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By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

and told stories of his adventures,” Husted said. “He brought a bagpipe back and wore a kilt. I heard the sound of the pipes and, boy, my blood just boiled. I knew that one day I would have to be a piper.”

But it wasn’t until a chance encounter with a Canadian World War II veteran over a decade later that Husted would pick up the pipes for himself.

While working for the Polk County road department at 29 years old, Husted met Thomas S. Coulson, a piper who served with the Essex Scottish 4th Brigade of Canada who played and marched through the streets of Groningen, Holland the day after a battle, part of the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation.

Coulson piped with the ZaGa-Zig Shrine Band and taught Husted in the traditional military style.

“Tom taught me just like he

A Facebook flap has turned into a larger discussion about which county officials should march in local parades, how often, and whether they should march as representatives of the Democratic party.

State Rep. Dan Kelley (D-Newton) participated in Monday night’s Jasper County Fair parade, and later generated a Facebook post that called for the county’s Democrat Party Chair, Taylor Van De Krol, to help get more Democrats involved in parades and other public events.

Kelley His post has since been removed.

“Time for our county chair to take action,” Kelley wrote. “Parades are important, especially the county fair parade and showing party unity is essential during caucus season.”

Kelley also said in his post that “it’s wrong that county courthouse Democratic elected officials and Senator (Chaz) Allen refuse to march in parades with Democrats Bishop unless it’s an election year.”

One of the elected officials, Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop, posted a retort on Facebook on Tuesday. Bishop, a Democrat from Baxter, has been at odds with Kelley on many issues recently, including at least two public meetings this year when they clashed over veterans affairs and capital-improvement gas-tax funding.

Bishop pointed out he marched with veterans in both the Newton Fourth of July parade and the Baxter Fun Days parade, rather than with his political party.

“Rep. Dan Kelley publicly Facebook chastised me yesterday for ‘thinking I’m too good’ to march with the Jasper County Democrats in local parades,” Bishop wrote. “He specifically mentioned the Newton and Baxter parades ... I take great pride in spending time with veterans of any age, gender or branch. To me, there is no greater honor in a parade than to be allowed to carry the American flag alongside veterans ... I will not apologize for marching where I did and carrying these flags.”

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Submitted photo Newton bagpiper Ron Husted and Newton firefighter Steve Ashing escort the honor guard in the city’s Fourth of July parade. Husted is Ashing’s bagpipe teacher and became the founding Pipe Major of the Newton Professional Firefighters Pipes and Drums ensemble in 2013.

Newton piper drones with passion, heart

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News Iowa’s 133rd Army National Guard Infantry Division returned in 2007 from two years on active duty in Iraq to a lot of exposure. It was the height of the Iraq War troop surge, and the division’s return was top news — even featured on CBS 60 Minutes documentary “Fathers, Sons and Brothers.”

Bagpipe player Ron Husted escorted the Iowa soldiers in their return ceremony. For the Newton piper, it was one of his fondest memories as a musician.

“I’ve always been passionate about the pipe. I’m not sure why.

It just runs in the blood,” Husted said. “Whenever I heard a bagpipe on a record, it just stopped me in my tracks. I never had a clue why.”

If there is a bagpipe playing in Newton, chances are Husted has something to do with it. Husted is the founding Pipe Major for the Newton Professional Fire-

fighters Pipes and Drums ensemble. Formed in 2013, the group is still in its infancy, featuring four pipers and three drummers in training.

One of the pipers, Newton Firefighter Steve Ashing, is Husted’s student. The two have been playing together for several years, have led the honor guard in the Newton Fourth of July parade and played during the fire department’s 9/11 memorial services.

Husted is a third-generation Scottish American, humble and passionate about his heritage. He first heard the drone of the bagpipe in high school. Husted grew up in the Des Moines area, and during an assembly at Ankeny High School, speaker Al Bell, who would frequently delight the student body with tales of his travels, told of a recent trip to Scotland.

For Husted, the bagpipes in that assembly would become more than just a visual aid.

“He brought artifacts back

‘A Newton legacy’ Local historian writes book on forgotten piece of Maytag history

By Savannah Eadens Newton Daily News

Director Frank Liebl said. “We have diversified our employment base. It is not just all in one sector, we’ve got different types of jobs. I think that is important.”

One of the companies that moved into town not long after Maytag left was TPI Composites, which manufactures wind turbine blades. Currently, TPI employs 850 people, which put a large dent in the 1,750 jobs that were

The Maytag Company and Newton, Iowa are practically synonymous.

Speaking of Newton’s history without mentioning Maytag is almost as impossible as speaking of Maytag’s history and not mentioning Newton.

There is a part of Maytag’s history, however, that many do not remember.

Tom Hoover, native of Cedar Rapids, set out to write that story four years ago. Hoover’s book, “How We Made The Gyrofoam: The Story of Two Midwestern Farm Boys Who Changed Washday Mondays Forever” gives insight into the evolution

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Walter G. Anderson is one of several business success stories in Newton. After locating to Newton in 2011 the printed cartons manufacturer has added additional presses and has grown to employ nearly 100 people.

Newton diversifying in business landscape

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News For the past 10 years, Newton has changed from having one main employer in town to a more diverse workforce, which some might say is a change for the better.

“Since Maytag or Whirlpool left in 2007, basically we’ve had 15 new companies locate in town,” Newton Development Corporation Executive

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Newton YMCA to host soccer clinic with Wartburg soccer coach Newton Daily News The Newton YMCA, through a generous partnership with Newton Eye Care Center and Newton Kiwan-

is, will host for a one-day soccer clinic for children ages 6-14 with Wartburg men’s soccer head coach Kirk Artist.

The clinic will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 to 10 and 1

to 4 p.m. for children ages 11 to 14 on Aug. 10 at the YMCA game fields.

Cost is $20 for ages 6 to 10 and $25 for ages 11 to 14.

The clinic will hone soccer skills

and is an opportunity to learn and ask questions from one of the best.

For more information, call Scott Taylor at 641-792-4006 or email scott.taylor@newtonymca.org.

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FIle Photo Food sources rich in magnesium include greens, paticularly Swiss chard and spinach, green beans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, avacado, cocoa powder, peanut butter and almond butter.

Magnificent magnesium: a top nutrient for 2015

By Emily Ring Newton Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian In the world of human health, magnesium is a key nutrient for many vital functions in the body.

Deficiency of this mineral is thought to be linked to more than 20 disease conditions. Despite this importance, it is estimated that more than 80 percent of Americans do not get enough in their daily diet.

Why is magnesium such a big deal? — First, magnesium is used by every organ in the body, specifically the heart, muscles and kidneys. It is instrumental in the transmission of nerve signals and is a key player in muscle relaxation.

Building proteins for muscle requires magnesium. This important mineral regulates blood pressure and blood sugar levels and can be found in every cell in the body.

Magnesium is a component of almost every chemical reaction that takes place in the body, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. That’s why magnesium is such a big deal.

How much magnesium does a person need? — The recommended daily intake for adult men 19 and older is 400 to 420 milligrams of magnesium daily. Adult women, including women who are pregnant or lactating need 310 to 320 milligrams daily. Mild to moderate stress increases the need for magnesium as do physical injury, routine exertion in athletics and chronic illness. Be aware that many medications decrease magnesium absorption so additional supplementation may be needed.

Common medications that deplete magnesium are acid blockers/antacids/anti-ulcer, diuretics, analgesics, anti-inflam-

matory drugs and some antibiotics. Additional prescription medications known for depleting magnesium include those for blood pressure, diabetes and lowering cholesterol. If you are taking any of these medications, you may want to check with your pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance.

How can a person get more magnesium into their diet? — Food sources rich in magnesium include greens (particularly Swiss chard and spinach), green beans, seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, flax, sesame), unsweetened cocoa powder, almond butter and Brazil nuts. Edamame and black beans as well as buckwheat, millet and wheat germ are also good food sources.

Because magnesium works in a balance with Vitamin D, vitamin K2 and calcium, it’s important to eat a varied diet

every day that provides these essential nutrients.

A varied diet includes plenty of vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, fruits, animal or vegetable protein and dairy foods or a comparable source of calcium.

Need some ideas for getting magnesium on the table?

Try making a salad with your favorite lettuce, adding Swiss chard and spinach, then topping with pumpkin seeds and edamame plus your favorite vinaigrette.

Another idea is making a spinach salad with black beans, sunflower seeds and cooked millet.

Sprinkling wheat germ, sunflower seeds and your favorite fruit on yogurt or hot cereal is a great way to start the day with a magnesium boost while snacking on whole grain crackers and almond butter is another great way to work in some magnesium later in the day.

Study: Women with mild memory problem worsen faster than men WASHINGTON (AP) — Older women with mild memory impairment worsened about twice as fast as men, researchers reported Tuesday, part of an effort to unravel why women are especially hard-hit by Alzheimer’s.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women.

At age 65, seemingly healthy women have about a 1 in 6 chance of developing Alzheimer’s during the rest of their lives, compared with a 1 in 11 chance for men. Scientists once thought the disparity was just because women tend to live longer — but there’s increasing agreement that something else makes women more vulnerable.

“Women are really at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s disease crisis,” said Dr. Kristine Yaffe of the University of California, San Francisco. “We don’t really understand what this is all about.”

A series of studies presented Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference uncovered signs of that vulnerability well before Alzheimer’s symptoms hit.

First, Duke University researchers compared nearly 400 men and women with mild cognitive impairment, early memory changes that don’t interfere with everyday activities but that mark an increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s. They measured these people’s cognitive abilities over an average

of four years and as long as eight years for some participants.

The men’s scores on an in-depth test of memory and thinking skills declined a point a year while the women’s scores dropped by two points a year.

Age, education levels and even whether people carried the ApoE-4 gene that increases the risk of late-inlife Alzheimer’s couldn’t account for the difference. The study wasn’t large or long enough to tell if women were more at risk for progressing to full dementia.

Nor could it explain why the women declined faster, but the researchers said larger Alzheimer’s prevention studies should start analyzing gender differences for more clues.

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Bagpipes

ing prayer. The experience, the piper said, was “just absolutely a high I’ll never forget.”

“It’s also a way for me to give back,” Husted said. “To serve those who have served me. I’ve played in the (Iowa) capitol building numerous times. It’s just been an adventure.”

All pipers learn with a piece called the chanter. It’s the pipe which provides the instrument with melody. The practice chanter is quiet, allowing the piper to concentrate on learning the melody and intonation.

Husted said it also “won’t drive your wife and cat out of the house.”

The blow stick, or mouth piece, has a one-way valve. So as the bagpiper inflates the bag, the air is trapped until directed through the reeds by the player.

“When I’m squeezing the bag with my left arm, I’m maintaining the instrument at play while I have time to take a breath,” Husted said.

Three drones go over the bagpipers shoulder, which give two tenor and a bass tone. The chanter produces the instrument’s highest pitch and melody. The chanter harmonizes with the drones to create the

Continued from Page 1A did any other recruit. He taught me to play the bagpipes. He also taught by the British style of military drill and passed the love of piping on to me. It was magic then and it’s even more so now.”

Since retiring from a day job with Alliant Energy, piping is now the 66-year-old Husted’s full-time job and full-time passion. Husted can be seen throughout Newton and central Iowa piping at weddings and military and firefighter funerals, military send-offs and return ceremonies and honor flight celebrations. The bagpiper played for veterans leaving for Washington D.C. in Newton and Story County and will soon play for the servicemen and women at the send-off for Boone County’s first honor flight.

Husted was also the featured piper at the 49th Iowa Legislature joint session to honor former lawmakers who have died.

The piper said he was honored to play “Amazing Grace” at the ceremony, accompanied by a 37-voice memorial choir.

Business Continued from Page 1A lost on the day Maytag closed its doors.

Additional companies — such as the Vernon Company with 179 employees, Rock Communications with 200 employees, Thombert, Inc. Advanced Manufacturing with 125 employees and Trinity Structural Towers with 190 employees — also helped to fill that gap.

“We’ve almost recovered, number-wise. Obviously the salaries are different but you have to have some benchmark somewhere,” Liebl said.

“I think that just to be able to get that many jobs back is very important.”

An additional workforce comes from more diverse areas in the community. The Newton Community School District is the second leading employer with 485

Submitted photo Ron Husted has played the bagpipes since he was 29 years old, learning from Canadian World War II Scottish 4th Brigade piper Thomas S. Coulson. He lives in Newton, actively performs and operates Iowa Bagpipe Supply.

The following morning, Husted played in the House

people. Skiff Medical Center is not far behind with a staff of 362, HyVee has 303 employees and Walmart employs 257 people.

Another area that has helped bring new employers and employees to town is the affiliation with already established companies.

Walter G. Anderson, a printed cartons manufacturer, moved to Newton in 2011 after outgrowing of its Minnesota location. The company purchased the former Maytag Distribution Center and began work with 35 people and one press. Since that time, WGA has added two additional presses and has grown its workforce to nearly 100 in the past four years.

“They were looking to expand. They added on to their other plant about seven times and they got to the point where there was not place else to grow,” WGA Plant

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Manager Scot Schalk said. “The President of WGA decided to start up another plant. He decided on the Midwest, and liked the I-80 corridor and found the opportunity here in Newton.”

The company also bought rights to additional land near the current building.

“We do hope to expand this building, down the road,” Schalk said.

That has been the case with many of the businesses that helped to fill the void.

“I think the exciting thing I really like is the fact that a lot of these companies who have relocated here between 2008-2010, they started out with a small workforce and a majority of them are already increasing,” Liebl said.

After establishing themselves, WGA found that they needed their supplier, Patriot Converting, closer than its current Minnesota loca-

tion. The affiliation between the two brought the second company to town to a leased space.

Recently, Patriot bought its own building and is getting ready to add on to their facility.

“Their workforce is smaller at about 10 to 12 but I could see them doubling that workforce in the next six months or so,” Liebl said.

That seems to be the trend with companies currently located in Newton and Liebl is working making sure the numbers keep growing.

“We continue to make sure we stay in constant contact with all of our employers, asking what do you need. That is really how Patriot go here ... we were able to attract them here and who knows where it will go,” Liebl said.

A large space currently under construction that will be looking for tenants in the coming years is former Maytag

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unforgettable sound of a bagpipe. Air passes over reeds in both the drones and chanter.

It’s like four instruments in one, Husted said.

A performer and teacher, Husted is also a bagpipe entrepreneur. He built the website iowabagpipe.com nearly eight years ago to sell bagpipe supplies. Aspiring and seasoned players can find pipes, reeds, bags, kilts and anything bagpipe related.

Iowa Bagpipe Supply has sold equipment, instruments and traditional Scottish clothing abroad in Germany, Ireland and England, but Husted said he sells mainly to domestic U.S. markets.

“I dearly love the sound of the instrument. It’s a way of giving of myself to others,” he said. “If you play at a funeral or a wedding, anybody present at the funeral or wedding, if they ever hear a bagpipe in the future it takes you right back. They’ll remember exactly where they were. They’ll think of the bride and groom or the deceased.

They’ll never forget it.”

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

Plant 2. The 600,000 square foot building was purchased by Phoenix Investors this spring and the company has already started refurbishing the space.

“Phoenix Investors started to refurbish the old Maytag 2 plant and will hire about 10 to 15 people to work there in the process,” Liebl said.

“Once it is refurbished

they have a good track record of getting companies to locate in the community.”

Liebl said the business landscape might look different than before, but the diversity is in a positive way impacting Newton.

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

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What we do has value

By Abigail Pelzer Editor

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | July 23, 2015

Last Friday, I sat in a library conference room in Charles City among other newspaper professionals talking about the successes of our businesses.

Quite frankly, I’m not super excited about driving very far these days (it’s about two hours and 15 minutes, if you’re wondering) but I sure was glad I did.

What took me to Charles City is a class — part of an Iowa Newspaper Foundation program called the Leo Mores Institute. It turns out this guy Leo had a long, varied and successful newspaper career and his two sons, Steve and Alan Mores, (who I met last month, but just Googled because I’m bad with names) thought so much of him that they decided to set up an endowment for the continuing education of newspaper leaders.

Each month we get together and talk about things like the changing media environment, connecting with the communi-

ty, financial strategies and community leadership. It’s great because I’m among people as passionate as I am about the work we do, but also among these sort of rock star newspaper folks. They usually host.

Last week, our host was a semi-retired publisher by the name of Gene Hall, who I suspect is less semi-retired than most. Gene spoke about many things, but one of the common themes that us newspaper folks have to keep reminding ourselves (and you) is that what we do is important. Local news and community newspapers have value.

I have to admit I did like the way he delivered his thought and it’s probably why it’s stuck with me this week.

“Cut the B.S.,” he said.

“What we do is important — and if it’s important it has value.”

Newspapers, as a whole, have undervalued themselves for far too long, he said.

This is the sort of thing that

gets journalists like myself nodding, yet shaking my head at the same time. Why have we done this? What were y’all thinking?

What can we do about it?

Gratefully, I’m working for a strong community newspaper, and a great company for that matter. We’re addressing this matter head on. In the past year that I’ve been the editor of the Newton Daily News, we’ve made great strides. These upcoming months will be about telling you who we are and how we’re doing it and yes — why it’s important and has value.

If I may pick on my newspaper forefathers for a moment, I must point out one of the greatest flaws on their part.

When newspapers went digital, they gave our product away and undervalued it. The same thing happened with music — remember Napster? That was for sure a poor business model and one that almost every community newspaper has remedied.

Here at the Newton Daily

News, you can have a few free articles online per month, but really our digital product is for subscribers, and we offer a very reasonable rate. If you’re a print subscriber you get the best of both worlds.

The thing that people forget about newspapers is that we are a business. You don’t see any local restaurants or retailers, for example, handing out free food or goods. They would go broke.

Besides, what they are selling has value, right? Just like our community newspaper.

So I invite you to get better acquainted with the news team and the news product we’ve assembled over the last several months. It’s with much gratitude that I thank my news and sports staff for a wonderful first year in Newton.

By the way — the best is yet to come.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext. 6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com

Empty Nest

Sewing machines

Letter to the Editor

Take a stand against the pipeline Arlene Bates Ankeny If you are concerned about the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline from an out-of-state oil company which would traverse Iowa and threaten our land and water, carrying 570,000 barrels of highly flammable crude oil across Iowa every day, then you are not alone. There is a growing movement of Iowans committed to stopping this project in its tracks.

I have learned by work-

ing with the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI) that our voice is stronger by working together. We, as landowners, have the same goal, which is to stop the Bakken Oil Pipeline from coming through our land and our state. The only way we can do this is by getting involved. Let your neighbors know that they are not alone in this fight. Let’s work together to save our great state of Iowa.

Iowa CCI members are everyday Iowans like you and me who are committed to fighting for the best interest of Iowans over corporate interests and

profits that hurt people and the planet. They will be working to organize meetings for community members to get involved with the movement to stop the pipeline from being built.

The fight is far from over, and with enough community support, we can put an end to this risky proposal.

If you share my concerns about the pipeline’s dangers or have concerns of your own, I highly encourage you to reach out to Iowa CCI today at 515282-0484 or iowacci@iowacci. org and take a stand for your community.

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When children hurt, schools can help

By Olivia Alperstein What happens when children witness violence? It’s more common than you think, and the effects can be devastating.

More than one in four American children have been exposed to violence, according to a recently published study from the journal Pediatrics. Researchers found that these children endured significant psychological fallout — including depression, anger and fear.

Many kids who experience trauma act out, and the ones most likely to be punished are students of color and students with disabilities. Traumatized children are more likely to be suspended from school, and are far more likely to drop out. Teens who drop out are

more likely to later abuse drugs, fall out of the workforce, and end up homeless.

Instead of punishing these kids for something beyond their control, schools should support them and find ways to help them feel safer.

Take the case of Joshua Brown (not his real name), who’d been staying with his mother and siblings at a domestic violence shelter due to an abusive father.

After he changed schools, Joshua acted out and pushed his teachers’ limits — when he wasn’t distant and withdrawn. Joshua didn’t trust adults, and his grades reflected his shaky home situation.

People had given up on him before, so Joshua kept his struggle to himself. Most people just saw a

troubled kid with anger management issues.

But the story didn’t end there — his school had just completed training on trauma sensitivity. The staff recognized Joshua’s behavior for what it really was and worked with him on trust and communication. Today this child thrives, and he loves learning.

Joshua wasn’t alone in his silent struggle. It’s hard to tell how many students experience trauma because many instances of abuse and trauma go unreported.

Some schools offer special programs for children of veterans or counseling for children who have witnessed violence. However, most don’t integrate trauma-sensitive programming into their curricula.

At least not yet.

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Moments of inspiration come without warning, like rounding a curve on an o t h erwise dreary trip, only to be confronted with a p a n o r a m i c By Curt Swarm vista of Guest Columnist unparalleled beauty, that lets one know, inexplicably, “Yes, there is a God.” Such a moment of inspiration came recently in the form of a phone call, on my land line, which I seldom use, and what’s more unusual, I was at home to answer. I didn’t recognize the name of the person calling, but the gentleman said I had been at his garage sale several years ago and he remembered that I liked junk. (Is this the impression I want to leave?)

He informed me he had a whole bunch of old sewing machine heads.

Would I be interested?

“How many’s a whole bunch?” I asked.

“Maybe 50?” he said, in the form of a question.

My mind went into warp speed. I’ve always been an excess person.

“Hello, hello? Are you still there?” he asked.

When I indicated that I was, he said. “Thought I lost you.”

“I was thinking,” I said.

“Yeah,” he said. “I could hear the wheels spinning.”

The short of it is I am now the tickled owner of, not 50, but 60 old sewing machine heads, like Singer, Brunswick and White. For sake of storage, I have them loaded into my old frontier-style wagon — another one of my projects. I plan on rebuilding it someday and hauling my grandkids in the Old Threshers Parade.

Now, what to do with 60 sewing machines? I’ve made the usual farm tractors out of sewing-machine heads before. They sell pretty well. But other

people also make these same type of sewing-machine tractors. In fact, that’s where I got the idea, from someone else.

But, I don’t particularly like making something that other people make. I like to be unique. Call me a “uni-cue.” There just had to be a way of utilizing multiple sewing-machine heads to make some sort of abstract art.

Hmm. What if...?

Voila! It’s called “Sewing Circle.” It’s four sewing machine heads welded into a circle on a farm-disk-blade stand.

It’s quite heavy. I have to use a two-wheeled cart to move it. But it draws a lot of attention at art shows.

Not that it’s sold, mind you, just drawn a lot of cackles, comments and finger pointing.

Where there’s smoke there’s fire. When enough people have viewed it, eventually some crazy person (like me) will have to have it, if nothing else, because it’s the only one of its kind. Another artist once told me, “Everything eventually sells.” I have seen this to be true.

You laugh. But Andy Warhol was once told that a tomato-soup can was not art. How many millions is it worth now?

Art is in the eyes of the beholder. A crack in the wall, if painted or photographed properly, can be stunning art. At the Des Moines Art Festival recently, I saw some pretty spectacular (not to mention, expensive) art made out of old rusty bikes.

And then there’s Jackson Pollock. When he first started dribbling paint on a canvas, people said he was crazy. (And he was.)

But he spawned a whole generation of artists dribbling paint.

So, what other forms of abstract art can I make out of all these sewing machines? Let’s see, how ‘bout a “Sewing Machine Windmill” or “When Sewing Machines Fly” or “Attacked by Killer Sewing Machines!”

What’s your idea?

Email Curt Swarm at curtswarm@yahoo.com

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Arihanna Ettalynn Miller June 20, 2015 Erik and Tamera Miller, of Newton, announce the birth of their daughter, Arihanna Ettalynn Miller, born June 20, 2015, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

Arihanna joins siblings Lakeisha Kurtz, 17, Deveon Day, 10, Syesha Day and Gabrial Miller, 6.

Grandparents are Micheal Miller, of Newton, Sheryl and Jon Gordon, of Knoxville, Steve and Michelle Jordan of Kellogg and Mike Kurtz, of Boone.

Cemetery Walk Saturday in Prairie City

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The Prairie City Historical Society will host a Cemetery Walk at Westview Cemetery, 499 W. Sixth St., with tours beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday during the Prairie Days celebration.

Free transportation and parking will be provided from 10 a.m. to noon from the Family Life Center, 105 S. Sherman.

Submitted Photo The community is invited to enjoy the music of 4HisGrace, the men’s quartet from First Christian Church, Newton, at the very beginning of the 8 a.m. worship time at St. Luke United Methodist Church, (west of Berg School) as well as the Handbell Choir, “Tintinnabulation,” under direction of Glenda Duffus, who will share worship music on Sunday at both services. The Bell choir will play “All Creatures of Our God and King,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “Elegy” (a Meditation) and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” The quartet will share southern gospel favorites like “I’ll Fly Away,” “Holy Ground” and others.

Pictured is 4HisGrace members from left, Scott Schaefer, Mark Young, Steve Barnett, and Chris Wing. The music director at First Christian Church is Cathi Wickett.

Two dinners Saturday in Newton Newton Daily News Newton Masonic Lodge #59 and St Nick’s Club invite the community to join for a home cooked meal and help those less fortunate. The meal will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the lodge. The pork loin will be prepared by Bob Howe. Menu

also includes baked beans, potato salad, dessert and drinks. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 children 12 and younger.

The Least of Saints Ministries will host a anniversary Hog Roast Saturday. Menu also includes barbecue beans and potato salad. Servinf begins at noon. Freewill donations accepted.

Red Cross responds to numerous Iowa disasters DES MOINES — The American Red Cross serving Greater Iowa responded to nine disasters (eight home fires) last weekend.

Following a disaster like a home fire, the Red Cross provides emergency assistance to make sure the individuals and families affected have safe shelter, food, clothing, medications and emotional support.

Red Cross Disaster Action Team members have been busier this July than in years past. Last year from July 1 to July 20, volunteers answered the call for help to 23 families and assisted 70 people.

So far in 2015, the Red Cross has responded to 35 Iowa disasters and

have provided help and hope to 101 people.

The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters each year and the vast majority are home fires. You can help people affected by disasters like home fires and countless other crises by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

There are several things people can do to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires. They

include: • Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.

Test them every month and replace the batteries at least once a year.

• Developing a fire evacuation plan with all members of the household and practicing it several times a year, at different times of the day. Include two ways to get out of every room and consider escape ladders for sleeping areas or homes on the second floor or above. Pick a place outside for everyone to meet and make sure everyone knows where it is.

• Removing any fire hazards from the home.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Shawn N. Stevens, 34, of Newton, is charged with second-offense domestic abuse assault after authorities were called to the 900 block of First Street North for a domestic fight at 3:46 a.m.

Sunday. When officers arrived on scene the victim was standing inside the garage covered in blood. She said Stevens left the residence once he knew she had called police. The victim suffered a cut lip from being punched and a cut on the bridge of her nose from being head butted. Stevens was previously charged

with domestic assault in October 2002.

• Avery A. Leavens, 23, of Newton, is charged with operating a vehicle without owner’s consent after authorities responded to a stolen vehicle call Monday. A woman reported her vehicle had been stolen and returned by Leavens, but after further investigation it was determined the vehicle is owned by a Runnells resident but had been loaned to the Newton woman for some time. The woman reported that her son had observed Leavens driving slowly down their street, and then pulling into their drive-

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way. Her son watched Leavens exit the vehicle and enter the house before hanging the keys up and falling asleep on the couch. The car had a flat passenger front tire and a missing passenger side mirror.

Leavens denied driving any vehicle and said he was driven home. He smelled of alcohol and admitted to drinking the previous night.

• Carah A. Leavens, 26, of Newton, is charged with third-offense possession of controlled substance after police picked her up on a warrant at 6:31 p.m.

Monday. She was arrested at South Fifth Avenue West and West

Fifth Street South.

Leavens admitted she had marijuana inside of a backpack she was carrying. Officers located a green, leafy substance in two clear plastic baggies. The two baggies weighted a combined 5.9 grams.

• Harold L. Rumbaugh, 36, of Newton, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities pulled him over at 1302 First Ave. W. at 4:56 p.m. July 13. Officers pulled him over regarding a search warrant.

Officers found a pipe used for smoking meth when searching his vehicle. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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• The Newton Public Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday in the boardroom of the library.

• Wine Down Thursday will meet at 5 p.m.

Thursday at Van Wijk Winery, 802 Fourth St. in Sully. Wine Down Social Members enjoy wine and gather to create an informal social club to network and meet new friends. Singles meet others who share similar interests.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Career Connection Center Hiring Event will be Thursday at DMACC Campus, 600 N. Second Ave. W., Room 241 in Newton. Onsite interviews with local companies will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Miranda Kulis at 641791-0424 for more information.

• Jasper County Fair will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at Jasper County Fairgrounds, 359 N. Walnut St in Colfax.

• NHS Class of 1958 will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at P.J. Deli’s in Newton. All class members are welcome to meet for fellowship and coffee.

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

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

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

• Kids’ Express will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Central Park in Sully. Free games and crafts for children ages 6 to 12.

• Live Music will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Rock Creek State Park, 5627 Rock Creek E. St. in Kellogg, featuring the band Majesty Organ.

The concert will be held next to the boat dock and concession stand. Freewill offering for the band. Open to the public.

• Art & Vino will meet at 12 a.m. Friday at Van Wijk Winery, in Sully. Go to www.vanwijkwinery.com for details.

• GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina to stop in Newton at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Bridgehouse Coffee.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

• Peer Support for those living with mental illness will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. in Newton.

• The 2015 Bollhoefer Reunion will begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Bethany United Church of Christ in Baxter. There will be a potluck dinner followed by a business meeting and family updates. Bring a dish to share for the meal. Beverage and table service will be provided.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Beauty for Ashes will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 7 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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Daughter struggles to resolve mom’s failure to defend her DEAR ABBY: I’m in my early 50s, disabled and live with my elderly mother. Between the ages of 8 and 11 I was sexually abused by my adoptive father. My mother finally caught him in the act, but the next day they acted like nothing had happened. He never did it again, and it was never spoken about, ever.

I have read about women who caught their husbands abusing their children and kicked them out, pressed charges, etc. It makes me think I didn’t matter enough for her to do that. I confronted her about it a few years ago. Her response was that it would have been in all the papers (my parents were prominent local musicians in our town), and there was no way she could have raised two kids on her own.

I still have a deep ache in my soul that tells me that I don’t matter as much as other human beings. I resist going to therapy because I live with her and I know she will quiz me about what we talked about in the sessions. I just want to keep the peace and not risk her going into a tirade about how she “did what she had to do.” I don’t know what to do. Please help. — STILL HURTING IN NEVADA DEAR STILL HURTING: You should absolutely talk about this to a therapist. If your mother demands to know what you’re discussing, tell her.

If she unleashes a tirade, invite her to accompany you to a session so she can explain to your therapist that she didn’t kick her child-molesting husband out because she was afraid she couldn’t support herself and two children alone.

(Was your sibling also assaulted?)

You and your mom are both adults.

You should be able to have a frank discussion without her intimidating you with her anger. If anyone has a right to be angry, it is you. And she should clearly understand how her inaction affected you for all these years, and possibly your sibling, as well.

DEAR ABBY: I never used to be a supporter of same-sex marriage.

During the 2008 presidential elections, I posted my opinions about it on social media. Since then, I have changed my mind. The most significant reason is that I worked closely with a gay woman for four years. After I got to know her, her wife and two children, I realized they are the same as any other happy family.

I feel I may have offended some friends when I posted those views — specifically, my best friend from childhood, who has come out as gay. I’d like to send her a message letting her know my opinion has changed and that I support her. Do you think I should reach out to her, or leave the past in the past? And if I do, what should I say? — ADDING MY VOICE FOR EQUALITY DEAR ADDING: By all means reach out. I congratulate you for becoming more aware of and compassionate about LGBT issues in the last few years.

Tell your friend about your change of heart since those posts were written, that you hope her life is happy and fulfilling, and offer an apology if you caused her any hurt. If you would like to explain why your feelings changed, do that, too. I’m sure she will be interested, and glad to know.

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Johnson County considers raising minimum wage IOWA CITY— The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal to raise the minimum wage to more than $10 an hour by 2017.

The proposal would raise the current minimum of $7.25 by 95 cents a year for three years, starting in November.

Supervisor Janelle Rettig said Wednesday during a board work session that, for people’s basic human needs, $10.10 an hour “is not aggressive at all.” Cities inside the county would have the option of passing an ordinance exempting them.

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BEDFORD — A Missouri man convicted of illegally hunting in southern Iowa has been fined and told to forfeit deer antlers. The Iowa Natural Resources Department says in a news release that 61-year-old Michael Kahnert, of Branson West, Missouri, was found guilty in Taylor County of six counts of fraudulently obtaining resident hunting, deer and turkey licenses; three counts of not having valid nonresident licenses among other charges.

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Former councilman faces more sex abuse charges BURLINGTON — Prosecutors have filed additional sexual abuse charges this week against a former Burlington city councilman.

Christopher King was arrested and charged Tuesday with four counts of third-degree sexual abuse. Des Moines County Attorney Amy Beavers says the additional charges are the result of an ongoing investigation against King. She says they’re related to his photography business in Burlington.

ANDREW — Authorities say an 18-month-old eastern Iowa girl who fell into a pool has died at a hospital.

The Jackson County Sheriff ’s Office says Nxy Jones died Tuesday at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. She’d been flown there from the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa. She was unresponsive when pulled from the residential pool in the Andrew area on Monday.

An autopsy has been ordered.

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LE MARS — The Le Mars City Council has approved a rail easement agreement that allows for the construction of a rail connecting a planned ethanol facility to the city railroad tracks.

The agreement with Le Mars Public Storage Inc. was approved Tuesday. The council approved compensation for the easement in the form of a $300,000 loan to the storage company.

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Determination helps Colfax teen in horse riding competitions

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OLFAX – With three horses and one on the way, Chelsey Lourens, of Colfax, spends hours per day training her animals for competitions and preparing routines for the Red Rock Riders team.

Lourens, 18, competed at the Jasper County Fair for the fifth consecutive year this week.

She won blue ribbons in five competitions during the open horse show and finished first in open poles and fourth in open barrels. She also earned Grand Champion FFA and 4-H Pony with her favorite horse, Scoot.

Scoot is Lourens’ mare which she began raising while in the fifth-grade, eight years ago. A lot of training has been put into the horse to get her to this point.

“She was definitely not the best horse when I got her, but now she’s the best horse I could have ever asked for,” she said.

Wednesday, after all the Jasper County Fair competitions, Lourens celebrated as they discovered Scoot was pregnant, which means her other horse — Gator — will take on the lead role in future competitions.

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Alex Olp/Daily News Chelsey Lourens stands next to her mare, Scoot, who had just won Grand Champion FFA and 4-H Pony at the Jasper County Fair. Lourens also found out Wednesday that Scoot was pregnant.

raised on a family farm in Colfax. Lourens spends hours every day throughout the year riding each of the horses and preparing them for the next competition.

“I try to ride them daily. We have three of them to try to get in shape, so riding three horses a day for a couple hours each keeps you busy,” she said. “But they get to experience a lot of fun stuff. They get to ride on the road, they get to come here and they get to go to many shows and parades.”

Her horses also participate in the Red Rock Riders team, which consists of nine members from Warren, Marion and Jasper Counties. The team travels all over to put on three- to 12-minute performanc-

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es. Lourens has taken on the lead role as captain of the team, which means she blows the whistle to cue the other team members for the next maneuver.

“I get to be a part of such a great group of girls,” she said. “I’m doing something I love and it gives me a good chance to go out and meet new people who have the same desires. It also keeps me in shape.”

Lourens’ mother, Chris Lourens, gets to watch her daughter travel and take on that leadership role with the Red Rock Riders, and said she could go on and on about what a great kid she has.

“It gives me chills. I love it,” Chris Lourens said. “I am so proud of not only Chelsey, but

the whole team. No one realizes how much work it takes for those girls to go out there and have the trust in one another.”

The Red Rock Riders is the reason Chelsey Lourens was so inspired by horse riding.

The team makes appearances at the Jasper County Fair each year and watching them as a child made her want to be a part of that team some day.

She credits her mom and her family for her all of her success.

“I feel pretty privileged to know I have such a great support system,” Chelsey Lourens said. “They support me no matter what.”

When the Newton Police Department arrested a Newton man Tu e s d a y night, it was the second t i m e in less than 48 hours he had Schutty b e e n taken into custody.

John A. Schutty, 68, was charged with assault for allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon based on an incident at a Newton furniture store. According to an NPD news release, Schutty is accused of following a woman by car into the Store for Homes parking lot at First Avenue West and 17th Street West and motioning for her to get out of the car.

When the woman tried to pull away, Schutty allegedly

drove his vehicle at the woman’s car. The woman was able to swerve and avoid colliding with Schutty’s vehicle, and she then drove herself and her occupants to the Newton police station downtown at about 9 p.m.

Schutty was located and arrested, charged with assault (an aggravated misdemeanor) and taken to Jasper County Jail. He’s being held there on a $50,000, cash-only bond.

Early Monday morning, Schutty was charged with assault and fifth-degree theft after the Newton Police Department found him in his vehicle at Git-N-Go, 801 First Ave. W., at 12:12 a.m. He allegedly displayed a gun at a convenience store earlier, and he was found to have “several loaded firearms” inside his vehicle.

A clerk also said that he didn’t fully pay for a can of Red Bull, leading to the theft charge.

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Democrats Continued from Page 1A Van De Krol, 23, was heralded at a recent presidential campaign rally as being one of the youngest county chairs in the entire Democratic Party. The Lynnville native said Kelley’s post was “misguided.”

There are many reasons officials might not walk with their parties, he said.

U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) had entries in the Newton Fourth of July parade and the county fair parade, and Allen and Loebsack were both able to be at Baxter Fun Days in person. However, Van De Krol pointed out, there are about 15 summer parades in Jasper County alone, and he doesn’t expect Loebsack or any other elected official to make it to every event.

“Everyone has a busy summer schedule,” he said. “I understand Dan’s opinion, and I’d like us (Democrats) to be out at parades as well. But he didn’t check around to see what other commitments offi-

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cials might have had before he wrote that post.”

Van De Krol said Kelley has not attended the past two monthly county Democratic central committee meetings held since the conclusion of the 2015 state legislative session.

Allen agreed that the demands on summer events are tough. On any summer Saturday, he said, he must prioritize two or more events to attend, and he missed Monday night’s county fair parade because his daughter was performing with the Newton High School Pacesetters dance team.

Jasper County Recorder Dennis Parrott said he was at Monday’s county fair parade, manning the Democrats booth with his wife, Nancy.

“Dan’s got pretty thin skin,” Parrott said. “Dan needs to worry about what Dan should be doing.”

Bishop emailed the Newton Daily News on Wednesday and explained why marching with veterans is important to him.

“I usually choose to march

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School District as History nity Director of Educational Continued from Page 1A Services in 2009.

80of per physicalHoover first discovthe Maytag washing ered the idea for his book machine, and the mastermind behind the inventions: Howard Snyder.

Hoover, a graduate of Coe College with a bachelor’s degree in history, spent 40 years as a K-12 educator and school administrator. He retired from Newton Commu-

while working on the Newton Historic Preservation Commission.

“We were researching the square, and I was assigned to the former Maytag site. I kept coming across Howard Snyder’s name, but no one seemed to know who he

was,” Hoover said. “The more I read about him and his contribution to the Maytag corporation the more I wanted to tell his story. I was motivated primarily by the fact that no one remembered him, even when his inventions really helped the corporation.”

Snyder was born in 1870, and grew up a farm boy in Austin, Minn. In 1896, the Maytag company was working with feeder attachments for threshing machines.

F.L. Maytag traveled to Minnesota to investigate Parson’s self feeders, manufactured by Skow, a company that was based in Newton and a rival of Maytag. F.L. Maytag discovered Snyder as he was making adjustments to the feeder attachments at Parsons, where he worked. Maytag hired him on the spot as a salesman.

Snyder went on to patent 49 inventions with the Maytag Company, and inevitably helped make F.L. Maytag his fortune.

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Hoover also said he may provide book signings.

He is currently beginning research on a book about F.L Maytag.

“My book preserves a Newton history and legacy, because I think there is still a sadness that the company is gone,” Hoover said. “Newton Daily News actually encouraged me to write the book and promised to publish it. There was an incentive because I knew that if I finished it, it would be published.”

Hoover is not profiting from the proceeds of his book. He hopes to eventually dedicate a statue in Snyder’s honor.

“Snyder’s current monument is the industrial building that stands as Maytag,” Hoover said.

“But the more I thought about it, I realized Snyder really does not have a monument in his honor.

I previously visited with someone at the Centre for Arts and Artists about possibly commissioning someone to design and build a sculpture in his honor ... Newton is a community of sculptures.”

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Snyder died in 1927, at the age of 57 from pneumonia. Many were unaware of the close relationship between F.L. Maytag and Snyder.

Upon hearing of Snyder’s death, F.L Maytag was quoted as saying, “I’ve lost my pal, my best friend, my closest companion.”

It took Hoover four years to write the story of Snyder, because he said he mostly relied on second source documents, the Internet and interviews from former Maytag employees to piece the story together.

“Maytag is iconic of Newton,” Hoover said.

“The book gives a somewhat nostalgic look at the history of Newton and really kind of ties into the Get to Know Newton theme ... we are getting to know the early history of Newton.”

Hoover said he hopes his book reaches out to local history fans and people curious to know more about Newton.

“It is very interesting, it’s a piece of Maytag history that is not well known,” said Newton Daily News Publisher Dan Goetz. “I was intrigued when I first started reading a couple chapters ... Hoover really is the local authority on Maytag history and certainly books regarding Maytag.”

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came to admire Howard Snyder for the man he was. He was a great listener, he would hear complaints and try to fix the problems. He would make devices better and in turn make life better.

He added value to his labor saving devices.”

Arguably his most significant invention was the Model 80 Gyrofoam Electric Washing Machine, the revolutionary machine that is referenced in the title of Hoover’s book as changing washday Mondays forever. The previous gyrofoam washer had a milking stool gyrator in the lid, but Snyder discovered that the gyrator should be placed at the bottom rather than top.

This concept forced the water through the clothes rather than tossing the clothes along the sides of the machine. The gyrofoam ultimately changed the technology of washing clothes.

Between 1922 and 1926, the Maytag Company made $200 million, an equivalent of 1.3 billion in 2015 dollars, and went from the fourth largest washing machine company to having the top washing machine sales in the entire world.

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Bishop wrote in his Tuesday post that the veterans he walks with in parades served in the military to help protect exactly the type of freedoms Kelley utilized this week.

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FORT DODGE — Going out on a victory is a good way to end the season and a career. Only four teams in each division at the Iowa state softball tournaments walk out of Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex with wins each year.

Lynnville-Sully’s Hawks domJocelyn Sheets/Daily News inated their two consolation Lynnville-Sully’s Lysandra James delivers a hit in Wednesday’s 11-0 win over Marquette Catholic at state.

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games Wednesday, claiming fifth place in the Iowa Class 1A State Softball Tournament for the third straight season. The Hawks put the finishing touches on their 2015 season with a 12-3 win over Newell-Fonda in the fifth-place game.

“We were disappointed about yesterday (Tuesday’s first-round loss), but we knew we had to still get the job done today,” Senior right fielder Riley Rockwell said.

“All the teams are tough to play against at state. We wanted to get the best we could here and that was fifth place.”

The Hawks ended the regular season ranked fourth in the 1A poll. They were seeded No. 2 going into the state tournament, but got upended 3-2 by River Valley in Tuesday’s opening round.

Only the state championship team, the third-place team, the fifth-place team and sev-

enth-place team can be victors in their final game. After dropping the opener, Lynnville-Sully did what it has the past two years — regroup and win on Wednesday.

The Hawks found their hitting stroke in Wednesday’s first game.

They pounded out 14 hits in a 11-0 rout of Marquette Catholic.

Lynnville-Sully officially had six hits in the win over Newell-Fonda, but the Hawks had a lot of hard hit balls which the

Mustangs could not handle.

Combine that fact with the speed of the Hawk players and Newell-Fonda made six errors in the game.

“Today we had a lot more offense, which helped. We only had two hits in Tuesday’s game,” Hawk pitching ace Madison Rasmusson said. “Coach always tells us, ‘If you shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you land among the stars. That’s where

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we’ve landed the past three years and I’m glad I was able to help the team make it to state all three years.”

Rasmusson delivered in the pitching circle and at the plate for the Hawks. With the two wins Wednesday, Rasmusson ended her senior season at 35-4.

Lynnville-Sully was 37-4.

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Lynnville-Sully players touch their 2015 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Class 1A fifth-place trophy following a 12-3 win over Newell-Fonda Wednesday at the state tournament in Fort Dodge. The Hawks collected their third straight fifth-place trophy. Lynnville-Sully finished with a 37-4 mark this season.

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State: Hawks send five seniors out on winning note at 1A state softball tourney Continued from Page 1B Rasmusson threw a three-hit shutout against Marquette Catholic. She struck out three and did not walk a batter. Rasmusson drove in four runs on a double and two singles.

In her final game for the Hawks in the circle, she allowed six hits, walked one and struck out two against Newell-Fonda. She had a single and three of her team’s 10 stolen bases in the game.

Hawk head coach Stacey Alberts said Wednesday was a better day than Tuesday.

“We had a great night with the girls. I’m proud of how they adjusted and came out and played well today,” Alberts said after the day’s work was finished. “We looked at Tuesday’s game and we didn’t do a very good job of keeping our hands on top of the balls at the plate. We gave them (River Valley) a lot of flyouts, which is a gift when we have the speed we do.”

Alberts said the girls worked hard to drive the ball and put it in play during Wednesday’s games. She said they did a good job hitting the ball hard.

“We wanted to keep making defenses work and maximize our speed down the line. We were able to do that today.

We shook the defenses a little and it paid off for us,” Alberts said.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully head coach Stacey Alberts instructs base runners during a time out during Wednesday’s state tournament play in Fort Dodge.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully junior Kristen Van Der Wilt takes the throw to retire a Newell-Fonda runner at first base in Wednesday’s fifth-place game at the 1A state tournament in Fort Dodge.

Lynnville-Sully put its plan to work early against Marquette Catholic’s Mohawks. In the second inning, the Hawks scored five runs on four hits and three Mohawk errors. It all started on a one-out single by eighth-grader Maria Rasmusson.

Camryn Russell, a freshman, went in as a courtesy runner.

Sophomore left fielder Haley James beat out a bunt for a single and an error resulted in the runners moving to third and second base. Rock-

well and sophomore shortstop Makenzy Rozendaal reached on back-to-back errors by the Mohawks. And so it went.

Staking out a 5-0 lead in the second inning, the Hawks extended it with a run in the third, two more in the fourth and a single run in the fifth.

They tacked on two runs in the top of the seventh for the final margin.

Junior second baseman Kasiah Ehresman was 3-for-4 on three singles. She had three stolen bases, scored

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Senior pitcher Madison Rasmusson winds up in the final inning of the fifth-place game at the 1A state tournament Wednesday. Rasmusson led Lynnville-Sully to a 12-3 win.

three runs and drove in two runs. Rozendaal hit a single and a double while sophomore catcher Lizzy Van Manen hit two singles.

Hitting a single apiece for the Hawks were senior center fielder Lysandra James, Maria Rasmusson and Haley James.

“From the start of the season, our main goal was to get to state again. Sure, we wanted the state championship,” Lysandra James said. “Today felt really good to win our final two games at state as seniors.”

Taking on the Mustangs of Newell-Fonda, which defeated Don Bosco 5-4 in the other consolation semifinal, the Hawks kept their plan in place.

Ehresman laid down a bunt to start the game and beat it out for a hit.

She quickly stole second, and then third base. She scored on a passed ball.

Lynnville-Sully posted a 1-0 lead and retired the Mustangs in order in bottom of the first inning.

Sophomore third baseman Brenna Lanser delivered a double to the gap in left field to open the second followed by an infield single by Maria Rasmusson. Haley James had a two-run base hit to left field.

Rockwell reached on an error. A throwing error on the same play put runners at second and third base for the Hawks and Rozendaal drew a walk. The bases were still loaded with two gone when Madison Rasmusson powered a pitch to center field and

the fielder misplayed it.

Three runs scored on the error, and Lysandra James ripped an RBI double to left field.

Lynnville-Sully was on its way, leading 7-0.

Newell-Fonda produced a run on a single, a Hawk error and two wild pitches. The Hawks got the run back in the third inning when a sacrifice fly by Rockwell was deep enough to score Haley James.

The Hawks struck for four more runs in the fourth to stretch their lead to 12-1. As the 90-minute time limit was ticking down, Newell-Fonda was able to push two runs across in the bottom of the fifth before the game was halted.

On the field for the final out was senior Bayli Van Manen. She pinch hit for Haley James in the fifth and took over in left field.

“It meant the world to me to be out there.

I had a lot of fun here at state with my team,” Bayli Van Manen said.

Another senior on the squad who was not on the field was Shelby Davis. Davis was the team’s starting shortstop until she had a season-ending knee injury in June.

“We hit a star today,” Davis said following the game. “I accepted a different role on the team following my injury. I knew the girls needed my spirit and faith, so I was cheering for them and encouraging them.

“You always dream of a state championship, but as coach says we shot for the moon and hit the stars. I’m very proud of my teammates and they played especially well today.”

In the last game of the tournament, Lysandra James and Lanser each had a double. Madison Rasmusson, Ehresman, Maria Rasmusson and Haley James had a sin-

gle apiece.

“Our five seniors are different personalities, but they’ve always found a way to work together. They bring different assists to the table,” Alberts said.

“Lysandra is a very quiet leader, who has been a solid rock in center field for us. She grabs onto the younger kids and pulls them along.

Riley is always a positive leader and has played well in right field for us.

Riley set a great example for the younger girls as a leader.

“Madison has been a solid figure for us on the mound for so many years. It’s hard to imagine anyone else in that position and off the field she’s a great kid. Shelby kept such a positive attitude after her knee injury. She kept coming to practices and games to cheer the girls on and to encourage them.

“Bayli has been our biggest cheerleader this season. Most kids would’t have stuck out their senior year if they weren’t starting, but Bayli chose to be here for us. She did a nice job coming in to pinch hit positions and had a key role for us in doing that.

“They’re just a great group of kids,” Alberts said.

Alberts said the Hawk softball program will continue to “reload instead of rebuild,” as they work with the youth programs and have strong off-season training. She said they make sure during the season, younger players obtain experience at the varsity level so when its their time, the players flow right into the team.

Marquette Catholic defeated Don Bosco, 5-3, in the seventh-place game Wednesday.

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YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Susan Young, Designee Denny Carpenter, Chairman July 23

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June 30, 2015 Tuesday, June 30, 2015 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Brock and Stevenson present and for; Chairman accounted Carpenter presiding.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to open a public hearing for a Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget amendment.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER There were no public comments and no comments were received by the Auditor.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to close the public for the budget hearing amendment.

YEA: CARPENTER, STEVENSON, BROCK Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget amendment.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER John DeVries spoke to the supervisors in regards to his Permit to construct an entrance from Private Property to County Road. John DeVries explained his need for the drive for agricultural use. Pam Olsen explained that the Engineer's office declined the permit due to safety reasons and not meeting the required sight distance. The Supervisors agreed there were concerns of liability and safety but agreed to visit the site and review the situation.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to table John DeVries Permit to construct an entrance from Private Property to County road until the July 7, 2015 Board meeting.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1529 appointing Kelly Yeggy as Mental Health Advocate.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1530 approving Transfer Order #1344: Transfer # 1344 Amount $110,793.89 Funds transferred from General Basic Funds transferred to 0020 Secondary Roads Fund This transfer is required in order to receive State Road Use Funds.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1531 approving Transfer Order #1345: Transfer # 1345 Amount $1,101,192.34 Funds transferred from 0011-Rural Services Funds transferred to 0020 Secondary Roads Fund This transfer is required in order to receive State Road Use Funds.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1532 approving Transfer Order #1346: Transfer # 1346 Amount $1,318,264.58 Funds transferred from 0040-Local Option Sales Service Tax Fund Funds transferred to Various Funds- General Basic Fund, General Supplemental Fund, Rural Services Basic Fund This transfer allocates the actual 6-30-2015 cash balance of the Local Option Sales & Service Tax Fund that is to be used for property tax relief for the current FY 14-15 budget.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve a fireworks permit for Robert Ham, Jr, for July 4, 2015, and Steve Beatty for July 4, 2015.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for June 23, 2015.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Chris Bauer of Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering presented a Bid proposal for the Jasper County Care Facility and Youth Shelter Demolition. The Board discussed concerns with recycling, bidding, experience and having the demolition as a winter project.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to table the approval of the Bid proposal until the July 7, 2015 Board meeting.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve the following Board appointments: Animal Rescue League and Humane Society Kathy Donlin Term Expires 6/30/2019 Compensation Commission Terms Expire 12/31/2015 RE Sales/Broker ...........................Dave Birkenholz RE Sales/Broker...........Lori Price Owner/Oper Ag Property.............. ...........................Dave VanderPol Owner/City Property..................... ...........................Jo Ann Johnson Owner/City Property..................... .................................Paul Egenes DHS Decategorization Board Max Worthington ......................... ...............Term Expires 6/30/2018 Enterprise Zone Commission Local Community College Board of Directors Joe Pugel .................................... .............Term Expires 12/31/2017 Walnut Creek Fire District Donald Osborn ............................ ...............Term Expires 6/30/2018 West Malaka Fire District Dwight Fishers............................. ...............Term Expires 6/30/2018 Library Board Rural Kellogg Lisa Jansen.................................. ...............Term Expires 6/30/2019 Veteran's Affairs Commission Marta Ford ................................... ...............Term Expires 6/30/2018 Zoning Board of Adjustment

July 7, 2015 Tuesday, July 7, 2015 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Brock and Stevenson present and accounted for; Chairman Carpenter presiding.

Engineer Assistant, Pam Olson, presented a Resolution to award the contract for milled in pavement markings to Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. in the amount of $281,808.41.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to adopt Resolution 15-33 awarding the contract to Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Engineer Assistant, Pam Olson, presented a request to award the contract for painted pavement markings to Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. in the amount of $155,407.75.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to award the contract to Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. in the amount of $155,407.75.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER John DeVries spoke to the supervisors in regards to his Permit to construct an entrance from Private Property to County Road. All three supervisors were in agreement that to approve outside of Engineer's guidelines would create a liability for the County. County Attorney, Michael Jacobsen, confirmed this would create a liability. John DeVries asked if there were any other options, Engineer, Russ Stutt, advised they could look at it further when they come out to work on his road.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to deny John DeVries Permit to construct an entrance from Private Property to County road.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve the ShiveHattery contract for demolition of the Jasper County Care Facility.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Lenny Woythaler presented to the Board in regards to the County's current Commercial Insurance program. He indicated he was very comfortable with the current appraisals and coverage the County has. He advised the Jasper County Care Facility coverage could be dropped for a savings if it is being demolished.

Conservation representative, Jerry Ratliff, presented a budget amendment request due to a vehicle purchase that was ordered in March, but will not be delivered until the middle of July.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve a budget amendment in the amount of the vehicle purchase at the time it arrives.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Conservation representative, Jerry Ratliff, presented that the DOT offered a piece of property in the amount of $50,000 to Jasper County Conservation Management; they were able to raise the funds to make the purchase and are asking the board to accept the property for Conservation Management.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to accept the property for Conservation Management.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Conservation representative, Jerry Ratliff, made the request for camping fees in the amount of $4533.00 be transferred to the Parks Ashton/Mariposa Maintenance Fund.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1534 approving Transfer Order #1349: Transfer # 1349 Amount $4533.00 Funds transferred from General Basic Funds transferred to Ashton/Mariposa Parks Maintenance Fund This transfer includes the total FY2015 camping fees collected.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon, asked the Board to approve the hiring of a seasonal skilled laborer for the Secondary Roads Department.

This position is limited to 8 weeks of employment at 40 hours per week with no rate increases or County benefits.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1535, a hiring resolution certifying the following appointment to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT Secondary Roads POSITION Seasonal Skilled Laborer EMPLOYEE Bradley Martinson PAY RATE $14.00 RANGE/STEP Hire-in EFFECTIVE DATE 7/13/15 YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for June 30, 2015.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to adjourn the Tuesday, July 7, 2015 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Susan Young, Designee Denny Carpenter, Chairman July 23

Jasper County Payments 6/30/2015 Ag-Grow Plus Lawn Care Inc Services..............................38.00 Alliant Energy-IP&L Electric...........................7,108.99 American Home Finding Shelter...............................186.60 Anderson Erickson Food..................................377.99 ARC Rent...................................350.00 Arrow Pest Control Services............................250.00 Barney's Inc Services.........................1,030.66 Baxter Property Management Shelter...............................605.00 Bennett, Kelly T Reimbursement.................403.90 BI Behavioral Interventions Services..............................59.04 Black Hills Energy Utilities...............................278.05 Boone County Sheriff Services..............................47.00 Boyer Petroleum Company Supplies.........................2,314.68 Brandenburg, Pamela L Services............................180.25 Britton, Josh Reimbursement.................117.65 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock...............................3,930.91 BTX Iowa Inc Services............................156.00 Cantu, Katie L Supplies..............................22.04 Capital Sanitary Supply Co Inc Supplies............................569.83 Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Services.........................6,328.24 CBM Food Service Food...............................6,186.44 CDW Government Inc Supplies.........................1,048.82 Central Iowa Housing Assn Rent...................................200.00 Central Iowa Water Association Lease................................772.50 CenturyLink Services............................895.66 Chatham Oaks Inc Services.........................4,516.70 City of Mingo Permit....................................2.50 City of Monroe Utilities...............................200.00 City of Newton Landfill Landfill.................................54.06 City of Oakland Acres Permit....................................2.00 Copy Systems Inc Supplies............................174.50 Cott Systems Inc Services.......................37,490.00 Crop Production Services Inc Supplies............................258.50 Deegan, John M Reimbursement.................322.25 Denco Corporation Supplies.......................11,106.00 Dept of Inspections & Appeals License................................67.50 Des Moines Police Department Services..............................22.02 Diamond Life Health Care Inc Services.........................6,951.44 Diamond Vogel Paint Supplies..............................39.66 Dodd's Trash Hauling Trash.................................790.60 Earl May Seed & Nursery LC Supplies............................191.32 Fareway Stores Inc Food..................................201.93 Farm & Home Publishers Ltd Plat Book.............................34.60 Farver True Value Supplies............................446.15 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies.........................1,526.23 Four Oaks Family & Children Shelter............................1,446.15 General Fire&Safety Equipment Services............................300.00 Gilbert, Sharon Mileage..............................211.60 Gilchrist, David O Reimbursement.....................5.40 Gralnek-Dunitz Company Inc Supplies..............................64.20 Hamilton Glass Inc Equipment......................1,391.00 Hawkeye Legal Services Services..............................96.80 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Services.......................24,522.00 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................52.61 House of Mercy Services............................409.50 Hy-Vee Inc Supplies............................834.13 Integrity Properties LLC Rent...................................600.00 Iowa Dept of Transportation Supplies............................126.94 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Training.............................265.00 Iowa One Call Services..............................10.90 Iowa Prison Industries Services............................507.50 Iowa Transit Inc Supplies............................294.62 Iron Mountain Records Services............................275.64 Jacobs Electric Motor Supplies..............................23.30 Jacobsen, Michael K Reimbursement...................75.00 Jasper Co Engineer Supplies.........................7,204.51 Jasper Co Homecare Aides Services.........................3,350.00 Jasper Co Sheriff Services.......................11,971.83 Jasper Construction Services Supplies............................322.53 Jim's Johns Inc Services............................255.00 John Deere Financial Supplies............................979.52 Johnson Reporting Services Ltd Services............................166.25 Kane Salvage & Welding Inc Supplies..............................75.00 Keltek Incorporated Equipment....................23,613.62 Kielly, David G Mileage..............................237.48 Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy Supplies............................308.00 L & L Custom Tops Supplies.........................2,891.20 Linn County Public Health Supplies............................250.00 Lynnville Historical Society Services............................110.00 Madison County Auditor Distribution..............2,420,664.65 Mail Services LLC Postage..........................1,939.68 Major Brands Appliance Service Supplies............................106.60 Marion County Sheriff Services..............................14.95 Marshall County Sheriff Services..............................46.00 Martin Marietta Materials Rock.............................78,910.61 Mary Greeley Medical Center Services.........................2,505.00 Maxim Advertising Advertising.....................1,542.63 McCall Monument Works Memorial........................4,400.00 Menards - Altoona Supplies............................432.13 MG Laundry Corp Laundry.............................129.85 MidAmerican Energy Co Utilities.................................27.88 Napa Auto Parts Supplies............................679.30 National License License................................75.00 New Century FS Inc Diesel...........................15,042.84 Newman Traffic Signs Signs..............................1,888.94 News Printing Company Publication.........................358.53 Newton Office Supply Co Supplies............................273.92

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on August 3, 2015, at City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, to consider proposals for purchase of the property located at 615 S 4th Avenue E, Newton.

The property is legally described as: LOT TWO IN BLOCK SIX OF THE SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF BLOCK TWO IN SOUTHEAST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NEWTON, COUNTY, IOWA. JASPER Proposals shall be submitted by 4:00 p.m., August 3, 2015, to the Newton Planning and Zoning Department; 1700 North 4th Avenue West; Newton, Iowa 50208.

Additional information about the property and the process for submitting a proposal is available at the Planning and Zoning Department, (641)-7926622.

The City Council will consider all proposals received, but reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received or to accept any proposal it deems in the best public interest. At said Hearing, interested persons may be heard in support of or opposition to said sale or the price or terms of a proposed agreement.

Published by order of the City of Newton, Iowa.

Katrina Davis CMC, City Clerk July 23

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

ESTATE SALE Friday, July 24: 3pm-7pm Sat., July 25: 8am-?

Snow blower, antiques, lots of tools, ladders, radial table saw, tank air compressor, shovels and garden equipment, love seat, table and chairs, desk, table lamps, mag wheels and several sets of hub caps, kitchen ware, dishes, small kitchen appliances, Hoover rug shampooer with attachments, Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner, dust buster with attachments,microwave carts, HD TV, VCR & DVD players, wheel chair, shower chair, commode, camping equipment, stereos, radios, flashlights, books, bedding, sewing machine, Maytag Gyro Foam Wringer washing machine with electric motor and wash rinse tubs, large bird bath, binoculars, old cameras, bicycles, AND LOTS OF MISC. ALL SALES FINAL. NO CHECKS PLEASE. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. 309 E. 10th ST. S. Newton

Northeast

GARAGE SALE Friday, July 24: 8am-4pm Sat., July 25: 8am-4pm (No Early Sales) A lot of old collectibles, antiques and useful garage & household items. Tool box, fishing items, Budweiser items, electric snow thrower, children riding toys, rocking horses, and billiard items. “Fenton” glass birds & glass baskets, “Fire King”, “Royal China” (Currier & Ives) dinnerware, S&P collection, cows, old airplane books & others, dehumidifier, old framed pictures,some primitives, California Pottery (mid century), bunches of vintage pin back buttons and a whole lot more. Sat. afternoon deals on must go items!!!!!

2711 & 2713 First Ave. E. Southeast

DEES ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Fri., July 24: Noon-7:30pm Sat., July 25: 8am-6pm Sun., July 26: 9am-4pm NO EARLY SALES (Will only cancel if hard rain.)

Old red cupboard, wicker love seat, pictures & picture frames, mirrors, rugsroom size & small, like new household goods, bedding – some new in package, indoor chair cushions, outdoor chair cushions, curtains and rods, complete set of min., dolls including 70.00 in outfits, Littlest Pet Shop with every acc. included, new games (some never open), outdoor games, lots of like new children's books, lots of CDs & cassettes, children's Disney movies, Fisher Price kids pool, kids sandbox with lid, kids slide, name brand purses & shoes, tons of new clothes never worn, tons of like new clothes including coats & name brand jeans, tops, sweaters, 24 beautiful Halloween costumesteen & adult (mens & womens), have all accessories, some costing $50-$85 (new), tons of hairpieces for costumes, Christmas, Halloween & Easter décor, dog dishes, plant stands, child's tent & canopy. Way too much to list!

510 E. 4th St. S. Newton

TAG SALE! Sat., July 25: 9am-5pm Tools, mid century modern vintage items, Xmas items, Princess House Heritage Crystal, white milk glass punch bowl set, vintage furniture, lots of misc.

1006 E. 14th St. S. Newton HUGE GARAGE SALE Friday, July 24: 4pm-6pm Sat., July 25: 9am-Noon?

(No parking on E. 12th St. S., so please park on S. 13th Ave.) A little of everything. Isabel Bloom movies, books, collectibles, some clothes, pictures, free stuff, electronics, computer, box of Legos, monitors, glassware, antennas, games, puzzles, 6 wood dining chairs, Lazy-boy recliner, 2 car garage packed full. Tons and tons of stuff to get rid of.

1210 E. 12th St. S. Newton Southwest

GARAGE SALE Fri., July 24th: 8am-5pm Sat., July 25th: 8am-2pm Clothing, kitchen & household items, much misc 500 S. 3rd Ave W. GARAGE SALE Fri., July 24th: 9am-4pm Sat., July 25th: 9am-1pm King Bed industrial cart style on iron wheels, patio chairs, hutch cabinet, bench top drill press, aquariums, electronics, music, movies and household items.

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Please apply in person with the service manager or call 641-787-9990 and ask for Matt Lane Located Exit 164 Off I-80 & Hwy 14 in Newton 641-787-9990 or 888-296-9873 www.nobleallamerican.com

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1 BEDROOM apartment in a historical building in Colfax. $325 per month. Pets allowed with additional deposit. For more information please call 515-205-1415.

FOR RENT THREE bedroom 1 ½ bathroom house in Newton. Refrigerator & Stove. No pets no smoking allowed. $750 mo. $750 Deposit. Available August 15th. 641-792-1732

2 SINGLE beds, with frames, one with case headboard. $40 & $50.

641-275-0290.

A STAND up fan, on 5' floor stand, in good condition. $40. 641-275-0290.

BLACK 22 7 shot. $225. In good shape, built in USA. Need permit to purchase.

641-275-0290.

BRAND NEW cat toy, kitty pirate ship. $25.00. 641275-0290.

GRABER MOUNTAINEER Bike Rack, Model #1059; carried 3 bikes, engineered to carry all sizes of bikes including juvenile, BMX and small frames; fully adjustable frame fits most vehicles.

Like new condition; always stored in box $50; TV wall mount; designed for medium large flat panel (37"-63"; complete with hardware for installation and instructions for mounting, $30. 641831-9567.

GREEN LEATHER rocker, good shape $60. 641-2750290 LAZYBOY ROCKER/RECLINER, sage green cloth, like new condition. $85.

641-831-9571.

LIVING ROOM furniture for sale: Flowered sofa & arm chair including ottoman and a small recliner. Asking price $500. Call to view 641-791-0398

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641-792-4388 REGENCY APARTMENTS of Newton 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1000 sq. feet. On site laundry, pets allowed with additional deposit. $565-$585 per month.

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308 W. 10th St. N. 641-792-7123

We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

FOR RENT: House in country. East of Monroe, on paved road, large yard to mow, no pets, no smoking. 641-891-8536 LARGE UPSTAIRS senior apartment for rent. Close to the square. No pets. No smoking. $625 mo. 641792-3024.

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JELD-WEN, Inc. Windows and Doors Divisions are now accepting applications for full-time 2nd and 3rd shift production positions. These are direct hire positions working for an innovative and forward thinking company.

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We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • Wages up to $14.16/hr for general entry level positions • Advancement opportunities to higher skilled positions • 2nd and 3rd shift premium pay • Employee discounts • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401(k)

CLEAN, 2 bedroom Apartment. Stove, refrigerator and water furnished. Very quiet building. References and deposit.

641-792-3449.

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If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Window or Doors Division, apply in person at either JELD-WEN Grinnell location- 820 Industrial Ave. or 911 Industrial Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112. In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required.

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SMALL DORM refrigerator $35., beer signs, 2 vintage motorcycle helmets. 515971-9276.

OLD WOOD house doorsFree. Gas continuous water heater, new in box $345. Working good refrigerator, make offer. Maytag square tub wringer washer, make offer. Clark floor sander, new bag $275., aluminum extension ladder, make offer. 641-2752424.

PIANO- FREE, you haul away. Cab & blade for Grasshopper mower, make offer, post hole digger, 3 point $300. or OBO. 5th wheel hitch for pick-up camper, heavy duty $500. or OBO. 275-1331.

ROUND 36” kitchen table with formica top with 12” leaf. $50. 641-521-8584.

SHELF $3., old wood bed tray $10., Japanese “Satsuma” teapot, sugar, creamer, cups and saucers $45., J&G Meakin, classic white dishes $15., “Winterlong” Bavarian dishes, service for 8 $50., Samsonite suitcase $5., Samsonite shoulder travel bag $3.

792-6359.

TIRES 215/65 R16 m+s (2), 215/65 R16 98T m+s (1). Good tread. 641-5213699.

TOMATOES, RED, yellow and orange, ready soon.

Call early to get on our list.

641-521-3576.

UNDERWATER CAMERA with monitor, 2 brand new batteries, great for fishing. $100. 641-792-5216.

WALTHER BB Pistol, COZ style,works well, comes with box of COZ Cartridges $70. 641-2750290.

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2007 Rockwood Premier fold down camper. In excellent condition, non smokers, air condition, thermostatted heater, 3 burner stove, hot-cold water 2.5 cu. ft. refrigerator, power lift 5” heated coil mattresses, outside grill, awning, power converter and tip out dinette, king & queen beds, will sleep 8. $5995. 641-792-8186.

XBOX 360 Games - Several Call of Duty & Grand Theft Auto IV $15/each.

Grand Theft Auto V $20.

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

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

Asking $7,800. 641-990-9369

1982 YAMAHA Virago 920, with 6,500 miles. $1000.00.

Pictures are available to send in a text form or email. 219-8634753.

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

1995 CORVETTE. 64K miles. Excellent condition. $11,000. 641-792-9652.

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

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FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER: City of Baxter, Iowa (population 1,101) is taking applications for a full-time, 40 hrs./week, police officer. ILEA certification is preferred but not required.

Residency requirement “reasonable response time”.

Salary DOQ and experience.

2005 1 ton Dodge Ram, quad cab. Only 27k miles.

Trailer hitch included. $28000. 641-792-9652

Contact City Hall for application forms, 641-227-3120 or city@baxter-iowa.com. Send completed application and resume to Baxter City Hall, P. O. Box 415, Baxter, IA 50028. Applications must be received by August 24, 2015. EOE

2005 MONTANA Mountaineer 5th wheel 36ft camper. Used very little. $16,000. 641-792-9652

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

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2003 YELLOW Suzuki JR80 great shape and garaged parked. $600.00.

2004 Red Honda CR85R barely ridden, over size jets, shorty exhaust and garage parked. $850.00 Pictures are available to send in a text form or email. 219-863-4753.

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We are committed to provide quality care to our residents.

We show compassion to all our residents.

We strive for the best customers service and team work.

1956 Premier Lincoln 4 door car, body in great shape, interior excellent, air, at,. This car has been in a garage for 25 years, the last time it was started was 20 years ago, we know the brakes don't work, it would be a great car to restore. Asking price is six thousand dollars. No warranty. Can be seen in Newton, Iowa 50208 only serious buyers. Call 715891-2500.

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

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

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Astrograph

Yesterday the sun left Cancer, the sign of home in general, to cross the threshold of Leo, the home of the sun specifically.

This started an energizing shift, and Mercury continues the trend, sending communication power to the lionhearted part of the sky. People will be prone to exaggeration in the weeks to come. Try to have fun with that.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 23). Your attractiveness quotient is on the rise, and life gets more interesting over the next 10 weeks. Take extra measures to keep your career on track during this exciting period for your personal life.

September brings a reunion.

November is your chance at a prize you’ve had your eye on since childhood. Virgo and Sagittarius people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 1, 50, 33, 21 and 19.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You appreciate the differences between yourself and others.

Your sophistication of thought allows you to consider opinions you don’t share. You’ll land on a brilliant solution to a pressing problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You’ve already tried to solve the issue by applying your best efforts. Now try to solve

it by doing, literally, the very least you can do. Relax. With a leisurely approach you may stumble onto the path of least resistance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

It is a talent to know when to stop and when to persist. When you heed the whisper in your heart, you won’t stop short of a victory, nor will you continue down paths that lead nowhere.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

So, you’ll hear “no” along the way -- maybe more times today than you’d like. Reinterpret the response. Maybe it means there’s something better for you around the corner. Or maybe it simply means “not yet.”

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Try to rest -- just try. Mercury coming for a visit in your part of the sky will rouse you from the recliner of life. Luckily, happiness and busyness go hand in hand now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

The bright ideas come to you first today, but if you don’t act on them right away, they will flit like butterflies to the other colorful and open flowers around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

There is plenty of time to visit with the people who are important to you, even if it feels like you’re far too busy for that today. The break you take will invigorate you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Freedom is a frame of mind. It is conceivable that the person with hundreds of opportunities still doesn’t feel as free as the one with three choices.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You have a talent for dealing with reserved personalities.

You don’t expect these types to make the same efforts that others would. It will be up to you to draw these quiet souls out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Conflict is disagreement; confrontation is the expectation of disagreement. Avoid conflict, but embrace confrontation. When you ask nicely and without judgment, you’ll likely get what you want.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are times to be open-minded about who you are, but not now. Stand strong.

Maintain your own vision of yourself, and use it as a shield to keep the rest of the world from imposing their view of you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Mountains sing songs. Rivers give dissertations. Buildings tell secrets. The landscape and environment will seem to speak to you. Trust your interpretation of this.

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‘Get to Know Newton’ named Program of the Year Newton Daily News The City of Newton is the recipient of the 2015 Program of the Year award from the Iowa City Manager’s Association.

Newton was recognized for the city’s work on the Get to Know Newton community outreach project.

IaCMA’s annual awards program honors creative contributions to professional local government management and increases public awareness of the value of professional management to the quality of life. The Program of the Year Award is presented to a local government and its chief administrator in recognition of an innovative and successful program. “‘Get to Know Newton’ is more than just a new logo,” said Natalie Umsted, City of Newton management analyst. “The purpose of the brand is to create a positive identity for Newton citizens to take pride in and to help Newton gain positive regional attention throughout central Iowa.”

The team that has implemented Get to Know Newton has worked to use creative strategies to reach citizens and the region in new and innovative ways. Projects

Submitted Photos Above: City Administrator Bob Knabel speaks to a woman at a Get to Know Newton event. Left: The Get to Know Newton Street was featured at the first race at Iowa Speedway in May.

Pictured with the award, left to right is Jackie Boat, Nicole Lindstrom, Natalie Umsted and Craig Armstrong, who work on the Get to Know Newton campaign.

A popular project for the Get to Know Newton campaign was the postcard project. Newton Residents filled out a postcard with things the like about the community.

completed in the past year include: “Newton vs. Newton,” a contest in which Newton, Iowa competed with Newton, Kan., in a variety of community engagement challenges; the Newton

town festival featuring kids activities, live music and other family-friendly activities.

The Get to Know Newton campaign also has an active social media presence, publishes

Postcard Project, a project in which residents filled out postcards with positive things about Newton that were mailed throughout the central Iowa region; and Newton Fest, a four-day

quarterly magazines, has a weekly radio show, and does local and regional advertising on behalf of the community.

“Creativity has been the key to creating a

successful outreach campaign in Newton,” said Nicole Lindstrom, public services librarian. “The team behind ‘Get to Know Newton’ works to have fun while getting the message out there. It’s been satisfying to see the community have fun with ‘Get to Know Newton’ as well by coming out for events and following us on social media.”

Get to Know Newton has been widely supported by the Newton community, with thousands of community members participating.

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Wildlife refuge employees, volunteers plant milkweed Mariposa Park one of many sites where there are efforts to bring butterflies back

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

File Photo Many people enjoyed the first Movie in the Park event held in June. The next showing will be Saturday and will feature “The Goonies” at 7 p.m. at the Maytag Bowl.

Family-friendly fun offered with movie, music in Maytag Park Slipstream kicks off week of entertainment Thursday

By Jessica Lowe Special to Newton Daily News Summer time is synonymous with family outings, music, big blockbusters, picnics and fun. Thanks to the City of Newton Parks Department, area residents can enjoy all those things during several free events hosted at Maytag Park.

The fun begins Thursday when popular area band Slipstream takes the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. at Maytag Bowl. The group, which performs classic and current rock, features Tim Dawson, Kim DeGraff, Dave Heck, Rick Maly, Kimberly Schnell, Dean Stonner and Randy Wadle.

“Slipstream is one of the most well-known local bands,” said Nathan Un-

sworth, City of Newton Parks Administrative Superintendent. “They are former Eight Track Band members, so they have been playing together for several years. They know how to put on a fun and entertaining show.”

The second event will be a 30th anniversary showing of “The Goonies.” Rated PG, “The Goonies” is about two brothers who learn the family home may be lost to foreclosure. In an effort to keep from losing their home they along with their friends go on a treasure hunt. “The Goonies” will begin at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Maytag Bowl.

“I love the fact that Newton is making more family-friendly events,” said Crystal Rivera of Newton, who plans on attending the movie with her husband and

two children. “I loved ‘The Goonies’ movie as a kid and I am hoping my kids will find it equally as entertaining. Who wouldn’t right, with maps, pirates and treasure? It also is fun for me to get out with some of my local friends with children of similar ages. I fully support these types of community-building events.”

The entertainment concludes July 30, when Dueling Pianos and at 7 p.m. Party!

Party! take the stage. Dueling Pianos with Andy Anderson and Mike Leeds is a popular duo that has been part of the concert in the park series since its inception. For their latest performance, the duo are being accompanied by Party! Party! The Ultimate Karaoke Band, featuring Nick Borror on bass and vocals, Joe Kiplinger on guitar and Josh Ickowitz on drums.

“We have invited the dueling pianos because they are MAYTAG | 3C

Why are butterflies important?

That’s the question several wildlife and conservation agencies and organizations are answering, in the context of public demonstrations and work events.

Last week’s example was a planting session of milkweed in a butterfly garden at Mariposa Park, located northeast of Newton along County Road T12 East. A group of volunteers and employees of

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Jasper County Conservation teamed up to help put in plants that will help lure butterflies to the area.

Katie Cantu, a naturalist with Jasper County Conservation, said butterflies are not only a visually important part of a green, wetland space like the Mariposa lake and park, but also essential players in the environmental game.

“More than three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants rely on pollinators (such as butterflies, bees, etc.) to reproduce, meaning pollinators help produce one out of every three bites of food Americans eat,” Cantu said. “ The Monarch butterfly is of significant MILKWEED | 3C

Submitted photo Jasper County Conservation naturalists Greg Oldsen, left, and Katie Cantu, center, were joined by Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge seasonal employee Eric Christensen, right, and others in planting milkweed at Mariposa Park on July 16.

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Milkweed Continued from Page 1C interest right now because the population is at an alltime low. Monarch butterflies will only lay their eggs on milkweed plants because when the caterpillars hatch, that is what they eat.”

The MonarchWatch Program is a nonprofit education, conservation and research program, based at the University of Kansas, and dedicated to the proliferation of butterflies.

Cantu said MonarchWatch contacted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service about planting more milkweeds to benefit Monarch butterflies, and Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is one of the locations that received 5,000 milkweed plugs and grant money for future pollinator projects.

NSNWR staff then contacted partners in central Iowa that would be willing to help plant the milkweed.

These partners included the Blank Park Zoo, Saylorville Lake, Red Rock and Jasper County Conservation.

Cantu was joined at the planting by refuge seasonal employee Eric Christensen, wildlife refuge specialist Richard Hager and interns Ryan Yordanoff and Janean Stewart, Jasper County Conservation nat-

Submitted photo From the left, Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge seasonal employee Eric Christensen, Jasper County Conservation naturalist Katie Cantu, Neal Smith intern Janean Stewart, and Jasper County Conservation naturalist Greg Oldsen were joined by and others in planting milkweed at Mariposa Park on July 16.

uralist Greg Oldsen, Jasper County park officer Dennis Cooling, volunteer Kim Routh and her grandson, Andrew Bowes.

“We have always had a good partnership with the refuge,” Cantu said.”We planted 200 milkweed plants in and around the butterfly garden at the park.”

The milkweed is one of many efforts to make improvements at Mariposa.

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Maytag Continued from Page 1C a fun group with a lot of energy,” Unsworth said. “They are such a fun group that everyone leaves with a smile on their face. They are, by far, the most popular act each year.”

Dueling Pianos and Party! Party! will perform at the Maytag Bowl at 7 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to come ready to dance and have fun, along with having a few favorite songs in mind to request.

“It is just a great evening and one that is on our calendar every year,” said Kelly Zach of Newton. “I am very excited to see how the added musicians and instruments will enhance just a fantastic fun night. Dueling Pianos is one of Newton Park and Recreations wonderful offering to all families in the community. We love all the Thursday night entertainment options during the summer.”

Admission to all three of the events is free, and all ages are welcome to attend. Those attending are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit on, snacks and some bug spray.

“These free community events are to encourage people to get out and enjoy our wonderful parks, especially, the beautiful renovated Fred Maytag Bowl,” Unsworth said. “One of the goals set by the park board a few years ago was to expand programming efforts in our city parks. These events along with Fourth of July and some of the programs and events we host are all part of the effort to bring more people to our parks.”

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In 2013, the Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved a request to go ahead with a restoration project at the 151-acre park, to be funded in three annual $200,000 allocations.

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The 18-acre area houses a watershed of 580 acres, existing completely in northeast Jasper County. The Jas-

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Cantu said it’s important to have summer destinations for Monarchs.

“They are the only species of butterfly that migrates south in the winter, meaning that not only do they need milkweed plants here in the Midwest for egg-laying, but they also need protection in the forests of central Mexico, where they spend the winter,” she said. “Planting more milkweed — along with reduced mowing and spraying — will greatly help these butterflies out. Planting flowers that will provide a nectar source for butterflies is also important.”

Cantu said the group that helped with last week’s planting got an quick, inspirational message about the impact of its work.

“As we moved from one area that had been planted to another, immediately, a monarch flew over our new milkweeds and lightly landed on several of them,” Cantu said. “Upon closer investigation, it was a female laying tiny white eggs. It was unbelievable how fast she found our new plants — and very exciting to watch.”

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Wagaman museum raising funds after major repair Collapsed south and west basement walls have been replaced

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News LYNNVILLE — Anyone who’s been inside the Wagaman Mill and Museum knows how much rich Jasper County history resides there.

In May, staff and volunteers noticed some soft spots in the first-story flooring, near the main doors and the south wall. After pulling up some floorboards and inspecting underneath, it was discovered the south basement, made primarily of sandstone, had been washed away, and needed to be replaced immediately.

The repairs won’t be cheap or easy, as the preliminary estimate was that at least $32,000 of work will need to be completed, and the mill and museum will remain closed until the repairs are done.

Tuesday, the main walls seem to be completed, but there is some sidewalk work around a drain that still appears to be unfinished. Jasper County Conservation operates the mill that is attached to the North Skunk River, but the Lynnville Historical Society runs the museum.

Garnet Gertsma is on the society’s board.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Garnet Gertsma of the Lynnville Historical Society stands in front of a Wagaman Mill and Museum TV display Tuesday. Gertsma said the south basement wall of an older part of the 170-year-old building recently collapsed, and repairs will cost at least $32,000.

tom of the hill here that catch a lot of the water that washes down East Street in storms, but the grates don’t catch it all,” Gertsma said. “When we looked at the wall, we saw it was even worse than it had been last year.”

More rain in June made things

worse. Gertsma said Paul Van Hamme came to a board meeting in June with information about what his construction firm could do to remedy the washed-away wall.

While there has been flooding at the mill many times in its history

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A property that was previously purchased through the city’s Dangerous and Dilapidated Building program was approved for a public Otto hearing by the

city council after an interested party came forward to buy the property.

The lot at 615 S. Fourth Ave. E. sits next to Lincoln Park and near a former housing redevelopment project.

The property was approved for purchase at the Feb. 16 council meeting for $5,000. It was owned by Habitat for Humanity of Mid-Iowa, which was restructuring back into a county-based orga-

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It was approved for demolition during a May 18 council meeting as a part of a demolition project along with three other properties. The total cost of the Howe Excavating project was $31,300.

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Submitted Photo Jim Lockwood, left, and John Milligan of Mingo, cut through beef brisket during the June 19 State Center Rose Festival BBQ Championship. Smokin’ J’s, as the duo is known, won first place in the backyard barbecue competition using their home-built big smoking rig.

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By Mike Mendenhall Jasper County Tribune MINGO —In this year’s Mingo Days parade, one of the floats was smoking — technically on fire. The monster black trailer was pulled by John Milligan and Jim Lockwook, and on the rig sits an homage to backyard barbecue in action.

While marching in the parade, the duo was smoking meat for a town meal later that day. They’re known in Mingo as Jim and John, but on the road the competitive barbecue circuit knows them — or will come to know them — as Smokin’ J’s.

Smokin’ J’s has its roots in the Newton Sky Kings R.C. Flying Club. It was there Milligan and Lockwood became

friends, sharing a passion for remote controlled aviation.

Afternoons and weekends of drinks and good times turned into barbecuing. The duo started with a narrow, “itty bitty” trailer for the smoker they purchased at a garage sale nearly four years ago. It was a very nice find, but they thought they could do better and go bigger.

Milligan and Lockwood began to build in February 2015. They doodled ideas on bar napkins and watched other extreme grillers for inspiration.

Everything was done in-house at Milligan’s garage at Milligan Automotive. They welded and built the trailer, ordered and installed the axles, mounted the smokers, installed the electrical system, control panels, LED lighting and a Bose Audio

sound system — all covered by a metal canopy.

The only element of the barbecue rig they could not build themselves was the stainless steel counter top, without equipment large enough to bend the sheet metal.

The mobile grilling rig has a USDA food safety-grade hand washing sink, as well as a duel-tube sink for dishes. The rig can carry 30 gallons of fresh water on board with a propane-powered hot water heater.

For quickly making sauces and boiling corn on the cob by the 20-gallon pot, the Smokin’ J’s installed two 30,000 BTU burners. To keep the meat fresh, the barbecuers also have slideout, oversized coolers. And the old garage sale smoker, it’s the highlight of the rig — able to

cook up 200 pounds of meat at once. It’s an offset smoker, so the firebox draws heat and smoke through the grilling compartment and up through the chimney. The smoker also has a warming box which is about 100 degrees cooler than the main compartment to temper meats or smoke cheeses.

“We worked every night, every weekend, got-her-done and did it right,” Lockwood said.

“At night, the LEDs are powerful and bright.”

“One of the things we wanted, while we were planning this over our bar napkins, was a big cutting board,” Milligan said.

“Some times both of us need to be on the cutting board because you’re trimming up 50 pounds of meat at a time. So we’ve got a couple of options in preparing the meat. Also, we have a couple hour process. So, sometimes, knives are flying,” Lockwood added.

When the barbecue duo is competing, they have to smoke a bit of everything. Judges require beef brisket, barbecue chicken, pork ribs and pork shoulders.

“You have to do it all,” Milligan said.

June 19, Smokin’ J’s took their barbecue into the arena of competitive smoking. At the State Center Rose Festival BBQ Championship, Milligan and Lockwood pit their smoked brisket, chicken and pork against two different classes of barbecuers. The Friday night competition was the backyard BBQ, or the semi-pro of smoking. The Mingo smokers prepared ribs against 12 other teams. The ribs were sold for $1 per piece by the City of State Center as a fundraising effort.

The duo took home the top prize at the backyard cook-off, but with two straight days of trimming, basting and smoking — sometimes into the early hours of the morning — Milligan said the pro competition was full of fatigue but fun.

The Saturday event put Milligan and Lockwood in a different league, pitting them against smokers from the Kansas City Barbecue Society.

The pair from Mingo cooked against 27 teams with names such as Smokey D’s and Big Poppa Smokers.

“You’re always No. 1 when you’re cooking for your friends, and that’s the best,” Lockwood said. “(The competition) was more of learning to play the game. It’s not a society you can just break into. You have to earn your wings.”

Although they didn’t place with the big boys, that’s not to say Milligan and Lockwood didn’t draw attention with their equipment. Their barbecue rig, Lockwood said, was very popular with the professionals.

Lockwood said the plan behind building the rig was not to begin a catering business, but to entertain friends, family and for the passion of barbecue. As entertainers, Smokin’ J’s next step in creating a full barbecue

“The competition was more of learning to play the game.

You have to earn your wings.”

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experience is to add a visual.

Lockwood recently bought an 10x12-foot outdoor movie screen and projector and the duo has begun to host barbecue and movie parties, pumping the sound through the rig’s audio system. The first test was last week, and Smokin’ J’s thinks it will be a hit.

“Since we’ve build this, we’re had a lot of calls wanting us to do parties. We said no because we didn’t do it to be a money maker,” Lockwood said.

“But what we did entrust in each other is that we will do any event as long as it’s a cool enough party that we want to go to. It’s about how can we have fun and benefit others.

We’re never going to get rich off this thing. We’d have to quit our jobs. It’s all about the adventure.”

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News The south wall and a portion of the west wall of the basement of the Wagaman Mill and Museum are being replaced. The museum could re-open as soon as Aug. 2, but a fundraising campaign is under way to cover the sudden cost of the repairs.

Wagaman Continued from Page 5C point so far this year, and there are moving parts inside the wheelhouse that turn when the water isn’t quite so high.

“Everyone likes to see that wheel turn,” Gertsma said.

The contents of the museum range from military uniforms of local veterans to vintage kitchen and farm tools to the basketball scoreboard from the gymnasium at the now-

closed Searsboro school. Gertsma said an antique TV set that sits in one of the first-story rooms is often mistaken for a Maytag washing machine by the young Jasper County students who come to the museum on field trips.

The target date for reopening the museum is Aug. 2. The historical society doesn’t want the work to be rushed or have visitors in the building before the repairs are done, but the summer hours are what draws visitors to the site.

The Lynnville Historical Society

was formed in 1997 — the same year the mill ceased to be active after 133 years of operation. The Wagaman family, along with Larry and Joyce Melsa, donated the business in 1998, and the society was able to open it as a museum the following year.

The society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Gertsma said, so all donations are tax-deductible. There is a gofundme.com page called “Saving the Wagaman Mill & Museum,” which has logged at least $500 in donations to date, and donation checks can be made out to the Lynnville Historical

Society and mailed to P.O. Box 113, Lynnville, Iowa, 50153.

Gertsma said she’s been told the repairs could cost more than the $32,000 estimate, depending on what else must be done.

“Hopefully, after this, it will be good for another 100 years,” she said. “There are a lot of gradeschoolers that haven’t even been born yet who can learn a lot of history here.”

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

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | July 23, 2015 Local & State News Summer exchange program begins journey for Italian student

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By Savannah Eadens Newton Daily News For Sara Cecconi, this summer is all about experiencing American culture. Cecconi, an 18-year-old student from Italy, is with the CCI Greenheart exchange program, a division of the nonprofit Greenheart International.

Before coming to Newton, Cecconi spent a week in New York City with her family. Cecconi is staying with Brooke and Jim Soppe of Newton, who have three daughters, ages 2, 5 and 7.

“I love the family I am staying with,” Cecconi said. “I love the children and playing with them.”

Cecconi said her hope is to improve her English while here and experience as much culture as possible.

“I actually always dreamed to go to Australia, but when the opportunity to come here, I could not say no,” Cecconi said. “I want to study English at a university, and this is a great start.”

In Italy, Cecconi is a member of Girl Scouts, and since here, she has become involved with the Newton Public Library.

“I always do volunteer work for Scouts and part of the exchange program requirement is to give volunteer service, so I decided to volunteer at the library and I really like it so far,” Cecconi said.

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Savannah Eadens/Newton Daily News Sara Cecconi is pictured in the Carousel Room at Newton Public Library. Cecconi, an exchange student from Italy, is volunteering at the library during her summer program.

lage in northwest Italy, and is accustomed to a small community, which is why she enjoys Newton, she said.

At school, Cecconi takes classes in Italian, Latin, English, literature and philosophy. Her life is mostly busy with scouts, dance and studying.

“I have a very busy life,” Cecconi said. “I do the most I can because I’m used to doing a lot of things, running from one place to another without a lot of time for rest.”

Cecconi currently has

friends all over the world.

One of her best friends is an exchange student in Australia, and another was in Canada last year.

Cecconi herself has traveled to countries like France, Spain, Holland, Germany and England. She is very close with her family, and enjoys spending holidays with her parents and 10-year-old sister, she said.

Cecconi said in Italy, they are taught to study and pursue what they are interested in, and do not necessarily have to

know what career they want.

“I know I love English and economics, but I do not know what I’m going to do,” she said. “I want to learn as much as I can and meet people here … I maybe want to live here.”

Cecconi’s host family moved from California to Iowa last year. Brooke Soppe said she discovered the exchange program on Facebook, and decided her family would be able to host a student.

“I really hope to meet her needs, and help her improve her English and experience

American culture,” Soppe said. “She really enjoys the performing arts, so I took her to see Cinderella in Des Moines, and she loved that.

We also went to Chicago, so she could see more of what a big city is like. We also want her to experience the day-today life, so she’s been to the grocery store a lot.”

Cecconi said she really likes her host family because they do so much together.

“We’ve gone to the farmers market, Amana Colonies, the pool and park, Adventureland, library, a lake, a musical in Des Moines, and the outside movie theater,” she said.

Soppe said her husband, Jim, was an exchange student to London when he was in high school and had an incredible experience. Through the CCI Greenheart program, Soppe was shown applications of many European students (the region of their choice).

Cecconi stood out to her because of her love and experience with children.

“The program did a really good job at matching her with our family,” she said. “We really want our children to learn about different cultures at a young age. We’ve had a really great experience with Sara and hope to have more students in the future from other countries. The experience has been very beneficial to our family.”

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MAT tumblers named No. 1 Power Tumbling Team nationally

Submitted Photo The MAT Tumbling and Trampoline team recently took first place in the nation for Power Tumbling at the USTA National Tournament held in Rapid City, S.D.

Newton Daily News MAT Tumbling and Trampoline recently competed at the 2015 USTA National Championships held in Rapid City, S.D., where more than 150 teams gathered to show off their talents in power tumbling, Olympic trampoline and double mini trampoline.

More than 60 athletes from the MAT Trampoline and Tumbling Team qualified and traveled to South Dakota to participate in the National Championships and compete against more than 2,300 athletes from all across the country. This year’s National Championships proved successful for the MAT Team as they took home the honor of being named the No. 1 Power Tumbling Team in the nation.

The MAT Team also came away with several Team Division awards which included: First Place Beginner Boys Power Tumbling, First Place Advanced Beginner Girls Power Tumbling, First Place Sub Novice Girls Power Tumbling, Second Place Novice Girls Power Tumbling, Second Place Sub Advanced Girls Power Tumbling, Second Place Advanced Girls Double Mini Trampoline and Second Place Advanced Synchronized Trampoline.

The Green Team participated in the Parade of Champions, an Olympic-style celebration and awards ceremony held each year to recognize all the athletes who are competing in the National Championships. Two MAT Team members were nominated for the Nissen-Griswald Athlete of the Year award during that ceremony: Mackenzie Schuster and Chelsea Trotter. The MAT Team had seven national champions: Joseph Recht-

fertig, Beginner Boys Power Tumbling age 5-6; Kennedy Feldman, Advanced Beginner Power Tumbling age 8; Julianna Livingston, Advanced Beginner Power Tumbling age 11; Halie Hohnstein, Sub Novice Power Tumbling age 8; Dylann Beiner, Sub Novice Power Tumbling age 11; Kenna Winther and Chelsea Trotter, Advanced Synchronized Trampoline age 15-16.

This was a year of learning for this team, as it was the first year competing for many members, and many existing team members stepped up to compete in new levels that brought challenges. All the MAT athletes stepped up to the challenges and grew as athletes throughout the year. The following are the results for the 2015 USTA National Championships. These are the overall results; flight results would have been higher, as some groups had up to eight flights (80 competitors).

Tumbling Results Sub Beginner Girls: age 4 — Avery Polley, fourth place; Jazmyn Rivera, 13th place Beginner Girls: age 5 — Alyssa Kriegel, 10th place; Vera Sharpe, eighteenth place; age 6 — Annessa Morrison, 16th place; Elyse Ranson, 22nd place; age 7 — Paige Ward, seventh place; Kaylie Andrews, seventh place; Amelia Ranson, eighth place; age 9 — Olivia Hotchkin, ninth place; Kaisa Stanley, 10th place Beginner Boys: age 5-6 — Joseph Rechtfertig, national champion; Tate Buck, second place.

Advanced Beginner Girls: age 7 — Allison Ward, fifth place; Lola Rivera, sixth place; Finley Allen, ninth place; Janiyah Jackson, 10th place; age 8 — Kennedy Feldman, national champi-

on; Isabella Winther, seventh place; age 9 — Miranda Cheville, sixth place; Alexis Markham, 18th place; age 10 — Tatum Rechtfertig, second place; age 11 — Juliana Livingston, national champion; Lily Roberts, third place; age 12 — Titia Chesick, second place; age 13 — Mackenzie Peter, second place.

Sub Novice Girls: age 8 — Halie Hohnstein, national champion; Kylee Schuler, fifth place; Emma Fresh, 17th place; age 10 — Taylor Morley, third place; age 11 — Dylann Beiner, national champion; Brittany Sichra, eleventh place; Aaliyah Afuya, 26th place; age 12 — Autumn Tiernan, fourth place; Ashley VanSickle, fifth place; Mikayla Creech, 13th place.

Novice Girls: age 7 — Macy Lampe, second place; age 9 — Sara Huffman, third place; age 11 — Emma Bair, third place; Lyris Kapayou, fourth place; age 12 — Giavanna Gast, sixth place.

Intermediate Girls: age 11-12 — Kyah Siegert, sixth place; Shelby Slaven, 21st place.

Sub Advanced Girls: age 11-12 — Alexis Farrell, third place; age 13-14 — Alyvia Chadderdon, sixth place; Madison Kremer-Awes, eighth place; age 15-16 — McKenna Winther, third place.

Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Samantha Trowbridge, eighth place; Stephanie Slaven, twelfth place; Allison Trowbridge, 13th place; Stac-

Submitted Photo Dylann Beiner, of Newton, holds her national champion trophy while atop the podium after winning her national title.

ey Slaven, 17th place; Ag 15-16 — Chelsea Trotter, third place; age 17 and Over — Mackensie Schuster, fifth place.

Elite Girls: Mackensie Shuster, 17th place; Chelsea Trotter, 22nd place.

Double Mini Results Beginner Girls: age 6 — Annessa Morrison, 22nd place; Elyse Ranson, 24th place; age 7 — Amelia Ranson, sixteenth place; age 8 — Isabella Winther, 24th place; age 9 — Kaisa Stanley, 11th place; age 10 — Tatum Rechtfertig, sixth place; age 11 and older — Emma Bair, fifth place; Mackenzie Peter, 15th place.

Beginner Boys: age 5-6 — Joseph Rechtfertig, second place Novice Girls: age 7 — Macy Lampe, sixteenth place; age 12 — Giavanna Gast, third place; Mikayla Creech, 11th place.

Intermediate Girls: age 9-10 — Sara Huffman, fourth place; Kyah Siegert, seventh place; Ashley Vansickle, 12th place.

Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Maddison Kruse, third place; age 1516 — Chelsea Trotter, seventh place; McKenna Winther, ninth place; Kaydee Silva, 13th place; age 17 and Over — Jessica Bookhout, seventh; Mackensie Schuster, ninth place.

Elite Girls: Chelsea Trotter, 26th place; Mackensie Schuster, 29th place.

Trampoline Results Beginner Girls: age 7 — Amelia Ranson, nineteenth place; age 8 — Isabella Winther, nineteenth place; age 9 — Kaisa Stanley, 21st place; age 10 — Tatum Rechtfertig, fifth place; age 11 — Emma Bair, eighth place.

Novice Girls: age 12 — Giavanna Gast, sixth place; age 13-14 — Mackenzie Peter, 13th place.

Intermediate Girls: age 9-10 — Sara Huffman, 13th place; age 11-12 — Ashley Vansickle, 16th place; Mikayla Creech, nineteenth place; Kyah Siegert, 28th place.

Sub Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Maddison Kruse, third place.

Advanced Girls: age 15-16 — Chelsea Trotter, ninth place; Kaydee Silva, nineteenth place; McKenna Winther, 21st place; age 17 and older — Jessica Bookhout, eighth place; Mackensie Schuster, 13th place.

Elite Girls: Mackensie Schuster, 14th place; Chelsea Trotter, twentieth place.

Synchronized Trampoline: Chelsea Trotter and McKenna Winther, national champion; Mackensie Schuster and Jessica Bookhout, eighth place; Kaydee Silva and Dezirae Quass, sixth place.

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FFA, 4-H member Sneller continues tradition at fair

By Alex Olp Newton Daily News The Jasper County Fair has become a tradition of some sort for Prairie City-Monroe FFA and 4-H member Austin Sneller, who is following in the footsteps of his family.

Sneller, 17, is entering his senior year at PCM and has been a 4-H member since the fourth grade, which is when he began raising pigs and showing them at the fair each summer. He became a FFA member his freshman year of high school.

“I just love the experience,” Sneller said. “I’m always learning and there are always responsibilities and tasks that need to be taken care of.”

The 17-year-old had three pigs ready for the 4-H/FFA swine show Tuesday morning, where he also hoped to sell the animals.

When Sneller began raising and selling pigs in elementary school, he learned the process as he went, which included feeding, bathing and caring for

the animals to maintain their health.

But because he knew he’d be selling the animals one day, he eventually decided to no longer identify the animals by naming them.

“They don’t have names now. I used to name them, but I ended up getting too attached,” he said.

Swine typically sell for a dollar per pound, Sneller said, and the weight of his pigs usually fall anywhere between 220 and 300 pounds.

It’s a process Sneller has inherited from his father and grandfather, both former FFA members who have also shown swine at the Jasper County Fair.

Pigs have been in the Sneller family for as long as he can remember. He had a cow to show last summer, but mainly sticks to what he knows best and shows swine year-in and year-out.

“I started out young so I’ve been through it my whole life and I just learned as I went,” Sneller said. “I only show pigs. It’s been in the family for as long as I can remember. My uncle got me started in it and I just fell in love

Submitted Photo Prairie City-Monroe FFA and 4-H member stands next to his three pigs Sunday at the Jasper County Fair. He showed his pigs during the swine show Tuesday morning.

with it ever since. It’s a learning experience. I’m always learning stuff.”

Sneller, who also plays football for the Mustangs, has just one more school year left at PCM, and hopes to attend Iowa State to pursue an agriculture degree and become a farmer like his father and grandfather.

As for the Jasper County Fair, Sneller spent the week hanging out with family on the campgrounds, and also checked out some of the animals being shown by other FFA and 4-H members.

“I just loving hanging out with friends and we’re always meeting new people,” Sneller said. “It’s a lot of fun.”

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