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Thursday, May 8, 2014 OBITUARIES Thomas V. Hayden, 88 Robert Kopsa, 85 Ruth R. Pauls, 92

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Ty Rushing/Daily News Above: A group of volunteers from the City of Newton, Big Brothers Big Sisters and various businesses in Newton helped put the finishing touches on the new “Welcome to Newton” sign just south of Iowa Speedway Drive on an old barn. Below: Jordan Davis carries a door to the trash Wednesday at the Jasper County Animal Rescue League. Davis, a student at Newton Senior High School, was volunteering at JCARL as part of Red Pride Community Service Day.

Red Pride spreads across Newton for community service day

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Armed with a list of 40 service projects, students from Newton Senior High School, along with community volunteers, swept through Newton cleaning, painting and planting as part of the sixth annual Red Pride Community Service Day. At the Jasper County Animal Rescue League, Teena Wolodkewitsch, director of JCARL, was grateful to have the mob of students helping out.

Wolodkewitsch had the students throwing away trash — including both an old door and a bathtub— moving bricks and other heavy items and at the end, they got to help walk dogs and play with them.

“It is fantastic, what they’re doing right now

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would have been a two or three day project for us,” Wolodkewitsch said. “(Them walking the dogs) that will get more animals out today that would have been stuck in their cages.

So they’ll get exercised.”

In preparation for the slew of visitors expected to

visit Newton the weekend after next — for the “Get to Know Newton 250” at Iowa Speedway — a group of students was dispatched with cleaning up the medians around State Highway 14.

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Mr. Fugly will open Thunder Nites 2014 on Friday

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“You’re not going to want to miss Thunder Nites 2014,” Thunder Nites Executive Director Libbie Marshall said.

Thunder Nites 2014 kicks off on the Newton square on Friday night. This year will feature three new bands and two returning bands. Mr. Fugly will be the opening band for the season.

“When I first saw Mr. Fugly, I knew

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that I wanted them,” Marshall said. “The group harmonizes really well. Mr. Fugly is a band for the spectrum with many great cover songs.”

The group had its run with hard rock but realized, as they grew more seasoned, they needed to have a selection for the whole spectrum of fans.

“We’re all heading into our ’50s, which has caused us to slow down with age,” Jeff Kulmatycki said. “We still know how to rock, but we’re about having an amazing show.”

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Jasper County Conservation invites citizens to ‘Wild Walk’

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By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer

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KinderCare to close at end of school year The Newton KinderCare has announced will close at the end of the month.

“The enrollment at the center has decreased over time to the point where we can no longer continue to operate the center,” Knowledge Universe Senior Communications Coordinator Colleen Moran said in a statement on the closing. “We decided to reduce the disruption to our families by closing this center at the start of summer break, rather than during the school year. As we lease this building from a third party, we are unaware of our landlord’s plans for the building after

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Zach Johnson/Daily News Andrew J. Bassman, Newton’s first Main Street director, spoke this morning at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

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The Newton Main Street Board ​ of Directors and the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce have announced Andrew J. Bassman will be the first Main Street director for Newton.

Bassman received a bachelor’s degree in journalism along with an master’s in science degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. His education gave him a broad base of experience, including being a team member of the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities and interning with the Planning and Community Development Department in Iowa City.

Bassman and his wife currently live in Des Moines, where he grew up. He describes himself as a “huge baseball fan” and a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan.

He currently works as a planning technician for the city of Pleasant Hill and also has worked as a digital content producer for the Des Moines Register.

Bassman will begin his responsibilities with Newton Main Street on May 19 and looks forward to “getting to know Newton” and providing leadership to the program.

Bassman spoke at the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast this morning at Iowa Speedway.

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Ty Rushing/Daily News Jasper County Conservation Officer Director and Naturalist Keri Van Zante and Katie Cantu participate in a nature walk Tuesday at the site of the future Jasper County Environmental Education Center near the former county care facility. JCC is hoping for a nice turnout for its upcoming “Signs of Spring Wild Walk” this Saturday at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve.

Now that spring has finally sprung, the Jasper County Conservation Office wants to teach citizens more about the great outdoors.

This Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m., JCO invites the public to join in its “Signs of Spring Wild Walk” at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. To get to Krumm, take the Lynnville exit from Interstate 80, go north and follow the signage.

JCC Naturalist Katie Cantu will lead the walk

Saturday, where participants will hunt for wildflowers, find wild edible plants and discover what wildlife lies under logs.

Cantu said most of the time its bugs or worms underneath the logs, but from time to time they’ve discovered mice and snakes.

Keri Van Zante, director of JCC, said some of the wildflowers participants can expect to find Saturday include: Dogtooth violets, Blue Phlox, Toothwort, WALK See Page 5A

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Jasper County Democratic Central Committee to meet

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Kiwanis honor Students of the Month

Jasper County Democratic Central Committee meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the private dining room in Park Centre.

Community meal at Holy Trinity Lutheran A free community meal will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Newton.

The meal will include a chef salad bar, rolls and Jello cake. The church is located at 1409 S. Eighth Ave. E. All are welcome to attend.

Jasper County Health Board to meet May 15 The Jasper County Board of Health will meet at noon Thursday, May 15, in the Jasper County Annex Building.

Agenda items include the public health nursing report, interim director, home care aides report, environmental health report, septic pumper inspections contract, grants to counties application and old and new business.

Presentation of historic Newtonians on May 15 The Newton Historic Preservation Commission is presenting an E-Tour of southwest Newton called “The Washing Machine Capital of the World” to learn about the Maytag family and other notable Newtonians instrumental in making Newton.

The event is at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Uncle Nancy’s, located at 114 N. Second Ave. W. Local historian and researcher, Dr. Tom Hoover, will use the historic photographs as a backdrop to share the story of the growth of the washing machine manufacturing industry in Newton.

YMCA offers introductory swim lessons to area youth The YMCA’s annual Splash program returns May 28-31 for area residents who want their children to learn how to swim.

Splash is designed for youth ages 6 to 12 years old to learn valuable swimming skills.

The program is offered to anyone who is currently not a member of the Newton YMCA. Classes will be offered either at 6:15 or 7 p.m. at the YMCA. Cost is $10 per child.

Splash is a community service project sponsored by the Newton YMCA. To register, visit the Newton YMCA, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.

Submitted Photo The Newton Noon Kiwanis hosted a luncheon on April 30 honoring 16 Students of the Month. Each of the students shared their future plans and memorable moments in high school. When asked if they would move back to Newton once they finished their further education, most said “yes.” Also pictured a couple of the books Kiwanis donated to area pre-schools. Pictured (front row, from left) are Sydney Bergman, Skylar Seals, Paige Reed, Josephina Matteson and Brooke Hamand. Back row: Ray Schroder, Ben Van Dalen, Neal Hayden, Carly Colville, Ryan Rosenquist, Derek Wrage, Amber Karsten and Taylor Graft.

Upper Iowa University Shane Ort of Prairie City graduated with a master of business administration in global business emphasis from Upper Iowa University’s Online Graduate - MBA

Academic Achievements Center in March.

Dordt College Dordt College will award 344 diplomas at the 2014 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9, in the B.J.

Haan Auditorium. Area students include Dustin Brisel of Newton, bachelor of arts degree in elementary education; Seth Fopma of Lynnville, bachelor of arts degree in biology; and Sully resi-

dents Samuel De Nooy, bachelor of arts degree in biology, Bradley Van Sant, bachelor of arts degree in accounting and Shelby Nikkel, associate of arts degree in administrative assistant.

Conservation scholarship winner announced This year’s annual Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League Conservation Scholarship and Jasper County Pheasants Forever Scholarship were awarded to Taylor Graff. Taylor will be a 2014 graduate of Newton Senior High School, and is planning to enter a course of study in animal ecology at Iowa State University this fall. The Izaak Walton League Conservation Scholarship is for $750 and the Pheasants Forever Scholarship is for $500.

Each year a graduating senior from Jasper County, who will pursue a conservation career, is awarded the Izaak Walton League Conservation Scholarship and the Jasper County Pheasants Forever Scholarship.

Bergman honored with Sousa Award

Area blood drives set Blood drives are planned for 1 to 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, at the DMACC Newton Campus Conference Center; 2 to 7 p.m.

Monday, May 19, at the Sully Community Center, 324 Sixth Ave.; and 3 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 22, at Baxter City Hall, 203 S. Main St. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call (800) 287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

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Submitted Photo Newton High School Senior Sydney Bergman was presented with the prestigious John Philip Sousa Band Award during the spring band concert held May 5. The Sousa Award is presented to high school band students for superior musicianship, leadership, dependability and loyalty. John Philip Sousa was not only a renowned composer and bandleader; he was also a strong supporter of school music programs. Bergman is pictured with her high school band directors, Jim Beerends and Michelle Banwell.

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Obituaries

Robert Eugene Kopsa May 7, 2014 Robert Kopsa, 85, of Laurel died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Southridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.on Friday, May 9 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with a Prayer Vigil at 8 p.m. Robert will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.

For more information or to send a condolence please visit www. mitchellfh.com or call (641)844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bob and his family.

Robert Eugene Kopsa was born Nov. 25, 1928, in rural Beaman to Josef and Anna (Klar) Kopsa. He was educated in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Grundy County and graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1947. Bob was a Master Sergeant in the Iowa

Thomas V. Hayden May 4, 2014 Thomas Vincent Hayden, 88, of Emmetsburg, Iowa, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, and a funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in Emmetsburg. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg.

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Army National Guard, Company D, 168th Infantry, 34th Division, Red Bull Division. Bob was united in marriage to Donna Rae Kelly on June 2, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Together they farmed in the Marshalltown, Green Mountain, Vinton and Ferguson areas before moving to rural Laurel in 1969. In the fall of 2012, they moved to the Embers.

Bob was also employed at Gra-Iron and Swifts in Marshalltown, and Tama Pack in Tama before retiring. He was a former Knights of Columbus member and a Boy Scout leader. Bob was also a member of the American Legion in Laurel. Bob loved farming. He was very

neral Home in Emmetsburg is handling arrangements.

Mr. Hayden was born July 11, 1929, in DeSmet, S.D. He was united in marriage to Beverly Bergheim on Aug. 7, 1954, in Howard, S.D. He received a bachelor of science in agriculture from South Dakota State. He was a high school agriculture teacher in several Iowa schools and retired from Iowa Lakes Community College.

Mr. Hayden is survived by his wife, Beverly; three sons, Dr.

proud of the fact his cattle topped the market three years in a row at the Tama Sale Barn.

His passion for the soil continued after his retirement with the large gardens he planted every spring, with produce plenty enough for the entire county. Bob took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a staple at many of their sporting events, plays and dance recitals. Bob lived to fulfill Father Sodawasser’s blessing for Bob and Donna at their wedding, “May you live to see your children’s children’s children.”

Robert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna; seven children, Sheila (Bob) Beach of Gilman, Gary (Kaye) of Newton, Matt ( Julie) of Gilman, Pat (Kathy) of Laurel, Bill (Annette) of Gilman, Janet (Doug) Beadle of LeGrand and Kelly (Tabatha) of State Center; nineteen grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and son Mark.

Tom Hayden and wife Terri of Newton, Dr. Tim Hayden and wife Pam of Ankeny and Mark Hayden and wife Julie of Moville; two daughters, Jane Hedge and husband Kevin and Ann Pieters and husband Dr. Ben Pieters; 11 grandchildren, including Connor and Neal Hayden of Newton; two brothers; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rhonda and James Hayden; four brothers and four sisters.

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Skyla M. Smith Ryan Smith and Andrea Stursma of Newton announce the birth of their daughter, Skyla M. Smith, on April 2, 2014, at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics.

Skyla weighed 7 pounces, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches in length.

Grandparents are Ron Stusma, Melody Wooldridge, Patrick Joseph Smith Sr. and Lisa Eaton.

Brantley Michael Behun May 2, 2014 Haley Faircloth and Shawn Behun of Newton announce the birth of their son, Brantley Michael Behun, on May 2, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

He has one brother, Tatum Blackett, 3.

Grandparents are Dana Faircloth, Mike and Cindy Behun, Gail and Charloette Hackathorn and Mark Faircloth, all of Newton.

Great-grandparents are Janet Funk of Newton, Mark and Cindy Faircloth of Kellogg and Linda and Larry Land of Johnston.

Des Moines to host Obama task force DES MOINES (AP) — Des Moines has been chosen as one of four locations in the United States to host a meeting of President Barack Obama’s Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

Mayor Frank Cownie will host the meeting scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.

Cownie was appointed by Obama to the task force in November.

The group is responsible for overhauling federal grant programs and identifying funding sources to better address climate change-related disasters such as droughts, wildfires, floods and storms.

The two-day event includes presentations from experts in climate, flooding, and emergency management. It also includes round-table discussions and workshops.

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A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. A visitation with the family will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery.

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A civil forfeiture complaint filed Wednesday alleges the homes are linked to a couple who owns Puff N’ Stuff II, a tobacco shop in Cedar Rapids.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Work Daze

44 fun jobs that pay, well ...

I can’t believe it! An article at Ranker.com that lists “44 Jobs That Pay Well” completely missed the mega-bucks, mega-giggles gig I have at this quality media outlet writing a column about the 44 jobs that pay well.

Sorry, Ranker.com. You’ll just have to adjust your algorithm.

(For those of you who have already started polishing your resumes, I’m not saying that it’s impossible to dislodge me from this position on top of the journalistic heap, but you will need a very special combination of brains, brawn, breathtaking good looks and the ability to feed a family of four on pennies a day.) (Note: a taste for surplus government cheese helps.)

For everyone else looking for the maximum bang of fun from your payday buck, let’s see if the writers at Ranker are right in insisting that “fun, wellpaying jobs actually do exist and you do not have to spend your time

By Bob Goldman grinding away at someCreators Syndicate thing you do not enjoy just to make a high salary.”

Fun Job No.1 is “Voice-Over Artist,” and I do have to admit that it is difficult for me to see why dramatically vocalizing the merits of some mediocre product is much fun, even for an average annual salary of $80K. On the positive side, making ridiculous claims for a sugary breakfast cereal or slimy insurance company would be easy-peasy compared to all the times you’ve had to come up with voice-over responses about how your management is “Hmmm-Hmmm good,” or your work is “Yumilicious.”

Fun Job No. 2, “Video Game Player,” does seem like a good option, especially considering that you already spend a large portion of your workday playing video games. Perhaps you could combine the two careers, adding the professional gamer’s $50K annual salary to the puny remuneration you currently collect.

Putting two salaries together would not only double your fun, it could allow you to buy yourself a Ferrari. It’s not such a random purchase when you consider that Fun Job No. 4, coming in at a $120K annual salary, is “Ferrari Driving Instructor.” I’m not sure why being a Ferrari driving instructor pays so much more than, say, being a Prius driving instructor.

I guess you get the big bucks to pay for all the psychiatric help you will need to salve your bruised ego and shattered nerves after spending your days with the obnoxious 1-percenters who can afford to buy Ferraris, not to mention the humiliation you will suffer spending your days wearing a gondolier’s outfit.

Fun Job No. 27, “Magician,” would be an easy switch for you. Anyone who can pull off the illusion of being an engaged, caring, productive employee should have no problem pulling a rabbit from a hat. Another easy, horizontal move for you would be Fun Job No. 31, “Live Mannequin.” The job description for this $100-an-hour job is “ human statue.” In other words, “you sit frozen in place for hours, with a blank expression on your face, and absolutely nothing on your mind.” And yes, I’m quoting from your last job review.

The fun in Fun Job No. 36, “Fire Chief,” and Fun Job No. 37, “Cruise Director,” has to be the fun outfits you get to wear. Whether you choose to run into a burning building to save a pet poodle or stand at the bow of your cruise ship as it slowly sinks into the sea, you will have the satisfaction that you really do look spiffy.

In your case, I thought the most fun, fun job that paid well might be No. 43, “Medical Test Subject.” Though the annual salary is only $50K, the chances that you will still be alive after a year are minimal, so why sweat it? Still, it does make sense for you. Since you already have so many strange diseases and weird disorders, your employers will not have to spend a penny to infect you. This goes double if the medical tests are aimed at finding cures for depression. All it takes for you to be plunged into clinical despair is the sight of your manager coming around the corner.

And there is definitely a fortune in store for any drug company that can beat your current medical treatment — beer.

The one final, big-fun, high-paying position I see for you is actually at Ranker.com.

The title of their article is “44 Fun Jobs That Pay Well.” Their list lists 47 different positions. Clearly, there’s a fun, well-paying job at this website for someone who can count.

Letters to the Editor

Eschliman’s termination not a matter of free speech, religion To the editor: After a week of emails to Shaw Media that garnered no response, it is gratifying to see that the decision to suspend Bob Eschliman occurred immediately upon the revelation of his now-legendary “Gaystapo” blog post. Evidently his termination followed fairly quickly. I can understand why Shaw held their peace until everything was finalized: Sometimes the less one says, the better.

It’s really tragic that Bob apparently did not understand that principle or, understanding it, failed to follow it. As a retired pastor committed to progressive thinking and action, I found that when I was leading congregations I needed to keep my political opinions to myself. The reason was simple: Furthering the integrity and unity of the congregation. On the rare occasions when I forgot this principle, the reaction from parishioners was swift and unambiguous. I had forgotten to apply to myself the same truth I often discussed with my people in pastoral care, that actions have consequences.

Culver’s delightful customer service a pleasant experience To the editor: I had a delightful experience at a local dining establishment on Monday that was such a pleasant surprise I wanted to share my reaction with the readers of NDN. On a whim I decided to have lunch at Culver’s on the frontage road by Highway 14, as it had been awhile since I had eaten there. From the time I placed my order to the time I left, I was made to feel special. Now, as someone who has worked in customer service for some years now, I have become somewhat jaded about ever having a memorable personal experience of that type. So rarely do

This, of course, is the fallacy in Jacob Hall’s letter defending Eschliman. It isn’t that Bob is worthy of respect as a veteran, or that Constitutional free speech is his right, but that the way he chose to exercise that freedom had negative consequences both for himself and for the Jasper County community. This outcome could, and should, have been foreseen by a prudent person. That it evidently was not raised significant questions about Eschliman’s future in Newton and ultimately led to his separation from the paper.

Eschliman’s termination is not a matter of free speech, or of the free exercise of religious beliefs.

It is about utilizing the poor judgment to express views in public which any prudent person would have known would be offensive to a significant number of people in Jasper County. That many others agree with him is therefore beside the point.

Let me urge Shaw Media, in their search for a new editor, this time to involve Jasper County citizens of varying viewpoints. Perhaps then such an unfortunate situation can be avoided in future.

Cleveland Eugene Bryant Newton

employees make the paying public feel they are appreciated, and a simple thank you for one’s patronage is something I have long ago given up on. (I blame management for creating this unfortunate trend, but that’s an entire lydifferent letter.)

Anyhow, a cheerful young woman named Mandy (whom I found out is the recentlynew owner/manager) not only upgraded my order for an employee that needed assistance, she also personally delivered my meal before circulating around the dining area, asking customers if she could clear away their dirty dishes and removing their trays, all the time projecting a genuine gratitude for their being there. In fact, all the employees I witnessed delivering orders to the tables ex-

Thank you for donation to church To the editor: Bar None Cowboy Church would like to thank Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) in Newton and Samsung for the generous donation of a television.

The new TV will be used in our future addition of

pressed they were grateful to their customers for choosing to eat at Culver’s. (Remember, it is still a choice, which can make or break the success of a business.) At the end of my lunch hour I went away feeling like a VIP instead of, as is often the case, as though I was bothering the help. It’s a sad comment that many employees still don’t understand the connection between customers and receiving their wages. Kind of odd, isn’t it?

I encourage everyone who reads this to charge on down to Culver’s and order some of their delicious menu items. You’ll be glad you did. (And thanks, Mandy, for setting what I hope will be a trend in Newton.)

Barry Hurto Newton

living quarters in the church for the music groups who come from all over the United States to minister to us.

The communities in Jasper County have been and continue to be very generous, and we have been truly blessed.

Pastor David Rex Bar None Cowboy Church

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Red Pride Runs Rampant

Ty Rushing/Daily News Above: A group of students pose at the future site of the Jasper County Environmental Education Center, which will be located near the former county care facility. The students were helping place woods chips along the walking trails on the land as a part of Red Pride Community Service Day. Far left: Students weren’t the only ones pitching in on Wednesday. Adult volunteers helped clear brush near Maytag Park bike trail that leads into the Children Forest. Right: The Jasper County Animal Rescue League received some much needed love during Red Pride Community Service Day on Wednesday.

RPD Continued from Page 1A Syndey Sell, a junior at NHS, helped with this service project and this was her third RPCSD. “I feel good that there is less garbage outside and less stuff sitting around to rot —

that and it looks better. There was a lot of stuff that we were picking up that were just big ugly chunks of garbage,” Sell said.

RPCSD co-founder, and one of this year’s coordinators, Alison Grier was pleased with how things went for this year’s big city-wide clean up effort.

“Things went pretty smoothly, we had just a couple of glitches — which isn’t unusual — but overall, it went really, really well,” Grier said.

“We got a lot done and picked up a lot of trash.”

This year’s RPCSD tied in with the city’s new “Get to Know Newton” campaign and a majority of the volun-

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Spring Beauties, May Apples, Bloodroot, Virginia Waterleaf, Dutchmans Breeches, bluebells, Rue Anemone and wild ginger.

She is also excited for people to learn more about wild edibles.

“Wild edibles people will see — and maybe taste — are dandelions, gooseberries, raspberries, cattails, stinging nettle, hickory nuts, walnuts, ferns and Solomon’s seal,” Van Zante said.

In addition to looking for the flowers and edibles, Van Zante said they will listen for bird calls, look for signs of wild life on the forest floor and cook and eat the collected edibles.

For more information, contact Jasper County Conservation at (641) 792 9780.

Thunder Nites will have a brand new look this year. The stage will be moved to opposite end of Second Street. The beverage garden will be in a new location with new sponsorship by the American Legion in Newton.

“We wanted to open things up more, to be able to have more bikes and more vendors,” Marshall said. “Having the Legion taking over the beverage garden is a major opportunity for us to be able to give back to this great community organization.”

Thunder Nites will have six new food vendors and two returning food vendors for the season.

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

KinderCare Continued from Page 1A our center closes at the end of the month.”

KinderCare opened in May

2000 and has been serving the community for 14 years. Currently, sixty families utilize the daycare’s services.

“We are working with parents to determine the best options for alternative care for

teers wore Creamsicle Orange T-shirts that read “Proud to Know Newton.” Nathan Unsworth, administrative superintendent for Newton Parks, also served as a RPCSD coordinator and helped oversee the projects that involved city property.

“I think every year is a success,” Unsworth said. “This is

“The food will be great with the new food vendors giving more of a selection,” Marshall said.

The June Thunder Nites last year was rained out, but the hope for nice weather is always high. Insane Jane will perform during June Thunder Nites again this year.

“We thought it was only appropriate to give Insane Jane a chance to have a full Thunder Nites performance,” Marshall said. “Tanya and the band were real troopers to try to play for the people that arrived. It was the right thing to give Insane Jane a second opportunity for Thunder Nites.”

The July Thunder Nites will feature a band new to the Thunder Nites family: Gimikk.

“I had a chance to see Gimikk at Zoo Brew,” Marshall said.

each family, whether that be exploring other child care centers in Newton, or for parents who work in Des Moines, arranging care for their child at a KinderCare center in Des Moines,” Moran said. “In ad-

a great community event and people that are (not) involved or (haven’t) witnessed this really need to. I think this is one of the top three events for Newton.”

Senior staff writer Ty Rushing may be contacted at (641) 7923121, ext. 426, or at trushing@ newtondailynews.com.

“Sai, the guitar player, plays like Eddie Van Halen. The band is very talented, which will make July Thunder Nites a highlight to the season.”

The August Thunder Nites event will see the return of Standing Hampton. The band had the biggest draw during a Thunder Nites event since the event’s inception.

“They have been an amazing band for Thunder Nites.

The group has a new male lead singer, making them a six-piece band.”

The final Thunder Nites event, in September, will feature Small Town Superheros.

Amy Simmons is the centerpiece of the band with her vocals.

“Amy is an angel, with not just looks but a beauty voice as well,” Marshall said.

dition, we’ve offered all of our families access to Care.com to assist them in their search.

We’ve also been in touch with representatives from the local office of Child Care Resource and Referral. They are available

to assist families with finding a new source of child care and early childhood education.

“We’re doing everything we can to make this transition as smooth as possible for our families.”

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DEAR ABBY: I’m a young professional female with a military background. I’m well-educated and have a great job. However, I am also tattooed. The design is a tasteful full sleeve, with some work on my chest and other arm.

I will be attending a black tie affair for my boyfriend’s company and am wondering what attire would be appropriate for such an event. I’m not ashamed of my art, and I have no issue with baring my arms, but would this be acceptable in this circumstance? — FOREVER COVERED DEAR FOREVER COVERED: I’m glad you asked, because it depends upon what kind of company your boyfriend works for. If it’s creative, then to display your body art would not be shocking. However, if the company culture is conservative, it might attract unwelcome attention, and I don’t recommend it.

DEAR ABBY: I have been intimately involved with another woman. Our relationship has been great for the past eight months. There is an immense amount of love and caring for each other. Although we have been together, we do not currently live together.

My problem is she’s still living with her ex-husband. They have been separated for 12 years, but circumstances have brought them back into the same residence. I don’t have an issue with their “roommate” situation. I have been to their home, have stayed the night and I’m OK with their arrangement.

What I DO take issue with is him introducing himself as her husband.

Since I heard him do that, I have been in an uncomfortable state. Am I wrong for feeling this way, or is she wrong for allowing it to happen? — SEETHING IN SACRAMENTO DEAR SEETHING: Whether this couple has been separated for 12

years or not, they are still legally married. He IS her husband. You may be feeling uncomfortable because you feel like you may be involved in a triangle, and from where I sit, it may be true. It’s time to have a frank conversation with your partner to clarify exactly what your role is.

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Holding the rehearsal dinner at my house would be too stressful. Would it be OK to have it at the same restaurant, but serve different food? — FUTURE MOTHER-IN-LAW DEAR FUTURE MOTHERIN-LAW: Absolutely! And congratulations on the forthcoming happy event.

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A healthy twist for Mother’s Day

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tor and gives a concrete goal plus a challenge to improve on each day. There are plenty Eating well and be- of options including ing active are not only the simple pedometers evidence-based ways to that cost a few dollars reduce cancer risk, they to the more advanced also can make moms gadgets that align with everywhere feel good online diet and exerand reduce risk of other cise programs. Instead chronic diseases. With of a gourmet gift basMother’s Day right ket filled with sweets, around the corner, why make your own fitness not take this opportu- gift basket. Not sure nity to say, “Thanks, what to put in there – Mom!” with a bit of a consider a yoga or othdifferent spin this year. er exercise DVD, arm Special dinner. weights, pedometer Rather than an ex- and a water bottle. pensive meal out, conGreen thumb. If sider preparing mom your mom has a green a healthy meal from thumb (or even if she a healthy cookbook doesn’t), consider startand leave the book ing her off with an herb behind for her to try garden. Culinary herbs out later. Or see what such as basil, oregano, quick and easy recipes mint, parsley and roseare available at www. mary grow well in pots extension.iastate.edu/ on a sunny deck or in spendsmar teatsmar t. the garden in wellAdorn the table with drained soil. Plants fresh flowers and set can usually be pura special place setting chased in the garden just for mom. Add center at local stores. some handcrafted dec- For additional infororations from the chil- mation on growing and dren. And don’t forget using herbs check out to leave the kitchen “From Garden to Tacleaner than when you ble: Harvesting Herbs started! for Healthy Eating” Fitness gift basket. by North Dakota State If your mom needs a University. little inspiration to get Fruit infusion. Anmoving, she might en- other gift option might joy racking her steps. be a fruit infusion This is a great motiva- pitcher. What could be

Now more than ever the topic of nutrition is a swirling cloud of confusion. From fad diets to age old eats, it seems a daunting task to determine what and how to eat.

On top of that, exposure to conflicting news about the health benefits of certain foods often results in a backlash against nutrition recommendations. It so saturates our culture that even those who avoid reading nutrition books and magazine articles get plenty of it.

But don’t let all of this keep you from taking steps toward optimal nourishment. By keeping things simple and looking to the people with the longest, healthiest lives, a pattern emerges. The Blue Zones® study discovered that among five communities around the world where people experience a long, high-quality life, a plant based diet emerged as a common denominator.

Plant-based as a lifestyle approach emphasizes foods from plants, with modest amounts of

Upcoming Fitness Classes Newton YMCA 1701 S. Eight Ave. E. All classes are free for members or $9 for a nonmember adult day pass.

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Stretching, stamina and strength training are the focus of the class with 20 minutes of stretching, 20 minutes of aerobic exercise and the last 20 minutes working on arms, abdominal and glute muscles, followed up by additional stretching.

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Bootcamps offer intervals of cardio drills and muscle conditioning exercises to provide you with the ultimate circuit workout.

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A class that blends flexibility moves that builds strength and balance using the participants own body weight.

Metro Creative Connection Adding a bouquet of flowers to a healthy homemade meal, a fitness gift basket or a other garden gifts is a great way to brighten any woman’s day.

more refreshing than a glass of thirst-quenching water that’s infused with her favorite fruit and/or vegetable.

If you are a traditionalist and feel you must give chocolate, choose dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants, which can fight against the damaging

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fish, lean meat, low-fat dairy, and red meat only sparingly. If your current food choices are lacking the nutritious plants or you are ready for a fueling boost, try adopting one or more of the following ideas to incorporate more plants into your diet.

Keep veggies visible. Don’t tuck your vegetables away in the crisper. Keep them on the shelf that is at eye level in your refrigerator. Keeping them in sight, keeps them as a top option as you search for fuel for your body.

Prepare convenient snack bags. Spend time washing and chopping your produce. Then package it in pre-portioned containers for easy grab and go options.

Explore. Try new and different foods. Just because you hate steamed broccoli doesn’t mean you can’t eat your vegetables.

From roasting, steaming, sautéing, to grilling, switching up the preparation method can vary the vegetable experience greatly.

Go nuts. Nuts offer many health benefits. From protein to healthy fats, a handful a day helps nurture your body and sa-

tiate your hunger. Be mindful of your portions though as a serving of nuts is often smaller than we expect.

Use fruit as decoration. Keep a bowl of fresh fruit like apples, bananas, and oranges on the counter or dining room table.

By placing the fruit as a centerpiece, not only are you keeping it in sight which makes you more likely to eat it, but you are making it aesthetically pleasing.

Meatless Mondays. Pick one day each week to go meatless. By cutting meat for even one day, you reduce calories and fats from meat while increasing nutrients from plants.

Challenge yourself to reflect on your food choice patterns.

Can you say that the majority of your diet consists of whole foods? With the emphasis on vegetables, beans, and whole grains, your body will be fueled to run its best. Tuning up your table choices is one part of building a lifestyle focused on health and well-being. Incorporate more plants into your day and take a step today toward a healthier you!

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Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills.

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High intensity aerobic workout utilizing the STEP bench. choreography is moderate to complex in this class which is designed for participants who want to increase their cardiovascular fitness.

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Experience the mind/body connection through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing. Yoga focuses on internal strength, postural integration and radiant health.

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. Third Ave. E. Cardio Pump The Worship Center Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 to 10 a.m.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor NEWTON — Seventeen individuals in seven categories — some overlapping — are the members of the first class of inductees into the Newton High School Hall of Fame.

The 2014 NHS Hall of Fame class will be inducted June 7 at the Newton High School’s Alumni Breakfast.

The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. in the Newton High School lower gym.

Members of the inaugural class of the NHS Hall of Fame are Bill Green-athletics, 1938; Laird Bush Lambathletics/government/military, 1934; Dr. Robert Sparks MD-science/service/educa-

tion,1950; Sarah Haines-arts/ entertainment, 1996; Tom J. Weeks-arts/entertainment, 2001; Karen King-arts, 1975; Brig. General David Cottongovernment/military, 1977; Avery Jack Ladd-govenment/ military,1923; Norman Neal Deaton-arts,1947; Frank Gilson-athletics/education; Minda Gralnek-business, 1971; Charles Murray Ph.D.-science/education, 1961; Tom Altemeier MDathletics, 1963; Harold A. Pop Lynn-education; Emerson Hough-arts, 1875; Lucy Hall-education, 1897; Thomas Smith-science/business, 1926.

Nominations from NHS alumni were called for in March and April. The hall

of fame committee made the selections. A new class will be inducted into the NHS Hall of Fame yearly.

Full biographies for each of the 2014 inductees will be published in June.

Tickets for the alumni breakfast and hall of fame ceremony may be purchased online at www.totalgatesolutions.com. Go to select event tickets to find the event.

Tickets are also available at the NHS main office or contant your class alumni representative.

The NHS Hall of Fame committee members encourage NHS alumni and the Newton community to share this special day with the hall of fame Inductees.

Prospects ready to end long wait with 2014 NFL Draft start tonight NEW YORK (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney just wants it to be over already.

The NFL’s first May draft gave everyone a little more time to critique the prospects and try to figure out who is going where and when.

No player has been more scrutinized than Clowney, the defensive end from South Carolina whose every move — on and off the field — has been analyzed since he ended his sophomore season with a helmetremoving hit against Michigan.

“I’ve been tired of it. I wish the draft was two or three weeks ago,” Clowney said Wednesday after playing flag football with grammarschool kids at the NFL’s Play 60 festival at a park on the west side of Manhattan.

The Houston Texans have the first pick and Clowney could be their guy. Or maybe

Local team wins hoops tournament at Iowa Games

By Ben Schuff Daily News Sports Writer A local youth basketball team represented Newton well on May 3 when it won an Iowa Games 3-on-3 tournament.

Four Woodrow Wilson sixth graders — William Cheng, Taylor Danley, Cody Hamilton and Gage Schilling — took first place in their divison at the Hoopin’ At The Dome event near the state capital building in Des Moines. The team from Newton won all five of its games, never trailed any of its opponents and capped off the day with a 9-5 victory over a team from Ankeny in the championship game.

“It was exciting,” Schilling said of winning the tournament, which consisted of four teams. “I was proud.”

Darrin Hamilton, a firsttime basketball coach, described the pace of play as being much faster than what occurs in an AAU game. Games in the Hoopin’ At The Dome event consisted of one 15-minute period and were played in a half-court setting with one hoop. Traditional two-point and three-point field goals were worth one point and two points.

“The ball is checked [in] and,” Hamilton said, snapping his fingers, “it’s go.

“The thing with us was, let’s get it down low to Taylor and Cody and if it’s not there, kick it back out.”

The first-place finish earned the team an automatich berth in this summer’s Iowa Games, which players said they intend on participating in.

it’s Khalil Mack, the stud linebacker from Buffalo. Or maybe they’ll take a quarterback, such as Johnny Manziel. Or maybe they’ll trade the pick.

The NFL has given fans two extra weeks to ponder these questions. The draft is usually held in April, but some scheduling conflicts at Radio City Music Hall caused the league to push it back. Commissioner Roger Goodell said it’s too soon to say whether May drafts are here to stay.

This year’s draft finally gets underway tonight, Day 1 of the three-day, made-forTV marathon. Rounds 2 and 3 are Friday night. It concludes with four rounds Saturday, when there will likely DRAFT See Page 2B

Gold medalists

Submitted photo Garrett Sturtz of Newton (left) combined with Zane Leedom and Brevin Hansen of Grinnell as the Iowa Intensity to capture the gold medal in the eighth-grade division of the Iowa Games 2014 Hoopin’ At the Dome 3-on3 basketball tournament. The tournament was played on the parking lot of the State Capitol in Des Moines May 3.

The trio was coached by Chris Hansen.

Rorabough hits hole-in-one Ben Schuff/Daily News A team of sixth graders from Newton won its age division bracket at the May 3 Iowa Games Hoopin’ At The Dome event in Des Moines. Members of the team are (left to right), back row, Cody Hamilton, coach Darrin Hamilton, Taylor Danley; front row, William Cheng and Gage Schilling. The team won all five of its games in the 3-on-3 tournament.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News NASCAR drivers (left to right) Austin Theriault, Chase Elliott, Trevor Bayne and Brad Keselowski talk in the garage Tuesday afternoon at Iowa Speedway. NASCAR Nationwide Series teams were at the Speedway for testing of the track and tires preparing for the Get To Know Newton 250 here in two weeks.

At right, crew members make adjustments to Chase Elliot’s car between test runs.

NEWTON — Dave Rorabough used his 9-Iron on the Par 3 No. 3 hole at Westwood Golf Course Wednesday to hit his second career hole-in-one.

Witnesses were Bob Harding, Larry Trease, Jerry Trease and Jim Spencer.

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Three PCM golfers earn All-HOIAC honors at meet

By Mike Mendenhall Daily News Staff Writer BOONE — At the Heart of Iowa Conference girls golf tournament Wednesday, three Prairie City-Monroe golfers earned All-Conference honors.

Mustangs Kelsey Van Veen, Breanna Maher and Cassidy Van Veen all made the All-Conference team in Boone. Kelsey Van Veen led PCM Wednesday with a personal best 18-hole score of 97, placing fifth overall.

Maher took the seventh place spot with a 99 and Cassidy Van Veen finished 11th shooting a 103.

Mustang Abby Van Haaften rounded out the scores for PCM, shooting 148 on the day. Nevada took home the conference title, shooting a collective

375.

PCM girls golf coach Val Edwards said the Mustangs had an added challenge of playing on a the New Cedar Pointe Golf Course, which the PCM players had not seen before Wednesday.

“Overall, I thought the girls played pretty well for the hot, windy conditions,” Edwards said.

Two Colfax-Mingo golfers also participated in Wednesday’s tournament. Tigerhawk Olivia Maggard scored a 108 at Boone, shooting a 48 on the back nine. Skye Weber finished Wednesday with a 178 for C-M. The PCM girls are scheduled to hit the links again today in Moravia.

The Tigerhawks will play at 5 p.m. today at a meet hosted by Colo-Nesco High School.

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Tigerhawk girls near top at Baxter

By Mike Mendenhall Daily News Staff Writer BAXTER — Colfax-Mingo girls track found its stride Tuesday night at an invitational hosted by Collins-Maxwell/Baxter.

Scoring 138 team points, the Tigerhawks placed second at Baxter, nearly matching Heart of Iowa Conference rival CMB. C-M had 18 athletes combine for 29 season best times Tuesday.

Tigerhawk Iva Moore scored 22 points Tuesday. In the 3,000-meter run, Moore took first with a time of 12 minutes, 19.87 seconds. She also place third in the 1,500 meter run in 5:38.16, behind fellow Tigerhawk Dakota Hostetter who took first in the event in 5:23.20.

C-M Head Girls Track Coach Zach Tomas said that last week’s rainouts seem to give his girls a needed boost of energy.

“It was an amazing night, and while we came up just six points

shy of first place, it wasn’t’ for lack for effort from the girls,” Tomas said. “After going over a week without a meet, I think it was a good thing for us to rest our legs.”

The Tigerhawks also won the 4x200-meter relay, with the team of Jessica Albright, Brianna Cooper, Kennedi Hostetter and McKinzie Tjaden crossing the line in 1:56.03.

The C-M distance medley team of Albright, Cooper, Tjaden and Dakota Hostetter narrowly missed first place, finishing in 4:27.86.

In the field, the Tigerhawks also performed well. Aranda Woods placed second in the long jump at 14 feet, 9 1/4 inches. In the discus, C-M took the second and third place spots. Tigerhawk Anna Baldwin placed second with a throw of 98’ 11 1/2”, and Jenna Teed was third throwing for 90’ 2”.

Kayla Van Dusseldorp finished second in the shot put with a throw of 31’ 6 1/4”.

The Tigerhawks are back in action tonight at Newton’s annual Cardinal Relays.

C-M girls at CMB 100-m dash — 8. Eva Donnermayer, 14.33 200-m dash — 2. McKinzie Tjaden, 27.24 400-m dash — 2. Bailey Pease, 1:10.78, 3. Erin Earles, 1:11.68 800-m run — 3. Iva Moore, 2:47.99 3,000-m run — 3. Kennedi Hostetter, 13:31.00 100-m hurdles — 5. Dakota Brodka, 18.61, 11.

Anna Blom, 22.44 400-m hurdles — 5. Tessa DeKock, 1:27.66, 7.

Sara Labart, 1:33.23 4x100-m relay — 4. CM (Jessica Albright, Brianna Cooper, Dakota Hostetter, McKinzie Tjaden), 54.32, 8. CM (Eva Donnermayer, Brooke Nicholson, Allison Teed, Olivia Towsley), 1:04.31 4x200-m relay — 6. CM (Brooke Nicholson, Allison Teed, Jade Lewis, Olivia Towsley), 2:26.48, 7. CM (Sloan Carkhuff, Brooklynn Rawlins, Kayley VanMaaren, Kenzi Drummond), 2:28.72 4x400-m relay — 3. CM (Bailey Pease, Erin Earles, Taylor Shepley, Aranda Woods), 4:40.51, 5. CM (Kennedi Hostetter, Eva Donnermayer, Jade Lewis, Cassie Craig), 5:08.71 4x800-m relay — 5. CM (Bailey Pease, Taylor Shepley, Sara Lahart, Cassie Craig), 12:37.54 800-m sprint medley — 4. CM (Reagan Nichol, Kennedi Hostetter, Erin Earles, Aranda Woods), 2:10.01 4x100-m shuttle hurdle relay — 4. CM (Dakota Brodka, Nichol Reagan, Anna Blom, Tessa DeKock), 1:24.38 High Jump — 4. Dakota Brodka, 4’ 6”

Iowa Cubs’ Rusin makes club history throwing a no-hitter against New Orleans

Draft: College players set to move on

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Chris Rusin, a lefthanded pitcher, became the first Iowa pitcher to throw a no-hitter in 30 years as the Cubs beat the New Orleans Zephyrs, 3-0 at Zephyr Field Wednesday afternoon.

Rusin also had two hits and drove in two runs to lead the Cubs (18-13) to their third straight victory, and a 2-0 lead in this series.

The last time an Iowa pitcher tossed a no-hitter was Aug. 21, 1984, when Reggie Patterson accomplished the feat in a 2-0 victory against Omaha.

This is the seventh triple-A no-hitter in Iowa franchise history and the first since the club joined the Pacific Coast League in 1998. The first six came when the team competed in the American Association.

The Zephyrs (14-20) had three men reach against Rusin (2-4) in the game. Josh Rodriguez drew a one-out walk in the first inning and a leadoff walk in the seventh. In between, Rusin set down 17 in a row, with only one near hit.

Jake Marisnick hit a bouncing ball up the middle in the sixth inning that took a funny hop. Cubs’ shortstop Javy Baez jumped to snare it and fired to first to complete the play.

Rusin was at 104 pitches through eight innings and it wasn’t clear if he would get a chance to try to complete the game as the Cubs had action in the bullpen during the top of the ninth inning. When Rusin did come out for the

be more intrigue than usual.

Missouri linebacker Michael Sam, who made public that he is gay back in February, is projected to be a possible lateround selection. The NFL has never had an openly gay player.

Sam is trying to be the first, though he might have to get there as an undrafted free agent.

But first, the Texans are on the clock. Will they take Clowney?

“Man, I don’t know,” the 266-pound pass rusher said.

“Do you know?”

Parker Wates/Iowa Cubs Photo Iowa Cub pitcher Chris Rusin delivers a pitch in Wednesday’s game at New Orleans. Rusin became the first Iowa Cub to throw a no-htter in 30 years. The Cubs won the game 3-0.

bottom of the ninth, Blake Parker stayed loose in the bullpen just in case he was needed.

Kyle Skipworth led off the bottom of the ninth and made contact with Luis Flores’ glove on a swing to reach first base on catcher’s interference. He advanced to second on a wild pitch before Rusin got Zack Cox to line out softly to Baez for the first out of the inning.

Matt Angle was next and he hit the first pitch back to Rusin on the mound for the second out of the inning. The last man that stood between Rusin and history was Rodriguez. The infielder worked a full count before hitting a pop fly off the end of his bat to shallow center field. Matt

Bees 17-1 after five innings Wednesday night in the game between clubs based in Iowa. Clinton wound up winning 20-17 in 12 innings.

Clinton scored six runs in the sixth inning, five in the eighth and five more in the

Grizzlies team up with Iowa for sole D-League team MEMPHIS, Tenn.

(AP) — The Grizzlies have agreed to work with the Iowa Energy for the 2014-15 season as the NBA team’s sole affiliate, giving Memphis full control over the NBA Development League team.

Memphis announced the deal Tuesday, becoming the 14th NBA team with an exclusive relationship with a DLeague team.

Under the deal, the Grizzlies will also pay

Clowney looked NFLready after a spectacular sophomore season, when he had 13 sacks and was Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year. NFL rules state otherwise. Players must be three years removed from high school to be draft eligible.

Clowney’s junior season fell short of crazy expectations. He had some injuries. Opponents game-planned to neutralize him.

His play was spotty and his work ethic was questioned after he suddenly went to his coach and pulled himself from a game.

Major League Baseball

Szczur came streaking in and made a diving catch to end the game and preserve the no-hitter.

The Cubs scored all three of their runs in the top of the second inning against Zephyrs’ starter Matt Montgomery. With one out, Josh Vitters singled and moved to third on a base hit by Christian Villanueva. Villanueva stole second before a walk to Brett Jackson loaded the bases. Vitters scored on a passed ball for the first run.

Flores drew another walk to load the bases again for Rusin, who lined the first pitch over the shortstop for a base hit that drove in two for his first RBI of the year. Rusin also added a single in the fourth inning.

Midwest League team overcomes 16-run deficit, wins BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A minor league team of the Seattle Mariners has pulled off a major rally, coming back from a 16-run deficit to win in the Class A Midwest League.

The Clinton LumberKings trailed the Burlington

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for Iowa’s basketball operations with the Energy’s owners controlling the team’s business operations and community outreach. The Energy already has adopted the Grizzlies’ blue and gold colors.

Robert Pera, the Grizzlies’ controlling owner, called this deal an important milestone for the franchise giving the Grizzlies the chance to further develop NBA talent and staff.

ninth to tie it at 17.

Justin Seager, the younger brother of Seattle third baseman Kyle Seager, drove in the go-ahead run in the 12th.

Seager finished with four hits.

Burlington is an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.

Cardinal Lanes bowling April 30 Women’s Wednesday Morning Coffee Backus Plumbing 4, Mohawk Stables 0 Backus Plumbing — 2,379: Betty Whitson 490, Darlene Koppin 467, Marilyn Backus 432; Mohawk Stables — 1,513: Chelsea Lester 339, Doris Byal 295, Lorna Hofer 299, Melody Hofer, 412.

Newton Daily News 4, Half Nuts 0 Newton Daily News — 2,346: Connie Lakin 443, Angie Keith 381, Ardella Burr 426, Connie Degreef 502; Half Nuts — 2,130: Mady Engle 377, Shirley Harris 274, Karen Vangenderen 274, Erika Frahm 509.

Hewitt Apts. 2, Mo-Jo Cycling 2 Hewitt Apts. — 2,162: Bonnie Right Logue 406, Lucy Ponsetto 390, Billie Montgomery 381, Diana Agan 376; Mo-Jo Cycling — 2,147: Cathy Peters 526, Gerry Graham 326, Pat Ward 367, Brenda Morris 385.

Pete & Re-Pete’s 2, Mustang Redemption 2 Pete & Re-Pete’s — 2,352: Charlotte Ross 513, Mary Gates 283, Sheryl Ferguson 441, Sue Hunter 292; Mustang Redemption — 2,093: Trudy Delk 402, Doloras Ballard 221, Rene Hermehe 380, Betty Karr 406.

Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore 17 14 .548 — New York 18 15 .545 — Boston 17 17 .500 1½ Toronto 17 17 .500 1½ Tampa Bay 15 19 .441 3½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 20 9 .690 — Chicago 18 17 .514 5 Kansas City 16 17 .485 6 Minnesota 15 17 .469 6½ Cleveland 15 19 .441 7½ West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 20 15 .571 — Seattle 17 16 .515 2 Texas 17 17 .500 2½ Los Angeles 16 17 .485 3 Houston 10 24 .294 9½ Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 4, Minnesota 2 Toronto 6, Philadelphia 5, 10 innings Detroit 11, Houston 4 Baltimore 5, Tampa Bay 3 Boston 4, Cincinnati 3, 12 innings Chicago White Sox 5, Chicago Cubs 1 Colorado 12, Texas 1 N.Y. Yankees 4, L.A. Angels 3 Seattle 8, Oakland 3 Kansas City 3, San Diego 1, 11 innings Wednesday’s Games Seattle 6, Oakland 4, 10 innings, 1st game Kansas City 8, San Diego 0 Cleveland 4, Minnesota 3 Oakland 2, Seattle 0, 2nd game Toronto 10, Philadelphia 0 Detroit 3, Houston 2 Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 3 Boston 4, Cincinnati 3 Colorado 9, Texas 2 Chicago White Sox 8, Chicago Cubs 3 N.Y. Yankees 9, L.A. Angels 2 Thursday’s Games Minnesota (Correia 1-3) at Cleveland (Masterson 1-1), 11:05 a.m.

Houston (Keuchel 2-2) at Detroit (Smyly 2-1), 12:08 p.m.

Philadelphia (Burnett 2-1) at Toronto (Dickey 2-3), 6:07 p.m.

Baltimore (U.Jimenez 1-4) at Tampa Bay (Price 3-2), 6:10 p.m.

Colorado (Morales 3-1) at Texas (M.Harrison 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Carroll 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Duffy 1-2) at Seattle (Iwakuma 1-0), 9:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Houston (Feldman 2-1) at Baltimore (W.Chen 3-2), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 3-0) at Toronto (McGowan 2-1), 6:07 p.m.

Minnesota (P.Hughes 3-1) at Detroit (Verlander 4-1), 6:08 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 2-3) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 1-3), 6:10 p.m.

Boston (Buchholz 2-2) at Texas (Darvish 2-1), 7:05 p.m.

Arizona (McCarthy 1-5) at Chicago White Sox (Rienzo 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 4-0) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 2-1), 7:10 p.m.

Washington (Fister 0-0) at Oakland (Milone 0-3), 9:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Vargas 2-1) at Seattle (Maurer 1-0), 9:10 p.m.

National League East Division W L Pct GB Miami 19 15 .559 — Washington 19 15 .559 — Atlanta 18 15 .545 ½ New York 16 17 .485 2½ Philadelphia 15 17 .469 3 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 22 13 .629 — St. Louis 18 17 .514 4 Cincinnati 15 18 .455 6 Pittsburgh 14 20 .412 7½ Chicago 11 21 .344 9½ West Division W L Pct GB San Francisco 21 13 .618 — Colorado 22 14 .611 — Los Angeles 19 16 .543 2½ San Diego 15 20 .429 6½ Arizona 13 24 .351 9½ Tuesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 8, Washington 3 Pittsburgh 2, San Francisco 1 Toronto 6, Philadelphia 5, 10 innings Boston 4, Cincinnati 3, 12 innings Miami 3, N.Y. Mets 0 Atlanta 2, St. Louis 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Chicago Cubs 1 Arizona 7, Milwaukee 5 Colorado 12, Texas 1 Kansas City 3, San Diego 1, 11 innings Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, San Francisco 3 Miami 1, N.Y. Mets 0 Washington 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Arizona 3, Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 8, San Diego 0 Toronto 10, Philadelphia 0 Boston 4, Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 7, Atlanta 1 Colorado 9, Texas 2 Chicago White Sox 8, Chicago Cubs 3 Thursday’s Games Philadelphia (Burnett 2-1) at Toronto (Dickey 2-3), 6:07 p.m.

Colorado (Morales 3-1) at Texas (M.Harrison 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Carroll 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Ja.Turner 0-0) at San Diego (Kennedy 2-4), 9:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Vogelsong 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 0-1), 9:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games St. Louis (Wacha 2-3) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 0-3), 6:05 p.m.

Colorado (Chacin 0-1) at Cincinnati (Cueto 3-2), 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (R.Hernandez 2-1) at N.Y. Mets (Mejia 3-0), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hammel 4-1) at Atlanta (Teheran 2-2), 6:35 p.m.

Arizona (McCarthy 1-5) at Chicago White Sox (Rienzo 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 4-0) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 2-1), 7:10 p.m.

Washington (Fister 0-0) at Oakland (Milone 0-3), 9:05 p.m.

Miami (Fernandez 4-1) at San Diego (T.Ross 3-3), 9:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Maholm 1-2), 9:10 p.m.

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Public Notices EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014, 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 WEST 4TH STREET SOUTH The Employee Relations Committee Meeting of Newton, Iowa met at 5:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers located at 101 West 4th Street South.

Present: Noreen Otto, Chair and Committee member George. Absent: Chape' Moved by George, seconded by Otto, to approve the January 30, 2014 Employee Relations Committee Meeting Minutes. AYES: Two. NAYS: None.

Motion passed.

The committee discussed the process of the City Administrator's performance evaluation.

There was consensus to hold the evaluation during an Employee Relations Committee meeting and allow other council member to attend if they liked. The evaluation would be forwarded to Council April 25th and due back

by May 7th with the addition of three bullets: comments regarding the process in the future, additional topics, and preference in attending the ERC meeting during the evaluation.

Keith Laube, Public Works Director, provided a memo regarding additional hours for the Parks Secretary. This is currently a part-time position allocated at 24 hours per week. The current secretary has cross-trained to work in the scale house at the Landfill, Public Works office, and at City Hall. During the past year, she has worked at least 30 hours per week.

Public Works foresee these hours remaining constant in order to increase efficiency and decrease overtime by not pulling an equipment operator from their duties. Katrina Davis, HR Specialist, informed the committee that the additional 6 hours per week would cost approximately $7800.00 including salary, benefits, and IPERS in the next year. There was consensus to recommend the additional 6 hours.

Moved by George, seconded by Otto to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote the meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M. Noreen Otto, Chair Katrina Davis, City Clerk May 8 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH LaVERNE PIERCE, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036503 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Kenneth LaVerne Pierce, Deceased, who died on or about April 22, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of May, 2014, the last will and testament of Kenneth LaVerne Pierce, deceased, bearing date of the 20th day of March, 1981,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Melvin F. Pierce, Jr. 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 6th day of May, 2014.

Melvin F. Pierce, Jr. Executor of estate 208 E. Main St. Mingo, IA 50168 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 15th day of May, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 May 8 & 15 Weed: Noxious Weeds to be Destroyed The Jasper County Board of Supervisors, in their official meeting March 1, 2011, adopted the following resolution: 1. Each owner and person in possession or control of any lands in Jasper County shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds in such a way as to prevent them from reseeding or otherwise coming to maturity. Special precautions should be taken where said weeds would interfere with safe use of public roadways.

2. Date for control of noxious weeds for all species is June 1 3. Failure to comply with the provisions of this policy will result in the Weed Commissioner causing control measurers to be implemented, and the cost of these measurers, including the cost of serving notice, to be assessed against the landowner(s). In the case of noxious weeds on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands, fines will be assessed by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Newton. In all cases, the weeds will still have to be destroyed.

4. The Jasper County Auditor is directed to publish this notice in each of the official newspapers in in the county.

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2 BEDROOM, ground floor apartment. Stove, refrigerator. Easy access with garage option. $395/month. References required. 792-4388 MIDTOWN APARTMENTS Conveniently located on the Square in Newton Iowa. We have furnished and unfurnished apartments with all utilities paid. 1st and 13th months free with signed lease.

On-site management and security, 24 hr. laundry, and convenient parking.

Call for more info FOR RENT: COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE IN NEWTON. FIRST AVENUE LOCATION. 641-521-7972

2 ACOUSTIC Guitars, excellent condition $125 each.

Spoter ScopeAlaskan Guide, cost $496. will sell for $145. 641-5214415.

2 CORN-HOLE Boards (not painted) $25, Black medium-Large Half Helmet for motorcycle $25, Electric Weed-Eater $5. Monroe.

Cash Only. 641-259-2916.

AVIATION INTEREST“Flight Journal- Aviation Adventure – past, present, future” from 2000 to current .10¢ each or quantity pricing. Joyce Meyer cassette tapes from her earlier ministry $1. per dozen.

Joyce Meyer monthly mags from earlier years .

10¢ each. 792-6879.

2 DELL Laptops, D630, windows, Vista, intel centrino duo proc., 2 GB ram 2007 models, WIFI. $100 each. 641-831-9571.

2012 – 22 in. Toro Recycler lawn mower. FSP all attachments $225. 641792-3557.

8000 WATT Generator, about 24 hour running. $550. 67 Ford Convertible Project car, a lot of new parts. 641-526-3352.

TONY LAMA Cowboy Boots, size 9, black, like new $80 or OBO. 641-2755188.

19 INCH View sonic flatscreen LED Computer Monitor, works great $35.

641-791-2220.

SONY 55” Wide Screen Projection TV, HDMI connection, excellent picture, works great, power button might need cleaned. $150.

Before 5 please. 641-7927712.

FIREWOOD: CAMPING, back yard pits, wood stoves, ect. Hickory, Oak, Elm, and Walnut, split or can get whole pieces. Can deliver full load or partial load. Ready to burn. 641792-4664.

LADIES SCHWINN LeTour bicycle, like new with new tires $50. Monroe. 641259-2916.

LARGE SQUARE bales, grass $50.

521-2450.

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PAIR OF HEAVY BRASS table Lamps, $30 pair.

792-6359.

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 WORKING CURTIS Mathias Antique TV, with Rolltop, a beautiful piece of furniture $25. Monroe. Cash Only. 641-259-2916.

MATURE RETIRED couple moving to Central Iowa, wanting house to rent. The only requirement is, a double garage or out building.

Neat, handy, likes yard work. 641-521-4922.

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

641-4856591.

FOR RENT: House in country. East of Monroe, on paved road, large yard to mow, no pets, no smoking. 641-891-8536

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FREE: OLD Computers, all work, network, USB, thumb drive capable, Win 98.

641-791-1098.

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1 & 2 bdrm units in Newton & Monroe!

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

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EXCEPTIONAL OFFICE/COMMERCIAL space for rent in Newton. Great exposure to First Avenue.

641-521-8805

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

'99 FORD Super Duty Diesel Pick-up 7.3.

130,000 actual miles, A1 condition, selling due to health. 641-831-3821.

1968 BLUE Ford Mustang Convertible. 60,000 miles, 289 Automatic. 641-7924481 or 641-521-7813 1996 DAMON Daybreak motor home. 30 ft, sleeps 6, microwave, stove, refrigerator, furnace, AC, generator- all works, Tires in very good condition, very nice motor home. Asking $8,900.00.

641-792-7123 or 641-5214811 2008 SUNSET Creek by Sunny Brook, 27' travel trailer, 12' slide out, walk in shower, regular size bed, sofa, and table make into a bed. 2 platform rockers and TV included, electric front jack, good condition, $12,000. Call 641-7924935 1999 DODGE Ram Sport, good motor, tranny needs work, on reverse gear. $1200 or OBO. 641-8401149 or 515-991-9125.

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

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

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POLAR CRAFT boat. 16 ft, closed bow, 45hp, Mariner outboard, good condition, $1,675.00. Includes trailer and fish finder. Upgrading to larger boat. 641-8402727 2007 CHEVY COBALT, RED, 121,2112 MILES. IN GREAT SHAPE. PERFECT FOR ANYONE WANTING A FABULOUS RUNNING CAR WITH UNBEATABLE GAS MILEAGE. WE ARE ONLY SELLING BECAUSE OUR FAMILY IS GROWING AND WE UPGRADED TO A LARGER VEHICLE. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (409) 789-3825 2003 FORD Ranger Edge, 2WD, 3Dy-6 Auto $5000.

641-831-4031.

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

1995 SHO: Parts car with lots of good parts. Bad engine and automatic transmission. Good Body, glass, wheels, and more. Asking $3995 for both cars. 641791-2220.

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Fresh rebuild on motortrans. 65,000 miles on car, Charcoal grey with red interior. Call 515-729-3073 or 641-521-1588. $3,800.00

FOR SALE: 2BR, 2bath older mobile home. Good condition, will sell reasonably. Located in Deer Run Estates, Colfax. 563-3570487 or 515-210-2835

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Projects start out fun, glistening with potential, and each step is a brandnew effort. Then comes the middle bit — where many find themselves today — which can be bleak. It’s too soon for results, and there may be little evidence that the project was ever a good idea. The hardworking Virgo moon says, “Believe and keep going.”

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 8). You’ll be applauded and promoted for originality. You won’t always do things the “right” way, which will cause people to question whether their notions of “right” need to change.

Next month brings improvements to your domestic flow. Travel and excitement occur in June and July. Your teachings will transform someone in October. Aries and Capricorn people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 7, 1, 22, 38 and 4.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes objectivity is easily obtained, and sometimes not. Knowing this, you won’t expect another person to aban-

don attachments and see things from your point of view, even though you’re able to do so without effort.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The results of preparation will either make your journey more comfortable or more cumbersome, depending on how much your precautionary measures weigh.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll increase your influence as you focus on what others need. Explain how you can help another person reach their desired outcome, and you’ll make a friend or earn a customer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

You won’t make people guess who you are; you’ll spell it out with a story.

You’ve told it before, and you’ll repeat it to a new audience, telling it better than ever.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). You may get caught up in the excitement of meeting new people and should be mindful not to let this lead to over-promising. What you would

naturally be inclined to offer is more than enough.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There’s no need to overhaul your approach — one small change to your game will lead to a victory. Change too much at once, though, and you will lose sight of what is working and what isn’t.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As for your next move, you are way beyond the mental processing stage. Whether the move is foolish or wise seems beside the point.

The move is an inevitability, arising from who you are at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). There should be no pressure to lock down a relationship, sale or other specific end result.

If you concern yourself primarily with having a good time, the people you encounter will find this appealing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). An attractive someone makes otherwise boring circumstances an absolute joy.

You’ll find yourself won-

dering and planning to make this kind of encounter happen more often.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). Get a better understanding of what your loved ones do when they are not with you. Time spent at a child’s school or at a family member’s workplace, for instance, will benefit your relationship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don’t have endless supplies of energy to give to relationships.

Friendships have to make sense in your overall scheme. You’re likely to make plans with those who seem to require similar energy levels.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be caught up in dreams of what you could create with another person. In truth, you could create these same things alone or with someone else. It’s just more fun to share this vision of the future with your certain someone.

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