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Asbestos issue worries parents at Berg MS Parents are concerned, but the contractor says there’s no cause for alarm

By David Dolmage Newton Daily News Berg Middle School parents remain concerned about asbestos issues in the existing building and are concerned that Newton Community School District administrators aren’t doing enough to address the issue.

However, the contractor hired by the school

district says there’s no cause for alarm.

In June of this year, the school board voted to remove the existing carpet from 48 classrooms at Berg in order to perform an abatement process designed to remove asbestos from the building. After Lucinda Sinclair, a special education teacher at Berg posted on Facebook about the remov-

al of carpet from her classroom, parents have expressed concern over their children’s exposure to asbestos.

Asbestos, the name given to a group of minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion, was commonly used in construction projects before it’s dangerous effect on humans. Asbestos is cancerous, and prolonged exposure to the fibers has been shown to damage lung tissue. The location of the asbestos that’s being removed from the school is part BERG | 3A

David Dolmage/Daily News A sign posted on the dumpster, warning passersby to keep out of the sealed dumpster, located in front of Berg Middle School.

A wish come true

Student athletes learn to be leaders The annual seminar works to create ‘leaders in life,’ not just on the field

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ferent aspects of it.”

Gonzales has Loey’s Dietz Syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder, which effects less than 1,000 people in the world. The disorder has led to physical limitations in her life along

For Miranda Ervin, being a leader means being dependable. Ervin, a senior at Newton High School, was one of several student athletes at Newton that took part in a leadership retreat yesterday at the high school. The program, in it’s 6th year, is designed to help students gain a better understanding of what it means to be a leader, and how to lead their teams on and off the field.

“I want the whole team to know that I’m there for them,” Ervin said.

As a senior, and a team captain on the school’s swim team Ervin said it’s important to help her younger teammates understand their roles and responsibilities on the team. Ervin’s coach, Sarah Patterson, said the leadership retreat was an important tool in helping her team prepare for the upcoming season.

“I’ve been coaching for 27 years, I wanted every one of my seniors to be here, I expect leadership from every single one,” Patterson said.

Good leaders can make a break a team, according to Patterson. She wants the swimmers on her team to understand what it means to be a team captain, and to find ways to create leadership that is purposeful and developed. While she sets the

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Sixteen-year-old Isabelle Gonzales is surprised with a Make a Wish trip to Los Angles on Wednesday at Culver’s.

Gonzales has Loey’s Dietz Syndrome, a rare life threatening connective tissue disorder, which effects less than 1,000 people in the world.

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Isabelle Gonzales is getting ready to go on her first airplane ride, bask in the west coast sun and spend five days seeing the sites in Southern California.

This is not your typical

vacation, though, the 16-year-old is having her wish fulfilled from the Make a Wish Foundation.

Gonzales was surprised with a party on Wednesday evening at Culver’s to reveal her 5-day trip from Aug. 8 through 10 for her fam-

ily. Friends and family gathered to hear the details of the trip and celebrate along with volunteers from Make a Wish for the latest wish granted.

“I’m excited for all of it,” Gonzales said. “It is just really pretty, it looks really calm, all of the dif-

Grand, reserve champions named in Supreme Showman contest

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News

Submitted Photo Senior Showman participated in the Brice Leonard Supreme Showmanship Contest July 20 at the Jasper County Fair pavilion: Jordon DeVries (goat), Gavin Branderhorst (swine), Macy Leonard (sheep), Kevin Parker (dairy), Kiley Essen (llama), Elizabeth Horn (horse) and Jacob Smith (beef).

COLFAX — For Macy Leonard, earning the right to compete in the Jasper County Fair’s Supreme Showmanship event was an achievement, but winning was sentimental.

The contest was created to honor her second cousin Brice Leonard who died in 2010. Macy said when she was announced as grand champion in Supreme Showmanship she couldn’t help but think about Brice’s and her family.

“He loved showing,” the 20-yearold, Iowa State University junior said.

“The seven of us in the competition were all excellent showmen. They are all my friends and it was great that we were given the opportunity to do it.”

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manship Contest is in its fourth year as a Jasper County Fair event and tops off the week’s agricultural contests.

The event’s namesake, Brice Leonard, was 33 years old when he died nearly seven years ago. A Baxter resident and graduate of Colfax-Mingo High School, Brice Leonard was heavily involved in the ag industry including serving as vice president of the Jasper County Fair Board, was on the All Breeds Sheep Council and a member of the Iowa Sheep Industry Association — among many other agricultural related endeavors.

The county fair’s showmanship grand champion in each species division gets the opportunity to compete for the title of Supreme Showman.

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Central Iowa Today Today in History

Today is Thursday, July 27, the 208th day of 2017. There are 157 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On July 27, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to assess the causes of urban rioting, the same day black militant H. Rap Brown told a press conference in Washington that violence was “as American as cherry pie.

Americans taught the black people to be violent. We will use that violence to rid ourselves of oppression if necessary.”

On this date: In 1789, President George Washington signed a measure establishing the Department of Foreign Affairs, forerunner of the Department of State.

In 1866, Cyrus W. Field finished laying out the first successful underwater telegraph cable between North America and Europe (a previous cable in 1858 burned out after only a few weeks’ use).

In 1921, Canadian researcher Frederick Banting and his assistant, Charles Best, succeeded in isolating the hormone insulin at the University of Toronto.

In 1942, during World War II, the First Battle of El Alamein in Egypt ended in a draw as Allied forces stalled the progress of Axis invaders. (The Allies went on to win a clear victory over the Axis in the Second Battle of El Alamein later that year.)

In 1953, the Korean War armistice was signed at Panmunjom, ending three years of fighting.

In 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon was nominated for president on the first ballot at the Republican national convention in Chicago.

In 1974, the House Judiciary Committee voted 27-11 to adopt the first of three articles of impeachment against President Richard Nixon.

In 1995, the Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington by President Bill Clinton and South Korean President Kim Young-sam.

In 1996, terror struck the Atlanta Olympics as a pipe bomb exploded at Centennial Olympic Park, directly killing one person and injuring 111. (Anti-government extremist Eric Rudolph later pleaded guilty to the bombing, exonerating security guard Richard Jewell, who had been wrongly suspected.)

Ten years ago: The House sent President George W. Bush legislation to intensify anti-terror efforts in the U.S., carrying out major recommendations of the independent 9/11 Commission (Bush signed the measure into law).

Five years ago: Britain opened its Olympic Games in a celebration of Old England and new, even cheekily featuring a stunt double for Queen Elizabeth II parachuting with James Bond into Olympic Stadium.

The International AIDS Conference closed in Washington, D.C. One year ago: President Barack Obama, addressing cheering delegates at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, implored Americans to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, casting her as a candidate who believed in the optimism that drove the nation’s democracy and warning against the “deeply pessimistic vision” of Republican Donald Trump.

Today’s Birthdays TV producer Norman Lear is 95. Actor Jerry Van Dyke is 86. Sportscaster Irv Cross is 78. Actor John Pleshette is 75. Actress-director Betty Thomas is 70. Olympic gold medal figure skater Peggy Fleming is 69. Singer Maureen McGovern is 68. Actress Janet Eilber is 66. Rock musician Tris Imboden (Chicago) is 66. Actress Roxanne Hart is 63. Country musician Duncan Cameron is 61. Comedian-actress-writer Carol Leifer is 61. Comedian Bill Engvall is 60. Jazz singer Karrin Allyson is 55.

Country singer Stacy Dean Campbell is 50. Rock singer Juliana Hatfield is 50. Actor Julian McMahon is 49. Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is 47. Comedian Maya Rudolph is 45. Rock musician Abe Cunningham is 44. Singer-songwriter Pete Yorn is 43. MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez is 42.

Actor Seamus Dever is 41. Actor Jonathan Rhys (rees) Meyers is 40. Actor Blair Redford is 34. Actress Taylor Schilling is 33.

Singer Cheyenne Kimball is 27. Golfer Jordan Spieth is 24.

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That’s Odd Police: One-armed, machete-wielding clown arrested HOLLIS, Maine (AP) — A man is accused of drunkenly strolling down a Maine road wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt and a clown mask and brandishing a machete taped to where his arm had been amputated.

Maine State Police say 31-year-old Corey Berry, of Hollis, was arrested Tuesday and charged with criminal threatening. He was released after posting $200 bail.

Police say Berry was first spotted in Hollis but then fled into the woods. He was taken into custody after re-emerging in Waterboro. Police say Berry was intoxicated but cooperative. He told officers that he was copying previous clown sightings as a prank.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TRUMP’S TRANSGENDER TROOPS BAN DIVIDES VETS IN CONGRESS One camp is standing squarely behind the commander in chief and the other decrying his order as an ugly attack on dedicated troops.

2. GOP EYES NARROW BILL TO ADVANCE ‘OBAMACARE’ REPEAL Senate Republicans are lowering their sights and trying to unite behind a socalled “skinny repeal” that would undo just a few of the most unpopular elements of the health care law.

3. AP SOURCES: US SEEKS TO TEST IRAN DEAL WITH MORE INSPECTIONS The Trump administration is also working to fix what aides have called “serious flaws” in the landmark deal that — if not resolved quickly — will likely lead

Trump to pull out.

4. 1 KILLED, 7 HURT AFTER DEADLY RIDE MALFUNCTION AT OHIO FAIR Dramatic video shows the Fire Ball ride swinging back and forth like a pendulum and spinning in the air when it crashes into something and part of the ride flies off, throwing passengers to the ground.

5. MUSLIM LEADERS SAY IT’S OK TO PRAY INSIDE SHRINE Clerics in Jerusalem are telling the faithful to return to a holy site to pray after Israel removed security devices it installed there.

6. WHO ARE TRUMP’S FRIENDS, FOES ON GLOBAL STAGE Through his foreign travels, statements and actions, the president has made it clear who is in which camp. AP journalists report on the view from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Poland, Iran, the Koreas and Venezuela.

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The decision by Amazon and Foxconn to add tens of thousands of workers in the United States reflect the pressures companies now feel to be as close to their customers as possible.

8. BUSINESSES, CITIES CASHING IN ON TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE CROWDS Te n n e s s e e - b a s e d American Paper Optics ramps up production for next month’s eclipse and expects to make 50 million paper and plastic eclipse glasses.

9. WHY TWITTER WON’T BAN TRUMP The president’s tweets draw attention to the struggling service, even if posts mocking reporters and rivals undercut its rules against harassment.

10. POLICE: BIEBER ACCIDENTALLY HITS PHOTOGRAPHER WITH PICKUP TRUCK Video posted on social media shows the pop star trying to pull away when one of the photographers steps toward the truck and is hit in Beverly Hills

Entertainment Ohio, California close ‘Fire Ball’ ride after fatal accident COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Fair will open Thursday one day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when a thrill ride broke apart, but the rides won’t be running until they all are deemed safe, officials state.

Video captured by a bystander at the fair Wednesday evening shows the Fire Ball ride swinging back and forth like a pendulum and spinning in the air when it crashes into something and part of the ride flies off. Screams are heard as passengers are thrown to the ground.

“The fair is about the best things in life, and tonight with this accident it becomes a terrible, terrible tragedy,” said Republican Gov. John Kasich.

Officials said the man who was killed was one of several people who were thrown to the ground when the ride malfunctioned. They have not released his name. Ohio State Medical Center said three of the injured were being treated there. Two of them were in critical condition, the hospital said Thursday.

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AP Photo Authorities stand near the Fire Ball amusement ride after the ride malfunctioned injuring several at the Ohio State Fair, Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio. Some of the victims were thrown from the ride when it malfunctioned Wednesday night, said Columbus Fire Battalion Chief Steve Martin.

Officials did not know what caused the ride to break apart, saying the investigation was ongoing.

“Of course we want to get to the bottom of this,” Kasich said, noting that there could be things to be learned that could help other fairs and amusement parks. “Make no mistake about it, it’s a very, very sad night for all of us.”

A Columbus fire official told WKRC-TV that the man killed was 18 and that the seven people injured ranged in age from 13 to 41.

Kaylie Bellomy was in the next group waiting to

board the Fire Ball.

“It was going for a minute and it was at its highest point and I saw somebody fall on the ride, and then a minute later the whole like row of seats fell off and hit the ground,” Bellomy told WCMH-TV. It was chaos afterward, she said. “Everybody was running. I got ran over trying to get out of the way.”

A company providing rides at the Ohio State Fair this year describes the Fire Ball as an “aggressive thrill ride.”

The accident prompted California State Fair

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officials to shut down the Fire Ball ride there. Barry Schaible, an inspector with a company hired by the fair, told KCRA-TV in Sacramento, “We shut down the ride immediately, unloaded it and it’s closed right now.”

On its website, Amusements of America said that since its debut in 2002, the Fire Ball, which was manufactured by KMG, had become “one of the most popular thrill rides on the AOA Midway.” The company’s description of the ride said it swings riders 40 feet above the midway, while spinning them at 13 revolutions per minute.

Amusements of America did not immediately return a phone message seeking comment.

Ride inspectors did not notice anything out of the ordinary when they conducted their inspections and cleared the Fire Ball for passengers, said Director of Agriculture David Daniels. All of the rides at the fair are checked several times when they are being set up to ensure they are set up the way the manufacturer intended, he said.

Local & State News Berg Continued from Page 1A of the mastic, or glue, used to set the tile floors in the classrooms.

Courtney Grogan, a parent of a sixth-grader and an eighth-grader who attend Berg said that she and other parents feel out of touch with the district. Grogan said no one notified her about the asbestos removal, or that many of the classrooms would be without carpet when the school year begins next month.

“I just don’t like the fact that kids are going to go there if there’s asbestos,” Grogan said.

“I guess I’ve never dealt with

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it before, but if it happened in my house, I’d replace everything.”

While she doesn’t think Sinclair tried to undermine the district by posting on Facebook about the lack of flooring in her classroom, Grogan said she doesn’t think the teacher handled it the right way.

“I think she was probably doing it from the good of her heart,” Grogan said.

Fellow Berg parent Mike Schwartz said he wants to see the carpet replaced in the middle school. If not carpet, then Schwartz said the district needs to let parents know what other flooring options are available for the classrooms.

“Honestly, it wouldn’t be a

bad thing to put carpet back in, we pay taxes for a reason,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz feels like the lack of carpet will create “distractions in a learning environment,” and he would like to see the district find a solution.

Like Grogan, he expressed disappointment in what he feels is poor communication between the NCSD and parents at Berg.

Chuck Woodworth, who owns Environmental Property Solutions, the contractor hired to handle the asbestos abatement at Berg Middle School says there’s nothing for parents to be concerned about. Woodworth said that technicians take special care to limit exposure to the fibers, and their

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with several medical procedures including open heart surgery last year.

“Isabelle’s condition has led to many struggles for her,” Isabelle’s mother Michelle Gonzales said. “She has had two back surgeries, foot/ankle surgery, joint laxity, no enamel on her teeth, allergies, asthma, hearing and vision problems and, most serious, is her heart. Isabelle had an extended aortic root that she had repaired with open heart surgery last May.” With her physical limitations, Gonzales has been unable to participate in PE or sports. She has, Michelle said, been involved with more crafty activities while growing up.

To make Isabelle’s wish come true, Michelle completed the application and submitted a referral to Make a Wish from her cardiologist, who had approved Loey’s Dietz Syndrome as a life threatening disorder. From there, the Des Moines chapter of Make a Wish worked diligently with the Los Angles chapter to make the wish a reality.

While in Los Angles, the family will go on a site seeing tour of celebrity homes, tour both Warner Brothers and Universal Studio and spend time at the Santa Monica Pier. They will also be able to choose some of their own activities and were given a complete guide to Los Angles by Make a Wish.

“We are so excited for her, she is so, so excited,” Make a Wish volunteers Brooke and Marcy said. “This is a great one for us, too, to plan a trip somewhere other than Disney. She is going to have a great time.”

For more information about the Make a Wish Foundation, go to www.wish.org.

expectations for the team, Patterson said her captains are the engine that drives the group.

“If you have great leadership, you’ll have a great season,” Patterson said.

The guest speaker for this year’s leadership seminar was Craig Hillier, a motivational speaker and former professional hockey player. Hillier gave each student a copy of his book and urged them to think carefully about what they expected from themselves, as well as what their coach’s expectations were.

Scott Garvis, the activities director for the Newton Community School District, said he’s seen amazing results from hosting the leadership seminar every year. Every

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work is overseen daily by a third-party regulatory agency that checks the air quality.

The project is in it’s final stages this week although Woodward said that the big blue dumpster out in front of the school, with it’s clear warnings about asbestos, will remain until the final air quality checks have been completed.

“We don’t mess around with this stuff,” Woodward said.

“The people who work for me are my friends, we want them to be safe.”

While Woodward can understand the concerns that parents might have, he pointed out that in buildings built before 1990, the use of asbestos

based materials is common.

The Environmental Protection Agency regulates the use of asbestos, and in order to limit exposure any asbestos product is required to be encapsulated, a process which prevents the asbestos from becoming airborne. Woodward said the NCSD has always been at the forefront of asbestos safety.

“There’s nothing airborne or fibrous in this material, and that’s a fact,” Woodward said.

“They [NCSD] were very proactive in the early days, they went after the pipe insulations and adding carpet.”

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Ervin understands the role that she’s taken on this fall as a senior and a captain on the swim team, and she’s embraced her new role. All of the senior captains this year had met over the summer and decided that they’d work together as a team, making decisions that they all agreed on. She’s committed herself to making the extra effort to make sure that everyone succeeds on the team. Ervin isn’t afraid to put the team’s goals ahead of her personal goals.

“Even if someone on the team has the same time as me, or if they’re better than me, I want to help them,” Ervin said. “If they can get faster, that’s a place up, and it’ll bring the whole team up.

David Dolmage/Daily News Newton High School seniors Landon Hansen and Gracie Rohraugh pair up to complete an exercise during the student leadership retreat, Wednesday at Newton High School.

year, the school brings in a different guest speaker, but the message is always the same; leadership matters.

“We don’t always do enough to teach our kids how to be leaders,” Garvis said. “This gives them an opportunity to learn to be bet-

Showman Continued from Page 1A animal species including horse, goat, sheep, llama, beef, swine and dairy.

The exhibitors usually have a specialty — for Macy Leonard that focus is sheep.

To prepare for Supreme Showmanship, Macy won the senior sheep showmanship contest. She’s been showing for 11 years. As a former member of the Jolly Workers 4-H club and a member of the Newton FFA, it was also revealed during the competition that she can juggle.

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ter leaders.”

Becoming a team captain is a huge responsibility, and Garvis said the school wants to make sure they provide student athletes with the tools to be successful, on the field, in the classroom, and in life.

imal species, she said she learned an interesting tidbit about llamas — they’re a protectorate animal.

They will guard other animal herds from predators, and they spit when they feel threatened.

“I had to go and network with those people who knew the other spices and gain their knowledge,” she said. “It feels kind of good to know I can go and show any species I want.”

Macy’s fellow Newton FFA member and Northwest Missouri State sophomore Jacob Smith was awarded reserve grand champion in this year’s contest. The 19-year-old represented the beef division, and even

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plays a little rugby on the side. He, too, had a personal connection with Brice Leonard which made his ribbon special.

“When the results were first announced, I was honored,” Smith said. “Brice’s parents are close to my family, and they helped out a lot (in my showing).”

Other contestants in this year’s Supreme Showmanship include Jordon DeVries, goat; Gavin Branderhorst, swine; Kevin Parker, dairy; Kiley Essen, llama; and Elizabeth Horn, horse.

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y Dad has an iPhone. I am still getting used to this fact.

Maybe writing this column will help it sink in completely.

Both he and my mom have been reluctant cell phone users from the get-go.

They got one of those pay-as-you-go phones when I was in high school for us to use as a family. Everyone remember those dark blue, remote-size, box-shaped Nokia phones? That was the one. We even had the fancy extendable antenna version.

This slow technology transition didn’t just apply to cell phones. I always remember being slightly behind when it came to new technology, using cassette tapes and VHS much longer than the “norm.” We would hold out for them to become more mainstream and affordable before switching to CDs and DVDs. But that’s just how

In the Neighborhood Pam Rodgers things were for us, and it worked.

I grew up in a time when cell phones weren’t everywhere. Mobile phones, or “Zack Morris phones” as I like to refer to them, were a wealthy luxury. As I got older, technology advanced and the prevalence of cell phones grew. My parents were firm in their belief it was an unnecessary expense. They broke down and purchased one in my teen years simply because we were so busy and always traveling to one event or another. Even then, it only left the house when it was absolutely necessary.

I got my very own pay-as-you-go phone in college. As long as I used that phone, mom and dad would pay for the minutes. However, that didn’t stop me from buying more when it was getting low. I suppose it’s OK to let that secret out of the bag now.

One of the first things I did after graduating and getting a job was get a cell phone on a “regular” network. Verizon was running a special on a family plan, so my sister and I decided to get a plan together. Somehow we convinced Mom and Dad they should join too. We went to the store and I got my very first flip phone.

We couldn’t convince both mom and dad to get a phone, so they got a new phone to share through Verizon and kept that old trusty TracFone — upgraded to a flip phone to match.

Not long after finally getting my flip phone the digital age exploded. Smartphones were really taking off, and I upgraded as soon as possible. I went the LG route instead of the iPhone — big mistake.

I hopped aboard the iPhone wagon at the iPhone 5, and I never plan to leave.

Dad however wasn’t budging from his flip phone. He knew how to use it and didn’t need a smartphone. Not to mention he has “three kids with them so why does he need one of his own.” To be honest, it was a legitimate argument.

Well, the breaking point came this year.

We are planning a vacation to Walt Disney World next month and with the Disney FastPass system, it is imperative to have a smartphone.

Mom and Dad will be in Florida the week before and the week after we leave.

They can’t have one of us making their schedule from Iowa, so for Father’s Day, we took Dad to pick out his own iPhone.

This gave him about a month to get used to using it. He’s had an iPad for about two years, so he understands the basic operations. My siblings and I are slowly teaching him more.

Considering all the iMessaging that now goes on, it’s safe to say he likes it. It no longer takes him 5 minutes to send a text message. It’s been fun to see him text more and more. Although he still prefers when we just call him. I don’t think that will ever change.

As for Mom, she could care less, she still has that TracFone.

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What to do while you have a summer cold I made it all through winter and spring without my token cold, and was feeling pretty confident, like maybe, along with old age comes an immunity to the gift that keeps on giving. Then this insufferable heat hit. I noticed a burning in the back of my throat that didn’t amount to much. “It’ll be gone tomorrow,” I told myself.

Wham! It was like I was hit by a Mack Truck.

Summer colds are the worst. They hang on and won’t go away, like a little kid brother on your first date. In the winter, the low outside temps, I think, help kill the cold, like the first hard frost kills off diseased rabbits. But in summer, the heat brews you in your own stew. Yuck.

Alas, if there’s any good news about a summer cold (and there is), it’s that it gives you a good excuse to pull the shades in an air-conditioned house, sit back in the recliner with a cup of mint tea, and open a good book. I’m just going to throw out a gob of books here, and you can pick and choose as you like.

There seems to be a renewed interest in Frank Conroy, not Pat Conroy, Frank Conroy. Frank Conroy is the author/musician who became director of the writers workshop at the University of Iowa. He is now deceased, but his legacy as an author/musician and teacher lives on. Frank Conroy reminds me a lot of Garrison Keillor, both story-telling-and-looks wise. Some of his newer writing has been published, which is a treat, and his older, established works, if you haven’t read them already, are well worth rereading — the ultimate compliment for any author.

His newer stuff: “Time & Tides” and “Dogs Bark, but the Caravan Rolls On” (catchy title) are essays and short stories on topics such as music, writing and authors, like F. Scott Fitzgerald. The older stuff: “Body & Soul” and “Stop-Time” are autobiographical in nature but describe two different boys growing up in dysfunctional, semi-caring, musical, worlds. Don’t try to make sense out of the two different boys. Remember, Frank Conroy is a writer, and writers will lead you down back alleys and dirt roads where you would never go alone.

I actually talked to Frank Conroy one day on the telephone. I had been reading “Body & Soul” and toying with the idea of applying for acceptance in the writers workshop at the University of Iowa, mainly because Frank Conroy was its director. Conroy has a wide vocabulary. I ran across a word in “Body & Soul” that I didn’t know the meaning of. I looked it up in my “American Heritage Dictionary” and, lo-and-behold, if it didn’t list the exact passage from “Body & Soul” as an example for usage of the word. I called the writers workshop and I’ll be danged if Frank Conroy didn’t answer the phone. I was flabbergasted. I told Frank Conroy about finding his passage from “Body & Soul” in the “American Heritage Dictionary” and he was humble and friendly, with a nice grandfatherly voice. He sent me an application for the writer’s workshop, but I never filled it out. Something like several thousand writers apply for admission, with only a few accepted. Was I a wuss? Yep. If Frank Conroy doesn’t keep you from heat stroke, try Elizabeth Strout’s new book, “Anything is Possible,” or Fredrik Backman’s (author of “A Man Called Ove”) new book, “Bear Town.” For the man’s man, Richard Russo’s “Trajectory” will cure a cold.

Anything by David Guterson will fit in great with fever hallucinations, and for pure motivation, something we all need during the doldrums of summer, the old stand-by, “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert may open clogged air passages.

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Senate health bill slashes Medicaid to cut millionaires’ taxes

Despite slight differences, the health-care legislation under consideration in the Senate retains the same sickening goal of its House counterpart: cutting taxes for millionaires, billionaires and big corporations at the expense of working families.

These bills are not about ensuring the health of working families, they are designed to increase the wealth of the lucky few.

Twenty-two million people would lose health coverage under the Senate plan, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The savings would pay for tax cuts of $570 billion, mostly for high-income individuals and big health care companies. Both the Senate and House bills are meant to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare), which extended health coverage to 20 million previously uninsured Americans.

The Senate bill slashes Medicaid by $772 billion more than 10 years. In 2026, 15 million fewer Americans would be covered — mostly people with disabilities, kids from working families, and the elderly poor.

Medicaid is central to America’s health care system. It pays for half the nation’s births and nearly two-thirds of all nursing home care.

The Senate plan also punishes patients by reducing subsidies to help them buy private insurance.

For example, the average monthly premium for a 64-old making $56,800 a year will go up by up to $13,700 compared to what they will pay under the Afford-

Another View Frank Clemente able Care Act. Such price hikes will put health-care coverage out of reach for 7 million. Especially hard hit will be older Americans living in rural areas.

While those who are most vulnerable lose health coverage, the wealthy and corporations reap huge tax savings. Millionaires would get a tax break averaging $50,000 a year. Each of the 400 richest families in America would receive an average annual tax cut of $7 million.

Health care corporations share in the tax-cut spoils too.

Insurers will get $145 billion over 10 years—as well as a change in tax rules to let them overpay their top executives at taxpayer expense. Prescription drug companies will get $26 billion in tax cuts over the next decade.

Health insurers and pharmaceutical firms don’t need tax cuts.

Profits of the eight biggest health insurance companies jumped by a third over a recent four-year span, to more than $25 billion.

Last year the top ten drug companies had combined earnings of over $83 billion.

Drug company profits keep getting bigger because drug companies keep price gouging.

Over the past 10 years, drug prices have grown eight times faster than the general rate of inflation. Drug companies also stash hundreds of billions of dol-

lars in profits offshore to dodge U.S. taxes.

Rich people never have to worry about losing their health care. They also benefit from a tax code that favors wealth over work: investment income in the form of dividends and capital gains is taxed at a lower rate than a lot of wage and salary income.

The ACA addresses some of that injustice by placing a small tax on investment income for people making over $250,000 a year, using the revenue to expand health-care coverage to millions of lower-income Americans.

The Senate bill would reverse this advance, handing the wealthy a tax cut of over $170 billion over 10 years while undermining health care for working families. The Senate plan would also weaken Medicare by repealing an extra payroll tax on employees making over a quarter million dollars a year. This surtax has strengthened the Medicare hospital fund — eliminating it will shorten by two years its ability to pay full benefits. But the wealthy will get a $59 billion tax cut.

Senators face a fundamental choice. Will they back a plan that imperils the health care of millions of hard-working Americans to give hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to the wealthy and corporations? Or will they reject this assault not only on our nation’s health care but on its core values of fairness, compassion and common sense?

Frank Clemente is executive director of Americans for Tax Fairness.

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Obituaries Steven P. Means July 25, 2017 Steven P. Means, 56, of Madison, Wis., formerly of Newton, began his new life with Christ Tuesday, July 25, 2017, following a battle with melanoma which began in March 2015. He was born in Charles City April 4, 1961, to Richard and Linda Means.

Steve was a 1979 graduate of Newton High School and a 1983 graduate of Luther College in Decorah. At both schools, he participated in varsity swimming and track & field, and was active in the Fellowship

of Christian Athletes. In 1993, Steve was inducted into the Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Steve married Anne Fuller of Iowa City, Dec. 3, 1983. They attended graduate school at the University of Iowa. In 1987, Steve graduated from the UI School of Law with high distinction. He was an editor of Iowa Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif.

In 1988, Steve and Anne relocated in Madison, Wis. Steve developed a reputation as a brilliant attorney who placed integrity above all else. His career includes stints as a partner in the firm of Michael Best & Friedrich, as an executive assistant attorney general with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and as general counsel and vice president of Legal Affairs &

Marie Redding July 27, 2017 Marie Redding, 96, of Kellogg, died Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Nelson Manor in Newton. Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

Compliance with the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation.

Steve enjoyed exercising, reading, traveling and fishing. He was an avid fan of the Hawkeyes, Packers and Badgers. Steve cherished time with his family, especially trips to their family cottage on Crystal Lake, Wis., and his frequent visits to the Vilas Zoo with his daughters.

Steve’s faith in Jesus Christ was at the forefront of his life. Even through his illness, he maintained a spirit of deep gratitude for his many blessings.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Anne; and his beloved daughters, Katherine of Seattle, Wash., and Claire of Madison. He is also survived by his parents, Richard and Linda of Newton; brothers, Michael (Melinda) of Port

Charlotte, Fla., and Daniel (Carole) of Urbandale and their families; parents-in-law, James and Karole Fuller of Iowa City; sistersin-law, Amy Stockman (Dean) of Oxford and Laura Fuller (Greg Barton) of Coralville; and aunt, Janice Hill of Des Moines.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at Cress Funeral Service, 3610 Speedway Road in Madison. A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 28 at Blackhawk Church, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, Wis. There will be a visitation prior to the service at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Blackhawk Church REACH Initiative or Carbone Cancer Center.

Online tributes may be offered at cressfuneralservices.com.

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Births Piper Jean Fox July 13, 2017 Cory and Kendee Fox of Newton, announce the birth of their daughter, Piper Jean Fox, born July 13, 2017, in Newton. She weighed 8 pounds, .06 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Piper joins her big brothers, Trevor, 7, and Owen, 2.

Grandparents are Bill and Cheryl Hansen, Kevin and Lisa Fox and Jon Golinvaux, all of Newton.

Great-grandparents are Dean and Connie Bland, Dick and Darlene Machin and James and Shirley Fox, all of Newton.

Submitted Photo The Vacation Bible School at the Kellogg United Methodist Church decided to do a mission and have the kids bring in donations for Jasper County Animal Rescue League. The kids gathered more than $200 worth of products and supplies for the animals. The VBS was July 10-14.

FSA county committee nominations ends Aug. 1

The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees began June 15. For 2017 COC Election, LAA 1 will be up for election.

Members from LAA 1 include those who are within the townships of Malaka, Mariposa, Hickory Grove, Newton, Kellogg and Rock Creek.

To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area where the person is nominated.

Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves

or others. Organizations representing minorities and women also may nominate candidates. To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign the nomination form, FSA-669A. The form and other information about FSA county committee elections are available at fsa.usda.gov/elections.

Nomination forms for the 2017 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on Aug. 1. Elections will take place this fall.

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Nationwide, there are about 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees.

Committees consist of three to 11 members that are elected by eligible producers.

FSA will mail ballots to eligible voters beginning Nov. 6. Ballots are due back to the local county office either via mail or in person by Dec. 4. Newly elected committee members and alternates take office Jan. 1, 2018.

Iowa’s Opioid Drug Epidemic Join Hayley Nemmers from Employee and Family Resources at 6 p.m. Monday at the Newton Public Library, as she offers an inside look at the nation’s opioid epidemic.

Prescription opioid drug abuse and heroin abuse are at all-time highs across the country, but what can we do to stop it? This informative program will discuss current drug trends, signs of abuse, disposal methods for prescription opioids and prevention efforts in your own community.

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• Baxter Community Blood Drive will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at Baxter City Hall, 203 S. Main St. • Paws ‘n A Blanket will be fundraising from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Pizza Ranch in Newton.

Pizza Ranch will donate 15 percent of your check to the organization.

• Iowa Speedway Hauler Parade will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday in Newton. The NASCAR Xfinity Series Hauler Parade sponsored by Mack Trucks will depart from Iowa Speedway and travel down First Avenue. The trucks will then drive past Maytag Park, W. Fourth St. S. • Meal & Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, 889 Highway F36 W. in Newton.

• Slipstream at the Maytag Bowl will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Maytag Park, 301 S. 11th Ave. W. in Newton. Part of the summer concert series.

• Camille Rae will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at American Legion Post 111 in Newton.

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

• NASCAR K&N Pro Series Casey’s General Stores 150 will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Iowa Speedway, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive in Newton.

• NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series Presents Grand Funk Railroad will begin at 10 p.m. Friday at Iowa Speedway, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive in Newton.

• Coffee & Conversation will meet at 9 a.m.

Saturday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. Rep. Wes Breckenridge and Sen. Chaz Allen will host an event.

Residents are welcome to ask questions, discuss issues and learn the latest news from the Capitol during the non-legislative season.

• 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.

• Public Paddle will meet at noon Saturday at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve in Newton.

Cost $5 per person. Kayaks and canoes will be available. Registration is required. Waivers and money can be dropped off at the Jasper County Conservation office at 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton.

• NASCAR Xfinity Series U.S. Cellular 250 will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Iowa Speedway, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive in Newton.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Sunday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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

• Kids Express will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Central Park in Sully.

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DEAR ABBY: I’m at my wits’ end. I have been unemployed for almost two years. My wife has been working during that time. We have two girls I take care of as a stay-athome dad. Although I have consistently searched for work, I haven’t found anything, and it’s driving me crazy. I have edited and re-edited my resume, but nothing has happened.

My question is, do women (and men) think stay-at-home dads are lazy people who leech off their wives? I have to admit negative thoughts have crossed my mind, and I sometimes worry that people — relatives — think I’m a low life or incompetent. Is this true? — STAY-AT-HOME DAD DEAR DAD: I know you are frustrated, but you are being needlessly hard on yourself. While some people still think that way, an increasing number no longer do. The traditional roles of the woman staying home and the man being the breadwinner have, of necessity as well as choice, become increasingly reversed since the beginning of the new millennium.

The realities of today are far different than they were 10, 20, 30 years ago. I don’t know if your relatives feel the way you suspect they do, but if you think that’s what’s happening, talk to them and straighten them out. This truism isn’t original, but it applies to much that’s happening in the world today: The only thing that’s constant is change.

DEAR ABBY: My son and his wife live 6 miles from me. They have a 4-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son. The only time I am guaranteed to see my son and his family is on my birthday. The most I have ever seen my grandkids is

four or five times a year.

Last year, I saw them on my birthday and on my grandson’s birthday.

They never initiate any other interactions. I occasionally see my son if he needs to come by to pick up personal items still at my house. I have the impression that they see her family members frequently.

My son works two jobs and drives 70-plus miles to work four days a week. The only time they really have together is on Sunday. I realize my son is very busy, but I would like to see them more often.

Do you have any suggestions about approaching him about more contact? In the past when I’ve mentioned it he became defensive, as if I were trying to put a guilt trip on him. — HOPING FOR MORE DEAR HOPING: Your mistake may be in waiting for your son and daughter-in-law to do the inviting.

You might have better luck if you offered to stop by for a visit, or to watch the grandkids so their mother can have a little time for herself. Clearly, your son is on a tight schedule, and he does need to have time alone with his wife and kids.

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URBANDALE — Police in the Des Moines suburb of Urbandale say a teen has accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning a handgun.

Officers were called to the teen’s house around 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Police say a 16-year-old boy was cleaning the gun when he shot himself in the leg. The boy was taken to a local hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police say at least one parent was home at the time of the shooting.

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DAVENPORT — City officials have placed the Davenport fire chief on administrative leave.

Fire officials and Mayor Frank Klipsch wouldn’t discuss why Chief Lynn Washburn was removed from her post Monday.

Klipsch says he couldn’t discuss the matter because it’s a personnel issue.

Assistant Chief Jim Bickford will take over in the interim, pending action by City Administrator Corri Spiegel. Bickford says Washburn and Spiegel will be meeting yet this week.

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CEDAR RAPIDS — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was found injured on a Cedar Rapids street.

Police say 60-year-old Charles Flint died around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. He’d been found injured Sunday evening and taken to the hospital for treatment.

On Wednesday city spokesman Greg Buelow called the death suspicious and said an autopsy has been ordered. No arrests have been reported.

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SIOUX CITY — The Sioux City School Board has approved an agreement to buy unused space for classrooms in the downtown Sioux City Public Museum. The second-floor space would be converted into 19 classrooms so the district could hold Life Academy and Career Academy courses there. Those courses now are spread out at all three high schools, Western Iowa Tech Community College and the Ho-Chunk Centre downtown.

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Iowa man pleads guilty to fraud, identity theft CEDAR RAPIDS — Prosecutors say a northeast Iowa businessman already convicted of failing to pay employment taxes has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an ethanol plant scam. Darrell Smith, of Forest City, entered the pleas Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids to charges of wire fraud and identity theft. Smith was sentenced in December to 13 months for payroll tax fraud.

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Grand Funk Railroad ready to rock Iowa Speedway Friday songs but really it is the one’s everyone knows from Grand Funk,” said Brewer, who has provided lead vocals and drums since 1969. “We like to give them the hits. (The show) is a get up on your feet, sweat and smile and have a fun time.”

As vinyl makes a resurgence and with radio play on classic rock stations and Sirius XM, younger generations are attending Grand Funk shows. Brewer said he believes there was more feeling put into music from the ‘60s and ‘70s and that is what continues to attract new listeners.

“We were in a time period when you didn’t spend eight years working on an album, you spent three or four days,” Brewer said. “It came down to making great music and then capturing it in a short period

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urn on any classic rock station and the music of Grand Funk Railroad will rock the radio, something the group’s songs have been doing for more than 40 years.

Come Friday, Grand Funk will be rocking the Iowa Speedway as part of the NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series.

Don Brewer, a founding member of the band, said audience members can come ready to hear their favorite Grand Funk tunes like “We’re An American Band,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Locomotion,” “I’m Your Captain/Closer To Home” “Walk Like A Man” and Shinin’ On.” “It’s a high energy Grand Funk Railroad rock-n-roll show and we put in a couple of extra

of time. I think that is what is missing. (Music) has become too homogenized, too overproduced.

Music doesn’t need to be perfect, it needs to have feeling and it that feeling and emotion needs to be captured.”

Brewer said people come up to him and fellow band members Mel Schacher (original member and bassist), Max Carl, Bruce Kulick and Tim Cashion to share stories of bringing friends, children and grandchildren to Grand Funk shows for the first time.

“We were just having fun. We were doing things that felt good,” he said. “And I think that what gets passed on to people when they hear this music. There is a feeling there and you capture that moment and people tap into that moment and pass it on and

Submitted Photo Grand Funk Railroad will perform following the NASCARK&N Pro Series Casey’s General Stores 150 on Friday at the Iowa Speedway.

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Concert goers of all ages can share in the music when Grand Funk Railroad takes the stage following the NASCAR K&N Pro Series Casey’s General Stores 150. Tickets start at $15 and are available at Iowa Speed-

way office, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive, by calling 641-791-8100 or at www. iowaspeedway.com.

After nearly five decades of touring and playing the hits, Brewer said the audience keeps bringing him back for more.

“Watching an audience light up never gets old,” he said. “To know it is your music and your performance that is putting that light in their eyes and making the audience light up, that feeling just will never get old.”

Iowa woman hopes to use Briar Cliff University ‘stand your ground’ defense president intends to DES MOINES (AP) — A Des Moines woman charged with murder is seeking a judge’s approval to use a “stand your ground” defense despite the law taking effect nearly two months after she allegedly shot and killed her stepfather.

The law says a person doesn’t have to retreat before using deadly force if they think their life is being threatened. Defense attorney Montgomery Brown argues it should apply in 29-year-old Sera Alexander’s case because it’ll go to trial after the law took effect July 1.

Alexander is accused of killing her stepfather, Anthony Hartmann, in the basement of her family’s Des Moines home. Family members have said Hartmann

had a history of abusive behavior toward his family, according to Brown.

Assistant Polk County Attorney Kevin Hathaway said prosecutors believe they Alexander have enough evidence to prove a first-degree murder case against Alexander even if the law applies. Court documents show that Hartmann was shot in the back and prosecutors argue the shooting was unprovoked.

Brown said the state Supreme Court previously has ruled that a defendant can’t continue to serve a sentence if the Legisla-

ture changes the law in order to make a sentence less harsh.

At a hearing Tuesday, District Court Judge Robert Blink compared the date of the law going into effect to how the law treats juveniles who commit crimes.

“It remains undisputed that 18 means 18 and that may be arbitrary, but it is the arbitrary tipping point,” Blink said. “And that may be what applies here, too, that the tipping point is the bewitching hour on July 1, even though it would result in disparate treatment of two people who do the same thing.”

Blink has asked attorneys to write additional briefs before making a final decision.

Alexander has been free on bond since May 19.

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SIOUX CITY (AP) — The president of Briar Cliff University in Sioux City intends to leave his position at the end of the upcoming fall semester after serving less than two years.

Hamid Shirvani said in a college news release Wednesday that the decision “is a result of a combination of family, personal and professional considerations.” The university board of trustees will begin its search in the next few months for a new president.

Shirvani began his Briar Cliff stay on June 1 last year, replacing Bev Wharton, who led the private Sioux City college Shirvani for 15 years. Shirvani left a position as senior fellow at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C., to join Briar Cliff.

The fall semester student count showed a student enrollment more than 1,300 students.

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series teams from both of its East and West divisions will race Friday at 7:30 p.m. Following the race, NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series presents Grand Funk Railroad. On Saturday, race action resumes with the NASCAR Xfintiy Series U.S. Cellular 250. Green flag is at 2:30 p.m.

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In the 125th celebration of the event, Prairie Days is scheduled to kick off Friday and will continue through Sunday. Some of the highlights from this year’s event includes water fights and a Slipstream performance on Friday; the second annual color craze race, frog jumping contest, the parade at 7 p.m. and a “Decoy” sing along and dance on Saturday; and a community church service on Sunday. For more information, visit prairiecityiowa.us or find Prairie City Celebration on Facebook.

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The Heat is On at Iowa Speedway Xfinity Series pulls in for second go at Iowa in U.S. Cellular 250

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

NASCAR Photo Veteran NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler is the points leader in the 2017 Xfinity Series coming into Saturday’s Xfinity Series U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway. It will be his 14th start at Iowa Speedway, finishing eighth in June’s race. Sadler, who races for JR Motorsports, won at Iowa Speedway in 2012.

NASCAR Photo Rookie Xfinity Series driver Tyler Reddick is back at Iowa Speedway in the Chip Ganassi No. 42 car.

Reddick is a part-time driver in Kyle Larson’s No. 42, but finished third in the first go-around this season at Iowa in June.

NASCAR Photo Running as the top rookie in the 2017 Xfinity Series is JR Motorsports’ William Byron. Byron’s first series win was in June at Iowa Speedway. He is coming off a victory at Indianopolis Motor Speedway last week.

What do a grill master, an Eagle Boy Scout and a Star Trek fan have in common?

They all are competing in Saturday’s 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway.

Elliott Sadler is a 20-year veteran NASCAR driver who is the Xfinity Series points leader.

Sadler admitted to being a grill master when he isn’t heating things up on the race track.

Rookie William Byron won the June Xfinity Series race at Iowa for his first series win. Byron has the most race victories — three — among series regular drivers and is atop the Xfinity Series playoff points list with 17 points.

Byron said he is proud he became an Eagle Scout while in high school.

Byron sits second in the Xfinity Series driver standings behind JR Motorsports teammate Sadler by 40 points.

A third JR Motorsports teammate, Justin Allgaier, is third and a fourth teammate, Iowa native Michael Annett, is 10th.

Another rookie driver in the top 20 of the Xfinity Series points is Tyler Reddick. Reddick shares the driving duties of the Ganassi Racing No. 42

with Monster Energy Cup Series driver Kyle Larson, who is second in NASCAR’s top series driver standings. Reddick said he is a Star Trek fan.

So on Saturday, the grill master, the Eagle Scout and the Star Trek fan will be doing what all three love to do — drive race cars. The green flag drops at 2:30 p.m. for the U.S. Celluar 250.

A field of 40 cars is expected for Iowa Speedway’s final race of the 2017 season. It is the 19th race of the 33-race season for the Xfinity Series.

There are three native Iowa drivers in the field. Joining Annett of Des Moines are Joey Gase of Cedar Rapids and Brett Moffit of Grimes.

“I love Iowa. It is one of my favorite tracks we go to,” Sadler said. “It’s an unique race track. It is the only 7/8mile track and the grooves move around so you can run on the bottom, the middle or the top of the track.”

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K&N Pro Series drivers ready for East-West showdown

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News NASCAR K&N Pro Series driver Julia Landauer has a college degree from Stanford University. She is smart enough to know that she is no longer in the running for a points championship this season.

But that doesn’t mean Landauer has packed it in. The 25-year-old West Series driver still plans on coming to Iowa Speedway this weekend with the hopes of winning the Casey’s General Stores 150 and representing her series in the East-West combination race.

“I don’t really have a chance to win the series title

right now, but all the drivers go out every week trying to win races,” Landauer said. “The East and West is a rivalry. We both want our side to win the race.”

Iowa Speedway drops the green flag for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series Casey’s General Stores 150 at 7 p.m. Friday.

Landauer enters Friday’s K&N Pro Series race

Hashtag controversy works into Cy-Hawk rivalry T

he Cy-Hawk rivalry can be silly sometimes. As football season quickly approaches, fans will look at anything to stoke the rivalry before the two teams play in Ames on Sept. 9.

This week, the latest quabble was due to a hashtag.

The Iowa football team wears an ANF or “America Needs Farmers” sticker on its helmet to help draw awareness to the importance of farming.

It’s a nice gesture, and considering several players on the team grew up on farms, it makes sense. Some of the school’s best linemen under coach

sitting in 11th in the West team standings. She trails leader Todd Gilliland by 97 points. Landauer has 257 points and has finished in the top 10 in four of the eight races.

Last year, Landauer finished fourth in the overall standings and finished in the top 10 in all but one of her 14 starts during her first full season in the series.

The NASCAR Next driver has only raced at Iowa Speedway one other time.

She finished eighth among West drivers last year despite not having an official qualifying time after the oil pressure belt in her No. 88 NASCAR Photo Ford Performance Ford.

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This & That Troy Hyde Kirk Ferentz are now farming their own land after putting their playing careers to bed.

The controversy came Monday when Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell posted what appeared to be a picture of several Cyclone players after a hard days work on some sort of farm.

He capped his post with #FarmStrong and #AHF. It turns out that AHF stood for “Actually Helping Farmers.”

That was no doubt shade being thrown to Iowa State’s rivals in Eastern Iowa.

As a Hawkeye fan since a young child, I was ticked at first. But then after stepping back and thinking about it, it’s really just some good honest fun.

Iowa Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz threw some shade toward the Cyclones earlier this summer when he

race at Iowa Speedway on Friday. Landauer finished eighth in this race last year in her only other race at Iowa.

made it public of his disagreement of Campbell and his coaching staff ’s recruiting practices.

The Cy-Hawk rivalry, compared to others nationally, is pretty tame.

The worst things that happen ocurr on social media. This latest Twitter firestorm was another example.

I am glad to see two young coaches trying to take the rivalry to another level. Each of them doing so in their own but both knowing full well that their actions would create some controversy.

Deep down, I imagine both schools know the importance of farming and both schools likely are happy that the other program cares about farming as much as the other one does.

Iowa State is the agricutural school in the state. Not even Iowa can dispute that. Cyclone graduates are likely doing more for farming and farmers than those that went to school in Iowa City, but that doesn’t mean both schools can’t or shouldn’t care.

On the football field, practices begin this week for both schools. Media days are next week for Northern Iowa, Iowa and Iowa State. All three pro-

grams think they have great rosters and are expecting to compete for conference championships.

Over in Ames, Cyclone fans truly believe this season will produce more than the three wins Campbell got in year one. They are trusting the process.

In Iowa City, the Hawkeyes were picked at Big Ten Media Days to finish fourth in the conference’s West Division. The last time they were picked fourth, they went on to finish 12-0 in the regular season for the first time in school history.

The game in Ames on September 9 is a big one for both schools. With 5-7 and 6-6 being thrown around as popular predictions for each school, a win on that day could mean going to a bowl game or not going to a bowl game.

Football is right around the corner.

Colfax-Mingo kicks off its 2017 season on Monday. The Tigerhawks play a Week 0 football game at Saydel.

The rest of the area teams will start their seasons officially on Aug. 7.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News In June’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway, William Byron (9) claimed his first series win with Elliott Sadler (1) finishing eighth. The two JR Motorsports teammates are first and second in the driver points standings with Sadler up by 40 points over Byron coming into Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at the Newton track.

Xfinity Continued from Page 1B Sadler said the Iowa track presents a lot of opportunities to pass other cars and drivers have more options to make moves during the race.

His younger JR Motorsports teammate agrees with Sadler.

“Iowa Speedway is a place that takes a rhythm and its a track which fits my background well,” the 19-yearold Byron said. “I’ve raced at Iowa four or five times, which is more than any other track we race on during the Xfinity schedule.”

Byron said Iowa Speedway has been good to him, winning races at three different NASCAR levels — 2015 in the K&N Series and in 2016 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series then in June’s Xfinity Series race. Byron has won at the shortest track (Iowa) on the Xfinity Series and on the longest (Indianapolis).

“Winning at Indy was so cool last week. To win at Indy was the most special thing I’ve done. We were excited about that win, but we’re also excited about going into Iowa this weekend,” Byron said. “So, we go from the long track at Indy — It’s a 2 1/2-miles — to the 7/8-mile track of Iowa. As a driver, you adapt and we have great race cars.”

JR Motorsports drivers are 1-2-3 in the points standings.

Sadler said they look at themselves as one team with four drivers. He said JR Motorsports continues to give the four drivers fast cars week in and week out.

“It starts with our lead-

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Continued from Page 1B “I’ve described this race as a bit of a redemption type deal,” Landauer said. “The drivers in the West don’t get to drive on many tracks as big as Iowa. It’s exciting. I am looking forward to it.”

Landauer’s excitement also comes with some apprehension. Success at Iowa Speedway often comes down to qualifying, which Landauer admits is not her team’s strength.

“They have changed our qualifying format,” Landauer said. “I’m nervous. I am looking forward to the challenge, but it’s just not something we have been that good at this year.”

Don’t let Landauer’s degree from Stanford fool you. She’s a race car driver. She started racing go carts when she was 10, and she won her first championship in her early teens.

Unlike some of the other top drivers in the series, Landauer didn’t come from a racing family. She doesn’t have the financial pockets that some of the other teams have. That’s part of the reason she decided to get a college degree.

“I knew early on that I wanted to go into racing,” said Landauer, who was once a contestant on the ‘Survivor: Caramoan.’ “I had to have a strategic decision so I went to Stanford to become more business savvy. But the plan the whole time was to go into racing.”

Landauer and the rest of the field will most likely be chasing Gilliland, Harrison Burton, Chris Eggleston, Chase Purdy, Ronnie Bassett Jr. and Ben Kennedy on Friday. Mi-

ership — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley are great bosses.

They’ve set the template on how everybody works together and how information is transmitted so each team benefits,” Sadler said. “We share information, help each other then go race each other hard on the race track.”

Byron said he has been helped a great deal his rookie season by Sadler and the other members of the JR Motorsports team. He said the team success is a credit to all the people helping each other.

Gaining as much information as he can from his Ganassi Racing teammates is Reddick. Reddick and Larson grew up racing on the same tracks in California. In 2017, Reddick and Larson are sharing the driving duties in the Xfinity Series No. 42 for Ganassi Racing.

“Having this opportunity is tremendous for me. Although seat time is important, it’s not my car. When Kyle is driving the No. 42, I’m up in the spotter’s stand with a headset on,” Reddick said. “I can see everything and hear what is being said on the radio. I’m learning so much.”

Reddick has 10 starts in the Xfinity Series this season, posting one top five and three top 10s in the No. 42. He made his series debut at Iowa in June taking third.

“What I’ve seen from Iowa in the past is it is a wide race track. You can move around to find your groove,” Reddick said. “The top groove was the dominant one at the end of the race in June. We’ll just have to see which one is the best on for us this time at the chael Self and Vinnie Miller, who both just claimed topfive finishes in the ARCA race at Iowa earlier this month, also are in the field.

Gilliland is Gilliland one of a few drivers who competes in both the East and West full time.

He leads the East standings by 10 points over Eggleston and trails Burton in the West by 14.

Gilliland has won four of the eight races on the West side and two of the nine races in the East series. In total, he has 12 top-five finishes and 17 top-10 tallies. He is coming off a win last week out East as he defeated Purdy in late two-car battle to the finish line.

Eggleston has drove into Victory Lane three times in the West series. He eight top10 finishes in eight races and seven top-five finishes.

Burton, the 15-year-old son of former NASCAR Monster Energy Series driver Jeff Burton, has four wins in his nine starts out East. He has been in the top five in all but one race and has won three of the last five races.

Burton, another NASCAR Next driver, and Gilliland has made the East points championship run as a two-team race. Purdy is sitting third but is 38 points back of Gilliland.

Bassett Jr., who has one win this season, is fourth and Ruben Garcia Jr. rounds out the top five.

Kennedy has had success at Iowa before. He’s racing a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series this season but will be

Chip Ganassi Racing Photo Tyler Reddick, left, and Kyle Larson, right, grew up in California racing karts. In 2017, the two are sharing driving duties of Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 42 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Larson competes for Ganassi in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series.

track.”

Reddick joined Ganassi Racing this season after three season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with Brad Keselowski Racing. He has raced at Iowa dirt tracks in mini-outlaw and late model competition early in his career. Reddick had raced three times at Iowa Speedway in the Truck series finishing third in 2015.

“I’m making the transition from the trucks to the Xfinity cars. It was back to basics for me as I learned to drive the Xfinity car,” Reddick said.

“It’s nice to have Kyle as a teammate and all the other great people around me. Mike Shiplett is doing a great job with me.” in a K&N car at Iowa on Friday for Kevin Manion Motorsports, who is making their debut in the series.

Kennedy will drive the No. 1 Toyota with sponsorship from Menards in the annual combination race KMM is led by Kevin “Bono” Manion, a former NASCAR crew chief. As a part-time team owner in NASCAR’s Whelen Modified Tour and other regional series, Manion scored nine victories and 10 poles while fielding cars for the likes of Ryan Newman, Kyle Larson and Ryan Preece.

“Our goal is to build something beyond a one-off race,” Manion said. “We want to create an environment that teaches and develops young talent to have goals of competing at racing’s highest levels. Iowa’s a great spot to start and Ben is a winning driver in the K&N East.”

Kennedy is a two-time race winner in the series.

Two other drivers in the Casey’s General Stores 150 who may be familiar to racing fans include Jesse Little and Davenport native Ron Norman.

Landauer hopes to use her experience last week in Loudon, New Hampshire, to benefit her this weekend at Iowa.

Landauer completed only 14 laps after her motor overheated.

“The track is really fun,” Landauer said. “Loudon is similar to Iowa, and we have not had too many similar tracks in back-to-back weeks. I think that can benefit all of us.”

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Shiplett is the CGR No. 42 crew chief. Reddick said he is learning how to communicate to Shiplett and the rest of the crew what he needs with the car. He said Shiplett knows what it takes to make the cars go fast, so he relies on his crew chief as he goes through the process.

“It’s about finding my own comfort level in the car. I think that grows each time I’m on the track. I feel I’m horrible in practices and qualifying runs, but generally I race pretty well,” Reddick said.

Sadler, Byron and Reddick are looking forward to Saturday’s U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway. All three said they enjoy racing at the Iowa track.

“It’s going to be warmer for

us this time since it’s an afternoon race,” Reddick said.

“Also, it will take awhile for the rubber from different tires used for the K&N Series cars to wear off and the Xfinity car tires to put down their rubber.

It’ll be different but racing at Iowa is always fun.”

Byron said he was excited about an afternoon race at Iowa. He believes the JR Motorsports cars thrive on the long runs.

“My focus is always to win.

The line is always changing at Iowa. It’s a moving target and it makes for great racing,” Byron said.

Sadler, who is the only Xfinity Series driver to win from the pole position at Iowa, said it was important to be hydrated and ready for the long race at Iowa.

“I study a lot of film of prior races every week. I take a lot of notes and we discuss what worked and what didn’t to be ready for each track,” Sadler said.

Another thing these three drivers have in common is their love for the sport. They all said they loved racing and, of course, they love to win races.

“It’s great to be the points leader. We’ve been in the lead all season and that’s a goal each season, mainly because of the bonus points attached to it,” Sadler said. “We still have some work to do and make some gains at certain tracks we go to, but I’m proud of what our program is doing this season.”

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

MLB STANDINGS Major League Baseball At A Glance The Associated Press All Times CDT American League East Division

W L Pct GB Boston 56 47 .544 — New York 53 46 .535 1 Tampa Bay 53 49 .520 2½ Baltimore 48 53 .475 7 Toronto 47 54 .465 8 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 54 45 .545 — Kansas City 53 47 .530 1½ Minnesota 49 51 .490 5½ Detroit 45 55 .450 9½ Chicago 39 59 .398 14½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 67 34 .663 — Seattle 51 52 .495 17 Texas 49 52 .485 18 Los Angeles 49 53 .480 18½ Oakland 44 57 .436 23 Wednesday’s Games Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 1 N.Y. Yankees 9, Cincinnati 5 Boston 4, Seattle 0 Philadelphia 9, Houston 0 Toronto 3, Oakland 2 Kansas City 16, Detroit 2 Cleveland 10, L.A. Angels 4 Miami 22, Texas 10 Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, Minnesota 5 Thursday’s Games L.A. Angels (Ramirez 9-8) at Cleveland (Bauer 8-8), 11:10 a.m.

Oakland (Manaea 8-5) at Toronto (Stroman 9-5), 11:37 a.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 7-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 9-3), 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Lester 7-6) at Chicago White Sox (Pelfrey 3-7), 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Tampa Bay (TBD) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 7-9), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Bridwell 4-1) at Toronto (Happ 3-7), 6:07 p.m.

Houston (Keuchel 9-0) at Detroit (Zimmermann 6-8), 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Vargas 12-4) at Boston (Price 5-3), 6:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 1-5) at Texas (Cashner 5-8), 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Salazar 3-5) at Chicago White Sox (Holland 5-9), 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Garcia 4-7) at Oakland (Gossett 2-5), 9:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Montero 1-7) at Seattle (Miranda 7-4), 9:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 60 39 .606 — Atlanta 48 52 .480 12½ New York 47 52 .475 13 Miami 46 53 .465 14 Philadelphia 35 64 .354 25 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 53 47 .530 — Milwaukee 54 49 .524 ½ St. Louis 50 51 .495 3½ Pittsburgh 50 52 .490 4 Cincinnati 41 60 .406 12½ West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 71 31 .696 — Arizona 58 43 .574 12½ Colorado 58 45 .563 13½ San Diego 44 57 .436 26½ San Francisco 40 63 .388 31½ Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 9, Cincinnati 5 Arizona 10, Atlanta 3 San Francisco 2, Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 9, Houston 0 Washington 8, Milwaukee 5 Miami 22, Texas 10 Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 3 St. Louis 10, Colorado 5 L.A. Dodgers 6, Minnesota 5 San Diego 6, N.Y. Mets 3 Thursday’s Games Milwaukee (Blazek 0-0) at Washington (Scherzer 11-5), 11:05 a.m.

Cincinnati (Stephenson 0-3) at Miami (O’Grady 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Godley 3-4) at St. Louis (Weaver 0-0), 6:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Lester 7-6) at Chicago White Sox (Pelfrey 3-7), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Flexen 0-0) at San Diego (Perdomo 4-5), 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Atlanta (Teheran 7-8) at Philadelphia (Hellickson 6-5), 6:05 p.m.

Colorado (Marquez 8-4) at Washington (Roark 8-6), 6:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Romano 2-2) at Miami (TBD), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Quintana 6-8) at Milwaukee (Suter 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (Ray 9-5) at St. Louis (Wacha 7-4),7:15 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Montero 1-7) at Seattle (Miranda 7-4), 9:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Kuhl 3-7) at San Diego (Lamet 4-4), 9:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Moore 3-10) at L.A. Dodgers (Wood 11-1), 9:10 p.m.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Jasper County, Iowa and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Jasper County, Iowa and Incorporated Areas.

These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Jasper County, Iowa and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information.

For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA's website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/ bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877336-2627).

July 27 & August 3 July 11, 2017 Tuesday, July 11, 2017 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Brock, Carpenter and Cupples present and accounted for; Chairman Brock presiding.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to amend the agenda to include Resolution for Civil Fees for the Sheriff item number 4.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to open the public hearing for the Construction Permit Application for a Confinement Feeding Operation submitted by Kevin Van Kooten, located in the SW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 26, Tier 78, Range 17 of Lynn Grove Township, Jasper County.

YEA: CUPPLES, BROCK, CARPENTER There were no public comments and no written comments were received by the Sanitarian or the Auditor's office.

Kevin Luetters, Sanitarian presented the application was for an additional building on an existing confinement. He has met with the owner and DNR and Master Matrix is in order. He recommends allowing the confinement addition to continue.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to close the public hearing.

YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve the Construction Permit Application for a Confinement Feeding Operation submitted by Kevin Van Kooten.

YEA: CUPPLES, BROCK, CARPENTER Pam Olson, Assistant to the Engineer presented three quotes for new furnace/air conditioner units at the Engineer's office.

Warnick & Reeves, $17,770.00, Van Ryswyk, $21,683.88, and Brooker, $21,423.00.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve the low quote from Warnick & Reeves at $17,770.00 for new furnace/air conditioner units at the Engineer's office.

YEA: CARPENTER, CUPPLES, BROCK Pam Olson presented that David Farran, Central Regional Director of USSVI is proposing designating Submarine Veterans Memorial Highway, this would not be Jasper County's roadway but would go through Jasper County on Highway 65/330. Pam asked for approval of the designation.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve the Submarine Veterans Memorial Highway going through Jasper County.

YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER Cupples asked Olson where the Engineer's office was at with the Red Bridge Inspection. Olson advised she has a call into Calhoun Burns but has not heard back yet.

Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon asked the Board to approve the hiring of Community Development Director, formerly Planning and Zoning and the promotion to Sergeant for existing deputy, as well as the hiring of a Part-Time Jailer.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 17-46 a hiring resolution to approve and certify the following appointment to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT Community Development POSITION Director EMPLOYEE Nicholas Fratzke PAY RATE $56,560 Annual Salary RANGE/STEP Range 17 Step 1 Non-Progressive EFFECTIVE DATE 7/1/2017 YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, CUPPLES A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 17-47 a hiring resolution to approve and certify the following appointment to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT Sheriff's Office POSITION Sergeant EMPLOYEE Michael Gunsaulus PAY RATE $72,736.07 Annual Salary RANGE/STEP Hire-In Rate 68% of Sheriff's Salary

Jasper County Payments 7/11/17 Ahlers & Cooney PC Services............................159.00 Allan, Denise Rae Mileage..............................272.85 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................1,826.63 Anderson Erickson Food..................................381.60 Arnold, Anita Diane Mileage..............................325.82 Aureon Communications Utilities............................1,592.76 Bank of Montreal Services.......................21,615.87 Bennett, Kelly T Reimbursement.................381.02 Black Hills Energy Utilities...............................107.34 Blink, Peter Reimbursement...................75.00 Brown Supply Co Inc Supplies............................450.98 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock..................................111.91 Bruns DDS, Gregory J Medical..............................248.00 Campbell Supply Co Supplies............................935.22 Capital City Equipment Company Supplies..............................56.57 Carpenter Uniform Uniforms............................516.36 Carpenter, Dennis S Reimbursement...................37.95 CBM Food Service Food...............................4,528.54 Central Iowa Fasteners Supplies............................176.53 Central Iowa Tourism Region Fees..................................600.00 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities.................................89.72 CenturyLink Utilities...............................718.44 CenturyLink Business Services Utilities...................................4.89 Certified Laboratories Supplies............................602.00 CIRTPA Fees...............................2,806.00 City of Baxter Fees..................................101.00

Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock..................................111.91 Bruns DDS, Gregory J Medical..............................248.00 Campbell Supply Co Supplies............................935.22 Capital City Equipment Company Supplies..............................56.57 Carpenter Uniform Uniforms............................516.36 Carpenter, Dennis S Reimbursement...................37.95 CBM Food Service Food...............................4,528.54 Central Iowa Fasteners Supplies............................176.53 Central Iowa Tourism Region Fees..................................600.00 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities.................................89.72 CenturyLink Utilities...............................718.44 CenturyLink Business Services Utilities...................................4.89 Certified Laboratories Supplies............................602.00 CIRTPA Fees...............................2,806.00 City of Baxter Fees..................................101.00 City of Monroe Shelter...............................200.00 City of Newton Landfill Trash.................................291.44 City of Reasnor Utilities.................................43.00 Cleaver, Gary Mileage..............................342.40 Coburn Funeral Home Services............................250.00 Colfax Community Senior Citizens Ctr Shelter...............................200.00 Communication Innovators, Inc Services............................465.75 Construction Materials Inc Supplies............................318.00 Cott Systems Inc Services.........................1,445.00 Coxes Greenhouse Supplies..............................91.43 Deegan, John M Reimbursement.................525.71 Dept of Inspections & Appeals License................................67.50 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies..............................32.94 DeVries, John H Mileage................................26.75 Diamond Oil Company Diesel...........................21,985.00 DMACC Shelter...............................150.00 Dobbs, Shawn Mileage..............................332.77 Doland, Jason Mileage................................46.01 Dop, Jason Services..............................94.00 Eastern Iowa Tire Tires..................................974.75 Eaton, Ryan Reimbursement...................81.01 Farm & Home Publishers Ltd Books.............................2,000.00 Farver True Value Supplies............................132.10 Fast Trax Sports Equipment...........................75.25 Fastenal Company Supplies............................125.90 FNNB Supplies..............................90.70 Food Bank of Iowa Food..................................468.44 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies.........................2,462.02 Fratzke, Nicholas Reimbursement...................50.00 GovConnection Inc Supplies.......................17,218.17 Graham Tire DM Commercial Supplies.........................2,955.52 Gralnek-Dunitz Company Inc Supplies............................165.00 Greenway of Newton Phase I Shelter...............................200.00 Grinnell Implement Store Inc Supplies..............................76.50 Hanna, Michael Mileage..............................432.28 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Services.........................2,833.33 Heartland Paper Company Supplies............................365.87 Herzog Construction LLC Education.......................3,450.00 Housby Mack Inc Parts...............................1,513.98 Howe, Robert Alan Services............................200.00 Huff, Charles D Mileage..............................256.27 IPAC Fees...............................2,006.72 Iowa Communities Assurance Pool Insurance....................217,203.57 Iowa County Attorneys Education..........................325.00 Iowa County Sheriff Services..............................43.54 Iowa Prison Industries Supplies............................458.54 ISAC Education.......................1,000.00 ISACA Treasurer Dues..................................150.00 ISCTA Dues..................................300.00 ISG Field Services LLC Services.......................28,044.88 Jasper Co Animal Rescue League Fees...............................2,988.24 Jasper Co Engineer Signs.................................197.42 Jasper Co Sheriff Services.........................5,803.97 Jasper Construction Services Supplies............................160.28 Johnson Reporting Services Ltd Services............................879.50 Johnson, Deborah L Services............................397.74 Keller, Meegan Services............................350.00 Key Cooperative Supplies.........................1,571.25 Kielly, David G Reimbursement...................15.00 Kirk, Kenneth W Shelter...............................200.00 L3 Communications Services............................139.00 Lacaeyse Trailer Sales Trailer.............................5,250.00 Leaming, Marcia Mileage................................83.46 Lube-Tech & Partners, LLC Supplies.........................3,941.24 Lundberg, Leonard Mileage................................90.95 Lynnville Telephone Co Utilities.................................47.45 Manatts Inc Mix................................10,137.43 Martin Marietta Materials Rock...........................609,451.07 McManus, Stephen P Mileage..............................522.70 Mediacom Utilities...............................147.41 Menards - Altoona Equipment.........................404.00 MG Laundry Corp Laundry...............................56.80 MidAmerican Energy Co Utilities...............................303.28 Midwest Sanitation & Recycling Services............................281.81 Midwest Underground Supplies............................270.00 Midwest Wheel Companies Supplies............................308.36 Moore, Debra Mileage................................97.91 Moorman, Marlene Mileage................................30.50 Napa Auto Parts Supplies............................126.73 News Printing Company Services............................112.00 Newton Office Supply Co Supplies............................102.72 Newton Plaza Apts/Natl Mgmt Shelter...............................200.00 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................170.35 Nicholson CSR RPR, Jacqueline D Services..............................22.00 Nicholson, Scott W Reimbursement.................381.02 Northern Safety Company Inc Supplies............................133.81 Office Depot Supplies............................360.17 O'Halloran International Inc Parts..................................134.94 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................948.85 Partelow-Mitchell, Jo Mileage..............................157.83 Peak Distributing Supplies............................157.75 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Postage...............................75.00 Pitney Bowes Inc Postage...............................44.99 Polk County Treasurer Services............................267.80 Powerplan Supplies............................328.08 Premier Office Equipment Inc Maintenance......................218.88 Professional Court Reporters

Shelter...............................200.00 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................170.35 Nicholson CSR RPR, Jacqueline D Services..............................22.00 Nicholson, Scott W Reimbursement.................381.02 Northern Safety Company Inc Supplies............................133.81 Office Depot Supplies............................360.17 O'Halloran International Inc Parts..................................134.94 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................948.85 Partelow-Mitchell, Jo Mileage..............................157.83 Peak Distributing Supplies............................157.75 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Postage...............................75.00 Pitney Bowes Inc Postage...............................44.99 Polk County Treasurer Services............................267.80 Powerplan Supplies............................328.08 Premier Office Equipment Inc Maintenance......................218.88 Professional Court Reporters Services............................206.50 Quality Consulting Inc Services............................573.00 Racom Corporation Supplies............................504.00 Reasnor Telephone Company LLC Utilities.................................32.50 Reflective Apparel Factory Inc Safety..................................81.91 Reinhart Foodservice Food...............................5,595.32 Rick's Amoco Repairs................................68.00 Robertson, Celia L Reimbursement...................81.01 Sadler Power Train Truck Parts Supplies............................314.85 Scarnati, Peter Reimbursement.................141.80 Searsboro Telephone Co Inc Utilities...............................912.00 Secretary of State Fees....................................30.00 Self, Pepper Mileage..............................335.45 Shive-Hattery, Inc Services.........................6,600.00 Shomo-Madsen-Woythaler Insurance.......................6,732.00 Shred-It USA LLC Services..............................46.94 Sidwell Company, The Education.......................4,585.00 Sign Pro Services............................103.50 Simon, Dennis Mileage................................79.18 Smith Funeral Home Services............................550.00 Smith, Marc W Uniforms............................150.00 Snap-On-Tools Corp Tools...................................48.90 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Supplies............................181.29 St John, Jamie Uniforms............................150.00 Staples Inc Supplies............................532.06 Star Equipment Ltd Supplies.........................2,539.04 Stivers Ford, Ed Equipment....................70,662.00 Story County Sheriff Services..............................25.35 Sully Telephone Association Utilities...............................554.77 Sun Concrete Pumping Supplies............................960.00 Sundance Apartments-Newton Shelter...............................200.00 Superior Welding Supply Supplies............................132.59 Thomas, Larry Mileage................................22.47 Truck Equipment Inc Supplies............................200.00 Udelhoven, Spencer Uniforms............................150.00 VanWyngarden, Steve Mileage..............................193.67 Verizon Wireless Utilities............................1,720.45 Vision Technology Solutions Fees..................................255.25 Warnick Inc Supplies............................394.87 Windstream Utilities............................1,296.53 Windstream Iowa Communications Utilities...............................275.82 Grand Total.............1,107,576.75 July 27 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MYRNA OSTEN-YOUNG, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR 037084 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Myrna Osten-Young, Deceased, who died on or about July 5, 2017: You are hereby notified that on July 14, 2017, the last will and testament of Myrna OstenYoung, deceased, bearing date of May 8, 1995, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Allyson M. Needham was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated July 14, 2017.

Allyson M. Needham 308 East 25th Street Place South, Newton, Iowa 50208 Executor of estate Hilary J. Montalvo, ICIS PIN No: AT0009928 Attorney for Executor CALDWELL, BRIERLY, CHALUPA & NUZUM, PLLC 211 First Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208 Date of second publication: July 27,2017 July 20 & 27

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PAY RATE $56,560 Annual Salary RANGE/STEP Range 17 Step 1 Non-Progressive EFFECTIVE DATE 7/1/2017 YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, CUPPLES A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 17-47 a hiring resolution to approve and certify the following appointment to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT Sheriff's Office POSITION Sergeant EMPLOYEE Michael Gunsaulus PAY RATE $72,736.07 Annual Salary RANGE/STEP Hire-In Rate 68% of Sheriff's Salary EFFECTIVE DATE 7/8/2017 DEPARTMENT Sheriff's Office POSITION Part-Time Jailer EMPLOYEE Sandra Hartgers PAY RATE $18.10 RANGE/STEP Hire-In Rate Non-Progressive Union Scale EFFECTIVE DATE 7/11/2017 YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, CUPPLES A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Sheriff, John Halferty asked the Board to approve Resolutions establishing fees for acquiring a pistol or revolver and Civil Fee changes that the State of Iowa changed as of July 1, 2017.

Halferty also asked the Board to approve his quarterly and annual reports ending June 30, 2017.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve Resolution 17-48 establishing fees for acquiring a pistol or revolver.

YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve Resolution 17-49 regarding civil fee changes made by SF 501.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, CUPPLES A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Sheriff's quarterly report ending June 30, 2017.

YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Sheriff's yearly report ending June 30, 2017.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, CUPPLES Community Central Iowa Services Director, Jody Eaton presented the yearly Statements regarding, of Understanding herself, Connie McQuiston and Jarica White.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Statements of Understanding for Jody Eaton, Connie McQuiston, and Jarica White.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK Jody Eaton gave an update on the Regional Work Group. The Region will have a work group that meets monthly in Nevada.

The meetings will be open to the public. They will be working with a consultant who they have not worked with before who has a good Mental Health history. They will come up with a strategic 3 year plan to report back to the State.

The meeting representatives will represent various experience including inpatient, ER, law, justice, mental health, substance abuse, patient advocate.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Cupples to approve Resolutions 17-50, 17-51 and 1752 approving Transfer Orders #1378, #1379, and #1380 as follows: Order # 1378 1379 1380 Amount $191,910.00 $1106.30 $3966.35 Transferred From 0001 General Basic 0027 Co Conservation Land Acq 2085 County Home Debt Service Transferred To 1525 Law Enforcement Ctr Cap Project 1550 Chichaqua Bike Trail 1580 Mariposa Park Cap Project Fund 1520 County Home Cap Project YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Recorder's monthly report ending June 30, 2017.

YEA: BROCK CUPPLES, CARPENTER Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Supervisors minutes for 6/27/17.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK There were no board appointments.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to adjourn the Tuesday, July 11, 2017 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

Susan Young, Auditor's Clerk Joe Brock, Chairman July 27

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FOREVER STORM Door 36”, hinged on left side with full screen, white $75. or OBO. Newton. 641-2755140.

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In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required. If you are interested in joining the Jeld-Wen Window or Doors Division/Grinnell production team, Apply on-line at https://jeld-wen.atsondemand.com or in person between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday

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We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in Christian based environment

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2002 GRAY, extended cab Chevy Silverado. Fully loaded with towing package, leather, heated seats, automatic seats, mirrors, etc. 207k miles and some very minor dents/scratches. Engine runs perfect.

Recently fully detailed and new battery. $7,000 OBO. Contact Cody if interested at 515-681-1373

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2014 SHASTA Flyte 3150K Travel trailer comes w/ 3 bedroom bunkhouse in the rear w/ spacious storage, one slide includes bunk style table and jackknife couch (sleeps 2-3), queen size bed up front w/ storage cabinets and extra storage underneath, electric awning and tow-jack, outdoor kitchen w/ second refrigerator and propane grill. Asking $18,500 or OBO. 563-249-6886.

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RN or LPN Full-time – 12 hour shifts Every third weekend 6pm to 6am Retention Bonus $2,000.00 for RN Retention Bonus $1,500.00 for LPN RN or LPN Part-time – 12 hour shifts 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am C N A – 3rd shift Competitive Pay & Benefits

Newton Health Care Center 200 S. 8th Ave. E. Newton, Iowa 50208

1993 GMC 1500 w/ Western Ultra Pro 7'6 plow, $4500. 641-521-1189

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We invite you to contact us at:

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Applications must be filled out at: Jeld-Wen Window Division/Grinnell 911 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 or Jeld-Wen Door Division/Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 We are an equal opportunity employer.

For Sale: 2014 Cedar Creek 5th wheel 36 ckts - premier loaded with options, pictures available upon request, retail 100K+ asking $49,900.00.

Like new condition, No pets and No smoking.

641-521-7010.

2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $13,419 641-5216756

LIVESTOCK TRAILER: 14' bumper hitch, twin axle with electric brakes, rear door slides and swings, middle divider door and escape door, tires and trailer in great shape. $3500 or OBO. 641-7927892 or 641-521-2343.

UTILITY H&H trailer 5ft x 10ft, new in 2008, new tires, has spare, jack & lug wrench, drop gate, single axle $1500. Bruce 641521-5141

94 HONDA- Moped, $600 firm. 641-521-5680.

96 CHEVY Tahoe, AC, PB, PS, PL, cruise, tilt, 170,000 miles. $3000. 641-8310054

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 EMPLOYMENT

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HIRING Nelson Manor is a 36 bed privately owned and operated skilled long term care facility with a good survey history.

CNA Evenings Apply in person and ask for Dayle 1500 1st Ave E Newton IA 50208 | 641-792-1443

HOT JOBS COOL BENEFITS. NOW HIRING

FULL TIME DELIVERY REPRESENTATIVE - In the Ames/Baxter area

Our Company’s focus on employees & our employee’s dedication to customer service will confirm our position as the industry leader.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Valid CDL with hazmat Tanker and Airbrake endorsements •Great driving record • Ability to pass a DOT Physical, drug test and background screen.

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Everybody’s talking about what’s in the classifieds.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | July 27, 2017

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The weather’s warming, the sun’s shining and it’s the perfect time to gather up all those items taking up space in your garage, attic and basement, and sell them for cash at your garage sale.

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Run your money-making garage sale ad in the Newton Daily News Classifieds and take advantage of these great deals!

$15.00 - 1 or 2 days in the Newton Daily News $21.00 - 3 days in the Newton Daily News $20.00 - 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser $30.50 - 1 or 2 days in the Newton Daily News and 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser $35.00 - 3 days in the Newton Daily News and 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser Deadline for garage sale ads is 3 pm on Thursday for the Advertiser and 5 pm two days prior to publication for the Newton Daily News.

All ads are pre-paid. We accept cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

Two Garage Sale signs absolutely FREE!

Don’t forget! A number of our rural readers receive the Newton Daily News & Jasper County Advertiser the day after publication.

Plan ahead and run your ad a day early to allow these readers to see your ad in time to shop your sale.

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Part-time Clerk Drivers License required, able to multitask, fast paced environment, hours may vary, High School age welcome.

Apply in person 400 1st Ave. W., Newton

Astrograph

The alignment of the sun is moving slowly apart, stretching us in the direction of our ambition. Be like the seed of a tree. Concern yourself with your own creation and growth.

Reach upward; root downward; find the sun and water you need to thrive. Note: Trees don’t have the eyes to check out how they are comparing with other trees.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 27). This solar return sees you opening your heart to new people and places, adding excitement and spice to your world. Your commitment to a cause will bring multiple rewards in 2018. You already know enough; you’ll learn

more on the job than you will in school, so sign up and get earning. Bonus bucks come in November. Libra and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 45, 38, 31 and 49.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

To feel that everything is a necessity is a warning sign that you may be avoiding an uncomfortable reality. The truth is that your necessities are covered, for the most part. So what is this trumped-up sense of urgency really about?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Eye contact is your most effective accessory. Of course, it’s impossible to wear well while using your phone. It’s like

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hiding a Cartier watch in your pants pocket.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

An obsession with the perfect moments of the past can be a lovely distraction every bit as fanciful as fictional storytelling. Tap into your own artistry.

Play around with this. History is more art than science.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

No place is inherently superior.

Each place is just a better or worse fit for the organism trying to inhabit it. Though there may be no point to building a metaphorical boat to get to the next place, build it anyway.

You were meant to sail.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you act intentionally, your action automatically has a

purpose. When you act unintentionally, the purpose is lost.

Get aware. If you don’t know your own motivations, figure them out or make them up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

The scene will change, and you will need to change, too.

That which dissolves you allows you the opportunity to build yourself up anew (and to custom specs, too).

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

The story of meeting a person is likely to reflect the story of the entire relationship. No pressure! But it does make you think twice about your social game -- and introductions specifically.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You have already learned

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what you need to do. Now the question is whether you are at liberty to do so. This is one of those times when it will be better to seek forgiveness than permission.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your contributions are quality and should be honored as such. Particularly precious is your attention. Loved ones need to value this, or you will not be very inclined to give it so well again.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Lao Tzu said, “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” In the next 24 hours, you’ll get the opportunity to benefit from both sides of this statement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

People may behave in pitiful ways, but do not give them your pity. No one knows what to do with pity. You can’t eat it or wear it. Give help, support or something more concrete instead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You need many more muscles to frown than you do to smile.

Both are more interesting than a blank, slack stare (creepy!), which takes no effort at all.

Emotional engagement is your preferred work of the day.

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