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Alex Olp/Daily News Defendant Jena M. Wright talks with her attorney TJ Hier Monday at the Jasper County Courthouse. If convicted, Wright could 25 years for child endangerment resulting in death, a Class B felony, and 10 years for abandonment of an independent, a Class C felony.

State rests case in Wright trial Witnesses testify defendant’s dog ‘terrifying’

By Alex Olp Newton Daily News The state concluded its case Monday afternoon in the trial of the 26-year-old Prairie City woman charged with child endangerment in the 2013 dog-mauling death of 4-year-old Jordyn Arndt.

Outside the presence of the jury, Defense Attorney TJ Hier made a motion for acquittal on all charges.

“The state has failed to determine beyond a reasonable doubt that the client knowingly placed Jordan Arndt in a position which she’s at substantial risk of emotional, mental or physical injuries that resulted in her death,” Hier said.

District Court Judge Richard Clogg overruled the defense’s motion and said the state presented “sufficient evidence” on

each charge.

Monday included testimony from witnesses who had observed prior violent incidents involving the defendant’s canine.

Jasper County Attorney Kelly Bennett is trying to convince jurors Jena M. Wright, of Prairie City, had knowledge of her American Staffordshire terrier’s aggressive behavior. The defendant was babysitting 4-year-old Arndt April 22, 2013 at the time of the dog attack. The child later died due to the injuries.

Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty took the stand a second time on the state’s behalf to testify about a 2012 encounter he had with the defendant’s dog while he was off duty visiting Prairie City. He said he parked his car on the street and after exiting the vehicle heard a growling noise from behind.

“The hair stood up on the

back of my neck,” Halferty said.

The owner of the dog did get control of it moments later, but Halferty said he was prepared to use his weapon if it charged. The sheriff did not report the brief encounter with the canine, but said he wishes he would have.

Another witness – Richard Foster – also said he was prepared to use a weapon on the same dog.

Foster shares a property line with the defendant and said there were multiple occasions the canine got through the fence and into his yard. Foster said one time he had a loaded handgun pointed at the dog after it had charged at him.

Another neighbor of the defendant – James Billingsley – also testified he considered shooting the dog and told jurors he kept a

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News A commuter survey is available at the city’s website to continue the study of what the 4,553 people that live in Newton and work in a different zip code want for a park and ride program.

code. The city hopes to find out with this survey how people are currently commuting, where they are going and how often they commute per week. It also has questions about the interest in commuting and where a commuting lot would best serve the citizens.

“If we were to provide a commuting lot or park and ride lot, where

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would be the most convenient location in town? Is it centrally located, is it located near the exits, is it on the north side, south side, is it a combination of multiples, we are looking for that kind of information,” Chambers said. “Beyond that we are looking for what amenities should be

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ton, where people are traveling to and from Newton or to Newton.

Even if you don’t live in town but work in Newton we want you to take the survey because we want to figure out who is coming in and from where and where they are going to.”

According to a 2011 census, 4,553 people live in Newton and work in a different zip

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

A Newton High School senior is going to be a part of a special internship experience.

Anna Barr, a Kellogg resident, will spend eight weeks in Guatemala as one of 23 American high school students who have been awarded the prestigious 2015 World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan International Internships. All expenses are paid for interns, who will be sent to research centers in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East through an organization called Food for the Poor.

“It’s really exciting,” Barr said.

Barr “We hope more Jasper County students can apply for this in the future, and get this same opportunity.”

Barr will be a part of specific program called “Project Spammy.” Funded primarily by Hormel Foods Corporation, Project Spammy partners with international organizations in the U.S. and Guatemala to help create food-needs solutions through a combination of product innovation, leadership and in-country educational programming.

Each intern develops a research report — documenting his or her personal experiences and the outcomes of their team’s projects — which Food for the Poor will publish to foodforthepoor.org later in the year.

Barr said the application process involved writing a paper about a country and one hunger factor and presenting it at the World Food Youth Institute; presenting at the Global Youth Institute, held in Des Moines in October 2014; and interviewing with a committee in February.

Barr found out she was selected for the internship in March, but had to keep that a secret until the official announcement was made last week.

Food for the Poor’s website says the internships “provide exceptional high school students the opportunity to work with world renowned scientists and policymakers” at research centers. The students will take part in field and laboratory-based research.

In 2015, interns were selected to travel to Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan and Turkey.

Survey available to further commuter study The city of Newton is asking not only those who live in town but those who work here as well to complete a survey about commuting to and from the city. As a continuation of the Iowa Department of Transporation’s statewide commuting study, the city is looking to answer many questions about people’s commuting habits in the area.

“We received a grant from the Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance to do a commuting study, regional study, to kind of pick up where the DOT left off with theirs. Last fall the DOT did a statewide park and ride commuting study to figure out where the needs were on a statewide level,” said Erin Chambers, director of planning and zoning. “This is meant to pick up from there and getting down into the details specific to New-

A public hearing was set Monday to approve an asset purchase agreement in which Skiff Medical Center intends to dispose of all assets, including real property at Monday’s Newton City Council meeting.

This is a step in the affiliation process that Skiff started with the Mercy Health Network in October of 2014.

Skiff intends to dispose of all of its assets to Mercy Medical Center and Catholic Health Initiatives. In order to take that action, a notice must be given to the public if according to records “the board of trustees leases 50 per-

cent or more (whether done at one time or cumulatively over a period of five years) of the city hospital facilities to a third party and/or transfer operations of the city hospital or other health care facility to a third party, it must have prior approval from the city council.”

It also says in the event Mercy ceases to operate at Skiff and the lease, operations transfer agreement or similar documents are terminated, the city will have the option to reacquire possession of the hospital or other health care facilities.

Skiff is on track to receive acquisition approval and full affiliation after months of due diligence. A July 1 transition date is still scheduled for the hospital.

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Syngenta litigation might reform corn innovations Meetings scheduled for June 8 in Newton

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News What exactly is the definition of a genetically modified fruit or vegetable? And what is fair business practice when it comes to marketing American-grown corn to other countries?

Those are heavy and complicated questions to many people — but that’s the level of profound debate entailed in planned litigation involving the American farm industry and the Swiss agri-business Syngenta over corn rejected by China.

Iowa farmers might have a lot at stake in the heated debate about whether Syngenta should have attained China’s formal approval before promoting selling a certain strain of corn seeds with the idea that Chinese approval was merely an upcoming formality.

China later rejected more than one million tons of American corn, lowering demand and worldwide prices, and legal action in the U.S. claims billions of dollars in losses. Iowa is the nation’s leading corn producer, both in quantity for grain production and in export value.

Several attorneys from Iowa and Nebraska are involved in the case, in terms of discussions with farmers, and at least two groups are holding informational meetings around the state.

An effort involving one such firm, Gailey & Walsh, based in the Newell area, near Storm Lake, held dozens of “town hall” meetings around the state over the past few months.

The closest non-Des Moines meeting to Jasper County was held in Marshalltown.

“I lead these townhall-type meetings, and we got as few as 20 in some places, and as many as 70 in others,” said Derek Merman, an attorney helping with the Gailey-Walsh effort. “The farmers brought very thoughtful questions.”

Merman said farmers’ concerns weren’t centered entirely around the dollar amount in any lawsuit, or even solely on what actions must be taken in order to pursue a settlement. He said farmers’ concerns ranged widely — from the impact of lawsuits on innovation to ways litigation could change technology.

The attorney said his presentation covers the mistakes many attorneys believe Syngenta made in its process,

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News A man drives a vehicle through farm territory near Sully last month in preparation for planting season. Upcoming litigation involving seedmaker Syngenta could affect crop innovations used by Jasper County farmers.

which they allege cost the market, and depending on interpretations of impact, millions of farmers and others involved in the corn business.

There is not really one case or lawsuit to discuss or even a single type of legal infraction, Merman said. He said there are many questions for the U.S. court system to answer in the months and years ahead, from federal courts deciding on jurisdiction and the size of tort claims, to whether there are enough farmers involved for a class-action suit.

All this must happen before a suit even comes to fruition — whether a suit against Syngenta will even see a courtroom might be years from being known. International grain handlers Cargill, Inc. and Archer Daniels Midland have sued Syngenta, claiming the seedmaker misled the public and the industry about the timeline for Chinese approval.

Merman said a federal court in Kansas City is sorting out “multi-district litigation,” as cases will likely involved plaintiffs from more than one federal court district. However, it isn’t even obvious if there will be a more prominent federal or state case; Syngenta’s U.S. cooperate headquarters is in Hennepin County, Minn., so Minnesota farmers would need to go after the company in their state’s court system.

Merman said more meetings will

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be scheduled in other parts of Iowa, and he will publicize these meetings.

A group calling itself “Iowa Corn Lawsuit” is also holding informational meetings being held all across the state, include a pair in Jasper County on June 8. A Grinnell meeting will be held at 11 a.m. and a Newton meeting at 2 p.m. at the Pizza Ranch location in each city.

In 2009, Syngenta released a genetically engineered corn trait, MIR162, into the U.S. market. These varieties have been genetically engineered to protect corn against damage from insects, such as the corn borer and corn rootworm.

Its first generation of MIR162 corn was known as Agrisure Viptera (there are now dozens of Viptera varieties available from Syngenta; the MIR 162 strain is the one of concern regarding China). Viptera was marketed and introduced to U.S. farmers without import approval from China secured, Syngenta maintained that approval was imminent.

In April 2012, Syngenta CEO Michael T. Mack said approval would come “in a matter of a couple of days.” However, import approval was not ultimately granted until December 2014 — after making a significant impact on world grain prices.

Without approval of the new corn trait, Merman explains, China destroyed multiple shipments of genet-

ically modified corn from the U.S. In November 2013, China, one of the world’s largest corn importers, began rejecting U.S. corn shipments because they contained a genetically modified variety that had not been approved.

The discovery of Syngenta AG’s Agrisure Viptera corn in the shipments dragged on global prices and, by the end of 2013, more than 545,000 tons of U.S. corn had been rejected by China. By April 2014, the rejected corn tonnage had reached 1,450,000.

That’s when the National Grain and Feed Association announced that estimates for the rejected shipments had cost U.S. agriculture at least $1 billion.

Merman said lawsuits are not necessarily the best way to regulate what he calls irresponsible cooperate behavior, but at times, it’s an essential tool. Syngenta’s profits went up 3.2 percent in 2014. The company is ranked No. 95 on Forbes’ list of most innovative companies.

“It’s kind of a cynical view of the world to think the only way to regulate some companies is through the wallet,” Merman said. “But, sometimes, all farmers can do is make bad behavior expensive.”

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

Department of Agriculture sets deadline for century, heritage farm owners application June 1

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The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. The ceremony to recognize the 2015 Century and Heritage Farms is scheduled to be held at the Iowa State Fair on August 20.

Last year 344 Century Farms and 86 Heritage Farms were recognized.

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Local News Museum Lunch and Learn is Wednesday

Jasper County Museum’s Wednesday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn will feature Austin Kramer and will be all about his family’s steam powered sorghum mill.

The mill has been in the Masdaam family since 1926 and is currently being operated by the fifth, sixth and seventh generations of the family. The event begins at noon at the museum.

Wright Continued from Page 1A baseball bat in his garage in case he ever needed to protect his family from the canine.

Billingsley told jurors he once asked law enforcement what the consequences would be if he was forced to shoot the dog. Wright’s neighbor also testified he spoke with the defendant’s father-in-law and stepfather regarding his concerns about the terrier.

Billingsley detailed an incident prior to April 22, 2013 where the dog came within 8 feet of him, growled and showed his teeth.

“I wish I had the shotgun,” he said.

Monday’s testimony began with Tiffany Ewing, who worked with the defendant’s husband – Wes Wright – at Prairie City’s Casey’s General Store in 2013.

She testified she was once driving home after working a shift with Wes Wright and saw the dog loose in the streets. Once out of her car, Ewing said she was “terrified” of the dog’s actions.

“He turned around and froze and he stared me down and then I froze,” she testified. “He started growling and I felt threatened.”

Ewing told jurors she drove back to tell Wes Wright what happened. She testified that Wes laughed and he said it “would never hurt her.”

Jena Wright also had two other dogs, one of which was bitten by the defendant’s terrier on multiple occasions.

Prairie City veterinarian Jim Walker testified he attended to the defendant’s smaller dog, which had suffered lacerations to its neck, twice. However, neither of the incidents were life-threatening.

Wright’s attorney maintains the defendant had no reason to believe the dog would attack Arndt.

Minutes before the jury of 10 men and four women were excused for lunch recess Monday, Jena Wright’s former friend — Kezia Sandstrom — took the stand on behalf of the state and said she would never leave her children unintended with dogs because “accidents happen.”

During cross examination, Hier asked Sandstrom if this was an unforeseeable incident. She replied “yes.”

Jena Wright is facing charges of child endangerment resulting in death, a Class B felony, and neglect or abandonment of a dependent, a Class C felony. If convicted of both charges, she could serve up to 35 years in jail.

She is also facing misdemeanor charges of assault on a peace officer causing bodily injury and interference with official acts.

The defense will make its opening argument when court resumes at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Canine expert Ron Berman is expected to take the stand in the defense’s case.

Contact Alex Olp at aolp@newtondailynews.com

Barr Continued from Page 1A Barr is one of 12 of this year’s 23 summer interns in the program who are from Iowa.

Newton High School science teacher Bill Reed said Barr is the third NHS student to receive the World Food Prize summer internship. Emily Holley (‘03) spent eight weeks in Egypt at a fish research center during the summer of 2003, and Bill Tiedje, spent eight weeks in Ethiopia at a cattle research facility during the summer of 2006.

Reed is a grand-nephew of Dr. Norman Borlaug, who, along with John Ruan, helped found the World Food Prize — a sort of Nobel prize for global food security. Borlaug grew up on a farm in northeast Iowa and is credited with saving over 1.5 billion people from starvation through his work with wheat, rice, and corn; Reed said he grew calling Borlaug “Uncle Norm.”

Newton High School Principal Bill Peters said senior Jarret Horn participated in the Iowa World Food Youth Institute this spring.

“World hunger should be a concern to everyone,” Barr said. “I wouldn’t want to be someone who has to go without food, so I wouldn’t want anyone else to go without, either.”

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Billingsley receives integrity award Newton Daily News John Billingsley is the 2015 recipient of the Paul Hellwege-Guardian of Integrity award.

This award is presented annually to a Rotarian nominated by their club who exemplifies the attributes and passion for ethics and integrity in his or her vocation, business and personal life that Paul exemplified.

This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions that foster the development of integrity. It singles out those who have made contributions in business, media, academia or government and who

Submitted Photo John Billingsley, left, accepts his award for the Paul Hellwege-Guardian of Integrity award at a recent Newton Rotary meeting. Billingsley is pictured with Norm Van Klompenburg.

have by his or her actions, writing, policies and public pronouncements strengthened and

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Submitted Photo Cindy Bednarczyk, Bank Iowa Vice President (center left), is pictured with her Iowa Finance Authority Good Samaritan award. She is joined by Marcia Herwehe, Bank Iowa Loan Assistant (left); Sierra DeVoe, Bank Iowa Loan Assistant (second from the left); Ruth Randleman, IFA Board Chair (second from the right); David Jamison, IFA Executive Director (right).

Bank Iowa’s Cindy Bednarczyk named an Iowa Finance Authority Good Samaritan Newton Daily News The Iowa Finance Authority recently recognized the top Iowa lenders for their efforts in advancing affordable homeownership through the Iowa Finance Authority’s programs in calendar year 2014. Cindy Bednarczyk, Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer at Bank Iowa’s Newton location, was recognized with a Good Samaritan Award for providing excellent customer service and going the extra mile in 2014 to assist Iowa home buyers.

“This award exemplifies Cindy’s commitment to helping Iowans achieve home ownership,” said Jim Plagge, CEO of Bank Iowa. “With her expertise in

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the mortgage industry and dedication to our customers, it’s no wonder Cindy continues to shine as one of our top mortgage lenders. We’re thrilled her accomplishments have also been recognized at the state level by being named an Iowa Finance Authority Good Samaritan.”

The Iowa Finance Authority offers affordable mortgage and down payment assistance programs for eligible home buyers through a network of participating lenders throughout the state. In 2014, local lenders assisted a total of more than 1,500 Iowans to purchase a home using Iowa Finance Authority programs which offer affordable mortgages as well as grants to cover down payment

and closing costs. Through its partnership with participating lenders, the Iowa Finance Authority invested over $143 million in affordable mortgages for Iowans in 2014.

“The Iowa Finance Authority’s partnerships with lenders throughout the state means that Iowans can benefit from both the convenience of working with their local lender and access to Iowa Finance Authority’s unique homeownership programs,” said Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave Jamison. “I thank our lender partners recognized today for their shared dedication to connecting Iowans with affordable homeownership opportunities.”

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Keeping Me on My Toes

Tip toe through the tulips

By Jamee A. Pierson Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Tuesday | May 12, 2015

I have been going to Pella’s Tulip Time since I was less than a year old. With a little Dutch in me to go along with my blonde hair and blue eyes, I tend to blend right in with the local crowd. It has been a tradition that I haven’t missed in 30 (yikes!) years and am now passing down to my kiddos.

My mom was working at the Pella hospital at the time I was born so my ties to the town began early. Mom’s co-worker and friend became my godmother, so trips to Pella were fairly frequent.

When the first weekend in May rolled around we were also in attendance of at least one parade, usually the Saturday night lighted edition. I can remember waiting for hours to get home after the parade was over and all of the tourists made their way out of town. That was before the four lane highway was built.

I, of course, had a little Dutch costume I wore as my mom pulled me along in the traditional baby parade that takes place during each of the afternoon pa-

rades. I must have gained a sweet tooth because doughnut holes from Jaarsma’s Bakery have always been a favorite of mine.

As I got older, Tulip Time became a time to hang out with my friends and meet kids from the neighboring towns. I also was involved in band during middle school and high school, and we performed during both parades, hopefully winning the competition and getting to lead the evening parade.

As an adult, I found a different way to enjoy Tulip Time. When I started making my crafts, I realized the Dutch Market would be a great place to sell them.

After two years outside, dealing with unpredictable weather, I was lucky enough to rent an open space in the molengracht and open my own little “store.”

As businesses came and went I moved around, housing my store in three different locations.

The weather has not always been kind, which is an advantage of the indoor store. We were especially lucky the year it decided to

snow for an entire day of Tulip Time. I had never seen snow in May before and thought it was crazy to see little ice bergs float down the canal that runs in the middle of the block.

I have had my store for about eight years during Tulip Time and many things have changed since then. Most significantly was the birth of my two daughters. With my oldest daughter’s birthday this week (Happy 4th Birthday!) people thought I was crazy opening a store at nine months pregnant. It was less than a week later that I became a mommy. The next year, thanks to our little surprise, I was once again pregnant, expecting our youngest in September. It was definitely a crazy two years at the store but I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

My girls have started enjoying Tulip Time, first with the parade and this year the ringing of the bells. My oldest slept through her first parade and the next year was the year of the snow. Finally, last year we were able to enjoy some

of Tulip Time, taking part in the baby parade like I had done more than two decades earlier. The girls and I dressed up in Dutch costumes my mom had made and waved like princesses as we walked the route.

This year the girls found the glockenspiel, or clock, that has windows that open with characters that tell a story while the bells are playing. The girls absolutely love it, and we have had more than one melt down when the clock wouldn’t perform, usually at a quarter past or quarter till the hour since the windows only open at half past and on the hour.

With our strong ties to Pella — most notably it’s my husband’s hometown — I think Tulip Time will continue being an event we will mark on our calendars and look forward to every year. As the girls get older they may start participating in the same ways I used to and maybe more.

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

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Double standard in officers’ deaths Bob Halferty Newton Recently police officers have been murdered while on duty. Where is the outrage, protests and street demonstrations against those who murdered these officers?

The silence is deafening.

Quite a contrast from the outrage, demonstrations and destruction of property when some black people have recently been killed by officers.

A double standard? It seems so. Yes, I think so.

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Developing a college-going culture I recently had the privilege of listening to New York Times best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, who emphasized the importance of our country maximizing the enormous amount of human talent we have coming out of our high schools. He noted what those of us who work in Iowa’s community colleges Duree have known for a long time: “talent” cannot always be measured by college placement exam scores. All too often, students do not perform well on college placement exams for a wide variety of reasons and are left with a feeling of failure and the unfortunate negative thought that college is not meant for them.

The truth of the matter is that college placement exams are a very narrow definition of a student’s potential. As history has taught us, many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs have been diagnosed with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, or have faced uphill battles and challenges along their entire path to success.

This is where the community college “open-door” policy puts us in a “league of our own.” We are perfectly positioned to accept all levels of talent, help students find the right career pathway and ensure their individual talents are devel-

oped, not squandered. Community college staff and faculty work with students in smaller, more individualized learning environments to provide all of the services and instruction necessary for them to experience success.

Much has been written about the critical need for high school graduates to pursue some level of education after high school. For our country to remain competitive in a global economy, all of us will need to work together in every community to develop a college-going culture and create a talent-rich pipeline that will meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s workforce. The message will need to remain consistent — going to college is a must, and no one should be told that if they go to college, they are destined to be a failure.

Growing a college-going culture in every community is not going to be easy. There again, few things in life worth the aspirations to achieve are easy. But as thousands of high school students prepare to graduate in the forthcoming weeks, do them a favor. Encourage going on to college. And if they respond that they do not feel smart enough to go to college, send them our way and we will take care of them.

Chris Duree is Chancellor of Iowa Valley Community College District, which operates Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Marshalltown Community College, and MCC’s Iowa Valley Grinnell satellite campus.

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The security guard who got shot in the leg defending anti-Muh a m m a d c a r toonists down in Texas? I hope he volunteered for that s h i f t . By Marc Dion If he d i d n’t , then, once again, the marginally willing low-wage worker puts it all on the line for somebody else’s money and beliefs.

The rabid jihadis did not shoot the fame-seeking missile of a woman who organized the event. They shot the security guard.

Even the cops who killed the jihadis made more money than the security guard.

It’s like working in a corporate-owned convenience store. When a junky wants money, he doesn’t take a bus to corporate headquarters and rob the CEO, taking all the money in the guy’s wallet and his $8,000 watch. Nope.

The junky comes into the crappy little store in his neighborhood and threatens to kill YOU for the $7 in the register. And you’re making $10.50 an hour, part-time, no benefits.

I see a big future in principled death for the poor or at least in poor people being asked to apply the principles of those devout Christians who pay them minimum wage for part-time, no benefits work.

You’re working away behind the counter of a bakery. Your boss, the devout Christian paying you $8.25 an hour, stands on her principle that the bakery will not make wedding cakes for gay couples.

Ah, but the boss can’t be there all the time. Sometimes she’s in Aruba. So, when she’s gone and gay people come in looking for a wedding cake, it’s your job to say, “Sorry, but this is a Christian business. Take your filthy little perversions somewhere else.”

Then, you go clean the toilet in the ladies’ room.

Someday soon, some warrior for Jesus will make a movie about Muhammad (probably animated), which will show the prophet in compromising situations with teenage boys and underage swine. The maker of the movie will be trying to get famous by “taking back America.”

When the movie is shown at the mall, jihadis will bomb the theater, killing several of the right-wing Bible bangers who have bought tickets in the hope of enraging Muslims.

Along with the movie patrons, the bomb will also kill Louis the janitor, who, at $8.25 an hour, couldn’t afford to see the movie even if he had the time, which he does not because this is his second job. His first is behind the counter of an often-robbed convenience store in a bad neighborhood where he makes $9 an hour.

There is an old Yiddish proverb/joke: “If rich people could pay someone to die for them, a poor man could make a decent living.”

Rich people can pay someone to day for them but, no, you can’t make a decent living.

Turns out it’s a minimum-wage job.

Marc Munroe Dion is a nationally syndicated columnists.

Dion’s newest book “Marc Dion: Volume I” is available for Kindle and Nook.

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Obituaries Jenny Lynn Bailey May 10, 2015 Jenny Lynn Bailey, 28 of Baxter passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, May 10, 2015 due to complications of AT. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bethany United Church of Christ in Baxter. Funeral services will be held on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany United Church of Christ with Pastor Wanda Sey-

Carol “Coke” S. Umbarger May 10, 2015 Carol “Coke” S. Umbarger, 79, of Newton died on S u n d a y, May 10, 2 0 1 5 , at Skiff Medical C e n t e r.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 14, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at the

del officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Baxter.

Jenny was born in Des Moines on June 19, 1986 to Jeff and Debra (Brandt) Bailey. Jenny grew up in Baxter and attended Newton High School and graduated in 2007. With her fighting attitude from a young age Jenny was able to overcome the many obstacles in her life. She was very active, loved spending time with her family and friends, cheering on her Minnesota Vikings, anything Disney, crafting, gardening, spending time outdoors, camping, fishing, swimming, tubing and taking vacations to see new places.

Those left to cherish

Jenny’s loving memories are her mother, Debra Bailey of Baxter, father, Jeff and Carol Bailey of Chariton; sister, Jessica Bailey of Newton; grandparents, Lynn Brandt and Marene May of Indianola, Sandra Lane of Des Moines, Glorene Masters of Newton, and Donna Burton of Des Moines; great-grandma, Gladys Porter of Ankeny; close God family, Angie and Bob Lepley, Alex and Radar Clifton, Alexia Lepley and Nick Olson and Bailley Mason, special cousin Christian Brandt of Baxter; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends.

Jenny was preceded in death by her grand-

father Roger Bailey and great-grandparents.

Thank you to Progress Industries & HIRTA bus drivers for the care and love you gave to Jenny. Special thanks to those in the “AT” familes for their support and camaraderie. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Progress Industry or AT Project in Jenny’s name.

In honor of Jenny please wear your Vikings, Hawkeyes, or Barnstormers apparel or their colors to her visitation and funeral.

Fredregill Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Jenny and her family.

funeral home. Memorials in Coke’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Carol, the daughter of Carroll and Jennie Ruth (Dodd) Dickerson, was born on Sept.

20, 1935 in Newton.

Coke was united in marriage with George Umbarger on July 23, 1954 in Newton. She worked for many years at the Jasper County Courthouse. Coke was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and a long time volunteer at Emerson Hough School. Coke loved to camp at the Iowa State Fair and Diamond

Lake. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend.

Those left to celebrate Coke’s life are her husband, George Umbarger of Newton; children, Jane ( Jeff ) McDermott of Newton and Rick (Brenda) Umbarger of Newton; her sonin-law, Wayne (Kim) McCoy of Newton; grandchildren, Nicole McCoy, Nathan (Stacie) McCoy, Sean (Rachel) McDermott, Patrick (Mari) McDermott, Ben (Cari) McDermott, Colton Umbarger, and Grant McCoy; her great-grandchil-

dren, Carter, Trent, Lainey, McKynna, Kinser, Carlee, Sofia, Ethan, Landon, and one on the way; siblings, Kathy (Chuck) Hewitt, Chuck Dickerson, Dianna (Murray) Dougan, Lloyd (Barb) Dickerson, Bill (Bobette) Patton, and Mike (Sharon) Patton; her sister-in-law, Barb Dickerson; many nieces, nephews, and good friends, including her best friend, Marilyn Lamb. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Judy McCoy; and siblings, Everett, Bobby, Richard, Donnie, Leroy, Jean, Mag, Lois, Lela and Penny.

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• Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting will meet at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at The Hunter Mansion, in Newton. Members of the chapter will meet for the last meeting of the school year. The group will gather for a dessert meeting and will also enjoy the initiation of new members, the announcement of the recruitment grant recipient, and honor any retirees in the group.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

• 12 Women of the Bible women’s study will meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Newton Class of 1961 will meet at noon Wednesday at La Cabana, in Newton. Members will meet for lunch and conversation. All class members and guests are welcome to attend.

• Newton Noon Kiwanis will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton, for lunch and a program titled “Students of the Month Return.” Anyone interested in the program or in learning more about Kiwanis is welcome to be a guest for lunch. For information, or to make a reservation for lunch, call Margie Criswell at 641-521-9482. Visit www.newtonkiwanis.org to learn more about the service club.

• Overcoming Emotions that Destroy will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• CAA Youth Sculpture Project will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton. to help design and create a sculpture for the CAA grounds.

There are no fees to attend. Enter on the west side of the CAA building. For more information, email Karen King at king50208@hotmail. com or call Linda Klepinger at 641-521-3554.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Masonic Temple, in Prairie City.

Lottery Martina Joye Holmes May 9, 2015 Martina Joye Holmes, the daughter of Benjamin C. and Ruth E. (Martz) Cobbs, was born Dec. 31, 1932, in N e w ton. She graduated from the Newton Senior

High School with the class of 1951.

On June 20, 1954, Martina was united in marriage with Dwain Holmes in Newton.

She devoted her life to her husband and family.

Martina had worked in sales for Joseph’s Fine Jewelry in Des Moines.

She enjoyed arts and crafts, painting, tennis, bridge, yoga and interior decorating.

Martina died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Iowa Methodist Med-

Reggie L. Hodge May 9, 2015 Reggie L. Hodge, 50, of Newton, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at

ical Center in Des Moines. She was 82 years old. Those left to honor Martina’s memory include her husband, Dwain Holmes of Newton; her daughters, Marla Holmes (Lori Bell) of Boise, Idaho, Brenda (Chris) Biery of Dunedin, Fla., Rhonda Thomasson of Newton and Paula Holmes of Dunedin, Fla.; her three grandchildren, Jill (Dennis) Krieger, Drew Thomasson, Luke Bi-

his home in Newton. A funeral service for Reggie will be at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 19 at the First United Methodist Church in Newton.

The family will greet friends

ery; and her brother, Ben “Butch” (Elaine) Cobbs, Jr. of Maryville, Tenn. Martina was preceded in death by her parents, and a son-inlaw, Charlie Hawkins.

The family will greet friends Wednesday, May 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. No services are planned.

Memorials may be designated to the Centre for Arts and Artists in Newton and may be left at the funeral home.

Monday evening from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be designated in Reggie’s name to help his kids with future expenses.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Kenneth M. Landgrebe, 18, of Newton, is charged with failure to maintain control after authorities were called to 709 S. Fifth Ave. E. at 6:15 p.m. Thursday. Officers were called on an accident and spoke with Landgrebe who said that he swerved to miss a rabbit and lost power steering in this vehicle causing his vehicle to hit a utility pole. Alliant En-

ergy was called to fix the utility pole because of live wires across the road.

Landgrebe had approximately $1,000 in damage and the pole cost approximately $2,000 to fix. He was cited and released to appear.

•Danielle N. Milledge, 24, of Newton, is charged with failure to obey stop or yield sign after authorities were called to North Sixth Avenue East and East 10th Street North at 7:57 p.m. Friday.

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Son who’s angry over parents’ breakup must know the truth DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced mother of four. I have been single for three years, since my ex chose an affair over our marriage. I am successful and manage my home and finances.

I am, however, struggling with pressure from my ex to get back together.

He had several affairs during the 13 years we were married. The pain and self-loathing were unbearable for me.

He hasn’t changed. Yet he tells our 14-year-old son, “Jackson,” that he still loves me and “wants only to be with me.” He also told Jackson that he doesn’t know why I have chosen to keep our family broken up.

I moved hundreds of miles to get away from this stress. I have a great job and a lovely home. My son stays mad at me, though. He has chosen to live with his dad, and when he visits he demands explanations for why I am not with them. It breaks my heart. I genuinely do not know what to tell him.

His father has already told him about the affairs, but says I should forgive him. Ironically, I DO forgive him. I want my ex to have a beautiful life — without me. What can a mother say to her son to help him understand that some things just won’t mend? — MOVED ON IN ALABAMA DEAR MOVED ON: You would be doing your son a favor to tell him the truth. As it stands, he thinks that a husband having affairs is nothing serious because that’s what his father has told him.

Now it’s time to tell Jackson that his father didn’t do this just once, he did it repeatedly. Explain that you tried forgiving him, and it only caused you more heartache. Tell your son you love him and you’re sorry he’s angry at you, but it’s clear that his father isn’t going to change. And that you would rather remain single than let him touch your body — or your heart — again.

If you do, it may teach Jackson that not all women will accept this kind of

treatment and endlessly forgive. If you don’t, he may follow his father’s example and turn out just like dear old dad.

DEAR ABBY: I live in my parents’ home. They are long-haul truck drivers and come home every eight weeks or so for a few days. I’m disabled and have a caregiver who comes four days a week.

When my parents stop in and the caregiver is here, they expect her to do for them. They keep four dogs on the truck they take with them and leave four dogs at home with me — so that’s eight dogs when they are here.

I am extremely grateful for this home and I love them very much, but right now I feel like a house/dog-sitter.

My son has invited me to go on vacation with his family. Is it my responsibility to make arrangements for the dogs they have left here? I feel like a prisoner in my own home.

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Jury awards ex-high school football player $1M in lawsuit DES MOINES — A jury has awarded a former Bedford High School football player almost $1 million in a case involving the school’s response to head injuries.

Kacey Strough, 18, had a pre-existing medical condition known as a “cavernous malformation,” or abnormally formed blood vessels, in his brain.

Strough’s attorney argued the vessels bled after he suffered a head injury, but he was allowed to continue practicing and playing.

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DENISON — Authorities say a 20-year-old man convicted last week of killing two elderly people in Deloit has tried to escape the Crawford County Jail.

The Crawford County Sheriff ’s Office says Jayden Chapman assaulted a jailer on Monday while trying to flee. Chapman faces two life terms for the slayings of 80-year-old Marvin Huesling and 81-year-old Alice Huisenga in Deloit.

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DES MOINES — An Iowa man and his estranged wife have been handed lengthy federal prison terms on charges that they produced child pornography involving babies and young children. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa says 42-year-old Bradley Jensen and 37-year-old Jennifer Jensen, both Panora residents, were sentenced Friday to 32½ years and 20 years in federal prison, respectively. Bradley Jensen was convicted sexual exploitation of a child and production of child pornography.

MASON CITY — A man accused of tossing a cat into the Winnebago River in Mason City is scheduled to be sentenced later this month. The charge against 69-yearold William Hill was lowered to abandonment of a cat, in exchange for a guilty plea.

He’d been charged with animal torture. His sentencing is set for May 26. Authorities say the cat was inside a duffel bag tossed by Hill into the river near a Mason City bridge on March 21. A couple witnessed what happened and soon retrieved the bag.

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CHARLES CITY — An Iowa man convicted in the killing of his former girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison. Along with Monday’s sentencing of 36-year-old Casey Frederiksen, a motion for a new trial was denied. Jurors found him guilty in March of first-degree sexual assault and first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Evelyn Miller.

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Iowa clerks jobs to change as courts go all-electronic The Associated Press IOWA CITY — Hundreds of court clerks in the Iowa Judicial Branch are getting new official duties, in part to replace those lost as Iowa moves to a totally electronic, paperless filing system for records.

But some employees and lawyers are nervous that a possible funding shortfall could lead to layoffs and service cuts in the coming year.

More than 725 court clerks who work in courthouses in Iowa’s 99 counties will be given new job descriptions and titles effective July 1, said court system spokesman Steve Davis.

Their duties are being updated to reflect changes in the way the courts do business, especially the adoption of a paperless, electronic system that requires litigants to file their own court documents. Their new title will be judicial specialists, and they will be expected to play a bigger role in assisting judges in courtroom operations, from jury selection to maintaining courtroom decorum to scheduling hearings, their new job description shows.

One goal is to improve efficiency and service in a court system that has 75,000 court cases filed every year. But even with the revised job descriptions, trial courts that were hit hard by layoffs from deep budget cuts in 2009 “will continue to be understaffed and additional trial court support will continue to be an ongoing need,” Davis said.

Chief Justice Mark Cady has said the computer-based filing system is expected to be implemented in all 99 counties by June 30. As of December, four million documents were filed with the system.

While helping lawyers and others use the electronic system, less of the clerks’ time is expected to be spent managing court records than the past. Many of their other duties will remain, from sending jury duty notifications to collecting court fines.

Official says DHS still placing mental health patients The Associated Press DES MOINES — Up to six patients at a state mental health facility in Iowa may not have placements elsewhere by the time the facility is slated to close, the head of the agency overseeing the process said Monday.

Charles Palmer, director of the Iowa Department of Human Services, told lawmakers during a Senate Government Oversight Committee meeting that officials are working to change that for patients in a specialized unit for

the elderly at the facility in Clarinda.

“We continue to try to find placements for those six,” he said, and noted that four of them are sexual offenders.

It’s unclear what would happen if those patients aren’t placed.

Palmer’s statements came during testimony that included remarks from the sister of a long-term patient at Clarinda. Janice Scalise told lawmakers that her 63-year-old sister has yet to be placed and DHS officials have been unclear about the process.

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“I feel in many ways that I’m not being told the entire truth,” she said.

Scalise said she had been informed of a move-out date for patients around June 15.

Richard Shults, DHS administrator for mental health and disability services, said officials are working with family members like Scalise to find placements.

Gov. Terry Branstad removed funding for the facilities in Clarinda and Mount Pleasant in his budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins in July, though some

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services at the facilities have already been halted. Branstad has said the facilities are outdated and patients can receive treatment elsewhere. Critics say some patients with special treatment needs have no other place to go.

Senate Democrats are trying to restore funding for the facilities in their budget proposal for health and human services. Some Republican lawmakers announced a proposal Friday backed

by Branstad and DHS that would keep the facilities open through Dec. 15.

DES MOINES (AP) — Sen. Joni Ernst is going to treat Republican presidential hopefuls to a pig roast and a motorcycle ride.

The freshman senator’s political action committee on Monday announced details for a fundraiser they are calling the “Roast and Ride.” The event will be held on June 6.

The confirmed attendees are Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, among others.

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Miller receives DMACC Alumni Association Award Newton Daily News ANKENY — Svitlana Miller, of Newton, has been named a recipient of the DMACC Alumni Early Achievement Award.

The award was created in 2011 to recognize alumni who have graduated from DMACC within the last 10 years and have displayed exemplary personal or professional achievement or volunteer service to their community.

Miller is a 2009 graduate of DMACC’s Newton Campus, where she was a star student, president of both the Student Activities Council and the Beta Gamma Rho chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. She was named Submitted Photo Outstanding Student of the Year Svitlana Miller, left, receives the DMACC Alumni Early Achievement Award from Newton in 200 and 2009. She was named Campus provost Mary Entz. to the All USA Academic Team in

Pastoor graduates from Dordt College SIOUX CENTER — Dordt College awarded 326 diplomas at the 2015 commencement ceremony on May 8.

Justin Pastoor, of Sully, received a bachelor of arts degree in health and human performance: exercise science. He also has minors in psychology and biomedical sciences.

Aurora Heights PTA to host annual Fun Night Thursday Newton Daily News Aurora Heights Elementary Partent-Teacher Association will host its annual Aurora Heights Fun Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the school, 310 E. 23rd St. S. in Newton.

For more information, call 641-7927324.

2009. She was a Coca-Cola Scholar and a Guistwhite Scholar — the first ever from the state of Iowa. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Central College in 2012 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree from Drake University.

Miller is a board member for OPEN, the Organization Promoting Everlasting Neighborhoods, a group that allows her to facilitate exchange opportunities for students in Newton with those in sister cities in China and her home country of Ukraine. She is also active with Project AWAKE’s tree and flower planting initiatives and is a member of the Young Professionals of Jasper County.

Miller was recognized by the DMACC Alumni Association in a special event recently held on the DMACC Ankeny Campus.

​Griffin wins IT Leadership Forum Scholarship Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Newton High School senior Jared Griffin has been awarded an IT Leadership Forum Technology Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship was created by the IT Leadership Forum, a peer group of technology leaders in Des Moines. Applicants were judged on their STEM-related class load, GPA and involvement in technology-related clubs or activities, among other qualifications.

Griffin will attend Iowa State University next fall and major in computer engineering. He is involved with the HyperStream program at Newton High School and competed in the IT Olympics in Ames.

The IT Leadership Forum was created in 2010 by Paragon IT Professionals to bring IT managers together for leadership development and education. Companies represented include Athene, ARAG, Berkley Technology Ser-

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Girls’ soccer regional pairings released

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Ninth-ranked Newton, Collins-Maxwell/Baxter and Prairie City-Monroe now know their regional pairings for the Iowa Class 2A playoffs. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released regional pairings Monday.

In Class 2A Region 4, Newton and Waverly-Shell Rock earned first-round byes. Newton awaits the winner of CMB and Urbandale, which play at 6 p.m. May 29 at Urbandale. Boone hosts CAL on May 29 and the winner plays Waverly-Shell-Rock.

The regional semifinals are June 2 with Newton and Waverly-Shell Rock hosting games at 6 p.m. The championship game is 6 p.m. June 8 at Waverly.

PCM takes on South Tama/ East Marshall in the first round of the 2A Region 7 at 5 p.m. May 29 at Tama. The winner advances to the semifinal game against Cedar Rapids Xavier, which hosts that game at 5 p.m. June 2.

In the other side of the Region 7 bracket, Independence hosts Decorah on May 29. The winner moves in the semifinal against host Marion June 2. The regional championship game is 5 p.m. June 8 at Cedar Rapids Xavier.

Regional champions advance to the Class 2A state tournament June11-13 at Cownie Stadium in Des Moines.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s McKenna Heisdorffer, left, and Megan Pressgrove, right, combined to win the Little Hawkeye Conference No. 1 doubles title Monday in Pella.

Newton’s Heisdorffer, Pressgrove are LHC No. 1 doubles champs

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

PELLA — McKenna Heisdorffer and Megan Pressgrove proved they deserved the No. 1 seed in Monday’s Little Hawkeye Conference tennis tournament. The Newton High duo won two third-set tiebreakers to capture the 2015 LHC No. 1 doubles

championship.

Heisdorffer, a senior, and Pressgrove, a sophomore, had a first-round bye at the tournament, hosted by Pella at Caldwell Park. They faced Pella’s Lauren Kriegel and Alli Dingeman in the semifinals.

“We came out flat for whatever reason, maybe we didn’t like having the bye and were cold as a result, but we

dug ourselves an 0-4 hole to start the match,” said Erick Zehr, Newton head coach. “McKenna and Megan battled back, but lost the first set.”

Zehr said the second set was a different story as the Newton pair dictated the terms of the match, winning the set. In the third-set tiebreaker,

Cardinal boys’ No. 1 doubles team is third at LHC

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News GRINNELL — James Trettin and John Trettin combined to captured third place in the No. 1 doubles division of Monday’s Little Hawkeye Conference boys’ tennis tournament at Grinnell. The Trettins are sophomores from Lynnville-Sully, who play for Newton High’s Cardinals.

Trettin and Trettin opened with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Oskaloosa’s Griffin Wonderlich and Samuel Ginaven. They dropped a 6-1, 6-0 decision to eventual conference champions, Jaimson Rooseboom and Tom Pettit of Pella.

In the No. 1 doubles’ thirdJocelyn Sheets/Daily News place match, Trettin and Trettin James Trettin paired with John Trettin as Newton’s No. 1 doubles team in the Little Hawkeye Conference meet Monday in Grinnell.

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Gilbert Tigers sweep HOIC track meet Four wins help CMB boys finish runner-up

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Joey Nissen was part of the Raiders’ silver-medal performance in the shuttle hurdle relay on Monday at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet in Des Moines. Nissen anchored the team to one of its best times of the season at 1:00.02.

DES MOINES — Collins-Maxwell/ Baxter senior Bryce Kemp is trying to balance being ready for NCAA Division I football in the fall with still being competitive in track and field this spring.

And despite putting on an extra 15 pounds, Kemp still won two events at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet at a cold and windy Saydel High School on Monday.

Kemp was victorious in the long jump and 110-meter high hurdles and also was third in the 200 and fourth in the 100 as the Raiders claimed second place in the team race.

CMB trailed champion Gilbert by 31 points. The Raiders scored 122 and bested host Saydel by 17. Prairie City-Monroe was seventh with 40.50 points and Colfax-Mingo placed 10th with 13 points in its final HOIC meet.

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PCM girls take fourth, CMB fifth against deep HOIC field

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Collins-Maxwell/ Baxter girls track coach Jerry Meinerts and Prairie City-Monroe coach Bridget Martin both admitted their squads would have their hands full against a deeply talented Heart of Iowa Conference field on Monday.

The HOIC meet was at Saydel High School and the Raiders and Mustangs combined for three wins and two runner-up finishes on a cold, windy night.

That added up to a fourth-place finish for the Mustangs and a fifth-place tally for the Raiders. Gilbert recorded the sweep on the night as the Tigers won the boys meet with ease and the girls were 10 points better Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Mackenzie Clarke, center, anchored the Mustangs’ than runner-up Greene County.

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GIRLS TENNIS | 3B

4x200-meter relay to a third-place finish and ran the opening leg of the winning distance medley relay Monday at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet in Des Moines. PCM was fourth in the team standings.

This and That

The LeBron hate needs an expiration date When will the LeBron James hate be put to bed?

I have never been one of those guys who has major issues with the NBA’s best player. I prefer to enjoy the greatness that he brings to the game.

Many basketball fans got a lot of joy out of seeing him struggle in By Troy Hyde Newton Game 3 against Daily News the Chicago Bulls. That Sports Writer was the game that Derrick Rose banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat the Cavs and go up in the series.

But like he always does, he put some egg on the haters in his next game when he sunk a baseline jumper at the horn to tie the series at 2-all.

There is no middle ground with James. You either love him or you hate him. And I have never understood where the hate comes from.

I know the hate needs an expiration date.

The “Decision” was five years ago. And he wasn’t the only one prancing around at the Miami Heat welcoming party. He had help.

If we would just sit back and watch what he does each night he steps on the court, we would realize he’s one of the six best players to ever don an NBA uniform.

Part of the issue with James is that too many fans like to compare him to Michael Jordan. And that’s never good with the staunch Jordan fans.

I grew up a huge Jordan fan.

There is no one better than MJ and I will never say anyone is.

He will always be my No. 1.

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Sports

SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday Golf Newton girls at Norwalk, 4:15 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully boys at North Mahaska, 4 p.m.

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

Newton boys at Pella, 9th 4:45 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

Middle School Track Newton 7th, 8th girls at Norwalk, 4:30 p.m.

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

Thursday High School Track State Qualifying Meets Class 4A District 5 Newton at Urbandale, 4 p.m.

Class 2A District 1 CMB, PCM at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, 4 p.m.

Class 1A District 2 Lynnville-Sully, Colfax-Mingo at BGM, 4 p.m.

Tennis Newton boys at Class 2A district, Marshalltown, 9 a.m.

Golf Newton girls at Southeast Polk, 10 a.m.

PCM girls at Chariton, 1 p.m.

Soccer PCM boys at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

Knoxville at CMB girls, 5:30 p.m.

PCM girls at Chariton, 7 p.m.

Trap Shooting Newton at Knoxville Friday Soccer ADM at Newton girls, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.

Newton 9th boys at Ames, 4:45 p.m.

PCM girls at Knoxville, 7 p.m.

Golf PCM girls at Colfax-Mingo tournament, 4 p.m.

Boys Sectionals Lynnville-Sully, Colfax-Mingo at Class 1A, Pleasantville PCM at Class 2A, Pella Christian, 9 a.m.

CMB at Class 3A, Gilbert Saturday Golf Newton girls at South Tama Invitational, 8 a.m.

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C-M boys cruise to win in home triangular

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News COLFAX — The Colfax-Mingo boys’ golf team hasn’t had the luxury of playing with a full lineup much this season.

But the Tigerhawks took advantage of the rare opportunity Monday during a home triangular against Pleasantville and North Mahaska.

Jimmy Abell continued his strong play with a 2-over-par 38 and that led the way in a Tigerhawks’ win. Colfax-Mingo finished with four golfers in the top seven and scored a 184 at Colfax Country Club.

Pleasantville was a distant second with a 199 and Melcher-Dallas carded a 264 in taking third.

Joe Day of Pleasantville was the runner-up medalist, but he finished six shots back of Abell. Abell, who won the Tigerhawks’ host tourney this past weekend, birdied the par 4 No. 2 and had five pars on his round.

Mason Mosher was one shot back of Day with a 45.

Brady DeJoode, who returned to the lineup after missing Saturday’s home tournament, carded a 47 for fifth. Jacob Buehrer was seventh with a 54.

The Colfax-Mingo girls also hosted a triangular Monday. And only Pleasantville had enough players for a team score.

The Trojans grabbed the top three spots in the individual race and shot a 199 in earning the team title. Hannah Gordon won medalist honors with a 46, while Alli Friday and Bailey Oliva each shot a 48.

Olivia Maggard had a 50 for Colfax-Mingo. Melcher-Dallas also had just one golfer record a score.

The Colfax-Mingo boys return to the links at 4 p.m.

Tuesday when they head to North Mahaska.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo junior Jacob Buehrer chips onto the green at Colfax Country Club on Saturday. Buehrer shot a 54 on Monday and finished seventh at a home triangular.

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Short-handed PCM hold on against rival Raiders

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MAXWELL — Having to use a different lineup because of a conflicting track meet, Prairie City-Monroe girls’ soccer coach Bill Sowder had the chance to throw a few reserves into bigger roles and those players responded nicely.

The Mustangs built a 3-0 lead against Collins-Maxwell/ Baxter and held on for the 3-2 road win to complete the season sweep over the Raiders.

PCM beat CMB 4-1 in Monroe earlier this season.

The Mustangs (5-9 overall, 2-2 in Heart of Iowa Conference) did not have the services of starters Jessica Albright,

Rogers

Aranda Woods and McKinzie Tjaden as well as key reserve Dakota Hostetter. All four players were in Des Moines with the Colfax-Mingo track team at the conference

meet.

“We didn’t have our regular lineup, but the other girls held their own,” Sowder said.

“It was a confidence builder for them. It was an opportunity to show me what they can do and they worked hard throughout the game.”

Kennah Walters gave the

Mustangs a 2-0 lead with two first-half goals that were assisted by Abby Waddell and Brooklynn Rawlins. Then, Jaiden Rogers scored the eventual game-winning goal in the second half to push the visitors to the win.

Rogers normally starts on defense but was moved to midfielder and forward to compensate for the key absences.

“I don’t think she was exactly thrilled when I told her she was playing offense, but she has got really good dribbling skills,” Sowder said. “I think scoring a goal will boost her confidence, too.”

CMB (0-9, 0-6) came into the match with just one goal on the entire season but put

Brady suspended, Patriots fined for deflated footballs NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL came down hard on its biggest star and its championship team, telling Tom Brady and the Patriots that no one is allowed to mess with the rules of the game.

The league suspended the Super Bowl MVP Monday for the first four games of the season, fined the New England Patriots $1 million and took away two draft picks as punishment for deflating footballs used in the AFC title game.

“Each player, no matter how accomplished and otherwise respected, has an obligation to comply with the rules and must be held accountable for his actions when those rules are violated and the public’s confidence in the game is called into question,” NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent wrote to Brady.

The Patriots lose next year’s first-round pick and a fourth-round choice in 2017.

Brady would miss the season’s showcase kickoff game on Sept. 10 against Pittsburgh, then Week 2 at Buffalo, a home game against Jacksonville and a game at Dallas. He will return the week of a Patriots-Colts AFC championship rematch in Indianapolis.

He would be replaced by Jimmy Garoppolo, a 2014 second-round selection from Eastern Illinois who won the Walter Payton award as the best player in the FCS. He has thrown 27 NFL passes, including one touchdown.

Brady has three days to appeal the suspension to Commissioner Roger Goodell or his designee.

His agent, Don Yee, said “the discipline is ridiculous and has no legitimate basis” and that Brady will appeal.

“And if the hearing officer is completely independent and neutral, I am very confident the Wells Report will be exposed as an incredibly frail exercise in fact-finding and logic,” Yee said in a statement.

The Patriots said in a statement they thought the punishment was too severe.

“Despite our conviction that there was no tampering with footballs, it was our intention to accept any discipline levied by the league,” the statement said.

“Today’s punishment, however, far exceeded any reasonable expectation. It was based completely on circumstantial rather than hard or conclusive evidence.

“Tom Brady has our unconditional support.

Our belief in him has not wavered.”

On Monday, the Patriots also postponed this week’s previously scheduled media availability with their rookie draft class.

The league also indefinitely suspended the two equipment staffers believed to have carried out the plan.

in two in the final 20 minutes to make things interesting.

Tabitha Halftery and Tatum Tremain both scored their first goals of the season for the Raiders.

“The defense got tired,” Sowder said of CMB’s rally.

CMB had 21 shots on goal in all. Lexi Breon had 30 saves in goal for the Raiders. McKeely Tjaden got the win in goal for the Mustangs.

PCM, which has won three of its last five, travel to Chariton on Thursday. Action begins at 7 p.m. The Raiders host Knoxville at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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Mustangs struggle with cold, windy conditions

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe’s Abby Van Haaften attempts a putt earlier this season at Gateway Recreation Golf Course.

The Mustangs struggled in the cold and windy conditions on Monday, placing fifth out six teams at Knoxville.

KNOXVILLE — The cold and windy conditions affected the Prairie City-Monroe girls golf team Monday.

All four Mustang golfers shot in the 100s and the team finished fifth in the six-team field. PCM’s 18-hole score was 506, which was 47 strokes better than Oskaloosa.

Pella won the meet with a 405 and host Knoxville was next with a 423. Grinnell was third with a 424 and Indianola was a distant fifth at 454. Oskaloosa shot a 553 in sixth.

“All the girls struggled with the cold, windy day,” PCM coach Val Edwards said.

Sophomore Breanna Maher finished in 17th overall with a 114. Sabrina Reed was the next Mustang at 127 and Ellie Steenhoek came in

with a 129. Abby Van Haaften carded a 136.

“Breanna struggled with her drives in the first round and started to get things going on the second nine but just couldn’t fully get her game going today.

“Ellie, Sabrina and Abby all struggled with their short games and trying to read the greens and how to play against the strong wind.”

Medalist honors went to Knoxville’s Envy Wells, who shot a 96. Knoxville’s Sierra Findley and Indianola’s Maddie Berkley each shot a 98.

The Mustangs hit the road Thursday for an 18-hole tournament at the Chariton Invitational. They travel to Colfax-Mingo for the Tigerhawks’ tournament on Friday.

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Top seeds swing series’ with big road wins MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 21 of his 33 points by halftime, and Golden State snapped its two-game skid Monday night by routing Memphis 101-84 to tie the Western Conference semifinal at 2-2.

The Warriors hadn’t lost three straight games all season, and they never came close as they took back home-court advantage.

Curry hadn’t scored more than 23 points in this series, and he nearly had that by halftime.

Draymond Green had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Warriors while Klay Thompson had 15 points, Harrison Barnes 12 and Andre Iguodala 11.

Marc Gasol had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis while Zach Randolph had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Conley finished with 10 points and seven assists but was 4 of 15 from the field. Memphis pulled its starters with 3:00 left.

Game 5 is Wednesday night at Golden State.

HAWKS 106, WIZARDS 101 WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeff Teague scored 26 points, including a key 3-pointer, to lead Atlanta and even the second-round series at 2-2.

Two days after hitting a buzzer-beater to win Game 3, Wash-

ington’s Paul Pierce missed a 3-point attempt that would have tied the score with less than 10 seconds left.

Al Horford had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Paul Millsap added 19 points, six assists and five rebounds.

Washington point guard John Wall missed a third consecutive game with a broken left hand.

Game 5 is Wednesday night at Atlanta.

The Hawks led most of the game, but Washington cut the deficit to 101-97 with under 2 minutes remaining. Teague’s 3-pointer with 72 seconds left got the margin back to seven.

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Coen wins 800 at Little Dutch meet

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News PELLA — Grace Coen claimed the 800-meter run title at Monday’s Little Dutch Coed Invitational hosted by Pella Community High School.

Coen’s win was the only championship of the meet for the Newton High girls.

Coen won the race in 2 minutes 20.45 seconds. Hailey Coy ran third in the 1,500 in 5:19.12 and Sarah Prendergast placed 13th in 6:49.40. Also in the 800, Annie Hurt was 14th in 2:58.70 and Kayla Botterbrodt took 16th in 3:05.85.

Newton finished fourth as a team in the eight-team field with 63 points.

Pella won its home meet with 212 points.

Bethany Risius placed eighth in the 400 meets in 1:22.18. In the 200 meters, Serenity Stier was 12th in 33.06 seconds. Audrey Lucas was 12th in the 100 in 15.37 seconds, and Brooke

Wolfe was 15th in 15.91.

Alexis Stout placed third in the 400 hurdle race in 1:13.76. Morgann Eide ran fifth in the 100 high hurdles in 17.61 seconds and Taylor Shipley was ninth in 18.41.

The shuttle hurdle relay team of Stout, Liz McVey, Fran Lucas and Eide was fourth in 1:14.15. Newton’s 4x200 relay foursome of Leela Spencer, McVey, Kenna Winther and Sydney Jenkins ran fourth in 1:53.78. The same four posted a fourth-place time of 1:58.22 in the sprint medley relay race.

Hannah Boecker finished fifth in the high jump, clearing the bar at 4-10. Winther placed 11th in the long jump at 13-6.5 and Prendergast was 13th at 10-8.75.

Haley Revell and Ali Bestell placed seventh and eighth, respectively, in the discus and the shot put. Revell’s discus distance was 90 feet and she threw 31-6 in the shot put. Bestell had a

throw of 87-1 in the discus and went 29-10.5 in the shot.

Newton’s 4x400 relay team of Sydney Hook, Boecker, Destiny Lautenbach and Hurt was seventh in 5:12.06.

The 4x800 team of Hurt, Prendergast, Lautenbach and Botterbrodt took sixth in 12:40.80.

Jordan Banfield, Stier, Hook and Megan Van Dalen combined for a seventh-place time of 5:16.28 in the distance medley relay race.

In the 4x100, the team of Banfield, Shipley, Eide and Fran Lucas placed ninth in 58.25 seconds and the team of Risius, Wolfe, Shannah Ergenbright and Alyssa Williams was 14th in 1:00.04.

Newton competes in the Class 4A state qualifying meet Thursday at Urbandale.

MONTEZUMA — Lynnville-Sully’s boys were second and the girls claimed a team title at Monday’s Darrell Brand Relays hosted by Montezuma.

Montezuma won the boys’ team title with 108 points. The Hawk boys scored 83 points for second in a nine-team field.

Lynnville-Sully girls rang up 169 points to win their division ahead of five other teams.

Sage Ehresman extended his own school record in winning the boys’ shot put a throw of 48 feet, 10.5 inches. Noah Engle claimed the discus title with a toss of 139’1 with Ehresman ins second at 132-8.

Canyon Kuhlmann won the 3,200-meter run in 11 minutes, 3.86 seconds with teammate Connor Fraker in fifth at 13:45.32. Kuhlmann ran third in the 800 in 2:22.17.

Cody Gibbs placed third in the 1,600 meters in 5:25.38.

Carson Dunsbergen tied for third in the high jump at 5-4. He was fourth in the 400-

mter dash in 58.24 seconds and fourth in the 400 hurdles in 1:03.78. Colten Arment placed sixth in the 110-meter high hurdles in 17.74 seconds.

Engle and Ehresman combined with Caden Dunsbergen and Noah Zylstra to take second int eh 4x100 relay in 46.93 seconds.. In the 4x200, Engle, David Bastuck, Corey McCoy and Ehresman posted a third-place time of 1:38.79.

Arment, Engle, Ryan Hofer and Caden Dunsbergen ran a second-place time of 1:05.90 in the shuttle hurdle relay race. The Hawk boys’ distance medley relay team of Sage Zylstra, Cayden Johnson, Karl Recknagel and Bastuck placed third in 4:16.44.

Lynnville-Sully’s 4x400 foursome of Sage Zylstra, Gibbs, Johnson and Elijah Collins placed fourth in 4:13.86. The 4x800 relay team of Collins, Jake Brand, Kemper Lukehart and Sage Zylstra was sixth in 10:31.53.

Lynnville-Sully’s girls won four relay races, finished second in two and fifth in anoth-

nament, which tees off at 9 a.m. at the Pleasantville Golf and Country Club. Colfax-Mingo, Melcher-Dallas, Moravia, North Mahaska, Pleasantville, Twin Cedars and Wayne join Lynnville-Sully in the sectional.

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er at Montezuma.

The foursome of Kasiah Ehresman, Madison Rasmusson, Makenzy Rozendaal and Brenna Lanser claimed the gold in the 4x100 in 52.17 seconds. Ehresman, Rasmusson, Lizzy Van Manen and Lanser won the 4x200 in 1:52.91.

Ehresman combined with Mariah Vos, Cori Rice and Rasmusson to win the 4x800 in 10:40.91. The foursome of Camryn Russell, Tierney Needham, Jataya Meyer and Maria Vos took first in the spring medley relay race in 2:06.63.

Placing second in the shuttle relay race was the Hawk team of Meyer, Shelby Foster, Russell and Hailey Scandridge in 1:21.10.

Van Manen, Rice, Mariah Vos and Alexis Hardenbrook ran second in the 4x400 in 4:48.18.

In the distance medley relay, Skyler Young, Needham, Olivia Ritter and Haley Breeden placed fifth in 5:56.34.

Van Manen captured gold in the discus with a throw of 105-2 and Shelby Davis was

second at 87.8. Davis earned gold in the shot put ring with a toss of 34-2 and Jelissa Rozendaal was third at 28-10.

Davis took second in the high jump, clearing the bar at 4-6 and McKinley Conover was fourth at 4-4. Scandridge placed fourth int he long jump with a leap of 13-10.75.

The Lynnville-Sully girls went 1-2 in the 3,000 meters led by Haley James in 14:02 with Marissa Vos was second in 15:48.21. James was second in the 1,500 in 6:18.56 and Marissa Vos placed seventh in 6:52.

Foster ran second in the 400 hurdles in 1:28.19 and Scandridge was sixth in the 100 high hurdles in 19.67 seconds. Meyer placed fourth in 100 meters in 13.66 seconds and Russell was third in the 200 at 24.69.

Rice finished second in the 400 meters in 1:10.18 and Hardenbrook was fifth in 1:14.87. Breeden placed fourth in the 800 in 3:20.94 and Rebecca Morningstar was fifth in 3:32.39.

Lynnville-Sully boy golfers place third in SICL meet

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News NORTH ENGLISH — Lynnville-Sully’s boys claimed third in Monday’s South Iowa Cedar League conference golf meet at Knoll Ridge Country Club.

The Hawks combined for a four-man score of 366. English Valleys played its home

course well to win the SICL conference meet championship with a 345. BGM placed second at 361.

“It was a good night for the boys, finishing third out of 10 teams in the conference,” said Bryan De Jong, Lynnville-Sully coach.

Ben Trettin led the Hawks with an 81, which put him third individually. Baker Ze-

Girls Tennis Continued from Page 1B Heisdorffer and Pressgrove went on to win the match 3-6, 6-4, 10-7.

“They did a better job avoiding Pella’s net player and placing their shots, which turned that match for us,” Zehr said.

Second-seeded Andrea Carballo and Abbie Vander Molen of Pella Christian took on Newton’s pair in the championship match. Pressgrove and Heisdorffer rolled to a 6-2 first-set win.

“They let their grip on the match slip a bit in the second, and dropped a close second set,” Zehr said. “They regrouped and closed the match out with a couple of very clutch couple points at the end of the tiebreaker. Yet another close match win, this one with everything on the line.”

Heisdorffer and Pressgrove posed a 6-2, 4-6, 10-7 win over Pella Christian in the final. They became the second doubles team in the school’s short tournament history to win a flight, Zehr said.

“It’s a fantastic accomplishment and I couldn’t be prouder,” Zehr said.

Newton finished fifth in the six-team field.

Grinnell won the team championship with 44 points, winning true No. 1 singles with Lily Hamilton and the No. 2 doubles division with Hope Bush and Brittnay Brown.

Pella and Pella Christian tied for second with 36 points each. Oskaloosa’s Bethany Rowley pulled the upset, winning the No. 2 singles after being seeded No. 3, and led the Indians to fourth with 34 points.

Newton scored 28 points and Norwalk had 14 points.

gers placed eighth with an 86 for Lynnville-Sully.

Kolton Fisk carded a 97 while Caleb Jensen and Kyle Van Dyke each shot a 102.

Lynnville-Sully plays in the North Mahaska tournament Tuesday at New Sharon.

The Hawks travel to Pleasantville Friday for a Class 1A sectional golf tour-

Kate Wyre played No.2 singles for Newton and claimed fourth place. She won her opening match, a 6-4, 3-6, 10-9 decision over Pella’s Bronwyn Metcalf.

Wyre lost 6-3, 6-0 to top-seeded Kiara Peterson of Grinnell.

Wyre pushed Rachel Tvedt of Pella Christian to the brink in the third-place match, but came up on the short end of a 6-0, 4-6, 10-6 decision.

“Kate went 1-2 and played three very close matches against three of the top singles players in the conference,” Zehr said.

Sierra Griffith was Newton’s No. 1 singles player and lost 6-3, 6-1 to Pella Christian’s Andrea DeBruin in the opener. She dropped a 6-1, 6-2 decision to Liz Nimmo of Norwalk to finish sixth.

“All five of the other conference schools put their best players in the singles flights.

Sierra played well in both of her matches.

She pushed both of her opponents to long rallies,” Zehr said.

In the No. 2 doubles division, Newton’s Marisa Modlin and Katherine Thorpe went 1-1 and finished fifth. They lost 6-4, 6-1 to Pella Christian’s Holly Milby and Tristen Meinders. Modlin and Thorpe bounced back to claim a 0-6, 6-1, 12-10 win over Rachel Riter and Emma Tollefson of Norwalk in the fifth-place match.

“Marisa and Katherine were down early in the fifth-place match tiebreak, but they hung in there. They played some really great shots. At 10-10, they won the next two points to finish the match,” Zehr said.

Newton goes to Des Moines East Thursday.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News NEVADA — Newton High’s Cardinal boys were 1-2 in soccer action Saturday at the Nevada tournament. The Cardinals are 7-7 overall.

Newton plays at Class 2A No. 7 Pella in Little Hawkeye Conference action Tuesday.

The Cardinals dropped a 2-1 decision to Class 1A No. 8 Gilbert to open Saturday’s tournament. Newton was down 2-0 at halftime.

Garrett Sturtz scored with one minute remaining in the game for Newton on an assist by Josh Gulling. Newton had three shots on goal in the game and had one corner kick opportunity.

Grant Davidson was credited with five saves.

“Gilbert scored two quick goals and we couldn’t recover from the deficit,” said Sackda Viravong, Newton head coach. “We didn’t win a lot of the 50/50 balls in the midfield, which meant our defense had to face too many counter attacks.”

The Cardinals regrouped to play a tough match against North Polk. With 2:24 left in the game, Josh Ventling broke the scoreless tie with a goal for Newton on a pass from Duncan Lee. “We dominated the possession game and shots on goal, but couldn’t find the net until late,” Viravong said. “We played most of the game in our end of the field. We were fortunate not having to go to a shootout.”

Newton put 11 shots on goal against North Polk and had four corner kick opportunities. Davidson was in goal again, making three saves.

Following a 30-minute break, the Cardinals took on Marshalltown and lost 4-1. Newton’s goal was scored on a miscue by the Bobcat goalkeeper.

Marshalltown led 2-0 at halftime and was up 3-0. Viravong said the Bobcat goalie couldn’t clear the ball out from a back pass from a teammate and the ball ended up in the net with 9:20 left in the second half.

Newton had three shots on goal and two corner kicks. Davidson had seven saves in the game.

“Some players were hurt and we didn’t recover well from the previous two games,” Viravong said. “We were playing on empty tanks, but managed to push forward and the guys gave it their best.”

Hawk girls win title, boys second at Montezuma

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Cardinal boys go 1-2 in Nevada tournament

Boys Tennis Continued from Page 1B posted a 6-2, 6-2 victory against Norwalk’s Trey Sievers and Zack Cook.

“An injury forced us to move our lineup around, and we adjusted pretty well, all things considered. John and James played great today,” said Nick Hoskins, Newton head coach.

Newton’s Cardinals ended up tied for fourth with Oskaloosa with four points apiece.

Pella won the LHC tournament championship with 26 points, taking first in No. 1 singles, No. 1 doubles and No. 2 doubles. Grinnell was second with 20 points, winning the No. 2 singles title. Norwalk finished third with 12 points.

Newton sophomore Seamus Vandemore and junior Michael McKinney placed fifth in No. 2 doubles. They lost 6-2, 7-6 (4) to Oskaloosa’s Gerrit Van Maanan and Jackob Kime in the play-in match. The two duos met again in the fourth-place match with Oskaloosa winning 6-3, 6-1.

Senior Jared Griffin played No. 1 singles for Newton, losing to Grinnell’s Edward Lopatto, 6-0, 6-1. Griffin dropped a 6-0, 6-0 decision to Brandon Den Hartog of Oskaloosa in the fourth-place match.

Reid Miller, a sophomore, was Newton’s No. 2 singles player in the conference tournament. Miller lost twice to Tommy Johnston of Oskaloosa, 6-2, 6-2, then 6-0, 6-2 in the fourth-place match.

Sam Dykstra of Pella defeated Jackson Wright of Norwalk, 6-2, 6-0 in the No. 1 singles title match. Grinnell’s Jonah Benning-Shorb beat Pella’s Nathan Chaplin, 6-2, 6-0, to take the No. 2 singles championship.

Pella’s Roozeboom and Pettit posted a 6-0, 6-1 win over Grinnell’s Adam VanErsvelde and Matt Thompson to claim the No. 1 doubles title. In the No. 2 doubles championship match, Pella’s Colin Jones and Ani Tangellapalli pulled out a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Grinnell’s J.P. Dugas and Kyle Cogley.

“The experience was great for our young players, moving into district play on Thursday,” Hoskins said.

Newton plays in a Class 2A district tennis tournament Thursday at Marshalltown. Tennis action begins following coaches meeting at 8:30 a.m. and seeding meeting.

Cedar Falls, Linn-Mar, Marshalltown, Mason City and Waterloo West join Newton in the district tournament. The rain date for the tournament is Friday.

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

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Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES RAGGIO A/K/A JAMES RAGGIO; KIMBERLY E. RAGGIO; and PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants.

EQUITY NO. EQCV119392 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To the above-named Defendants: JAMES RAGGIO A/K/A JAMES RAGGIO; KIMBERLY E. RAGGIO You are notified there was on filed in the Office of the Clerk of above-named Court a the Foreclosure Petition, which prays for foreclosure of a mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described herein and judgment in rem in the amount of $52,499.23 plus interest at the rate of 6.75% per annum from October 1, 2014, such amount equaling $9.71 per day, the costs of the action including title costs of $, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises from 'March 19, 2008, located in Jasper County, Iowa, to-wit: The West Half of the vacated alley adjacent to Lot 1 of Harrops Addition to Colfax, and Lots 1 and 2 of Harrops Addition to Colfax Jasper County, Iowa that the mortgage on the abovedescribed real estate be that a special foreclosed, execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Matthew E. Laughlin, whose address is The Davis Brown Tower, 215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3993, Phone: (515) 2882500, Facsimile: (515) 243-0654.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT THIS MEANS REDEMPTION. THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION THE AFTER THE SALE. PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 8th day of June, 2015, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, Iowa, at the County Courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 515-286-3394.

Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-7352942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. May 19, 2015 Date of Third Publication May 5,12 & 19 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT, WHEREBY SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER INTENDS TO DISPOSE OF ALL ASSETS, INCLUDING REAL PROPERTY The City Council of the City of Newton, Iowa will conduct a public hearing on this Asset Purchase Agreement on the 18th day of May, 2015, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 101 W. 4th Street S., Newton, Iowa, 50208 at 6 o'clock p.m., to hear public comments on the proposed approval of the Asset Purchase Agreement between Skiff Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center and Catholic Health Initiatives, in which the hospital intends to dispose of all assets, including real property, as required by Iowa Code §364.7 and Newton Municipal Code Section 5.0510 (3).

At that time and place, oral or written comments or objections may be filed or made, and, following the hearing, the Council will, at that meeting or a later meeting, make a final determination on the proposal, in accordance with Iowa Code §364.7 and Newton Municipal Code Section 5.0510(3).

By order of the City Council of Newton, Iowa.

Katrina Davis, City Clerk May 12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT, WHEREBY SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER INTENDS TO DISPOSE OF ALL ASSETS, INCLUDING REAL PROPERTY The City Council of the City of Newton, Iowa will conduct a public hearing on this Asset Purchase Agreement on the 18th day of May, 2015, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 101 W. 4th Street S., Newton, Iowa, 50208 at 6 o'clock p.m., to hear public comments on the proposed approval of the Asset Purchase Agreement between Skiff Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center and Catholic Health Initiatives, in which the hospital intends to dispose of all assets, including real property, as required by Iowa Code §364.7 and Newton Municipal Code Section 5.0510 (3).

At that time and place, oral or written comments or objections may be filed or made, and, following the hearing, the Council will, at that meeting or a later make a final meeting, determination on the proposal, in accordance with Iowa Code §364.7 and Newton Municipal Code Section 5.0510(3).

By order of the City Council of Newton, Iowa.

Katrina Davis, City Clerk May 12

PERSONAL

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets Sunday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 PM in Basement of St. Stephan's Episcopal Church BICYCLE

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Wed., May 13: 5pm – 8pm Thurs., May 14: 9am – 5pm Friday, May 15: 9am – 5pm Sat., May 16: 8:30am - 12

NO EARLY SALES! Tons of clothes of all sizes!! 24 racks of clothes! Lots and Lots of brand name clothes for boys & girls, from 0-3 months to 5t and 6x to 20.

One rack of only UA, Silver, Pink, VS. We also have Children's Place, 77 Kids, Under Armour, Hurley, Gap, RUMM, Old Navy, PS Aero, Carters and many more brand names. Lots of men clothes XS – 3XL, Abercrombie, AE, Hurley, Ecko, South Pole, Aero and much more. Lots of brand name teen & women clothes from XS-5XL and maternity. Lots of baby items and baby/kid toys, 1 pair of UGGs for kids, Pampered Chef pans, Fire pit, Tervis cups, iPods, talking Dino (big), coffee table, 2 ride in cars, baby onesis, 3 strollers, car seat, baby/kids blankets, Pottery Barn kids ironing board, board games, outdoor play house, co-sleeper, table & chairs, electric scooter, changing table, baby swing, poppy pillows, kids & adult games/books/movies (many DVD's), dishes, single serve coffee maker, bedding, 2 bread makers, Moda collectible lunch boxes, quilts, crocks, Enamel wear, suitcases, bikes, Christmas items, doll house, Dora doll house, Thomas the train items and tent, baby doll shopping cart, baby toys, toddler bed, 2 matching arm chairs, computer chair, lots of shoes, Chaise lounge, Pink Depression glass, microwave, toaster oven/coffee maker combo, fax machine, paper cutter, printer, curio cabinet, Wii fit board, kitchen items & decorations, blankets, Much Much more... come and see what we all have! Lots of scentsy items, Pink Zebra items, Thirty-One items & many things to decorate with. Tons of other items!!!

You will be amazed at what you will find! Everything that is left on Friday & Saturday will be ½ off. (Excluding Thirty-One, Scentsy and a few other items). Tons & tons of items/clothes! Come and see what we have!! Do some summer shopping for the family! ½ off most everything on Friday & Saturday.

724 S. 8th Ave. E. Newton

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General Repairs

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Newton Health Care Center is looking for a caring, energetic, and compassionate individual to become a member of our team.

CNA • 2nd Shift Full-time

We are committed to provide quality care to our residents.

We show compassion to all our residents.

We strive for the best customers service and team work.

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE

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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.

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We are looking for Agricultural Tractor/Skidloader Operators for Erosion Control, Seeding & Planting. Must have good driving record, farm/agricultural or landscape background beneficial, CDL Class A license required (we offer training for ideal applicants), ability to lift 50lbs, occasional travel to job sites. Drug testing required. Position offers medical/dental insurance, life insurance, Holiday pay and PTO. --------------------------------Immediate openings for Laborers. Will assist in duties such as installing silt fence, hydroseeding, matting and grading. Must have good work ethic, landscaping background beneficial, must be able to lift 50lbs, subject to E-Verify, drivers license beneficial, some overnight travel may be required occasionally. Drug testing required. Seasonal position March-December.

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EVENING MILKER In search of an evening weekend milker for our dairy farm. Hours are FriSun evening from 7:3010:30 pm or 11pm. For more information, please contact Jamison at 641521-8730.

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REGENCY APARTMENTS of Newton 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 100 sq. feet. On site laundry, pets allowed with additional deposit. $565-$585 per month.

Please Call 515-205-1415

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1 Bedroom Independent Living Apartment Opening.

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Administrative Support Assistant Dean’s Office Grinnell College is currently seeking an energetic, motivated, and well-organized individual to provide support to the Dean’s office.

Responsibilities: The Administrative Support Assistant provides support to the Dean’s office for human resource functions: faculty and staff hiring processes, integration of new and changed faculty information into campus data systems, maintenance and support of faculty lists. This position provides secondary support to the faculty review processes for tenure, promotion, and salary reviews. The Administrative Support Assistant provides general support for designated Associate Deans for meeting scheduling, project organization, and correspondence.

Qualifications: This position requires a high school degree and three or more years of experience in a service-oriented, confidential, computerized environment or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Prior experience working in an administrative assistant role is preferred, particularly in a college-setting. The individual must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The candidate must be a proficient user in standard Microsoft Office applications.

Application Process: Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, resume, and provide email addresses for three employment-related references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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

McLane is Growing & looking for the BEST DRIVERS in the area to GROW WITH US! Visit our JOB FAIR on Friday May 15th, Noon – 6pm & Saturday May 16th, 8:00am – 1:00pm Best Western • 133 SE Delaware • Ankeny, IA 50021

Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco.com or Call Now! Hollie (507) 664-3038

Central Iowa Residential Services Inc.(CIRSI) is recruiting for the following positions in Grinnell:

Overnight Staff – training individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting (you can sleep during part of this shift). One shift in the two week rotation is day hours and no sleep time. Pay starts at $9.00 per hour (experience pays more) and benefits that includes (Health, Dental, and Life Insurance).

Part-time Direct Care Staff – training individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential setting. The work schedule runs Monday thru Friday 6:30 to 8:30 am. Pay starts at $9.00 per hour.

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

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

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

641-792-4000.

SUMNER TREE service wanting to hire full-time position for tree removal.

Call 641-236-5578

The McLane Company is one of the nation’s leading distribution and logistics companies with 37 distribution facilities nationwide.

*Eligible CDL Applicants:* * 21 Years of Age * HS Diploma * 1 year driving exp or 50k Miles, Clean Driving Record

110 N. 5th Ave. W., Newton 641-792-0115

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

792-4388

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WILL HAUL away running or non-running riding mowers, push mowers, snow blowers and garden tillers, and garden tractors. Call 792-2416

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BARN BOARDS .50¢ a foot, alum, camper door with lock, steel posts, pipe fence braces, cable, rod, legs for hunting stand. 641793-2955.

BLACK 22 7 shot. $225. In good shape, Need permit to purchase. 641-2750290.

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AA/EOE

Inside Sales Account Executive

The Newton Daily News and Jasper County Advertiser have an exciting opportunity for a talented and energetic person to join our advertising department as a full-time inside sales account executive. Our ever-growing advertising mediums include the Newton Daily News, newtondailynews.com, Jasper County Advertiser, Jasper County Tribune, and Prairie City News.

If you have an interest in media and sales and are looking to build your career, this might be the opportunity you are looking for.

Duties Include: securing advertising commitments, placing classified ads, serving walk-in customers, and fielding phone inquiries.

The ideal candidate must possess a positive attitude, friendly presence, basic computer and typing skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to work in a fast paced environment, multi-task and possess a solid work ethic.

You must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

This is a full-time sales position that does offer benefits including health, dental and 401k plan.

Please send resume to:

Jeff Holschuh, Advertising Director 200 1st Ave E, P.O. Box 967, Newton, IA 50208 or email to: jholschuh@newtondailynews.com EOE • Skilled Iowa Employer

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2 PLASTIC gas cans, Briggs & Stratton 5 gal. $6., 1 ventless 2 gal. $3., 1973 Hart family doll “Mom” $10., 5' folding table with walnut grain top $25., variable speed dry wall screwdriver $35., Bromwell's metal slicer/grater, 40's era, 2 sided metal chopper with wooden handle, 40's era $8. each, 8 sheet cross, cut shredder $10.

792-8017.

BELLS- 1977 Currier & ives, 1977 & 1972 Hummel $8. each or 3 @ $20., 1967 Hot Wheels orange Volk's wagon with red line tires $15., Fisher Price wooden pull toys- 1970 helicopter , 1960 bumble bee $8. each pair, Fire King white cream & sugar $5., Fenton powder blue bell $10., white opalescent shoe $5. 641275-7600.

BRAND NEW cat toy, kitty pirate ship. $20.00. 7870208 BROWN POWER lift recliner, like new, used 6 months, purchased from Newton Furniture Store. $250. New shower chair $15. 641-218-8144.

FOR SALE: 2 adult life jackets, $40 each 2 adult life jackets, $25 each 2 adult life jackets, $20 each 3 orange life jackets, $5 each. 641-792-5216.

FULL SIZE Oil Paining, Seascape by Lee Burr, 40x30 inches. $450.00.

787-0208 GREEN LEATHER rocker in good shape. $80. 7870208.

NEW LEATHER Brahma Boots, rugged, size 10 ½. $60. 787-0208.

OAK TABLE with six chairs $200., brown microfiber sofa $200., brown twin size hide-a-bed $75., ridgid No. 22 pipe vise $30., propane construction heater $30. From non smoking home. 641-5217030.

PHILLIPS TV 27”, needs cable box, As is, stand included. You haul. $20. or OBO. 641-791-9095.

POKER CHIP set (approx.

300 chips) $15. Mirrors (x2) 42” x 24” each weighs 20-lbs $100 for both.

Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $40. for set.

515-313-7803.

ROUND, WOOD dining room table, top shape. $80.00. 787-0208.

SUPERTORO BLOWER / VAC , electric, works good. $ 50. 787-0208 WALTHER BB Pistol, COZ style,works well, comes with box of COZ Cartridges $75. 641-2750290.

1993, 28' Holiday Rambler, travel trailer bumper hitch, has new tires, asking $5,000. 515-669-4966.

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Is your job more work than its worth?

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

Find a new one in the classifieds!

Check the Newton Daily News & Jasper County Advertiser or online at www.newtondailynews.com.

Please recycle your old newspapers.

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Newton Health Care Center is looking for a caring, energetic, and compassionate individual to become a member of our team.

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

LPN & RN Full-time

We are committed to provide quality care to our residents.

We show compassion to all our residents.

We strive for the best customers service and team work.

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE

200 S. 8th Ave. E. Newton (641) 792-7440

www.newtonhealthcarecenter.com

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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Inbound Customer Care Specialists Needed in Newton, IA Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm & Saturday, 7:30am-4pm We Offer: • Starting pay $11.54/hr with earning potential of 30K + (includes salary - bonus - No caps!)

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Big, small, not thoughts at all -- the mental wheels turn and turn under the Pisces moon.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 12). The project that takes up the next 10 weeks is a big one. You’ll put your mind to it and accomplish much. In June, you’ll create a structure for business that makes money. In July, you’ll trade

valuables and upgrade your lifestyle. Love is your main focus in August. October shows you in an inspiring, tranquil environment. Aquarius and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 15, 30, 48 and 54.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re the underdog in today’s conflict. You’ll keep going when the odds are against you. Don’t forget that everyone loves the underdog -- especially if they know the whole story. Tell it!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

The trick you pull off today

110 N 5th Ave W, Newton

Maintenance Technician

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for highly motivated individuals for Maintenance Technician positions to work third shift, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Perform preventative maintenance • Trouble shoot • Small projects • Light grounds work • Small tool repair • Participate in maintenance team projects Requirements will include: • High School diploma or its equivalent is required; a two year technical degree is preferred.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power systems, PLCs, welding, three phase and DC motors, and paint systems is helpful.

• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

JELD-WEN offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to EugeneV@jeld-wen. com or apply in person at 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell Iowa between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

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

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

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport. 183,000 miles.

No A/C. $2000. 641-7923683

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

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

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

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Continued from Page 1B “The Heart of Iowa is a tremendous track conference,” Martin said. “Of the 10 teams included, we have the smallest team. With that being said, we knew we had our work cut out for us tonight.”

Gilbert’s 136.5 points were enough for the win. Roland-Story finished in third and was a point away from 100. PCM was next with 85 and CMB took fifth with 70, tying with North Polk.

Host Saydel (52), Nevada (46, South Hamilton (36) and Colfax-Mingo (14) rounded out the 10team field.

The Tigerhawks pulled out of events after the 400 hurdles because of the weather.

Colfax-Mingo coach Zach Tomas didn’t want to risk injury to his team with the state qualifier taking place Thursday.

“I watched another kid pull a muscle ,and after visiting with our trainer, we decided it was best to end our night early,” Tomas said. “Tonight is not the goal, and we don’t want to sacrifice our state qualifying chances. I really believe the girls will be ready Thursday.”

PCM won two events on the night.

Senior Rachel Peter started the night with a win in the 3,000-meter run. She crossed in 11 minutes, 19.70 seconds and was 15 ticks faster than runner-up Annie Pollard of Gilbert.

The other win for the Mustangs came in the distance medley relay. PCM actually crossed in second, but the winning team, Gilbert, was disqualified.

The winning Mustang team included Mackenzie Clarke, Emily Hugen, Baylee Smith and Rachel Stafford and the winning time was 4:35.58.

CMB’s lone win came from Toni Spencer in the long jump.

Her winning jump was marked at 15 feet, 10 inches and her teammate Sailor Hinegardner claimed the bronze with a jump of 1411.25.

“I am proud of the way our girls competed tonight,” Meinerts said.

“It was not ideal conditions and no one complained about it.

“The Heart of Iowa is really deep this year and we knew going into the meet that we were fighting for probably fourth or fifth and

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo juniors Jessica Albright, right, and McKinzie Tjaden helped the Tigerhawks collect their highest finish at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet in Des Moines on Monday. Colfax-Mingo was third in the event.

that ’s where we ended up.”

The M u s tangs grabbed a pair of silver medals.

Hurley Jayci Vos was second in the 400 hurd les with a time of 1:08.59 and the 4x400 re l ay Schmitz team of Ashley Van Gorp, Vos, Stafford and Peter were second in 4:13.71.

The night also included four bronze medals for PCM. Individually, Van Gorp was third in the 200 with a time of 27.77, Stafford was third in the 800 in 2:35.28 and Peter ended up third in the 1,500 as she stopped the clock at 5:03.65.

The 4x200 relay placed third. The team of Vos, Emily Hugen, Van Gorp and Clarke finished in 1:52.02.

“Although we had hoped for a little bit higher place, placing fourth out of 10 teams in a tough conference like that with the size of our team, our girls should be pretty proud of themselves,” Martin said.

The Raiders did not collect a silver medal but had four third-place finishes.

Aside from Hinegardner in the long jump, three relays also grabbed a bronze medal.

The shuttle hurdle team of Hinegardner, Brianda Bane, Carter Larson and Syd-

Expiration Continued from Page 1B Why can’t James be No. 2? Or mentioned in the same sentence?

Jordan made 49 percent of his shots during his career and was a 32 percent 3-point shooter. James also shoots 49 percent from the floor but is two percent better from beyond the arc so far in his career.

James has the highest points per game average in Game 7s and the fourth highest points per game average when trailing in the playoffs.

You don’t think he is clutch?

Well, in the final 24 sec-

ney Ziesman crossed in a season-best time of1:13.44.

Spencer was part of a pair of third-place relay finishes. She started the 4x100 and her teammates included Bridget Hurley, Maddy Poage and Mackenzie Schmitz and they finished in a season-best 52.72.

Spencer was the second runner in the sprint medley relay that placed third. She took the baton from Poage and Schmitz and Hurley finished things off, stopping the clock in 1:56.93.

“Those four ran well for us,” Meinerts said. “It wasn’t their best time in the sprint medley, but the 4x100 ran its fastest time of the year. They came in seeded seventh and placed third, which was great.”

Tomas saved most of his runners for Thursday’s state qualifier.

The Tigerhawks were third in the distance medley and fourth in the 4x800, The distance medley team of Jessica Albright, McKinzie Tjaden, Ries Wilson and Dakota Hostetter crossed in 4:40.86 and Kennedi Hostetter, Ivy Moore, Dakota Hostetter and Bailey Pease finished the 4x800 in 10:35.25.

The Mustangs and Raiders head to Eddyville for a Class 2A state qualifier on Thursday, while the Tigerhawks travel down Interstate 80 to Brooklyn for their 1A state qualifier.

Both meets begin with field events at 4 p.m.

Kemp is finally starting to get to where he wants to be in the 110 high hurdles, and he credits that to running against the state’s best competition at the Drake Relays and several exciting head-to-head battles with Newton’s Deonne Harris.

The Raider senior won the 110 highs in 15.01 seconds Monday, and he triumphed in the long jump with a leap of 19 feet, 10 inches and needed just two jumps to win.

It was the third consecutive title for the former state champion in the hurdles and a back-toback championship in the long jump.

“Once I found out that I had won there was no sense in jumping two more times,” Kemp said of his win in the long jump. “The hurdles are getting back to where I want to be. I am starting to get over them a little cleaner and running against Deonne has helped a lot.

“It’s exciting to win a conference title. But, and this may sound bad, but I have more important things still left to do.

I want to get my title back in the hurdles.”

CMB won four events in all.

Aside from Kemp’s two titles, seniors Patrick Girard and Clayton Weltha were champions in the shot put and discus, respectively.

Girard won the shot put with a throw of 51-1 and Weltha unleashed a personal-best toss of 158-6 to win his second consecutive HOIC discus title.

“I feel pretty good

about it,” We l t h a said. “I had a g o o d week of practice, and we changed up some Simpson things.

And the wind helped. It was a good night to throw.”

CMB’s shuttle hurdle relay team ran one of its best times of the season but still left town with a silver medal.

The foursome of Kyle Cather, Brady Stover, Brad Ritter and Joey Nissen crossed the line in 1 minute, .02 seconds.

The two other individual third-place finishes came from Hunter Gunderson in the high jump and Mark Deutsch in the 1,600. Gunderson’s best mark was 6-0 and Deutsch stopped the clock in 4:52.44.

Deutsch also was fourth in the 3,200 with a time of 10:33.05.

Brady Stover’s fourthplace finish in the 400 hurdles was clocked at 59.07 seconds.

The distance medley relay was third for CMB. That team included Dalton Birchmier, Jon Engle, Blake Coughenour and Gunderson and they stopped the watch at 3:58.66.

PCM fared well in field events.

Junior Logan Gilman produced a personal-best throw in the discus at 130-6 and that was good enough for third place.

Senior Ricky Reeve also netted a third-place tally in the long jump.

He came through with one of his best jumps of the season, taking the tape to 18-8.

The other top fin-

ishes for the Mustangs came from Skyler Koder in the high jump and from the shuttle hurdle relay team.

Koder was fourth in the high jump with a leap of 5-10 and then anchored the shuttle hurdle team to fourth.

That foursome also included Reeve, Lucas Pendroy and Austin Sneller and they crossed the line in 1:02.83.

“The night was better than I expected to be honest,” PCM coach Collin Harrison said.

“We had some really good performances in the field events that were a pleasant surprise.”

Colfax-Mingo was again short-handed.

Jacob Lietz suffered an injury during the meet and his night was cut short. Jared Myers and Blake Summy also were not available.

Gabe Simpson collected the Tigerhawks’ best finish when he came in fourth in the 400. He stopped the clock at 54.07 seconds.

Colin Lourens was fifth in the long jump.

His best leap was marked at 18-5.

Gilbert won the meet with 153 points. Trailing Saydel in fourth was North Polk with 85 and Nevada and Greene County both had 60 points.

Roland-Story (37.5) and South Hamilton (24) were eighth and ninth, respectively.

CMB and PCM will both be in Eddyville for a Class 2A state qualifier on Thursday.

Colfax-Mingo’s 1A state qualifier will be in Brooklyn at BGM High School. Action at both meets starts at 4 p.m.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com Troy Hyde/ Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Ricky Reeve recorded one of the best jumps of the season when he reached 18 feet, 8 inches in the long jump on Monday at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet in Des Moines.

Reeve’s effort placed him third overall.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

onds with the game on the line, James has made 8-of-19 from the floor. Kobe Bryant, who is regarded as one of the most clutch players in NBA history, is only 7-of-28.

In the playoffs, James averages 27 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in his career.

I don’t think he has had a great series against the Chicago Bulls but after looking up the numbers, he is still averaging 26 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.

I know the hate won’t go away. The “Decision” was just too much to handle.

Bryant doesn’t get near the hate. And he, for all intensive purposes, at the very least cheated on his wife.

James is a family man, often posting pictures of his

kids to his Twitter or Instagram. He is a big ambassador for the sport of basketball in America.

Don’t hate him because he is compared to Jordan. That’s not his fault.

He has only gone 2-4 in the NBA Finals. That is a big knock on his resume.

Were any of those haters around when James took really average Cleveland teams to the Finals. Yes, he left the Cavaliers to play with two other great players in Miami, but Jordan didn’t win a single title until he got Scottie Pippen.

One good player on an average team will likely never be enough to win a title.

It should be celebrated that James was able to get a team

with the roster like the one he had in Cleveland in 2006.

Besides James, the best players on that team were Larry Hughes, Drew Gooden and Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Eric Snow and Anderson Varejo also was on that team.

There isn’t a team left in the NBA playoffs right now with a worse roster.

Losing Kevin Love this year definitely hurts the Cavs’ chances at winning an NBA title.

That probably makes a lot of fans happy. And if James somehow gets another Cleveland team to the Finals and loses, the hate will grow deeper.

What did Cleveland do when James left for Miami? It entered the draft lottery and

had a chance at the No. 1 pick every year.

What did the team do this year when James missed about three weeks with an injury? They actually lost double-digit games.

Stephen Curry won the MVP and James Harden had a masterful year, too. But the real MVP is James. Without James, Cleveland wouldn’t be tied 2-2 with the Bulls right now.

They may be gearing up for another NBA Draft Lottery.

Haters will hate, but we should enjoy James while he is great. Because we may never see another player like him for a long time, if ever.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com