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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Title I reading specialist JoAnne Price prepares her Emerson Hough Elementary School room last week. When the 2016-17 school year begins this week, the facility will return to being the elementary school it had been from 1926 until 2010.

Entering its 10th decade After closing in 2010, Emerson Hough reopens as an elementary school

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News When the break of day illuminates Emerson Hough Elementary School on Tuesday morning, it will signify more than simply the first day of the school year. It will also symbolize the return of a familiar place.

For the first time in six years, Emerson Hough will have kindergartners and other elementary-age students pass through its doors Tuesday as the 2016-17 school year begins. The building served as an elementary school from its construction in 1926 until 2010 when the district closed it as a cost-saving move.

After many financial moves by the district, along with reconfiguration surveys, forums and long discussions by the Newton Community School District Board of Education and administrators, the district is going with four K-4 elementary schools — one of which is Emerson Hough.

The administration offices and various special programs and services housed there the past

few years have been redisbursed, clearing the way for perhaps the county’s most prized educational facility to again welcome elementary students each day. From improving the air conditioning to installing lockers to waxing floors and putting in new carpet, the building is practically smiling at incoming children and staff.

Jolene Comer, who was the Emerson Hough principal in 2008-09 and 2009-10 before the building closed as a school, headed up Berg Elementary for six years before getting her old job back when the facility reopened.

She took the Newton Daily News on a tour of the meticulous preparations being made last week to prepare Emerson Hough for the arrival of students.

“I even managed to get my old mailbox again,” Comer said, pointing to the mail cubbies near the receptionist’s desk. “So much is familiar, but a lot has improved. The art room looks fantastic.”

The art room is one of the many spaces the Emerson

Hough Elementary School staff is looking forward to seeing students use this year. As a corner room, it’s one of the many rooms that brings in ample natural light, and its recently refinished floor and large space will soon be home to enthusiastically pursued projects.

The library is another corner room that allows in much natural light. Complete with the mural dedicated to the late Sally Terlouw, the room was home to a Heartland AEA office, which has moved across town. The Heartland AEA will still have a small two-person office at Emerson Hough.

The music room was the superintendent’s office the past few years. Miranda Bratland, along with new district special education teachers Liz Mount and Melissa Randall and support staff, will now use that corner space for part of the district’s extended core special education programming.

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Submitted photo Newton resident and Rotarian Bob Main, right, stands with a fellow volunteer in Xicotepec, Mexico where he works to bring safe water to schools in the community.

Many of the schools were recently damaged by a tropical storm that hit the region.

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Children who participate in 4-H have a wide variety of areas to become involved. One area that Jasper County children showed their talents was through educational presentations at the 4-H building during the Iowa State Fair.

Two of those children, Alyssa Bassett and Blasé Byrd, expanded their communication skills by speaking before crowds on subjects they find interesting and in which they are both knowledgeable on Friday and Saturday.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Alyssa Bassett, 11, of Killduff, talks about the swine ear notching system during her education presentation on Friday at the Iowa State Fair. This was Bassett’s first time doing a presentation and she said she hopes to participate again.

The state 4-H organization sees educational presentations as a way to explore the exciting work of communication

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For the past 11 years, Newton resident and Rotarian Bob Main has made an annual trip to Xicotepec, Mexico. His visit in March marked the 20th trip to the Mexican city where he has worked to bring safe drinking water to local schools.

Recently, Xicotepec along with the cities of Huauchinango and Tlaola suffered extensive damage from Tropical Storm Earl. To date, there have been more than 30 deaths. A local orphanage, La Aldea, was destroyed, displacing all of the children.

Also, there is no municipal water in Xicotepec after a water main was damaged by a landslide. Clean, safe water is a cause that hits home with Main.

“I’ve been going since 2005 every year in March as part of a Rotary project,” Main said. “Our district has partnered with a club there and we have done a number of work projects. I have been involved primarily in putting in water treatment systems to provide safe water for kids to drink.”

During his first trip, Main originally planned to work on a pilot project for a waste water treatment center at a school.

The idea fell through, but soon he was hooked up with a group from the University of Iowa who was working on drinking water systems.

Although he thought the project and work were rewarding, he was

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Iowa’s unemployment increases slightly to 4.1 percent Iowa Workforce Development DES MOINES — Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.1 percent in July from 4 percent in June. The state’s jobless rate was 3.6 percent one year ago.

The United States unemployment rate remained at 4.9 percent in July.

“Iowa’s economy revealed both strength and weakness in July,” Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend said. “Even as the state’s unemployment rate crept up a tenth of a point to 4.1 percent, Iowa businesses still showed enough confidence to expand payrolls this month. Hiring in health care and professional and business services was particularly strong.”

The number of unemployed Iowans rose to 70,600 in July from 68,200 in June. The current estimate is 9,000 higher than the year ago level of 61,600.

The total number of working Iowans decreased to 1,640,500 in July.

This figure was 2,300 lower than June and 3,200 higher than one year ago.

Total nonfarm employment in Iowa added 3,400 jobs in July and now rests at 1,584,700. This is the second-consecutive gain for the establishment survey and the fifth for 2016. Monthly declines occurred only twice so far in 2016, in February and May. Service industries added all of the jobs this month; goods-producing sectors shed 200 jobs. State government added 700

jobs, although this segment of government trails last year’s level by 600 jobs.

Combined, government is up 4,200 jobs due to hiring at the local level.

Education and health care added 1,700 jobs to lead all sectors. Health care alone added 1,200 jobs due mostly to hiring in ambulatory health care services, which includes dental offices and clinics. Education services also advanced this month, erasing a slight decline last month of 200 jobs. Professional and business services snapped a two-month decline by adding 1,500 jobs in July. Gains this month were mostly focused in professional, scientific, and technical services. Administrative support and waste management pared jobs for the third-consecutive

month (-400). The other services sector gained jobs for the second straight month (1,100) and has rebounded following four consecutive declines from February through May. Sector losses were limited to leisure and hospitality (-600), trade and transportation (-600), manufacturing (-400), and financial activities (-300).

Losses continue to plague the manufacturing sector (-7,100) which has lost more jobs than all other super sectors combined. Professional and business services has also pared jobs related to cutbacks (-1,900), and information services continues to trend down due to streamlining processes and reduced demand for print media (-1,200).

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Submitted Photo Multi Packing and Printing of Newton worked with long-time business partner Seigwerk of Des Moines to print one million food pouches that will be used by Meals from the Heartland during the nonprofits Annual Hunger Fight event held Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 in Des Moines.

Newton company working to reduce hunger

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Newton-based Multi Packing and Printing, Inc. is partnering with Seigwerk of Des Moines to help feed those in need.

Through a joint effort, the companies are donating time and supplies to Meals from the Heartland, a nonprofit organization composed of volunteers who package meals for delivery to starving people around the world as well as in the United States.

“My husband used to work with Seigwerk for about 11 years, and when we started our own printing company in Newton, we continued to work with Seigwerk because he knows the ink system so well,” Multi Packing and Printing President Franchette Braaksma said. “The project was brought to us, and we found that they had been using a broker and not getting the packaging direct, so we knew we could save them money.”

The companies came together to print the packages which hold the meals. Being family-owned businesses with a longtime working partnership, both

organizations felt that this was a perfect fit to give back to the community.

While Siegwerk has donated the ink for this venture, contributions were made by other co-suppliers including RR Donnelly, Valley Packaging Supply, Elite Extrusion, and Flex Films.

Approximately 92 cents of every dollar donated to Meals from the Heartland goes into the food packaging and transportation around the world. Any savings on the packaging costs is just that many more meals that can be packaged, Seigwerk said.

“Our organization is truly blessed by the relationship we have with Siegwerk. Their heart and passion for our mission to feed the starving in Iowa, the United States and around the world never ceases to amaze me,” Heartland Director of Operations Greg Dehaai said. “The team at Siegwerk contacted Multi Packaging and Printing with an idea to try and reduce the price of the meal pouches for our Annual Hunger Fight. Through the generosity of these two companies and the other vendors involved, the reduced costs will provide more than 70,000 meals

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It is because of businesses like these that we are making a difference in world hunger.”

Braaksma said she contacted vendors who she works with on a daily basis to see if they would participate.

“They were all very generous,” Braaksma said. “I also contacted the pouching company and they donated as well. It was a big collaboration.”

Additional time making plates and getting the color separation together from Braaksma’s art house were donated, continuing to cut costs and giving more to those in need at lower production prices.

The pouches printed in Newton will be used at Heartland’s Annual Hunger Fight event held Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 in Des Moines.

“We collaborated on the first one million pouches to help them pack more meals for children,” Braaksma said.

For more information about Heartland, visit its website at mealsfromtheheartland.org.

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In this role, Dixon will direct all functions to attain strategic, financial and operational goals for the overall performance of the Theisen’s retail organization. Theisen’s also announced that the owners have formed a board of directors to guide Theisen’s in achieving its goals through strategy development and organizational performance in alignment with company vision, mission and the achievement of desired business outcomes.

Jim, Chris and Tony Theisen will continue to guide the family business on a daily basis through their roles on the board of directors.

On the board, Jim will act as the chairman emeritus, Chris as the chief facility officer cochair, and Tony the chief strategic officer cochair.

Dixon joins Theisen’s from Party City, where he was vice president of store operations, overseeing 203 Party City stores and 112 Halloween City Pop Seasonal stores. Prior to Party City, Dixon had eighteen years with Wal-Mart. In his last assignment, was regional general manager for Wal-Mart’s Western Missouri Region with P&L accountability for 62 stores. Dixon reversed a five-year erosion of market share and stagnant profitability of this historically top-performing market for the company and reignited profitable market share.

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• Career Academy Student Builders Rotary House received a donation of a full Maytag appliance package from Whirlpool for their house in Eastgate Meadows.

• The 2017 Iowa Speedway schedule contains a Network TV spot on NBC. • In addition to an employer housing survey and a landlord housing survey, JEDCO is planning a countywide housing survey.

• The former Newton Manufacturing warehouse sold and is occupied with four tenants.

• Plans are being finalized and the developers will be moving dirt soon at the Fourth and Fourth Housing project just east of Skiff Medical Center.

• There were 34 new Newton teachers at the Chamber’s annual New Teacher Luncheon.

• Due to the housing survey sent out by Newton Development Corporation, an apartment developer has expressed interest in a new apartment complex in Newton.

• DMACC court reporting program, exclusive to Newton, had its first student graduate.

• Young Professionals of Jasper County will host Happy Hour the fourth Tuesday of each month. Check Facebook for location.

• Young Professionals of Jasper County Thanks with Franks will be Sept. 8.

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Local & State News Presentation Continued from Page 1A The organization found helps with learning written, oral and visual communication skills, develop self-confidence through public presentation, practice self-expression and creativity, learning stagecraft skills and how to organize and present information.

Basset gave a presentation titled “What’s My ID?” on the swine ear notching system. The 11-year-old who is a member of the Killduff Hotshots explained why pig owners notch the ears, what system is used for identification and how the ears are notched.

“The purpose of ear notching is done on baby pigs for identification. Each ear is clipped to help identify the pig,” Basset said.

The pig’s right ear is used for the litter number, Basset said. All pigs in the same litter will have the same notch on their right ear. The litter number tells which pig it was born to. The pig’s left ear is used for individual identification of each pig in the litter.

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“When reading ear notches, you start with the litter number on the right ear, then the individual number on the left ear,” Basset said. “I have found it easiest to read the notches from behind the pig, looking down the pig’s head, behind the ear. You will then read the ear notches right to left, which helps with mixing up the right and left ears.”

Basset showed how an ear notcher works similar to a paper punch on the pig’s ear.

She explained that it is typically done when the pig is one to three days old and that the pig’s don’t feel any pain when the procedure is done.

Byrd, a member of the World Changers from Lynnville, gave his education presentation on bee keeping.

The 14-year-old presented equipment needed to start bee keeping, how the bees arrive, how to install them, the parts of the hive, different kinds of bees in the hive and how climate effects them.

Equipment needed include a bees brush, gloves so the bees can’t climb in your shirt, bee veil and a frame grabber so you don’t squish any of the bees in the frame when you

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News During his presentation of bee keeping on Saturday at the Iowa State Fair, Jasper County 4-Her Blasé Byrd, 14, of Lynnville, explains that people typically use the smoker to get bees to suck up all of their honey and move away from the area the worker is hoping to get in.

Byrd said that he does not use a smoker when working with his bees.

are looking at it, Byrd said.

“The most important tool is the hive tool because the bees will start gluing the frames in the boxes together so you need it to pry it open,” Byrd said.

After the bees arrive, Byrd explained there is a little entrance that a marshmallow is placed. The bees will eventually eat the marshmallow when they are ready, the queen will

then come out and the bees will be ready and they won’t sting her.

Byrd said he had to wait two weeks before he checked the hive so the bees could prepare their home. After that, they are checked every seven to 10 days.

“The time of day you check them is very important. If you check them during the morning or at night they will

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all be there because they are either not awake or going to bed,” Byrd said. “The middle of the day when it is hottest is the best. Me and my brother actually checked it one morning and all of the bees came out and they chased us out of there. My brother even got stung twice.”

Another interesting fact about bees, Byrd explained, was their activity during the winter. All of the bees will surround the queen making a cluster. They will flap their wings and vibrate to keep the area 98 degrees at all time.

Byrd also said to never open the hive during the winter because it can create a chill, killing off the entire colony.

Both presenters were evaluated by a judge along with peer evaluation during the presentations. Following the presentation, the kids spoke with the judge along with the peer evaluator about the presentation. They also participated as a peer evaluators to help further their education and communications skills.

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as part of a regular school day per Iowa Code, so they’ll take the first floor. Third- and fourth-graders will head upstairs, place their coats or other belongings in brand new lockers and will be a part of classrooms on that floor.

The space formerly used by the Basics & Beyond alternative program is significantly modified.

Changes include lockers where the cafeteria was located and a classroom in the spot that was the Basics main office.

The music room will now be on the east end of the building, on the first floor. It’s not nearly as big as the location now home to special education, but Comer said that’s one of the adjustments needed in bringing Emerson Hough back into its traditional role.

JoAnne Price, a Title I reading teacher, was busy setting up her small first-floor room during the tour. She said though the room is small, she’s come to appreciate things like the re-carpeting and painting that took place this summer.

The multi-purpose room and gym will go mostly unchanged.

Comer said there are about nine staff members returning

not sure he would make a return trip until after he visited a local orphanage.

“On a Friday morning, we went to an orphanage,” Main said. “Before we left the orphanage the kids did a little program. These little kids were just singing from their hearts, and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house. That just hooked me. I knew I had to go back.”

Main continued to return each spring and fall, working at numerous schools throughout the city testing the existing water systems, installing new water systems and replacing ultraviolet units.

Damage from Tropical Storm Earl has caused 25 schools in the area, some that Main worked on to bring safe water, to close with no start date determined.

Now, as a part of local Rotary District 6000, Main is working to raise funds for the affected areas he has become so close with. While many supplies are needed, Main is looking for monetary help for the kids that have taken a place in his heart.

“The different schools are so appreciative of the work we do,” Main said.

The schools demonstrate their appreciation in different ways including performing songs for the volunteers. An especially memorable thank you came after he finished installing his first system at a Xicotepec school. A child read a speech he prepared to those who gave him water. It said: “Today, in the name of all my companions, I want to thank you for your friendship, your company, for your effort. Because each hot morning that I come running to school from my home, I am able to drink water without fear of getting sick. Thank you because you have shown us that no one is better than all of us together. Thank you for the good fortune I had, of being your friend. We love you very much.”

Main is preparing for his 21st trip to the region, planned for October, where he will he help with the efforts to restore clean water and rebuild the city.

Donations are being accepted by Phil Peterson, Treasurer, Rotary District 6000 HEF, 330 Butternut Lane, Iowa City, Iowa 52246.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News The library of Emerson Hough Elementary School is one of the many rooms in the building that allows in ample natural light. The facility will be one of the four K-4 elementary schools as the Newton Community School District reconfigures for the 2016-17 school year.

to Emerson Hough who have worked in the building before.

There are only five staff new to the district in the building, but there is a large number of either first- or second-year teachers under Comer’s supervision.

There is no SAM or assistant principal assigned to the campus.

Some of Comer’s staff followed her from what was called Berg Elementary School, now the grades 5-6 half of Berg Middle School.

Secretary Lesa Blatchford is one of the staff, and the secretary already looks comfortable in the Emerson Hough front office despite having Kitc Rem hen odel

been at Berg for 20 years.

Comer said despite the building being set up nothing like its K-6 days, there are still moments when it’s like putting on an old baseball or softball mitt.

“We talk a lot about where things are located now, or how things will have to work,” Comer said. “But some things are right where we had them before. The other day, I opened a drawer instinctively to get an envelope and there they were.”

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

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eryone is “Iowa Nice” and even more so when you explain a family connection to the area.

When we eventually decided to tie the knot we knew we wanted a small wedding with the closest of friends and family. Guttenberg’s historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church was selected as the perfect location, and we made further arrangements from there.

Having connected with local friends who help guide us from catering to flowers, everything came together without a hitch. My cousins still refer to this wedding weekend as one of the best our family has ever had. I have to agree.

Following the nuptials we were contacted by the Guttenberg Press, which featured a front page article about our “destination wedding.” As a newspaper professional I was, of course, flattered by the coverage and enjoyed sharing about our special weekend and the Guttenberg friends and businesses that helped make it happen.

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hen my husband launches into the story of his times in the northeast Iowa city of Guttenberg, he can get to rambling on. There are the summers of his youth, his grandparents’ cabin, adventures with friends, fishing, boating and being a carefree boy on the Mighty Mississippi. Eventually, at times, I have to nudge him for the main plot twist — it’s where we were married.

Of course, the reason we were married there was his childhood connection and our own shared fondness of the little river town where we spent weekends while courting.

As I was getting to know my then-boyfriend, he always talked about Guttenberg. To this day most recollections involve his grandfather

who liked to spend time in a restaurant and bar named Doug’s and a tavern called Moxie’s.

On his first birthday we were together as a couple, I conjured up a plan to visit this town he spoke so highly of. My first mission was to replace his aging Moxie’s T-shirt, so I called the bar and asked if they would send me a new one. Somehow explaining it was for Larry Pelzer seemed to satisfy their curiosity about the request.

I made plans for our accommodations, wrapped up his T-shirt and told him to pack a bag. He was definitely surprised he was returning back to his favorite river town for his birthday.

Once I arrived and had my nickel tour, I understood the draw. It’s fairly relaxing and low-key on the river. Ev-

Since that time we’ve returned at least annually to enjoy a long weekend, celebrate birthdays or spend time with friends. We’re typically known as “the couple that got married there.”

While autumn is typically a busy time for traveling northeast in Iowa, we prefer our summer days to enjoy some of our favorites like catching the Cassville Car Ferry to Wisconsin, taking a pontoon down the river, driving over to Prairie Du Chien, catching a concert in the park, watching as a monstrous barge makes its way through Lock & Dam No. 10 and spending a fair amount of time at Moxie’s.

Sunday marked another wedding anniversary for us. We’ll always be grateful for the family and friends who made the trek to Guttenberg for our big day. I sure am glad I got to marry my husband in our beloved little river town.

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Vice presidential prospects We’ve heard nonstop criticism of both the Democrat and Republican presidential candidates — for good reasons. So are their running mates any better?

Yes. Trump’s vice presidential pick, Mike Pence, has some good points. He supported a guest worker program. He opposed reckless spending, including Republican bills, like No Child Left Behind, George W. Bush’s Medicare expansion and the Wall Street bailout.

Then he became one of only four governors to get an A rating from the Cato Institute for keeping government spending under control.

As a result, Indiana has a budget surplus and a good credit rating. Of course, that was easier for Pence because the very responsible Mitch Daniels was the previous governor.

On the other hand, Pence is a consistent supporter of bad wars, like the Iraq War and the toppling of Moammar Gadhafi.

He’s also a social conservative who wants to force his beliefs on others.

The Indianapolis Star reported that Pence says he believes in “building a zone around your marriage” for avoiding temptation. That means never attending an event where alcohol is served or dining alone with a woman who is not his wife.

Fine. If he’s worried about temptation, let him impose whatever rule he wants on himself.

But I object when Pence tells others how to live.

He says “societal collapse was always brought about following an advent of the deterioration of marriage.” He gives that as a reason for wanting to ban gay marriage, even civil unions. But gay marriage doesn’t threaten heterosexual marriage; it makes marriage a bigger deal.

Pence also opposes legalizing marijuana, even medicinal.

This is not a politician who wants government limited.

Neither is Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Sen. Tim Kaine. When he was governor of Virginia, he made it the first southern state to ban smoking in bars.

He’s also a typical political opportunist. For most of his career, he supported free trade. He backed the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement — as did Clinton until she realized that it was unpopular with the economically ignorant majority of her party.

See Kaine’s opportunism in this 2016 chronology: —July 11: Kaine says, “I see much in the (Trans-Pacific Partnership) draft ... that I like.”

—July 12: Kaine reportedly tells Clinton campaign he’d oppose TPP if he is picked to be her VP. —July 23: Clinton chooses Kaine. Kaine now says he opposes TPP. But at least Kaine respects the Constitution more than Clinton and Pence. He joined Senators Jeff Flake and Rand Paul in arguing that President Obama should not go to war against ISIS without getting authorization from Congress.

Overall, the major parties’ vice presidential candidates are less scary than the presidential candidates. But my favorite vice presidential candidate is running on the Libertarian ticket, former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld.

When he was a Republican, Weld praised F. A. Hayek and individual freedom. He said, “Democrats’ taxing and spending habits remind me of that old definition of a baby: a huge appetite on one end and no sense of responsibility on the other.”

Weld is not totally libertarian, but he’s a good example of a “fiscally conservative, socially liberal” politician at a time when people seem to be desperate for alternatives to Trump and Clinton.

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Waste not, save more On average, each person in the U.S. throws away five pounds of solid waste each day. While many eco–conscious citizens do their due diligence to recycle, compost, and reduce waste, others remainapathetic about preserving the environment.

Wherever you might land on the eco-friendly scale, innovative “Pay As You Throw” (PAYT) programs are incentivizing people nationwide to increase (or start) recycling and composting through a usage-pricing model.

Basically, the less trash you send to a landfill, the less you pay.

Over 7,000 communities in the U.S. report using this green solution, with cities seeing an average of 45 percent less trash.

Though various types of PAYT programs have been tested, waste-reduction company WasteZero reports the most cost-effective and convenient option for reducing waste isusing specialized bags. With this approach, residents purchase uniquely printed bags approved by their municipality, just like you would purchase garbage bags from a store. Trash collectors only pick up these bags, incentivizing residents to follow the protocol.

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Another View Beth Porter A common concern is that people will just dump their trash illegally in communities where these policies are implemented.

But according to the Environmental Protection Agency, that’s not the case. In fact, when residents are offered reliable recycling and composting options for yard trimmings, they find it easier to reduce their waste.

And PAYT is often cheaper than what most households pay for waste management, especially if you pay a trash tax to help your municipality cover the cost of having waste dropped off at a landfill.

Imagine if your city decided that everyone would have to pay a flat fee for electricity, regardless of how much you use. This fee would likely be much higher than your monthly bill, and you wouldn’t have any control over it.

That’s exactly how the conventional “trash tax” many of us currently pay works.

Even if you use five large PAYT bags of garbage a week, at $1.50

each — which includes the cost of the bag itself, transportation, and disposal — it’d be less than half the cost of the trash tax in the communities that charge it. Additionally, many communities have coupon or voucher programs for lower income residents and larger families concerned about the cost of the bags.

While cutting costs is a huge incentive, the environmental benefits of PAYT programs can’t be understated. Landfills stuffed to the brim with solid waste emit large amounts of methane, a shorter-lived and more potent greenhouse gas with over 70 times the heat-trapping potential of carbon dioxide.

One of the most effective ways to curb methane emissions that threaten our climate, second only to reducing our meat consumption, is to shrink the amount of solid waste decomposing in landfills. And with less trash to be burned at incinerators, programs like PAYT will also improve air quality.

Even residents with a laissez-faire take on the environment won’t be able to find a reason not to pay as they throw.

Beth Porter directs Green America’s Better Paper Project.

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Obituaries Marvin J. Murphy June 20, 2016 Marvin Junior Murphy, 88, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Mingo, passed away on June 20, 2016.

Marvin was born in Ne wton, Aug. 13, 1927, to Loren and Gladys (Kent) Murphy. After graduating from Mingo Community School in 1945, he served in the United States Navy from 19451948, participating in Operation Crossroads at the Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands, to test the effects of the atomic bomb on naval vessels.

In November of 1949, he married Harriet (Hulse) Murphy

and began work at the Murphy/DeReus Garage in Mingo, as an auto mechanic. In 1956, he became the director of transportation and drove a bus route for the Mingo Schools. In 1963, he started as a rural mail carrier in Mingo, and later Colfax/Mingo, from which he retired in 1989. His last day on the mail route, he delivered mail one final time from the back of a limousine, accompanied by family and friends. In addition, his “moonlighting” job included fixing, painting or remodeling things for others. If Marvin couldn’t fix it, it was probably unfixable. The entire Murphy family believed in doing things the Murphy Way — which meant, “serving others before self.” Marvin exhibited this by supporting and participating in many community activities, including serving as a

school board member, a volunteer fireman and president of the Sun Valley Park Association.

In January of 1992, he married Angela (Kent) Murphy and in 1995, they made their permanent home in Apache Junction, Ariz.

Marvin’s skills as the resident handyman continued after retirement, and even when his health forced him to slow down, friends and family continued to seek his expertise on any “fixer-upper” project. He and Angie enjoyed many travels with close friends before her death in August of 2011.

In 2012, Marvin married Verla (Koch) Murphy. They enjoyed dancing at various parks around the Valley and visiting family and friends in Iowa and Colorado. One of his greatest memories included his trip to Washington, D.C. on a World War II

Honor Flight in 2013.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Verla; his children and stepchildren, Becky (Ed) Dieleman and Mark (Jean) Murphy, all of Ankeny; Deb DeYoung of Glenwood; Tracy Lewis and Trudy Miller of Greeley, Colo.; a sister-inlaw, Beverly Murphy of Cedar Falls; and grandchildren, Tatum (Jon) Buse, Nate (Nicole) Teut, Russ Murphy, Joseph Murphy, Josh DeYoung, Rachel DeYoung, Casey Lynn (Casey Joe) Burton, Justin (Kendra) Koch, Amber DuBois, Damon Miller and Tawny Miller; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Angela; two sisters, Reva Lowry and Eva Kling; a brother, Kenneth Murphy; a brother-inlaw, Jim Lowry; and a step-daughter, Terry Koch.

Thomas N. Harris Aug. 19, 2016 Thomas N. Harris, 89, of Prairie City, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Mitchell Village Care Center. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. Burial will follow at Waveland Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.

Louise Mills Aug. 19, 2016 Louise Mills, 93, of Baxter, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Accura Healthcare Center in Baxter. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Baxter Congregational United Church of Christ on Main Street in Baxter. The family invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship in the church basement’s Fellowship Hall after the funeral service.

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

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Richard P. Bergeson Aug. 18, 2016 Richard P. “Dick” Bergeson, 87, of Newton, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2 0 1 6 , at Skiff Medical C e n t e r.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, at the church.

Memorials to the Community Heights Alliance Church, Campus Crusade, the Navigators, or International Messengers may be left at the church during the services or at the

Judy Kay Floss Aug. 19, 2016 Judy Kay Floss, 72, of Baxter, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Alt o o n a Nursing and Rehab.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a . m .

Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the First Lutheran Church in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials

Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dick, the son of Ben and Florence (Paulson) Bergeson, was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Story City.

He grew up in Story City and attended Story City Schools. Prior to his senior year of high school his family moved to Ames, where he graduated from high school. He served his country in the United States Army for two years. Dick then received his bachelors of science in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University.

Dick was united in marriage with Lola M. Arneson Nov. 2, 1952, in Blairsburg. In 1956, Dick began working for the Maytag Company, and he and Lola made their home in Newton. Dick would continue working there

as a mechanical engineer until retiring in 1994. During that time he was also on staff at The Navigators. Dick was a charter member of the Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton, where he was active as an elder, a deacon and a Sunday School teacher.

Dick enjoyed farming and gardening, but especially being with his family. He was a loving and gracious man in everything he did and had a desire to help people grow spiritually.

Dick is survived by three children, John (Sharon) Bergeson of Runnells, Nancy Jackson of Geneseo, N.Y., and Karen (Andy) Albers of Grinnell; sonin-law, Merlan Rolffs of Pella; his 12 grandchildren, Jacob Bergeson, Sarah (Adam) Hartig, Lindsay (Sam) Bank-

es, Luke Rolffs, Jennifer Jackson, Mark Jackson, Jessica (Kyle) White, Michelle (Braden) Mosgeller, Ryan (Emily) Albers, Krysta (Grant) Robinson, Zach Albers and Craig Albers; 10 great-grandchildren, Aiden, Anders, August and Anaia Hartig, Devin Miller, Wallace and Oswell Bankes, Joselyn and Elowen White and Mya Albers; his brother, Robert (DeeAnn) Bergeson of Ames; and a sister-in-law, Mickie Bergeson of Ames. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lola Bergeson in 2003; daughter, Susan “Sue” Rolffs in 2016; grandchildren, Laura Rolffs in 1988, and Matthew Rolffs in 2016; great-granddaughter, Amarie Rolffs; and a brother, Kenneth Bergeson.

to the First Lutheran Church or the Gift of Life Transplant House may be left at the church the morning of the service or at the funeral home.

Judy, the daughter of William and Anna Marie (Vander Horst) Dunsbergen, was born Aug. 5, 1944, in Newton.

She graduated from Colfax High School in 1962. Judy was united in marriage with Robert Floss Feb. 2, 1963, in Newton. They made their home on a farm south of Baxter. Judy worked for Newton Manufacturing, Vernon’s and as a receptionist for JD Koon before staying

home to raise her two sons, Craig and Mark.

Later she worked as a program technician for USDA Farm Service Agency in Newton, for 25 years, retiring in 2008. Judy was an active member of the First Lutheran Church serving on the Church Council, Good Cheer, Fellowship Committee and the First Friends Group. She was also the Women’s Chairman for the Jasper County Farm Bureau and a member of Neighborly Neighbors. Judy enjoyed decorating her home, gardening, flowers, camping, traveling, baking and cooking and playing card and board

games. Most important to her though, was spending time with her family and friends.

Judy is survived by her husband, Robert Floss of Baxter; son, Craig (Karen) Floss of West Des Moines and their children, Brennan, Caleb and Keaton Floss; son, Mark Floss of Altoona and his children, Jarrett, Tristan and Jordan Floss; her two brothers, Earl (Vivian) Dunsbergen of Ankeny and Gary (Deb) Dunsbergen of Ira; and her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jean Burton; and brother, Dale Dunsbergen.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Newton Golden “K” Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the activity room at Newton Village, 110 N. Fifth Ave. W. in Newton.

• Congressman Dave Loebsack’s District Representative Bri Dennison will host open office hours at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse & Eatery, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Newton Farmers’ Market will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on the courthouse square in Newton. For more information, contact Graham Sullivan at the Newton Main Street office at 641-7925545 or newtonmainstreet@gmail.com.

• Dinners on Tuesday free meal will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, 421 S. Second Ave W. in Newton. Everyone welcome.

Dinner will be in the basement of the church.

• Discover Hope, a faith-based addiction support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Jasper County Trails Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jasper County Conservation Department, 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton.

Iowa Heartland RC&D continues efforts in developing a master plan for multi-use trails in Jasper County, with the intent of linking trails throughout the Central Iowa region.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

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Teddy Samuel Shives Aug. 2, 2016 Ted Shives, 88, of Oklahoma City, died Aug. 2, 2016. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Graham Cemetery in rural Mingo. Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project can be left at the Wallace Family

Funer al Home in Newton.

T e d was the s e v enth and youngest child of Jonathan Grant and Prudence Almira Shives. He was born May 18, 1928, in Knoxville. Ted joined the Navy in 1944. After serving he met and

married Jean Betts in 1948. Ted and Jean moved many times during their 62 years of marriage. In 1950, they left Iowa, moving to California. After moving around California for many years they moved to Washington state. They spent several years there before moving back to California. They moved to Arizona after retirement in 1990. In 2001, they

decided to move closer to family, relocating to Oklahoma City.

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Fear lingers after lunchtime walker is attacked by dog DEAR ABBY: For health reasons, I had been walking during my lunch break at work. That ended last summer when someone unleashed his dog between his house and his car. The dog saw me on the sidewalk, charged, jumped on me and bit me.

Thankfully, I put my arm up, so it only got my arm, but now I’m terrified to walk outside for fear of being attacked again.

The bite was nothing compared to the trauma. I’m afraid the fear will be with me for the rest of my life.

No one thinks their dog would hurt someone, but I learned the hard way it’s not always true. I wish dog owners would be more responsible, not only for their sake, but also for their dog’s and other people’s. Do you have any thoughts? — SHELL-SHOCKED IN MICHIGAN DEAR SHELL-SHOCKED: When the attack happened, you should have reported it to animal control and given them the address of the homeowner. If the dog’s owner didn’t volunteer to see you got help for your injury — and that includes your emotional trauma — you should discuss it with a lawyer. If that dog had been a large one, you could have been seriously injured.

Go online to the Humane Society’s helpful section on this topic, www. nodogbites.org. As for my thoughts, I think you should resume your exercise routine whenever the weather permits.

DEAR ABBY: My 62-year-old mother is living in a small town with little to offer her. She says the only reason she stays is because her job provides benefits and she’s currently going through physical therapy.

Mom is single, has no potential prospects and no social life outside of church. Her friends are all married or have moved away. I feel like she’s

not living her life fully, and I wish she could find the courage to leave. How can I convince her to be OK with the unknown and move to the big city?

— CITY GAL IN SAN FRANCISCO DEAR CITY GAL: Does your mother plan to be receiving physical therapy in perpetuity? If not, be patient. Wait until it is finished and find out whether her job offers vacation time. If it does, invite her to visit and show her what the big city has to offer.

If she can’t get away, you may have to “entice” her by sending her videos of all the fun things she could be doing if she lived closer. I can’t guarantee it will work because it’s possible she’s happy with her life the way it is.

However, if she’s not, it might be an effective way to whet her appetite.

DEAR ABBY: At what age do you believe it is appropriate for a girl to start wearing makeup? I don’t mean lipstick and huge amounts of eye shadow, but a bit of mascara and lip gloss? — WONDERING IN THE SUBURBS DEAR WONDERING: A touch of lip gloss when a girl is in the seventh grade is fine, but she should hold off on the mascara for another year or two.

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Family pays $500 for home that now must be moved

on rezoning for housing units

DUBUQUE — A southeast Iowa family found a new home for $500. The catch is the home has to be moved to a new site to make room for a highway project.

The 31-year-old Steve Beighley and his fiancee, 32-year-old Crystal Dimick, still believe they got quite a deal.

Moving the home to a new site will cost about $75,000. Then there is the cost of land, a new foundation and a septic sewer system. Altogether, it will cost about $200,000 for a home that appraised at $443,000 currently.

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SIOUX CITY — A proposed development could add approximately 55 more housing units to Sioux City’s growing Sunnybrook area, pending council approval.

The City Council is set to vote Monday on whether to rezone the land. Developer Dan Hiserote, of Sergeant Bluff, is proposing to construct a 55-unit development on eight acres along Christy Road in Sunnybrook Plaza. If the City Council approves rezoning on Monday, Hiserote’s company, Overlook Developers, would later need approval of a finalized site plan.

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HAMBURG — Authorities have been searching the Missouri River in southwest Iowa for a man who disappeared after he was swept under a moored barge. Iowa Natural Resources Department spokesman Kevin Baskins says the man was in a boat that lost power shortly after it left a Hamburg boat ramp around 2 p.m. Sunday. The boat drifted for a short distance before it was swept under the barge, which was moored to the bank. Baskins says another man in the boat was able to swim under the barge and was rescued by people on shore.

Carcasses, neglected cattle found in Madison County WINTERSET — Authorities have seized 36 head of neglected cattle from a farm near Winterset in Madison County.

The cattle were seized Sunday night and taken away for food, water and medical care. Authorities also found cattle carcasses on the property.

No arrests have been reported. The Sheriff ’s Office says charges are pending.

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Fairgrounds stabbing mars last night of Iowa State Fair DES MOINES — Authorities say an 18-year-old was stabbed at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the fair’s last night.

The Iowa State Patrol says the man was attacked around 10:20 p.m. Sunday near the southwest corner of the Midway. He was taken to a hospital. His name hasn’t been released.

No arrest has been reported.

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DHS waives sanctions at start of Iowa’s new Medicaid system

By Barbara Rodriguez The Associated Press DES MOINES — The state agency overseeing Iowa’s transition to a privatized Medicaid program waived any possible sanctions against three insurance companies during the first two months of the new system, and it didn’t inform health advocates or lawmakers about the plans.

The Iowa Department of Human Services issued no written warnings or corrective action plans in April and May to the insurance companies that now run the state’s Medicaid program, according to information obtained by The Associated Press through

a public records request. Fees for any purported violations were also waived.

Written warnings, corrective action plans and fees are among the compliance measures that DHS can take under state contracts signed with Amerigroup, AmeriHealth Caritas and UnitedHealthcare. The department had discretion to hold off on such sanctions, according to spokeswoman Amy Lorentzen McCoy, and doing so was ultimately the decision of DHS Director Chuck Palmer and Mikki Stier, the agency official who oversees Medicaid.

Processing Medicaid claims in a timely manner and resolving appeals and griev-

ances are among several performance requirements that are subject to sanctions.

McCoy said DHS wanted to take a “collaborative approach” during the first two months.

“We wanted to really focus on the problems and on fixing them, not just being punitive,” she said. “So taking the time to really examine what the issues are, allowing the opportunity to fix those before you go into that sanctioning process.”

The decision to delay sanctions wasn’t shared outside the agency, and the news was a surprise to some health advocates and lawmakers monitoring Medicaid, which provides health care to roughly

560,000 poor and disabled Iowa residents and switched to a privatized system on April 1. The program is under scrutiny over reports of late payments to health providers and delayed care to patients.

DHS has said those issues are not systemic.

“Of course they should have told us and all those involved in the system what their plan was going to be,” said Senate President Pam Jochum, D-Dubuque, a member of one of the legislative committees that review health issues. Her disabled adult daughter is a Medicaid patient.

No documentation exists to show the department planned to delay sanctions

or to formally issue them beginning in June. McCoy said data on possible infractions recorded during June isn’t yet available because it’s tied to information submitted by the insurance companies on Aug. 1. That data is still being analyzed. Information on infractions collected for July is due on Sept. 1.

McCoy said the agency collected data from the three companies — also known as managed care organizations or MCOs — on possible problems recorded in the first two months, but that’s also not available because they were addressed through daily communication with the insurance companies.

Few drivers in Sioux City are Fewer Iowa drivers punished for receiving tickets for texting passing stopped school buses SIOUX CITY (AP) — Iowa law prohibits texting and driving, but few people in Sioux City are receiving tickets for the offense.

Over the past five years Sioux City police have issued 18 texting while driving tickets and the Woodbury County Sheriff ’s office has issued nine.

Sioux City Police Sgt. Todd Sassman said the texting law has been difficult to enforce because it’s a secondary violation that’s only enforced after a driver is pulled over for something else.

And the law still allows some electronic device use even though it bans text messages or using Twitter or Facebook.

Gov. Terry Branstad

has said he’s looking at the possibility of proposing a complete cellphone ban next year. He has appointed a group to study ways to reduce distracted driving.

Pat Hoye, with the Governor’s Highway Traffic Safety Bureau, said he has heard other law enforcement agencies say that the secondary nature of the offense makes enforcement limited.

“The biggest obstacle law enforcement tells me is that even as you’re sitting at a stoplight and it’s obvious they are texting, if there’s no (other) violation, you’re not going to be able to stop them,” he said.

Sassman said it can be difficult for officers to tell whether a driver is tex-

ting or doing something legal, such as dialing a call or looking at a map program. Searching a person’s phone for proof requires a warrant and additional investigation.

Maj. Todd Weick with the Woodbury County Sheriff ’s office said it’s not practical to search a driver’s phone for something that’s punishable by a $30 fine.

“It’s a lengthy process,” he said. “Obviously just for a normal traffic stop, our guys don’t do that.”

Traffic data show that distracted driving is a growing problem on Iowa roads. There were 1,100 crashes last year in which a driver was distracted by a cellphone or other device. In 2014, that number was 771.

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DES MOINES (AP) — Fewer drivers are receiving the tough penalties Iowa lawmakers approved in 2012 for illegally passing school buses when they are stopped.

The Des Moines Register reports that the number of people charged with violating the school bus law has declined, and the law’s tough penalties may make prosecutors more willing to accept lesser charges.

The law calls for a 30-day license suspension for a first offense, costly fines and expensive high-risk insurance. The measure was prompted by the 2011 death of 7-year-old Kadyn Halverson, who was hit by a vehicle as she crossed a rural road to board a school bus.

The number of drivers charged with illegally passing a bus fell to 895 in 2015 from 1,030 in 2012. And the number of drivers who had their license suspended fell to 582 last year from 977 in 2012.

Bus drivers say distracted driving appears to be part of the problem.

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“I’ve seen a lot of people on their cellphones, texting, putting makeup on. I’ve seen one guy brushing his teeth, another shaving. They’re not paying attention,” said bus driver Marilyn Hawkins of Des Moines Schools. “I think it’s gotten worse.”

Authorities say part of the challenge in getting convictions is that bus drivers are often the only witness, and since they are not trained observers it can be difficult to prove.

Plus, not every bus is equipped with a video camera that could provide additional evidence.

“It’s certainly not anything that a law enforcement officer or prosecutor takes lightly,” said Peter Grady, assistant attorney general with the Iowa Department of Justice. “. But we can’t convict unless we have evidence.”

For instance, Dubuque County convicts only about 23 percent of the drivers charged with stop-arm violations — that’s one of the lowest rates in the state.

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Prairie City resident places in Clothing Construction contest

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Shanks earns Iowa State Fair Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer Steve Pope Photography/ Iowa State Fair Left: Dalton Shanks, of Colfax, shows the Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer for the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Sale of Champions at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 20. Below: Dalton Shanks, of Colfax, poses with the Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer, family, buyers, and 2016 Iowa State Fair Queen Amanda Riniker, of Winthrop, after the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Sale of Champions at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 20.

DES MOINES — Connie Verdeck, of Waukee, won Best of Show in the Clothing Construction division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

Marilyn Samson, of Prairie City, placed in several categories in the competition. She received first in Children — Play Clothes, second place in Infant/ Toddler — Dress, Day Wear and fourth in Children — Pants, Skirt, Shorts.

Lynette Klein, of Des Moines, received Sweepstakes honors.

Newton FFA photographer places at Iowa State Fair DES MOINES — FFA members competed in the Photography contest judged prior to the start of the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Alicia Miller, of Newton received third place in the Contemporary/Creative category in the Photography contest.

Kellogg resident earns fruit crop honors at the Iowa State Fair DES MOINES — Fruit crops were judged Thursday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair in the Agricultural Building.

Jase D. Aldridge, of Kellogg, earned second pace in the Any Variety, Yellow Peach category in the Peach division.

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As usual, life goes on and Tracy had a career change due to a corporate merger.Tracy became the director of nursing at Park Centre. Being the leader is an honor. She loved seeing the residents daily, working with their families. Tracy’s goal was to strive to provide excellent customer service, not only to the residents and their families but to the staff. She loves to problem solve and take on a challenge with a smile. The reward for helping people, solving their problems and making their day better is her job satisfaction. Tracy’s motto is to always leave people better than you found them. I plan to carry on that goal and motto while I’m here at Park Centre.

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Tracy has a wonderful fiance’ Jason and two sons, Lincoln and Brock, and a dog named Bella.

She is also blessed to have a grandson, Tate. Tracy spends her spare time with her family and friends going to movies, concerts, disc golfing (Maytag Park is a favorite), and having cook outs.

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Sarah Coy has been with Park Centre since 2013. Prior to joining Park Centre, Sarah worked as a clinic nurse in Baxter. In 2013, the clinic closed, and she knew she wanted to work for a Christian organization whose values aligned with her own. She knew Park Centre’s person centered care model was unique and was excited to join the team.

In 2014 Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer. She attributes her successful recovery to the amazing Park Centre community of residents and staff. When she is not working at Park Centre, Sarah is the proud mother of three terrific kids Zach, Hailey and Molly. She considers herself a super fan of all sports, music and theatre activities as her kids have participated in them all. Sarah has been a nurse for over 20 years and she looks forward to serving in her new role as Assistant Director of Nursing for Park Centre.

Tips To Prevent Motion Sickness

If you are riding in a car, sit in the front seat and look ahead of you. Try to to keep your head still and don’t read or play video games. Breathing in fresh air from a vent or window can help. Avoid alcohol before traveling. If possible, break up your journey with rest stops where you can get out and walk a bit. If on a boat or ship, stay up on deck if possible and look toward the horizon. Try acupressure; apply pressure with your fingers to the acupressure point located three-finger widths above the wrist joint.

You can also find specially designed acupressure wrist straps. Ask your pharmacist about medications for travel sickness.

Mark Howard Director of Culinary Services

Mark grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa and obtained his degree from Truman State University. After graduation, Mark worked for Opaa Food Management overseeing 10 school districts in Southeast Missouri. In 1999 Mark and his wife, Cathy, relocated to Pella, Iowa where Mark was hired as the Director of Dining Services at Central College. In 2014 Mark took a position with Healthcare Services Group as District Manager overseeing five health care communities where his passion lead him to work with older adults. Mark recently joined Park Centre as the Director of Culinary Services. Mark said, “I‘m happy to be at Park Centre. Park Centre has a great atmosphere of friendly residents and team members”.

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Jasmine Yoder Assisted Living Director

Jasmine grew up in Newton, Iowa. She graduated from Newton High School in 2011. Jasmine joined Park Centre in May of 2012 as a CNA working in the memory support living area. While working at Park Centre Jasmine attended nursing school at Kaplan University in Des Moines and Graduated in May of 2015. Because of Jasmines love of working with older adults she expanded her career at Park Centre to become a registered nurse. In May of 2016 Jasmine was promoted to Assisted Living Director. Jasmine says,” I am so blessed to be a part of such an amazing community here at Park Centre, this is the job I have always dreamed of. I wouldn’t change it for the world. The staff and residents are all like family to me!”

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US women look to keep Olympic basketball dominance going RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — No one has been able to beat the U.S. women’s basketball team at the Olympics for 20 years. With a wealth of talent returning and waiting in the wings, it doesn’t look like the unprecedented run will be

ending anytime soon.

Even with four-time Olympians Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Tamika Catchings having likely just played their last game for the U.S., the future remains incredibly bright for the team that’s won six consecu-

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AP Photo United States’ Diana Taurasi, left, Tamika Catchings, center, and Sue Bird, right, celebrate with their gold medals after their win in a women’s basketball game against Spain Saturday at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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US romps to Olympic men’s basketball gold, beats Serbia RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team won its third straight gold medal and did it easily, beating Serbia 9666 on Sunday.

After a few close calls earlier in the tournament, this was no contest. Kevin Durant scored 30 points and helped the Americans jump out to a huge lead by halftime.

It was the final game with the national team for Mike Krzyzewski, who took the Americans back to the top and leaves with them there after becoming the first coach to win three Olympic gold medals.

Carmelo Anthony also picked up his third gold to go with a bronze, becoming the most decorated male in Olympic basketball history.

The U.S. beat Serbia by AP Photo just 94-91 in pool play, United States’ Kyrie Irving (10) grabs the ball over Serholding on when Bog- bia’s Nikola Jokic (14) during the men’s gold medal dan Bogdanovic missed basketball game Sunday at the 2016 Summer OlymMEN | 6B

pics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Americans dominated in a 96-66 win in the final contest.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Above, ready to work in the trenches during the 2016 football season are the Newton High Cardinals. The Cardinals lined it up for their annual intrasquad scrimmage Friday at H.A. Lynn Stadium. The NHS Cardinal football team pays tribute to its late teammate Trenton Brady, who would have been a senior this season, with TB on one side of the players’ helmets with a 52 in the T. Brady died in a car accident in June.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News At right, Newton football fans were able to watch the 2016 freshman team scrimmage Friday before the varsity hit the field at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News A Newton High running back finds a big hole to run through provided by the blocking of his offensive linemen during Friday’s varsity scrimmage at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday Volleyball Newton Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

PCM at Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming NCMP at Linn-Mar, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday Cross Country Newton, CMB, PCM at Gilbert Invitational, Ames, 4:45 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Marshalltown, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball Newton 9th, JV tournaments, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, BCLUW, English Valleys at BGM, 5:30 p.m.

Football Newton JV at Ottumwa, 5 p.m.

Friday Football Ottumwa at Newton 9th, 4:45 p.m, varsity 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Lynnville-Sully, 7 p.m.

Nevada at CMB, 7:30 p.m.

Pella Christian at PCM, 7 p.m.

Saturday Volleyball PCM at Bondurant-Farrar tournament, 8 a.m.

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PCM downs Pleasantville in scrimmage

Troy Hyde/Newton Daily News Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Preston Van Wyk, left, tackles a Pleasantville ball carrier with the help of teammate Olin Meinders, right, during the Mustangs’ varsity football scrimmage with the Trojans on Friday in Monroe. PCM scored three touchdowns in the 60-minute scrimmage and held Pleasantville to one score.

Austin Dillon wins wild Xfinity race at Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Austin Dillon figured fourth place was about all he could get Friday night until the old Brad Ke s e l o w s k i - Ky l e Busch rivalry reared up at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Keselowski hit the back of Busch’s car as the defending Sprint Cup champ tried to clear him Dillon from the lead, cutting down a tire and sending Busch into the wall four laps from the scheduled end. Then just as suddenly Keselowski ran out of gas during the caution — leaving a happily surprised Dillon out front to win the Xfinity race in overtime Friday night.

“I was actually just enjoying what was going on (up front) trying to get there,” Dillon said about the chaos.

For the last 50 laps, the race looked like a classic faceoff between Busch and Keselowski who no one would consider friends.

While Keselowski’s tactic to many diehards was just a traditional Bristol bump-and-run, it’s sure to stir up a Busch-Keselowski tussle that’s frequently goes from zero-to-60 in seconds.

Keselowski described Busch as another name for a donkey during driver intros at Bristol in 2010. Keselowski detailed their rocky relationship on and off track in a blog last year.

“We were battling really hard and definitely didn’t want to see it end that way,” Keselowski said.

“He’s a dirty racer,” Busch responded when asked by ESPN. Dillon didn’t care about the circumstances only that he was broke cleanly in the green-white-checkered finish to beat Justin Algaier in second and Kyle Larson in third.

“Even when they were pushing us, we had to remain calm,” said Dillon’s crew chief, Justin Alexander. “Things unfold and you’re sitting there pretty much where you need to be.”

Larson had led for 200 of 308 laps, but was overtaken the Keselowski and Busch.

All the fussin’ and fuedin’ up front was just fine with Dillon, who won his eighth career Xfinity victory and first at Bristol.

“It was just a war of attrition and we had a pretty good car,” Dillon said. “Maybe not the fastest car, but the car that won.”

Justin Algaier figured on finishing seventh until the late chaos lifted him to second.

Daniel Suarez had a strong run at Bristol Motor Speedway ruined for the second time in three days.

Suarez led 77 laps in the truck race Wednesday night when a late crash doomed him to 29th. He led Xfinity practice Thursday and was bidding for a top-10 finish when another accident knocked him back.

Harvick wins rain-delayed Sprint Cup race at Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Kevin Harvick wasn’t worried about his poor qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway. In fact, starting 24th gave Harvick exactly what he wanted to win at Bristol Motor Speedway.

“It kind of motivates me,” Harvick said Sunday. “I think it’s exciting. I like to pass cars.”

Harvick made the biggest pass with 70 laps to go, sweeping by Denny Hamlin and holding on to take the rain-delayed race at the half-mile concrete track.

The victory was Harvick’s second of the season and second at Bristol. It also moved him atop the points standings and gave his program a jolt with only three races left until NASCAR’s

Chase starts.

Harvick had 13 top10 finishes in the 18 races since winning at Phoenix in March.

“It’s been one of those deals where things have just not gone exactly right,” said Harvick, who led 128 laps.

“But to have the win now and just try to get that momentum before we get into the Chase and get things rolling is really what we needed.”

Fittingly for a race halted because of Saturday night storms, Harvick had to sit out one last rain delay before pulling away on the restart and cruising to victory.

Harvick enticed his car owner — and retiring driver — Tony Stewart to do burnouts with him to cele-

brate the three-time champion’s last race at Bristol. He wanted Stewart to share the victory lap, but “Tony and I aren’t very good at sign language from one seat to another,” he said.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was second, followed by Hamlin, Austin Dillon and Chris Buescher.

Kyle Busch, who led 256 laps, clearly had the strongest car, leading a race-high 256 laps. But he spun on Lap 358 when a part broke and Justin Allgaier, driving in relief of Michael Arnett, hit the No. 18 car to end the defending series champ’s race.

Busch was angered by his equipment failure and said the race shop “was going to hear about it Tuesday.”

He also blasted Allgaier

and his spotter, saying they should’ve seen Busch’s spin and moved clear instead of hitting him. “I don’t know.

Frustrating day. Let’s go home,” Busch said.

Allgaier apologized to Busch. “That is the worst possibly scenario when the leader spins out and you hit them,” Allgaier said.

That was the sentiment of many at Bristol.

The end was a welcome relief for race teams, track officials and those who came back out after last night’s soaking rains.

It was the second time in three races that rain impacted a Sprint Cup race and only a fraction of the 160,000 in the stands Saturday night returned for the conclusion.

NASCAR photo Kevin Harvick celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday in Bristol, Tennessee. The race was delayed due to inclement weather Saturday.

Notre Dame kicks Redfield off football team SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame kicked starting safety Max Redfield off the team Sunday, suspended reserve cornerback Devin Butler indefinitely after they were arrested in separate incidents and said four others arrested with Redfield face internal discipline.

Coach Brian Kelly said in a statement he made the decision after meeting with the players, reviewing the evidence available to him and talking with team leaders.

“That process has only served to deepen my disappointment in the poor decisions made by these young men,” Kelly said. “Their conduct fell far short of what we expect from those who represent our football team and this great university.”

All six could still face ad-

ditional discipline from the university. The players, who had been given the weekend off before the start of classes Tuesday, got in trouble after completing camp Friday.

Butler, who already was out until October with a broken foot, was taken into custody early Saturday after a police officer said the player punched and slammed him to the ground outside a bar near campus. Officers had to use a stun gun to subdue Butler, according to a probable cause affidavit.

The St. Joseph County prosecutor’s office said Butler faced possible charges of resisting law enforcement and battery to a police officer, both felonies. Prosecutor Kenneth Cotter said Saturday he was seeking court approval for additional time

to investigate the case so his office could “determine whether formal charges are appropriate.”

Redfield and the four other players — running back Dexter Williams, linebacker Te’von Coney, wide receiver Kevin Stepherson Jr. and cornerback Ashton White — were arrested Friday night after Indiana State Police said a trooper stopped a car in Fulton County, about 35 miles south of South Bend, for speeding. The trooper detected the odor of marijuana and with the help of a drug-sniffing dog, he found the marijuana and a handgun, police said.

All five were charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession. Redfield, Stepherson and Williams face an additional misdemeanor

charge of possession of an unlicensed handgun.

It was not known if any of the six have hired attorneys.

For Redfield, it marks the end of a disappointing tenure at Notre Dame.

Redfield arrived from Mission Viejo, Cali., as a five-star recruit but never developed as a star and was sent home before the Fiesta Bowl last season for violating team rules. But Kelly said recently that Redfield had been playing at an “elite level” in August, saying he looked like “that guy everyone was hoping for out of high school.”

Redfield played 36 games for the Irish, started 23 times and finished with 144 tackles and two interceptions.

The Irish open the season at Texas on Sept. 4.

Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 16-001244 CASE # EQCV119797 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: FIRST STATE BANK OF COLFAX vs DEFENDANT: MICHAEL D. DAVIDSON, SPOUSE OF MICHAEL D. DAVIDSON, DUKE AERIAL EQUIPMENT, INC., GOODRADIO TV CO. LLC, NEW CENTURY FS, A DIVISION OF GROWMARK, INC., HANSON DIRECTORY SERVICE, INC., ALL AMERICAN SCAFFOLD, INC., THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO., AND CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC, AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: PARCELS “A” AND “E” OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 27 OF LINDEN HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLFAX., JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN BY PLAT BOOK K, AT PAGE 371 (NOW SHOWN IN PLAT CABINET A, AT PAGE 192) IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF JASPER COUNTY. Property Address 625 S LINCOLN ST, COLFAX, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 09/27/2016 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $162,964.13 Costs $1,825.58 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $7,627.00 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney ADAM D. OTTO 123 W 2ND ST N NEWTON, IA 50208 (641)792-7000 Date 07/14/2016 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF August 15 & 22

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 16-001239 CASE # EQCV119893 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D. vs DEFENDANT: KELLY BOGUE, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES W. BOGUE AND AS HEIR TO JAMES W. BOGUE AND LEORA A. BOGUE, A/K/A LEROA BOGUE; CREDITORS OF LEORA A. BOGUE, A/K/A LEROA BOGUE; STATE OF IOWA, BY AND THROUGH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL BENEFICIARIES OF EACH AND ALL THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS; PARTIES IN POSSESSION; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT 5, BLOCK 2 OF ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF KELLOGG, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA Property Address 308 WATER ST, KELLOGG, IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 09/20/2016 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $31,504.97 Costs $0.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $303.79 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney DONALD J. PALVELKA JR 2002 DOUGLAS ST OMAHA, NE 68102 (402)898-7000 Date 07/13/2016 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF August 15 & 22 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 16-001244 CASE # EQCV119797 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: FIRST STATE BANK OF COLFAX vs DEFENDANT: MICHAEL D. DAVIDSON, SPOUSE OF MICHAEL D. DAVIDSON, DUKE AERIAL EQUIPMENT, INC., GOODRADIO TV CO. LLC, NEW CENTURY FS, A DIVISION OF GROWMARK, INC., HANSON DIRECTORY SERVICE, INC., ALL AMERICAN SCAFFOLD, INC., THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO., AND CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC, AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was is-

PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on September 6, 2016, at City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, to consider proposals for purchase of the property located at 118 West 10th Street North, Newton. The property is legally described as: THE NORTH 22 FEET OF LOT 7, AND THE SOUTH 22 FEET OF LOT 8, ALL IN BLOCK 3 OF EXLINE'S ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA. Proposals shall be submitted by 4:00 p.m., September 6,2016, 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)-792-6622.

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.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 16-001240 CASE # EQCV119520 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC vs DEFENDANT: JASON D. SCHIPPERS; PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF JASON D. SCHIPPERS, ETAL; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT FOURTEEN IN BLOCK “E” IN THE PLAT OF AURORA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS APPEARS IN PLAT BOOK “D”, AT PAGE 94 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Property Address 508 E 20TH ST S, NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 10/04/2016 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

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Judgment Amount $85,933.43 Costs $3,195.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $9,023.60 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1401 50TH ST-SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515)223-7325 Date 07/14/2016 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF August 22 & 29

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The sun’s transit into Virgo begins a course of major productivity. Creative and experimental efforts will soon yield quantifiable results!

Protect against naysayers who might dampen momentum and spoil the vibes. As one Chinese proverb suggests, the person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 22). Do not submit your project to the fates: There is so much more you can do! As you approach your fifth try, know that the stars shine on your tenacity. Your biggest rewards come in September and then again in February. The partner

who cheers for you now will support you even better in May. Taurus and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 41, 3, 15, 28 and 9.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You’ve celebrated many wins achieved with those in your group. Now you’ll celebrate an individual success. Some may feel threatened by this, but ultimately it will only contribute to the strength of the group.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

There will be none who come to you that do not leave your presence in a happier state of being. You consider it your sacred and joyous responsibility to uplift others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

When one person lowers his or her standards and the other raises them, the middle ground where they meet is, unfortunately, a place neither really wants to be. Is there a better collaboration out there for you? It’s a fine time to look.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Future You is built on the choices of Present You and that’s a problem; what you want now is incongruous to who you want to become.

Something’s got to give. Decide what you want most; then make a choice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

They’ll be asking you questions you’d rather not answer.

Do what the politicians do -- answer the question you

wish you’d been asked instead.

Think of what you want them to know about you, and nudge the conversation accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

The truly powerful don’t need to lose their cool, raise their voice or spout off. The truly powerful need only to call on their resources to achieve a desired result. Be calm. Calmness is power.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

When you realize the hefty cost of harboring resentment, you’ll likely give it up. Why keep something that causes you such pain and inconvenience, meanwhile having little to no effect on its source?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

The situation that’s happening

today is fresh, but the strife you’re attaching to it may be old. Are you confusing what happened in your past with what’s happening now? These people are not those people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can’t control whether people accept or reject what you’re presenting, but you can certainly stack the odds in your favor by presenting to those who have the best potential to be a good fit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you’re only offering forgiveness because it was asked of you, it probably won’t take. When you finally do let go of your grievances, it will be so that you can feel better and move on. That’s as good a reason as any.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today you’ll be struck by what an utter waste of time it is to offer your judgment to others. Besides, unless you’re planning on perfecting yourself in every area of life, there’s no room to judge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

If you, as a general rule, take the high road (especially when those around you are going low) you will work harder to gain altitude, but occupying a space closer to heaven will be worth it.

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Team USA takes Rio Olympics medal race with ease RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Olympic Team made itself right at home in Rio. The British, they had a Games to savor as well.

The host Brazilians got soccer gold that they craved, the Russians struggled on the heels of the exposure of a state-sponsored doping program, and the Chinese finished well below expectations.

So went the medal race at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where the Americans - with women leading the way dominated both the gold and overall totals. The U.S. finished with 46 gold medals and 121 medals overall, its 51-total-medal margin over second-place China the largest in a non-boycotted Olympics in nearly a century.

“This experience has been the dream of a lifetime for me,” said U.S. gymnast and closing ceremony flagbearer Simone Biles, who won five medals, four of them gold, in her first Olympics.

For the fourth consecutive games, U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps left with more medals than anyone else. He won six in Rio, while Biles and U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky each won five to lead to lead a big haul from American women.

U.S. women left Rio with 27 golds - by far the most among any team of female Olympians at these games - and 61 medals total. U.S. track star Allyson Felix, now a six-time gold medalist and a winner of nine medals in all, was particularly delighted to learn that women are bringing more medals home to American than the men.

“Got ‘em,” Felix said, smiling.

By now, the Americans winning the medal race is almost commonplace. But the significance in Rio were the sheer amounts of hardware.

The previous record for U.S. medals at a fully attended Olympics was 110, set at Beijing eight years ago. And the margin between first and second in the overall medals race this year tops all others (the boycotted games of 1980 and 1984 excluded) since the Americans won 67 more medals than Italy did at the 1932 Los Angeles Games.

“We weren’t sure we were going to have that kind of success coming in,” said USOC CEO Scott Blackmun, noting the track and swimming teams had plenty of first-time Olympians.

But Blackmun was thrilled by the results, and he wasn’t the only one leaving Rio happy.

Even with far fewer athletes

Women Continued from Page 1B two-time gold medalists Maya Moore, Tina Charles and Angel McCoughtry — who should all be back in 2020 — and there is another strong nucleus to build on for the Tokyo Games.

“I feel really confident about it,” Bird said of the future of the women’s program. “There are some question marks with the point guard spot, but I don’t think it will be an issue.

They have plenty of time to figure it out. The three youngsters on this team, second timers, there’s such a large amount of talent in our country. We push each other every summer in the WNBA and show each other what it takes.”

During the run for the Americans, each team has been led by experienced players. The 2016 team had nine that won gold four years earlier in London.

The four-timers said they learned from other U.S. greats like Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley. Bird, Taurasi

AP Photo United States’ Natasha Hastings, Phyllis Francis, Allyson Felix and Courtney Okolo hold a sign and wear their nation’s flag after winning the gold Saturday in the women’s 4x400-meter relay during athletics competitions at the Summer Olympics inside Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The U.S. men also won the gold in the 4x400 relay Saturday.

AP Photo United States’ Kyle Frederick Snyder, right, falls to his knees after beating Azerbaijan’s Khetag Goziumov, at left, during the men’s 97kg freestyle gold medal wrestling match Sunday at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

AP Photo United States’ Matthew Centrowitz crosses the line to win the men’s 1500-meter final Saturday during the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The last American to win the men’s 1500 was Mel Sheppard at the 1908 London Olympics.

competing in Rio than it had in London four years ago — and no home-field advantage this time, either — Britain got more medals than ever in the modern games. The British won 67 medals in Rio, 27 of them gold.

and Catchings served as the bridge from the 1996 team that started the 49game winning streak and now the trio has passed that legacy down to the next group.

“What’s better for me is knowing that the people that started that journey, I got a chance to play with,” Catchings said. “So it kind of like crossed over. They passed the torch on to Sue, Dee and I, and now you know whatever happens next, whether Sue and Dee play in another one or not, for me it’s kind of like I’m passing the torch over to whoever that next generation is. I know because of the overlap that we’ve had, that hopefully we can keep it going.”

U.S. coach Geno Auriemma was impressed with how the leaders set examples — on and off the court — for the younger players to follow.

“There’s a lot of entitlement in sports out there today,” Auriemma said.

“You have three Hall of Fame players, Sue, Dee, Tamika Catchings, who

“The atmosphere at the GB house has been amazing in the village,” said Mo Farah, who won gold for Britain in the 5,000- and 10,000-meter races to match the feat he pulled off at London in 2012. “Winning medals and just one after the

don’t think they are entitled to anything. They work hard every day and feel they have to earn it. ...

I think the attitude and example they set is probably one that the next group is going to benefit from more than anything else.”

Griner said she learned a lot from the three veterans.

“They told me coming into this, take every moment in,” said Griner, who joked that she told Taurasi she can’t stop playing USA Basketball until Griner stops. “It goes by quick and cherish every single moment. To share the court, share a bus, share a locker room with them has been amazing. I learned a lot on the court, off the court and just having fun with them.”

Griner later added that she knows it’s very important to keep the run going.

“You don’t want to let down the ones that came and set the bar,” she said.

“We have to keep this legacy alive, we don’t want to let down the ones who sacrificed so much for USA Basketball.”

AP Photo United States’ Claressa Maria Shields, right, and Netherlands’ Nouchka Fontijn exchange punches during a women’s middleweight 75-kg final boxing match Sunday at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shields won her second Olympic gold medal and became the first woman to win the Val Barker Trophy as the outstanding boxer in an Olympics on Sunday.

other. Gold, silver, bronze. The atmosphere has been brilliant.

To be able to go even further than London, I think as a nation we should be proud.”

The Russians and the Chinese probably didn’t feel the same.

China won 26 golds, just over half as many as it won in Beijing in 2008. Russia — with its track team told to stay home because of the doping probe and a cloud hovering over its athletes who were in Rio, some of whom got publicly called out by competitors — finished with 19 golds and 56 medals overall, both well below its normal showings.

There were plenty of positives for others, however.

Men Continued from Page 1B a 3-pointer at buzzer. This rematch looked nothing like that meeting, but it did resemble the final of the 2014 Basketball World Cup, which the Americans won 129-92.

Anthony checked back into the rout in the final minutes so he could grab a seventh rebound, passing David Robinson for U.S. record with the 125th in his Olympic career. He had already become the leading scorer earlier in the tournament, capping an Olympic career that began with disappointment as a member of the U.S. team that finished third in 2004.

The Americans haven’t lost since, winning 25 straight in the Olympics.

A few of the victories were more difficult than usual in this tournament, where half the Americans’ eight games were decided by 10 points or fewer.

Krzyzewski said it didn’t matter how the Americans won, that there would be no questions as long as they did.

And there was no doubt they would Sunday once Durant heated up.

He had also scored 30 in the 2012 gold-medal game, after he poured in a U.S.-record 38 in one

Usain Bolt finished off his triple-triple — three Olympics, three sprint golds in each — for Jamaica, in what he said was his last games. Neymar’s game-winning penalty kick decided a shootout and clinched the men’s soccer gold medal for Brazil, a host that wasn’t a factor in the medal standings but got the gold that it probably wanted most.

And 10 teams - including the independent team - won their first golds, including Monica Puig in women’s tennis for Puerto Rico.

“That island has given me so much,” Puig said. “So much love and support throughout my career and I just wanted this one for them.”

game en route to the MVP of the 2010 world basketball championship. He is already the Americans’ No. 2 career scorer in the Olympics in just two appearances.

When the final horn sounded, the U.S. players shared long hugs with each other and then Krzyzewski.

DeAndre Jordan went to the stands at Carioca Arena and collected an American flag, which he initially wrapped himself in like a blanket before holding it high over his head for all to see. After a slow start in Rio, there was no doubt about who was on top, and the Americans beamed as they walked off the floor before the medal ceremony where they will again be center court.

That wasn’t a sure thing earlier in the tournament, when the U.S. had consecutive three-point victories. The 10 Olympic newcomers seemed to be jelling slowly and the U.S. came in winning by just 21.4 points per game, more than 10 per game fewer than four years ago and about half the 43.8 the Dream Team won by in 1992 Krzyzewski, an assistant on that team at the Barcelona Games, has long insisted that international basketball has gotten too strong for anyone to win that easily again.

Yet on Sunday, the Americans did.