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Newton, Iowa
Insurance Commissioner revokes Newton agent’s license
OBITUARIES Jim Cupples, 67 Roberta J. Kling, 84
INSIDE TODAY
By Daily News Staff
Local
DAR welcomes new members Page 2A
Barry Hurto/Special to the Daily News Tatyana Yarmysh (left) is head of the English language department at Smila’s Lyceum for gifted and talented students. She is pictured here with Iryna Sidorenko of Smila and Larry Hurto of Newton on the grounds of the school’s former location. Since this photo was taken, Sidorenko has married Alyosha Kalynychenko; is the mother of a toddler, Darinka; and is living and working in Sevastopol, in the area contested by Russian occupants. Ira has recently relocated to Smila with her daughter to live safely with her parents, while her husband has remained in Sevastopol to protect their assets.
Health
Take a healthy journey with Hy-Vee Page 7A
‘Let’s hope for the best’ Ukrainian teacher who visited Newton discusses Russian invasion of Crimea By Barry Hurto Special to the Daily News
Sports
Athletes vie for national team spots Page 1B
Weather
Friday
High 44 Low 23
Saturday
High 33 Low 18 Weather Almanac
Wed., March 5 High 23 Low 16 No Precipitation Also: Astrograph Page 5B
By Daily News Staff
Comics & Puzzles Page 6A Dear Abby Page 6A Opinion Page 4A Obituaries Page 3A Police Page 3A Our 112th Year No. 203
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DMACC to host job, career fair March 27 By Daily News Staff
“And today (March 2) we face (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s aggression. What makes me unhappy and (at a loss for words) is, people in the east(ern) and south(ern portions of Ukraine) are misinformed and brainwashed by the Kremlin. They watch Russian TV channels which (do not) provide truthful information. Men from Russia come to (those cities) to talk to people and make them scared of ‘banderovtsi’ or (‘the) brown plague,’ who are going to fight them. The population in these regions do not even (know or) believe that Maidan fought against the (corrupt government) system, or that people (who participated) there are not extremists. (Again,) it is the result of (inaccurate) information.
The Des Moines Area Community College Newton Campus will be the site of a Job/Career Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27. The event is sponsored by the Newton DMACC Campus; Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Jasper County; Jasper County Economic Development Corporation’ and the Newton Development Corporation. This will be the third year these organizations have sponsored a job fair in March. The one change this year is the job fair will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. “We felt having the event at this time would give more people who maybe have to find child care, those currently working or commuting, but looking for a career change a better opportunity to attend,” said NDC Executive Director Frank Liebl. Jenny Michael, administrative assistant at NDC, polled the previous years’ participants in the job fair. The businesses overwhelmingly endorsed the 4 to 7 p.m. time frame. Fifty-five businesses will be attending, which is a record number. “I’m encouraged with the number of participants” Liebl added. “We don’t charge employers to attend. The costs are shared by the four sponsors.” Mary Entz, Provost at the Newton DMACC Campus said the Job Fair is a great opportunity for students, as well.
INVASION See Page 5A
DMACC See Page 5A
— Tatyana Yarmysh
Eagle Scout award to be presented
Classifieds Page 3B
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Tatyana Yarmysh, longtime director of English Language Curriculum in the Smila (Newton’s sister city in Ukraine) secondary education system, has provided personal observations on the recent invasion of the Crimean peninsula in the Black Sea by Russian military forces and the ongoing movement to rid the country of corruption among its leadership. Yarmysh visited Newton Senior High School several years ago as an observer of American language arts programming and has established friendships with many local residents. Her younger daughter, Kseniya, who spent two full school terms in Newton through the auspices of OPEN and Rotary Clubs International, is now married, a mother and has recently relocated to Australia. “Thanks for thinking of us; actually, I am answering numerous letters from my foreign friends, trying to (express) words of support and understanding. “I (continue to be) shocked by the news which seems to be (getting worse and worse.) That tyrant (ex-President Viktor Yanukovych) who (condoned bloodshed and the deaths of innocent people) must be found and punished. My head is (about) to burst, and my heart is (broken) because of everything I have been watching on TV and on the Internet. Can you imagine? Teachers and doctors in Smila were (forced) to take 10 days off (without pay in order to) ‘save’ the town’s budget, while the President and his partymates (personally have corruptly amassed fortunes in the) billions. Now I am (convinced that) all our politicians are corrupt, (and Yuliya) Tymoshenko is (no) exception.
“I (continued to be) shocked by the news, which seems to be (getting worse and worse.) That tyrant (ex-President Viktor Yanukovych) who (condoned bloodshed and the deaths of innocent people) must be found and punished.”
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart announced Wednesday he has revoked the insurance producer license of Sarah Carry of Newton. Carry consented to the revocation of her insurance producer license based on her misappropriation of a customer premium received in the course of doing insurance business. Carry altered cash receipt reports in her office to cover up premium taken from a client in the amount of $533.25. Gerhart and the Iowa Insurance Division regulate both the business of insurance and the sale of securities in Iowa. Consumers with complaints in these areas can contact the Division at 1-877-955-1212.
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Ryan Michael Thompson will be recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at 3 p.m. Sunday at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton. Anyone who knows Thompson is welcome to attend. The Eagle Scout Award is the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers. Ryan became active in the scouting program as a Tiger Cub in first grade. He continued in Cub Scouts through fifth grade, earning the Arrow of Light Award before bridging into Boy Scouts. Ryan is a member of Boy Scout Troop 354 which is sponsored by Woodrow Wilson PTA. He is one of
approximately two percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle Rank. Troop 354 is led by Scoutmaster Matt Rogahn. Each Eagle candidate must earn 21 merit badges including 13 required ones and successfully complete a service project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Ryan’s project was to repair carpet tiles that had become loose at his church. Scouts and leaders of Troop 354 donated over 120 service hours on his project. Ryan Thompson earned 21 merit badges on his Eagle Journey and served as Assistant Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Guide. He is an Ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow. He has spent a total
of 60 nights camping including a trip to last year’s National Boy Scout Jamboree and three trips to the boundary waters in northern Minnesota. Ryan has volunteered over 97 service hours through the Boy Scouts of America. Ryan attends Community Heights Alliance Church, where he has participated in many youth events and service projects. In high school, he has participated in the IT club, Link Crew, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, football, basketball and soccer. He is a National Honor Society member and Submitted Photo “A” Honor Role student. Ryan Thompson will be honored at an Ryan plans to attend a four Eagle Scout Court of Honor at 3 p.m. year college and major in en- Sunday at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton. gineering.