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Pictured are the street signs at the intersection of Myrtle and Russell streets in Creston. Myrtle Street is one of three Creston streets the city council intends to make parking on one side of the street only under a pilot program for a new parking ordinance. The other streets affected are South Peterson Street and South Lincoln Street.

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The proposed pilot program for a new parking ordinance moved one step closer to reality Tuesday after a public meeting on the issue.

Creston City Council members heard opinions from seven residents who live in the affected area – the 100 through 500 blocks of South Lincoln Street, 200 block of Myrtle Street and the 200 block of South Peterson Street.

After hearing opinions, the council elected to move forward with the proposed pilot program, which will include parking on one side of the street only for one year.

The original plan was for parking on only the east side of all three streets. After hearing opinions from residents, the subcommittee formed to look at the parking issue decided to change the plan to parking on the west side of South Peterson Street from Jefferson Street to Russell Street, and the east side of

Myrtle and South Lincoln Streets.

The pilot program will not go into effect yet, as the council still needs to first adopt an ordinance on the issue. But, At-large Councilman Terry Freeman said the council plans to adopt the program with the new changes.

Discussion Sharon Gile began the public meeting by telling council members South Lincoln Street used to be parking on one side of the street only, but it was

changed after another resident on the street asked the council for parking on both sides.

“After that was taken off, he would park pickups on both sides of the street and anybody who went through there had to slow down,” Gile said. “And, if you were going to get a fire truck through there, I think you’d be best to go around.”

Larry Peterson told council members he was glad they chose to go with parking on one side of the

There is now an available position on the Union County Board of Supervisors.

The position, formerly filled by Lois Monday, who died April 25, is open to anyone who is a resident of Union County.

“We hope to have somebody who, I guess, who wants to be a part of a team, who wants to make a difference for the county,” said U n i o n County Auditor S a n d y Hysell.

“We want Hysell someone who wants to work hard for the county taxpayers.”

It was decided to not hold a special election for the position, but rather appoint someone, in order to avoid

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Ladies night: Barb Hofeldt pours a refreshing drink during Ladies Night Out held Tuesday evening at Akin Building Center.

Hofeldt was one of many volunteers for the event, which was held for the first time in Creston and included prize drawings, food and drinks, special coupons and product demonstrations.

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$8,000. The cost would go toward holding the election in all polling places, plus there would be time and effort involved in providing volunteers to host the polling locations and bring ballots to the auditor’s office after polls close.

For those interested in the position, pick up an application at the Union County Auditor’s Office in the courthouse or fill one out online at www. unioncountyiowa.org.

Scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click on “Current Employment Opportunities.” Those interested need to fill out the application and addendum.

The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. May 12.

Applicants will then be interviewed by a committee of three Union County officials: Hysell, Treasurer Kelly Busch and Recorder Paula White. After the

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Payton Veitz, left, and Vivienne Patterson hold their hands out during the song “Going to the Country,” based on a traditional song, Tuesday evening during the Creston Community Schools May kindergarten program held at the elementary/middle school commons. The program, “On the Farm,” featured the kindergartners singing songs about farming and country life, as well as doing movements and playing kazoos.

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DEATHS Ned Trowbridge Jr. Lenox

Ned (Ted) Alfonse Trowbridge Jr., 96, of Lenox, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 5, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1 2 0 9 I o w a A v e .

West, in Marshallt o w n with vis- Trowbridge Jr. itation held 10 a.m., one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established and donations may be sent to the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.mitchellfh.com.

Ted Trowbridge was born Dec. 24, 1920, in Marshalltown to Ned and Margaret Wheater Trowbridge.

After graduating from Marshalltown High School, he continued to help on the family farm and started raising purebred Chester White hogs and Polled Herefords. He won many local and state championships through 4-H competition.

Determined to enlist in the service of his country during WWII, even though he was turned down many times due to his colorblindness, Ted was finally accepted into the aircraft maintenance engineering program. While in Army Air Force boot camp in California, he met the first love of his life, Shirley Graefe, Thanksgiving Day in 1942 when he accepted an invitation to dinner by a civilian family. They were married in September 1943, and she passed away in 1972. Ted was extremely proud to be selected by the Air Force to attend Yale University for specialized training in mechanical engineering, and upon completion, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant.

He was in command of 65 mechanics making major structural and mechanical improvements to the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, based at Bradley Field in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

Following his honorable discharge, Ted returned to his purebred livestock breeding until he built the Trowbridge Motel on Hwy. 30 in 1951, Thunderbird Motel in 1958 and later, Thunderbird Restaurant.

On April 10, 1974, Ted married the second love of his life, Dorcelle Stanley Khile of Marshalltown, who passed away in March 2015.

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Ted was an avid hunter and fisherman and has held the Iowa state record for white crappie since May 1981. He was very active as a 4-H member and leader for many years. Being a strong advocate for wildlife conservation, he was a member of Marshall County Conservation Board, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. He was also a member of American Legion, NRA, NWTF, Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters.

Hunting, especially with his daughter, Nancy, and fishing with his family and friends was his passion and he loved telling stories and playing the harmonica for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He often said how blessed his life was and he loved his job so much that he never considered it as work. He enjoyed classic westerns, great music by Nat King Cole and Glenn Miller, and his favorite piano tunes played by his daughter, Ann. Ted was very happy to live the last two years at Vintage Park Apartments in Lenox, where he made wonderful friendships with residents and staff.

Ted Trowbridge is survived by his twin daughters, Nancy (Rod) Rinderknecht of Crookston, Minnesota, and Ann (Lorin) Petersen of Stanton; daughter-in-law Joy Hongyun Jin Trowbridge of Venice, California; step-children, Deborah Martin of North Richland Hills, Texas, Peggy (Michael) McDaniel of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Nancy Bizio of Lewisville, Texas, and James Khile of Yukon, Oklahoma; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Lanlan Jin of Germany, Kimberly (Justin) Plessel, Isaac and Lilah of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Michael (Jessica) Rinderknecht, Matthew and Ava of Buffalo, Minnesota, Jeff (Jamie) Petersen, Joseph, Jacob, Sophia and Olivia of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, Joel (Kathleen) Petersen, Teagan, Alice and Millicent of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Andrew (Jenny) Martin, Jackson and Karis of Arvada, Colorado, Angela (Justin) Spooner, Kate, John, and Luke of Keller, Texas, Abigail Martin of North Richland Hills, Texas, Aley (James) Grudecki of Irving, Texas, Katina Bizio of Lewisville, Texas, John Bizio of Little Elm, Texas, Tabitha Khile of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Cherie Khile of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Emily Khile of Yukon, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Shirley and Dorcelle; son David; brother Robert and step-son-in-law Ed Martin.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at his daughter’s home in Winterset.

Services are pending at Powers Funeral Home, juncCreston, Afton tion of highways 34 and 25, in Dale McDonald, 79, of Creston.

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Another health insurer warns it might leave Iowa market DES MOINES (AP) — The last carrier of individual health insurance policies in most of Iowa might stop offering them to residents.

Minnetonka, Minnesota-based Medica announced Wednesday that its ability to stay in the Iowa insurance market “is in question at this point.”

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The company echoed statements by two larger carriers that already have announced their intentions to leave the market: Aetna and Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield. All three cited instability in the market because of concerns about the Affordable Care Act.

street as opposed to no parking on the street. He mentioned one of the biggest problems he has seen is people parking cars in their yards, and was afraid no parking on the streets would exacerbate the problem.

Russell Clayton demonstrated for the council how much clearance he has on Myrtle Street with his halfton pickup when cars are parked directly across from each other by holding his hands up with his finger and thumb separated by about an inch.

“My major concern is safety and liability,” Clayton said. “Will it be enforced if it is put in place? I know we didn’t have much snow this winter, but I didn’t see a lot of tickets when cars were improperly parked according to the snow ordinance.”

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interview process, the officials will then appoint which applicant best fits the position of supervisor.

Once an appointment has been made, in order to meet Iowa code, the appointee must run in the next general election, which is scheduled November 2018.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump planned to meet Wednesday with lawmakers who authored a plan aimed at preventing another collapse of the Republican health care bill. House Speaker Paul Ryan praised the proposal and said the GOP was getting “extremely close” to finally being able to pass the stalled legislation.

The White House meeting and Ryan’s optimism comes with House leaders short of votes for their drive to repeal much of President Barack Obama’s health care law. GOP leaders are hoping to create momentum for the legislation — especially among holdout moderates — so they can push it through the House before it breaks for a week-long recess Friday.

White House officials and some House lawmakers have said leaders are single-digit votes shy of winning the 216 they’ll need to push the legislation through the House.

“We’re getting extremely close,” Ryan, R-Wis., said on radio’s “The Hugh Hewitt Show.”

Trump planned to discuss the health care bill with four key House members, including Reps. Fred Upton, R-Mich., and Billy Long, R-Mo. Upton, an influential centrist who’d initially announced opposition to his party’s health care bill, said late Tuesday that he was crafting an amendment with Long, backed by party leaders, that could gain crucial support for the languishing legislation.

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cern was if someone would be given a ticket if they pulled up in front of her house to drop off or pick up their child from daycare.

“Common sense has to kick in,” Ver Meer said. “If somebody is dropping off kids and is there 5 minutes, no big deal. But, if they’re there 20 minutes, 30 minutes, then it starts to be a problem. If something like that did happen, just have them call me and we’d take care of it. I wouldn’t imagine that would happen.”

Chad Hammons approached the council about South Peterson Street, feeling it would work better for parking to be on the west side of the street since there are more parking spaces on that side.

At-Large Councilman Steve Wintermute expressed concern about being inconsistent with the sides of the street parking is allowed on. But, after further discussion on the matter, the council decided it would be

best to have parking on the west side of South Peterson Street and the east side of Myrtle and South Lincoln streets.

Jerry Hynes asked the council to consider including West Jefferson Street in the plan, as well.

“It’s hard to drive down there in just a standard pickup,” Hynes said.

The council discussed the idea of adding West Jefferson and Russell streets to the pilot program, but in the end, decided to move forward with the plan as it is.

“I think we just do it the way we set it up,” Wintermute said. “Then, if everybody likes the results, we adopt other streets as we see fit.”

“When you make an appointment, they have to run in the next election to finish out the term,” Hysell said. “It’s actually a fouryear term, but, per code, if you’re appointed, you have to go on the ballot for the next general.”

This is because Monday was voted in during the last election in November 2016 for a four-year term. The appointee must complete the remainder of Monday’s

term.

Then, the appointee will run in the next election coinciding with the term.

For those interested in having a special election to fill Monday’s position instead, a petition can be filed to the auditor’s office during two time frames.

The first is 14 days after the acknowledgement of the vacancy, so the petition must be presented May 15, as the acknowledgment oc-

curred May 1. The second is 14 days after the appointment, which the committee is hoping to have done by May 30, during the regular meeting after Memorial Day. If a petition is filed, the county is required to hold a special election. The petition will need signatures from at least 10 percent of the votes cast in the last general election, adding up to 584 signatures.

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ered is to make it easier for Creston Police to enforce the parking ordinance, as opposed to starting with a citywide ordinance.

Bob Mullin said he was at his home on Myrtle Street one afternoon when the ambulance was unable to get through the street. He also said he has to get out of his truck and push mirrors in on parked cars when he needs to get his 30-foot trailer through the street.

Mullin asked if there would be a fine for cars parked improperly.

“It will be a parking violation,” said Paul Ver Meer, Creston Police Chief. “Parking violations in Creston are $25. As of the first while, up to when the council decides, will probably be warnings to get people into the habit of doing it. After that, it will be citations.”

Linda Birchard runs a daycare out of her home on Myrtle Street and asked what the definition of no parking would be. Her con-

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Upton said the proposal would provide $8 billion over five years to help some people with pre-existing medical conditions pay costly insurance premiums. Many moderates say they’re opposing the legislation because it would open the door to insurers charging some people with pre-existing illnesses higher premiums.

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vision would attract. But Ryan said the proposal “is something that nobody has a problem with, and it’s actually helping” round up support.

Including Upton and Long, The Associated Press has counted 21 GOP lawmakers opposing the Republican bill, one shy of the 22 needed to kill it, assuming all Democrats vote no.

At least 11 others said they were undecided, but all the figures are subject to fluctuation as both sides lobby heavily.

Earlier Tuesday, several Republicans said leaders were considering adding money to fund high-risk

pools or other mechanisms for helping states ease costs for people with pre-existing illnesses, who are expensive to cover. There’s already around $130 billion in the legislation for such assistance, which critics call a fraction of what would be needed for adequate coverage.

Under Obama’s law, insurers must charge healthy and seriously ill customers the same rates.

The existing health care measure would let states get federal waivers allowing insurers to charge higher premiums to people with pre-existing illnesses who’d let their coverage lapse.

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Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 9 a.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Classroom.

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

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

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion, walk-ons welcome.

AA, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St.

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Creston firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire 4:04 p.m. Friday at Fansteel-Wellman Dynamics, 1746 Commerce Road.

According to a Creston Fire report, firefighters were dispatched to a fire in the foundry. Upon arrival, firefighters found a working fire. The fire was caused by a mold that exploded and caught surrounding materials on fire. Firefighters assisted the company fire crew with extinguishing the fire.

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Unique assignment covering a Creston kid taking an NFL call In 37 years on the job, I covered three football players who went on to have conversations with NFL teams about going to that level.

The News Advertiser gave me the chance to cover Kyle McCann’s final game at Iowa, leading the Hawkeyes to coach Kirk Ferentz’s first bowl victory at the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. Then, he was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets.

He didn’t make the Jets roster in the fall of 2001, but did get an opportunity to play a year in NFL Europe before entering law school and launching another successful career.

One of McCann’s Creston teammates, Eric Owens, had his own stellar career at what was then Southwest Missouri State. He finished his career and intended to enter the work force after graduation.

At about draft time, the New York Giants expressed interest in him as a free agent. But, by then he had dropped 40 pounds from his offensive line days, had stopped training and football was in the rear view mirror. Still, it was a testament to his talent to field that inquiry. Both Mcann and Owens were key parts of Creston’s 1997 state basketball championship.

Push forward 16 years and I found myself at Collin Bevins’ Creston home Saturday for day three of the 2017 NFL draft for rounds four through seven.

It was documented in Monday’s front-page article that while Bevins didn’t realize his dream of being drafted after a record-breaking career as a defensive end at Northwest Missouri State University, there was still a happy ending.

Three teams wanted him as an undrafted free agent, and he accepted the offer from the Arizona Cardinals, the only team to bring him to their facility for a workout and medical screening.

Being an NFL player wasn’t a realistic goal for Bevins until he was named MIAA co-defensive

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player of the year as a junior with the Bearcats. But the road that took him there started much earlier, even before moving to Creston as a fifth grader when his dad, Jeff, succeeded Curt Olson as vice principal and activities director at Creston High School.

His athletic exploits are in part a credit to being pushed by big brother, Jared, now freshman football coach, assistant varsity wrestling coach and weight room coach at Harlan Community High School. Jared wrestled and played football at Simpson College.

It started as a little kid, wrestling with Mike Moreno’s sons in Clarinda. Later, he spent some elementary school years in Chariton before the move to Creston.

On Saturday, after the weight of the anticipation was off his shoulders and he’d accepted the Cardinals’ offer, he talked about how this dream evolved.

“In eighth grade I thought I’m pretty good at this, I could get used to playing this game for awhile,” Bevins said. “That’s when I started thinking about college.”

Then came some encouragement from coach Dick Bergstrom in his final year at the helm of the Panther program.

“After my sophomore year, coach Bergstrom reached out to me and said they hadn’t had a lot of sophomores come in and start every game, and asked if I was serious about playing college ball,” he said. “I started getting questionnaires from Division I schools and started thinking about it. At that point I wasn’t dreaming about the NFL at all.”

By the time he was a senior, Bevins was nearly 6-foot-5, 245 pounds and was a state wrestling champi-

on and state track qualifier in the shuttle hurdles and 200 meters. He also played soccer when dual participation was still allowed.

“Iowa State was recruiting me and asked what I did in the spring to stay active,” Bevins said. “I said I played soccer. They said that’s OK, but I should probably be running track. I was glad I did. The stuff coach Evans and coach Schlapia taught me really helped me in the sprints and being explosive.”

He didn’t feel Iowa State was a good fit, personally, but he grew as a player while redshirting. Literally. He got up to 285 pounds and was moved inside to defensive tackle, where the Cyclones had Bevins roster needs. ference championships and three Instead, he transferred to national championships, which he Northwest Missouri State. Both parents had gone there, his high still finds almost unbelievable.

“After that junior season I school team had participated in thought (the NFL) is a thing that team camps there. It had a winning tradition and he was drawn to the could actually happen,” Bevins smaller, family atmosphere on the said. “That’s when I thought, ‘If campus of the perennial Division I’m going to do this, I have to dedicate my life to this.’ I started putII title contender.

He got to be a part of four con- ting in extra work after weights,

pushing myself that much more.

I got banged up with injuries, but I’m feeling good now and at Arizona they checked out everything and felt good about me, physically. I’m excited about getting down there May 11 and starting minicamp.”

Watching all of that unfold Saturday was an interesting experience. One of my career highlights, really.

At the end of the evening I shook his hand and said, “Collin, it’s been a fun ride with you, and I think this is the highlight!”

So far, that is.

If Bevins ever plays in a Super Bowl, I think I’ll go into the boss’s office and say, “Um, yeah, remember that time you sent me to the Alamo Bowl? Well, there’s this other big game going on with a local kid, and ...”

••• Contact the writer: Twitter – @larrypeterson Email – lpeterson@crestonnews. com

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

President Trump told an interviewer Monday he’d meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un if the conditions are right.

You figure, why not? If Nixon could meet with Mao in China and solve all of their problems, Trump can meet with Kim Jung Un at Super Cuts and solve most of theirs.

President Trump on Sunday praised Kim Jung Un’s survival skills while coming to power and assessed the young dictator as a smart cookie. He gets smarter every day. Kim is still furious over a North Korea intelligence report which informed him that Dennis Rodman was not President Obama.

President Trump appeared on CBS Face the Nation on Sunday where he boasted his first 100 days as U.S. president were the most successful first 100 days in presidential history. It was better than 56 percent of Americans in a poll thought it would be. We’re still here.

May Day was commemorated by thousands of Hispanic marchers in Los Angeles Monday, who demanded amnesty for all illegal immigrants living in Southern California. They’ve already had a huge influence on the local culture. The most popular bar drink in L.A. nightclubs is Sex on the Fence.

President Trump invoked Andrew Jackson in a Civil War reference Monday likely intended

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to be the Nullification Crisis of 1833. It was about raised tariffs which did lead to civil war in 1860.

It settled the great moral debate over whether farm work should be done by slaves or illegal immigrants.

Bartender’s Guide reported that Cinco de Mayo will surpass both St. Patrick’s Day and New Year’s Eve in bar sales this year.

The Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican military victory that led to their independence. Americans traditionally celebrate and honor the people we are trying to deport.

President Trump gave the Democrats everything they wanted in a budget deal Sunday in order to avoid a U.S. government shutdown. How wise. If Lincoln had only thought of surrendering the moment South Carolina opened fire, he’d have served two full terms and then retired with a pension.

Republican voters ripped the GOP Congress, the GOP Senate and GOP president for agreeing to a budget deal that did not build a wall, or cut taxes, or cut funding to sanctuary cities and abortion clinics. There’s only one explanation.

Chuck Schumer spent all weekend reading The Art of the Deal.

Fox News president Bill Shine resigned on Monday in the wake

of Bill O’Reilly’s and Roger Ailes’s departure over sexual harassment charges. It’s said to be an epidemic at Fox News. When it was announced Shine was stepping down, the on-air talent lowered their necklines to half-staff.

First Lady Melania Trump celebrated her 47th birthday on Wednesday by attending a luncheon at the National Gallery of Art in D.C. The White House published 47 of the supermodel’s pictures. She’s so pretty that Viagra ads point out that the president’s hero is Old Hickory.

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue gutted Michelle Obama’s healthy eating school lunch program. Every region has its own child-raising challenges. Last Thursday was Take Our Children to Work Day in Los Angeles, traditionally the most awkward day of the year in the adult film industry.

Travelocity predicted a record-high number of Americans will be flying this summer. It can be fun. A recent survey showed that 1 out of 10 air travelers say they’ve had sex at the airport, although that could just be a metaphor for everybody who’s tried to get a refund from United Airlines.

Michael Moore will perform a one-man comedy show in a Broadway theater this summer.

He just won’t let go. The stage, our public parks and the White House are littered with guys who are determined to prove Mitzi Shore was wrong for passing on them 40 years ago on Open Mike Night.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE Check the heat index on food

HOROSCOPE For Thursday, May 4, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)Be patient today, especially with co-workers. And also be patient with your pets, as strange as that might sound.

This is because late in the day and into the evening, it will be easy to become angry or quarrelsome. Stay chill.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Parents will have to be patient with their kids today, especially late in the day, because arguments can arise easily. Likewise, romantic spats might take place between lovers.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Life is easier if you maintain peace at home. Don’t make a big deal about anything today, especially with a female family member. By evening, people are touchy and edgy.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today you are more inclined to go with your hunches and your feelings instead of your logic.

However, this might make you overreact to something this evening because your feelings are strong. Use caution.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Quarrels about money or possessions might take place late in the day. Don’t get sucked into this; it’s a brief influence - let it pass.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Today the Moon is in your sign, which can make you more emotional than usual.

By evening, it is at odds with fiery Mars, which can promote arguments. Be patient.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a good day for research. In particular, you will pay attention to detail. Ignore feelings of frustration late in the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might have difficulty with a female acquaintance or friend this evening. Don’t let anything get out of hand. Keep things light.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Difficulties with a boss or parent might occur late today or this evening. Be tolerant and patient, because you have to deal with these people every day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Avoid controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today, because they will develop into arguments by evening. Who needs this? Not you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Disputes about shared

property, taxes, debt and inheritances might take place today, especially tonight. Don’t let this ruin your evening. Keep smiling.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. Don’t get sucked into an argument this evening. Keep things light.

Tomorrow is a better day!

YOU BORN TODAY Because you are in the beginning of a new nine-year cycle, this is the year to clarify your goals and begin to act on them. Hard work may be necessary to get a new venture moving. Fortunately, you will feel physically strong this year.

This is a powerful year; use it to its full potential. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Dear Heloise: It’s important to COOK FOODS so that bacteria is destroyed in the process and the best flavor is brought out in the food. As a professional chef, I use a food thermometer to check on the internal temperature of what I prepare, and I’d like to share that with your readers. * All poultry: internal temperature 165 F. * Ground meat (beef, pork or lamb):160 F. * Whole-meat cuts: 145 F. – Thomas S., New York FREEZER INVENTORY Dear Heloise: Make a list of everything in your freezer and place it in a zippered plastic bag, which is then taped to the door of the freezer. Mark off items you remove, and write down ones you add. Keep a pencil handy inside the bag. – Hannah K., Eau Claire, Wis. WASH AWAY THE SALT Dear Heloise: I found a taco soup recipe online. It tells us to drain and rinse the kidney beans, then add water. Why drain the ingredients of their own liquid?

Why not use it instead of flavorless water? – Lynda P., Garrettsville, Ohio Lynda, most canned foods are packed with salt.

By draining and rinsing the beans or other ingredients, you take away added salt, which might be harmful. It also ensures that one flavor does not overpower another.

– Heloise VINEGAR RINSE Dear Heloise: I enjoy your helpful column. Here is a hint I haven’t seen before: I wash all my fruits and vegetables in plain vinegar, except lettuce. Afterward, I rinse with plain water until the vinegar smell is gone. It kills fungus and maybe pesticide. It also brings out the color in the fruit and makes it last longer. I then take the vinegar outside and pour it on weeds; the vinegar will kill the weeds in about three days. – Helga C., Harrod, Ohio Helga, great idea, and the vinegar kills a few germs, too! I have a pamphlet full of other useful vinegar hints that you can order by visiting my website, www.

Heloise.com. Or you can send a stamped (70 cents), self-addressed, business-size envelope, along with $5, to: Heloise/Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. I like your idea of pouring the leftover vinegar on weeds. It’s not only organic, but it’s also not harmful to the environment.

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– Heloise HEALTHY FRUITS AND VEGGIES Dear Heloise: I grow as many of my own vegetables and fruits as I can. I know where my food came from, and I know that pesticides weren’t used unless they were natural and organic.

Most fruits and vegetables in the grocery store are covered in bacteria, fungus spores, bug droppings and various chemicals. By growing my own tomatoes, for example, I know they were grown in clean, healthy soil with mulch, but without insect sprays or harmful chemicals.

– Kaycee E., Warwick, R.I. Kaycee, yes, growing your own food can give you healthy, fresh vegetables and fruit, even if you have to do container gardening. Even apartment dwellers can grow their own veggies in pots on their patio. – Heloise DID YOU KNOW? Dear Readers: According to legend, pretzels were invented by an Italian monk, who used the treats as a bribe to get kids to memorize Scripture. In fact, the crisscrossed part is supposed to represent the folded arms of good children in prayer. – Heloise (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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by Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, the second most in Thomas Celtics playoff history.

John Havlicek scored 54 in the 1973 conference semifinals where the Celtics beat the Hawks 134-109. Thomas scored 29 of his points in the fourth quarter and in overtime as the Celtics defeated the Wizards 129-119 at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics lead the Eastern Conference semifinal best of seven series 2-0.

PANTHER GOLF

Stults, Groumoutis lead Panther golfers Tuesday

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews. com

ATLANTIC — Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s Michael Stults put together a number of good holes during Tuesday’s Atlantic Tournament.

Stults turned those quality holes into a top finish in the tournament held at Atlantic Golf & Country Club.

Stults tied for fourth with a five-over par 74.

He was fifth after a card off playoff.

“Michael played a really solid round of golf,” said Creston/Orient-Macksburg assistant coach Ryan McKim. Stults put together an even-par 34 on the front nine.

Stults stumbled a bit on the back, but recovered.

“He hit the ball well and his short game continues to be a strength,” McKim said.

Kyle Somers fought his round all day, and never found the right groove. He finished with a 13-over par 82.

“He got off to a slow start and just could not get it going,” McKim said.

McKim is confident his senior will bounce back.

“He will adjust and be ready to go the next time out.”

Atlantic’s Jake Olson posted an evenpar round of 69 to win.

Teammate Matt Gearheart was second with a 71, while Ben Renaud was fourth with a 74.

The Trojans won with a 289. Clarinda was second with a 305. Kuemper Catholic took third with a 310, followed by Harlan with a 323, ADM with a 324 and Glenwood in sixth with a 324.

Norwalk was seventh, followed by Shenandoah, Winterset, Ballard, Denison-Schleswig, Creston with a 354, Lewis Central and Red Oak. Other Creston/Orient-Macksburg scores included a 92 from Brayton Chesnut, a 106 from Hayden Green and a 120 from Beau Thompson. Trey Cheers had to withdraw.

Girls have off day at Atlantic In the girls tournament at Nishna Hills Golf Course, Creston/ Orient-Macksburg could not dial themselves in throughout the day.

The Panthers placed seventh as a team with a 403.

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PANTHER GIRLS SOCCER

Rough stretch costs Creston girls soccer

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Creston’s girls soccer team had moments of solid play, particularly in the latter 40 minutes of Tuesday’s match against Chariton.

The Panthers were unable to keep the effort steady in the second half.

A 10-minute lapse early in the second half proved costly as Chariton rattled in three goals, leading to a 4-1 win.

Creston coach Kim Lauffer saw her team’s focus wane for a bit.

Chariton took advantage, particularly with Kara Kinsella and Bre Ross out on the back line with an ailment and an injury.

“That’s a question we were asking ourselves,” Lauffer said. “We are finding that there are a couple of key players that when they are not on the field, it is difficult to keep the intensity up.”

The Panthers could not quite find the confidence and mental sharpness needed for 80 minutes.

“We were trying to get some of the other players to play with that same intensity and have that same drive,” Lauffer said. “Several of them were just struggling with the mental game, being able to focus here when there’s so much going on outside of this. That’s what it was more than anything.”

Lauffer credited the replacements for playing well throughout.

“The other defenders stepped up and did a fantastic job with the skills that they have,” Lauffer said.

“They gave us everything we had.”

Chariton took command with three goals in a span of four minutes.

Ivy Swarthout booted in the first one in the 53rd minute for the game winner, a 2-1 lead.

Two minutes later, Carlie Schaeffer found the back of

the net on a breakaway, set up by a pass from Swarthout, pushing the lead to 3-1.

The second goal broke the Panthers’ spirits.

“We sunk back,” Lauffer said. “When they got another one, we shut down. It’s hard when you have no timeouts for me to pull them in and tell them to play harder.”

Schaeffer completed the hat trip two minutes later on another breakaway for a 4-1 lead.

Creston dominated possession over the final 20 minutes, firing several shot near the Chariton net, but could not find that all important goal.

Chariton had possession much of the first half, but Creston keeper Leah Schuler was a stone wall, keeping every ball out of the net.

The Panthers even caught a break when a ball bounced off the post and harmlessly away.

Creston did not have much in the way of posses-

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Creston senior Monica Guzman uses her body to keep the ball away from Chariton junior Ali Goldenoph during Tuesday’s match in Creston.

sion deep in Chariton territory, but maximized the most of its opportunity. The Chargers knocked a Panthers pass across the goal line for a corner kick.

On the corner, Kalan Bloodgood found the ball on her toe 10 yards in front of the left post. She corSOCCER | 8A

PRIDE OF IOWA TRACK AND FIELD

Raiderettes rise to the top Wolverine girls exceed expectations

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AFTON — Thanks to a combination of depth that fueled strong relays, blazing fast sprints and a consistent bunch of field athletes, the Mount Ayr girls track and field team roared to a POI title Tuesday in Afton.

Mount Ayr’s 148 team points helped it to double up all of the competition as the Raiderettes scored in 18 of the 19 events.

“Dare to prepare” has been the Raiderettes’ motto all season long, and the squad hardly missed a beat Tuesday.

“I think they just come mentally on and they just go for it whatever race it is,” Mount Ayr oach Deb Larsen said.

Nodaway Valley performed about as well as it has all year, taking home second place as a team with 73.

East Union came in eighth with 56 points, Southwest Valley was 11th with 36 points and Lenox came in 12th by scoring five points.

At Mount Ayr’s biggest meet of the year thus far, the the Raiderettes had numer-

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Mount Ayr junior Bailey Anderson (left) and sophomore Keirston Klommhaus (center) finish first and second respectively in the 200 meter dash by six-hundredths of a second, 27.94 to 28.00. Senior Sadie Marnin of Nodaway Valley, at right, finished fifth.

ous girls show stronger than they had all season.

Bailey Anderson stuck out after earning gold in each of her events Tuesday, those being the 100 meter dash, the 200, the 400 and in anchoring the 4x400, which posted its season best by

more than two seconds with a 4:24.14.

Others, like Alyssa Johnson and Keirston Klommhaus, also thrived.

Johnson beat her sister Ashton’s 100 meter hurdles record, previously 16.36, by running officially in 15.87

seconds, though Tuesday’s meet was hand-timed.

Johnson and Anderson both overcame the challenge of Charissa Mogler of Bedford several times.

Mogler has been a frequent thorn in the side of the Raiderette sprinters.

Klommhaus went for second in the 200 in 28.00, and was the anchor of the winning 4x100, and 4x200 teams and the second-place sprint medley unit.

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Boys and girls tennis sweep Chariton

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

A complete difference in the weather conditions made for an enjoyable night on the court for Creston/ Orient-Macksburg’s boys tennis team.

The Panthers benefitted from the sunny skies, warm temperatures and calm winds in cruising to an 8-1 win over Chariton.

“What a difference in a day,” said Creston/Orient-Macksburg coach Kevin Cooper.

The Panthers were able to experience and excel in a

number of situations Tuesday.

The lessons learned come at a good time with the Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament on Monday and the state qualifying meet a week from Thursday.

“With some of the varsity kids, we’re still building some experience in some situations, some spots,” Cooper said. “The kids played good. It’s always nice to win.”

For those like Walker Patterson, in his first year on varsity, earning two wins was a good momentum boost.

“Every chance is good

for him to gain some experience,” Cooper said. “He had two wins at singles and doubles. Dustin Merritt and Triston (Davidson) each had two wins. All of the kids did pretty well.”

Now putting together a steady effort is what the Panthers need going into the Hawkeye 10 meet Monday at Atlantic.

“We’ve just got to keep building, doing consistent things,” Cooper said.

“We’ve got to focus on what the kids are going to do for the Hawkeye 10 positions, get it figured out. Duals and tournaments are two different things. Four of them

have been there. Two of them have not.”

UP NEXT — Creston/ Orient-Macksburg is back on the court Monday at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament at Atlantic.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg 8, Chariton 1 Singles Jacob Cook (C/O-M) def.

Jacob Somers (Char), 10-1; Jaden Driskell (C/O-M) def.

Stan Kutsel (Char), 10-6; Dustin Merritt (C/O-M) def. Andrew Van Den Top (Char), 10-1; Triston Davidson (C/O-M) def. Lucas Hoeger (Char), 10-1; Michael Lawrence (Char) def. Emilien Florentin (C/O-M), 10-6; Walker Patterson (C/O-M) def. Tanner Nance (Char), 10-1.

Doubles Cook/Driskell (C/O-M) def.

Somers/Lawrence (Char), 10-1; Merritt/Davidson (C/O-M) def.

Van Den Top/Hoeger (Char),

10-1; Florentin/Patterson (C/O-M) def. Kutsel/Nance (Char), 10-8.

JV Singles Fidel Reyes (Char) def. Dylan Linch (C/O-M) 6-0; Mark Waigand (C/O-M) def. Gavin Mills (Char) 6-3; Ethan Anderson (C/O-M) def. Micah Thatcher (Char), 6-2; Stephen Sundquist (Char) def.

Brenton Barber (C/O-M) 7-5; Dylan Anson (C/O-M) def. Logan Caudill (Char), 6-4; Reyes (Char) def. Jake Hitz (C/O-M) 7-6 (1); Eli Hartman (C/O-M) def. Mills (Char) 6-1.

Doubles Anderson/Anson (C/O-M) def.

Thatcher/Caudill (Char), 6-4; Waigand/Thompson (C/O-M) def. Mills/Reyes (Char) 6-1; Mills/ Reyes (Char) def. Hitz/Linch (C/OM) 6-2; Barber/Hartman (C/O-M) def. Sundquist/Thatcher (Char)), 6-2; Thatcher/Caudill (Char) def.

Carson Thompson/Tucker Flynn (C/O-M) 6-4.

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found something,” Larsen said of the three sprinters.

Other Raiderettes like Sara Winemiller and Hannah Jackson went for first and second respectively in the shot put, with Jackson easily exceeding a personal best with a throw of 34 feet, 3 inches.

Mount Ayr picked up 26 team points in field events as the squad was well on its way to dominance.

The Wolverines’ second-place finish came after emerging toward the top of a muddied up and competitive field of teams.

“Happy with second place and I think the girls are happy,” Nodaway Valley coach Brett Welsch said.

Rachel Scheel was just one Wolverine to grit through Tuesday’s meet after dealing with a chest cold recently.

Scheel took second in the open 400, third in the open 200, was the anchor on the second-place 4x400, and the anchor on the winning sprint medley team that won in a time of 1:59.91.

Nodaway Valley was runner-up or top five even in plenty of events, but still came out on top in the sprint medley.

East Union found success in a number of ways, earning three POI titles and posting season-bests in several events.

The Eagles’ shuttle hurdle relay team won with a season’s-best time of 1:11.45 to win the title a half of a second quicker than Central Decatur.

The Eagles’ distance medley won a title with a time of 4:30.20, another best, while Emma Harper won the 800 title in a personal best time of 2:25.21.

“Good meet. After Mount Ayr, there’s a lot of balance in our conference,” East Union coach Rich Bryson said. “It’s any given night how well do you run. We ran extremely well.”

Southwest Valley coach Jason Hults was not entirely satisfied with his team’s performance across the board, but was encouraged by the individual performances of several girls.

The one that most vividly came to mind for him was Delaney Dalton’s fourthplace shot put throw of 32-3.

Lenox was 12th in the field. The Tigers’ best per-

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Nodaway Valley grabbed wins in the 4x800 and the distance relay and a third-place medal in the 4x400.

Southwest Valley’s fifthplace team performance was highlighted by victories in stacked 4x100 and 4x200 lineups. The times of 46.40 and 1:35.61 were both season bests. Grant Maurer, Aaron Armstrong, Wyatt McAlpin and Chance Cobb were on each of those two winners.

Armstrong was an individual leader for the Timberwolves as he placed second in the 100 dash and fourth in the long jump.

Maurer’s 57.37 in the 400 hurdles was also a best for the junior.

“We were looking to finish in the top half as a team and we were able to do that,” Southwest Valley coach Allen Naugle said.

Lenox was led by Jeremy Daye and two top-five individual times for Dawson Tullberg.

East Union’s most notable performances came from its third-place distance medley group.

Races were hand-timed.

All official times should be considered with an additional 0.24 seconds added.

Team results girls varsity — 1. Mount Ayr 148, 2. Nodaway Valley 73, 3. Bedford 71, 4. Wayne 66, 5. Pleasantville 62, 6.

Southeast Warren 60, 7. Central Decatur 59, 8. East Union 56, 9. MartensdaleSt. Marys 55, 10. Interstate 35 47, 11.

Southwest Valley 36, 12. Lenox, 5.

Discus — 1. Kylie Sherwood, MSTM, 104-8; 5. Jacy Stoaks, Len, 92-8; 6. Lexie Haer, SWV, 91-3; 7. Danica Sunderman, SWV, 89-4; 10. Ashley Malone, EU, 87-3; 11. Riley Lonsdale, NV, 81-8; 12. Rakenzy Pryor, EU, 81-0; 14. Emily Powell, Len, 76-5; Mercadez Birkenholz, MA, 75-4; 17.

Gracie Mobley, MA, 74-3; 23. Stormy France, NV, 54-9.

High Jump — 1. Emma Atwood, CD, 5-3; 3. MacKenzie Shields, MA, 4-10; 6. Bella Johnson, SWV, 4-8; 9. Alissa Weinkoetz, EU, 4-4; 11. Samantha Trost, Len, 4-4.

Long Jump — 1. Morgan Dunn, MSTM, 15-9; 7. Ryann Martin, MA, 14-2.25; 8. Mara Weis, EU, 13-10.5; 10.

Reba Lonsdale, NV, 13-8.5; 11. Niki Sparks, Len, 13-7.75; 14. Camryn Douglas, Len, 12-9; 15. EU, 12-5.25; 16. Jill Wallace, NV, 10-3.5.

Shot put — 1. Sara Winemiller, MA, 36-1.5; 2. Hannah Jackson, MA, 34-3; 4.

Delaney Dalton, SWV, 32-3; 6. Danica Sunderman, SWV, 32-0.25; 9. Riley Lonsdale, NV, 30-3.5; 12. Kayla Yzaguirre, Len, 28-6.5; 16. Jessica Kelley, EU, 25-10.75; 18. Emily Powell, Len, 23-2.5; 21. Sara Eddy, NV, 18-9.

800 sprint medley — 1. Nodaway Valley, (Sami Harris, Joslyn Christensen, Paige McElfish, Rachel Scheel), 1:59.91; 2. Mount Ayr, (Alyssa Johnson, Caylie Hickman, Sadie Frost, Keirston Kommhaus), 2:00.18; 6. Southwest Valley, (Miah Hummel, Shelby Nelson, Lexie Haer, Kaylee Myers), 2:06.67; 7.

East Union, (Beth McKnight, Cassidy Riley, Callie Gossman, Molly McNeill), 2:10.01; 8. Lenox, (Makinna Fitzgerald, Ashton Larson, Shantelle Brown, Camryn Douglas), 2:11.13.

3000 meter run — 1. Elise Emmick, SEW, 11:30.34; 6. Jena Proffitt, EU,

12:48.54; Elizabeth Sobotka, MA, 13:44.03; 9. Kaylee jacobs, SWV, 14:16.94; 12. Madison Van Otterloo, NV, 14:48.48.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 1. EU, (Sidney McFee, Callie Gossman, Mara Weis, Olivia Eckels), 1:11.45; 5. Mount Ayr, (Samantha Stewart, Jaycee Knight, Megan Warin, Alyssa Johnson), 1:14.67; 6. Southwest Valley, (Desirae Archer, Morgan Jones, Emily Lauer, Bella Johnson), 1:19.27.

100 meter dash — 1. Bailey Anderson, MA, 27.94; 2. 7. Alissa Weinkoetz, EU, 14.03; 8. Sadie Marnin, NV, 14.07; 10.

Caylie Hickman, MA, 14.12; 12. Reba Lonsdale, NV, 14.19; 17. Makinna Fitzgerald, Len, 15.59; 19. Kayla Yzaguirre, Len, 16.18; 20. Ashley Malone, EU, 16.39; 21. Makayla Kirsch, 17.02.

1600 distance medley —1. East Union, (Olivia Eckels, Mara Weis, Sidney McFee, Emma Harper), 4:30.20; 2. Nodaway Valley, (Paige McElfish, Riley Lonsdale, Terryn Bower, Reagan Weinheimer), 4:40.45; 4. Mount Ayr, (Megan Warin, Sadie Frost, Blair Glendenning, Ryann Martin), 4:48.45; 9. Lenox, (Niki Sparks, Jacy Stoaks, Shantelle brown, Stephanie Davidson), 5:11.27; 10. Southwest Valley, (Emily Lauer, Oakley Goodvin, Olivia Jacobs, Diana Berggren), 5:17.61.

400 meter dash — 1. Bailey Anderson, MA, 1:03.37; 2. Rachel Scheel, NV, 1:03.76; 8. Breanne Haley, MA, 1:09.63; 10. Jayden Welcher, EU, 1:11.76; 11. Ashton Larson, Len, 1:12.55; 12. Mallory Rhodes, NV, 1:13.91; 15. Olivia Cheers, EU, 1:16.74.

4x200 meter relay — 1. Mount Ayr, (Samantha Stewart, Sadie Frost, Caylie Hickman, Keirston Klommhaus), 1:55.47; 2. Nodaway Valley, (Paige McElfish, Riley Lonsdale, Joslyn Christensen, Saide Marnin), 1:56.84; 6. East Union, (Beth McKnight, Alissa Weinkoetz, Cassidy Riley, Callie Gossman), 1:59.98; 7.

Southwest Valley, (Miah Hummel, Bella Johnson, Kaylee Myers, Lexie Haer), 2:00.29; 9. Lenox, (Niki Sparks, Camryn Douglas, Samantha Trost, Jacy Stoaks), 2:03.15.

110 meter hurdles — 1. Alyssa Johnson, MA, 15.87; 4. Olivia Eckels, EU, 16.46; 6. Megan Warin, MA, 17.24; 7, Sidney McFee, EU, 17.54; 9. Reba Lonsdale, NV, 17.84; 13. Desirae Archer, SWV, 14. Morgan Jones, SWV, 18.57.

800 meter run — 1. Emma Harper, EU, 2:25.21; 2. Reagan Weinheimer, NV, 2:27.57; 5. Ryann Martin, MA, 2:41.76; 6. Blair Glendenning, MA, 2:45.30; 12.

Mallory Kuhns, NV, 2:57.76; 13. Jilian Simmons, SWV, 2:58.33; 16. Stephanie Davidson, Len, 3:08; 17. Allison Hadley, EU, 3:08.97; 18. Diana Berggren, SWV, 3:17.46.

200 meter dash — 1. Bailey Anderson, MA, 27.94; 2. Keirston Klommhaus, MA, 28.00; 3. Rachel Scheel, NV, 28.14; 5. Sadie Marnin, NV, 28.83; 6. Payton Nelson, SWV, 29.13; 10. Beth McKnight, EU, 30.57; 14. Bella Johnson, SWV, 32.17; 15.Oakley Goodvin, SWV, 32.33; 19. Macy McFee, EU, 34.05; 22. Kally Carmichael, Len, 48.00.

400 meter hurdles — 1. Emma Atwood, CD, 1:11.39; 3. Samantha Stewart, MA, 1:13.41; 7. Kayley Myers, SWV, 1:18.05; 8. Molly McNeill, EU, 1:19.66; 9. Shantelle Brown, Len, 1:21.91; 11. Jayden Welcher, EU, 1:28.94.

1500 meter run — 1. Elsie Emmick, SEW, 5:15.56; 6. Mazzy Hummel, SWV, 5:50.08; 7. Rachel Gregg, 5:57.25; 8. Jena Proffitt, EU, 6:00.80; 11. Gabby Hunke, MA, 6:08.17; 12. Samantha Trost, Len, 6:21.76; 13. Madison Van Otterloo, NV, 6:42.53; 15. Kylie Tate, EU, 6:45.62; 19.

Jaida Clausen, NV, 8:22.53.

4x100 relay — 1. Mount Ayr, (Megan Warin, Sadie Frost, Alyssa Johnson, Keirston Klommhaus), 54.37; 4. East Union, (Mara Weis, Cassidy Riley, Alissa Weinkoetz, Olivia Eckels), 55.64; 5. Nodaway Valley, (Sami Harris, Paige McElfish, Reba Lonsdale, Sadie Marnin), 55.67; 7. Southwest Valley, (Miah Hummel, Shelby Nelson, Kaylee Myers, Lexie Haer), 56.02; 11. Lenox, (Niki Sparks, Camryn Douglas, Ashton Larson, Jacy Stoaks), 58.64.

4x400 relay — 1. Mount Ayr, (Ryann Martin, Caylie Hickman, Samantha Stewart, Bailey Anderson), 4:24.14; 2.

Nodaway Valley, (Terryn Bower, Reagan Weinheimer, Joslyn Christensen, Rachel Scheel), 4:28.03; 8. Southwest Valley, (Elizabeth Fuller, Shelby Nelson, Hailey Thomas, Miah Hummel), 4:46.10; 9. East Union, (Molly McNeill, Olivia Cheers, Taylor Miller, Sidney McFee), 4:54.19.

Team results — 1. Pleasantville 143; 2. Mount Ayr 115; 3. Nodaway Valley 102; 4. Central Decatur 78; 5. Southwest Valley 67; 6. Interstate 35 60; 7. Lenox 43; 8. Wayne 37; 9. Bedford 35; 10. Southeast Warren 24; 11. Martensdale-St. Marys 23; 12. East Union 14.

Discus — 1. Chaz Clarke, Pleas, 127-6; 4. Jacob McCreary, MA, 115-11; 5. Wyatt Jones, I35, 114-5; 6. Jacob Webb, SWV, 110-5; 7. Trevor Thornburgh, I35, 110-3; 8. Trey Whipple, Len, 109-1; 9. Brenden Christensen, Len, 108-11; 11. Mitchell Lutrick, MA, 106-6; 14. Hayden Bayles, SWV, 103-3; 15. Brayden Martinez, EU, 100-2; 17. Koel Seales, EU, 92-7; 18. Ryan Baudler, NV, 87-9; 20. Clay Hohertz, NV,

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3. Hunter Haveman, MA, 51.86; 5. Grant Richardson, I35, 54.26; 7. Hunter Arends, MA, 55.14; 10. Matthew Dickinson, NV, 58.28; 11. Trenton Schmitz, Len, 58.76; 12. Craig Beavers, CD, 1:00.61; 16. Tate Hill, CD, 1:08.47; 17. Trent Newton, SWV, 1:08.84; 19. Levi Exline, 1:10.26; 20. Luke Flickinger, I35, 1:11.03.

4x200 meter relay — 1. Southwest Valley (Wyatt McAlpin, Chance Cobb, Grant Maurer, Aaron Armstrong), 1:35.61; 2. Central Decatur (Gunner Graham, Cole Pedersen, Grant Atwood, Carter Boothe), 1:37.45; 6. Interstate 35 (Brayden Egli, Jake Sheeder, Grant Richardson, Mason Cassady), 1:40.95; 7. Nodaway Valley (Brody Erlandson, Brady Hilpipre, Dallas Kreager, Dakota Ernst), 1:41.05; 9. Lenox (Sam Donaldson, Jared Hensley, Derek Venteicher, Drew Venteicher), 1:44.57; 11. East Union (Kole Seals, Levi Parrott, Dillon Weis, Joshua Hardy), 1:47.41.

Mount Ayr (Will Young, John Shields, John Young, Cal Daughton) — DQ. 110 meter hurdles — 1. Tyler Davis, CD, 15.98; 2. Brenden Christensen, Len, 17.09; 3. Marcus Daughton, MA, 17.47; 4. Dawson Tullberg, Len, 17.66; 5. Keelan Klommhaus, MA, 18.06; 7. Cauy Spidle, CD, 18.18; 8. Alex McCuddin, 18.41; 9.

Brett Schafroth, SWV, 18.69; 11 Jacob Hughes, I35, 19.42; 13. Hunter Ernst, NV, 20.33.

800 meter run — 1. Jared Corder, NV, 2:08.73; 3. Brayten Funke, NV, 2:09.34; 6.

Isaac Timmerman, MA, 2:12.65; 7. Mason Gossman, EU, 2:13.62; 8. Dawson Frost, 2:17.26; 9. Colton Gordon, Len, 2:18.60; 10. Jacob Kinyon, SWV, 2:23.77; 12.

Colton Oser, I35, 2:30.07; 14. Kory Eggert, Len, 2:33.12; 15. Wyatt Fitzgerald, I35, 2:38.80; 16. Colton Mitchell, EU, 2:41.58; 19. Isaac Hall, CD, 2:42.88; 20. Phillip Currin, SWV, 2:45.31; 21. Tate Hill, CD, 3:18.98.

200 meter dash — 1. Hunter Tyree, Pleas, 22.78; 2. Hunter Haveman, MA, 22.99; 3. Cal Daughton, MA, 23.04; 4.

Jared Corder, NV, 23.38; 7. Jeremy Daye, 23.84; 8. Grant Richardson, I35, 23.92; 9.

Brody Erlandson, NV, 24.23; 10. Chance Cobb, SWV, 24.64; 11. Gabe Nixon, EU, 24.66; 13. Jack Smith, I35, 24.97; 16.

Chase Miner, CD, 25.57; 17. Joey Kernen, SWV, 26.06; 20. Kolby Hewlett, CD, 27.99; 22. Brody Grandfield, EU, 35.31.

400 meter hurdles — 1. Gauge Van Haalen, Pleas, 57.29; 2. Grant Maurer, SWV, 57.37; 4. Mitchell Jennett, MA, 58.36; 5. Dawson Tullberg, Len, 1:00.19; 6.

Beau Weinheimer, NV, 1:00.44; 7.. Marcus Daughton, MA, 1:00.94; 8. Brenden Christensen, Len, 1:01.45; 9. Kolten Johnson, CD, 1:03.26; 10. Alex McCuddin, I35, 1:04.38; 11. Jacob Hughes, I35, 1:04.86; 13. Aryll Shantz, NV, 1:05.29.

1600 meter run — 1. Shane Breheny, NV, 4:42.95; 2. Dominic Cresta, I35, 4:51.81; 3. Brycen Wallace, 4:54.81; 5.

Isaac Timmerman, MA, 5:01.20; 6. Tre Jackson, I35, 5:12.84; 8. Tucker Darrah, MA, 5:26.97; 9. Nick Bishop, CD, 5:29.94; 13. Connor Haggerty, SWV, 5:43.51; 14. Cole Nelson, EU, 5:45.91; 15. Daniel Kinyon, SWV, 5:54.69; 16.

Jhordan Montiel, Len, 6:07.12; 17. Blake Rychonovsky, Len, 6:07.76; 18. Phillip Kunze, CD, 6:30.52.

4x100 relay — 1. Southwest Valley (Aaron Armstrong, Chance Cobb, Grant Maurer, Wyatt McAlpin), 46.27; 3.

Interstate 35 (Brayden Egli, Jake Sheeder, Grant Richardson, Mason Cassady), 46.96; 4. Mount Ayr (Keelan, John Young, Will Young, Hunter Arends), 47.28; 6. Central Decatur (Kade Kelso, Grant Atwood, Chase Miner, Tyler Davis), 48.82; 8. Lenox (Jared Hensley, Sam Donaldson, Aaron Schmitz, Carter Still), 48.96; 11. Nodaway Valley (Mason Shoemaker, Tyler Flowers, Hunter Ernst, Dakota Ernst), 50.75; 12.

East Union (Kole Seales, Dillon Weis, Levi Parrott, Brayden Martinez), 54.19.

4x400 relay — 1. Mount Ayr, (Hunter Haveman, Hunter Arends, Cal Daughton, Mitchell Jennett), 3:33.75; 3. Nodaway Valley (Dallas Kreager, Beau Weinheimer, Brayten Funke, Jared Corder), 3:42.65; 5. Lenox (Jeremy Daye, Bret Myers, Colton Hogan, Colton Gordon), 3:48.59; 6. Central Decatur (Carter Boothe, Cauy Spidle, Kolten Johnson, Grant Atwood), 3:50.84; 7. East Union (Joshua Hardy, Casey Walter, Mason Gossman, Gabe Nixon), 3:56.24; 10. Interstate 35 (Logan Messenger, Logan Peterson, Colton Oser, Tre Jackson), 4:08.04; 12. Southwest Valley (Evan Skelton, Chiristian McCuen, Jacob Kinyon, Trent Newton), 4:10.21.

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High Jump — 1.Cauy Spidle, CD, 6-0; 2. Christian McCuen, 5-6; 3. Trenton Stull, MA, 55-6; 5. Kolten Johnson, CD, 5-2; 5.

Colton Oser, I35, 5-2; 5. Brody Erlandson, 5-2; 9. Bret Myers, Len, 5-2.

Long Jump — 1. Cole Pedersen, CD, 20-1.5; 3. Jack Smith, I35, 19-4.25; 4. Aaron Armstrong, SWV, 18-8.75; 5. Tyler Davis, CD, 18-8.5; 9. Kolben Klommenhaus, MA, 17-11; 10. Brady Hilpipre, NV, 17-8.5; 11.

Aaron Schmitz, Len, 17-5.25; 12. Trenton Barnette, Len, 17-0.5; 14. Isaac Grose, MA, 16-8.25; 18. Spencer Pontolilo, I35, 15-1; 19. Colby Harris, NV, 13-8.75.

Shot put — 1. Chaz Clarke, Pleas, 46-10.5; 5. Jacob Webb, SWV, 40-11.5; 6. Hunter Potson, SWV, 40-9.5; 7. Ryan Baudler, NV, 37-9; 8. Brayden Martinez, EU, 36-6.525; 9. Dante Arzani, I35, 36-5.5; 10. Trey Whipple, Len, 35-3; 11. Jacob McCreary, MA, 34-11; 14. Nick Ellis, 33-7.5; 16. Mitchel Schaefer, NV, 31-6; 18. Edwin Moreno, Len, 30-4.5; 19. Ethan Ayers, EU, 30-3.25; 20. Zach Murphy, MA, 30-0.

800 sprint medley — 1. Mount Ayr (Will Young, John Young, Hunter Arends, Hunter Havenman), 1:38.85; 2. Central Decatur (Gunner Graham, Cole Pedersen, Grant Atwood, Carter Boothe), 1:40.88; 3.

Lenox (Sam Donaldson, Trenton Barnette, Jeremy Daye, Dawson Tullberg), 1:41.74; 7. Nodaway Valley (Brady Hilpipre, Dakota Ernst, Dallas Kreager, Beau Weinheimer), 1:45.03; 10. Interstate 35 (Dante Arzani, Alex McCuddin, Jack Smith, Jacob Hughes), 1:48.53; 11. East Union (Kole Seals, Brayden Martinez, Matthew Wittstock, Dillon Weis), 1:52.78.

3200 meter run — 1. Shane Breheny, NV, 10:05.73; 2. Brycen Wallace, NV, 10:07.16; 3. Dominic Cresta, I35, 10:21.01; 4. Isaac Timmerman, MA, 10:55.37; 6.

Chase Smith, MA, 11:14.19; 7. Wyatt Fitzgerald, I35, 11:44.05; 8. Connor Haggerty, SWV, 11:48.53; 11. Cole Nelson, EU, 12:12.19; 13. Blake Rychonovsky, Len, 14:25.45; 14. Frank Cruz, Len, 15:02.46.

4x800 — 1. Nodaway Valley, (Brayten Funke, Tyler Breheny, Skyler Rawlings, Matthew Dickinson), 8:54.72; 2. Mount Ayr (Tucker Darrah, Dawson Frost, Will Hunt, Mitchell Jennett), 9:17.30; 4. Central Decatur (Dakota Davis, Gunner Graham, Nick Bishop, Kaleb Miller), 9:40.61; 5.

Interstate 35 (Logan Messenger, Logan Peterson, Tre Jackson, Cody Parish), 10:05.21; 6. East Union (Levi Parrott, Matthew Wittstock, Colton Mitchell, Joshua Hardy), 10:23.83; 8. Southwest Valley (Jacob Kinyon, Trent Newton, Daniel Kinyon, Phillip Currin), 10:30.08; 9. Lenox (Connor Bendik, Ethan Sheley, Ismael Cortez, Kory Eggert), 11:03.48.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 1. Central Decatur (Tyler Davis, Cole Pedersen, Cauy Spidle, Carter Boothe), 1:00.61; 3.

Southwest Valley (Chance Cobb, Brett Schafroth, Evan Skelton, Grant Maurer), 1:06.58; 4. Lenox (Colton Hogan, Jared Hensley, Drew Venteicher, Brenden Christensen), 1:10.03; 8. Nodaway Valley (Aryll Shantz, Hunter Ernst, Brady Hilpipre, Tucker Wambold), 1:12.34; 9.

East Union (Dillon Weis, Levi Parrott, Mason Gossman, Matthew Wittstock), 1:13.90; 10. Mount Ayr (Keelan Klommhaus, Kolben Klommhaus, Marcus Daughton, Trent Stewart), 1:14.52.

100 meter dash — 1. Hunter Tyree, Pleas, 11.24; 2. Aaron Armstrong, SWV, 11.53; 2. Cal Daughton, MA, 11.53; 6.

Mason Cassady, I35, 11.71; 7. Dawson Tullberg, Len, 11.72; 8. Jeremy Daye, Len, 11.74; 16. Joey Kernen, SWV, 12.54; 17. Tyler Flowers, NV, 12.59; 18. Austin Wilson, 12.71; 19. Craig Beavers, CD, 12.86; 20. Spencer Pontolilo, I35, 13.04; 22. Kolby Hewlett, CD, 13.22; 23. Ethan Ayers, EU, 15.02; 24. Patrick Groves, 15.20.

1600 distance medley —1. Nodaway Valley, (Brody Erlandson, Dallas Kreager, Beau Weinheimer, Brayten Funke), 3:52.18; 2. Mount Ayr (Will Young, Isaac Grose, Connor Eaton, Mitchell Jennett), 3:53.08; 3. East Union (Joshua Hardy, Gabe Nixon, Casey Walter, Mason Gossman), 3:53.55; 5. Interstate 35 (Brayden Egli, Jake Sheeder, Mason Cassady, Dominic Cresta), 3:57.42; 6.

Lenox (Trenton Barnette, Colton Hogan, Bret Myers, Colton Gordon), 4:04.59; 7.

Central Decatur (Chase Miner, Kade Kelso, Gunner Graham, Nick Bishop), 4:12.35; 8. Southwest Valley (Jacob Webb, Joey Kernen, Evan Skelton, Christian McCuen), 4:13.82.

400 meter dash — 1. Hunter Tyree, Plea, 50.88; 2. Jared Corder, NV, 51.12;

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Raider boys secure semi-satisfying second While the girls were busy running away with the conference title, the Raider boys found themselves matched up with an extremely deep Pleasantville squad.

Pleasantville rode its depth to a win with 143 team points to Mount Ayr’s second-place 115 points.

Nodaway Valley came in third with 102, Southwest Valley was fifth with 67, Lenox came in seventh by scoring 37, and East Union was hurting from the absence namely of Casey Walter, who injured his ankle early on in the long jump. The Eagles scored 14 points and came in 12th.

Mount Ayr coach Brad Elliott has witnessed his young team excel in relays namely, but has made a name for itself in other ways this season. He was excited to see schools like Pleasantvile and Nodaway Valley bring their A-game to be things more intense.

“We had some young kids really step up and better their times and run some personal bests,” Elliott said.

“Very productive night.”

Mount Ayr’s best relay performances came in a 4x400 victory to close the night in 3:33.75, a victory in the sprint medley, a second-place finish in the distance medley, second in the 4x800.

Cal and Marcus Daughton helped earn medals in team points in several events, with Marcus also taking third in the 110 hurdles, and Cal grabbing a tie for second, with Southwest Valley’s Aaron Armstrong, in the 100 meter dash, and a third in the 200.

Nodaway Valley’s thirdplace finishes came with several strong distance finishes and a win from Jared Corder, despite nearly losing his 800 race when he let up at the end.

Shane Breheny (10:05.73) and Brycen Wallace (10:07.16) posted personal bests in the 3,200 to finish first and second respectively.

B r e h e n y Wallace bested himself once more with a win in the 1,600 in a time of 4:42.95.

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medalist winning round of 74 from Brooke Newell, a runner-up round of 83 from teammate Alyssa Ginther and fourth-place round of 85 from Baylee Newell, won with a 331, well clear of runner-up Kuemper Catholic, who carded a 375 as a team.

Shenandoah was third a 385, while Carroll was fourth with a 390 and Clarinda took fifth with a 393.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg was led by Sophia Groumoutis’ eighth-place finish of 90. Ashton Carter was 11th with a 91.

“It was a bit of a struggle for the girls, lots of ups and downs,” said Creston/Orient-Macksburg coach Jon Thomson. “We really didn’t put the whole game together. It just wasn’t their day.”

Missed opportunities cost the Panthers throughout the day.

“We are just battling the mental aspect of the game right now and staying focused,” Thomson said.

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Coming off a day playing in poor weather left the Panthers drained mentally.

“We are a bit tired coming off a stretch of golf and the bad weather (Monday),” Thomson said.

The Panthers have a few days to recuperate before Monday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference meet at Red Oak. “We just need to get back out there and work on some things,” Thomson said. “We will work on things and play better, get ready for the Hawkeye 10.”

Thomson believes the Panthers will regroup nicely.

“I have no doubt that this great group of young ladies will be ready next week for the big tournament.”

Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s other scores were a 105 from Hayley Osmun and a 124 from Sadie Green.

Team scores 1. Atlantic 331; 2. Kuemper Catholic, 375; 3. Shenandoah, 385; 4. Carroll, 390; 5. Clarinda, 393; 6. Harlan, 400; 7.Creston, 410; 8. Denison-Schleswig, 416; 9. Glenwood, 427; 10. ADM, 433; 11. Winterset, 450. Red Oak was incomplete.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg cards — Sophia Groumoutis, 90; Ashton Carter, 91; Hayley Osmun, 105; Sadie Green, 124.

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“We reduced the number PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS ofIN unforced errors to win,” THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT Plymale COURTsaid.

FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA CONT. FROM | 6A UP Civil NEXT — Creston/ No. 4:16-CV-00544 United States of America, hosts Orient-Macksburg Panther girls snap skid Plaintiff, on Tuesday.

V. CHARITON — Creston/ Boone Teki L. Jacques n/k/a Teki L. Pierce;7, Creston/Orient-Macksburg Adrian A. 2 Jacques; State of Iowa; Chariton Orient-Macksburg’s girls State of Iowa, Department of Human Singles snapped a three-match skid Services; Ryan D. (C/O-M) Pierce; and def.

Megan Haley Unknown Spouse of Adrian A. Jacques, with a 7-2 win at Chariton.

Avelina Popkov (Char), 8-3; Defendants.

(Char) def. DEFENChloe TO THEEllis ABOVE-NAMED The Panthers took control Breanna Hagle (C/O-M) 8-5; Mattie DANT: Unknown Spouse of Adrian A. of many of their matches.

Jacques.

Wheeler (C/O-M) def. Macy You are hereby notified the Com(Char), 8-1;thatMadison “The girls were able to Johnston plaint, Amended Complaint and Keller Second (C/O-M) def. Gizzy play offense to control the Callahan Amended Complaint of the above-named (Char) 8-2; Sara Williamson (C/Oplaintiff is now on file in the Office of the matches,” said Creston/ M) Paige Farrell 8-2; Clerkdef. of the United States (Char), District Court Shields for the Southern District(C/O-M) of Iowa. Indef. said Orient-Macksburg assistant Heylee Complaint,Blubaugh Amended Complaint and SecJordan (Char) 8-2. coach Amanda Plymale. ondDoubles Amended Complaint the plaintiff for a judgment in rem against the Popkov/Ellis (Char) def.

Hagle/ Creston/Orient-Macks- prays real estate described as 8-2; follows,Wheeler/ to-wit: Haley (C/O-M) burg located shots effective- Callahan The West Ninety (90) feet of Lot NumJohnston/ bered Three (C/O-M) (3) in Stonedef. and Elliott's Lake ly.

Keller (Char) 8-3; Shields/Leah View Addition to Creston, Union County, Stow (C/O-M) def.

Farrell/ Iowa.

“All around our singles for the sum of $142,894.91 which in(Char) 8-4. matches, we were able to Blubaugh cludes JV principal, doublesadvances, and any other costs; $32,301.62 interest as Livi Hartman/Sara Williamson place our corner shots and recoverable of January 22, 2015, plus interest accruing thereafter atdef. the Luree daily rateLynch/Emily of $22.0171; pull our opponents off the (C/O-M) Shelton 4-2; orLynch/ and $8,293.60(Char) interest credit subsidy court to allow us great net Shelton (Char) def. Macy Evans/ subject to recapture.

This (C/O-M) action is based the promissoStow 4-2;upon Lynch/Shelton play,” Plymale said. ry note and as recorded in the def.mortgage Payton Davis/Maisy The Panthers minimized (Char) office of the Union County Franklin (C/O-M) 4-2. Recorder on February 21, 2008, in Book 918, at Page mistakes.

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ralled it and sent it into the back of the net for a 1-0 Panthers lead in the 23rd minute.

Bloodgood’s goal was a tribute to the time the Panthers have done in practice.

Chariton came up with the equalizer shortly before halftime. Schaeffer broke

or assumed by the defendants and delivered to the plaintiff who put is the one sole and abloose and finally past solute owner thereof. Said note, together with the mortgage givengame to secure Schuler to tie the at same 1-1 are due and payable by reason of the failin 38th minute. ure the of the defendants, Teki L. Jacques L. Pierce and Adrian1-7, A. n/k/a UPTeki NEXT — Creston, Jacques, to pay the installments of princihosts Knoxville Thursday pal and interest when due. Plaintiff prays in saidits complaint the foreclosureon of and home for tournament said note and mortgage on the above-described real estate and that said mortgage Saturday. be Creston declared a prior and paramount lien to (1) —Shots (on goal) the 11 interest rights of each shots of the — (5 onand goal).

Individual above-named defendants. Plaintiff further (on goal) — Lexi Rounds (3), asks that a judicial sale issue for the 4sale of Kalan 1 said (1), judgment, Jessica said realBloodgood estate to satisfy Arevalo 1 (1), Rachel Wignall 1 interest, costs and advancements for taxes, special assessments, title fees, (1), Karlmen Chuong 1 (1),insurance Logan and such other expenses as are necessary Pettit 3 (1). Keeper Saves — Leah to protect the Schuler 11.security during the pendency of proceeding and for such further relief as may be just and equitable. No deficiency judgment is asked against Teki L. Jacques n/k/a Teki L. Pierce and no period of redemption is provided pursuant to Federal law.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF COMPLAINT NOW ON FILE. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon William C. Purdy, Assistant United States Attorney, plaintiff's attorney, whose address is United States Courthouse Annex, Second Floor, 110 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, an answer to the Complaint which is now on file on or before July 5, 2017. Unless you so answer, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

Published in the Creston News Advertiser on May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA Civil No. 4:16-CV-00544 United States of America, Plaintiff, V. Teki L. Jacques n/k/a Teki L. Pierce; Adrian A. Jacques; State of Iowa; State of Iowa, Department of Human Services; Ryan D. Pierce; and Unknown Spouse of Adrian A. Jacques, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: Unknown Spouse of Adrian A. Jacques.

You are hereby notified that the Complaint, Amended Complaint and Second Amended Complaint of the above-named plaintiff is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. In said Complaint, Amended Complaint and Second Amended Complaint the plaintiff prays for a judgment in rem against the real estate described as follows, to-wit: The West Ninety (90) feet of Lot Numbered Three (3) in Stone and Elliott's Lake View Addition to Creston, Union County, Iowa. for the sum of $142,894.91 which includes principal, advances, and any other recoverable costs; $32,301.62 interest as of January 22, 2015, plus interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $22.0171; and $8,293.60 interest credit or subsidy subject to recapture.

This action is based upon the promissory note and mortgage as recorded in the office of the Union County Recorder on February 21, 2008, in Book 918, at Page 315 as Document Number 394, executed or assumed by the defendants and delivered to the plaintiff who is the sole and absolute owner thereof. Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the defendants, Teki L. Jacques n/k/a Teki L. Pierce and Adrian A. Jacques, to pay the installments of principal and interest when due. Plaintiff prays in said complaint for the foreclosure of said note and mortgage on the above-described real estate and that said mortgage be declared a prior and paramount lien to the interest and rights of each of the above-named defendants. Plaintiff further asks that a judicial sale issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, costs and advancements for taxes, special assessments, title fees, insurance and such other expenses as are necessary to protect the security during the pendency of proceeding and for such further relief as may be just and equitable. No deficiency judgment is asked against Teki L. Jacques n/k/a Teki L. Pierce and no period of redemption is provided pursuant to Federal law.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF COMPLAINT NOW ON FILE. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon William C. Purdy, Assistant United States Attorney, plaintiff's attor-

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS M. MONDAY, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR015846 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lois M. Monday, Deceased, who died on or about April 25, 2017: You are hereby notified that on April 27, 2017, the last will and testament of Lois M. Monday, deceased, bearing date of March 9, 2017 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Shirley Kimball 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 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 April 28, 2017.

Shirley Kimball Executor of the Estate 1525 Sundance Drive Beaumont, CA 92223 Loretta L. Harvey, #AT0003351 Attorney for the Executor Harvey Law Office, 109 W. Montgomery Street P.O. Box 85, Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: May 10, 2017

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QUALITY TECHNICIAN Bunn-O-Matic is seeking a qualified individual to join our Iowa Production team as a Quality Technician. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a high-energy environment that fosters growth and development within a corporate culture that values honesty, integrity, and courtesy. If you possess the position qualifications and desire to work for a global corporation in rural setting, you won’t want to miss this opportunity!

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SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in production trouble-shooting.

Inspect and test parts, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and software.

Communicate areas of potential risk with engineering and management.

Provide electrical/electronic technical support for products and manufacturing areas.

• Train inspectors and auditors on procedures and best practices.

• Provide technical support to quality supervisor, inspectors, and auditor and assists production departments in trouble-shooting and failure mode effects analysis of processes and products.

• Participate in internal audit program and assist with maintaining ISO standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree or relevant work experience with electrical/electronic components; one to two years of broad-based quality experience.

• Electrical/Electronic knowledge preferred.

• Experience with control circuit boards, wiring, and electrical connectivity and motors preferred.

• Mathematical/statistical skills and basic computer/software operational skills including spreadsheets, word processing, databases.

• Strong organizational and managerial skills with excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

• Strong knowledge base of quality tool and techniques.

• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment along with written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines.

• Positive attitude and a professional demeanor.

• Must be willing to travel.

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POSITION OPEN RN Charge Nurse We are looking for people who are compassionate and enjoy the elderly to come to work for Clearview Homes. If you want job satisfaction by working with a caring team, come in and visit with us about our starting rate and pay scale.

Offering an excellent benefit package including: Paid Sick Leave, 401K, health and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation.

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• Provides quality assurance support and leadership in assigned areas and projects.

• Provide electrical/electronic technical support for products and manufacturing areas.

• Ensures product is designed, procured, and built in accordance with quality requirements and reliability levels of company and customers.

• Develops control plans and process/product inspection requirements to create and maintain appropriate levels of control and help establish acceptance criteria.

• Communicates with suppliers regarding product quality and recognizes and identifies areas of potential risk.

• Initiates root cause analysis and drives the corrective action process.

• Designs and implements error proofing devices and fixtures.

• Conceptualizes, selects, designs, inspects and tests equipment, tooling, fixtures and software.

• Provides technical support to quality supervisor, inspectors, and auditor and assists production departments in trouble-shooting and failure mode effects analysis of processes and products.

• Participates in internal audit program and assist with maintaining ISO-9001 standards.

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or stop by the school to pick up an application.

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Creston Specialty Care has a new leadership opportunity for a dynamic RN with long-term care experience. Qualified candidates will have RN license in good standing, knowledge and familiarity with state and federal rules and regs governing LTC, and strong leadership skills. Visit us online for full details. Email resume or apply online to be considered.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, May 3, 2017

“A home away from home” Providing quality care for our residents for over 56 years!

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Saturday, June 10 Advertise your Garage Sale with us!

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Associates Degree or equivalent training in engineering and/or quality.

Strong blue-print reading skills.

Strong knowledge of tools and techniques.

Strong mechanical background.

Highly proficient in problem solving and mathematical skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment along with written and verbal communication skills.

• Positive attitude and a professional demeanor.

• Must be able to demonstrate the capability to grow within the company.

• Experience in CAD or Solid Works, SAP, Lotus Notes, Office 365, and programming preferred.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Alliant Energy $9,960 grant planted by FFA The Creston FFA Chapter, Southwestern Community College (SWCC) agriculture students and Shon Berry partnered together to plant 31 deciduous trees and 30 evergreens valued at $9,960 during the second week of April. The trees were planted on the SWCC campus and Creston Elementary and Middle school campuses, McKinley Park and Crestmoor Golf Club, as well as windbreak at the Highlakes Gun Club.

“We always look forward to working with Trees Forever, Galen Zumbach and the local FFA program,” Doug Koop, president of Alliant Energy, said. “When you plant a tree, you’re starting to leave a legacy. Fifteen years from now you can come back and see what you have done and it’s impressive.”

“Students look forward to the spring and fall plantings.

It is a wonderful opportunity to teach by doing. Planting and landscaping is a life skill that students will someday use when becoming a homeowner. Students are also exposed to the hands-on application of skills necessary in the nursery and landscaping career.,” Creston FFA Adviser Kelsey Bailey said.

“The impact these tree-planting projects will have on our community might not be so noticeable today, but it is something future generations will come to appreciate.”

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Creston FFA has utilized the Alliant Energy Trees Forever grant since 1992 to secure 37 grants, which have resulted in the planting of 2,014 deciduous and 794 evergreen trees worth $307,548. In all, 3,139 deciduous trees, 750 evergreen trees and 786 shrubs valued at $594,535 have been planted in 126 landscaping projects throughout the Creston community involving a variety of grant resources.

This past year saw two grants plant 117 trees worth $19,950.

The local FFA chapter has utilized the many tree-planting projects to build on their success in the State FFA

National Chapter Award at the state level. The chapter was recently honored at the 89th-annual State FFA Leadership Conference as one of the top 25 programs in the state of Iowa receiving a “gold emblem” award in the National Chapter Award Program. This is the 35th year in a row the local FFA program has been recognized as one of the state’s top programs.

“Our members enjoy taking their leadership out of the classroom and putting it into action in our community,” said Creston FFA President Mattie Wheeler. “Planting

trees is a long-lasting reminder of our leadership and how we can have a positive impact on our community.”

Zumbach, who served as the Creston FFA advisor from 1977 to 2010, and currently is an adjunct professor at Southwestern Community College, has submitted another Trees Forever grant valued at $10,000 for planting in the fall of 2017. The grant will see plantings at Greater Regional Hospital, McKinley Park, Creston City Water Works and Highlakes Gun Club.

Trees Forever will notify the successful grant applicants by September 2017.

Austin Smith becomes shareholder in Garden and Associates Garden and Associates Ltd., an Iowa-based engineering and surveying company with offices in Creston and Oskaloosa, announces Austin Smith, P.E., has Smith become a shareholder in the firm.

Bob Nielsen, P.E., president of Garden and Associates said, “Austin has served

his client base faithfully and is now ready to assume the next level of responsibility.

This change signifies our continuing commitment to maintain strong leadership so we can meet the needs of our clients and our firm.”

Smith was born and raised in Creston. He is a graduate of Creston High School, Southwestern Community College and Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Smith has accumulated eight years of engineering experience

in Iowa. He manages the Creston office and is now a shareholder in the firm. He will continue to serve his clients on a variety of general municipal, civil, water and wastewater projects. Smith and his wife, Brittney, live in Creston with their daughter.

For more than 69 years, the engineers and surveyors at Garden and Associates have worked to improve drinking water and wastewater systems, develop residential and commercial properties and construct numerous public and private

improvements throughout Iowa. Garden and Associates has built a reputation for providing creative and practical professional engineering services, with our staff of capable and dependable engineers and surveyors.

The Creston office of Garden and Associates is located at 500 E. Taylor St., Suite C and can be contacted by phone at 641-782-4005 or visited at www.gardenassociates.net or on Facebook at Garden and Associates, Ltd.

Orient-Macksburg preschool receives prestigious ratings ORIENT – Orient-Macksburg preschool recently received a pair of major professional ratings, recognizing the development of an exceptional preschool program.

The first comes from Iowa’s Quality Rating System, which conducts a thorough assessment based on the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS). According to the Iowa Department of Human Services, the O-M preschool achieved a 5-star rating, the highest award possible. The Quality Rating System is a voluntary, child-care rating system for child-development homes, licensed child-care centers and preschools and childcare programs that are operated by school districts, such as the one in Orient. “ We are very proud of our long history of providing quality preschool experiences for O-M students,” said O-M Principal Teresa Thompson.

The second is the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation. Only a handful of programs around Iowa have

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Pictured, from left, are Hank Looney, Tristan Travis, Laura Weis, Bree Ross, Hailey Walter and Saige Rice at they watch Brad Riphagen, field coordinator for Trees Forever, demonstrate the proper handling and planting of a deciduous tree in April. The spring Trees Forever grant, secured from Alliant Energy, saw 31 deciduous and 30 evergreen trees planted valued at $9,960.

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“Programs that receive the NAEYC accreditation focus on implementing a curriculum that fosters all areas of child development: cognitive, emotional, language, physical and social,” said O-M preschool teacher Shelley Bakerink.

Bakerink has been teaching preschool at O-M for 28 years, and their facility recently relocated to an updated classroom in the elementary school in Orient.

“The preschool years are

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Clark Wicks. “Our preschool program gives students that foundation for success.”

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