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Fifty years ago, a string of break-ins led to four Creston children being referred to juvenile authorities. To see what else happened 10, 20 and 50 years ago, see THROWBACK THURSDAY, page 2A. >>

Murray’s Mackenna Skroh hit her first career home run in an 11-0 win over East Union Monday. For more area softball and baseball news, see SPORTS, page 8A. >>

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Tornado hits rural area in southwestern corner of Iowa SIDNEY (AP) — At least one tornado has touched down in the southwestern corner of Iowa.

Fremont County Emergency Management Director Mike Crecelius says the tornado hit a rural area east of Sidney on Wednesday afternoon. Crecelius says no injuries have been reported.

Sidney Assistant Fire Chief Dustin Sheldon told Omaha television station KETV that some rural homes near Sidney and

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Mormon Trail: Three young men of the Hatch family trekking unit push the yoke of a wooden handcart just outside of Mallory Park in Murray Tuesday morning. More than 200 youths participated in a three-day, 20-mile re-enactment of the historic Mormon Trail beginning in Murray and concluding at Three Mile Lake.

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What do a pair of Des Moines University (DMU) medical students have in common with a ma and pa pioneer couple out of the mid-19th century? More than meets the eye.

Preston Hatch, second-year DMU medical student from Des Moines, and his wife Kiki Hatch found themselves charged with the safekeeping of 11 Iowa Mormon youths and teens this week, as part of a Mormon Trail re-enactment beginning in Murray and concluding nearly 20 miles west at Three Mile Lake, three days later.

“It was a really good experience,” said Preston.

“Overall, it was really good

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Preston Hatch, of Des Moines, watches on as young members of his trekking unit organize the packing of a traditional wooden handcart used by many Mormons more than 150 years ago to cross the Mormon Trail. More than 200 youths participated in a three-day, 20-mile re-enactment of the historic Mormon Trail beginning in Murray on Tuesday and concluding at Three Mile Lake.

in the fact that nobody died, nobody got injured — nobody had any traumatic experiences. No dysentery, no one dying of random gunshot wounds or anything like that.”

But jokes aside, Preston

wanted his family unit to have the type of experience he’d had when he originally completed the trek as a youth himself.

“I really hope that they walk away with an increased faith in God,” Preston said.

“I mean, that’s the whole point of us being here. We’re hoping that they’ll connect with their ancestors. The reason we’re doing this, is as a TREK | 12A

Shenandoah were damaged.

Sheldon said he was not aware of any injuries.

The tornado dropped as several tornado warnings were issued Wednesday for across Iowa.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most of Iowa, in effect until 10 p.m. The weather service says strong to severe thunderstorms are expected for the area, bringing large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain.

MLB umpire Tumpane rescues woman on Pittsburgh bridge PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Tumpane can’t explain why he approached the woman as she hopped over the railing of the Roberto Clemente Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

The woman told Tumpane she just wanted to get a better view of the Allegheny River below. The look on her face and the tone of her Tumpane voice suggested otherwise to Tumpane, a major league baseball umpire in town to work the series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays.

So the 34-year-old Tump-

ane reached for the woman even as she urged him to let her go.

“It was just pure instinct,” Tumpane said . “You hear kind of stories of this all the time, different scenarios, people aiding and situation where I was lucky enough to be there to help and try to think of everything I could do, hanging on to her. At times she wanted to go the other way. I was like, ‘not on my watch, please.’ We were just hanging on.”

And saving a life.

Tumpane secured one of her arms. A bystander walked up and grabbed the other while another — Mike Weinman, an employee for the Rays — clutched her legs and pinned them to the RESCUE | 2A

4 protesters arrested at Iowa Air National Guard base DES MOINES, (AP) — Authorities have arrested four people at a protest blocking access to the Iowa Air National Guard base at Des Moines International Airport.

Several of the 20 or so protesters left at police request Wednesday morning. The four who remained, connected to concrete barriers, were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and interference with official acts. Firefighters gave the four masks and other protection from

debris as they were cut from the barriers.

A protest organizer who wasn’t arrested, Frank Cordaro, says protesters want the Air Guard unit to end its work of controlling military drone aircraft flying missions overseas.

A Guard spokesman, Col. Greg Hapgood, says the 132nd Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard remotely operates MQ-9 Reaper aircraft that mostly fly intelligence-gathering missions.

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Drama camp: Participants in the Rising Stars Drama Camp, from left, Vincent Eblen, Gunnar Millslagle, Max Chapman and

Dylan Anson play a game of zig, zag, zug as a warm-up exercise this morning. The camp, held in the Creston Community High School auditorium, ran 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Monday through today.

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DEATHS Lenox

Funeral celebration of life services for Denise Smith, age 60, of Lenox, who passed away June 12, 2017, will be held 11 a.m.

Friday, June 30, at the Lenox Community Center.

Visitation will be held f r o m 9 a.m. u n t i l service time Frid a y Smith morni n g .

Cremation will follow the services with an interment of ashes 9 a.m. Saturday in North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Country Roads Baptist Church building fund. Memories may be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome. com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox, where we “Celebrate Life.”

Denise Cynthia (Hulsopple) Smith went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2017, while doing two of the things she loved most, being with her husband and grandchildren and riding in her Cub Cadet Side by Side. Denise was born in Topeka, Kansas, on Jan. 14, 1957, to Don and Delores Hulsopple.

Delores later remarried to Adelbert Hurt. After living in a few places in Kansas, Denise’s family moved to Newtown, Missouri, where her mother and step-father worked for Union Gas. Denise attended Newtown-Harris School where she met her husband Gary.

The two of them attended Northeast Missouri State University where Denise received a two-year degree in child development.

The day after she graduated with the degree, she and Gary were married on May 7, 1977. They began their life together in Kirksville, Missouri, where Denise worked two years in the University Book Store while Gary finished his four-year degree.

Denise, and her husband Gary, later moved to Clearfield, where they started their family of four children, Jessica, Joshua, Jannica and Jeremy, whom she loved dearly. In order to remain at home with her children and still

help provide for the family, Denise used her twoyear child development degree and started a home daycare. When the family moved to Lenox in 1989, Denise continued taking care of children in her home daycare. She was a caring provider for the children she watched as well as her own four children.

Later, as the children grew older, Denise worked for Taylor Ridge Estates for a few years, then managed apartments for National Management Corporation in several locations. Later in her life, Denise was stricken with a disorder that had symptoms of many different diseases, but could not be diagnosed with certainty.

She eventually, but reluctantly went to using a cane, then a walker and finally, a wheelchair. Through it all, she did not complain or give up and most certainly did not want anyone to feel sorry for her. She remained strong in her faith in the Lord, and loyal to her husband, children and grandchildren, all whom she loved dearly. She was also a prayer warrior and an inspiration to those whom knew her well.

Left to share fond memories of Denise are her husband Gary; her four children, daughter Jessica Graff and husband Kyle, sons, Joshua and Jeremy Smith and daughter Jannica Bradley and husband Jamie Bradley; 13 grandchildren, Shantelle, Troy and Lane Brown, Tristen, Blaine and Jackson Graff, Keegan and Kaizer Smith, Rayleigh, Gunnar and Keylee Smith, and Braxton and Justyce Bradley. Also surviving are Denise’s mother Delores Hurt; brother Steven Hulsopple and wife Sharon; brother David Hulsopple and wife Jennifer; sister Delres Tibbits and husband Duane; brother Tim Hulsopple and wife Debbie; and sister Deneen Lewis and husband David.

In addition, Denise leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, her church family, neighbors and friends to share in her memories.

Denise was preceded in death by her biological father Donald Hulsopple, her step-father Adelbert Hurt, brother-in-law Stanley Smith, sister-in-law Karon (Smith) Parsons and niece Kassie Jo Smith.

We will forever hold the precious memories of Denise in our hearts.

May you be at peace in God’s loving care.

Trial scheduled for man accused of fatal Mason City stabbing MASON CITY (AP) — An August trial has been scheduled for a man accused of stabbing to death a Mason City resident.

Court records say 20-year-old Braedon Bowers entered a written plea of not guilty Tuesday in Cerro Gordo County Dis-

trict Court to a charge of first-degree murder. Authorities say he stabbed 23-year-old Wraymond Todd on May 30. Todd died June 4.

The records say Bowers’ trial is set to begin Aug. 8.

Bowers also lives in Mason City.

Today is June 29, the 180th day of the year. So, there are 185 days left in 2017. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (June 26-July 2) in history:

10 years ago Myrtle Street residents were holding their annual old-fashioned block party.

Karla Hynes said, “It has the Mayberry feel.” Linda Taylor said, “Everyone helps everyone, all year long. We are really close on this street.” Residents invited Youth Extend a Hand (YEAH) volunteers from Union County Extension to organize games for the party. Hynes had entered her neighborhood in Edy’s Ice Cream Neighborhood Salute and had won a grand prize – an ice cream party for the neighborhood. Dora Coen and Linda Hartsock had started the tradition of the block party and for several years, Myrtle Street even had a mayor, Merlin Faber.

Tom Frey of Creston was named runner-up world champion at the 2007 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship held June 16 in Springfield, Missouri.

Frey, 46, had been among the top 10 finalists several times. The self-taught auctioneer had been in the profession for 30 years and planned to enter again.

20 years ago Former Creston standout Kyle McCann was chosen to play for the Iowa Select Team in a tournament in Australia. McCann, along with nine other members of the prestigious Iowa Select Team, was to spend 10 days down under, spending the last two sight-seeing.

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railing while Tumpane mouthed to someone in the crowd to call 911.

What followed were chaotic moments of panic, fear and ultimately, grace.

“I couldn’t tell you how long we were waiting for everyone else to get in place,” Tumpane said.

‘Obviously another power comes into be when you’re hanging on and you know what the alternative is of you letting go and not having other people to help you.”

“OBVIOUSLY another power comes into be when you’re hanging on and you know what the alternative is of you letting go and not having other people to help you.”

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Creston Pitcher Kristine Shields threw a no-hitter June 26, 2007, for the first eight innings of the Panthers’ 3-2 win over Red Oak in 11 innings. Shields ended up allowing three hits and five walks while striking out eight.

Paula Bowers, Union County recorder, and Paul Boden, custodian, moved vital statistics records from the Union County Clerk of District Court office to their new home in the recorder’s office. As the result of legislation passed by the 1995 Iowa General Assembly, all clerks of court in Iowa were to hand over birth, death and marriage records to recorders effective July 1. Bowers said the change made sense because people assumed the records were there anyway.

Creston Police Officer Trent Good was one of the officers selected to patrol downtown Creston using the department’s new 18-speed mountain bike.

The bike patrol was on duty Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in an effort to decrease vandalism and crime in the downtown Tumpane, Weinman and the third volunteer clung to the unidentified woman until emergency responders arrived. A police boat raced up the river to the iconic yellow bridge named for the Pirates Hall of Famer who died on Dec. 31, 1972, when a plane making humanitarian deliveries to earthquake victims in Nicaragua crashed. Now, 45 years later a crowd thrust together by fate brought a complete stranger back from the brink. Together.

“Once they were able to secure her, we were able to talk her back to help us out and we got her back on this side,” Tumpane said. “After that I went up to her, she said, ‘You’ll just forget me after this’ and I said, ‘No, I’ll never forget you.’

This was an unbelievable day and I’m glad to say she can have another day with us and I’m glad I was in the right place at the right time.”

Tumpane, who grew up in the Chicago suburbs, got into umpiring as a teenager, made his major-league debut in 2012 and received his full-time MLB commission in 2016,

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Outrage followed Mike Tyson’s biting part of one of Evander Holyfield’s ears and trying to do the same with the other ear on June 28, 1997. Tyson was disqualified after the third round of his rematch with Holyfield in boxing’s richest fight ever. Holyfield was $35 million richer and still held the WBA heavy-weight title, but it was a hollow win in a fight that fell well short of its potential to be one of the best in recent history. The Nevada boxing commission was scheduled to meet to consider fining Tyson up to $3 million and suspend him from boxing.

50 years ago Creston Police and Postmaster Joseph Brownrigg were investigating damage done by M-80s to a relay-collection box and six stressed he’s no hero.

“I just happened to be there,” he said. “I think I’ve been a caring person in my life. I saw somebody in need, and it looked like a situation to obviously insert myself and help out.”

The aftermath was a bit surreal. After the woman was taken away, Tumpane called his wife, his arms still shaking.

“Not too many times you call your wife and say you helped save somebody’s life,” he said. “A really special moment.”

One that stayed with him even as he prepared to call balls and strikes behind home plate Wednesday night. During breaks in the action his eyes would drift to the bridge just a few hundred feet behind the center field wall at PNC Park.

“It’s also hard when you stand back behind home plate and look and you see the bridge in the distance, In between innings and whatnot, just thinking

farm mailboxes near Creston and the mail inside the boxes. Postal inspectors joined the investigation as the vandalism was a federal offense with a penalty of $1,000 fine or a 3-year prison sentence, or both. There was also a $100 fine or 30day jail sentence or both for shooting firecrackers within the city limits under Creston city ordinances.

Four Creston children between the ages of 8 and 11 years, two boys and two girls, were referred to Union County juvenile authorities after they were picked up after taking part in five recent break-ins in Creston. The four had broken into Creston Super Service garage twice, Frito-Lay warehouse, Lewis flower shop and Franklin grade school. Only a small amount of money and some potato chips were taken. of how things could have maybe been,” he said.

“Glad it was this way.”

Tumpane has no experience in crisis management or suicide prevention. He’s spent 16 years living the nomadic life of an umpire.

Asked what was going through his head while he tried to coax the woman back to safety, Tumpane just shrugged his shoulders. How do you explain the unexplainable?

“I happened to be in the right spot at the right time,” he said. “Tried to be as comforting as I could and talk her through it.

Thankfully that was the outcome.”

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COLLEGE NEWS University of Central Missouri WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Jessica R. Perry of Creston earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri dean’s list. Each semester, the dean’s list is divided into two parts.

The first list includes the names of students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, and the second list includes the names of students who attained a GPA of 3.50 to 3.99.

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Iowa State University AMES – At Iowa State University’s spring commencement ceremonies, 4,859 graduates received degrees. Iowa State awarded 4,097 undergraduate degrees, 492 master’s degrees, 137 Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and 133 Doctors of Philosophy.

Of the students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 1,220 graduated with with distinction (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude), and 125 students graduated both with distinction and as members of the honors program.

Maggie Jennett of

Blockton, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), journalism and mass communication, summa cum laude Ella Akin of Corning, B.S., animal science Mackenzie Barton of Corning, Bachelor of Architecture, architecture-professional degree Megan King of Corning, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, family and consumer sciences Madison Shuey of Corning, B.S., animal science Sierra Sleep of Corning, B.S., event management Kysa Downing of Creston, B.S., agricultural and life sciences education Theodore Hartman of Creston, B.S., meteorology, summa cum laude, honors program member Zachary Powers of Creston, B.S., agricultural studies, summa cum laude Carlea Schuler of Creston, B.S., public relations Jessica O’Riley of Cromwell, B.S., journalism and mass communication, magna cum laude and psychology, magna cum laude Sydney Rogers of Cromwell, B.S., marketing Bradley Baudler of Fontanelle, B.S., elementary education, magna

cum laude Danielle Luhrs of Fontanelle, B.S., community and regional planning Daniel Ehrsam of Greenfield, B.S., accounting, magna cum laude Keri Meisenheimer of Greenfield, B.S., management Jenna Stalder of Greenfield, B.S., horticulture, cum laude Caitlin Giles of Mount Ayr, B.S., elementary education April Shields of Mount Ayr, B.S., agricultural business, economics, magna cum laude Garrett Storhoff of Mount Ayr, B.S., industrial technology Johnathan Triggs of Mount Ayr, B.S., animal science.

—————— AMES – Gracie Russell of Prescott, majoring in agricultural business, was a part of the fourthplace John Deere Signature Award-winning Iowa State University Student Chapter of National Agri-Marketing Association (ISU NAMA).

The award was presented to club members attending the national conference April 24-28 in Dallas, Texas.

The signature award is based on a points system, given for achievement and involvement in several categories. First is the student chapter, with points based on an annual report which includes information about membership and participation, projects and activities.

ISU NAMA has more than 40 members. Russell was a member of the student chapter during the 2016-17 academic year.

Second is participation in the marketing team competition.

Students act as an agency to build a marketing plan for a new agricultural product.

Team members pitch the plan to judges who act as a company board of directors. This year, the ISU chapter’s product was VFDirect, a cloud-based management tool for the veterinary feed directives.

Third is applying for and receiving scholarships from the Agri-Business Education Foundation.

Finally, receiving other national awards is another category. At the conference, the ISU chapter also received third place in outstanding student chapter, based on an annual report

of activities which showcase the chapter’s many opportunities and activities throughout the entire academic year. Additionally, they received the chapter performance award - career development, which recognizes unique ideas to encourage students and improve the chapter.

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Suspicious activity, 5:08 p.m., Wednesday, Russell Street.

Suspicious person, 5:42 p.m., Wednesday, West Fremont Street.

Suspicious activity, 7:19 p.m., Wednesday, North

Maple Street.

Incomplete 911 call, 7:38 p.m., Wednesday, Manor Drive.

Vandalism, 9:44 p.m., Wednesday, South Walnut Street.

Fireworks, 9:57 p.m., Wednesday, North Birch Street.

Fireworks, 10:05 p.m.,

Wednesday, North Birch Street.

Traffic stop, 10:25 p.m., Wednesday, South Sumner Street.

Traffic stop, 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, South Cherry Street.

Reckless driving, 11:22 p.m., Wednesday, Highway 25.

Buena Vista University STORM LAKE – Local students were honored April 29 at Buena Vista University’s annual student-recognition dinner.

The students included Ryan Jensen, a history education major from Bridgewater. Jensen received an Academic Excellence Award as a first-year student. This Academic Excellence Award is given to students on the Storm Lake campus whose cumulative GPA is 3.75 or greater, representing approximately the top 10 percent of each class.

Jensen was awarded the Collier Student Study Travel Program. Every year at BVU students have amazing opportunities to complete internships that help prepare them for their

careers, do significant research in their discipline and travel nationally and internationally. Many students are awarded gift assistance to help assure they could pursue these opportunities. This support is made available through the generous contributions of alumni and friends.

Since 1891, Buena Vista University has prepared students for lifelong success and blends liberal arts with real-world applications. The traditional campus on the shores of Storm Lake hosts students in a variety of majors and pre-professional programs, including elementary, secondary, and special education; business and accounting; and biological and chemical sciences. The 16 degree-completion locations, online and graduate programs expand student potential with a pace and academic rigor designed for working adults and a variety of class formats that make scheduling even more convenient. With an average scholarship of more than 50 percent off of tuition, BVU is an affordable option for all students.

Visit www.bvu.edu.

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Fireworks, 2:29 p.m., Wednesday, South Division Street.

Traffic stop, 4:16 p.m., Wednesday, South Maple Street.

Drive off, 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, South Elm

Harassing communication, 9:32 a.m., Wednesday, Sheldon Street.

Traffic stop, 11:28 a.m., Wednesday, West Howard Street.

Assistance, 11:35 a.m., Wednesday, West Adams Street.

Accident, 1:19 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Grain prices quoted at 10 Street. a.m. today: • United Farmers Co-op, Traffic stop, 1:40 p.m., Wednesday, West Jefferson Creston: Corn — $3.26

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Leg day is the best day Recently, as I’ve mentioned in the past, it’s been difficult getting back in the swing of things when you stop, especially when it comes to hitting the iron. Even this past week I’ve felt the fitness slump slowly drizzle off, and I feel more than ready to tackle a hard workout.

So, I want to thank several people and groups for helping me in this endeavor, whether they knew they were or not.

First, I want to thank my boyfriend, Chris, because he’s been instrumental in helping me eat better. No matter where I look for information on being fit, diet is the real killer.

I’ve read many times that your

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

fitness is 70 percent diet, 30 percent gym; I’ve got the gym part down pretty well, but that diet, like many others, catches up with me. Chris has been pushing to cut processed sugar from his diet, and while I help him do that, he helps me eat better meals as a whole.

Next, Lauren and Dana at the Y have been instrumental. Also, I should thank Kayla Mensing here at the newspaper because without

her pushing me to go to noon Y classes, I never would have met Dana and Lauren.

Lauren’s classes are great when I want to change things up, and Dana continues to teach kickboxing, one of my favorite classes I’ve ever taken there. I desperately miss Jen’s afternoon Zumba classes, too, but my lunch-hour workouts have helped break up the laziness.

Lastly, I want to thank the many people I’ve befriended on Fitbit.

As Fitbit grows and makes little tweaks to the app, I find it even more exciting to discover the various things I can do on the app to keep up my steps and challenge all my friends. My mom and sister are

both on there, and Melody Stoll in the newsroom is also a friend of mine. I love doing the challenges on there throughout the week because it makes me more active (and I’m always wanting to beat my sister for steps).

More and more, the challenges I do against friends in Corning, Centerville, Creston and across the world boost my energy and get me outside. Sometimes being active can be hard, but when you have a great community to push you, you can’t fail.

Unfortunately, I will not be participating in the Creston runs over the Fourth of July weekend, but I do plan on keeping my promise and running the Des Moines half

marathon in October.

The past few days, Chris and I have been making sure we schedule and complete a second workout during the day, and Wednesday was legs. Let me tell you, leg day is the best day. I have been out of the habit of lifting, and having someone by my side who enjoys lifting as much as I do is only that much more exciting. Squats, lunges, dead lifts and so many other exercises: I’m going to be sore, but that kind of muscle soreness feels good.

••• Contact the writer: Twitter – @iowafiregirl13 Email – bpoolman@crestonnews.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Cost of contractor means less money for roads From Richard Ray Creston

Our poor city is burdened with poorly maintained streets after the flood of 1993. Lagoons and septics are overwhelmed. This started with a program to divert water to storm sewers and not to the city sewer to process. Sludge is now a problem with sludge build up due

to less water to move on to the lagoon.

Now it requires millions to hire a contractor to move the sludge build-up which is due to less water in the system. The east and west coasts have similar problems due to stools flushing less water and shower heads that restrict water flow.

Because of this cost, we have less to maintain our roads.

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2016

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

Barack Obama might have to testify in the U.S. Senate after reports he was warned last August of attempts by Russia to meddle in the U.S. election and did nothing. His attorney general Loretta Lynch may be called.

When Democrats set out to get the president, they should’ve been more specific.

John McEnroe said Serena Williams was the greatest female tennis player in history, then was challenged over why he said female. He said if she was a man, she’d be ranked No. 700. The question now is, who creates more Republicans, the Powerball Lottery or the PC Police?

AMC channel announced its hit zombie drama “The Walking Dead” will be back for season eight and premiere in the month of October. The terrifying setting takes place in post-Apocalypse Los Angeles. Zombies do two things which people in Los Angeles would never do, walk and eat meat.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delayed the Senate vote on the GOP health care bill, leaving the country with Obamacare until it runs out of money in September.

The markets reacted predictably.

Warren Buffett McConnell just sold all his health care stocks and invested heavily in funeral homes.

The CBO cited the GOP health care plan saying 22 mil-

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

lion Americans will lose health care because they weren’t forced to buy it. The CBO and the Rules of Golf are the only ones who can legally say no to Republicans. A Politburo is unconstitutional so Democrats created the CBO. Senate Democrats took to the well to cling ferociously to Obamacare Tuesday. Its unintended high premiums and high deductibles cost them the House, Senate and White House. Obamacare was apparently created by the same computer model that gave junk bonds an AAA rating 10 years ago.

GOP Congressman Jason Chaffetz wants to give House members and U.S. Senators $2,500 a month to cover housing expenses in Washington D.C. It wouldn’t affect their automatic pay raises. That’s already covered in the budget under the Americans with No Abilities Act. The White House warned Syria it suspected them of preparing a chemical attack on Syrian rebels and vowed drastic action to prevent it. The aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush is just off the Syrian coast. Now North Korea may start a war because they only rated the aircraft carrier Nimitz.

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi resisted calls by House Dem-

ocrats to step down because of her advancing age and her lack of connection to young voters. She looks pale. You know you’re getting old when you can’t sunbathe for more than 10 minutes because vultures keep blocking out the sun.

Nancy Pelosi told reporters about her first meeting with President Trump at an Oval Office brunch. She revealed he served pigs in a blanket and kosher meatballs. You can tell the president is serious about the travel ban when both items on his lunch menu are in direct confrontation with Islam.

CNN disclosed Thursday that three CNN investigative journalists have resigned in the wake of a story CNN had to retract claiming Russian financial ties to Trump officials. They’re obsessed with getting Trump.

CNN’s mission statement is to show that not all fairy tales begin with “Once upon a time.”

The Christian Science Monitor reported on a slow-down in Third World charity giving.

There seems to be a lot less compassion in the world today.

Last week a charity asked for $10 donations to buy mosquito nets for Africa, to help keep thousands of mosquitoes from catching AIDS. Johnny Depp’s joke about assassinating President Trump was the 11th time a Hollywood star has done that this year. It’s mindless. Can you imagine the standing ovation Trump will get in Hollywood the night his name is mentioned in the In Memoriam segment at the Academy Awards?

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, June 29, 2017

Real Estate Report HOT OR COLD? 25% of homes have old/inefficient heating/cooling systems, per home inspection experts. There have been dramatic changes in technology that have boosted efficiencies of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems higher than what was available 10 years ago. Besides providing efficiency and cost savings, upgraded systems lower energy consumption resulting in a benefit to the environment. If your system’s near the end of it’s life cycle, upgrade now. If your system’s still in good condition, consider the environmental impact of disposal and manufacturing a new one.

Keep in mind that energy saving/ payoff times are over-estimated by salesmen. Calculations showing cost recovery time usually compare the oldest, most inefficient system to a new high-efficiency system. If your system’s in good condition, it’s not the oldest and most inefficient system, so it might last a little while longer.

LISTINGS 6/12-26/2017

Add living space to your home with an easy patio makeover (BPT) – Everyone looks forward to a shift into summer mode, with its sun-soaked days, flower-scented breezes and velvety nights under the stars.

Now’s the time to take advantage of a golden opportunity right outside your door. Celebrate summer and all it offers by recreating your outdoor space. Whether it’s a balcony, a patio or a deck, a few touches are all you need to turn it into a highly functional living space.

When done right, a patio makeover is like a boost to your home’s square footage of living space without straining your wallet. Think of the patio as a summer room, and the possibilities really open up.

One approach to making your summer room perfect is to start by thinking of your needs and what you love to do. If you could add any room to your home, what

your outdoor space feel fresh and new.

With an easy assembly gazebo, you can also keep the space cool and comfortable in the heat of the day.

Finally, if your patio faces an open or public area, a row of evergreens Your summer planted in large colorful living room pots will transform it into Transform any outdoor an intimate space with a space into a relaxing oa- perfect touch of nature. sis that’s perfect for unwinding and summer day- Your summer dreams. Your key piece is a comfortable outdoor party room couch you can really sink With the right pieces, into. you can set the scene for It’s always best to start any gathering of friends with a neutral-colored and family. Start with amcushion, then work the ple seating. Add to the accessories and accent traditional living room pieces, including side setup with an outdoor tables, brightly colored cushioned bench, and pothrow pillows and out- sition some accent chairs door lanterns to make the and tables in a nook or space feel extra homey two for conversation clusand just like an authentic ters. A patterned outdoor living room. These decor rug also helps to delineate pieces can be easily and spaces on a large patio or affordably switched out deck. year-over-year to make A fire pit always creates would it be, and what would you use it for?

Then, turn to a resource like Big Lots, which offers everything you need to build that summer room, while keeping you within budget.

a natural centerpiece and gathering spot. Some designs take this up a notch and incorporate the soft glow of fire right into a tabletop, making it easy to talk long into the summer night. As a finishing touch, be sure to have a wireless speaker and playlist ready to set the mood with music.

Your summer kitchen

The downside of summer living is building up unwanted heat in the kitchen from cooking dinner. The best solution is to take it outside. Don’t limit the grill to weekends and burgers and brats.

Explore the many grilling recipes out there to expand your repertoire.

While you’re doing this, set up your patio as an outdoor cooking station that’s ready to go whenever you’re ready to start cooking.

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food as well as the company of your family and friends. When you choose a patio table, choose one with ample seating, and keep things comfortable and colorful with waterproof cushions. Umbrellas can throw shade on a sun-drenched deck or patio, making daytime dining (or your morning coffee time) more pleasant and easy on the eyes. If you’re looking for something different, a patio umbrella outfitted with lights on the underside will let you linger over dinner longer.

Creating beautiful outdoor spaces can be easy, but it also doesn’t have to break the budget. Big Lots has a wide variety of affordable patio furniture and décor so you can create an outdoor scene with Your summer indoor style. Visit Bidining room gLots.com or a store near Dining outside is a fun you for all your patio and and relaxing way to enjoy outdoor accessory needs.

for prepping veggies and meats and a selection of lightweight, outdoor serving dishes. The variety of colors and designs are endless and add to the space aesthetic. (Just as you would indoors, make sure the surface is clean before you get started.)

Use colorful crates to keep grilling tools, potholders and outdoor dishes and glassware organized and handy.

Finally, pick up some bright-colored pots that match your decor style and plant rosemary, parsley, basil and other herbs so they’re within easy reach to add fresh flavors to your grilled fish and chicken, as well as those tasty summer veggies.

These potted plants also make for beautiful, easy centerpieces.

Retaining walls create attractive outdoor seating options seating and even amphitheater seating because of its outstanding ability to create curves, corners, columns and tiers with the single Standard unit and no special pieces,” Arnold says.

A couch kit is one popular use of the VERSA-LOK retaining wall units, said Arnold. The curved couch with a tiered back provides seating for up to four people, and stepped ends make an attractive accent. It can be installed in a paver patio or as a stand-alone seating in the garden.

A versatile tool

(BPT) – Humpty Dumpty had the right idea when he sat on a wall.

Segmental retaining wall (SRW) units are a popular solution for beautiful and durable outdoor seating from freestanding walls that double as seating and twotiered couches to large applications such as cost-effective amphitheater and stadium seating.

Landscape professionals

and do-it-yourselfers can build seating options from these multi-purpose units that are a trusted solution for soil retention, erosion control and to mitigate grade changes in the landscape.

Residential seating

“Retaining walls are both durable, beautiful and versatile tools of the trade,” says Scott Arnold, manager of Villa Landscapes in St. Paul,

Minnesota. “Our landscape designers use retaining wall systems to create hardscapes such as fire features, raised patios, planters and other outdoor living amenities in addition to retaining walls, tiered seat walls and freestanding walls.”

The solid, pinned units provide extreme versatility and ease of installation.

“VERSA-LOK is an ideal building block for tiered wall

Seat walls can be worked into many landscaping designs. Freestanding seat walls can frame a square or circular patio to create an outdoor room, doubling the function and value of the retaining wall.

“Some of our most popular installations feature fireplaces on a patio or a fire ring surrounded by a seat wall,” says Kelly O’Donahue, a landscape designer with Villa. “Seat walls or a hardscape couch around a fire feature are useful and

beautiful additions to any outdoor living space that you can enjoy all season.”

SRWs can be used to replace an aging deck by creating a raised patio to grade, says Arnold. A freestanding seat wall can be built within the raised patio to serve as seating, to define the outdoor room and provide a measure of fall protection.

Commercial seating

Event spaces such as stadiums, courtyards, outdoor classrooms and amphitheaters have benefitted from economical outdoor seating solutions using SRWS. Staff at the International institute of St. Louis wanted to create an event space in an area that had a crumbling cinderblock wall separating the courtyard from the parking lot. Landscape architect Brad Furfaro worked with the site architect to come up with a tiered wall seating solution.

“We met the challenge of creating a beautiful outdoor space that looked nice and function as seating, but also was a structure to hold the parking lot hillside back,”

says Furfaro, who owns Furfaro Design-Build Landscapes in St. Louis. “For a measure of design continuity, we were also able to use caps that match the SRW units on an existing cinderblock wall that did not have to be removed.”

The new amphitheater-style space seats about 80 people for outdoor training and events. “One challenge was a grade change from the base of the wall to the top and also a horizontal grade change from one end to the other,” Furfaro says.

“The slope and seating starts out 4 feet on the east end and graduates to more than 6 feet on the west end. I had not used VERSA-LOK in this way before, but I knew that it’s a block that I can do anything with.”

It’s a good idea to sit on a wall when so many outdoor living features can be created with SRWs. From curved couches and freestanding seatwalls to amphitheaters and stadium seating, retaining wall units not only function as they were intended but also offer new solutions for outdoor living projects.

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ENTERTAINMENT

FAMILY CIRCUS®

by Bil Keane

LOCKHORNS® by Hoest & Reiner

Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, June 29, 2017

BABY BLUES®

by Rick Kikman & Jerry Scott

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE® by Chris Browne

PAJAMA DIARIES® by Terri Libenson

ZITS® by Scott & Borgman

BLONDIE®

by Dean Young

CRANKSHAFT® by Batiuk & Ayers

DUSTIN® by Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HINTS FROM HELOISE Not higher for the dryer

HOROSCOPE For Friday, June 30, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. In two weeks, the Moon will be in your sign, and everyone will have to bow to you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Do whatever you can to get better organized, because this will please you today. Give yourself the right equipment to do a good job.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)Yes, it’s Friday - and this is a playful day! Lucky Gemini!

Enjoy social occasions with others, fun activities with kids, sports and the arts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might want to cocoon at home today, because you feel the need to do so. You need to put your feet up!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You are a strong communicator with others today, which is why you will be busy talking to others and running errands.

Short trips also will appeal to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22)Money, cash flow, earnings and anything to do with what you own will be on your mind today. You might have a worthwhile moneymaking idea - who knows?

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Today the Moon is in your sign, which gives you extra good luck over all the other signs. But it does make you more emotional. That’s a fact.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)You will prefer to be behind the scenes today. You feel private, and this makes you reclusive. No biggie - it’s just how you feel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Share your hopes and dreams for the future with a friend or someone in your group, because this person’s feedback will help you. This is a good day to talk about goals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) For some reason, personal details about your private life will become a bit public today.

What’s up with that? Deal with this the best way you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Do something different today, because you’re hungry for adventure. It’s the end of the week, and you want some thrills and chills in your life!

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March

20) You are interested in the details of your partner’s wealth or the wealth and resources of others. That’s why you will listen carefully to any information about what other people own.

YOU BORN TODAY You live large. You are outgoing, fun-loving and very kind to others. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle.

It’s a year for clarifying your

goals and beginning 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 advantage.

Birthdate of: Lizzy Caplan, actress; Mike Tyson, boxer/ actor; Peter Outerbridge, actor. (c) 2017 King Syndicate, Inc.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Features

Dear Readers: The CLOTHES DRYER is a modern convenience and timesaver. Here are some classic hints to help you get the most out of your dryer: * Select the heat setting carefully. Drying clothes for a longer period of time at a lower heat setting may be better for particular fabrics than higher temperatures for a shorter time period.

Read and follow the clothing manufacturer’s recommendations for the garment. * Keep these garments OUT of the dryer: bras; anything embellished with sequins; swimsuits; hosiery; silk or wool clothing. * Don’t overstuff the dryer. Clothes need to move about freely to get completely dry. * When transferring items from the washer to the dryer, shake out and loosen each item before tossing it into the dryer. The washer spins the clothes so fast that the clothes can get compressed. * There are a variety of dryer sheets available to cut static cling. * Empty and clean the lint filter regularly.

How many of us remember drying clothes on the line in the backyard? Sim-

pler times! – Heloise COUNTER CULTURE Dear Heloise: To move a coffee maker across the counter, I stick on four mini felt pads. – A Reader, Springfield, Ill. Great! Readers, have you looked at your kitchen counters lately? How do you like your kitchen to look? Do you like all your appliances out and easily accessible? Or do you like a clean and uncluttered look to your kitchen and to your counters?

Do you rearrange and change your kitchen to suit the season? Share your thoughts! – Heloise HAIR TOWEL Dear Heloise: Big, fluffy bath towels are just not convenient for drying hair.

What I did was buy a cheap bath towel for $3 or $4.

Cheap towels are smaller, thinner and perfect to wrap around wet hair, and they conveniently tuck in while you dry yourself off, put on facial products or whatever!

– Pam F., The Villages, Fla. PUZZLE PEOPLE Dear Heloise: I love to read your hints every day in the (Greenville, Texas) Herald-Banner. I don’t work the crossword or the other puzzles, so I clip them

out and mail them to my sister, or better yet, save them for a visit.

Then I recycle the rest of the newspaper. – Saundra H., North Dallas, Texas LIBRARY LOVER Dear Heloise: A friend of my granddaughter graduated college with a physicist degree. Back in high school, he was interested in oceanography.

I couldn’t find anything about these topics in my dictionary, so I called my best friend, the library! Yes, I love my county public library! – A Reader, Canfield, Ohio Even with all the modern technology and the internet at our fingertips, it’s so nice to get personalized help at the library, or anywhere, for that matter, from an actual person! Heloise hugs to all librarians! – Heloise Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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

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

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

Saturday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. confession; 9:30 a.m. Mass. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, confession. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. devotions.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, open to the public; 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship service. Aspire Food Pantry dropoff site.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, June Nolte Davis, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10:30 a.m. worship service in Kellerton.

Clearfield

AREA BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Ron Christian, pastor; 641-336-2409; website www.areabiblefellowship.org.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

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

Corning

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 907 Grove Ave. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship services.

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy Haynie, evangelist, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and donuts; 11 a.m. worship and Lord’s Supper;

6:30 p.m. Sunday night service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, Ken Mallas, leader; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Darl Ferguson, presider; Mallas, speaker.

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

Thursday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. adult Bible study at Jennett’s - 1418 150th St.; 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 7:30 p.m. Night Light at McKinley Park. Sunday, 9 a.m.

Bible study; 10:15 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer group; 6:30 p.m. youth ministry, men’s study. Thursday(6), 9:30 a.m. senior prayer/praise group.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service with Mark Self, CMC missionary to Argentina; 10:15 a.m. combined adult Bible fellowship hour; 6 p.m. family worship service and Lord’s table. Tuesday, church office closed. Wednesday, 7 p.m. kids of character (ages 4 through sixth-grade); junior high and senior high youth group; adult summer Bible studies.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor. Email: fcccreston@gmail. com.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, office closed for July 4. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

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

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

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship with communion.

Monday, church office closed; 7:15 p.m. property/IT/memorial.

Tuesday, church office closed; 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. Bible study.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Jodi Rushing, pastor. Call 641-7822427, 641-782-7267. Email: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

Disciple Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10:30 p.m.

Brosis Sunday school. Monday, office closed; 5 p.m. TOPS; 7 p.m.

Emmaus. Tuesday, office closed.

Thursday(6), 12:05 p.m. UMM. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

Thursday, 7 p.m. women’s group (first and third Thursdays); 7 p.m. men’s fellowship at 901 E. Irving St. (second and fourth Thursdays). Friday, 6:30 p.m. Friday night fire prayer service. Sunday, 9 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service with children’s church.

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 107 W. Howard St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. confession; 9 a.m. Mass. Tuesday, ReRun closed. Wednesday, 7 a.m. communion service - St. Malachy Chapel; noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop; 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting - hall.

Thursday(6), 7 a.m. communion service - St. Malachy Chapel.

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

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

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 1000 Cottonwood St.

Friday summer lunches to begin in Prescott PRESCOTT – The summer lunch program will begin Friday, July 7, at Prescott United Church Disciples of Christ, 401 Sixth Ave., in Prescott.

This program, open to all children ages 18 and younger, will be held in fellowship hall in the low-

er level of the church every Friday, beginning July 7 through Aug. 18.

Serving times for lunch are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and snacks from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Activities will also be available during these serving times.

How do I know what God wants me to do?

We all face important decisions. These decisions will often have a great impact on us and our families.

It may be a question about what job to take, where to live or what school to attend. What should we do?

Does God offer any help or guidance in making such decisions? We believe the answer is “yes.” How does God give this guidance?

In many ways: • Through the Word.

The vast majority of answers are here. There are positive commands that tell us what we should do.

For example, Matthew 28:19 instructs us to teach the gospel to others. You don’t have to wonder if God wants you to speak to your neighbor about salvation. He does, and He said so. There are also negative commands that tell us what to avoid. If, for instance, you are praying about whether or not you should honestly report your income taxes – save your breath. God has already given that answer (Eph. 4:25). Don’t be looking for additional guidance in areas where God has already

Sunday, 10 a.m. public talk and Watchtower study. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Christian Life and ministry meeting.

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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

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

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

Thursday, church office closed.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship and communion with Mark Mattes.

Pastor will be out of the office through July 3.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 104 N. Oak St. Saturday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES, 1216 N. Cherry St. (corner of Townline and Cherry streets).

Sunday, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:45 a.m. worship service.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St., Rick Titus, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the

said “no” or “yes.”

• Through prayer. Christians are to be consistent in prayer (1 Thess. 5:17). God promises to answer our prayers. We ought to approach Him with petitions for help with our important decisions (1 Peter 3:12). If you don’t believe this will work, then don’t bother to ask. (James 1:5-7).

• Through circumstances. In the Old Testament, Joseph suffered a number of awful and unjust things.

In the end, he was wise enough to realize that God had used those circumstances to accomplish His will (Gen. 45:7,8). Be careful here – this “guidance through circumstances” is sometimes hard to detect, and some are quick to jump to false conclusions.

• Through the counsel of others. The many commands that urge us to exhort and encourage our fellow Christians (Heb. 3:13, Gal. 6:2) demonstrate that God intends for us to help one another with the difficult things in our lives. - by Greg Gwinn ~ from www. vscoc.org/Bulletinfdr/bulletin_fodder.htm Rev. John B. Rutz, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Divine service with Holy Communion.

Creston: Sunday, 8 a.m. adult Bible classes; 9 a.m. Divine service; 10 a.m. Sunday school and high school Bible class.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. adult inquiry class.

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

Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Open Table. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Karen Norton, pastor.

Friday, pastor’s day off.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. fellowship; 10 a.m. worship. Monday, 1 p.m. quilting; pastor’s day off.

Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting.

Diagonal

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

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

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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Hopeville

HOPEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St., Karla Lyddon, pastor.

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

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 702 W. Ohio St. Stanley Price, branch president.

Sunday, 10 a.m. sacrament meeting; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school; 12:10 p.m. relief society, priesthood, young women and young men; 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. primary. For local information, contact Clinton Allen, (641) 3224494.

COUNTRY ROADS BAPTIST CHURCH, at 202 E. Temple (old lumber yard), Mitch Green, pastor. Website: countryroadslenox. com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, four miles north, four miles west of Lenox, Marcia Cline, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 W. Michigan St., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Mass with religious education classes afterward. Wednesday, 7 p.m. CYO. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 103 W. Michigan St., Michael Shaffer, pastor.

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

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. First and third Sunday, youth fellowship. Wednesday, Evening Bible study.

Lorimor

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

Saturday, 9 a.m. women’s quarterly praise and fellowship brunch. Sunday, 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Sunday school classes; 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. worship service; 11:30 a.m. Connection Sunday; 6 p.m. Nelsons life group at McWhorters’ home. Wednesday, 11 a.m. prayer time (everyone welcome); 5:30 p.m. Gideons meeting.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 303 N. E. Elm St., 641343-7065, James Ahenkora, pastor. Website: www.stjohns3.wixsite.com/home; email stjohnsgreenfieldia@gmail.com.

St. John’s — Friday, noon Mass; 3 p.m. adoration - blessed sacrament exposed until benediction at 6 p.m. followed by rosary. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. adult Bible study; 4 to 5 p.m. reconciliation; 5 p.m. rosary; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8 a.m. rosary; 8:15 a.m. Mass. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.

Mass. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

St. Patrick’s; email st.patricksmassena@gmail.com. — Massena—Sunday, 10:15 a.m.

Mass. Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m. hour of grace; 6 p.m. benediction, Mass and reconciliation.

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 108 S.W. 5th St. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

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Greenfield

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

HEBRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Midweek Bible study and prayer meeting. Third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Missionary meeting.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641-340-0474, bmac2366@ yahoo.com; Tyler Schultz, associate pastor, 720-670-7319, tschultz3324@gmail.com; office, 641447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www. murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. early worship service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

JAM for K-5; 6:30 p.m. meal; 7 p.m. adult Bible study and youth groups K-12. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. food pantry (by appointment other days, call the office).

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Sandy Smith and Brandon Campbell, pastors.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship.

Orient

P L Y M O U T H CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 311 W. First St., Phil Price, minister.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 9 a.m.

Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 124 S. Maple St., Cathy Nutting, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

PRESCOTT UNITED CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 401 6th Ave., Mary O’Riley, pastor.

Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. Alpha at Prescott Eagles Nest with food, discussions. Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. pastor’s office hours; 2 p.m. Clearview church service in Clearfield.

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

STRINGTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH, junction of Highway 34 and Sycamore Ave., Tony Johnson, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Al Rusk, pastor.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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

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SPORTS

THE NUMBERS GAME

4

The number of players to make all-NBA first-team three times since 2011Paul 2012. Two of them are now on the same team after Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets Wednesday.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Contingency plan Creston Community High School Activities Director has made plans for Creston’s scheduled softball games this week in case of inclement weather.

If today’s games against Atlantic are rained out, the Panthers will make up that varsity doubleheader at home Friday starting at 2 p.m. The makeup game scheduled Friday against Denison-Schleswig would start at 7 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. Senior night observance will still be prior to the Denison-Schleswig game as planned.

If weather allows the Atlantic games to be played tonight, the Denison-Schleswig game will be played at 6 p.m. Friday as previously scheduled.

Atlantic has two conference losses and Denison-Schleswig has one. These are scheduled to be Creston’s last conference games, and the Panthers will have a say in who wins the Hawkeye 10 title.

There are no plans set yet for makeup of the JV-varsity baseball games against Atlantic if they are rained out tonight.

DNR caution DES MOINES — The approaching Fourth of July weekend usually sees thousands of paddlers hitting Iowa’s waters. With heavy rains in the forecast, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising paddlers and boaters to carefully watch water levels and increased traffic.

“While many rivers are at safe and optimal levels today,this may change as we have a chance of heavy rains through tomorrow night and again on Friday,” said Todd Robertson with the DNR’s water trails program. “Levels will be a concern and people must be aware that rain will raise water levels in mere minutes.”

After heavy rainfall, those on the water should watch for debris causing hazards.

Some log jams have already been reported, like at the Anderson Access on the Skunk River just below Story City. Paddlers will need to portage around this large log jam.

In addition, the holiday weekend can also bring more boat traffic, more canoes and kayaks on the water, and more anglers.

Boaters should also be familiar with Iowa’s boating while intoxicated laws.

Current stream flows are available from the U.S. Geological Survey.

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AREA BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Wolverines and Timberwolves play thriller Tuesday

STAFF REPORT

CAM 12, Orient-Macksburg 0 ANITA — CAM put six runs on the board in the second in cruising to a 12-0 home victory over Orient-Macksburg Tuesday.

Noah Nichols had the lone hit for the Bulldogs.

Blake Thompson took the pitching loss for O-M. The Bulldogs are now 6-12.

Murray 9, East Union 2 AFTON — East Union could not string together enough hits in a 9-2 home loss against Murray on Monday.

Dillon Weis batted 2-for-3 with an RBI and Ryan Collins hit a single and drove in a run.

Trevor Jones walked twice and scored a run.

Both Kyle Campbell and Brayden Martinez hit 1-for3. Martinez hit a double and Campbell scored a run.

Ethan Mitchell also knocked a single.

Joshua Hardy pitched six innings of four-run, four-hit baseball, struck out six batters, did not walk a batter, and took the loss.

No stats were submitted for Murray.

CNA file photo by LARRY PETERSON

East Union second baseman Kyle Campbell throws to first baseman Brayden Martinez on a groundout during a recent game against Lenox. Martinez hit a home run with three RBIs in a 14-7 loss to Bedford Tuesday. Colton Abell went 3-for-3 in the loss to Bedford.

Murray is now 7-13.

Bedford 14, East Union 7 BEDFORD — Brayden Martinez smashed a home run and East Union had one

of its best offensive performances of the season, but the Eagles still fell 14-7 at Bedford Tuesday.

Martinez drove in three

runs in his 1-for-4 performance.

East Union put up four of those runs in the second inning to pull the score to 5-4,

but never was able to reach Bedford.

Colton Abell was a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Also recording hits were Jones and Mitchell. Both added an RBI. Kyle Campell, Mitchell, Weis and Levi Exline each took to the mound and Campbell endured the loss.

Campbell struck out three and walked one in two innings while giving up five runs, three of which were earned.

East Union’s record is now 3-14.

Nodaway Valley 9, Southwest Valley 6 CORNING — Southwest Valley jumped out to a 3-0 first-inning lead, but it was Nodaway Valley who got the upper hand in a 9-6 road victory Tuesday by putting runs on the board late.

Trailing 6-4 entering the sixth inning, Nodaway Valley put four on the board and another for good measure in the seventh to pick up the win.

Southwest Valley scored three runs in the first and one each in the third, fourth and fifth innings.

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AREA SOFTBALL ROUNDUP Area softball roundup: home run first for Murray’s Skroh STAFF REPORT

Murray 11, East Union 0 AFTON — Murray picked up a extra base hits from an assortment of players and Kayla Wookey continued her effective pitching in an 11-0 win for Murray over East Union in five innings Monday.

Mackenna Skroh hit her first varsity home run, Hailey Chew hit two doubles, Brandi Gilbert hit a double Skroh to go go with her 2-for-3 and threeRBI day, and Zadie Hatfield hit a single and a triple

with an RBI. Kendra Boles and Meghan Gould each had an RBI, as did Emma Decker, who went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two stolen bases.

Wookey surrendered one hit, struck out 10 Eagles and did not walk a batter.

Murray 9, Melcher-Dallas 4 MELCHER-DALLAS— Five players had multiple hits as Murray picked up a 9-4 win at Melcher-Dallas Wednesday.

Both Hailey Chew and Zadie Hatfield had two hits and a triple. Both Brandi Gilbert and Kendra Boles had multiple hits and had two and three RBIs respectively.

Kayla Wookey struck out

13 batters and picked up the win.

The Lady Mustangs can finish undefeated in the Bluegrass Conference with a win at Twin Cedars Thursday.

Central Decatur 9, East Union 2 LEON — East Union fell behind early and did not score until the sixth inning of Friday’s 9-2 loss at Central Decatur.

F o r E a s t Union, CassiGossman dy Riley went 1-for-3 with a double, a run and an RBI and Rylee

Mitchell drove in a run as well.

Callie Gossman was 2-for-3 at the plate with a stolen base.

Beth McKnight also scored a run for the Eagles.

Melcher-Dallas 13, Diagonal 1 MELCHER-DALLAS — Diagonal scored one in the first, but was held scoreless the rest of the way in a 13-1 loss Friday.

Katie Sobotka was 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored. Emily Newton drove in Sobotka with a first-inning single.

Others with singles in the game included Cassidy Lohmann, Allison Norris, Stormie Buchanan and Bailey Taylor.

Sobotka took the pitching loss for the Maroonettes. She struck out two and walked five.

Nodaway Valley 9, Southwest Valley 0 CORNING — Paige McElfish threw a one-hitter in Nodaway Valley’s 9-0 victory at Southwest Valley Tuesday.

Hailey Thomas reached base twice, one on a hit and once via a walk.

Kiara Roberts took the pitching loss for the Timberwolves.

Note: Area results for all high school varsity competition are published in the newspaper based on how often statistics are submitted to quikstats.com in a timely fashion.

BASEBALL PAIRINGS STAFF REPORT

Pairings for Class 1A and 2A postseason baseball were released Wednesday by the IAHSAA. Class 1A District 13 In Class 1A, five area teams have been grouped together in Class 1A district 13, substate 7.

Southwest Valley and Griswold kick off postseason play in Corning Saturday, July 8 at 7 p.m. for an opportunity to play CAM in Anita on June 11 at 7 p.m.

On Tuesday. July 11 at 5 p.m., Nodaway Valley plays Orient-Macksburg at 5 p.m. in Lenox. The winner of that game will face the winner of SWV/Griswold-CAM. On the opposite side of district 13, Lenox hosts East Union on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m.

Opposite the Tigers and Eagles is the matchup of Earlham-Bedford in CAM at 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 11.

The winner of those two games will go head-to-head at CAM in Anita on Thursday, July 13 at 5 p.m.

The top seed of substate 7 is St. Albert in District 14.

District 12 The Murray Mustangs open up postseason competition in Liberty Center on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. against Southeast Warren.

The winner of that game will face the winner of Madrid and Mormon Trail.

The second round game will be played in St. Marys at Martensdale-St. Marys’ field on Thursday, July 13 at 5 p.m.

Martensdale-St. Marys is the top seed in the district.

Class 2A District 12 In Class 2A District 12 substate 6 action, Mount Ayr starts the postseason in Truro against Central Decatur on Saturday, July 8 at 5 p.m.

The winner of that game plays Woodward-Granger in Woodword July 11 at 7 p.m.

Also featured in district 12 is the matchup of Interstate 35 against Clarke in Truro on Saturday, July 8 at 7 p.m. The winner of that game plays Des Moines Christian in Woodward on Tuesday, July 11 at 5 p.m.

Pairings from the other classes have not yet been released. Creston’s Class 3A pairing will be in a future edition of the CNA.

Hole-in-one:

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Hayley Osmun of Creston shot a Hole-In-One on hole six at Crestmoor Golf Club on June 16. Jan Lesan was the witness to the shot. Osmun was a multi-year letterwinner for the Creston/Orient-Macksburg golf team and will play in college at Graceland.

DNR OUTDOOR NEWS Deer draw Hunters who applied for the 2017 draw can now view results online by logging into the DNR purchasing system and choosing “View Application Status.”

Successful applicants will be mailed licenses to the address listed on their DNR account. Unsuccessful applicants will receive their refund check in the mail within the next eight weeks.

If you were unsuccessful and still would like to consider other deer hunting options for the 2017 season, please check out Iowa’s leftover quota licenses, on sale July 29 at 6 a.m.

Mountain lion Officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were called Tuesday to dispatch a mountain lion from a farm near Galva, in northeast Ida County.

The situation arose after a neighboring livestock producer discovered a dead calf that showed evidence consistent with an attack by a large cat late last week.

Repeated calls were placed to 911 Monday evening by a nearby landowner who discovered the cat.

DNR officers use lethal action as the last resort option in these situations and every effort is made to humanely remove the animal.

“White-tailed deer and other wild animals, particularly the weak or injured, are often the preferred prey. But in this situation, it appears this mountain lion has targeted young livestock and livestock producers are well within their rights to protect their livelihood,” said Bruce Trautman, deputy director with the Iowa DNR. This is the first confirmed female mountain lion in Iowa. There is no physical evidence that she has produced any young. The Iowa DNR will collect teeth, tissue samples for genetic analysis and examine the stomach contents of the 88 pound animal.

This is the fourth mountain lion killed in Iowa and the most recent since 2013 when a four-year old male was shot in Sioux County.

Since 1995, there have been 21 confirmed mountain lions in Iowa.

Western South Dakota and Nebraska have been the genetic source for the

lions killed in Iowa.

Mountain lions are not listed as a furbearer and have no protected status in Iowa.

Biologist honored Iowa fisheries management biologist Mark Flammang was recognized as the Fisheries Biologist of the Year by the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) at their annual meeting, June 26 in Ashland, Nebraska.

MAFWA, an organization of 13 state and three provincial Midwest fish and wildlife agencies, exists to share ideas and information, pool resources, and initiate action to benefit the management and conservation of fish and wildlife resources in the Midwest.This award is presented annually to a fisheries biologist that demonstrates unparalleled initiative towards the better understanding of fishes and their conservation.

Flammang, DNR fisheries management biologist for the eight county district in south central Iowa, was recognized for initiating new approaches to refine fish management techniques including how and when fish surveys are conducted, fish marking techniques, documenting fish movement behaviors and improving water quality through lake and watershed management.

“Mark has the skills and insight to conduct relevant fish research investigations including better sampling techniques for measuring channel catfish populations in Iowa lakes,” said Chris Larson, DNR fisheries management supervisor.

Flammang evaluated the use of baited tandem hoop-nets to standard gill net efforts to capture adult channel catfish. The results showed that tandem baited hoop-nets were much better than gill nets at capturing large numbers of channel catfish. This technique is now part of Iowa Fish Management Section’s standard operating procedures, and is used by other state agencies.

Flammang has taken an active role in improving other fish sampling tech-

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niques such as comparing catch rates for large 3’x6’ versus small 2’x4’ fyke nets, evaluating un-baited hoopnets for panfish population assessments, and improvements to the fish management database.

Some of Flammang’s work has influenced the way fish management is done in Iowa and throughout the Midwest. “Mark continues to go above and beyond what is expected of him,” said Larson.

Rotenone is often used to control undesirable fish species and improve water quality. Flammang led a recent study to evaluate the effect of four different low concentrations of rotenone to remove gizzard shad while minimizing the impact on important gamefish populations. Results of this work provided a useful tool to help managers eliminate specific problem species like gizzard shad with minimal impacts to important gamefish and lessening the need to remove all fish.

Recent higher flows at Rathbun Reservoir, along with declining walleye populations, motivated Flammang to study walleye escaping through the gates at Rathbun Reservoir. Since 2009, Flammang has tagged and monitored walleye at Rathbun Reservoir. His work confirmed that many walleyes are leaving the reservoir. This prompted further research, in collaboration with Iowa State University (ISU) and the US Army Corps of Engineers, on potential methods to minimize the escape of walleyes. Flammang and an ISU graduate student evaluated various fish barriers. Efforts are underway to secure funding for an electric fish barrier to minimize fish escaping from the reservoir.

Flammang has been active with numerous lake restoration projects within his district. Recent lake restoration projects completed at Hawthorn Lake, Lake Miami and Red Haw Lake have improved water quality and fishing at these popular lakes. Flammang is currently involved in three additional lake restoration efforts at Lakes Keomah and Lacey-Keosauqua, and Rathbun Reservoir, along with other smaller manmade lakes around his district.

Crestmoor Golf Club’s junior team has a commanding lead in the Southwest Iowa Junior Golf Tour after the last two tournaments at Glenwood Golf Course June 20 and Clarinda Country Cub on June 23.

Crestmoor has 96 points, with Atlantic second at 38 points. The final tournament will be held June 30 in Atlantic.

At Glenwood June 20 Girls leaders 9 & under (5 holes) — 1.

Kennedy Strider, Creston, 37; 2. Addey Lydon, Red Oak, 38; 3. Addy Weinreich, Clarinda, 44. Other Creston: Adrianna Sharp, 58 10-11 (7 holes) — 1.

Faith Weber, Glenwood, 46; 2. Taylor Rasmussen, Clarinda, 50; 2. Josephine Bolinger, Creston, 50.

12-14 (9 holes) — 1. Rylie Driskell, Creston, 48; 2.

Roni Hook, Griswold, 61; 3. Mikaela Downing, Creston, 78.

15-17 (9 holes) — 1. Ashton Carter, Creston, 41; 2.

Garret Reich, Glenwood, 50; 3. Caitlin Clark, Creston, 56.

Boys leaders 9 & under (5 holes) — 1.

Sam Brosam, Atlantic, 24; 2.

Rhett Driskell, Creston, 29; 3. Chase Downing, Creston, 34.

10-11 (9 holes) — Cooper Marvel, Glenwood, 58; 2.

Cyrus Mensen, Red Oak, 62; 3. Roth Den Beste, Atlantic, 64. Other Creston: Sterling Sharp, 66.

12-13 (9 holes) — 1. Brady Aistrope, Glenwood, 50; 2.

Lane Sundberg, Glenwood, 54; 3. Willie Clayton, Creston, 67.

14-17 (9 holes) — 1. Colby Aistrope, Glenwood, 45; 2. Tate Den Beste, Atlantic, 50; 3. Drey Newell, Atlantic, 55. Other Creston: Beau Thompson, 57.

At Clarinda June 23 Girls leaders 9 & under (5 holes) — 1.

Addey Lydon, Red Oak, 28; 2. Kennedy Strider, Creston, 34; 3. Addy Weinreich, Clarinda, 35. Other Creston: Adrianna Sharp, 49.

10-11 (7 holes) — 1. Taylor Rasmussen, Clarinda, 54; 2. Josephine Bolinger, Creston, 56; 3. Lexi Joneson, Red Oak, 69.

12-14 (9 holes) — 1. Rylie Driskell, Creston, 39; 2. Maria Groumoutis, Creston, 56; 3. Brooke Bauer, Shenandoah, 59.

15-17 (9 holes) — 1. Sophia Groumoutis, Creston, 43; 2. Ashton Carter, Creston, 44; 3. Catie Carlson, Red Oak, 47. Other Creston: Caitlin Clark, 50.

Boys leaders 9 & under (5 holes) — 1.

Sam Brosam, Atlantic, 22; 2.

Weston Crouse, Red Oak, 24; 3. Hudson McLaren, Atlantic, 26. Other Creston: Rhett Driskell, 29; Ryder Sharp, 50.

10-11 (9 holes) — 1. Cooper Marvel, Glenwood, 49; 2. Sterling Sharp, Creston, 60; 3. Cyrus Mensen, Red Oak, 62. Other Creston: Patrick Varner, 78.

14-17 (9 holes) — 1. Drey Newell, Atlantic, 50; 2. Tate Den Beste, Atlantic, 52; 3.

Beau Thompson, Creston, 58.

Team standings — 1.

Creston, 96; 2. Atlantic 38; 3. Glenwood 25; 4. Red Oak 18; 5. Clarinda 11; 6.

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the Wolverines and gave up five runs in four innings of work.

Cole Swenson and Lund each pitched, and Lund took the loss.

Nodaway Valley is now 7-12. Southwest Valley is 0-16.

Lenox 12, Lamoni 2 LENOX — The top of Lenox’s lineup beat the hide off the baseball in a 12-2 home win over Lamoni Monday.

Jared Hensley hit 2-for-3 with three runs scored, Kaleb Anderson was 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI, Aaron Schmitz hit 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Dawson Tullberg went 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBIs.

The Tigers swiped nine bases in the win.

Hensley and Brenden Christensen b o t h pitched and the latter took the win with three strikeouts, Hensley no walks and three hits allowed.

After Lenox’s 5-4 loss to Mount Ayr Tuesday, the Tigers are now 15-5.

Note: Area results for all high school varsity competition are published in the paper based upon how often stats are submitted to quikstats.com in a timely fashion.

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Beau Weinheimer went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBIs. Brady Hilpipre connected for three base hits in a 3-for3 perform a n c e with two r u n s scored and Hilpipre an RBI. Brandon Mangles, Cole Shike and Spencer Thompson each had a hit. Thompson drove in two runs in a 1-for-3 day.

Hilpipre and Corbin Bond each scored two runs.

For the Timberwolves, Joey Kernen put up a line of 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Aiden Gaule was 2-for3 at the dish with two runs scored.

Evan Davis also hit 2-for-4 and recorded an RBI. Jace Peterson and Teagan Lundquist each had one hit.

Spencer Lamb pitched the last three innings for NodawayRegular Valley and picked Session 19, 2017 up the winJune with three strikeThe Union County Board of Superviouts and four hits allowed. sors met in Regular Session on Monday, June 19, 2017. The also meeting was called Thompson pitched forto order at 9:00 AM with the following mem-

bers present: Ron Riley, Dale Cline and Dennis Brown.

AGENDA: Motion by Riley and seconded by Cline theI Agenda.

PR I NtoT approve ED W TH All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Riley and seconded by Cline to approve the minutes from June 12, 2017. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Paul Boden, Building and Grounds Coordinator, updated the Board on different projects that have been completed and different projects that will be done in the next fiscal year.

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

Grading Agreement: Motion by Cline and seconded by Riley to approve the grading agreement between Union County and John Beardsley for ditching along with dozing the fence line with tree and brush removal in Section 1 of Pleasant Township. All voting aye, motion carried.

HANDWRITTEN CLAIM: Motion

by Cline and seconded by Riley to approve handwritten claim number 20170602 in the amount of $136.71 to TASC (Union County Flex Plan). All voting aye, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:08 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: DENNIS BROWN, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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NASCAR THIS WEEK SPEED FREAKS A few questions we had to ask ourselves 10 official winners so far in 2017. How many at playoff time?

GODSPEAK: Add the encumbered Joey Logano back in, along with three Joe Gibbs Racing drivers, so 14 total.

KEN’S CALL: Logano, Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin will make it 13.

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THREE THINGS WE LEARNED

Put percentage of Junior racing at Daytona again after this week.

GODSPEAK: One and done.

Zero percent. This is it at Daytona for Junior.

KEN’S CALL: Cup — 51 percent. Xfinity — 75 percent.

Rolex — 75 percent.

Carl Edwards insists he has no 2018 racing plans. Believe him?

GODSPEAK: He seems like a man not on a mission to go racing (yet he shows up at the track here and there ... hmm).

KEN’S CALL: Yes, but I also know that could change by August.

C U P S TA N D I N G S 1. Kyle Larson 2. Martin Truex Jr. 3. Kevin Harvick 4. Kyle Busch 5. Brad Keselowski 6. Chase Elliott 7. Jimmie Johnson 8. Jamie McMurray 9. Denny Hamlin 10. Joey Logano 11. Clint Bowyer 12. Matt Kenseth 13. Ryan Blaney 14. Kurt Busch 15. Ryan Newman 16. Erik Jones 17. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 18. Trevor Bayne 19. Daniel Suarez 20. Austin Dillon

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W H AT ’ S O N TA P CUP SERIES: Coke Zero 400 SITE: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-mile tri-oval) TV SCHEDULE: Thursday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 3 and 5 p.m. ET).

Friday, qualifying (NBCSN, 4 p.m. ET). Saturday, race (prerace coverage begins on NBC, 7 p.m. ET; green flag, NBC, 7:30 p.m. ET) XFINITY: Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 SITE: Daytona International Speedway TV SCHEDULE: Thursday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 2 and 4 p.m. ET).

Friday, qualifying (NBCSN, 2 p.m. ET), race (NBCSN, 7:30 p.m. ET)

The Daytona Beach News-Journal’s Godwin Kelly & Ken Willis have covered NASCAR for nearly 60 years combined. godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

Kevin Harvick has a big time in Sonoma’s Victory Lane after winning the race Saturday. Saturday?

The 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion ran a K&N Pro Series West race as a tuneup to Sunday’s big show. [NASCAR GETTY IMAGES/CHRIS TROTMAN]

1. Expect copycats

2. Curious comment

3. Stage wrecking

For Kevin Harvick, practice made for perfect at Sonoma Raceway. Harvick ran in a regional K&N Pro Series West event on Saturday, won, then ran away with Sunday’s Cup Series race. Expect a full field of Cup drivers at the next K&N road-racing event.

Danica Patrick spun after getting tapped then got zinged by boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who shied away from using her name.

“They were all dive-bombing each other,” he said. “The No. 10 (Patrick) got spinning and I tried to go low and she just kept coming down the track.”

Clint Bowyer finally said what everybody else was thinking — stage racing leads to wrecks. “By the time I got done tearing the hell out of my car, I was out of tires,” he said. “Those stages. . . that's what leads to tore up race cars.” Bowyer’s car held together for second place with tape and prayer.

QUESTIONS & AT T I T U D E Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

Why, Junior, why?

Because racers, much like boxers, can’t stand to be without the adrenaline, even when that adrenaline is derived from something that might not be in their physical best interest. With so much attention on Junior bowing out of the Cup Series, this past week at Sonoma he suggested he might not even miss the first race of 2018, if the situation is right. “I don't know that I won’t ever run the Daytona 500 again, if the right deal comes along,” he said.

Is that a bad thing?

Not for NASCAR and not for Junior’s fans. And not for Daytona and Fox, of course. But good grief, if we’re led to believe a long and healthy life is part of Junior’s reason for hitting the exit ramp, why on Earth would you lace ’em up for a restrictorplate race? Well … money, of course, which means, yes, I just answered my own question.

He's said he may make a hereand-there start to help fund his Xfinity team, and what would bring more money than the Daytona 500?

FEUD OF THE WEEK

Kahne

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

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THREE THINGS TO WATCH 1. Junior goodbyes The road race at Sonoma Raceway marked the beginning of the end of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s final season as a NASCAR Cup Series driver. Other than New Hampshire, which has two races in the second half of the schedule, every race track will be hosting Earnhardt for the last time.

“I hope people just thought I was good and honest and represented the sport well,” he said Sunday. “That’s really all that will matter.”

2. Truex tribulations Martin Truex Jr. led a racehigh 25 laps, won Stage 1 at Sonoma, but finished 37th in the 38-car field. His engine expired with 24 laps

2017 SCHEDULE AND WINNERS Feb. 18: The Clash at Daytona (Joey Logano) Feb. 23: Can-Am Duels at Daytona (Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin) Feb. 26: Daytona 500 (Kurt Busch) March 5: Folds of Honor Quick Trip 500 at Atlanta (Brad Keselowski) March 12: Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas (Martin Truex Jr.) March 19: Good Sam 500k at Phoenix (Ryan Newman) March 26: Auto Club 400 at Fontana (Kyle Larson) April 2: STP 500 at Martinsville (Brad Keselowski) April 9: O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas (Jimmie Johnson) April 23: Food City 500 at Bristol (Jimmie Johnson) April 30: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond (Joey Logano)

these things happen, so appreciate all their effort.

They make good power, it’s just this one wasn’t ready to go the whole distance.”

3. On to Daytona

Sunday’s race at Sonoma Raceway marked the beginning of the end for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his final season as a NASCAR Cup Series driver. [NASCAR GETTY IMAGES/SEAN GARDNER]

left at the 1.99-mile road course. “TRD (Toyota Racing Development) stuff has been really good for the past 1½ years,” he said. “Sometimes

Daytona International Speedway, which opened the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series with the Daytona 500, will play host to the next event on the 36-race schedule. The Coke Zero 400 is the third restrictor-plate race of the season. Daytona could play spoiler for the NASCAR playoffs. There are 10 drivers qualified with 10 races in the regular season, starting with the 400. Only six playoff positions remain.

“You got to win,” driver Clint Bowyer said.

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

May 7: Geico 500 at Talladega (Ricky Stenhouse) May 13: GoBowling.com 400 at Kansas (Martin Truex Jr.) May 20: All-Star Race at Charlotte (Kyle Busch) May 28: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (Austin Dillon) June 4: AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover (Jimmie Johnson) June 11: Axalta “We Paint Winners” 400 at Pocono (Ryan Blaney) June 18: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan (Kyle Larson) June 25: Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma (Kevin Harvick) July 1: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona July 8: Quaker State 400 at Kentucky July 16: New Hampshire 301 at Loudon July 23: Crown Royal 400 at Indianapolis July 30: Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono

KASEY KAHNE VS. KEVIN O'CONNELL: Kahne had a hard crash on the last lap when O’Connell, driving the No. 15 Chevy, bumped him in Turn 1 with the white flag waving.

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: I’ll let Kahne take this one. “The No. 15, I had no clue who he is; I saw him a lot by lapping him,” he said. “He put me straight into the wall. No clue what he was thinking.”

GODWIN’S PICKS F O R D AY T O N A WINNER: Dale Earnhardt Jr. REST OF TOP 5: Chase Elliott, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr. FIRST ONE OUT: Landon Cassill DARK HORSE: David Ragan DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Everyone's dream script comes true and Earnhardt wins Daytona and makes the playoffs.

Aug. 6: Watkins Glen Aug. 13: Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan Aug. 19: Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Sept. 3: Southern 500 at Darlington Sept. 9: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Sept. 17: Chicagoland 400 Sept. 24: New England 300 at New Hampshire Oct. 1: Delaware 400 at Dover Oct. 7: Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Oct. 15: Alabama 500 at Talladega Oct. 22: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Oct. 29: Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Nov. 5: AAA Texas 500 at Texas Nov. 12: Can-Am 500k at Phoenix Nov. 19: Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead

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And why is “something like this,� something worth doing? “I’m hoping that they learn that they can do hard things,� said Kohler. “And even when it’s hard, and it’s hot, and it looks like tomorrow’s going to be rainy and probably really miserable, that they can just press on. And we all face hard things. The pioneers had a hard road to follow, but we also had our own fair share of trials. And so as we go through life, and face difficulties and challenges, having confidence and knowing that you’ve done hard things in the past and can do hard things in the future is what they develop within them.�

Although Mormon youth and adults throughout the United States often re-enact handcart treks as a way to learn about history and connect with their heritage, few have the opportunity to trace the actual path walked by the first Mormon pioneers.

Kohler reflects upon this opportunity, and connects its purpose to human nature. “Anytime that we can gain a greater appreciation for our history is important,� said Kohler. “I think there’s a natural desire to know where we came from, and what the kind of things our ancestors experienced were.

And many of those that are here had ancestors that crossed Iowa — that crossed the plains on the Mormon Trail. “And even for those that don’t,� Kohler said, “it’s part of our heritage. It really gives you an appreciation for what we have now, and what people many years ago — that had much less than we do now — were willing to sacrifice, and able to do, in order to follow their faith.�

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A young pair line-dances in time to music at a campground in Mt. Pisgah Tuesday evening. More than 200 youths participated in a three-day, 20-mile re-enactment of the historic Mormon Trail beginning in Murray and concluding at Three Mile Lake. Mt. Pisgah served as a waypoint for many Mormon pioneers who made the journey, and is home to a memorializing cemetery.

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It was early Tuesday morning in Murray, when more than 200 Mormon youths and teens gathered in Mallory Park to begin preparations for what would be a three-day handcart trek.

Participants hailed from 20 Mormon congregations in central and southern Iowa, including individuals from Bedford, Corning, Creston, Lenox, Murray and Osceola.

The familial pioneer units, each headed by an adult ma and pa pair, paid homage to their ancestors by wearing traditional historic dress, and pulling authentic wooden handcarts in memory of those who trekked across Iowa some 170 years ago in pursuit of religious freedom.

In 3-mile segments, pausing for hydration and rest, the group made its way across a small, modified segment of the historic Mormon Trail.

The group camped twice — once in Mt. Pisgah, near the site of a small cemetery memorializing the 300 to 800 emigrants who died while passing through or living in the waypoint community, and once at Three Mile Lake near Afton. Each evening, teens participated in activities such as line dancing and typical pioneer games. “I helped plan the route

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re-enacting of an actual historical event that members of our church had 150, 200 years ago. So most of these kids have heard the stories, but having to get out and wear similar clothes, push a handcart — we’re hoping that they’ll get a better sense of, like, ‘Wow, this really must have been hard.’�

Preston’s wife returned the sentiment. “It was a learning experience,� said Kiki. “They (the kids) have been so helpful.

It’s been awesome to see that this is a great experience for them, because they’re learning to step up when they see things that are going wrong, or if people need help. We want them to feel ownership over their experience. And just the knowledge that they can do difficult things. I feel like our youth aren’t asked — obviously — to go walk 20 miles in three days, but I feel like once you actually do that, you say, ‘Look at what I can do.’�

Aside from Preston and Kiki, no youth of the team’s “family� unit had met each other prior to the trek. Each was simply a member of the same church — the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “And there’s different groups,� said Preston. “We call them wards. And each ward gave one couple to be the leader of a group. So we were invited to come.

Both of us did it as youths, and both liked it a lot. We thought it was a good chance to give back.�

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that we took, where we’re going to make our stops — how we’re going to prepare for it,� said trek organizer and Counselor to Mt. Pisgah Stake President Kevin Kohler. “We had our youth,�

Kohler continued, “start preparing quite some time ago — training so that they’re in shape — and also gathering pioneer stories from their Kohler families and other families, and getting the word out to the congregations throughout central and southern Iowa. “I’ve noticed that it’s been hard for some of the kids, and easier for others,� said Kohler. “You can tell the ones that are more prepared.

Some have struggled a bit.

And so it’s been neat to see too — those who struggle a bit — the ones that help out them and push extra hard when others start to falter, and just the teamwork and camaraderie that develops whenever you do something like this.�

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