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Southern Prairie YMCA is holding a 5K run/ walk in conjuction with Balloon Days. For more on the 5K run/walk and other YMCA news, see page 2A. >>

The Creston cross country team had three medalists at Tuesday’s Winterset Invitational. For more on the Panther harriers, see SPORTS, page 7A. >>

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CCMS students raising money for Harvey victims

CCHS admins investigate photo involving students

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA managing editor svicker@crestonnews.com

Creston Community High School administrators have confirmed steps have been taken to discipline students after a photo circulated on social media this morning.

The photo shows five students wearing white Ku Klux Klan hoods and holding a confederate flag in front of a burning cross.

CCHS Assistant Principal Jeff Bevins confirmed the school investigated the photo.

“We got the picture this morning and it started right then,” Bevins said. “It is a student discipline issue, so no comment as far as what has been done with the students. We have taken action already.”

More information will be published as it becomes available.

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Gage Skarda, left, and Logan Hoakison wear their hats during school Tuesday afternoon at Creston Community Middle School. Skarda and Hoakison are spearheading a fundraising effort at CCMS to raise money for Hurricane Harvey victims by selling passes that allow students to wear their hats in school this week.

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA managing editor svicker@crestonnews.com

What started as Creston Community Middle School eighth-grader Gage Skarda joking around with art teacher Bill Fundermann quickly turned into a plan of action.

Now, Skarda and fellow eighth-grader Logan Hoakison are spearheading an effort to raise money for Hurricane Harvey victims.

“I was talking to Mr. Fundermann and I told him, just kind of joking around, ‘I’m going to go talk to Mr. Baker and tell him we need to wear our hats in school,’” Skarda said. “He was like, ‘Well, I have an idea. We could tell him we’re going to raise money for the hurricane victims.’”

Skarda and Hoakison

took the idea to CCMS Principal Brad Baker, who approved the plan.

“I’m pretty proud of the kids when they come in and they think of donating money to others instead of themselves,” Baker said.

“It’s twofold, bec a u s e they’re also staying up on current events a r o u n d Baker the world.

It indicates their world is bigger than themselves or Creston.”

Now, Creston Community Middle School students can wear their hats in school this week by paying $1 each day.

“They have to get a pass,” said CCMS TAG instructor

and student government sponsor Danielle Flores.

“They have to pay a dollar when t h e y come in in the morning or they can give more if they want Flores – whatever they want to donate.

They get a pass that they carry around with them that says they can wear the hat.”

The idea behind the fundraiser was simple.

“We like to wear hats,” Hoakison said.

“We like to wear hats and might as well put it to a good cause,” Skarda added.

Hoakison said he and Skarda planned to put posters up around the school Tuesday afternoon remind-

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ing their fellow students about the fundraiser.

“It gives the kids an opportunity to do something fun, but they like to do it while raising money for something positive,” Flores said. “A lot of the kids were unsure if they were going to be able to do it today.

There were even girls today who were like, ‘We could wear hats?’ The three-day weekend, I think, threw them off.”

Baker said since Skarda and Hoakison approached him with their idea, he’s had several other students thinking about other ways Creston Community Middle School can raise money for Harvey victims, as well.

Flores and student government co-sponsor Jessie McClellan also plan to sell SCHOOLS | 2A

Cody Joseph Reighard, 22, 302 North St., and Michael Steven Cox, 24, 516 W. Mills St., were each charged early Monday morning with four counts of third-degree burglary and possession of a controlled substance at the

Union County Law Enforcement Center.

According to a Creston Police report, Cox admitted to committing more than 20 burglaries within the city of BURGLARY | 2A

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Council approves new police vehicle

By CARTER ECKL CNA staff reporter ceckl@crestonnews.com

Creston Police Department will purchase a new truck after Creston City Council unanimously approved the purchase during

Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Bids were sent in by all three local automotive dealerships. Creston Police Chief Paul Ver Meer recommended the purchase of Creston Automotive’s bid CITY | 2A

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Painted Lady: A Painted Lady butterfly extracts nectar from a sedum plant Tuesday evening on South Pine Street in Creston. Peggy Erskine’s yard was visited Tuesday by more than 50 Painted Lady butterflies. The butterflies use the nectar from plants as fuel for flying. Painted Lady butterflies migrate to the southern United States for the winter months, before migrating back to Iowa in May to being laying eggs.

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Norma French, 89, of Creston died Tuesday, Sept.

5, 2017, at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, in Creston.

The Rev. Dan Fields and the Rev. Dave Tebbenkamp will French officiate the service.

Norma donated her body to Des Moines University, and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Bedford at a later date. Open visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Greater Regional Hospice Home Foundation in Creston. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Norma Jeane Swartz, daughter of Winnie F. (Swartz) Rhoades, was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri. Norma graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1945. She worked as a waitress, and later, as a welder for Solar Aircraft facility in Des Moines during the war years where she welded tailpipes on the B29 bombers.

In 1946, she married Scott Duckworth in Creston, they later divorced and he has died. In 1959, she married Robert E. Lee in Anoka,

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slushies at school one day to help add to the total.

“If anyone wants to add to our cause, they can send it here and we’ll lump it in with ours. We’re just doing money, obviously,” McClellan said. “It makes me feel proud that they took the initiative

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Minnesota, they later divorced and he has died.

While Norma lived in Laurel, Maryland, she worked as a secretary for a bank president.

In 1971, Norma married Virgil French in Creston.

They farmed together 10 miles east of Bedford until he died and she moved to Creston where she became the “demo” lady at WalMart, Hy-Vee and Fareway.

She also worked as a receptionist and secretary for Anderson and Werner Law Firm in Creston, as an office assistant at Ringgold Mutual Insurance in Mount Ayr and a typist for Boggs Wholesale in Creston.

Norma was a member of First Baptist Church in Creston and past member of Young at Heart Doll Club.

Norma is survived by her children, Michael D. (Jo) Duckworth Sr., Tony Lee (significant other Crystal Heyveld) and Leesa “Lee” (Allen) Lester, all of Creston; grandchildren, Scotty Duckworth, Jason Duckworth, Michael (Cassie) Duckworth Jr., Dani Lisk (significant other Kenneth Witmer), Brian (April) Holloway, Shawn Holloway (significant other Shyanne Macalpine-Switzer), Jared Wilmeth, Brianna Freeman and Sherri Bishop: great-granddaughters, Myla and Maci Duckworth and Atalynn Holloway and great-grandsons, Colton Duckworth, Chase Stookey, Ivan Wilmeth and Isaiah Elkin.

Norma was preceded in death by her stepfather Sam Rhoades, mother Winnie Rhoades, husband Virgil and stepdaughter Connie (French) Noyes. to help others. They did all the work to make it happen.

I’m glad they are able to recognize others needed help and had the drive to help people they don’t know and will never meet.”

To add to the students’ fundraising total, contact Flores or McClellan at Creston Community Middle School by calling 641-7822129. burglaries.

Items stolen included a pressure washer, which was sold by the pair to Cox Reighard’s grandmother.

Also during the execution of the search warrant, items of drug paraphernalia, including bags that field-tested positive for methamphetamine, were located inside Cox’s garage.

At time of press release, Cox was being held on $22,000 bond and Reighard was being held on $21,000 bond.

Iowa governor agrees with end to DACA; wants Congress to act ated under President Barack Obama. It’s provided nearly 800,000 immigrants, brought into the United States illegally as minors, a reprieve from deportation and the ability to work legally in the country.

About 3,000 immigrants in Iowa are in the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. On Tuesday, dozens of DACA supporters gathered at the downtown Des Moines federal building, where Sens.

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst have offices. They marched around a city block, chanting against the deportation of immigrants, including those brought to the country as children.

In other council news: • Creston City Council voted to pass a resolution to allow a public hearing on Mark Williams’ request to place a water line under a city parking lot located at

parking lot and north of the Union County Abstract building.

The exact path of the water line is not known yet, but it is expected to run along the north side of the parking lot. The details of the plan will be known by the time of the public hearing.

The hearing is set for Sept. 19.

• Council voted unanimously to remove and dispose of a dangerous building located at 505 W. Howard St. The vote passed by a 6-0 tally, with Ward 2 Representative Rich Madison not present at Tuesday’s meeting.

• The city also approved the annual street financial report.

Y offers a stroke clinic to introduce correct swim strokes and what the swim team has to offer. The stroke clinic is not required for swim team participation. The clinic is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Cost for the stroke clinic is $35. The official swim team season starts Oct. 2 with the season running through early March. Swim team is open for girls and boys ages 6-21 years. Practices are 6 to 7 p.m. two to four days a week depending on which group the child chooses. Swim team coaches are Sue Tridle and Nicole Webber. For swim team questions, contact Aquatics Coordinator Dana Dodge at 641-782-9622 or email ddodge@southernprairieymca.com.

The YMCA is offering indoor youth soccer for boys and girls age 3 to 8 Saturday mornings in October. This clinic-style program teaches fundamental skills such as passing, trapping, shooting, dribbling, stealing and goal-

keeping. The program runs from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 in the YMCA gym. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for participants. Register by Oct. 1.

For questions, contact Joyce Baker at 641-782-9622.

The YMCA is setting up a twice a week playdate for parents or grandparents with toddlers. Tot Town is an open gym time where toys like toddler cruisers and other fun things are brought out and the kids can work on gross motor skills while they play. Tot Town is from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays and open for boys and girls ages 1 to 5 along with their parent/ caregiver. Tot Town is free for members. For non-members it’s just $1 per child.

For more information on any Southern Prairie YMCA program, call 641-782-9622, check for updates on the Southern Prairie YMCA Facebook page or visit the YMCA website at www. southernprairieymca.com.

YMCA NEWS The Southern Prairie YMCA is planning a great afterschool program with a new partnership between the YMCA and Creston Community Schools. The after school program is for kids in junior kindergarten through fifth grade. It starts after the school day and goes until 6 p.m. The program will be at Creston Elementary School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at the YMCA on Tuesday and Thursday. The YMCA is looking forward to the extra STEM activities that can be incorporated into the program at the school as well as the swimming and gym activities at the YMCA. Parent packets and registration forms are available on the YMCA website or at the Y. Registration is $70 per student per week. Y members receive a reduced rate as well as students on free or reduced lunch. Registration is done at the YMCA. The YMCA is sponsoring a 5K run/walk 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, during Balloon Days beginning at McKinley Park.

Sometimes the balloons fly right overhead as the runners go by. The early bird registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 8. The early bird registration fee is $20 and includes a T-shirt. Registration after Sept. 8 is $25 with no guarantee of a T-shirt. New this year is a family fun run starting at 8:15 a.m. It’s designed as a fun, family activity during the balloon days weekend. The family fun run will have its own short course at the same

time as the 5K and will involve balloon chasing. The family fun run is $10 per family. For more information or to register, contact the YMCA at 641-782-9622. Registrations can also be completed online at www.southernprairieymca. com.

Would you like a chance to win up to $5,000? The YMCA and Hot Air Balloon Days Committee is partnering on a Balloon Days baggie drop fundraiser. Tickets are $100 per square available at the Y and chamber until Friday, Sept. 15. A drone will be dropping a baggie on Saturday, Sept. 16. There is a $5,000 maximum payout if the baggie lands on your square. Winners need not be present to win.

The YMCA Christian Emphasis Committee invites the community to the Y 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, for “See You at the Pole.” “See You at the Pole” is an annual gathering of Christians of all ages at a flagpole for prayer, scripture-reading during the early morning. Meet at the Y rain or shine. This morning gives everyone the opportunity to take a moment to pray for our nation and community.

For children who enjoy swimming and may be interested in swimming competitively, the YMCA offers the Stingray swim team. This program creates a competitive, but fun environment that will challenge all levels of swimmers. For those unsure about joining the swim team, the

Judge orders Des Moines to refund some traffic camera fines DES MOINES (AP) — A judge is ordering Des Moines to refund fines issued to hundreds of drivers who appealed speeding tickets they received from cameras on Interstate 235.

District Judge Lawrence McLellan ruled Tuesday that the city violated their due process rights and failed to follow its own ordinances by requiring appeals to go through an unauthorized administrative hearing process.

He says city code should have required Des Moines

to file municipal infractions against those who disputed liability, a process that has more safeguards. That didn’t happen.

The class includes drivers who appealed tickets from December 2013 to present, were found liable and fined. One class attorney estimates they number in the low thousands.

McLellan’s ruling orders the city to refund penalties and stop collection efforts related to outstanding fines. Most tickets were for $65.

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DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she agrees with President Donald Trump’s decision to phase out a program that protects young immigrants from deportation because she believes Congress should address the issue.

The Republican governor told reporters Tuesday it’s Congress’ job to pass immigration law. She wouldn’t specify what lawmakers should do, though she said immigration reform could include a pathway to citizenship for some immigrants affected

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for a 2018 Ford to the council.

“When I bid them out I bid them specific, I want these things on the truck,” Ver Meer said Tuesday evening. “Whatever else Chevy throws in, or Ford, or Dodge, whatever their model comes with, I don’t have much say over that.”

Three bids were sent out and examined before Tuesday’s evening meeting. All three bids were quoted within $1,000 of each other.

“The bids were within $1,000. All of them. So, I just picked the low bid, which happened to be the F-150,” said Ver Meer.

the intersection of Montgomery and Walnut Streets.

Williams owns a lot and will attempt to open up a business in the alley.

“It’ll be on the east side of the alley, there are about four parking spots there and that’s where he wants to put a little building,” said City Administrator Mike Taylor.

In order to connect this water line, Williams will be forced to go underneath the public parking lot. Any damage caused to the lot during the process will be covered by Williams.

“Placing a small building he owns behind the Union County Abstract building for the purpose of selling food out of it,” said Public Works Director Kevin Kruse.

The lot is west of the city

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After the execu- Reighard tion of a search warrant at Cox’s residence, officers discovered items that matched those taken during prior burglaries of 602 N. Sycamore St., 100 W. Ringgold St., 1306 W. Jefferson St. and 902 N. Sumner Ave. Reighard was also charged with the same

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All three bids were for full-sized, four-wheel drive, four-door pickup trucks.

The lowest bid was $15,423 from Creston Automotive for a 2018 Ford.

The final price includes the trade-in value on a 2011 Chevrolet pickup truck.

The new truck will be a patrol vehicle. Ver Meer guessed that the vehicle will be available for service at the end of October.

The Creston Police department is still fundraising for the K9 unit.

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Homestead Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. YMCA Clover Kids, 4 to 5 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church.

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

Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

NA women’s meeting, 7 p.m., St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Thursday

Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad retirees coffee, 9 a.m., The Windrow Restaurant.

Bingo, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., mealsite, restored Creston Depot.

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Lenox School Board, 6 p.m. Wednesday, high school building.

Agenda includes: New business - consider approval of resignations, consider approval of new hire, consider approval fundraiser, consider approval of the signature of the superintendent for official school documents, consider approval of the resolution to have Iowa State Savings Bank of Lenox, PCSB of Lenox and Wells Fargo of Des Moines be official depositories for the district, consider approval of bowling rental fee; administration and board reports; consider entering into closed session under Iowa code 21.5(1)c for the purpose of discussing strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.

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Olin Holder, 709 N. Sycamore St., reported a tire had been slashed on his vehicle in the evening hours between Friday and Tuesday.

Estimated damage was $250.

—————— Michael Lang, 610 S. Park St., reported his wife’s purse was taken from his vehicle between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday while it was parked at 410 S. Sumner St. Estimated loss was $60.

Miscellaneous

Accident, 7:53 a.m., Tuesday, West Howard Street.

Escort, 8:46 a.m., Tuesday, North Osage Street.

Talk to officer, 9:06 a.m., Tuesday, South Elm Street.

Talk to officer, 10:34 a.m., Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 10:57 a.m., AY, AUGUST 24 Tuesday, West Adams [PG-13] 6:30, 8:30 Street.

Vandalism, 11:04 a.m., Tuesday, North Sycamore Street.

Suspicious person, 2:39

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

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

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Tingley, featuring Jimmy Georges’ Band, with a potluck.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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p.m., Tuesday, Russell Street.

Accident, 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, Kirby Street.

Found property, 4:07 p.m., Tuesday, South Oak Street.

Reckless driving, 4:03 p.m., Tuesday, West Townline Street.

Welfare check, 5:51 p.m., Tuesday, North Cherry Street.

Theft, 6:01 p.m., Tuesday, South Park Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 6:56 p.m., Tuesday, West Montgomery Street.

Found property, 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, North Sycamore Street.

Drive off, 9:14 p.m., Tuesday, South Elm Street.

Assault, 3:21 a.m., today, West Townline Street.

Accidents

No citations were issued after an accident 7:55 a.m.

Tuesday at the intersection of South Sycamore and West Howard streets.

According to a Creston Police report, Chelsea Leigh Sorensen, 27, of Creston, driving a 2011 Chevrolet, was traveling south on South Sycamore Street when her vehicle was struck in the front passenger-side corner by a 2013 Chevrolet driven by Michelle McClaren Hicks, 53, of Creston, who was stopped at a stop sign but did not yield to Sorensen because of a sunrise glare.

Damage estimates were $2,500 to Hicks’ vehicle and $3,500 to Sorensen’s vehicle.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 5:32 p.m.

Friday on 110th Street in Union County.

According to a Creston Police report, Courtney Lynne Wilson, 24, of Moss Point, was driving east on 110th Street when her 2008 Chevrolet blew a rear tire, causing the vehicle to become unstable, enter the north ditch and roll over.

Wilson was uninjured in the accident.

Damage estimate was $3,000 to Wilson’s vehicle.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Fall is coming Tuesday night gave us a sneak peek at what’s to come this fall, as temperatures dropped into the 40s overnight.

The crisp, cool air felt invigorating as I breathed it in. It made me long for what’s to come this fall.

Fall has always been my favorite season. The weather has always been an important part of that.

But I also love everything else that comes with fall – the colors, the wildlife and all the activities.

One of the biggest things I missed while I lived in St. Louis was there wasn’t really a fall season there. It was hot and muggy all summer long. That continued through the fall months, except for about a two-week stretch where it felt like fall. And then, suddenly, it was winter. Thankfully, winter in St. Louis wasn’t

Vick-tory lap Scott Vicker managing editor all that bad.

Missing out on the typical fall weather and not seeing the leaves changing colors always made me long for home, where I could experience the changing of the seasons.

It seems minor, but it’s something I don’t take for granted.

To me, fall means cool, enjoyable weather that allows me to comfortably wear a sweatshirt (or my trademark flannel shirts).

It means watching the colors of the leaves slowly change colors, creating beautiful panoramas of auburn, gold and orange.

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It means watching the wildlife come out and be more active. I know it’s not quite fall yet, but just in the past few weeks I’ve been able to photograph deer at Fogle Lake, a red-tailed hawk in Creston and, just last night, a whole flock of Painted Lady butterflies in Creston.

Fall means high school football bringing entire communities together on Friday nights. It also means waking up early Saturday mornings to watch “College GameDay” before watching college football from 11 a.m. until the wee hours of Sunday morn-

ing when the late-night west coast games finish.

Fall means carving pumpkins with my nephews, which is one of my favorite traditions. I was disappointed it was one I had to miss out on last year, since I was visiting my sister in London during the lead-up to Halloween.

It also means watching movies I associate with fall, like “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Sleepy Hollow” and “E.T.” That’s one I haven’t done a good job of in the past few years, as I’ve often felt too busy. But this year, I intend to make time to watch each of those movies.

With fall also comes the only race I consistently run every year anymore – Living History Farms. And, unfortunately, that means training for Living History Farms. Each year, it’s become more and more difficult to train

for the race as I have had a lingering IT band problem for the past three years.

I once again find myself trying to nurse my IT band back to health right now, so I can start working to get myself into shape for the race. I’m down to two and a half months before the race, so I need to start training soon. My goal will once again be to finish in the top half of our Prestige Worldwide team, made up of my former teammates at Saint Louis University and Jake Waddingham, assuming he can make it back for the race this year.

The forecast is calling for temperatures back in the 80s the rest of this week, so I’m going to have to wait a little bit longer for fall to be here for good. But, I’ll be waiting. And I’ll be ready to enjoy it when it does arrive.

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

Hurricane Irma crossed the Atlantic headed to the Eastern Seaboard Monday. When will they stop giving them friendly names like Harvey and Irma? Call just one of them the Megatron Death Storm and everybody would evacuate without needing one word of encouragement from the governor.

Congress faced spending for Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas as Hurricane Irma neared Florida. Not to mention missiles coming from the other direction. The U.S. has so many natural disasters and senseless tragedies you’d think we were built atop thousands of Indian burial grounds.

Southern California boiled in triple-digit heat as the annual Santa Ana winds arrived right on time in September. The desert breezes are just murder on allergy sufferers. In the San Fernando Valley, the pollen level is so high that drug dealers are trying to convert their meth back into Sudafed.

Burbank’s La Tuna wildfires raged out of control all weekend in the Los Angeles foothills. It’s giving the industry a real scare.

William Morris agents who live in Burbank woke up and saw the wildfires outside their bedroom windows this morning and just assumed they had died.

Buckingham Palace announced Duchess Kate is pregnant with her and Prince William’s third child in four years. It’s called leading by

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example. Some people sit around and complain England could become a Muslim-majority country, while others lie down and go to work solving the problem.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago had over 30 shootings and four shooting fatalities over Labor Day weekend. The FBI says 90 percent of all murders are committed by men. So if feminists really want to make a difference in this world, they’re going to have to step up their game.

The Walt Disney Company announced Friday that it’s going to open a “Star Wars” themed hotel at each of its Disney theme park properties. Tie-ins with popular movies really attract families to theme parks. A “Hunger Games” theme park will soon open up in South Korea, it’s called North Korea.

North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un’s CIA profile on his private life was leaked which reveals that Kim likes to snort cocaine, drink Cognac, take Viagra and have sex with teenage girls. That would explain everything. Kim Jung Un doesn’t want to be dictator of North Korea, he wants to direct.

President Trump threatened to cut off trade with countries that trade with North Korea Sunday and that includes China. Just pic-

ture the consequences of a cut-off of trade with China. We might finally get through self-checkout at Wal-Mart without needing assistance if they have nothing to sell.

The White House warned North Korea of massive retaliation on Sunday if they attack Japan as threatened. Kim Jung Un would never attack Japan with nuclear weapons. Even if he wasn’t killed in the retaliation attack he’d be banned from the Comedy Store for doing Harry Truman’s act.

Postal Service inspectors arrested a dozen letter carriers for taking bribes from drug dealers to deliver large quantities of cocaine to customers in Atlanta. They were using the product as well.

The inspectors got suspicious when all their mail was delivered correctly and an hour and a half early.

CNN released the contents of a gracious and supportive letter that President Obama left for President Trump inside the Oval Office desk last January. What a transition. It marked the first time in history that a billionaire moved into federal housing that had been vacated by a black family.

The White House vowed to work together with House and Senate leaders Monday to get things done for the American people by the end of the session.

However, the first order of business could be Pacific defense.

President Trump just promised to build a ceiling and make North Korea pay for it.

Creston Tractor Supply celebrates pet supply drive, adoptions Customer donations support the efforts of local animal organizations.

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If your backyard is home to a pet pig, dog, cat or goat, mark your calendar. Creston Tractor Supply Company is welcoming all leashed, friendly animals to visit the store during Pet Appreciation Week Sept. 13-17.

“Pet Appreciation Week is our time to meet and celebrate every pet you could imagine finding out here,” said Mark Lake, manager of the Creston Tractor Supply.

“We look forward to greeting your family pets at the store, and, on Saturday, we hope to help some families take home an adoptable animal from one of our community rescues.”

Pet Appreciation Week, the retailer’s biggest pet food and supply sale of the year, will kick off with a pet supply drive to support local pet and animal groups that partner with the store. From

Sept. 13-17, customers can drop off new, sealed food, toys, cleaning supplies and other essential pet accessories such as beds, scratching posts, leashes and bowls to be donated to local rescues and shelters in the community.

“Our local animal rescues are most successful when the community rallies behind them and this year we have the ability to make a major impact,” Lake said.

“After all, Pet Appreciation Week is about celebrating all of our community’s pets and animals, and that includes the ones living in our local shelters.”

On Saturday, Sept. 16, Tractor Supply will host a Pet Appreciation Week community event featuring pet adoptions, demonstrations on pet nutrition and a free Greenie dental dog

treat for customers while supplies last. This year’s Pet Appreciation Week community event will also include: • C.A.R.E. – on-site from 9:30 a.m. to noon • Dog Gone Rescue – onsite from noon to 3 p.m.

Pet Appreciation Week, an annual celebration of animals and the families who care for them, is open to the public and leashed pets.

Tractor Supply stores offer a full line of products for pets, small animals and livestock, including items necessary for their health, care, growth and containment.

For more information on the week’s events or to participate, contact the Creston store at 641-782-2201.

For expert advice on raising pets and other animals, visit www.tractorsupply. com/knowhow. To receive deals and rewards on pet and livestock products, sign up for the Tractor Supply Neighbor’s Club at www. neighborsclub.com.

Garden and Associates acquires Mid-State Surveying and Consulting Garden and Associates Ltd., engineers and surveyors, an Iowa-based company, announces the acquisition of Mid-State Surveying and Consulting in Creston from Jim Norman and Greg Shawler. Mid-State was established in 2002 by Norman and Shawler, both long-time Creston residents.

During their 15 years meeting the surveying needs of land owners, cities, counties, rural water districts, construction companies and other businesses in southern and central Iowa, Norman and Shawler worked to maintain high standards for quality, responsiveness and efficiency.

They believe expending the extra effort needed to make sure their work met the needs of their clients, and maintaining good communications with their clients and others, were integral to the success of Mid-State Surveying and Consulting.

“We have greatly enjoyed the opportunities we have been given to work with our clients and associates,” Norman said. “We feel very comfortable turning our business over to Garden and Associates. They share our values and are committed to contributing to the city of Creston and the surrounding area. Greg and I both plan to retire at the end of the year, but we plan to assist Garden and Associates on an as-needed, and as-available, basis and we plan to continue to be active in the community.”

Garden and Associates and Mid-State have shared office space at 500 E. Taylor St. in Creston since 2007. Along with the acquisition of Mid-State, and in response to an increased workload, Garden and Associates will add four fulltime staff to the Creston office. Staff additions include a surveyor, surveyor technician, administrative

assistant and engineering technician. There are also plans to add a design engineer position in the next six months.

Austin Smith, who is a licensed professional engineer and stockholder in the company, will head up the expanded office. Smith, a 2002 graduate of Creston High School, 2004 graduate of Southwestern Community College and 2008 graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, has worked at Garden and Associates since 2011, focusing primarily on water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment and street improvement projects.

Garden and Associates Ltd. is located at 500 E. Taylor St., Suite C, in Creston. They can be contacted by phone at 641-782-4004 (Mid-State phone), 641782-4005 (Garden &and Associates phone) or 800491-2524.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, September 6, 2017

USDA designates 10 counties as primary natural disaster areas WASHINGTON – In response to a request from Bob Wegand, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting state executive director in Iowa, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Clarke, Decatur, Jefferson, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Union, Wapello, Warren and Wayne counties in Iowa as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought.

Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Iowa also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Dallas, Davis, Guthrie, Henry, Jasper, Keokuk, Mahaska, Monroe, Polk, Ringgold, Taylor, Van Buren and Washington Farmers and ranchers in

Harrison, Mercer and Putnam counties in Missouri also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous.

All counties listed above were designated natural disaster areas Aug. 25, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for FSA’s emergency (EM) loans, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to

the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity.

Other FSA programs that can provide assistance, but do not require a disaster declaration, include operating and farm ownership loans, the emergency conservation program, livestock forage disaster program, livestock indemnity program, emergency assistance for livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish program and the tree assistance program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA service centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at www.disaster.fsa. usda.gov.

Consultants to hold planning workshop for potential improvements of aquatic center An aquatics consultant retained by the city of Creston will hold a twoday workshop to bring the community together to begin the initial planning process for a pool renovation. This workshop provides the opportunity for a volunteer aquatics committee, city staff and the general public to interactively provide input for possible improvements to the facility. There are open sessions for the gen-

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The potential design workshop will take place Sept. 12 and 13 at the Creston City Council Chambers on the second floor of the restored Creston Depot, at 116 W. Adams St. The event is free to attend and no RSVP is required.

Water’s Edge is an aquatic engineering and design firm specializing in the evaluation, planning and design of water parks, aquatic parks, aquatic centers, water spray grounds and fountains. With almost 100 years of cumulative staff experience, they are an established leader in the aquatics market. For over a decade, the firm has continued to provide professional planning and design services for clients.

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FSA INFORMATION FARMLAND: 234.31 Acres CROPLAND ACRES/ DCP: 201.91 TAXABLE ACRES: 232 TAXES: $15.96/ACRE CORN BASE ACREAGE: 55.5 PLC YIELD: 86 WHEAT BASE ACREAGE: 3.9 PLC YIELD: 31 SOYBEAN BASE ACREAGE: 51.3 PLC YIELD: 27 TOTAL BASE ACRES: 110.7 CSRII: 54

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Seller: Mike Coleman Jake Rice, Auctioneer/ Agent • 641-202-3315 Allan Hughes, Agent • 402-672-3621 Jim Hughes, Broker • 712-520-7300 www.jimhughesrealestate.com METHOD OF AUCTION: Farm will be sold on a dollar per acre basis to be multiplied by the net taxable acres. TERMS: 10% down day of auction with balance due at closing. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS: Successful bidders will enter into a purchase contract at the auction site immediately following the auction. All bids are subject to seller’s approval. Your bidding is not subject to financing, so financing must be arranged prior to auction. POSSESSION: At closing, subject to the 2017 cash rent lease. AGENCY: Jake Rice Auction Company & Jim Hughes Real Estate are agents for & represent the sellers. All bidders will be considered customers, not clients. DISCLAIMER: Announcements made by the auctioneer at the time of the sale will take precedence over any previously printed material or any other statements made. All information contained in the brochure and all related materials are subject to terms & conditions outlined in the agreement to purchase. The property is being sold on an AS IS, WHERE IS basis, and no warranty or representation either expressed or implied concerning the property is made by the seller or the auction company. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent investigations, inspections, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained in this brochure is believed to be accurate, but is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy or omissions is assumed by the seller or the auction company. All sketches & dimensions in this brochure are approximate & have been estimated based on aerial photographs. Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are the direction & discretion of the auctioneer.

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HOROSCOPE For Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)Today the Moon is in your sign, which means you have an edge over all the other signs.

Ask the universe for a favor today, because the answer might be “yes.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes today because of the position of the Moon. Just lie in the tall grass and watch the world go by.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A conversation with a female could be important today.

Actually, this is a good day to share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone to get her feedback.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) For some reason, your private life seems to be a bit public today. People are talking about you, or perhaps they notice you more than usual. Be aware of this.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Do something different today to shake up your daily routine, because you’re hungry for adventure and a chance to learn something new. Go someplace you’ve never been before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Wrap up loose details with taxes, debt, insurance issues, inheritances and shared property. Get this stuff out of the way for your own peace of mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. In two weeks, people will bow to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)Do something that will help you feel better organized and more on top of your game.

Take 10 minutes out of your day to tidy up something.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a fun-loving day! Enjoy sports events, social outings, romantic dates, mini-vacations and playful activities with children. Live it up!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You have been out there flying your colors, but today you will welcome a chance to cocoon at home. Whatever you do, be low-key and do something that lets you catch your breath.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Discussions with others will be emotional and very real today. You want the truth. You don’t want to waste time on

superficial chitchat about the weather.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Today, your focus is on money and cash flow. Respect your moneymaking ideas. Take care of what you own.

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now come to fruition. This is a year of big decisions and major achievements. Activity is key.

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Bearcat meet MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Northwest Missouri State University men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the 2017 season with the Bearcat Open on Friday afternoon, with strong performances by Creston natives Brandon Phipps and Maria Mostek.

The Northwest men won the meet with 27 points, 15 ahead of second-place Missouri Valley. Brayden Clews-Proctor won the men’s 4.2-mile race in 21:24.3 and Phipps was second in 21:28.5.

The Bearcat women finished third in the 5K race with 62 points.

Margaux Jacquet led the Bearcats in sixth place in 20::05.8. Mostek finished 16th in 21:00.8.

Both Northwest teams compete in the NCAA Preview meet on Sept.

16 in Evansville, Ind.

Canceled events MOUNT AYR — All Mount Ayr athletic events scheduled for Monday, Sept. 11 have been canceled.

This includes the high school cross country meet at Pleasantville, the high school volleyball triangular at Pleasantville and the junior varsity football game at West Central Valley.

The school is looking at possibly playing the JV game on Tuesday, Sept.

12.

SWCC camps The Southwestern Spartan baseball coaching staff and team are hosting fall camps for elementary and high school players in September and October.

During the camps, an emphasis will be placed on age-appropriate fundamentals including defense, base running, and hitting.

The baseball camp dates follow: Grades 3-5, Sunday Sep. 24 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $40 Grades 6-8, Sunday, Oct. 1 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50 Grades 9-12, Sunday, Oct. 8 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $60Campers are asked to bring their own lunches. Equipment to bring to camp should include baseball glove, bat (if available), and cleats.

Players are asked to wear baseball pants.

You can register online at southwesternspartans.com.

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place finish in the freshmen-sophomore race paced the Raider boys, as his 18:31 time was the same as junior teammate Chase Smith, who took 15th in the junior-senior boys race.

As good as top runners have been for the Mount Ayr boys and girls, Larsen is pleased to see the competition develop at practice for the program with 50 kids between middle school and high school.

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CNA sports editor kacarter@crestonnews.com

WINTERSET — Tuesday’s Winterset Cross Country Invitational saw the Creston Panthers reduce their times from last week, and from last year’s meet at Lakeview Country Club, almost across the board.

Creston was again led by medalists Brielle Baker, who’s second-place finish among juniors and fifth-place in the junior-senior race was Creston’s top placing of Baker the day.

Braelyn Baker’s time of 21:27 pushed her to third among freshman girls and fifth in the freshman-sophomore race.

Finally, Clayton Stafford shrunk his time to 18:06, tops among Panther runners, third among freshmen and seventh in the freshman-sophomore race.

After running on a flat course at Dallas Center-Grimes, Creston coach Pat Schlapia was happy to see how his athletes responded to a difference in terrain.

“This is quite a different race from last week temperature-wise and coursewise,” Schlapia said. “What we had on the flat part, it as good for the kids to run some hills.”

Young runners continue to try and find their place on the team, while older runners like Sophia Groumoutis (8th-place among

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Creston sophomores Allivea Skarda and Brittany Linch run side by side in the midst of the freshman-sophomore race Tuesday at Lakeview Country Club in Winterset. Linch finished 11th among sophomores and Skarda picked up 13th.

senior runners at the meet), Danielle Castillo and Dylan Linch showed improvement from last week.

“Someone like Dylan Linch, the lone senior on the team... hats off for him,” Schlapia said. “He ran better than what he did at D C - G .

He’s had some ankle prob- Linch lems. He’s looking stronger.”

While the top seven fin-

ishers for the boys and girls will be classified as varsity runners for the next meet, Schlapia agreed with the assessment that there is likely to be a great deal of upheaval and Schlapia movement among what spots Panther runners land in.

“What we had today, I could see in two days at Greene County, there could be some movement,” Schla-

pia said. “I could see things changing a lot. That’s great.

That carries over not only into practices, but meets too.”

with two fumble recoveries.

“Derek was all over the place for us,” Malausky said.

Linebacker Drew Venteicher finished with nine tackles, including a sack.

Malausky said Hogan had a bruised elbow and should be good for this week’s district opener at Wayne of Corydon. The status of Donaldson is a little more uncertain.

“He still has some swelling in that knee and doesn’t have a full range of motion yet,” Malausky said Monday. “We’ll have to see how the rest of the week goes.

We had a lot of different guys get some playing experience, and hopefully they can build on that as the season goes along.”

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L — Christensen 21 pass from Still (Gordon run), 1:07.

2nd quarter L — Derek Venteicher 10 run (Venteicher run), 10:41.

3rd quarter E — Shane Franks 20 pas from Caden Henderson (run failed), 8:50.

4th quarter E — Luke Dalley 46 run (Cooper Stanley pass from Henderson), 7:34.

L — Cullen Wood 7 run (pass failed), 1:25.

Individual leaders Rushing: L— Colton Gordon 14-96; Colton Hogan 4-36, 1 TD; Brad Larson 8-22; Aaron Schmitz 4-17, 1 TD; Carter Still 5-16; Sam Donaldson 1-15; Derek Venteicher 1-10, 1 TD. Passing: L — Still 2-3-1 for 65 yards, 2 TD; Gordon 0-3-1.

Receiving: L— Brenden Christensen 2-65, 2 TD. Tackles (solo-assists): L — Derek Venteicher 8-4, Drew Venteicher 6-3, Kyler Christensen 5-2, Brenden Christensen 2-4, Gordon 3-1, Ethan Sheley 2-1, Schmitz 1-2, Still 1-1.

Tackles for loss: L— Derek Venteicher 3, Drew Venteicher 1, Brenden Christensen 1, Kyler Christensen 1.

Sacks: L — Derek Venteicher 2, Rex Hoffman 1, Drew Venteicher 1, Kyler Christensen 1.

Interceptions: L: Gordon 1.

Mount Ayr powers through Tuesday Mount Ayr had two girls post the best times in coach Deb Larsen’s tenure, with Paige Lynch running her race in 23:31 for ninth among juniors.

“Our top five girls have run strong and as a group,” Larsen said. “We’ve worked on running in a group.”

Isaac Timmerman’s sixth-

“The top three might be set, but then 4-5-6-7-89, they’e really battling in those spots,” Larsen said.

Nodaway Valley was its normal self, placing runners near the top of the field.

Brycen Wallace led the Wolverine boys with his second-place, 16:53 finish in the junior-senior race, which was tops among all seniors.

Tyler Breheny, in 17:10 and Josh Baudler, in 17:11, finished second and third respectively in the freshmen-sophomore race. Joel Blazek finished second among juniors in 18:05. Sophia Broers and Mallory Kuhns led the Wolverine girls.

Broers was 16th Kuhns among the freshmen and Kuhns ended up 10th among sophomores in 22:53.

East Union was missing one of its top runners in Molly McNeill, but had strong showings from Gabrielle Valencia (36th overall and 13th among freshmen in a time of 22:57), Sidney McFee and Mattie XC| 8A

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Lenox 52, Essex 14 LENOX — Lenox overcame two early backfield injuries to roll past Essex, 52-14.

Aaron Schmitz started the game with a touchdown return of the opening kickoff to spark the Tigers.

Sam Donaldson injured a knee while fighting for extra yardage on his first carry of the game. Then, still in the first quarter, tailback Colton Hogan suffered an injured elbow.

Coach Matt Malausky, back after missing last week with an illness, said several players performed well in new roles as the Tigers established a 38-0 lead after one quarter.

“It was kind of mass confusion there for awhile,” Malausky said. “Aaron Schmitz

is a starting guard for us and we put him at fullback, and had Dillon Mendez go in at guard. Then when Hogan went down, we put Ethan Sheley in at end and moved Colton Gordon to tailback.

We ran the ball 41 times for 232 yards, and eight different people carried the ball.”

Gordon finished with 14 carries for 96 yards. Hogan, Schmitz, Derek Venteicher and Cullen Wood each had one rushing touchdown for the Tigers.

Carter Still was 2 of 3 passing for 65 yards and two touchdown connections with Brenden Christensen of 44 yards and 21 yards toward the end of the first quarter.

Lenox (1-2) led 46-0 at halftime and 46-6 after three quarters.

Defensive Venteicher end Derek Venteicher had a strong overall game with 12 total tackles, including three for losses and two sacks, along

Lenox 52, Essex 14 Essex 0 0 6 8 - 14 Lenox 38 8 0 6 - 52 1st quarter L — Aaron Schmitz 57 kick return (run failed), 11:47.

L — Colton Hogan 9 run (Hogan run), 10:01.

L — Schmitz 7 run (Carter Still run), 7:37.

L — Brenden Christensen 44 pass from Still (Schmitz run),

Melcher-Dallas 68 Murray 8

ray football gave up 60-plus points, this time in a 68-6 road loss at Melcher-Dallas Friday.

A first quarter connection between Reece Held and Josh Webb on a 67-yard deep ball for a score represented Murray’s lone score of the night.

“We ran a stop and go route and got lucky got behind their defense and Reece made a great play for us,” Murray coach Taylor Fulton said.

Webb ran for 20 yards and the Mustangs were led by Jeran Cos- Webb ner’s 26 on the ground on six carries.

Webb led the team with six tackles, and Andrew Barber added 5.5, including a solo tackle for a loss.

CNA sports editor Kaleb Carter contributed to this story.

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AREA VOLLEYBALL East Union 3, Lenox 0 AFTON — East Union picked up a 25-21, 25-16, 2518 sweep of Lenox at home Tuesday night.

Callie Gossman led the Eagles defense with 15 digs while going 13-of-16 in serve receive. Megan Mitchell put up 19 assists. A balanced attack at the net we led by Alissa Weinkoetz with eight kills, along with five each by

Olivia Eckels and Rakenzy Pryor.

Weinkoetz also had two solo blocks.

Lauren Mitchell was 14-of14 serving Mitchell with two aces. Megan Mitchell was 14-17 with two aces.

East Union, now 5-2, competes at the Chariton

tournament on Saturday.

Lenox statistics were not available at press time.

Mount Ayr 3, Southwest Valley 1 CORNING — Unforced errors and serving breakdowns hampered Southwest Valley in Mount Ayr’s 2515, 22-25, 25-18, 25-16 victory Tuesday night.

The Timberwolves had 14 serving errors in 73 attempts for 80.8 percent.

“We definitely need to improve our individual focus when serving in practice and execute during a game,” said Southwest ValSchafer ley coach Lindsay Wetzel. “We also had 60 unforced errors. It’s hard to

win a set, let along a match when we have that many unforced errors. When we stayed in system and used Jentry (Schafer) she had some hard, fast kills. We need to be more disciplined in our defense, passing game and serving.”

Schafer had 19 kills and two blocks to lead the Timberwolves. Lexie Haer added seven kills.

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Hailey Thomas finished with 35 setting assists and served 9-of-11 for Southwest Valley. The Timberwolves had only 18 digs for the night, led by Makayla McMann with five. McMann also went 12-15 at the service line with three aces.

Southwest Valley, now 1-2, plays at Creston Thursday night. Mount Ayr, 4-1, is at Urbandale Sept. 14.

Mount Ayr statistics were not available at press time.

Murray 3, Ankeny Christian 0

MURRAY — The Murray volleyball team opened the season with a 25-19, 25-21, 25-17 victory over Ankeny

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Christian Academy Tuesday night.

Zoie Lecy smacked 11 kills and Bre Klein served 16-of-16 with three aces for the Lady Mustangs. Emma Decker was 13-13 serving with four aces.

Sharing the setting duties were Twila Barger with 10 assists and Becca Decker with six.

Mackenna Skroh had a strong night at the net with five kills and two blocks, Lecy while also leading the serve receive at 7-8. Kelli Romero had three kills and went 4-4 on serve receive.

Klein and Britta Callstrom

each had four digs for the Lady Mustangs, who play at Mormon Trail on Thursday.

Ankeny Christian fell to 3-9 for the season. “We had slow starts in each set tonight, but not bad overall for the first outing of the year,� Murray coach Jerry Shields said. “It’s always good to get the first win under your belt, especially a conference game.�

gone. Andrew (Hribal) and (Treyg) Webb battled back and forth in practices so far‌ I’ll be very interested to see if that continues.�

Crest, 25:09; 59. Blake Wuebker, EU, 26:26; 60. Chris Froit, EU, 26:39; 61. Kaden Briggs, Crest, 27:02.

10th girls — 1. Ellie Twedt, Ballard, 19:46; 10. Mallory Kuhns, NV, 22:53; 11. Brittany Linch, Crest, 23:09; 13. Allivea Skarda, Crest, 23:21; 22. Sydney Hartsock, Crest, 24:27; 24.

Elizabeth Sobotka, MA, 24:37; 31. Madison Van Otterloo, NV 25:03; 32. Rachel Gregg, MA, 25:11; 36. Kate Sutton, EU, 25:56; 42. Taylor MIller, EU, 26:58; 44.

Cortney Gross, OM, 27:16; 45.

Stephanie Davidson, Crest, 27:41; 51. Sydney Pantini, Crest, 29:05.

10th boys — 1. Rashawn Marshall, WA, 17:09; 2. Tyler Breheny, NV, 17:10; 3. Joshua Baudler, NV, 17:11; 6. Isaac Timmerman, MA, 18:31; 18.

Jared Moreland, Crest, 20:22; 20.

Levi Hitz, Crest, 20:24; 22. Cole Nelson, EU, 20:28; 26. Hunter Fry, Cresto, 20:48; 30. Braydon Holder, NV, 21:33; 34. Carter Menefee, NV, 21:52; 41. Devin Baker, Cres, 22:27; 42. Tyler Jones, MA, 22:35; 44. Ashton Wills, Crest, 23:19; 49. Joan Trujilio, MA, 24:27; 51. Alex Evans, EU, 24:45; 54.

Isaac Jacobson, Crest, 25:24; 58.

Spencer Lane, Crest, 26:27; 59.

Vinh Nguyen, OM, 26:34.

11th girls — 1. Sadie Juergens, ADM, 20:12; 2. Brielle Baker, Creston, 20:47; 9. Paige Lynch, MA, 23:31; 20. Gabrielle Hunke, MA, 26:27; 24. Samantha Schaefer, MA, 27:59; 25. Emma Mobley, MA, 28:00; 11th boys — 1. Sean McDermott, Madrid, 16:38; 2. Joel Blazek, NV, 18:05; 8.

Chase Smuth, MA, 18:31; 13.

Jesse Johnson, NV, 19:27; 31.

Tucker Darrah, MA, 21:27; 38.

Dan Jorgensen, MA, 23:08; 46.

Conner Eaton, MA, 24:14; 48.

Andrew Hribal, OM, 25:01; 51.

Chase Henry, MA, 27:54.

12th girls — 1. Lexi Smith, DC-G, 20:29; 8.

Sophia Groumoutis, Crest, 23:02; 12.

Caylie Hickman, MA, 24:18; 16.

Danielle Castillo, Crest, 24:38; 19. Sidney McFee, EU, 25:23; 23.

Bailey Anderson, MA, 26:17; 38.

Sara Winemiller, MA, 33.28; 39.

Jaida Claussen, NV, 34:44; 43.

Addy Flammang, MA, 40:35.

12th boys — 1. Brycen Wallace, NV, 16:53; 3. Skyler Rawlings, NV, 17:25; 11. Austin Lundy, NV, 19:14; 16. Will Hunt, MA, 19:49; 24. Dustin Finck, NV, 21:03; 34.

Riemenschneider. “Just as a team across the Individual finishes board, we’re running very (by grade) 9th girls — 1. Emma Angus, well,� East Union coach Rich Bryson noted after DCG, 20:25; 3. Braelyn Baker, Crest, 21:27; 8. Paige Davis, complimenting freshman Crest, 22:20; 13. Gabby Valencia, Valencia’s early-season lead- EU, 22:57; 14. Morgan Buxton, ership. “There’s a lot of tal- Crest, 23:22; 16. Sophia Broers, 23:31; 24. Angelina Chuong, ent here and it’s also a little NV, Crest, 24:59; 27. Ali Christensen, different format.�

Crest, 25:07; 32.

Mattie Orient-Macksburg ran Riemenschneider, EU, 25:42; four varsity runners, with 40. Jessica Huff, NV, 26:31; 44.

Waigand, EU, 27:52; 46.

Treyg Webb finishing in Ansley MaKayla Jones, MA, 28:05; 47.

21:59 for 34th among seniors. Caidynce Schwartz, NV, 28:19; Cortney Gross was 44th 48. Alexa Smith, MA, 29:01; among sophomore girls in 49. Abby Harper, EU, 29:02; 51.

Grace Nixon, EU, 30:16; 52. Loryn 27:16.

Schafer, MA, 32.57; 53. Piper “All of them beat their Lumbard, Crest, 36:00.

9th boys — 1. Ethan Juergens, best time from practices so ADM, 17:23; 3. Clayton Stafford, far,� first-year O-M coach Crest, 18:05; 4. Ben Breheny, Samantha Thompson said. NV, 18:06; 14. Scott Driskill, MA, “I’m very impressed with 20:27; 27. Keegan Trembly, Crest, how our first night has 21:37; 35. Adam McElwain, Crest, 22:40; 49. Foster McCutchan,

Mormon Trail 3, Orient-Macksburg 1 ORIENT — The Orient-Macksburg Bulldogs captured the second set to tie the match, but Mormon Trail prevailed 25-16, 22-25, 25-21, 25-15 in Bluegrass Conference action Tuesday on the Bulldogs’ court.

Brooklyn Sammons was 14-of-16 serving with three aces and had 22 setting as-

sists for O-M, now 0-2 after a lost last week at Ankeny Christian Academy. Mormon Trail improved to 2-1.

Kaela Eslinger had five kills and 20 digs for the Bulldogs Tuesday.

Montana Holtry had a strong overall p e r f o r - Sammons m a n c e with five kills, two blocks and 11-12 serving with three aces. Also effective at the service line was Hayli Shinn at 10-11.

Caitlyn Buckman added two blocks (one solo, one assisted) for O-M, which travels to Diagonal on Thursday.

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CORYDON — East Union and Mount Ayr girls finished first and second in the Wayne Cross Country Invitational Thursday.

The Eagles scored 93 points, led by Gabrielle Valencia and Molly McNeill in eighth and ninth places, respectively, in times of 21:54 and 22:04. East Union had four runners in the top 30, as Sidney McFee was 17th in 22:53 and Kate Sutton ran 29th in 24:11.

“Gabby as a freshman is leading us and has done a wonderful job,� East Union coach Rich Bryson said after the Eagles defended their team title at Wayne. “Molly and Sid(ney McFee) on the course as well as off the course as far as leaders go are doing a great job.�

Mount Ayr was runner-up with 132 points, led by the 12th place finish of Paige Lynch in 22:24.

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Strider completed 6-of- ly in the season.”

13 passes for 191 yards Creston/O-M 54, and four touchdowns. Cael Clarinda 19 RUSHING — Kolby Hulett Kralik had three catches 9-130, 1 TD; Cole Strider 4-34, for 72 yards and two TDs. Cael Kralik 1-8, Kadon Bolton Brance Baker and Colby 2-1.

PASSING — Cole Strider 6-13Burg also had touchdown 1 for 191 yards, 4 TDs. RECEIVING — Kralik 3-72, 2 receptions.

Hulett 1-52; Brance Baker Hulett led the rushing TDs; 1-48, 1 TD; Colby Burg 1-19, 1 game, needing only nine TD. LEADERS — Hulett carries for his 130 yards 14,TACKLE Baker 12, Andy Weis 10, and a touchdown. Strider Jackson Kinsella 6, Keagan 6, Hunter Patterson 5. added 34 yards on four car- Smith KICKOFF RETURN — Kralik ries.

90-yard TD. PUNT RETURN — Baker Kralik also had a 90-yard 40-yard TD. kickoff return for a touchdown and Brance Baker Junior varsity CLARINDA — The returned a punt for a 40yard score. Hulett had a Creston/O-M JV rallied team-high 14 tackles and from a 15-0 deficit in the Baker had 12 as the Pan- first half to defeat Clarinda Monday night, 22-15. thers improved to 2-0.

Gavin Gillam completed “Tonight was a great way for us to keep our season nine passes for 118 yards

Lenox — 11. Cassidy Nelson, in a time of 18:27.

22:20; 22. McKinna Hogan, Bedford placed seventh 23:07; 43. Sam Trost, 24:55; 48. with 207 points. Josh Nei- Jessica Anderson, 25:13.

CONT. FROM | 8A hard led the Bulldogs in Boys results 11th place in 18:20.

Team scoring — 1. Albia 83; outstanding individual per2. Davis County 90; 3. EddyvilleGirls results formances.

Blakesburg-Fremont 109; 4.

Team scoring — 1. East Centerville 141; 5. Mount Ayr Bedford’s Emma Lucas was Union 93; 2. Mount Ayr 132; 146; 6. Chariton 168; 7. Bedford runner-up in the girls varsity 3. Albia 159; 4. Pleasantville 207; 8. Wayne 217; 9. Central race in 19:20. Placing fourth 171; 5. Davis County 178; 6. Decatur 233; 10. Iowa Christian 179; 7. Centerville 238; 11. Southeast Warren 242; was Diagonal’s Maddie Chariton 183; 8. Eddyville-Blakesburg- 12. Clarke 303; 13. Pleasantville Lohmann in 20:49. Leading Fremont 199. Incomplete teams: 306.

Incomplete teams: Bedford, Central Decatur, Clarke, Diagonal, East Union, MelcherLenox in Diagonal, Lenox, Melcher- Dallas, Lenox, Moravia. the meet Dallas, Moravia, Southeast Individual leaders — 1. Brock Warren, Wayne.

Ratfliff, Albia, 17:04; 2. Josh w a s Individual leaders — 1. Elise Pulse, Pleasantville, 17:22; 3.

11thEmmick, SEW, 19:18; 2. Emma Randy Jimenez, SEW, 17:33; 4. place Lucas, Bedford, 19:20; 3. Sailor Isaac Timmerman, Mount Ayr, Anderson, Chariton, 20:02; 4. 17:41; 5. Ben Lahart, Chariton, Cassidy Maddie Lohmann, Diagonal, 17:43; 6. DJ Stout, EBF, 17:44; 7.

Nelson 20:49; 5. J’Lyn Knutson, Melcher- Levi Cross, Iowa Christian, 17:45; Dallas, 21:13; 6. Jessi Helseth, 8. Kenny Cronin, Davis County, in 22:20.

Wayne, 21:16; 7. Emily Lewis, 17:58; 9. Chase Smith, Mount T h e Lohmann Centerville, 21:20; 8. Gabrielle Ayr, 18:00; 10. Ben Oliver, Davis Mount Valencia, East Union, 21:54; County, 18:07.

9. Mollie McNeill, East Union, Mount Ayr (146) — 4. Isaac Ayr boys 22:04; 10. Madysen Wade, EBF, Timmerman, 17:41; 9. Chase placed fifth with 46 points, 22:14.

Smith, 18:00; 12. Will Hunt, East Union (93) — 8. Gabrielle 18:27; 50. Scott Driskill, 20:19; led by Valencia, 21:54; 9. Mollie McNeill, 71. Will Young, 22:48; 85. Mason the duo 22:04; 17. Sidney McFee, 22:53; Smith, 25:21. of fourth29. Kate Sutton, 24:11; 30. Mattie Bedford (207) — 11. Josh Riemenschneider, 24:20; 61. Neihart, 18:20; 21. Cameron p l a c e Taylor Miller, 27:19; 62. Ansley Welch, 18:53; 44. Stephen Burn, I s a a c Waigand, 27:26.

20:09; 54. Bradley Johnson, Mount Ayr (132) — 12. 20:3077. Keaton Akers, 23:38; 80.

TimmerPaige Lynch, 22:24; 21. Caylie Sam Bredensteiner, 24:01. man in Hickman, 23:07; 23. MaKayla Diagonal — 49.

Kade 17:41 and Jones, 23:08; 36. Rachel Gregg, Klommhaus, 20:18; 51. Clayton 24:40; 40. Elizabeth Sobotka, Hanson, 20:21.

C h a s e Nelson 24:48; 60. Samantha Schaefer, East Union — 39. Cole Nelson, Smith 26:58; 63. Rachel Sobotka, 27:36. 19:56; 76. Alex Evans, 23:33; Bedford — Emma Lucas, 86. Chris Froit, 25:28; 89. Blake in ninth 16. Kelle Welch, 22:48; 55. Wuebker, 26:52. place in 18:00. Not far be- 19:20; Carmen Perdue, 26:16.

Lenox — 73.

Blake hind was Will Hunt in 12th Diagonal — 4. Maddie Rychnovsky, 23:03; 83. Frank Lohmann, 20:49.

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and two touchdowns to Luke Latham and Walker Patterson. Cael Kralik rushed for 45 yards and Logan Shady had a team-high 11 tackles.

“Tonight was a great comeback for our program!” Panther coach Kevin Cooper said. “Once we made a few plays in the second half. We were able to score and get some momentum going. Our defense played great in the second half, and kept putting our offense in great spots.”

Creston/O-M 22, Clarinda 15 RUSHING — Cael Kralik 16-45, Gavin Gillam 6-21, Matthew Borha 6-20, Kolby Hulett 1-(-1).

PASSING — Gavin Gillam 9-20 for 118 yards, 2 TDs. RECEIVING — Luke Latham 2-50, 1 TD; Walker Patterson 3-41, 1 TD; Kralik 2-13; Brayton Chesnut 2-14.

TACKLE LEADERS — Logan Shady 11, Aiden Filer 7, Eli Hartman 7, Walker Patterson 7.

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Saturday, Sept. 30- 11:00AM Osceola, IA. Land Auction, 40 Acres Clarke County for Fred Werner. Auctioneers: Chad Daugherty, Kelly Daugherty Sunday, Oct. 1- 11:00AM Bedford, IA. Ammo, Guns, Traps, Antiques & Collectibles, Metal Signs, Kiln, Tractors, Lawn Mower, Farm Misc. for Bonnie Godden and the Late Phillip Godden Estate, Olive Maxwell Estate, Thelma Hanes Estate and Boyd and Marge Mellott. Auctioneer: Todd Crill.

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UNION COUNTY YOUTH AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR Duties include: 4-H coordination, program planning & implementation, volunteer coordination, marketing and needs identification, and presentation/teaching.

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A combination of experience and/or training at an accredited technical school will be given consideration. Starting pay ranges from $17.00 - $19.50/hour for trainee positions. Industrial Mechanics and Electrician positions start at $20.00 - $24.00/hour based on experience & education. Maintenance employees are given annual performance and salary reviews.

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Personal Property Sells: 11:00am • Real Estate Sells: 12:00pm

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CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW! General Description: Offering 40 acres m/l conveniently located just 1 1/4 mile off I-35 on Truro pavement, Clarke County, IA. Improvements include a nice 3 bedroom brick Ranch style home and outbuilding.

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FERRARA CANDY COMPANY is seeking MAINTENANCE/ELECTRICAL MECHANIC for multiple openings.

Responsible for everyday maintenance and repairs of electrical components.

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Elementary Paraprofessional East Union Community School

The East Union Community School District is seeking a highly motivated person to hire as an Elementary Paraprofessional, working with Elementary Special Education students. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and the skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

A Paraprofessional Certification is preferred but not necessary. Will train any interested individual.

Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check. Applications and job description can be obtained online at http://www.east-union.k12.ia.us, www.teachiowa.gov or from the East Union Central Office.

Please submit application and letter of interest to: East Union Community School District Attn: Joan Gordon, Elementary Principal 1916 High School Drive • Afton, IA 50830 (P) 641-347-5411 • (F) 641-347-5514 jgordon@eastunionschools.org

The Adams-Union County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located in Corning IA, is accepting applications to fill a permanent Program Technician position. The individual selected will be responsible for carrying our general office activities and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should possess excellent human relation skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices would also be beneficial.

The full vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www.usajobs.gov by typing the following job announcement number in the Keyword box and selecting Search: IA-2017-0039. Deadline to apply is September 19, 2017.

Questions regarding this position and the application process can be directed to County Executive Director, Todd Perdew at (641) 322-4240

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Mount Ayr • 641-464-2240 “A home away from home” Providing quality care for our residents for over 56 years!

LARGE ESTATE PUBLIC AUCTION

Dial-AService

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 • 10 AM

Located 1118 Patt Street, Creston, Iowa

(¼ mile south of Casey’s West on the Hi & Dry Road, then west to sale site) LARGE VARIETY OF TOOLS & MISC SHOP ITEMS LUMBER: 128 board feet of Walnut lumber in all shapes & sizes CASE LAWN TRACTORS, FARM MACHINERY ITEMS, TILLER: Case 222 lawn tractor (12HP); Case 444 lawn tractor 14HP (have not run for some time) Snapper 30 SR30 rider; 15 gal pull behind yard sprayer; 2 btm Ferguson 3 pt plow; 2 row 3 pt potato lister; Ariens front tine garden tiller; galv oblong; water tank; 2 carburetors off of 8 N Ford Tractor (1 rebuilt); misc old stock tractor parts; top link f/350/450 Farmall tractor; Case lawn mower parts; clamp on dual part; 2 boxes of Case IH op manuals & parts books AUTO (1PM Sale Time): 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook 2 door hardtop white over green in color, cloth interior, 3 spd column shift, flathead 6 engine rebuilt in late 90s, needs gas tank, parade ready – a must see! Plus a pallet of extra parts for above auto.

MODERN FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD: Lots & lots of sewing misc. (fabric, crochet & knitting items); Husqvarna Viking Rose computer sew machine with embroidery att & books (cost $1980 new in 97); 250+ canning jars; & other small appliances ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: 10 gal Red Wing crock; 2 small crocks; small oak 4 drw storage unit (dovetail); Carnival glass pitcher & 8 glasses; other Carnival Glass; glass dog candy planters; Inarco ladies head vase; red glass hen on nest; pressed glass; amber bullet plate; platters; Jack & Jill baby plate; flower pattern Knowles China dishes; teapots; Dandy glass churn; gas iron; Fi Sweet sinker mold; Staats pat 1890 cast iron coin tray; Crunchies wire egg basket Coopers Best laying feeds; Lefton pig bank; AMOCO thermometer; 45 records in case; 33 1/3 records; Manley England pitcher in tray; collector plates; figurines; song books; sheet music; games & puzzles; (2) ice cream chairs (1 as is); old game boards; 2 flower stands; small oak window table; flat top trunk; wood foot locker or storage chest; quilt frames; old dovetailed jewelry box; dressmaker silhouette; oak 3 drw dresser with mirror; cedar chest; Struman surgical pics in frame; pics and frames; quilt pcs; old Pepsi thermometer, in the rough; Silvertone radio/record player combo; 3 Pepsi wood crates; wood med cabinet w/mirror; ptd 4 drw Serpentine front dresser & mirror with ornate work; 5 & 10 gal cream cans; 2 old scythes; metal pall; copper boiler; dropleaf table; ISSB & Farmers Feed & Supply 3 & 4’ yardsticks; Dominion osc fan; Mountain Lion & Royal peach crates; brass blow torch; single trees; celluloid rings; ladies garden cultivator; old 12V twin siren; 2 old vehicle horns; hanging butcher rail on pulley; 10 1/4” cast iron pail; blue jars; old non working Coke clock; old spotlight; Just Rite 10 gal oily waste galv can; old car & tractor lights; Model A jack & much more not mentioned.

Virginia Luther Hilman Estate

Steve Luther, executor of said estate - 641-344-2002 for info

West & Frey Auctioneers LLC, Creston, Iowa & Creston Livestock Auction Services Darwin West 641-344-1958; Pete Myers 641-202-0108; Heath Downing – Guest Auctioneer Sale Clerks: June West, Barb Franson Ringman: Kirk Franson Terms: Cash or good check with photo ID if unknown by the auction team.

Lunch on grounds and portable restroom available.

Auctioneers Note: Virginia’s first husband Glen Luther was very active in 4H & saddle club, a Case & New Holland dealer, old Tyme Power club member and a Happy Camper.

Go to www.crestonlivestock.com for complete sale bill.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, September 6, 2017

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY

Find the right people for the job, right here.

Handyman Service

Siding & Windows

HANDYMAN CARPENTRY. Door and Window repairs, Patching & Painting, Small jobs okay, Free estimates, 641-208-1730.

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

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

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

Real Estate REALTOR NANCY LOUDON Buy, Sell & Trade R Realty of Creston O 641-782-9408 C 641-745-0372

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

Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and install, for no-pressure estimate call Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or 641-344-5523.

BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award. Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-3225160 or 1-800-245-0337.

Storage SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

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

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Iowa Secretary of State encourages Iowans to participate in National Voter Registration Month Vote in Sept. 12 school elections. n

DES MOINES – Secretary of State Paul Pate reminds Iowans that September is National Voter Registration Month and encourages every eligible citizen to participate. Pate is working with Iowa’s elected officials to promote voter registration.

“I want to do everything possible to increase voter participation in Iowa, while maintaining the integrity of the vote,” Pate said. “Iowa is already one of the best states in the nation for voter registration and voter participation, but we can do even better. Registering to vote is a very simple process, and it’s something every eligible Iowan should do.”

Voter registration in Iowa was made quicker, easier and more accessible by the implementation of online voter registration. Pate partnered with the Iowa Department of Transportation to launch the system in January 2016, and 70,000 Iowans utilized the system to register to vote last year. The online voter registration portal can be accessed any time of day from a device with an internet connection, at sos. iowa.gov/registertovote.

There are numerous other ways to register to vote in Iowa, including at the polls on election day. Another method is visiting the Secretary of State’s website at sos.iowa.gov, and downloading a voter registration form. Simply fill it out and mail it to your county auditor’s office. Forms are

also available at auditor’s offices, DOT offices, military recruiting stations and public assistance agencies around the state.

The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established National Voter Registration Month in 2002 as a nonpartisan means of encouraging voter participation.

NASS also supports the independently-organized National Voter Registration Day effort, which will be held Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Get registered to vote.

Eligible citizens who are 17 years of age or older may register to vote.

Check your voter registration information online.

Updating voter registration information is critical for citizens who have recently moved, changed their name or had their voting rights restored. Go to sos. iowa.gov/voterregistration to make sure your information is current.

Sign up for election alerts and reminders. Be sure to sign up for election alerts and reminders by visiting MyIowaVote.com.

“I want to remind everyone that school elections take place across the state Tuesday, Sept. 12, and I encourage you to make your voice heard,” Pate said. “School and city elections have a direct impact on your daily life, perhaps more so than general elections that receive a lot more attention. Turnout is traditionally low in school elections and that is something we need to improve upon. Make your voice heard and be a voter.”

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Hunting: Elsie Bonner, 9, of Altoona, at left, and Tyson Bonner, 7, momentarily pause hunting for butterflies to pose for the

camera Saturday during a monarch-tagging event held by the Ringgold County Conservation Board at Fife’s Grove Park north of Mount Ayr.

Mount Ayr High School welcomes Des Moines’ Gateway Dance Theatre MOUNT AYR – Gateway Dance Theatre (GDT) of Des Moines will present its production of a play with dance, “Shakuntala” (Shah-koon-tala), originally written by India’s poet and playwright, Kalidasa. This family-friendly, innovative adaptation features choreography by Sarmishtha Sarkar, GDT’s visiting international Indian artist. Penny Furgerson, founder and artistic director of the company directs the production.

The performance is 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Mount Ayr High School auditorium, 1001 E. Columbus St., in Mount Ayr. For infor-

mation, call 641-464-0512.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Be swept away and transported on a magical journey to the land of India with a tale of love and beauty. It tells the story of the young Shakuntala, raised in a secluded sanctuary and as she falls in love with King Dushyanta, whom she meets in the forest. This new reworking is a play with dialogue and dance, featuring the international music and rhythms of India, Africa and the Caribbean.

The colorful costumes were nominated for a 2016 Cloris Award, representing the best of Des Moines the-

atre. The multi-cultural cast embraces the diversity of Des Moines’ ethnic neighborhoods and reflects the changing cultural landscape in Iowa.

“Shakuntala” is a perfect example of GDT’s vision, which aims at integrating and enhancing the arts across Iowa. The multicultural cast is proud of its diverse heritages and sets a global stamp on Iowa. The organization seeks to advance an arts movement in the state that encompasses global cultures and supports the sharing of resources and experiences among all members of the community.

Learning experiences for

students is a core value of GDT and a workshop involving students will be held Saturday afternoon prior to the performance. The performance will include students from the Mount Ayr schools and there will be a question and answer time with the cast and director following the show. This performance has been seen in Dubuque, Des Moines, Kansas City and soon in Osceola.

“It is our joy to share this beautiful story with the citizens of Mount Ayr and for all of us to celebrate diversity in the arts,” said Furgerson, executive director of GDT.