had for us.

Never forget … IN GOD WE TRUST!

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The bathroom putsch The authors of The Federalist Papers neglected to explain the fearsome powers that inhere in the “Dear Colleague” letter under our system of government.

It is the instrument by which middling bureaucrats impose their will on the nation, as the assistant secretary for civil rights at the Department of Education and the principal deputy assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Department of Justice just did in the matter of transgender bathroom policy in our schools and colleges.

The transgender edict is a perfect distillation of the Obama administration’s centralizing reflex, highhanded unilateral rule and burning desire to push the boundaries of cultural change as far as practical in its remaining time in office.

There is no obvious need for a continental nation of more than 300 million people, with more than 14,000 school districts, to have one rule imposed from above on how to handle the sensitive (and suddenly all-consuming) question of which bathrooms transgender students have access to. Communities should be free to formulate their own policies, in accord with their own mores and particular view of what makes sense.

The Obama administration has decided that such localism, allowing for experiment and flexibility, is impermissible under federal law.

Its letter is backed by the implicit threat of withdrawal of federal funds (a more appropriate salutation might have been “To Whom It Concerns -- Or Else”). The letter

King Features commentary Rich Lowry

contends that Title IX, the federal statute banning sex discrimination in education, mandates its preferred transgender policy.

Yet sex is different than gender identity (as all viewers of “I Am Cait” are supposed to know). If Congress had meant in 1972 — when the current debate was unimaginable — to cover discrimination against the transgendered in the statute, it would have included language to that effect. Or it could have amended the statute at any time. It didn’t. But no matter. Now a letter from a couple of federal mandarins carries as much practical power as a law duly passed by Congress and signed by the president. It is government by epistle.

Whatever one makes of the biology or psychology involved, transgender students deserve to be treated with respect. But it’s not unreasonable to worry about having biologically male students in the same restroom as girls, and vice versa. Somehow, we can assume, schools will figure this out. An obvious compromise is the single-occupancy bathroom, which protects transgender students from harassment and addresses privacy concerns for other students.

This isn’t good enough for the Obama administration. Its diktat effectively requires schools to allow

boys identifying as girls into girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms, as well as girls’ dorm rooms and sports teams.

It is infused with a radical spirit.

Gender identity is fluid and entirely subjective, the letter makes clear, referring “to an individual’s internal sense of gender.” As soon as a student notifies a school of his or her changing status, it “will begin treating the student consistent with the student’s gender identity.” (It’s easy to imagine scenarios for abuse -- if an unscrupulous women’s college basketball team ever wants to topple the dominant UConn program, it should find male players who identify as female for a season.)

The sweep of the measure is symptomatic of the administration’s moral fervor on an issue that was barely on anyone’s radar screen a few years ago. In announcing a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina for an allegedly retrograde bathroom law — i.e., under it, people use facilities matching their birth sex — Attorney General Loretta Lynch compared the state’s action to Jim Crow and resistance to Brown v. Board of Education.

She sounded ready to send the 101st Airborne to the bathrooms of Raleigh.

By casting the issue as the next great civil-rights crusade, Lynch and the administration delegitimize the opposition, and prepare the ground for treating traditional beliefs about the immutability of sex as thought crimes. Strong letter, no doubt, to follow.

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Defrosting meat the microwave way Dear Heloise: I know you are not supposed to put meat on the counter to thaw.

So what is the best method for DEFROSTING FROZEN MEATS in the microwave? – Lydia W. in Seattle You are correct, and this pertains more to meat, fish and fowl than veggies or bread, etc. For the microwave defrost method, here are the steps: Place the food on a microwave-safe plate or in a container (remove all wrapping and packaging) and select the “Defrost” button. This uses a low power setting to defrost, not cook.

Expect to take somewhere from a few to five-plus minutes per pound, depending on your microwave and the size and weight of the food.

Rotate the food (several times) while defrosting if your microwave does not have this feature.

If defrosting ground meat, scrape off the thawed outer portion as it defrosts.

If you don’t, the outer meat will start to cook. – Heloise P.S.: The cool-waterand-sink method is good, too. Fill the sink with tap water, place the package in and, when the water is cold, drain and replace with more warm – NOT hot – water.

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Problem solved. Also helps when removing the cookie sheet from the oven, as the sheet doesn’t slip off. – Mo in New Hampshire Mo, yes, this will hold the paper down, but remove the magnets BEFORE baking, just to be safe. They will be burning-hot when you take the cookie sheet out of the oven. Also, place the cookie dough on each corner of the parchment paper first.

The weight will help keep the paper from curling up. – Heloise

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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LEMON JUICE Dear Heloise: I have a son who is a chef. One day he made potato salad for us.

He had a method to cook the cubed potatoes, then cooled them off immediately by pouring cold water over them. But what I found interesting was he squeezed fresh lemon juice on the potato salad. I have never tasted such flavorful potato salad in my life! – J.J., via email NO CLUMPS Dear Heloise: When baking something that calls for baking soda, baking powder or spices that may have a tendency to clump, I stir them into the sugar before adding the flour. The sugar’s grittiness breaks down the lumps and distributes these ingredients much better than the flour’s silkiness can. – BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker Ann C., Washington, D.C. COOKIE CUTTER Dear Heloise: I like to keep some refrigerated cookie dough in the refrigerator for a quick dessert or when unexpected guests with children come over. My quick-and-easy hint is to use a wire cheese cutter to cut the cookie dough into even slices. – Mary W. in South Carolina (c)2016 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young

Horoscope For Thursday, May 19, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today your focus is on shared property and the wealth of others. Don’t be envious, because it’s just a waste of energy. Be glad you have what you have.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)You will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. This happens for two days every month. No biggie.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your involvement with a pet might be particularly important today. You feel concerned. It will please you to do something so that you feel better organized.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)This is a playful, fun-loving day. You might want to play hooky or take a long lunch.

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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You need to cocoon at home or focus energy on your private life. Use this day to take a breather and pamper yourself among familiar surroundings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You have a need to relate to others today. This is why you want genuine, heart-to-heart discussions with people, not superficial chitchat about the weather.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Today the Moon is in Scorpio, which makes you a bit more emotional than usual. This happens for two days every month. Just chill.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, May 18, 2016

College news Concordia University SEWARD, Neb. – On May 6, Concordia University honored graduating seniors who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its annual academic honors reception.

Benjamin Schulteis of Greenfield was one of the honorees for natural science.

Every year, each academic department may give two or more awards, depending on the size of the department and the number of students in the program. Each department establishes its own criteria for determining award recipients, but the criteria must, at minimum, consider the student’s GPA, level of service to the department and level of service to Concordia.

On Saturday, May 7, Concordia University in Nebraska held its 109th commencement. The university awarded undergraduate or graduate degrees to 353 graduates in May 2016.

Graduates receiving a degree in December 2015, May 2016 or August 2016 were invited to participate in the ceremony. Colonel Eric J. Teegerstrom of Firth, Nebraska, presented the commencement address, and Concordia presented additional honorary awards and degrees.

Benjamin Schulteis of Greenfield received his Bachelor of Science in education, with high distinction.

Up to 10 percent of the undergraduate class are graduated with high distinction, and an additional 15 percent of the class are graduated with distinction. A student must also have completed at least 64 credit hours at Concordia Nebraska to be eligible for graduation honors.

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During the fall semester, Norton was a freshman with a major in journalism.

Full-time students who have earned a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale are eligible to be on the dean’s list.

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Cargill donates for school trip to Living History Farms Cargill recently donated $585 to help sponsor the Creston Elementary School third-grade field trip on May 3 to Living History Farms, an outdoor, hands-on experience which showcases and connects visitors to rural life. Nine school personnel and 106 students attended the field trip.

“One of the teachers reached out, and we didn’t hesitate to donate on behalf of Cargill,” Jenny Studer, sales leader with Cargill.

“The focus of the field trip to Living History Farms is to help the third-grade students at Creston Elementary learn about how agriculture in our state has changed over the years,” said Sharon Gardner, teacher at Creston Elementary.

CHS Processing and AgriVision also contributed funds for the field trip.

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Be safe, be buckled

Youth musical to hold auditions

DES MOINES – For many, buckling up in a vehicle is second nature. However, in 2014, 9,385 people nationwide lost their lives as a result of not buckling their seat belt; and in Iowa in 2014, 118 of the 322 crash fatalities were not buckled up. In our rural state, it is important to note that nationally 61 percent of pickup truck fatalities were not buckled.

Iowa’s seat belt compliance rate is at 93 percent, one of the best in the nation, but, still, too many of the state’s traffic fatalities are unbelted.

Those are lives that could have been saved. The consequences of not buckling up are too high. Don’t become a negative seat belt statistic.

Always buckle up.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show that passenger vehicle occupants are buckling up more during the day but not enough at night.

The “Click It or Ticket”

CORNING – Fly away to Neverland with Peter and the Darling children in this adaptation of Disney’s beloved youth musical production, Peter Pan, Jr., directed by Cheryl Thompson.

Auditions for area youth between the ages of 8 and 18 are from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Corning Opera House Cultural Center.

Based on the Disney film “Peter Pan, Jr.,” this is a modern version of the timeless tale of a boy who wouldn’t grow up. It is a magical story that begins with Wendy Darling telling stories to her brothers, but when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Neverland. Their journey introduces them to colorful characters. The cast includes Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, six fairies, the Darling family, eight pirates, including the infamous Captain Hook, six “lost boys” and six “braves.”

mobilization, from May 23 through June 6, focuses on seat belt violators 24/7, but a strong enforcement effort will be made between the nighttime hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., because the significant number of violators and fatal crashes during that time.

“Law enforcement plays an important role in helping protect the safety of our citizens,” said Pat Hoye, chief of Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau. “Time after time, we see the deadly results that come from drivers and passengers not wearing their seat belt. Wearing a seat belt is one of the most important steps in increasing survivability in a crash.”

As you travel near or far this Memorial Day, remember to buckle up in the back seat as well as in the front. Rear seat passengers are three times more likely to die in a crash if they are unbuckled. In real life, we don’t get a second chance.

Youth auditioning can expect to fill out permission forms, sing “America” (“My Country Tis of Thee”) and some warm-ups in different keys for the director, Cheryl Thompson, to identify vocal range and volume. Each person will be asked to do a simple 24-count movement pattern with the director. Actors auditioning for a major role will be asked to “read” a short scene relating to the role identified.

Cast will be announced Monday, May 23, and practices start Tuesday, May 24. The final performances are 7 p.m.

June 17 and June 18 at the opera house, located at 800 Davis Ave, in Corning.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth and can be purchased online or at Corning’s State Bank of Brooks.

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Maitlen’s motor drives athletic success Coaches cite constant effort of Creston Outstanding Male Athlete

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Cavs roll CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers are rolling through the East with ease.

LeBron James hardly missed and scored 24 points in three quarters, Kyrie Irving scored 27 and Cleveland picked up where it left off before a long layoff by thumping the Toronto Raptors 115-84 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night.

James made his first nine shots — one an arena-rattling powerhouse dunk — and the Cavs, healthy and hungry after losing in the Finals a year ago, shot 67 percent from the field in the first half while improving to 9-0 this postseason.

Cleveland is the first team to start the playoffs with nine straight wins since San Antonio reeled off 10 in a row in 2012.

The 31-point win is the most lopsided in Cleveland’s postseason history.

But unlike their second-round series when they made 77 3-pointers and swept Atlanta, the Cavs did most of their damage from close range. Cleveland made just 7 of 20 3-point attempts.

DeMar DeRozan scored 18 points and Bismack Biyombo added 12 for Toronto, which had just one day to prepare for the Cavs after going to seven games with Miami.

Odor suspension TORONTO (AP) — Texas second baseman Rougned Odor was suspended for eight games and fined $5,000 by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for punching Toronto’s Jose Bautista on the jaw.

Major League Baseball disciplined 14 players and staff for their roles during Sunday’s brawl at Arlington, Texas.

Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Chavez was suspended three games for hitting Prince Fielder with a pitch. Manager John Gibbons, who returned to the field for the fight following his ejection five innings earlier, was penalized three games for inciting additional fighting.

Bautista, who made a hard takeout slide at second base on Odor, was suspended for one game by MLB senior vice president Joe Garagiola Jr. for his actions and postgame comments Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus was suspended for one game for aggressive actions and Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper for one game for returning to the dugout following his ejection.

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There was a moment in Seth Maitlen’s state semifinal wrestling match last winter that epitomizes his athletic career at Creston High School.

He and undefeated Bryce Esmoil from West Liberty were locked in a 5-5 tie, going into sudden victory overtime. The winner would achieve a lifelong dream of wrestling in the Saturday night championship round at Wells Fargo Arena.

“I just shot a double-leg.

One of the first moves I’ve ever done,” said the Panther senior.

The two-point takedown gave Maitlen a 7-5 victory, and his first appearance in the state finals. On a larger scale, it was an important victory in the team’s second individual state tournament championship in school history.

Head coach Darrell Frain said anytime his rugged 195-pounder was wrestling late in a match, particularly in overtime, he liked his chances.

“We were probably the underdog against the West Liberty kid going in,” Frain said. “We won that in overtime. Everybody in our room k n o w s that Seth is one of the hardest workers of a l l - t i m e . Frain It’s not that he’s the most technical wrestler out there, but he does it with effort and sheer will. If you’re going to beat him, you better get him early, because he just gets after it and stays on you.”

Known for giving 100 percent effort in anything he pursues — football, wrestling, track and tennis — Maitlen was announced May 6 as CHS Outstanding Male Athlete.

Maitlen was a two-time all-state selection in football as a linebacker and will play that sport at NAIA nationally-ranked Morningside College, where former teammate Briar Evans starts on offense as a “J back.”

He was a three-time state placewinner in wrestling, in-

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Standing in the Creston High School wrestling room, where he trained as a three-time state placewinner, senior Seth Maitlen also was an all-state linebacker in football and participated in track and tennis in the spring during his career.

Earlier this month he was named CHS Outstanding Male Athlete.

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cluding a runner-up finish as a senior at 195 pounds. He tied four-time state champion Jake Marlin for most wins in a season (56) and stands sixth all-time in wins (175) and seventh in pins (86) in program history.

In track he has done everything from the throws to the sprints and 400 meter dash. Last year he joined fellow 2016 senior Chris Foster and two 2015 senior stars — Bryce Briley and Jay Wolfe — in setting the school’s medley relay record of 3:35.06. Foster and Maitlen each ran 200-meter legs on the relay.

Two years ago, Maitlen helped fill a void on the Panther tennis squad to make for a complete six-man varsity team, and has continued to be a spring dual-sport athlete since. He stopped playing baseball after eighth

grade to concentrate on developing as a football player, attending summer camps for both football and wrestling.

The 3.89 GPA student also has his sights set on becoming a math teacher and a coach after college graduation.

While he’s the second member of his family to be named CHS Outstanding Athlete — older sister Brianna received it in 2013 — he said it wasn’t something he grew up thinking about.

“I really didn’t even know about it that much until about my freshman year, when we all went to senior awards day,” Maitlen said. “I thought that would be kind of neat to win. Then Brianna won it. But it was never my main focus. It’s an honor, just looking back at the people that won it. There are incredible athletes.”

While football and wrestling are the sports where Maitlen earned the most accolades, Maitlen’s coaches in track and tennis have likewise seen this trademark effort and determination in their sports.

“He’s a great worker and leader for us,” track coach Pat Schlapia said. “He’s been involved in the shot MAITLEN | 10A

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Linebacker Seth Mailten of Creston/O-M (26) stops a ball-carrier for state champion Pella during a Class 2A second-round playoff game last fall. The Panthers advanced to the game by avenging a previous loss in a 34-11 win at Harlan. Maitlen finished as Creston/s all-time leader in tackles.

Creston/O-M wins first Hawkeye 10 tennis title

By LARRY PETERSON on the same courts, was runCNA senior sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

ATLANTIC — It was worth the wait.

Returning to the Atlantic tennis courts after Monday’s action was rained out, the Creston/O-M girls made history Tuesday by claiming the program’s first girls conference tennis tournament championship.

Team depth carried the Panthers to the championship performance, as Creston/O-M was the only team to score at least six points in each of the four categories — No. 1 singles, No. 2 singles, No. 1 doubles and No. 2 doubles. The Panthers scored 28 of a possible 32 points.

Two titles Alli Thomsen at No. 2 singles and the No. 1 doubles team of Sydney Dunphy and Caitlin McIlravy each won their divisions for eight points each; and Jenna Taylor at No. 1 singles and the No. 2 doubles team of Gracie Russell and Ann Waigand each earned six points in placing third.

Shenandoah, the team facing Creston/O-M in Saturday’s team regional final

ner-up with 21 points. Glenwood and Carroll Kuemper Catholic tied for third with 19 points.

“Winning conference today was a huge accomplishment for our program,” said Panther assistant coach Amanda Plymale.

“I am very Plymale proud of the girls. Even with the rain delay and having to come back a second day, they fought hard and we definitely earned it this season. We are not done yet!”

Head coach Kevin Cooper, in his 13th year directing the program, was ecstatic about having his first Creston/O-M team win a conference tournament championship. He is joined on this year’s staff by Plymale and Anthony Donahoo.

It was performed by an all-senior lineup, a group that had set a goal of this accomplishment before their careers ended.

“All the credit goes to this group of girls for winning the

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Creston/O-M girls tennis team members, shown after winning the school’s first Hawkeye 10 Conference championship, are from left, Alli Thomsen, Sydney Dunphy, Jenna Taylor, Gracie Russell, Caitlin McIlravy and Ann Waigand.

title,” Cooper said. “ T h e y have spent hours upon hours hitting at the courts on their own. Cooper They have a lot of goals for this year, and winning the Hawkeye 10 tournament was one of

them. Today we played very well, and the end result was our first team title ever.”

Comeback There were several dramatic victories that made it happen, starting with the first match of the day for Taylor at No. 1 singles.

Taylor fought back to defeat Ally Bergsten of Lewis Central, 8-6, before losing to eventual champion Sar-

ah Cabeen of Clarinda in the semifinals, 8-4. Taylor rebounded to dominated Kuemper’s Cora Hicks for third place, 8-2. Cabeen beat top-seeded Sarah Wood of Shenandoah in the final, 6-3, 6-2.

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from a different perspective.”

That caused some miscommunication between The Class 2A No. the midfielders and defend12-ranked Winterset Husers, which oftentimes left kies took awhile to get the defense out of position. things going, but a flurry Creston kept the margin of goals late in the first half at 3-0 for the remainder of propelled the Huskies to a the first half and through5-0 win over the Creston out much of the second girls here Tuesday. half, before Balch addSophomore forward Maed her second goal of the rina Brightman broke free game midway through the from the Panther defense second half. and punched a laser shot Freshman Sophia Balch above Creston goalkeeper scored the final goal of the Becca Ross’s head and into game for the 5-0 margin. the upper portion of the net Creston’s lone scoring to open the scoring midway chance came in the final through the first half. minutes, when freshman Just minutes later, junior Taylor Buxton put a shot midfielder Sara Balch took on goal, but the ball didn’t a cross from a teammate in bounce Creston’s way.

It was Creston’s only shot of the game. Ross recorded 22 saves for the Panthers in the loss.

“I knew there would be opportunities, because there’s always going to be opportunities,” Lauffer said. “But I also told the girls unless they want it bad enough, they’re going to shut us down pretty quickly. There were times we would push and I was proud that they didn’t just settle and say we’re not going to try at all to play offense.”

Winterset improved to 13-1, while Creston dropped to 3-12 for the CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER season heading into MonCreston freshman Rachel Wignall, right, forces Winterset day’s regular season finale senior Emma Gwinner to change direction during the first at Carlisle. half of Class 2A No. 12-ranked Winterset’s 5-0 win over The Panthers open postthe Panthers on Tuesday.

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the box and bounced the ball past Ross, just inside the post to give Winterset a 2-0 lead.

Brightman added her second goal of the game late in the first half, when she fired a shot from the right side of the box into the left corner for a 3-0 lead.

“That’s been a problem all season,” Creston head coach Kim Lauffer said about Winterset’s flurry of goals after the first strike.

“Part of what was happening was I was subbing quite a bit in my midfield and explaining to them what I wanted. Some of it was the center mids not doing what I told them. When you get back out there, it’s different. You’re seeing things

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Creston junior defender Katie Powers looks to clear the ball while Winterset’s Emma Gwinner applies pressure during the first half of Winterset’s 5-0 win over the Panthers on Tuesday. Class 2A 12th-ranked Winterset limited Creston to just one shot in the game.

season play May 31 at Treynor.

Tuesday’s loss marked the final home appearance for seniors Maddie Travis, Abbie Cook, Micah McCutchan, Ross and Shelby Palser.

“It’s been a great senior class,” Lauffer said.

“They’re tight as a family.

Soccer has kind of always been the thing for them they do together. It’s probably a little more emotional than in years past, but I am going to miss this senior class.”

Keeper saves — Becca Ross 22.Cards — none.

ADM (5) — Marina Brightman goal, first half; Sara Balch goal, first half; Brightman goal, first half; Balch goal, second half; Sophia Balch goal, second half.

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and discus for us in the past, and the long jump. This year he’s been running some 400s for us and running on the 4x100 r e l a y .

Through the years, Schlapia he’s always been one of those guys who can fill in wherever he’s needed if someone pulls up lame or sick.”

Despite playing football at 215 pounds and carefully guiding his weight down to 195 during wrestling season, Maitlen is a serviceable sprinter in track. He has been running about 57 seconds in the open 400 meters, and has shown the ability to be useful in the sprint relays with times of around 24.9 in the 200 and 12.5 in the 100.

“He’s in our top four or five sprint guys, no doubt,” Schlapia said. “He fills a valuable spot for us.”

Dual sports Maitlen and Foster would run with the track team until about 4:30 or 4:45 p.m. on practice days, then head over to the SWCC tennis courts to catch some practice time with coach Kevin Cooper’s squad. He didn’t play varsity as often this year, but filled in if there was an absence. Improving sophomore Dustin Merritt took over the No. 6 position this year.

“His sophomore year, we had one kid quit and another (Sam Eagan) broke his leg,” Cooper said. “We were down to five guys.

Somebody on the team said we can get Seth to help us out for the Cooper rest of the year. He had played recreationally with his family and friends before that, and the kids knew he could play and help us.”

“Garret Taylor and I were pretty close and that summer we’d mess around on the courts a little bit,” Maitlen said, referring to the former Panther No. 1 singles player now on the Central College tennis team. “When Sam got hurt that year, Garret gave me a call and then (coach) Cooper called me, too, and

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Creston/O-M senior Seth Maitlen reacts after his 7-5 sudden victory state semifinal win over previously unbeaten Bryce Esmoil of West Liberty. Maitlen went on to place second at 195 pounds, his highest finish in three state meet appearances.

asked if I would join. I like it.

It’s one of those sports, after wrestling it’s not quite as intense, but it keeps you busy.”

Track, he said, is beneficial to his football career. Besides, it’s a family tradition.

Brianna was on the Northwest Missouri State University track team. They grew up loving the sport coached by their grandfather, Deac Ryan, at North Scott for many years.

“My grandpa was a coach for 39 years and won state championships,” Maitlen said. “Track has always been big in our family. I think it definitely helps with football quite a bit. It’s nice to have your name up there (relay record) as a part of history with the good teammates that I’ve had.”

Wrestling career Maitlen’s first wrestling matches were with older brothers Josh and Ryan, with Ryan a wrestler in high school and a freshman when Creston/O-M won its first state title in 2007. In kindergarten, Seth joined the Express Wrestling Club and he remembers being encouraged by Dennis Leith, who still works with the program.

By middle school, Maitlen was one of the state elite wrestlers. Frain recalls watching him beat Ethan Anderson in an AAU district match during Maitlen’s

eighth-grade year. The same Ethan Anderson who won two Class 3A state titles for Southeast Polk, and signed to wrestle on scholarship at Oklahoma State University.

“When I saw him beat Ethan Anderson, I knew he was going to be all right,” Frain said. “The fight is what I noticed in Seth. He just never gave up.”

Maitlen won a state AAU championship that year, after earlier placings of fourth place and sixth place.

In high school, Maitlen’s record gradually improved from 37-18 and fourth place at districts to 39-14 (eighth place at state), 43-9 (fourth place at state) and 56-4 (state runner-up). He had 20 pins or more each season, topped by 25 as a senior. He and teammate Wyatt Thompson, also a state runner-up, earned Academic All-State honors from The Predicament wrestling publication.

While he fell short of his state championship dream in a 7-2 loss to Izaak Shedenhelm of Denver-Tripoli, he did achieve a longtime goal by wrestling in the Saturday night championship round.

“It was definitely an experience I’ll never forget,” Maitlen said. “I had been out for the (placewinners) grand march my sophomore and junior years, but then walking out for this year, my legs

almost went numb thinking about wrestling in front of all those people!”

Maitlen almost secured two takedowns at the end of the mat in that title bout, but came up empty. The work that got him there, however, every night in the practice room with the likes of teammates Kadon Hulett and Chase Shiltz, and assistant coach Cody Downing, gave him beneficial lessons beyond athletics.

“If you’re not in the room, it’s hard to understand,” Maitlen said. “Having to go in there and work, watch your weight and do your homework, it really teaches you character and that hard work does pay off in the end.”

Throughout his high school career, he and classmates Cameron Leith, Joey Huntington and Thompson had talked about winning a team state championship.

“We wanted to win state as a team,” Maitlen said.

“That night when the coaches all came in the warmup room high-fiving each other, when it was clinched, that was a good feeling. Looking back on how much success Creston has had, but only with two state championship years, it feels good to have one of them.”

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len does in athletics is geared toward helping him develop as an athlete on the football field. He’s one of the hardest workers in the school in the weight room. Something about the sport captured his heart as a child. His uncle, Steve Ryan, is head coach at Morningside and Maitlen grew up watching some games at the Sioux City stadium where he’ll now be playing.

“Just playing with my brothers and my dad, and recess at school, and then once the youth football league started, I learned to love football and stuck with it,” said Maitlen. One of his coaches was current Panther assistant coach Chad Briley.

“I really liked how it was a really big team,” Maitlen said. “You had to work as a team for everything and you grew really close to your teammates, especially through high school.”

Heeding the lessons of his head coach, Brian Morrison, a former collegiate linebacker, Maitlen became a three-year starter at inside linebacker on defense and either fullback or tight end on offense.

As a junior he set the single-season record for tackles at Creston (181 total) and as a senior he surpassed former teammate Trevor Frain as the all-time tackles leader (345 to 331).

“During the season I really had no idea that was even a stat that they keep,” Maitlen said. “Learning about it afterward was an honor, because I remember playing with Frain, and seeing what he could do.”

Morrison said Maitlen’s skill set and nonstop motor make him a perfect linebacker.

“He does a really good job of recognizing the play based off of his keys,” Morrison said. “As soon as his key pulls or reacts, Maitlen is all over it and he’s there to make the play. He has really Morrison good instincts and he’s a really good tackler. You can tell he’s a really good wrestler. He will fit in really nice at Morningside. With his frame, he’ll end up playing at 245 or 250 (pounds), but he still has good speed for a big guy.”

While he utilized some

of that speed for occasional big gains on the receiving end of passes out in the flat after play fakes by the quarterback — 204 and 186 receiving yards and two touchdowns the past two years — Maitlen’s primary job was the same as Frain’s was, as a blocking back for the team’s feature back.

“My job was making sure Chase (Shiltz) didn’t get tackled,” Maitlen said. “If I could clear a path for Chase and he scores, I’ll take that as a success on my part. I was a lineman all the way up to my junior year, so anytime I got the ball it was fun and I wanted to do something with it.”

One of Maitlen’s athletic highlights was the Panthers’ 50-49 overtime win at Dallas Center-Grimes his junior year, earning the program’s first trip to the UNI-Dome for the state semifinals.

While Creston/O-M came up short in that game against Sioux City Bishop Heelan, 59-14, the experience was unforgettable.

“That Dallas Center-Grimes game was something I’ll never forget,” Maitlen said. “It took a total team effort. I just remember the bus ride home, we had an escort and everything into town. Then, when we left for the dome, they had kids and signs lined up all the way out to the street for us. That was really neat. And up there, our crowd dominated Heelan’s. And they all stayed.

That really meant something.”

Maitlen said one reason he chose Morningside, besides it being at a level where he felt he could compete for playing time, was that it’s an established winning program that plays for championships each year. He did not want to play for a struggling program after the success he enjoyed wearing a Panther uniform in multiple sports.

“It really feels good to be able to accomplish what we’ve done here,” Maitlen reflected on a recent afternoon in the CHS commons.

“The coaches and teammates have been incredible.

I wanted to go somewhere to play, and I wanted to win.

Doing that here, it’s been a really fun four years.”

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Pella’s Clayberg receives 2015 Ed Thomas Mr. Football Award Noah Clayberg of Pella High School is the recipient of the 2015 Ed Thomas Mr. Football Award presented by the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Clayberg was presented the award May 11 during an awards ceremony at the school.

The Ed Thomas Mr. Football Award was created in 2010; it is presented annually, recognizing a high school football player who has demonstrated excellent performance on the football field and exemplary character in all aspects of life.

The award memorializes long-time Aplington-Parkersburg teacher and football coach Ed Thomas who was tragically killed in 2009.

Thomas coached more than three decades of Aplington-Parkersburg Falcon football and won two state titles and 292 games. He coached five young men who went on to play in the NFL. He was also instrumental in rallying the town of Parkersburg into rebuilding its football field after a devastating 2008 tornado.

Thomas stressed character above all else to his athletes and students and prioritized the three main areas of his life as faith, family and football. In fact, he was quoted as saying, “If all I have taught you is how to block and tackle, then I have failed you as a coach.”

Clayberg, a senior with a 3.75 GPA, led the Pella High Dutch to back-to-back undefeated seasons and Class 3A state championships. Along the way the Little Dutch defeated Creston/O-M, 52-27, in a second-round playoff game.

Clayberg is the son of Brett and Megan Clayberg of Pel-

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Pella Chronicle photo by PERRY BELL

Pella High School Vice Principal Jon Muller (right) presents the 2015 Iowa Newspaper Association Ed Thomas Mr. Football Award to Pella senior Noah Clayberg (left).

Muller was a former player for coach Thomas at AplingtonParkersburg. It is the second year in a row a player from Pella has captured the elite award.

la. He plans to play football and major in exercise science at the University of Iowa.

Throughout his high school career he has participated in football, basketball, soccer and track. He is a member of the school choir, co-ed dance team and the National Honor Society. He is an active member of his church, has taken part in four mission trips and has spent time assisting with youth football camps.

Clayberg has received numerous awards for his football skills. He was named the Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year, Iowa Preps Senior of the Year and elite first team all-state, Iowa Preps Junior of the Year, Sports Spotlight 3A Offensive Player of the Year, and Des Moines Register elite and first team allstate. He has also received All-State Academic honors.

Clayberg will receive a $500 scholarship from the Ed Thomas Family Foundation.

Other candidates for the 2015 award were Shaun Beyer, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Logan Backhaus, Spirit Lake; Carson Lensing, South Winneshiek; Colton Dinsdale, Gladbrook-Reinbeck; and Ben Specht, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn. These five players, along with Clayberg, were nominated by virtue of being captains of their respective classes through INA All-State football team selection voting. Nominees completed an application and took part in a face-toface interview with members of the Iowa Newspaper Association’s All-State Committee.

The Iowa Newspaper Association is a group of nearly 300 daily and weekly newspapers across the state.

Through the INA’s All-State program, sports writers annually choose the INA AllState teams in football, girls basketball, boys basketball and baseball.

was the two seed and had a very tough match in the first round. That was a huge comeback to win that match and help out in the team standings. She had another good battle with Cabeen.”

“Cabeen is a very consistent player that loves to grind from the baseline,” Plymale said. “Jenna was unable to finish that match, but stepped up against Kuemper to roll to third place.”

Doubles drama Another key development was a rally by Dunphy and McIlravy at No. 1 doubles in the finals against Sydney Gunderson and Jacque Ingram of Denison-Schleswig.

The Monarch duo won the first set, but Dunphy and McIlravy battled to a 7-6 win in set two on the strength of a 7-2 tiebreak triumph. They then squeezed out a 6-4 win in the third set for the league doubles title.

“Caitlin and Sydney played lights out today!”

Plymale said. “They were the most aggressive I have seen them. We were on serve and knocked a No. 1 solid doubles team out today. I am excited to see them play Thursday.”

Regional singles and doubles competition will be held Thursday in Norwalk, with the top two singles finishers and top two doubles teams advancing to state tournament play. Last year Dunphy and McIlravy qualified for state along with Taylor and Thomsen, with the latter duo placing sixth after winning a head-to-head match.

“Caitlin and Sydney dropped the first set in the championship match, but really battled back in winning the second set in a tiebreaker,” Cooper said. “They got out quick in the third set and really gained momentum as

the match went on. For them to score eight points for us was amazing and really put us over the top in the team competition.”

Thomsen unbeaten Thomsen was dominant in No. 2 singles play Tuesday, winning her first two matches by a combined score of 16-2 before sailing 6-0, 6-1 over Sam Umberger of Glenwood in the finals.

“Alli came into this bracket knowing she was the one seed and had a job to do,” Plymale said. “We needed eight points from her and I’m proud she was able to finish that for us!”

“Alli really played well in the No. 2 singles bracket,” Cooper added. “I was really impressed with her p a t i e n c e Thomsen today.

I thought she mixed up her shots well, and moved her opponents around. She remains undefeated on the year in singles, and that has been huge for our team all year long.”

The doubles team of Russell and Waigand matched their No. 3 seed by going 2-1 for the day, getting past the Glenwood team of Ruby Crow and Sierra Stouder, 8-5, in the third place match.

Their only loss was to the runner-up team of Marilyn Cepeda and JaCee Hogue of Shenandoah, 8-5.

“Gracie and Ann played well together today and held their seed to score us valuable team points,” Plymale said.

“Gracie and Ann were simply awesome today,” Cooper said. “They had a huge impact on us winning the team title. They played great and communicated very well during their matches.”

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Regional singles and doubles play begins at 9 a.m.

Thursday at Norwalk. The team tennis regional final is scheduled 9 a.m. Saturday in Atlantic. Creston/O-M or Shenandoah will open state tournament play Monday in Norwalk against either Ballard or Glenwood.

Hawkeye 10 Girls At Atlantic Team scoring — 1. Creston/ O-M 28; 2. Shenandoah 21; 3. (tie) Glenwood and Kuemper Catholic 19; 5. (tie) Clarinda and Denison-Schleswig 16; 7. Red Oak 12; 8. (tie) Lewis Central and Council Bluffs St. Albert 6; 10. Harlan 1; 11. Atlantic 0.

No. 1 singles — 1. Sarah Cabeen, Clarinda; 2. Sarah Wood, Shenandoah; 3. Jenna Taylor, Creston/O-M; 4. Cora Hicks, Kuemper Catholic; 5.

Ally Bergsten, Lewis Central; 6. Jordyn Corneilson, Red Oak. Taylor (C/O-M) def. Bergsten (LC), 8-6; Cabeen (Clar) def.

Taylor (C/O-M), 8-4; Taylor (C/O-M) def. Hicks (KC), 8-2.

No. 1 doubles — 1. Caitlin McIlravy-Sydney Dunphy, Creston/O-M; 2.

Sydney Gunderson-Jacque Ingram, Denison-Schleswig; 3. Bayley Nichols-Jadie Knobbe, Kuemper Catholic; 4. Ellie Osterloh-Brooklyn Taylor, Glenwood; 5. Ashley NordhuesBrooke Brown, Clarinda; 6.

Sarah Behrens-Macy Baker, Red Oak. Dunphy-McIlravy (C/O-M) def.

Olague-Bopp (Shenandoah), 9-7; Dunphy-McIlravy (C/O-M) def. Osterloh-Taylor (Glen), 8-2; Dunphy-McIlravy (C/O-M) def.

Gunderson-Ingram (D-S), 3-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4.

No. 2 singles — 1. Alli Thomsen, Creston/O-M; 2.

Sam Umberger, Glenwood; 3.

Madeleine Schwarte, Kuemper Catholic; 4. Jordyn Lembrick, Shenandoah; 5. Maddie Hartley, Clarinda; 6. Sydney Streicher, Red Oak. Thomsen (C/O-M) def.

Michaela Arenholtz (D-S), 8-0; Thomsen (C/O-M) def. Schwarte (KC), 8-2; Thomsen (C/O-M) def.

Umberger (Glen), 6-0, 6-1.

No. 2 doubles — 1. Olivia Ipsen-Sophia Schultz, DenisonSchleswig; 2. Marilyn CepedaJaCee Hogue, Shenandoah; 3.

Gracie Russell-Ann Waigand, Creston/O-M; 4. Ruby CrowSierra Stouder, Glenwood; 5.

Sydney Fields-Jazz Nelson, St. Albert; 6. Bailey Bruce-Dana Marsden, Red Oak. Russell-Waigand (C/O-M) def. Steffes-Eischeid (KC), 8-6; Cepeda-Hogue (Shen) def.

Russell-Waigand (C/O-M), 8-5; Russell-Waigand (C/O-M) def.

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The extent of the work involved is as follows: Removal and replacement of Runway 16-34 REILs, removal of Runway 16-34 VASIs, installation of new PAPIs on Runway 16-34 and related miscellaneous items of work at the Creston Municipal Airport.

Contract Time The work under the contract shall actively commence within ten (10) days of the Notice to Proceed, and be completed within twenty (20) working days thereafter. This project is subject to liquidated damages as prescribed within the project manual.

Bid Security Each proposal must be accompanied either by a cashier's check or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposal drawn on an Iowa bank or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States, a bid bond, or credit union certified share draft in the amount of five percent ( 5%) of the proposal, drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States, and filed in an envelope separate from the one containing the proposal, made payable to: Treasurer, City of Creston, Iowa. Said check or draft may be cashed or the bid bond declared forfeited by the Treasurer as liquidated damages in the event the successful bidder fails to enter into a Contract within ten (1 0) days and post bond satisfactory to the Owner insuring the faithful fulfillment of the Contract and maintenance of said improvements as required by law and the Specifications.

Bonding Requirements The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance, payment and maintenance bond in the amount equal to 100% of the contract price at the time of contract execution.

Award of Contract Bidders shall not be permitted to withdraw their bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received. Award will be subject to concurrence in award from the Federal Aviation Administration and upon the Owner receiving Federal funding assistance under the Airport Improvement Program.

Payment to the Contractor Payment to the Contractor for said construction will be made in cash from cash on hand in any fund of said City which may be legally used for such purposes and a Federal grant-in-aid from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Federal Provisions This project is subject to the following Federal provisions, statutes and regulations: Equal Employment Opportunity- Executive Order 11246 and 41 CFR Part 60: The Bidder's attention is called to the "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" set forth within the supplementary provisions. The successful Bidder shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Goals for Minority and Female Participation- Executive Order 11246 and 41 CFR Part 60: 1. The Bidder's attention is called to the "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" set forth within the supplementary provisions.

2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: Timetables: Goals for minority participation for each trade: 2.4% Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9% These goals are applicable to all of the contractor's construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally-assisted) performed in the covered area. If the contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the contractor also is subject to the goals for both its Federally involved and non-federally involved construction.

Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities- 41 CFR Part 60: A certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of a federally-assisted construction contract exceeding $10,000 which is not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause.

Contractors receiving federally assisted construction contract awards exceeding $10,000, which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause will be required to provide for the forwarding of the notice to prospective subcontractors for supplies and construction contracts where the subcontracts exceed $10,000 and are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause. The penalty for making false statements in offers in prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Davis-Bacon Act, as amended- 29 CFR Part 5: The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the current schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor.

Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion- 49 CFR Part 29: The bidder certifies, by submission of a proposal or acceptance of a contract, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. Individuals or companies listed in the General Services Administration's "Excluded Parties Listing System" will not be considered or award of contract.

Foreign Trade Restriction- 49 CFR Part 30: The Bidder and Bidder's subcontractors, by submission of an offer and/or execution of a contract, is required to certify that it: a. Is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR); b. Has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country on said list, or is

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF Opal M. Moffitt, Deceased Case No. ESPR015787 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Opal M. Moffitt, Deceased, who died on or about April 21, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the May 2, 2016, the last will and testament of Opal M. Moffitt, deceased, bearing date of March 29, 2004 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Ronald J. Moffitt was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated April 29, 2016 Ronald J. Moffitt 2196 Spring Valley Lake Drive Thayer, IA 50254-8311 Executor of the Estate G. Stephen Walters, #AT0008192 Attorney for the Executor Jordan, Oliver, Walters & Smith, P.C., 101 ½ W. Jefferson, Winterset, IA 50273 Date of second publication: May 18, 2016

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GELBVIEH Registered Bulls, excellent quality, tested, gentle & priced right. Hobbs Gelbvieh, 641-766-6779; 641203-0863.

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

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

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

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

HENRY'S MOVING SERVICE. Long distance Miscellaneous or local moves, free estimates, call Pat, 641INVESTING? PROMISES 344-3445.

OF big profits often Home & Farm mean big risk! Before Improvement you send money call -------Iowa Securities Bureau PAINTING 1-800-351-4665 or the commercial & residential Federal Trade CommisCertified Lead Safety sion at 877-FTC-HELP Renovator for free information. Or BARN REPAIR visit their Web site at all types www.ftc.gov/bizop.

SIDING AND WINDOWS ALTA MAY'S TREAGarage Doors SURE SHOPPE. Buy, CARPENTRY Sell, Trade. Vintage & 20+ yrs local service Handmade Jewelry, Antiques, Collectibles, STOP LOOKING - it’s Dave Schaefer Jewelry Classes, 218 W. all in the Want Ads. 641-348-2260 Montgomery, Creston, leave a message For Rent Fully Insured 712-370-1890.

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

New Today ASSISTANT PARTS & RENTAL MANAGER needed at Creston True Value. Apply at store or call Zeke or Kent at 641782-2882.

CRESTON or Orient CAREGIVERS NEEDED to assist senior with housekeeping, meals, etc., 5-20 hours per week $9.00/hour plus hiring bonus! Great permanent part-time position! Caretech 1-800991-7006.

New Today

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2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Corning, utilities paid, $500/mo., 641-202-1630.

2 BEDROOM HOUSE, all appliances, single car garage, deposit & references, 641-344-9645.

NOTICE! want to make a difference in this world?

Join the Lion’s Club! call stew 641-344-1347

Fill in the BLANK! Find the person you’re looking for in the

Classifieds!

Creston Automotive has an immediate opening for an

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

New Today 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, no smoking, no pets, references & deposit required, call 641782-9537.

LENOX CARE CENTER

The right candidate would be customer-minded and be a self-starter. Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and every other Saturday 8am to Noon.

Ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license, tools, and would have electrical systems background, but we are willing to train the right candidate. If not already Ford/Lincoln Certified, must be willing to obtain and maintain Ford/Lincoln Certification. Creston Automotive offers competitive wages and benefits are available.

If you, or someone you know, is qualified for this opportunity, please stop by Creston Automotive, 410 W Adams St in Creston to pick up an application.

is taking applications for

Full-time ACTIVITY DIRECTOR Generous Wages and Benefits Contact: Julie at 641-333-2226 for more information

RESTON UTOMOTIVE 410 W. Adams • Creston, IA 50801

Johnson Controls Inc., Power Solutions, located in Red Oak, Iowa is recruiting for a Manufacturing Supervisor to be a member of their management team.

Garage Sale Northwest

The Mfg. Supv. & their teams work

GARAGE SALE 1108 W. Mills (in house)

Thursday, May 19 4 – 6 p.m.

Friday, May 20 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Antique – Vintage - Collectible Furniture- chairs, sofa, library table, hall tree bench, china cupboard, butcher block, marble-top cabinet, dresser, desks, tables. Grandfather clock, faux fireplace, cast iron dishes, stove, lamps, kitchen items, rolling pins, pictures, steamer trunk, scales, room dividers. 4poster queen bed, garden gates, much, much more.

Garage Sale Southwest

Full-Time Store Merchandiser

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks a dependable full-time employee for in- store merchandising of products and retail displays in the Creston/Greenfield and Winterset market area.

Send resume to Sales Manager, P.O. Box 110, Atlantic, IA 50022 or go on line at www.atlanticbottling.com, click on JOIN OUR TEAM. Equal opportunity employer and Drug Free workplace.

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12 hr shifts, 3-4 days /wk. The work schedule is a 2-2-3 which provides a 3 day weekend every other week. This position is for night shift 7pm to 7am.

The candidate will plan, direct & control the prd. activities in order to maximize prd. & quality goals in a safe manner. Ed. Requirements.are BA degree and 3 yrs mfg. experience preferred. JCI offers a competitive salary & benefits pkg.

Qualified applicants can apply at www. jci.com for job code WD30028464111.

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VINTAGE PARK TEAM! Due to our continued growth, Vintage Park Apartments, located in Lenox, Iowa is currently seeking dedicated, friendly, and caring individuals to join our team within the following capacities:

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graphical area located outside of the geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the contractor also is subject to the goals for both its Federally involved and non-federally involved construction.

Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities- 41 CFR Part 60: A certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of a federally-assisted construction contract exceeding $10,000 which is not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause.

Contractors receiving federally assisted construction contract awards exceeding $10,000, which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause will be required to provide for the forwarding of the notice to prospective subcontractors for supplies and construction contracts where the subcontracts exceed $10,000 and are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause. The penalty for making false statements in offers in prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Davis-Bacon Act, as amended- 29 CFR Part 5: The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the current schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor.

Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion- 49 CFR Part 29: The bidder certifies, by submission of a proposal or acceptance of a contract, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. Individuals or companies listed in the General Services Administration's "Excluded Parties Listing System" will not be considered or award of contract.

Foreign Trade Restriction- 49 CFR Part 30: The Bidder and Bidder's subcontractors, by submission of an offer and/or execution of a contract, is required to certify that it: a. Is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR); b. Has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country on said list, or is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on said list; c. Has not procured any product nor subcontracted for the supply of any product for use on the project that is produced in a foreign country on said list.

Buy American Certificate- Aviation Safety and Capacity Act of 1990: This contract is subject to the "Buy American Preferences" of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Act of 1990. Per Title 49 U.S.C. Section 50101, all steel and manufactured products installed under an AIP assisted project must be produce in the United States unless the Federal Aviation Administration has granted a formal waiver.

As a condition of bid responsiveness, Bidders must complete and submit as part of their proposal the enclosed Buy American certification. Bidder must indicate whether it intends to meet Buy America preferences by only installing steel and manufactured products produced with the United States of America; or if it intends to seek a permissible waiver to the Buy America requirements.

Additional Provisions Modification to the project documents may only be made by written addendum as issued by the Owner or Owner's authorized Representative. The bidder's proposal must be made on the forms provided within the bound project manual. Bidders must supply all required information prior to the time of bid opening.

Copies of Plans, Specifications and Wage Rate Decision are on file and may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk, at 116 W. Adams Street, Creston, Iowa 50801 and at Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, 16 East Main Street, Suite 400, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158. Copies may be downloaded at no charge from www.cgaconsultants.com or a printed copy may be obtained by contacting Beeline+ Blue at 2507 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50312 or by phone at (515) 244-1611. A $50 refundable deposit is required for all printed copies. This fee is REFUNDABLE, provided the following conditions are met: 1) The plans and specifications are returned to CGA complete and in good usable condition and 2) they are returned to the above address within fourteen (14) calendar days after the award of the project.

This notice is given by order by the City of Creston, Iowa.

By: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk

202 S. Park St. Thursday, May 19 4 - 7 p.m.

Friday, May 20 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 8 a.m. - Noon Small kitchen appliances, end tables, entertainment center, chairs, electronics, lamps, pictures, picture frames, nice crib/toddler bed, high chair, men's military & hunting clothing, women's nice work clothes (sz 10), craft items, toys, and too much miscellaneous to list. NO EARLY SALES.

Universal Workers Full and Part Time

The ideal candidates for this position must possess good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the desire to ensure high standards of care for our residents. Universal Workers are primarily responsible for assisting our residents with their daily routines but may also assist in other areas as needed. If you enjoy working with the elderly in a team atmosphere and have an outgoing personality, this is the opportunity for you!

Culinary Staff Part Time

Vintage Park is seeking motivated, dedicated, and responsible individuals to join our culinary team. At Vintage Park our kitchen staff are dedicated to providing our tenants with the highest quality in food service. No previous kitchen experience is necessary, only the willingness to learn, be part of a team, and improve the lives of our tenants.

Vintage Park Apartments offers a full benefit package including an excellent 401k match, health, vision, and dental insurance and the ability to earn paid time off. Applicants must be able to work weekends and evenings and are asked to apply in person or contact Doug Junker by phone at 641-333-2233 or by email at manager@VintageParkApts.com

Vintage Park Apartments | 810 E. Van Buren Street, Lenox, Iowa 50851 EOE/Drug Free Workplace SM-CP5194570520

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

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

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

To clean up with the classifieds call:

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NICE, 2 BEDROOM RANCH, no smoking, no pets, references required, available June 1st, 641-344-3454.

$50 or Less 2 DOGS FREE TO GOOD HOME, 1 part lab, 1 part poodle, approx. 6 years old, very gentle, 641336-2408.

ACTION 1:24 SCALE, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Peter Max paint scheme, 2000 Monte Carlo, hood opens/trunk opens, sticker tires. Has original box/foam, never displayed, $50.00 firm, call Tim at 641-202-8036.

BURN BARRELS, $12.50 and $15.00; barrels with removable lids, $17.50, 641-7829631.

FREE SOFA SLEEPER, 806 N. Sycamore, 641344-9714.

GRACO INFANT CAR SEAT, like new, $10.00; Evenflo child car seat, $5.00; several vases, $1.00 each, 641-7432969, Greenfield. ž HP ELECTRIC MOTOR, works fine, $50.00, 641-344-5369.

INDIAN BASKETS AND JEWELRY, $50.00, 641782-2476.

OLDER JOHN DEERE riding mower, RX95, works $50; Garmin model 1450 GPS, 5� screen, works, $35; 641-344-1578 TURQUOISE CONAIR FOOT MASSAGER, $15.00; 3 large scrub shirts, 2 small scrub pants, $3.00 each; gray 1-step plastic step stool, $5.00, 641-782-6144.

Wanted WANTED: GOOD USED Daisey model BB gun, 641-782-5654.

Look for a new rewarding career today... the Creston News Advertiser Classifieds have new opportunites daily!

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Iowa Cagefree, LLP - ClearďŹ eld Now accepting applications for the following positions: Production Dept. - Layer Houses Housewalkers - 1st shift Iowa Cagefree, LLP-Clearfield has many great benefits after 30 days!! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Flex Plan plus many other benefit options!

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Under general supervision, performs professional nursing services utilizing the nursing process including, but not limited to: assessing needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, evaluating patient response to treatment, documenting patient interactions in accordance with professional nursing standards and Hospital policies, and providing direction for nonprofessional care givers. PRN Nurses needed for both the med/surg floor and the Emergency Department.

PRN – As needed We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO (Paid Time Off ), IPERS (Iowa Public Employees Retirement System), and a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses.

We look forward to meeting dedicated professionals seeking career opportunities.

The following postitions are available at your Creston Walmart:

• Overnight Receiving • Unloader/Stocker • Cashier • Cake Decorator • Produce Sales Associate • Photo Sales Associate • TLE Technician

Full & Part time positions Apply online at

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

Sun. May 22- 12:00PM Kellerton, IA. Tools, Household, Collectibles for the Jerry Roberts Estate. Auctioneers: Jim Smith, Curt Pierschbacher.

Sat. May 28- 11:00AM Lenox, IA. New & Used Furniture, Collectibles, Tractor & Trailer for Garland Walter. Auctioneers: Kretzinger Auction.

Sat. June 4- 11:00AM Orient, IA. Tools, Misc., Horse Drawn Items, Standard Oil bulk oil cans, Lawn & Garden Equip., Household Items for the Bob Ferguson Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Sun. June 5- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Furniture, Collectables & Glassware, Outdoor Items, Tools, Pickup, Mower for the Betty Davenport Estate. Auctioneers: Kretzinger Auction.

Sun. June 5- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Antique & Collectibles, Long Guns for Barb Lightner, Pat Hall, and White Family.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

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

Dietary Manager

Creston Specialty Care is now hiring a Dietary Services Manager to join our team. The DSM plans, develops, directs and controls the activities of the dietary dept. including food preparation and service. QualiďŹ ed candidates will have documented completion of state-approved Food Service Supervisor Course; Paid training provided to right candidate!

No Experience $14/ hour increased after certiďŹ cation completed to $15/ hour. Visit our website for full description and beneďŹ ts and to apply pply online.

1001 Cottonwood 641-782-8511 bhodge@careinitiatives.org www.careinitiatives.org Not for ProďŹ t

EOE/AAP Veterans & Disabled

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CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston. IA!

We have the following positions open.

Apply online at: www.chsinc.com

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EEO/AAP Employer

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

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

Madison County Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply online at: www.mylocalmcd.com/creston

DIG UP SOME REAL BARGAINS IN OUR CLASSIFIED AD PAGES

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

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Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMMEDIATE OPENING Creston Publishing Company is now taking applications for a Pressman in our Production Department.

Printing experience preferred but willing to train the right individual. Duties of this position include operation of a Goss Community Press, must be able to lift 75 pounds and have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

We offer a competitive salary and Shaw Newspapers benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, 401K, vacation, etc.

Pre-employment physical and drug test are required. EOE.

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

Creston

City Wide

GARAGE SALES

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

Saturday, June 11

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

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

THIS POSITION OFFERS: • • 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 •

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

Advertise your Garage Sale with us!

All ads will be published in the Classified Section of the Creston News Advertiser June 9th and/or 10th.

Take Advantage of our “Early Bird� Pricing (Pricing good thru Friday, May 27th ) SAVE $4!

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1 Day ........ $8.00 2 Days..... $12.00 3 Days..... $18.00

Regular rates apply after May 27th.

All ads must be paid for before they are published!

Apply online at

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

• Process Technician • 4 Summer Technician Positions • Electrician Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.

Now hiring for daytime shifts starting at $8.50/hr

300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273

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(message & data rates may apply)

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Iowa Cagefree, LLP - Clearfield 1641 Yellowstone Avenue Clearfield, Iowa 50840 641-336-2292 EOE SM-CP5194500518

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Join the Team

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

503 W. Adams • Creston, IA 50801 641-782-2141 ext. 6441 or stop in 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. email: classified@crestonnews.com

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EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. Spacious downtown Creston oneroom apartment furnished with refrigerator, microwave, private bath. $425/monthly includes all utilities, +deposit, srherriott@gmail.com, 641-208-0511.

1 BEDROOM APT IN CRESTON 62+ handicapped or disabled of any age. Rental Assistance and Utility AlAvailable, lowance Onsite laundry, 877959-2534. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. Handicap accessible

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2017 Music Educator Award Broadlawns nurses earn national award DES MOINES – Broad- that he has been recognized quarterfinalists are named lawns Medical Center (BMC) with the DAISY Award.

Dr. Jacob Bartlett, who teaches music at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska, is a quarterfinalist for the 2017 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Foundation. Bartlett is one of 290 quarterfinalists chosen from more than 3,300 nominations submitted from all 50 states.

The Music Educator

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Iowa TAP Master Teacher Traci Lust honored at White House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Traci Lust, a TAP Elementary Master Teacher in Saydel Community School District in Des Moines joined the national teacher of the year, state teachers of the year, four other TAP educators and other outstanding educators May 4 at the White House for an event marking National Teacher Appreciation Day and thanking great teachers.

Lust was recommended to attend the event by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET).

She represents district and school communities that are increasing student academic achievement and making great classroom teaching the centerpiece of their work.

“We are delighted that a number of teachers from districts implementing the TAP System are participating in the White House teacher recognition event this year,” said Dr. Gary Stark, NIET’s chief executive officer. “Traci Lust and the other TAP educators at the event are working in their schools and districts, but

also at the state and national level, to promote the teaching profession and highlight the importance of strong classroom instruction for student achievement.”

“Attending the event at the White House today was a once in a life time opportunity,” Lust said. “It was inspiring and reenergized me to continue to work each and every day to make a difference in the lives of all of the students who cross our paths. I asLust pire to, as President Obama said, ‘Give students my all – my knowledge, creativity, attention and love.’”

Lust, currently a TAP Master Teacher at Saydel’s Cornell Elementary, plans and implements weekly professional development for all classroom teachers. She conducts announced and unannounced classroom observations that

are strongly tied to follow-up support in the classroom.

Prior to her Master Teacher position, she has been supervisor of student teachers at the University of Wisconsin, dean of students at the elementary level, literacy coach, reading recovery teacher and classroom teacher at all levels of primary schools. She is dedicated to improving the skills of all teachers and helping to transform teacher leadership in Iowa, which is engaged in a $150 million teacher leadership initiative funded by the state legislature. Her district won a TIF grant in 2012 that initiated its development of a system of teacher leadership.

Lust is the daughter of Judi and Dennis Loudon and granddaughter of Paul Downing. Lust is married to Tom Lust, son of Gene Lust, who was an administrator at the middle school for many years in Creston. The Lusts have two daughters, Cammile, 13, and Addison, 11.

Lust graduated from Creston High School and University of Iowa in Iowa City.

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The 2016 DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award recipients for BMC are: Steve Carter, native of Creston; Tania Heyerdahl, native of Des Moines; and Christine Schaeffer, originally of Lafayette, Indiana.

“Broadlawns is proud to participate in the DAISY Award program and to honor the nurses who personify our shared commitment to providing expert clinical care and an exceptional patient experience,” said Susan Kirstein, Broadlawns chief nursing officer.

The 2016 DAISY Award recipients were recognized amongst their peers at a recent award ceremony where they were each presented with a certificate, pin and A Healer’s Touch sculpture.

Steve Carter is a native of Creston. After graduating from Creston High School, Carter served in the U.S. Army. He earned an associate’s degree in nursing from Southwestern Community College in Creston and a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from the University of Phoenix. He has been an instructor for the American Heart Association since 1983, and he teaches advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing core curriculum.

Carter initially was assigned to Broadlawns as an agency nurse from 2000 to 2003, and he joined the BMC staff in April 2003. Carter works in the emergency department, and this is the second time

The DAISY Foundation was formed in January 2000 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, an autoimmune disease. The Barnes family was awestruck by the exceptional nursing care their son Patrick received throughout his eight-week illness, and they established The DAISY Award as a national award to recognize the extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care that nurses provide to patients every day. The DAISY Award program at Broadlawns is administered by the Broadlawns Nursing Professional Practice Council.

Broadlawns is a nonprofit organization that ensures the community is provided quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. The Broadlawns campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, crisis team and community-based behavioral support services.

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For Reilly Martinez, it’s all about expanding her knowledge of the beef industry and raising her cattle. One way she is doing this is by being the single senior member of the Union County Youth Beef Team. “The Youth Beef Team is an organization put on by the (Iowa) Cattlemen for seventh through 12th graders that are active in the beef industry and are willing to promote beef,�

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May is recognized as National Beef Month, and in Iowa, that’s no surprise. In 2012, there were more than 25,000 cattle operations in the state of Iowa, according to the Iowa Beef Association Council, and as of 2014, more than 20,000 jobs across the state are directly related to the cattle industry.

Union County’s Youth Beef Team may be in its second year, but for Martinez, it’s been influential to her knowledge of the industry and her drive to continue working with cattle. “We (Union County Youth Beef Team) are a very active group, and the kids are self-motivated within our organization,� said Karen Loudon, advisor for Union County Youth Beef Team. “That’s what we expect out of our group.

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and Rene Martinez. She is also the only senior member of the six members on the Youth Beef Team, and has been the high-point earner for both years, which allows students to earn rewards.

Recently, Martinez was also one of three recipients of the Youth Beef Team scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship. Martinez also won an extra $500 for her completion of her beef master’s of advocacy training. “We have activities that we do. We go around the communities, Afton and Creston, and promote beef in various areas,� Martinez said. “We’ve hosted a cattle judging clinic for the local youth. We do some things at the county fair. It varies.�

Union County is one of many counties in the state to host its own Youth Beef Team. It’s helped Martinez because, as a member of FFA and 4-H, the knowledge and experience she’s gained through Youth Beef Team and her other activities have expanded. “Reilly’s done an outstanding job. She’s been a great role model for some of our younger members,�

Loudon said. “Reilly was a fairly soft-spoken, shy girl, and with this we have to do a lot of public speaking.

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We sit down and talk about topics that are affecting the beef industry, and that’s helped me learn about what exactly is going on, and what is going to affect me as a producer and a consumer,� Martinez said. “I’ve judged cattle before, but I really learned a lot about what to look for in the judging. It’s just really helped me a lot.�

The team members have also done radio spots on

KSIB Radio and passed out pamphlets at Hy-Vee in Creston with beef recipes and facts. “I started showing cattle when I was in third grade. I was a Clover Kid, and that got me really involved in the beef industry,� Martinez said. “Since then, I’ve worked my way up through it, gaining more cows, starting my small herd.�

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Jade Lecy, a 2016 graduate of Murray High School, is the daughter of Galen and Shannon Lecy. She has helped with all aspects of the family farm, including the cattle operation and her own livestock. She has been in FFA for four years, holding many offices, and was awarded the Star Farmhand and Chapter Farmer.

She is a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in 4-H and high school band, volleyball, basketball and student council. She has volunteered for many community projects, as well. Lecy plans to major in agribusiness at ECC, complete a bachelor’s degree, buy some land and raise cattle.

Seth Miles, a 2016 graduate of South Hardin High School, is the son of Rick and Kim Miles. He has always worked on the family farm, helping with chores, field work and fixing machinery; he also works for a nearby cattle farmer. He is an active member of FFA and 4-H and has worked on several community service projects. Miles plans to major in agribusiness and animal science at ECC, then expand his own cattle operation.

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Iowa Farm Bureau names Congressman Cost share available for water-quality practices David Young friend of agriculture WEST DES MOINES – The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Political Action Committee (PAC) has designated Congressman David Young as a “Friend of Agriculture� for the 2016 primary in Iowa’s third district. Guided by grassroots input, Young was selected based on his support of Farm Bureau policies, voting record and sup-

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Lambs and meat goats weighed for Adair County Fair GREENFIELD – Volunteers exhibitors and parents worked in heavy rain and cold temperatures to weigh and tag lambs and meat goats for Adair County 4-H’ers and FFA members. Twenty Adair County 4-H’ers and FFA members are set to exhibit lambs at the 2016 Adair County Fair. Potential exhibitors weighed and tagged 103 market lambs plus 14 lambs that are planned to show in the feeder lamb pen class, which was an increase from 72 lambs weighed and tagged in 2015. In addition, six youth weighed and tagged 20 meat goats at the

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The Adair County Fair sheep show is scheduled at 9 a.m. Friday, July 22. Meat goats will be shown at 11:30 a.m. Friday. The complete fair schedule is available at the Extension office.

Youth weighing lambs were Ethan Blomme of Bridgewater; Shelby and Dylan Soper, Zoey Dinkla and Cade and Trevin Suhr, all of Adair; Brooklyn Sammons of Orient; Cody and Sammi Long and Halee Wallace, all of Creston; Michala Stull, Shelby and Ellie Brewer, all of Greenfield; Lily Day, and

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Weigh-in was coordinated by Donna Wallace of Adair County Extension.

Jim Christensen, Carrie Clemsen, Tom Doud, Clark BreDahl, Denny Sickles, Carl Ford, Matthew and Ethan Blomme and Shelby Soper assisted with the weighing and tagging.

Adair County 4-H volunteers Beth Baudler and Ralph Lents will be taking retinal images of the animals verified for the 2016 Iowa State Fair and pulling DNA hair samples on animals nominated for the 2016 AK-SAR-BEN Livestock Show.

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We salute our area beef producers!

Creston FFA students give tree seedlings to kindergartners Most people think of trees as having values that can’t be expressed in dollars. They think of cool shade on a hot day, beautiful flowers in the spring, great fall color or other less tangible benefits. However, some of the benefits of trees can be expressed in dollars.

According to the American Forestry Association, trees have significant monetary benefits. They have found that a single tree that lives for 50 years can provide $57,151 in environmental benefits such as reduced costs in air conditioning, heating, erosion control and air pollution.

This is the lesson the Creston FFA members try to instill in every kindergarten student in the Creston school system when each student is provided a free tree seedling of their own to plant.

“It is neat to get pictures

showing large evergreen trees from students who received or planted seedlings from our chapter when they were little, and now, as high school students, are reaping their environmental benefits,” said Kelsey Bailey, Creston FFA advisor.

This past year, more than 500 deciduous seedlings were individually packaged in peat moss and more than 100 of the seedlings were distributed to all kindergarten students in the Creston school system. The tree package was purchased from the Iowa’s State Nursery and were bundled for fall color. Tree species included red oak, sugar maple, black cherry, viburnum and aronia berry.

It is hoped these young people will plant, care for and watch how these young seedlings impact their enContributed photo vironment as they and the In back, from left, are Clarissa Hoffman, Maddie Travis and Tristan Travis with kindergarten students at Mayflower tree seedling grow to ma- School. These FFA members gave a small presentation on trees and how they benefit the environment before giving turity. each kindergartner a tree to plant.

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and Shannon Webb. He says he was “born knowing how to drive a truck and tractor and how to raise livestock.” He is active in 4-H and FFA, as well as participating in football, wrestling and track; he’s a volunteer coach for area youth sports teams. Webb plans to major in farm management at ECC and work on the family farm after graduation.

Justin Wright of Montrose, a 2016 graduate of Central Lee High School, is the son of Shayne Wright and Julie Love. He has worked three seasons with a local diversified crop producer and at a dairy farm,

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Shane Poppens, a 2016 graduate of Aplington-Parkersburg High School, is the son of Thomas and Brenda Poppens.

He grew up on the family farm and helps with a variety of the field production responsibilities. In addition to his involvement with FFA, he has participated in football, wrestling, soccer, golf, track and field, co-ed dance team and has worked on several community service projects. Poppens plans to major in farm management at ECC and work on the family farm after graduation.

Zebulen Webb, a 2016 graduate of Sigourney High School, is the son of Chris

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as well as being active in FFA. His high school activities have included National Honor Society, being an officer in FFA and football, track and field and soccer. He also earned his Eagle Scout Award in 2013. Wright plans to major in agriculture transfer at ECC and complete a degree in agricultural engineering at Iowa State University. He plans to get a job and hopes to own and operate his own farm.

Ellsworth Community College agriculture students take most of their coursework in the Ag and Renewable Energy Center, located just south of Iowa

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Falls and adjacent to the Ellsworth Equestrian Center. The 17,753-square-foot agriculture facility has classrooms, a conference room, business incubator labs and biotechnology lab. ECC’s newest agriculture program is mobile service technician, which will train students to service and repair all kinds of ag equipment either at the farm or in the field.

For more information about Ellsworth Community College, contact the ECC admissions office at 1-800322-9235 or 641-648-8524.

Additional information can be found on the college website at http://www.EllsworthCollege.com.

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