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Two more arrests made in Newton armed robbery

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Two Newton men are charged with accessory to a felony in connection to a recent armed robbery at a Newton convenience store.

Kyle A. Edwards, 25, and Christopher S. Christensen, 22, were charged following an investigation into the Nov. 4 armed robbery at Casey’s General Store, 1200 W. 18th St. S. During the invesEdwards Christensen tigation, two people of interest were seen walking into Newton 66, located across the street from Casey’s, where they spoke with an employee identified as Christensen. They appeared to be good friends, according to a police report.

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Abigail Pelzer/Daily News Robyn Taylor, left, Friends in Hope mentor, poses with Travis and Valerie Fairchild last week in their Newton apartment. Following a difficult time in the Faichilds’ lives they were connected to Friends in Hope and met Robyn, who is now considered family.

Couple thrives with Friends in Hope mentorship

By Abigail Pelzer Newton Daily News

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ine months ago Travis Fairchild was in a bind he couldn’t fathom es-

caping.

Travis’ hardships included totaling his car in a winter accident, losing his job and a precarious living situation. Meanwhile, he was making some poor decisions. With a wife and two young children to provide for, Travis said he felt like his

life was spiraling out of control.

That’s when he connected with Friends in Hope, a Newton-based mentoring program that was founded through The Salvation Army. Travis’ tenacity, along with the guiding hand of a mentor, are what makes he and his family’s story one of success.

Travis, 27, and Valerie, 28, are both from the Pella and Knoxville areas, and have lived in Newton for about three years.

Their sons, 9 and 8 years old,

are students in Newton schools.

“We were having hard times,” Valerie said. “He was the only one working and when he couldn’t make it back and forth to work in Grinnell things got bad.”

Walking everywhere, applying at all jobs they could, they eventually made a connection at The Salvation Army and hesitantly accepted an offer to learn more about Friends in Hope.

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Heartland AEA rep explains systems analysis — quickly Test scores, other data crunched by support agency

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Heartland Area Education Agency Regional Director Chris Pierson acknowledged he’s had about 15 months to crunch the data he presented Monday.

“And I gave all that to you guys on the board in about 26 minutes,” he said, smiling.

Pierson, speaking as the invited guest to the Newton Community School District board of education’s monthly Board Learning Workshop, presented a dizzying set of test score trends and other data in his short time at the podium.

While he didn’t expect the seven board members to digest and retain every single statistic, he managed to drive the point home that numbers can be used to find positive and negative trends among students.

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By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News The building that has been home to Newton Manufacturing since 1943 is for sale.

Hilco Real Estate, LLC, an Illinois firm, recently announced the

upcoming sale of both the main, older Newton Manufacturing building, which sits on the southwest corner of East 12th Street South and First Avenue East, and the warehouse building on the other side of East 12th Street. The sale will take place in the form of submitting offers to Hilco by 5 p.m. on Jan. 28.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Heartland Area Education Agency Regional Director Chris Pierson made a presentation Monday in the Newton Community School District board of education’s Board Learning Workshop. Pierson presented several sets of numbers, much of it related to test scores, that showed how much analysis can be done using different sets of cohort data.

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Festival of Trees marks 10th year at courthouse If you enter the Jasper County Courthouse at any time during the next month, you’ll see the results of one of the largest, most collaborative Christmas-decorating efforts in Jasper County.

Monday evening, young people from about 14 different area clubs gathered to decorate as part of the annual Jasper County 4-H Festival of Trees. While not all of the items decorated are actual trees — and some

Jason W. Brooks/Daily New Emily Bollhoefer adjusts an ornament on the Jolly Workers 4-H club’s Christmas tree Monday night as part of the Festival of Trees at the Jasper County Courthouse.

of the decorations might be considered non-traditional — the festival will still offer young people a chance to be of service to their community.

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Coordinator Stacey Wilson said what’s special about the festival is how it brings the entire county’s 4-H members together with a common, non-competitive goal.

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In Brief The Way to host holiday meal, service of thanks Newton Church of The Way will host a Thanksgiving Eve meal and service beginning at 5 p.m.

Wednesday at the church, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. in Newton.

A meal will be served at 5 p.m. and holiday service will begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.newtonway.org.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Organizers Tim Whaley and Linda Laverman along with a host of volunteers work to box and ship hundreds of shoeboxes donated to the Operation Christmas Child project.

Nearly 1,600 shoeboxes donated for Operation Christmas Child

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Dozens of cardboard boxes filled with dozens more of shoeboxes were ready to ship out following the completion of the Operation Christmas Child project on Monday.

The project, which ran from Nov. 16 through Monday, gathered shoeboxes full of items to give to children in need around the world.

This year, organizer Linda Laverman estimated the local donation totaled more than 950 shoeboxes. In conjunction with the Poweshiek County organization, almost 1,600 shoeboxes were donated to be shipped all over the world.

“The two locations did about 1,400 shoeboxes last year and it looks like we are going to be close to 1,600 shoeboxes this year,” organizer Tim Whaley said.

Although it was an increase of almost 200 shoeboxes, Whaley said the nice weather can often hamper efforts to get into the holiday spirit.

“I think what happens is, we’ve had two years where it has been really nice throughout November, and I don’t care

that the retail stores put their Christmas lights out, you get the first snow and it is like, oh it is Christmas,” Whaley said.

“I like the nice weather, but I think it slows people down doing projects like this.”

After the shoeboxes leave Newton, they will travel to Des Moines before heading to Minneapolis where they will land at the regional distribution center.

There they will be sorted and categorized to be shipped to more than 140 locations around the globe.

“Once they process them in Minneapolis they will start going out as quickly as possible.

Those that are going nearby and to friendly countries, Mexico and down through South America, could have them before Christmas. There are also countries that, despite having done it year after year for almost 14 years, going through customs can be a pain. It can take anywhere from 30 days to three months for them to get through customs,” Whaley said.

Donations from this area will go to Barbados, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Honduras, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Trinidad and Tobago this year. Also, now using

special tracking technology, participants can follow their box to discover where their gift is delivered by using the donation form found on their website.

“We will know by March or April exactly where they went because of the tracking number they have on them,” Whaley said. “It is kind of neat.”

Whaley said once the children receive the shoeboxes, which can be filled with items such as toys, balls, stuffed animals, school supplies and hygiene items, along with the story of Jesus in the appropriate language. Often times the study materials are taken and used as school curriculum.

“Some of the countries are so starved for school material that they would use that as their curriculum,” Whaley said.

Operation Christmas Child is a project started in 1993 by Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization. To date, more than 124 million children have received shoeboxes through the organization.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

St Luke to host cookie, candy sale Dec. 12 Newton Daily News St Luke United Methodist Church will host its annual Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale at 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at the church, 501 E. 19th St. N., west of Berg

School in Newton.

Guests are invited to purchase a red bucket of and walk around the tables of cookies and candies choosing the ones to fill their own buckets.

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A celebration of completion on the re-

model of the church will be offered after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services on Dec. 13.

Coffee, juice and Christmas treats will be served as guests are invited to visit the remodeled areas.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a traditional Thanksgiving hymns and communion service to celebrate the gifts received at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

Take a break from the turkey and the stuffing and put the “thanks” back in Thanksgiving. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact the Rev. Karen Crawford at 641-792-6971.

Newton Foursquare Church to host quartet Newton Foursquare Church will host Sound of Inspiration Quartet at its service at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at the church, 1510 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

For more information, contact Donne Black at 641-792-2482.

Presbyterian Church to host One Voice Tuesday United Presbyterian Church will host the December One Voice Community Prayer Gathering at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church, 209 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

For more information, contact Linda Rex at 641792-4158 or unitedpres@iowatelecom.net.

US religious leaders make forceful appeal to admit refugees WASHINGTON (AP) — In rare agreement across faith and ideological lines, leaders of major American religious groups have condemned proposed bans on Syrian refugees, contending a legitimate debate over security has been overtaken by irrational fear and prejudice.

Top organizations representing evangelicals, Roman Catholics, Jews and liberal Protestants say close vetting of asylum seekers is a critical part of forming policy on refugees. But these religious leaders say such concerns, heightened after the Paris attacks a week ago, do not warrant blocking those fleeing violence in the Middle East.

“The problem is not the Syrian refugees,” said Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, who noted how his state has welcomed a large number of Cuban refugees over the years. “This is falling into the trap of what the terrorists wanted us to become. We shouldn’t allow them to change who we are as a people.”

About 70 percent of all refugees admitted to the U.S. are resettled by faith groups, according to the U.S. State Department office for refugees. The bulk of the work is done by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services.

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Building Continued from Page 1A Newton Manufacturing Company operated on a small staff the past few years. The company had 59 employees and a nationwide support staff of about 300 when it filed bankruptcy paperwork in court late last spring, and was soon purchased

by Halo Branded Solutions, based in Sterling, Ill. Both the 37,000-square-foot brick office complex and the separate 38,000- square-foot warehouse building are for sale.

The warehouse building is being used by a waterslide manufacturer named Avalanche Composites, which was leasing it from Newton Manufacturing.

Joel Schneider, senior vice president of Hilco Real Estate, said the format of the sale should help a transaction happen quickly.

“With the increasingly tightening industrial market throughout the entire region, this sale provides the ideal platform to guarantee the property is sold in an accelerated timeframe, while exposing it to a large universe of buyers in order to generate true market value,” Schneider said. “The sale represents a great opportunity for owner occupants, investors or developer to name their price on these highly-versatile properties with great upside potential.”

Eric Kadow of Avalanche

AEA Continued from Page 1A Pierson said he wanted to help the board understand performance and trends in Iowa Assessment data. While the board looks at that data regularly and even has staff devoted to looking at trends and addressing areas of concern, Pierson used a multitude of charts and graphs to show the district’s challenges and progress related to its as-

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News The Newton Manufacturing buildings are for sale, including both the main building and the warehouse-type structure across East 12th Street South.

said the company is still using the warehouse, but is in the process of moving to a similar facility in Grinnell.

“Frank (Liebl) and others really helped us get started here in Newton, and we looked at some places here, but nothing met our needs,” Kadow said. “We thank everyone who helped us, and we looked into buying the (Newton Manufacturing) buildings, but that didn’t work out. We wish our move could have been avoided, but we have found a home.”

Kadow said Avalanche will take eight of its 10 employees to the Grinnell facility.

Newton Development Corporation Executive Director Frank Liebl said Halo Branded Solutions has relocated about 12 to 15 former Newton Manufacturing employees to a small office support center,

sessment goals.

The regional director said the district’s mission statement is “one of his favorites.”

It states “The Newton Community School District will do whatever it takes to ensure all students learn to think, innovate and succeed.”

One saying he placed in all capital letters was “You can’t intervene your way out of a core problem,” meaning students who need intervention receive it in addition to

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located in a North 13th Avenue East building it shares with radio station KCOB. Newton Manufacturing was an employee-owned company manufacturer since 1988, selling specialty advertising products.

The main building spans multiple levels and is arranged with both private and open office space, executive conference rooms, storage/warehouse space, production areas, an employee lounge, multiple loading doors and a maintenance shop.

The purchase of the property includes all remaining office furniture and equipment, representing a virtual turn-key scenario for a new user.

The total real estate, including the three parking lots, is 3.78 acres.

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core instruction, making the intervention “additive, and not supplantive.”

Pierson used a graphic called the “80-15-5” model, which has 80 percent or more of all students benefiting from universal core instruction, in an ideal school district. Supplemental services, in moderate form, would be used to help fewer than 15 percent meet core requirements, with fewer than 5 percent requiring intense

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Officers spoke with Christensen at the police department and he said he had no knowledge of the robbery or any involvement with Matthew Bridges, one of the suspects. He also denied Bridges had been at his residence that night.

Following the arrests of Bridges, Gabriel L. Crandall, and Taylor D. Helton for the robbery, investigators learned that all three suspects had been at Christensen’s residence along with Edwards.

While at the residence, the suspects had put “a pile of money all over the bed,” according to a police report.

Officers spoke with both Christensen and Edwards in the following days with both failing to mention the new visit.

At a later interview, both admitted the suspects had been at the residence and they had been trying to cover for themselves and a friend.

Both admitted they believed they were involved in the robbery after seeing the cash.

Christensen and Edwards were taken to the Jasper County Jail where they were released on a $1,000 bond.

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intervention.

One of the main trends he spotted was in simple cohort assessment data, which follows a group of students as they move up grade by grade.

Using Newton High School’s graduating class of 2016 — using its most recent data from the Iowa Assessments taken as juniors in 2015-16 — Pierson showed the class had almost 80 percent of its students make reading proficiency in the third grade, drop to near

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60 percent in the eighth grade, and returning to near 80 percent by the junior-year assessments.

Pierson showed a similar swoon for the Class of 2016 in the late elementary and middle-school assessments in match.

He also showed score gaps between low-SES students (from households with low socio-economic status) and non-SES students.

His main conclusions included achievement

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fice space and more than 35,500 square feet of manufacturing/ warehouse space, with ceilings averaging 16 feet high. The building is heated and cooled via roof-mounted HVAC units.

The warehouse offers a flexible layout providing for efficient product flow and storage capacity, with four grade-level doors along the south, east and west elevations, as well as additional acreage for trailer parking, making it well-suited for a variety of users.

Interested buyers can view the property by appointment only. Hilco can be contacted to schedule a tour at 855-7552300. Hilco is working in cooperation with NAI Optimum, which is headquartered in West Des Moines.

Newton Manufacturing President Mancil Laidig said, in a bankruptcy court statement, that sales and staff had dwindled from annual sales of $83 million, 167 employees, and about 700 independent salespeople in 2000, to $26.2 million in sales, 59 staff and about 400 salespeople for the 12 months ending March 31, 2015.

The company was founded in 1909 by George Newton, but hasn’t made new products since a fire destroyed manufacturing facilities in 1943. The “Manufacturing” name was left intact for brand recognition.

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growth in scores being flat, with are dips in grades 4,5, 8 and, and there are gaps between low-SES and IEP students (ones with individual educational plans) and students with neither of those designations.

“Do we know students are learning, or do we think they’re learning,” he said. “We want to know they’re learning.”

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Babbling Brooks

Holm for the holidays

By Jason. W. Brooks Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | Nov. 25, 2015

When Holly Holm came out to do a post-fight news conference after a 2009 pro boxing victory, she had some people to meet with first.

Holm went over to greet family and friends who were waiting behind a railing, happy to celebrate the latest in a series of 25 matches in which she went unbeaten. Some of the people in that group of friends, she told me later, were special-needs adults who are close friends of her family, whom she had known for years.

That’s the way Holly always did things at her fights — grounded and still connected to the people who matter most to her. While some of her recent international success in mixed martial arts has kept her from involving as many of her longtime supporters as she would probably like, Holly knows where she started, but what it took to get to the point where she could knock out better-known MMA star Ronda Rousey to become even more famous overnight.

I was fortunate to cover six of Holly’s pro boxing fights as the sports editor of her hometown newspaper. Not only did her skill and strength put her above a women’s boxing profession that never took off in the way that women’s MMA has in recent years, her style and grace were always there — from the most informal workout to the tedious weigh-ins and tense moments in the ring.

Holly also has long surrounded herself with the classiest, sharpest boxing and MMA people, from trainers to promoters. You’ll never find a group better in keeping it together in public than Holly’s team.

What goes on behind closed doors? No one but the fighters and handlers themselves really know, but you can probably search online and find dirt on nearly anyone in these lines of work — especially when it comes to what goes on behind the scenes, or how certain fights, personnel or venues come together.

However, when Holly shows up — whether it’s for a news conference, a tense weigh-in or a fight — Holly is all business, and not in a mean or callous way. She’s focused, goal-driven and perhaps most importantly, in terms of a lesson for the rest of us, she’s prepared.

I’m not the world’s biggest fan of pro MMA, the way it’s marketed in the U.S. I much prefer to watch the skill level and strategy that goes with boxing, compared to the brutal nature of the more explosive mixed martial arts bouts. The skill combinations needed for MMA are impressive on paper, but the bloodier, more injurious bouts seem like the kind of thing that brought down Rome.

Holly might not care for MMA much, either. She seemed genuinely concerned about Rousey being seriously injured, and I never got the feeling she looks forward to beating up other girls.

In going 33-2-3 as a pro boxer, she only had nine technical

knockouts and zero traditional knockouts.

After viewing one of her fights, my sister soon signed up for kickboxing classes — like many of her peers, I’m sure. But Holly not only represents athletic, strong women and successful boxers making an MMA leap, but she’s a geographic champion as well.

New Mexico is where Arian Foster, Brian Urlacher, Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart, former Los Angeles Laker star Michael Cooper got their starts, but it’s not as known for producing pro athletes as other places.

Holly might be one of the better-known athletes and/or celebrities in state history, not counting Demi Moore, Billy The Kid, Al Unser Sr. and Jr. and Neil Patrick Harris.

I’m so happy an entire state gets to celebrate a victory made possible by Holly’s hard work and determination.

Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or jbrooks@newtondailynews.com

Empty Nest

Political word salad

Letter to the Editor

Medicaid is a health safety net for all

Sen. Rob Hogg Cedar Rapids This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for Medicaid, the health care safety net that protects us all.

Many Medicaid dollars provide care to severely disabled people. Without Medicaid, those costs would bankrupt almost any family in Iowa.

Simply put, the Medicaid safety net protects us all, regardless of our income. For example, I have a friend from church who is well off. Her family has private insurance. She has an adult daughter with cerebral palsy quadriplegia. Her daughter uses a wheelchair and requires care around the clock.

Thanks to Medicaid, her daughter has a healthy, meaningful life. Medicaid helps pay for equipment, therapies, and services. The help Medicaid provides far exceeds the limits of her private insurance.

Any of us could be in that situation. No matter how good

your family’s health insurance is, it doesn’t cover the intensive care needed by people living with severe physical or mental challenges. That level of care is provided by the Medicaid safety net.

We are all just one disability or accident away from needing the Medicaid safety net. And today in Iowa, that safety net is in serious trouble.

That’s what families and community health care providers are saying as loudly as they can. They warn that Governor Branstad is rushing to hand over Iowa’s Medicaid dollars to four out-of-state companies.

Under this Medicaid privatization scheme, each company would create its own bureaucracy.

That means four sets of rules, rates, billing systems, and appeals processes.

The independent caseworkers who put patients first may be replaced by caseworkers directly employed by the for-profit companies.

Iowa already has an efficient Medicaid system. Governor Branstad says his plan will save $51 million in six months,

but he has offered no proof.

In truth, the only way these companies will get the profits guaranteed them is by denying health care services and refusing to pay community providers.

This Thanksgiving, we should be both grateful for the strong Medicaid safety net we have, and take action to protect it. Here’s how.

Governor Branstad’s changes are supposed to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016. Because it has been so badly managed, federal officials still haven’t approved those changes. Today, you should add your name to the petition at www.IowansForQualityMedicaid.com.

You should also contact your local state legislators. Iowa’s legislators need to stand up to Governor Branstad and tell him he’s gone too far.

Together, we can make sure Medicaid continues to be there when needed, for your family, for my family, and for any Iowa family facing serious medical challenges.

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Have you ever noticed how politicians, or talking heads with the 24-hour news networks, l i k e to use metaphors a n d analogies?

They try (emp h a sis on By Curt Swarm “ t r y ” ) Guest Columnist to paint pictures with words, or create a “word salad” — which is one of their favorite terms for describing politicians’ speaking habits or techniques for not answering questions.

My favorite example of their use of metaphors is “sucks all the oxygen out of the room.” When I first heard this term, which was back in the 90s, I thought it hilarious, a uniquely descriptive term for describing a bigger-than-life personality. It was in reference to Bill Clinton, how he commanded everyone’s attention the minute he walked into a room. All eyes turned to him. He had, and still does have, a magnetic personality.

Nowadays, “sucks all the oxygen out of the room” is way overused (i.e. for Donald Trump and Chris Christie). Hillary Clinton, Bill’s wife, and the top contender for the democratic presidential nomination, has matriculated from being “too polarizing” eight years ago, to “sucks all the oxygen out of the room” — a major promotion.

“Kick the can down the road” is another of my favorites. I would think congress might get tired of scuffing their shoes, and try putting a shine on their toes by actually passing some meaningful legislation. But that’s asking a lot.

Then there’s the “double edged sword,” the “slippery slope” and “all the chickens coming home to roost.” You hear about the “pot calling the kettle black,” “no hon-

or amongst thieves” and, one of Chuck Grassley’s favorite farm-boy sayings, “God willing and the creek don’t rise.”

I spend a lot of time in a car listening to this banter. I have a notebook/ calendar beside me on the car seat and write this stuff down as I hear it.

“If you’re going to swing, swing for the fence.” He/ she runs on a “different set of tracks.” See “the light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not a train.”

Where does this homespun verbiage come from? Is there a book of pithy sayings? Do advisers coach politicians on jargon that will appeal to the electorate?

Ginnie and I listen to “Morning Joe” for our get-the-day-started buzz.

When I heard “Fight with a pig and you both get dirty, but the pig likes it,” I about choked on my orange juice. (I’ll let you guess who they were talking about.) “Never punch down,” “counter punch” and “outflank” are tossed about like bread crumbs on water. Are we fish?

There are a lot of sports analogies: “third and long,” “punt” and “Hail Mary,” as well as computer/technological/ Internet references: “Isis three-point-oh,” “hit the pause button” or “lost in cyberspace.” The double speak continues. “Bombing Isis is like spilling mercury. It just spreads.”

There are “on ramps” and “off ramps,” “political food fights” and “fluid situations.” When I hear “fluid situation,” I think about my dad’s Buick. It had fluid drive.

What I’m waiting for are parables. Recently, I heard where Russia is “wedded” to France.

Seems like the parable of the Wedding Feast should follow. Who will be the ill-attired guest?

“Read my lips, ‘... many are invited, but few are chosen.’”

Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com

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Obituaries Debra “Deb” Ketchum Nov. 21, 2015 Debra “Deb” Ketchum, 55, of Baxter, died on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at Unity Point I o w a Methodist in Des Moines.

Visitation will be on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Baxter Community Center, in Baxter, at 10 a.m. A memorial

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service will follow the visitation and begin at 11 a.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Deb was born on March 6, 1960 to John and Marilyn (Smith) Miner in Longmont, Colo. She attended school in Otis, Colo. and graduated in 1979.

After high school Deb completed two years of college and obtained her LPN. On Aug. 31, 1994 she married Johnnie Ketchum, and the couple relocated to Baxter and raised their family there. Deb’s

greatest joy was taking care of others and putting others first. She had a great love for her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Her other hobbies included family get togethers, gardening, farming, working and spending time with the residents of Baxter Care Center.

Those left to cherish her loving memories are her children, Kelly ( James) Reichart, Kari ( Jon) Kendall, Karen ( Jordan) Stevens, and Michael Ketchum; her grandchildren,

NHS collects more than 3,000 items for Salvation Army

Submitted Photo Newton High School completed its annual food drive held from Nov. 3-13. The event is held to raise awareness of food insecurities around Newton and to collect food and cash donations. Everything collected is donated to the Newton Salvation Army Food Pantry. The food drive is run by Justin Liston’s management class and is helped by retired NHS business teacher Jody Wright. This year was a great year as they surpassed the totals of food and money from the previous three years. In all, NHS collected more than 3,000 food items and close to $2,000 was donated.

Iowa DNR shotgun deer season licenses now available Hunters planning to participate in Iowa’s shotgun deer season are encouraged to purchase their licenses ahead of time to avoid long lines at the retailer.

The DNR expects around 70,000 hunters to participate in the first shotgun season and so far, fewer than 30 percent of the licenses have been sold.

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Kirsten, Devon, Tyler, Emmalee, Trinity, and Mia; her brothers, Walter Miner, Jack Miner, Billy (Kim) Miner, and Corey (Annalisa) Miner; and many nieces, nephews, co-workers and friends.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter has been entrusted with the care of Deb and her family.

deer season begins Dec. 5.

Successful hunters are reminded to report their deer harvest by midnight the day after the deer is recovered.

For hunters with Internet access, the online harvest reporting is the easiest way to register the deer.

Hunters can report their deer online at www.iowadnr.gov, by calling the toll free

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Accurately reporting the harvest is an important part of Iowa’s deer management program and plays a vital role in managing deer populations and future hunting opportunities. Reporting the harvest is required by law. Hunters will be checked for compliance.

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Meals Thursday Closed in observance of Thanksgiving Friday Closed in observance of Thanksgiving

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• Thanksgiving Eve Meal will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Newton Church of The Way in Newton. The community is invited to attend the meal and service. The meal will be first followed by the 7 p.m. service.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Singing Thanksgiving Hymns will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton. The community is invited to take part in traditional Thanksgiving hymns and communion as the gifts we have received are celebrated.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Breaking Free women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Friday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Penny Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton.

• Festivities for the Lighting of the Jasper County Courthouse will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Friday at Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, 113 First Ave. W. in Newton.

Kicking off the evening is the Fifth Annual Chili Cook-Off. Chili judging begins at 4:30 p.m. The Haven Vineyard Church will be handing out hot cocoa. There will be food and festivities beginning on the courthouse square at 5 p.m. with the courthouse lighting will be lit at 6 p.m. Highlights of downtown festivities will include the lighted business displays, DJ, Christmas Carols, the 4-H Festival of Trees and Santa in the Jasper County Courthouse. Santa arrives at the courthouse via a Newton Fire Truck at 6:15 p.m. Contact the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce at 641-792-5545 with questions.

• South Skunk Blues Society Volunteer Appreciation Night will begin at 8 p.m. Friday at Izaak Walton League upper level, 889 Highway F36 in Newton. South Skunk Blues Society & Izaak Walton League presents The Kilborn Alley Blues Band. Bowlful of Blues volunteers get in free, current Blues Society members $5, or pay the $7 cover, if not a member and want to enjoy the party.

• Main Street’s Shop Small event will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday in downtown Newton.

Customers receive the coupons for purchases made at participating businesses between Nov. 28 and Dec. 8. Customers can only redeem the coupons at the same store between Dec. 9 and Dec. 24.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Peer Support for those living with mental illness will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. in Newton.

• Discover Hope faith-based addiction support group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

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Reports that a tax levy error caused the district to collect nearly $340,000 too much since 2013 from property taxpayers.

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Iowan gets probation for dating website scam BURLINGTON — An Iowa woman will serve five years of probation for scamming money from a South Carolina woman she met on a military oriented dating website. Doris Warth, 46 of New London, was ordered at Monday’s sentencing to pay $11,000 in restitution. Warth was given a deferred judgment, which means her crime will be removed from her record if she successfully completes probation. The South Carolina woman was led to believe she was engaged to a serviceman in Afghanistan.

3 Davenport man pleads guilty 2 Mason City man takes plea deal in robbery case

MASON CITY — A January sentencing hearing has been scheduled for a 22-year-old Mason City man convicted of robbery. Valentine Flores pleaded guilty to felony theft on Monday after prosecutors lowered the charge and dismissed another. Police say robbed 20-year-old William Whipple of $700 on Aug. 23 in Mason City. Whipple died three days after the robbery.

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DAVENPORT — A Davenport man accused of hitting his infant son has pleaded guilty to child endangerment with injury. David Shaw II, 23, is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 14. Assistant Scott County Attorney Steven Berger wrote in a plea agreement filed Monday that he will recommend against prison or jail time with the provision that Shaw complete anger management and parenting classes or counseling as a condition of probation.

5 General Mills sets goal to buy all-cage free eggs by 2025

DES MOINES — General Mills has set a deadline for its conversion to all cage-free eggs by 2025.

The Minnesota-based company, whose brands include Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Progresso soups and Yoplait yogurt, initially announced its plans to go cage-free in July. But it updated its animal welfare policy Tuesday to establish the 10-year time frame.

—The Associated Press

Judge says Iowa beating was racially motivated, ‘vicious’ CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — An Iowa bar’s surveillance camera captured video of a white felon committing a “vicious attack” on a black man, and the evidence indicates the beating was racially motivated, a judge has ruled.

In a written ruling Monday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jon Scoles ordered that 40-yearold Randy Joe Metcalf of Dubuque remain in custody pending his trial on a feder-

al hate crime charge. Metcalf, who has at least eight prior assault convictions, is “a danger to the community” who could not be trusted to comply with any conditions of release, Scoles said.

Metcalf was arrested last week in the Jan. 12 beating of 31-year-old Lamarr Sandridge at the Northside Bar in Dubuque. Federal prosecutors played clips of surveillance video during a detention

hearing Friday that Scoles said captured Metcalf ’s “vicious attack on the victim while he lay motionless on the floor.”

The video shows Metcalf kicking and stomping on Sandridge’s head. Metcalf appears to leave the bar, then returns to kick and stomp the victim again, Scoles said. Sandridge was left with several injuries, including a broken right-side orbital bone. Metcalf also assaulted Sandridge’s white fe-

male acquaintance who tried to intervene during the beating, fracturing her cheekbone.

Several witnesses told authorities that Metcalf made “racially disparaging comments and racial slurs” in the hours before the beating. He also allegedly displayed a swastika tattooed on his stomach to the bar owner and others, saying, “this is what I am about.”

Those statements “support a finding that the victim was

attacked because of his race,” Scoles ruled, calling the evidence strong.

On Tuesday, Scoles granted the government’s motion to seal the video of the beating, which had been entered into the public record Friday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Morfitt argued the video should be sealed “in order to protect the privacy and dignity of the individuals involved, particularly the victim.”

Alcohol treatment center for NBC agrees to give time to Native Americans discussed four Republican candidates SIOUX CITY (AP) — An activist is urging Sioux City and Woodbury County officials to open an alcohol treatment center for its Native American population.

Frank LaMere told officials at a forum Monday that a facility could help lower the disproportionate number of Native Americans arrested for public intoxication in Sioux City.

“We want to pull our families back together,” LaMere said.

The meeting at the Four Directions Community Center was a follow-up to a September round-table discussion that focused on what community leaders say is a growing problem of alcoholism and homelessness in Sioux City.

Sioux City Police Chief Doug Young, who led the forum with Woodbury County

Sheriff Dave Drew, said that a ban on single-can beer sales, which had been previously discussed to curb public intoxication, would not be possible because the state of Iowa regulates liquor sales.

Young also said that he would like to see a treatment center to address the issue of alcoholism in the community. According to the police chief, there were concerns from the Native American community that the high number of arrests was due to racism or prejudice.

“I can assure you our arrests are not racially motivated,” Young said.

Michael O’Connor, a member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe, criticized a lack of attendance from elected government officials in the city and county.

Young apologized on behalf of Mayor Bob Scott, who did not at-

tend the forum because of a scheduling conflict.

Mark Monson, chairman of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, said supervisors also were not formally invited to Monday’s forum.

Paul Gausman, superintendent of the Sioux City Community School District, said he did not attend the Monday forum because he was not informed about the event, but he did say that alcoholism was an important topic for the school district.

We do have students that are homeless, and we do have students that are going through the challenges that were being discussed,” Gausman said.

The city did have a Native American Alcohol Treatment Program that was funded by the Indian Health Service before it closed in 2005.

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The photo above is from the recent campaign meet and greet at PJ's Deli.

Those pictured above from left to right, Campaign Co-Chairs Sue Huetter, (mother) and Carol Kramer, Roger Breckenridge, (father) and Voter Outreach Committee Chair Dianne Breckenridge, (step mother), Wes Breckenridge, Kris Breckenridge, (wife) Jonathan Breckenridge, (Campaign photographer and son), Whitney Breckenridge, (Youth Voter Outreach and daughter), Nancy Parrott, (Fundraising Chair) and Laura Engel, (Treasurer).

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NEW YORK (AP) — NBC agreed Monday to give four Republican presidential candidates free time on affiliates in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina after they complained Donald Trump unfairly benefited from appearing as “Saturday Night Live” host earlier this month.

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week’s “Saturday Night Live.”

Republican George Pataki also had complained, but the network did not announce an agreement with his campaign.

The candidates will get the time on each of the 18 NBC stations in those three states, where early GOP nominating caucuses or primaries are being held.

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Continued from Page 1A “I didn’t know if they were going to judge me or what was going to happen,” Travis said. “But then we met (mentor) Robyn Taylor.

She is such an awesome person — now she’s a part of our family.”

About a week after meeting the Fairchilds, Robyn had helped them relocate to the safe and clean apartment complex they now live in.

“I didn’t want a handout,” Travis said.

“They were clear that’s not what Friends in Hope is about.”

Robyn agrees — she said Friends in Hope is more about being an encouraging friend who knows the community and can connect people to resources. While things like transportation and furniture are sometimes provided by a small pool of volunteers, oftentimes mentoring is more about listening and reassuring, she said.

“When I think about Travis and Valerie ...

I feel like they felt like they were stuck,” Robyn said. “I kind of gave them a boost and said ‘this is not the end, this is fixable.’ But they’ve been so ambitious about finding work and jumping right in. They just needed someone to say ‘yeah we can do this.’”

After their housing needs were met, the couple began aggressively applying for jobs. Travis landed a job at Culver’s and Val-

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After first year successes, Friends in Hope seeks more volunteers A homeless woman living in the gazebo at Searland Park in downtown Newton prompted a group of volunteers to found Friends in Hope in August 2014.

Since that time, about 40 individuals and their families have been assisted by the nonprofit mentoring group.

The first year marked some successes, many heartbreaking situations and a tremendous amount of learning, said Marilyn Terlouw, who acted as chairperson of the group its inaugural year.

“I didn’t even know there was a need for this type of service,” Terlouw said. “It’s just shocking to me to know how many people don’t have others in their lives that provide support and guidance.”

Not everyone assisted by Friends in Hope is homeless, although many are living in dire living situations. Terlouw said those utilizing Friends in Hope mentoring are oftentimes fragile — either emotionally or physically. For them to obtain services they have to go to several different agencies and fill out lot of paperwork, which can become a barrier to success.

“I knew they needed a friend to help them with the

erie began working at another restaurant. A few months later she joined her husband at Culver’s, where they are now both thriving at their jobs.

They’re still without transportation, but they’re trying to save.

steps to pull themselves out of these kinds of situations,” Terlouw said.

Homelessness remains an issue in Newton, she said.

“We don’t see them visibly, but there are people who sleep in cars, on porches, who are in private sheds or garages — at one time we had five families in commercial storage rental sheds,” Terlouw said.

About a dozen people participate in volunteer work for Friends in Hope, with about six key mentors. Linda Curtis-Stolper, a retired teacher and pastor, recently took over as chairperson of Friends in Hope.

“I’m finding this to be a very strong way for me to try to minister to my community and the people around me. I definitely feel called — this is something I’m supposed to be

In the meantime, Travis has his eyes set on becoming a manager at Culver’s. Last week he passed a difficult test “safe serve” test that is a prerequisite to management. Both Travis and Valerie beam about the accomplishment when

doing,” Curtis-Stolper said.

Because of the constant need, she is hoping to grow the volunteer base. Whether someone could provide occasional transportation, or is interested in stepping into a mentorship role, the group believes there is strength in numbers.

More specialty type of roles would also help the group — a mechanic who could advise whether or not a car repair should be made and someone in the medical field. Child care assistance is also an ongoing need.

“We try real hard to help find people a different route while at the same time saying ‘this is your life we’re talking about an we need to have you make the decisions,’” Curtis-Stolper said. “If we can do a little bit to support them and find that one little piece that helps break the cycle of crisis that’s a victory. We can start building from that.”

For more information about volunteering with Friends in Hope, contact Linda Curtis-Stolper at 641-840-2417.

Those seeking help from Friends in Hope should call The Salvation Army at 641792-6131.

— Abigail Pelzer

they speak about it.

Family achievements are important to the Fairchilds.

Framed preschool diplomas and perfect attendance recognitions are hung in their apartment to highlight their children’s successes. Travis’

National Career Readiness Certificate is also framed amid family photos.

Travis and Valerie have been grateful for an opportunity to give back to others connected to the organization.

That’s meant pitching

in to help Friends in Hope with projects like moving families, cleaning apartments and other odd jobs.

“I always say yes unless I’m working,” Travis said.

The couple will be volunteering their time at Culver’s on Thursday to serve a free Thanksgiving meal those who need one.

“It makes me feel great because as much as I’ve done wrong, it feels great to know that I’m giving back,” Travis said.

Valerie said she tries to pass the word on about Friends in Hope.

“There are a lot of people in need,” she said. “A lot of people who could use help.”

Robyn said their mentorship arrangement has transformed into a serious and special relationship.

“I’m so proud of these guys,” Robyn said. “Whenever I hear how well they are doing I’m so excited.”

Travis said he also hopes others will turn to Friends in Hope.

“As hard as it is to acknowledge you’re in a state of need, and you may be proud of not taking assistance — that’s how I felt — there are people that want to see you succeed,” Travis said. “I feel like I couldn’t have done it without the extra push.”

— Abigail Pelzer is a volunteer with Friends in Hope.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext. 6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com

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NSNWR specialist helps fight western fires

Submitted Photo Richard Hager, right, helps maintain a controlled fire at Squaw Creek County Park in 2007. Hager, who works at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, spent two weeks in Avery, Idaho fighting the western wildfires this summer. Above: A two-bladed helicopter carriying several hundreds of gallons of water flies above the wildfire near Avery, Idaho.

By Alex Olp Prairie City News On a summer day, Prairie City’s Richard Hager received a notice requesting his assistance in the fight against the western fires. The following morning he was in a fire engine on his way to Avery, Idaho.

After two full days of driving with people from Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Wapello, Hager was on scene in Avery to carry on a mission aimed to contain the fires.

Wildfires are a common occurrence every summer, but when one continues to grow and strengthen, relief is typically needed from outside resources. That was the case for this year’s wildfires in the United States.

There are thousands of

people paid to be wildfire fighters, Hager said, but the standard policy is that individuals can only work for two consecutive weeks until they are required to take some time off — even if it’s just a few days.

“After they do several rotations of that, you have people who are tired or you have people going back to school.

There are a zillion reasons.

So those resources get short,” Hager said. “Then they put a call out to all of the people who are qualified.”

Hager, who works as a specialist at Prairie City’s Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, is qualified in handling wildfires as the refuge practices controlled burns each summer.

He received a service order requesting his help and quickly became a part of a very

structured incident command system for fighting fires. Almost military-like, he said.

There were four objectives for the teams in Avery. One of which was to protect the town from the progression of the fire, but protecting valuable resources including a private timber ground was a large part of the mission as well.

“Those timber resources had already been harvested,” Hager said. “Several millions of dollars of logs were waiting to be hauled out but were stopped because of the wildfire.”

They also had objectives to protect the St. Joe River from the blaze and a power line supplying energy to neighboring states.

Hager spent two weeks in Avery, working 15-hour days in rigorous terrain. However, firefighters had some down

time as well and even received gifts from the locals.

“People from town showed up with whatever they had that they thought we would like to have. From handy wipes to chewing gum. Whatever it was, they brought it and donated it to the cause,” Hager said. “You don’t know them and they don’t know you, but they need help. That’s really cool.”

Hager ended his temporary duties in early September after two weeks of work. A few days later he found himself back in Prairie City and has continued his work at NSNWR. The refuge does a controlled burn of about 30 percent of its land each year to control incoming weeds and allow native grass to reestablish itself. Many qualified individuals at NSNWR who

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“In order to burn at the refuge we take the same series of classes and it takes three to four weeks to do all the classes,” Hager said. “Then every year you have to do a refresher and a physical test, which is walking three miles in 45 minutes carrying a 45-pound pack.”

The refuge has a goal to restore and reconstruct its land to look like pre-European Iowa with native wildlife, and fire is such a big part of that mission. The yearly training to participate in the controlled burns is a lot of hard work, but Hager said it helps him stay young.

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Dollars for Scholars celebrates 30 years Annual Tour of Homes to feature five Newton homes Dec. 5 tures-look for the green marble fireplace surround rescued from the Maytag company’s office building in downtown.

Ventling Home The 1937 home of Kathy Ventling, 715 W. Ninth St. S., saw many local businesses helping to complete recent renovations to the interior and kitchen, but also contains many window treatments, pillows and other items custom-made by Kathy herself.

Kate Malott/Daily News Joanie Matheson, left, speaks to home owner Kipi Peters at the home of he and his wife Jodi during the 2014 Newton Dollars for Scholars Tour of Homes.

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News The Newton Dollars for Scholars chapter is celebrating its 30 anniversary this year and will host its annual December fundraiser. The 2015 Newton Tour of Homes will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 throughout Newton.

The local volunteer organization helps Newton High School students to receive scholarships. It offers a scholarship fund for Newton students with the financial help of local businesses and individual donations and also makes a national database of other scholarships available to students at Newton Senior High School for application.

In May, the nonprofit organization gave more than $90,000 in scholarships to more than 100 Newton High School Class of 2015 seniors.

The annual tour is a fundraiser for the Newton Dollars for Scholars program, and on the tour this year are five homes with a wide range of architectural styles and unique features. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the

Newton Chamber of Commerce office, local banks and at each home on the day of the tour.

“The Tour of Homes has been our main fundraiser for many years. Members of the community graciously allow us all to troop through their homes and see what the layout is like, how it is decorated,” Newton Dollars for Scholars President Hilary Montalvo said. “A lot of homeowners love to tell the unique stories of their homes or their belongings, and it can be a very interesting time for that reason alone.”

Allen Home The home of Mark and Emily Allen, 3248 N. 18th Ave. W., is located in the Deere Run development northwest of Newton. This expansive 2001 home has been slowly remodeled to fit the needs of the seven members of the Allen family since they purchased it three years ago, and features an open floor plan, a lower level bar and a theater room, and an upstairs loft recreation area for the children, as well as a deck overlooking the countryside

and an in-ground pool.

“Mark and I feel it’s important to give back to this wonderful community. Having our home on tour is one way we can do that. It’s a great event and provides many college scholarships to Newton High School students,” Emily Allen said.

Wallace Home The 1985 home of Gary and Pat Wallace, 897 High Ave. to the north of Newton, was purchased in 2011 and after an eight-month renovation, the Wallaces were pleased to move in and use their new kitchen, remodeled living room and the custom cabinetry throughout the kitchen, laundry rooms and bathrooms. Look for the Mardi Gras themed tree and ask about the Wallace spindle bed in the third bedroom on this tour.

“We really encourage everyone to come out and admire these wonderful homes.

Your ticket purchase goes directly to scholarships and

you are personally helping students at Newton High School attend college or learn a trade,” Montalvo said. “Dollars for Scholars is celebrating our 30th year and we are proud of our long history of supporting students.”

Newton Dollars for Scholars board consists of trustees L.D. Barton, Illa Guthrie, Mary Loud VZ Kredit, Chantelle Lundberg, Danielle Murphy, Angie Neville, Jody Stiles, Tom Turk, NHS Principal Bill Peters and high school counselor Jourdan Van Wyk as well as current students Allison Winchell and Cole Peters. President is Hilary Montalvo; vice president is Vicki Wade; secretary is Carol Jones; treasurer is Gary Kirchhoff; and Tour of Homes chair and past president is Lee Swenson.

If unable to attend, the public may make a tax-deductible donation to the Newton Dollars for Scholars Chapter by sending a check to the organization at P.O. Box 1492, Newton, Iowa, 50208.

Blattert Home The 1940 home of Ginny Blattert, 915 S. Sixth Ave. W., will showcase recent renovations, such as opening up the floor plan and modernizing bathrooms with such features as in-floor heating.

Fudge Home The 1960 “French farm house” style home of Jon and Kate Fudge, 1100 S. Sixth Ave. W., also has recent renovations to the kitchen and Kate Malott/Daily News floors but many original fea- Attendees check in at the home of Tony and Niki Pauley during last year’s Tour of Homes.

Kate Malott/Daily News Visitors were able to see all three floors at the home of Brian and Nicki Shores during the 2014 Newton Dollars for Scholars Tour of Homes. This year’s event will be Dec. 5.

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Asbestos work continues at county care facility

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Following the completion of the asbestos survey at the Jasper County Care Facility, additional asbestos was found present at the facility, Shive-Hattery Engineer Christopher Bauer said.

He told the Jasper County Board of Supervisors Tuesday that more than $23,000 worth of asbestos needs to be removed.

“There were a number of asbestos containing materials identified in the county home. We did contact the contractor and pushed them to take care of anything that could be remotely linked to the original asbestos survey. That includes a lot of the roofing materials, all of the flooring materials and they have agreed to do that,” Bauer said.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Shave-Hattery Engineer Christopher Bauer presented the findings of an asbestos survey at the Jasper County Care Facility to the Jasper County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. The survey showed an additional need for abatement to continue with demolition plans for the property.

Additionally, new areas in the building were found in the survey to have asbestos containing materials that were not

Trees Continued from Page 1A “It’s one of many types of service projects members complete throughout each year,” Wilson said. “However, it’s unique in that we don’t usually have all of the county 4-H kids working side-by-side, at the same time. It’s rare they get to see each other like this, and only each other; some of them haven’t met up since the county (or state) fair.”

The 4-H pledge includes a commitment to using “hands for larger service,” Wilson said, and the Festival of Trees allows members to use their hands to support local nonprofit organizations of other groups in the community. For example, the Community Achievers club will be decorating in a way that

identified in the original survey and report. Those include sinks, interior window glazing and roof field asbestos.

symbolizes the Centre for Arts & Artists and its aims.

Trees will be on display until Dec. 28. Wilson said the courthouse lighting ceremony, set for 6 p.m. Friday, and its related Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce events that evening are a main time for community to see the decorated trees.

“We’re really happy this is tied in to what the chamber does,” Wilson said.

This is the 10th year the clubs have been able to use the Jasper County Courthouse for their trees, having been at the county fairgrounds in Colfax prior to 2006. Wilson said there is a lot of gratitude to the county’s board of supervisors for their support, which includes use of the courthouse space.

“We really appreciate the board’s backing,” Wilson said.

REW, which was also the original asbestos contractor, submitted the low bid for the new abatement at $5,500, which

“Having the trees up until after Christmas allows the work of more than 100 kids to be displayed in the county seat.”

There are a few corners in the courthouse where electricity for lights isn’t practical. Wilson said there is usually one entry that is a stack or a collection decorated, rather than the traditional tree.

Wilson said there are many forms of citizenship and service projects.

“One of the goals of 4-H is to get kids to think about efforts and goals that are larger then themselves,” she said.

For more information on the Festival of Trees or Jasper County 4-H, call Stacey Wilson at 641-521-2360.

Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or jbrooks@newtondailynews.com

was under the $7,200 estimated cost.

Following the completion of the abatement, Bauer said the asbestos issues should be resolved and work on demolition design plans can begin.

He said they are hoping to get the bid process started toward the end of December or beginning of January with a tentative February start date for demolition.

The board also approved a resolution supporting Home Base Iowa, an initiative that is designed to help attract veterans who have recently completed their active duty and are transitioning into civilian life.

With the approval, a sign will be placed at an entrance to the county stating that Jasper County is a Home Base Iowa community.

“Right now we already

have 22 businesses in the county that have signed on,” said Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop.

“The idea is veterans at various bases throughout the country say where do I want to land, I am getting downsized or my 20-year career is coming to an end. We’re making it very enticing to get them here.”

In other business: • A mutual aid agreement with Marion County for the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office was approved.

• Three temporary, part-time snow plow drivers were approved for hire. Brad Martinson, Brad Bestell and Benjamin Frahm were hired to start Dec. 1 at $16 per hour.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Members of the Community Achievers 4-H club set up a Christmas tree Monday night as part of the Festival of Trees at the Jasper County Courthouse. The trees will be on display through Dec. 28, and salute specific area nonprofits or other organizations. In front are Samantha Adams and Shya Hartman. On the far side, from the left, are Nicole Finchum, Kameryn Davis and Erin Finchum.

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2-for-2: Cardinal girls deck Perry

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Just when Perry’s Jayettes thought they were within reach of pulling a road win out, Newton High senior guard Taylor Moon toed the 3-point line and netted a key basket for the Cardinals Tuesday night. Perry had whittled Newton’s 15-point lead down to three, 50-47, with 1:50 remaining in the contest.

“I was open. When I let it go, I was a bit shaky about it, but then I saw it go in,” Moon said following the 56-47 victory.

“We found out we can play together when we aren’t playing our best and come out with a win.”

Newton’s girls are in unchartered waters for most of the 2015-16 team — they are 2-0 to start the season.

“It’s a great feeling since we haven’t done it for awhile,” Moon said.

“We know we have a lot of work yet to do, Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Pulling up in the lane for a shot is Newton High senior guard Sydney Jenkins but right now it’s pretty with Perry’s Grace Marburger (31) trailing on the play. Newton chalked up a cool.”

56-47 win at home Tuesday to start the season, 2-0.

Perry came in and

pushed to a 6-4 lead.

Newton hit just three 3-pointers in the game.

Senior guard Sydney Jenkins triggered in the first one with 4:15 left in the first quarter to give the Cardinals the lead for good.

Hannah Rhoads, senior forward, knocked down a field goal to put Newton up 9-6. Perry’s Taylor Lathrum, a senior post player, kept her team in the game at the free-throw line. Lathrum dropped in four foul shots to make it 13-12 at the end of the period.

“We have to learn to play solid defense without fouling,” Newton head coach Brandon Sharp said. “We put them on the line all night. At the end, we gave up some easy baskets and the free throws to let them get back into the game.”

Sharp said he never believed his team was not in control of the game, but when a team goes 16-of-27 at the foul line against your team, CARDINALS | 3B

Webb sets two more school records in Cardinal swimmers’ loss to Indians

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Isaak Webb sets individual goals every time he jumps into a pool. Those goals don’t always add up to setting a new school record, but on Tuesday that wasn’t the case.

“I knew he was going to do exactly that. He asked for those two events. I thought he had a good chance to break those,” Newton coach Dave Hook said.

Webb asked Hook if he could swim in the 200-meter freestyle and the 100 breaststroke because he had his sights set on grabbing two more records.

Both of those records would eventually fall. Webb won three races in all and would have won a fourth if not for a disqualification in the 200 medley relay.

That was the only bump in an otherwise smooth road for Webb.

His time of 2 minutes, 1.94 seconds in the 200 freestyle broke a 33-year-old record that was set

by Jeff Schnoebelen back in 1982.

The 100 breaststroke record lasted just one season as Webb dethroned Jacob Lensing’s mark Troy Hyde/Daily News set last year. Webb’s record will Newton Cardinal swimmer Isaak Webb set two new school records on Tuesday night at the Newton sit at 1:07.28 for now.

YMCA. Webb broke a 33-year old record in the 200-meter freestyle relay when he hit the wall in NEWTON | 2B

2:01.94 and then set a new school best time in the 100 breaststroke when he stopped the clock at 1:07.28.

Thirteen area gridders named to INA all-state teams

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — The Colfax-Mingo football team is known for having one of the most prolific passing attacks in the entire state of Iowa.

The wide-open spread offense allowed senior Jared Myers to get the ball to his playmakers in space, and the Tigerhawks were recognized for their efforts by the Iowa Newspaper Association this past weekend.

Three of the four Tigerhawks who are most responsible for the record-setting attack were named to the Class A’s first team offense by the INA. Myers was voted the offensive utility player, while Jacob Lietz was selected as a wide receiver and Blake Summy landed

Nov. 25, 2015 Newton Daily News

The Pressbox

Turkey, football and blessings for Thanksgiving Friday’s Newton Daily News’ Sports pages are dedicated to previews of the area high school winter sports teams, so, I decided I’d send a few thoughts your way today — the day before Thanksgiving.

Spending time with my family in Kansas with a table full of great By Jocelyn Sheets food, including a turkey, is one of Newton Daily News the many blessings for me as the Sports Editor holiday season gets into full swing. Turkey and football — two of my favorite things.

Growing up, you knew the Detroit Lions would be playing an opponent and the Dallas Cowboys had the other NFL game on Thanksgiving Day. A few years ago, the NFL changed things around to throw in another game.

There were rumors other NFL teams wanted in on the Thanksgiving Day audience.

Now there are three NFL games for us football junkies to take in on Thursday.

Unless the Kansas City Chiefs are playing that day, I don’t really care which team wins. I used to cheer on Dallas in the Thanksgiving contest, but I have a hard time rooting for a team owned

by Jerry Jones. I don’t care for the Cowboys’ owner at all.

How about those Chiefs?

I saw someone point out the Chiefs have not lost a game since the Kansas City Royals won the World Series. Sounds good to me. The Chiefs have a tough opponent coming into Arrowhead Stadium Sunday — Buffalo.

I remember the knock-down, drag-out contests between the Chiefs and the Bills. That was when Derrick Thomas and Neil Smith led the Kansas City defense and Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas were the offensive weapons for the Bills. Marty Schottenheimer was Chiefs’ head coach and Marv Levy guided the Bills.

I was on the sidelines for many of the contests — Monday Night Games included — at Arrowhead. There is no stadium like Arrowhead with Chiefs fans in full throat.

Speaking of rocking stadium — what I would have given to be at Bill Snyder Family Stadium last Saturday. Scoring 10 points in the final 1:40 of the game to beat Iowa State, 38-35, had to have sent the K-State faithful into a frenzy.

Have a great Thanksgiving and come back ready to support area high school winter sports.

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

Lynnville-Sully’s Lanser earns all-district honors

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Myers

Summy

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on the squad as a defensive back.

Colin Lourens also a had a

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breakout season at tight end and was voted to the third team for his efforts.

A total of 13 area athletes made the INA’s annual football teams.

Lynnville-Sully went three rounds deep into the postseason and were awarded with four selections.

Noah Engle was the Class A ALL-STATE | 2B

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Lynnville-Sully junior Brenna Lanser was named to the 2015 Class 1A South Central All-District volleyball team. The Iowa Girls Coaches AssociaLanser tion announced its all-district and all-state volleyball teams Wednesday.

Lanser was the lone area volleyball play to re-

ceive state honors.

Lanser finished with 314 digs, which is 4.76 digs per set, and 209 kills (3.17 per set) to lead the Hawks.

She was an 88-percent server, 200-of-227, and she led the team with 54 ace serves. The junior hitter had three assisted blocks and two solo blocks.

She earned first-team South Iowa Cedar League honors, leading the conference in digs though out the regular season. Lanser was one of the conference leaders in kills.

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

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Oklahoma up to third, Iowa fourth in playoff rankings

SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Basketball Pella at Newton 7th boys, 4:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at BGM, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Carlisle at Newton 7th girls, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 8th girls at Carlisle, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 8th boys at Pella, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday Basketball Winterset at Newton girls, 9th 4:45 p.m., JV 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Newton boys at Boone, 9th 4:45 p.m., JV 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

North Mahaska at Colfax-Mingo, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Nevada at CMB, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

PCM at South Hamilton, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Norwalk at Newton 8th girls, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 7th girls at Norwalk, 4:30 p.m.

Swimming Newton boys, Oskaloosa at Des Moines Lincoln, 5:30 p.m.

Wrestling Newton 7th/8th at Boone, 4:45 p.m.

Dec. 3 Wrestling PCM, Knoxville at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 6:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully, Belle Plaine at North Mahaska, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Iowa Valley at Tri-County Newton 7th/8th at Grinnell, 4:30 p.m.

Basketball Newton 9th girls at Willaimsburg, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 9th/JV boys at Pella Christian, 6 p.m.

PCM at South Tama, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Pella at Newton 7th girls, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 8th girls at Pella, 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 Basketball Newton at Pella Christian, girls 6:15 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at North Mahaska, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at HLV, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

CMB at Greene County, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Roland-Story at PCM, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

PCM girls improve to 2-0 with win over Rams

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News JEFFERSON — Good ball movement and unselfishness at the offensive end of the floor is leading to open shots for the Prairie City-Monroe girls’ basketball team.

Sooner or later, the shots will start to fall.

For now, the Mustangs continue to play solid defense at the other end of the court.

Kayla Jennings finished with 12 points, six rebounds, five assists, eight steals and a blocked shot to lead the Mustangs to a 38-24 road win over Greene County on Tuesday night in the Heart of Iowa Conference opener.

Jayci Vos had eight points, five assists and four steals in the win, and it was her backto-back 3-pointers that pushed the Mustangs’ margin to double digits early in the fourth quarter.

Vos’ consecutive treys extended PCM’s eightpoint lead to 14 about 2 minutes into the fourth.

Katie Vande Wall had seven points and five boards, while Bailey Brodersen had three rebounds.

PCM (2-0) travels to HOIC rival South Hamilton on Tuesday.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or at thyde@newtondailynews.com

By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press

Troy Hyde/Daily News Newton’s Paul Maharry swims in the 200-meter Individual Medley at the Newton YMCA on Tuesday night. The Cardinals lost to Indianola, 105-64, in the season opener.

Cardinals

times,” Hook said. “We have been practicing hard for two weeks now. They just did a realContinued from Page 1B ly nice job.”

“Each race I have individual Webb’s first-place finish in goals and sometimes that means the 200 freestyle was backed breaking a team record and up by a runner-up finish from sometimes it’s not,” Webb said. freshman Adam Hunter. Hunt“Tonight, I definitely wanted to er, who also had a second-place prove all the hard work I have finish in the 100 freestyle, finput in the past few months has ished his 200 in 2:25.48. paid off. I was able to do that.”

“He was very impressive. He With only 12 swimmers did a great job,” Hook said of competing, Newton’s team had Hunter. “All the freshmen did a a tough time staying with Indi- nice job.” anola. The Cardinals led 47-35 Jacob Knoll and Logan after the first four events, but Heisdorffer then went 1-2 in the Indians’ depth was too much the 50 freestyle, hitting the wall as they cruised to a 105-64 win. in 27.98 seconds and 29.01 sec“I knew they were going to onds, respectively.

The other two wins for the be a tough team. They have some tough swimmers and that Cardinals came from Webb in showed tonight, but I was happy the 100 breaststroke and from with how our guys performed,” the 200 freestyle relay foursome Hook said. “Some of them are of Knoll, Zach Theis, Hunter already at where they left off at and Webb.

Hunter and Deklan Lewis last year so that’s a good sign.”

The Cardinals’ top relay team also were 2-3 in the 100 freein the 200 medley relay would style. Hunter hit the wall in have started things off nicely, but 1:06.62, which was a little more the squad was disqualified for a than three seconds behind Infalse start. dianola’s Alex Charron. Lewis’ Newton bounced back time was 1:17.83.

Hunter also teamed up with though with a 1-2 finish in 200 freestyle and 50 freestyle races a Theis, Heisdorffer and Ben Pelittle bit later. tersen to take third in the 400 “I thought the boys were very freestyle relay.

It was Webb’s night. He concompetitive. We had some good

tinues to set the bar extremely high for anyone else who swims for the Newton Cardinals.

“I was just really excited to be able to break another team record,” Webb said. “The best part was how the rest of the team supported me. They all came and gave me high fives and hugs.

“We are a team. It doesn’t matter where we are from. We are all part of Cardinal swimming.”

The Cardinals were missing two other swimmers from Pella. Lucas Warner just recently helped the Dutch football team claim their second straight Class 3A state title and is expected to join the team on Monday. Aaron King also will swim this year but is currently on vacation.

Hook was still able to get a good look at some of his younger swimmers and find out where each one will be valuable at this season.

“We have a lot of kids with a lot of potential,” Hook said. “I am looking at seeing where our guys shine the most so we can put them in the right events.”

The Cardinals travel to Des Moines Lincoln to swim against the Railsplitters and Oskaloosa on Tuesday.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

All-State Continued from Page 1B first-team kicker, Sage Ehresman was selected as a second-team tailback, Kobe Fisk was chosen as a second-team defensive back and Dylan Roozeboom was a third-team linebacker.

In Class 2A, Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s Brady Stover and Prairie City-Monroe’s Chase Wilkie led the way among area athletes as both were first-team selections.

Stover made it on as the firstteam offensive utility player, while his teammate — junior offensive lineman Archer McFadden — was selected to the third team as an offensive lineman.

Wilkie was the first-team kicker, but three other Mustangs were picked as third-team selections. Junior Luke Greiner was a third-team wide receiver, junior Ethan Thomas was voted to the third team as an offensive lineman and senior Reid Jenkins was a third team linebacker.

Myers was one of the top passers in Class A the past two seasons. This year, he threw for 2,695 yards and 35 touchdowns, which helped the Tigerhawks finish second in the district and host its first playoff game in more than 10 years. Myers finished with 3,239 all-purpose yards.

Lietz and Summy were Myers’ favorite targets.

Lietz made it on as a wide receiver after setting a new school record with 63 catches. He also had 866 yards, 10 receiving touchdowns and 14 total touchdowns. He could have landed on the first team as a linebacker after leading the team in tackles with 100.

Summy was at his best at wide receiver (43 catches, 812 yards and 12 touchdowns) but also impacted the defense but locking down the other team’s top target.

Lourens was a good security blanket for Myers when Lietz and Summy were covered up. Lourens had his best

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Oklahoma moved into third and Iowa was fourth in the new College Football Playoff rankings as Notre Dame slipped to No. 6.

Clemson and Alabama remained the top two teams in the thirdto-last committee rankings.

The Sooners (10-1) seem to be in solid shape with only one game left in their season. Oklahoma will play at Oklahoma State on Saturday with a chance to win the Big 12. The Cowboys dropped to 11th after losing its first game of the season. The committee does not seem to be hung up on the Sooners’ October loss to Texas.

Long said the committee took into account that Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield sat out the second half against TCU. When Mayfield was playing, Oklahoma was in control of the game, Long said.

Notre Dame (10-1) also plays its last game of the season Saturday, a possible resume-builder against Stanford, which is ninth in the rankings.

Unbeaten Iowa (110) and No. 5 Michigan State (10-1) can setup a possible playoff playin game in the Big Ten championship if both win this weekend.

Raider girls struggle to score in loss to rival Gilbert

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

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high school season statistically, finishing with 37 catches, 642 yards and four touchdowns.

Engle had one of the strongest legs in Class A. His longest field goal was the 43-yarder he booted against North Mahaska.

Engle was 3-of-6 in field goals on the season, and that included the game-winning 37-yard kick he hit in the playoff second-round playoff win over Winfield-Mount Union.

He also was 26-for-30 in extra points.

Ehresman was the Hawks’ best player. Offensively, he led the team with 1,392 yards and 26 touchdowns. His best effort came in the opening round of the playoffs when he scooted for 253 yards and four touchdowns on 30 carries.

Fisk was an all-district wide receiver, but he also impacted the L-S defense with six interceptions.

Roozeboom was one of the lynchpins in the Hawk defense.

He finished with 88 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and a fumble recovery.

Stover, who was a first-team defensive back last year, missed two games due to a shoulder injury but was still productive for a Raider offense that was hampered by injuries all season.

Stover finished with 54 catches, 677 yards and seven touchdowns. He also rushed for

250 yards and four scores and threw a touchdown pass.

McFadden was the Raiders’ best lineman and will likely be one of the top returning linemen in the state as a senior.

Wilkie’s kicking ability was unmatched by any other 2A kicker. He made all three of his field goal attempts and was 38of-41 in extra points.

Most importantly though was how Wilkie helped the Mustang defense by kicking the ball into the end zone on kickoffs. Unofficially, half of the senior’s kickoffs went for touchbacks.

Greiner was one of three wide receivers from 2A District 7 to earn all-state recognition, joining Stover and North Polk’s Matt Cox. Greiner finished with 51 catches, 771 yards and 12 touchdowns for an offense that scored more than 30 points per game.

Anchoring PCM’s offensive line was Thomas, who started for the second straight season and returns next year as one of the best in 2A. Jenkins had a standout final season as PCM’s top linebacker. He collected 61 tackles, two fumble recoveries and impacted the defense in a big way with five interceptions.

GILBERT — Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s girls basketball team m a d e j u s t 8-of-32 from the floor and 6-of-17 from the foul line Tuesday n i g h t during Ritter a 5924 season-opening loss to Gilbert in Heart of Iowa Conference play.

Megan Ritter had a team-high five points and two assists, while Mikayla Eslinger scored four points.

Leading the Raiders on the glass was Sydney Ziesman, who had five rebounds and three points. Liz Jones finished with three points and four rebounds, Kathleen Baldwin added three points and three rebounds and Sailor Hinegardner dished out a team-high three assists.

CMB (0-1) hosts Class 3A No. 1 Nevada at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Baxter. The HOIC contest is a girl-boy doubleheader.

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Teddie Brunsmann tossed in six points and Lakin Jenkins had five points. Maddi Thayer and Abbie Barr each had four points while Brittney McConnell and Emily Valtman had two points apiece.

Newton’s junior varsity trailed 15-10 at the break and was down 18-12 heading into the final period against Perry. The Cardinals went on an eight-point run to tie and take the lead, 20-18, on backto-back baskets by Ryan Taylor and Randi Walters.

Walters nailed her third 3-pointer of the game to put Newton up 23-20 at the 1:18 mark. The Cardinals held off the Jayettes for the four-point win. Walters ended up with 13 points followed by Ali Bestell with six points. Taylor scored three. Anna For-

Continued from Page 1B there’s some concern down the stretch. Newton shot 13 free throws, hitting seven.

With a one-point lead, the Cardinals quickly set the tone in the second quarter. Junior Ryanne Rausch scored and was fouled, but missed the free throw. Rhoads drilled a trey to bump the lead up to 18-12 at the 7:11 mark.

Senior guard Victoria Jordan came off the bench and made a pass to Rausch for a fastbreak bucket. At the midway mark of the second quarter, Newton was up 2017. Jenkins connected and Rhoads had a putback basket to make it 24-19.

Rausch, who was 4-of-9 at the line, sank a free throw with 45 seconds left in the first half.

The Cardinals took a 25-19 advantage into halftime.

Newton opened the third quarter on a 9-3 run to stretch its lead to 10 points, 34-24.

The Cardinals were scoring in transition, had follow shots off offensive rebounds and hit jumpers. Newton had 10 players score points in the contest.

Senior post player Jessica Reynolds sank two free throws with 2:43 on the clock to maintain the 10-point margin for Newton. Moon hit a jumper, then made a pass inside to junior Ellie Horn, who scored. The Cardinals led 4231 after three quarters.

With baskets by Rausch, Jenkins and Rhoads in the first three minutes of the final period, Newton’s lead was 48-37. Foul troubles mounted for the Cardinals, which Perry took advantage of in mounting a comeback.

“I put our players in some adverse situations at times tonight. I wanted to see how we’d respond to adversity.

syth and Addy Blom had two points apiece.

Newton plays its third straight home game Tuesday when Winterset comes to NHS. The freshman game, which will be just two quarters, starts at 4:45 followed by the junior varsity at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity at 7:30 p.m.

Perry 12-7-12-15—47 Newton 13-12-17-14—56 Newton (FG/3-pt-FT-F-TP): Rausch 4-41-12, Jenkins 5/1-0-4-13, Moon 1/1-0-05, Jordan 0-0-2-0, Hutchinson 1-0-1-2, Reynolds 2-2-0-6, Shipley 1-0-2-2, Jacobsen 1-0-1-2, Horn 2-0-1-4, Pressgrove 0-1-2-1, Rhoads 3/1-0-3-9. TOTALS: 20/37-20-56.

Perry (FG/3-pt-FT-F-TP): Lathrum 5-4-414, Duffy 1-4-1-6, Hegstrom 2-0-2-4, Marburger 3/1-5-0-14, Olejniczak 1-3-2-5, Diw 2-2-0-4. TOTALS: 14/1-16-13-47.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Sophomore Ali Bestell shoots over a Perry defender in the second half of Tuesday’s junior varsity game. Bestell scored six points in Newton’s 26-22 win.

Like I said before, we were in control, and I did some things to push us a little,” Sharp said.

“They did make the run at us late. I really wanted the ball to come back out up top when Taylor shot the three, but it went in. The energy we played with defensively after that was great. Tonight we had a great atmosphere here at home with the student fans and the pep band.”

In the end, the Cardinals held the Jayettes in check.

Newton’s defense limited Perry’s shot attempts as the Jayettes hit 15 total field goals, which included one 3-pointer. Unofficially, Newton was 23-of-58 from the field overall and 3-of-12 from 3-point range.

Jenkins led Newton with

13 points followed by Rausch with 12. Rhoads added nine points. Reynolds scored six points and pulled down seven rebounds. Senior Alex Hutchinson had five rebounds.

Lathrum and Grace Marburger each had 14 points to pace the Jayettes.

It was a sweep for the Newton girls Tuesday. The freshmen girls rolled to a 45-26 win over Carlisle after taking a 24-6 lead by halftime. The Cardinal junior varsity staged a rally in the fourth quarter to get past Perry, 26-22.

In their first game of the season, Newton’s freshmen were led by Payton Maher with 15 points and eight rebounds. Rachel Rhoads had seven points and 11 rebounds.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Abbie Barr (22) applies pressure on Carlisle’s Alyvia DuBois (15) during Tuesday’s freshman basketball game. In their first game of the season, the Newton freshmen rolled to a 45-26 victory at home.

Iowa-Nebraska rivalry off to heated start in the Big Ten IOWA CITY (AP) — From the moment Nebraska joined the Big Ten, the league tried to make Iowa its biggest rival.

The conference didn’t need to try so hard.

The Hawkeyes and Huskers have found plenty of reasons to dislike each other and the week leading up to Friday’s game in Lincoln hasn’t been any different.

“Some of the things that are coming out of their camp toward us aren’t necessarily the nicest things, and we’re just going to go out there and do our job,” Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg said.

VandeBerg didn’t specify what he heard. But his comments are indicative of just how heated the series between these border-state rivals has become in recent years.

This year’s game is a bit of a swap as the Huskers (5-6, 3-4 Big Ten) attempt to spoil No. 3 Iowa’s (11-0, 7-0) playoff hopes after years dominating an on-and-off series.

“The chore has been for us to get involved,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. “Our job is to be able to play with those guys, to go out and compete with them. They recruit well, they’ve had great teams in

the past.”

In 2011, the Big Ten stuck Nebraska in the same division with Iowa and scheduled their annual matchup on Black Friday to ensure that the game would get as much exposure as possible.

The schools got in on the fun, naming the matchup the “Heroes Game” and dedicating a trophy for the winner before a snap was ever taken.

But most of the rivalry’s growth in recent years has been purely organic.

The Hawkeyes, in the midst of a long losing streak, played inspired football in front of a sold out Kinnick

Stadium but still lost 13-7 in 2012 in miserably cold weather that added some mystique to the event.

It could be argued that Iowa-Nebraska became a real rivalry two years ago. The visiting Hawkeyes hammered Nebraska 38-17, prompting then-coach Bo Pelini to famously quip “If they want to fire me, go ahead!” in his post-game press conference.

Nebraska athletic director Shawn Eichorst kept Pelini for another year. But it was Eichorst who brought the rivalry to another level last year.

The Huskers rallied from

a 17-point deficit to beat Iowa 37-34 in overtime, giving Nebraska its ninth win in what seemed like a reprieve for Pelini. It wasn’t, as Pelini was fired soon after the game.

Asked why beating the Hawkeyes couldn’t save Pelini, Eichorst said that “in the final analysis...I had to evaluate where Iowa was.”

That loss resonated deeply with Ferentz, who made major changes to his program in the offseason. What ensued was one of the unlikeliest unbeaten runs by any school in years, leaving Iowa one win shy of its first 12-0 regular season.

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Jasper County Courthouse Lighting set for 81st year sponsored by the Newton chamber. U.S. Bank will be on the southwest corner on the square handing out popcorn and local churches will hand out hot chocolate and apple cider to help keep warm.

Light said a DJ will be set up in the former Pappy’s building, playing holiday music during the event. Also, Hometown Rewards plans to decorate the Chamber office and have an energy efficiency display featuring old style versus new LED Christmas lights and the energy consumption of both.

The Newton Fire Department will be escorting Santa Claus to the courthouse on a fire truck where he will be in the rotunda greeting kids and taking Christmas wishes.

Also in the courthouse is the 4-H Festival of Trees display, with unique trees

decorated by local 4-H groups.

“We will also have a multi-congregational church group singing Christmas carols on the northwest corner of the square,” Light said.

As a part of the new lighted festival, Light hopes to have all downtown businesses go dark in the moments before the courthouse lights up, then have a grand display by the entire downtown following the lighting at 6 p.m.

A change from the past 11 years, there will no longer be a lighted Christmas parade as a part of the festivities.

Light said with the busy holiday season, it was hard to gather enough floats.

Along with the costs associated with building the floats and the time it takes to assemble them, it no longer seemed feasible

to continue the parade.

“Then you might not even be able to use the float depending on the weather after putting time and money into it,” Light said.

This year the downtown is focused on lighting up the entire square, but Light said all Newton businesses are invited to participate in lighting up Newton. Any business in the Newton area that would like to participate in the decorated store front competition is more than welcome to join with Chamber ambassadors serving as judges during the holiday season.

“We’re not just concentrated to downtown businesses but all businesses throughout Newton,” Light said.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

File Photo An evening of events is planned around the 81st Annual Jasper County Courthouse Lighting including a chili cook-off, Christmas carolers and Santa Claus.

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News For the 81st year, the Jasper County Courthouse will light up the night to celebrate the beginning on the holiday season. This year’s

Lighted Holiday Festival is set for Friday and will include a chili cook-off, disc jockey, Christmas carols, Santa Claus and much more leading up to the courthouse lighting at 6 p.m.

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File Photo Community members enjoy the decorations during the 2014 Festival of Trees held inside the Jasper County Courthouse.

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Shop Small promotion back for second year

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Back for a second year, Newton Main Street’s Shop Small event once again plans to celebrate Small Business Saturday.

Main Street district retailers and restaurants are again offering retail promotions through coupons and giveaways to help encourage community members to shop local the day after Black Friday.

“We would like to encourage customers to check out the great gift options available in the district, to generate repeat visits from customers, and to reward customers for looking local first,” Newton Main Street Executive Director Andrew Bassman said.

Following the same format as last year, customers will receive the coupons for purchases

made at participating businesses between Saturday and Dec. 8. Customers can only redeem the coupons at the same store between Dec. 9 and Dec. 24.

Businesses will have the option of issuing coupons at two different levels: a $5 coupon for every $25 spent or a $1 for every $10 spent. Businesses may place additional restrictions on the coupons.

“This year, we’ll continue the coupons, marketing materials and promotions for those businesses who want it through our Facebook site, showing off their best products through the holiday season,” Bassman said.

Bassman said local businesses have been hard at work getting ready for the holiday season with new inventory and decorations, and he knows

some community members who plan to look local before heading to Des Moines.

“One of our volunteers said his wife was going to try to do 75 percent of her Christmas shopping in Newton this year. I think that is a great goal and if others got involved in that you would see a huge impact for downtown businesses,” Bassman said.

Bassman said he received very good feedback from last year’s participants and was given the go-ahead to continue the event this year.

“People reported they had a good experience with it and others reported record sales for the holiday season,” Bassman said.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

File Photo Shoppers are once again asked to look local on Small Business Saturday and participate in Shop Small to get coupons and deals to be used in Newton’s downtown shopping district.

In the holiday spirit

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Downtown businesses such as The Farmer’s Wife, left, and Relics, above, are getting into the holiday spirit by decorating their store fronts. As part of the annual Courthouse Lighting, all downtown businesses are encouraged to participate in lighting up Newton for the Christmas season.

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‘Sleigh Bells Ring’

Country Christmas comes to downtown Colfax for another season

By Mike Mendenhall Jasper County Tribune COLFAX — Rebecca Carter loves to create.

The last several weeks the Colfax floral designer has been sketching templates for the downtown Colfax flower pots, looking to add a bit of holiday flavor.

She and other Colfax Main Street volunteers have gathered pine, curly willow, bright balls and a few more pieces of seasonal flair readying the downtown for the annual Colfax Country Christmas celebration on Dec. 5.

Carter, a volunteer on Colfax Main Street’s design committee said she thinks Country Christmas has helped the downtown district display a sense of pride during the holiday season.

“In my head, it makes sense to do this,” she said. “It’s definitely a positive, giving a sense of community spirit. It also gets people more aware of their community.”

This year’s Country Christmas will run from 4 to 7 p.m. with the popular snowball drop on West Howard Street kicking off the holiday fun. Free carriage rides from Plume Hill Carriage of Newton will once again make trips around the downtown square from 4:30 to 7 p.m. A wreath auction from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kern Law Office will feature unique, homemade wreaths with proceeds going to benefit Colfax Main Street.

Children in attendance will be able to write letters to Santa Claus downtown, but they will also be able to meet and get a picture taken with the big guy from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Colfax First State Bank.

The Howard Street Christian Church will once again be portraying the Nativity Scene

from 5 to 7 p.m.

Main Street officials said more events are still in the planning stage but will be announced prior to the Country Christmas kickoff.

Teresa Faidley has organized the snowball drop — a crowd favorite event — for five years. She is the unofficial “activities director” for Main Street district business Professional Hair Designers, owned by Brenda Tjaden.

The beauty shop is know for elaborate displays, including a 1950s Grease/Sock-hop/ malt shop display at October’s Downtown Colfax Halloween Walk.

The snowball drop includes dropping hundreds of ping pong balls from a crows

nest towering above Howard Street. Some balls have a number, qualifying the catcher for a prize. Faidley said she got the idea for the drop during a family trip to the University of Okoboji Winter Games.

“It was such a fun, family oriented idea,” Faidley said.

“It’s a great way to draw people to Colfax, to the event, keep them downtown and keep them coming back.”

For additional information about Country Christmas visit the Colfax Main Street Facebook page or contact Main Street Program Director Betsy Penisten at 515-674-9071.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmndenhall@jaspercountytribune.com

File Photo Colfax caroler Mark Bell, left, sings from his songbook under the moonlight with a group that performed on the street and in downtown businesses during the 2014 Colfax Country Christmas. Carolers will return to the streets for this year’s Dec. 5 event.

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The Colfax United Methodist Church Sunday School Classes will host a Country Christmas Soup Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Colfax Senior Citizens Center.

Folks can choose from ham and bean, oyster, potato clam chowder soups or chili with corn bread dessert and refreshments on the side.

Across Walnut Street the Colfax Sesquicentennial Committee will be selling

T-shirts, hats and placemats and serving hot coco at the Jasper County Tribune to raise funds for 2016’s 150th town anniversary celebration.

The newspaper itself will host a holiday card-crafting event to benefit the Chicago nonprofit Cards for Hospitalized Kids.

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Wife who yearns for husband’s support must rely on her own DEAR ABBY: While I was nine months pregnant with my first child, I asked my husband what he would say if I had any problem during my delivery and he was asked to choose between me or the baby. His answer was, “Of course I’d pick the baby because you can never replace the baby.” His answer broke my heart. Four days later, my water broke at 36 weeks, and I thank God for giving me a healthy little boy.

While in labor, I was terrified because I had some complications with my health at the beginning of my pregnancy. I can’t get it out of my head now, because I feel like my husband doesn’t love me. I have tried to talk to him about how it hurt me, but his answer is that this is his belief and I can’t change that. Was I wrong for asking him? — MOTHER IN AMARILLO, TEXAS DEAR MOTHER: I don’t think so. You were asking for his reassurance, and I’m sorry you didn’t get it. If a child is delivered in a Catholic hospital, the policy is to save the child if a choice must be made. It appears this is also your husband’s belief.

My advice is, dry your tears and remember that what he implied about wives being replaceable can also be said about husbands. Perhaps it’s time to give serious thought to drawing up a health care directive so that, in the event you should become unable to make decisions for yourself in the future, your wishes are clearly known.

DEAR ABBY: When I was in my 20s and out on my own, my father left my mother for his secretary, “Doris.”

They married soon after. She is a nice enough person, but she can be a little pushy. I have had to work on setting boundaries with her.

Every time we talk or visit — maybe once a month — Doris makes a point of telling me she loves me, and it’s clear she’s hoping I will reciprocate. I’m happy we are on good terms. I’m glad she’s married to my dad because he seems happy with her. I’m comfortable with my daughter calling her Grandma. But I can’t bring myself to tell her I love her

because I don’t feel that way about her.

I hoped Doris would get it when I responded with things like, “It’s great to see you, too,” but it hasn’t happened.

She’s estranged from her own daughter, and I think she wants to feel like she’s my mom, which I’m not comfortable with.

Dad refuses to talk about anything related to his wife, so he is of no help.

How can I get my stepmother to back off without hurting her feelings? I want to remain on good terms. — ON GOOD TERMS IN ILLINOIS DEAR ON GOOD TERMS: Try saying this: “You’re loved, too, Doris.”

It’s not a lie because your dad does love her, and it may satisfy her if she doesn’t see this column.

DEAR READERS: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and no Thanksgiving would be complete without my sharing the traditional prayer penned by my dear mother: Oh, Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry.

We thank Thee for health and remember the sick.

We thank Thee for friends and remember the friendless.

We thank Thee for freedom and remember the enslaved.

May these remembrances stir us to service, That Thy gifts to us may be used for others.

Amen.

Have a safe and happy celebration, everyone! — Love, ABBY

MARVIN

DILBERT

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Mom and sister join forces to dictate wedding party

DEAR ABBY: My mother and older sister are trying to spoil my happiness about my upcoming wedding. I have known my ex-stepmother, “Gina,” for 20 years and have been best friends with her for the last 15. We remained close even after she divorced my biological father, who is not in the picture.

I had an appointment to go dress shopping and invited my friends, my mom and Gina (who lives out of state).

When I told Mom that Gina was coming, her response was she would come “some other time.” Abby, Mom has been remarried for more than 30 years and has spent time with Gina prior to this. It’s not like they are enemies.

My older sister doesn’t get along with Gina. She told me if Gina is part of the bridal party, she won’t come to my wedding. I’m having a bachelorette party in the state where Gina lives. The invitations won’t be sent for another few months. When my older sister found out, she accused me of not telling her. I explained that I’m not planning the party, my friend will be sending out the invitations and I wasn’t keeping anything from her. She hung up on me!

These two ladies are spoiling what should be a happy time for me. Have I done something that, from an outside perspective, you consider wrong? — DESPERATELY SEEKING ADVICE DEAR DESPERATELY SEEKING: Your mother’s refusal to participate in the selection of your wedding gown was an example of passive aggression. Your mother and sister aren’t trying to spoil your happiness about your wedding. They are trying to manipulate and blackmail you into excluding your former stepmother. From this outsider’s perspective, you have done nothing wrong — but they have.

DEAR ABBY: I recently started volunteering at a wonderful organization and was asked to assist the board

with a special project. At the initial meeting with two of the board members, everything was going well until the first board member excused himself and the other one immediately began to badmouth the person who had left the room.

I’m new to volunteering here. Neither board member knows me at all.

It made me very uncomfortable and I didn’t know how to respond. These two individuals have known each other for many years.

I don’t want to get involved in this petty business, but I’ll have to work closely with both of them in the coming months. Most of my interactions will be with the person who was spoken about poorly. At least three board members have recently quit because of this person. How should I proceed?

— NEW VOLUNTEER IN ILLINOIS DEAR NEW VOLUNTEER: Proceed by not allowing yourself to get dragged into board politics. If one board member starts badmouthing another, excuse yourself.

If three people have quit, there are obviously problems with the governance of this organization. If you can do your job without getting involved in the dysfunction, stick with it. If you can’t, then for your own sanity, find another place to donate your time and talents.

GARFIELD

MARVIN

DILBERT

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Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas movie viewing guide

By Jessica Lowe Special to Newton Daily News As the leftover turkey and stuffing are shoved into the refrigerator, families will begin to usher in the Christmas season with sending cards, shopping and wrapping presents. This year, to help ring in the holidays, is a list of holiday favorites to enjoy alone or with the whole family. Times and channels are listed when possible. Most of the films are available at Family Video or can be purchased at most retail stores.

Nov. 26 “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992) One can’t go wrong with The Muppets and their take on the classic tale of redemption. The Muppet movies is a remarkably accurate retelling of Charles Dicken’s beloved “A Christmas Carol” or as accurate as a movie can be with Gonzo acting as the narrator and Kermit the Frog portraying Bob Cratchit. (7 p.m. Lifetime)

Nov. 27 “Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town” (1970)

Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The movie expands on the story written in 1939 and made popular by Gene Autry’s No. 1 song in 1949. With memorable characters like Sam the Snowman, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius and the group on Island of Misfit Toys, the holiday special has been watched by families for generations. (7 p.m. ABC)

Dec. 2 “The Santa Clause” (1994) Disney’s imaginative live action film shares the store of divorced dad Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) as he tries to make the best of Christmas Eve with his son Charlie, who is questioning whether Santa Claus is real. When a man in a Santa suit falls off the roof, Scott ends up putting on the costume and completing Santa’s work. Scott thinks he dreamt the whole thing, and school officials think Charlie may be a problem student.

Together they learn about the Santa clause and what it means to truly believe. (7:45 p.m. ABC Family)

Dec. 3 “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” (1983)

Dec. 8 “The Polar Express” (2004) The computer animated film based on the popular children’s book shares the story of Billy, who reluctantly boards the Polar Express on the way to the North Pole. Will Billy finally believe in Santa?

(7:45 p.m. ABC Family)

Dec. 9 “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) When Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) becomes preoccupied with building a massive cathedral and neglects his work with the church, his wife and daughter, and angel Dudley (Cary Grant) come to help him. But when Dudley realizes he is would much rather have Henry’s life both the angel and the bishop are in need of divine intervention.

Dec. 10 “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989)

This Rankin/Bass stop motion feature shares the story of how Santa Claus began delivering toys.

This family-friendly special features the talents of Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney and Keenan Wynn.

(7 p.m. ABC)

Nov. 28 “Frosty The Snowman” (1969)

Disney characters bring to life Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” with Uncle Scrooge McDuck playing Ebenezer Scrooge, and Mickey and Minnie filling the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cratchit.

Watch for some of Disney’s most beloved animated characters to pop up in the special, including Jiminy Cricket, Goofy, Huey, Dewey and Louie and Chip and Dale. (8 a.m. ABC Family)

Dec. 4 “Elf” (2003) Rankin/Bass produced some of the most watched and remembered holiday specials including the playful animated favorite “Frosty The Snowman.”

The holiday treasure shares the story of how Frosty “came to life one day.” (7 p.m. CBS)

Nov. 29 “Home Alone” (1990) When Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) accidentally gets left at home by his family over Christmas vacation, he has to fend for himself and protect his home against the Wet Bandits ( Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern). The movies, which is turning 25 years old this year, is more Three Stooges slapstick then Christmas, but has become a holiday favorite and even spawned multiple sequels.

Nov. 30 “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965)

When Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) learns he is actually a human, he travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his father ( James Caan).

Sadly, Buddy and his dad do not see eye to eye on the magic of Christmas. While the movie is only 12 years old, it has quickly become a cult classic with its humor and nod to the holiday classic “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Remember when watching this movie that “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” (8:30 p.m.

ABC Family)

Dec. 5 “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn” (1942) When Jim (Bing Crosby) is abandoned by his musical partners Ted (Fred Astaire) and Lila (Virginia Dale), he decides to leave New York and buy a farm. Realizing quickly he was not cut out for farm work, Jim decides to open the Holiday Inn, which is only open on holidays and features a variety show for guests. He soon falls in love with Linda Mason (Marjorie Reynolds) who works at the inn. But when his old partner Ted pops in on New Year’s Eve, Jim fears Linda will leave him.

The movie features some of Irving Berlin’s most popular tunes including crooner Crosby singing the holiday hit “White Christmas” for the first time on screen.

Dec. 6 “A Very Brady Christmas” (1988) The classic cartoon celebrates its 50th anniversary, and it remains one of the most beloved animated holiday features ever made. Following Charlie Brown’s journey to find the true meaning of Christmas will bring a smile to the faces of the young or simply the young at heart. (8 p.m. ABC)

Dec. 1 “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” (1964) Nobody wants a Charlie-InThe-Box but everyone will love the classic Rankin/Bass special “Rudolph The

One of the most quoted holiday films, “Christmas Vacation” is comedy gold. The movie follows Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) who wants a perfect family Christmas, but with his good-for-nothing brother in law parked in the driveway, the loss of his bonus, crazy aunt wrapping cats and a kidnapped boss the holiday is anything but perfect. (7:45 p.m.

ABC Family)

Dec. 11.

“The Family Man” (2000) A modern take on Frank Capra’s holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” starring Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni. (Noon ABC Family)

Dec. 12 “It’s A Wonderful Life” (1946) Things do not go as planned for George Bailey ( Jimmy Stewart). His big dreams of leaving Bedford Falls and seeing the world are sidelined by his duty to his family. When his forgetful Uncle Billy (Thomas Mitchell) loses $8,000, George must find a way to repay the debt or be taken to jail. At his wits end, George contemplates suicide until his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers) shows up to share with George what life would be like without him. Considered one the greatest Christmas movie by many critics, “It’s A Wonderful Life” is a holiday must see. (7 p.m. NBC)

Dec. 13 “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” (1977)

This made-for-television movie is all things ‘80s and Brady. Nearly the entire original cast reunites for a campy Brady Christmas. All grown up, the Brady children try to deal with their grown up problems while keeping up appearances for mom and dad. But when the patriarch, Mike Brady has an accident on a job site, the family realizes being together for Christmas is the most important thing.

(6 a.m. ABC Family or HULU)

Dec. 7 “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968) Rankin/Bass again takes a popular holiday song and turns it into a holiday stop-motion special.

“The Little Drummer Boy” follows Aaron, an orphan, and how he comes to meet the newborn Jesus in the nativity. (8 a.m. ABC Family)

Before Jim Henson brought the Muppets to the big screen, he tried his hand at a Christmas special “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas.” While not one of Henson’s best known works, the holiday special brings to life the 1971 book by the same name.

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Following Ma and Emmet as they struggle to find a way to pay for gifts for one another, they learn that being together is all that matters. With catchy music, detailed sets and beloved Muppet-like puppets, those not familiar with the show are likely to become fans after seeing it this holiday season. (10:05 a.m. ABC Family)

Dec. 14 “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” (1974)

classic puts lifestyle column writer Elizabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck) in a pickle when her publisher wants to send a sailor (Dennis Morgan) to her farm for the holidays. Just one problem, Lane is single, has no children and lives in a small New York apartment. She sets out to fool her boss and the sailor, but then Cupid’s arrow strikes. (8:30 p.m. TCM)

up being locked up, his friend and lawyer Fred Gailey ( John Payne) steps in to help. While trying to prove that Kris is the “real” Santa Claus the pair struggles to reach their neighbors Doris Walker (Maureen O’Hara) and her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood). Set during Macy’s historic Thanksgiving Day parade, many of the scenes were shot on location during the movie in 1946.

Dec. 19 “Mr. Magoos’ Christmas Carol” (1962)

Dec. 23 “White Christmas” (1954)

An animated, musical version of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” featuring the bumbling Mr. Magoo. It was the first animated holiday program produced specifically for television airing in December 1962. The special’s popularity paved the way for other holiday classics produced in the 1960s including “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” (8 p.m.

CW)

Dec. 20 “While You Were Sleeping” (1995)

The Rankin/Bass animated special shares how a town tries to get back on Santa’s nice list after someone in town sends an insulting letter saying they don’t believe. (8 a.m. ABC Family)

Dec. 15 “Die Hard” (1988) NYPD officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) must try to save his wife and her coworkers who have been taken hostage by terrorists during their annual Christmas party. Not a traditional Christmas flick, but a good one for those seeking some suspense and action.

When single lady Lucy has to work on Christmas she sees the man of her dreams (Peter Gallagher) fall onto the subway tracks. Knocked unconscious by the fall, Lucy’s dream man almost dies but is saved by his secret admirer. At the hospital a mix up occurs and the family believes Lucy and Peter are engaged. Alone and not wanting to hurt the family she goes along with the lie until she falls in love with Peter’s brother Jack (Bill Pullman). While not a traditional Christmas movie, the romantic comedy is a fun movie about the magic of the holiday.

Dec. 21 “How The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” (1966)

Dec. 16 “Jingle All the Way” (1996) “Jingle All the Way” is a modern day Christmas movie that truly captures the craziness of holiday shopping. When a father (Arnold Schwarzenegger) searches for his son’s gift — Turbo Man action figure — he will do anything to get the toy in time to be wrapped under the Christmas tree.

Dec. 17 “Disney’s Prep & Landing” (2012) and “Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice” (2013) The two cartoons produced by Disney are about an elite organization of elves working to ensure Christmas goes off without a hitch, but when longtime Prep & Landing Elf, Wayne, gets passed over for a promotion who goes from the nice to naughty list and puts one little boy in peril of not having Christmas. The sequel pairs Wayne with his brother who seems to do everything a bit better. The two must work past their differences to stop a hacker from destroying Santa’s list and ruining Christmas.

(7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ABC)

Based on Dr. Seuss’ children’s book, the animated classic features the voice talent of Boris Karloff as both narrator and the Grinch. The special has aired on TV continuously since 1966.

Dec. 24 “A Christmas Story” (1983)

Dec. 22 “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947)

Dec. 18 “Christmas In Connecticut” (1945) Set during World War II, this black and white

Quite possibly the best holiday musical ever made, the holiday must-see film has been enchanting people for 60 years. The film follows two Army buddies — Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) — who team up after World War II to become one of the most popular singing duos in America. But love eludes them until they check out a “sister act” of Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy (Vera-Ellen) for an old Army pal. When the group travels to Columbia Inn, Pine Tree, VT, they find their former commanding officer General Waverly (Dean Jagger) down on his luck. The four hatch a plan to not only save the inn but ensure wedding bells are in their future.

When Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) may end

A nostalgic look back at Ralphie’s wish to get the ultimate Christmas gift — an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot, range model air rifle.

When everyone is against Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) getting his beloved BB gun he must convince his teacher, parents and Santa himself that he won’t shoot his eye out. The film has become a holiday favorite as TBS begins airing the movie for 24 hours on Christmas Eve. (7 p.m. TBS)

Family-friendly stage adaptation of CBS’ highest-rated Christmas special of all time returns to Ames Newton Daily News In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut, delighting audiences across the country.

Today it was announced the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” Back by popular demand following last year’s critSubmitted Photo ically acclaimed and Rudolph and friends will visit Stephens Auditorium on Dec. 3 in a special stage adaphugely successful inau- tation of the CBS’s hit Christmas special. Tickets are on sale now. gural tour, the world’s most famous reindeer help Santa save Christ- ditorium on Dec. 3. friends to even more and a holly jolly cast mas during three North Tickets are on sale now. families and young theof iconic characters in- American tours visiting “Because our inaugu- atregoers across North cluding Hermey the 50 cities this holiday ral run was so popular, America,” Producing Elf, Yukon Cornelius season. we will have three tours Partner Jonathan Flom and the Abominable Rudolph and friends this year in an effort to said.

Snow Monster will will visit Stephens Au- bring Rudolph and his “Rudolph the Red-

Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” practically transports audience members into the television special as songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set design with projections, costumes and characters are brought to stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and loveable puppets help showcase the charming “roughness” from the television show’s stop-motion effects.

“We address all of the familiar story elements from the television special with a talented cast and puppeteers who help recreate the magic on stage,” says Producing Partner Bob Penola.

The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted

from the reindeer games in Christmas-town.

He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?

“Rudolph” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. Tickets range from $59, $50, $45, $35, $25; ISU Students and Youth — $28.

For more information, visit www.center. iastate.edu or www.rudolphthemusical.com.

Tickets can be purchased by phone 800745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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File Photo Sausage and quinoa stuffed zucchini is a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Proteins help with satiety and carbohydrates help increase blood sugars.

A balanced diet Pairing protein, carbs to regulate blood sugars

By Jenny Thompson, RD, LD, CDE Newton Hy-Vee Dietitian In 2010, the USDA introduced MyPlate as the new guideline for proper nutrition.

Since then, it has been the education tool dietitians use to teach clients about eating a healthy diet.

A balanced diet contains protein, car- Thompson bohydrate and fat. Each of these macronutrients provides us with energy along with a host of other nutrients.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of life. Protein helps the body repair and produce new cells, keeps us full aiding in weight control and has a moderate effect on blood sugar. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy thus causing the most dramatic effect on blood sugar as the food is broken down into glucose.

Whole-grain carbohydrates provide more fiber than the refined versions, and it’s the fiber that keeps you full longer by slowing the digestion of food. Fats have the least effect on blood sugar. Their role in the diet involves nutrient transportation and providing energy. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are required by the body for normal function.

Because each of these macronutrients’ effect on blood sugar varies, it important to have balance in the food choices you make at meals and snacks. Near-normal

blood sugar levels help you feel better and may reduce or prevent complications from diabetes. Aim to always pair a protein and complex carbohydrate together at meal and snack times. Proteins help with satiety and carbohydrates help increase blood sugars. For example, a good snack would be whole-grain crackers (carb) and hummus (protein) or apple slices (carb) and peanut butter (protein).

Your Hy-Vee dietitian pick of the month helps with hitting two birds with one stone. Quinoa is an ancient grain, and a unique one at that; it is the only grain that is also a complete protein. To be a complete protein, a food must contain all nine essential amino acids. One-quarter cup of dry quinoa contains about 31 grams of carbohydrate and 7 grams of protein.

For comparison purposes, a 1-ounce portion of meat has 7 grams protein.

Sausage and quinoa stuffed zucchini 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 links sweet or hot turkey sausage, casings removed 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 c. quinoa 1 c. water 1 c. quartered grape or cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp chopped fresh marjoram or 1 tsp dried 4 medium zucchini 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 c. shredded Parmesan cheese 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion and cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces, until no longer pink, about five minutes.

2. Add quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes and marjoram.

3. Meanwhile, cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut a thin slice off the bottoms so each half sits flat. Scoop out and discard the pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Place the zucchini in a microwave-safe dish and sprinkle with pepper and salt. Cover and microwave on High until tender-crisp, three to four minutes. Uncover.

4. Preheat broiler to High.

5. Transfer zucchini to a broiler-safe pan (or pans).

Fill with the quinoa mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

Broil on the upper rack until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

Natural ways to relieve chronic pain Newton Daily News Chronic pain can be debilitating and interfere with daily life in various ways.

Over-the-counter, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs are some of the most widely used medications in the United States, but when such medications prove ineffective, prescription pain relievers, which can be addictive, are often a pain sufferer’s next choice.

Consumer Reports indicates that roughly 45 people per day in America die from overdoses of opioid-containing pain medications, which include methadone, morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. Prescriptions for these drugs have climbed 300 percent in the last 10 years.

Although opioids can be safe when used properly to treat short-term pain, too often their usage leads to misuse and dependence, especially to treat chronic pain.

For long-term pain from arthritis, research suggests that nonopioid medications and even nondrug treatments often provide relief with less risk of addiction and overdose than opioids. Reducing pain using alternative methods with less risk can involve rethinking trips to the medicine cabinet. Doctors and naturalists may advocate for natural pain relievers as a first step to managing pain.

Hot and cold therapy Cold compresses can reduce inflammation quickly and also serve as a local anesthetic. Heat therapy can ease aches and pains and make muscles more flexible. Try applying a hot compress prior to stretching to make limbs more limber.

Take the sun A Boston University study that examined 221 men and women with knee osteoarthritis found that those who spent 15 to 20 minutes in the sun increased their body’s production of vitamin D and

experienced less pain as a result. When the sun is scarce, it’s adviseable to get between 400 and 800 IUs of vitamin D daily through supplements and foods.

Massage There’s more to massage than working out the kinks of tight muscles. Massage may help boost the body’s levels of endorphins and serotonin, both of which are natural painkillers and mood regulators.

The Mayo Clinic’s Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program has conducted a number of studies on massage as treatment for pain following surgery, ultimately finding that massage significantly relieves pain and reduces anxiety.

Dietary changes Pain is often linked to inflammation in the body. When eating, choose foods that won’t worsen existing inflammation. Eating less sugar, dairy and gluten products, which can contribute to inflammation, can help a person feel better. Increase consumption of foods that reduce inflammation, such as raw vegetables.

Brisk walking Fast walking is a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that utilizes most of the body. Walking encourages blood circulation, removes toxins, burns calories and stabilizes blood fats and sugars. Plus endorphins released from exercise can help a person feel good. A great thing about walking is just about anyone can do it.

Mind-body exercises Combining focus with stretching can alleviate physical pain and improve mental clarity. Look for yoga, pilates and meditation classes. Give it a try.

Chronic pain may be relieved with the use of natural remedies, which help pain sufferers reduce their reliance on overthe-counter or prescription medications.

File Photo Mayo Clinic’s Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program has conducted a number of studies on massage as treatment for pain following surgery, ultimately finding that massage significantly relieves pain and reduces anxiety.

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Americans abroad celebrate holidays by tweaking tradition

By Melissa Rayworth The Associated Press In our global world, you can easily buy a Thanksgiving turkey for roasting in Dubai or Beijing or Tokyo. You can shop for Christmas trees in Bangkok, where stores play Christmas carols throughout December, a constant reminder that Santa Claus can come to town even when you’re 8,000 miles from home.

And yet, if you’re an American family living overseas, the availability of these holiday touchstones doesn’t change the fact that you’re not really home for the holidays.

November and December bring a bittersweet mashup of holiday cheer and homesickness.

Some families do fly back to the U.S. for the holidays. But that can be expensive and challenging, especially with school-age kids.

“During the first few years when our kids were younger, we tried to travel back to the States to visit with our families,” says Melindah Bush, who lives with her husband and three children in Singapore. “But the cost is expensive. And jet lag with children eats up the first week of the holiday and our first week returning to Asia.”

When going home isn’t a good option, how do families stay connected to their holiday traditions?

Some Americans living in Asia share their strategies for making the season as cheerful as

possible: EMBRACE ADVENTURE For Theresa Starta, the holidays used to be easy. She and her husband, Dan, both grew up in the Pittsburgh suburbs, and were used to seeing both sets of inlaws on major holidays.

They got stuffed having two Thanksgiving dinners every year, but it was good: They had football on the TV, familiar dishes in the kitchen and loved ones all around.

After they relocated to Dubai for Dan’s career, they flew home for several holidays with their two children. It’s about a 20-hour trip, with an 8-hour time shift. Then this year they moved to Shanghai, and the even longer Christmas flight home just wasn’t practical.

So this Thanksgiving weekend, the family will decorate their Shanghai apartment with a tree and other decorations to connect with the Christmas spirit. Then, when school ends in late December, they’ll head off on a National Geographic adventure trip to Antarctica.

Theresa says her kids will miss being home with relatives and friends. But their excitement at trekking around Antarctica surrounded by penguins is enough to keep the homesickness at bay.

BUILD A FAMILY OF FRIENDS Pam Hurd’s family, now based in Okinawa while her husband serves

in the Marine Corps, takes a similar approach.

Christmas has become synonymous with travel, and for the past three holiday seasons they’ve traveled with American friends who have become like a second family.

“We are so looking forward to spending this Christmas in Singapore and Malaysia with our friends,” Hurd says. “We are there for 12 days and are calling it our ‘12 Days of Christmas.’”

Like the Startas, in early December the Hurds kick off the season by putting up a small, artificial Christmas tree and a few familiar decorations from home.

Hurd plays Christmas songs and bakes cookies with the kids using family recipes, and they sometimes attend holiday events on the military base where they live.

Then they’ll fly south, celebrating Christmas at a Club Med in Singapore, with a visit to Malaysia’s Legoland theme park.

After four years overseas, Hurd’s kids (now 8, 11 and 13) have come to embrace holidays on the road. They’ve hunted for Easter eggs in Taiwan, and worn their candy-cane Christmas pajamas everywhere from Hong Kong to Indonesia.

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up in North Carolina, so their holidays in those warm places didn’t involve sledding or building snowmen. But they were filled with extended family, Thanksgiving turkeys in the oven and Christmas mornings at home.

Now, in Singapore, they’ve kept their Thanksgiving traditions going while discovering new ones during potluck suppers with friends.

“We and our American friends make the traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green-bean casserole and pumpkin pie,” Melindah says. “We also invite our non-American friends to join and share their traditional foods. So we have had Chinese and Asian friends bring noodles and dumplings.

Scandinavian friends have brought various appetizers — often herring. Our Aussie friends make pavlova, and British friends bring a variety of salads and breads.”

Theresa Starta did the same in Dubai last year on Thanksgiving; guests came into the kitchen to see the perfectly roasted turkey emerge from the oven, and she explained a bit about each dish. She told her international friends that green-bean casserole is “sort of like everybody’s crazy uncle who has to be there,” but most family members don’t really want to have any.

She loves “the giving aspect of preparing this meal for somebody who’s never had it before,” and was delighted to find that the casserole, of all things, turned out to be the group’s favorite: “Everybody came back for seconds.”

DON’T TRY TO REPLICATE THE PAST Lauri Barrett’s childhood memories of holidays in New Hampshire are Christmas-card perfect: lots of snow-covered pine trees and hol-

iday lights twinkling in the chilly air. But she’s learned that trying to replicate those memories with her very global family (her husband, Lincoln, is from New Zealand, and they are raising their 9-year-old daughters, both adopted from China, in Thailand) just doesn’t work.

“If you try to recreate it, it’s just going to fall short,” she says. “You have to make it different, so you don’t have that nostalgia.”

Barrett’s daughters attend an American school but don’t have Thanksgiving off. So earlier in November, she’ll host a Thanksgiving potluck lunch for members of the American Women’s Club of Thailand.

For Christmas, the family will travel to South Korea for a ski trip. Barrett says she’ll bring as many gifts as possible, and Santa will make an appearance at their hotel, as will the Elf on a Shelf.

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‘A giving community’ Submitted Photo The familiar Red Kettle Campaign goes back to 1891. Salvation Army Captain and former sailor Joseph McFee wanted to feed nearly 1,000 impoverished people for Christmas and came up with the idea to place a kettle on the Oakland Ferry Landing in San Francisco. Now the kettles are symbols for a tradition of holiday generosity. The Newton Salvation Army depends on the kettle campaign for nearly one-third of its income.

Salvation Army thankful for volunteers, donors help

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News For many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for others in the community, it’s not so merry. That’s why The Salvation Army provides a number of assistance programs to a large number of underprivileged citizens throughout the holidays with the help of volunteers and donations.

These programs are established to help people of every age and help them overcome challenges, but the service programs could not exist if it weren’t for the generous donations of the people and the Red Kettle Campaign.

The Salvation Army sometimes goes unnoticed until the holiday season arrives, but now is a crucial time to the existence of the organization as it looks to budget for all its services throughout the year.

Red Kettle Campaign The goal of this year’s Christmas season goal is to raise $119,000 to continue to remain a self-sustaining service organization. The goal includes both kettle and mail contributions as well as other donations. The Red Kettle Campaign goal in Newton is $35,000, and the rest of the fundraising comes from financial donations.

“This money that comes in during the Christmas season supports our normal activities as well as allows us to maintain services year-round as well,” Major Mikey Carter said. “We have a few other small fundraisers, and we get some grants but this is our single largest fundraiser of the year. It’s a critical time for us, and it’s vital that we achieve our goal here.”

Last year, The Salvation Army met its Christmas season goal, which equals about one-third of the organi-

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Civic groups, churches, clubs, student groups contributing volunteer hours for the Kettle Campaign. In fact, there’s a fierce, friendly rivalry between the Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Club to see which group can raise the most money from bell ringing.

Bell ringing takes place at five locations in Newton — Fareway, HyVee, Farver True Value, Theisen’s and Walmart — between Nov. 21 and Dec. 24 except for Thanksgiving and Sundays. Wal-Mart bell ringing will not begin until Nov. 27.

“The money raised helps us provide for the food pantry, utility assistance programs, and rental assistance, educational all year,” Major Jeff Carter said.

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“The Salvation Army depends on volunteers to keep our personnel cost down so we can have more dollars put toward direct services,” Mikey said.

Whether it’s helping with the pantry, packing holiday food boxes, organizing toys or ringing bells, the volunteer efforts of the community, donations and financial gifts help the entire community, and there’s no better time to share the spirit of the season.

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St. Nick’s Christmas Club brings holiday cheer to Jasper County for 27 years

By Jessica Lowe Special to Newton Daily News Ask any member of St. Nick’s Christmas Club if they believe in Santa Claus and they will answer “Yes, Jasper County, there is a Santa Claus.”

Their response is true because for nearly 30 years, St. Nick’s members have been ensuring the children of Jasper County have Christmas. “(We do it for) the kids.

Pure and simple. The magic of Christmas as seen through the eyes of the child is what we are all about,” said Julie Bak, who serves as the club’s president, a role previously filled by her late husband Pete Hussmann.

The club was started by a group of friends who, while chatting at the Manhattan, recognized a need in Newton and surrounding communities.

Together they worked to gather toys and other gifts to provide to children in need.

“What started out as a couple friends sharing a few beers in a local pub during happy hour, trying to figure out what it would take to help two sisters make Christmas a little merrier for a few less fortunate kids a little more than 25 years ago, has grown into the whole community coming together,” Bak said.

The program has changed dramatically since its inception. The club no longer delivers gifts because of how large the program has become. In 2014, St. Nick’s ensured more than 600 Jasper County children received toys and clothing, along with a box of food for the family.

The club allows any Jasper County resident in need of assistance the opportunity to apply for holiday help. Appli-

“We do it for the kids, pure and simple.

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cations are made available in October and families can apply for assistance for their children from newborn to 18 years old.

St. Nick’s organizers work with other programs offering assistance during the holidays to ensure there is no overlap and as many people in need receive help.

“The lion’s share of the families we assist are the ‘working poor,’” Bak said. “Many parents work multiple part-time jobs just to eke out enough for basic survival necessities and live at or below the poverty level.”

As a Christmas assistance program, many may think the group focuses on the toys and clothing the children receive, however club co-founder Kathy Doyle said the food box of staples is the most vital part of the program.

Items are purchased from Fareway in Newton and compiled into boxes for each family based on size. The boxes include items such as cereal, potatoes, spaghetti, vegetables

Kate Malott/Daily News St. Nicks Christmas Club organizer Russ Leix, left, helps the wrestling team work along the bag line in December 2014. Twenty-three wrestlers, coach Andy Swedenhjelm and Leix moved the bags from the church to the truck in preparation for gift distribution. Many bags included bicycles and other large or heavy presents.

and a certificate for meat. Donated funds are used to pay for the food, which is the largest expense for the club and ranges between $7,000 and $10,000 annually.

“The most important thing we provide is food,” Doyle said.

“Many of our kids normally receive free or reduced cost breakfast and lunch at school.

School meals aren’t available during breaks.”

Russ Leix, who along with his wife Lori, have volunteered for dozens of years for St. Nick’s, said the generosity of businesses, organizations and even individuals who have previously received help is what keeps the club going.

“People know funds all go toward the program except for a few supplies,” Leix said. “We

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For those wanting to help with the program, the St. Nick’s Christmas Club adoption book is available for viewing at the Newton Daily News office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday. Families are listed with information about what each child would like to receive. Those adopting families must commit to providing new clothing items — underwear, socks, a shirt and pants — and at least one toy from the child’s wish list. New, unwrapped items for the adopt-

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For those unable to adopt a family, but who would like to support the group with a tax-deductible monetary donation, send checks payable to Jasper Community Foundation in care of St. Nick’s Christmas Club to P.O. Box 162, Newton, IA 50208. Those with questions about the program can call the Ho Ho Hotline at 641-275-8200.

“We are dedicated to children, whether or not their personal family situations are less than ideal,” Doyle said. “People want to provide for others less fortunate at Christmas, especially kids. We are an easy, reliable vehicle to that end.”

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items include green beans, cranberries, stuffing and gravy.

The Salvation Army food pantry is full of non-perishable food items, but they do have a large walk-in cooler with perishable foods, such as meat, fresh produce, eggs and milk. However, it is the non-perishable items that allow them to provide to a large number of local families.

“We do rely quite a bit on the staples like macaroni and cheese, canned soup, rice and peanut butter, which is a good source of protein,” Jeff said.

The applications for the Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets have already been completed, but year round assistance is available and The Salvation Army continues to accept new clients.

Kate Malott/Daily News Salvation Army Majors Mikey and Jeff Carter gear up for the start of the organization’s biggest fundraiser.

Salvation Army Continued from Page 1D to talk about potential volunteer opportunities, call the Newton Salvation Army at 641-792-6131.

Food Baskets The Salvation Army provides food baskets to families in need every month throughout the year, but in November and December they pro-

vided an additional seasonal basket to cater to the traditional holiday meal as well as extra food items to help families get through the other days where more people might be in the household.

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‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’ Newton Community Theatre to host holiday production in December Newton Daily News The Newton Community Theatre will host a holiday performance of “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus”

By Andrew J. Fenady Dec. 4 to Dec. 12 at the theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

Performances will be Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 1012 at 7:30 p.m. A 2 p.m. matinée performance will be on Dec. 6. The play will be directed by Sue Beukema and Pam Ratliff.

‘Yes, Virginia’ is about a simple, poignant letter written more than 100 years ago by

an 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun. By the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun, Virginia wondered and wrote, “Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.

Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?”

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“Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” is a play for young and old, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy — “the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.”

Holiday music selection will be presented by Koni Bunse 15 minutes before curtain time.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for youth. For tickets, call the NCT box office at 641-792-1230. The box office is staffed weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. as well as and one hour before each show.

Submitted Photo A group of Newton Community Theatre “A Christmas Carol” cast members pose for a picture during the theatre company’s holiday production from 2013.

Christmas Toy Assistance In addition to the food baskets, 143 children will receive toy assistance for Christmas through The Salvation Army in Newton. Toys are asked to be collected by Dec. 16 and will be distributed the following week.

Angel Tree locations will be distributed at businesses around town between Thanksgiving and Dec. 16.

These trees will carry a variety of tag ornaments that include suggested gender and age (between newborn to 14 years old) for donations.

Gifts are collected and when the parents come in, they choose one gift per child that they think fits their child’s interests or need.

Toys are only available for households that have already applied for seasonal assistance.

Nursing Home Visits During the Christmas season, The Salvation Army also visits and gives a small gift to everyone at nursing homes in Newton and Baxter. Volunteers spend some time visiting with residents, specifically those who have the least amount of company. Traditional Christmas devotionals and music will be sung as well as a program if allotted.

These nursing home visits will take place in December before Christmas.

Newton Correctional Facility The Salvation Army and the local correctional facility have paired up in efforts to help those who have been institutionalized reach out to their loved ones during the holiday season.

The Salvation Army provides three cards to inmates, who have been approved to participate, and these inmates can write personal messages in them and send them out. The Salvation Army provides the cards, envelopes and postage.

“The inmates can fill these out and send it to their loved ones so they can send Christmas greetings to those that they might not get to see this year,” Mikey said. “We appreciate the partnership with the Newton Correctional Facility.”

For those interested, volunteers’ information such as full legal name and birthdate must be submitted to the NCF by The Salvation Army two weeks before card distribution.

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Dazzle guests with easy holiday eats Metro Creative Creating a delicious holiday spread that your guests will love doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple and serve a table of tasty appetizers rather than a full meal, especially during a season when guests likely have several stops to make.

Simple Starters Cheese and crackers or vegetable trays are reliable starters that can serve as a precursor to any meal. For an easy and eye-appealing appetizer, serve a hand-crafted cheese inside a wreath of fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds, along with honey and premium deli crackers. The Litehouse Simply Artisan Reserve line cheeses are prepared in open air vats in small batch-

es, handcrafted, hand-salted and aged 100 days for top-market flavor quality and gourmet taste. For a delicious twist on a veggie tray, round out traditional favorites such as broccoli and carrots with unexpected delights, such as endive leaves and blanched green beans.

Easy Flavor Boosters Dial up the flavor of your favorite holiday recipes with a simple, single ingredient.

A quality, perfectly seasoned dressing, such as those from Litehouse, are a delicious and convenient way to add flavor to any recipe, whether it’s making a salad that’s the star of a holiday party, or using it as a quick-and-easy marinade for an appetizer, such as a shrimp skewer. You can also add a pinch of freeze-dried

herbs to your favorite recipe for added brightness and flavor.

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Making delectable appetizers doesn’t mean you have to spend hours in the kitchen.

Timesavers, such as the easyto-serve feta cheese crumbles used in this Holiday Bruschetta, are also a quick way to enhance any salad, cheese plate or side dish. Then round out your menu with a diverse offering of other crowd-pleasing, quick-prep items, from deviled eggs and pinwheels, to shrimp cocktail and bagel pizzas.

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Holiday Bruschetta 1 baguette olive oil 1 tomato, diced 1/2 cup red pepper, diced 1 container (6 ounces) feta cheese 1 teaspoon fresh basil 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette 1. Cut baguette into half-inch slices. Brush with olive oil and grill lightly.

2. In bowl, combine tomato, red pepper, feta cheese, basil and just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.

3. Place heaping spoon of mixture on each baguette slice and drizzle with more vinaigrette, to taste.

Blue cheese, pomegranate and quinoa Caviar 2 ounces Maytag Blue Cheese, crumbles 1/3 cup pre-cooked red quinoa 1/3 cup pomegranate arils (seeds) 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts assorted crackers 1. In small bowl, add blue cheese crumbles, quinoa, pomegranate arils and vinaigrette. Stir gently to combine.

2. Transfer to 6-ounce ramekin dish and use back of spoon to tightly pack down.

3. Place serving plate on top of ramekin and quickly invert. Carefully lift ramekin, leaving mixture in mold form.

4. Sprinkle top with thyme, walnuts and reserved pomegranate arils. Serve with crackers.

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‘The Bridges of Madison County’ launches national tour in Iowa Show premieres at Des Moines Civic Center Nov. 28

By Jessica Lowe Special to Newton Daily News It is not very often a critically acclaimed Broadway play opens its national tour in Des Moines.

The anticipation for the upcoming launch of “The Bridges of Madison County” are heightened as the play is set in Iowa’s own Madison County.

Andrew Samonsky, who plays Robert Kincaid, said opening “Bridges” in Iowa will be a special moment for the cast when the curtain goes up on Nov. 28 at the Des Moines Civic Center.

“All of us are really excited to see how Iowa will respond to it,” the actor said. “It’s just a special experience to bring a show to a place that is so part of Iowa.”

“The Bridges of Madison County: The Broadway Musical” shares the story of Kincaid, a traveling photojournalist who comes to Madison County, Iowa, to shoot the historical and picturesque covered bridges. While on assignment Kincaid has a chance meeting with Francesca Johnson — a farm wife who moved to Iowa from Italy after the war. As they talk and get to know one another, Johnson (Elizabeth Stanley) and Kincaid find themselves caught up in a four-day whirlwind romance with tough decisions to make. “(I am) really excited to be a part of this,” said Samonsky during a phone interview. “There are not a lot of musicals this deep with subject matter so honest. This is a really heartfelt love story.”

The “Bridges” story is a familiar one for readers.

Set in Iowa in the 1960s, the love affair of Robert and Francesca first captured audiences in the 1992 best-selling book by Robert James Waller, who was born in Rockford, Iowa. The novel was later turned into a feature film starring Clint Eastwood as Robert Kincaid and Meryl Streep as Francesca.

Samonsky said audience members should expect

Submitted Photo Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky will take the stage as Francesca and Robert in “The Bridges of Madison County: The Broadway Musical” on Nov. 28. The show will launch its national tour with eight shows at the Des Moines Civic Center. (Photo courtesy Des Moines Civic Center).

more than copycat performances from the film.

“I thought Clint Eastwood was fantastic in the movie,” Samonsky said. “But there will be difference because all I know is my own truth and experience and what I bring to this role. I am just excited to get a chance to do my version of Robert Kincaid.”

According to Samonsky, one of the biggest changes for audience and lovers of the film will be the addition of the music and lyrics that led to four Tony Award nominations and two wins for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations in 2014.

“The opening (song) is a sweeping, gorgeous

moment in the show. Then they just come one after the other,” he said. “It is a beautiful show. People will be surprised with what a musical can really be. It is something to experience for sure.”

Samonsky, Stanley and the rest of the cast will take the stage 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 1-4, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, and 2 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets for the latest installment of the Willis Broadway series are available starting at $35 each at DesMoinesPerformingArts.org, the Civic Center Ticket office or by calling 800-745-3000.

“To have a show like this, I believe you get a few great shows in your career and this is going to be one of them for me,” Samonsky said.

Treat holiday guests with this chocolate confection Metro Creative No holiday celebration is complete without dessert. The holiday season is one time of year when no one seems too worried about indulging in dessert or having an extra cookie. Many families have their own traditions when it comes to holiday fare, but those who want to wow their guests with something new this holiday season can try the following recipe for “Chocolate-Dipped Sesame Tuiles” courtesy of Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage’s “Chocolate Obsession” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang). Inspired by the classic French tuile cookies, these delectable treats are sure to draw a crowd to your holiday dessert table this season.

Chocolate-Dipped Sesame Tuiles Makes about 48 cookies 1⁄2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, preferably unhulled 1⁄3 cup granulated cane sugar 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄8 tablespoon kosher salt 2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature

3 tablespoons unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, very soft 8 ounces tempered 70 percent chocolate for coating cookies Flavorless vegetable oil for the pans To bake the cookies Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the bottoms of four 12-by-18-inch sheet pans with parchment paper. Lightly coat the paper with flavorless vegetable oil. Put a rolling pin on a work surface. If you have two rolling pins, ready both.

Combine the sesame seeds, flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk by hand until combined. Mix — don’t beat — the egg whites into the sesame seed mixture with a rubber spatula. Stir in the butter with the spatula until no streaks of butter remain.

Measure 2 level teaspoons batter onto a prepared sheet pan. Using a small offset spatula, spread it into a round about 31⁄2 inches in diameter. Repeat with the remaining batter, putting 8 rounds on each pan and leaving 11⁄2 inches between the rounds.

Bake the trays, one at a time, until the cookies are a uniform golden

some of the cookies are not a uniform color, or if some cool too much and are no longer pliable, return them to the oven for another minute until evenly golden brown and again pliable.

Leave the cookies on the rolling pin until they cool completely and have become brittle, a matter of seconds. Carefully lift them off and store them in an airtight container at room temperature until you are ready to dip them. They will keep well for up to 3 days.

Chocolate-dipped Sesame Tuiles

brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and, while the cookies are still warm, run the offset spatula under each cookie and place it upside down on the rolling pin so that it curls around the pin. (You should be able to do 5 cookies on a rolling pin, so by the time the sixth cookie is about to be draped over the pin, a few should be ready to be moved. Ideally, though, you will have two rolling pins.) If

Dip the cookies in chocolate You can store the cookies and dip them on a day when you have tempered chocolate for another use. Or you can temper chocolate specifically to finish the cookies. Use a tempering machine to temper the chocolate.

Dip the convex (smooth) side of each cookie into the chocolate and then smooth the chocolate with a small offset spatula. Place on a work surface, chocolate side up, and let sit until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

Store in an airtight container in a cool place, not in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to one week.

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