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Monday, January 20, 2014 OBITUARIES Laura Lee (Van Horn) Preston, 72 Delmar D. Westra, 80

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Matthew Nosco/Daily News State Sen. Dennis Black fielded a question about infrastructure improvements from the audience at the League of Women Voter’s Legislative Coffee event on Saturday in the Hy-Vee Club Room. Black, along with State Sen. Amy Sinclair (left) and State Rep. Dan Kelley (right) visited with Jasper County community members about their concerns and priorities for the 2014 legislative session.

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Newton man arrested, charged in 1997 Missouri shooting

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A Newton man was arrested last week by Missouri police, who have charged him in connection with a 1997 shooting.

The Moberly (Mo.) Police Department announced it had arrested Ollie Mack James III, 39, on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and charged him with first-degree asJames sault. The charges stem from a Dec. 28, 1997, robbery and shooting of a restaurant owner.

That evening, 48-year-old Richard Greiner, owner of Richard’s Steakhouse in Moberly, was shot in the restaurant parking lot after closing for the evening. According to Greiner, he saw someone approach him near the front of his truck, shoot once and run toward railroad tracks to the west with another man.

Greiner was shot in the chest, but survived his injuries. The cold case apparently got hot when investigators ob-

tained a recording of a phone conversation in which James allegedly admitted to the shooting.

In the recording, James is alleged to have said he would have shot again, but his gun jammed.

A judge has set James’ bond at $100,000. He remains held in the Randolph County Justice Center in Huntsville. Moberly Police Commander Kenna Neese has told local media the investigation into the shooting continues.

According to online court records, James has a number of misdemeanor criminal convictions, most of them in Jasper County. In March of 2007, he pleaded guilty to driving while license suspended.

In February of 2011, Jasper County District Court Judge Steve Holwerda found him guilty of fifth-degree theft.

In May of 2011, he pleaded guilty to driving while license suspended.

In September of 2011, he pleaded guilty to fifth-degree criminal mischief, as well as driving while license suspended. This past September, he pleaded guilty to driving without a valid driver’s license, and was fined $200.

In August of 2011, a Marshall County jury found him guilty of fifthdegree theft.

The trial of a Newton man charged in the death of his 5-month-old son two years ago will commence Tuesday morning with jury selection.

A motion by Joseph Olea’s attorney, Steve Addington of the Public Defender’s Office, to bar certain elements of testimony in the case was heard in District Court Judge Randy Hefner’s chambers Friday morning. During a pretrial conference that followed, Hefner said he would deliberate upon the motion over the weekend.

Jasper County Attorney Michael Jacobsen was asked to provide the state’s response to Addington’s motion. No side anticipated any other evidentiary objections prior to the start of trial.

Hefner said he would meet with the parties prior to the start of jury selection to make a ruling on Addington’s motion.

Voir dire questioning of prospective jurors will then follow, around 9 a.m.

From the prospective jury pool, 28 will be pulled for questioning. Some may be excused if conflicts arise during the voir dire process. Then, each side will strike seven potential jurors to reach a 14-member jury.

Two alternates will be selected at random at the end of the trial.

Olea, 25, was charged with first-degree murder, a Class A felony, and child endangerment resulting in death, a Class B felony, in July of 2012 following a sixmonth investigation into the death of his 5-month-old son, Kaiden Olea. The investigation into the child’s injuries determined blunt-force trauma to the head and neck was the cause of death.

According to court documents, the child’s mother, Chelsea Jo Miller, 26, who lived with Olea in an apartment in the 200 block of East 28th Street North in Newton, had left the child in Olea’s care from 6 a.m. until authorities responded to a 911 call about a possible case of child abuse in the evening hours of Jan. 10, 2012.

Upon arrival, it was determined the child was injured, and he was transported to Skiff Medical Center in Newton. From there, he was airlifted to Black Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. The child died as a result of those injuries Jan. 15, 2012.

Miller is charged with child endangerment resulting in death. She is accused of leaving the child in Olea’s care despite knowing he had “violent tendencies.” She is expected to testify against Olea at trial.

Daily News Editor Bob Eschliman may be contacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 423, or at beschliman@newtondailynews.com.

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Tuesday’s meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors will seemingly be a quick one.

Jasper County IT Director Celia Robertson will present bids for a new black and white HP brand printer for Jasper County Recorder Nancy Parrott’s office. The low bid of $2,737.33 comes from online retailer CDW. Parrott will also submit her office’s monthly report for approval. Her office collected $20,157.58 for the month of December.

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Staff writer Ty Rushing may be contacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 426, or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

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Matthew Nosco/Daily News Boy Scout leader Kyle Abel asks troop member Mitchell Faidley a question about a survival scenario at the leadership retreat over the weekend. Members of Newton’s Troop 354, along with some visiting scouts, prepared for their new leadership positions at a weekend retreat held at the Christian Conference Center.

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Monday, January 20, 2014

‘Sweetheart Snowshoe’ Jasper County Conservation will host a “Sweetheart Snowshoe” night on Friday, Feb. 14, at Maytag Park’s log cabin for those looking to try something a little different this Valentine’s Day. Participants can stop by the cabin at any time between 6 and 8 p.m. to learn how to snowshoe while exploring the outdoors under a full moon. A fire and refreshments will make this hike extra special.

Registration is required by contacting Jasper County Conservation at (641) 792-9780 or conservation@co.jasper. ia.us by Feb. 13. The cost is $10 per couple or family and includes snowshoe rental. Wear warm boots. If snow conditions are not ideal, registrants will be contacted prior to the event.

Skiff Medical Center can help determine if you are one of the estimated 28 million Americans who have a hearing loss that can be treated. Skiff audiologist Sue Bartel-Kelso will be offering free hearing screens from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.

How do you know if a hearing screen is necessary for you? It might be if you: • Frequently ask people to repeat themselves • Often turn your ear toward a sound to hear it better • Understand people better when you wear your glasses or look directly at their faces • Lose your place in group conversations • Keep the volume on your radio or TV at a level that others say is too loud • Have pain or ringing in your ears “People who see themselves in these statements should be seen for a hearing test,” said Bartel-Kelso. “Even a very slight hearing loss can have an impact on your daily life. Hearing loss is treatable, and there is no reason for anyone to miss all the important sounds of life.”

The free hearing screens at Skiff are by appointment only. Call (641) 791-4380 to schedule.

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Program on illegal wildlife trade set for Feb. 12 The Jasper County Conservation Board will host an Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors program on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Jasper County Armory/Annex, located at 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton.

The public is invited to come for 10 a.m. coffee and a presentation. Katie Cantu will give a talk about illegal wildlife trade and share wildlife items on loan from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The OWLS program is a conservation program that encourages seniors to stay active and learn new things about the natural world.

For more information, contact the Jasper County Conservation Board office at (641) 792-9780.

Skiff Board of Trustees to meet on Thursday The Skiff Medical Center Board of Trustees will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Skiff board conference room.

Agenda items include annual trustee actions, including the election of officers for chairperson, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer; administration report; patient care report; clinical operations report; governance committee report; annual review of bylaws; annual review of board polices, including authorization for expenditure, conflict of interest policy/annual disclosure form, conflict management to protect quality and safety of care and investment policy statement; credential committee report; scopes of care/service and staffing plan; treasurer/finance committee report; a closed session to discuss patient care quality and process improvement initiatives, marketing and pricing strategies and similar proprietary information; and CNO recruitment and organization chart review.

The next board meeting will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 27.

Long makes dean’s list Hannah Long, daughter of Sherri and James Long of Newton and a sophomore business administration major, made the dean’s list at Monmouth College for the fall 2013 semester.

Students must achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale to make the dean’s list.

Patti Hayes Branch Manager Providing quality healthcare for more than thirty-four years.

POCAHONTAS (AP) — Family members said goodbye this weekend to 40 soldiers in a National Guard unit based in northwest Iowa who are getting ready to head to Afghanistan.

The members of the Army Reserve’s 415th Military Police Detachment held their farewell ceremony in Pocahontas on Saturday.

Sgt. Steven Oberg said he’s excited about the deployment, but his sister Caroline Oberg said she’s worried about her brother’s safety.

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The soldiers have a good idea what to expect because most have been in Afghanistan before — it’s the unit’s third deployment there in the past five years. The soldiers will complete 10 weeks of training before continuing on to Afghanistan.

“I think every parent and every spouse gets worried,” Sherri Ridder said.

This will be the second time Spc. Nick McDonald of Fort Dodge and his wife, Susan, will be

separated by a deployment.

Susan McDonald said she knows that this generation of military spouses has the benefit of technology and video chats to stay in touch. She said her grandmother had it much tougher during World War II and the Korean War. “It helps out a lot,” to use Facebook and Skype, she said.

This will be Staff Sgt. Jarrod Hoskinson’s first deployment, and he had to say goodbye to his 3-month-old daughter.

“There’s a lot to take in,” he said. “It’s going to be hard.”

Iowa casino CEOs receive more than $650,000 DES MOINES (AP) — The CEOs of two nonprofit casinos in Iowa both make more than $650,000 a year because their boards believe competitive pay is needed to keep the executives in Dubuque and Altoona.

Prairie Meadows CEO Gary Palmer made $652,747 in 2012 and Mystique Casino CEO Jesus Aviles received $708,899 that year.

The 2012 figures are the most recent ones available, and both totals include six-figure bonuses that Palmer and Aviles received. Prairie Meadows board members are scheduled to vote on Palmer’s 2013 bonus on Wednesday.

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in profits that go to Iowa nonprofit groups. But critics say the amount of money these CEOs receive reduces the amount that goes to nonprofits.

“Instead of fulfilling their promises to the community, Prairie Meadows chose to fill Gary Palmer’s deep pockets,” said Stacey Cargill, a West Des Moines resident who has campaigned against casino expansion. “The Prairie Meadows board has skewed priorities.”

Both of the nonprofit casinos have cited studies about how much executives at comparable organizations make to justify how much they pay their CEOs. Aviles’ compensation grew by 38 percent between 2008 and 2012, and it remains higher than Palmer’s pay even though Mystique’s revenue is one-third that of Prairie Meadows.

Palmer’s compensation soared 62 percent dur-

ing that time.

“We made a determination that we wanted to be competitive with the for-profit casinos so that we would get some of the top talent in the country to compete,” said Michael Van Milligen, Dubuque’s city manager who also serves on the Mystique Casino board.

Prairie Meadows officials say their auditor agrees that the casino’s CEO pay falls within guidelines for executive salaries at nonprofits.

Palmer said the compensation he receives is typical.

“In the casino business, that’s just the way it is,” Palmer said. “Every casino has bonuses, and that’s how they pay their people. It’s an initiative to work hard.”

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Obituaries

Laura L. Preston Jan. 16, 2014

Laura Lee (Van Horn) Preston, 72, of Melbourne died on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at her home.

Delmar D. Westra Jan. 18, 2014 Delmar D. Westra, 80, of Pella died Saturday evening, Jan. 18, 2014, at Pella Regional Health Center in Pella.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Cal-

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A celebration of life will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The celebration will begin with a time of sharing memories.

vary Christian Reformed Church in Pella. A committal service at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella with full military honors will precede the memorial service.

Visitation will begin Tuesday afternoon at the church with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m.

Brother-in-law testifies at Pilcher’s murder trial OTTUMWA (AP) — The brother-in-law of a man on trial for the murder 40 years ago of a 17-year-old girl has testified that the accused asked for his help in sorting out his financial affairs as police closed in on him.

Frank Weiss testified Friday that his brotherin-law, Robert “Gene” Pilcher, called his home on Nov. 9, 2012, to say he was sending Weiss his wallet, the Ottumwa Courier reported Saturday. Weiss said Pilcher told him he was being

investigated, and in case he was found guilty, he wanted Weiss to take care of some money issues while he was in jail.

Weiss also testified that Pilcher would not say what he was being accused of having done, but said he “had done some things in his past that he wasn’t proud of,” the newspaper reported.

Pilcher is on trial for first-degree murder in the April 9, 1974, slaying of 17-year-old Mary Jayne Jones outside of Ottumwa. He has pleaded not guilty

and maintains that he was not responsible for the teenager’s death.

Authorities have testified that DNA from a semen-stained blanket on which the teenager’s naked, bloody body was found matches Pilcher’s.

Authorities have also said that a former girlfriend of Pilcher’s told investigators that he had once bragged about having “offed someone” years ago in the Ottumwa area.

The trial is set to resume on Tuesday.

Man who scaled bridge comes down SIOUX CITY (AP) — Police say a potential suicide jumper who scaled a bridge between Nebraska and Iowa has come down.

The Sioux City Journal reported the man climbed the Veterans Memorial Bridge around 6 p.m. Sunday. The bridge carries U.S. Highways 77 and

20 traffic between South Sioux City, Neb., and Sioux City, Iowa. Officers shut off bridge traffic for 15 to 20 minutes.

Sgt. Mike Hamm says the man came down willingly and was taken to UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s hospital in Sioux City.

Iowa casino mum about Vegas trip bills ALTOONA (AP) — An Altoona casino that distributes profits to central Iowa charities won’t say how much it spent sending about 40 board members, employees and spouses to a Las Vegas conference.

The spending by Prairie Meadows raises

questions in the mind of Polk County Supervisor Bob Brownell, who wonders where the casino profits would go “if it weren’t spent on trips like that.”

The September event was the Global Gaming Expo, where equipment is sometimes purchased

for a discount, and officials learn about new technology.

Casino attorney Tom Flynn says he believes a provision in state law exempts the board from providing the trip records because the facility does not currently owe debt to taxpayers.

Ag scholarships available to Iowa seniors ANKENY (AP) — Iowa high school seniors with plans to pursue agricultural studies in college have a chance at some scholarship money.

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A student in each of the state’s nine crop districts will be awarded a scholarship. Officials will then select one student from that winning group for an additional $1,500 prize.

Newton Police Department • Marcus A. Gifford, 28, of Newton was cited with unsafe backing after authorities responded to a two-vehicle accident at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday at South Eighth Avenue West and West Second Street South. Gifford was southbound on Second Street and proceeding through the intersection at Eighth Avenue when he put his vehicle in reverse, accelerated and drove backward into the front of a vehicle driven by Roger D. Garrels, 31, of Newton. Each vehicle sustained an estimated $500 damage. The case is still under investigation for possible criminal charges.

• Lee E. Kenner, 35, of Newton was charged with fifth-degree theft and public intoxication after authorities responded to a theft complaint at 11:33 a.m. Thursday at Fareway. Kenner was charged for allegedly attempting to take $19.49 in beer. He also smelled of alcohol and failed sobriety maneuvers. A breath test indicated a BAC of .362.

He was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Johnathan M. Montgomery, 39, of Newton was charged with operating while intoxicated after authorities responded at 12:18 a.m. Thursday to a complaint of an intoxicated male sitting in a truck in the Family Video parking lot. Montgomery had watery bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. A cup of vodka and orange juice and an open can of beer were found in the vehicle. Montgomery refused sobriety tests and was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. It is the policy of the Newton Daily News to release the names of individuals charged with a crime who are 16 and older.

Democrat has nearly $240,000 for governor bid DES MOINES (AP) — Democratic candidate for governor Jack Hatch has nearly $240,000 in his campaign account, far less than the millions that Republican Gov. Terry Branstad has amassed for his reelection bid.

Hatch — a state lawmaker from Des Moines — filed a campaign finance report with the state Sunday. According to the report, Hatch raised about $300,000 in 2013.

He and his wife loaned another $140,000 to the campaign. After expenses, Hatch had almost $240,000 left in cash.

Branstad announced earlier this month that he had $4.1 million on hand for his campaign. He officially declared last week that he would seek an unprecedented sixth term in office.

Hatch is considered the leading Democrat in the race and is trying to present himself as a progressive alternative to Branstad.

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Let’s solve some problems The governor’s State-of-the-State address this past week was surely one with which few could disagree. It was not overly substantive, but the major items were those that need attention. Bullying in schools, exempting veterans retirement benefits from state tax, freezing tuition at regent’s institutions, and improving on the successes of the General Assembly from

By Dennis Black last year’s session were the primary issues. The Iowa Senate District 15 governor provided accolades to both parties for accomplishments of 2013, and to my recollection, gave no one reason to refrain from standing during the many applause lines. In other words, the address was meant to be non-partisan, and uplifting to the spirits of Iowans that the future would bring good things.

This session should not be devoted to just the above, for they have near unanimous support in both chambers. Rather, the time should be spent with serious dialogue and action concerning cutting taxes for middle class families, expanding job skills training, investing in infrastructure and creating jobs, providing adequate funding for environmental protection and enhancement, and seeking compromise that will allow Iowan’s to have a livable wage from their jobs. In other words, it need not be a “do nothing” session, accomplishing only the perfunctories, and then adjourning so folks can go home and campaign for reelection. We’re there to get things done, and I have a personal agenda pertaining to soil and water conservation, and getting colleagues to understand the problems with tree diseases are real and must be considered.

My continual harping on the necessity of adequate funding to the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture has been noticed by special interest groups in the state. I was delighted to learn one of the Iowa Farm Bureau’s top objectives is to have the legislature appropriate funds that would cover the state’s share of completing all the current engineered plans for land improvements for soil conservation and water improvements on Iowa’s farms. The state pays a third of the conservation practice costs, and the farmer pays two-thirds.

Specific plans are prepared by the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and the statewide backlog is such that if the legislature will appropriate $18.5 million, combined with $37 million from the landowners, unprecedented progress can be made in conservation land practices. And, the $55.5 million public/private cost share would be direct job creation for land improvement contractors in Iowa. The money stays here. A caveat to this is the necessity of funding for local Soil and Water Conservation Districts to hire technicians to oversee the planning, coordination and construction of these land practices.

Citizens need to get involved in the environmental issues. Soil health is deteriorating, and our waters need immediate attention.

Yet, as long as folks can eat, and turn on the faucet and have clean water, the cry is inaudible for proactivity in our most basic and essential natural resources. Even now, it’s a “catch-up”, yet few want to accept the truth.

••• Questions or comments? Email Dennis.Black@legis. iowa.gov or call (515) 281-3371.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Heartsill on the Hill

Off and running The 2014 session of the Iowa General Assembly is underway!

This year’s session is scheduled to be 10 days less than last year’s session, at 100 days. However, leaders in both chambers are suggesting the legislaBy Greg Heartsill tive calendar may be even Iowa House District 28 shorter than that. With a shorter schedule also comes earlier deadlines for the first and second self-imposed funnel dates for legislation.

Over the interim, I have been busy gathering input from several of you in the district and working with fellow legislators to craft bills that are ready to submit. And I am not alone in that. Knowing that this year’s session will likely end sooner than last year’s, many in the House Chamber were prepared to hit the ground running on Day One. I have likened it to the guy who takes days to set up tens of thousands of dominoes in a gymnasium only to see them all topple one-by-one in a matter of minutes.

On opening day, January 13, I was encouraged to hear the lead-

ership of both parties set a more conciliatory tone for this year’s upcoming session. We have proven to ourselves and the citizens of Iowa that we can work together on common ground solutions that benefit all Iowans.

The main event of day two was Governor Branstad’s Condition of the State Address. After reviewing the accomplishments of the last legislative year, the Governor laid out his administrative priorities and budget proposal.

Governor Branstad highlighted the “centerpiece” of his agenda as the Home Base Iowa Initiative, which is a bipartisan plan focused on recruiting service members to Iowa. Included in this plan are proposals to match veterans with high-paying careers, increase support for the Military Homeownership Assistance Program, opportunities in higher education, and exempting their military pensions from taxation.

The Governor also proposed a budget that will surpass the $7 billion mark for the first time ever. This is slightly more than the on-going revenue projection of $6.983 billion by the Revenue Estimating Conference. House Republicans are committed to only passing a budget that complies with our budgeting principles. Quite frankly, I am not

ready to support any budget proposal that exceeds $7 billion.

The third day of the legislative session featured the Condition of the Judiciary delivered by Chief Justice Mark Cady. Chief Justice Cady touted the judicial branch’s success in improved efficiencies in the court room along with highlighting the importance of courts serving as protectors of the young. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, I am pleased that Iowa’s Court System has made good use of technology and new specialty courts to improve the Justice System for Iowans.

Again this year during the Session, I plan to hold town hall meetings in each of the three counties in House District 28. If you are unable to attend one of my scheduled forums, please feel free to contact me with your issues or concerns as they arise.

You may do so either by phone (515-281-3221), e-mail (greg. heartsill@legis.iowa.gov), or when visiting the Capitol. I appreciate and welcome your comments and feedback. Also, if you would like to subscribe to my weekly e-newsletter, please send a quick note via email and I’ll put you on the list.

I am honored to be your representative in the Iowa Legislature.

Until next time, God bless.

Empty Nest

Surrey returned to birthplace The surrey was in their great grandfather’s barn, sitting stately and proud, albeit dust and birddropping covered.

It was the perfect plaything for imaginative games of “wagon train,” “cowboys and

By Curt Swarm Indians,” or Guest Columnist “saving the milk cows from rustlers.”

It may have been the Great Depression years of the 1930s, but Bud and his brother, Maynard Gueldenhaar, were pretty much unaware of difficult times.

There was plenty to eat on the farm near Prairie Grove, between Danville and Burlington, and everyone they knew were no better off than they were.

Years later, Bud’s uncle asked him to remove the surrey from the barn before it suffered more damage. The roof of the barn had sagged, breaking a bow on the surrey’s top.

Bud could have the surrey as long as he took good care of it.

Note: a surrey is a two-seated, horse-drawn carriage, while a buggy is a one-seater.

Bud, then in his early 30s, took the surrey to Farmington, Ill., and stored it at the Farmington Wilbert Vault Works, where he was employed. To save space the surrey was tied to the ceiling of the funeral vault plant — a constant reminder to Bud of the work the surrey needed.

In 1966, Bud was transferred to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the surrey was returned to the Gueldenhaar Farm near Prairie Grove. There it stayed until 1987 when it was taken to Puyallup, Wash., by Bud’s daughter and son-in-law.

Later that year, Bud retrieved the surrey from Washington, and took it to his home in Coquitlam, British Columbia, where he began restoration. All parts were removed and, with a lot of hard work and elbow grease, cleaned, sanded, painted, and preserved.

When he reassembled the now much better-looking surrey, he stored it at Medallion Casket Ltd, in Burnaby, British Columbia, where he was working.

In 1989 Bud and his wife Joyce brought the surrey back to their home in Coquitlam, B.C. They dismantled and stored it in the crawlspace under their home. In 1999, for a millennium project, they brought the surrey back to the Gueldenhaar Heri-

tage Farm near Prairie Grove.

The surrey had gone full circle.

But it’s journey was not over.

In 2012, wanting to share the history, beauty, and craftsmanship of the hundred-year old horsedrawn surrey with the public, the Gueldenhaars donated it to the Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum in Mount. Pleasant.

There it stayed for a year.

However, Old Threshers is more about steam engines, rather than horse-drawn equipment. In 2013, the surrey was donated to the Carriage House Museum in Moline, Ill., which is within oneto-two miles of where the surrey was originally built by the Velie Carriage Company.

The company was founded in 1902 by Willard Velie, a grandson of plow manufacturer John Deere. Bud believes this vintage surrey to have been manufactured between 1907 and 1913.

Bud Gueldenhaar can just visualize his Grandpa Gueldenhaar and Bud’s dad, Walter, sitting on the front seat of the handsome black surrey, along with Grandma in the back seat with her two daughters, Alma and Frieda, on either side. Walter had dusted the surrey, knowing full well that NEST See Page 5A

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Bogus math used to cover up actual performance

By Sue Atkinson, Ph.D. College Educator The Iowa Department of Education recently commented on the 2013 Iowa assessment tests.

These tests have been routinely dumbed down about every three to four years since foundational concepts were removed from both the curriculum and teacher training programs roughly fifty years ago, so any information derived from them is suspect. If you visit the Iowa Department of Education web site and begin compar-

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ing school averages for the reading, science, and math tests for fourth-, eighth- and 11th-grade students you should notice that regardless of the grade level or discipline, the same national percentage of 60 appears.

That is a mathematical impossibility, which means it is an indication of manipulated data.

These tests have been continuously manipulated to avoid facing up to the fact that student achievement has suffered tremendously since the removal of foundational concepts.

The same bogus math

has been used to justify blaming students for poor performance rather than the curriculum and teaching. All of the studies claiming to show students to be at fault used bad math by completely failing to factor in the lack of foundational concepts in the curriculum and teaching methods.

Such studies are not even worth the time to read them because of the bad math, but using them to justify policy decisions – which is what Iowa has done the past fifty years – has resulted in the spending of bil-

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lions of tax dollars and no real improvement in student proficiencies (except for the artificially inflated scores of the Iowa assessment tests).

The spokesman for the Iowa Department of Education once again took the position that poverty is the reason for low test scores, when so-called studies cited as support for this position failed to factor in the lack of foundational concepts.

While the Iowa Department of Education cites some improvement in Iowa high school math scores, NAEP ex-

ams show Iowa high schools ranking 37th in the country. Iowa’s Common Core curriculum takes the national Common Core and adds their bogus math to dumb it down, mandating that all Iowa schools use this bogus math in order to be certified by the state.

As a system, Iowa education has shown itself staunchly resistant to putting foundational concepts back into the curriculum and teacher training programs in spite of the fact states that have done this are out-achieving Iowa, thus coming closer to global

standards.

As the Iowa Legislature considers increasing spending for education, what would be their rationale? Only one country in the world spend more per pupil than the U.S., and clearly we have already wasted billions of tax dollars trying to make a failed system work.

One of the items under consideration this session wants to provide funds for education leadership. The leadership they have clearly wants to fight rather than accept global standards, and now they want to pay them.

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Nest Continued from Page 4A it would quickly get dusty again from the dirt roads.

Grandpa’s flat brimmed hat sat square on his head, a cigar in his mouth.

Down the road they would roll, wheels shining in the sun, on their way to the Prairie Grove Church on Sunday morning. The surrey was used only for church, and the “town horses” did the pulling.

The Velie surrey still shines. It is on display at the Rock Island County Historical Society, 822 11th Ave., Moline, IL, close to the place where it was originally built. Who knows where the Velie surrey will go next?

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Some Obama spy changes hampered by complications WASHINGTON (AP) — Several of the key surveillance reforms unveiled by President Barack Obama face complications that could muddy the proposals’ lawfulness, slow their momentum in Congress and saddle the government with heavy costs and bureaucracy, legal experts warn.

Despite Obama’s plans to shift the National Security Agency’s mass storage of Americans’ bulk phone records elsewhere, telephone companies do not want the responsibility. And the government could face privacy and structural hurdles in relying on any other entity to store the data.

Constitutional analysts also question the legal underpinning of Obama’s commitment to setting up an advisory panel of privacy experts to intervene in some proceedings of the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, which oversees the NSA’s data mining operations. Obama has asked Congress to set up such a panel, but senior federal judges already oppose the move, citing practical and legal drawbacks.

The secret courts now operate with only the government making its case to a federal judge for examining someone’s phone data. Civil libertarians have called for a voice in the room that might offer the judge an opposing view.

“The devil is in the details of how the government collects and retains phone records,” said Anthony Romero, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, “and I think we’re going to see pretty quickly the lack of specificity

behind some of the president’s promises.”

Obstacles to enacting Obama’s plans are expected to mount quickly as administration officials and legislators grapple over what sort of entity will oversee the calling records swept up by the NSA. Obama ordered the Justice Department and intelligence officials to devise a plan within the next two months.

Privacy advocates also questioned the administration’s silence on what it will do with hundreds of millions of phone records, at minimum, that are now kept on file in government inventories. Citing the NSA’s plans to build a vast data storage facility in Utah, Romero said “there was nothing in the president’s speech about what’s already in the government’s hands.”

Obama’s task force, the Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies, had recommended cutting the time that the NSA could retain private records from five to two years. But Obama’s proposals do not address the issue of duration, leaving those records still in NSA control for the foreseeable future.

Who or what takes over the storage of private phone records is also at issue. Telephone company executives and their lawyers have bluntly told administration officials they do not want to become the NSA’s data minders. Cellular industry executives prefer the NSA keep control over the surveillance program and would only accept changes if they were legally required and spelled out

in legislation.

Even with broader legal protections to shield phone companies from liability, the corporations are wary of being forced to standardize their own data collection to conform to the NSA’s needs. Phone companies already retain various forms of customer records, but the duration of their storage and the kinds of records they keep vary from less than two years, for companies including Verizon, US Cellular and Sprint, to seven to 10 years, for T-Mobile.

Shifting control of phone metadata from the NSA to cellular providers would cost the government in excess of $60 million, according to government estimates. But phone executives say the need to build new technical infrastructure and add more staff to contend with records demands would cost far more.

Legal experts say that hiring a private business or creating a new independent entity to store and oversee the NSA’s phone records is an even greater hurdle. It is unclear whether the government could hire a private contractor or create a quasi-private data storage entity along the lines of the Federal National Mortgage Association, or Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored mortgage enterprise.

Hiring an outside private firm might not quell public mistrust, considering the recent widespread hacking into Target and other companies, experts said. Choosing a private contractor could backfire if the process mirrors the cha-

os of the government’s health care website’s early days. And relying on a quasi-government agency might also fail to bolster public confidence.

“Unless this is very carefully drafted, the public is going to pick this apart from Day One,” said Stewart Baker, a national security law expert and former senior Bush administration official.

Obama’s decision to ask Congress to authorize a panel of privacy advocates to weigh in at times during secret FISA court proceedings has triggered a roiling debate among constitutional lawyers, government counsels and privacy advocates.

Legislators in the Senate and House have already drafted several rival bills creating similar independent advocates, but critics worry that none of the current proposals would pass constitutional scrutiny.

Government lawyers have been openly skeptical about the proposals and several former Bush administration attorneys who were involved in the FISA process have also raised a thicket of warnings.

They question how the office of the public advocate would be set up and raise constitutional concerns about whom the advocates would represent and how they would obtain secret clearances to look at some of the government’s most sensitive classified documents.

“This is very limited way of trying to build public trust,” Baker said. “But the costs in terms of confusion and additional parties who would have to be given secret clearances would be very high.”

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perform for my fans in Thailand on Jan. 22. But your safety and security are more important and really matter to me. My thoughts are with you all. I promise I will come back to perform in Thailand soon,” the announcement quoted Valli saying.

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Teenager’s taxi service has a disgruntled rider DEAR ABBY: I’m a high school senior. At the beginning of the school year, I agreed to drive my best friend to school in the mornings, and for a while it was nice.

Last month she started to refuse to talk while I was driving. If I tried talking to her, she wouldn’t respond. She recently told her boyfriend (who she texts constantly while riding with me) that she didn’t like my driving. I found out because of a post he made on Facebook. When I asked her about it, she said that morning I had slammed on the brakes and it scared her.

This has made me tense and stressed out in the mornings, and I want to stop driving her. My grandmother says I should stick it out instead of causing friction. My mom thinks I should stop driving her, but only if she can find another ride.

I tried to explain this to her, but she won’t listen and I’m still stuck with her.

This has ruined our relationship. I feel like she hates me, but I don’t know what to do about any of it. Help! — DRIVEN CRAZY IN FLORIDA DEAR DRIVEN CRAZY: Your former best friend may have stopped talking to you on the way to school because she was too busy texting her boyfriend. She is ignoring the fact that you have been doing her the favor of transporting her and is using you as a private taxi service.

If she was frightened because you braked suddenly, the person she should have said it to was YOU. So stop “explaining” to her and TELL her that if she wants to continue getting a free ride, she had better adjust her attitude or make other arrangements for transportation.

DEAR ABBY: My daughter, the mother of a toddler, just had twins. We live four hours away, so I stayed with them for a few weeks to help her and her husband adjust to their larger family. It taught me a lot about how to help new mothers who are feeling overwhelmed.

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Both parties gear up for Iowa’s caucuses DES MOINES (AP) — While there has been little fanfare, the 2014 Iowa political calendar effectively begins Tuesday night at the precinct caucuses for both parties.

These organizing meetings — which kick off a series of party events, culminating with the state conventions in June — tend to mostly attract loyalists in non-presidential election years. But party leaders are urging Iowa residents to participate, insisting that coming out on a chilly January night really does matter this year and beyond.

“For us, this is our team, these are the folks that we are going to rely on in 2014 to get us across the finish line,” said Iowa Democratic Party Executive Director Troy Price.

“These are the folks that help us carry out the presidential caucus in 2016. We want to see a robust group of folks that will represent our party.”

The caucuses begin a process of building a volunteer base that sets the tone for the elections in 2014 and starts organizing in advance of the 2016 presidential election in the early-voting state of

Iowa. The attendees at these events select people who will serve in county-level party roles and they hold the first round of voting for delegates for the 2014 district and state conventions. And they vote on issues to be included in the official party platforms.

Attendance is expected to be much lower than in presidential years. Republicans had more than 120,000 attend the 2012 caucuses, when there was an open primary, and more than 200,000 Democrats participated in the 2008 caucuses, the last time there was an open Democratic presidential primary.

Party leaders declined to predict turnout but said it would be nowhere near those numbers. That means the caucuses for the 1,688 precincts will be consolidated into fewer locations this year, with many precincts gathering at single locations — like a high school — before breaking into smaller groups for discussions and votes.

While non-presidential caucuses are more procedural and designed for building the party ranks, there is some po-

Authorities investigate death of Iowa toddler SPENCER (AP) — Authorities in northwest Iowa are investigating the death of a 15-month-old child.

Paramedics were called to a home in Spencer Friday evening, and the child was taken to a hospital. The baby died at the hospital.

Spencer Police Chief Mark Lawson says there weren’t any obvious signs of trauma, but police are investigating the death because of the child’s age.

The baby’s name wasn’t immediately released.

An autopsy will be performed on the baby to help determine what caused the death.

Authorities investigating fire that destroyed Iowa manufacturing plant CARTER LAKE (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire that destroyed a manufacturing plant in western Iowa.

The fire started around 9 p.m. Saturday inside the General Manufacturing plant in Carter Lake.

Firefighters from Carter Lake, Omaha and Council Bluffs worked for several hours Saturday night to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported.

The Fisher family has owned the business that made bar stools and stacked chairs for more than 50 years.

Arlene Fisher says the family plans to rebuild the plant. Twelve people were employed there.

The Iowa State Fire Marshal’s office is trying to determine what caused the fire.

litical intrigue building this year around this process.

Most importantly, some of the people who come out Tuesday could end up playing a key role in deciding contested 2014 primary elections. If no one gets 35 percent of the vote in a June 3 primary election, then the candidate is selected by party delegates at district or state conventions.

The process for becoming one of those delegates begins Tuesday and continues at the county conventions in March.

Several races could end up being decided at a convention this year, most notably the Republican Senate primary, where six candidates are vying for the nomination. The Republican primary for the congressional seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Tom Latham is also growing crowded and there are competitive GOP and Democratic primaries for the congressional seat open because U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley is running for Senate.

“If you want to have a say in a potential convention campaign then you need to be involved next Tuesday and

be involved in the delegate selection process,” said Iowa GOP Party Chairman AJ Spiker.

In 2002, U.S. Rep. Steve King became the Republican nominee for his congressional district through a convention selection process.

Some candidates are trying to make sure they are enlisting sympathetic people to participate Tuesday night. Republican Senate candidate Sam Clovis, said his campaign was actively encouraging people to participate, though he stressed that no one showing up Tuesday would be obligated to support a particular candidate down the line.

“I think for any candidate, what really is the process is to make sure you have a good ground game and ID as many people as you can so they do get into the caucuses,” Clovis said. “This isn’t the end of the game, in fact it’s just the start.”

Another effort underway going into Tuesday is a push by some veteran Republicans, like Gov. Terry Branstad, to grow the number of people who participate on the GOP

side. There is rising concern in the so-called establishment wing of the party that evangelicals, tea party supporters and libertarians have taken over the GOP party apparatus and have alienated more pragmatic voters.

Branstad’s allies fear that this shift creates a perception that the Iowa caucuses are optional for some presidential candidates and hope that expanding the rank and file numbers could pave the way for a mainstream candidate to win in 2016.

“An engaged and strong party with a vibrant headquarters is essential to winning elections in the off year and the ability of the party to raise money and be in a strong position in 2014 will carry on into the next cycle... as we look to select the nominees for president,” said Republican consultant David Kochel, who has been critical of the current party leadership.

Spiker, a supporter of former Texas Rep. Ron Paul, dismissed talk that there was conflict within the party, saying there are “always going to be disagreements.”

Jones, Williams picked for U.S. Olympic bobsled team (AP) — Lolo Jones talked Lauryn Williams into trying bobsledding, dangling the potential of another Olympic trip as her bait.

Little did they know they were talking about history.

Jones and Williams — both Summer Olympic veterans — were among the selections Sunday night for the U.S. Olympic bobsled team, putting them in position to join a very exclusive club. Barring something unforeseen, they will become the ninth and 10th Americans to compete in both the summer and winter versions of the Games when they compete at the Sochi Olympics next month.

Jones, Williams and Aja Evans were the three women chosen out of a six-woman pool for the push athlete spots, that word coming at a team meeting where half the candidates saw their Olympic dreams realized and the other half saw them come to a quiet end.

“I was definitely very nervous entering the room,” Jones said.

“I’m usually used to looking up at a screen after I cross the finish line to see the results. You’re just like anxious, armpits are sweating, don’t know what’s going to happen.”

Jones was one hurdle away from winning gold at the Beijing Olympics, then finished fourth at the London Games. Looking for a break from the spotlight but not sports, she turned to bobsled in the fall of 2012, winning a World Cup medal in her first race and quickly announcing herself as a

legit Sochi contender.

Then she recruited Williams after the 2012 400-meter relay gold medalist and former world champion sprinter retired from track, talking her into the bobsled game.

And all Williams has done as a rookie is help the U.S. win three medals in her four World Cup races, including a gold on Sunday.

“I joined bobsled just to be a helper and to add positive energy to the team,” Williams said. “If my name wasn’t called, I wasn’t going to be upset. I’ve enjoyed this journey. I’ve enjoyed getting to know everyone. I’ve enjoyed the challenge.”

At the University of Miami, where Williams was a star sprinter, the Olympic berth was big news.

“When she is determined to achieve something she is one of the most driven and competitive athletes I have ever been associated with,” Miami track coach Amy Deem said.

Jones and Williams will join Evans, another Winter Olympic first-timer, and drivers Jamie Greubel, Elana Meyers and Jazmine Fenlator on the women’s team.

“This is the deepest field of push athletes we’ve ever had,” said Darrin Steele, the CEO of the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation. “We knew heading into the season that the Olympic selection was going to be extremely difficult. It’s a good problem to have, but it meant that some outstanding athletes would not make the

Olympic team.”

It also gave Sunday’s selections a somber feel. Williams and Jones both said they felt for the athletes who weren’t picked.

“I had no idea what was in store for me this season,” Williams said.

“I just wanted to come in with positive energy and help out. This is the first time I’ve been a part of a true team sport, and there’s someone else counting on you.

You can’t let that person down, and that’s what drives me. It’s very important to give everything I have whenever I’m on that start line.”

The U.S. qualified three men’s two-man sleds and two four-man sleds for Sochi. Reigning Olympic four-man champion Steven Holcomb will drive USA-1 and Nick Cunningham will be at the control of USA-2 in four-man.

Cory Butner will drive the other two-man entry.

Holcomb and his crew of Curt Tomasevicz, Steve Langton and Chris Fogt will be USA-1. Holcomb snapped a 62-year U.S. gold medal drought in the fourman event at the 2010 Vancouver Games, and now will try to give the U.S. its first two-man gold since 1936.

Justin Olsen, Johnny Quinn and Dallas Robinson will push Cunningham’s four-man sled.

Robinson was one of the men’s push athletes on the fence of qualifying as well, and said he passed the time waiting out the selection meeting in a rather unusual manner.

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By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer In November, Angie Taylor accepted a temporary position as the secretary of the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce in her second month living in Newton.

Since then, Angie has embraced the town with excitement. In her two months as secretary, she has learned about the community and the changes ahead in 2014.

“I’m excited about all the changes going on in the community trying to move forward from years past — the hopes of a Main Street program; NASCAR purchasing the Iowa Speedway, and becoming involved working temporarily here at the Chamber office,” Angie Taylor said.

Angie moved here with her husband Tracy who is the current vice president at US Bank.

They’re active members of the multiple honorary Jaycee organizations. Tracy is on the Legal Oversight Committee for the Foundation of Iowa Jaycee Charities. Angie is on the Solicitations and Grants Committee for the foundation.

“This year, the foundation will be hosting its second annual golf tournament on May 29, which this year will be a proam. We’re working with Westwood Golf Course and the Iowa PGA,” Angie said.

Ten members of The Foundation of Iowa Jaycee Charities live in Newton. In 2014, the group plans to take part in the changes in their community.

“As a group, we plan to be a part of the community by helping out with Main Street and the community clean up day to bring back the Iowa Jaycee Charities Foundation. To let people know the Jaycees are still out there,” Angie said.

Angie will be relieved of her secretary duties in February, but will remain active with the Chamber as an ambassador.

“The opportunity to work at the Chamber gives the me the ability to help people and assist them with their needs,” Angie said. “If Newton is blessed to be

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DALLAS (AP) — The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is set to begin accepting Freedom of Information Act requests for records from Bush’s presidency.

The library will start taking requests Monday, which marks five years from the end of Bush’s presidency. Access to the records is governed by the Presidential Records Act, which says the records may be requested by the public five years after the presidential administration ends.

The library says all requests must be in a written format — email, mail or fax — and must state that the request is being made under the Freedom of Information Act. The library, which opened last year on the Southern Methodist University campus, notes the process will take time and cited factors including the volume and complexity of presidential records.

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Submitted Photo Angie Taylor, secretary of the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, is excited about the future of Newton.

installed into the Main Street Program, I plan to be a part of the committee as well.”

Angie was a member of the group representing Newton at the Iowa Legislation Reception, which gave members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership an opportunity to network and mingle.

“It was an incredible meeting with legislators and senators, and reconnecting with those I met when previously living in Iowa” Angie said. “It was a great networking opportunity, learning about other communities that are part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership area, visiting with their Chambers and businesses.”

During the reception, Angie had a chance to get to know the new Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small.

“I really enjoyed visiting with Jimmy Small. He seems very grounded and ready to get to work while being a significant

part of the community,” Angie said.

Angie is a firm believer in work hard and play hard. In the short time she has lived in Newton, she has played hard, enjoying Newton traditions.

She looks forward to more play in the coming year.

“I enjoy going over to the speedway to watch the races, and had the chance to enjoy my first Lighted Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting,” Angie said. “I look forward to partaking in different activities going on through the Chamber and downtown as well as any other potential events coming up in the community that I have the chance to be a part of.”

Angie keeps an open-door policy as it comes to business and committee work.

“I’m always willing to talk about anything,” Angie said.

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DAVENPORT (AP) — A judge sentenced a prominent Iowa real estate developer to one year in prison Friday for embezzling money from successful business ventures to prop up struggling investments and keep up a wealthy lifestyle.

U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose said that she struggled to find an appropriate sentence for Charles Ruhl Jr. of Davenport, especially since he had paid his victims back and made many positive contributions to the community.

But she said she was troubled that he secretly withdrew money for years from real estate partnerships he managed, even after he had been caught doing so once before. She said Ruhl, the former owner of Ruhl and Ruhl Commercial, caused great stress to employees who were “roped into” the fraud scheme when he ordered them to create false financial statements to cover it up.

The sentence of 12 months and one day was less than the two years that prosecutors sought but more than Ruhl’s attorney suggested. Rose said she would recommend, but could not guarantee, that he serve the time at a minimum-security prison in Yankton, S.D. Ruhl, 59, will be ordered to self-report to prison once an institution is designated in coming weeks.

“You were good at your job,” Rose told Ruhl.

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Rose also ordered Ruhl to pay a $144,000 fine.

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Newton bowling beats Pella Christian, Norwalk

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor NEWTON — It was a full house for the boys’ competition at Saturday’s triangular bowling meet hosted by Newton at Cardinal Lanes. Newton, Pella Christian and Norwalk were working the boards on the lanes.

Newton’s girls battled with Norwalk. Pella Christian didn’t field a full girls’ team because members were gone to another school commitment.

The Cardinal boys racked up their second win of the season.

They had a pin total of 2,612 with Norwalk in second at 2,377 and Pella Christian finishing third with 1,991.

NHS, PCM, compete in ADM Tiger Invitational

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor ADEL — Of the 24 area wrestlers — 12 from Newton and 12 from Prairie City-Monroe — Newton junior Dakota Dawson was the only gold medalist at Saturday’s A-D-M Tiger Invitational. The tournament was hosted by Adel-DeSoto-Minburn.

Dawson was the lone Cardinal in a championship match, winning the 138-pound division.

Dawson pinned Grant Brown of Waukee in 1 minute, 56 seconds in the title match.

PCM’s Mustangs had two wrestlers reach championship matches. At 113 pounds, Xavier Miller lost 15-6 to Waukee’s Zach Barnes. Lucas Rains also lost by a major decision, 20-4, to Dallas Center-Grimes’ Dakota Clausen in the 182-pound championship bout.

In a field of 17 teams, Newton tied with Audubon for sixth place with 121 points apiece. PCM was 10th with 112 points. Webster City won the team title with 215 points.

The Cardinals step back into Little Hawkeye Conference action Tuesday, hosting Grinnell.

The Mustangs go on the road to Woodward-Granger Tuesday.

Newton and PCM each had five other wrestlers finish in the top seven in their respective weight classes at the Tiger Invitational.

The only time Newton and PCM faced each other in the tournament was in the opening round. Newton’s Koby Hull pinned PCM’s Chace Palm in 1:55 at 106. Palm was pinned by John Throne of A-D-M, 2:56, in consolation action to end his day.

Hull pinned Ben Carr of DCG in 3:36 then lost 9-4 to Jakob Allison of Waukee in the semifinals. Hull pinned Collin Subert

Newton’s girls remain undefeated (9-0), beating Norwalk by 98 pins. The Cardinals finished at 2,135 pins followed by Norwalk at 2,037 and Pella Christian at 1,262.

Newton head coach Seth Banwell said he was pleased with the wins by his teams, “but we didn’t bowl to our full potential and our scores went down.”

In the boys’ competition, Newton took an early lead in the first individual games and it continued to grow the entire match.

Banwell said the Cardinals didn’t bowl as well compared to previous meets.

Nick VerSteeg set the pace for the Cardinals with individual games of 169 and 202 for a team-leading 371. Bryan Mc-

Mahon bowled a 368 (165, 203) followed by Payton Cox with a 342 (165, 177).

Reid Miller threw the top individual game with a 222 and finished at 341. Alex Bare bowled a 331 (183, 148) and Andrew Lammey had a 282 (125, 157).

“Nick averaged 186.

He threw multiple strikes in his second game to score,” Banwell said. “We have a long list of improvements that need to be made as we look towards competing at the regional meet next month. The guys need to be consistent with each shot and hit their mark every time.”

BOWLING See Page 3B

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News On her approach is Newton’s Madison Humphrey during a warm-up toss. Humphrey led the Cardinal girls to a ninth straight bowling win in a home meet Saturday.

Defensive breakdowns hamper Cardinal girls

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor PELLA — All phases of the game are important. Newton’s Cardinal girls found that out Friday night against Pel-

la’s Lady Dutch.

“Defensively, we didn’t guard the ball or the post area very well in the first half. We dug ourselves a hole in the first half,” Newton head coach Brandon Sharp said following the Cardinals’ 5647 loss.

“In the second half, we defended much better and played with a sense of urgency.”

The Cardinals found themselves down 15-6 after one quarter in the Little Hawkeye Conference contest. They almost doubled their offensive output in the second quarter — 11 points. Unfortunately, the Lady Dutch tossed in 14 to lead 29-17 at the break.

GIRLS See Page 2B Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News At left, Newton’s Hannah Rhoads shoots the ball during an earlier game. Rhoads tossed in 14 points in the Cardinals’ 56-47 loss at Pella Friday.

Cards come out cold at Pella

By Dustin Turner Daily News Sports Writer PELLA — Newton’s boys fell victim to what some basketball enthusiasts call “the iron unkind” when they fell to Pella’s Little Dutch, 74-49, Friday night.

The Cardinals struggled to hit shots and watched the home team rain in six 3-pointers in the first half and 10 in the game en route to the victory.

Newton started out the game with a “hang tough” mentality. Despite the cold shooting and Pella’s relative hot streak, the Cards trailed by just five points going into the second quarter.

Pella increased its lead to 33-24 before halftime, giving the Cards plenty of time to mount a comeback.

After a 7-0 run to start the second half, Newton trailed by just two and looked to give the 10-2 Little Dutch a

WRESTLING See Page 3B

BOYS See Page 2B

Seattle, Denver to play in Super Bowl SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson threw a 35-yard touchdown pass on fourth down and Seattle’s top-ranked defense forced two late turnovers, lifting the Seahawks into their second Super Bowl with a 2317 victory over the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC championship Sunday.

Seattle will meet Denver for the NFL title in two weeks in the New Jersey Meadowlands.

It’s the first trip to the big game for the Seahawks (15-3) since they lost to Pittsburgh after the 2005 season.

The conference champs had the best records in the league, the first time the top seeds have gotten to the Super Bowl since 2009.

NFL See Page 2B

Newton swims fourth at Fort Dodge

By Dustin Turner Daily News Sports Writer

Dustin Turner/Daily News Newton junior Chandler Sturtz glides to the bucket in a game earlier this season.

Sturtz put up nine points in the loss at Pella on Friday.

FORT DODGE — As Newton’s swimmers begin to wind down their regular season, the best and brightest Cardinal aqua aficionados are making their marks.

Newton’s swim team took fourth at the Rusty Garst Invitational in Fort Dodge on Saturday, with plenty of Cardinal individuals and relay teams showing they are ready for the possibility — and in some cases liklihood — of qualifying for state next month.

Newton scored 195 points, taking fourth out of seven SWIM See Page 2B

Mat intensity

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Ike Bebout (left) locks up with Lynnville-Sully’s Caleb Barnett in a match Friday at a middle school wrestling competition at Newton’s Berg Middle School.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Recording a pin is Newton’s Ross Hull against a Grinnell wrestler at Friday’s Newton middle school tournament at Berg Middle School.

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Sports Calendar Tuesday High School Basketball

Newton girls at Boone, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Boys’ Swimming

Des Moines Roosevelt at Newton, 5:30 p.m.

High School Wrestling

Grinnell at Newton, 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Woodward-Granger

Middle School Wrestling

Knoxville, Boundrant-Farrar at Newton, 4:30 p.m.

Middle School Basketball

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

Oskaloosa at Newton, 4:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully decks Keota

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor

SULLY — Powered by an 12-0 start, Lynnville-Sully’s Hawk girls got back on the winning track at home Friday night. The Hawks led the visiting Keota Eagles 21-8 at halftime on their way to a 39-27 victory.

Class 1A’s eighth-ranked Hawks improved to 12-2 overall and 11-2 in South Iowa Cedar League play. They go to English Valleys Tuesday.

“I thought we did a good job on defense talking and rebound the ball in the first half,” Hawk head coach Jerry Hulsing said. “Keota was more aggressive in the second half. We didn’t rebound it as well.”

The Eagles scored 15 points in the third quarter, which the Hawks answered with 16. There were only six points scored in the final eight minutes — four by Keota and two by Lynnville-Sully.

“Our offense was better when we had good spacing, letting us get the ball inside to our post where we had a height advantage,” Hulsing said.

Lynnville-Sully downed 18-of-32 from the field for 56 percent while holding Keota to 23.5 percent, 12-of51. The Hawks had a tough go at the free-throw line, hitting 3-of-12. The Eagles were 2-of-5 on charities.

Cassie Cullen topped the Hawk scoring list with 13 points followed

by Lysandra James with 10. Cullen pulled seven rebounds and Jade Van Rees had six boards. Becca Vos made four steals and handed out four assists.

Kelsi Sieren scored 12 points for Keota.

Lynnville-Sully 12-9-16-2—39 Keota 0-8-15-4—27 Lynnville-Sully — Cullen 13, James 10, Rasmusson 7, Van Wyk 4, Terpstra 2, B. Vos 2, Van Rees 1.

Keota — K. Sieren 12, Sheetz 6, M. Sieren 5, B. Sieren 2, Baker 2.

Girls: Cards sit at 3-4 in LHC play Continued from Page 1B Newton outscored Pella in the second half, 30-27, but it wasn’t enough to catch the Lady Dutch.

The Cardinals connected on 17-of48 shots from the field in the game for 35 percent. They struggled at the free-throw line, 11-of-23.

At the halfway mark of Little Hawkeye Conference play, the Cardinals are 3-4. Newton (3-10) travels to Boone Tuesday in non-conference play Hannah Rhoads paced the Cardinals with 14 points and six rebounds. Michaela Jacobsen fired in 11 points and grabbed six rebounds.

Jacobsen also had three assists and two steals.

Sydney Jenkins added 10 points and dished out three assists. Shelby Gray was credited with two steals.

Pella was led by Jessica Holterhaus with 14 points and Mackenzie Gustafson with 13 points.

Newton 6-11-15-15—47 Pella 15-14-17-10—56 Newton — Jenkins 4-2-3-10, Stock 1-0-4-2, Hutchinson 0-1-4-1, Rhoads 4/1-3-3-14, Gray 2-1-1-5, Jacobsen 2/1-4-3-11, Reynolds 1-0-1-2, Kalkhoff 1-0-4-2. TOTALS: 15/2-11-23-47.

Pella — Roslien 2-0-0-4, Finney 0-0-1-0, Sunderman 1/1-0-1-5, Buchhelt 0-0-4-0, Gustafson 5-3-3-13, Vander Molen 3-3-3-9, Bradley 1-0-1-2, Holterhaus 3/1-5-3-14, Borgerding 1-2-2-4, Terpstra 2-1-2-5. TOTALS: 18/2-14-20-56

Monday, January 20, 2014

Mustang teams go 1-3 on the weekend

By Dustin Turner Daily News Sports Writer PELLA — Prairie City-Monroe’s basketball teams each had weekends that could have ended better. The girls split games, winning, 68-46 over Greene County on Friday and falling 67-48 against Pella on Saturday.

PCM’s boys lost back-to-back games.

After starting out the year 10-0, the Mustangs dropped one, 83-65 on Friday night to the Rams and another, 7060, to the Little Dutch on Saturday.

PCM’s boys are now 10-2, while the girls are 8-6.

The boys fell victim to some cold shooting over the weekend.

A night after a poor string of shooting against Greene County, PCM lost by 10 at Pella due to some of the same woes from the field.

The team shot 21-of-62 for a percentage of 33.8 and hit 6-of-24 3-point attempts. Logan Gilman’s 30 points led the mustangs, but a 21-point halftime deficit was too big for PCM to overcome.

Pella was led by junior Isaac Naaktgeboren, who hit 11-of-16 shots and scored 31 points while also pulling down 15 rebounds.

Against the Rams, PCM knocked down 26-of-71 shots from the field for just a 36.6 percent clip, which included a 2-of-20 showing from 3-point distance.

Meanwhile, the Rams hit 20-of-35 from the field and 13-of-26 from long range. Freshman Trey Tucker had a particularly sharp outing for the Rams, scoring 24 points. Mitchell Gorsutch backed him up with 20 points.

Gilman did what he could for the Mustangs, scoring 27 points on 11-of15 shooting. Senior Dillon Bruxvoort was second on the team with 18 points, but the Mustangs lacked a viable third and fourth option in their first loss of the season.

FOR THE GIRLS, Friday night went exactly as planned.

PCM’s Lady Mustangs were hot in the first quarter, outscoring Greene County 26-11. The Mustangs took a 36-23 lead into halftime and built on it with a strong defensive third quarter.

A solid final period secured the win for PCM. Junior Courtney Van Houweling continued to score well for PCM, knocking down 6-of-11 from the field for 21 points. She also hit all nine of her attempts from the charity stripe.

Senior Abbi Gilson scored 16 points for the Mustangs. Lexi Kain was third on the team with 10.

For the Rams, Kayla Mobley scored 19 points to lead the team. She also grabbed 18 rebounds for a double-double. Hannah Onken was second among Rams with 12 points.

Things did not go as well for PCM against the Little Dutch.

PCM led the way 13-11 after one quarter, but an offensive explosion propelled Pella into the lead at halftime, 36-24. Pella tightened its grip on the lead in the third quarter, and played the Mustangs evenly in the fourth to take the victory.

The Mustang teams stay home this week with games against South Hamilton on Tuesday and Roland-Story on Friday.

Hawk boys upend No. 8 Keota

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor SULLY — In the season-opener, Keota’s Eagles squeezed past the visiting Lynnville-Sully Hawk boys, 54-51. Since then, the Eagles have soared and the Hawks have done alright.

Coming into Friday’s South Iowa Cedar League contest, the Eagles were 11-0 and ranked eighth in Class 1A. Lynnville-Sully’s boys had an 8-3 mark and playing on their home court.

The Hawks clamped down defensively early and never let up. Keota shot a very, frosty 19 percent, 12-of62, from the field. Lynnville-Sully handed the Eagles their first loss of the season, 45-33.

“The boys played great defense tonight. It was tough to find a rhythm offensively, but the guys took care of

the ball and kept working,” said Nick Harthoorn, Hawk head coach. “It was good win for us. Hopefully we can continue to improve each night out.”

Lynnville-Sully’s defense stymied two of the top scorers in Class 1A. Kolton Greiner averages 20 points a game for the Eagles and Luke Lyle averages 21 points. Greiner finished with 13 and Lyle had eight points in Friday’s contest.

The Hawks led 7-3 at the end of the first quarter and 14-9 at the break.

They outscored the Eagles 12-9 in the third period and finished with a 19-15 run.

Lynnville-Sully shot 30 percent, 12-of-40, from the field and knocked down 17-of-27 free throw attempts.

Keota went 11-of-19 from the freethrow line.

T.J. Cunningham tossed in 14 points followed by Kyle Van Dyke’s

12 and Darin Hofer’s 11 points for the Hawks. Van Dyke corralled nine of the team’s 37 rebounds while Cunningham and Hofer each had seven boards.

Jake Brand and Hofer each dished out three assists. Credited with two steals each were Ben Trettin, Brand and Hofer.

Keota (11-1, 10-1) got 12 points from Nate Owen.

Lynnville-Sully improved to 9-3 overall and 8-3 in league play. It travels to English Valleys Tuesday.

Lynnville-Sully 7-7-12-19—45 Keota 3-6-9-15—33 Lynnville-Sully — Cunningham 2/1-7-5-14, Trettin 0-1-2-1, Brand 0-4-0-4, Zegers 0-1-0-1, Ehresman 0-0-2-0, Van Dyke 5-2-3-12, Hofer 2/1-2-4-11.

TOTALS; 10/2-17-16-45.

Keota — Mousel 0-0-1-0, Hultman 0-0-1-0, Berg 0-1-4-1, Greiner 1/2-5-2-13, Lyle 2/1-1-3-8, Owen 3/1-3-3-12, Hahan 0-0-1-0, Sieren 2-1-4-5. TOTALS: 8/4-11-19-39.

Swim: Big time drops highlight Rusty Garst Invitational Continued from Page 1B schools. Sioux City won the Invitational with 225, followed by Waterloo West with 221 and Fort Dodge with 215.

“This was an excellent meet for us,” Newton coach Dave Hook said. “The guys showed a lot of determination and competitiveness against some stiff competition. They all did a super job.”

The Cards got off to a perfect start to the day after the 200-yard meley relay team of Isaak Webb, Jake Lensing, Austin Bunker and Josh Bailey took Lensing first place with a time of 1 minute,

42.27 seconds.

Bunker followed that up with a second place swim of 1:51.55 in the 200 freestyle. Lensing won the 50 freestyle in 22.74 and the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.11. Webb and Bunker finished 1-2 in the 100 butterfly. Webb swam a time of 55.04, while Bunker clocked in at 55.64.Webb won the 100 breastroke by nearly four seconds at 1:03.86.

“Right now, we’re trying to really hone in on what events we think can get to state,” Hook said. “We’re mixing up relays and seeing what works, and I think we’re really starting to get a clear picture of what we have in terms of talent at the top.”

Newton’s 200 freestyle team consisting of Aaron King, Landon King, Jeff Fitzgerald and Paul DeHart took sixth in 1:40.35. Finally, Newton’s 400 freestyle relay team of Bunker, Bai-

Boys: Norwalk game Friday Continued from Page 1B run for their money, but Pella quickly snapped back into focus, going on an 18-6 run to end the quarter. Pella’s 23 points in the final period sealed the loss for Newton, which moves the Cards to 4-8 on the year.

Tyler Wood, who was the leading 3-point shooter in Class 4A heading into Friday night, hit 3-of-10 from the field for nine points.

All three of his makes were from long range.

Chandler Sturtz tied Wood for the team lead in points. Sturtz shot 2-for-8 and sunk each of his four foul shots. Nick Easley knocked down 3-of-11 shots for seven points to go along with a team-high five rebounds. Connor Gholson and Jwan Roush each had six points.

Newton’s boys had trouble with Pella’s senior Bryce Bortscheller, who racked up 20 points on 7-of-8

shooting against the Cards.

He also hit each of his five 3-point attempts. Jordan Pingel had 13 points on 6-of-11 shooting, and Isaax Naaktgeboren scored 11, knocking down 3-of-6 3-pointers.

The Cards shot 19-of48 from the field for 39.5 percent shooting. Newton grabbed 20 rebounds and dished out 11 assists.

Pella shot just a hair less than 50 percent, going 27of-56 from the field. The Little Dutch grabbed 34 rebounds and racked up 17 assists.

Newton’s boys will have a week to work on their game as the Cardinals will have off until they face Norwalk at home on Friday.

Newton 13-11-13-12 — 49 Pella 18-15-18-23 — 74 Newton — Sturtz 9, Wood 9, Easley 7, Gholson 6, Roush 6, Alex Bartels 4, Daquan Allen 4 Pella — Bortsheller 20, Pingel 13, Naaktgeboren 11, Garret Jansen 8, Seth Johnson 6, Payson Vande Lune 4, Noah Clayberg 4, Nathan Clayberg

ley, Lensing and Webb ensured that the Cards would bookend the day with victories, winning the event in 3:23.92.

“We had a lot of big time drops,” Hook said. “Jacob Thomas, Zach Theis and Reese Rosequist all dropped time. Also, Jeff Fitzgerald swam a heckuva leg in the 200 freestyle to edge out Waterloo for sixth. I was proud of his competitiveness and all the young swimmers who dropped times.”

Newton has a home meet against one of the best teams in the state in Des Moines Roosevelt on Tuesday followed by a trip to Boone on Thursday.

“We’re just looking for consistent swimming right now. We want to continue to improve and just be competitive going into these last few meets,” Hook said.

NFL: Manning set to make third Super Bowl appearance Continued from Page 1B San Francisco (14-5) led 17-13 when Wilson, given a free play as Aldon Smith jumped offside, hurled the ball to Jermaine Kearse, who made a leaping catch in the end zone.

Steven Hauschka then kicked his third field goal, and Seattle intercepted a Colin Kaepernick pass in the end zone on the 49ers’ final possession.

Denver 26, New England 16 DENVER (AP) — Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos are heading to the Super Bowl after a 26-16 victory over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Manning threw for 400 yards and two touchdowns Sunday to lead Denver to its first trip to the NFL title game in 15 years.

The Broncos (15-3) will play San Francisco or Seattle on Feb. 2 at

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. It marks the next big step for Manning on a comeback from multiple neck surgeries that a l Manning most ended his career.

He led the Broncos on a pair of 7-plus-minute touchdown drives, the second of which gave Denver a 20-3 lead.

Manning improved to 5-10 lifetime against Brady but is now 2-1 in the AFC title games.

The Patriots (13-5) got only 64 yards rushing and most of Brady’s 277 yards came after New England had fallen behind by 20

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CMB boys break out; girls freeze up

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Dakota Dawson, a junior, works on an opponent in a recent home wrestling meet. Dawson captured the gold medal in the 138-pound division at Saturday’s A-D-M Tiger Invitational in Adel. Newton and Prairie City-Monroe participated in the 17-team tournament.

Wrestling: Thirteen area wrestlers place in top seven Continued from Page 1B of Audubon, 1:14, in the consolation bracket semifinal. He faced Carr of DCG again in the 106 third-place match, winning with a pin in 36 seconds.

Newton’s J.T. Thongvanh at 170 and Ray Schroder at 185 each placed fourth.

Hunter Versteegh was seventh at 113 pounds and Cole Peters placed seventh at 120.

Ian Reed of PCM took fourth in the 145-pound division while Tristan Clark at 132 and Ron Marshall at 170 were fifth-place finishers.

Luke Cummings placed sixth at 152 and Jade Coleman was seventh in the 160-pound class.

Dawson broke into the Cardinal varsity lineup following the holiday break.

He is now 12-2 as Newton’s 138-pound wrestler. He opened Saturday’s tournament with a 47-second pin of Red Oak’s Lyndon Bright.

In his quarterfinal match, Dawson posted a 7-1 decision over Colton Osmundson of Roland-Story. Dawson pinned Webster City’s Ryan Ferrari right at the end of the first period, reaching the championship match.

PCM’s Miller pinned Alec Somsavath of Des Moines East in 2:22 of their openinground match at 113 pounds.

Miller rolled to a 15-2 major decision over Austin Smith of North Polk in the quarterfinals then defeated Evan Rix of Nevada, 8-4, in the semifinals.

Rains pinned Ethan Shipps of Ankeny Centennial in 50 seconds to begin his run to the 182-pound title match for PCM. Rains had back-to-back 3-2 decisions over Kaleb Sents of Ames and Julio Ramirez of Antioch in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.

In the 170-pound division, Newton’s Thongvanh won his first match, a pin of Dillon Hauser of Ankeny Centennial in 2:53, then was pinned

by Connor Larson of Webster City in 2:16. PCM’s Marshall went the same route — a pin over Dillon Rogers of Waukee in 2:34 and got pinned in 1:27

by Blake Wolinski of DCG. That dropped Thongvanh and Marshall into the consolation bracket. Marshall beat Zac Keller of Antioch, 10-3, but was pinned by Larson of

Webster City in 27 seconds.

Marshall moved into the fifth-place match, winning by injury default over Jacob Bair of Clarke. Thongvanh used a major decision, 12-3, over Markram Ibraheem of Des Moines East to move on then had injury default win over Bair. In the 170-pound thirdplace match, Larson edged Thongvanh 8-7.

PCM’s Reed opened strong in the 145-pound bracket with a pin of Antioch’s Jeremiah Reyes in 4:50. Reed was upended, 12-3, by Ames’ Marcus Coleman in the quarterfinal round. The two would meet again later. Reed beat Traye Pelzer of Nevada, 12-8, and Trevor Smith of Audubon, 7-6, to reach the thirdplace match. Coleman pinned Reed in 4:59.

Schroder of Newton notched an 8-3 decision over Keagan Hosfelt of Atlantic to begin his day at 195 pounds.

Schroder pinned Austin Robbins of Des Moines East in 2:12, but lost 15-7 to John Ware of Ankeny Centennial in the semifinals. He got a major decision, 13-4, over Tanner Stille of Roland-Story to get to the third-place match. George Bessette of Antioch pinned Schroder in 52 seconds.

Newton’s Hunter Versteegh lost his opening match at 113 by fall in 2:52 to Trey Rouse of Ankeny Centennial. He went on to win five straight in the consolation bracket, including pinning Rouse in 2:53 for seventh place. Versteegh pinned Trey Nelson of Webster City, 2:15, and Conner Christensen of Ames, 2:49, and won by injury default over Austin Smith, North Polk.

At 120, Peters worked back to win the seventh-place match for Newton, a pin of Michael Casey of Ames in 1:41. Peters started with a pin of Beau Nickum of Audubon at the end of the second period, lost by technical fall (161) to Trevor Murano of DCG and was pinned by Nathan Dlugopolski of Antioch, 3:49.

Peters won by technical fall (17-2) over Connor Canova, Ankeny Centennial, to get into the seventh-place match.

Clark, the Mustangs’ 132-pounder, was one of seven PCM wrestlers to win by pin in the opening round.

Clark pinned Danny Collins of Waukee in 3:01. Clark

dropped a major decision, 13-3, to Pat Schoenfelder of Antioch. He pinned Marshall McDermott of Atlantic in 1:43 then lost a 12-10 decision to Aaron Noce of Ankeny Centennial. Clark claimed fifth on an injury default over Jake Mulford of Audubon.

PCM’s Cummings was pinned in the 152-pound fifth-place match in 3:27 by Lucas Smith-Peterson of Audubon. He was 2-2 before that. Cummings pinned Nevada’s Cody Weier in 54 seconds to start the competition then was pinned in 1:24

by Tanner Hild of Webster City. Cummings bounced back with a 57-second pin of Antioch’s Stephen Frandsen in consolation-bracket action.

Cummings lost 11-9 to Ben Joerger of Ames in overtime.

Coleman went 3-2 to claim seventh at 160 for the Mustangs. Coleman opened the day with a pin of Gable Reece of Clarke in 42 seconds and finished with a 12-0 major decision over Drew Christensen of Audubon. He lost 16-15 to Prince York of Des Moines East and 7-6 to Kody Harrelson of Nevada then defeated Jacob Johnson of Atlantic, 6-4.

Other Newton and PCM results from the tournament: Newton 126 — Parker Schuster — won by technical fall (17-2) over Alex Selberg, Red Oak; was pinned by Darrian Schwenke, Atlantic, 1:15; was pinned by Jace Williams, Ankeny Centennial, 1:23; was pinned by DeMarcus Dameron, Des Monies East, 1:41.

132 — Bryce Tish — lost 6-0 to Jake Mulford, Audubon; was pinned by Reed Hillenga, DCG, 1:22; was pinned by Treyton Witthuhn, Roland-Story, 2:38; lost 6-3 to Marshall McDermott, Atlantic,.

145 — Brett Wolf — pinned Jarrod Coe, Clarke, :46; lost 8-2 to Trevor Smith, Audubon; lost by forfeit; lost by forfeit.

152 — Peyton Patterson — was pinned by Lucas Smith-Peterson, Audubon, :37; pinned John Cutshall, Clarke, 3:00; lost 8-4 to Myles Russell, Waukee.

160 —Duncan Lee — was pinned by Alex Oswald, Webster City, 2:53; was pinned by Jacob Johnson, Atlantic, 1:48.

182 — Jordan Henning — was pinned by Colin Bruce, Red Oak, 5:26; was pinned by Connor Wachter, Waukee, 1:23.

PCM 120 — Reece Broderson — was pinned

by Caleb Orme, Red Oak, 1:22; received a bye; was pinned by Connor Canova, Ankeny Centennial, 2:37.

195 — Jaret Maggard — was pinned by Tanner Stille, Roland-Story, :41; received a bye; was pinned by Zach Collins, DCG, :31.

220 — Brandon Charls — lost 8-2 to Christian Heimer, Ankeny Centennial; received a bye; pinned Tim Regan, Antioch, 3:10; was pinned by Ben Bruggeman, North Polk, 2:00.

285 — Trent Malone — was pinned by Kyle Nichols, Antioch, :46; pinned Collin Newell, Ames, 3:20; pinned Koby Hunnicutt, Audubon, 1:38; was pinned by Jezidiah Phippen, Atlantic, 3:18.

GILBERT — Close games have become a standard for Collins-Maxwell/ Baxter’s boys this season.

They were in another one Friday against Gilbert’s Tigers.

The Raiders were leading 49-47 going into the fourth quarter then something happened. They had a power surge of 20 points while holding the Tigers to eight, recording their 10th win of the season, 69-55.

In the girls’ contest Friday, the CMB Raiders weren’t able to take care of the basketball early nor could they buy a basket.

The Tigers pounced on the Raiders’ troubles, netting a 50-38 win.

CMB’s boys improved to 10-3 overall and 7-3 in Heart of Iowa play. CMB’s girls dropped to 4-11 overall and 2-9 in conference action. The Raider teams host Nevada in HOI play in Baxter.

The Raider boys trailed by two after one quarter, but turned the tables to outscore the Tigers 23-16 for a 35-30 halftime advantage. It was back-and-forth in the third quarter with CMB holding a two-point lead until the final run.

CMB shot 48 percent, 24-of-49, from the field to Gilbert’s 35 percent, 21-of60. The Tigers netted 10 3-pointers in the game led

by Ryan Blum, who hit four for his 12 points.

A big factor in the outcome was free throw shooting. The Raiders sank 15of-21 attempts from the line while the Tigers were 4-of-12.

Zach Samson corralled 21 rebounds and scored 11 points for the Raiders. Bryce Kemp topped

the scoring for CMB with 15 points followed by Seth Balke with 14 and Austin Moorman with 11. Kemp had 11 rebounds and three steals and Balke handed out four assists.

Dax Hatfield scored 12 points for Gilbert.

IN THE GIRLS’ game, the Raiders went over 14 minutes with just one field goal in the first half. They were down 16-7 after one quarter and trailed 33-11 at halftime.

Lexi Breon led the Raider girls with 20 points.

Breon, who is second in Class 2A in assists, had six in the game. Class 2A’s rebound leader is CMB’s Abbie Haupert with 180. She had a double-double Friday with 10 rebounds and 15 points. Haupert is eighth on the 2A scoring list.

Katie Ziesman had two steals and two assists. Bridget Hurley made three steals.

Haupert blocked three shots.

Gilbert was led by Madison Blum with 11 points and Hillary Mosiman with 10.

Girls’ Game CMB 7-4-15-12—38 Gilbert 16-17-9-8—50 CMB — Schmitz 0-1-5-1, Hurley 1-0-4-2, Ziesman 0-0-3-0, Haupert 5/1-2-2-15, Breon 5/2-40-20. TOTALS: 11/3-7-14-38.

Gilbert — Tibben 0/1-0-0-3, Reed 3-2-2-8, Mosiman 1/2-2-0-10, Blum 3/1-2-3-11, Broshar 0/2-22-8, Powers 3-1-2-7, DeBont 1-10-3. TOTALS: 11/6-10-9-50.

Boys’ Game CMB 12-23-12-20—69 Gilbert 14-16-17-8—55 CMB — Moorman 2/2-1-2-11, Galloway 0/1-4-1-7, Samson 4-3-3-11, Balke 5-4-2-14, Kemp 7-1-4-15, Nissen 0/1-2-0-5, Stover 0/1-0-0-3, Girard 1-0-2-2. TOTALS: 19/5-15-14-69.

Gilbert — Greder 3/1-0-3-9, Wieland 2-1-5-5, Hatfield 2/2-22-12, Culek 1-0-0-2, Blum 0/40-3-12, Gescheidler 1/1-0-3-5, Baker 1/1-1-1-6, Hoiberg 1/1-01-5. TOTALS: 11/10-4-18-55.

Individual CMB wrestlers win

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor MAXWELL — CollinsMaxwell/Baxter’s Raiders lost Heart of Iowa Conference wrestling duals last Thursday on their home mat.

The Raiders lost 65-15 to Roland-Story. Logan Cory posted an 8-5 decision over Ryan Hadaway at 182 pounds for CMB. The other wins by the Raiders came on forfeits at 113 with Jacob Hennick and at 160 with Jordan Coughenour.

Against South Hamilton, the Raiders won three matches on the mat and picked up 12 points on forfeits. South Hamilton won the dual, 41-26.

Hennick pinned Corey Clabaugh in 1 minute, 55 seconds for the win at 113 against South Hamilton. At 120, CMB’s Lane Howes recorded an 18-3 technical fall early in the third period over Preston Luketich.

Torraine Schultheis gave the Raiders a victory at 170

pounds. He defeated Noah Lutter, 10-5. Cory and Archer McFadden won by forfeits at 182 and 220, respectively.

CMB is back in action Thursday at Colfax-Mingo.

Roland-Story (R) 65, Collins-Maxwell-Baxter (CMB) 15 132: Treyton Witthuhn, R, tech. fall Ethan Cozad, CMB, 15-0. 138: Colton Osmundson, R, forf. 145: William Clark, R, forf. 152: Alec Smith, R, forf. 160: Jordan Coughenour, CMB, forf. . 170: Charles Fournier, R, pinned Torraine Schultheis, CMB, 2:59.

182: Logan Cory, CMB, dec. Ryan Hadaway, R, 8-5. 195: Calvin Bright, R, forf. 220: Tanner Stille, R, pinned Archer McFadden, CMB, 2:32. 285: Danny Dankel, R, pinned Isac Bennett, CMB, 1:05. 106: Zach Anderson, R, forf. 113: Jacob Hennick, CMB, forf.

120: Will Halstead, R, pinned Lane Howes, CMB, 4:41. 126: Parker Witthuhn, R, pinned Beau Iske, CMB, 0:59.

South Hamilton (SH) 41, Collins-Maxwell-Baxter (CMB) 26 120: Lane Howes, CMB, tech. fall Preston Luksetich, SH, 4:52 18-3. 126: Brian Greenfield, SH, pinned Beau Iske, CMB, 5:24. 132: JD Rader, SH, pinned Ethan Cozad, CMB, 1:38. 138: Brian Carroll, SH, forf. 145: Luke Peters, SH, forf. 152: Austin Roys, SH, forf. 160: Max Reiter, SH, tech. fall Jordan Coughenour, CMB, 3:50 15-0.

170: Torraine Schultheis, CMB, dec. Noah Lutter, SH, 10-5. 182: Logan Cory, CMB, forf. 220: Archer McFadden, CMB, forf.

285: Josh Lutter, SH, pinned Isac Bennett, CMB, 0:52. 113: Jacob Hennick, CMB, pinned Corey Clabaugh, SH, 1:55.

Bowling: Cardinals sweep home meet Continued from Page 1B In the Baker game round, Newton scored 179, 167, 168, 222 and 123 for an 859 total.

Pella Christian’s Jordan Pleima finished at 319. Grant Fynaardt bowled a 272 and Andrew Veenstra had a 265.

THE CARDINAL girls continue to roll. Madison Humphrey led the way Saturday with a 364 (198, 166) and Courtney Tabor tallied a 326 (159, 167). Erica Bailey finished at 280 (149, 131) followed by Kirsten Young at 233 (106, 127).

Mariah Gonzales bowled a

207 (119, 88) for the Cardinals.

Makayla Tabor also had a 207 (84, 123). Newton’s Baker games were 127, 138, 161, 164 and 135 for a 725 total.

“Madison gave another solid performance averaging 182 in the individual round. She is very dependable and makes great shots week after week,” Banwell said.

“This is the lowest team score of the season and proves that anything can happen during our meets. We will be working on a lot on converting spares next week in practice.”

Sheets/Daily News Newton travels to Pella this Jordan Pleima of Pella Christian gets ready for Saturday’s competiton atJocelyn Newton’s Cardinal coming Saturday for a dual with Lanes. Pleima was the top bowler for the Eagle boys on the day with a 319. Newton beat Pella Pella Christian.

Christian and Norwalk.

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probate in the above named court and that Todd E. Trease 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 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 this 9th day of January, 2014.

Todd E. Trease Executor of estate 901 N. 2nd Ave. E. Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Lee M. Walker, ICIS PIN No: AT00008212 Attorney for executor Walker, Billingsley & Bair 208 N 2nd Ave W Newton, IA 50208 Address Date of second publication 20th day of January, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 January 20 & 27

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT D. GITHENS, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036428 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Robert D. Githens, Deceased, who died on or about January 3, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of January, 2014, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 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 this 6th day of January, 2014.

James D. Githens Administrator of the Estate 12387 N. Fallen Shadows Dr. Marana, AZ 85658 Address Lee M. Walker, ICIS PIN No: AT00008212 Attorney for the Administrator Walker, Billingsley & Bair 208 N 2nd Ave W Newton, IA 50208 Address Date of second publication 20th day of January, 2014 Probate Code Section 230 January 13 & 20

obligation bonds (for essential corporate purposes) of the City of Newton, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 017 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Chape' to Introduce a Resolution approving financial, payroll, and permitting software contract with Civic Systems, LLC. AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 018 adopted Moved by Chape', seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution authorizing purchase of an articulated haul truck at the Newton Sanitary Landfill. AYES: Five.

Resolution No. NAYS: None.

2014 - 019 adopted There was no new business.

During old business Mayor Hansen updated council on the installation progress for the audio/video broadcast system.

Staff will be running tests throughout January and plan for the official launch during the first meeting in February.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Chape', to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m.. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, City Clerk January 20

Monday, January 20, 2014 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5422(1) COURT NO. EQCV118169 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, vs Defendant: BRADLEY, MICHAEL - IN REM Defendant: SPOUSE OF MICHAEL BRADLEY, BARBARA BRADLEY, SPOUSE OF BARBARA BRADLEY, MIDLANDFUNDING, LLC WORLD FINANCIAL NETWORK NATIONAL BANK, RAB PERFORMANCE RECOVERIES, LLC, LVNV FUNDING, LLC, - IN REM DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Lot 18 of the SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 19 in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as shown by Plat recorded in Plat Book B, at Page 255 in the Office of the Recorded of said County Street Address 422 E. 2ND ST. S., NEWTON, IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 02/25/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $74,879.56 Costs $1,748.85 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 5.5% OF $69,542.21 FROM 02/27/2013 Attorney SAYER, BRIAN (319) 234-2530 Date 12/11/2013 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY January 20 &27

Public Notices NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5616(1) COURT NO. EQCV117546 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs Defendant: PECINOVSKY, AMANDA J. A/K/A AMANDA PECINOVSKY - IN REM Defendant: AND SHANNON PECINOVSKY; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: The North Half of Lot One of the Subdivision of Out Lot One in the City of Prairie City, Jasper County, Iowa, as appears in Plat Book B, at Page 563 in the Office of the Recorder of said County; situated in Jasper County in the The State of Iowa AKA North Half of Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Out Lot 1 in the City of Prairie City,Jasper County, Iowa, as appears in Plat Book B, at Page 563 in the Office of the Recorder of said County Street Address 304 N. STATE STREET, PRAIRIE CITY, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 02/25/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $99,846.55 Costs $1,300.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 7.375% OF $90,221.23 FROM 06/05/2012 Attorney KREITNER, GREGORY J. (563) 263-9494 Date 12/27/2013 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY January 20 & 27 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5477(1) COURT NO. EQCV117516 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4, vs Defendant: KRIEGER, DEANNA C. - IN REM Defendant: SPOUSE OF DEANNA C. KRIEGER - IN REM DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: THE NORTH ONE-QUARTER OF LOT 10 AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK 6, SOUTH PARK ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BAXTER, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA Street Address 405 INDEPENDENCE ST., BAXTER, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 02/11/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $77,727.67 Costs $472.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 11.625% OF $77,727.80 FROM 05/15/2012 Attorney SAYER, BRIAN G. (319) 2342530 Date 12/16/2013 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY January 13 & 20 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD D. TREASE, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036431 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Donald D. Trease, Deceased, who died on or about December 30, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of January, 2014, the last will and testament of Donald D. Trease, deceased, bearing date of the 11th day of December, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Todd E. Trease 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 second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD R. RUSSELL, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036436 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DONALD R. RUSSELL, Deceased, who died on or about January 5, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of January, 2014, the last will and testament of DONALD R. RUSSELL, deceased, bearing date of the 7th day of November, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Esther A. Grife and Everett Russell 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 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 this 14th day of January, 2014.

Esther A. Grife and Everett Russell Executor of estate 1215 E 12th Street N, Newton IA 50208 920 N. 3rd Street S, Newton, IA Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Bruce Nuzum, ICIS PIN No: AT0005885 Attorney for executor Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa, & Nuzum, PLLC 211 First Avenue W, Newton, IA 50208 Address Date of second publication 27th day of January, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 January 20 & 27 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD MILTON REMPP, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036429 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Donald Milton Rempp, Deceased, who died on or about December 18, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of January, 2014, the last will and testament of Donald Milton Rempp, deceased, bearing date of the 17th day of October, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Thomas Lee Rempp 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 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 this 9th day of January, 2014.

Thomas Lee Rempp Executor of estate 15423 Jacob Ave. Grinnell, IA 50112 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Dale A. Lamb Attorney for executor 717 5th Ave. Grinnell, IA 50112 641-236-3610 Address Date of second publication 20th day of January, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 January 13 & 20 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT D. GITHENS, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036428 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Robert D. Githens, Deceased, who died on or about January 3, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of January, 2014, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5465(1) COURT NO. EQCV117741 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-BC4, vs Defendant: BRIAN, CHRISTOPHER J. A/K/A CHRISTOPHER J. BRAIN, - IN REM Defendant: SHELLY D. BRIAN A/K/A SHELLY D. BRAIN - IN REM DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT SIX IN BLOCK TWENTYNINE IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA Street Address 316 S. 3RD AVE W., NEWTON, IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 02/11/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $109,939.38 Costs $1,629.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 5.5% OF $90,212.71 FROM 03/24/2012 Attorney SAYER, BRIAN G. (319) 2342530 Date 12/16/2013 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY January 13 & 20 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5483(1) COURT NO. EQCV117840 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-15, vs Defendant:RONEY, MARK R. IN REM Defendant: SHERYL RONEY, LLOYDS PLAN, INC., AQUA FINANCE INC., - IN REM DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: The East 8.25 feet by 66 feet of alley adjacent to Lot Six, Block Twelve in COLLEGE ADDITION to the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa.

And Lot Six in Block Twelve in COLLEGE ADDITION to the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa Street Address 809 W. 4TH ST. S., NEWTON, IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 02/11/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $115,733.61 Costs $1,841.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 11.6% OF $72,195.21 FROM 11/20/2012 Attorney SAYER, BRIAN G. (319) 2342530 Date 12/17/2013 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY January 13 & 20 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 06, 2014, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Michael L. Hansen presided.

Present: Council Members Price, George, Chape', Trotter, Mullan. Absent: Otto.

Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join him in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 06, 2014, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Michael L. Hansen presided.

Present: Council Members Price, George, Chape', Trotter, Mullan. Absent: Otto.

Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join him in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

There was no Citizen Participation.

Darrel Sarmento spoke regarding Downtown parking. There are several business that do need to park downtown during the blanket no parking time frame from November through April.

The committee will be meeting with staff to discuss utilizing a hotline to confirm parking unless the City will be plowing.

Frank Liebl, Executive Director NDC, presented the NDC budget report and the request for funding of $65,000. The NDC is expected to be very active this year.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan, to approve consent agenda items 4-21.

4. December 16, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 5. Approve ownership change Class C Liquor, Outdoor Service, Sunday Sales, Sombrero, 1130 1st Avenue East.

6. Designate January 20, 2014 as the public hearing date for 20132014 budget amendments 7. Resolution appointing City Clerk and Deputy City Clerks.

Resolution 2014-001 adopted.

8. Resolution appointing Bret Doerring to serve on the Water Board for a term ending December 31, 2019. Resolution 2014002 adopted.

9.

Resolution re-appointing Bernard Lammers to serve on The Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending December 31, 2018. Resolution 2014-003 adopted.

10. Resolution re-appointing Dennis Porter to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a term ending December 31, 2018. Resolution 2014-004 adopted.

11. Resolution appointing Beverly L. Rossow to the Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2014.

Resolution 2014-005 adopted.

12. Resolution re-appointing Susan Smith to the Newton Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2016.

Resolution 2014-006 adopted.

13. Resolution re-appointing Rita Reinheimer to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2016.

Resolution 2014-007 adopted.

14. Resolution re-appointing Fred L. Pittman to serve on the Newton Building Trades Board for a term ending December 31, 2016.

Resolution 2014-008 adopted.

15. Resolution appointing Joe Urias to the Park Board for a term expiring the first Monday in July 2018.

Resolution 2014-009 adopted.

16. Resolution fixing the amounts to be assessed against individual private property for the abatement of nuisance violations (141). Resolution 2014-010 adopted.

17. Resolution approving quotes for prohibited sanitary sewer discharge removal work. Resolution 2014-011 adopted.

18. Resolution approving financial assistance payment amounts and approved system plans for prohibited sanitary sewer discharge removal work in I & I District No. 2. Resolution 2014-012 adopted.

19. Resolution Appointing Public Works Director and Director of Planning and Zoning to Serve on the Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance Committees. Resolution 2014-013 adopted.

20. Resolution approving contract and ordering clerk to publish notice and fixing a date for a public hearing on the sale of Newton Sanitary Landfill clay material to Newton Water Works for a FEMA Flood Hazard Mitigation Project.

Resolution 2014-014 adopted.

21. Approval of Bills AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Consent agenda items approved.

Moved by Price, seconded by Chape', to approve the first consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 1993, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 10, Parking Offenses, by adding Section 11.1008.17(A)(3), No Parking, East Nineteenth Street North, Eastside, from North Eleventh Avenue East to one hundred fifty four (154) feet south. Price asked for confirmation that the residence was notified. Knabel, City Administrator, confirmed that they were. AYES: Five. NAYS: None. 1st consideration was approved. Moved by Price, seconded by Chape' to waive the second and third consideration. AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Motion to waive the 2nd and 3rd consideration was approved. Moved by Chape?, seconded by Trotter to adopt the above Ordinance. AYES: Five.

NAYS: None. Ordinance 2222 adopted.

Moved by Price, seconded by George to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $1,290,000 general obligation bonds (for essential corporate purposes) of the City of Newton, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 015 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $855,000 general obligation bonds (for essential corporate purposes) of the City of Newton, State off Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 016 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $1,590,000 general obligation bonds (for essential corporate purposes) of the City of Newton, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 017 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Chape' to Introduce a Resolution approving financial, payroll, and permitting software contract with Civic Systems, LLC. AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 018 adopted Moved by Chape', seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution authorizing purchase of an articulated haul truck at the Newton Sanitary Landfill. AYES: Five.

Resolution No. NAYS: None.

2014 - 019 adopted There was no new business.

During old business Mayor Hansen updated council on the installation progress for the audio/video broadcast system.

Staff will be running tests throughout January and plan for the official launch during the first meeting in February.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Chape', to adjourn the meeting at

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5451(1) COURT NO. EQCV118460 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., vs Defendant: BEUKEMA, STEVEN A. - IN REM Defendant: JANA BEUKEMA, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, - IN REM DEFENDANT: PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Lot Twenty-one in D & P COLFAX ADDITION a part of Lot B of the South One-half of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twelve, Township Seventy-nine North, Range Twenty-one West of the Fifth P.M., Jasper County, Iowa as appears of record in Plat Book “E” page 301 in the Office of the Recorder of said County Street Address 10107 S. 34TH AVE. W., COLFAX, IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 02/11/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $102,114.20 Costs $1,303.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 4% OF $97,495.93 FROM 10/25/2013 Attorney SAYER, BRIAN G. (319) 2342530 Date 12/16/2013 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY JANUARY 13 & 20 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5410(1) COURT NO. EQCV118319 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, vs Defendant: HOUSLEY-BUTLER, HEATHER - IN REM Defendant: SPOUSE OF HEATHER HOUSLEY-BUTLER, CORY K. BUTLER, SPOUSE OF CORY K. BUTLER, MARVIN HOUSLEY, SPOUSE OF MARVIN HOUSLEY, - IN REM DEFENDANT: PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Nineteen, Township Seventyeight North, Range Eighteen West of the Fifth P.M., Jasper County, Iowa, described as beginning at the Northeast Corner of the said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Nineteen, thence South 00°00'00” West along the East line of the said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Eight hundred Sixty-three feet, thence South 89°49'41” West Two hundred Three and Seventy-seven hundredths feet, thence North 00°15'00” East Eight hundred Sixty-three and One hundredths feet to a point on the North line of the said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, thence North 89°49'41” East along the North line of the said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Two hundred feet to the point of beginning Street Address 10659 E. 64TH ST. S., REASNOR, IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 02/25/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $80,080.04 Costs $1,975.50 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 6.5% OF $76,436.94 FROM 08/13/2013 Attorney SAYER, BRIAN (319) 234-2530 Date 12/11/2013 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY January 20 & 27 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5422(1) COURT NO. EQCV118169 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, vs Defendant: BRADLEY, MICHAEL - IN REM Defendant: SPOUSE OF MICHAEL BRADLEY, BARBARA BRADLEY, SPOUSE OF BARBARA BRADLEY, MIDLAND-

PERSONAL

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets Sunday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 PM in Basement of St. Stephan's Episcopal Church LOST & FOUND

FOUND- STRAY Cat, very friendly, grey in color, sex unknown, would make good barn cat. 791-1995.

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EMPLOYMENT

LOOKING FOR 22 Long Rifle Ammo. Must be reasonable. 641-275-3557.

OLD MILITARY items: German, Japanese, and American, and old Advertising signs.

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Dynasty Cab

FREE: FEMALE Calico Cat, smart, lovable, friendly, and fixed. Must have a good home. 641-831-3338 or 641-275-2959.

RENTALS

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2 BEDROOM, ground floor apartment. Stove, refrigerator. Easy access with garage option. $395/month. References required. 792-4388

* Spanish/English Bilingual Positions * French/English Bilingual Positions • No Sales involved • Inbound Customer Service • On the Job Training • Excellent Benefit Package offered after probationary period

Full & Part Time Must have clean driving record & CDL or chauffers license.

Positions available in multiple departments.

Interview with us to find out more!

Apply to caleris.com/employment (319) 531-6480 EOE

FARMLAND FOR RENT Marshall County: 75 acres, Timber Creek Twp 75 acres, Logan Twp Jasper County: 40 acres, Mariposa Twp Cash Lease For More Information, Contact Hertz Farm Management, Inc. at 515-382-1500

Call 641-417-9724 between 8am-5pm EMPLOYMENT

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delivering for the Jasper County Advertiser Route 730 172 Papers $34/mo N. 7th Ave PL E. N. 7th Ave E. N. 6th Ave E. N. 5th Ave E. N. 4th Ave E. N. 3rd Ave E. N. 2nd Ave E. E. 25th St N.

Route 756 86 Papers $17/mo N. 4th Ave E. N. 6th Ave E. N. 8th Ave E. N. 10th Ave E. E. 17th St N. E. 18th St N.

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We are searching for a self-starting professional with long-term care expertise. The successful candidate will be an experienced licensed RN with 2-4 years long-term care management experience and leadership expertise (DON experience preferred), and demonstrated clinical and assessment competencies. Strong team-building and communication skills are required, along with excellent professional and supportive supervisory experience.

Consider becoming an integral part of our team as we continue Elim’s mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation by providing senior housing and healthcare in the spirit of Christ’s love.

If you are prepared for an exciting challenge, please e-mail or send resume to: Newton Village 110 N 5th Ave W. Newton, IA 50208 or Brenda Colvin, Executive Director/Administrator bcolvin@elimcare.org

At WesleyLife, we believe that living a wellbalanced life with attention to mind, body and spirit is essential to aging well. We encourage older adults to live a healthy and independent lifestyle, focusing on their abilities, potential and passions.

Maintenance Technician Park Centre in Newton has an outstanding full time opportunity for a Maintenance Technician.

Ideal candidates will possess technical knowledge of maintenance systems including knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems and general carpentry skills.

Successful candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff and a demonstrated ability to work independently to meet deadlines. Minimum requirements include a minimum of two years of experience.

To apply send resume to Park Centre, 500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208 or online at www.wesleylife.org EOE. Drug and Tobaccofree work environment.

VanKooten Ag Service 2 temp Farmworker in Volga SD from 3 /1 /2014 to 12/15/2014 $12.33 per hr.

1 month(s) Farm laborer with tractor, combine & forage harvester operating experience experience required to Operate tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, plant, cultivate, harvest & sort corn, soybeans & hay Must be able to stand on feet for long hours working in hot/cold weather. Guaranteed offer of employment for a min. of 3/4 of the workdays of the total work contract period. Employer will: provide necessary tools supplies & equipment at no cost to the worker provide housing for workers who cannot return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday and reimburse the worker for transportation costs & subsistence to work site when worker completes 50% of the work period Report to or send resume to the nearest Iowa Workforce Development using job order #SD1631230

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AUTOMOTIVE

14 FT ALUMINUM Fishing boat and trailer, Johnson 6 HP gas motor, bow mount foot controlled trolling motor, hand controlled trolling motor, depth and fish finder, swivel seats, hand crank bow mount anchor. $1,800.

641-792-0378.

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1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

BRAND NEW Drip coffee maker. $15.

2 Single beds, with frames, one with headboard. $40 & $50. 787-0208.

COMBATSTICK 568 CH products Flight Simulation and Gaming Gear. Excellent condition, original box, USB, Windows, Mac OS. Direct x 7.0a or above (PC), input sprockets 1.7 x (Mac). USB port. $10.

641-712220.

COMFORT AIR Dehumidifier, works good. Automatic. $65. 787-0208 ELLIPTICAL, WITH portable MPS/radio and CD player input. Used very little. New $1,200 asking $450. 792-7186.

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

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Priced $450-$600 $200 Security Deposits Pet Friendly (some restrictions) W/D Hookups Central Air Dishwasher Private covered Patio or Balcony with storage Laundry Facility onsite (641)792-6939 EHO

ETHAN ALLEN nest of tables, 2, excellent condition.

792-5217.

MAYTAG TRUCKS: #1#10, $200. 2001 Mote Carlo Replica $15. 50th Anniversary 1949 International $30. 641-891-1856 or 641-891-5917.

RACE CAR Bed & twin mattress, excellent condition. Not toddler size. $125. 641-521-6117.

RUUD GAURDIAN 40 gallon water heater, installed in 08', replaced due to remodeling. Perfect working order. $125. Call or text: 641-831-3527.

SMALL SQUARE Bales of Hay, $4 a bale. 641-7928614.

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CLEAN 1 BR. Laundry, appliances, garage opener, furnished. 1 year lease.

References. No pets. No smoking. 792-3234 or 792-8811 LARGE 1 bedroom apartment, ground floor, hardwood floors, ceiling fan, laundry facilities available, private entrance, gas and water paid. $400/month.

641-792-8366 RENTAL STALLS now available at Industrial Park, 36'x12'. 641-792-8182.

SPECIAL PRICE Would you pay $1 for your 1st months rent?

Then receive the 13th month FREE! 641-792-3443 No Pets (CIRHA Accepted)

REAL ESTATE

MOBILE HOMES for Sale Financing available. Newer 3 bedroom 3 bath mobile home located in deer run estates in Colfax. 515-2102835 or 563-357-0487

AUTOMOTIVE

1968 BLUE Ford Mustang Convertible. 60,000 miles, 289 Automatic. 641-7924481 or 641-521-7813

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

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

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 TONY LITTLE Gazelle Aerobic Machine, nearly brand new condition. $50.

641-831-2571.

USED FEATHER pillows$2 each. 792-7186.

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

2007 CHEVY COBALT, RED, 121,2112 MILES. IN GREAT SHAPE. PERFECT FOR ANYONE WANTING A FABULOUS RUNNING CAR WITH UNBEATABLE GAS MILEAGE. WE ARE ONLY SELLING BECAUSE OUR FAMILY IS GROWING AND WE UPGRADED TO A LARGER VEHICLE. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (409) 789-3825

TWO Taurus SHO's. 1993 Ford Taurus SHO: 81200+ one owner miles. Manual 5 speed overdrive transmission. All options except sunroof. Ultra red crimson color. Very clean, good to excellent condition. Included owners manual, Ford repair manual, Chiltion repair manual, purchase papers, repair records, original floor mats, and 1993 magazine articles. Vehicle is ready to drive anywhere.

1995 SHO: Parts car with lots of good parts. Bad engine and automatic transmission. Good Body, glass, wheels, and more. Asking $4900 for both cars. 641791-2220.

REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

1999 HARLEY Davidson XL CH Sportster, red & black, runs good, 24,000 miles, $3500. Must sell. call for details, after 2:30pm 641-521-7165 2008 SUNSET Creek by Sunny Brook, 27' travel trailer, 12' slide out, walk in shower, regular size bed, sofa, and table make into a bed. 2 platform rockers and TV included, electric front jack, good condition, $13,000. Call 641-7924935

EMPLOYMENT

At WesleyLife, we believe that living a well-balanced life with attention to mind, body and spirit is essential to aging well. We encourage older adults to live a healthy and independent lifestyle, focusing on their abilities, potential and passions.

Director of People and Culture Hearthstone has a full time position available for an experienced human resource professional to serve as our Director of People and Culture. This position is responsible for the day-to-day human resource responsibilities including selection/hiring, learning, performance management, and leadership development. He/She is responsible to ensure alignment of people-related practices in Pella with WesleyLife’s people strategies.

Must have a degree in HR, business or a related field with at least five years of prior HR experience. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are required. Health care experience is highly preferred.

Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer health assessment including a drug and nicotine screen. We value diversity within our workforce and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. EOE.

FOR SALE 2005 Mercury Sable LS SHO V6, 4 Door, Automatic, Leather Interior, Sun Roof, Exc. Condition, runs great, good tires, 105k miles serviced every 3000 mi. $4,000.00 firm 515-249-0391

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VINTAGE HOT Wheels, Stop-N-Go sets. 4-foot stripe Light Fixtures (x5) $15 each. Peanuts Cartoon Character Glasses. $6 each. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $15 each. Breyer Horses $5-$40. 515-313-7803.

WEIDER 8515 Home Gym. Variable weight up to 250 lbs., cable operation, multiple stations. $100. 641831-2571.

WOMENS BLACK Coat, with hood. Like new, Med., no smoke or pets. $15.

641-521-8450

EMPLOYMENT

Resumes may be emailed directly to Kristy VanDerWiel, Vice President-People & Culture at kvanderwiel@wesleylife.org.

USED GENERAL Electric Stove.

Works good. $60.00. 787-0208.

WANTED: FULL set of Dually -one piece wheels, for Chevy truck. 641-5216980.

EMPLOYMENT

Monday, January 20, 2014

We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. today in a floating holiday to commemorate his birth, which was on Jan. 15, 1929. The civil rights leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner and great American orator was born when Mercury, the planet of communication, was in Aquarius, a sign associated with humanity, imagination and vision.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 20). You don’t expect much from this year, and this will be so good for you. Expectations have been known to lead directly to suffering. February’s surprises will delight you.

March brings an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and work hard. You’ll do best in a small group.

You’ll meet someone you’re destined to know and love in April. Leo and Cancer people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 20, 1, 11, 8 and 7.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You look forward to the events of the near future as long as you feel prepared for them. So take the time to plan and do the

things that will help you go confidently forward.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). True to the empathetic talents of your Piscean nature, your emotions will be level and consistent with the emotions of those around you. You’re not afraid to lead; you just won’t have the desire now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Gaining a measure of control over your response to events is no small victory. Today it will be the only victory that matters.

Your life will change because you change your responses.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes talking is doing something. Other times, talking is doing nothing. You’ll be exposed to both active and inactive talk. If you know the difference, you’ll be as productive as you want to be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You won’t be able to stay still, because life’s music will move you.

Metaphorically, you have

a passion for dancing, and this choromania will make you extremely popular on the flashing floor of life.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Appearances will matter even more than usual.

People will be in the mood to make value assessments.

It will be easier to put your best foot forward when said foot is wearing a very good shoe.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Ferrets kill vermin, too, and yet for centuries the house pet/ rodent extermination role has gone prevailingly to cats. You have the aloof, regal feline attitude today that will have people choosing you over the other options.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). It goes best for you when you show up exactly when and where you said you’d be. Avoid changing the original plan if you can help it. People relax when they know what to expect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will not blend well with someone who is emotionally demanding.

You need support to face personal challenges, and overly mercurial or dramatic people won’t focus on you the way you need someone to right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just when you need to solve a problem and don’t have the resources to do so, lucrative opportunities will show up. This is not chance timing; you are drawing good luck to you with your smile.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You enjoy anticipation, and you have so much to look forward to. Today it’s all about that one thing that makes you smile. It’s nothing profound — more likely something wonderfully dumb.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Think of today’s main event as an exercise.

Whether things work out the way you want them to or not is very far from the point of the exercise.

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