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Volunteers are needed to help set up flags at Graceland Cemetery for Memorial Day services. Volunteers are asked to be at the cemetery 7 a.m. Sunday. Volunteers can meet 4 p.m. Monday to take flags down.

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“THE ENTHUSIASM is real. She’s the right one to be the first (female governor).”

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Gov. Kim Reynolds greets Ruth Daggett of Creston Thursday evening during her “Building a Better Iowa” tour stop in Osceola. Reynolds started her career in government in Clarke County, where she worked her way up to Clarke County treasurer.

thing she set her mind to do. We all had a lot of fun together.”

“I think her tenacity is one of the great things about her,” said Joyce Neal.

“And to always see that the job gets done and is completed — and completed right.”

Reynolds made an early impression on the community, rising up through sports in school and landing a job in the county courthouse where providing top-tier customer service helped her advance quickly in the ranks, eventually be-

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“Electronic Engineering, who Union County has been using, also work with the sheriff’s office. They work with EMS for their 911 equipment. They’re very familiar with Union County government,” Gunsolley said. “They don’t have a record in their system the last time the equipment was even looked at. ...

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Union County Engineer Zach Gunsolley brought forth a communications issue during the Union County Board of Supervisors meeting held Monday at the boardroom in the courthouse. Gunsolley said there are several pieces of equipment that need replacing.

According to Graham Jaksich, communications consultant with Electronic Engineering, there are

ing elected Clarke County Treasurer.

“One of the first things I wanted to do was take that darn wall out that separated the two offices, because I thought if we took that wall down, we could work better together,” said Reynolds.

After getting permission — and $0 in funding for the work — Reynolds enlisted the help of family and friends in removing the wall, subsequently improving department efficiency and expanding the services available to the people of Clarke County.

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Jennifer Hartley, left, is escorted out of a Union County court room by Jail Administrator Dorie Shiltz after being sentenced to up to 47 years in prison for her role in the murders of Loretta Dillinger and Michael Robinson.

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“It’s crazy the things you can do in rural Iowa where people take care of you,” said Reynolds, and in Osceola, she has an overabundance.

Local Republican Mary Ellen Kimball has been a longtime supporter of Reynolds, serving as her representative on the County Compensation Board and then in various capacities as she advanced in politics.

“We admired each other; we worked well together,”

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Jennifer Jean Hartley, 43, of Thayer was sentenced to up to 47 years in prison in her sentencing h e a r i n g Hartley Thursday at the Union County courthouse.

Hartley pleaded guilty to seven various charges to avoid a first-degree murder charge.

The sentences of the seven charges will run consecutively on suggestion of the state.

The charges stem from Hartley’s involvement in the murders of Loretta Dillinger and Michael Robinson, as well as an arson charge and subsequent fraudulent insurance claim charge.

Union County Attorney Tim Kenyon was satisfied with the judge’s final deci-

sion.

“The state’s feeling is that the sentence was appropriate and, really, the court laid out the entire circumstance,” said Kenyon. “This was not merely one event.

This was a series of events, which ultimately culminated in (Loretta’s) death.”

The series of events dates back to about September 22, 2015, when, according to court documents, Jerry Ray Dillinger shot and killed Loretta and Michael Robinson.

The state argued that a murder may not have occurred if Hartley did not provide Jerry with a weapon. Jerry was a convicted criminal; therefore, he could not legally purchase a firearm. According to court documents, Hartley provided Jerry with her pistol knowing his intent to kill.

The judge addressed Hartley’s version of the acts of the crime and showed little compassion for her story.

“Quite honestly, when I began reading your version

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OSCEOLA — The atmosphere at the Clarke County 4-H Fairgrounds Event Center Thursday night was nothing short of electric as Gov. Kim Reynolds’ friends, family and neighbors waited for Iowa’s first female governor to arrive.

“The enthusiasm is real,” said Ray Gasser of Adams County, who ventured out with his wife Elaine to congratulate Reynolds. “She’s the right one to be the first.”

The majority of people packing the event center knew Reynolds from school or during the 14 years she worked in the Clarke County Treasurer’s Office. Gasser know Reynolds from her time as a Senator.

“She’s great to work with,” he said.

One look around the event center was enough to drive the point home. Lines formed as people waited for a chance to give Reynolds a hug or a handshake, to wish her well and let her know how proud her community is to see her succeed. Many of those in attendance had first-hand experience working with Reynolds at one time or another.

“We were in Republican Women with her together for years,” said Sharon Dunfee. “She always had that wonderful bubbly personality. We pretty much knew she would do any-

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said Kimball. “She’s everybody’s governor so she can’t play favorites, but,” said Kimball, “she’s someone who understands what we want in this area.”

The community came out in force Thursday to celebrate. Several local leaders and local businesses took part in the event and hundreds of people turned out to congratulate Reynolds and acting Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg on their new positions.

“Hopefully I can get

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of the facts, I became somewhat confused because it read as a victim impact statement,” said Judge Randy Hefner. “Ma’am, you are not a victim of these crimes; you are a perpetrator of these crimes. You’re a person that could have prevented these deaths. To cast yourself as a victim demonstrates complete lack of remorse.”

Hartley’s plea agreement was reached in March at a pretrial meeting.

“So, at this point with the plea agreement, it’s a fair resolution and we are going to go forward from there,” said Kenyon. “After all the appeal times have passed, only then, will the actual underlying first-degree mur- Kenyon der charge be dismissed.”

Victim impact advocate Lynn Cornelius read Loretta Dillinger’s victim impact statements written by her children at the beginning of the sentencing.

Loretta’s three children,

through this without crying, which is probably not going to happen,” said Reynolds at the start of her speech.

“From the moment I turned the corner, pulled in here and Reynolds saw the cars I thought, ‘I love this county.’ I love the fact I was raised in rural Iowa and that you’ve always been there for me.”

Natasha, Justin and Jeremiah Dillinger, each wrote a victim’s impact statement.

“Loretta Dillinger and I could have had a blast for a long time. But, no,” read Natasha Dillinger’s statement.

“Jerry Dillinger and Jennifer Hartley took her from me.

Took her from my heart.”

Charges The charges were sentenced as follows: guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, which carries a minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of up to 10 years.

Guilty of conspiracy to commit arson carrying a maximum sentence of up to five years.

Guilty of second-degree arson carrying a maximum sentence of up to 10 years.

Guilty of first-degree fraudulent practice carrying a maximum sentence of up to 10 years.

Guilty of two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon carrying a maximum sentence of up to five years for each count.

Guilty of accessory after a felony carrying a maximum sentence of up to two years.

All seven sentences will run consecutively resulting in the final tally of up to 47 years in prison.

Reynolds’ legal counsel named as Iowa’s next public defender DES MOINES (AP) — An attorney who served as counsel to Gov. Kim Reynolds when she was No. 2 to former Gov. Terry Branstad has been named the state’s next public defender.

Larry Johnson Jr. will replace Adam Gregg, who was appointed acting lieutenant governor by Reynolds on Thursday. Johnson will start the job next week.

Johnson served as deputy legal counsel in the governor’s office for several years

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before he served as legal counsel.

Reynolds also announced Friday that Mark Lowe, interim director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, will now be in the job permanently. Katie Averill will serve as superintendent of the Iowa Division of Credit Unions, a state agency that monitors the execution of laws relating to credit unions.

The positions are subject to Senate confirmation.

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I think it’s safe to define it as outdated.

“It helps streamline our efficiency. For example, communication between two employees, maybe from a motor grader and a rock Gunsolley truck, to know where they’re at, if they’ll be there in 20 minutes, so they can time their activities.”

First, an analog repeater, which is the antenna that broadcasts out the signal, was putting out 25 watts of power. After a look

by Electronic Engineering staff, the repeater was

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy began 2017 with a whimper — though not quite as weak a whimper as the government had first estimated.

The gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of the economy — expanded in the January-March quarter at a 1.2 percent annual rate, the government said Friday.

That was better than its initial estimate of a 0.7 percent rate but far below President Donald Trump’s growth targets, w h i c h m o s t Trump economists consider unrealistic.

The government’s upgraded estimate of first-quarter growth reflected new-found strength in consumer spending, business investment and state and local government spending.

Many analysts have estimated that growth in the current April-June quarter is rebounding to an annual rate above 3 percent. They envision stronger consumer spending fueled by solid hiring, with unemployment

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at a decade low of 4.4 percent, and increased consumer spending. They note that growth in the first quarter was held down by some unusual temporary factors, including unseasonably warm weather, which limited spending on utilities.

Friday’s upgraded estimate of first-quarter growth “doesn’t alter the fact that it was another disappointing start to the year,” said Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics.

But Ashworth and other analysts said they still envision more robust expansion in the current quarter.

“Growth is bouncing back in the second quarter,” said Gus Faucher, chief economist at PNC. “Consumer spending continues to expand with job and wage gains, and business investment is picking up, especially for energy-related industries.”

After the expected rebound this spring, though, analysts generally foresee growth falling back to an annual rate of 2 percent to 2.5 percent in the second half of the year — the same modest pace that has prevailed for nearly all the eight years of this economic recovery, the slowest expansion in the

Iowa business leaders want to build string of greenhouses DES MOINES (AP) — A group has proposed building greenhouses along railroad tracks in Iowa’s capital city.

The Des Moines Register reports that New York architect Mario Gandelsonas and local venture capitalist Jim Cownie met with the Des Moines City Council this week to discuss their plan to build the Des Moines Agricultural Corridor through downtown.

Cownie says the project could take 20 years to build and would likely cost tens of millions of dollars.

But he says the farms could meet demand for locally grown food and provide produce for area farmers markets, grocery stores and restaurants. He says the project could offer research space for Iowa State University students and agriculture companies.

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the purchase is scheduled for the May 30 supervisors meeting at 10 a.m. at the board room in the courthouse.

In other Union County Board of Supervisors news: • Union County Recorder Paula White will retire June 9. The board regretfully accepted her retirement. She also recommended Katie Carlton as the next recorder, effective June 10.

• Board members approved a grading agreement on Velvet Avenue in the northeast portion of the county.

• Board members approved Terry Bickford of Shannon City as new Secondary Roads equipment operator 1. Bickford starts immediately at a pay rate of $14.45. The pay increases steadily over three years per a union contract phasein.

post-World War II period.

During the campaign, Trump bemoaned the economy’s weak growth and blamed what he called the Obama administration’s failed policies.

He had vowed that his program of tax cuts, der e g u l a - Obama tion and tougher enforcement of trade agreements would double growth to 4 percent or better.

The 2018 budget plan that the Trump administration proposed this week projects a lesser but still questionable rate of expansion: It assumes that a mix of sharp spending and tax cuts can both shrink the deficit and fuel growth of 3 percent a year, a pace it hasn’t reached on a sustained basis in more than two decades.

Many experts have dismissed the notion that the economy can achieve a consistent annual growth rate of at least 3 percent at a time of sluggish worker productivity, an aging workforce and slower spending by consumers — on top of Trump’s

proposed spending cuts to education, research and social programs.

The economy grew 1.6 percent for all of last year, the poorest showing in five years. With Trump’s legislative program meeting resistance in Congress, forecasters have been paring their growth estimates for the second half of this year.

Friday’s upward revision for the first quarter — the government’s second of three estimates — reflected a boost in consumer spending to an annual rate of 0.6 percent. That was still the slowest in seven years but was up from an initial estimate of 0.3 percent. Analysts generally say consumer spending is likely expanding in the current quarter at a much faster rate, lifted by modest income gains and by the tendency of consumers to spend more at a time of rising stock prices and home values.

The government’s upgraded estimate was also driven by lower declines in spending by state and local governments than initially thought and stronger investment by businesses in structures and intellectual property.

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and coax cable to operate and transmit and receive feed, the county has set up was functioning but not at an efficient rate, causing the radios to lose signal at both the transmission and receiving ends.

The duplexer will cost $1,380.

The total cost for the three pieces of equipment is set at $6,150. Plus, there is a programming and configuration fee of $125, and a fee of $2,000 for two technicians to travel from Des Moines to install the equipment.

“If they’re not able to talk to each other, there might be idle time and inefficiencies,” Gunsolley said.

“It’s a remote possibility, but there could be an accident or a breakdown during a snowstorm in a remote part of the county, and it could be hazardous for an employee.”

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turned up to 45 watts. The repeater is now functioning, but is no longer serviceable as parts are unavailable.

The cost for a new repeater is $3,100.

“I didn’t shop around just because Electronic Engineering has worked well for them. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, I guess,” Gunsolley said. “I can tell you that $3,000, when we spend $40,000 for every two weeks in rock, this is pretty much a drop in the bucket to make sure we have good quality, reliable radio communication.”

Second, a power amplifier, which boosts the repeater’s power to 100 watts, was not functioning at all.

According to Jaksich, the piece is beyond repair and must be replaced, as parts are not available.

The power amplifier is set at $1,670.

Third, a duplexer, which allows both a single antenna

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Union County Historical Complex open, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

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

Orient-Macksburg Monday: no school.

Tuesday: cook’s choice.

Wednesday: pizza, vegetable, fruit

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Tuesday 9 a.m. varsity girls golf state IGHSAU at American Legion Golf Course.

3:30 p.m. ninth baseball game at Clarinda City Park.

4 p.m. ninth softball game at Clarinda City Park.

5:30 p.m. JV baseball game at Clarinda City Park.

5:30 p.m. JV softball game at Clarinda City Park.

6 p.m. varsity girls soccer regionals at AHST HS. 7:30 p.m. varsity baseball game at Clarinda City Park.

7:30 p.m. varsity softball game at Clarinda City Park.

Wednesday Last day of school.

5:30 p.m. JV baseball game against Interstate-35, here at CHS. 7:30 p.m. varsity baseball game against Interstate-35, here at CHS. Thursday TBD varsity girls tennis state at IGHSAU. 9:15 a.m. HS boys summer weights at CHS. 5:30 p.m. varsity baseball game at Harlan JJ Jensen Park.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Creston Area Food Pantry, noon to 2 p.m., lower level 417 Wyoming Ave. Union County Historical Complex open, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

Southwest Iowa Dance, 2 to 4 p.m., Corning Opera House, features “Paul Faye Band.”

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

Monday

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

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

Union County Historical Complex open for Memorial Day, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

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

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion, no walk-ons, band only.

Overcomers Outreach, 7:30 p.m., Lighthouse Church, west of Mount Ayr.

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Agenda includes: Discussion regarding superintendent search; closed session pursuant to Iowa code section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and Iowa code section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session; open session.

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

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Sandy Hysell, Union County Auditor - handwritten claim, board appointments.

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Drive off, 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, North Sumner Avenue.

Theft, 8:02 p.m., Wednesday, North Division Street.

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Traffic stop, 9:07 p.m., Wednesday, East Taylor Street.

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HOROSCOPE For Saturday, May 27, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)Today your top priority is on your home, family and private life. A conversation with a female relative will be important.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)You have strong emotions today, which is why you want your conversations with others to be meaningful. You don’t want to waste time with superficial chitchat. Not today.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)This is a powerful time, because the Sun and Mars are in your sign. In particular, today you are focused on earnings and taking care of what you own.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Because the Moon is in your sign today, you might be a bit more emotional than usual. However, you also are a bit luckier than all the other signs. Yay! LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might need to take a break today and hide behind the scenes. This has been a popular time for you, especially in a competitive way with someone. It’s a good day to relax.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Conversations with a female friend or acquaintance will be important today. This person might say something that makes you change your future goals.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A female friend might have ideas for you that affect your travel plans. Or perhaps she will encourage you to travel?

Avoid discussions about politics, religion and racial issues.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)Try to do something different today, because you are restless for change. Take a different route to or from work.

Visit different restaurants or stores. Shake it up a little!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Remember to get more rest, because you need more sleep this week. Tie up loose ends regarding taxes, debt and shared property.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Today you will have to compromise a bit in order to get along with others. It’s not a big deal; just be tolerant and accommodating.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Set aside 30 minutes today to do something that makes you feel better organized both at home and at work. This will give you a leg up for the coming week. You’ll be glad you did this.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)Although your focus is on home and family, today you will be up for fun and amusement. Enjoy playful activities with children and sporting events.

YOU BORN TODAY You are active and curious. You always have a positive slant on life. This year focuses on family, loved ones and close friends. These relationships will be warm and close. You

will experience success and financial accumulation during the next three years. That’s why it is wise to settle your debts this year. This also is a social year that deals with the results of last year’s changes.

Birthdate of: Joseph Fiennes, actor; Lawrence Krauss, physicist/cosmologist/ author; Jamie Oliver, chef/ author. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Dear Heloise: What is MICROFIBER? How is it labeled at a store? What are brands to look for? – A Reader, via email Microfiber is a synthetic fiber that’s one-fifth the diameter of a human hair. The most common types of microfibers are produced from polyesters, polyamides and, occasionally, polypropylene, with a common ratio of 80/20 and 70/30. There are a number of factors that affect quality and performance of a microfiber fabric – in fact, too many to list here.

The U.S. government requires companies to state the country of origin when labeling a product, as well as the content of the product. However, different manufacturers have different methods of labeling their products once all the legal requirements are met. While microfibers are good for cleaning because they can be used repeatedly, absorb well and don’t leave lint behind on surfaces, they also are flammable if manufactured from hydrocarbons (polyester) or carbohydrates (cellulose), and produce a toxic gas when burning. – Heloise

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– Joan E. in Las Vegas A LONG DRIVE Dear Heloise: I travel 140 nights a year for my job, and it’s mostly by car. You might be surprised how easy it is to fall asleep at the wheel late at night, but there are some things you can do to stay awake: * Get a good night’s rest beforehand, or if possible, take a 30-minute nap before starting out on the road. * Eat something light before you start your drive.

You need fuel just like your car does, but never eat a heavy meal before you begin a long drive. * Listen to a CD or radio program that features comedians. It’s hard to fall asleep while laughing. * Take some coffee, or tea or colas, with you so you can stay hydrated during your drive, but never drink alcohol while driving. * Take a snack along with you: fresh fruit such as ap-

ples or grapes; nuts; crackers; even chewing gum. * Stop every two hours or so and get out and walk where it’s safe, such as at a coffee shop or truck stop.

Get some fresh air and maybe a cup of coffee. – Norman R., Casper, Wyo. SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com BEACH BLUES Dear Heloise: If you’re at the beach or the pool on a hot, sunny day, turn your shoes or flip-flops facedown on the sand or concrete.

That way, you won’t burn your feet when you put them on again. Before you leave the beach, run your hand through the sand around the place where you were seated or lying down to make certain you haven’t lost anything, such as keys, rings or watches. Every year, people lose these things accidentally while at the beach. – Kayla D., Miami Beach, Fla. (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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CLUB NEWS PEO Chapter LG

Chapter LG P.E.O. met May 2 at the home of Marcia Riley with Irene Francis assisting as co-hostess. Thirteen members responded to roll call.

The projects committee reported the scholarships for Creston Community High School students have been selected and $4,000 will be divided among eight deserving Creston graduates. Members voted to appropriate the scholarship money to the college of choice and the student for security purposes.

Iowa PEO Convention will address proposed amendments to the bylaws of the Iowa State Chapter. Members voted to allow the local convention delegate to vote as directed, yet to vote as she sees appropriate. Susan Weight reminded the group of the Chapter AZ trunk sale fundraiser. Get well cards were sent to several members.

Alice Bowers gave a fascinating program on early pioneers of Union County, and their hardships in settling this undeveloped land as she selected articles from a Union County history book. ——————

GFWC/Iowa Progressive Chautauqua Circle

The GFWC/Iowa Progressive Chautauqua Circle Study Club met for breakfast and an informal meeting May 16 in the D.V. Richardson room at Greater Regional Medical Center. The meeting was called to order by President Connie Edsall.

Jerrie Henderson reported $95 was collected for the Rural Iowa Crisis Center and she bought flower pots and seeds. The members thanked Henderson for all of her work with RICC. A yearbook information sheet was circulated for the members to confirm their emails and sign up as hostesses and presenters. Beverly Butler gave the treasurer’s report.

Peg Anderson announced the Southwest District Board meeting will be June 10 at the Old Hotel in Greenfield and the 2018 state convention will be here. A sign-up sheet was also circulated for the mem-

bers to sign up as hostesses and presenters.

Linda Huffman encouraged members to attend the Community Area Theater production of “Godspell,� which will be performed July 13, 15 and 16 at SWCC Performing Arts Center.

Edsall gave the president’s report that it had been a good year. The following officers were installed for the coming term: co-presidents are Joyce Anderson and Pat Butcher, secretary is Linda Hughes and treasurer is Butler.

Joyce Anderson reviewed and confirmed the committee chairpersons for the book: email correspondence is Joyce Anderson, safety is Sandy Oswald, scholarship is Huffman and audit committee are Polly McCoy and Kay Ritter. It was announced the field trip will be Oct. 10 and the meeting was then adjourned. ——————

PEO Chapter AZ

The regular business meeting of Chapter AZ was held 5:30 p.m. May 16 at VanGelder’s with Chris VanGelder as hostess and Kay Kinsella as co-hostess.

Remember to RSVP if attending the July 14 luncheon with LG. A thank you for the help with the trunk sale was expressed, as it was very successful.

The program was given by Kay Augustine and refreshments were served by VanGelder and Kinsella.

The next regular meeting will be 5:30 p.m. June 20 at First Presbyterian Church with Myrna Beving as hostess and Norma Crawford as co-hostess. ——————

Union County Genealogical Society

President Jane Briley presided over the May 22 meeting of Union County Genealogical Society. Roll call was answered by 14 members and two guests who named their favorite cemetery.

Kathy Parmenter reported she had received a query regarding the verification of the 1943 date and the identity of the members of the Thayer girl’s state basketball team.

Roger Nurnberg asked for volunteers to help in transcribing cemetery records for

the new website. Calvin Huffman offered to do Maple Hill Cemetery and Tessa Hull offered to do Prairie Lawn. The target date for completion is July 1.

Saundra Leininger presented three possible taglines to be used on the new webpage.

After a vote of the members, it was decided to use “Preserving the Past for the Future.� Members also agreed to change the mission statement of the society to read, “The Union County Genealogical Society is dedicated to meet the educational needs of its members through the preservation of the county’s public records, cemetery records, newspapers and family histories for research by future generations.�

Briley reported Union County Fair will be held from Thursday, July 20, through Wednesday, July 26. Those wishing to enter items in the genealogy division can register them Thursday night.

Judging will be Friday morning. Briley will conduct beginning genealogy sessions at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. July 22 at the fair. These sessions are free to the public. No advance registration is required. Items entered in the different genealogy classes will be released Wednesday.

Dorothy Eyeberg reported the local genealogy society was organized in 1978.

Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of its existence.

Members were asked to think about possible ways the organization could celebrate this milestone.

The program was on brick walls members had encountered in their genealogical research. Society members offered suggestions that could possibly assist in research.

The next meeting will be June 23. Roll call will be what you will be taking to the Union County Fair. Lynn will present the program on getting ready for the fair. Members were reminded there will be no meeting in July. ——————

The Book Club

The Book Club met April 10 at Deb Richardson’s and Meg Crawford was the facilitator of “The Secret Garden�

by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Dorthy McNaught called the meeting to order and the members answered roll call by the books they had read.

All members were present but one. The members had an interesting discussion about the book. After the discussion, Richardson served refreshments and members visited.

Books read were “The Shank� by William P. Young, “Small Great Things� by Jodi Picoult, “Joshua� by Joseph F. Girzone, “Never Alone� by Joseph F. Girzone, “Resting Happiness� by Matthew Kelly, “The Secret Garden� by Frances Hodgson Burnett, “The Sea Keepers Daughter� by Lisa Wingate, “Hard to Handle� by Kylie Brant, “Most Wanted “ by Lisa Scottoline, “Sleeping Beauty Killer� by Mary Higgins Clark, “Stolen: Is Media Stealing your Identity?� by Jessica Fralin. ——————

CARSPA

Creston Area Retired School Personnel Association (CARSPA) held its meeting May 9 at the Del Richardson Conference Room at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.

Following breakfast, members enjoyed a presentation

by Principal Jennifer Simmons on St. Malachy School in Creston. Interesting facts about the school, students and staff were shared. It was easy for the audience to understand why parents and students alike relish their educational experiences at the school. The curriculum is taught in a Christian setting with strong family involvement during the school year.

Several members of CARSPA who had substitute taught at St. Malachy complimented the students’ kindness and respect displayed while they were there. Students from Creston and surrounding communities attend the school.

A business meeting followed. Members were reminded of the May 17 District 4 meeting in Osceola. Members voted on their favorite program ideas for future meetings. The next meeting will be June 13. ——————

Mary Circle

Mary Circle of First Christian Church met May 18 at the home of Florence Willets with 10 members present.

President Fils opened the meeting with the disciple women’s prayer.

Joyce Burkhead read the

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Eleven members and one future member of Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter, DAR, met 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Summit House. Hostesses were Marjorie Kinkade and Lynne Schlaht.

Cathy Kilgore of Mount Ayr was the guest speaker.

Kilgore, a veteran, gave a program on the Veterans’ Grave Project in Ringgold County.

She detailed how records are kept and spoke of her experiences with the project.

Jan Morgan introduced Logan Pettit, winner of the Good Citizen Award. Pettit read her winning entry and introduced her family. Pettit was awarded a check for $75.

Schlaht introduced Macy Evans, winner of the $500 State DAR Scholarship. Schlaht detailed Evans’ accomplishments and presented a book to her on famous American women on behalf of the chapter. Evans received her scholarship on April 29 at the DAR State Conference in Ames. Both Pettit and Evans told the group of their future college plans.

Regent Jane Briley, Marjorie Kinkade and Connie Kinkade reported on the state conference in Ames where the chapter earned a gold rating. Connie reported on plans for the DAR service to be held 8:30 a.m. Memorial Day at the Civil War Memorial statue in McKinley Park.

All area residents are invited to attend. Plans were also made to decorate the graves of DAR members throughout the area.

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Roll call was answered with “What are your future travel plans?� The next meeting will be held 9:30 a.m. June 10 at Summit House in Creston.

The topic will be “a veteran’s experience� with the speaker to be announced. ——————

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library Board met May 15 with Emily Cook, Jessica Duncan, Cari Jack, Judy Hoakison, Bunny Norton, Kay Raymond, Julie Schieffer and Karen Walter present.

Both the agenda and minutes were approved as written. The treasurer’s report was placed on file for audit.

Cook said the restored Creston Depot has been reserved for the Scholastic Book Fair and set-up will be 3 p.m. Monday, July 3, in the mealsite.

The group would like to have a bake sale Monday, Aug. 7, at the Farmers’ Market.

The membership drive also begins on Aug. 7. Duncan and Starr are on the committee.

Friends will have a sorting session of used books Tuesday, June 6, at Fredricksen Memorial. Work hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

They will also participate in the citywide garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Fredricksen Memorial.

The next board meeting will be 6 p.m. June 19 at the library. ——————

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met May 24.

Canasta winners were Mary Kline, first; Janet Kessler, second; and Marilyn Larimore, third.

Barb Bills won the door prize.

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STUART — The Valley girls soccer team kept its season alive with a 2-1 win over Carroll in Class 2A Region 3 play.

All three goals came in the first half.

Valley struck first on a goal from Allyson Phillippi in the 14th minute.

Carroll came up with the equalizer in the 18th minute on a shot by Morgan Kirsch.

Valley came away with the game winner in the 37th minute off a shot from Josi Ocheltree, from Livy Green.

Valley finished with 21 shots to Carroll’s six.

“The girls should be proud of their win as the coaches are,” said Valley coach Michael Krawczyk.

Valley discovered its rhythm as the game went along.

“We came out slow, but we were able to get the win,” Krawczyk said.

Passes were sharp and the defense was solid, Krawczyk noted. Valley’s defense gave up four shots.

“We had some good crosses and the defense played a good game for us,” Krawczyk said.

Bailey Burris had four saves in goal for Valley.

UP NEXT — Valley, 10-5, is at Thomas Jefferson Tuesday in the regional semifinal.

AREA SCHEDULES Hawkeye 10 Friday Boys Tennis Creston/OrientMacksburg, Atlantic, Glenwood at Class 1A state tournament at Byrnes Park, Waterloo Softball ADM, Chariton, Earlham, Harlan, Interstate 35, Nodaway Valley, Van Meter at Winterset Tournament Thomas Jefferson at Atlantic (DH) Lewis Central at Bishop Heelan Tournament Shenandoah at Denison-Schleswig (DH) Red Oak at Lenox Clarinda at Southwest Valley Baseball Denison-Schleswig at OA-BCIG Sergeant Bluff-Luton at St. Albert Clarinda at Atlantic Red Oak at Kuemper Catholic Bishop Heelan at Harlan Shenandoah at Lewis Central Saturday Softball Essex, Fremont-Mills, Griswold, Riverside, Shenandoah, Sidney, Tri-Center at Red Oak Tournament ADM, Chariton, Earlham, Harlan, Interstate 35, Nodaway Valley, Van Meter at Winterset Tournament Lewis Central at Bishop Heelan Tournament Exira-Elk Horn-Kimbalton at Atlantic Baseball Logan-Magnolia, St. Albert at Lawton-Bronson Boone vs Lewis Central at Johnston Tuesday Girls golf Creston/OrientMacksburg at Class 4A state tournament at Elmwood Country Club, Marshalltown Atlantic, Kuemper Catholic at Class 3A state tournament at Lake Panorama National Golf Course, Panora

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PANTHER GIRLS STATE GOLF

Steady veterans help Panther girls golf at state Carter, Groumoutis lead Panthers back to state tournament ■

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s two girls golf standouts may have different personalities.

What they share in common is a desire to do their best each and every time they step foot on a golf course, whenever that may be.

The efforts of juniors Ashton Carter and Sophia Groumoutis have powered the Panthers back to state for the second consecutive season.

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burg tees it up at the Class 4A girls state golf tournament Tuesday and W e d n e s - Carter day at 10 a.m. both days at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown.

Carter can be more focused, while Groumoutis is more easy going.

“Both add their own little dimensions to the team,” said Creston/Orient-Macksburg coach Jon Thomson.

“Ashton is a little more get down, get serious. Sophia’s a little looser. It’s a great combination.”

Groumoutis’ skill helps Carter out.

“Having someone like Sophia is really nice.

It helps our team out,” CarGroumoutis ter said.

Carter does the same for Groumoutis.

“Ashton has worked with a pro before so she knows a lot more with the game, helps me with the rules,” Groumoutis said.

In turn, they return advice to each other.

“I’ll give her pointers and she’ll give me pointers,” Groumoutis said.

Added Carter: “We help each other out, help keep each other going.”

Both have helped the oth-

ers out significantly.

“Ashton’s helped me a lot with my play. She’ll stand behind me and give me pointers on what I’m doing,” said Sadie Green.

“With Sophia, I look a lot and see what shes does and try to do it myself or try to make corrections based on she’s doing.”

Carter and Groumoutis are role models for the others.

“I look up to them a lot, especially since they keep the scores close,” said freshman Sydney Hartsock. “I’ve been trying to lower them, do what they do. They’ve helped me a lot with my technique and form. It helps us out a lot.”

The two willingly help make the team better, which has helped the Panthers

back to state.

“They’re really encouraging,” said sophomore Taylor Buxton. “It’s nice to have them on the team to help you out.”

The two are joined by senior Hayley Osmun, the team’s lone senior.

Green, Hartsock and Buxton, who returned in time for the postseason after a knee injury last fall, make up the team.

Both Carter and Groumoutis qualified for state individually, based on their second and third-place finishes respectively at last Monday’s Class 4A regional meet in Adel.

Once again, they will have company with their teammates.

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Panther offense breaks out in 13-5 victory Scherer raps three hits in nonconference win over Wolverines

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

Thursday was the kind of breakout Creston baseball coach Steve Birchard was looking for from his team, coming off a 1-1 start including an 8-2 loss to Glenwood on Tuesday.

The Panthers stroked 14 hits Thursday, including at least one by every batter in the lineup, in posting a 13-5 home victory over Nodaway Valley in nonconference play.

Winning pitcher Cody Crawford and Wolverine starter Spencer Lamb were in a solid duel through four innings as the Panthers held a 4-2 lead.

Then the Panthers went on a tear with nine runs on 10 hits in the fifth and sixth innings to break it open.

“Creston squared it up really good tonight and hit the ball well,” said Nodaway Valley coach Dan Jameson, whose team opened with a 9-0 loss to Norwalk on Tuesday. “I thought we put the ball in play a lot better

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Creston junior Michael Scherer advances to third base on a single by teammate Luke Latham in the third inning of Thursday’s game against Nodaway Valley. Scherer had three hits, scored three runs and drove in a run in the 13-5 Panther victory. Defending on the play is Nodaway Valley junior third baseman Spencer Thompson (13).

tonight than we did against the Norwalk lefty the other night. Creston is just a good hitting team.”

The Panthers did it without junior Jaden Driskell, who begins doubles play in the state tennis tournament

today with teammate Jacob Cook.

Center fielder Michael Scherer was an offensive

spark Thursday, going 3-for4 with three runs scored and three stolen bases. He also advanced three bases on wild pitches.

“We have some guys who can move on the bases,” Birchard said. “A couple of times we were running to steal and hit the ball in the hole to score. We had been pounding the ball in the dirt a lot and tonight I thought we got a little better launch angle and put some drives in the gaps.”

Crawford, Kadon Hulett and Eli Loudon each had two hits Thursday, including a double by Hulett to lead off the third inning.

The Panthers sent 20 batters to the plate in the fifth and sixth innings while scoring nine runs.

“I was proud of our hitting approach tonight,” Birchard said. “Our pitching was pretty solid, then after we had that long (fifth) inning, Cody came out and was having some trouble throwing strikes. We brought (Jack) Frey in with the bases loaded and gave up the bases-clearing double, but that’s all they got.

He settled down. We kind CRESTON | 7A

POI SOFTBALL

Raiderette bats stay hot in road win Mount Ayr takes down EU in field and at the dish

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By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

AFTON — Caroline McAlexander put all of her skills except for her pitching arm on full display in Thursday’s 10-2 Mount Ayr win over East Union in Pride of Iowa Conference play.

McAlexander flashed her glove on three acrobatic defensive plays with runners in position to score, and hit a two-run home run to give Mount Ayr a 4-0 lead.

“We’re so much better defensively with her at second base,” Mount Ayr coach Bret Ruggles said.

“It’s a tough call for us every night. She’s shown that every night, she’s great up that middle.”

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CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Mount Ayr sophomore Caroline McAlexander is hounded by teammates at home plate after a two-run home run blast in the second inning of the Raiderettes’ 10-2 win over East Union in Afton on Thursday.

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PANTHER SOFTBALL

Mental game helps Shields shine Titans tackle Panthers twice ■ Creston

Two Mount Ayr girls to play at state girls golf meet ■

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

MOUNT AYR — Mount Ayr’s Tessa Shields has learned much about her golf game throughout her four years.

The Raiderette senior knows one of the most important parts of golf has nothing to do with how she’s hitting her drives or stroking her putts on the green.

It comes from the six inch gap between her ears.

Shields has developed a strong mental approach to her game. It has helped her earn a third trip to state.

Shields and teammate Abbey Schafer will tee up in the Class 1A state tournament Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. both days at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown.

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at him as a strike thrower and that’s what he did for us tonight.”

Frey got the final six outs to preserve the win for Crawford, who gave up four hits with four walks and four strikeouts in just over five innings.

Right fielder Dustin Merritt had the defensive play

“I am a lot more confident in my shot,” Shields said.

“I d o n ’ t get too Shields worked up over a bad hole like I used too.”

Being stronger mentally comes from experience of playing at state as a freshman and a sophomore.

“I have learned from my last two trips that getting upset over a bad hole solves nothing,” Shields said. “If I have a bad hole or shot, then I need to forget about it and move on so it doesn’t affect the rest of my game.”

Shields, along with Schafer, have both become more consistent near the green.

It has helped them tremendously, noted Mount Ayr coach Scott Giles.

“Both girls have improved their short game the most,” Giles said. “Chipping and putting is something they have needed to work on

and they are finally getting it tuned in.”

Shields is back at state for a third time, while Schafer Schafer is back at state for a second straight year.

For both, the two days in Marshalltown will be meaningful.

“To end my high school golf career at the state tournament is one of the best feelings,” Shields said. “I wouldn’t want to end any other way.”

Shields will take her golf skills to St. Ambrose University in Davenport this fall, while Schafer has one more year with the Raiderettes.

“It’s a great way for Tessa to end her high school golfing career and get ready for the next level,” Giles said. “For Abbey, it’s a good reward for her and all the hard work she has put in on her game.”

They will have company on the course as the other Raiderette girls golfers will be in the galleries.

“This will be a good way for them to see what it’s like and provide some team unity,” Giles said. “Having players or a team qualify for the state tournament is always a good thing for any program. I expect we will have good numbers again next year.”

Shields has experience with the American Legion Course, having played there as a freshman.

“The course is pretty open, but it will be important to keep the ball in the fairways,” Shields said.

“Also, chipping and putting will be important because that is where strokes can decrease.”

It will be a fitting end to the season for both Shields and Schafer.

“Both girls want to go and play good, have fun and enjoy the experience,” Giles said.

of the night for the Panthers. With two runners on base, Beau Weinheimer hit a single for the Wolverines. Corbin Bond tried to score from second base on the play, but Merritt threw a one-hop strike to Panther catcher Beau Barncastle, who applied the tag for the out and kept the Panthers in front, 2-1.

Senior Brandon Mangles, coming off a sprained ankle from soccer, finished on the

mound for the Wolverines in relief of Weinheimer.

“Mangles would normally be our number one and he’s our primary shortstop, but we didn’t have him in the field tonight with that ankle injury,” Jameson said.

“We’re kind of slowly working him in.”

Brady Hilpipre was the hitting star for Nodaway Valley. He lined a double to left in the fourth inning and then cleared the bases with

another double in the sixth after Crawford had loaded the bases with walks. Hilpipre finished 2-for-3 with four RBIs. “Brady kind of got us going when he stepped up and cleared the bases,” Jameson said. “We just need a few more of those big hits.”

UP NEXT: The Wolverines (0-2) travel to Bedford Tuesday in Pride of Iowa Conference play before going to Atlantic Wednesday.

Creston (2-1) plays at Clarinda Tuesday, hosts

falls twice in road doubleheader at LC

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

COUNCIL BLUFFS — A nearly four-hour round trip ended with two losses as the Creston softball team fell twice in Hawkeye 10 conference actio at Lewis Central Thursday, 10-0 and 11-4.

“We were much better in some things than we were the other night,” Creston coach Mike McCabe said.

“Pitching-wise we’ve got to be better location-wise.

We’re not quite where we feel where we want to be dictating our game.”

Cali Foglesong sustained the pitching loss in game one. She struck out four and walked two.

Lewis Central managed 15 hits in the first outing.

Maddie Nichols and Gabrielle Martinez led the way for the Titans with a combined seven hits in eight at-bats in game one.

Saige Rice had a double and a single in game one.

Lexie Little and Cali Foglesong each added a single.

Kylee LaMasters undertook her first varsity start in game two and kept the Panthers in the game early on.

Little had a chance to help Creston grab a lead in the fourth with the Panthers down. She jumped on the first pitch of her at-bat and popped the ball up for an out.

Chloe Hagle hit a 2-RBI single next as the Panthers put up three runs in the inning to come within a run of the Titans.

But Creston got no closer than the score of 5-4, as Lewis Central tacked on two runs in the home half of the fourth and four in the sixth.

“We had some hard hit balls, had some slaps and put some pressure on them with some running,” McCabe said.

Hagle and Mattie Wheeler were the lone Panthers to tally a hit in game two.

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“To go back is such an amazing experience go individually and as a team,�

Carter said. “We would not be there without them.

It’s amazing to make it as a

team.�

Chemistry is a strong point of this season’s Panthers team. “We all stick together, try to play the same game,�

Hartsock said. “It’s pretty cool. We’re all a pretty tight group. It makes everything better.�

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Panthers well, as compared with Coldwater Creek Golf Links in Ames where last year’s Class 4A state meet was held.

The Panthers will have their first look at Elmwood today as a team.

But Thomson noted the layout is something similar to what the Panthers see ev-

ery day. “Elmwood is like a bigger version of Crestmoor,�

Thomson said. “It’s a shorter course. There’s a lot of mature trees. It won’t be anything unusual for the girls.�

A key for the Panthers will be to play within themselves.

“We want to treat it like any other tournament played it and try not to emphasize we’re at state,�

Thomson said. “Hopefully we can relax and play the game of golf these girls know how to play.�

Steady, solid rounds in Marshalltown will help the team.

“You look on TV and those scores, a two under might win it or five over,�

Thomson said. “We want to go out and play the best golf we can and see how that lays out with the rest of the girls.� “If the girls watch their own game, they will be fine.�

POI BASEBALL

Raiders ride big sixth to blowout win over East Union Eagles keep game close for five frames â–

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

AFTON — Mount Ayr’s 4-2 lead in the fifth inning in Thursday’s game with Pride of Iowa foe East Union, left the hosts in a spot where it could strike in an early-season matchup.

However, the Eagles left runners on the bases, and Mount Ayr took advantage of East Union mistakes to blow the hometown team away late in the 19-2 game. “We had runners on base all night,� East Union coach Dave Campbell said. “We just couldn’t get a couple hits here or there

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McAlexander pitching, or putting McAlexander at second and freshman Sam Stewart at shortstop.

That combination makes the Raiderettes among the strongest middle infields in the Pride of Iowa. “She is a born shortstop.

She’s only a freshman, but that girl can flat out play short,� Ruggles said of Stewart. “And when you have those two up the middle, it’s so hard. Our defense is set to the point where you have to go up the middle and if you get those two every time with the ball and that’s what we want.�

The Raiderettes’ best inning of the night at the plate came in that four-run fourth, where Sammy McGill scored on a Macy Larsen infield single and Jaycee Knight scored

or we would have had a lot more runs.

Mount Ayr’s Isaac Grose struck out in the fifth inning with two runners on with the Raiders leading 4-2, but the ball got away from catcher Brayden Martinez, who then overthrew first baseman Matt McGuire, allowing Hunter Haveman and Zach Murphy to score for the Raiders. McGuire’s throw from right field sailed over Trevor Jones’ head at third base, and Grose finished his mad dash around the bases to make it a 7-2 game. “When you’re in a great battle, when a couple of your upperclassmen make a mistake, it’s hard to get them to come back to ‘Hey, we’re still in a ball game,’� Campbell said. “And you just try your best to get them to realize

you still have a chance.�

Things got worse for the Eagles in the sixth.

Mount Ayr put up 12 runs as East Union was forced to go away from starting pitcher Joshua Hardy at the end of the fifth.

East Union used four pitchers in the sixth, as strikes were hard to come by for the inexperienced pitchers. East Union also made three more errors in the sixth and seven total in the game. “The sixth inning just got a little crazy. They ran out of pitching,� Mount Ayr coach Chris Elwood said. “That final score of 19-2 was not as indicative of how close the game was for the majority of the game.�

Murphy reached base each of his five times up at the plate, which included

two singles and a ground rule double. “Zach had three hits the first game. He had at least three hits tonight. He’s hitting the ball really well,�

Elwood said.

Murphy scored four runs, while Haveman and Grose each scored three times. Brayden Swank, Tristan Holmes and Kole Paxson each scored twice.

Hardy took the loss, surrendering seven runs and striking out four in five innings of work.

Holmes picked up the win on the mound for the Raiders, going five inning of work and striking out eight. “There were quite a few tough situations that he pitched himself out of,�

Elwood said. “Last year as a sophomore I think that would have bothered him a little more. I can

tell he’s more assured on the mound. He got out of some tough situations because it was a very competitive ballgame.�

In particular, Holmes worked out of a bases loaded situation in the second inning by striking out Mason Gossman looking.

Gossman had two hits in three plate appearances.

Kole Paxson finished the game in the sixth.

Mount Ayr is utilizing a young lineup this baseball season, just like it has across all of its sports this last calender school year. “We have four freshman, but some people start four freshman out of necessity,� Elwood said. “We’re not starting four freshman out of necessity, we’re starting four freshman because they’re ready to play varsity baseball.

We have 30 kids out for

baseball. They’re ready to play.�

Coming off a 16-run scoring effort against Orient-Macksburg, Campbell has seen his Eagles come a long way with their hitting since last season. “Early in the season I am happy with how we’re hitting, we just need to get that timely hit when we got the kids on base,�

Campbell said. “I think it’ll come. In the four or five years I’ve been doing the head coaching job, this is the best we have started a season hitting.�

UP NEXT — Mount Ayr (2-0, 1-0) travels to Pleasantville for a 7:30 p.m. contest today (Friday). East Union is back at it at home today (Friday) against Martensdale-St. Marys.

on Alyssa Johnson’s sacrifice fly. Larsen then came around on the McAlexander blast. “Anytime you can get a lead early, that gets your pitcher a chance to get comfortable, that gives your defense a chance to rest a little bit, take some reprieve,�

Ruggles said. “And it puts a little bit more pressure on them.�

Sam Schaefer looked comfortable in the circle in her complete game win. She only had to strike out three, as she induced repeated groundouts and soft popouts.

McAlexander and Sara Winemiller scored in the fourth. Larsen scored in the sixth on a McAlexander double.

Alexander scored in the seventh following a walk.

Stewart drove her in on a grounder to third base.

Macy Larsen and McAlexander led the Raiderettes with the former blasting four

hits and scoring three runs, including a double.

McAlexander added three walks to her homer and Sara Winemiller added two doubles.

East Union starter Megan Mitchell pitched all seven innings for the Eagles. “What I saw out of her was perseverance,� East Union coach Jason Riley said. “I told the girls that if we’re playing seven whole innings, that makes we’re not giving up a whole bunch in any one

... She came through for us.

She made pitches where we could make easy outs.�

East Union put two runners on in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings before finally breaking through with two outs in the seventh.

Beth McKnight, hitting in the nine-hole in the lineup, cracked a hit to right field that scored Mitchell and Jayden Welcher.

Mitchell reached base three times and recorded two hits.

“She was strong in the batter’s box and drove a nice hit into right field and scored a couple runs for us. It was much needed,� Riley said of McKnight.

Riley hopes that the effort he saw his girls give at the end of the game is replicated in the coming weeks. Effort and attitude will be continued points of emphasis for the Eagles going forward. “Would have been really easy for the young girls when we’re down 6-0, 8-0, 10-0 to

have just given up and said we’re done. They gave effort an attitude,� Riley said.

Three veteran East Union players have been out of action due to disciplinary issues and will be back with the team sometime in the next few weeks.

UP NEXT — East Union, (0-2, 0-1), plays host to Martensdale-St. Marys today (Friday) Mount Ayr, (2-0, 1-0) will travel to Pleasantville today (Friday).

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NEWS FROM THE IOWA DNR Cabins, campsites still available for the Memorial Day weekend IOWA DNR

A handful of state park cabins are available for rental for the upcoming holiday weekend.

The cabins, which normally require a one-week minimum rental during the peak season, are available for only two-night minimum stay. Reservations must be made through the individual park’s office.

The following state parks have one or more cabins available to rent for this coming holiday weekend: Lacey-Keosauqua 319293-3502 Lake of Three Fires 712-523-2700 Lake Wapello 641-722-3371 Nine Eagles 641-442-2855 Palisades-Kepler 319-895-6039 Pine Lake 641-858-5832 Waubonsie 712-382-2786 Campsites Leading up to the Memorial Day weekend, with its beautiful weather forecast, reservable campsites are

nearly gone.

Less than 10 percent of campsites on the reservation system are left, and all but a handful are standard non-electric or tent-only sites. Waubonsie State Park, in far southwest Iowa, has 19 equestrian sites currently open for reservations.

Reservations can be made at iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com until midnight May 24 or through the call center (1-877-427-2757) until 7 p.m. On Thursday, any remaining reservable campsites will go to walk-in status. State parks maintain a minimum 25 percent of all campsite types as walk-ins; however most will be taken early to ensure a spot for the holiday weekend.

Memorial Day weekend is nearly here Iowa campers, picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts are

gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend and the official start of summer. If the weather continues as it has been, Iowa’s state parks will be busting at the seams.

“We’re looking forward to another great year of visiting with fellow Iowans as they are enjoying their state parks,” says Todd Coffelt, chief of state parks for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “State parks provide great opportuni-

ties for outdoor recreation, relaxation, and general fun.”

Iowa’s state parks expect to host nearly 15 million day visits this year and more than 900,000 overnight stays. Iowa has more than 4,700 state park campsites and between 50 and 75 percent of them can be reserved in advance. This year, more than 300 existing campsites were added to the reservation system, making planning vacations a little

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So, what is the possibility of getting a campsite for the holiday weekend? Currently, statewide, there are roughly a half-dozen electric sites left to reserve for Memorial Day weekend.

There are, however, a good number of non-electric sites still available online. Parks maintain between 25 and 50 percent of all site types for walk-in camping, but keep in mind that many campers will arrive early to secure those spots through the holiday weekend.

Looking ahead to the Fourth of July holiday, campsite reservation options are going quickly and are gone at the most popular parks. Like the Memorial Day weekend, nearly all standard electric sites are reserved, but a number of parks still have non-electric sites.

“We love to see our camp-

grounds full,” says Coffelt, “And our reservation system makes it easy for our campers to plan for these big holidays.

State park campsites can be reserved three months ahead of an arrival date.

So, reservations for the Labor Day weekend will open June 1 for a Friday arrival.

To check availability of campsites and to make a reservation, go to www.iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com The website recently had a significant face-lift, making it more appealing and user friendly, with links to state park events and social media outlets.

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Campground Etiquette Remember to be a good neighbor. Campgrounds become small communities and respecting park rules and other campers can make everyone’s experience an enjoyable one. Simple things like observing quiet hours and picking up after yourself are important. Be sure to keep pets on a leash and don’t leave them unattended.

Burn firewood in designated campfire rings only; don’t burn trash.

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firewood sold and acquired in Iowa. The rule also requires the Iowa DNR to collect firewood from campers that does not have a label.

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DNR advises boaters use caution on swollen rivers, reservoirs Boaters, anglers, and paddlers are encouraged to use caution if planning to spend time on Iowa rivers or flood control reservoirs over the Memorial Day holiday.

Heavy rainfall last weekend has brought many rivers to near flood stage and the force of the water will likely have moved around logs and other obstacles.

The most important safety tips are for all passengers to wear a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejacket, and for boat opera-

tors to not operate the craft faster than the conditions or their abilities allow.

“Our rivers are always changing. Floating tree limbs and other obstructions can be hidden just below the water surface and striking them can cause damage to the boat or can eject passengers,” said Susan Stocker, boating education coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Look for floating debris. Often the water is stained from runoff so encourage all passengers to help spot any hazards.”

In addition to the challenge of high water, Stocker said Iowa lakes will be busy and that boaters should exercise patience at the boat ramp and practice safe boating on the water.

“Slow down, watch for other boaters or personal watercraft, have patience and most importantly, have a designated operator who will stay clear of any alcohol,” she said.

Iowa residents enjoy free fishing days June 2-4 Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 2, 3 and 4 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) free fishing weekend.

“Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity for Iowans to reconnect with fishing,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau. “Invite a kid, your best friend or your mom to come along. Have some fun and create new memories.”

Gather your family or friends and travel to one of the hundreds of Iowa lakes, thousands of miles of rivers or a nearby pond for a few hours of outdoor fun and relaxation.

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minimum reservation and are available at Green Valley, Honey Creek, Lake Darling, Prairie Rose, Stone and Waubonsie state parks, and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area. Two yurts, circular tent-like structures on platforms, are also available for two-night stays at McIntosh Woods State Park.

Family cabins, varying in size and amenities, require a Friday-to-Friday stay Memorial Day through Labor Day. Eight parks currently have family cabins available for week-long stay beginning the Friday of Memorial Day. Beautiful lodges and shelters offer great options for day visitors planning summer reunions, birthday parties and other gatherings. More than 90 shelters are still available to reserve for the Memorial Day weekend.

“We are open for business,” says Coffelt, “and our staff, together with our great friends groups, campground hosts and other volunteers, aims to make our visitors’ experience the best it can be.”

A Few Things to Know Before You Go F i r e w o r k s The new fireworks law does not change what state parks currently allow. Individuals have been and will continue to be allowed to use what are called novelties, which include party poppers, snappers, toy smoke devices, snakes, glow worms, wire sparklers and dipped sticks.

A special event “fireworks” permit is still required to use all other fireworks in parks.

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May 15, 2017 www.bandbhomeimprovementllc.com The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Follow RegularusSession on Monday, on SM-CP4379370531 May 15, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Ron Riley and Dennis Brown. Also present from the Creston Community Government Class were: Deaven Reese, Garrett Barron, Isaac Wignall, Erin Hanson, Logan Pettit and Jeanette Blasi.

AGENDA: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the Agenda.

All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the minutes from May 8, 2017. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

RECORDER: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to accept the Recorder's Quarterly Report as presented

by Union County Deputy Recorder, Katie Carlton. All voting aye, motion carried.

ENGINEER: Union County Engineer, Zach Gunsolley, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report.

Grading Agreement: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the grading agreement between Union County and Steve Hoakison for ditching along with dozing the fence line with tree and brush removal South of 190th Street in Section 22 of Douglas Township (Eagle Avenue). All voting aye, motion carried.

Roller Quote: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the purchase of a roller with a ripper attachment for $36,850.00 from Mid Country Machinery in Fort Dodge, Iowa. All voting aye, motion carried. Disc Retriever Quote: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to purchase four disc retrievers from Mid Country Machinery in Fort Dodge, Iowa for a total of $61,600.00. All voting aye, motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING - FY 2017 UNION COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT: Motion by Brown and seconded

by Riley to open the Public Hearing at 10:05 AM for Fiscal Year 2017 Union County Budget Amendment. Roll Call Vote: Riley, aye; Brown, aye; motion carried. Present for the Public Hearing were as follows: Melvin Scadden and Zach Gunsolley. No comments, written or oral, were received from the public to the Board of Supervisors or to the Union County Auditor. The Public Hearing closed at 10:07 AM. Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the county budget amendment for fiscal year 2017. Roll Call Vote: Riley, aye; Brown, aye; motion carried.

CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY CONTRACT AMENDMENT: Motion

by Riley and seconded by Brown for the chair to sign the fifth amendment to the Cass County Contract on SFY18 Budget for Child Support Recovery Contract. Several minor changes to the agreement are due to the new federal contracting and information safeguarding requirements. All voting aye, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 AM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: DENNIS BROWN, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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PUBLIC NOTICE Orient-Macksburg Community School District Board of Directors Special Meeting May 15, 2017 - 5:00pm Board of Education of Orient-Macksburg Community School District met in special session at 5:00pm on Monday, May 15, 2017, in Superintendent's Office.

Members present were Wendi Eslinger, Ryan Frederick, Eldon Ray and Jana Scott. Absent: Tricia Gardner. Also present were Superintendent Clark Wicks and Secretary Julie Frederick.

President Ray called meeting to order at 5:00pm.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, to approve Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

The board discussed the process regarding superintendent search.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, to enter into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1) (i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Roll Call vote: Eslinger, Aye; Frederick, Aye; Ray, Aye; Scott, Aye. Motion carried. Entered into closed session at 5:15pm.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, to enter Open Session at 6:20pm. Roll Call vote: Eslinger, Aye: Frederick, Aye; Ray, Aye; Scott, Aye. Motion carried.

Back in Open Session, Superintendent Wicks announced to the board that Jim Orr, husband of the late Hazel Orr who had served as a food service worker for the district several years, has generously donated $700 in memory of Hazel to the district's food service department to be used to assist in student lunches. The board graciously accepts this very thoughtful gift and will make sure this generous donation is used in the way that Mr. Orr intends.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, to adjourn meeting at 6:45pm. Motion carried unanimously.

Eldon Ray, President Julie Frederick, Board Secretary Regular Session May 15, 2017 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, May 15, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Ron Riley and Dennis Brown. Also present from the Creston Community Government Class were: Deaven Reese, Garrett Barron, Isaac Wignall, Erin Hanson, Logan Pettit and Jeanette Blasi.

AGENDA: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the Agenda.

All voting aye, motion carried.

Orient-Macksburg Community School District Board of Directors Special Meeting May 22, 2017 - 4:30pm Board of Education of Orient-Macksburg Community School District met in special session at 4:30pm on Monday, May 22, 2017, in Superintendent's Office.

Members present were Ryan Frederick, Eldon Ray and Jana Scott. Absent: Tricia Gardner. Also present was Secretary Julie Frederick.

President Ray called meeting to order at 4:42pm.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, to approve Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Wendi Eslinger arrived at 4:45pm.

The board reviewed schedule for interviews to be held and prepared accordingly.

Motion by Frederick, second by Eslinger, to enter into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and Iowa Code Section 21.5(1) (i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Roll Call vote: Eslinger, Aye; Frederick, Aye; Ray, Aye; Scott, Aye. Motion carried.

Entered into closed session at 4:47pm.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, to enter Open Session at 9:03pm. Roll Call vote: Eslinger, Aye: Frederick, Aye; Ray, Aye; Scott, Aye. Motion carried.

Back in Open Session, motion by Eslinger, second by Frederick, to table any possible action on the Superintendent position until another special meeting to be held Monday, May 29, at 6:00pm. In the meantime, each board member will be calling references on select candidates.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, to adjourn meeting at 9:20pm. Motion carried unanimously.

Eldon Ray, President Julie Frederick, Board Secretary NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2017 AMENDMENT TO THE UNION COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS URBAN RENEWAL AREA PLAN Notice Is Hereby Given: That at 10:00 o'clock a.m., at the Union County Board of Supervisors Room, Creston, Iowa, on the 5th day of June, 2017, the Board of Supervisors of Union County will hold a public hearing on the question of amending the urban renewal plan for the Union County Road and Bridge Improvements Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, to designate a list of county road and culvert improvements as urban renewal projects. The complete list of new projects is included in the 2017 Amendment to the urban renewal plan,

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2017 AMENDMENT TO THE UNION COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS URBAN RENEWAL AREA PLAN Notice Is Hereby Given: That at 10:00 o'clock a.m., at the Union County Board of Supervisors Room, Creston, Iowa, on the 5th day of June, 2017, the Board of Supervisors of Union County will hold a public hearing on the question of amending the urban renewal plan for the Union County Road and Bridge Improvements Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, to designate a list of county road and culvert improvements as urban renewal projects. The complete list of new projects is included in the 2017 Amendment to the urban renewal plan, which is on file in the office of the County Auditor.

At the hearing any interested person may file written objections or comments and may be heard orally with respect to the subject matter of the hearing.

Sandy Hysell County Auditor

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Modern home décor galore! Rugs, glassware, some soap supplies, fragrance oils, craft cosmetic bottles, cash register, power tools, PC video games, new XL men's t-shirts, Jr clothing, 2 pet kennel cages, oodles of craft ribbon.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY LEE HUDSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR015853 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Betty Lee Hudson, Deceased, who died on or about March 27, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 23, 2017, the Last Will and Testament of Betty Lee Hudson, deceased, bearing the date of July 12, 1983, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Phillip F. Hudson and Alan J. Hudson were appointed co-executors 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 date of 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: May 24, 2017 Phillip F. Hudson Co-executor of Estate 503 S. Stone Creston, IA 50801 Alan J. Hudson Co-executor of Estate 201 W. Seneca Creston, IA 50801 Douglas D Daggett Attorney for Executor 100 E Montgomery Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: June 2, 2017

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Saturday, May 27 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Floor lamps; vacuum, Full/Queen headboard; rocking chair; hall tree; patio table & chairs; some vintage, antique & collectible items; carrom board; lots of brand NEW items- sheets, car bike rack, kids' costumes; large antique wood shipping box; books; clothes – junior small & kids.

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Iowa Focus is seeking a trustworthy and honest individual for a casual registered nurse position in the Creston office.

Some travel is required. Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required. Duties include training direct support provider's on medical conditions, agency medications policies, reviewing all medical and medication paperwork, and consumer home visits.

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Sunday, May 28- 9:00AM Corning, IA. Dump Truck, Steel Frame Building, Camper, Machinery, Collectibles for Gordon & Sylvia Mullinix, Linda Kemery, Adams Co. Secondary Roads, Courthouse.

Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger & Tony Douglas.

Wednesday, May 31- 4:00PM Creston, IA. Contents of storage units #10, #28, #30 & #31 for Downing Mini Storage. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey.

Wednesday, May 31- 6:00PM Corning, IA. 5 Acres & Home for Norma Jean Goldsmith.

Auctioneer: Todd Crill Sunday, June 4- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Large Coin & Currency Public Auction, 416 lots. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey.

Sat., June 10- 10:00AM rural Cromwell, IA. Household, Furniture, many Collectibles, Firearms, Old Radios, Victrola, Jukebox, Die Cast Cars & Trucks, Rolltop Desk, Cast Iron Banks, Tools & Misc., Beer and Other Adv. Items, Crockery; Much more for the late James Wilson, Ginny Fett, owner.

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

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

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Seeking paper carriers in the Corning Area for an in town route.

Wednesday, May 31st 4:30 - 7 p.m.

This job starts early in the morning, Monday thru Friday.

Job offers competitive wages and benefits, including a sign on bonus of $2,000.00.

Seeking self-starting LPN for busy computerized medical office for full-time employment.

Duties to include phone triage, patient care, lab draws, etc. Organizational skills and self-motivation a must. Experience in a medical office preferred.

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, May 26, 2017

Bubba Sorensen begins 19th year of painting GREENFIELD – In honor of Memorial Day, Bubba Sorensen repaints a 12-foot tall, approximately 60-ton boulder to pay tribute to our military men and women.

Sorensen started painting the original Freedom Rock the first week of May and plans to be finished by Memorial Day. This year’s front, highway-facing side of the Freedom Rock is in honor of Desmond Doss and all medics. Desmond, whose story is brought to life by the recent movie “Hacksaw Ridge,” is a Medal of Honor recipient who saved many men during the Battle of Okinawa atop the Maeda Escarpment. Doss was wounded four times in Okinawa before finally being evacuated.

The south side features our War Dogs, or our “Guardians of America.” Dogs from WWI through the Iraq/Afghanistan wars are honored, such as Sgt. Stubby, Smokey, Nemo and Lexi.

The back, east side, will be the American flag flowing down into a piece honoring Bob Ross who is portrayed painting a portrait of himself as a Master Sergeant in the Air Force.

On the north side is the Huey helicopter that is painted with green paint containing the ashes or cremains of our fallen Vietnam veterans. Above that will be a piece honoring Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall and Ed W. “Too Tall” Freeman. Both are Medal of Honor recipients for their actions in the Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War, flying through gunfire numerous times, bringing supplies to a trapped American battalion and flying many wounded soldiers to safety.

Although it is Sorensen’s 19th annual year of painting the original Freedom Rock, this is Sorensen’s fifth year on the Freedom Rock Tour across Iowa. This also marked the first year that Sorensen began the 50 State Freedom Rock Tour, painting rocks in Missouri and Wisconsin.

Sorensen is not commissioned for his work on the original Freedom Rock in Menlo, but works as an independent mural artist for the Iowa Freedom Rock Tour. Sorensen is only able to complete about 10 rocks per year, due to scheduling and weather and is currently booked into the year 2021.

“I always say I have three goals with ‘The Freedom Rock Tour,’ and that is to honor America’s veterans, promote Iowa tourism and provide for my family,” Sorensen said.

The Freedom Rock Tour is sponsored by the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation of Iowa Falls and Aluma Trailers of Bancroft. For a list of complete counties booked for the tour and locations of already existing Freedom Rocks, visit www. thefreedomrock.com.

Sorensen plans to be at The Freedom Rock over Memorial Day weekend, including Memorial Day to meet with visitors.

Calendars as well as other merchandise are also available to help offset costs for the project.

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