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Coffee with a Cop draws large crowd during first event

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Newton’s first Coffee with a cop was a huge success for the Newton Police Department with a packed house filling Bridgehouse Coffee Wednesday. Six officers from the department talked with citizens, some who even brought folders of material, about ideas they had to improve relationships with law enforcement.

Lt. Wes Breckenridge was very happy with the inaugural event, saying he hoped to continue the program every other month.

In order to capture a wider audience, Coffee with a Cop may move

days, including Saturdays to catch those who are working during the week. Breckenridge said the plan is to change locations to help bring business to multiple places in town.

Breckenridge also said a Pizza with Police may develop — offering a free slice of pizza and conversation with an officer.

The next event is not yet planned, but potential outdoor events may occur when the weather allows. Coffee with a Cop is a national program that started in 2011.

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

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Parents drop off their children for a day of school at the B.C. Berg Complex. The Newton Community School District has discussed renovation and replacement plans for the more than 50 year old building.

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The Berg replacement will be costly, but necessary, board president says Editor’s Note: This overview of the Berg Complex’s building issues is part two of a two part series about the aging Newton school facility. Wednesday’s focus was on the issues with maintaining and replacing utilities at the 51-yearold complex.

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

Scott Thenhaus/Daily News Newton Police Officer Ryan Zylstra participated in the department’s first Coffee with a Cop event Wednesday at Bridgehouse Coffee. A great turn out saw citizens having casual conversation with six different officers from the department at the informal gathering.

One morning, within the next few years, Newton Community School District students will attend either a renovated or re-built B.C. Berg Complex.

Most Newton residents seem fairly certain the district cannot continue to simply repair and refurbish the 51-year-old building,

but how much of the bill will Newton property owners pay for either a complete re-build or a thorough renovation?

The district’s board voted last week to pursue an option for a bond issue on an all new building for the elementary/middle-school complex, which would be built next to the current structure. While all of the financing details haven’t been worked out, it will be an expensive replacement, with an initial estimate of more than $30 million.

The district, under one proposed plan, could get a loan called Secure an Advanced Vision for Education for $18.4 million, which means the board will still have to go to the voters for the $16.6 million balance.

The district will need voters to accept a rise in property taxes to help pay for the bond. A general obligation bond requires a 60 percent approval from voters in order to pass.

Board president Sheri Benson sat down with the Daily News to describe some of the challenges and important aspects of a redoing one of the district’s most versatile campuses.

At the Jan. 12 meeting, during a discussion about when the board could take the bond to the public in a special election, board secretary Gayle Isaac said aiming for a Sept.

8 vote on a bond issue for Berg would be “very, very aggressive.”

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City working to turn commuters into residents with new housing options

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News With several new apartment housing complexes started or proposed near downtown Newton, it has been questioned who will be living in the apartments and where are they coming from. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2011 nearly 4,000 people commute to Newton every day for work and the city would like to get some of those individuals to call Newton home.

“There’s still people commuting to our community and that presents an opportunity for us to say, ‘why don’t you live here?’ Let’s provide some opportunities for those folks to live here,” said Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance and Development.

“When they live here and are part of the community more, then they shop here more, they participate in more of our civic activities and add to the local economy and local energy.”

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Submitted Photo Sabrina Smead and her sons helped sign holiday cards to be sent to veterans, military families and soldiers abroad during the United Way of Jasper County’s Holiday Mail for Heroes event in December. United Way is working to plan a number of outreach events throughout the year, in addition to fundraising for local nonprofits to provide vital health and human services to Jasper County residents.

United Way falls short of goal, seeks more donations

By Scott Thenhaus Newton Daily News

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Thousands of people commute to Newton everyday and the city is hoping to attract them to live here through new affordable housing projects, such as the apartments in the former Maytag buildings.

It may be a new year, but United Way of Jasper County is still accepting donations to assist agencies throughout the area.

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$363,000 goal for the 2015-2016 year. The same goal wasn’t reached last year, but Executive Director Jessica Lowe said she understands the challenges of an unstable economy. However, she said she believes the goal can be reached, and there are people who want to

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Cold weather warning brings potential dangers Three steps for seniors to stay safe

By Julie Swartz Home Instead Senior Care With dangerous winter weather in the forecast, Home Instead Senior Care says now is the time for seniors and their loved ones to brush up on cold weather safety tips.

“Winter can be a difficult time, as the harsh conditions especially impact seniors,” said Home Instead President Jeff Huber.

“We want to make sure seniors and their loved ones are aware of simple ways they can stay safe and warm throughout the season.”

Those over the age of 65 account for nearly half of all hypothermia deaths.

As the body ages, the ability to maintain a normal internal body temperature de-

creases, creating an insensitivity to moderately cold temperatures. Seniors may not realize they are putting themselves at risk until symptoms appear. Symptoms of hypothermia include: shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness. If symptoms are present, immediate medical attention is necessary.

The leading reason for hypothermia in the elderly is due to poorly heated homes, which is entirely preventable.

Follow these simple tips to ensure a warm household.

Stay Warm Add an extra blanket to the bed and warm the bed in advance with a hot water bottle. Never use an electric blanket — it may be difficult to operate the

controls if the temperature needs to be adjusted in the night.

Dress in layers of loose fitting clothing. If you go outside, make sure your head is covered.

Every year, more than 1.6 million seniors end up in the emergency room because of a fall. With icy conditions, the chances of falling are even greater.

Preventing Falls • Take a couple minutes per day and stretch your limbs in order to loosen muscles.

• Stay inside — make arrangements for someone to shovel and salt driveways and walkways. Professional caregivers can assist with to-do items, such as bringing in the mail and/or picking up groceries.

• Wear shoes or boots with a nonskid sole.

• Have handrails installed on outside

Newton YMCA

1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.

Classes are free for members, or $9 for a nonmember adult day pass.

Firm Express Monday and Wednesday — 5:55 to 6:25 p.m.

Hand weights, tubing, medicine balls and steps will increase strength, flexibility, definiton and metabo­lism.

Silver Sneakers Tuesday and Thursday — 8:15 to 9 a.m.

Move to the music through a variety of exercises muscular strength, range of movement and daily living exercises.

Step Monday, Wednesday — 5:15 to 5:50 p.m.

This class is a moderate to high intensity aerobic workout to increase cardiovascular fitness.

By Deb Nilles RDN, LD Skiff Medical Center A new year often brings lofty goals of getting more things accomplished. The right combinations and timing of food can give you a much needed energy boost.

Trade in poor eating habits and follow these strategies to maximize your energy – any perhaps get more things crossed of your Nilles to do list.

fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy and a small amount of healthy fats. Balance your plate with all the food groups for sustained energy.

Don’t skip breakfast Breakfast helps fuel a healthy metabolism. Choose protein and fiber-rich carbohydrates for lasting energy. Keep it simple, and even when you’re in a rush you won’t be tempted to skip breakfast.

Try ready to eat cereal (with at least 5 grams of fiber) with a sliced banana and milk, lean ham or cheese on top of a whole wheat English muffin with a piece of fresh fruit, yogurt and high fiber cereal layered with fruit in a cup for a parfait, or lean ham and scrambled eggs and mozzarella cheese rolled in a whole wheat tortilla and zapped in the microwave for a breakfast tortilla.

On mornings that you have more time prepare a veggie omelet with whole wheat toast.

Snack smart You’ll feel better and be more focused when you have fuel in your system on a regular basis throughout the day. Look for the winning combination of protein and fiber rich carbohydrates for energy. Grab an apple and a handful of nuts, carrots and string cheese or Greek yogurt and fresh berries.

Keep in mind that snacks are not intended to fill you up, but to get you through from one meal to the next.

Balance your plate A balanced meal includes whole grains, lean protein,

Eat light Eating just enough, but not too much, helps to curb cravings and reduces chances of overeating. Your meals may be too large if you can go five or more hours after a meal without hunger pangs.

Eating light will also prevent you from getting too full and feeling sluggish.

Remove energy zappers Skip the pop, sugary coffee and energy drinks. These foods may leave you buzzing for an hour, but will likely cause an energy crash.

Quench your thirst with water, lowfat milk, low calorie flavored water or unsweetened tea.

It’s a new year, use these tips for a new and energized you.

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Build a network Be familiar with your local resources. Visit www.ready.gov/seniors, www. noaa.gov or www.redcross.org for more information about cold weather.

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walls for frequently used walkways.

• If you use a cane or walker, check the rubber tips to make sure they are not worn smooth.

Winter weather can take a toll on everyone, especially seniors. Seasonal affective disorder can occur in seniors and impact their emotional health. Some signs to watch for with SAD include: a loss of energy, an increased appetite and an enhanced feeling of lethargy and tiredness. If symptoms are present, talk to your medical provider about treatment options.

Additionally, winter storms can be unpredictable. It is important to be prepared in case of an emergency.

Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays — 7 to 8 a.m.

Experience the mind/body connection through a series of postures, focusing on internal strength and posture.

Zumba Kids Tuesdays — 4 to 4:45 p.m.

The routine features aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms.

First Presbyterian Church 220 N. Second Ave. E.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Yoga — Chair Thursdays — 3 p.m.

Yoga — Gentle Tuesdays — 11 a.m.

Yoga — Flow Mondays, 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. Third Ave. E.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Chair Workout Tuesdays and Fridays — noon to 12:45 p.m.

Basic Step Aerobics Tuesdays and Thursdays — 8:15 a.m.

Cardio Pump Tuesdays and Thursdays — 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Health classes Newton Hy-Vee 1502 First Ave. E.

To register, call 641-792-7030.

Intro to DISH — Dinner is Solved at Hy-Vee 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 29, Hy-Vee Club Room, Free Join dietitian Emily Ring for a sneak peak into the new freezer meal workshops and learn how to get nutritious meals onto the dinner table quickly. Sample seasonal menu items and arrange a future meal planning meeting. To learn more, visit the Hy-Vee Customer Service counter, call 641-792-7030 or email Ring at ering@hy-vee.com.

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Local News Commuters Continued from Page 1A There are multiple businesses in the community that employ hundreds of people from both commuters and those who chose to call Newton home. TPI, Walter G. Anderson, Skiff Medical Center and the Newton School District are just a sample of employers who have large workforces in Newton.

“A great part about Newton is that it is place of innovation and a place of opportunity and we want people to have the opportunity to make a better life for themselves here. This is a place for them to grow their incomes, grow their family, grow their prospects,” Friedman said.

One proposed apartment complex would be located in the former Maytag buildings 1 and 2. Hubbell Realty has proposed a 42unit arrangement with 31 apartments having one bedroom and 11 featuring two bedrooms.

The apartments would have wage requirements with 26 of the apartments geared toward people with incomes in the 60 percent area of the median which is approximately $26,100 per year for a single person. That amount increases to $37,260 for a four-person household.

Not including utilities, the projected rent would range from $515 to $604 for a one bedroom and $575 to $723 for a two bedroom apartments. Seven units would be for incomes in the 40 percent area of the median and three units in the 30 percent area of the median. The remaining six apartments would not have an income restriction and would be rented at market rates.

“There’s a well earned reputation on the part of some apartment complexes that they are not well run and it would be a place you wouldn’t want to see more places like that.

It doesn’t benefit the residents to have a low quality, poorly run place, so we don’t want to perpetuate or extend places like that,” Friedman said. “We’re really looking at the track record and reputation of Hubbell and their commitment in this. Should this be approved, Hubbell has a 30-year commitment to keep these apartments under their ownership.

They have shown decades of work of experience of managing apartments really well.”

Applicants would go through a very stringent screening process by the realty company in order to be considered for one of the apartments. Friedman finds it a real plus that a company with such a great track record like Hubbell wants to participate in the Newton housing market.

“I’m very confident that should they be approved for this project they will do it right and will have a well run, high quality complex full of tenants who respect the property, follow the rules and are here to work and better themselves and better the community,” Friedman said.

The new housing would give the city a chance to have people not over pay for quality housing and save on transportation costs by not having to commute.

“It’s really geared toward work force housing. We know that not all jobs are paying $30 an hour. There are lots of people working for $7 to $15 an hour, those are a lot of jobs here,” Friedman said. “Having opportunities for people to have high quality, affordable places to live benefits the community, benefits those people.”

A project that is currently stalled was an additional Miller-Valentine apartment building to be located next to Bank Iowa. The city did not receive any funding from the latest round of the Community Development Block Grant to move the project forward.

“It is disappointing but we will keep trying,” Friedman said.

Only 16 out of 77 Iowa communities were selected to receive a grant. The city is working to find out the results of the selection and whether it could be eligible if another town drops out. A proposed three-story apartment complex was planned with a mix of workforce and market rate housing.

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

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Keep Iowa Beautiful program seeks ‘coach’ Hometown Pride needs someone to locate, help raise funds

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News An Iowa program is expanding into Jasper County, and it’s seeking a unique skill set for a new position.

Keep Iowa Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit organization involved in cleanup and beautification projects and more, is seeking a “community coach” for Jasper County’s Hometown Pride program. Grant writing, report writing, fundraising, public speaking and public-space improvement are just a few of the skills needed.

Natalie Umsted said Hometown Pride has been involved with several county projects, such as Newton’s wayfinding signs, the First Avenue Sculpture of Art and the “Get to Know Newton” campaign.

“This person will have to be very flexible,” Umsted said. “It requires be-

ing creative and motivated, and overcoming challenges in tough areas, such as locating funding.”

Keep Iowa Beautiful’s

Colfax, Baxter and other county communities.

“Our project is twofold,” Umsted said. “We help communities in Jasper County put together comprehensive plans, and we also make sure those plans are implemented, and not

executive director, Gerald F. Schnepf, said the term “community coach” includes a hodge-podge of responsibilities and roles.

“This person might have to coach the Hometown Pride team at times, so they might have to do some degree of cheerleading, in a way,” Schnepf said. “Other times they might be more like a referee.”

Umsted, Newton’s city management analyst, is on a Hometown Pride steering committee that includes members from

simply sitting on a shelf.”

The salary is listed as having a range of $60,000 to $70,000. Schepf said there is an $80,000 budget for salary and other elements of the position. The application deadline is Feb. 10.

The job posting, which can found on www.idealist.org, calls for a bachelor’s degree in public administration, planning, English, journalism, social science or a related field.

A master’s degree is preferred. Grant writing, research and management

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experience are required.

Schnepf said the position recently became fundable when a pair of anonymous donors provided about $1.4 million to Keep Iowa Beautiful.

Jasper County is joining Pocahontas County, Fremont County, Louisa County and a team called “Hometown Pride - Des Moines Capitol Neighborhoods” as Hometown Pride groups.

“This person needs to be able to work with communities of many types,” Umsted said.

“Some might be willing to get a beautification and improvement plan together, but don’t have one yet.

Others, like Newton, have a plan already, so it’s just a matter of checking items off of a list.”

Questions about the position should be directed to Schnepf, who can be reached at 515-323-6507 or gschnepf@keepiowabeautiful.com.

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

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Crews worked to install a new sign at Dairy Queen, 203 First Ave. E. on Wednesday. The new sign is an updated DQ logo the Dairy Queen currently uses.

Hunter safety course date set A Hunter Education and Safety Field Day course will be offered at the American Legion Hall in Monroe from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 28.

Students must complete the online coursework in advance of the class and present the online course voucher to the instructors the day of the class. Any person who is 12 years old or older may enroll in the course. For more information, visit the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/ training, select “Education Programs” and search for courses available in Jasper County.

year for their programs,” Lowe said. “Help us keep food on the shelf and mentors in school and vital life services in the community. If we don’t have those monies we are not able to give back to the community.”

On Thursday, United Way will have 24 community members throughout Jasper County divide up into teams and review grants submitted from 19 agencies.

These nonprofit organizations are requesting a surplus of $80,000 from last year to assist a total of 32 different programs.

Lowe stressed this does not mean it is too late to donate to support communities throughout Jasper County.

“We really want to be more far reaching and help communities and nonprofits work together to improve Jasper County,” Lowe said.

The Jasper County Council for Prevention of Child Abuse ( JCCPC) is one example of United Way assisting other nonprofits to benefit the area. For instance, JCCPC offer programs that provide home visits, baby checks, day care providers and parenting classes with the one sole focus of protecting the child.

The Director for Jasper County Child Abuse Prevention, Jackie Sparks, understands the importance of United Way. “Without United Way funding, we would not be able to assist as many families with children. We are only able to help the highest needs

that we can,” Sparks said.

In addition to supporting area nonprofits which may not be able to raise the funds themselves, the United Way raises awareness about the health and human service agencies in communities throughout Jasper County.

Also, the programs the United Way financially assists provide vital needs like food, shelter, home assistance, literacy support, tax assistance, advocates for sex abuse victims and domestic violence cannot be supported unless United Way is supported.

“A lot of nonprofits are so small that they cannot afford fundraising and writing grants so that is where United Way steps in to provide and help with these vital life services,” Lowe said.

Although the “Live United” campaign ended in November, money donated until March 31 will be gifted to other nonprofits throughout Jasper County for the 20152016 year. To make a taxdeductible donation, send a check to United Way of Jasper County, PO Box 844, Newton, IA 50208 or stop by the United Way office at 312 1st Ave. W. in Newton.

Contact Scott Thenhaus at 641-792-3121 or newsroom@newtondailynews.com

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Journalists face pressure to put down their pens

By Mike Mendenhall Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 22, 2015

An image in the news this week shows history can be cyclical. It’s a cartoon depicting a French demonstrator placing a pencil in the barrel of a gun in defiance of the terrorist attacks on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris which killed 17 people.

The cartoon was an allusion to the famous 1967 Bernie Boston Washington Sun photograph, showing Vietnam War protesters placing flowers in the gun barrels of National Guardsmen on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The attacks in Paris — a retaliation for cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammad in violent, sexually suggestive and other critical lights — were protected self expression by the artists, although one could argue in poor taste.

According to BBC News, police in the Paris region are now holding 12 suspects in relation to the shooting, attempting to link the subjects to logistic support which many

investigators believe was provided to the gunmen.

M.K. Perker is a Muslim cartoonist from Turkey and friend of Georges Wolinski, one of the murdered French cartoonists who penned for Charlie Hebdo. He told CBS News last week he would not depict a religious figure in the way the satirical magazine has portrayed the Prophet Mohammad, but he defended his friend and any journalist’s right to print the image. This is the voice of the majority of the Islamic faith, those who hold their Prophet in the highest of respect but want freedom of expression for all and themselves.

As Pope Francis — who has been a beacon of sensibility and pragmatism throughout his short papacy — weighed in on the debate, he declared that insulting or satirizing one’s God or religious Deity was wrong.

Some media outlets such as the New Republic and the U.K.’s The Guardian have interpreted this as a belief in limits to the

freedom of press, but I disagree. I align with journalists like CBS New’s Bob Schieffer who interpret the Pope’s comments as more of an internal guideline.

There is a difference between what you can say and what you should say. There is a certain amount of self-censorship which is exercised by all journalists, to what extent is — and should always be — left up to the writer and his/her editors.

To satirize world and community leaders is one of the bedrocks of a free press. It keeps elected officials and self-proclaimed public figures humble and gives them a thermometer to gauge how they are viewed in the court of public opinion. Satire is a powerful tool in democracy.

To influence the freedom of the press through fear, intimidation or even friendship undermines the transparency in how our news is told, both national and local. But more than that, it’s an infringement on our basic right to self govern. For the

world to have totally free and democratic societies, we must protect those who communicate the way in which elected representatives are behaving in our names.

This trust instilled in freedom of speech was shown in France following the attacks through symbolic expression as more than 1 million citizens held pens and pencils high above their heads honoring those who died and the world leaders — Catholics, Protestants, Jewish, Muslim, Hindi and Buddhist — walked arms interlocked through the streets of Paris.

In our global society, a single act can have profound implications on all 7 billion people on this planet. But it can also be an affirmation from allies, a message to enemies and much need solidarity for those still waiting for their freedom to be heard.

Je suis Charlie Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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Mt. Pleasant’s blind mechanic

Letters to the Editor

Newton Seed Store has historical significance

Mary Homeier Newton I came to Newton in 1967 to teach elementary art in the Newton Community School District.

I taught art in the schools of Iowa for 25 years.

I had majored in art in college, partly because I wanted to produce artwork myself. Part of my training process called for producing artwork based partly

Disgusted by thefts following tragedy

Donna Noftsger Newton I would like to say thank you again to the fire and ambulance crews that helped during the loss of my husband, and during our house fire.

I knew we had thieves in Colfax. I am still in shock at how fast they trespassed on my property and stripped the house of its wiring and electrical boxes. I am ticked, as for being the owner, my family was not allowed to go in certain areas of our home, due to the ongoing investigation. You

on surroundings that were of interest to me.

I did the alley next to Uncle Nancy’s. At the time there were bushes there, a rundown staircase and walls with interesting colors, lines and cracks. On one watercolor the blue of the library roof was in the background.

I did a linoleum blockprint of LaCorsette.

I had a feeling that the seed store combined with old/Maytag buildings I and II would make a good vintage piece and not be something anyone else would

think to do.

The finished watercolor painting was purchased by Dentist Brandi Mace at Marilyn Terlouw’s Creativ ent, reframed

by Jim Beckman and presently is hanging in her dental suite.

Some other Newtonians have wanted to purchase a copy of the painting, but no copies had been made.

It seems a shame that the Seed Store is going to be demolished.

It has historical significance and with the right kind of planning it could be an asset for Newton.

should now stop and think to yourselves — why should you be able to profit on our belongings when we were unable to salvage our things. You then proceeded to take the items off my porch that were being aired out, some belonging to my deceased husband. I did not post a free items sign to my knowledge.

Our garage door dead bolt was cut off and half of the door was broken into not once, but three times. You proceeded to rob my family of items that Carl and I have worked our entire lives for — it’s utterly disgusting thieves profitted from

our hard work.

Here are a few things take — if anyone has information about it please let us know. A large air conditioner, ladders, two metal detectors, pin pointers, several power tools, camping equipment, cabinet, radio arm saw, two shot guns and one air soft pistol and much more.

This had to involve more than one scum, unless they have incredible strength. I am also sickened that some one stole things off my husband’s grave — they even took the military stake to hold his flag. Is this how we honor our veterans?

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Joe Tanner is intently working under the hood of a car at Whaley Auto Wo r k s in Mt. Pleasant. He is replacing a cooling line.

W hat y o u wouldn’t By Curt Swarm know by Guest Columnist obser ving is that Tanner, 52, is blind.

He does everything by feel. Also, in lesser degrees, he utilizes all senses, like smell, taste and hearing to do any kind of work that a mechanic with sight could do. And, according to Vegas Whaley, owner of the auto repair business, he does an excellent job, as good or better than a certified mechanic.

Tanner was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at the age of 10. His sight continued to deteriorate over the years until he became completely blind in 2006.

He can see some light, if looking directly at a light source, but that’s about it. He doesn’t let it slow him down, though, and he likes to stay busy.

In fact, that’s why he checks in daily at Whaley Auto Works.

It’s better than sitting at home. Tanner doesn’t get paid for his work.

Vegas Whaley, is his former stepfather-inlaw. Tanner likes to help him out, and Whaley appreciates it. On the office wall of the shop is a sign that says it all, “Attitude is Everything.”

Tanner doesn’t feel gifted, he’s just honored to be able to do what he does, and thankful that he can help out. He’s married to a wonderful woman named San Juana ( Juanita), and has two adult step children and four grandchildren.

Tanner became interested in small engines as a child, then

graduated to cars and trucks. When his parents were killed in 1969, he moved in with his grandparents in Cedar Bluff. In 1981 he went to Kirkwood Junior College in Cedar Rapids for auto mechanics. He met his wife to be in 1985, and was married in 1990.

They were living in a trailer in Cedar Bluff, when the flood of 2008 rolled through the Cedar Valley, destroying their home.

Vegas Whaley lived in Mt. Pleasant, so they moved in with him.

They now have their own home.

This winter, at Christmas, more misfortune struck. Tanner and his wife had gone to Texas for two months to visit his wife’s brothers. The trailer they were towing, with most of their possessions, was stolen.

But once again, Tanner doesn’t let it slow him down. He still has his wife, and his abilities.

He can do any kind of mechanical work, from brakes, to rear ends, to motors and transmissions. He can unbolt and pull an engine by feel. Electrical plug-ins, because of their small, hidden buttons, give him the most problem.

Whaley is full of praise when it comes to Tanner. “It’s amazing what he can do. He’s very determined and will figure any problem out, one way or another. He’ll spend whatever time it takes to get something working. He also knows where every tool in this shop is, better than we do. He’s got the shop memorized.”

Tanner is also very polite. No matter who he’s talking to, he calls everyone either “sir” or “mam.”

It’s attitude. It’s all about attitude.

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

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Obituaries Carlene L. Emmert

5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials in Carlene’s name to Skiff Hospice, are being designated. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery.

Carlene Lee Emmert, the daughter of William and Lena (Barron) Lattimer, was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Newton. She was a graduate of the Newton Senior High, and had an associate bachelors of nursing degree from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing. She was employed as a nurse with Dr. Fred Carpenter, Sr. and Jr. in Newton, retiring in 1992.

Carlene was united in marriage with Richard Houser in 1948.

Richard preceded her

in death in 1966. In 1972, Carlene married Don Lorenzen.

They had lived in Hot Springs Village, Ark., and Scottsdale, Ariz.

He also preceded her in death. On Feb. 22, 1987, Carlene married William Andrew Emmert in Newton.

She had devoted her life to her family and friends, and was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Newton, a past Matron of Order of the Eastern Star and White Shrine. She enjoyed life, reading, golf, knitting, traveling and her Pepsi, and will be dearly missed by those who knew and love her.

Carlene was preceded in death by her parents; and her husbands,

Richard Houser, Don Lorenzen and Andy Emmert; her son Richard C. Houser in 2007; and her granddaughter Samantha Butler.

Those left to honor Carlene’s memory include her daughters, Ronda Butler and Jean Duggan; her god son Dennis Engle; four grandchildren, Michael R. Butler (Amanda), Matthew Butler (Hollie), Jeremiah Duggan (Cassie) and Amanda Gilbert (Travis); her 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Walter ( Joyce) Lattimer; nieces Debbie (Sam) Kemp and nephew Chris Lattimer (Carol); and her many friends.

Online condolences may be left at www. pencefh.com.

Chaplain at Skiff Medical Center, conducting the service. A visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Carroll’s name, are being designated to Skiff Hospice.

Burial will be in the Veterans Section at Newton Union Cemetery.

Carroll Eugene Kingery, the son of James F. and Fern Kingery, was born Sept. 1, 1936, in Knoxville. He was a Newton High School graduate, Class of 1954.

Carroll was a 20 year veteran, and had served his country from 1955,

with the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1977, from the U.S. Air Force, during the Vietnam War. He had also lived in Illinois, Nebraska, California, New York, Germany and Texas.

On April 3, 1958, Carroll was united in marriage with Janet McEwen in Monroe. He was also a computer tech in Des Moines, and worked at Maytag, Newton Daily News and for Judge Judy.

He had devoted his life to his family and was a member of the Newton American Legion Post #111. He enjoyed bowling, going to the casinos, and went on the 2013

Jasper County Freedom Flight to Washington, D.C. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents; a sister in infancy; and two brothers-in-law.

Those left to honor Carroll’s memory include his wife Janet; his sons, Larry Kingery (Cynthia) and Dustin Kingery (Samantha Zeien); his four grandchildren, Augie, Titus, Ben and Becca; his sister Leola Benac; a sister-inlaw Kimberly Illingworth; nieces; nephews; cousins; and his many friends and neighbors.

Online condolences may be left at www. pencefh.com.

Elmer Groenendyk

Harlene J. Ettelson

Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 19, 2015

Elmer M. Groenendyk, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2015, at his residence in Pella.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 at First Reformed Church in Pella. Internment will be made in the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.

Visitation will begin Friday afternoon at the First Reformed Church in where the family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m.

Harlene J. Ettelson, 93, of N e w ton, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Skiff Medical Center in

Newton.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26 at the funeral home. Memorials to the Newton Elks Club may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home. Memorials may also be mailed to the funeral home please add,

Attn: Ettelson Family on the envelope.

Those left to honor Harlene’s memory are her children, Sandy Shaver of Newton, and David (Billie) Ettelson of Pensacola, Fla.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her brother, Barron Jones of Newton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Jake in 1990.

Jan. 20, 2015 Carlene L. Emmert, 87, of Newton, died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2015, at Heritage Health Care in Newton.

A fun e r a l service for Carlene will be at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The Rev. Gary Marzolf of Newton First United Methodist Church will be conducting the services. A visitation with the family will be from

Carroll E. Kingery Jan. 20, 2015 Carroll E. Kingery, 78, of Newton, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2015, at Skiff Medical Center in Ne w ton, u n d e r the care of Skiff Hospice.

A funeral service for Carroll will be at 1 p.m, Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, with Rev. Larry Peterson,

Jasper County 911 Service Board The Jasper County 911 Service Board will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office, 2300 Law Center Drive in Newton.

Agenda items include a public

hearing for 2015 budget amendment and a hearing on the 2016 budget proposal. A by-law amendment will be made as well as a discussion about radios and pagers in use.

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• Newton Public Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library Meeting Room.

• TOPS Iowa 254 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton.

• League of Women Voters of Jasper County will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Park Centre Garden Room in Newton. Ben Gleason of the Iowa Corn Growers will present a program on water quality and the nutrient reduction strategy. Gleason is the sustainable program manager at Iowa Corn where he works on a range of environmental projects affecting Iowa corn growers.

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

• A legislative Forum will meet at 5 p.m. Friday at Monroe City Hall, 203 Sherman St. State Sen. Amy Sinclair and State Rep. Greg Heartsill will be discussing the 2015 legislative session and answering constituent questions. Everyone is invited to attend.

• Peer Support for Those Living with Mental Illness will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. in Newton.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Beauty for Ashes Women’s Study will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Boundaries Women’s Study will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Celebrate Recovery will meet at 5 p.m.

Monday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Jasper County Republican Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Moo’s BBQ on the west side of the square in Newton.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Duane G. Loshaw, 45, of Newton, is charged with domestic abuse assault and obstruction of emergency communications after authorities were called to 812 N. Seventh Ave. W. at 8:40 p.m.

Sunday. Officers spoke with the victim who said that she

had not been getting along with her husband when she went upstairs to avoid him.

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the house and call authorities. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Luis M. Lopez-Lopez, 47, of Ottumwa, was charged with public intoxication after authorities were called to South 44th Avenue East and Highway T-22 at 11:46 p.m.

Saturday. Officers found Lopez-Lopez standing by his vehicle in the ditch. He smelled strongly of alcohol and cans of beer where found in the vehicle. He had a BAC of .175. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Sherri S. Smith, 46, of Newton, is charged with second-degree theft after au-

thorities were called to 308 Second St. at 5 p.m. Jan. 12.

Lloyd Hannagan reported his black 1990 Dodge truck was stolen. Officers found the truck with Smith, who had belongings in it. She said that she was just borrowing it as she is an acquaintance of Hannagan. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Readers share many reasons for choosing to be cremated DEAR ABBY: I just finished the letter from “Plotting and Planning in Arizona” (Oct. 5), regarding why cremation is so popular. There are also other reasons.

My father, a WWII veteran, had planned to be buried in a national veterans’ cemetery. After his death we were informed that the only option currently available was interment in the veterans’ wall of honor columbarium, because the cemetery had run out of space for traditional burials. — PROUD DAUGHTER OF WWII VET DEAR PROUD DAUGHTER: “Plotting and Planning” guessed one reason was cost, while another might be that we live in a more mobile society. Readers agreed, but offered additional input: DEAR ABBY: Several people I know prefer cremation because they are claustrophobic. Even the thought of being shut up in a casket gives them the heebie-jeebies. — DAVID IN EAST MOLINE, ILL. DEAR ABBY: Rather than be buried in a cemetery ($$$) or be cremated (my kids objected), I’m donating my body to medical science. I have degenerative arthritis, asthma and other minor conditions. Perhaps by doing this, I can help one of my own or someone else, contribute to medical science and prolong a few lives. — CAROL IN LONG BEACH, CALIF. DEAR ABBY: A few reasons why I have requested cremation: First, due to modern technology, it is now possible to take a portion of one’s cremains and turn them into diamondlike gems, one of which I’d like to leave to my dear mother-in-law to be.

Second, because of the proliferation of fine mini-urns — which may be used as jewelry — I intend to have a portion of my ashes distributed to a

few of the women who have touched my life in various ways over the years.

I feel it is not only my right but also my duty to avoid saddling others with the exorbitant costs of today’s funeral extravaganzas. — KIFFIN, THE PRAGMATIST DEAR ABBY: Cremation has a lot going for it. “Green burials” are becoming more popular. You can be wrapped in a shroud and buried in the ground. No chemicals, everything is biodegradable — ashes to ashes, dust to dust. — KEEP IT NATURAL DEAR ABBY: Being an avid scuba diver, I have instructed my family that I wish to be cremated and my ashes turned into part of the memorial reef by the Neptune Society. This will help to create an underwater reef system not only for fish, but for divers to enjoy. That way, I’ll be able to return to nature, give divers a place to enjoy and forever be back in the water that I have always loved. — SCUBA SHELL DEAR ABBY: I’m opting for cremation when my time comes. I don’t want to be dug up in the future for someone’s science project, grave robbers or archaeologists. I have “urned” my rest. — RALPHEE IN ALABAMA

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Man sentenced to 21 years after trading dog for gun CEDAR RAPIDS — Authorities say a Mason City man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison without parole after trading his dog for a gun he intended to use to shoot his son. Bill Douglas Thorne, 58, was sentenced Wednesday for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Federal officials say Thorne traded the dog for a .22 caliber rifle on July 24, 2012. He then asked others to hide the gun in a Mason City park, but police located the gun when he was arrested on harassment charges.

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COLUMBUS JUNCTION — Officials have arrested a man in connection to the discovery of a severely injured 4-month-old girl in southeastern Iowa. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says 21-year-old Oscar Jimenez was arrested Tuesday in Columbus Junction on a charge of multiple acts of child endangerment. Authorities say local police responded Monday to information a baby had been injured.

Berg Continued from Page 1A The next available date would be in Feb. 2, 2016. Benson doesn’t want to campaign for 13 months for the bond issue, with the Berg complex aging further all the while.

She wants to shoot for Sept.

8 — even with it being an election the day after Labor Day, and even though the board seats currently held by Bill Perrenoud and Donna Cook will be up for election that day as well.

“I think September is a good fit,” Benson said. “We’ll have a larger group of voters already at the polls, and some who are on the fence about voting at all might vote in favor of it.”

Benson was on the board in 2010 when the board voted to close the Emerson Hough building and reconfigure grade levels in the district’s other elementary schools.

The Emerson Hough building was redesignated at the Jan. 12 meeting as an “educational facility,” presumably because it will become a regular elementary school again in 2016-17. The re-opening of Emerson Hough, along with the purchase and planned renovation of the former Hy-Vee building on West First Avenue, allows the district to reconfigure, which it has discussed doing for about a year.

“2010 was so different,” Benson said. “So much of that talk was about a budget crunch. This time, there are a lot more concepts in play.”

Class sizes has been a major topic of discussion, especially in the K-3 category. However, several teacher and parent surveys and open forums have not left a clear picture of how much dif-

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FOREST CITY — A northern Iowa postal worker accused of stealing prescription pain medications from the mail is expected to change his plea to guilty.

Danny Miller is scheduled to have a plea hearing on Friday. His trial had been scheduled to begin Feb. 2.

Miller was indicted by a federal grand jury in October on a charge of theft of mail by a postal service employee. He was appointed Forest City postmaster in 2012.

He’s also served as postmaster in Fertile.

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MARSHALLTOWN — Authorities say they have arrested the man thought to be responsible for a fatal Marshalltown shooting following a four-day search.

Police Chief Mike Tupper said 19-yearold Jose Morales was arrested Wednesday.

Authorities had been looking for Morales since Saturday, when they suspect he shot to death 20-year-old Dedrikk Fisher.

Morales is expected to be charged with first-degree murder and going armed with intent. He remains in police custody.

ference there is to Newtonians between 18 students in a K-3 classroom versus 21.

It would be a big step forward if the board took a vote on concrete reconfiguration proposals at next Monday’s meeting. However, if there isn’t a vote then, expect one to happen soon, Benson said.

“We have to know what we’re looking for,” she said. “It’s a jigsaw puzzle, and our priorities are a major component.”

All of the reconfiguration proposals detailed so far put the entire district’s grades 5 and 6 at Berg Elementary, and grades 7 and 8 unchanged at Berg Middle School. Benson said it’s important to have four fairly large grade levels at the complex, because voters would then be likely to have some type of personal connection to the facility.

“That would be a lot of people that would have a connection to Berg,” Benson said. “This bond vote will have a lot of ‘How will this impact me?,’ and we need a maximum buy-in.”

Newton Superintendent Bob Callaghan said many school administrators operate under this guideline: If a renovation costs more than 50 percent of a new build, it’s better to build new and get all the warranties and modern technology.

Callaghan has also said the price tag doesn’t need to be so high. State law requires ballot verbiage to be completed 46 days before an election, so the board still has time “whittle down” the Berg project, to cut out or scale back features that the public doesn’t support.

Benson said it’s possible that a passed bond issue would only raise property taxes about $1.50 per $1,000 of property value — or a $150 annual tax increase on a $100,000 home. Benson

Postal worker expected to plead guilty to thefts from mail

more parks to sledding

DUBUQUE — Dubuque now has five city properties that can people can use for sledding, skiing and snowboarding. The City Council voted Tuesday night to allow the snow fun at three more city parks: Gay, Usha and Valentine. The council had voted Jan. 5 to limit sledding to just Bunker Hill Golf Course and Allison-Henderson Park. That decision sparked a public protest in which dozens of people turned out to sled at a local school.

—The Associated Press

BERG COMPLEX COST ESTIMATES

Presented by NCSD Superintendent Bob Callaghan for two plans for Berg school complex.

NEW BUILDING

RENOVATION

Total estimate: $30, 629,000

Total estimate: $17,828,400

I. Building construction (on existing Berg site): Building: 160,000 square feet at $160/square foot (utilizes existing gym): $25,600,000 Contingency Allowance: $250,000 Track and field relocation: $200,000 Demolition of existing building: $1,500,000

I. Building renovation Architectural: Interior finish upgrades, new ceilings, door hardware, exterior improvements: $5,250,000 Mechanical: New HVAC system, plumbing and sprinkler upgrades: $5,912,000 Electrical: Power, lighting, fire alarm and technology upgrades: $2,971,000 Construction Contingency: $250,000

II. Equipment Building & Program Allowance: $800,000 Technology Allowance: $400,000

II. Temporary classroom buildings for construction phasing: $650,000

III. Soft costs Soil Investigation: $20,000 Topographical Survey: $10,000 Professional Fees: $1,684,000 Printing of documents: $50,000 Testing during construction: $80,000 City/State Plan Review $7,000 Life Cycle cost analysis: $8,000 Builders risk insurance: $20,000 said younger teachers can look around Iowa and surrounding states and see new facilities everywhere.

“It’s what they expect to see,” she said. “Millennials think very differently from Baby Boomers or the Greatest Generation.”

Benson said classroom size and availability might be less and less contentious in the future, especially in the upper grades.

“We might see a point, especially at the high school level, where classrooms, as we know them, might start to go away,” she said. “And we need to look at replacing other buildings like

III. Asbestos abatement (by owner): TBD IV. Estimate contingency (10%): 1,499,400 V. Soft costs Professional fees (including mobiles): 1,191,000 Printing of documents: $50,000 Testing during construction: $20,000 City/State Plan Review $7,000 Life Cycle cost analysis: $8,000 Builders risk insurance: $20,000

Woodrow Wilson (Elementary) in the next several years, and possibly the high school, in about 10 years. Replacing Berg, while pricey, is really just a large repair bill.”

Callaghan said a new boiler at Berg, purchased in August 2012, cost the district approximately $75,000, but that boiler could be moved to another campus in the district, if necessary.

The gas usage at the Berg complex was 72,000 BTUs in the 2011-12 school year $45,000; increasing to 92,800 BTUs and $55,000 in 2012-13

Pope removes Iowa priest accused of abuse The Associated Press DES MOINES — Pope Francis has permanently removed a veteran Iowa pastor from the priesthood after an investigation found he sexually abused a minor decades ago, the Diocese of Des Moines confirmed Wednesday.

Howard Fitzgerald, who has worked at churches in central and western Iowa over the last 35 years, was informed of the pope’s decision Monday by Bishop Richard Pates.

Fitzgerald had been placed on indefinite administrative leave in June from his most recent positions at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Simpson College in Indianola and at Immaculate Concepcion in nearby St. Mary’s.

A diocese review committee found credible evidence that Fitzgerald sexually abused a minor in a “decades-old incident” last year. The diocese then forwarded its findings to the Vatican.

Pates wrote in a memo to priests that he met with Fitzgerald on Monday to

notify him that Francis “had personally granted dispensations in his case from the obligations of the priesthood and sacred celibacy.” His removal went into effect immediately.

“I encourage your prayers for Howard at this time as well as continuing prayer for victims of sexual abuse both by clergy and perpetrators in the broader society,” Pates wrote.

Citing the victim’s wishes, church officials have not released information about when and where the abuse occurred. Dating back to the 1970s, Fitzgerald has served at churches in Council Bluffs, Urbandale, Creston, Afton, Woodbine, Harlan, Altoona, Defiance, Glenwood and elsewhere.

Diocese spokeswoman Anne Marie Cox said Fitzgerald is “in transition with regard to housing” but did not elaborate. No phone number was listed for Fitzgerald, 63.

Cox said the diocese didn’t plan to announce Fitzgerald’s removal since it had already publicized his suspen-

sion last summer “when there was an allegation.”

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, which represents victims, has criticized the diocese for being too secretive about Fitzgerald’s case. Pates should release more details about Fitzgerald’s abuse so that other potential victims can come forward, the group said, and tell the public where Fitzgerald has been living for safety reasons.

“It’s irresponsible for bishops to recruit, educate, ordain, hire, train, transfer and protect predators like Fitzgerald and then — when they’re finally exposed — cut them loose on society with little or no warning,” director David Clohessy said in a statement.

Pates was traveling Wednesday and unavailable for comment, Cox said. Pates has apologized to the victim, who was provided services from the diocese victim assistance advocate.

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and 96,500 BTUs and $66,000 last year. The bill for December 2014 alone was $10,500.

Benson said the strong leaders and achievers Newton High School graduates have become through the years are a testament to the solid academic foundation students get before reaching high school.

“If there’s a solid foundation at K through 8, great things happen in grades 9 through 12.”

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

State officials send out school start date guidelines DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Department of Education says school districts seeking permission to start classes earlier in the summer must prove that academic achievement is at risk.

The department sent the new guidelines to school districts.

The guidelines say districts must show students would be affected in a “negative and significant manner” if classes start during the week of Sept. 1. Districts must provide research backing up the claim.

Last month, department Director Brad Buck told districts the state would stop granting automatic waivers to school districts seeking to start classes earlier in the summer.

State law requires districts to start school no earlier than the calendar week including Sept. 1 but in the past, most have obtained waivers allowing them to begin classes earlier.

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Obama visits GOP strongholds of Idaho, Kansas The Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. — President Barack Obama likes to say there are no red states or blue states, just the United States of America. Yet his first two stops on the traditional sell-the-speech tour after giving the annual State of the Union address were in ...

Republican “red” Obama states. The White House says the president’s travel itinerary was not a coincidence.

Idaho, the first stop, also happened to be a state Obama had not visited as president before this week.

“Idaho is a good example of a state where they have made an effort to invest in those kinds of programs that ensures that middle-class families have access to skills and training that are critically important to getting a middle-class job,” White House press secretary Josh Earnest told

reporters traveling with Obama, explaining that Obama wanted to visit to show that Republican support exists for the kinds of programs the president is pushing nationally.

Obama has emphasized skills training throughout his presidency, even putting Vice President Joe Biden in charge of reviewing federal job training programs.

Earnest noted that in Idaho and in Kansas, Obama’s stop on Thursday, Republicans hold the governor’s office, control the Legislature and make up 100 percent of each state’s congressional delegation and are moving ahead with policies that dovetail with Obama’s priorities.

Back in Washington, though, congressional Republicans gave a reception as chilly as a midJanuary day in Idaho to Obama’s call for billions of dollars in new spending to make community college free for most students, provide paid sick leave to workers who don’t get that time off and expand tax credits for child care.

Obama wants to pay for it by raising taxes on the wealthiest individuals, a virtual nonstarter in

a Congress now under complete Republican control.

“It’s not a coincidence that the president traveled to two red states,” Earnest said Wednesday on the way to Boise, Idaho. Even though Republicans are setting the policies in Idaho and Kansas, “there are areas where their policy priorities are not entirely inconsistent with some of the policy priorities that the president has identified.”

At the University of Kansas on Thursday, Obama planned to stress more of the middle-class economic themes he laid out in Tuesday night’s speech.

Idaho is the 47th state Obama has visited as president, though he headlined a rally there during his first presidential run in 2008.

Earnest said Obama would like to visit South Dakota, Utah and South Carolina — all “red states” — to complete a 50-state run before his term ends in January 2017.

Idaho and Kansas both overwhelmingly supported the Republican candidate over Obama in his 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns.

Shy of votes, House GOP drops vote on abortion bill The Associated Press WASHINGTON — With thousands of antiabortion protesters in town, Republicans are ready to push legislation through the House designed to please them. But it’s not the bill an embarrassed GOP was hoping for.

Republican leaders had planned House passage Thursday of legislation criminalizing most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, an act that would have defied a White House veto threat. But late Wednesday they abruptly postponed that confrontation indefinitely after concluding they were short of votes.

Instead, the House will vote on legislation barring taxpayer funding of abortions — a prohibition that’s already largely in place. Republicans say the bill will tighten the restrictions and make sure no funds flow to abortions under President Barack Obama’s health care law.

The GOP reversal coincides with Thursday’s annual March for Life protesting the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision legalizing abortion. It also came with GOP leaders eager to showcase the ability by the new Republican-led Congress to govern efficiently and avoid gridlock.

“I don’t see it as a failure. I see it as a victory in the process for getting legislation right,” Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., a sponsor of the postponed bill, said in an interview.

Tony Perkins, president of the conservative Family Research Council, expressed disappointment that “a handful” of lawmakers had forced a delay in the lateterm abortion restrictions but added, “We applaud the leadership for remaining committed to advancing pro-life legislation.”

Cleanup underway for 3M-gallon saltwater spill The Associated Press Cleanup is underway after nearly 3 million gallons of brine, a salty, toxic byproduct of oil and natural gas production, leaked from a pipeline in western North Dakota, the largest spill of its kind in the state since the current energy boom began.

The full environmental impact of the spill, which contaminated two creeks, might not be clear for months. Some previous saltwater spills have taken years to clean up. A contractor hired by the pipeline operator will be on site Thursday, assessing the damage.

Operator Summit Midstream Partners LLC detected the pipeline spill on Jan. 6, about 15 miles north of Williston and informed North Dakota officials then. State health officials on Wednesday said they weren’t given a full account of the size until Tuesday.

Inspectors have been monitoring the area near Williston, in the heart of North Dakota’s oil country, but it will be difficult to assess the effects of the spill until the ice melts, said Dave Glatt, chief of the North Dakota Department of Health’s environmental health section.

“This is not something we want to happen in North Dakota,” Glatt said.

The spill presently doesn’t threaten public drinking water or human health, Glatt said. He said a handful of farmers have been asked to keep their livestock away from the two creeks, the smaller of which will be drained.

Brine, also referred to as saltwater, is an unwanted byproduct of drilling that is much saltier than sea water and may also contain petroleum and residue from hydraulic fracturing operations.

In next 15 years, Gates sees big jump for poor The Associated Press NEW YORK — The $42 billion Gates Foundation says the lives of poor people around the world will improve more over the next 15 years “than at any time in history.”

Bill and Melinda Gates in an interview laid out the vision for the world’s largest charitable foundation as they prepared to travel to the World Economic Forum and its annual networking meeting of heads of state and business leaders.

The international community, led by the United Nations, is deciding this year on the most crucial development goals for the next 15 years in defeating poverty, disease and hunger.

The Gates Foundation’s own ambitious 15-year agenda, spelled out in its latest annual letter, foresees the elimination of polio and three other diseases and says Africa will be able to feed itself.

But climate change, an increasingly alarming global issue, is only briefly addressed, though the U.N. secretary-general has warned that this is the last generation that can do anything to avoid its worst effects. The foundation’s letter calls “right now” for the development of cheaper, zero-carbon-emissions energy sources.

The Gates Foundation’s annual letter was published online early Thursday. It looks ahead to a world where polio and Guinea worm, along with at least two others, will be eliminated.

It will be a “much better eradication track record in these 15 years than in all of human history,” Bill Gates said in the interview Wednesday.

Polio could be the first to go. Africa hasn’t had a case in the past six months, and with most of the cases recorded in Pakistan last year, the government there is stepping up, “knowing they’re last, the spotlight’s on them,” Gates said.

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Wrestling puts Halferty in UNI Hall of Fame

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Alan Halferty stepped into University of Northern Iowa’s West Gym in the fall of 2013 and a flood of memories rush over him. The Newton native admitted he had not been on the UNI campus since 1975, but went with a friend that fall day in 2013.

Little did Halferty know within a year he would be invited back to the UNI campus in Cedar Falls for a special occasion. Halferty was a member of 1974-75 NCAA Division II championship Panther wrestling team.

That team was inducted into the UNI Athletics Hall of Fame on Jan. 3.

“When I got the letter in November (2014), I was in disbelief. I really hadn’t stayed connected to the university over the years,” Halferty said. “What an honor to be part of this team. I have great memories of my two years at UNI on the wrestling team.”

Injuries halted Halferty’s wrestling career following the 1974-75 season at UNI. He hit the mat for competitive wrestling the first time as an eighth-grader at Newton’s Berg Junior High.

Halferty His prowess on the UNI 1974-75 wrestling mat propelled Halferty to UNI. Halferty wrestled at 177 in college.

“No, I wasn’t on the team that competed at the national tournament. Dick Erickson beat me out to go at our weight. Dick and Erickson I pushed each other that season, we’d have UNI 1974-75 wrestle-offs each week before a competition to see who would compete for the varsity at 177. Sometimes it was Dick and sometimes it was me,” Halferty said.

“But, Coach (Chuck) Patten made sure we were a team not just individuals on a team. Coach used teambuilding activities for us. We’d be out on a run, he’d point for us to stop and cool down, and he’d buy us ice cream.

Or one time he had a friend who had a farm house outside Cedar Falls and the house needed painting. He told us we’d all be going with him over the weekend. We camped out on the farm and painted the house.”

Under the direction of head coach Chuck Patten, the 1974-75 UNI wrestling team captured the NCAA Division II team title championship in Stroudsburg, Pa. It was the school’s first team national title since the 1950 wrestling team won.

The Panthers won three individual NCAA championships: Jim Miller (134 pounds). Ken Snyder (142 pounds) and Randy Omvig (heavyweight). Dave Cunningham (118 pounds) and Dick Erickson (177

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Alan Halferty of Newton proudly holds the plaque given to him as a member of the 1974-75 University of Northern Iowa national championship wrestling team, which was recently inducted into the UNI Athletics Hall of Fame. Halferty wrestled two seasons for the Panthers before injuries halted his career.

pounds) took second.

UNI completed a second consecutive perfect dual string against North Central Conference competition. The Panthers completed their full dual schedule with a mark of 15-4. UNI also won the NCC team tournament title with six champions.

“It was not a surprise that we won the national title that season because of how well we were doing throughout the season,” Halferty said. “It was an awesome time. When we came together for the hall of fame induction, we changed in appearance but instantly connected with each other.”

Halftery’s wife, Kendra and daughter, Serena, along with his father, Robert and one of his brothers shared induction celebration the first weekend of January.

Wrestling came naturally to Halferty, who is one of five brothers. He said the brothers always wrestled around.

When he started at Berg Junior High as a seventh-grader, he said he just played football. In his eighthgrade year, a physical education teacher “decided to show us something about wrestling. I did pretty well on the mat during class, so he asked if I had thought about going out for the wrestling team. I said no.

“An hour later the wrestling coach came to me and asked me to try it. I did and never left it. I just love the sport,” Halferty said.

After two years at the junior high level, Halferty moved up to Newton Senior High, which was a three-year school at the time. He wrestled varsity for the Cardinals as a sophomore, junior and senior. He served as team captain as a senior and took sixth at the Iowa state high school tournament in the 167-pound class.

“I had two knee operations in high school. Several people urged me to quit sports because of the injuries. I played football for Newton also. I was a cocaptain as a senior,” Halferty said.

He said he had no plans to go to college following graduating in 1973 for NHS. He tried to enlist in the Army but was not accepted because of the knee operations.

Submitted photo “I learned freestyle wresThe 1974-75 UNI wrestling team photo with head coach Chuck Patten at far right on the back row tling early in the summer of and Alan Halferty right in the middle of the back row with the halo effect behind him.

Submitted photo Former UNI wrestling coach Chuck Patten holds the team plaque surrounded by members of the UNI 1974-75 wrestling team who were present at the UNI Athletics Hall of Fame Induction. Alan Halferty of Newton is third from right on second row.

1973. We competed in AAU tournaments. At the Iowa AAU state tournament, I went undefeated and was a state champion. I qualified for the national AAU tournament. I took second at the national tournament losing to Chris Campbell, who would go on to star for the University of Iowa and win an Olympic bronze medal,” Halferty said.

Halferty and Campbell would meet one more time on the mat. UNI faced Iowa at the beginning of the 1974-75 season. Campbell beat Halferty in a close match, but the Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes as a team for the first time.

Halferty remembered his sophomore season was a tough one as Coach Patten increased the intensity of weight training and technique. He said was worth it at the end.

“My claim to fame in wrestling is I was never pinned in my whole career,” Halferty said.

After injuries halted his college wrestling career, Halferty decided to leave UNI. He returned to Newton then began a 20-year career with the Marriott Corporation. He said he finished his college education at several schools in California.

Halferty, who has management degrees, decided it was time to leave Marriott. A high school classmate told him of a job with the Newton Group, which helped promote local business. He said he applied and got the position so he moved his family back to his hometown. He now works at Innovative Sales and Marketing in Newton.

“Wrestling is an individual sport but is its also a team sport. Coach Patten stressed that point. He spoke at the induction ceremony and talked about us as a team,” Halferty said.

“We all made each other better. On the mat you are by yourself and have no equipment, it is just you and your opponent. Everyone can see you. All the work you and your teammates do in the wrestling room pays off for you out there. I love the sport. I have great memories of my wrestling days from junior high through college.”

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Wrestling Newton, Indianola at Des Moines Roosevelt, 5:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at North Mahaska quadrangular, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Pella quadrangular, 5 p.m.

Boys’ Swimming Boone, Grinnell at Newton, 5:30 p.m.

Basketball Pella Christian at Newton boys, 9th 6 p.m., JV, 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Grand View Christian, girls 6 p.m., boys 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Friday Basketball Newton at Pella Christian, JV girls 4:45 p.m., varsity girls 6:15 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Saturday Bowling Pella Christian at Newton, 9 a.m.

Basketball Newton girls at Ballard, 9th 3 p.m., JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m.

Wrestling CMB, Colfax-Mingo, PCM at Heart of Iowa Conference tournament, Gilbert, 10 a.m.

IGHSAU will release hoops pairings soon The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union announced that it will release its basketball pairings in the coming weeks. The Class 1A/2A/3A pairings will be released Monday, and 4A/5A are to be announced on Feb. 2.

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No. 20 UNI holds off late Indiana State rally CEDAR FALLS (AP) — Northern Iowa spent the past two weeks cruising through the Missouri Valley Conference.

Indiana State pushed the Panthers until the final seconds.

Matt Bohannon hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points, Seth Tuttle had 12 of his 16 points in the second half, and 20th-ranked North-

ern Iowa held off Indiana State 66-60 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight victory.

Jeremy Morgan had 11 points for the Panthers (172, 6-1 MVC), who blew a 10-point lead before rallying to break a tie for second place in the Valley between themselves and the Sycamores.

Indiana State “plays really, really, really good defense,” Tuttle said. “We knew it was

going to be a struggle.”

Indiana State went on an 11-0 run to jump ahead 47-46 with 6:40 left. But Northern Iowa tightened up its defense and did just enough on offense to withstand a late charge by the Sycamores.

Still, it wasn’t until Tuttle was fouled with a second left that the Panthers could exhale.

Justin Gant and Brenton Scott each had 13 points for

Report: NFL found 11 of 12 Patriots footballs underinflated

By Barry Wilner The Associated Press The NFL says its investigation into whether the New England Patriots used underinflated footballs in the AFC championship game is ongoing after a report Tuesday night claimed the league found 11 balls were not properly inflated.

Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president for football operations, told The Associated Press that the “investigation is currently underway and we’re still awaiting findings.”

Vincent was responding to an ESPN report that cited anony-

mous league sources saying 11 of the Patriots’ 12 allotted game footballs were underinflated by 2 pounds per square inch of air.

Vincent said earlier Tuesday he expected the probe to be concluded by the end of the week. The last thing the NFL wants after a difficult season off the field is a potential cheating scandal that disrupts Super Bowl week. New England faces Seattle on Feb. 1 in Glendale, Ariz.

The Patriots, who beat Indianapolis 45-7 for the AFC title, said they were cooperating with the league, and a Seahawks spokesman said the team would defer to the league on the matter.

Newton freshman boys lose to B-F

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BONDURANT — Newton High’s freshman boys dropped a 62-39 decision to host Bondurant-Farrar Tuesday. The BlueJays led the visitng Cardinals 3114 at halfime.

Grayson Graham scored 20 points for Newton. Jaron Roush tossed in eight points and De’Andre Roush had four

points. Dalton Pauley scored three while Jerome Harris and Zachary Combs each had two points.

The Newton boy’s freshman and junior varsity teams play Pella Christian Thursday at home starting at 6 p.m.

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

Indiana State (9-10, 5-2), which has dropped its last two.

Northern Iowa and Indiana State entered with matching 5-1 records in the Valley.

That’s where the similarities ended.

While the Panthers have been ranked for weeks, the Sycamores lost to Eastern Illinois and Missouri-Kansas City before their surprising start to league play.

MUSTANG LANES BOWLING Jan. 13 Monroe Merchants League Gutter Kings 4, Schwetty Balls 0 Gutter Kings — 2,534: Merrill Pol 477, Josh Millage 457, Gary Nolin 511, Jack Penman Jr. 543. Schwetty Balls — 2,458: Court Arney 343, Jim Minteer 552, Dan Masteron 519, Chris Sloan 513.

BOB 4, Raider Poker.net 0 BOB — 2,503: Rex Millage 357, Rick Van Gorp 598, Ron Tangeman 567, Brant Current 549. Raider Poker.net — 2,394: Tammy Illingworth 438, Jeff Haldeman 539, Joseph Illingworth 622, Jesse Hopkins 615.

The Pin Hunters 4, Kane Salvage 0 The Pin Hunters — 2,658: Mark Hopkins 501, Kyle Johnson 555, Brandon Lent 688, Jeremy A. 704. Kane Salvage — 2,368: Julie Koder 446, Sarah Koder 399, Zachary Koder 345, Travis McCray 443.

Malone Motor Sports 3, Vander Broek Farms 1 Malone Motor Sports — 2,442: Jade Morecock 492, Debbie Korte 264, Gabe Korte 394, Jeri Korte 584. Vander Broek Farms — 2,393: Kathy Vander Broek 351, Frank Vander Broek 471, Stacey Shone 504, Jen Timmins 350.

Jan. 5 Monroe Men’s City League H&R Block 3, The Underground Co. 1 H&R Block — 3,003: Shane Schone 532, Christopher Gragg 515, Brandon Lent 696, Darin Galbryaith 537. The Underground Co. — 2,929: Hugh Vriezelaar 485, Bryan McDaniel 524, Mark Hopkins 512, Jeff Haldeman 608, Joseph Illingworth 587.

Forck Tree Service 3, Floor Store 1 Forck Tree Service — 3,092: Thomas Forck 458, Dustin Koder 522, Dan Ellingson 560, Mike Wolfe 582, Paul Forck 568.

Floor Store — 2,946: James Reeder 527, Gary Price 505, Chad Rorabaugh 528, Jason Price 485, Dave Rorabaugh 508.

Barber Lumber 4, Dukes of Earl 0 Barber Lumber — 3,150: Ryan May 474, Dan Thill 561, Rick Van Gorp 554, Jeremy Armison 723, Frank Vanderbrock 440.

Dukes of Earl — 2,909: Gary Nolin 501, Chad Birkenholtz 356, Ron Tangeman 544, Arlyn Vink 559, Jeff Koder 421.

Keg Setters 4, Hewitts 0 Keg Setters — 3,254: Dan Regnier 499, James Flickinger 476, Brant Current 616, Matt Coleman 454, Brandon Morris 540.

Hewitts — 3,021: Wayne Morris 553, Bill Ward 507, Harry Farr 482, Stephen Manchester 503, Patrick Brown 530.

Dec. 29 Monroe Men’s City League Hewitts 3, Barber Lumber 1 Hewitts — 3,086: Wayne Morris 548, Harry Farr 510, Stephen Manchester 449, Patrick Brown 610, Jason Mikkelson 624.

Barber Lumber — 2,962: Ryan May 576, Dan Thill 480, Rick Van Gorp 480, Jeremy Armison 572, Frank Vanderbrock 472.

Keg Setters 4, Dukes of Earl 0 Keg Setters — 3,147: Dan Regnier 432, James Flickinger 465, Brant Current 613, Matt Coleman 394, Brandon Morris 565.

Dukes of Earl — 2,889: Ernie Bensley 525, Gary Nolin 469, Chad Birkenholtz 390, Ron Tangeman 553, Arlyn Vink 496.

The Underground Co. 4, Floor Store 0 The Underground Co. — 3,301: Hugh Vriezlaar 507, Bryan McDaniel 602, Mark Hopkins 559, Jeff Haldeman 682, Joseph Illingworth 723. Floor Store — 3,168: James Reeder 717, Gary Price 449, Jason Price 411, Mark Noack 547, Dustin Kingery 561.

H&R Block 4, Forck Tree Service 0 H&R Block — 3,249: Shane Schone 620, Christopher Gragg 637, Andy Pettyjohn 556, Brandon Lent 624, Mack Van Zante 605. Forck Tree Service — 2,994: Thomas Forck 501, Dustin Koder 555, Dan Ellingson 530, Paul Forck 543, Mikael Haar 553.

CARDINAL LANES BOWLING Jan. 16 Sole Survivor Me Her Him It 3, Woop Spare It Is 1 Me Her Him It — 2,497: Barb Shepard 373, James Annis 421, Nathan Sudbrock 599, Dave Corwin 384. Woop Spare It Is — 2,474: Mike Smith 380, Missy Smith 328, Alicia Weithers 362, Shawn Weithers 444.

Hawkeyes 4, Unopposed 0 Hawkeyes — 2,523: Tammy Aalbers 442, Jim Conley 402, Steve Belloma 492, Tony Alter 467.

Merkins 3, Abide 1 Merkins — 2,620: Stephanie McCumber 366, Rhonda Thomasson 562, Kim Belloma 451, Terry Cooter 512.

Abide — 2,449: Donna Maki 366, Abbe Pelzer 306, Larry Pelzer 330, Jeff Maki 349.

Off Constantly 2, I-80 Subway 2 Off Constantly — 2,620: Kevin Ross 390, Jimmy Barnard 314, Kyle Rojohn 511, Mark Ross 499. 1-80 Subway — 2,587: Tricia Jenkins 395, Lisa Ross 460, Kyle Hill 694, Dan Jenkins 549.

Jan. 15 Splitters Cardinal Trophies 3, Cardinal Lanes 1 Cardinal Trophies — 2,338: Stacy Kriegel 420, Sheila Swarts 366, Machelle Quick 400, Bonnie Geerlings 549.

Cardinal Lanes — 2,172: Larry Anderson 503, David Anderson 495, Jeff Van Blair 587, Dustin Kingery 587.

Hewitt Service Center 3, Wauters 76 1 Hewitt Service Center — 1,849: Nancy Mikkelson 426, Amber Tabor 498, Erin Blank 357, Mikey Gerling 568.

Wauters 76 — 1,787: Keith Kirchner 489, Bev Kirchner 321, Mike Smith 515, Janielle Wauters 345.

Rialto 3, Pheasants Forever 1 Rialto — 2,146: Paul Twaddle 581, Makayla Tabor 395, Bretty Auffert 506, Gene Mikkelson 526. Pheasants Forever — 2,067: Jason Mikkelson 587, Barbara J. Majerus 443, Lonnie Majerus 481, Michael Sims 556.

Jan. 14 Go Hawkeyes Newton Home Oil 4, Warrick Motors 0 Newton Home Oil — 3,064: Jen Clausen 400, Ryanne Jansen 389, Tina Wade 380, Jean Daniels 441, Pam Moore 539. Warrick Motors — 2,983: Tanya Myers 385, Elexa Morrow 430, Barb Gray 388, Janet Hartz 420, Lynn Schiebel 381.

Real Housewives 2, Cardinal Lanes 2 Real Housewives — 3,089: Amy Yoder 353, Liza Gomez 399, Kelly Putz 306, Mary Baxter 426, Elizabeth Rozendaal 537. Cardinal Lanes — 3,080: Shawna Clark 412, Dawna Ringgenberg 433, Karlene Gifford 378, Bev Van Blair 429, Barbara J. Majerus 486.

Jan. 13 Sportsman League Gas House Gang 3, Brooklyn Ballers 1 Gas House Gang — 2,731: Rick Pittman 497, Terry Pickerell 493, Otis Kingery 504, Jack Trotter 629, Jason Trotter 554. Brooklyn Ballers — 2,495: Sam Zeien 467, Craig Keith 483, Dustin Kingery 638, Joel Grimm 468, Jason Munson 439.

Sullivan’s 3, Budget Repair 1 Sullivan’s — 3,042: Barney Brown 623, Brett Jacobs 524, Jason Mikkelson 695, Gene Mikkelson 571, Jeff Van Blair 639. Budget Repair — 3,029: Shon Cupples 524, Paul Twaddle 488, Howard Wearmouth 402, Nathan Gifford 658, Duke Albertson 696.

Lane Blazers 4, Ross Masonry 0 Lane Blazers — 2,843: Ron Jones 522, Terry Keenan 575, Steve Haunsperger 578, Larry Anderson 585, David Anderson 583. Ross Masonry — 2,474: Terry Cooper 444, Tammy Aalbers 461, Josh Frank 474, Paul Ross 459, Butch Townsend 459.

Jan. 18 Sunday Nite Mixed Pick Up Artists 3, Tassel Ridge Winery 1 Pick Up Artists — 2,474: Tammy Decook 387, Jeremy Clingerman 343, Tonya Williamson 366, Doni Kim 361.

Tassel Ridge Winery — 2,421: Sincearae Doran 359, John Jansen 377, Jeramie Doran 404, Ruby Jacobs 324.

Book Trader 3, Shomo-Madsen-Wythale 1 Book Trader — 2,660: Jill McMahon 359, Jim McMahon 367, Cheryl Hansen 540, Nikki Dartwieg 322. ShomoMadsen-Wythale — 2,549: Tammy Aalbers 460, Kenna Willey 435, Amber Tabor 379, Troy Tabor 486.

Kool Kidz 3, Kill-Kill-Kill 1 Kool Kidz —2,427: Scott VerSteeg 431, Dave Henderson 439, Regina VerSteeg 400, Barry Muilenburg 480.

Kill-Kill-Kill — 2,418: Bonnie Geerlings 478, Butch Lester 432, Brenda Vermillian 357, Makayla Tabor 333.

Shaggy Turf 3, Bowling Stones 1 Shaggy Turf — 2,594: Jennifer Beck 315, Trisha Beck 346, Roy Spangenburg 436, Jake Kmiec 483. Bowling Stones — 2,449: Gina McGinley 430, Nicholas McGinley 477, Joey Hughes 377, Adam Hackathorn 506.

Gutter Punks 2, T’s in Motion 2 Gutter Punks — 2,524: Trudy Delk 414, Merek Budinich 329, Tony Budinich 428, Kory Delk 531. T’s in Motion — 2,519: Dale James 465, Tonna Karr 429, Terry Cooper 465, Mickey Karr 563.

KFC-Taco Bell 2, Unopposed 0 KFC-Taco Bell —2,449: Christie Hughes 361, Teri Burkett 423, Allan Burkett 359, Robert Hughes 403.

Cardinal Cab 4, Pin Heads 0 Cardinal Cab — 2,605: Crystal Peters 493, Robert Miller 460, Cathy Peters 453, Earl Albertson 552. Pin Heads — 2,424: Gene Koder 374, Pam Joseph 390, Larry Lappe 293, Penny Lappe 413.

Optimae Team 2, BMF’s 2 Optimae Team —2,473: Jan Albertson 350, Neil Weyrauch 349, Raejean White 335, Edwin Lawrence 300.

BMF’s — 2,451: Allen Buzzard 409, Jeannie Schultz 413, Wes Wright 400, Richard White 416.

Jan. 11 Sunday Nite Mixed Pin Heads 3, Tassel Ridge Winery 1 Pin Heads — 2,707: Gene Koder 338, Pam Joseph 443, Larry Lappe 380, Penny Lappe 534. Tassel Ridge Winery — 2,645: Sincearae Doran 456, Jeramie Doran 399, Ruby Jacobs 358, Dennis Young 532.

Shaggy Turf 4, Book Trader 0 Shaggy Turf — 2,701: Jennifer Beck 369, Trisha Beck 316, Roy Spangenburg 521, Jake Kmiec 475. Book Trader — 2,547: Jill McMahon 281, Dennis Cooper 422, Nikki Dartwieg 430, Jim McMahon 370.

Gutter Punks 4, Unopposed 0 Gutter Punks — 2,478: Trudy Delk 409, Merek Budinich 373, Tony Budinich 433, Kory Delk 444.

Cardinal Cab 4, Kill-Kill-Kill 0 Cardinal Cab — 2,778: Crystal Peters 483, Robert Miller 535, Cathy Peters 452, Earl Albertson 642. Kill-Kill-Kill — 2,607: Bonnie Geerlings 462, Butch Lester 505, Kelly Lester 490, Mike Geerlings 553.

Optimae Team 4, Kool Kidz 0 Optimae Team —2,782: Jan Albertson 428, Neil Weyrauch 383, Raejean White 472, Edwin Lawrence 353. Kool Kidz —2,500: Scott VerSteeg 332, Dave Henderson 402, Regina VerSteeg 474, Barry Muilenburg 518.

T’s In Motion 3, Pick Up Artists 1 T’s in Motion — 2,738: Dale James 531, Tonna Karr 524, Terry Cooper 500, Mickey Karr 580. Pick Up Artists — 2,505: Tammy Decook 386, Jeremy Clingerman 363, Tonya Williamson 366, Doni Kim 373.

BMF’s 4, Shomo-Madsen-Wythale 0

BMF’s — 2,804: Allen Buzzard 417, Jeannie Schultz 400, Wes Wright 624, Richard White 490. Shomo-MadsenWythale — 2,615: Tammy Aalbers 475, Kenna Willey 381, Amber Tabor 484, Troy Tabor 467.

Bowling Stones 4, KFC-Taco Bell 0 Bowling Stones — 2,831: Gina McGinley 496, Nicholas McGinley 516, Joey Hughes 556, Adam Hackathorn 582.

KFC-Taco Bell — 2,569: Christie Hughes 342, Teri Burkett 436, Allan Burkett 362, Robert Hughes 523.

Jan. 14 Women’s Wednesday Morning Coffee Penny’s Peeps 8, Half Nuts 0 Penny’s Peeps — 2,196: Charlotte Ross 446, Mary Gates 314, Sheryl Ferguson 445, Sue Hunter 241. Half Nuts — 2,103: Mady McKim 375, Cindy Pollard 265, Karen Vangenderen 306, Erika Frahm 395.

Backus Plumbing 4, Deere Daisies 4 Backus Plumbing — 2,123: Betty Whitson 391, Darlene Koppin 367, Bonnie Right Logue 360, Marilyn Backus 330. Deere Daisies — 2,109: Penny Rasmussen 394, Lucy Ponsetto 343, Billie Montgomery 330, Diana Agan 326.

MoJo Cycling 8, JTE Trucking 0 MoJo Cycling — 2,243: Cathy Peters 414, Gerry Graham 375, Pat Ward 369, Brenda Morris 461. JTE Trucking — 2,166: Melody Hofer 387 (avg.), Erin Good 368, Doris Byal 352, Lorna Hofer 282.

Steppin Out Dance 6, Newton Daily News 2 Steppin Out Dance — 2,273: Betty Karr 438, Doloras Ballard 309, Rene Hermeme 415, Trudy Delk 442. Newton Daily News — 2,148: Connie Larkin 373, Angie Keith 361, Louise Vink 411, Connie DeGreef 406.

Youth Leagues Jan. 19 Cardinal Monday Rollers Super Bowler: Gage Vanderschel 124. New Guys: Levi Gregory 72, Carson Slusser 107.

Striking Sisters: Kyle Samson 142, Peyton Pline 117.

Spongbob: Rylan Herbig 92, Kaden Bullard 115.

Cardinal Monday Strikers Golden Bowlers 3, M&M’s 1 Golden Bowlers — 1,249: Dawson Herbig 294, Logan Bown 205. M&M’s — 1,228: Breyton Schemker 391, Lincoln Ergenbright 288.

Skittles 3, Mario Twins 1 Skittles — 1,245: Mykenzie Herbig 219, Abby Price 384. Mario Twins — 1,180: Lance Banwell 192, Kinnick Pritchard 280.

Jan. 17 Cardinal Club Lane Brains 4, That’s How We Roll 0 Lane Brains — 2,646: Alexandria Cox 466, Erica Bailey 482, Alex Bare 594. That’s How We Roll — 2,493: Nathan Keith 408, Alex Frymoyer 452, Brevin Johnston 409.

Unicorns 4, Cox’s Squad 0 Unicorns — 2,653: Mitchell Anderson 358, Ryley Roney 370, Shea Carre 490, Jordon Pritchard 334. Cox’s Squad — 2,406: Reid Miller 433, Bryan McMahon 441, Payton Cox 453, Madison Humphrey 443.

Going On Strike 3, Clean Sweep 1 Going On Strike — 2,703: Michale Hodnett 443, Sam Supino 539, Jerico Theis 447, Joe Malsom 359. Clean Sweep — 2,567: Tyra Lambertus 393, Damir Gumeroy 412, Cutter Benac 397, Chayton Lambertus 393.

The Originals 4, DaBosses 0 The Originals — 2,553: Cheyenne Nida 272, Abby Ambroson 376, Melanie Stice 444, Courtney Tabor 414.

DaBosses — 2,479: Austin Johansen 390, Nic Winchell 418.

Jan. 10 Cardinal Club

Going on Strike 3, Lane Brains 1 Going On Strike — 2,752: Michale Hodnett 448, Sam Supino 538, Jerico Theis 397, Joe Malsom 436. Lane Brains — 2,680: Alexandria Cox 423, Erica Bailey 619, Alex Bare 525.

Cox’s Squad 2, Unicorns 2 Cox’s Squad — 2,672: Reid Miller 463, Bryan McMahon 441, Payton Cox 525, Madison Humphrey 595. Unicorns — 2,636: Mitchell Anderson 395, Ryley Roney 339, Shea Carre 465, Jordon Pritchard 324.

That’s How We Roll 4, The Originals 0 That’s How We Roll — 2,660: Nathan Keith 384, Alex Frymoyer 473, Brevin Johnston 552. The Originals — 2,532: Cheyenne Nida 284, Abby Ambroson 343, Melanie Stice 444, Courtney Tabor 414.

Clean Sweep 3, DaBosses 1 Clean Sweep — 2,642: Tyra Lambertus 382, Damir Gumeroy 479, Cutter Benac 399, Chayton Lambertus 401. DaBosses — 2,611: Austin Johansen 464, Nic Winchell 467.

Jan. 17 Cardinal All Stars Bowling Sisters 4, MVP’s 0 Bowling Sisters — 1,925: Bailey Hansen 199, Lexie Binegar 199, Beka Weithers 207. MVP’s — 1,818: Rebekah Vasseau 384, Sarah Malsom 327.

Team Awesome 3, Lane Runners 1 Team Awesome — 1,836: Marissa Daughtrey 201, Cassandra Albertson 276. The Lane Runners — 1,765: Evan Benac 257, Riley Lester 389, Gage Gomez 282.

Hot Shots 3, Strikers 1 Hot Shots — 1,857: Amaryn Oswalt 276, Stephanie Bradley 260, Jenna Miller 241. Strikers — 1,846: Dalton Anderson 334, Devin Beintema 270.

Dragon Power 4, Striking Cousins 0 Dragon Power — 1,928: Owen Muhs 314, Genessa Slings 220, Tyler Padgett 287. Striking Cousins — 1,826: Danny Lewis 272, Taylynn Sliger 214, Lane Sliger 260.

Jan. 10 Cardinal All Stars Hot Shots 4, Strikers 0 Hot Shots — 1,955: Amaryn Oswalt 341, Stephanie Bradley 297, Jenna Miller 228. Strikers — 1,845: Dalton Anderson 321, Devin Beintema 282.

Striking Cousins 3, Dragon Power 1 Striking Cousins — 1,917: Danny Lewis 295, Taylynn Sliger 263, Lane Sliger 270. Dragon Power — 1,838: Owen Muhs 280, Genessa Slings 219, Tyler Padgett 229.

Bowling Sisters 3, Team Awesome 1 Bowling Sisters — 1,893: Bailey Hansen 194, Lexie Binegar 203, Beka Weithers 170. Team Awesome — 1,854: Marissa Daughtrey 214, Cassandra Albertson 278.

MVP’s 3, Lane Runners 1 MVP’s — 1,902: Rebekah Vasseau 421, Sarah Malsom 368. The Lane Runners — 1,863: Evan Benac 344, Riley Lester 373, Gage Gomez 303.

Jan. 10 Bowling Buddies Super Girl: Brianna Bradley 124. Super Bowler: Austin Kennedy 170.

Bowl Strikes: Thomas Yoakum 123, Jada Yoakum 98.

First Grade Rules: Becca Zeien 72, Ethan Padgett 93.

Jan. 3 Bowling Buddies Bowl Strikes: Thomas Yoakum 88, Jada Yoakum 120.

Super Girl: Brianna Bradley 177.

Super Bowler: Austin Kennedy 210. First Grade Rules: Becca Zeien 133, Ethan Padgett 144.

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Value/Occupation....Gary Clemon Value/Occupation.....Dan Skokan Owner/Oper Ag Property..........Ward VanDyke Owner/Oper Ag Property.......Charles Van Sice Owner/Oper Ag Property.......Carroll Van Gorp Owner/Oper Ag Property...........Steve Hopkins Owner/Oper Ag Property........Dave VanderPol Owner/Oper Ag Property........Ron Van Manen Owner/Oper Ag Property Owner/City Property..............Jo Ann Johnson Owner/City Property.Paul Egenes Owner/City Property.Gary Grimes Owner/City Property ..............................Francis Snook Owner/City Property..............Harry Dearinger Owner/City Property.......Bill Ward Conservation Board Robyn Friedman Term expires 12/31/2015 Des Moines Recreational River & Greenbelt Advisory Council Keri Van Zante Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program Jody Eaton Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Emergency Management Commission Denny Stevenson Representative 2015 Joe Brock Alternate 2015 John Halferty County Sheriff 2015 Enhanced 911 Service Board Non-Voting Members Jim Sparks...........................2015 Emergency Management Director Russell Stutt.........................2015 Engineer Dennis Parrott......................2015 Auditor Dennis Stevenson................2015 Supervisors Representative Joe Brock.............................2015 Supervisors Alternate Ed Roach.............................2015 E911 Director Enterprise Zone Commission Zoning Board Member Marvin Morris TermExpires 12/31/2017 Jasper County Board of Supervisors Dennis Stevenson Representative 2015 Joe Brock .............Alternate 2015 Fifth Judicial District Joe Brock....Representative 2015 Dennis Stevenson.Alternate 2015 Health Board Jackie Sparks Term expires 12/31/2017 Mike Balmer Term expires 12/31/2017 Heartland RC&D Denny Carpenter Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Joe Brock Alternate Term Expires 12/31/2015 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Authority Joe Brock Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Dennis Stevenson Alternate Term Expires 12/31/2015 JEDCO Dennis Stevenson Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Joe Brock Alternate Term Expires 12/31/2015 Mid Iowa Development Denny Stevenson Term Expires 12/31/2015 PRIVATE SECTOR Chaz Allan Term Expires 12/31/2015 Red Rock Community Action Program Denny Carpenter Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Joe Brock Alternate Term Expires 12/31/2015 Weed Commissioner Russell Stutt Term Expires 12/31/2015 Zoning Board of Adjustment Karen Silverberg Term Expires 06/30/2015 Zoning Commission Members Jan Hurley Term expires 12/31/2018 Janice Jontz Term expires 12/31/2018 Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adjourn the January 6, 2015 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Dennis Parrott, Auditor Denny Carpenter, Chairman January 22

Public Notices January 6, 2015 Tuesday, January 6, 2015 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Stevenson and Brock present and accounted for; Chairman Carpenter presiding.

Sheriff John Halferty asked the Supervisors to approve a Deputy Sheriff appointment, three officer training liability agreements and the annual food service contract for the Jail.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve the appointment of Deputy Sheriff Gonzalez with a Marc commission set to expire December 31, 2016.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve Officer Training Liability Agreements between Jasper County and Nick Aldrich, Ryan Engle and Marc Gonzalez that provides training for new law enforcement officers provides the County and reassurance of the officer's service in return for the training.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve the Amendment No. 9 to the Food Service Contract between Jasper County and CBM Managed Services for the period beginning April 1, 2015 and running through March 31, 2016.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Human Resources Director Dennis Simon asked the Board to approve the hiring of a Full-time Jailer and a Part-time Jailer for the Sheriff's Office.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to adopt Resolution 15-2, a hiring resolution certifying the following appointment to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT POSITION EMPLOYEE PAY RATE RANGE/STEP EFFECTIVE DATE Sheriff's Office Jailer (Full-time) Derick Ford $17.23 Hire-in.................................1/2/15 Sheriff's Office Jailer (Part-time) Andrew Maynard $17.23 Hire-in.................................1/2/15 YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK CARPENTER A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for January 2, 2015.

YEA: CARPENTER, STEVENSON, BROCK Motion by Brock, seconded by to approve the Stevenson following Board appointments: Aging Resource of Central Iowa Representative for Board of Directors Denny Carpenter Representative 2015 Dennis Stevenson Alternate 2015 Assessor's Conference & Board of Review Board of Supervisors - One Vote Denny Carpenter..................2015 Denny Stevenson.................2015 Joe Brock.............................2015 Cemetery Commission William Ponder Term expires 12/31/2017 Beverly Cross Term expires 12/31/2017 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center Dennis Stevenson Commission Member 2015 Joe Brock Alternate 2015 Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority Marlene Stout Representative Term Expires 12/31/2017 Nancy Watt Alternate Term Expires 12/31/2017 Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance Policy Committee Denny Carpenter Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Joe Brock Alternate Term Expires 12/31/2015 Technical Committee Russell Stutt Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Pam Olson Alternate Term Expires 12/31/2015 Central Iowa Recovery Board Board Members Jody Eaton Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015 Joe Brock Alternate Term Expires 12/31/2015 Central Iowa Tourism Dan Badger Term Expires 12/31/2015 Chaz Allan Term Expires 12/31/2015 Compensation Commission Terms Expire 12/31/2015 RE Sales/Broker.....Debbie Cross RE Sales/Broker...........Barb Barr RE Sales/Broker ...........................Dave Birkenholz RE Sales/Broker..........Julie Rose RE Sales/Broker..........Jo Jenkins RE Sales/Broker...........Lori Price RE Sales/Broker..........Lori Yoder Value/Occupation.........Dale Maki Value/Occupation ............................Vernon Terlouw Value/Occupation .William Zylstra Value/Occupation..Diane Gannon Value/Occupation...Stan Allspach Value/Occupation....Gary Clemon Value/Occupation.....Dan Skokan Owner/Oper Ag Property..........Ward VanDyke Owner/Oper Ag Property.......Charles Van Sice Owner/Oper Ag Property.......Carroll Van Gorp Owner/Oper Ag Property...........Steve Hopkins Owner/Oper Ag Property........Dave VanderPol Owner/Oper Ag Property........Ron Van Manen Owner/Oper Ag Property Owner/City Property..............Jo Ann Johnson Owner/City Property.Paul Egenes Owner/City Property.Gary Grimes Owner/City Property ..............................Francis Snook Owner/City Property..............Harry Dearinger Owner/City Property.......Bill Ward Conservation Board Robyn Friedman Term expires 12/31/2015 Des Moines Recreational River & Greenbelt Advisory Council Keri Van Zante Representative Term Expires 12/31/2015

PUBLIC NOTICE The Jasper County Board of Supervisors are considering a five year contract with ShoreTel Phone for Jasper County service and telephone maintenance. A Public hearing is set for Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 9:30am in the Jasper County Board of Supervisors office, Jasper County Courthouse, 101 1st St N. Room 203, Newton Ia. January 22 FOR SALE 1984 Dodge ½ Ton Pickup, 2Wheel Drive, around 40,000 actual miles, newer automatic transmission, 318 motor. Have all maintenance records. Vehicle can be seen at the Newton CSD Transportation, 1320 1st Ave W, Newton, Iowa. Sealed bids will be accepted until January 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Office of the Board Secretary at Emerson Hough Elementary, 700 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208.

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Responsibilities: Provides advanced technical academic support services for faculty in the Science Division.

Assists faculty and teaching staff in fulfilling their academic, research, and service responsibilities. Maintains faculty, department (may include concentrations and programs), and division online presence. Examples include managing course content areas and electronic course reserves. Provides intermediate support for classroom audio-visual needs. Coordinates and assist with technical aspects of meetings, special projects, events, and conferences. This includes, but is not limited to, support of the Health Professions Advisory Committee and providing support for faculty recruitment. In addition, provides specialized or technical secretarial support typical of and sometimes unique to an academic environment such as the preparation of manuscripts, research and teaching materials.

Qualifications: Requires four years of experience in a service-oriented, confidential, computerized, scientific environment or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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Qualifications: Requires three years of experience in a service-oriented, confidential, computerized, scientific environment or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Experience using MS Office 2010/2013 will be given preference. Must also have accurate composition and editing skills (including scientific terminology and concepts) with an emphasis on grammar and punctuation, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented office with a high degree of accuracy, minimal supervision and with frequent interruptions.

Application Process: Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell. edu. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and provide email addresses for three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about these position should be directed to Angie Story at [story@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-4450. Additional information can be found at the college’s web site <www.grinnell.edu>.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

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99 SATURN, 175,000 miles. $1,500 or OBO. 641-781-0617.

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350 Engine Automatic. $4580.00 OBO 641-242-0361 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1998 CADILLAC DeVille D'Elegance White Diamond, Cabriolet top with Power sunroof, Heated leather, loaded.

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641-275-0246 or 641-792-2988 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

2006 MONTE 123,000 miles.

641-521-1797

Carlo, $4500.

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Central Iowa Residential Services Inc.(CIRSI) is recruiting for the following positions in Grinnell: Overnight Staff – training individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. The work schedule typically runs 11pm to 9am, seven times in a two week rotation (you can sleep during part of this shift). One shift in the two week rotation is day hours and no sleep time. Pay starts at $9.00 per hour (experience pays more) and benefits that includes(Health, Dental, and Life Insurance).

Floater Staff – training individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential setting. The workschedule varies.

Pay starts at $10.00 per hour (experience pays more) and benefits that includes (Health, Dental, and LifeInsurance).

Own transportation (good driving record) and GED/HS diploma required. A $200.00 sign on bonus is available for all full-time positions after successful completion of 30 days of employment.

Application can be made at: CIRSI 821 5th Avenue Suite 205 Grinnell, IA 50112 AA/EOE

Inbound Customer Care Specialists Needed in Newton, IA Call Center Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm & Saturday, 7:30am-4pm We Offer: • Starting pay $11.54/hr with earning potential of 30K + (includes salary - commission - No caps!)

• Great benefits, including 401K, health, dental, education assistance, and paid vacations!

• Fast pace, fun and rewarding atmosphere Apply at www.WindstreamTalent.com CustomerCare CareSpecialist Specialistrequisition requisition#15000124 #296754 Customer For questions please call 641-787-2150 641-787-2290

Astrograph Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015

The Pisces moon enhances our experience with spiritual awareness. It’s not something that has to be talked about to be known. A feeling of connectivity is more profound than what any person on earth could point out. You know who your people are. They are all the people, yet some more than others. Give a silent, sacred acknowledgment.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 22). This birthday is a freedom call -- liberation!

Your dreams are not only for you; the whole world is better for them. A nod and an encouraging word from someone you admire (maybe even idolize) will keep you excited about what you’re about to accomplish.

The education you get in March will be useful and lucrative. Aquarius and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 1, 12, 9 and 50.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You cannot underestimate the power of acknowledgment, especially the way you do it. You have a gift for making people feel important, probably because

you really know that they are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are happy doing many things alone, but there are certain solitary activities that trigger a profound feeling of loneliness in you.

You have people to talk to.

Reach out to them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Even people you know very well have a way of surprising you, if only because you can’t quite read what they are thinking now. Maybe it’s better not to know. Anyway, it’s worth it to get comfortable not knowing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Falling stars can’t fall forever. Eventually, they burn out. Something in your life feels like a falling star right now, and it’s as exhilarating as it is frightening.

Take as much pleasure in it as you can while it lasts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re so nice that it sometimes shocks you to realize that being nice isn’t the default for many people.

Don’t let that bother you

today. Keep doing what you do, because you’re setting a bar.

-- a sure sign that you need to look deeper into what’s really going on.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You admire people who can let go, and you have compassion for the ones who let go a little too far.

Being able to navigate the level is a talent. You can help others with this now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Stop thinking you have to do better to have a valid contribution. You’ve done your homework, and you know what you’re talking about. Your best is good enough. The more you believe it the more other people will.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You make it rather easy to keep up with you, which is why so many people will. Your detailed instructions help, as do your enticements. This is not premeditated; you naturally gravitate to telling people the benefits they will experience.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You don’t like to show off, but people need to know what skills you have, or else they won’t know to call on you when those skills are needed. If you think you’re not quite ready, pretend that you are ready and go for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Pay attention to the bottom line. Seek the data.

Someone is doing a dance of distraction in front of you

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The question is: Do your activities mesh with your goals and values?

Lately, not so much, but all of that can change. Don’t worry; you can still have the same friends. Just temper the relationships with more personal time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You wouldn’t have thought that the inner workings of your lifestyle would be of so much interest to others, but they are. The real question becomes: How much about your life do you want to share?

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