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Cemetery falling into disrepair, looking to owner for care

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

Mike Mendenhall/Jasper County Tribune Activists gather on the west lawn of the Iowa Sate Capitol Building in Des Moines Wednesday to protest the construction of the Bakken Crude Oil Pipeline. The rally featured former state Democratic lawmakers Ed Fallon who just completed a 400 mile walk along the pipeline’s proposed Iowa route.

Earth Day rally at Iowa Capitol brings activists against Bakken pipeline

By Mike Mendenhall Jasper County Tribune DES MOINES — Activists, legislators and other concerned parties held an Earth Day rally at the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines on Wednesday in an effort to speak out against the proposed Bakken Crude Oil Pipeline.

The rally was held in conjunction with former state legislator Ed Fallon’s completion of an 8-week, 400-mile walk along the pipeline’s proposed Iowa route. Fallon completed his trek Wednesday morning on the Big Sioux River in Lyon County and made the four-hour drive to Des Moines to speak at the event.

The former democratic representative walked the Jasper County leg of the pipeline path March 14, holding meetings with concerned citizens and

landowners in Newton, Mingo and Reasnor.

The 1,134-mile, 30-inch diameter oil pipeline would carry 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The project was proposed by Dakota Access, LLC — a subsidiary of Texas-based company Energy Transfer Partners — in July of last year.

If approved by the Iowa Utilities Board, the Iowa segment will be part of a connecting line between the North Dakota Bakken and Three Forks crude oil fields with refineries and other gulf-coast-accessible pipelines from Patoka, Ill. Approximately 33.73 miles of the planned 343.43 mile Iowa segment will go through Jasper County. According to documents provided by ETP, Jasper County would house the most piping of any Iowa county. Landowners near Mingo and Reasnor have al-

Legislators have many roles Kelley is ranking member of admin budget committee

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News DES MOINES — While the education funding debate is holding up a number of other Iowa State Legislature budget discussions, Jasper County lawmakers have played other roles in the state capitol.

Rep. Greg Heartsill (R-Columbia) and Sen. Chaz Allen (D-Newton) combine to have a few bills remaining, which might become law as the 110-day session winds down.

Bills sponsored by Heartsill and Allen were discussed in Wednesday’s Newton Daily News. Rep. Dan Kelley (D-Newton) and Sen. Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) didn’t have any bills remain eligible past the second funnel date of April 3, but both have roles not related to their own sponsored proposals.

“Since I am in the minority party, bills I have sponsored are less likely to be alive at this point,” Kelley said. “My responsibility is to find bills important to our district and work on the bills I’ve been assigned.”

Sinclair serves as a ranking member of Education Committee, and is on the bicameral Education Appropriations Subcommittee. However, the fight LEGISLATURE | 3A

ready been approached by IUB to negotiate easements to excavate and lay the pipeline.

State Rep. Dan Kelley (D-Newton) used the rally as an opportunity to tout Jasper County’s growing renewable energy manufacturing. Kelley’s viewpoint on the pipeline has shifted in recent weeks. During Fallon’s March meetings in Jasper County, the democratic representative said he thought the pipeline “probably would happen” and was turning his focus to mitigating environmental impact from the project. At Wednesday’s rally, Kelley told the crowed gathered in from of the Capitol that the pipeline “is not a done deal.”

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Daniel Bragg stands behind his father’s headstone at Memorial Park Cemetery to show that he did work on the stone that had been sinking himself instead of cemetery owner John Manders, who did not immediately respond to calls from the Newton Daily News. Manders is responsible for cemetery care, including lawn, headstone and structure maintenance but has not been keeping up since he took over as owner according to Bragg.

DeGrados cavatelli dinner to raise funds for St. Nick’s

By Scott Thenhaus Newton Daily News

A Newton couple with strong ties to St. Nick’s Christmas Club will be serving up a special dinner to fundraise for the charitable organization that helps kids in need.

John and Mari Jo DeGrado will be hosting a cavatelli dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

May 1 at the Newton Elks Lodge.

The DeGrados will be serving cavatelli using their recipe along with salad and bread.

The couple have donated and volunteered for St. Nick’s for several years, but now they are becoming more active.

“We don’t need much. We have everything we need. I don’t

Submitted Photo The DeGrados have prepared a few private cavatelli dinners in the past, a may 1 fundraiser dinner will now be available to the public from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 1 at Newton Elks Lodge.

need anything Christmas day, but a little girl or boy does,” John DeGrado said.

The cavatelli recipe has been a part of John’s

family for about 100 years, he said, but this will be the first time it will be prepared for the public. DeGrado said the dish takes six to

eight hours to prepare.

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“Sick and tired” — that is how Daniel Bragg feels about the lack of care Memorial Park Cemetery is receiving from owner John Manders. Bragg, who has several family members including his father buried at the cemetery, is working to get Manders to take responsibility for the cemetery he owns.

“I grew up in this cemetery,” Bragg said.

“My uncle owned it. He is actually buried on this property as well and I am just to a point that the current owner doesn’t want to do anything. To finally get something done, you have to con-

tact the news anymore to make him realize something has to be done out here,” Bragg said.

As a kid, Bragg worked in the cemetery located on East First Avenue, mowing the lawn, caring for stones and keeping it clean for the families with loved ones buried there. Now, Bragg said that nothing is being done by the owner and even the previous lawn care professional quit prior to this year.

“He says there is no money. It’s a perpetual-care cemetery. When you pass away, the opening and closing costs, yes, the owner gets some of

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Protein an ally for healthy women Newton Daily News While protein is used to build and repair muscle tissue and promote neurological function, it also can encourage fat loss, deliver essential nutrients and improve metabolic activity. Because protein can increase satiety better than some other foods, it also can be a good way to curb cravings and help cut out some extra calories.

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During physical activity, muscle tissue is torn and broken down. Amino acids in protein will help repair muscle tissue to grow back stronger.

Protein helps burn fat According to BodyBuilding. com, protein has the highest thermic effect of food, or TEF, which is the amount of calories it takes your body to process and utilize a nutrient.

Protein can be the missing component in a woman’s healthy diet and fitness plan.

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Simply adding more vegetables, spices and herbs to meals will help reach dietary guidelines.

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By Jenny Thompson RD, LD, CDE Skiff Medical Center The latest research shows flavor may be an effective — and enjoyable — way to help reduce sodium and fat. Simply adding more spices and herbs to the foods we eat could get us closer to meeting the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

• A 20-week behavioral intervention taught adults to flavor food with spices and herbs and led to a 966 mg sodium per day decrease compared to people who tried to reduce sodium on their own (University of California, San Diego and Johns Hopkins).

• Using spices and herbs to enhance the flavor of reduced fat/saturated fat food showed a spiced meal with 68 percent less fat and 35 percent less calories was equally liked compared to the full-fat meal (University of Colorado).

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Go for red — Switch from a cream sauce to a tomato-based sauce.

Opt for olive oil — Keeping it simple lets the spices and herbs shine. Coat pasta with a light drizzle of olive oil, then toss with a blend of spices and herbs. A great combination is garlic powder, crushed red pepper and basil.

Flavor ideas — Roast tomatoes to intensify their flavor and season with Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and black pepper.

Start with a no-salt-added tomato sauce and add flavor – about 1 teaspoon of total spices and herbs per cup of sauce. Add in some sautéed vegetables to reduce sodium and fat, visit spicesforhealth.com.

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Flavor ideas — Toss steamed broccoli and cauliflower with a small amount of olive oil along with garlic powder and onion powder, as well as black pepper.

Use raw vegetables as sal-

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ad greens instead of lettuce, like shaved Brussels sprouts andsliced zucchini ribbons. Toss with a simple homemade vinaigrette and your choice of dried or fresh fruit and/or toasted nuts.

Roasting — This gives vegetables a concentrated, robust flavor. Try roasting sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, butternut squash or Brussels sprouts. Add a small amount of olive oil and a flavor like rosemary, cumin, ginger, garlic powder or chipotle chile pepper.

Mix up your preparation method — Think about sautéing, roasting, steaming, grilling and serving raw, too. Whatever method you choose, focus on combining vegetables with flavor.

Make it a medley — Combine carrots, broccoli, sugar snap peas, onion and red bell pepper, then sauté with Asian-inspired spices like toasted sesame seed, ground ginger and garlic powder. Add a splash of reduced-sodium soy sauce.

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Local News Legislature Continued from Page 1A over how much funding can be found for K-12 education is being debated by the leadership of the Democratic and Republican parties.

Sen. Michael Gronstal (D-Council Bluffs) and Rep. Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) and their parties don’t agree on how many millions are available for this year’s budget, so education funding is at an impasse.

The partisan debate involves a great deal of blaming, as the House Democrats’ website featured a Tuesday article titled “209 GOP Pink Slips to Teachers” and the House Republicans countered with a Wednesday headline of “Democrat Games Push Schools Past Deadline.”

The GOP also released its budget-area targets Wednesday, with education to receive $977.6 million. Paulsen has said several times that schools, under the Republican plan supported by the Republican governor, Terry

Branstad, would receive $100 million than on the last budget year.

“If they (Democrats) think this is some kind of negotiation, like over a used car, then I think they better get their priorities straight,” Paulsen said at a news conference last week. Kelley is the ranking House member of the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.

“We set the budget for 13 departments, offices, and agencies — including the Governor’s Office, Office of Drug Control Policy and the Department of Inspections & Appeals,” Kelley said. “I am working to reduce spending, establish a balanced budget, and meet the critical needs of Iowans, particularly those most vulnerable —children and seniors.”

Kelley said the school funding gridlock is a serious concern — not only because most of the state’s budget work can only be done after the massive school budget chunk is taken out, but because the delay seems to hurt schools.

“I am disappointed

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | April 23, 2015 | 3A that once again, children’s educations are being used as a political bargaining chip between the Speaker of the House, Senate leaders, and the governor’s office,” Kelley said. “It’s Washington-style politics, and has no place in Iowa. Rank-and-file legislators, like myself, are not part of those negotiations. Therefore, quality work on the Administration and Regulations budget is my best effort towards resolving this education funding crisis.”

One bill Kelley said he helped support — once it was amended — was SF 415, which is on its way to the governor’s desk.

While he voted against the House version of the bill, which called for the county offices of auditor, treasurer, and recorder to have two deputies paid 80 percent of the principal officer’s salary, and other deputies would make 80 percent of the principal officer. Allen and Sinclair both voted for the Senate version of the bill when it passed by a 40-9 margin.

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club president Julie Bak thought it would be a good fundraiser for the organization.

“There are a lot of people in this town who have eaten DeGrado’s cavatelli and know about it. I think it will be a great idea, and I’m hoping we have a fabulous turnout,” Bak said.

St. Nick’s Christmas Club was established in the 1980s by a group of friends that got together at the local Manhattan bar. The idea for the organization, however, was inspired by a couple of sisters who wanted to give non-perishable foods to needy people. The sisters often went door to door with a little red wagon, but after they realized they were not helping enough people, they reached out to others for support.

In its first year, the organization helped support less than 50 children. Now, St. Nick’s supports more than 650 children with a food package, a minimum clothing package of socks, underwear, pants and shirt and at least one toy. People also have the option to adopt a family, which involves individuals donating these items, and possibly more, to families of their choice.

Bak believes everyone that has ever been involved with St. Nick’s has many memories of efforts in years past, but she remembers one memory in particular.

Bak and others once delivered to a family with a 3-year-old boy. They were dressed up in winter coats and Christmas hats with a big box of food and an even larger bag of toys. Bak remembers the boy jumping up and down, shaking like a leaf, because he was so excited. When they left, the boy called after them, “You can come back tomorrow!”

In recent years, St. Nick’s has provided a destination site for local residents to come and pick up items for their families. The DeGrado cavatelli dinner will be one fundraiser to support St. Nick’s.

“We’ve got 350 tickets, and if we sell them all we could make $3,500 or so. I’d like to see a sellout, and if it is, maybe we will do it again,” Bak said. “Our philosophy is if somebody says they need help, we are going to help them. It’s about the children.”

Tickets in advance will cost adults $10 while kids under 12 are $5. At the door, tickets will cost everyone $12. Tickets are available at Newton Elks Lodge and the Newton Daily News.

Iowa’s waterways and soil quality. The lawmaker referenced an attempt in the Iowa Senate to strengthen the state’s eminent domain laws to make the process of proving the project’s public good more extensive. SSB 1276 is “funnel proof ” and is currently being discussed in the Senate. A similar study bill has been proposed in the Iowa House.

“We are working very hard to come up with something that will pass the legislature, and would offer protections to the public interest in this state,” Hogg said.

Although the focus of Wednesday’s rally was the environment, the use of eminent domain was also

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File Photo From the left, State Sen. Chaz Allen, Rep. Greg Heartsill, Sen. Amy Sinclair and Rep. Dan Kelley participate in a legislative coffee question and answer session in January.

The 110-day legislative session is set to wrap up next week.

However, a House amendment took out the proposed salary minimums, and Kelley and Heartsill both voted for SF 415 when it was passed by the full House, 92-0. Because it had been amended, the bill required a second Senate vote. Allen voted in favor of the amended bill, while Sinclair was the lone senator in opposition as it passed, 47-1.

“I worked across the aisle to amend this bill,” Kelley said. “It would have allowed for county officials to hire a third deputy at 85 percent of the office holder’s salary.

For instance, if the office

holder makes $70,000, the third deputy would make $59,500. Two deputies are already allowed at this pay scale. These deputy positions could be used to work or game retirement benefits. The 85 percent salary is unnecessary, and burdensome to the taxpayer.”

Kelley said he is spending a lot of his time this week on SF 414. The bill would allow first-time home buyers to establish special savings accounts.

“This bill is long overdue,” Kelley said.

“The real estate market is picking up, and passing this bill will help

further improve the real estate market for buyers and sellers. These accounts would provide a tax credit to those saving to purchase their first home.”

There are several other bills Kelley is supporting, including HSB 242 and 243, which would improve provisions for energy tax credits.

“Jasper County has made a major investment in renewable energy,” he said. “Jobs depend on progress in these efforts.”

widely discussed. Many activists — including Fallon — feel ETP is using deceptive practices and spreading false information to gain easements from landowners to run the pipeline under their property.

Fallon held 12 meetings on his trip and spoke with “several hundred” Iowans both for and against the pipeline’s development. The former state lawmaker turned talk-radio host said many people he spoke with are getting all their information from pipeline lawyers and had not had the opportunity to speak with the opposition or environmentalists.

Fallon now plans to focus his efforts on organizing the land owners in an attempt to stop or slow ETP’s ability to gain more property easements.

“I’m in this for the long haul, and I have to be,” Fallon said. “Landowners, they’re the on the front lines and they’re getting hammered day after day by pipeline offers.”

Keith Laube is a Newton resident and the 2014 Libertarian candidate for Iowa State Treasurer. He attended Wednesday’s rally, concerned about EPT’s intent to use eminent domain to build the pipeline.

Laube said, “it’s totally wrong.”

“To assume you can purchase land from people that’s not for sale is wrong,” Laube said.

“Then, to say you can create jobs and provide a product that the public can use — every business out there hires people and provides a product that the public uses. A pipeline is no different than any

other business, so to take that land from people and use easements, it’s theft.”

IUB spokesperson Don Tormey said Wednesday the review process for ETP’s building permit is extensive, and the representative said there is no way to determine the date of the final public hearing dictated in Iowa Code for a project of this scope. In the public hearing, ETP will have to “prove its case,” Tormey said, through exhibits and testimony to convince IUB members the project is beneficial to Iowa and the communities affected.

The board continues to receive correspondence in support of and against the project, daily.

Cemetery Continued from Page 1A that, but some of that is suppose to be put away for the upkeep of the cemetery. That is not happening right now,” Bragg said.

People have even told him that they may go as far as moving their loved one to a different cemetery because of the lack of care. Current problems that exist include sinking headstones, unmowed or unmanicured grass and general poor upkeep for statues and buildings on the property.

“It’s just over the years, they (the headstones) do sink. As the ground gets wet, anything with a little weight is going to sink, and

they do. They need to be brought back up, put sand under them and re-leveled. That’s the issue — he’s not doing it. It’s so far gone now, as I walk across the land, some of these are so bad you can’t even read the names anymore,” Bragg said.

“I guarantee most of these haven’t been touched in 10 years, because they don’t sink that fast in a year. If they have no family left to call the owner, he isn’t going to care.”

“What really gets me is this has a lot of Veterans and there is not even going to be a flag flying out here for Veterans for Memorial Day because he won’t even get a $20 rope and fix it.”

Bragg said that he has been in contact with the owner, and was even trying to work out a deal to

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purchase the property, but the selling price was too high. It is not known to Bragg how Manders ended up with the cemetery, but he said that he knew nothing about the business of owning a cemetery and that he did not think Manders had been to visit for years. Calls to the owner by the Newton Daily News received no response by press time.

“It’s emotional for me because I was raised in this cemetery. I am sick of it not being taken care of — that is where I am at right now, I am sick and tired of him not doing anything.”

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

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Editor’s Note: The column originally published Aug. 21, 2014.

To say my girlfriend is a fan of Christmas would be a slight understatement.

Following last year’s holiday season, our Christmas tree stood decorated until April — long after the final frost had melted from the windowpane.

The day we took it down was warm and balmy. To celebrate the end of what she considers the Christmas season, we took a trip to Gray’s Lake beach in Des Moines after we boxed the artificial spruce and put it in the closet. At our house there are three seasons: Springtime, the Iowa State Fair and Christmas.

As the ISF drew to a close this year, my girlfriend came home last weekend with the glorious news that the seasonal Halloween Express store near Valley West Mall had already

posted its sign, and spooky decor of all kinds were being unloaded from supply trucks to haunt the shelves for 2.5 months. For those unaware of how the calender truly works, Halloween is a sub-season of Christmas time.

For all our enthusiasm surrounding the holiday season to come, we cannot wish the remainder of our summer away.

Some department stores use people’s love and excitement for year-end religious or secular celebrations to mask their haste to display the new holiday merchandise in a scheme to increase their fourth-quarter profits.

It has become a Hallmark Christmas movie mantra not to let the commercialization of the holiday season get in the way of the true meanings of celebrations observed during the upcoming months.

For Shi’a Muslims, the hol-

iday season brings Hijra — the New Year —and Ashura — the day of mourning for Husay ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. For Sikh’s, the holiday season is a day of mourning remembering the 1675 execution of their ninth guru, Tegh Bahadur. For followers of Judaism, Hanukkah — the festival of lights commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem — is widely observed. For Christians around the world, the holiday season is a time to worship and pray for the birth of their savior, Jesus of Nazareth.

I’ve already seen signs of the holidays popping up in the shopping malls and the major TV networks. Stores are clearing out their summer inventories. An employee at the Jordan Creek Town Center Younkers was inventorying holiday wreaths and trees near the back

room as I shopped two weeks ago. ABC Family just aired a 24-hour Christmas movie marathon as to say, “Don’t forget about our 25 Days of Christmas series just around the corner.”

The coming months are a great time to listen to Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, drink a warm cup of peppermint mocha and decorate the tree. But don’t forget about the true meaning of the season.

Help a neighbor take pride in their home and assist in stringing a line of lights outside, buy a toy for the tots and wish a member of another faith a happy holiday for the celebration that is important to them. As the summer ends and we look to the final stretch of 2014, let’s make this holiday season meaningful for all.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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Walmart’s small wage increase not enough for employees, taxpayers You don’t need a Walmart front-door greeter to find the flaw in the company’s recently announced boost in worker wages: it’s not enough. Not enough to pull its lowest-paid workers out of poverty, and therefore not enough to get American taxBy Frank payers off the Clemente hook for sub- Guest Columnist sidizing the giant retailer’s low-wage payroll.

That’s right: Walmart, the world’s biggest company, with billions of dollars in profits, relies on you and me to make up the difference between what it pays a large portion of its workforce and what those employees actually need to survive. It’s only through public programs like food stamps, Medicaid and the earned income tax credit that hundreds of thousands of Walmart workers are able to make ends meet.

After years of public pressure, Walmart finally decided to grant a modest raise to employees at the bottom of its wage scale. Beginning in March, no worker will earn less than $9 an hour. By 2016, all workers who have passed a six-month training period will be paid at least $10 an hour.

This move garnered Walmart some positive headlines. But

will these modest wage increases actually lift Walmart workers out of poverty and relieve American taxpayers of our unfair obligation to subsidize the company’s payroll?

We know from our comprehensive 2014 report that Walmart benefits from $6.2 billion a year in public subsidies that support its employees: food stamps, Medicaid, child care support and five other taxpayer-funded programs. Besides keeping families healthy, some of these programs provide crucial incentives to keep people working despite the low pay.

Americans for Tax Fairness has analyzed the effect of Walmart’s new wage policy and found that even after the planned pay hikes are fully implemented, large taxpayer subsidies will still be required to make up for the company’s low wages.

Here’s how the numbers break down. An employee working 34 hours a week (Walmart’s definition of “full-time”) for $9 an hour would take home about $16,000 a year. If that worker was single, she would qualify for three out of five public programs. With children, the employee would qualify for all eight of the public programs — and the same is true at the $10 an hour rate.

The reality is Walmart would need to raise its base pay to at least $15 an hour to properly compensate its workers and re-

lieve America’s taxpayers from picking up part of its payroll tab.

Can Walmart afford it? Consider that the Walton family, descendants of the firm’s founder who own over half the company, saw their fortune increase by $21 billion last year alone. For about half that amount — $10.8 billion — the Waltons could give every one of Walmart’s 1.3 million U.S. employees a $5 an hour raise and still keep $10 billion for themselves.

It’s also worth noting that using public programs to subsidize its low wages isn’t the only way Walmart rips off the American taxpayer. Walmart avoids $1 billion a year in taxes by exploiting federal tax loopholes — leaving the rest of us to pay more in taxes, make do with fewer services, or see our public debt rise.

Those tax dollars should be used to educate our kids, fix our roads, help keep our communities safe and provide some peace of mind in retirement.

They shouldn’t be going to subsidize the low-wage strategy of Walmart.

Walmart should take the responsible step of increasing its workers’ pay to at least $15 an hour.

It’s the right thing to do for its workers, and it’s the fair thing to do for the American taxpayer.

Frank Clemente is executive director of Americans for Tax Fairness.

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When man’s need for food, shelter and safety is satisfied, they are free to create. In other words — food, shelter and safety c o m e By Curt Swarm b e f o r e Guest Columnist art or c r e ation.

This belief has held fast throughout history, but has recently come under some question upon the discovery of artwork on the walls of trenches used during the World War I trench warfare in France.

Not only did lonely or bored soldiers, on death’s doorstep, engage in graffiti and the inscription of initials and names on the walls of their deathtraps, but also delicate artwork.

Their renderings included colorful and poignant scenes of war, portraits of themselves and buddies, and reminiscent works of home and childhood.

It was as if the need to create was so strong, that all other needs, like attention to wounds, disease and survival, were put aside for the sake of art.

Conditions in these trenches were deplorable. This man-made labyrinth of trenches was filled with water and mud; rats and lice had free reign; and foot rot (trench foot) killed as many soldiers as mustard gas. To create under such horrendous conditions points to a base human need: to create is to live, to say, “I was here, and people generations from now, will know that I was here!”

When school budgets are cut, the first subjects to go are art and music — because they are considered “nonessential.” What a shame. The adolescent brain isn’t even fully developed until the age of 18, especial-

ly in boys. Creativity is one of the best stimuli for brain development.

Like riding a bike, art is not forgotten and can be called upon at any point during life to fulfill the need to create.

When I was in high school, art wasn’t offered. I had to explore it on my own, which made me appreciate it all that much more. It started with writing, making pictures with words. I would get up at 3 a.m. in the morning to get in a couple of hours of writing before the busy day started.

I found out that other people appreciated what I had to say and the stories I had to tell.

Newspapers made room for my missives when they found out I could be counted on for weekly submissions. I wrote for free, and still do — my gift to the world. I am here.

Then came photography, because a picture authenticates a story. When digital replaced film, and the computer replaced the darkroom, the whole world of photography changed. Like Henry Ford and his Model T for every man, the camera was now in the hands of the masses and anyone could take stunning photographs, and get creative with the help of a computer.

And now, for me, it’s (and I use this word broadly) “sculpting” — turning rusty farm junk into works of art. It’s a way of preserving some of this old agricultural equipment before it goes to the scrapyard.

I had to teach myself to weld and cut. But intricate designs and humanistic/animalistic forms can be created from the oddest junk.

Moving to the abstract or, bending the mind to another world view, is the most fun.

It’s not what everyone sees, it’s what you see.

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

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Langmaid named to ‘100 Great Iowa Nurses’

Skiff Medical Center is proud to announce that operating room nurse Genevieve Langmaid was recently named to the list of 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2015. Langmaid has been employed at Skiff since 2002.

For someone who is notoriously shy, Langmaid has received considerLangmaid able attention lately. In addition to the state award, she was also Skiff ’s first 2015 recipient of the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses.

When she first learned of her inclusion on the 100 Great Iowa Nurses list, she was certain it had been a mistake.

“I figured they meant some other Genevieve,” she said. “When I think about how smart and good other nurses are at Skiff, I don’t see how my name is on this list. It’s very humbling.”

While the award may have been a surprise to Langmaid, it’s not hard for her colleagues to believe it. Her nomination was actually a collaboration among a number of individuals, including CNO Sheryl Tilus and fellow Skiff employees Brenda Smith, Felicia Krizman, Phyllis McDonald and Deb Van Gilst. In the nomination, they described Genevieve as being known for her kindness, caring, respect and compassion.

The nomination went on to de-

scribe how Langmaid’s dedication goes well beyond the OR. She organizes supplies that the hospital cannot use to be donated to nursing and surgical tech schools, she takes surgical instrument wraps to the local animal rescue league to recycle and decrease hospital waste, she plays an active role at her church, and she volunteers at a local soup kitchen, recently preparing food for 60 people at a homeless shelter.

She also lends a frequent helping hand around the hospital, from large events like decorating the Skiff float during the Fourth of July parade and assisting with the annual Halloween Skiff-or-Treat, to small things, like bringing in homemade pies for coworkers when it’s her own birthday. “There is no one who seems to know the entire list of her accomplishments,” the nomination read, “as she is not the type who would seek recognition or rewards.”

Langmaid knew from her teens that she was interested in health care. She attended a surgical tech program at Marshalltown Community College and worked nearly a decade before deciding to take some time off after the birth of her second child. When her kids were older, she went back to school part-time, receiving her nursing degree in four years.

She did a few stints working at both a long-term care facility and Newton Clinic before finding her current role at Skiff.

As a staff nurse in the OR, she helps get the room and instruments

Wittemberg Cemetery clean-up day A clean-up day will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Wittemberg Cemetery. Work is usually completed by noon. Volunteers are welcome and should bring gloves and any tools such as pruners or rakes that they may need. In case of rain, the clean-up day will be at 9 a.m. May 2.

ready for procedures, assists the anesthesia team in working with patients during the pre-operative period, does paperwork, retrieves materials needed by surgeons after they’re “scrubbed in” and cannot leave the surgical field, and works with patients as they’re waking up post-operatively.

The variety is one of the best aspects of the job, Langmaid said.

“We rotate, so we get some of everything. One week I might be in with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ron Charles on total joint replacements and the next I’m working with Dr. Matt Brown on gynecological procedures. It’s a smaller rural hospital, so you get to work with different doctors and learn different things.”

When she’s not working or volunteering, Langmaid enjoys reading and doing work around her yard. She raises hogs with her husband, who is also a local building contractor, on their rural property north of Newton. Her daughter lives with them and works at Newton Village, while her son, a newlywed, works at a federal fish hatchery in New Mexico.

Although Langmaid may not be drawn to accolades for her nursing, she doesn’t deny that her career is the right fit for her.

“I think I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing, what God wants me to do be doing,” she said.

“This is where he wants me to be.”

To learn more about Skiff, call 641-787-5433, visit www.skiffmed. com or “like” Skiff at www.facebook.com/skiffmed.

Newton Chamber supports postcard project The Newton Chamber is going to offer the Newton Postcard Project concept to its entire membership Thursday through Saturday.

The Newton Chamber is encouraging Newton residents and visitors to participate in the project while shopping downtown.

Seed available for wildlife food plots Newton Daily News Planting food plots is a great way to improve wildlife habitat and diversity. Food plots provide nutrition for wildlife, especially in adverse winter conditions.

Plant species selection in food plots will vary for what type of species you are managing for, but most people choose to plant corn, sorghum, alfalfa, millet, soybeans, or sunflowers. Many people think

food plots are the answer to bringing back the pheasants and quail or promoting high quality bucks.

Wildlife habitat is made up of four components: food, water, shelter and space, and each species has different requirements of each of these components. So remember, when you are working on your property this spring, try thinking of new ways to improve all aspects of the habitat on your land. If you do, you will be rewarded by seeing more

of your favorite species in no time.

Jasper County Pheasants Forever has sorghum seed available for landowners interested in planting a wildlife food plot. The seed is free of charge and can be picked up in the Armory Building, at the Jasper County Conservation Board office, 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton.

There is a limited amount available. For more information, contact the conservation office at 641-7929780.

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• Babysitting Class will meet at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday at Jasper County Extension Office, in Newton. Youth attending must be in fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth grade. Call the Jasper County Extension Office at 641-792-6433 for more details.

• Wine Down will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at Van Wijk Winery, 802 Fourth St. in Sully.

• Bad Art will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Art supplies will be available for teen and adult patrons to create with art with. Patrons are invited to bring along current art projects they are working on or just create with our supplies. No registration needed.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Friday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

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

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Second Annual Granny Basketball Extravaganza will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Berg Middle School in Newton. The Granny Mustangs featuring women ages 50 and older from Jasper County, will be going toe to toe with the Newton YMCA/United Way of Jasper County Globetrotters for a charity basketball game.

• Newton Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jasper County Senior Center in Newton. Proceeds of the breakfast will be used towards community service projects.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Zakk H. Weatherly, 18, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over in the 600 block of 12th Avenue West at 4:06 a.m. Tuesday. Officers smelled alcohol on Weatherly and he had watery, red eyes.

He refused all sobriety tests and was taken to the police department. He was cited and released to appear.

• Jade B. Coleman, 18, of Monroe, is charged with following too close after authorities were called to the 1000 block of First Avenue West at 3:18 p.m. Monday. Andrea Price was stopped wait to turn left at the intersection when Coleman’s vehicle hit the rear

of Price’s vehicle. Two juvenille’s were injured, complaining of wrist, neck and back pain from the collision and taken to Skiff Medical Center. He was cited and released to appear.

• Chad L. Scheffert, 34, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief and fifth-degree theft after authorities were called to 315 First St. S. at 7:23 a.m. Friday. Officers were called on a theft from a storage room.

The witness said she received reports of a theft from the fourth floor storage room and that a video identifying Scheffert showed him walking out of the storage room and into his apartments with multiple large totes. Officers contacted Scheffert who admitted to

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using a screw driver to break into the storage lockers and taking the totes. He was cited and released to appear.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Christopher L. Duckworth, 26, of Des Moines, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities were called to 312 E. Buchannan St. in Baxter at 4:35 p.m. April 16. Officers reported that Duckworth discarded three pipes in a convenience store’s trash and attempted to hid them under the existing garbage. He originally admitted to only possessing and placing the marijuana pipe but later admitted the other two which had a white substance in them. He was taken to the Jasper Coun-

ty Jail.

• Kalie J. Winningham, 23, of Kellogg, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled her over in the 7000 block of West 52nd Street South at 12:13 a.m. Saturday. Officers observed Winningham with bloodshot, watery eyes and she smelled of alcohol. She had a BAC of .137. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Shaidin A. Ross, 22, of Grinnell, is charged with fifth-degree theft and fifth-degree criminal mischief after authorities were called to the Jasper County Jail at 2 a.m. March 30. Ross was in the process of being booked out when staff noticed that his jail-issued pants were not

returned. Officers found him to be wearing the pants under his civilian clothes. Staff also found a yellow liquid on the floor and walls of his cell which was identified as urine along with mucus on the wall.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Patrick F. Williams, 44, of Des Moines, is charged with fifth degree theft after authorities pulled him over on West 108th Street in Mingo at 12:13 a.m. Sunday. Officers found that the vehicle Williams was driving was reported stolen from Polk County. He said that he had been driving it for three to four months and had not updated it since 2013.

The vehicle was reported stolen on April 15. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Resentment is the thanks mom gets for helping son’s family DEAR ABBY: My son, “Rick,” and daughter-in-law, “Amy,” seem to really dislike me. I try to be kind and not pry, but they live with me and it can make for a full house.

They have had job difficulties and work injuries that brought them back to my home. Her parents don’t care for my son, so living there was not an option.

Amy does not help at all with the housework. Rick does most of it. They also have a wonderful 21-month-old boy. A second baby is on the way. They have lived with me for four years now.

Abby, Amy shows no respect for my home or for me. I mostly keep quiet so as to not push away my only son. I want to be part of my grandson’s life. Please advise me on handling this matter. — UNDERVALUED OUT WEST DEAR UNDERVALUED: By allowing your son and daughterin-law to live with you for such an extended period of time, you have fostered their dependence on you.

That may be why your daughter-inlaw is resentful rather than grateful for your generosity in giving them a roof over their heads.

That they would conceive a second child under these circumstances — without jobs and no place of their own — tells me they are immature and irresponsible. Give them a date to be out — say one month — and stick to it. If they want to know why, tell them the truth. You should not have to live in a house with a daughter-in-law who treats you like the enemy because it is not healthy for any of you.

If you are afraid the only way to have a relationship with your grandchildren is to tolerate being used, I think you are mistaken. As

long as you can provide material assistance to these two, they’ll keep you around.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for almost 31 years. We have had a good marriage, but for the last couple of years, my husband has told me that I snore when we go to sleep at night.

He is a very light sleeper, and understandably, it wakes him and then he wakes me to make me stop.

This goes on all night long. Needless to say, neither of us is happy in the morning. We have now started sleeping in separate rooms.

The issue I am having now is, my husband will be retiring in a few months and he wants us to do a lot of traveling, mainly cruising. I’m not sure how this will work with our new sleeping arrangement. — SLEEPY IN ALABAMA DEAR SLEEPY: Have you discussed your snoring with your physician? Snoring can be a symptom of a medical problem that’s fixable.

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Groups form consortium to promote caucus events DES MOINES — Several organizations and the two main political parties have joined to promote events related to the Iowa caucuses.

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Des Moines Register, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Drake University have created the Iowa Caucus Consortium in partnership with the Iowa Republican and Democratic parties.

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Man charged in shooting death to claim self-defense OTTUMWA — An attorney for a man charged with the shooting death of a man in Ottumwa has filed notice that he plans to claim self-defense. The Ottumwa Courier reports 24-year-old Dustin McDanel’s attorney on Tuesday notified the court of his intention to claim self-defense in his first-degree murder trial. McDanel is accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Roger Wiseman Jr. on Jan. 4.

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SIOUX CITY — The grieving family of an officer has bought his police dog from the Sioux City Police Department.

The Sioux City Journal reports that Sgt. Jay Fleckenstein died Friday of natural causes at his home. He was 39.

The department bought the dog, a Belgian Malinois (MAL’-ehn-wah) named Eik, from Fleckenstein in 2009.

The officer had raised and trained Eik since he was a puppy.

Ex-Coralville lawyer wanted since 2010 arrested in Colorado IOWA CITY — Authorities have arrested a former Coralville lawyer who had been on the run from the FBI since 2010 when he was indicted on mail and tax fraud charges.

The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports Dennis A. Bjorklund was listed on the FBI’s most wanted list for white-collar crimes. Federal court documents say he was arrested last week in Colorado. Bjorklund will be extradited to Iowa, and his case will be transferred back to the Southern District of Iowa court.

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CHARLES CITY — A Charles City woman with terminal cancer has personally received her teaching certificate from the executive director of the State Board of Educational Examiners.

The Globe Gazette reports the executive director, Duane Magee, gave Amy Heiter her certificate Tuesday at Washington Elementary, where she did her student teaching.

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Art sculptures return to First Avenue

By Scott Thenhaus Newton Daily News Newton’s First Avenue is now home to six new art sculptures.

Installed by First Avenue of Sculpture and Art, the program was designed to beautify First Avenue.

Funding to mount the sculptures was supplied by the city council, with the last sculpture being put in on Tuesday.

The sculptures will be on First Avenue until November unless purchased.

As chair of the committee for First Avenue of Sculpture and Art, Bruce Showalter is excited to bring something new to the city of Newton in the program’s second year.

“We are doing this to

entertain, educate and excite the citizens and visitors of Newton,” Showalter said.

Local artist Nick Klepinger had his sculpture “Doe and Fawn” installed last Friday at the intersection of E. Second St. N. and First Ave. E. Listed at $15,000, Klepinger is the only local artist to be included among the group.

A selection committee, consisting of seven members, chose which sculptures to be installed.

Along with Klepinger’s, other sculptures included were “First Love” by Gail Chavenelle ($2,750), “Gateway” ($2,900) and “Metamorphosis” ($14,000) by Hilde DeBruyne, “Peaceful Journey”

by Ron Dinsdale ($15,000)

and “Healing Touch” by Teresa Hansen ($39,600).

President of Iowa Sculpture Festival Linda Klepinger also hinted at another sculpture being installed — one that has not been announced publicly.

“The 2015 First Avenue of Art and Sculpture program is revealing even more diversity of shape and form to enjoy until November,” Linda Klepinger said. “All sculptures have been sited except one, which will surely cause much conversation.”

If you have any questions or would like to purchase a sculpture, call 641521-3554.

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

Scott Thenhaus/Newton Daily News Local artist Nick Klepinger’s sculpture “Doe and Fawn” was installed last Friday. It can be seen at the corner of E. Second St. N. and First Ave. E.

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Red Cross launches powerful new emergency app Newton Daily News The American Red Cross announces the release of its new Emergency App, which gives people instant access to weather alerts, life saving information and ways to contact family and friends in one free, easy-to-use app for mobile devices.

This all-inclusive app provides expert advice on what to do in case of disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, home fires, wildfires and more. The free Emergency App is available

in app stores for smartphones and tablets by searching for the American Red Cross or by going to redcross.org/apps.

“When an emergency occurs, it’s important for families to stay safe and connected,” said Leslie Schaffer, Regional Executive for the Iowa Region. “Our Emergency App does that. It covers 14 different types of disasters and lets users customize more than 35 emergency alerts so that they will know what to do no matter where they live or travel.”

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2015 Moose International R. Robert Dale Scholarship winners announced Mitchell Wayne Coady is a recipient of a 2015 Moose International R. Robert Dale Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Coady will be graduating from Newton Senior High School this spring.

R. Robert Dale Scholarship winners must be the child or grandchild of — or under legal guardianship of — a member of the Moose fraternal organization; and must carry at least a 2.5 accumulated grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Since 1986, the Moose fraternity has awarded 1,522 scholarCoady ships in excess of $1.5 million to qualifying students associated with Moose Lodges and Chapters across North America.

Moose International, headquartered at Mooseheart, Illinois, is a fraternal and service organization founded in 1888, comprising nearly 1.1 million members throughout the U.S., Canada, Great Britain and Bermuda.

The Moose organization founded and continues to support Mooseheart Child City & School, a 1,000-acre community and school for children and teens in need, located 40 miles west of Chicago; and the Moosehaven retirement community, a 70acre campus for qualified retired members and their spouses, located in Orange Park, Fla. Additionally, the Moose organization annually conducts more than $75 million in community service throughout North America.

unique feature that allows the app user to notify loved ones who are in an area affected by an emergency or disaster. The recipient can instantly see the alert details as well as specific “what to do now” steps, and then respond with either “I’m safe” or “I’m not safe.” This feature works even if the recipient has not downloaded the Emergency App. The Emergency App has many features, including: • Emergency first aid information for situations such as heart attacks, heat-related emergencies as well as water

Program offers opportunity to meet officers, discuss community issues Newton Daily News On May 9, officers from Newton Police Department and community members will come together in an informal setting to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 9 a.m. May 9 at Uncle Nancy’s Coffee House & Eatery, 114 N Second Ave W. Contact Lt. Wes Breckenridge with questions at 641-791-0850.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Newton’s neighborhoods.

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In addition to smartphones and tablets, this feature will be available on the new Apple Watch and can be downloaded from the Apple Watch App Store starting Friday.

Red Cross apps have been downloaded more than six million times and nearly 400 million alerts have been sent since the launch of the first app in 2012. In the past year alone, more than 350 million pages were viewed and the “I’m Safe” feature was accessed just more than 550,000 times across all preparedness apps.

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Madison chasing elite status in discus ring

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Competing at the Drake Relays is special for Chase Madison.

Eleven years ago, Madison had one of the highlights of his senior season for Newton High track and field at Drake Relays.

In the 2004 meet, Madison not only won the high school boys’ discus, but set the Drake Relays record for the event.

Madison’s distance of 199 feet, 1 inches still stands in the Drake Relays’ record book.

“I love throwing at Drake.

There’s always quality competition there,” Madison said. “I’ve got a history at Drake, and it is one of my favorite events of the year.”

As of Monday, the 29-yearold Newton native had the best throw in the discus in the United States at 214 feet, 7 inches.

He threw as an unattached athlete at the Augustan College Meet of Champions last weekend in Rock Island, Ill. That throw ranked fifth in the world for men.

Madison is entered in the university/college men’s discus competition at the 2015 Drake Relays. He is scheduled to throw, as an unattached athlete, at 9 a.m. Saturday at Drake.

Madison called the Newton Daily News Tuesday evening.

“I just wanted to tell everyone if the forecast of rain and low temperatures stands, I will not be competing on Saturday,” Madison said.

“As much as I love throwing at Drake, those type of conditions will not allow me to be at my best. I’m hoping the forecast changes.”

Submitted photo Former Newton High standout Chase Madison, seen competing in the 2014 Drake Relays, is entered in Saturday’s 2015 Drake Relays’ university/college men’s discus competition. Madison’s winning throw of 199 feet, 1 inch as a NHS senior in 2004 at the Drake Relays still stands in the high school event.

Rain is still in the forecast for Saturday morning in Des Moines.

Madison still holds the Newton High school records in the discus — 206-8 — and the shot put — 66-0 — set his senior year of 2004.

Madison competed for Iowa State. He competed for two years for the Cyclones and had a redshirt year in 2007.

Following a track and field coaching change at Iowa State, Madison said he decided to transfer to another university.

“I knew the coach at Kansas, who took the coaching

job at Kentucky,” Madison said. “I made contact and went on a visit to Kentucky. I knew that is where I want to be and transfered.”

Madison was eligible to compete as “soon as I stepped on campus,” he said.

He was the Southeastern Conference discus champion in 2008 and placed in the top six in the shot put. Madison finished as an All-American in the discus and shot put his senior season at Kentucky in 2009.

“In such a quick turn, I knew at Kentucky I was on the right path to being a bet-

ter thrower,” Madison said.

Madison’s goal of becoming an elite competitor in the U.S. and the world is on track.

He has competed in two U.S. Olympic trials, making it to the finals of the discus in 2012.

“But, I didn’t do much in the final,” Madison said.

“I discovered in high school from all the coaches I had there in Newton in all my sports that you have to invest in the commitment to be the best. I takes a lot of work to get to the level I want to be.”

Madison graduated from Kentucky and went into a masters program at Illinois

State. He worked as a strength and conditioning coach there while obtaining his masters degree in sports psychology.

Madison lives in Iowa City.

He works with the University of Iowa athletes with strength and conditioning. He privately consults with high school athletes in the throws on weekends.

Oh, yes, Madison continues to train and compete. He is working toward the 2016 U.S. Olympic trials.

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

PCM’s Peter chooses to run for Central

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Rachel Peter always thought a school as close to her hometown as Central College wouldn’t be the future destination for her running career.

But when she thought about life after college, attending Central made all the sense in the world.

Peter chose Central over Wartburg in part because the Dutch running programs will allow her to study music education.

The Knights weren’t Submitted photo Prairie City-Monroe senior Rachel Peter (seated right) made her commitment to Cen- on board with that path. tral College for track and cross country official on Monday. Joining Peter for the an- Peter made the decision nouncement were her mother Phylis (seated left) as well as (back row from left) PCM Athletic Director Greg Bonnett, PCM cross country coach Eric Karr and PCM girls track and field coach Bridget Martin.

Area High School Athletes’ 2015 Drake Relays Schedule Thursday 3 p.m.: Girls’ discus — Sarah Kalkhoff, Newton 3:30 p.m.: Boys’ shot put — Patrick Girard, CMB 4:10 p.m. : Girls’ 3,000-m run — Grace Coen, Newton Friday 8:16 a.m.: Boys’ 110-m hurdles prelims — Deonne Harris, Newton, Bryce Kemp, CMB 8:30 a.m.: Girls’ shot put — Sarah Kalkhoff, Newton 11:40 a.m.: Boys’ 110 hurdles final 1:49 p.m.: Girls’ 800-m run — Grace Coen, Newton 5:10 p.m.: Girls’ 4x100-m relay prelims — Newton (Sydney Jenkins, Alex Hutchinson, Alexis Stout, Leela Spencer); PCM (Emily Hugen, Jayci Vos, Ashley Van Gorp, Mackenzie Clarke) Saturday 12:45 p.m.: Girls’ 1,500-m run — Grace Coen, Newton 3:35 p.m.: Girls’ 4x100-m relay final

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Telfer is excited, grateful to be a Beaver

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Forget track and field, Prairie City-Monroe senior Grace Telfer had planned to attend NCAA Diivision III Buena Vista anyway.

The fact that the Beavers’ track and field coaches wanted her to be a part of their program as a thrower was just an added bonus.

And a pleasant surprise to Telfer, who had her college decision ceremony last week in Monroe.

“I had planned to go Photo by Graham Davis/PCM Outlook there anyway and the Prairie City-Monroe senior Grace Telfer will compete in track and field for Buena Vista track coach called me University next season. Joining in on the commitment announcement were her parents Darrin (seated left) and Ava (seated right) Telfer as well as PCM Athletic Director Greg Bonnett (back right) and PCM girls track and field coach Bridget Martin.

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Submitted photo 2013 Newton High graduate Andrew Clements, a sophomore at Grand View University, will anchor the GV 4x100-meter relay team at the Drake Relays on Friday.

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Lolo Jones withdraws from Drake Relays

Thursday High School Track Drake Relays Colfax-Mingo girls at CMB, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys at Martensdale-St. Marys, 5 p.m.

PCM girls at South Tama, 5 p.m.

Soccer Marshalltown at Newton girls, 9th 4:30 p.m., JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

Webster City at CMB girls, 5:30 p.m.

PCM boys at Chariton, 7 p.m.

Golf PCM girls at Oskaloosa, 2 p.m.

Middle School Track Newton 7th, 8th boys at Knoxville, 4:30 p.m.

Trap Shooting Newton at Knoxville, 4 p.m.

Friday High School Track Drake Relays CMB boys, girls at South Hardin, 4:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully girls at BGM, 4:30 p.m.

Golf Lynnville-Sully boys at Iowa Valley, 4 p.m.

Rugby At Southeast Warren Newton vs. Ankeny Centennial, 7:20 p.m.

Newton vs. Carlisle, 9 p.m.

Saturday Track Drake Relays Sunday Trap Shooting Newton at Waukee Monday Track Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully girls at PCM girls, 5 p.m.

CMB boys at Gilbert, 4:30 p.m.

Golf Newton girls at Iowa City, 1 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys at PCM, 1 p.m.

Tennis Norwalk at Newton boys, 4:15 p.m.

Newton girls at Norwalk, 4:15 p.m.

Middle School Track Newton 7th, 8th boys at Oskaloosa, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 7th, 8th girls at Pella, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer Newton 9th boys tournament, 4:30 p.m.

Trap Shooting Newton at Marshalltown, 4 p.m.

DES MOINES (AP) — Higher purses have helped the Drake Relays attract some of its deepest fields in recent years.

This year’s meet will feature many of the world’s best athletes at a venue that draws far more fans than the typical American event. Stars like LaShawn Merritt, Javier Culson and Dawn Harper-Nelson will headline the field for the 106th annual meet, which begins in earnest Thursday and concludes on Saturday.

Hometown favorite Lolo Jones pulled out of the 100-meter hurdles late Tuesday with what Relays director Brian Brown called a “minor injury.”

Here are some of the key events to keep an eye on at Jones Drake University’s famed “blue oval,” which should draw close to 15,000 for Saturday’s final session: Men’s 400 meters: The field for this race looks more like that of Diamond League meet than one set for late April in Iowa. Seven of the world’s top 10 from the end of 2014, including topranked Merritt and 2012 London Games champion Kirani James of Grenada, will compete in the event Friday evening. With cool temperatures and possible rain in the forecast, many of the top sprinters might sit out the race rather than risk injury.

Women’s 100 hurdles: This race will be loaded despite the absence of Jones. America’s top two hurdle stars, Harper-Nelson and Queen Harrison, will renew their rivalry on Jones’ high school track. But don’t count out Great Britain’s Tiffany Ofili-Porter. She is the current world leader at 12.56 — though it’s still very early in the outdoor season — and has won twice at Drake.

Women’s 400: The world’s top three from 2014, including top-ranked Novlene Williams of Jamaica, headline the final major race of the meet. The biggest name for U.S. fans will be Sanya Richards-Ross, the 2012 London Olympics champion in the 400 and a six-time world champion — including twice at the Olympics — in the 4x400 relay.

Men’s 400 hurdles: Culson has starred at Drake in the past, winning this event twice. He finished 2014 atop the world. But American Michael Tinsley has won his last five races at Drake Stadium and wrapped up the last two outdoor seasons ranked second in the world.

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Continued from Page 1B and asked if I would be interested in throwing,” Telfer said. “The fact that I can also be on a college track team is pretty cool.

“It was kind of surprising.

I always thought you had to throw at least 38 feet to be able to throw in college.”

Telfer advanced to the state meet in shot put last year and

placed 16th with a throw of 34 feet, 6 inches. Her best toss this year is 37-6. That currently ranks 13th in Class 2A. “We are very excited that Grace is going to continue throwing a the collegiate level,” PCM girls track and field coach Bridget Martin said.

“She is a great competitor and has shown tremendous growth as an athlete this year.

It has been fun to watch.”

Telfer also throws discus at

Legion bowling champs

Submitted photo Claiming first place at the Iowa American Legion State Bowling tournament March 22 in Eldora were, from left, Patrick Brown, Steve Manchester, Harry Farr, Bill Ward and Cal VanEe. The team is sponsored by Hewitts Service Center in Monroe. The five men combined for a score of 3,525 led by Manchester’s 806. Brown bowled 715 and Ward had a 706. VanEe rolled a 657 and Farr finished with a 641.

Peter Continued from Page 1B to run for the NCAA Division III Dutch program official Monday at her college decision ceremony.

“It came down to Central and Wartburg and Wartburg wouldn’t let me do both,” Peter said. “The coaches at Central have been super supportive of my decision to study music. And I am excited to be a part of the track and cross country programs.”

Peter will indeed run cross country, compete on the track and spend lots of her time in the music education books.

Peter’s high school coach, Bridget Martin, was an All-American on the Wartburg track team.

And even though Martin did what she

PCM. She said Buena Vista’s throwing coach told her she would likely compete in the shot put, weight throw and hammer throw in college.

“Coach (Steven) Ricke told me that because I didn’t have a true throws coach in high school, that there is a lot of potential to get to,” Telfer said. “I really like the size of Buena Vista. When I visited, I could see it as my home.”

Aside from Buena Vista, Telfer also considered attend-

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could to sway her top distance runner to Waverly, Martin is excited Peter has decided to extend her running career.

“She has been a very valuable member to the distance events for our track team throughout her career at PCM,” Martin said. “She brings a great work ethic to the table that will be beneficial in her college years.”

Peter is a three-time state qualifier in track and field and looks to make it four straight next month. She ran in the 3,000-meter run at state during her freshman season and then added the 1,500 to the list during her sophomore campaign.

Last year, she continued to add races as she competed in both long distance races and anchored the Mustangs’ distance medley team.

She finished ninth in

ing college at Morningside, Central and Loras.

Telfer wants to reach 38 feet in the shot put, 120 feet in the discus and advance to state in both this year.

When she gets to Buena Vista, she won’t have quite those expectations right away.

“I want to have fun and make some new friends,” said Telfer, who plans to major in Spanish and communication studies. “I am excited to be a part of a college track team

Class 2A in the 1,500 last year and 14th in the 3,000. She currently ranks seventh in 2A in the 1,500 and 11th in the 3,000.

Peter advanced to state in her final year of cross country and placed 42nd out of 117 runners.

“What makes Rachel great is her character,” PCM cross country coach Eric Karr said.

“I began coaching her during her sophomore year and I knew once she started to believe in herself she would go far.”

Peter will have her hands full in college.

Music education is time consuming, which is why some schools don’t allow student-athletes to do both.

But the Mustang senior wants to be a choir teacher when her collegiate running career is over.

and we’ll see what happens.”

Martin expects Telfer to do great things at the next level.

“I think she will really enjoy being a part of a team at the next level,” Martin said.

“It’s going to take a lot of hard work, but with the improvements we have seen this year alone, I think big things can happen for Grace.

“She truly has a passion for throwing. Her excitement for the sport alone will take her a long way.”

MLB STANDINGS Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Boston 9 6 .600 — Toronto 8 7 .533 1 New York 8 7 .533 1 Tampa Bay 7 8 .467 2 Baltimore 7 8 .467 2 Central Division

W L Pct GB Detroit 11 4 .733 — Kansas City 11 4 .733 — Chicago 6 8 .429 4½ Minnesota 6 9 .400 5 Cleveland 5 9 .357 5½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 8 7 .533 — Oakland 8 8 .500 ½ Los Angeles 6 9 .400 2½ Seattle 6 9 .400 2½ Texas 6 9 .400 2½ Tuesday’s Games Toronto 13, Baltimore 6 N.Y. Yankees 5, Detroit 2 Boston 1, Tampa Bay 0 Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 5 Texas 7, Arizona 1 L.A. Angels 14, Oakland 1 Houston 6, Seattle 3 Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland 0 Toronto 4, Baltimore 2 N.Y. Yankees 13, Detroit 4 Tampa Bay 7, Boston 5 Minnesota 3, Kansas City 0 Arizona 8, Texas 5 Oakland 9, L.A. Angels 2 Seattle 3, Houston 2 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 2-1) at Detroit (An. Sanchez 1-2), 12:08 p.m.

Oakland (Chavez 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Tropeano 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 2-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 1-0), 6:07 p.m.

Boston (Buchholz 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

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East Division

W L Pct GB New York 12 3 .800 — Atlanta 8 6 .571 3½ Washington 7 8 .467 5 Philadelphia 5 10 .333 7 Miami 4 11 .267 8 Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 9 4 .692 — Chicago 8 6 .571 1½ Cincinnati 8 7 .533 2 Pittsburgh 7 8 .467 3 Milwaukee 2 13 .133 8 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 9 5 .643 — San Diego 10 6 .625 — Arizona 8 7 .533 1½ Colorado 8 7 .533 1½ San Francisco 6 10 .375 4 Tuesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 9, Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 7, Miami 3 Washington 2, St. Louis 1, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 7, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 16, Milwaukee 10 San Diego 7, Colorado 6 Texas 7, Arizona 1 San Francisco 6, L.A. Dodgers 2 Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Miami 6, Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 7, Washington 5 N.Y. Mets 3, Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 2, Milwaukee 1 Colorado 5, San Diego 4 Arizona 8, Texas 5 San Francisco 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Locke 2-0), 11:35 a.m.

Miami (Phelps 0-0) at Philadelphia (McGowan 1-0), 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 3-0), 12:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Bailey 0-1) at Milwaukee (Lohse 0-3), 12:40 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 1-0) at Colorado (Lyles 1-1), 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Bolsinger 0-0) at San Francisco (Undecided), 2:45 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 2-0) at Washington (Scherzer 1-1), 3:05 p.m.

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LOST: I Pod 5 with pink & white poke a dot case. Lost around car wash by Pizza Hut. 641-629-6981.

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The Newton Daily News recommends that you investigate every phase of investment opportunities. We suggest you consult your own attorney or ask for a free pamphlet and advice from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. 515-281-5926.

4285 North 4th Ave East Newton Leather sofa and recliner, entertainment center, girls clothing, crafts, softball and golf cleats, white wood vanity with stool for child, games, christmas tree, toys, gates, holiday décor and lots of misc.

LAWN CARE

AL'S MOWING is looking for spring cleanup jobs, leaves, gutters, and lawns to mow for the summer.

792-2416

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

FREE KITTENS. Born March 30th,ready for new homes in mid-May. Charcoal, white. Call 719-2001961or 719-265-6019. located in Newton.

FREE TREE in Kellogg.

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Name brand clothing, homegoods, purses, shoes, tools, tv and etc.

YARD SALEThursday, April 23, 8 – 4 Friday, April 24, 8 – 5 Saturday, April 25, 8 – 2 A lot of brand new merchandise and some used items. Too many items to list. All priced to sell. Stop by and check it out!

806 East 9th St. North Newton

WANTED: OLD car or pick-up in good condition, stored inside. 641-5263220.

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

GARAGE SALE Friday, April 24, 8 - 5 Saturday, April 25, 8 - 2

GARAGE SALE: April 24, Friday 4 – 7 April 25, Saturday 8 – 1 1025 East 17th St. North Newton

1 BEDROOM, ground floor apartment. Stove, refrigerator. Easy access with garage option. $350/month. References.

792-4388 1&2 BR apts in Grinnell 2&3 BR apts in Baxter Rent based on income Onsite laundry No pets 877-932-1132 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Equal Housing Opportunity Handicap accessible www.tlpropertiesiowa.com

$60 for a 1” space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

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LOST SMALL black zipper coin purse, in Hy-Vee gas parking lot. Would love to have it returned. 792-6377.

WANTED: FARM toy tractors, trucks, implements, farm related advertising items and Lego's. 641-5263050 or 641-521-1448.

One Low Monthly Rate Advertised for a month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser and online!

MOVING SALE Friday, April 24: 9-4 Saturday, April 25: 9-4 315 S. 3rd Ave. E. Newton

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MULTI-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD Garage Sale Friday, April 24, 7-4 Saturday, April 25, 8-2 325 West 8th Street South 715 South 4th Ave. West Newton Baby clothes, toys and accessories, Leather couch and misc furniture, Silverware, glassware, cups, dishes, and many knick knacks and household items. Women's clothing sz 6 to 2x. Flourescent light fixtures and many misc. screws, bolts, etc. Boys clothes 2T – 8. Sand table, toys and children's furniture.

WANTED

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

641-4856591.

WANT TO Buy farm toys, pedal tractors and old toy trucks. 521-4715.

WANTED HOUSE in country. 319-883-5169.

WANTED: 64 NHS gentleman grad desires 56 lady grad. Contact info. Please.

Met at the VFW. 641-8402698.

WANTED: FREE bed, mattress, box, and frame, full or twin size in good condition. We will pick-up. 641831-0865.

1 month FREE RENT on 2 BR apts. with 13 mo. lease on selected units

Walnut Creek Apartments 2 BR • $500-$515/mo

Somerfield Apartments 2 BR • $515/mo, 1 BR • 450/mo

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641-990-7938 or call 515-291-2846 Both complexes next to Hy-Vee Satellite Available 510 E. 17th St. S. Offer valid thru May 30, 2015

To sell your items, call us!

1 & 2 & 3 BDRM apartments: heat, water, stove, refrigerator, drapes all included. Off-street parking.

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

Two Garage Sale signs absolutely FREE!

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

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

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4 POLISHED aluminum Mag wheels, 18”, will fit nissan Titan or Armada.

Sharp! For all 4 $275. 641840-1149.

ADULT SIZE trike, Miami Sun., used 2 summers, RV mirror, speedometer / odometer/ clock, rear basket, bike cable lock. $300.

641-791-9095.

ANTIQUE VANITY with mirror $150. Antique roll top desk with chair $150.

Tiffany hanging lights, has tulips as the design $50. firm. 641-840-2380 FARM FRESH Eggs $2. doz.,Brown & white duck eggs $2. for 6. Great for Baking. Saturday delivery in Newton. 515-661-3774.

HOOVER CARPET cleaner, used twice $65.

792-6536.

HOSPITAL BED with electric controls, like new condition, cost $1300. new, asking $900. or OBO. 641792-9981.

INDUSTRIAL TILE Saw. Felker TileMaster. Model #PN-1H72.

1 # horsepower, 120 or 230 Volt.

Allaccessories included. $300.00 OBO. Window Air Conditioner220 Volt. $50.00 OBO. 641-521-1171 INTERNATIONAL 60 stalk shredder for parts. 641792-6580, 641-521-3441.

JOHNSON 30 HP outboard motor, tiller control, includes gas tank and line, always in garage. $600. or OBO. Cash. 641-5216684.

LARGE COLLECTION of paperback Danielle Steel books. $2.50 per book or OBO. 641-275-9130.

LENNOX FURNACE, works perfect, would be excellent for garage $100.

With central air $150. 7921347 NICE OLDER Johnson 9.5 HP boat motor, with brand new plastic gas tank, motor is too heavy for old guy to lift. $450. 792-2166.

QUEEN COMFORTER set, 4 shams, bed skirt, reversible, floral, 2 pillow cases, 3 decorator pillows, sheets. Full comforter set, comforter & shams, navy, hunter green, burgundy & taupe, paisley design, excellent condition. Firestone tire FR710 215/65R1698T, good tread. Men's Khaki trench coat, size 40 reg. Antique style office chair, oak with leather looking seat & back, brown in color. 641-521-3699.

SCROLL SAW- Shop smith, charcoal grill, and exercise bike. 641-7925819.

STEEL PIPE, cable, rod, and post. Roller skates, alum. Clad camper door, weathered barn boards, new prop. For Merc. Outboard. 641-793-2955.

TREK 800 men's bike $175., Wilson tennis racket $10., 2 kayaks $350. each, 19” Dynex flat screen tv $50. All in very good condition. 831-4668.

UNICOVER TOPPER off Ford F150, has a few dents, but good glass, key lock, $25. Firm. Cash. 641831-0865.

3 PIECE oak entertainment center, 10 drawer oak dresser, 4 piece oak glass top end tables, coffee table and sofa table, purple futon with 2 pillows, brown floral couch with 3 pillows, large dog kennel, porcelain dolls, oak baby cradle, 2'x3' framed piano picture, 12 place setting of blue Joann Haviland china, 32' Vizio TV, gold metal easel.

641-521-9750.

4 BUDWEISER Beer steins. $50. 641-521-6903.

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2 BLACK end tables, with glass tops $20. each.

Broan- white range hood, never used $65. Leave message. 641-792-6377.

150' CHAIN link fence, post, top rail, all things to make a complete fence, 2 walk in gates included $125. 792-1347 3 MALE Sugar gliders, 5' cage, travel cage and supplies. 641-521-4245.

HOT POINT gas range $100. Leave message.

792-2492.

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OTR Drivers TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR/CLASS A CDL Ashley Distribution Services in Des Moines, IA seeks: •LTL TRUCK DRIVERS (Multiple stop loads to retail stores) Annual avg earning potential $84,000 •Home Weekly •Paid Vacation •Full Benefit Package• Paid Holidays

Class A CDL & at least 1 year current OTR exp.

Clean MVR/PSP Reports. Call 1-800-837-2241 or www.ashleydistributionservices.com

Iowa Based Carrier currently has Solo/ Team Positions available. Competitive pay based on experience. Scheduled Hometime, Kenworth T-660. Midwest and West Coast Traffic Lanes. Consistent miles and NO EAST COAST. Call 800-645-3748.

LPN & RN

Now Accepting Applications Newton Village is currently hiring CNA and Care Attendants to fill both part-time and full time shifts.

NEWTON HEALTH CARE CENTER Have immediate opening for full - time Nurses.

We are looking for caring, energetic, and compassionate individuals to become a member of out team.

Consider joining a great team of caregivers as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation!

We are committed to provide quality care to our Residents. We show compassion to all our Residents.

We focus on customer service.

Please apply online, send a resume or stop in for an application. www.elimcare.org email: bcolvin@elimcare.org

Please apply in person or online.

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AUTOMOTIVE

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

110 N 5th Ave W, Newton

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Newton, Sully, Colfax

C N A – 3rd shift Full-time

2001 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Dually pickup- 4 wheel drive. 5.9L Cummins Diesel with trailer tow package, airride bags, gooseneck ball and electric brake controller. Fully loaded, very well maintained and garaged, complete with a sno way 9' V-Plow with a new cutting blade.

One Owner- non smoking unit 135,000 miles. $20,000.00. 641-792-4332

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We are committed to providing quality care to all Residents.

We work together as Team Members.

We show compassion to all our Residents.

Please apply in person or online.

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

Apply online www.caseys.com or in stores.

Warehouse Production/Material Handler/Forklift Operator

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

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

Spartan Staffing, a TrueBlue Company, is now hiring for Warehouse Production, Material Handler, and Forklift Operator positions in the Newton area.

6 months related exp and HSD/GED preferred. Must be able to lift 70 lbs. 1st shift avail; $11:00 per hour.

Must be available to work overtime.

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

Apply now at www.spartanstaffing.com, submit resume to 7385-br@spartanstaffing.com, or call 515-254-9026.

1994 K1500 CHEVY 4X4 Newer tires, less than 2,000 miles on them, new hubs, ball joints, A/C compressor battery, distributor intake, coil. 119,000 miles.

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

350 Engine Automatic. $4580.00 OBO 641-242-0361

Now Hiring

1st & 3rd Shifts Production 3rd Shift Maintenance Would you like to join a successful, unique, progressive, world-class company? JELD-WEN Door Systems-Grinnell is now accepting applications for 3rd shift maintenance & production positions.

REAL ESTATE

We offer the following benefits to our full time employees: • • • • • • • • • • • •

New Employee Orientation and Training Competitive Wages 401(K) Retirement Plan Service Bonus Vacation Pay 9 Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Safe & Clean Environment Stable Employment Pre-Employment Drug Test is Required

If you are interested in joining JELD-WEN Door Systems Grinnell apply in person between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, South side of street.

JELD-WEN Door Systems-Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Equal Opportunity Employer

Astrograph

Will Smith said, “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want to impress people they don’t like.” The sun, Mercury and Mars in financially oriented Taurus have been taking turns angling heavy hitters like Jupiter and Pluto, activating all kinds of feelings, plans and schemes that revolve around money.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 23). Because you surround yourself with fresh, playful influences this year, you will grow up without growing old.

You’ll be up against a worthy competitor at work, and this helps you achieve your best.

The special times with family will make May and June sing.

September and November bring financial highs. Capricorn and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 33, 2, 38 and 16.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Just because you hold an office doesn’t mean you automatically wield all of the authority associated with that position.

You have to step up and claim it. Today you will.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

There’s always more to learn, but on days like today, it’s more important to stick to the schedule, muscle through and

say “good enough.” You don’t have to be the world’s greatest expert to get this job done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Don’t wait for permission or for someone to grant you the status you need to move forward. Claim what you want.

This actually makes a lot less work for others.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

This is one of those times when it will feel far more urgent to give than to receive.

You need to know you make a difference in someone else’s life, and you’ll give until you have proof.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Right now you have so many events and items you’re in charge of

that you may find it challenging to get them into a system that makes sense. Spend a few hours trying anyhow. You’ll find something you were missing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

The tiniest things can make you happy when you feel you have earned them. Use this principle to your advantage by supplying a small but meaningful prize for another person.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

A lot of people won’t even realize the truth of the situation until you point it out. You will say what everyone else is thinking and with such a light touch that they can’t help but laugh.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You can’t change people, but you can inspire them to change themselves. Because you look like you’re having so much fun today, you’ll influence the people around you. They’ll want your happiness secret.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You feel a duty to love, but you don’t always love the duty. The mundane acts of selflessness, like feeding or driving another person, may not be very romantic, but they are now among the best ways to show you care.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Should you offer your kind service for free? Some say that people only value what they pay for. Research and experiment. What’s work-

ing for other people will likely work for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Persistence will win out, but only if it’s coupled with problem-solving skills. Success will require tinkering.

Before you try again, figure out what went wrong the last time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Others around you are trying to rush to the finish. There’s no hurry! Take your time.

You have a talent for thinking things through. What’s well conceived will be well expressed.

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