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Monday, June 23, 2014 OBITUARIES Patricia K. “Patty” (Fults) Hosler, 53 RoseAnn Kane, 80 Louise Katherine (Allgood) Newell, 87 Armond N. Miller, 83
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Full steam ahead
Park board announces July 4 activities By Kate Malott Daily News Staff Writer
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Business
Two new events to launch this summer Page 8A
Ty Rushing/Daily News Bryan Healy led two classes this weekend on how the operate the Jasper County Historical Museum’s Minneapolis Steam Engine. Classes took place in front of the museum’s ag building, and participants learned how to operate the engine, which makes appearances at various events in the region throughout the year.
Sports
Cards take second at Cardinal Classic Page 1B
Weather
County to hold public hearing on FY14 budget By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer
Tuesday
High 83 Low 61
Wednesday
High 82 Low 65 Weather Almanac
Friday, June 20 High 89 Low 63 .01 inch of rain
Sat., June 21 High 87 Low 69 No Precipitation
The county is looking to ensure that its finances are completely in order before the end of the 2013-2014 fiscal year on June 30. Tuesday, the Jasper County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on amending the FY14 budget. If approved, the final version of the FY14 budget would show the county with $28,886,386 in total revenue and $31,388,934 in total expenditures. An appropriation resolution, an item that is up for vote after the hearing, would move close to $1.4 million in funds to various accounts to align with the modified FY14 budget. During the May 27 meeting, members of the Jasper County Commission of Veterans Affairs asked the board to consider a resolution to make Jasper County Veterans Affairs Director Chris Chartier eligible for advancement within the county. “He was hired in 2012, and when he was hired, he was put directly into the same position as his predecessor was, which has left him at the top of a step system,” JCCVA spokesman John Bill-
ingsley explained at that meeting. The board asked the commission to work with Jasper County Human Resources Director Dennis Simon on placing Chartier’s position back into the county’s department head pay plan system. On Tuesday, a resolution will be presented that would move Chartier into Range 14, Step 2 of the county’s department head pay plan. If approved, Chartier would make $47,004 in FY15. Billingsley and fellow JCCVA board member Randy Wagner, spoke very highly of Chartier’s work to the board in May, and said making him eligible for advancement could help keep Chartier from being recruited by other veterans organizations. Weekend Pit Stop, the newly formed nonprofit organization which previously created the Thunder Nites in Newton bike show, will have its executive director Libbie Marshall request use of the courthouse lawn for its newest endeavor “Cruisin’ to Newton.” SUPERVISORS See Page 5A
This year, the Newton Park Board has organized a family friendly Fourth of July for the City of Newton. Events will begin after the lunch hour with the newly organized Fourth of July Sand Volleyball Tournament presented by Newton Parks and Grounds. The tournament will start at 1 p.m. at Agnes Patterson, on the west side of the concession stand building. Teams should consist of six to nine players, with players in ninth grade or older and registration is $25 per team. Evening fun will begin around 6 p.m. at Agnes Patterson Park with food, fun and entertainment in preparation for the annual fireworks show. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., there will be family games and live music taking place on the south side baseball fields. Newton Park Board has arranged for five local food vendors to sell an FOURTH See Page 5A
Skiff gives update on ‘Speedway Days’ status By Stephanie Alexander Special to the Daily News Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, the “Speedway Days” event previously announced for July 31 will not be held this year. The corresponding races at the Iowa Speedway will proceed as scheduled on Aug. 1 and 2. “We continue to be enthusiastic about this as a possible event in the future,” said Craig Light, interim director of the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce. “The goal of a signature regional event in Newton which connects the ‘Get to Know Newton’ campaign with the speedway, Skiff Medical Center and our downtown community will stay firmly on our radar as we plan for the future.” For updates on exciting events around town, visit www.gettoknownewton.com.
Adopt a pet at Family Video
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Zach Johnson/Daily News The Jasper County Animal Rescue League hosted an adopt a pet event at Family Video on Friday afternoon. Left: JCARL volunteer Brooklyn Henderson poses with Jazz, a 4-year old Tarrier Mix. Above: JCARL Board members Nancy Henderson and Connie Beck hold Larry and Mo at the adopt a pet event at Family Video. JCARL has lowered its adoption prices for the summer on all pets and also is having a special on big dogs until the end of June. JCARL also is in need of volunteers, pet foster parents and donations of pet items, toys and cleaning supplies. JCARL has two events scheduled for the rest of the summer so far. “We will be at the Fourth of July celebration with our traditional walking tacos,” Beck said. “We will also be hosting a poker run on Sept. 20.”