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Leaders work to bring high-performance automotive technology school to Newton

By Bob Eschliman Daily News Editor For a little more than a year, a group of Newton business and government leaders have been working quietly on a plan to bring a new kind of economic driver to the community.

A driver with four fast wheels.

At 4 p.m. Monday, the group will present its plan, as well as the prog-

ress made so far, to the Des Moines Area Community College Board of Trustees. The goal: to partner with DMACC to bring a high-performance automotive technology school to Newton.

“Our vision is to develop a low-cost, automotive technical school focused on the motorsports and high performance industry and based in Newton,” Skiff Medical Center CEO

Steve Long — himself a motorsports enthusiast — said. “And, we want to provide an expanded post-secondary education presence in Newton, which will serve as a catalyst for the economic development of high-performance automotive-related industries in Newton and the surrounding area.”

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Pit crews work on James Buescher’s #31 Chevy Silverado prior to a Craftsman Truck Series race last season at the Iowa Speedway. Community leaders hope to bring a tech school to Newton to train future pit crew members.

Supervisors approve wage increases for county employees

By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer

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The Newton Senior High School Drama Department will present its spring musical “Pride and Prejudice” at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday in the NHS Center for Performance.

“The kids have been

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By Daily News Staff After partnering with the Iowa Court Reporting Association and the Iowa Bar Association, DMACC will

launch a new program this fall exclusively on the DMACC Newton Campus.

Plans are underway to purchase new equipment and hire expert faculty to teach the classes. There will be a live demonstration during a news conference at 10 a.m. Monday at

AFSCME donates $2,500 to veterans monument

the DMACC Newton Campus.

U.S. News and World Report’s called it one of America’s “Top 50” Careers. DMACC will be the only institution in the State of Iowa to offer this unique two-year

AFSCME Local 0451 donated $2,500 toward a veteran’s monument Wednesday that will be placed on the courthouse square in Newton. The monument will honor fallen veterans.

“It is important to honor our fallen veterans.

DMACC See Page 12A

DONATION See Page 5A

By Daily News Staff

Recounting the history of Colfax veteran killed in action

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ley, Emily Forsyth, Sydney Bergman, Josephina Matteson, Carly Corville, (back) Kaitlyn Cope, Liam Briggs, Zachary Coy, Trenton Wickliff and Megan Sorenson.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth and free with a student activity ticket.

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doing a great job with the play,” Director Melinda Worthington said. “The set looks beautiful, the make up is amazing and we’re looking great heading into opening night.”

The seniors performing in their last play at NHS include (front) Samantha Bai-

The Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved the Jasper County Compensation Board’s recommendations for wage increases during Tuesday’s regular meeting.

The county sheriff and attorney will receive a 4-percent increase. The county auditor, recorder and treasurer will each receive a 3-percent increase. The Jasper County Board of Supervisors will not have a wage increase.

The department heads, non-department heads and hourly non-bargaining employees will receive a 2-percent wage increase.

The supervisors also approved a resolution approving CICS Management Plan Policies and Procedures on Tuesday.

Jody Eaton told the board the Iowa Department of Human Services did not approve the 28E that the new region had adopted.

The DHS told the Mental Heath Region that it could change a few items in the 28E and have it re-adopted by the counties.

The supervisors held a public hearing on the 2014-15 fiscal year county budget in the amount of $28,912,474. Actual estimated expenditures for last year’s budget are $28,802,487.

Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty asked the board to approve the purchase of a new camera system for the jail. The board approved the purchase, which will cost $16,672.

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Norman Ellsworth was an American patriot, called to serve in the United States Navy just before worldwide tensions started to flare up in advance of World War II. He would ultimately give eight years of his life to the Navy and his country; the final eight years.

Norman was born in Colfax, the only son in a family of five children, to Earl and Ida Ellsworth. He graduated from Colfax High School with the Class of 1936, having moved ahead in his classes after

a mid-year enrollment.

His enlistment would come soon after on Feb. 15, 1937. Norman was assigned to the USS Nevada for the majority of his eight-year career, with the first four years served in relative calm even as tensions mounted across the globe.

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He left the Nevada for a stint though, sent to attend a special training at a Navy school in San Diego. It was during this stint that the attack on Pearl Harbor drew the United States into the conflict, and the USS Nevada sus-

tained serious damage in the attack. The ship was struck by six bombs as well as one torpedo, leaving 60 of the crew members dead.

The Nevada was out of commission for nearly an entire year, receiving repairs at Pearl Harbor and then at the Puget Sound Navy Yard.

After being equipped with a heartier anti-aircraft gun battery in the course of the repairs, the Nevada was deployed northward for the Battle of Attu, the only land battle in the war to be fought on United States’ incorporated territory.

Norman returned home after the battle.

During his brief respite from the conflict, he married Louise Veronica Villaseno. His rest was not to last, though, and Norman soon found himself in Washington, D.C., where he received further training before being reassigned to the USS Whitehurst, a destroyer escort vessel.

The Whitehurst carried out a number of refueling and escort missions in relative safety before being sent on to the Indonesian islands, where an active conflict raged with the Japanese.

The Whitehurst was ELLSWORTH See Page 5A

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This Week at the Library

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Story time, card games, computer classes at library

Mark Your Calendar: March 7-13 Catch a Film

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• Capitol II Theater in Newton: “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” (PG) — Fri.: 7:15 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.: (1:15), (4:15), 7:15 p.m.; Mon. & Tues.: 7:15 p.m.; Wed.: (3), 7:15 p.m.; Thurs.: 7:15 p.m.

• Bob Pace and the Dangerous Band — 9 p.m.

Saturday at the First Avenue Speakeasy in Newton. No cover.

“Son of God” (PG13) — Fri.: 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.: (1), (4), 7 p.m.; Mon. & Tues.: 7 p.m.; Wed.: (2:45), 7 p.m.; Thurs.: 7 p.m.

(Matinee times in parenthesis)

• “Pride & Prejudice”— 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday at Newton Senior High School Center for Performance.

Admission for spring play is $5 for adults, $3 for youth and free for those with a student activity ticket.

Obituaries

Brian L. Faidley March 5, 2014

Brian L. Faidley, 63, of Colfax died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at the VA Central Iowa Healthcare System in Des Moines.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, at the Howard

Street Christian Church.

Burial will be at the Ashton Chapel Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 9, at Coburn Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left for the family at w w w. c o b u r n f u n e r a l homes.com.

Karroll Jon Diggins March 6, 2014 Karroll Jon Diggins, 60, of Newton, formerly of Marshalltown, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

A celebration of his life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 9, at the home of his daughter, Andrea (Kyle) Lovan, 1874 E. 60th St. N., Newton. Wallace Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Nicole Lindstrom Newton Public Library Public Services Librarian Saturday Story Time The Newton Public Library will have a special Saturday Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Carousel Horse Room with Miss Phyllis.

Story time includes a story, finger plays and a craft. Start your Saturday off with an interactive and educational time at the library. For ages 3 to 9, siblings welcome.

Card Game Night Join us at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, in the library meeting room for Card Game Night. This Monday we will learn how to play “Golf.” There will be other tables set up if you would like to play different games with friends as well.

Stop by for refreshments, socialization and fun!

Computers for Beginners Class The library is again offering Computers for Beginners from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday,

March 17; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 24; and 10 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26.

Participants register for one class by calling the information desk at (641) 792-4108.

Participants will learn the basic components of a computer, the keyboard and how to move a mouse. Laptops are provided.

Job Search Strategies Workshop Iowa Works will be having a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 18, in the library meeting room on job search strategies. Register by calling the information desk at (641) 792-4108.

Participants will learn: top five most effective job search strategies; effective vs. non-effective job search strategies; using your strengths/preferences to target organizations; Internet research, networking and social networking sites; top 10 jobs discussed; how to conduct online job search and complete online applications (participants will discuss and be shown via projector); and create a job search weekly action plan.

Tax Forms Available Find federal forms and instruction booklets near the information desk.

A reminder that Iowa tax forms are no longer shipped to us by the state; we can either print off the forms for you at the desk for 10 cents a page or provide you with the phone number to call for forms to be shipped to your home. If you have any questions, call (641) 792-4108.

Programming Schedule for Adults Our Programming Schedule for adults has been released.

Find it at the circulation and information desk or online at www.newton.lib.ia.us/adults/ programs.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/NewtonPublicLibraryIA or on Twitter @NewtonPubLib. Find out what is happening at the library besides our programs!

All-Iowa Honor Dance Team

Elementary music concerts planned Thomas Jefferson Elementary’s second- and third-grade music concerts are scheduled at 6 and 7 p.m., respectively, on Thursday in the Newton Senior High School auditorium.

The concerts will consist of a mix of sweet and funny songs with traditional songs. For more information contact Jenni Harris at (641)7922498, ext. 1535.

Submitted Photo Four Newton High School Pacesetters were selected for the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team. Tryouts for the team were held last September at Ames High School. More than 550 dancers from the state tried out this year and 270 were selected to the team. The Pacesetters selected to this year’s team (from left) include freshman Hadley Braaksma, senior Morgan Mann, freshman Madison Mann and junior Tapanga Birkenholtz. The AllIowa Honor Dance Team will be performing at the girls state basketball 4A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday. The performance will be televised on Iowa Public Television around 4:30 p.m.

The Newton Community Theatre presents: Book by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer Production: March 14, 15 at 7:30 PM March 16 at 2:00 PM March 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 7:30 PM General Admission Tickets Available After March 5.

Tickets are $17 and $15 Youth.

Box Office Phone: (641) 792-1230 1701 S 8th Ave E – www.newtontheatre.com

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Johnson ~ Humke Engagement

Dan and Jane Johnson of Newton and Dave and Cindy Humke of Newton are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Rebecca Anne Johnson and Justin David Humke. Rebecca is a 2009 graduate of Newton Senior High School and a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa. She is an Elementary School Teacher with Iowa City School District in Iowa City.

Justin graduated from Newton Senior High School in 2006 and from the University of Iowa in 2011. He is a Staff Engineer for Braun Intertec in Cedar Rapids.

A June 21, 2014 wedding is planned at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton.

50th Wedding Anniversary George and Mary Comer of Newton are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

They were married March 7, 1964 at All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines. They moved to Newton from Durant, Iowa in 1994 and owned a local business until retiring in 2009.

They are the parents of Mark (Sue) Comer of Grand Mound, Michelle Bright of Roland, Brad (Jenny) Comer of Iowa City and Ryan (Theresa) Comer of Newton. They have 10 Grandchildren and 3 GreatGrandchildren. They will be celebrating with a family gathering at a later date.

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School Continued from Page 1A So far, the project has gotten past the first level of feasibility studies, conducted by the senior consulting class at the University of Iowa. That study validated both the concept and the market for a high-performance automotive technology program in Newton.

The students researched existing programs, the general racing industry in the Midwest and DMACC’s existing automotive technology program. They also recommended: • a strong relationship between the program and Iowa Speedway, calling that relationship critical; • recruitment of a nationally recognized program leader to ensure its success; and • flexible and creative degree options.

The University of Iowa’s MBA Consulting Class in Des Moines is now studying the operational capability and demand feasibility of the project. The results of those studies are expected in mid-April, to be followed by studies of the project’s financial feasibility and economic impact.

Long is joined in the quest to bring the high-performance automotive technology program to Newton by Mayor Mike Hansen, Director of Finance & Development Bryan Friedman, Development Specialist Craig Armstrong, Newton Development Corporation Executive Director Frank Liebl, Jasper County Economic Development Executive Director Chaz Allen, Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Darrell Sarmento and Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small. They all will be on hand for the presentation Monday afternoon at DMACC. As part of the development of their proposal, the group took a case study from Martinsville, Va., a community very similar to Newton in many ways.

Martinsville has a population of 13,800 people and is located in Henry County, Va., which has a total population of about 54,000. From 2000 to 2010, it experienced

a 6.5-percent loss of population, the result of the loss of many thousands of manufacturing jobs beginning in the 1990s.

It is home to Martinsville Speedway, which hosts several NASCAR events each year, including two Sprint Cup Series races. It also happens to be home to one of the nation’s leading high-performance automotive technology schools.

In a 2009 article published

by Circle Track Magazine — and cited by Newton’s community leaders — Patrick Henry Community College Dean of Applied Science & Engineering Earl Dodrill wrote about the impact that school’s high-performance automotive technology program had for the community.

He said the college acted on the idea that “the nation’s fastest growing sport would create jobs.”

“Already, positive impact has been experienced. Regional dirt track and Late Model stockers have taken courses to improve their competitiveness. From engines and body fabrication to marketing and managing a motorsports business, they are reaping the rewards. Others have found employment in the industry on teams and in related businesses. Community and individuals have been rewarded by the reality of the college’s dream come true.

“The motorsports industry has provided the economic engine to drive the opportunities and employment for these and several others. The community is preparing itself for race teams, engine builders, fabrication shops, and many other related motorsports businesses to locate.

You might say Martinsville is ready to go racin’ with some proven capable crewmembers.”

The Newton leaders say the city is poised to do the exact same thing. They point to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and the efforts already being made there, as well as Newton’s location in relation to American motorsports.

Within a five-hour drive of Newton, there are nearly 300 racing facilities, which constitutes nearly one-fourth of the nation’s motorsports facilities. That same five-hour radius represents 12 percent of the U.S. population, mean-

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ing Iowa is at the center of a hotbed for motorsports enthusiasm in the country.

Anyone who has lived in Iowa for a prolonged period of time probably already knows that, though. The Hawkeye State could just as easily be called the Burnt Rubber State: per capita, Iowa has more motorsports facilities than any other state.

In fact, there are 11 race tracks within a one-hour drive of Newton alone, including two of the crown jewels in all of motorsports: Iowa Speedway and Knoxville Raceway, home of the annual Knoxville Nationals.

“Boone Speedway hosts the IMCA Super Nationals each year with more than 800 race cars, and the Newton Kart Klub hosts the International Kart Federation 2-Cycle Nationals each year,” Long said. “Every kind of motorsports, including motorcylces, truck and tractor pulling, figure-8 racing — even lawn mower racing — is represented in Central Iowa.”

That’s not the only reason why the Newton leaders feel a high-performance automotive technology school would be a great addition to Newton, though. It’s a growing industry within the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

National employment of automotive technicians overall is 725,000, and it’s expected to grow by an additional 125,000 jobs by 2020.

In addition, the BLS found the high performance job market offers an “extensive variety of opportunities.”

While the $13.5 billion-ayear industry offers careers in performance engine building and testing, chassis building and modification, and graphcis and after-market accessories, the BLS also noted opportunities that exist within race sanctioning bodies, like NASCAR. A formal, postsecondary education in the profession substantially improves one’s job prospects.

The average salary for someone working in the auto industry is $38,500 with those in the top 10 percent of the field earning nearly $60,000 a year. Those working in the high-performance and motorsports side — for skilled workers — range from $45,000 a year for machinists to $78,000 a year for

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mechanical engineers.

That’s where the private, for-profit education industry has tried to turn its attention.

High-performance automotive technology programs are now offered by Universal Technical Institute, Vatterot College, Lincoln Technical Institute, ITT Technical Institute and WyoTech.

Diploma programs range from $11,000 to $25,000.

Degree programs range from $31,000 to $43,000 at those schools. DMACC offers automotive diplomas for $10,500 to $16,000 and degree programs from $15,000 to $25,000.

The Speciality Equipment Marketing Association — the industry association for high-performance automotive technicians — lists 54 member businesses in Iowa.

These include Parker Performance in Newton, DeeZee in Des Moines, Karl Performance in Ankeny and Van Sant Enterprises in Pella.

Most community colleges in Iowa offer automotive mechanic programs, but none of them offer high-performance automotive technology training. DMACC, with the proximity of Iowa Speedway, could provide both diploma and degree programs in high-performance automotive technology to occasional, part-time, seasonal and full-time students.

“Newton is the ideal location in the Upper Midwest and Iowa. We have Iowa Speedway — no one else has this — as well as low-cost property available for the development of related industries,” Long said. “The City of Newton has its Comprehensive Plan in place and a track record of economic development.”

“The auto technology field is a growth industry, and lowcost motorsports training is the niche DMACC can fill,” he added. “DMACC has the organizational structure and a core automotive tech program already in place, and Newton has community leaders with the desire to make it happen.”

“That’s a convergence of elements that cannot be duplicated in any other Iowa community.”

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

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Daily News Editorial

Raceway Ridge Reinvestment District plan is a big deal If you’re not excited about this week’s economic development news, you should be.

The proposed Raceway Ridge Reinvestment District is more than just good news for Newton. It’s a huge piece of the puzzle that has been missing for the past several years, and could even be the catalyst to kickstart sub-

stantial development in Newton.

Creating more than $1 million in property taxes for the City of Newton is no small deal.

But neither is the creation of 1,000 new jobs.

No, they don’t pay quite as well as high-tech or manufacturing jobs.

But, most of them won’t be minimum wage, either.

Kelley at the Capitol

Newton is motivated to grow its downtown In February, it was announced that Newton, along with Avoca and Guthrie Center, would join the 48 other communities with active Main Street programs. Since Main Street Iowa began in 1986, more than 3,800 businesses have been established, relocated to, or expanded in

By Dan Kelley Main Street dis- Iowa House District 29 tricts.

Even during the recession, when there was a net decrease in the number of businesses in the U.S., Iowa’s Main Street communities continued to show an increase in businesses.

Now it’s time to begin filling empty storefronts, which will require careful collaboration among businesses, local government and every person in our community, but Newton was selected because we’re motivated to grow our downtown.

For more information on the positive economic impact of the Main Street Iowa Program go to: http:// www.iowaeconomicdevelopment. com/userdocs/documents/ieda/MainStreetReportMay2013.pdf.

There is only one thing the Legislature is required to do every year — approve the state budget. It’s a big task and there are many steps to the process but it’s the most important thing we do every year and it’s a reflection of our priorities.

My goal this year is to make sure the budget grows the middle class.

It starts with early childhood education so every child enters kindergarten ready to learn. It means improving student achievement and keeping higher education affordable for every family.

We should also expand job training opportunities for workers with tuition grants at community colleges to fill jobs in shortage areas.

A strong middle class means a growing economy with good jobs. Our budget this year should encourage the use and production of renewable energy like wind, solar, and biofuels.

We should also expand the use of broadband and free wi-fi, especially in underserved rural areas.

Our job as legislators is to keep state government running efficiently while maintaining Iowa’s balanced budget and strong surplus. I’m going to work with my colleagues in the House and Senate to build a strong middle class.

••• I am proud to represent Newton, Baxter, Colfax, Kellogg, Lambs Grove, Mingo, Ira, Prairie City, and Valeria. Feel free to contact me anytime via phone at 641-521-9260 or by email at dan.kelley@legis.iowa.gov. Please visit my website at www.electkelley.com. And of course, on Facebook, I look forward to accepting your friend request.

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Dan Goetz Publisher Mandi Lamb Associate Editor

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, retail workers in Iowa are in the top 30 percent in terms of annual pay. And, while there’s no way to know for sure how much these retailers would pay, the average hourly wage of retailers — at the 50th percentile — in the U.S. is slightly more than $12 per hour.

community.

But more than the money, the success of Raceway Ridge will send a message to the rest of the world. It would say Newton’s not just talking about doing business again — it’s making it happen.

So far, we’re only talking about 25 acres.

The developers of Raceway Ridge own 40 more.

And, there are hundreds more beyond that, ready to be developed. If that isn’t worth getting excited about, what is?

••• The preceding constitutes the opinion of the Daily News Editorial Board. Readers may respond with letters to the editor sent to P.O. Box 967, Newton, IA 50208, or at newsroom@newtondailynews.com via email.

Letters to the Editor

We are for legal medical marijuana

when, how to use this God-made plant-based medicine.

This is probably the reason God made the plant: to aid those in need of pain/symptom relief (i.e. sickness and suffering).

Why should people whom have enough struggles with health issues and costs have to travel out of state to get relief?

Who am I to judge another’s illness?

But for the grace of God go you and I ... (we have a background in the military/security/corrections, medication manager/combate

life saver, Jasper County Mental Health, etc.)

We are for legal pot medically for those sick and need a more natural God-made plant-based medicine, not manmade with side effects (bad). We do not have cancer, or medical needs at this time in need of this option, but if we did, we would want this option available for relief without having to move out of state.

It’s about quality of life. Supporting those in need.

Sherman & Susan Swank Newton

Win Again,” contains the dubious contention that only conservatives can be considered authentic Americans. My progressive acquaintances who have served in America’s wars To the editor: from Europe and the Pacific to AfOur copy of the Daily News fre- ghanistan, including my own son, quently arrives with yet another col- would take issue with such a ridicuumn penned by the Editor, Bob Es- lous premise. chliman. I have learned more than This framing of the meaning of I ever wanted to know about his “patriot,” however, is only a preupbringing, his education, his reli- view of rules three, seven, and eight gious preferences, and especially his of Deace’s “Ten Commandments.” politics. Like any columnist, he has Those rules correctly reveal the rada right to his opinions. On March ical right’s tactic of framing political 5, however, under the guise of pub- conversation in ways that admit of lishing a book review, he crossed only one interpretation of language, the line that separates his personal theirs. Progressives have missed the opinions from his function as editor. boat on this, as the neurolinguist As one of the (mostly) silent pro- George Lakoff has frequently notgressives in Newton, I must object ed. But we’re catching up. both to the content and to the spirit Rules two, four, six, nine and 10 of the March 5 column. add to Deace’s distortions, as reFirst, Eschliman praises Lim- ported by Eschliman. Underlying baugh wannabe Steve Deace, author all five, half of the ten, is the explicit of yet another “liberals are destroy- assumption that politics is warfare, ing the country” book, as though he with the goal of winning at all costs. were the greatest thing since sliced This is indeed the assumption folbread, instead of an echo of hate- lowed by radical groups, such as ful people like Limbaugh and Ann the Tea Party, and it has created Coulter. Deace’s title “Rules for chaos in the country. On the conPatriots: How Conservatives Can trary, the purpose of politics is to

utilize the techniques of investigation, dialogue, and compromise to bring about the greatest good for the nation as a whole. Compromise is anathema to radicals, and Deace knows it. Yet compromise is the only way the country can work.

It is rule one, however, that ought to be giving pause to citizens of goodwill. “Never attack what you are not willing to kill”? What does that mean, exactly?

Certainly it must mean the politics of personal destruction, now de rigeur for all radicals of whatever party. Ho Hum. “Sticks and stones.....” But I wonder: Since his election by a majority of Americans, not once but twice, radicals have attacked President Obama unrelentingly. Does this mean that we should expect an assassination attempt before the end of 2016?

Editor Eschliman should publish an apology and a retraction. Shaw Media should make it clear to Jasper County readers that Eschliman’s unalloyed fawning over a radical right-wing radio commentator does not represent corporate policy.

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To the editor: We are for legal medical pot. We are not for legal pot. Please separate the issues.

This is common sense. Those whom haven’t walked in the shoes of suffering, dying, nausea, vomiting, can’t drink, eat, some have found great relief and comfort in forms of shots, IV drip, food, pill, food infused, etc.

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The Hometown Kid

A Modern Day Mr. Darcy I wanted to kickoff this week by saying a big “Thank you” for the thoughts and prayers for me as I recovered from my latest medical mishap.

If you have known me for any length of time, you know I hate to have to stay at home.

Walking into the office yesBy Zach Johnson terday, I found Staff Writer my smile again.

The past few days, I haven’t been much for being strong because in the end the days were filled with a lot of sorrow and emotion, wondering if I was going to be able to make it back. I have been told at points for the past month or so I have been filled with a foolish pride.

So, I found it funny how, on my first day back, a big factor was pride. As much as I wanted to go all out and make up for the lost time, I was reminded I had to take time to recover and find out what I had missed for the last 48 hours.

I also got to watch the final dress rehearsal of “Pride and Prejudice,” which starts at 7 p.m. tonight at Newton Senior High School’s Center for Performance.

While I have always been a fan of

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classic romances, I never found myself fond of the movie. But I love to see it be performed on stage.

Mr. Darcy, in the classic sense, is portrayed as a prideful pompous pain in the back side. And, Elizabeth’s prejudice keeps her from realizing he is truly in love with her, but doesn’t know how to say it right, regardless of his social standing.

I have had the chance to see “Pride and Prejudice” many times, and have always thought about how much Mr. Darcy is very much like today’s average guy. I, too, am guilty of being prideful about who I am and what I do.

My pride has caused a certain prejudice to surround me. It has made and ruined the relationships that I have had throughout my life.

I have always had a passion for the Elizabeth character because she’s a beauty who, if you don’t embrace it, she will let you know you messed up.

This past Valentine’s Day weekend, I went out with an ex — without a doubt an Elizabeth-type personality — to a party.

As I walked up to the party, I was thinking about how this was going to be an interesting night. She reminds me how I messed up every chance she gets.

She often reminds me how much I am like my father; how I can say

something completely outlandish and make it sound like I am being a perfect gentleman. I know it’s odd, but if you knew the girl, it would be completely explainable.

I was laughing because during the Valentine’s Day season I found an app called “Match Made In Heaven” on Facebook, and she was chosen as my match made in heaven. It took a bit to get up off the floor from laughing.

I will always be a prideful and emotional guy because it’s how I was brought up.

In the end, I will always have an intrigue about the Mr. Darcy character because he is a guy who fell in love and had no idea why he couldn’t take his eyes off of Elizabeth. I thought about what it’s like to fall in love like Mr. Darcy.

I find myself looking at things and people and don’t truly see what these things mean or what this person will mean to me in my life.

I just want to thank the drama department for an amazing year. It was great to watch you guys grow, from the first time in November to the last scene of the dress rehearsal.

I am excited to see “Pride and Prejudice” come to life on stage.

If you have a free night on Friday or Saturday, go to NHS at 7 p.m, and support these students. Admission to see the show is just $5.

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Donation Continued from Page 1A This monument will help ensure that future generations of Jasper County residents never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country,” said AFSCME Local 0451 President Jerry Jones.

Attached to this release is a photo of the check presentation for

the donation. Included in the photo are AFSCME Local 0451 President Jerry Jones, Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop, AFSCME Local 0451 members, and members of the Veterans’ Committee of Jasper County.

Every Jasper County resident who has been killed in action will be placed on the memorial at no charge. The project is being led by Jasper Coun-

Ellsworth Continued from Page 1A engaged in a patrolling station, monitoring traffic through a channel between two Indonesian islands, when the crew received an urgent call for help.

A landing craft was sustaining fire from shore batteries, and when the Whitehurst arrived, she was able to assist in evacuating casualties from the beachhead before serving as an anti-submarine station in the conflict.

As things settled down, this would’ve been about the time Norman learned about his daughter. Named for him,

Page 5A Submitted Photo Front row (from left): Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop, World War II veteran Bob Thorson, Executive Board Member Mike Gass and AFSCME Local 0451 President Jerry Jones. Second row: Recording Secretary Sarah Zaruba, Marvin Morris, Newton American Legion Post 111 Commander Marta Ford and AFSCME Local 0451 Secretary/Treasurer Lindsey Burke-Howell.

Back row: Keith Thorpe, Wally Schermerhorn and Jasper County Veteran’s Affairs Director Chris Chartier.

ty Treasurer Doug Bishop.

No public funds are being used for the project.

In Iowa, AFSCME Iowa Council 61 represents 40,000 public employees and private sector employees. AFSCME Local 0451 represents employees at the Newton Correctional Facility and at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville, which are part of the Iowa Department of Corrections.

Norma Louise Ellsworth was born on June 16, 1944. The two would never meet.

Routine escort and patrol duties continued between the South Pacific Islands, with the conflict moving readily forward as the Japanese were pushed from one island to the next before the Philippines invasion would ultimately begin.

The Whitehurst would play the role of anti-aircraft and anti-submarine screen during the invasion of the islands. While the ship escaped the conflict more or less unscathed, it was involved in the rescue mission of the USS Eversole which was ordered abandoned after sustaining two direct hits from

torpedos.

The Whitehurst and its crew eventually received a short respite from the conflict, escorting convoys, as well as cargo, around Australia for five months before the ship was assigned to engage the enemy once more.

In April of ’45, Norman and the rest of the crew were patrolling the Kerama Islands, just southwest of Okinawa. On April 12, a low-flying enemy plane passed by and was brought under fire, but the plane veered off and flew out of range.

The plane heralded the coming of four Aichi D3As, Japanese Navy dive bombers.

One of the bombers separated from the pack and en-

gaged the Whitehurst, circling the ship and commencing a 40-degree angle dive. Using the opportunity, two more Japanese bombers engaged, one starboard and one astern.

Anti-aircraft batteries attempted to dispatch the bombers, peppering them with 20 mm ordinance, but the first bomber successfully crashed into the bridge structure where a bomb jettisoned loose and exploded inside of the ship’s superstructure.

The entire bridge was enveloped in flames, and the USS Vigilance came to its assistance.

While medical care provided by the crew of the Vigilance would ultimately save 21 crew-

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Woman seeks way to shed shell of her former self DEAR ABBY: As a child, I was sexually, physically and mentally abused. As an adult, I suffered several miscarriages and two of my children died as infants.

I have two living children, ages 9 and 16.

It should be no surprise that I turned to food for comfort; I ate myself to a whopping 420 pounds.

After my marriage ended in a bitter divorce, I decided it was time for a complete makeover. I have lost more than 200 pounds. Because of my weight loss, I have gained better health, more energy, a better outlook on life — and almost 36 pounds of baggy skin. With this much excess skin, I’m sure you can imagine that I bring a whole new meaning to the word “skinny.”

Insurance will not help with skin removal. Burn centers use skin from cadavers, so I can’t donate it to a good cause.

I view myself as an overcomer of many things. I just need assistance in overcoming this oversized birthday suit. Can you please advise? — LEFT HANGING IN COLORADO DEAR LEFT HANGING: I addressed your question to prominent Los Angeles plastic surgeon Joel Aronowitz, who suggests you start calling around to universities that offer plastic surgery residencies. It’s possible a resident could perform your surgery under the supervision of an experienced attending physician and you would pay a lower rate for the procedure than you would be charged by a private physician.

He also told me that insurance should pay for the excision of skin in areas where it overlaps with other skin because it could be medically necessary if it causes rashes or infections that are giving you problems. If this is documented by an experienced plastic surgeon, those areas of your body might be covered by your insurance.

Many people finance their plastic surgeries through companies that specialize in this. The doctor’s patient coordinator can direct you to one that works with the practice. However, I would advise you to wait until you have lost ALL of the weight you intend to before getting anything done.

DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago I became involved with a man I later found out was married. It was hard for me, but I ended the relationship and ceased all contact with him because I didn’t want to be the cause of a broken family.

Since then, I no longer think of myself as a good person, Abby. I can’t forget that I was the “other woman,” and I feel horrible about it.

I have tried my best to “keep my nose clean.” I returned to college to complete a degree, and I avoid the dating scene. I graduated with good grades, but with all the free time I have now, I realize how lonely I am.

The majority of my friends are married or in long-term relationships. I visit with them less and less because it reminds me of my aching to have a special someone. I’m tired of hating myself and feeling lonely, but I’m afraid I’ll mess up again.

Do you have any advice? — MISERABLE IN KILLEEN, TEXAS DEAR MISERABLE: Yes. Please stop feeling guilty and flogging yourself for what happened. In a sense, you were as much a victim of this cheater as his wife was. Instead, thank your lucky stars that he didn’t waste more of your time.

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Daily News Turning the Page

So long, and thank you Last week, Ty Rushing wrote a glowing ode to me. I felt a unique combination of embarrassment and pride as I read on and on, and it became obvious that I was the sole focus of his inspiration.

W h i l e I appreciBy Dustin Turner ated the kind Daily News words, I have Sports Writer never been someone who makes a big deal out of anything happening in my life. I’ve had birthdays go by with nothing but a few small mentions, although Facebook has kind of ruined that for me.

Being the center of attention has never been my goal, and at times, I’ve gone out of my way to avoid it.

However, Ty let the cat out of the bag last week about my departure. Today, as you read this, you are reading the last bit of copy supplied from my fingertips to the eyes of the Newton Daily News readers.

Please, please don’t cry. I accepted a position a couple of weeks ago as the Sports Editor of the Boone News-Republican. It’s a logical next step for me as I continue to pursue some of my loftier career goals.

When Ty did that, I knew my friends would give me a good amount of man-love related ribbing, but I was surprised with the other side of the reaction. At the time, I still had three or four games to cover. During, after or before each of those games, I had a few readers come up to me and tell me that they would miss me.

This probably shouldn’t have surprised me as much as it did, but like I said, I’m not one to make a big deal out of things in my life.

Throughout my year and two months at this publication, I battled with some readers over my opinions, apologized for misspelled names and misinformation, but the positive response I received over the course of those 14 months massively outweighed any occasional complaint or negative reaction.

My upbringing is so far removed from the culture in Newton that going home feels like a different country now, a different planet even. For me to be received in such an appreciative manner really means a lot. Those first few months were tough, and even though there are parts of my personality that will be strictly unique to a west coast flavor, I’m glad that can translate to different parts of the country.

I’ve had people tell me I come off as cocky or brash, but it’s simply a different mindset. My smirk has been mistaken for arrogance, my lack of engagement for uncaring, but I’ve always thought of myself as a humble person. But if I believe in something, number one — I’m going to let you know — and number two — I’m going to defend it. I think people respect my willingness to open a dialogue about certain things. After all, people who are pushovers are just no fun. If I see something I don’t like, I’m not going to let it go unsaid for long, and I hope that part of me never changes.

Ideas and mindsets evolve.

People change. It’s the nature of life. I’ve changed in the past year, hopefully for the better. So, thank you to the readers who have supported me and an even greater thank you to those who have challenged me. I hope both parties understand that when I flex my typing muscle, I do so with more conviction than you could imagine.

Local Sports

Friday, March 7, 2014

Going for the

Double Drive

Kurt Busch plans to drive in Indy 500 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — For Kurt Busch, competing in the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race hasn’t been a goal until recently because he never envisioned it was attainable.

Busch announced earlier this week he is one step closer to achieving that goal.

The 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion will join Andretti Autosport for the 98th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25. He’ll also seek to become the fourth driver to “do the double” by competing in the Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, N.C. “To add a driver with the résumé of Kurt Busch to the Indianapolis 500 field is a huge gain for IndyCar,” said Derrick Walker, IndyCar President of Competition and Operations.

“We want to see the best 33 drivers put their skills to the test on the biggest stage in motorsports, regardless of which series they come from. To attempt ‘the Double’ is a tremendous challenge, and we’re looking forward to watching Kurt accomplish the feat this May.” Busch, 35, who is dedicating the effort to U.S. military personnel serving around the world, said the opportunity “is a dream come true.”

“My dad, a Mac Tools distributor, and I would go

to car shows and see Indy cars and he’d say, ‘This is about as close as you’ll ever get to one of these things’ because it was so far removed from what we could dream as a small blue-collar family from Las Vegas,” Busch said. “It’s just the different opportunities that have come up in motorsports (that have led me) to this biggest moment outside of stock cars.

“It was a talk over dinner (with his agent, John Caponigro) one night on ‘what if?’ and now it’s all becoming a realty for me to drive in the Indy 500 with Andretti.

“I went once to watch the ‘500’ with Roger Penske when I first signed a contract with him to drive stock cars. To feel it, to experience it, I’m going to actually revert back to that to try to block out some of the emotional excitement of what it means to be part of the ‘500.’ To drive in it this year, nothing is going to compare, nothing can prepare or get me ready when they drop that green flag and 33 of us rush into Turn 1.”

Busch tested an Andretti Autosport car at the Speedway last May — his second time in an Indy car — between Sprint Cup Series races. He finished 14th in the Brickyard 400 on the 2.5-mile oval three months

later.

“That was a whole kid in a candy store moment of experiencing an openwheel car at 220 mph,” he said. “You can definitely get a different appreciation for the track and its heritage with an open-wheel car versus a stock car that I’ve done the last 15 years there.

It got my mind going and my juices flowing on ‘I want to do this.’ The adrenaline and excitement was there, but last year just didn’t seem like the right timing. Now 11 months of chewing on the fat and working on the details, I’m more excited than ever to do this.”

Qualifications are May 17-18, with final practice on Carburetion Day May 23. Busch said a testing plan interspersed in the NASCAR schedule to “get up to speed” with teammates Marco Andretti, James Hinchcliffe, Ryan HunterReay and Carlos Munoz is being drafted.

“It’s going to be a steady progression that I have to follow Andretti Autosport’s lead,” he said. “We have a full-blown test program to be the best-prepared we can for the Month of May. I will be a rookie, but I bring a lot of oval experience in and we’ll see how we can blend that in.

“It’s about absorbing as much as I can and chewing on it the right way.

Royals’ Hochevar to miss first two months after hurting elbow SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals right-hander Luke Hochevar likely will miss at least the first two months of the season because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.

Hochevar, the first pick in the 2006 amateur draft, got hurt Monday while pitching to Matt Davidson, his final batter during a two-inning outing against the Chicago White Sox. The sprain was revealed in an MRI taken Tuesday.

Manager Ned Yost said Wednesday that Hochevar won’t throw for two-to- three weeks and “probably the best-case scenario” would be a return at the end of May or early June.

“His second-to-the-last pitch against the White Sox he felt a twinge in his elbow,” Yost said. “He ended up throwing a cutter to strike the guy out.

He felt OK coming in, but the next day it was real stiff and sore.”

Hochevar was 5-2 with a 1.92 ERA and two saves in 58 relief appearances last year. He is earning $5.21 million and is eligible for free agency after the season.

Hochevar was a candidate for the final rotation slot this season. Yost said Wade Davis, Danny Duffy and rookie Yordano Ventura are “realistically fighting for that spot” and Hochevar would pitch from the bullpen when he returns.

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Dr. Frank Jobe dies LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Frank Jobe, a pioneering orthopedic surgeon who was the first to perform an elbow procedure that became known as Tommy John surgery and saved the careers of countless major league pitchers, died Thursday. He was 88.

Sam Hornish Jr., who was a teammate of mine at Penske Racing, I mentored him as much as I could on the stock car side. Don’t think I’m not going to call him and try to get that favor back.”

The last driver to attempt the double was Robby Gordon in 2004. Gordon, who in 2002 and ‘03 raced in both events, started the ‘04 Indy 500 but left at the first red flag (rain) for North Carolina. Jaques Lazier finished the race for Gordon.

John Andretti (1994) and Tony Stewart (1999 and 2001) also raced in both events. Stewart is the only driver to complete all 1,100 miles — finishing sixth at Indianapolis and third at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“I want to pop quiz everyone who’s done (the double) to learn as much as I can to just be able to anticipate what’s next and have things checked off your list so that you’re mentally prepared,” Busch said. “I have to thank Stewart Haas Racing for giving me the chance to fulfill this dream, to challenge myself in motorsports and to do something special in this day and age.”

From 1961 to 1973, the Indy 500 and World 600 — as the Coca-Cola 600 was formerly known — were held on separate days, allowing drivers to attempt to race in both events.

Submitted photo Newton’s Josh Miller competed on Team Iowa at the NUWAY National Duals wrestling tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 15-16. Miller (back row, fourth from left) went 4-2 over the course of the weekend. There were 20-plus teams from all over the U.S. in the tournament. Miller’s PCM Elite teammate, Jaron Trausch (back row, third from right), also wrestled for Team Iowa. Miller, who is a seventh-grader at Berg Middle School, thanks all those who sponsored him for the opportunity to compete at the national tournament.

Hawkeyes fall to Spartans EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Keith Appling scored in double figures for the first time in more than five weeks for Michigan State, leading the 22nd-ranked Spartans to an 86-76 win over No. 24 Iowa Thursday.

Appling showed his old aggressiveness before hip and wrist injuries and scored 12 points for the Spartans (23-7, 12-5 Big Ten). Travis Trice, Appling’s backup, was 3 for 4 from 3-point range and had 16 points, while Adreian Payne added 14 points in his final home game.

Roy Devyn Marble had 24 points for Iowa (20-10, 9-8) which has continued to struggle on defense.

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Colfax United Methodist Church S. Locust St. & Division St., 515-674-3782. 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Family Worship.

Rev. R.D. Streeter Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, Bill Conklin, pastor, Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm.

Community Heights Alliance Pastor Cory Stout, Senior Pastor; Pastor John Patterson, Associate Pastor; Tyler Kramer, Youth Pastor; Mike Osterbauer, Pastor of Worship and Young Adults. Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 10:30am & 5pm; Sunday School 9:30am; Sr. High Youth Group Wednesday 7:45pm; Wednesday Prayer Meetings 6am, noon & 6:30pm; Jr. High Youth Group 6:30pm; Awana 6:30pm; Nursery available for most events.

Handicapped accessible.

2500 S. 13th Ave. E. 792-1620. www.communityheights.org.

Congregational United Church of Christ-Newton 308 E. 2nd St. N., Newton, Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:00am, Nursery provided; Fellowship Time 11:00am.

Accessible to all. Bible Study Wednesdays 10:00am. Christian Education for children of all ages Wed. 6:00pm(infant-8th grade).

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month 7:00pm - Adult Christian Education. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! facebook.com/NewtonUCC Cornerstone Bible Fellowship 1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pastor Steve Bundy, Associate Pastor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, 6:30pm youth group on Sunday, 7pm Wed Bible study, Faith Baptist Prairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

First Assembly of God 1029 E. 19th St. N., Newton, www.newtonassembly.com; Pastor Don Hayes, senior pastor; 9am Sunday School, 10am Worship, 7pm Wed. mid-week service.

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, pastor, 674-3752. Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:30 am; Eve. Service 6:00 pm. Wed., 7:00 pm Hour of Power.

Foursquare Church 1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Dottie Black and Associate Pastor Dustin Black, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday night Sunday School and prayer meetings 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9:15 a.m.

Sunday until service time.

Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com

Iron Sharpens Iron Church 1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton Cheryl Palmer, Doug Cupples Ministers 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship. Bible study and fellowship follow morning service. Mid-week Service 7pm Wednesday with Merlin Hamilton.

Kellogg Christian (Disciples of Christ) 321 Bolton St., Kellogg, 10:30 am Worship.

Kellogg United Methodist 417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am nursery, kids, young adult, middle adult & adult classes; 10:30am Morning worship; Worship Lit Saturday’s 7:00pm; Open Hand Supper 3rd Saturday of the month 6:00pm.

Killduff United Methodist Rev. Randall McNeer, Worship 10:45am Communion first Sunday of each month.

Living Word Fellowship Doug Bradey, Pastor, 321 E. Robinson St., Knoxville 641-828-7119, Wed. Night Service: 6pm prayer, 7pm worship, 6:15pm Fuzion Youth Service; Sun. Morning Service: 8:30 am prayer, 9 am Life Groups, 10 am Worship Service, Nursery and Children’s Ministry available.

Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

Lynnville Friends Mark Porter, Pastor, 9:00 am Morning Worship, 10:30 am Sunday School, 6:30 pm Bible Study Hour.

First Baptist Church (Newton) 620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 7927113.Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

Pastor Aaron Loree, Family Education Time 9:00a.m., Powerkidz infants - 5th grade 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School for teens 9:00a.m.; Worship Service 10:15a.m. Men’s group meets on the first Sat. of every month at 7:30pm.

First Baptist 810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank, Youth Pastor Jason Burns. 9:30 am Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 p Evening service, 6 p.m.

Christians in Action grades 6-12, Wed. Awana at 6:15 p.m. during school year, Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 8:15 pm during school year & 8 p.m. during summer.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. Pastor Mark Young. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Faith Village & Sunday School. 10:15 Worship. 11:30am coffee fellowship. 5:45pm Wed; Family Unity Night. Thurs; 6:00 Choir Practice, 7:10 Atonement Practice. www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided.

First Church of Christ Scientist 616 6th Ave., Grinnell, 10:30 am Services.

First Lutheran Church - ELCA 309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Zachary Bey. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Sunday School and Fellowship to follow at 10:45 am; High School Youth Group every other Wednesday evening.

641-792-3934. All are welcome! http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org/ First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E Newton Interim Pastor Linda CurtisStolper Adult Sunday School 9AM Kids Action Hour 9:15AM Worship 10:30AM Fellowship 11:30AM Nursery Provided Handicapped Accessible Everyone Welcome! Mens Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30AM & 9AM Womens Bible Study Wed 9:30AM WOW Wed 4:30PM 792-2790 www.newton1stpresbyterian.org

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter 217 S. Main Baxter, Rollin Watters, pastor, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am

First United Methodist 210 N. 2nd Ave E. Rev Gary Marzolf Worship 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM Fellowship 9:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Youth Group 6:00 PM Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 9:00 AM “First Church on the Air” – KCOB www.newtonfirst.org

Newton Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gunsaulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning worship, 10:50 am Church school, 6:00 pm Sunday Evening worship.

New Life Community Church of the Nazarene 605 W. 8th St. N., P.O. Box 1021, Rev. Lauris Meek, Sunday School 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Sunday Evening 6:00 pm, Wed. Children’s Night & TNT (Teen) 7:00 pm, Junior quizzing 7:00 pm, Thurs. Youth 7:00 pm , Thurs. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Nursery for all services.

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 7:45 Classic; 9:00 and 10:30 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Saturday Nite Ignite 7:00-8:00pm Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Rev. John M. Moore, Pastor, Sunday Worship 9:00 am; Adult Bible Study Sundays 10:30 am; Sunday School Kingdom Quest 10:30 am; High School Youth Group Sunday 10:30 am & Wednesdays 7:00 pm; www.oursavlutheran. com (641( 792-1084.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church 151 60th Ave, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service;10:30 a.m. Sunday School pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

Heart of Worship 14283 Hwy F62, Lynnville Pastor Tom Pool, Worship: 9 a.m., Children’s Church: 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:15 a.m., Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Ken Ahntholz, 9:00 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship, easy access - no steps.

Hope Assembly of God 126 W. State St., Colfax, Sunday school 10 am, Worship service 11 am, Sunday Evening Prayer Service 6:30 pm. 641-674-3700.

Howard Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Tom Burns, pastor. 10:30 am Morning worship. Sunday school 9-10am all ages; K-5 Wed after school; Jr. High & High School 7-8pm; Howard and Locust Colfax.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 305 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515674-3711; Decaon Joe Dvorak; 11:00am Sunday Mass, 9:00am Wednesday Communion Service; www.immaculateconceptioncolfax.org Immanuel Baptist (GARB) 1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Ken Van Loon, Pastor, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship, 6:00 pm Worship, Wed 6:30-8:00 pm Youth, 6:30 pm Wednesday Awana Clubs (during school year), 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Fellowship.

Call 792-4470.

Ira United Church Karen Fausch, pastor, 9:00 am Worship, 10:15 am Sunday School.

Metz Community 3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton, 791-9568, Pastor David Rex; Sunday School 9:00 am.

10:10 am service.

Mingo United Methodist 202 W. Main, Mingo, Rev. Kurt DeVance, 515-339-8819; Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 am. Church time is 10:45 am.

Monroe Presbyterian Church 115 So. Main, Monroe, Rev. Ann Johnson, Sonlight Service 8:00 am; 9:00 am church school, 10:00 am Traditional Worship, communion on 1st Sunday of month, 6:00 pm Session Committees 2nd Sunday of month, 7:00 pm Session Meeting 2nd Sunday of month.

Monroe United Methodist 407 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 641259-2822; Pastor Stephen Taylor; Jubilee Service 8:15 am; Sunday School 9:00 am; Worship 10:15 am; Office Hours: Mon. Thurs. 8-Noon; monroeum@iowatelecom.net New Life Baptist Church 124 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515-674-3103, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship Service 10:45, Evening Service 6 pm, midweek service 7 pm Wednesdays.

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

Newton Baptist Temple (A Fundamental Independent Church) 621 E. 12th St. N., Ross McIntyre, pastor. 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wednesday and Sunday 6:00 pm Worship, Bus transportation available, 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible study.

Pleasantview United Methodist 8454 S. 28th Ave. E., Newton, Pastor Tim Morgan; 9:00 am worship; 10:15 am Sunday School.

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G, Corner of S 6G & F70 W, 5 miles south of Prairie City on S6G, 515-9942940; Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15-11:15 am; Pastor Timothy Peter; Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School; 10:45am Worship Service/Children’s Church; Nursery provided.

Prairie City First Reformed Church 300 E. 5th St., P. O. Box 178, 515-994-2250, frcprairiecity@ aol.com; 9:30 am Worship, 10:50 am Sunday School.

Prairie City United Methodist Church 706 W. McMurray, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. M-TH pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354 Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

Reasnor United Methodist Rev. Randall McNeer, Worship 8:45am. Communion first Sunday of each month.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1115 S. 8th Ave. E., Rev. William Reynolds, pastor, Saturday: 5:30 pm Mass, Sunday: 9:00 am Mass.

Salvation Army 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Captains Jeff and Mikey Carter, Sunday - 9:45 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship.

Seventh Day Adventist 1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton Pastor Joshua Plhocky Saturday Services 9:00 am; Worship 11 am Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Thursday Eve at 7:00 pm Solid Rock Church 115 Main St., Reasnor; Pastor John Hlad 641-842-2440; Sunday Bible study all ages 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday Bible study all ages 7 p.m.

St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 4900 Meredith Dr., (NW 46th Ave.), Des Moines, The Bishop L.W. Faulk, 9:10 am Morning prayer, 9:30 am Holy communion.

St. Luke United Methodist 501 E. 19th St. N., Pastor Rev. Audrey Young, 8:00 am worship followed by Coffee time. 9:15 am Sunday School for all ages, including two adult classes.

10:30 am Worship followed by Coffeetime. 641-792-5736 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 5 mi. west of Sully, Pastor Nancy J. Pick, Worship 9:30 am; Adult Forum 10:15 am; Women of the ELCA meet 1:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month; Church Council meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.; Contact Parish office 641-798-4651.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal 223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, ph.

792-6971. Rev. John Thorpe, Rector, Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist; Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 am Morning Prayer; Wed. 5:00 pm Evening Prayer.

Saturday Evening Worship Service 5:30 p.m.

Sully Community Church Pastor Jerry Morningstar, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:30 am Worship, 5:00 pm Quiz team practice; 6:00 pm Worship, Thursday night adults, youth 7:00 pm.

Sully Christian Reformed Pastor Brian Ochsner. 9:30 am Morning worship, 6:00 pm Evening worship, 10:45 am Sunday School. 9:30 am Tues. Coffee Break for women, Nursery and preschool classes provided. 7:15 pm Wed - Gems, Cadets and High School Youth, Prayer for Country - everyone welcome.

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Sully First Reformed Church Rev. Wayne Sneller, senior pastor, Diana Scandridge, Youth & Education Director. 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thursday Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. - March. www.sullyfrc.org United Pentecostal 813 E. 7th St. N., Rev. Robert A. Shaw, pastor, 10:00 am Sunday Worship, 6:00 pm Sunday Worship, Prayer and Bible study Tuesday 6:30, Super & Youth Church Wednesday starts 7:00-8:00.

United Presbyterian 209 N. 2nd Ave. E., Rev. Donald Freeman, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 - 11:30 am worship service (broadcasted live on KCOB radio); 11:30 am Fellowship; Wednesday choir rehearsal 6:00 p.m.; Nursery provided on Sundays.

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org Wittemberg Church Rt. 1, Newton, pastor Rev. Roger K. Swanson 10:15 am Worship.

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Program Update - Current status is three certified and four classified employees.

E. Budget Workshop - February 15, 2014 - Board Members not able to attend had 1:1 meeting with Mr. Callaghan at later date.

Learning/Leadership and District Business TJ Campus Report Thomas Jefferson Elementary Campus Report (Discussion Item) Principal Lisa Sharp facilitated presentation which included information on K-3 DIBELS (20102013). Article was shared from the Iowa Department of Education. Teachers facilitated presentation on Special Education: Then & Now. Data was shared on K-3 Reading and Math. Comparisons between Fall & Winter scores, and co-teaching were included.

Professional Dev. Day Review of Professional Development Day (February 14, 2014) (Discussion Item) Speakers presented Common Core and need for student exposure. Department of Education will take our results and share them - on this “micro-scale” NCSD has been very successful at pulling students into the Common Core.

Calendar Option Consider Recommendation for 2014/2015 Calendar Option (Action Item) - ACTION #9268 SIAC Calendar Sub-Committee will begin to complete final draft of 2014/2015 School Calendar.

Early Out Wednesdays are viewed a little different by campus in regards to professional development and collaboration time.

Bill Perrenoud moved, Nat Clark seconded, to adopt the 1,080 Hours (minimum) 2014/2015 Calendar Option.

Ayes: Nat Clark, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Approval of Bills APPROVAL OF BILLS (Action Item) - ACTION # 9269 Nat Clark moved, Travis Padget seconded, to approve the bills as presented.

Ayes: Nat Clark, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Business Services Business Services Update (Discussion Item) No additional information provided.

New Business - Old Business New Business - Old Business IASB District Meeting - (Dallas Center Grimes) February 27, 2014 - Board Member.attendance to be cancelled, several cannot attend.

EdCamp Iowa - (Pleasant Hill) March 8, 2014 - Board Members to attend.

March Board Meeting - Combined Business/Academic March 10, 2014 (WW) A second Budget Workshop for Board Members will be held.

Budget is scheduled to be certified April 15, 2014. Proposed date for Budget Workshop March 31, 2014 6:30 PM. AT & T Contract Lease Discussion as to whether Board should reopen talks with AT & T regarding contract lease, on property south of the Newton High School. Board is not in favor of continuing discussion.

Adjourn ADJOURN - ACTION # 9270 Nat Clark moved, and Andy Elbert seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

Ayes: Nat Clark, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud March 7

Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.

Come Out of Recess COME OUT OF RECESS ACTION #9247 Ms. Cook moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, to come out of recess at 6:30 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Attendance Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, and Bob Callaghan Others Present: Scott Bauer, Brian Foster, Kristy Latta, George Panosh, student, parents, and Christine Dawson.

Closed Session CLOSED SESSION (#2) ACTION #9248 The Board will go into closed session as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student.

Mr. Padget moved, Ms. Cook seconded, to go into closed session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Open Session RETURN TO OPEN SESSION (#2) - ACTION #9249 Ms. Cook moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, to return to open session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Student Expulsion STUDENT EXPULSION (#2) ACTION #9250 .Administration recommended expulsion for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.

Mr. Padget moved, Mr. Clark seconded, that subject to review by the student's IEP team, the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be expelled from attendance at any Newton School District Community school, school activities, and school premises for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, upon the terms and conditions stated in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Decision of the Board. The student's IEP team will determine the education services to be provided during the period of expulsion. At the conclusion of the expulsion period, an application for readmission must be submitted to and approved by the Board prior to the student's readmission to the District. Legal Counsel is directed to draft the written Findings, Conclusions, and Decision consistent with the Board's deliberations, the Board President is authorized to review and execute said document, and the Board Secretary is directed to mail said document to the student and the student's parents.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Enter Into Recess ENTER INTO RECESS ACTION #9251 Mr. Clark moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, to enter into recess at 7:03 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.

Come Out of Recess COME OUT OF RECESS ACTION #9252 Ms. Benson moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, to come out of recess at 7:15 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Attendance Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, and Bob Callaghan Others Present: Scott Bauer, Brian Foster, Kristy Latta, George Panosh, student, grandmother, and Christine Dawson.

Closed Session CLOSED SESSION (#3) ACTION #9253 The Board will go into closed session as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student.

Ms. Cook moved, Mr. Padget seconded, to go into closed session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Open Session RETURN TO OPEN SESSION (#3) - ACTION #9254 Mr. Perrenoud moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, to return to open session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Student Expulsion STUDENT EXPULSION (#3) ACTION #9255 Administration recommended expulsion for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.

Mr. Padget moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, that the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be expelled from attendance at any Newton Community School District school, school activities, and school premises for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, upon the terms and conditions stated in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Decision of the Board. At the conclusion of the expulsion period, an application for readmission must be submitted to and approved by the Board prior to the student's readmission to the District. Legal Counsel is directed to draft the written Findings, Conclusions, and Decision consistent with the Board's deliberations, the Board President is authorized to review and execute said document, and the Board Secretary is directed to mail said document to the student and the student's representative.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Enter Into Recess ENTER INTO RECESS ACTION #9256 Mr. Clark moved, Ms. Cook seconded, to enter into recess at 7:40 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.

Come Out of Recess COME OUT OF RECESS ACTION #9257 Mr. Perrenoud moved, Ms. Cook seconded, to come out of recess at 8:13 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Attendance Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, and Bob Callaghan Others Present: Scott Bauer, Brian Foster, Kristy Latta, George Panosh, and Christine Dawson.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.

Come Out of Recess COME OUT OF RECESS ACTION #9257 Mr. Perrenoud moved, Ms. Cook seconded, to come out of recess at 8:13 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Attendance Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, and Bob Callaghan Others Present: Scott Bauer, Brian Foster, Kristy Latta, George Panosh, and Christine Dawson.

Absent: Student and parents Closed Session CLOSED SESSION (#4) ACTION #9258 The Board will go into closed session as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student.

Mr. Padget moved, Mr. Clark seconded, to go into closed session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Open Session RETURN TO OPEN SESSION (#4) - ACTION #9259 Ms. Cook moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, to return to open session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Student Expulsion STUDENT EXPULSION (#4) ACTION #9260 Administration recommended expulsion for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.

Mr. Padget moved, Ms. Cook seconded, that subject to review by the student's IEP team, the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be expelled from attendance at any Newton Community School District school, school activities, and school premises for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, upon the terms and conditions stated in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Decision of the Board. The student's IEP team will determine the education services to be provided during the period of expulsion. At the conclusion of the expulsion period, an application for readmission must be submitted to and approved by the Board prior to the student's readmission to the District. Legal Counsel is directed to draft the written Findings, Conclusions, and Decision consistent with the Board's deliberations, the Board President is authorized to review and execute said document, and the Board Secretary is directed to mail said document to the student and the student's parents.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Enter Into Recess ENTER INTO RECESS ACTION #9261 Mr. Clark moved, Mr. Padget seconded, to enter into recess at 8:30 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.

Come Out of Recess COME OUT OF RECESS ACTION #9262 Mr. Clark moved, Mr. Perrenoud seconded, to come out of recess at 9:07 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Attendance Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, and Bob Callaghan Others Present: Scott Bauer, Brian Foster, Kristy Latta, George Panosh, student, parents, attorney, pastor, and Christine Dawson.

Closed Session CLOSED SESSION (#5) ACTION #9263 The Board will go into closed session as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student.

Mr. Padget moved, Mr. Clark seconded, to go into closed session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Open Session RETURN TO OPEN SESSION (#5) - ACTION #9264 Mr. Perrenoud moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, to return to open session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Student Student Expulsion Expulsion STUDENT EXPULSION (#5) ACTION #9265 Mr. Padget moved, Mr. Clark seconded, that the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be placed on out-ofschool suspension from any Newton Community School District school and school activities for ten school days, such period to include suspension days already served for this disciplinary incident. Legal Counsel is directed to draft the written Findings, Conclusions, and Decision consistent with the Board's deliberations, the Board President is authorized to review and execute said document, and the Board Secretary is directed to mail said document to the student, the student's parents, and the student's representative.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Adjourn ADJOURN - ACTION # 9266 Mr. Padget moved, Mr. Perrenoud seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.

March 7

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN W. CLEVERLEY, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036469 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of John W. Cleverley, Deceased, who died on or about February 8, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 4th day of March, 2014, the last will and testament of John W. Cleverley, deceased, bearing date of the 12th day of November, 1997, and First Codicil to Last Will and Testament dated May 10, 2011 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Ione K. Cleverley was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 4th day of March, 2014.

Ione K. Cleverley Executor of estate 8623 Hwy 330 N Mingo, IA 50168 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Mark A Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 14th day of March, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 March 7 & 14

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Public Notices THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DALE ALLEN NELSON, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036470 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Dale Allen Nelson, Deceased, who died on or about February 8, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 4th day of March, 2014, the last will and testament of Dale Allen Nelson, deceased, bearing date of the 31st day of October, 2000, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Michael John Nelson was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 4th day of March, 2014.

Michael John Nelson Executor of estate 24249 Polk St. Lacona, IA 50139 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Adam D. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N.,PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address Adam@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 14th day of March, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 March 7 & 14 February 24, 2014 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular meeting of the Board of Education at Thomas Jefferson - LMC Meeting to Order President Andrew Elbert convened the board to order at 6:34 p.m.

Attendance Present: Nat Clark, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, and Christine Dawson.

Absent: Sheri Benson, Donna Cook, Gayle Isaac, and Elizabeth Castillo (student rep) Others Present: Scott Bauer, Jolene Comer, Marla Cory, Shelly Fitzgerald, Julie Francisco, Megan Frehse, Scott Griffith, Barb Hackworth, Marlene Huggins, Amy Jolivette, Nicole Lequia, Paula Lureman, Jen Norvell, Lisa Pageler, Tammy Parriott, Bill Peters, Kristi Peters, Joe and Tara Rechtfertig, Lisa Sharp, Lucinda Sinclair, Melissa Sommars, Graham Sullivan, Holly VanderPol, and Steve Ward.

Communications Communications A. Underwriter's Laboratory Scott Griffith was present to receive recognition for donations to NCSD. B. Recognition of Excellence in Education Recipients - Mary Bartels, Mike Castings, Shelly Fitzgerald, Marlene Huggins, Amy Jolivette, and Sarah Patterson were recognized.

C. Communication from AT & T - Mr. Callaghan shared that he had received communication from Steve Ward (AT & T), asking NCSD to reconsider agreement. Item will be brought to Board for consideration in Old/New Business.

Holly VanderPol, a student representative for second semester, shared it would be a positive service to NCSD if use of K9s at NHS was approved. Holly reported NHS sports teams have been doing well.

Agenda APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION # 9267 Bill Perrenoud moved, Travis Padget seconded, to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Nat Clark, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.

Open Forum Open Forum Paula Lureman (Teacher, Thomas Jefferson), participated in the Open Forum and spoke on a recent survey that was given to teachers, February 14, 2014.

Public Hearing Public Hearing - 6:45 PM Proposed 2014/2015 School Calendar (Options: 180 Days vs. 1,080 Hours) A Public Hearing was held at 6:47 PM regarding proposed 2014/2015 school calendar options, and for action on the calendar. There were no verbal or written comments.

Superintendent Superintendent Callaghan's Report: A. School Cancellations and Make Up Days - information was provided, with (to date) last student/teacher day.

B. Community and Campus Forums - February 13 (NHS) and February 18 (BMS), recommendation is (minimum) 1,080 Hours calendar option. Topic of yearround school was also brought up.

C. SIAC and Sub Committees Next General Meeting February 27, 2014. Board members provided with current list of SIAC members and subcommittees.

D. Voluntary Early Retirement Program Update - Current status is three certified and four classified employees.

E. Budget Workshop - February 15, 2014 - Board Members not able to attend had 1:1 meeting with Mr. Callaghan at later date.

Learning/Leadership and District Business TJ Campus Report Thomas Jefferson Elementary Campus Report (Discussion Item) Principal Lisa Sharp facilitated presentation which included information on K-3 DIBELS (20102013). Article was shared from the Iowa Department of Education. Teachers facilitated presentation on Special Education: Then & Now. Data was shared on K-3 Reading and Math. Com-

January 22, 2014 - 5:30 p.m.

Special Meeting of the Board of Education at Emerson Hough Conference Room 125 Meeting to Order President Andrew Elbert convened the board to order at 5:30 p.m.

Attendance Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, and Bob Callaghan Others Present: Scott Bauer, Brian Foster, Kristy Latta, George Panosh, student, parents, and Christine Dawson.

Closed Session CLOSED SESSION (#1) ACTION #9243 The Board will go into closed session as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student.

Mr. Padget moved, Ms. Cook seconded, to go into closed session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Open Session RETURN TO OPEN SESSION (#1) - ACTION #9244 Mr. Perrenoud moved, Mr. Clark seconded, to return to open session.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Student Expulsion STUDENT EXPULSION (#1) ACTION #9245 .Administration recommended expulsion for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.

Mr. Padget moved, Mr. Clark seconded, that the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be expelled from attendance at any Newton Community School District school, school activities, and school premises for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, upon the terms and conditions stated in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Decision of the Board. At the conclusion of the expulsion period, an application for readmission must be submitted to and approved by the Board prior to the student's readmission to the District. Legal Counsel is directed to draft the written Findings, Conclusions, and Decision consistent with the Board's deliberations, the Board President is authorized to review and execute said document, and the Board Secretary is directed to mail said document to the student and the student's parents.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Enter Into Recess ENTER INTO RECESS ACTION #9246 Mr. Clark moved, Ms. Cook seconded, to enter into recess at 6:20 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.

Come Out of Recess COME OUT OF RECESS ACTION #9247 Ms. Cook moved, Ms. Friedman seconded, to come out of recess at 6:30 p.m.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Attendance Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, and Bob Callaghan Others Present: Scott Bauer, Brian Foster, Kristy Latta, George Panosh, student, parents, and Christine Dawson.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN W. CLEVERLEY, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036469 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of John W. Cleverley, Deceased, who died on or about February 8, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 4th day of March, 2014, the last will and testament of John W. Cleverley, deceased, bearing date of the 12th day of November, 1997, and First Codicil to Last Will and Testament dated May 10, 2011 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Ione K. Cleverley was

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There is fun and learning to be had, and the best circumstances involve a little bit of both. Favored topics include home improvement, relationships and trends.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 7). You give full and enthusiastic expression to your ideas this year and gain followers in the process. You want to help the people you like, and though you’re quite generous in March, you’ll be surprised when you wind up receiving more than you give. Family life improves in April.

Romance is the theme for you in May. Aquarius and Aries people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 18, 27, 34, 35 and 2.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Good relationships can be crafted; great ones are an art. People who practice being good to people, having fun with people and supporting

people become better at it. The art is in making the craft invisible.

become. People will trust you because you prove to be trustworthy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just because you have a right to do something doesn’t mean you should do it. Your rules for yourself are more stringent than the rules of the law or even the rules of etiquette.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

As long as a relationship seems to be progressing, don’t worry that it’s going rather slowly. Take each interaction less seriously. Relax and let natural rhythms take hold.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your mood won’t change with the moods of others. You’ll be the fixed point, and others will adjust to your frequency.

Lucky for them, you’re likely to set it at something that will improve their lives.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). People love you. It’s hard to remember this when you’re not with the ones you love or when they’re not behaving as well as they could be.

Reach out and let them show you that you are loved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve stopped taking things personally and concerning yourself with rewards or punishments.

The situation you’re in calls for rational thinking. There are only actions and consequences.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You needn’t slap on a veneer of kindness, helpfulness and interest if that’s not what you are feeling. If it happens naturally, great. But if it doesn’t, you’ll be better off acknowledging your true feelings.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll approach a stranger you want to know as you would a sincere friend, and before long, that is what you

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you can’t seem to get yourself to take action on your own behalf, make plans and tell people about them. The

added social pressure will help to motivate you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You feel positive about a relationship that offers solid commitments, emotional and otherwise. You find a lack of commitment bothersome and are put off by people who seem to be making things up as they go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Think of more options than you have already. If you confine yourself to the first few possibilities right off the top of your head, you’ll be doing yourself a disservice.

Go deep for the best solutions possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). Your willpower is strong, and your ability to overcome adversity is impressive. You’ll put these gifts to work today, and you’ll be propelled toward a goal.

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Woodrow Wilson students ‘End the Word’

Hall Monitor What’s Cooking for the week of March 10 - 14 Newton Schools Lunch Menu Monday: Spaghetti, mixed salad, pineapple and garlic bread.

Tuesday: Mr. Rib, baked beans, smiley fries and a dried fruit mix. Wednesday: Mini pancakes with syrup, sausage patty, tritaters, cantaloupe and grapes. Thursday: Cream chicken on a biscuit, steamed peas, baby carrots and a banana. Friday: Cheese pizza, mixed salad, steamed corn and 100% juice bar.

Newton Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: Cereal, toast, 100% juice and milk. Tuesday: Egg, cheese and bacon in a tortilla,100% juice and milk.

Wednesday: Cereal bar, yogurt, 100% juice and milk.

Thursday: Breakfast pizza, 100% juice and milk. Friday: Long John, Trix yogurt, 100% juice and milk.

What’s Happening for the week of March 10 - 14 Newton Community School District Monday: 3 p.m., girls varsity track and field invitational at the University of Northern Iowa; 3 to 5:30 p.m., Girl Scouts at Woodrow Wilson Elementary; 6 p.m., Boy Scouts at Woodrow Wilson Elementary; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Aurora Heights Elementary. Tuesday: 3 p.m., boys varsity track and field invitational at the University of Northern Iowa; 6 p.m., high school wrestling banquet at Newton High School; 7 to 9 p.m., pops concert in the high school auditorium. Wednesday: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Cafe auditions at the Newton High School auditorium. Thursday: 9 to 10:45 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Elementary second and third grade concerts at Thomas Jefferson, 6 to 10 p.m., DECA basketball tournament at Newton High School. Friday: 4:30 p.m., boys and girls varsity track and field invitational at Grinnell College.

Kate Malott/Daily News Fifth graders Anthony Moran, Skyler Kozerski and Haleigh Morley sign the “Spread the Word to End the Word” poster on Wednesday as a pledge to remove derogatory use of the word “the R word” from their language. ‘End the Word’ is a nationwide effort to increase awareness about people with intellectual disabilities and stop the use of derogatory words.

On Wednesday, fourth, fifth and sixth graders and Woodrow Wilson had the opportunity to pledge to eliminate derogatory use of the words retard and retarded from their language.

The “Spread the Word to End the Word” is a campaign taking place across the country and was created to spread awareness about the consideration of people with intellectual disabilities. It is sponsored by two organizations, Special Olympics and Best Buddies.

“’Spred the Word to End the Word’ is a movement to educate all people, including students, about the appropriate people first language and about using the appropriate language for people with intellectual disabilities,” Woodrow Wilson Success Coach Valerie Steinbach said. “We think it’s important to start at any age, but especially elementary age.”

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