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By JAKE WADDINGHAMCNA staff reporter [email protected]

When Gavin and Jaxton Page woke up this morning, they were on a mission.

Sunday, the boys received a package in the mail of a lit-tle holiday elf with a specific objective to find him each day as he moved around the house.

The only rule is no touch-ing, otherwise the elf will lose his magic.

The elf convinently made his arrival the day after Gavin and Jaxtons father, Nathan, returned from this third tour overseas with the 388rd Engineering Com-pany.

My wife (Cami) waited until I got home to start (the new tradition), Nathan said. It is nice to be there with them and do that every day.

Nathan and his company were the last group of Iowa soldiers stationed in Af-ghanistan to return home Nov. 23, just in time for the holiday season.

The company was hon-ored in a homecoming cer-emony in Ottumwa.

My wife asked what kind of meal do you want me to make for you, Nathan said. I said it will be late, how about we just relax as a fam-ily and order some Caseys pizza and have a beer. It was something I hadnt had for a long time and it was nice, just doing something simple.

While Nathan adjusts to the pace of life back home as a father and husband, he is thankful to be back in time to spend the holidays with family and friends.

Engineering companyPage, 30, graduated from

Wayne Community High School in Corydon, Iowa in May 2001. That December, he enlisted with the 833rd Engineering Company.

In October 2004, the com-pany was mobilized for the first time in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The group re-turned in December 2005.

Our main objective was route clearance, Nathan said. We cleared roads for coaliton forces to make it

safe for convoys to transport people and goods.

When Nathan enlisted at 18 years old, the idea of blowing up objects for a ca-reer was appealing.

I didnt really know what I was getting into at the time until that first tour came, Nathan said. It was a little bit of a reality check.

After 12 years of service, Nathan said he wouldnt want to do any other job in the military. Nathan a Staff Sgt. E6 was a team leader while overseas.

It feels like we were do-ing something productive over there, Nathan said. I was debating whether or not to stay in because I was at the end of a contract with this deployment.

He took a promotion af-ter returning from Afghani-stan, but will stay within the engineer battalion. Nathan also signed a new, 6-year contract, which will put him at 20 years of service.

HolidayHomecoming

THANKSGIVING 2013

MATURAs holiday program brings cheer to families in needBy SARAH BROWNCNA staff reporter [email protected]

Its looking a little bit like Christmas at Crestons Chamber of Commerce.

Inside the Chamber of-fice, a Christmas tree holds the names, ages, sizes and wishlist of local children, who have signed up for MATURAs Adopt-a-Family holiday program.

Until Dec. 20, orna-ments made by Barb Coenen of Maple Street Memories will dangle on a Christmas Tree deco-rated by Teresa Cheers of Teresas Fine Floral. Resi-dents are encouraged to bring some extra cheer this Christmas to families in need by visiting the Cham-ber office, 208 W. Taylor St., to choose a family to adopt and return the items listed.

MATURAs Adopt-a-Family holiday program means many Creston fami-lies, who might not oth-erwise, will have a merry Christmas this year.

Janell Staats, energy and development direc-tor at MATURA Action Corporation, said children of more than 70 families received gifts donated by local donors during the MATURAs 2012 holiday drive and are hoping to increase that number this year with the communitys support.

Applications are still be accepted by MATURA until Dec. 11 for individu-als and families wishing to receive gifts for their children. Applications are available at MATURA, 207 B Elm St. Parking and entrance are located on the east side of the build-ing, which is handicap ac-cessible.

ChangesMATURA Executive

Director Ron Ludwig an-nounced service locations have officially changed.

Nutrition and health ser-vices such as Women, In-fants and Children (WIC), I-smile (dental health)

Contributed photoStaff Sgt. Nathan Page, back left, and his team while stationed in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. Front row from left, Spc. Wesley McDonald, Sgt. Marcus Alafa, Spc. Jordan Thompson. Back row on the right is Sgt. Alex Hoksbergen.

n Nathan Page and the 833rd Engineering Company return home in time for the holiday season

CNA photo by SARAH BROWNThe wishlists of two anonymous local children hang on a Christmas tree inside Crestons Chamber of Commerce, 208 W. Taylor St. MATURA Action Corporation has partnered with the Chamber to fulfill the holiday wishes of local children through an Adopt-a-Family holiday program. To donate, individuals may stop by the Chamber office, choose an ornament and return the items to the Chamber office by Dec. 20.

Please seeMATURA, Page 2

Contributed photoGavin Page, 5, embraces his father Staff Sgt. Nathan Page of the 833rd Engineering Company during a home-coming ceremony in Ottumwa Nov. 23.

Please seeHOMECOMING, Page 2

CNA photo by SARAH BROWN

Grand opening: Creston artists, from left, Ira Ibbotson and Craig Knappy Fogle opened Remnant Gallery a working studio and art showroom, 206 E. Montgomery St. The gallery features sand-blasted glass art by Ibbotson, paint-ings by Fogle and his wife Audrey Fogle, jewelry by Kassiys Nifty Arts, and furniture and decor made from reclaimed barnwood by Ibbotson and Fogle. Remnant Gallery is open until 9 p.m. today.

Remnant Gallery opening

Carolathon, Christmas Around the World5:00 - 6:30 p.m., 501 W. Montgomery

Cider and Donut Holes Served in the DepotLighted Christmas Parade, 7 p.m.

Uptown CrestonFireworks after the ParadeIowa State Savings Bank

Holiday Open Housefollowing the Parade, ISSB Uptown Location

December 6thComfort and Joy Quilt Show

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center

Festival of Trees 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.American Home Design Center

Quilt Block Walk in Uptown BusinessesCreston Farmers/Winter Market,

11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 311 W. Montgomery


9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center

Festival of Trees 8 a.m. to NoonAmerican Home Design Center

Quilt Block Walk in Uptown BusinessesCreston Farmers/Winter Market,

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 311 W. Montgomery

December 8thSt. Malachy All School Christmas Concert

2:00 p.m., Performing Arts CenterAll Creatures Great & Small Concert

2:00 p.m., CHS

December 14thSanta at the Christmas Castle

at the Restored DepotModel Railroaders Working

at the Depot9 a.m. to Noon

CARE Craft and Goodie Boutique at the Depot 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Theres No Place Like Creston for the HolidaysDecember 5 to December 8 & December 14, 2013 (Events Subject to Change)


9 a.m. until after the paradeQuilts & Other Notions Creative Center

Festival of Trees9 a.m. until after the parade

American Home Design CenterQuilt Block Walk in Uptown BusinessesSanta & Mrs. Claus Arrive at the Depot,

4:30 to 7 p.m.,Pictures available for a fee

Friends of the LibraryModel Railroaders Working at the Depot

4:30 p.m. to closeCreston Arts: Gallery Open at the Depot

4:30 p.m. to closeASP Soup Supper

Depot 5:00-6:30 p.m.Creston Farmers/Winter Market, 4 to 8 p.m.,

311 W. Montgomery

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2A Creston News AdvertiserFriday, November 29, 2013

Willa BoydCreston

Willa Boyd (Weis), 90, of Creston died Nov. 27, 2013 at Greater Regional Hospice House.

Open visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, with family receiving friends 5 to 7 p.m. Fri-day and a 7 p.m. Rosa-ry at Pow-ers Funeral Home 612 N. Dodge Street in A f t o n . Mass of Chr i s t ian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Sat-urday, Nov. 30, 2013 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Afton. The Rev. Ken Hal-bur will officiate. Burial will be at Winterset Cemetery in Winterset. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Malachy School. Online condolences can be given at www.powersfh.com.

Willa Boyd, daughter of Royce Carlton and Eva Jeannette (Latham) Thomp-son, was born Sept. 8, 1923 in rural Shannon City, Iowa. Willa graduated from Arispe Consolidated School in 1941 and later graduated from Creston Junior College.

On Sept. 3, 1956, Willa married J. Clair Boyd in Al-bert Lea, Minn.

They settled in the Win-terset area. She worked as a clerk for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. Willa continued her 32 year career with them while also living in Waterloo and Des Moines before retiring in 1983.

Her husband Clair died in November 1990.

On April 3, 1997, Willa

married George F. Weis at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston. They settled in Creston, enjoying many win-ters in Texas. Willa was a member of St. Edward Cath-olic Church in Afton. She en-joyed traveling, camping and was an avid reader.

Willa is survived by her husband George Weis; four step-daughters, Ann (hus-band Phil) Killinger of Car-son, Jane (husband John) Kovarik of Gladstone, Mo, Jean Johnson of Des Moines, Joan (husband Tom) Wha-len of Media, Pa.; three step-sons, Jim (wife Carol) Weis of Florida, John (wife Monica) Weis of Creston, Jerry (wife Tanya) Weis of Creston; three sisters-in-law, Klina Thompson of Creston, Marcella Bandfield of Au-burn, and Arcie Thompson of Reno, Nev.; brother-in-law, Maurice (wife Lorraine) Weis of Tucson, Ariz.; three nieces, Rayma (husband Tim) Frank of Afton, Linda (husband Corky) Forbes of Lake Oswego, Ore. and Kris (husband Steve) Westfall of Modesto, Calif.; four neph-ews, Mike (husband Carol) Penkert of Pike, N.H., Mark Penkert of Meyers Flat, Ca-lif., Richard (wife LaVone) Thompson of Modesto, Ca-lif., and Randy Thompson of Modesto, Calif.; 17 step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

Willa was preceded in death by her parents; first husband J. Clair Boyd; a sister Eva Jeannette Pen-kert; two brothers, John Jack Thompson and Keith Thompson; brother-in-law, Raymond Penkert and two nieces, Cathy Thompson and Michelle Penkert.

Continued from Page 1

Adjusting to homeAs a team leader, Nathan

has been checking in with members of the 883rd Engi-neering Company to see how everyone is reintegrating to life back home.

Nathan said the group of men was a wide mix of sol-diers serving their first, sec-ond and third deployment overseas. He said most of the time it is something as simple as a text message to check in with each other.

I think it helps around the holidays so everyone can be around family, Nathan said.

He added the holidays also serve as a reminder to be thankful of the soldiers that are still overseas serving. One of the biggest aids to help get him through was the reminder that people back home were thinking of him.

Skype was great for my boys because they could ac-tually see me, even if they couldnt completely grasp what was going on, Na-

than said. I liked old fash-ion, hand-written letters. Theyre more personable.

The care packages area churches sent were also helpful, linking that con-

nection between being away for service and being home.

While Nathan enjoys be-ing home and is quickly ad-justing to his new schedule

like picking up kids from school, he has noticed one thing he enjoyed not hav-ing to deal with overseas.

I didnt miss the cold, Nathan joked.

HOMECOMING:

Contributed photoStaff Sgt. Nathan Page, left, of Creston, spent the Fourth of July doing a combined demolition blow with Australian forces while stationed in Afghanistan with the 833rd Engineering Company. Also pictured from left is Sgt. Aaron Abbas, Staff Sgt. Scott Waltzing and Spc. Patrick Cooley.

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and Maternal Child Health (MCH) will remain at 210 Russell St.

At MATURAs adminis-trative offices, 207 Elm St., staff have coated the inte-rior with fresh paint and have expanded into the space formerly occupied by Reflections Beauty and Tanning Salon, which has moved to 500 W. Union St.

The expansion has al-lowed staff to increase the

number of donations they can accept and have ad-ditional storage space for donations, meetings and client services.

At the Elm Street loca-tion, clients have access to services for career, en-ergy, weatherization, Head Start, family development and self-sufficiency.

Additional information on MATURAs support services can be found at www.maturacommunityac-tion.com

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LOCALLOCALAlmanac

For the record

Markets

Today's WeatherLocal 5-Day Forecast

Sat

11/30

45/26A mainly sunny sky.High around 45F.Winds WSW at 5 to10 mph.

Sunrise Sunset7:22 AM 4:50 PM

Sun

12/1

43/24Considerable cloudi-ness. Highs in thelow 40s and lows inthe mid 20s.


Mon

12/2

43/31More clouds thansun. Highs in the low40s and lows in thelow 30s.


Tue

12/3

45/37Mix of sun andclouds. Highs in themid 40s and lows inthe upper 30s.


Wed

12/4

46/21Windy with a fewshowers. Highs inthe mid 40s andlows in the low 20s.


Des Moines44/27

Cedar Rapids41/25

Sioux City47/26

Creston45/26

Iowa At A Glance

Area CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Algona 42 22 mst sunny Davenport 44 27 sunny Marshaltown 40 24 sunnyAtlantic 44 25 sunny Des Moines 44 27 sunny Mason City 39 19 mst sunnyAubudon 45 27 sunny Dubuque 40 27 mst sunny Onawa 47 27 sunnyCedar Rapids 41 25 mst sunny Farmington 46 27 sunny Oskaloosa 43 23 sunnyCenterville 45 27 sunny Fort Dodge 42 24 mst sunny Ottumwa 44 25 sunnyClarinda 46 24 sunny Ft Madison 46 29 sunny Red Oak 45 26 sunnyClarion 41 22 mst sunny Guttenberg 39 26 mst sunny Sioux Center 45 26 mst sunnyClinton 43 26 mst sunny Keokuk 47 28 sunny Sioux City 47 26 sunnyCouncil Bluffs 45 27 sunny Lansing 39 27 mst sunny Spencer 44 24 mst sunnyCreston 45 26 sunny LeMars 44 26 mst sunny Waterloo 39 23 mst sunny

National CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Atlanta 51 38 mst sunny Houston 68 48 mst sunny Phoenix 69 51 pt sunnyBoston 32 27 mst sunny Los Angeles 71 51 rain San Francisco 68 49 sunnyChicago 42 28 mst sunny Miami 79 67 pt sunny Seattle 48 44 cloudyDallas 63 49 cloudy Minneapolis 37 20 mst sunny St. Louis 54 34 sunnyDenver 52 30 sunny New York 37 33 mst sunny Washington, DC 42 34 cloudy

Moon Phases

LastNov 25

NewDec 2

FirstDec 9

FullDec 17

UV IndexSat

11/302

Low

Sun12/12

Low

Mon12/21

Low

Tue12/32

Low

Wed12/41

Low

The UV Index is measured on a 0 -11 number scale, with a higher UVIndex showing the need for greaterskin protection.

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Days RecordFrom Creston Official Weather Station: high past 24 hours (67), low past 24 hours (30) and precipitation ending 7 a.m. today (.0)

Today's WeatherLocal 5-Day Forecast

Sat

11/30

45/26A mainly sunny sky.High around 45F.Winds WSW at 5 to10 mph.


Sun

12/1

43/24Considerable cloudi-ness. Highs in thelow 40s and lows inthe mid 20s.


Mon

12/2

43/31More clouds thansun. Highs in the low40s and lows in thelow 30s.


Tue

12/3

45/37Mix of sun andclouds. Highs in themid 40s and lows inthe upper 30s.


Wed

12/4

46/21Windy with a fewshowers. Highs inthe mid 40s andlows in the low 20s.


Des Moines44/27

Cedar Rapids41/25

Sioux City47/26

Creston45/26

Iowa At A Glance

Area CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Algona 42 22 mst sunny Davenport 44 27 sunny Marshaltown 40 24 sunnyAtlantic 44 25 sunny Des Moines 44 27 sunny Mason City 39 19 mst sunnyAubudon 45 27 sunny Dubuque 40 27 mst sunny Onawa 47 27 sunnyCedar Rapids 41 25 mst sunny Farmington 46 27 sunny Oskaloosa 43 23 sunnyCenterville 45 27 sunny Fort Dodge 42 24 mst sunny Ottumwa 44 25 sunnyClarinda 46 24 sunny Ft Madison 46 29 sunny Red Oak 45 26 sunnyClarion 41 22 mst sunny Guttenberg 39 26 mst sunny Sioux Center 45 26 mst sunnyClinton 43 26 mst sunny Keokuk 47 28 sunny Sioux City 47 26 sunnyCouncil Bluffs 45 27 sunny Lansing 39 27 mst sunny Spencer 44 24 mst sunnyCreston 45 26 sunny LeMars 44 26 mst sunny Waterloo 39 23 mst sunny

National CitiesCity Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond.Atlanta 51 38 mst sunny Houston 68 48 mst sunny Phoenix 69 51 pt sunnyBoston 32 27 mst sunny Los Angeles 71 51 rain San Francisco 68 49 sunnyChicago 42 28 mst sunny Miami 79 67 pt sunny Seattle 48 44 cloudyDallas 63 49 cloudy Minneapolis 37 20 mst sunny St. Louis 54 34 sunnyDenver 52 30 sunny New York 37 33 mst sunny Washington, DC 42 34 cloudy

Moon Phases

LastNov 25

NewDec 2

FirstDec 9

FullDec 17

UV IndexSat

11/302

Low

Sun12/12

Low

Mon12/21

Low

Tue12/32

Low

Wed12/41

Low

The UV Index is measured on a 0 -11 number scale, with a higher UVIndex showing the need for greaterskin protection.

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Drivers licenseSchedule of drivers license

examiners:Bedford: Monday through

Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurers office, Taylor County Courthouse, 407 Jefferson St.

Corning: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., trea-surers office, Adams County Courthouse. Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

Greenfield: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., trea-surers office, Adair County Courthouse, 400 Public Square.

Mount Ayr: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., trea-surers office, Ringgold County Courthouse, 109 W. Madison St.

Osceola: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurers office, Clarke County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St.

Winterset: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Madison County Courthouse, 112

N. John Wayne Drive.

FridayHoly Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop,

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St.AA, Prescott Friday Night

Group, 6 p.m., United Church (Disciples of Christ), 401 Sixth Ave., Prescott. Use east door.

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.

SaturdayCreston Mens Fellowship

non-denominational Bible study, 7 a.m., The Windrow.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St.

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

SundayAlcoholics Anonymous (AA),

noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open beginners meet-ing, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

MeetingsMount Ayr City Council,

5:30 p.m. Monday, meeting room.

Agenda includes: 5:30 p.m. scheduled nuisance abatement hearing as set by council; 6 p.m. regular meeting begins; public fo-rum; first reading of or-dinance amending zoning map changing specified area classification from agricultural to com-mercial 2; consider em-ployee life insurance ben-

efit; consider employee wages for fiscal year be-ginning July 1, 2014; Su-perintendent Wise report; claims; closed session pur-suant to Iowa Code Sec-tion 21.5(i).

Union County Conserva-

tion Board, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, office at Three Mile Lake.

Agenda includes: shooting complex; update on projects; ranger residence improve-ments; routine county busi-ness.

Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today:

Farmers Co-op, Creston:Corn $4.14

Soybeans $12.78 Gavilon Grain:Corn $4.14Soybeans $12.96

LotteryIowas Pick 3: 4-3-9Iowa Cash Game: 5-9-17-27-32

CHS calendarDec. 2-7Monday4 p.m. seventh grade boys

basketball at Red Oak.5:30 p.m. JV girls basketball

at Winterset; eighth grade boys basketball at Red Oak.

7:30 p.m. varsity girls bas-ketball at Winterset.

Tuesday4 p.m. seventh grade girls

basketball, here.5:30 p.m. JV/varsity wres-

tling quad, here; eighth grade girls basketball against Nod-away Valley, here; fifth grade band and vocal winter con-cert, middle school commons.

WednesdayNo activities scheduled.ThursdayState Peppers at Wells

Fargo Arena in Des Moines.4 p.m. middle school

wrestling at Norwalk; sev-enth grade girls basketball, here.

5:30 p.m. eighth grade girls basketball, here.

FridayState Winterguard at

Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

State Peppers at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

4:30 p.m. ninth grade girls basketball at Glenwood.

5:45 p.m. ninth grade boys basketball against Glen-wood, here.

6 p.m. JV girls basketball at Glenwood; JV boys bas-ketball against Glenwood, here.

7:30 p.m. varsity boys bas-ketball against Glenwood, here; varsity girls basketball at Glenwood.

Saturday9:30 a.m. JV wrestling

tournament at Winterset.10:30 a.m. varsity wres-

tling tournament at Dallas Center-Grimes (Grimes).

Noon varsity boys and girls bowling tournament at Knoxville.

Library newsThe following are new

titles at Gibson Memorial Library, 200 W. Howard St. Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; and closed Sundays.

New BooksAccused, Lisa Scot-

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Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013ARIES (March 21 to April

19) Unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way today. Keep your pockets open and your hopes high. However, stay on top of your bank account, and keep an eye on your cash flow.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Partners, close friends and members of the general public might surprise you today. In turn, you might make a break for freedom. Who knows? (The Shadow knows.)

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Something unusual and unex-pected might occur at work today. Computer crashes, can-celed meetings and staff short-ages are possible. However, the introduction of new tech-nology also might create a stir.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a creative day for artists; however, its an accident-prone day for your kids. Therefore, parents must be alert and vigi-lant. Surprise flirtations are likely. (Woo, woo.)

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Unexpected company might knock on your door today. Stock the fridge and tidy the place. Or perhaps a family member has exciting news?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) New faces, new places and new ideas will make this an interesting day. Stay light on your feet so that you can go with the flow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Youre full of moneymaking ideas today. You also might see something unusual you want to buy. Nevertheless, keep an eye on your cash and your possessions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You feel free and exuberant today. Youre ready for adven-ture. In fact, its almost as if there is more electricity in the air. (Im wired!)

S A G I T T A R I U S (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a restless day for you, because hidden discoveries

might be exciting. Or perhaps you are waiting for something unusual to happen. Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Expect to meet a real character today. Alternatively, someone you know might do or say something that truly amazes you. This is not a bor-ing day!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

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PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Unexpected opportunities to travel somewhere might fall in your lap today. You also might have a chance to get fur-ther training or education. This is an exciting day full of many possibilities.

YOU BORN TODAY You are dynamic, energetic and witty.

(People enjoy your humor.) You are clever at using every-thing at your disposal to achieve what you want to do. When attacked, you will react. In turn, you often surprise oth-ers. Because you are well-pre-pared, you make things appear effortless and spontaneous. This year, your focus will be on relationships and friendships.

Birthdate of: Ben Stiller, actor; Mark Twain, writer/lec-turer; Amy Ryan, actress.

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There is an easy, safe He-loise Hint that I learned from several veterinarians. Mix 1 part baby shampoo (no tears!) with 10 parts warm water. Gently wipe the area using a cotton ball. It may take sever-al times to get rid of the gunk. Then use a damp cloth (water only) or another cotton ball to rinse the area.

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Congregate meals

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Creston mealsDec. 2-6

Menu subject to change.Reservations are required

the day before. Call 641-782-2447.

Monday: chicken breast in supreme sauce, baby red potatoes, Oregon vegetable blend, whole grain bread/margarine, plums.

Tuesday: BBQ pork rib, hot dog bun, succotash, Mandarin oranges.

Wednesday: hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes,

green beans, peach cobbler, dinner roll/margarine.

Thursday: chicken tettra-zini, spinach side salad/dress-ing, Italian blend vegetables, bread stick/margarine, ba-nana.

Friday: breaded fish wedge, tarter sauce, baked potato, margarine, sour cream, Oregon blend veg-etables, salt free bread/mar-garine, pears.

All meals are served with 2% or skim milk and coffee.

Creston UMW The Morning Circle of

Creston United Methodist Women met Nov. 21 with 14 members in attendance. JoAnn Conner was hostess. Chairperson Susan Weight presided over the meeting. The prayer for today and membership pledge were read.

The secretarys and trea-surers reports were given and approved.

Betty Lou Shea gave a re-port from Response maga-zine.

Business items included members volunteering to help with two Sunday eve-ning meals for SWCC stu-dents and with a district meeting scheduled for Jan. 18 at the church.

The yearbook for 2014 will be available soon.

The program was titled Thanking God for What We See from this years theme book Living the Heart of God. Beth Perry was the leader with members helping with reading parts, responsive and unison read-ings.

The World Thank offer-ing was explained and four examples given about where the funds have been sent in the past. That offering and Penny-a-Day-for-Missions funds will be sent to the dis-trict treasurer in December.

The next executive meet-ing will be 1 p.m. Dec. 5 and a unit meeting will be at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jim Morris will present the program. Members of the Evening Circle will be hostesses.

The Evening Circle meet-

ing scheduled for Nov. 21 was cancelled because of in-clement weather. The next meeting of the circles will be Dec. 19.

P.E.O. Chapter AZP.E.O. Chapter AZ met

Nov. 5 at the home of Sharon Bennett. Twenty-one mem-bers were present.

Hanna Johnson and Nan-cy Louden were initiated into the chapter.

The monthly birthday lun-cheon was Nov. 21 at Kellys Flowers.

The next meeting will be Dec. 3 at Van Gelder Cloth-ing.

Sharon Bennett and Lela Burkhalter served refresh-ments.

Mary CircleMary Circle of First Chris-

tian Church met Nov. 21 at the church with Averil Ly-man as hostess. There were eight members present.

President Fils called the meeting to order with the Disciple Womens prayer.

The secretarys report was read. The treasurers report was also read. Both were ap-proved.

Old business was dis-cussed. Rada Knife sales are complete.

There was no new busi-ness.

Florence gave the lesson on When the going gets tough.

The next meeting will be Dec. 19 at Margaret Wilkins home.

Fils closed the meeting with the DWF benediction.

Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Ladies Literary Circle

Creston Ladies Literary Circle met Nov. 22 at the home of Vera Fengler, with 12 members present. Con-nie Purdum, substituting for President Marcia Fulton, called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered with favorite quotes, and the minutes were read and ap-proved.

Fengler gave the treasur-ers report which was also approved.

Under old business, dona-tions to the Christmas Bas-ket were given from anyone not present at the last meet-ing. There was no new busi-ness.

Connie Rhine of the program committee intro-duced reviewer Dora Coen. She gave a review of Miss Dreamsville and the Col-lier County Womens Liter-ary Society by Amy Hill Hearth.

After the review, members had desserts with coffee and tea and conversations about the current books they were reading.

The next meeting will be Dec. 6 at the home of Sherry McKie. The program will be musical selections presented by Sherry McKie and Mari-lyn Engelson.

Super Eight Card Club

Super Eight Card Club met Nov. 21 at Regency Park with eight members present to play.

Those gathered played 10-point pitch. Irene Rip-

perger was hostess.Margarite Minnick won

high, Lee Fresh was runner-up, and Jean Green, low.

The next meeting will be Dec. 19.

Union County Genealogical Society

Union County Genealogi-cal Society met Nov. 25 at Gibson Memorial Library. Members brought food treats to share. Jane Briley presided at the brief business meeting.

She reported she and Rog-er Nurnberg have developed a Facebook page for the so-ciety.

Interest in filing for a non-profit status was discussed.

The slate of officers for 2014 was approved as fol-lows: President Briley, Vice President Roger Nurnberg, Secretary Dorothy Eyberg and Treasurer Elaine Brown.

The program was pre-sented by several members sharing genealogical discov-eries of the past year. Elaine Brown reported a connec-tion to the family of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Steve Hunt told of research problems when there are several spell-ings of a surname. Dorothy Eyberg reported finding an ancestor on a ship passen-ger list, and then located a picture of a model of that ship. Briley located ances-tors graves in a cemetery not previously visited.

No December meeting is scheduled; officers will meet for program planning.

Volunteerism is an important part of every community.

The following is a directory of volunteer activities and contact numbers.

Additions to this list are wel-come. Please call managing edi-tor, 641-782-2141, extension 234, to place your volunteer activity and phone number on the list. This service is published free of charge.

Greater Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are needed for information/escort, gift shop, bloodmobile, fund-raising, gar-dening and plant care and cleri-cal support. To inquire or get involved, call 641-782-3553.

SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) volunteers. Training from the Iowa Insurance Commission to provide free, objective infor-mation as well as one-to-one assistance. Volunteers answer questions and provide impar-tial information to help seniors make well-informed decisions regarding their Medicare supple-ment insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare benefits and claims or other types of health insurance. Call Greater Regional Medical Center, 641-782-3848 and leave information. A SHIIP volunteer will call you back.

Greater Regional Hospice serving Union, Taylor, Clarke, Adams, Decatur, Madison, Adair and Ringgold counties has opportunities for hospice volun-teers to assist with a variety of duties. Training is provided to individuals who are interested in sitting with hospice patients who are terminally ill to give their caregivers a break or to provide companionship to those patients who may need it. There are opportunities to assist staff with special projects, clerical duties and phone call, as well. Call Tabitha Reasland, Greater Regional Hospice volunteer coordinator at 641-782-3831.

Southern Prairie YMCA has a variety of volunteer opportuni-ties available. Volunteer assis-

tance is welcome in the Before and After School programs, gen-eral housekeeping, child care, the aquatics program, sports camps and other childrens activities and reception desk duties. Please stop by the YMCA reception desk for an application packet or call 641-782-9622.

Hospice of Southwest Iowa in Corning offers ongoing train-ing for Hospice Volunteers. Volunteers provide companion-ship, perform tasks and provide support to individuals who are terminally ill and their families. Volunteers are needed for our primary service area: Adams, Montgomery and Taylor coun-ties. Call Mary ORiley 641-322-6283 for more information.

Nursing homes and assisted living. Like other organizations, they have many dedicated vol-unteers, but more are needed. Interested volunteers may choose any local or area nurs-ing home, including Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, 641-782-8511; Crest Haven, 641-782-5012; Afton Care Center, 641-347-8416 and Prairie View Assisted Living, 641-782-3131.

Special Olympics. Need volunteers who will encourage, cheer on and reward with a hug at the finish line these special athletes. Volunteers always needed in this fun program. Call 641-782-4170 or 641-782-8495.

Hearts and Hugs Daycare, Corning, 641-322-4280. Volunteers welcome to help with childrens daily activities.

Crest Area Breastfeeding Coalition peer counselors are available to give advice and sup-port to expectant and nursing mothers. Call MATURA, 641-782-8431.

Creston Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) needs volun-teers to help care for animals at the city pound on weekends and holidays and for fundrais-ing. Call 641-782-2330.

MATURA Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition pro-gram is looking for several vol-unteers to read to and supervise

children ages birth to five in a group setting while their parents are at the clinic. Volunteers are needed every third Monday and Tuesday of the month. Call the WIC program, 641-782-8431, for more information.

Union County Human Services needs volunteers to provide transportation to and from appointments for children and adults, clerical assistance, payee services, friendly visits and errands for elderly people. Call 641-782-1723

Court Appointed Special Advocate program needs volun-teers to serve as advocates for children in juvenile court. Call 866-451-3213.

Adair County Health System is in need of volunteers for Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. ACMHA raises funds through special events to pur-chase needed equipment for the

hospital. ACMHA meets quar-terly. Their main event is Tour of Trees in December. If you are interested in volunteering your time to help with Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, please contact Myrna Erb-Gundel at 641-743-2123.

Union County Historical Society is in need of volunteers for the Union County Historical Complex. Individuals are needed to assist with the museum and lead tours of the grounds. Help is also needed for painting, shin-gling and light handywork. The complex is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please contact Dick Anderson at 641-782-4000.

Union County Historical Park is in need of volunteers to serve as tour guides, work the muse-um and do light maintenance. Contact Dick Anderson at 641-782-4000.


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Sun. Dec. 8- 12:00PM Creston, IA. Close Out Auction for Country Hearts consisting of New Merchandise, Furniture and Displays for Bob and Kay Wagner. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill.Mon. Dec. 9- 10:30AM Corning, IA. 261 Taxable Acres, Adams Co., Washington Twp. for Don and Colleen Bickford. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, Tony Douglas.

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212Career TD passes by Ben Roeth-lisberger, tying Terry Bradshaws Steelers record.

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thew Stafford and Reg-gie Bush did their part to keep the Aaron Rodgers-less Green Bay Packers in the game.

Stafford turned the ball over a few times and Bush did once.

Instead of crumbling and losing confidence, both players bounced back and helped the De-troit Lions put together a dominant performance after an awful start.

Stafford threw three touchdown passes, in-cluding one to Calvin Johnson, Bush had 182 yards of offense and scored, and Detroit scored 37 straight points to rout Green Bay 40-10 on Thursday.

When we get out of our own way, we can be pretty special, Bush said.

The Lions (7-5) had lost their last two games, five consecu-tive against Green Bay and a franchise-record nine straight in their annual show-case on Thanksgiving. The Packers (5-6-1) have a five-game winless streak for the first time since 2008.Murray shines

A R L I N G T O N , Texas Tony Romo was sick, and it wasnt because he had just watched the Oakland Raiders return a fum-ble for a touchdown on the opening kickoff. After the Dallas quar-terback caught a virus the night before Thanks-giving, his top two run-ning backs were there to help out.

DeMarco Murray ran for three touchdowns, backup Lance Dunbar led Dallas with a career-high 82 yards rushing and the Cowboys over-came the shock of Oak-lands early score to beat the Raiders 31-24 Thurs-day.

Romo still did his part. He was behind 7-0 before taking his first snap, and his offense didnt have a yard in the second quarter when he took the field down 21-7 with less than 2 minutes remaining before half-time.

Five completions from Romo later, Murray scored on a 4-yard run 10 seconds before half-time and set the stage for a second-half rally that put the Cowboys (7-5) two games above .500 for the first time since late last season. Dallas is at least tempo-rarily ahead of Philadel-phia (6-5) atop the NFC East.

Oakland (4-8) clinched an 11th straight season without a win-ning record since going to the Super Bowl dur-ing the 2002 season.

Atlantis Resort photoIowa players celebrate a 77-74 overtime victory Thursday over Xavier at the 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort.

Iowa rallies to beat XavierBy SCOTT DOCHTERMAN The Gazette

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas The joy was palpable, from Adam Woodburys chest bumps to Aaron Whites high-five to Devyn Marble.

No. 23 Iowa (6-0) never led in regulation against Xavier, yet when the final buzzer sounded, the Hawk-eyes soaked up the joy of victory. Iowa rallied from a 15-point second-half defi-cit to win 77-74 in overtime at the Battle 4 Atlantis on Thursday. The spontaneous outburst before final hand-shakes showed both the elation and the difficulty of victory.

We were definitely very excited, said Marble, who scored a game-high 30 points. That was a very good team. A lot of people didnt think we were ready for this with the first five minutes.

It was a win that seemed so improbable, yet turned so possible with Marble and a dogged offensive effort in the final 10 minutes. Iowa trailed 11-2 less than four minutes into the game and 55-42 with 10:06 left when Marble took over.

Marble drilled a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 10. On Xaviers next possession, Marble stole a pass at mid-court and tossed ahead to a streaking Aaron White for a breakaway dunk. Marble then followed with another 3-pointer and then a free throw. He had a hand in 10 straight points and cut Io-was deficit from 13 points to three.

We needed to start a run and that was about the time we need-ed to, M a r b l e said. We just need-ed some-thing to get us in a rhythm. We were down 15 or something like that. We needed a run soon. Ten minutes (left), I think thats about the time you need to have one or it will be too late. So I was trying to pick it up defensively, get a steal, I was trying to cause havoc. I got the steal, I got it to Whitey, I got to the free-throw line. I was trying to find any way to get us going as a team.

The thing I really liked about him (Marble) tonight

was how aggressive he was, right from the start, Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery said. We were clearly side-ways offensively. We were fumbling the ball. It didnt seemed like it was going to be our night offensively. (Marble) triggered our fast break and really got it back to even.Late rally

Iowa fought throughout the second half but didnt knot up the score until Mike Gesell drilled a jump-er with 1:37 left. Xavier went back ahead with a pair of free throws, but Iowa ral-lied on its next trip up the court with an inside pass from Gesell to center Gabe Olaseni.

Iowa played the overtime session with Marble, who struggled with cramps in his right calf all night. He left the game for good with 2:06 left in regulation. But his teammates stepped up without him. The Hawk-eyes scored on their first three overtime possessions, hitting four free throws. The Hawkeyes led by as many as four after Aaron Whites basket. Iowa held off three last-second 3-point attempts to secure the win.

I give full credit to

Iowa, Xavier Coach Chris Mack said. I thought in the second half, they became a lot more aggressive. Their zone, their full-court press; they turned us over too many times. We had to be a team that didnt turn the ball over.

Marble praised his team-mates resiliency for finish-ing the game with him sit-ting on the bench.

Im so proud of them, Marble said. I knew they were going to get it done. I just told them keep be-ing aggressive, dont worry about it and shots will start to fall.UTEP tonight

Iowa will play UTEP at 6 tonight in a Battle 4 At-lantis semifinal. Kansas plays Villanova in the other game.

Texas-El Paso grabbed a 78-70 win over the Tennes-see Volunteers.

We believe in our-selves, Marble said. Were confident in our-selves and I think tonight was a good stepping stone. Were not there yet, but we still cant be down 15. Some other teams might have been able to close it out on us.

NW Missouri State photoNorthwest Missouri State defensive end Collin Bevins of Creston causes Nebraska-Kearney quarterback Bronson Marsh to fumble during a 53-7 Bearcat victory. Bevins also had two tackles for losses in the game.

Division I transfer Bevins helpsrelentless Northwest defenseBy SAM ROBINSON St. Joseph News-Press [email protected]

MARYVILLE, Mo. Opposing offenses issues with a rejuvenated North-west Missouri State general-ly persist throughout games. But they peak at certain junctures and begin from multiple angles.

For the bulk of the MIAA Conference champion Bearcats prolonged late-season statement that in-cluded five straight triumphs over winning teams, theyve unleashed a pass rush that includes league defensive player of the year Matt Lon-gacre outside and first-team All-MIAAer Brandon Yost over center.

Regular presences in of-fensive backfields, Longacre and Yost have been further bolstered as the MIAA No. 1 defenses newest and most high-profile ad-

ditions playing time in-creased. The Bearcats (11-0) now possess a rare luxury for this level, and Collin Bevins continues to improve on a team that gave him a second chance after an early-career crisis.

I feel expectations were high for me com-ing in, and I knew what I could do as a play-er. I just w a n t e d to go out and earn these guys trust and show I could play with them and play to their speed, said Bevins, a redshirt freshman defensive tackle who joined Northwest after transferring from Iowa State this sum-mer. Its been big for me to come in here and be suc-cessful.

Even though Bevins,

who entered the Cyclones spring practice period posi-tioned as a starter up front, comes off the bench at his second school, the 6-foot-6, 285-pound underclassmans one of the key pieces for Su-per Region 3s top-seeded team set enjoying its first bye week in four years.

With five sacks fourth on the Bearcats despite far fewer snaps than the top three rushers on the MI-AAs premier quarterback-coralling team and ability that once warranted schol-arship offers from Iowa and Iowa State, Bevins will pres-ent powerful regional op-position with a significant quandary.

It completely changes what offenses can do, Longacre said of a multi-layered defensive front that has 33 sacks this sea-son already more than

Central Nebraska sweeps SWCCBy LARRY PETERSONCNA sports writer [email protected]

COLUMBUS, Neb. The Southwestern men couldnt overcome a poor first half, falling behind 43-19, in an 81-55 loss to Cen-tral Nebraska Community College Tuesday night.

Central owned just a 38-36 advantage over the final 20 minutes. The Spartans (4-3) shot only 30 percent (7-of-23) from the field in the opening half, and 3-of-17 from behind the arc in the game.

Central Nebraska shot 10-29 on 3-pointers in the game and 42 percent from the field overall. Central also owned a 49-31 rebounding advantage.

Matt Orchard scored 12 points to lead Southwestern and Larry Mason added 10 points. Tra-Deon Hollins had a dominant game for Central Nebraska with 34 points, 18 rebounds, eight as-sists and six steals.

The Spartans host South-east Nebraska at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Southwest-ern women (2-6) also host Southeast Nebraska at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Spartan wom-en lost to Central Nebraska 89-52 Tuesday. Information on that game was not avail-able at press time.

CENTRAL NEBRASKA (81) Tra-Deon Hollins 11 7-7 34, Riak Bol 7 1-2 16, Ryan Ohnoutka 4 0-0 10, David Plain 4 0-0 10, Isaac Stone 1 3-4 5, Abou Diop 2 0-0 4, John Ruffin 1 0-0 2. Totals 30 11-13 81. FG shooting 30-71 (42.3 percent). 3-point goals 10-29 (Hollins 5, Plain 2, Ohnoutka 2, Bol 1). Rebounds 49 (Hollins 18). Assists 17 (Hollins 8). Steals 9 (Hollins 6). Blocked shots 6 (Bol 5). Turnovers 8. Team fouls 13. Fouled out None.

SOUTHWESTERN (55) Matt Orchard 5 1-4 12, Larry Mason 4 2-2 10, Elliott Hamdeed 3 2-2 8, Nikola Drobnjak 3 0-0 7, Tanner Kellogg 3 0-1 6, Jared Theis 2 0-0 5, Dylan Tucker 1 1-2 3, Mataika Koyamainavure 1 0-0 2, Dustin Lyden 1 0-0 2. Totals 23 6-11 55. FG shooting 23-59 (39 per-cent). 3-point goals 3-17 (Drobnjak 1, Orchard 1, Theis 1). Rebounds 31 (Koyamainavure 5, Hamdeed 5, Theis 5, Kellogg 5). Assists 9 (Ortiz 2, Mason 2). Steals 3 (Hamdeed 1, Drobnjak 1, Theis 1). Turnovers 15. Team fouls 10. Fouled out None.

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each of the past three sea-sonal outputs. When (the defensive tackles) are get-ting push, its a lot harder to run the ball and during pass, its a lot harder for them to step up in the pocket, really puts (quarterbacks) back on their toes and its hard for them to throw the ball. Its just huge all around.

Most Division I-FBS im-ports dont seek out this strata with either eligibility or regular playing time im-mediately available. Bevins had both.

The former state wrestling champion while at Creston (Iowa) High redshirted last fall, but following the depar-ture of All-Big 12 defensive tackle Jake McDonough after the 2012 season, took part in spring workouts in Ames, Iowa, as a key front piece in line to possibly nail down a starting job. But he decided to leave that oppor-tunity on the table.

Bevins declined to direct-ly address his reasons for departing Ames. His father, Jeff Bevins, told the Ames Tribune in June the larger citys atmosphere didnt suit Collin and added the exit didnt have anything to do with friction with coach Paul Rhoads or his staff.

As a little kid, I didnt really have a dream of play-ing at Division I. I just had a dream of playing football in college and having fun while doing it. I wasnt having fun there, said Collin Bevins, a two-star recruit coming out of high school. I just came here; Im having a good time and enjoying myself.

Both of Bevins parents attended Northwest, and former high school team-mate Keaton Hulett ap-peared in the Bearcats most recent recruiting class. Bev-ins took no other visits and began his football reclaima-tion project in the town of more than 11,000 residents.

Initially slotted as a defen-sive end his high school position Bevins shifted back to his D-I spot once starting 3-technique tackle Zach Williams sustained a season-ending injury. Al-though benefiting from Yosts transformation into possibly the conferences best interior defensive fronter in the form of single-teams while the talented sophomore attracts frequent combination blocks, Bev-ins progression into regular duty hasnt hurt.

Since Northwests sched-ule moved into the MIAA gauntlet featuring the sec-ond- through sixth-place teams starting in Week 7, the Bearcats have 20 sacks, which includes seven a career-high 2 1/2 from Bev-ins in the 48-21 league championship-secur ing blowout of Emporia State (10-1) two weeks ago.

His arm length is abso-lutely phenomenal. Hes doing a great job of push-ing quickly and getting off a block, Northwest coach Adam Dorrel said of Bev-ins. Thats the biggest chal-lenge for offensive linemen. A lot of them probably dont match up real well from a level standpoint, and hes just getting his paws on you and disengaging quickly.

On a team thats struggled to coax consistent play or stays from transfers in re-cent years, the Bearcats rely on several in their comeback campaign. From talented cornerback twins Brandon and Brian Dixon to out-of-nowhere walk-on Reuben Thomas (the teams recep-tions leader) to Bevins, its another retooled facet thats paying off for Northwest.

Hes just literally im-proving each week, Dorrel said of Bevins. Ive been re-ally proud of those transfer kids because theyre having a huge impact on this team right now.

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Contributed photoThis Creston Panther team won the fifth-grade divi-sion at the Net Fest Tournament Nov. 23 in Ames. The team went 3-0 in pool play, beating teams from Belmond, Ankeny and ADM (Adel) before defeating Beaverdale in the championship game. Members of the team coached by Brad Baker are Cole Strider, Dylan Simpson, Cael Kralik, Colby Burg, Brodie Wallace, Brance Baker, Evan Bruce, Keagan Smith and Daniel Merritt.

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