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Skiff approved to join Mercy

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Principal Lisa Sharp and School Administration Manager Tom Bartello listen to Newton Community School District board questions during Monday’s meeting. The board voted by a 5-2 count to begin a new configuration at the start of the 2016-17 school year.

Newton schools to reconfigure for 2016-17 school year AP class sections, many other items holding for budget

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Monday night’s Newton Community School District covered a lot of topics, but only a few major decisions. The most prominent decision made at the meeting, held in the Newton High School multi-purpose room, was for the district to implement its new reconfiguration plan beginning at the start of the 2016-17 school year.

Board member Robyn Friedman made a motion to begin the new arrangement in 2017-18, with Donna Cook seconding it, but the motion was defeated, 5-2.

That was followed by a motion by board member Andy Elbert to

begin in 2016-17, with a second from Nat Clark, and that motion passed, 5-2, with Friedman and Cook voted against it.

“If our bond issue (to rebuild the Berg complex) doesn’t pass, and doesn’t pass a second time, what will we do if Berg gets even worse before we can renovate it?” asked Friedman during the discussion, iterating one of her many concerns about beginning reconfiguration too early. “Let’s see how a bond issue is felt in our community. I fully believe we should rebuild Berg — making sure all the pieces are in place first.”

Superintendent Bob Callaghan explained that a renovation — which would take at least two years — would have to be done in phases if the bond issue doesn’t pass, while a new build of Berg can be done without moving any students around.

When asked by Callaghan when the district should begin

Pair caught smoking pot at Newton park

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Newton man was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor Thursday when he was found smoking marijuana with a 16-yearold juvenile at Agnes Patterson Park.

Duncan Salemink, 18, admitted to smoking some “reefer” and voluntarily produced a baggy containing a small amount of loose marijuana and a glass pipe with burnt marijuana residue, according to a police report.

Salemink The juvenile also admitted to having smoked marijuana.

Officers smelled marijuana when they approached the vehicle sitting in the middle lot at the park, 3000 N. Fourth Ave. E., and found Salemink and juvenile in the front seats.

Salemink was also charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail where he posted a $500 bond and was released on Friday.

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moving forward with reconfiguring, Director of K-8 services Jim Gilbert said “I think we should start tomorrow.” While his remark garnered laughter at that moment, there certainly is some serious work for the board, administration and many other people in the district in order to make the reconfiguration happen smoothly.

Cook seemed disappointed in the lack of any visual aids related to a timeline at the meeting. At its April 27 meeting, the board and Callaghan, largely at the urging of Cook and Friedman, agreed to come up with more information about the events of a reconfiguration.

“Maybe my expectations were too high, but I expected to see a timeline like this one,” Cook said, pointing to a timeline from an unrelated item.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News With approval from the Skiff Board of Trustees, Mercy Board and Newton City Council, Skiff Medical Center can move forward with the merger with Mercy Medical Center. Mercy President Bob Ritz speaks to the council about the future of the two hospitals together. Catholic Health Initiatives still needs to give final approval which Skiff CEO Brett Altman anticipates will happen later this week.

Newton, Lynnville-Sully recognized on national list of achievers

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Many administrators will tell you their public school is one of the best in the state in some way. This year, two Jasper County high schools have a distinction which would back up such a claim.

U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2015 rankings for most states, and Lynnville-Sully and Newton High School both earned “bronze” status.

“It’s a great honor to have,” Newton High School principal Bill Peters said. “This is the first time we’ve earned bronze on this list, to my recollection.”

Lynnville-Sully and Newton are not assigned official state or national ranking numbers, but none of the Jasper County high schools cracked the top 700 among the schools ranked nationally. There were 16 Iowa schools that earned the “silver” distinction this year, but none earned “gold.”

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Newton High School, along with Lynnville-Sully, earned “bronze” status in U.S. News & World Report’s recently release 2015 rankings. Only 16 Iowa schools earned “silver” designations.

The School for the Talented and Gifted of Dallas, Texas tops the national list. It has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.

John F. Kennedy High School of Cedar Rapids is the top Iowa school on the list. With 1,716 students and

104 teachers, Kennedy High has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. It’s ranked No. 638 on the national list, and is one of 16 Iowa schools to earn the magazine’s “silver” recognitions.

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Approval for Skiff Medical Center to dispose of all assets, including real property to Mercy Medical Center was approved by the Newton City Council Monday.

A public hearing was held with Skiff CEO Brett Altman and Mercy President Bob Ritz speaking about the affiliation between the two medical facilities only hours after the Skiff Board of Trustees approved the purchase agreement with Mercy during a closed session at its monthly meeting.

With approval from both entities, Skiff is just one small step away

from complete approval to become a Mercy hospital. Skiff CEO Brett Altman anticipates Catholic Health Initiatives will give the final approval by the end of the week.

“The Mercy Board has approved it, the Skiff Board has approved it, the City of Newton has approved it, so only thing left is the final approval from Catholic Health Initiative,” Altman said. “We don’t anticipate any problem with that. As far as we and Mercy Des Moines are concerned tonight did make it official.”

The effort to affiliate Skiff with Mercy has been months in the

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In Brief ISU to host 4-H County Council meeting May 31 ​Iowa State University will host a 4-H County Council meeting from 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 31 at the Jasper County Extension and Outreach Office, 550 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

For more information, contact Stacey Wilson at 641-792-6433.

Deadline for state century, heritage farms June 1

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Mariposa Lake is one of the many bodies of water on public land in Jasper County, but there are many ponds on private land that might need attention this time of year. Now is the time to start controlling the growth of underwater plants, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Time to start controlling plants in Iowa ponds Thick growths could harm fish

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, now is the time to start controlling the growth of underwater plants in the state’s ponds.

Pond plant growth is not exactly the same from year to year; if there were problems using the pond last year, chances are the same problems will exist this year. A healthy pond needs an aquatic plant habitat, but too much of a good thing may need to be controlled.

In an existing Iowa pond, mechanical and chemical vegetation control are the best options and are generally most effective if you start early, when plant growth is not at its maximum level.

Waiting until growths are thick will make control difficult, take longer and could result in water quality issues that harm fish.

Mechanical methods include bottom-blanketing, shading, removal and water draw-down.

Private ponds can be tem-

porarily blanketed with weed barrier products or thick black plastic (punctured to allow gases to escape) weighted and left in place for 30 days early in the season to inhibit plant growth in fishing and swimming areas.

Drawing down the pond’s water level in the summer or winter to expose aquatic plants to drying and freezing conditions to limit their growth in future months.

Herbicides will control pond vegetation chemically. Follow these five steps with any herbicide application: • Correctly identify the plant to be controlled.

• Measure the area to be treated (surface area and depth.

• Read the herbicide label to determine the correct timing and amount to apply.

• Identify potential restrictions on uses of the water (irrigation or watering animals.

• Apply according to label directions.

All aquatic herbicides produce the best result if applied on a calm, sunny morning.

Granular herbicides are attractive because of their ease of

application, but many granular products are 2,4-D-based and are only effective on broadleaf plants. Most aquatic plants are in the grass family, so the 2,4-D products will not be effective.

Most underwater plants can be killed with any diquat-based product. Algae and a few underwater plants can be treated with copper-based herbicides; some of these are granular.

Application of liquid herbicides to underwater plants requires that the liquid be applied underwater to be in contact with the plants. It kills by contact, and is not as effective if sprayed on the water’s surface or (for diquat) applied in muddy water.

An active ingredient that does well in muddy water is endothall. More information on aquatic plant identification and some of these methods can be found on the Department of Natural Resources website. Go to www.iowadnr.gov and search “pond plants.”

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DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2015 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms.

Farm families with a century or heritage farm must submit an application to the Department no later than June 1 to qualify for recognition this year.

Applications are available on the Department’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov by clicking on the Century Farm or Heritage Farm link under “Hot Topics.”

Applications may also be requested from Becky Lorenz, Coordinator of the Century and Heritage Farm Program via phone at 515-281-3645, email at Becky.Lorenz@IowaAgriculture.gov or by writing to Century or Heritage Farms Program, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E. Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

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 Aug. 20.

Last year 344 Century Farms and 86 Heritage Farms were recognized at the state fair.

Some states cancel fair poultry shows, Iowa debates DES MOINES (AP) — While several state fairs around the country are calling off poultry shows because of the Midwest bird flu outbreak, the Iowa State Fair is taking a wait-and-see approach.

Spokeswoman Mindy Williamson said officials are monitoring the bird flu outbreak and coordinating plans with the state veterinarian and other agriculture officials. She said poultry show entries are not due until July 1 giving fair officials time to monitor the situation and make a decision.

Scientists say warmer weather and an end to wild waterfowl migration is likely to stop the virus spread. Bird flu has affected more than 33 million birds in 15 states hitting Minnesota and Iowa turkey and chicken flocks hardest.

Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are among states to have canceled poultry shows at state fairs.

USDA creates new government certification for GMO-free WASHINGTON (AP) — The Agriculture Department has developed a new government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified ingredients.

USDA’s move comes as some consumer groups push for mandatory labeling of the genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. The certification is the first of its kind, would be voluntary — and companies would have to pay for it. If approved, the foods would be able to carry a “USDA Process Verified” label along with a claim that they are free of GMOs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined the new certification in a May 1 letter to USDA employees, saying it

was being done at the request of a “leading global company,” which he did not identify. A copy of the letter was obtained

by The Associated Press.

A USDA spokesman confirmed that Vilsack sent the letter but declined to comment on the certification program.

Vilsack said in the letter that the certification “will be announced soon, and other companies are already lining up to take advantage of this service.”

Companies can already put their own GMO-free labels on foods, but there are no government labels that only certify a food as GMO-free.

Many companies use a private label developed by a nonprofit called the Non-GMO Project.

The USDA organic label also

certifies that foods are free of genetically modified ingredients, but many non-GMO foods aren’t organic.

Vilsack said the USDA certification is being created through the department’s Agriculture Marketing Service, which works with interested companies to certify the accuracy of the claims they are making on food packages — think “humanely raised” or “no antibiotics ever.” Companies pay the Agricultural Marketing Service to verify a claim, and if approved, they can market the foods with the USDA process verified label.

“Recently, a leading global company asked AMS to help verify that the corn and soybeans it uses in its products

are not genetically engineered so that the company could label the products as such,” Vilsack wrote in the letter. “AMS worked with the company to develop testing and verification processes to verify the non-GE claim.”

Genetically modified foods come from seeds that are originally engineered in laboratories to have certain traits, like resistance to herbicides. The majority of the country’s corn and soybean crop is now genetically modified, with much of that going to animal feed.

GMO corn and soybeans are also made into popular processed food ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup and soybean oil.

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GMOs on the market now are safe so mandatory labels aren’t needed. Consumer advocates pushing for mandatory labeling say shoppers still have a right to know what is in their food, arguing that not enough is known about the effects of the technology. They have supported several state efforts to require labeling, with the eventual goal of having a federal mandatory label set by the Food and Drug Administration.

An Associated Press-GfK poll in December showed that two thirds of Americans support the labeling, while fewer said genetically modified ingredients are important in judging whether a food is healthy.

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Reconfiguration Continued from Page 1A Not the least of the work ahead is renovating the former Hy-Vee building on First Avenue West, where the district’s administration and Basics & Beyond program will need to move in order to free up the Emerson Hough building.

After discussing many details about the artist’s renderings and specifications to the building Monday, the board voted unanimously to approve Frevert, Ramsey & Kobes to oversee a $2,425,000 project to renovate the former Hy-Vee building.

The board also heard from three Newton High School students and one parent who had apparently heard a rumor the district is planning to make changes to advanced-placement classes.

One of the students, NHS junior Jake Bennett, reminded the board how important science classes are as not only pre-requisites for top colleges, but also as a part of getting into specific college programs.

“We go beyond the basic criteria to graduate or get into college,” Bennett said. “Taking AP chemistry will greatly improve my chances of getting into the (University of Iowa) sports medicine program. You, as board members, were elected by these parents to do the best things for us students, and the best thing is to keep AP classes.”

Skiff Continued from Page 1A making with the hospital going through rigorous due diligence before the approval.

Altman said the hospital did wait until the last minute before turning to affiliation and that it was lucky to be the only hospital Mercy was looking at when the process started. Had Skiff been third or fourth in line and it had to get through the next couple of years, it could have been problematic.

“There is a lot of pride in keeping a hospital local and having local control but there are times when, the way of the business world today, you need to partner with others to be successful,” Altman said.

For the time being, Skiff will continue to operate under the same name, but Altman did not rule out a name change in the future. He then introduced Ritz who told the history of Mercy Medical Center and spoke about what being a part of Mercy will do for Skiff.

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Caity Antle was one of three Newton High School students to speak at Monday’s Newton Community School District board meeting. The students spoke in favor of keeping advanced-placement science classes despite teacher staffing and budget challenges.

However, during a presentation of staff assignments for 2015-16, Callaghan said no decisions have been made to eliminate any courses. Newton High science teacher Sarah Curry is resigning and moving out of state, creating a vacancy in her department, but that vacancy is marked “hold” on the certified personnel report presented Monday.

There will be eight NCSD positions eliminated by attrition — not filled after a resignation or retirement — but Callaghan and Human Resources Director

“Iowa Heart is one of our affiliates. Iowa Heart would like to bring Iowa Heart Center to Skiff Medical Center,” Ritz said. “I think should we receive the support tonight we already have a location in an office building to do that soon.”

He said that affiliating is not about Mercy wanting to bring more people to them, but to keep people local. For an example, he said that if a person were to go to the emergency room at Mercy now they would probably have to wait for an extended time before being helped. He said that with Skiff available, people can remain in the community and use local facilities.

“We are proud to be partnering with Skiff Medical Center,” Ritz said. “This is not a time where health care can be predictably stable in any way. We are going to give it our best shot.”

Skiff currently employs 340 people with a payroll of $17 million. Mercy has already invested close to $1 million in the hospital both in dol-

Laura Selover both said there will be no cuts before the district learns its overall budget situation. A special budget meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. May 26 in the Emerson Hough conference room.

The state legislature has still not approved a funding formula for 2015-16 state aid, so the board will have to make some types of adjustments. Callaghan presented a detailed staffing assignment list that includes involuntary transfers for three teachers, two special education teachers, a school nurse, two paraprofes-

lars and people, and with the affiliation, it will put another $7 million in capital infusion into Skiff over the next seven years.

A transition date of July 1 is still planned to finalize the merger.

Council feedback on the decision was positive with Council Member Craig Trotter saying it was wonderful and he is glad Mercy is coming in. Council Member Noreen Otto agreed giving praise to the affiliation team and those at Mercy. She related Skiff with the city, being that it is a tweener hospital.

“In so many ways that is a parallel of all the challenges our community is facing. We are really in this in between where we aren’t a rural community but not a true urban community, we are sort of right in the middle geographically and characteristically,” Otto said.

Council Member Lin Chapé served as an ex-officio board member and said it was a learning experience but had nothing but compliments for

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Submitted photo Newton Mayor Mike Hansen recently visited the Newton Correctional Facility on East 60th Street South. to sign a proclamation recognizing National Correction Officers Week, which was May 4-8.

Correctional staff have the difficult — and often dangerous — assignment of ensuring the custody, safety and well-being of more than 1,300 inmates at the Newton Correctional Facility. The Iowa Department of Corrections houses more than 8,300 offenders and supervises over 31,300 offenders in community corrections.

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Achievements Continued from Page 1A Prairie City-Monroe, Baxter and Colfax-Mingo were also included in the report, but none of the three earned national recognition.

Newton High School is about half the size of Kennedy, with slightly more than 800 students, 57 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The criteria are mainly based on assessment and advanced-placement enrollment and test scores.

Performances on assessments by financially disadvantaged students — as determined by the percentage qualifying for free or reduced lunches — are also taken into account. Lynnville-Sully only has 16 percent of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunches, while Newton High is at 37 percent. Seventy-nine percent of disadvantaged Newton students made academic proficiencies.

Some of the numbers in the magazine’s calculations are straight-forward, such as 100 percent of Lynnville-Sully’s 39 students analyzed being at above math proficiency standards.

Other labels, such as the “college readiness index,” are not as universal, and are tougher to crunch than others. The School for the Talented and Gifted, the nation’s top school in the ranking, has a college readiness index of 100; Kennedy’s is 48.

Newton, which sends dozens of students to college each year, is 10.4 on that scale.

However, the bronze distinction still gives Newton and Lynnville-Sully something to hang onto, and it makes the silver level one of the district’s aiming points.

“It means we have a well-rounded group of students here,” Peters said. “I feel pretty good about it.”

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“The harmony that went on between Skiff and Mercy was great because the due diligence was not easy,” Chapé said. “I commend our local staff for their patience and their pursuit in terms of things they had to deliver. With true conviction I feel that this a marvelous win for us.”

In other business: • Public hearings were held on all three bond issues and all three were passed to take additional action for the issuance of them.

• Council approved amending the residency restrictions for city employees with no restrictions requirements for all city employees, except for the city administrator and department directors.

• Additions to the Speedway-Prairie Fire Economic Development Urban Renewal Area Plan and North Central Urban Renewal Area Plan were approved.

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That’s in addition to several voluntary reassignments. Staff reductions will include elimination of the district’s two transitional kindergarten positions (a program the state has decided to no longer fund) and the elimination of one school nurse position.

Curry’s science teacher spot, along with a sixth-grade position and a Berg Middle School special education position, are marked “hold” until the budget is settled. The personnel reports were approved by a 6-1 vote, with board vice president Bill Perrenoud voting against them.

The board is set to hold a regular meeting June 8 at Emerson Hough. In other action Monday, the board: • Was updated by Callaghan and Director of Business Services Gayle Isaac on several financial issues related to ongoing teachers union negotiations. A proposal will be brought to the board for a public vote once closed-doors negotiations result in an agreement.

• Heard reports from staff members at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Newton High School regarding specific programs there.

• Heard a presentation from Selover and Deb Rose of the Teacher Leadership and Compensation Grant Committee.

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Becoming a parent has been, by far, the most life-changing event in my life. It has taught me so many different things, from an unending amount of patience to a kind of love I didn’t know existed. Last Wednesday we celebrated my oldest daughter’s fourth birthday — the little girl that made me a mommy.

Exactly five years ago, my husband and I decided we wanted to start trying to have a baby. A few months later we were lucky enough to find out I was pregnant. After three months of terrible morning sickness, six more months of thinking I was going to have a boy, I started to feel what I thought might be contractions.

I had no desire to go to the hospital only to be told I wasn’t ready yet and get sent home.

So after a night of increased

contractions, we decided to the hospital we would go. I was also told I wouldn’t get any food once I was there, so I told my husband I wanted to go to the diner and get some food.

After making through another contraction he said no, but that we could stop at Casey’s and get some pizza.

About 10 hours later, we welcomed our daughter into the world. She seemed so tiny and perfect, what I had been waiting for my whole life. Since that day she has been my girl.

She looks like me and acts like me, a little mini-Jamee from day one.

The fears, joys, anxieties and excitement that comes from being a mom were a lot to take. Having to completely care for that little baby could become overwhelming on little sleep but when she looked

up, smiled and gave me a squeeze, I could do it all.

She has been my shopping sidekick, dance partner and mini gal pal. I love how she says smarshsmellow, elligator (elevator/escalator) and how she phrases feelings like “I will ever love going to school.” She is a great big sister, even if she is actually about a half pound lighter, and watches out for our youngest like a hawk.

Hearing her yell “Mommy!” when I walk through the door is by far the highlight of my day, even if seconds later it will be followed by “mommy I want some juice and fruit snacks and my finger hurts.”

The random moments when she walks up to me and says “I love you, mommy, you are my favorite” make all of the fits worth it.

I am so proud of her. She

loves to read books, do puzzles, play with Play-Doh and pretend to be every animal on the planet. Her excitement to go to school is infectious, and I hope it stays with her, even when it becomes unpopular to like school. Watching her interact and learn with other kids at dance and tee-ball shows me how quickly she is growing up but that she is still a little girl learning.

So to my peanut: You have brought to me a kind of love that is unending, joy that fills my heart, frustration to expand my patience and a completion I didn’t really know I needed. I love being your mommy and can’t wait to keep watching you grow!

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Kelley out of touch with his own district Michael Ware Baxter Does anyone else find it ironic that Jasper County has become ground zero in the Bakken pipeline debate? For the past 40 days, semis have been hauling 100foot pieces of the Bakken pipeline from the Newton railyard to a rural storage location.

A steady stream of trucks, every day, depositing pipe in Jasper County. All done during daylight hours, in plain sight of all who care to watch. Meanwhile, our watchdog and state repre-

Newton needs spring cleanup day Sherman Swank Newton I would like to address spring cleanup here in the City of Newton. I am in favor of starting it up again, as it provides a great service to the people of Newton, rich and poor.

I am a former city employee who has since retired. Many of the concerns are costs, taking employees off normal duties, the mess, wrong things put out and many more.

I have comments on some of the plain truths and common sense about the issue. Cost: The

sentative Dan Kelley is traveling the circuit, fighting his new pet project, the national debt. What does he have to do with the national debt you may ask? Nothing. It is another task he has taken in order to travel, peruse and attempt to build his own personal and political stature. Meanwhile, back here in his own district, his constituents are forced to fend for ourselves.

He has now taken to Facebook airing his displeasure and promising a fix. Meanwhile, the pipe continues to pile up. This is just another example of how out of touch Mr. Kelley is with his own district. How can this go on for

30 days, and he not know about it? The answer is simple. Apathy.

As our self-appointed watchdog is traveling with Ed Fallon, the wolves are allowed to mingle freely amongst his unattended flock. Our dog has once again shown that he is all bark and no bite as the oil pipe continues to pile up in House District 29 — his own backyard. I would ask that Mr. Kelley put away the suitcase and spend some time here, fighting for his own district.

We deserve a representative that places us first. In my opinion, we don’t have that at this time, and the pipe keeps coming.

budget is made up a year in advance, so salaries are not really a factor if the employees does spring cleanup or their normal workload. We have the use of inmate labor, which is very, very cost cheap for the city. Equipment cost: Same as budget for salaries already in the budget.

Landfill cost: This area I am not sure if it is state-mandated to lower costs for city’s dump fees or not, but perhaps could be lowered or taken off for this project.

I believe if the city worded the newspaper ad for spring cleanup in the right way they could recoup some monies fro it.

For example, have the people putting out items for pick up put

them in different piles. Put scrap metal in one pile, wood brush another pile, concrete one pile, and so on.

Now back to recouped monies, the scrap metal pile along could add much money to the city. Scrap metal is $20-30 a ton. How many tons of metal is out there? Also, you have the trash pickers out there too, picking up. Many cities in Iowa still have spring clean up and many Missouri towns have it spring and fall. What great way to help the people of Newton into show them their taxes are being put to good use. And everybody gets a great service out of spring cleanup.

When I was a kid, they used to teach you that the young George Wa s h ington cut down a cherry tree and, w h e n a s k e d if he’d done it, snitched on him- By Marc Dion self, saying, “I cannot tell a lie.”

There was no standardized litmus testing in the 1700s, so that was good enough. Back then, you could be a little shaky about your belief in God and be a Founding Father. Heck, you could rape your slave women and be a Founding Father. It was a truth-telling, deist, broad-shouldered, raping kind of country in those days.

I went to the WalMart a week or so ago to pick up a few things for my mother and, while I was in there, I picked up one of those small, industrially produced cherry pies. I was going to take the pie to my mother’s, make a cup of coffee and then eat it while we chatted.

The pie cost 88 cents.

Which I did not pay.

The cherry pie migrated under one of the bags full of my mother’s stuff, and I never saw it as I scanned my items, fed cash into the machine and headed out into the parking lot.

The Wal-Mart I go to can be uninterestingly described as “urban.”

The place is full of obese women in pajama pants and guys in wife beater tank tops with “money over bitches” tattooed on their necks.

The cashiers are so used to government benefit cards that, if you give them a $20 bill, they

make you sign it on the back before they’ll take it.

I’d come from work, so I was wearing khaki pants, a white dress shirt, a gray tweed sport coat, wingtip ankle boots and a dove gray fedora. Who’s gonna stop me and ask me if I stole a cheap cherry pie?

It was a case of racial profiling gone wrong. I’m pushing 60, I’m pasty white, and I dress like it’s 1932. I pay cash. I use a money clip. I can’t be a thief, fahgawdssakes!

Of course, when I got to my truck and took the groceries out of the cart, I found the shy little pie and walked back into the Wal-Mart to pay. I did this because I went to Catholic school and nuns live in my head. The young girl tending the self-serve checkout area said it was “awright.” I ran the pie over the scanner, put in a $1 bill, took my change and walked out.

But I got an idea.

I’m a newspaper reporter. When I retire, I’ll be able to go to the bank, cash my monthly pension check, take it all in quarters and the resulting amount of change won’t make my pockets bag in an unsightly way.

So, when I’m old and poor, I’m gonna steal stuff. Bologna. Crackers. Canned soup. Vodka. Hemorrhoid cream.

Carrots.

All I have to do is buy a lot of new clothes, tweeds and dress shirts before I retire. If the clothes wear out before I do, I’m gonna get caught.

Marc Munroe Dion is a nationally syndicated columnist. The best of Dion’s 2014 columns, “Marc Dion: Volume I” is available for Nook and Kindle.

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Newton Daily News In addition to public paddles held at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, the Jasper County Conservation Department will be holding a 9.25 mile river paddle down the South Skunk on June 12.

The paddle will start from the launch near the Chichaqua Wildlife Area in Polk County at 9 a.m. Participants are encouraged to carpool to the launch so transportation will be available from the exit point (Oswalt Bridge) back to the launch.

Single person kayaks and three person canoes will be available to rent for $10 per person. Life jackets will be available free of cost at the launch area. Adults with small children should bring their own lifejackets as we do not have any toddler PFDs. Registration is required. To reserve a boat, stop by the office at 1030 W. Second St. S. or visit jaspercoutyconservation.com and fill out a registration form and return it to the office with payment before the day of the paddle. Limited space is available. Call the office at 641-792-9780 to check on availability.

Concert Series at the Maytag Bowl The Newton Parks and Grounds Division has set the 2015 Summer Concert Series dates to be held at Maytag Park.

The concert series will begin on June 4 and will continue through the first week in August. Included in this year’s lineup are local favorites like the Newton City Band, Slipstream, JJ Express, and Highway Home.

In addition, the series will include Malek’s Fisherman Band, a wellknown Iowa polka band, and the very popular dueling pianos act. The dueling pianos will be joined by Music!

Music!, a karaoke band, which will help take their show to a new level this year.

Concert series dates: June 4 — Newton City Band; June 18 — Newton City Band; July 2 — Newton City Band; July 9 — JJ Express; July 16 — Highway Home; July 23 — Slipstream; July 30 — Dueling Pianos and Music! Music!; Aug. 6 — Malek’s Fisherman Band.

All the performances are set to begin at 7 p.m. The Highway Home performance on July 16 is sponsored

by Advantage Credit Union.

Submitted Photo During the month of February, Newton Hy-Vee donated $1 from proceeds of every four pack of muffins to the Food Bank of Iowa. The $1,281 raised will go to fund the backpack program for the Food Bank of Iowa. Pictured are Doug Smith, board member of the Food Bank of Iowa and Todd Fox, store director of the Newton Hy-Vee.

3rd Annual Iowa Women’s Landowner Conference to take place in June MONTEZUMA — Women Land and Legacy (WLL) along with Iowa Land Sales & Farm Management have announced their continuing partnership to host the Third Annual Iowa Women’s Landowner Conference on June 18 in Brooklyn.

With women owning or co-owning nearly half of Iowa’s farmland, they have the potential to transform Iowa’s landscape and farm communities in significant and positive ways. Women, Land and Legacy is partnering with Iowa Land Sales & Farm Management to provide information to those who want to learn more about how to care for and pass on the land. Every effort is made to target the educational needs of women in Iowa, focusing on their empowerment and encouraging local contacts and relationships.

The conference has addressed a variety of pertinent topics over the past two years. By utilizing feedback from conference attendees, this year’s agenda is full of relevant, impactful information. This year’s sessions will cover: Estate Planning (tax issues, wills, powers of attorney), Grain Marketing, Land Rent and Lease agreements – build-

ing a successful owner/tenant relationship and Creating a Legacy.

Mike Pearson, host of Market to Market and local farmer/ businessman, will be moderating the event for the third year.

Local session experts include: Angie Cook, Attorney & CPA; Laurel Bower Burgmaier, Producer with IPTV; Elaine Kub, Author, Mastering the Grain Markets; Vince Johnson, Land Broker; Matt Mann, Accredited Farm Manger and Rona Wyant, farmer and owner of Fireside Winery.

The conference will be held on June 18 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Various speakers are scheduled throughout the day, concluding at 3:30 p.m. Early registration is $30 for those registered by June 8. After June 8th, the registration fee is $40.

Snacks, lunch, handouts and door prizes are all provided.

To reserve your seat at the conference, register online by visiting iowalandsales.com/. You may also call 319-668-2010 ext.

2 or email mel@wfan.org.

Registration fees may be paid in advance or on the day of the event.

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• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group at Newton Health Care Center will meet at 6 p.m.

Tuesday at Newton Health Care Center, in Newton. Newton Health Care Center, 200 S. Eighth Ave. E., will host their Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group on every third Tuesday of each month. Refreshments will be provided • 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 Noon Kiwanis will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E 4th St N in Newton. The program is titled “Arion Awards for NHS Vocal and Instrumental Departments.” 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.

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Congregate Meals Wednesday Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, plums, cake and skim milk Thursday Roast turkey, sweet potatoes, lima beans, apricots, peanut butter bar and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Melissa F. Sherbinow, 24, of Newton, was arrested on a MINE Task Force warrant for possession of less than 5 grams of meth with intent to deliver and knowing/maintaining and vehicle for the purpose of transporting and/or using a controlled substance after authorities were called to the Emerson Hough parking lot at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Michael D. Phillips, 19, of Newton, was arrested on a Marion County warrant for probation violation after he

turned himself in at the Newton Police Department at 12:33 a.m. Saturday. He was transported to Monroe and turned over to a Marion County deputy.

• Marshall D. Rowe, 21, of Newton,was arrested on Marion and Polk County warrants after authorities were called to 818 E. 17th St. N. at 7:33 p.m.

Friday. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Denise N. Meyer, 39, of Newton, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear after authorities were called to Newton Senior High School

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Jasper County FB to host Polaris Member Benefits Lunch May 21st Mark your calendars!

The Jasper County Farm Bureau and VanWall of Colfax will be hosting a member’s benefits lunch (first come, first served) on May 21st from 11:00am-1:30pm at the Newton office- 425 First Ave E. Come see some of the Polaris all-terrain vehicles that are included in the Farm Bureau member’s benefit discount program.

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domestic abuse assault and public intoxication after authorities were called to 109 W. Ninth St. N. at 12:03 a.m. Saturday. Officers were called on a domestic abuse assault and found Carpenter standing in the road. She smelled strongly of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes. The victim said he was assaulted by Carpenter and she grabbed his neck and scratched the right side of his neck. Two witnesses confirmed what the victim said. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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erating while under the influence and open container after authorities pulled him over in the 2000 block of South 24th Avenue West at 7:54 p.m. Friday. Officers were notified of a possible intoxicated driving and after making contact with Swank found he had bloodshot, watery eyes and had a strong smell of alcohol. He had a cup in the truck the smelled like an alcoholic beverage.

There was also a nearly empty bottle of whiskey and an empty bottle of vodka in the truck bed. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Husband’s caring ministry doesn’t extend to his wife

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to the same man for 20 years. He likes having people around ALL the time, and because he is a minister, we often can’t avoid it. I have tried to accommodate his friends and hangers-on, but lately it’s becoming unbearable. He will say “yes” to people who have been evicted, and I find myself sharing living quarters with perfect strangers or church members without prior notice.

I have tried over the years to make sense of his attitude toward me (also toward those he’s offered help). I feel he cares for others and what they think of him more than what I feel or think.

When I complain about his latest live-in’s attitude — or anything — he brushes every issue aside and basically tells me to be a good Christian.

Right now, we have a family of three sharing our three-room house with us and our three boys. I’m thinking of leaving him when the youngest one is 13. I don’t want to hurt my kids. How can I explain to them that their “nice” dad is unreasonable and irresponsible with money, and I can’t bear it anymore? — REACHED MY LIMIT IN NIGERIA DEAR REACHED: I suspect your problems “come with the territory” of being married to a minister. But a caring husband would respect and consult his wife before inviting houseguests into their home.

If you finally decide you are so unhappy you need to leave, be honest with your sons. The way you have expressed your reasons to me are clear and well stated. Because they have grown up with things always having been this way, they may think it is normal. Or, you may find they agree with you.

DEAR ABBY: I am a young woman who proposed to my high school sweetheart after graduating from college. It may seem odd for a woman to do, but I initiated our relationship in high school and then attended an

all-women’s college. Suffice it to say, he said he wasn’t going to be the “one.”

I can’t understand why he rejected me, and I don’t know what to do now.

I thought I was making a sound decision choosing my friend because he is an engineer. Could it be that he doesn’t regard me as a good enough partner because I have an art degree, or could it be insecurity on his part?

I can’t imagine why he doesn’t want to marry at this stage in life. We are 23. We were together for four years, and for both of us, this was our longest relationship. Part of me wonders, if I change, will he change his mind?

Or does this seem like a hopeless case?

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from storm drain

DUBUQUE — A reunited family of ducks waddled away soon after a city sewer worker rescued 10 ducklings from a Dubuque storm drain. Several people called 911 to report seeing a distressed duck around 11:30 a.m. Monday just a few blocks west of the Mississippi River. A police officer sent to the scene determined that the ducklings had fallen into the drain, apparently while trying to cross East 15th Street. Vince Conner and other city sewer workers arrived and moved them to safety back above ground.

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3 2 Small community fighting to keep its only bank

RAYMOND — The small community of Raymond is fighting the impending closure of its only bank, but it appears that little can be done to sway the business into staying. A petition opposing the July 10 closure of Farmers State Bank has been posted at a local convenience store and has collected more than 200 signatures, said Mayor Monte Johnson. The City Council also has passed a resolution to oppose the bank’s closure.

WEST DES MOINES — Three women have filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against the West Des Moines police chief, claiming they were fired or overlooked for promotions because of their gender.

The lawsuit was filed Monday against the city of West Des Moines and Police Chief Shaun LaDue, who took over the department in 2012. The lawsuit claims LaDue retaliated against the women and promoted less qualified men over them. The lawsuit also claims female administrative staffers were segregated from other employees.

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Teams being trained to respond to child abductions URBANDALE — Specially trained teams are being set up to respond to Iowa child abductions, aided by portable command centers.

Deployment of the mobilized response team system was spurred by the disappearance of two Evansdale cousins in 2012.

Iowa Department of Public Safety officials displayed their new Child Abduction Response Team command centers on Monday at a hotel in Urbandale.

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2 people killed in Mahaska County collision OSKALOOSA — The Iowa State Patrol says two people have been killed in a Mahaska County collision. The accident occurred Sunday about four miles south of Oskaloosa. The patrol says a northbound pickup failed to halt at a stop sign and collided with another pickup in the cross traffic. The patrol identified the fatalities as 24-year-old Eric Hansen, of Oskaloosa and his passenger, 24-year-old Megan Moser.

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Mother driving 2 kids charged with OWI

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Centerville mother was arrested after driving under the influence in Newton with her two children in the vehicle Sunday.

Wendy S. Bonnett, 37, was found at the Newton Park Apartments unable to stand still and flailing her arms, according to the police report. She admitted to the officers that she drove her kids to the parking lot and that she was on a lot of meds.

While searching the vehicle, ofBonnett ficers found multiple baggies that tested positive for methamphetamine. Bonnett refused any field sobriety tests and after being taken to the Jasper County Jail, refused a breath test. The Department of Human Services was contacted and the children were taken to a safe location.

She was charged with operating while under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended. She currently being held on a $1,000 bond. The case remains under investigation.

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

Former Iowa lawmaker arrested at Branstad’s office DES MOINES (AP) — A former Iowa lawmaker has been arrested at the state Capitol after he refused to leave Gov. Terry Branstad’s office because he wanted to discuss eminent domain legislation.

Iowa State Patrol troopers arrested Ed Fallon on Monday without incident after he waited hours to speak with Branstad in person or by phone. A Fallon spokesman says he faces a simple misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass.

Fallon Fallon, a former gubernatorial candidate, says he wants Branstad’s verbal support for legislation that would expand rights for Iowa landowners whose property lies along the proposed Bakken pipeline that would transfer oil across the state. He wants the Legislature to approve a measure before adjourning.

An attorney for Branstad met with Fallon earlier but told him he needed to schedule a meeting with the governor.

Clinton sets Citizens United as Supreme Court litmus test The Associated Press MASON CITY — Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that if elected president, she would make opposition to a Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for unlimited political donations a litmus test for nominees to the high court.

“I will do everything I can do to appoint Supreme Court justices who will protect the right to vote and not the right of billionaires to buy elections,” Clinton told about 50 supporters at a house party in Iowa.

While Clinton has previously said she would support a constitutional amendment overturning the 2010 decision known as Citizens United, she has not previously said publicly that she would use the ruling as a benchmark for nominating justices.

She added Monday she is consulting with legal experts about other ways the court’s ruling in the case could be trumped.

Despite her staunch opposition to Citizens United, which helped usher into politics groups known as super PACs that can raise unlimited amounts of campaign cash, Clinton is directly courting donors for a super PAC backing her candidacy.

Democrats were initially reluctant in the elections after the court ruled in Citizens United to fully embrace such outside groups, while Republicans did so with fewer reservations and

AP Photo/Daily News Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during a gathering at the home of Dean Genth, left, and Gary Swenson, right, Monday in Mason City.

are aggressively raising money for them in the early days of the 2016 campaign.

Clinton’s stop in the northern Iowa town of Mason City marked her second trip to the state since she formally launched her campaign last month. She spent more than an hour talking with local officials, campaign organizers and volunteers — the type of small-scale campaigning some Iowa Democrats say she didn’t do enough of during her first bid for the Democratic nomination in 2008.

Clinton placed third in the Iowa caucus that year, behind President Barack Obama and former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards.

The hosts of Monday’s event, Dean Genth and Gary Swenson, campaigned actively for Obama in 2008. Genth said he didn’t choose Obama over Clinton for any ideological reasons, but more because

he “captured everyone’s imaginations with his charismatic campaign and his ability to connect to the grassroots.”

While Clinton so far doesn’t face as tough of a primary challenge as she did in 2008, her campaign is eager to show she’s learned lessons from her past missteps.

The campaign has hired 21 caucus organizers and six regional field directors who are seeking commitments from voters to caucus for Clinton early next year.

The early organizing could also yield longer-term benefits for Clinton’s campaign, should she win her party’s nomination. Iowa will be among the competitive battleground states in the general election and her campaign can draw on the voter contacts it makes now next year.

Clinton arrived in Iowa under pressure from Republicans who want her to clarify her position on a massive Asia-Pacific

trade deal being debated on Capitol Hill. While Clinton was supportive of the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact while serving as Obama’s secretary of state, she has been largely silent on the matter since announcing her campaign.

Obama’s push for the trade deal has angered some liberal Democrats who fear the agreement with Japan and several other nations would hurt U.S. companies and workers.

As she opened her remarks Monday, Clinton subtly defended her decision to avoid wading into the trade debate or taking questions from reporters on a range of other issues.

Though she never mentioned the Republican criticism directly, she said small events that put her in direct contact with voters are providing her with the foundation for her campaign, as well as “the kind of information I need to be an even better president.”

Bird flu could cost nearly $1 billion in Minnesota and Iowa DES MOINES (AP) — Bird flu could cost nearly $1 billion in the economies of the two states hardest hit, Minnesota and Iowa, agricultural economists said Monday, and the virus is still

spreading.

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Investigators uncertain anything hit train before derailment The Associated Press

AP Photo Law enforcement continue to investigate the motorcycle gang related shooting at the Twin Peaks restaurant, Monday in Waco, Texas, where 9 were killed Sunday and more than a dozen injured. Waco police on Monday announced the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission closed Twin Peaks for a week amid safety concerns.

Charges filed against 170 motorcycle gang members in Texas The Associated Press WACO, Texas — About 170 members of rival motorcycle gangs were charged with engaging in organized crime Monday, a day after a shootout at a Texas restaurant that killed nine people and wounded 18.

The crowd of suspects was so large that authorities opened a convention center to hold them all before they were arrested, police said.

Sunday’s melee at the Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco drew a broad police response that included placing officers atop buildings and highway overpasses to watch for other bikers rushing to the scene to retaliate.

Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said that authorities had received threats from biker groups against law enforcement “throughout the night” after the shooting and that authorities stood ready to confront any more violence. He told The Dallas Morning News a retaliatory threat remained high on Monday.

McLennan County Justice of the Peace W.H. Peterson set

bond at $1 million for each suspect. He defended the high amount, citing the violence that quickly unfolded in a shopping market busy with a lunchtime crowd.

“We have nine people dead, because these people wanted to come down and what?

Drink? Party?” Peterson said. “I thought it was appropriate.”

Peterson also performed inquests on the nine dead bikers but declined to identify them pending notification of family. Peterson says all nine were from Texas.

Police acknowledged firing on armed bikers, but it was unclear how many of the dead were shot by gang members and how many were shot by officers.

Swanton said the Waco Convention Center was used to hold the suspects temporarily as police rushed to secure many parts of the city amid reports of rival bikers going elsewhere to continue the fight.

Those at the convention center were later taken to jail.

It’s too early to determine how many motorcycle gang mem-

bers will face murder charges, Swanton said.

Five gangs had gathered at the restaurant as part of a meeting to settle differences over turf and recruitment. Prior meetings had been held at the restaurant, and managers there had dismissed police concerns over the gatherings, he said.

“They were not here to drink and eat barbecue,” Swanton said.

“They came here with violence in mind.”

Twin Peaks — a national chain that features waitresses in revealing uniforms — on Monday revoked the franchise rights to the restaurant, which opened in August.

Company spokesman Rick Van Warner said in a statement that the management team chose to ignore warnings and advice from the company, and did not establish the “high security standards” that the company requires.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Monday issued a seven-day suspension of the restaurant’s liquor license, but owners had the option of reopening to serve meals.

P H ILADELP H IA — Federal authorities said they are uncertain if anything struck the windshield of an Amtrak train before it derailed in Philadelphia last week, but they have not ruled out the possibility.

Investigators, however, said they are certain a gunshot did not strike the train before the May 12 derailment, which killed eight people and injured more than 200 others.

FBI agents performed forensic work on a grapefruit-sized fracture on the left side of the Amtrak locomotive’s windshield, and the Na-

tional Transportation Safety Board said they found no evidence of any damage that could have been caused by a firearm.

The developments came Monday as trains began running to New York again for the first time in nearly a week.

They also raised new questions about the events leading up to the derailment, including a conversation an assistant conductor told investigators she heard between the Amtrak engineer and a regional rail train engineer minutes before the train sped up and went off the rails at a curve.

The assistant conductor said she heard

the regional train engineer say he’d been “hit by a rock or shot at” and she thought she heard the Amtrak engineer say his train had also been struck.

The NTSB said the regional train engineer recalled no such conversation, and investigators listened to the dispatch tape and heard no communications from the Amtrak engineer to the railroad’s dispatch center to say that something had struck the train.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority said it doesn’t know what caused the damage to its train that night.

For many low-income workers, calling in sick is a luxury The Associated Press NEW YORK — For Shannon Henderson, getting a cold or flu could be the difference between putting food on the table and going hungry.

As a part-time customer service representative at a Walmart in Sacramento, California, Henderson is one of an estimated 40 million American workers for who calling in sick is a luxury. If they don’t work, they don’t get paid.

“I’m super afraid of getting sick,” said Henderson, 29, who slathers on hand sanitizer at work in hopes of fending off illness.

Paid sick leave is the next frontier in the fight for the country’s lowest earners. Some of the same workers’ rights groups that grabbed headlines recently by pushing companies for wage hikes are steering the conversation toward paid sick leave. The debate has caught the attention of governments and companies alike.

President Barack Obama is calling for federal legislation that would require companies to guarantee workers paid sick days. And since San Francisco started requiring that in 2007, nearly 20 cities and three states — Connecticut, Massachusetts and California — have passed similar measures.

New York, Maryland and other states are considering laws too. And McDonald’s Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which have announced wage hikes recently, are making changes to their paid sick leave policies.

“Paid sick days are a job issue,” said Ellen Bravo, executive director for Family Values @

Work, a network of coalitions fighting to pass paid sick days and family leave policies. “When you don’t have sick pay, you get docked.”

The new focus comes amid wide disparities between the benefits received by the top and bottom rungs of the corporate ladder. Sixty-one percent of U.S. workers get at least one paid sick day, according to a national compensation survey of employee benefits conducted last year by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

But only 20 percent of workers whose wages are at the bottom 10 percent get paid sick leave, compared with 87 percent in the top 10 percent.

There’s also a difference when comparing parttime and full-time employees: Seventy-four percent of full-time workers get paid sick leave, while 24 percent of part-time workers do, according to BLS. Despite the disparities, some industry groups are fighting against laws requiring sick leave pay. Lisa Horn, director of congressional affairs at Society for Human Resource Management, a human resource management trade group, says many companies are leaning toward policies that lump sick, personal and vacation days together.

But she says laws force companies to scale back on those benefits to keep down the costs associated with people taking sick days off.

“These mandates have a chilling effect on employers’ ability to innovate and be creative with their leave options,” she said.

Eileen Appelbaum, senior economist at Center for Economic and Policy Research,

“Paid sick days are a job issue. When you don’t have sick pay, you get docked.”

— Ellen Bravo Family Values @ Work

says mandated sick pay has not had a negative impact on some companies that have been surveyed. According to a survey the group did of businesses in Connecticut, which has required paid sick leave since 2012, one-third of workers took no paid sick leave. “They treat them as insurance,” she said.

Big companies with operations nationwide are changing their paid sick leave policies ahead of legislation.

In February, Walmart, the largest U.S. private employer, said within about a year it would end the one-day wait for sick pay for all full-time U.S. workers. That’s a change from the current system that requires Walmart workers in the U.S. to wait a day to use sick days, which means they have to use personal days on the first day out sick. (Full-time workers can earn up to two personal days and about six days of sick leave pay a year.)

Randy Hargrove, a Walmart spokesman, said the company also is reviewing its sick policy for part-time workers, who account for half of its 1.3 million-person workforce in the U.S. Currently, if part-time workers are ill, they have to use personal days.

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Cardinal tennis girls fall short at Saydel

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News SAYDEL — Sierra Griffth pulled off a victory in No. 2 singles for Newton High’s girls Monday against Saydel’s Eagles. The Cardinals won three matches in the dual, which was rescheduled from May 4.

Griffith opened with a 6-4 win in the first set then fell 6-4 in the second set against Saydel’s Sydney Samples. Griffith won the third-set tiebreaker 10-4.

Elizabeth Myers also won a tiebreaker to post Newton’s second win in singles competition against the Eagles. Myers defeated Kendall Walker, 6-4, 7-6 (5).

Newton collected a win in the No. 3 doubles match. Kate Wyre and Katherine Thorpe combined for an 8-1 win over Leah Silver and Walker.

Saydel won the dual, 6-3.

At No. 1 singles, Mackenzie

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton junior Sierra Griffith hits a return shot in home match earlier this season. Monday, the Cardinal girls played at Saydel, losing the dual 6-3.

Carter defeated Newton’s McKenna Heidorffer, 7-5, 7-5. Melanie Gustafson beat Wyre, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 10-3 in No. 3 singles.

Newton’s Marisa Modlin lost 6-0, 6-0 to Casey Brown in the No. 4 singles match. Thorpe dropped a 6-0, 7-5 decision to Silver at No. 5 singles.

Carter and Gustafson

claimed a 6-2, 6-0 win over Newton’s Griffith and Modlin in the No. 1 doubles match.

Samples and Brown beat Newton’s Heisdorffer and Myers at No. 2 doubles.

Newton hosts North Polk Tuesday at Aurora Heights tennis courts. Matches begin at 4 p.m.

On Thursday, the Cardinals play in the Class 2A Region 5 doubles and singles competition at Marshalltown. The regional tournament begins at 9 a.m.

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Newton girl golfers finish third at SEP Invitational

C-M’s Maggard advances at regionals

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

GRUNDY CENTER — Colfax-Mingo senior Olivia Maggard was the only Tigerhawk golfer roaming the links at Town and Country Golf Club on Monday during a Class 1A Region 3A first round tournament.

But after finishing in the top five of the individual race, she extended her season to next week.

Maggard carded a 101 in fifth place and will play in the regional final at Marengo Golf Club on May 26.

Maggard was the only player not on Grundy Center’s team to advance.

The host and twotime defending state champion Spartans rolled to the team title with a 374.

Josie McMartin was the medalist with an 85, but Grundy Center also captured the next three positions — Maddy Grineski (93), Sarah Hockmeyer (97) and Kate Ross (99).

Only three teams in attendance had rosters large enough to boast a team score.

Belle Plaine shot a 456 to advance to the regional final and Troy Hyde/Daily News North Tama carded a Colfax-Mingo’s Olivia Maggard advances to a Class 1A regional final Monday after shooting a 101 at Town and Country Golf 500.

PLEASANT HILL — Consistency came out in Newton High’s golf game Monday on a cold, windy day at Copper Creek Golf Course.

The Cardinal girls shot a 375, which was what they’ve been close to shooting at recent 18-hole tournaments. That score landed them third at the 2015 Southeast Polk Invitational.

“The girls played well under not-sogood weather conditions for golf,” said Scott Enyart, Newton head coach. “It was just a consistent day for our girls.

They managed the course pretty well.”

Dowling Catholic won the tournament title with a 226 followed by Marshalltown with a 368. Southeast Polk was fourth with a 390.

Urbandale finished fifth with a 407 followed by Indianola at 478 and Des Moines Lincoln at 481.

Newton had two golfers place in the top 10. Jessica Reynolds finished seventh with an 86 and Cydney Hillyard was 10th with a 91.

Dowling’s Anna Gradovile was the meet medalist with a 77.

Shelbey Cochran ended up with a 97 for the day. Emily Fitzgerald carded a 100 to finish the team scoring for Newton.

Abby Jolivette shot a 102 and Jessie Smith had a 106. Playing to get experience under their belts were Alyssa Bartels, 112, and Lizzy Coyel, 119.

“The girls are hitting their stride. We have a week to practice before hosting our regional tournament,” Enyart said.

Newton hosts a 4A regional golf tournament May 26 at Westwood Golf Course. The Cardinals are vying for another trip to the 4A state meet.

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Club in Grundy Center. Maggard placed fifth overall and will play at Marengo Golf Club on May 26 for the right to advance to the state meet.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Jonah Keeton reaches the ball for a shot at the net while playing a doubles match with Michale McKinney. Keeton and McKinney have played as a doubles team throughout the season for the Cardinals. The Newton boys played Saydel at home Monday, losing 6-3. No results were available at press time.

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Track and Field qualifying needs a makeover The field is set for this year’s Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships. But how they got there did not come without a little controversy.

For the most part, all state qualifier meets take place on the same day. But the ones that don’t have a By Troy Hyde Daily News significant advantage over Sports Writer the rest of the state.

Last Thursday, two Class 1A sites and one Class 2A location postponed their state qualifiers to the next day, a day that presented a much better forecast for those trying to advance to the state meet.

Osage’s 2A district meet took place a day later while athletes from Prairie City-Monroe and Collins-Maxwell/ Baxter were trying to qualify in cold, rainy conditions.

Colfax-Mingo and Lynnville-Sully also competed in more treacherous conditions than two other 1A sites did.

I know the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union do their very best job with high school student-athletes. And I don’t always feel comfortable discussing my opinion, but something has got to be tweaked about the situation.

There is no way you should allow some sites to postpone and some sites to run as is.

I don’t know the best way to do it. But there has to be a better and easier way to put things on a more even playing field.

While doing research, I came across a statement by the IHSAA in regards to postponing the state qualifying meets.

I am paraphrasing, but the statement essentially says that it’s the state’s expectation to run the state qualifiers as is unless something such as lightning comes into play.

I don’t know what the weather was really doing in the area of those schools that postponed the events to the following day. Maybe there was so much water on the track that it made it impossible to compete.

But I guarantee you that the athletes at the sites who chose to complete the meet Thursday weren’t able to perform at their best either.

So either run all the meets as is and let only lightning determine its fate, or postpone them until the next day.

Another option would be that if a school wants to postpone the event, schools at those meets shouldn’t be allowed to collect at-large berths. That would force more site directors to do everything in their power to have the event.

Despite what happened with the weather on Thursday, the area has more than 50 athletes ready to compete at Drake Stadium.

There’s no telling what that number would have grown to if every meet was completed on Thursday.

Hopefully the rules get tweaked. The current format is not in the best interest of the athletes.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday Tennis North Polk at Newton girls, 4 p.m.

Soccer Norwalk at Newton boys, 9th 4:30 p.m., JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.

Newton girls at Norwalk, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.

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

PCM boys at Des Moines Christian, 4:45 p.m.

Thursday High School Track State Track Meet, Drake Stadium, Des Moines Soccer CMB girls at Des Moines Christian, 4:45 p.m.

Tennis Class 2A Singles/Doubles Region 5 Newton girls at Marshalltown, 9 a.m.

Boys’ Golf Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully at 1A district, Oskaloosa, 10 a.m.

Friday High School Track State Track Meet, Drake Stadium, Des Moines Soccer Newton girls at Boone, Varsity 5:30 p.m., JV 7 p.m.

Nevada at Newton boys, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.

North Polk at PCM girls, 5:30 p.m.

PCM boys at North Polk, 5:30 p.m.

Boys’ Golf PCM at 2A district, Fox Ridge Golf Course, Dike, 9:30 a.m.

Saturday High School Track State Track Meet, Drake Stadium, Des Moines Tennis Class 2A Region 1 Team Tennis At Johnston Newton girls vs. Des Moines Roosevelt, 9 a.m.

Trap Shooting Baxter at Newton, Jasper County Gun Club, 9 a.m.

Johnson’s hat trick helps Lightning even series NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Johnson is carrying the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoff and making more than a name for himself.

The 24-year-old is becoming one of the front-runners to be the postseason MVP. Johnson scored short-handed, even strength and on the power play in tallying the first hat trick in Lightning playoff history and Tampa Bay got its high-scoring offense in gear and evened the Eastern Conference finals with a 6-2 victory over the stumbling New York Rangers on Monday night.

Alex Killorn added two goals and Steven Stamkos had one and the Lightning bounced back from a crushing late loss on Saturday and made the Presidents’ Trophy winners pay for every slip, penalty and mistake.

Chris Kreider and Derek Stepan scored for the Rangers in the wide-open, penalty-filled matchup that ended New York’s run of playing in 15 straight playoffs games decided by one goal.

Henrik Lundqvist, who gave up at least five goals in two of three regular-season games against Tampa Bay this season, gave up six on just 26 shots.

The series shifts to Florida for games on Wednesday and Friday.

Ben Bishop had another big game for the Lightning, making 35 saves.

Both Rangers goals came on the power play.

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C-M’s Abell ties for 10th at Bos Landen

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News PELLA — Nineteen teams walked through Bos Landen Golf Course on Monday. Even though several of the schools have already started postseason play.

Both Colfax-Mingo and Prairie City-Monroe will both play their district tournaments later this week.

The Tigerhawks used

Monday’s round as warm-up for its Class 1A district round at Oskaloosa Golf Course on Thursday, while the Mustangs decided to bring their junior varsity in advance of its 2A district meet Friday at Fox Ridge Golf Course in Dike.

Colfax-Mingo senior Jimmy Abell finished in a five-way tie for 10th place overall as he led the Tigerhawks with an 87.

Brady DeJoode and Jacob Buehrer each carded a 98 and

Troy Hyde/Daily News CMB-CN’s Abbi Ericson attempts a putt on the No. 4 green at Gateway Recreation Golf Course in Monroe during Class 3A regional play on Monday. Ericson shot a 123.

Regionals Continued from Page 1B Seasons end for PCM, CMB-CN girls MONROE — Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Breanna Maher’s overall season was worthy of a state meet appearance.

Unfortunately, golf can be a cruel sport and one subpar round can end a season in a hurry.

That is exactly what happened to Maher on her home course

Monday.

The Mustangs hosted a Class 3A Region 2B first round tournament and not even that was enough to push Maher into the final round.

Maher shot a 101 but was two strokes back of a top-five finish and the Mustangs’ season ended as they finished sixth as a team.

CMB-CN also ended its year.

The Raiders played with just three golfers and none of them found themselves in a

Mason Mosher had the final counting score of 100.

Jake Jeter shot a non-counting 119.

PCM’s JV was led by Noah Lanphier’s 102. Josh Phifer shot a 103, Jackson Thomas had a 104 and Dayton Phifer carded a 105. Elijah Sperislage also had a 126.

Pella Christian’s Graham Howerzyl won medalist honors on his home course.

Howerzyl shot a 79. ADM

of Adel’s Brody Boston was next with an 80.

Williamsburg won the team title with a 340.

Norwalk and ADM each shot a 345, while Pella had a 350 and Des Moines Christian shot a 356. Colfax-Mingo turned in a 383 and PCM finished with a 419.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe’s Ellie Steenhoek uses her putter on the No. 9 green at Gateway Recreation Golf Course in Monroe on Monday during Class 3A regional tournament play. Steenhoek carded a 131 on the day.

position to advance.

Maher shot a 50 over the first nine holes and then carded a 51 on the back side. Sabrina Reed was next for the Mustangs with a 122, Abby VanHaaften shot a 128 and Ellie Steenhoek came in with a 131.

CMB-CN was led by Abbi Ericson’s 123. Courtney Clapper finished with a 128 and Zoee Risdal shot a 156.

Katie Jenkins of Gilbert won medalist honors with a 92, edging Nevada’s Claire

Ausman and Bondurant-Farrar’s Amy Stock by a single stroke.

Centerville and Nevada advanced as full teams.

The Big Red won the meet with a 401 and the Cubs were runner-up at 421.

The Lady Jays shot a 423 in third, Gilbert was fourth with a 439 and Roland-Story had a 459. PCM carded a 482.

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Hamlin benefits from clean air to win $1 million race CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin intently watched the qualifying event for NASCAR’s annual AllStar race and noticed, as has been the case in recent years, the driver out front in the waning laps was almost certainly guaranteed the win.

As Greg Biffle led all 20 laps of the Sprint Showdown to earn a spot in the All-Star race, Hamlin understood that nothing about NASCAR’s current rules package has changed. To win the $1 million prize on Saturday night, he’d have to be the leader exiting Turn 2 on the first lap of the final segment.

Hamlin wasn’t alone in that theory.

With clean air so critical in this current rules package, chasing down the leader during a short run is next to impossible. The 110-lap AllStar race concludes with a 10lap sprint to the finish and it’s proven time and again to not be enough laps for a challenger to mount a formidable attempt at the win.

“The final 10 laps, you’ve got to be on the front row,” Hamlin said. “Aero means so much with these cars nowadays that the person out front

just has a huge advantage. I knew once we got cleared going into turn one, we had a great shot.”

And that’s how Hamlin earned what he considers the biggest win of his career. His victory in the dash-for-cash at Charlotte Motor Speedway gave team owner Joe Gibbs his first All-Star race victory in 24 years of trying, and it was the first for manufacturer Toyota.

He wasn’t alone in his belief that he had to be out front for that final restart, which came after a mandatory four-tire pit stop for the entire field. Cars entered pit road in the order of their average finishing position over the first four segments of the race, and Hamlin was sixth overall.

But his Joe Gibbs Racing team had won the pole earlier Saturday night, and he was pitting in the first stall on the track. The No. 11 crew, considered one of the top overthe-wall groups in the Sprint Cup Series, used a rapid pit stop to get Hamlin rolling and he held off Brad Keselowski in the race back to the track.

Keselowski rolled off second, but was flagged for speeding and had to forfeit that position. Had he not

sped, he would have tried to beat Hamlin on the restart to control the final 10 laps.

He was unrepentant about speeding.

“Whoever gets the clean air with this format and this rules package is going to drive away,” Keselowski said. “I knew when I came out of my pit stall and the 11 was pulling out with me that I either beat him to that line or lose the race.

“I told my crew chief I’d rather go down swinging than take a strike and wonder what might have been.”

Ultimately, Hamlin only had to hold off Kevin Harvick, who had the speed in his car to make a run at the win.

Harvick closed to within half a car length of Hamlin, but Hamlin defended Harvick’s charge by moving into the center of the track as Harvick tried to control the high line. The move proved the difference in holding off Harvick.

“Thought we were in a good spot. I had committed to the center of the corner and just really lost the front of the car up the racetrack, had to get out of the throttle, lost five or six spots,” said Harvick.

But Harvick, who has been consistently fast for 17 months

now, felt good about the way his car performed and was one of the few drivers encouraged to return for next week’s Coca-Cola 600.

Only the longest race on the NASCAR schedule could very much turn into a single-file snooze-fest with meaningful passes at the front of the field at a minimum.

Yet NASCAR has indicated its 2016 rules package will likely look very similar to the current package — meaning unless something dramatic happens soon, this is the style of racing fans and drivers will see for at least another full season.

That seems to be the preference of team owners, who are forced to spend money with every change.

“There’s been good communication between the car owners and NASCAR — before we make a change, we look at the costs associated with it,” said Roger Penske.

“The main thing is we’ve got to have enough time. That’s where they were if they weren’t able to make a decision by end of May, early June and let you know six months ahead of time, it’s pretty hard to execute.”

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High’s Kaelyn Sanders (14) battles with two Perry players along the sideline for control of the ball in Monday’s NHS freshman/JV soccer tournament. The Newton girls beat Perry 5-0 and played to a scoreless tie with Nodaway Valley at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Cardinals waste chances, lose to Mets 2-1 in 14 NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Tuivailala missed his spots. John Mayberry Jr.’s grounder was just a bit too wide for Jhonny Peralta to make a play. St. Louis’ batters failed nearly every time they had an opportunity.

The Cardinals were just a little bit off all Monday night and it cost them with a 2-1 loss to the New York Mets in the opener of a four-game series between division leaders.

“Just a shame we couldn’t figure out a way to get it done,” Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said.

Pinch hitting against closer Trevor Rosenthal, Mayberry had an RBI infield hit with one out in the bottom of the 14th inning for the winning run.

Lucas Duda beat a shifted, drawn-in infield with an opposite field hit for a run-scoring single off John Lackey in the fourth, but Jason Heyward had a sacrifice fly in the ninth off closer Jeurys Familia as the Mets wasted another 1-0 lead for Matt Harvey.

The division leaders then struck out a combined 12 times in extras before Tuivailala (0-1) walked Eric Campbell and Duda to open the 14th. Rosenthal relived and got Michael Cuddyer to ground into a fielder’s choice.

Rosenthal then walked intentionally Daniel Murphy to

load the bases.

“Just trying to aim it too much and didn’t have the command,” Tuivailala said. “It led to walks and that’s what lost us the game.”

Mayberry, who entered batting .114, grounded the first pitch off diving drawnin shortstop Jhonny Peralta’s glove. Campbell slid home ahead of a late throw that stretching catcher Yadier Molina could not reach.

“Sometimes it’s good to have luck on your side,” Mayberry said. “Anyway you can get it done.”

Carlos Torres (2-2) pitched two innings for the NL East-leaders’ third straight win after a five-game skid.

The Mets were the last major league team to play extra innings this season.

Heyward doubled with one out in the 14th but reliever Seth Maness had to bat because St. Louis was out of position players. The Central-leading Cardinals didn’t get into New York until after 3 a.m. following their Sunday night game in St. Louis, a 2-1 win.

The Cardinals went 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position.

It was the third consecutive start in which New York gave Harvey one run of support.

Harvey outpitched Lackey

in a taught duel before giving way to Familia in the ninth.

Familia gave up one out singles to Matt Adams and Molina. Heyward then hit a 245 foot flyball to right field, but Curtis Granderson’s throw was several feet up the third base line and pinch-runner Pete Kozma easily slid home safely. It was Familia’s first blown save in 14 chances.

“Great execution,” Matheny said. “Heyward put together a real tough at-bat to get the run in.”

Harvey gave up six hits and matched a season-high with nine strikeouts in running his scoreless innings streak to 16 and lowering his ERA to 1.98 from 2.31.

“Good pitcher. One of the best in the league right now,” Peralta said. “He is really smart — whatever pitch he wants to throw, he makes it in good spots.”

Lackey, at 36, more crafty than his overpowering opponent who is 10 years his junior, was every bit as good. Facing the Mets for just the third time and first since 2008, when he was with the Angels, Lackey stifled New York for seven efficient innings, allowing three hits and a run.

He held the Mets hitless until Granderson doubled leading off the fourth.

Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 22 17 .564 — Tampa Bay 21 18 .538 1 Boston 18 20 .474 3½ Baltimore 16 19 .457 4 Toronto 18 22 .450 4½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Kansas City 24 14 .632 — Detroit 23 16 .590 1½ Minnesota 21 17 .553 3 Chicago 18 17 .514 4½ Cleveland 14 23 .378 9½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 25 14 .641 — Los Angeles 19 19 .500 5½ Seattle 17 20 .459 7 Texas 16 22 .421 8½ Oakland 14 26 .350 11½ Friday’s Games L.A. Angels 3, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 8, Texas 3 Kansas City 12, N.Y. Yankees 1 Minnesota 3, Tampa Bay 2 Houston 8, Toronto 4 Detroit 10, St. Louis 4 Chicago White Sox 7, Oakland 6 Seattle 2, Boston 1 Saturday’s Games Minnesota 6, Tampa Bay 4 Detroit 4, St. Louis 3, 10 innings L.A. Angels 6, Baltimore 1 N.Y. Yankees 5, Kansas City 1 Houston 6, Toronto 5 Cleveland 10, Texas 8 Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland 3 Boston 4, Seattle 2 Sunday’s Games Baltimore 3, L.A. Angels 0 Kansas City 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Tampa Bay 11, Minnesota 3 Houston 4, Toronto 2 Texas 5, Cleveland 1 Chicago White Sox 7, Oakland 3 Seattle 5, Boston 0 St. Louis 2, Detroit 1 Monday’s Games Toronto 10, L.A. Angels 6 Milwaukee 3, Detroit 2 Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland 1, 10 innings Oakland 2, Houston 1 Tuesday’s Games Minnesota (Nolasco 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-3), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 3-1) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 3-2), 6:05 p.m.

Seattle (T.Walker 1-4) at Baltimore (Mi. Gonzalez 4-2), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Santiago 2-2) at Toronto (Aa. Sanchez 3-3), 6:07 p.m.

Milwaukee (Nelson 1-4) at Detroit (An. Sanchez 3-4), 6:08 p.m.

Tampa Bay (E.Ramirez 1-1) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz 2-0), 6:10 p.m.

Texas (Gallardo 3-5) at Boston (Miley 2-4), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Cueto 3-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 2-3), 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Bauer 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2-3), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Gray 4-1) at Houston (R.Hernandez 1-3), 7:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Oakland (Hahn 1-3) at Houston (Keuchel 5-0), 1:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Pelfrey 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Locke 2-2), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Warren 2-2) at Washington (A.Cole 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Seattle (Elias 0-1) at Baltimore (W.Chen 1-2), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Weaver 2-4) at Toronto (Hutchison 3-0), 6:07 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lohse 3-4) at Detroit (Greene 4-2), 6:08 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 3-3) at Atlanta (W.Perez 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Texas (Klein 0-0) at Boston (J.Kelly 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Marquis 3-3) at Kansas City (Guthrie 3-2), 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Marcum 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Rodon 1-0), 7:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 23 16 .590 — Washington 22 17 .564 1 Atlanta 18 19 .486 4 Philadelphia 17 23 .425 6½ Miami 16 23 .410 7

Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 25 13 .658 — Chicago 21 16 .568 3½ Cincinnati 18 20 .474 7 Pittsburgh 18 20 .474 7 Milwaukee 14 25 .359 11½ West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 24 13 .649 — San Francisco 20 18 .526 4½ San Diego 19 20 .487 6 Arizona 16 21 .432 8 Colorado 13 22 .371 10 Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs 11, Pittsburgh 10, 12 innings Philadelphia 4, Arizona 3 Atlanta 5, Miami 3 Milwaukee 7, N.Y. Mets 0 San Francisco 10, Cincinnati 2 Detroit 10, St. Louis 4 L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 4 Washington 10, San Diego 0 Saturday’s Games Atlanta 5, Miami 3 Detroit 4, St. Louis 3, 10 innings Chicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 7, Arizona 5 N.Y. Mets 14, Milwaukee 1 San Francisco 11, Cincinnati 2 Washington 4, San Diego 1 Colorado 7, L.A. Dodgers 1 Sunday’s Games Atlanta 6, Miami 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Milwaukee 1 San Francisco 9, Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 6, Arizona 0 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago Cubs 0 L.A. Dodgers 1, Colorado 0 Washington 10, San Diego 5 St. Louis 2, Detroit 1 Monday’s Games Milwaukee 3, Detroit 2 Arizona 3, Miami 2, 13 innings N.Y. Mets 2, St. Louis 1, 14 innings Philadelphia 4, Colorado 3 Tuesday’s Games Minnesota (Nolasco 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-3), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 3-1) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 3-2), 6:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Nelson 1-4) at Detroit (An. Sanchez 3-4), 6:08 p.m.

Arizona (Hellickson 1-3) at Miami (Koehler 2-3), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 5-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 3-3), 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (E.Ramirez 1-1) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz 2-0), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Cueto 3-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 2-3), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Harang 4-3) at Colorado (Bettis 0-0), 7:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hammel 3-1) at San Diego (Shields 5-0), 9:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Frias 3-0) at San Francisco (T.Hudson 1-3), 9:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Minnesota (Pelfrey 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Locke 2-2), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Warren 2-2) at Washington (A.Cole 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lohse 3-4) at Detroit (Greene 4-2), 6:08 p.m.

Arizona (C.Anderson 0-1) at Miami (Phelps 2-0), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (C.Martinez 3-2) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 6-2), 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 3-3) at Atlanta (W.Perez 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Marquis 3-3) at Kansas City (Guthrie 3-2), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (S.Gonzalez 1-1) at Colorado (E.Butler 2-4), 7:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Wada 0-0) at San Diego (T.Ross 2-3), 9:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 2-1) at San Francisco (Lincecum 3-2), 9:15 p.m.

American Pharoah romps in Preakness; Triple Crown try next BALTIMORE (AP) — Minutes before the Preakness, it was an ominous scene at Pimlico Race Course.

Thunder and lightning. Wind and rain. A record crowd scrambling for cover. A drenched racetrack.

Nothing — absolutely nothing — was going to stop American Pharoah, especially the competition.

Thunder rumbled as the starting gate opened, and the Kentucky Derby winner took charge early on and overpowered seven rivals, winning by seven lengths to put trainer Bob Baffert back in the Triple Crown groove.

“Great horses do great things,” Baffert said after his sixth Preakness victory, “and he showed it today. He’s just an incredible horse.”

And in three weeks, the stage will be set for the ultimate drama in racing — a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes in New York.

“I don’t even want to think about the Triple Crown right now,’ the 62-year-old trainer said. “I want to enjoy this. It’s tough up there.”

American Pharoah, who started from the rail under Victor Espinoza, will be 14th Derby-Preakness winner to have a shot at becoming the first to sweep the Derby, Preakness and Belmont since Affirmed in 1978.

For Baffert, he’ll be making an unprecedented fourth attempt at a Triple. He won the Derby and Preakness with Silver Charm in 1997, Real Quiet in 1998 and War Emblem in 2002.

All three fell short in the Belmont.

A rainstorm began about 15 minutes before the race went off, preceded by several lightning bolts, but it didn’t affect American Pharoah, a sweet-striding 3-year-old. The colt dealt with similar conditions in winning the Rebel Stakes in March.

Part of the record crowd of 131,680 may have missed the race as they fled the infield and huddled under tents.

No matter. The result was not a surprise.

The dominating win confirmed owner Ahmed Zayat’s belief that American Pharoah is a champion in the making.

“I always told everybody American Pharoah would show up today,” said Zayat, drenched after his trip to the winner’s circle. “Indeed he did. He is the real deal.”

American Pharoah may have only half a tail and sensitive ears that Baffert stuffs with cotton, but he’s pretty close to perfection. Bought back at auction by Zayat for $300,000, American Pharoah earned $900,000 for the win

to boost his winnings to $3.7 million.

A Triple Crown is priceless.

“He put on a show today,” said Zayat, a businessman from Egypt who lives in Teaneck, New Jersey. “Nobody came close to him.

He added: “The sport without star is not a sport.”

Baffert, who was unhappy American Pharoah drew the inside post, was concerned when the rains came.

“That was crazy,” Baffert said. “These horses, I could tell they didn’t like it when they got pelted like that. I was worried about the cotton balls in his ears. What if they’re getting soaking wet?”

Espinoza has his chance at history, too. Although his horse in the previous race was scratched when it reared up in the starting gate and fell, Espinoza remained unfazed.

In fact, he became the first jockey to have a third try at a Triple Crown.

The 42-year-old rider from Mexico won the Derby and Preakness with War Emblem in 2002 and California Chrome last year, but fell short in the Belmont.

“I hope the third one is the charm,” Espinoza said.

American Pharoah broke a step slow before Espinoza hustled him to the lead. He then fended off a brief bid

from Mr. Z, while American Pharoah’s stablemate, Dortmund, and Derby runner-up Firing Line were never factors.

“He didn’t like the sloppy track,” said Dortmund’s rider, Martin Garcia. “He didn’t come out good from the gate. He didn’t like the mud in his face.”

Simon Callaghan, who trains Firing Line, said the horse lost all chance when he stumbled a stride out of the gate.

“That took his momentum and then he never really got hold of the track,” Callaghan said.

Tale of Verve was a distant second, followed by Divining Rod, Dortmund, Mr. Z, Danzig Moon, Firing Line and Bodhisattva. The winning time for the 1 3-16th miles was 1:58.46.

“It went very well,” Espinoza said.

“He bounced out of there. He broke a little tiny bit slow and I pushed him to the front.”

The Belmont, also known as the Test of the Champion, looms. Among those preparing to spoil the party are Frosted (fourth in the Derby), Materiality (sixth), Keen Ice (seventh), Mubtaahij (eighth), Carpe Diem (10th) and Frammento (11th). Also set to run is Peter Pan winner Madefromlucky.

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32'x 32' garage at 524 Main St. Passed unanimously.

Marty Brunsman requested to use the East side of the Park for his 5th annual softball tournament on June 5-7 and Sept 5-7. The terms will be $150 rent and $50 deposit upfront with an addition $10 per hour for lights and $85 for pumping portable potty. Motion by Parsons and seconded by Frymoyer to accept these provisions.

Passed unanimously.

Larry Dhondt inquired about the sidewalk north of his property not being replaced. If a side walk has been in place it is to be maintained or replaced by the owner of the property as specified in the Code. Property owner will be contacted.

Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Parsons to continue with parade route as proposed by Lauren Gildersleeve for the 150th anniversary of Kellogg.

The parade will line up on Railroad St. by the gazebo and proceed up High St. to the Post office turn left to West and back to Railroad.

Passed unanimously.

Gildersleeve also addressed the council concerning the expense of the portable potties for the Anniversary Celebration.

She feels we will need approximately Aldrich would like a cost 8. before committing.

Gildersleeve asked if the Mayor and Council would like to ride in the Parade. Mayor and Council didn't commit.

Gildersleeve reported the volley ball court is being restored with volunteers.

Gildersleeve also inquired if the liability insurance will cover the 150th Anniversary.

Insurance Co. needs to be contacted.

Motion by Parsons and seconded

by Aldrich to issue a building permit to replace his culvert with 31'x41', add an additional 15'x81' concrete drive, and a 12'x12' shed in the North East corner of his lot. Ayes; Aldrich, Parsons, and Hinshaw.

Abstained: Frymoyer.

Representatives from the Auditor's office were present to assist with the resignation of Mayor Van Waardhuizen and Council member Leavens. The City is to appoint or have a special election with the cost of approximately $3000 for 6 to 7 months. The City needs to post in the customary paper, setting a public hearing date of intent to appoint the Mayor and Council seats. Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Aldrich to set a public hearing date of May 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. using the 4 and 20 rule. Passed unanimously.

Resolution No 2015-2 was introduced by Frymoyer and seconded by Aldrich to direct the clerk to publish notice of hearing on the adoption of the proposed “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KELLOGG.” Public hearing is set for May 20, 2015 at Ayes: Frymoyer, 7:00 a.m.

Aldrich, Parsons, and Hinshaw.

Nays: None.

It was brought to the floor to consider the security system for the Park. Security system died for lack of a motion.

Lions Club sign was tabled.

Maintenance reported 4 kids were seen pulling the materials out of the creaks or streets. The City has installed the materials 2 years ago. This is destruction to the City Streets. Maintenance will contact the Sheriff's office.

Parsons has researched the process of writing ticket to the offenders of the City Code.

The City can appoint someone to write the tickets with the assistance of the City Attorney.

Parsons would like to have the position.

Aldrich feels like it should be the maintenance employees. Parsons is not in agreement.

Calvin has spoken to the City Attorney concerning the Benson Mayor Pro Tem or a case.

Council member needs to speak with the Attorney. Two of the options are $1000 fine or jail time.

Aldrich will contact the Attorney.

Mayor Pro Tem Hinshaw read a letter from the DOT concerning the acceptance of application replacing the bridge on Main St. upon a signed application.

Motion by Aldrich and seconded

by Frymoyer to present the bills.

Passed unanimously.

April Payroll....................5,446.08 April FICA (City Share)......416.63 April IPERS (City Share)...486.34 Airgas North Central............98.60 Alliant Energy.................2,311.51 Dodds Trash Hauling & Recycle. . .......................................2,002.72 First Choice Accounting....200.00 Fleet Services...................214.22 Hickenbottom Inc..............342.35 Iowa Codifications.......3,000.00IA Department of Transportation . ............................................15.00 Iowa Interstates Railroad LTD... ..........................................148.60 Iowa One Call......................18.10 Jasper Co Animal Rescue League................................97.04 John Deere Financial........286.11 Kellogg Post Office..............49.00 Keystone Laboratories........44.00 News Printing Co.................97.67 Partner Communications...339.77 Platinum Business Card....216.87 Rhonda Guy...................1,184.00 Skiff Medical Center..............4.40 Smith Quality Rental...........90.00 U S Cellular.......................134.26 Van Maanen Electric Inc.. .255.73 Receipts:..................$156,271.10 Disbursements:..........$37,116.56 by Frymoyer and Motion seconded by Aldrich to accept the bills as presented. Passed unanimously.

Frymoyer and Motion by seconded by Aldrich to adjourn.

Passed unanimously.

Shirley Schippers Clerk Tenny Hinshaw Mayor Pro Tem May 19

unanimously. b. Fouts moved and was seconded by Thomassen to approve the agreement for library services between the City of Lambs Grove and the Newton Public Library.

Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. c. Thomassen moved and was seconded by DeGoey to approve a building permit for Dave and Cindy Humke for an 8x10 shed on their property. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda: DeGoey moved and was seconded by Thomassen to approve all of the items on the consent agenda including the minutes from the April 2, 2015 meeting, bills, and reconciliation report for April. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$20.03 News Printing Company Publications.......................$53.52 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 Christina Machin Postage.............................$49.00 IPERS Retirement.........................$67.62 City of Newton Fire Agreement...........$11,159.00 Alliant Energy Utilities...............................$14.63 Alliant Energy Utilities.............................$389.48 Total May Bills............$12,815.92 General Fund.............$21,071.86 Charges for Fee...........$2,688.68 Local Option Sales Tax...$786.18 Emergency......................$627.08 Road Use Fund............$1,096.85 Capital Projects............$4,513.93 Debt Service.................$6,369.59 Total Apr Revenue.....$37,154.17 General Fund...............$3,202.07 Road Use Fund...............$410.17 Charges for Fee..................$0.00 Capital Projects............$4,513.93 Debt Service........................$0.00 Total Apr Expenses......$8,126.17 Staff and commissions reports Mayor: Parsons reported that he met with a resident regarding improvements to their property involving a new step, but the cost was less than $500 so no building permit was required.

Streets: Thomassen reported on the progress of the Emerson Hough culvert repair. Everything is going well and looks nice.

Sewers: Klocke provided a written update to the Council.

Karl Peters will be in the area to work on the remaining sewer project soon.

He is currently finishing up a project in Newton.

Parks: Humke provided a written update stating that Curt Underwood has volunteered to mow the park for May and June.

Tree Steward: No report Storm Sewers: No report City Clerk: No report Financial: No report Old Business: a. Resolution to adopt the City's Emergency Plan was tabled until next meeting.

Thomassen moved and was seconded by DeGoey to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Next City Council meeting to be held June 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Christina Machin, City Clerk Mayor Kevin Parsons City Clerk Christina Machin May 19

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 WITHOUT FORECLOSURE THIS MEANS REDEMPTION. THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER OF JUDGMENT ENTRY 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 IF THE JUDGMENT 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 BE ENTITLED TO WILL 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 CITY OF KELLOGG MAY 11, 2015 Kellogg City Council met in regular session on May 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hinshaw presiding.

Council members present: Frymoyer, Aldrich, Parsons, and Hinshaw.

Absent Mayor Van Waardhuizen.

Mayor Pro Tem read a letter of resignation from Mayor Van Waardhuizen. He has moved out of Kellogg and is no long eligible to service as Mayor.

Manager of A-line was present addressing the council about tax abatement. Kyle Stone owner of A-Line is asking for tax abatement under the Economic Development status. At the time of purchasing the facility no filings were made. Council will research this.

American Legion women's auxiliary was present to declare May 11-29 as Poppy Day with a proclamation signed by Mayor Pro Tenny Hinshaw. They also invited the community to Our Silent Cemetery for memorial service on May 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Kellogg Garden Club ladies were present to declare June 7-13 as Garden Club week. Mayor Pro Hinshaw signed the Tem proclamation and a picture was taken with the club members.

Motion by Aldrich and seconded

by Parsons to issue Kailer Stevenson a building permit for a 32'x 32' garage at 524 Main St. Passed unanimously.

Marty Brunsman requested to use the East side of the Park for 5th annual softball his tournament on June 5-7 and Sept 5-7. The terms will be $150 rent and $50 deposit upfront with an addition $10 per hour for lights and $85 for pumping portable potty. Motion by Parsons and seconded by Frymoyer to accept these provisions.

Passed unanimously.

Larry Dhondt inquired about the sidewalk north of his property not being replaced. If a side walk has been in place it is to be maintained or replaced by the owner of the property as specified in the Code. Property owner will be contacted.

Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Parsons to continue with parade route as proposed by Lauren Gildersleeve for the 150th anniversary of Kellogg.

The parade will line up on Railroad St. by the gazebo and proceed up High St. to the Post office turn left to West and back to Railroad.

Passed unanimously.

Gildersleeve also addressed the council concerning the expense of the portable potties for the

CITY OF LAMBS GROVE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2015 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Parsons at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Kent DeGoey, Steve Thomassen, and Cathi Fouts present. Absent: Tom Clark and Cindy Humke. Fouts moved and was seconded by DeGoey to approve the agenda.

Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Guests: Alan Klein New Business: a. Thomassen moved and was seconded by DeGoey to set the date for the public hearing and first reading of the Alliant Energy Electric Franchise for Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. b. Fouts moved and was seconded by Thomassen to approve the agreement for library services between the City of Lambs Grove and the Newton Public Library.

Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. c. Thomassen moved and was seconded by DeGoey to approve a building permit for Dave and Cindy Humke for an 8x10 shed on their property. Upon roll call motion carried vote, unanimously.

Consent Agenda: DeGoey moved and was seconded by Thomassen to approve all of the items on the consent agenda including the minutes from the April 2, 2015 meeting, bills, and reconciliation report for April. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$20.03 News Printing Company Publications.......................$53.52 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 Christina Machin

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New Century FS is now hiring Custom Applicators in Grinnell, Newton, and Millersburg, IA. Responsible for operating a commercial sprayer or floater, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment. Must have high school diploma and 1-2 years related experience, CDL with required endorsements, satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.

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14 ft Aluminum boat and trailer. Johnson 6 HP gas motor bow mount Minkota foot controlled and hand controlled trolling motors.

Depth and fish finder, swivel seats, hand crank bow mount anchor. $1300 OBO. 641-792-0378. If no answer, leave a message 2 MEN'S short sleeve knit shirts- blue stripe & solid green, size L $5. each, 31 stamping blocks, assorted sizes $10., 12” crystal basket $10., Lego's- Toy Story $10., 1968 Triher produce scale with 2 extra weights $45., Fenton powder blue bell $10., powder blue duck $5., white opalescent shoe $5. 792-8017.

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EMPLOYMENT

MECHANIC TRAINEE/LABORER Trucking firm has position available for individual that’s wanting to learn maintenance on Class 8 Tractors & Trailers.

Good Wage and Benefit Package

Call: 641-236-6101 **Open interviews will be held Tuesday, May 26th at the front office** Priority Plastics, Inc. is seeking to hire production packers for 12 hour shifts.

Hours: 7AM-7PM for days / 7PM-7AM for nights.

Rotation: Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday one week.

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday the next week.

Starting wage: $10.00 / HR + $0.30 shift differential for night shifts.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

This position will package various plastic components according to production standards. Ensure quality products are packed as instructed.

Maintain equipment and area in a safe, clean, and well-maintained manner. Fill out an application on-site.

704 Pinder Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112 | 641-236-4798

Also accepting summer help.

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

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

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

Join a team with great benefits such as educational scholarships, on-site fitness, fun health and wellness programs, and an annual bonus for employees.

At Park Centre we are looking to add great members to our nursing team! We are currently hiring for the following positions:

C.N.A./C.M.A. L.P.N./R.N.

Please apply in person at Park Centre, 500 1st Street North, Newton, IA or online at www.wesleylife.org.

EOE. Drug and Tobacco-free work environment.

110 N 5th Ave W, Newton

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Would you like to join an innovative company? Are you dependable, quality conscious and in need of a challenge?

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for 1st and 3rd shift production positions.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • On the job training • Competitive wages • Overtime premium pay • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401(k) In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Door Division/ Grinnell production team, apply in person at JELDWEN in Grinnell from 7:30 to 3:30 Monday – Friday.

We will conduct call-backs for interview appointments.

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112 EOE

Client Happiness Director Description: Looking for a full time Client Happiness Director to work in a Newton Law Office. Prior work in customer service and/or on the telephone is preferred. Candidates must have a good personality, be good on the telephone and possess solid organizational and time management skills. Do not send your resume by mail to PO Box 157 Newton, Iowa 50208. Please call 641-792-3595 after 5:00 p.m. and leave a message at ext. 129 with your name, address, phone number and tell us why you think you are the right person for the job. Also, please send an email to Info@Walklaw.com with your resume and income expectations. Income will depend on qualifications and experience.

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OLDER TV, VCR and DVD player $75., TV stand $25., swing rocker and foot rest $50. 2 electric weed eaters $20. each. 641-792-6241.

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FSRP Service Area Supervisor/FTM First Resources Corporations is searching for a full time FSRP Service Area Supervisor to provide services to Children and families in the Newton area.

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Related field from an accredited college, or a Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 2 years of full time experience in Social Work. Required to have an active FTM, YDTM number.

Will be responsible for day to day supervision of staff, data entry and understanding contract in detail.

FSRP Care Coordinator Full time FSRP Care Coordinator will provide services to children and families in the Newton area. BA or BS minimum plus 2 years related Human Services experience preferred or an AA Degree, plus 4 years of full time experience in social work or related field.

Please send resume to First Resources Corporation, 102 South Main Street Sigourney, IA 52591 or email HMwan@firstresources.us

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REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE LOAN PROCESSOR Bank Iowa has a position available for a Real Estate Mortgage Loan Processor. Prefer candidate with experience in customer service, banking, and computer skills.

Please Visit www.bankiowabanks.com and click on “About Us” then “Careers” for more information about the job, benefits and to apply.

Bank Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

HR/Payroll Specialist • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.

• A minimum of three years of experience in payroll processing.

• Experience in an educational environment preferred.

• Demonstrated math and accounting skills, including the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and knowledge of budgets, general ledger accounts, journal entries, and financial reports.

• Experience with technology and various software applications.

Please send resume/qualification to Todd Abrahamson at 927 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112.

The closing date for this position is May 22, 2015.

United States Department of Agriculture

Permanent Program Technician The Jasper County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located in Newton, Iowa is accepting applications to fill a permanent Program Technician position. The individual selected will be responsible for carrying out general office activities and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should possess excellent human relations skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices would also be beneficial.

The full vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www. usajobs.gov and accessing vacancy announcement number IA-2015-0016.

Applications will be accepted starting May 15, 2015 through the closing date of June 5, 2015.

Questions regarding the position can be directed Randall Nelson, at 641-792-5019 or emailed to Randall.nelson@ia.usda.gov.

Applications MUST BE submitted online at www.usajobs.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of June 5, 2015.

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jasper County FSA Office 709 1st Ave W Newton, IA 50208 641.792.5019 FAX 855.211.4016 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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

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POKEMON OMEGA Ruby & Alpha Sapphire strategy guide $15., Pokemon X & Y strategy guide $13., Pokemon X & Y Pokedex book $15., 8GB Eclipse MP3 & video player $15.

All prices Firm. 641-7927310.

STEEL PIPE, cable, rod, and post. Boys & girls roller skates, alum. Clad camper door, weathered barn boards, black hip boots with steel toe size 10, bread machine, 2 buckets carpet adhesive. 641793-2955.

POKER CHIP set (approx.

300 chips) $15. Used tire P225/60/R16 (Dayton Quadra Le) $30. Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $40 for set.

ROUND DINING room table and four chairs. Chairs are solid oak with leather padded seats, very nice. $125. for the set. Located near Baxter. 641-3634287.

STEEL SCAFFOLDING 10pcs complete w/ braces $400. 250L.F. 2X12 + 2x10 planks $125. Black & Decker commercial duty 10” radial arm saw 110 or 220 on stand w/ wheels $125. Older shopsmith on stand w/ wheels $50. Lots of small power and hand tools. Priced to sell. 641831-5328

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.

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

2008 HARLEY Davidson Electric glide, well maintained. $11,000.

641-521-6021

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

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport. 183,000 miles.

No A/C. $2000. 641-7923683

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

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

2014 Arctic Cat ATV XL550. Only 71 miles. Includes 3k lb winch, rare tungsten metallic color. Always stored indoors. Cost $11,200 new.

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Astrograph

On the first full day of the second Mercury retrograde of the year, you may notice that it’s not quite as easy to get your point across. Good. You’ll be more articulate for the challenge. When the words aren’t enough, consider the whole picture: body language, tone, inflection and, most importantly, the eyes. What do the windows to the soul say?

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 19). Beautiful scenery and fun activities are part of the picture, but people are what matter to you most of all.

Your social graces are part of what catapults you to the top of a mountain in June. June

and July are your best travel months. August shows you giving it back and paying it forward. September is a time for emotional growth. Scorpio and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 33, 12, 39 and 5.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You honor timelines and commitments, and that’s why you’re such an integral part of your team. Without you, the goods wouldn’t be delivered in as timely a fashion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes sighing is an expression of letting go, and other times sighing is an

indicator of psychic pain and longing. Right now, your sigh is one of relief. You did the work. Now rest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You can take appropriate feedback, but you’re not sure the criticism coming at you today fits that description.

It certainly doesn’t feel appropriate, and it’s not coming from anyone who knows and has been there.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Regarding a certain female in your life: You have long forgotten the root of your anger. If that doesn’t qualify for a good reason to let it go, what does?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You’ll be teaching others, and you have a knack for imparting your knowledge effectively. The trick is to make it as simple as possible but not any simpler than that.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Listening intently is one of the greatest gifts you can give. You’ll find it easy to do because you are so genuinely fascinated with the person who comes into your realm today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). When you know you’re right, you stay your course regardless of the danger, though you prefer to avoid peril when possible.

When you’re not sure, don’t feel pressured to make a decision. Learn all that you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Is it easier for you to forgive an enemy or a friend? This is the question you’ll face now, because you realize that to move forward, you’re going to have to forgive someone.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Intentional or not, when people interrupt or break eye contact, it doesn’t feel good to the other person. Knowing this, you give others a quality

of attention that’s stellar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Some talk and others do.

The person who can deliver on both the conversational and practical levels will be hard to find now, so decide what’s most important to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Keep an open mind, because if you stay somewhat flexible, your plans are likely to give way to something bigger. A well-timed collaboration will yield results and be worth the patience it takes to pursue.

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