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Newton will compete in a series of community pride challenges with Newton, Kan.

By Jamee A. Pierson Daily News Staff Writer Mark your calendars for Monday to help Newton compete in the inaugural Newton vs.

Newton challenge with Newton, Kan. “We have kind of a fun community engagement challenge coming up ... Newton, Iowa and Newton, Kansas will competing in a series of challenges based on community engagement, some of these challenges will off line, some will be online, but I cannot yet tell you what they will be,” Natalie Umsted, Newton Management Analyst said.

The list of challenges will be announced at 8 a.m. on Monday on gettoknownewton.com as well as through the city’s social media sites.

“I know Newton, Iowa, and more importantly — I know New-

ton, Iowa citizens,” Mayor Mike Hansen said. “Let’s use this challenge to show Newton, Kansas what it means to be proud to know Newton!”

The challenges will take place at noon over two weeks through Oct. 24. Citizens are encouraged to show their community pride and show off their community.

“Get ready to get involved and to get all your friends and family and whoever else involved. This will be for the public to just kind of have some fun community pride building,” Umsted said. “Newton, Kansas is about 19,000 people, so we have a slight disadvantage in size but I know that we more than make up for it in personality.”

Contact Staff Writer Jamee A. Pierson at (641) 7923121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@ newtondailynews.com.

Ukrainian educational delegates getting to know Newton

By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer A group of Ukrainian educators arrived in Newton Friday, and since then the group has been learning how the local, state and federal education system operates in the U.S. “We wanted to see how education operates and how effective is the system in the United States of America,” said Mariya Siheity, one of the five delegates. “To learn about the process that we can watch and implement back into practice back in the Ukraine. We will most certainly make our choice to the projects that are less costly.”

Newton was selected to be a host city for this group of educators — they range from elementary to the college level — after a member of the city’s Organization Promoting Everlasting Neighbors Board applied for the opportunity.

OPEN submitted its

proposal to World Service of La Crosse Inc., a Wisconsin-based nonprofit international cultural exchange program, and received approval.

It then worked with a teacher in Newton’s sister city Smila, Ukraine, to find qualified candidates, said Jane Ann Cotton, chairman of the OPEN Board.

“Then they send us the profiles of the persons that have been selected — they’re heavily vetted. It’s a competitive process. They have to be outstanding in their field in their home area,” Cotton said.

All the travel arrangements for the educators were taken care of by the OPEN World Leadership Training Center, and the visitors have all been taken in by local families until they depart on Saturday.

The only costs to them would be personal purchases.

The group has had a UKRAINE See Page 3A

Kate Malott/Daily News Neal Deaton with wife Laura (left) smile after Neal received his NHS Hall of Fame plaque at the alumni brunch in June in the file photo. Deaton, Class of 1947, is a nationally known artist who has worked at the Smithsonian Institute, U.S. National Museum and a consultant to India as a Natural Science Exhibit Specialist for the U.S. Department of Fish and Game.

NHS Hall of Fame inductees to be recognized

Distiguished alumni to be announced at game Friday

By Kate Malott Daily News Staff Writer The first inaugural class of the Newton High School Hall of Fame will be introduced at the Newton varsity football game against Pella at 7:30 p.m. Friday at H. A. Lynn Stadium.

Sixteen inductees were selected earlier this year by the Newton High School Hall of Fame Committee based on the distingushment of alumni in the fields of athletics, arts (including authors, musicians, visual artists, and journalists), business, education, government, science, or service.

Additional categories for consideration are retired Newton Community School District staff, and any individual or organization that has made outstanding contri-

butions to the success of Newton High School.

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize individuals that have made exceptional achievements or have contributed to the success and reputation of Newton High School.

“For me, being a Cardinal has always been a work of pleasure, and the Hall of Fame is another illustration of how the Red Pride tradition is alive and well in Newton,” NHS Principal Bill Peters said.

Inductees were announced and awarded at the NHS Alumni Brunch on June 7 where family, friends or the inductees were there to accept. The first nine will be announced prior to the football game on Friday and the remaining eight at halftime.

A list of the the 2014 inductees is as follows: Emerson Hough — Class of 1875 Hough was an internationally known author who wrote numerous books about the American West, including The Covered Wagon. He played a significant role in the development of our nation’s national park system.

Lucy Hall — Class of 1897 She was the first principal of NHS and later was named superintendent of schools for Jasper County. She is considered a pioneer for women in education in this state.

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Local businesses participate in Healthiest State Initiative walk

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Employees from Skiff Medical Center, Hy-Vee and DMACC along with many other businesses, organizations and residents participated in Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative walk Wednesday. In 2011, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced plans to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation within five years. The .62 mile walk is a part of that plan. Since 2010, Iowa has moved from the 19th healthiest state to the 10th in 2013.

Apple season brings nutrients for healthy snack

Cardinals to challenge top-ranked Little Dutch

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Older Adult Wellness: Mobility and Flexibility Lori Griffin Lifestyle Director at Park Centre

Research and experts emphasize the importance of maintaining strength as we age in order to maintain function in daily routines. Perhaps just as important as maintaining strength though is retaining flexibility and mobility.

Often forgotten components of fitness, flexibility and mobility stand as key aspects in all daily routines.

Flexibility is the extent of your range of motion while mobility refers to how well you can move through that range of motion. For example, if you were to measure the flexibility in and around the muscles of the

As the body ages, loss of strength leads to a myriad of issues and strength declines naturally if preventive measures are not taken. Muscular strength plays a role in daily living activities such as walking, Griffin getting out of a chair and even balance.

shoulder joint, the test would include reaching one hand behind your neck and reaching the other hand behind your back — the goal being to get the fingers as close together as possible.

How well you can move to the extreme ends of your range of motion is considered your mobility. For example, how well you can reach up above your head, out in front of you, behind you and to all other directions makes up your shoulder mobility.

Just like muscular strength, if neglected, mobility and flexibility naturally decline with age.

Flexibility and mobility play a

vital role in balance and simple daily tasks, often going unnoticed until an issue arises.

The first step in maintaining these important components is to continue your daily routines as normally as possible. Continue to take the stairs, reach for the top shelf and other movements that may begin to seem challenging. Ceasing an activity or motion starts a vicious cycle of underutilization leading to weakness and tightness of muscles.

Another important step in keeping function at optimal levels is intentional movement practice. Incorporate a daily

stretching routine into your fitness program, holding stretches for 30 seconds to achieve full benefit. Also, consciously move your legs and arms through total ranges of motion in a slow and deliberate manner. Focus on reaching and lifting in all directions.

Proper mobility a n d flexibility ease the daily living tasks that could normally become difficult and trying. Don’t let the mere fact of increasing years hold you back from your routine and hobbies. Take steps today to preserve your function by focusing on flexibility and mobility.

Fitness classes Newton YMCA

1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.

Classes are free for members, or $9 for a nonmember adult day pass.

Aquacise Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 9 to 10 a.m.

Stretching, stamina and strength training are the focus of the class with stretching, aerobic exercise and arms, abdominal and gluteus muscles.

Body Sculpt Friday — 8 to 8:45 a.m.

A class that blends flexibility moves that builds strength and balance using the participants own body weight.

Firm Express Monday and Wednesday — 5:55 to 6:25 p.m.

Hand weights, tubing, medicine balls, steps and more will help you increase strength, tone up, improve metabo­lism, and flexibility.

Kate Malott/Daily News Apples make a great addition to a meal or as a side dish like apple coleslaw. With an abundance of apples to pick from, there is likely to be one that will match any appetite.

Apple season is here Fiber, vitamins make for a healthy snack Deb Nilles RDN,LD Skiff Medical Center

Crunchy, crisp, juicy and sweet, fall is the season for fresh apples.

Apples are low in calories, high in fiber and vitamin C, have only a trace of sodium and no fat. Whether a healthy snack or tasty addition to fall recipes, apples are at their peak right now with Niles great variety to choose from.

Most grocery stores carry only a few kinds of apples, however there are more than 25 varieties grown in Iowa that you may also see at your fall Farmer’s Market or local apple orchard. Each variety has a little different flavor, texture, fruit color and use.

All varieties of apples are great for snacking.

Some are better than others for salads, apple sauce or baking into muffins, breads, cakes and pies.

Here are just a handful of apples found in the area.

Red Delicious — First grown in Iowa and called the “Hawkeye”.

Keep this one for snacking, it doesn’t bake well.

Golden Delicious — Sweet,

juicy and crisp, with flesh that resists browning.

Great for salads.

Will hold its shape when baked, but may lose some flavor.

Braeburn — Crisp and juicy, a wonderful blend of tart and sweet flavors. Most often eaten fresh as a snack.

Honeycrisp — Large, ultra crispy, and medium sweet. P e r f e c t for snacking, and holds its shape fairly well when baked.

Gala — Crisp, juicy and sweet.

Great for salads.

Cortland — Crisp, and juicy, with sweet-tart flesh that resists browning, making this apple another good choice for salads.

Granny Smith — Crisp and very tart. Most often used in pies, but the tart crisp flavor also works well in salads.

Jonathon — Firm, sweet and crisp. It’s best known for pies, apple butter and apple sauce.

McIntosh — Tender, tart and juicy. Use for sauce and baked goods.

Empire — Sweet-tart and juicy.

A cross between red delicious and McIntosh. A great snacking apple that can also be used in baking and cooking.

Wealthy — An old-fashioned variety of apple found at some orchards. Tart and juicy for making pies and sauces.

When choosing apples, the skin should be shiny, not dull. Dull appearing apples won’t be crisp and

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juicy. Apples should be firm and free of bruises and punctures. Store apples in the refrigerator. Fruit bowls are beautiful, but apples won’t stay crispy for long on the countertop.

Fresh apples can remain in the refrigerator for one to two months and still maintain quality and crispness.

Prepare apple dishes just before serving to minimize browning (oxidation). Protect cut apples from oxidation by dipping them into a solution of one part citrus juice and three parts water.

Take advantage of this fall’s apple harvest. An apple a day may really keep the doctor away.

Apple Coleslaw 2 apples, thinly sliced with skin 1 small green pepper cut into strips 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 small onion thinly sliced ¾ cup reduced fat sweet and sour dressing Mix apples and vegetables in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve chilled.

Nutrition information: Calories 60, Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 11 g, Fiber 2 g

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Silver Sneakers Tuesday and Thursday — 8:15 to 9 a.m.

Move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills.

Step Monday, Wednesday — 5:15 to 5:50 p.m.

This class is a moderate to high intensity aerobic workout for participants who want to increase their cardiovascular fitness.

Yoga Tuesdays and Fridays — 7 to 8 a.m.

Experience the mind/body connection through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing, focusing on internal strength, postural integration and health.

Zumba Kids Tuesdays — 4 to 4:45 p.m.

The routine features aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms.

First Presbyterian Church 220 N. Second Ave. E.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Yoga — Chair Tuesdays — 3 p.m.

Yoga — Gentle Tuesdays — 11 a.m.

Yoga — Flow Mondays, 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. Third Ave. E.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Chair Workout Tuesdays and Fridays — noon to 12:45 p.m.

Basic Step Aerobics Tuesdays and Thursdays — 8:15 a.m.

Cardio Pump Tuesdays and Thursdays — 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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U.S. Bank makes donation to Newton Main Street

By Jamee A. Pierson Daily News Staff Writer Newton Main Street received a $4,000 donation from the Newton branch of U.S. Bank Wednesday.

When Main Street was forming, U.S. Bank committed to pledges over the first three years of the originazation. Instead of sending year-

ly pledges, it decided to donate the whole amount at once.

“U.S. bank is a part of the Newton Main Street and we are also very supportive of the community and growth the downtown area is wanting to achieve.

The Newton Main Street is one avenue of being able to do that,” Tracy Taylor, commer-

Ukraine Continued from Page 1A heavy itinerary since their arrival.

They spent Monday learning about city government and meeting officials at the Newton Community School District. Tuesday they visited several local schools and met with the Rotary Club.

Wednesday, the delegates spent time learning about the various programs housed at the Emerson Hough building and at DMACC’s Newton Campus.

“I like the United States very much. It’s the first travel abroad for me, and the first air trip. It’s a different world, a different community and the mentality is also different … We do have very positive impressions and it’s very educational,” said Hanna Tsapenko.

Thursday the group will travel to Des Moines, tour the Statehouse and meet with a representative and even get a chance to hold a discussion with Iowa Department of Education Director Brad Buck. Once they leave there, they will travel to Ames and visit the Iowa State University Campus.

cial relationship manager said. “U.S. bank has been a part of the downtown area for 12 years and the predicesors of that over 50 years. Newton is a very important part of what U.S. bank does here in the area.”

Contact Staff Writer Jamee A. Pierson at (641) 7923121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@ newtondailynews.com.

“We were very much impressed by the education system. It was very informative,” said Tetyana Orlovska.

Several of the the educators from the elementary level indicated they were impressed with the techniques they saw being implemented at Thomas Jefferson and Woodrow Wilson elementary schools Tuesday.

“I really liked to be at the elementary school. What I loved there the most was the group work of little kids. I will be happy to try and implement this group work back into our school,” said Liliya Yefimova.

Another educator, Mar’yana Kryvoruchko, added she loved the reading style taught here, and how teachers taught critical thinking skills. Kryvoruchko was also impressed with how aligned the district’s K-8 curriculum is.

The online testing and grading system used in Newton’s schools caught Tsapenko’s eye.

“I loved and enjoyed the testing system. They are built on the concept of interactivity. It gives them the ability to check the tests very quickly,” Tsapenko said.

Friday will be their final full day

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News President of the Newton branch of U.S. Bank Rick Hartz along with U.S. bank employees present Newton Main Street Board Member Graham Sullivan and Director Andrew Bassman a check for $4,000 for Newton Main Street.

in Newton and they will visit Newton Senior High School and have a farewell dinner in the evening.

All of the delegates indicated that this was their first trip to America, and none are fluent in English — another Ukrainian woman, Iryna Smorodinova, has been acting as the group’s facilitator and at times translator.

With their impending departure on Saturday, many members of the group said they were thankful for this opportunity and indicated the wouldn’t mind a return trip to the states.

It also seems that some strong impressions were made in regard to the U.S. education system and work ethic.

“In the Ukraine, we are familiar with so called concept called ‘The American Dream,’ which we understand as a happy, successful life.

I was really interested to find out how this concept was brought into life here, and I made a conclusion that Americans do work, and work a lot for the sake of their success,” Kryvoruchko said.

Contact Senior Staff Writer Ty Rushing at (641) 792-3121 ext. 6532 or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

Williams elected Senior Grand Warden of Masons in Iowa Newton Daily News CEDAR RAPIDS — Dennis E. “Toby” Williams, of Colfax, was elected as Senior Grand Warden by the Iowa Masons at their 170th Annual Meeting in Cedar Rapids on Sept. 19. The office of Senior Warden is similar to that of a Vice-President.

Williams is a plural member of Newton Masonic Lodge No. 59 in Newton, Preston Masonic Lodge No. 218 at Prairie City and Legacy Masonic Lodge No. 682 at West Des Moines. In addition, he has served Iowa Masonry in a variety of capacities. He will be traveling the state representing the Grand Lodge of Iowa and promoting the Grand Master’s theme of “LIGHT.”

U of Iowa forum to discuss restructuring proposals IOWA CITY (AP) — University of Iowa President Sally Mason says she expects employees will ask lots of questions during a forum to discuss a consultant’s sweeping cost-cutting recommendations.

The university is holding the meeting Thursday morning with representatives of Deloitte Consulting.

Deloitte last week released recommendations to the Iowa Board of Regents on how Iowa’s three public universities might be restructured to save money. The plans call for cutting the number of employees who work in such areas as human resources, information technology and finance. The plans also call for universities to use fewer printers and desktop computers.

The regents are gathering feedback on the proposals and are expected to vote on them next month.

Mason says the university needs more information “to know exactly how all of this would play out.”

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Ty Rushing/Daily News Several educational delegates from the Ukraine arrived in Newton Friday and will remain here until Saturday. The visitors came to learn how the local, state and national education system works in the U.S. From left to right: Mar’yana Kryvoruchko, Hanna Tsapenko, Liliya Yefimova, Mariya Sihetiy, Tetyana Orlovska and Iryna Smorodinova.

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By Mike Mendenhall Daily News Staff Writer

Editor’s note: This is a true event, but to maintain the privacy of the individuals discussed, the subjects of this column will be refereed to only as “he” and “she.”

The phone rang at 12:30 a.m He told us that he had been drinking heavily and thought he might die. My partner looked at me and said “we have to go.”

The night prior, we talked on the phone for 20 minutes. He casually mentioned that he’d “stumbled a bit” and later added not-socasually that he “f ’d up.” He was three weeks sober, but his latest fight with his estranged commonlaw wife of nine years pushed him back in to the bottle of Hawkeye.

We arrived at midnight to find him fully-dressed, lying in bed and immersed in tears. I felt a bit responsible, ignoring the precursors to his binge. A trail of saliva hung from his lower lip as he struggled to keep his balance while walking into the living room. On our drive to his place, we called an ambulance. We told him help was on its way.

He sat on the couch with just one lamp lit to illuminate the mobile home. He looked at the floor

for a time, them up at us with puffy eyes and said, “I don’t want to feel like this any more.” Red and blue flashing lights began to dye the white walls of his home as he admitted he’d finished a 1-liter bottle of vodka between 5:30 p.m. and his 12:30 a.m. phone call.

We would later learn from the emergency room nurse that his blood alcohol content was .40, which in Iowa is more than four times the legal limit and nearing life-threatening levels.

Hooked to an IV and still seriously nauseous from his binge, he continued to say that he would go through with treatment this time if it meant repairing his relationship. Both parties in his relationship had done things to create a toxic environment. He recently sold his wife’s deceased grandmother’s gold ring to buy alcohol, while she smoked marijuana in the house and would leave him in a depressed state to have a night of drinking and partying with girlfriends. But instead of staying sober to better himself, all he could think of was putting down the bottle conditionally to keep a damaged relationship intact.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 By 3:30 a.m., a second E.R. nurse — a recovering alcoholic herself — said his five previous failed attempts in the hospital’s alcohol treatment program had led the doctors to decline his admittance. The realization that doctors were losing faith in his ability to recover was difficult for him to take, and he continued to warn everyone in the hospital room of what he claimed was impending death if he did not get accepted to treatment.

But he had to show readiness to help himself before anyone would take another chance on him. As he sobered, we witnessed his hands shaking and his anxiety level rising. But he knew our love was only a phone call away.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institute of Health, 17 million U.S. adults battled an alcohol use disorder in 2012. Of those, 9.9 million were men. In this case, he began drinking at age 15. A lower percentage of adolescents struggle with alcoholism, but the statistic are no less disturbing. NIAAA reports that 885,000 U.S. minors

ages 12-17 reported an AUD in 2012.

If you know someone who appears to be suffering from a drinking problem, don’t be passive or brush it off as just another bad night. People abusing alcohol due to a traumatic life event, depression or other cause need a support system. They need a positive outlet and someone who will be firm but empathetic toward the problem. A person suffering from alcohol dependency needs family and friends to set the positive example. Plan a weekend free of alcohol-involved activities to begin reshaping the culture in and around their life.

It’s easy to say someone with alcohol dependency “did it to themselves” or “needs to man up,” but the truth is any willpower an alcoholic has left is being used to fight the everyday urge to drink.

That need to consume comes from a feeling of loneliness, and it is your duty to care for a loved one fighting to stay sober. That compassion and true love for a brother, sister, uncle, father or mother will not go unnoticed and could be what saves a life.

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Knight of Columbus grateful for support Knights of Columbus Newton We would like to thank all the local businesses who supported us financially at our recent golf outing at the Westwood Golf Course. A special

Kudos to the Maytag Dairy Farms Brenda Malott Newton I want to express my thanks and appreciation for the won-

Critchfield is a leader with vision Chad C. Airhart Waukee I am writing in support of Marshall Critchfield for Jasper County Recorder. Marshall has a servant’s heart, cares about his community and has the necessary leadership characteristics and vision to be a great recorder.

Marshall and I have a lot in common. Four years ago I ran against an incumbent recorder with nearly 30 years experience.

The case against me is similar to the case some are trying to make against Marshall — that in order to be qualified for the position, one must already have worked in the office. That argument does not hold water.

In my time as recorder, Dallas

thanks goes to Brad Sponseller for his help and support in running the tournament. The businesses are: 1st Newton National Bank, Newton Daily News, Eye Care Center, Razors Edge, Skiff Medical Center, Portner Ins. Agency, Tires Plus, The Floor Store, Clemon-Maki, Newton Clinic, Great Western Bank, John Lee Photography, derful experience I had this past Saturday. Once again, the Maytag Dairy Farms outdid themselves, showing their thanks and appreciation for the communities of Jasper County.

The weather was perfect, the food delicious, the music was just County has digitized and indexed more historic records than any other county in Iowa. We’ve also digitized and indexing our military records, ensuring that our veterans have access to their records. This will help our vets obtain the benefits they have earned with their service to America.

I am also proud of the fact that we have returned more than $1.1 million dollars in a surplus to our county’s general fund, saving the taxpayers money. I led this effort without having any experience working in the recorder’s office.

One of the problems I see in local government across Iowa is that we get stuck doing things they way they always have been done. Sometimes you need new leadership — a fresh set of eyes to restructure and change the way government business is done. That is what we have done in Dallas County, and that is

Juanita (Nita) Gerst’s day starts early. It’s still dark when she gets in her company car, a red, white and blue PT Cr uiser, to go and visit her 100 and s o m e clients in three By Curt Swarm s t a t e s — Guest Columnist Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. She will be away from her family for three days, but by the end of the trip, she will have overseen the care of a nearly forgotten generation, former workers of the nation’s nuclear-weapons plants— cold war patriots.

She checks her rearview mirror and whispers goodEdward Jones, Inc., Moo ’s bye to her country bunBarbecue, Strat-Exe., Cardigalow outside of Sperry, nal PDC, Maxim, Riggs PrintIowa. She is ideally located, ing, Hy-Vee, Okoboji Grille, close to the former nuclearDan’s Sandwich Shop, Fareway weapons plant in MiddleStores, Farver Tru-Value, and town, and close to the Subway.

Iowa, Illinois and Missouri With their support, we conboarders. Her territory extinue to support both comtends to Chicago, St. Louis, munity activities and our Kansas City and Ames.

Sacred Heart youth groups.

Nita is a high-energy, compassionate RN. She formerly cared for clients herself, preferring the night right, and the horse and hayrack shift, but now oversees rides to the actual farms and tour more than a hundred RNs, could not be beat.

LPNs and CNAs. Nita I haven’t seen so many smiles doesn’t like the term “suon old and young alike while pervisor” or “manager” but picking popcorn and looking for prefers to think of herself that perfect pumpkin or gourd. as “working along with” the Can’t wait for next year! actual care providers.

She works for a company called Professional exactly the kind of leadership MarCase Management, that shall Critchfield will bring the peohas a contract with the ple of Jasper County as recorder.

Department of Labor to Critchfield has an outstandprovide care for former ing resume, highlighted by his nuclear-weapons workwork experience, education (an ers. Enacted in 2001 by MBA) and leadership roles. He is the Clinton Administrasomeone any company would love tion, the Energy Employto have as an executive. He has ee’s Occupational Illness worked in government at the U.S. Compensation Program Capitol and worked professionally Act (EEOICPA), provides in the private sector dealing with compensation and health real estate documents, just as he benefits to former nuclear will do as recorder. and uranium workers who Marshall will not just be a developed an illness as a stand-out recorder in the office; he result of being exposed to will be a leader in the community radiation and other toxic and across county government. He substances. Senator Tom will be a voice in the legislature for Harkin was a major supcommon sense legislation affecting porter of this act. the recorder’s office and benefitting Whether the cold war the taxpayers of Jasper County. I patriots need assistance encourage you to vote for Marshall with daily activities, or exCritchfield for Jasper County Retensive 24/7 care, Nita and corder.

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her team provide in-home care at no cost to those who qualify. The team takes great pride and considers it a privilege to care for those who worked so hard to build our country’s defenses. Not only does the team provide in-home health care, but also act as advocates for their clients, providing services above and beyond health care.

The clients served our country without question, in a top-secret environment, it is now time that they be served.

The team is also there for the families during the final days of a loved one.

And, sometimes the client has no family, and so the team becomes the family.

Even if a client isn’t nice, which can happen, the caregivers are still there for them.

Clients suffer from beryllium exposure, COPD, pneumoconiosis, pulmonary fibrosis and numerous cancers. During the height of the Cold War, there were 380 bomb factories in the United States, and safety wasn’t near as rigorous as it is today. For example, workers would often shower at the end of a shift, but then put the same clothes back on to wear home. The residual effects of such exposure are still being discovered.

It is dark when Nita arrives home again from three days on the road.

She is tired and her back hurts from driving. But she feels good, satisfied.

The team she works with are providing great care for their clients, and the clients and families, for the most part, appreciate it. The lights are on in the house. Her husband has a stew on the stove. She can smell it from the driveway.

The dedication of theses Cold War patriots is only matched by the dedication of people like Nita Gerst, who care for them. Visit the website www.coldwarpatriots.org.

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Obituaries Howard Thomas Morgan Oct. 7, 2014 Howard Thomas “Tom” Morgan, 72, of Newton, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m.,

W. Andrew Emmert Oct. 7, 2014 W. Andrew Emmert, the son of George P. and Ina O. (Lamb) Emmert, was born Aug. 12, 1914, in Colfax.

A n d y grew up in Colfax, and graduated in 1932, from the Newton Senior High School.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1942, while working for the Des Moines Register and Tribune and the Dale Schlotfeldt garage. Andy spent 45 months in the South West Pacific Theatre during World War

Keith Stephen Oct. 4, 2014 Keith L. Stephen, 86, died Oct. 4, 2014. A service will be at 11 a.m., Fr i d a y, Oct. 10, 2014, at the Newton First United Meth-

Saturday, Oct. 11, at Newton Union Cemetery. Memorials in Tom’s name may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory or at the graveside service.

Tom, the son of George and Gieula (McCullough) Morgan, was born Oct. 6, 1942, in Garden Grove. He

graduated from Newton High School in Newton in 1961. Tom then served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961-1965. After the service, he graduated from Drake University in 1969. Tom worked in sales for Federal Mogul.

Tom is survived by his son, Chris Morgan of Ft. Collins, Colo.;

sister, Kathy Hackathorn of Newton; and his nephews, Ryan Hackathorn of Newton and Adam Hackathorn (Stephanie Robertson) of Newton. He was preceded in death by his father, George Morgan in 1981; mother, Gieula Morgan in 2009; and a nephew, Michael Hackathorn in 2007.

II. Upon his return to the states he opened a service station which he ran for about 25 years. On Sept. 2, 1950, Andy was united in marriage with Genevieve Estergard at Clear Lake. Gen would precede him in death on Oct. 18, 1982. Following his retirement from the service station, Andy joined the staff of the funeral home, retiring from the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in 2013.

On Feb. 22, 1987, Andy was united in marriage with Carlene (Lattimer) Lorenzen in Newton.

Andy was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Newton.

He was a member of the Newton Masonic Lodge #59 A.F. & A.M., Past Master; Knights Tem-

plar of Iowa, Past Grand Commander and other constituate bodies; he was a 60+ year member of the American Legion, Newton Post #111 and a life member of the V.F.W., Newton Post #1655. He enjoyed making candy for family and friends during the holidays.

Andy died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Newton Health Care. He was 100 years old. Andy was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Gen; his sister, Ina; his brothers, Alden, John, George and Clayton; his step-son; and one stepgranddaughter.

Those left to honor Andy’s memory include his wife, Carlene Emmert of Newton; his step-daughters, Ronda

Butler of Newton and Jean Duggan of Newton; his god-son, Dennis Engle of Des Moines; his four step-grandchildren; his 13 step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his special friends, Gary and Barb Marchant, Dick and Wanda Lammey, Paul and Janice Berry, and Steve Bailey.

A service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

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

Thursday at the funeral home. A public Masonic service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be designated in Andy’s name and may be left at the PenceReese Funeral Home.

odist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.

Keith is survived by his children, Kenneth Wayne Stephen, Bill Stephen, Randy Stephen, Ronda ( John) Mudra, Laura ( JR) McCollum, and Keith Stephen, Jr.; along with a host of many other family members and friends.

Free community meal Sunday There will be a free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1409 S..

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• Senior Life Conference will meet at 9 a.m.

Friday at Prairie Meadows Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive in Altoona.

• TOPS Iowa 927 will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton.

• Hotger’s Fall Country Market will meet at 10 a.m. Friday at Hotger’s Cornerstone Country Store, 101 S. Main in Laurel.

• Peer Support will meet at 11 a.m. Friday at Optimae Life Services, 1422 First Ave. E. in Newton.

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

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Friday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Project AWAKE Rummage Sale will start at 8 a.m. Saturday at Newton Arboretum, 3000 N. Fourth Ave. E..

• PCE Work and Clean Up Day will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Prairie City Elementary.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, in Newton.

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

• Bar None Cowboy Church will host Bluegrass Music at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bar None Cowboy Church in Newton.

• Al-Anon will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Howard Street Christian Church, 101 N. Locust St. in Colfax.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Sunday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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27, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

Grandparents are Steve and Pam Comer of Newton, Jeff and Joni Swartz, of Trophy Club, Texas, Gary Foster of Newton and Deb Mcconen of Ankeny. Great-grandparents are Greta Fisk of Spencer, Rosemary Foster of Aurora, Colo., and Bessie Comer of Newton.

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Zeta Chapter meets Thursday

ton, just west of the YMCA. The meal will include breakfast casserole, fruit and pudding.

The entire community is welcome to attend.

Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International will meet at United Presbyterian Church at 209 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton Thursday.

Members should use the east door.

Refreshments will be served at 5:45 p.m., followed by the business meeting and a lively discussion of upcoming projects.

For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call (641) 792-7102 or (866) 942-7102 toll-free.

Friday Roast turkey, escalloped potatoes, brussels sprouts, apricot halves, banana nut bread and skim milk

DAR installs new members

Submitted Photo Barbara Lease and Ann Bell were recently installed as members of the Grinnell DAR Chapter. The next meeting of the Grinnell Chapter DAR will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Centre of Arts & Artists in Newton for coffee time, with the meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. Melinda Hardin and Emily Ehler will serve as hostesses. A change in the program will be the Star Spangled Banner by Barbara Hug with reports by Native American – Lelah Main, Liz Wegner or Merna Rusk; Sunshine Report – Bobbie Collins; American History – Kathy Jones and Good Citizen – Betty Carr. Members are asked to bring a can of soup for October/November meeting for Hobo Soup Luncheon for December meeting. December is too late to bring your can of soup.

Monday Chicken and rice soup, mixed vegetables, spoon salad, fresh apple, strawberries and skim milk

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Dad who took on fatherhood finds his title taken away DEAR ABBY: About two years ago, a close female friend, “Carla,” had her first child. The biological father is from another country. When she told him she was pregnant, he refused to have anything to do with the child, so I decided to take over the role as a father.

I have been with Carla and my son since she found out about the pregnancy.

When she was in her last trimester, we decided to give a shot to the relationship and become a couple. Everything was great. She had our child. When he was born, I really became a father. But after two years, everything didn’t go as we planned and we broke up.

Now Carla says I’m not the father, and she won’t give my son my last name. I don’t know what to do. I really want him to be known as my son, but without my last name, everyone sees me only as the guy who is raising another guy’s son.

The breakup took a huge toll on me.

During our last fight, she said I should forget about being the father and accept that I’m only the godfather. Please tell me what I can do. — SAD DAD IN EL SALVADOR DEAR SAD DAD: There’s a saying, “No good deed goes unpunished,” and I think it applies to you. You appear to be a wonderful, loving person, and I can see how emotionally wrenching this has been for you.

However, the legal father of that little boy is the person whose name is on the birth certificate. While you have loved Carla’s child and have assumed the role of father, legally you may not be. A lawyer can explain this to you, and tell you if you have any options other than being a positive, stable, masculine presence in the child’s life. But I suspect the mother’s wishes will prevail.

DEAR ABBY: Recently a friend of mine went to a ritzy gala. When dinner was served, she closed her eyes and said a brief and quiet prayer. When she opened them, the people at her table were ap-

palled. One guest admonished her, telling her she shouldn’t pray out of respect for others.

Was she wrong? What’s the proper etiquette? Should she stop saying her grace? — GRACE BEFORE DINNER DEAR GRACE: As long as your friend said her prayer quietly and didn’t impose it upon the other attendees, she did nothing wrong. Actually, the rule of etiquette is to refrain from criticizing the table manners of other guests — and the person who admonished your friend was rude.

DEAR ABBY: I met this beautiful woman online. We have been dating for a few months, and I really don’t care for her natural hairstyle and the scarves/headgear she wears when we’re together. I have tiptoed around the issue.

What should I do? — BACHELOR IN GEORGIA DEAR BACHELOR: Hair can be a sensitive issue with women. A natural hairdo is a lot healthier than coloring, perming or straightening, all of which involve products that can damage hair.

Hats and scarves are a quick solution when a woman feels she’s having a bad hair day. My advice to you is to accept her just the way she is — unless you want to risk losing her.

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Iowa authorities ID construction worker killed CORRECTIONVILLE — Authorities have released the name of a construction worker killed after he was pinned under a piece of equipment in northwest Iowa.

Maj. Todd Wieck with the Woodbury County Sheriff ’s Office says 49-year-old Daniel Lewis Uhl, of Anthon, was killed Tuesday at a construction site near Correctionville.

Uhl was at the site when a large piece of “earth-moving equipment” pinned him.

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DNR investigates manure spill in Guthrie County GUTHRIE CENTER — Iowa officials are investigating a manure spill in Guthrie County. The state Department of Natural Resources says the spill was reported on Oct. 2 and came from a 14,000-head-capacity beef feedlot near Guthrie Center. The feedlot owner told officials he discovered a break in an irrigation pipe and reported it about eight hours later. The feedlot owner, Matt Van Meter, estimates about 200,000 gallons spilled.

MONTROSE — A group of citizens has filed a lawsuit alleging three Lee County supervisors violated Iowa’s open meetings law.

Supervisors Rick Larkin and Ron Fedler were handed lawsuit documents at a Tuesday meeting, and the paperwork was left for Supervisor Ernie Schiller, who wasn’t at the meeting. The lawsuit claims the three supervisors broke the law by meeting before a Sept. 2 meeting to discuss options for making Fort Madison the sole county seat.

2 Iowa students say substitute pulled their hair CEDAR RAPIDS — A Cedar Rapids school district says two students reported that a substitute teacher pulled their hair.

The College Community School District school sent a letter home with thirdgrade students on Friday, saying that the two students said “the guest teacher pulled their hair in order to get their attention and/or redirect them.”

District administrators declined to provide any specifics and would say only that the incident had been investigated and

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WEST UNION — Bond has been doubled for a man accused of trying to hit police officers with a vehicle in northern Iowa. Fayette County Attorney Wayne Saur made the request in court Wednesday to raise Abel Quijas Jr.’s bond to $500,000 cash only. Quijas’ defense attorney, Melissa Anderson-Seeber, did not challenge it. Saur argued Quijas, of Maynard, was a major flight risk.

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Candidates square off for key role in state finance The Associated Press Duties of the state treasurer: Plays key role in monitoring the state’s finances and is seen as its banker.

The state treasurer helps combine state funds for banking and investment purposes, and helps monitor two pension funds.

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Michael Fitzgerald

Age: 65 Political party: Republican Residence: Hinton Occupation: Economics professor at Morningside College, Sioux City.

Education: BS, United State Air Force Academy; MBA, Golden Gate University; DPA, University of Alabama Professional experience: Served in the Air Force. Worked as an associate with Booz Allen and Hamilton, a consulting firm. Also worked at Northrop Grumman and as a fellow with the Homeland Security Institute, a WashClovis ington think tank.

Political experience: Hosted daily conservative talk show out of Sioux City. Hosted a program about faith and citizenship for St. Gabriel Communications, a Catholic radio outlet. Has served as president of the nonprofit Serious Civics for America, Inc. Top Goals if Elected: — Wants to close the unfunded liability of the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS), the Police Officers Retirement System and the Judiciary Retirement System. Says he would find a way to buy down the $6 billion deficit currently in place with IPERS. Recommended more formal legislative oversight over the treasurer’s office and that a portion of future budget surpluses be used to reduce the pension deficit.

— Wants to expand investment opportunities within the College Savings Iowa program and push for passage of legislation that would expand tax credits for Iowa residents who contribute to a college savings fund but are not the originator of the fund.

— Wants to create a more formal relationship between the treasurer’s office and the banking community and to help banks lower their costs so they can offer better loan conditions and spur more investment within Iowa.

Quote: “Rather than being a bureaucrat who sits in an office and simply takes issues and paper from the inbox to the outbox, I think that the treasurer for the state of Iowa is uniquely equipped to become a person who can advocate and be a strong voice for the people of Iowa.”

Age: 62 Political party: Democrat Residence: Waukee Occupation: Treasurer Education: BA, University of Iowa Professional experience: Worked as a marketing analyst for Massey Ferguson, an agricultural equipment manufacturer.

Political experience: First elected as Iowa’s treasurer in 1983 and has held the position since, making him the nation’s longest-serving state treasurer.

Top Goals if Elected: Fitzgerald — Wants to expand the College Savings Iowa program, which helps families save money for their children’s college education. In next four years, wants to double the number of children who can benefit from the program and will reach out to low-income families to help them sign up.

— Wants to help Iowa residents claim more money owed to them, noting the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt that lets residents see if they’re entitled to money that’s sent to the treasurer’s office as lost or abandoned. Says the federal treasury department is holding $300 million worth of matured savings bonds for Iowa residents.

— Wants to work with several groups to promote more financial literacy.

Quote: “My approach to government has always been consistent. I push for professionalism, efficiency and fiscal responsibility here in the state of Iowa. “

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Age: 47 Political party: Libertarian Residence: Newton Occupation: Civil Engineer Education: BS and MS, Iowa State University; MBA, Colorado State University Professional experience: Civil engineer consultant 1992-2009 (started and operated a civil engineering business 2001-2009); Newton Public Works Director 2009 to present Political experience: County Health Board 2008-2009 Top Goals if Elected: — Money parents invest in the Laube 529 College Savings Plan should not be used to pay for TV and radio ads that promote the re-election of the State Treasurer. If elected, Laube will not use money parents invest in their children’s education to promote himself.

—The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) is 5.7 billion dollars short from being fully funded. Under the current defined benefit plan, an employee knows exactly how much they will get in retirement no matter how long they live, how investments perform, or how many employees are paying into the system. Too many unknowns. Laube proposes the plan should transition to a hybrid plan with some defined benefit, but also a component based on how each employee’s investments performed, similar to an IRA or 401K. IPERS should not be bailed out by the taxpayer.

— Laube will make decisions based on what is best for all Iowans. His campaign has not received donations from large donors and there are no campaign promise to fulfill to individuals or large corporations. Laube is not backed by a political machine. Laube will be working for Iowans.

Quote: “I believe that Iowa does not need to have the same State Treasurer for 36 consecutive years.

I am the candidate with intelligence, integrity and energy who thinks and makes decisions like a taxpayer. Voting Libertarian may be a first for some voters, but it is a great choice to avoid party politics in the Treasurers’ office.”

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Joe Brock

Affiliation: Democrat Town: Monroe

Race: Jasper County Supervisor What do you feel is the most important issue Jasper County will be facing during your term as a supervisor?

What suggestions do you have to deal with that issue?

Without a doubt operating within fiscal means of the county and keeping taxes at a reasonable level while providing adequate services. I would build on the success and experience of the past four years. Successfully working with elected officials and department heads on achieving budgets kept to an absolute minimum. I would continue to find savings much like has been done in the past with

Brock

What can be done to address Jasper County’s infrastructure needs to keep ahead of maintenance needs?

The county has been making great strides with infrastructure improvements resulting in lower maintenance costs. Four years ago the courthouse had a failing heating and cooling system resulting in poor air quality and circulation. Paint and gold leaf were

Denny Carpenter

Affiliation: Republican Town: Newton

Race: Jasper County Supervisor What do you feel is the most important issue Jasper County will be facing during your term as a supervisor?

What suggestions do you have to deal with that issue?

To keep property taxes as low as possible without reducing services. Having elected officials, together with department heads and su-

Jeremy Heaberlin

Affiliation: Republican Town: Newton

Race: Jasper County Supervisor What do you feel is the most important issue Jasper County will be facing during your term as a supervisor?

What suggestions do you have to deal with that issue?

I believe that communication is one of the biggest issues. As I have talked to people across the county the one of the first questions I get is “What do the County Supervisors do?” We need to get the people more informed on the issues of Jasper County. With more and

utilities, phone systems and refinancing county debt bonds. Also by acquiring the National Guard Armory for $1 it eliminated the cost of rented office space.

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pervisory personnel always looking for ways to reduce the cost of Jasper County government.

Continue to manage Jasper County government like a business as efficient as possible.

What can be done to address Jasper County’s infrastructure needs to keep ahead of maintenance needs?

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more people working out of the county they are not able to attend meetings when they have questions or issues. I would propose to have one meeting a Heaberlin month in the evening in a different city around the county. This would give the residents of each community the opportunity to see what is going on in their county. I am not one to accept the statement that “this is the way we have always done it” I believe that this mindset inhibits growth and growth is something we are in need of.

peeling, the murals were deteriorating and the basement suffered moisture problems.

As the scope of the problem was realized I worked with others to pursue a geothermal system to repair the problem and a $1.5 million referendum that the voters overwhelmingly approved by 70%. This set in motion an established capital improvement plan that has proved very useful for the current board and should be valuable to future boards as well.

As for roads and bridges the county should have close to 40 new structures in place this year. Shaping and base work continues on our 900 miles of gravel roads in addition to the new Lynnville pavement project.

What role do you think the county should play in eco-

raise the road use tax. Jasper County could also borrow the money to repair or rebuild the infrastructure, since interest rates are low right now. Jasper County has borrowed money in the past to hard surface several roads. Forty bridges have been repaired or replaced.

What role do you think the county should play in economic development?

What more/less should the county be doing for economic development?

Jasper County could use tax increment financing to attract companies to Jasper

What can be done to address Jasper County’s infrastructure needs to keep ahead of maintenance needs?

In recent travels in some of the northern counties in Iowa I have noticed their paved and secondary roads are in much better shape than ours here in Jasper County. I did some research and found that their road budgets are less than ours.

I would reach out to them and find out what it is they are doing and adapt a similar system that would work in conjunction with the resources we currently have. There should be no reason that the budget keeps increasing and the services stay the same or decrease.

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nomic development? What more/less should the county be doing for economic development?

I believe in the county’s continued support and funding of the Jasper County Economic Development Corporation. The county has yielded positive results even while experiencing a very serious and widespread recession of our economy. 2013 was our third best year since 2003 in terms of the value of structures built.

2014 is shaping up to be as good or even better. A growing tax base is essential to keep up with the increasing cost of operating our county. Keeping taxes as level as possible with a substantial reserve gives us the ability to be proactive and provide infrastructure needs as we attempt to attract new or expanded business to our county.

Why do you think voters should support your candidacy for supervisor?

I’ve enjoyed representing Jasper County and my two years as board chairman. I’ve never forgotten who I work for and have considered it a privilege to help facilitate the needs and concerns of my constituents.

If re-elected I will focus on keeping your taxes as low as possible, spending wisely and finding further efficiencies.

I’ve enjoyed my involvement with the mental health reorganization and would look forward to completing this task. It is important to have agriculture represented on the county level. As the only farmer in this election I can provide that representation.

Thank you and I hope I have earned your vote.

County. They could also give companies property tax incentives to locate to Jasper County. The Jasper County Board of Supervisors supports Jasper County Economic Development ( JEDCO) which is constantly looking for opportunities for economic development. The State of Iowa lowered commercial property tax making Iowa a more attractive place for businesses to locate.

Supervisor the following items are the most important for me: 1. I have experience in Jasper County government and knowledge of the day to day operations of the Secondary Road Department. 2. As an elected representative for the people, I feel it is about serving people, NOT politics. 3. I manage Jasper County government using common sense conservative principles. 4.

Being an elected official, I feel it is my duty to go into the office each day. 5. I have refused to take any pay increases.

Why do you think voters should support your candidacy for supervisor?

For myself as a County

What role do you think the county should play in economic development? What more/less should the county be doing for economic development?

I think that the county should definitely play a role in economic development. We should be meeting regularly with our legislators and business looking to expand and also diligently seeking out new business looking to relocate.

We should be promoting our small businesses and agricultural industry in Jasper County. They are the backbone of the county. We also need to promote Jasper County as being a major transportation hub of Iowa having three major roads I80, Hwy 163 and

Hwy 65 not to mention Rail transport we have a lot to offer need to make that known.

We should not be contented to just do the day to day job of governing but also be passionate advocates for the growth of Jasper County.

Why do you think voters should support your candidacy for supervisor?

I believe voters will support my candidacy because they know I will bring new ideas, work tirelessly to grow Jasper County and they trust that I will listen to them regarding any issues that they believe in.

I am passionate about Jasper County and will proudly represent it. Thank you to everyone for your support.

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He was a producer for NBC News in New York before going to Hollywood with NBC Universal where he has been a part of several motion pictures including “Les Miserables.” He is currently an associate producer and writer for a television series that now appears on the Lifetime Network. Tom’s father is currently an assistant football coach for the Newton Cardinals.

Continued from Page 1A Colonel Avery Jack Ladd — Class of 1923 A career military and commercial airline pilot.

He flew as a B29 pilot, on 25 missions in the Pacific Theatre in World War II and is also a member of the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame.

Thomas Smith — Class of 1926 An M.I.T graduate, Tom created the research and development department at Maytag, and was instrumental in washer designs that led Maytag to great success from the 1930s to 1970s.

Laird Bush Lamb — Class of 1924 He was a three-sport athlete for the Iowa Hawkeyes in football, basketball and track.. A three-year football starer in the backfield; he was a two-time Big 10 champion in the Javelin. He lost his life on a bombing mission over North Africa in 1942.

Bill Green — Class of 1938 He was a member of the famed 1939 Ironmen at the University of Iowa.

He would be named AllAmerican and was a draft pick of the Green Bay Packers. He was later a long time division manager for the Maytag Corporation.

Norman Neal Deaton — Class of 1947 A nationally known artist, he began his career with the Smithsonian Institute, U.S. National Museum. In addition, his works can be found nationwide. He has been a consultant to India as a Natural Science Exhibit Specialist for the U.S. Department of Fish and Game.

Dr. Robert Sparks — Class of 1950 Well known world wide in the field of medicine, after receiving his Doctorate in Medicine, he served as a profes-

Kate Matott/Daily News Newton High School Principal Bill Peters speaks to a large crowd at the annual NHS Alumni Brunch earlier this year. Peters read aloud a lengthier description of each inductee including their background and their accomplishments.

sor at Tulane University and was later Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

He served on numerous committees nationwide for hospitals and universities. He was also a Fellow of the U.S.-China Educational Institute, and was a member of the five physician US delegation for medical exchanges with the Soviet Union in 1988.

Dr. Charles Murray — Class of 1961 A Harvard University and M.I.T. graduate. He is a well known political analyst and author of several books including The New York Times best seller “The Bell Curve.”

He appears on major national networks news programs to this day.

Dr. Tom Altemeier — Class of 1963 A first team all state football and basketball player, he was instrumental in Newton’s 1963 Basketball State Championship. He was later named All-American in football at Luther College and drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. He entered the field of medicine and became President of the Minnesota Association of Medical Directors of Nursing Homes and Physicians. He passed away in 1993.

Minda Gralnek —

League of Women Voters sponsoring two candidate forums Newton Daily News The League of Women Voters of Jasper County is sponsoring two candidate forums.

The first forum will take place at 7 p.m.

Oct. 16 in the Council Chambers at Newton City Hall. Forum will include candidates for State Senate District 15, Chaz Allen and Crystal Bruntz; State Representative District 29 candidates Dan Kelley and Patrick Payton; and candidates fof State Representative District 28, Greg Heartsill and Megan Suhr.

The second forum day will be Oct. 23 also in the council chambers.

Jasper County Recorder candidates Denise Allan

and Marshall Critchfield will be in attendance at 7 p.m. Then at 8 p.m. Jasper County Supervisors candidates Joe Brock, Denny Carpenter and Jeremy Heaberlin will be available.

The forum will include statements from each applicant as well as a question and answer period. Those present may submit questions for applicants.

The league encourages all interested citizens to attend and participate. The plans include televising and showing live on box channel 12, channel 85 or channel 121.12. The city of Newton will also provide live streaming on its website newtongov. org.

Class of 1971 She is credited for creating the widely seen red and white bulls eye logo for Target Corporation.

She was named to the Retail Advertising Hall of Fame in 2007. She is considered one of the top business women in the world. She is currently Vice President of Global Designs for Pepsico-Europe.

Karen King — Class of 1975 She has been awarded several honors for her artwork in the state of Florida, including the Award of Distinction in 2001 and 2002.

Iraq following 9/11.

Sara Haines — Class of 1996 She spent several years with NBC News in New York. She appeared with Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on the fourth hour of “The Today Show” as a contributing correspondent. She is currently one of the weekend hosts of “Good Morning America” on ABC News.

Tom J. Weeks — Class of 2001

bladt filed his ruling Wednesday in the murder case of 35-yearold Casey Frederiksen, whose trial is scheduled to begin March 2 on charges of first-degree murder and first-degree sexual abuse.

Kate Malott/Daily News Minda Gralnek receives a plaque from NHS Principal Bill Peters at the alumni brunch on June 7. Gralnek was awarded into the hall of fame for her success in business and marketing. She is credited for creating the famous Target bullseye logo and is currently the Vice President of Global Design for Pepsico.

Frank Gilson Although he was not a graduate of NHS, he was the key behind the great success Newton football experienced in the 1970s and 80s. He led the Cardinals to two state championship games winning the title in 1980. Frank died in the prime of his life following the Newton-Urbandale game in 1985.

Brigadier General David Cotton — Class of 1977 He was Chief Information and Director of Communications for major military headquarters in the U.S. and Europe.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor

Newton High’s Cardinals are focusing on getting better. And one of the best ways to do that is to play against quality football teams.

The Cardinals, who climbed back into the Iowa Class 3A rankings this week at No. 9, are home Friday in a non-district game with the top-ranked 3A Pella Little Dutch. Newton is 5-1 and Pella is 6-0.

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

The freshman game is at 4:45 p.m.

“It’s a big test for us, but the kids are excited about the opportunity to go up against Pella,” said Ed Ergenbright, Newton head coach. “We’ve been focused on getting better at what we do. We have had really productive practices this week.”

Pella presents a challenge for Newton in that the Little Dutch are bigger across the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. They have dual-threat quarterback junior Noah Clayberg, who leads them in rushing and passing. Nathan Henry and Quinton Murphy are strong running backs.

“They are athletic at every position on defense and run to the ball well. They are led by a (NCAA) Division I defensive tackle in Garret Jansen, who has committed to the University of Cincinnati. He also plays on the offensive line,” Ergenbright said.

“They are not ranked No. 1 by accident.”

Ergenbright said the keys for success for the Cardinals on Friday night are not giving up big plays on defense, getting the defense off the field on third downs and moving the ball on offense. He said Newton made plays at critical times last week in the win at Ballard.

“But, we were on defense way too much of

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Making plays on defense and offense has been the focus for Newton High’s Cardinals this week. Just like a critical fourth-down stop in last week’s win over Ballard, the Cardinals have to continue to play well against Class 3A No. 1-ranked Pella Friday at home.

the time. Our offense must move the football against Pella’s defense and take advantage of every scoring opportunity,” he said. “Pella uses a lot of misdirection on offense in the backfield and have a big athletic offensive line. They find creases to hit big plays or just line up and knock you off the ball with the power running game.”

Pella’s Clayberg has rushed for 721 yards on 66 carries and completed 38-of-58 passes for 449 yards. He has thrown seven touchdown passes and one interception.

Newton senior quarterback Tyler Wood leads the Cardinals with 454 yards on 87 rushes and has completed 39 of 72 passes for 659 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions.

Newton has six players who have rushed for more than 100 yards this season. Joseph Banfield has 332 yards and Deonne Harris has 303 yards. Pella’s Henry has piled up 427 yards on 66 carries and Murphy has 371 yards.

Wood’s top targets have been Nick Easley, who has 20 receptions

for 362 yards, and Banfield, who had 114 yards on four catches. Pella’s leading receiver is Will Warner with 19 catches for 223 yards.

Jensen, who is 6-foot-1 inch tall and 250-pounds, has 20 solo tackles and 16 assisted tackles to lead the Little Dutch defense. Clayberg has 16 solo stops and 14 assisted tackles from his defensive back spot. Mason Van Gorp, who is 5-feet-11 and 200 pounds, is another defensive lineman with 10 solo tackles and 23 assisted tackles.

Newton’s defense is led by Travis, who is a senior defensive end, with 34 solo tackles and 14 assisted tackles. Travis also has four quarterback sacks. Senior linebacker Brett Wolf has racked up 30 solo stops and 11 assisted tackles and junior defensive back Bryce Tish had 27 solos and 14 assisted tackles.

Easley does all the kicking duties — kickoffs, placekicking and punting — for the Cardinals. Johnson is the placekicker for the Little Dutch and Clayberg punts. Easley has

16 touchbacks on kickoffs and Johnson has 12 touchbacks. Both Easley and Johnson had field goals in their respective team’s win a week ago.

Easley’s field goal gave the Cardinals a 17-14 win over Ballard.

Pella defeated Carlisle, 17-6.

“We’re excited about this game. We’re expecting a great high school football game atmosphere on Friday night,” Ergenbright said.

Contact Sports Editor Jocelyn Sheets at (641) 7923121 Ext. 6535 or jsheets@ newtondailynews.com.

Coach by day, referee by night

By Ben Schuff Daily News Sports Writer Eric Karr had to break up a fight Saturday night.

Several fights, actually.

He continually moved between fighters bigger than himself, and even knelt over a couple who had been knocked out flat on their back.

Doing so was all by design.

What was once a boyhood interest has developed into a hobby and side job for Prairie City-Monroe’s head cross country coach. Two months ago, Karr traveled to Minnesota, where he passed a two-day course to become a certified Mix Martial Arts referee.

“It keeps me around a sport that I love, similar to the reason that I’m coaching cross country, honestly,” Karr said. “I love running sports, but I’m at a point where my body doesn’t like to run anymore, my knees are getting old, things like that. I’d rather find exercise other ways, but I still want to be around the sport, so then you get into coaching and enjoy it that way. That’s how I feel with MMA. I get into the refereeing and get to enjoy it that way.”

Karr’s interest in the sport traces back to his youth, although only within the last few years has he actively engaged his interests.

His most recent endeavor within the cage began somewhat by chance.

Ben Schuff/Daily News Eric Karr )left) talks to a fighter after entering the ring at a kickboxing event Saturday in Knoxville. Karr, the cross country coach at Prairie City-Monroe, officiates kickboxing and mix martial arts events.

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Karr: Years training built knowledge needed to officiate sport Continued from Page 1B “What happened was I was promoting with a couple guys and putting on a show and the second referee, the one who stands outside the cage and checks the gloves and the tape and the Vaseline, things like that on the fighters, did not show,” Karr said. “So I said, I’ll jump in there, I’ll be the second ref on the outside. It’s not that big of a deal. Somebody has to do it, and it was fun.

“I did that for two or three shows and I finally said, can I get in there and ref a couple of them?

I did and I loved it.”

His increased involvement, as well as importance to the fights, required far more than a physical relocation.

Background knowledge and a brief stint as a fighter made the move possible.

The sport first grabbed

Sports calendar Thursday Cross Country Newton at Fort Dodge Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully at Montezuma, 5 p.m.

CMB at South Hamilton, 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming NCMP at Boone, 6 p.m.

Volleyball Colfax-Mingo, CMB at Gilbert, 5 p.m.

Boone at Newton 8th, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 7th at Boone, 4:30 p.m.

Friday Football Pella at Newton 9th, 4:45 p.m.

Pella at Newton, 7:30 p.m.

Iowa Valley at Colfax-Mingo, 7 p.m.

CMB at Albia, 7:30 p.m.

Clarke at PCM, 7:30 p.m. (HC) Lynnville-Sully at GMG, 7 p.m.

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Karr’s attention when he was much younger. He recalled “watching some of the originals as a kid.

We’d go to the local movie store and rent all the VHS ones.”

His interest piqued when he was finishing college, and at a time MMA began gaining mainstream popularity.

A lifetime runner, Karr viewed MMA workouts as an alternative avenue for exercise.

“I’d been a runner my whole life, but I knew that my body was done with running,” he said. “I didn’t want anything to do with physically running at the time (and) needed a break from it, but I wanted to stay in shape, have something competitive. So I started working out with a friend and just kind of went from there.”

Karr spent about two years from 2010 to 2012 training not only physically but also building an understanding of MMA as a sport.

“Fighting was not something I had ever been interested in. Never thrown a punch at anybody or taken a punch.

You have to learn all that, and then they start

choking you and submissions and they start hyper extending your arms, and you have to learn all that,” he said. “I never did it because I’m some tough guy. I’m honestly the farthest thing from a tough guy there is. I did it because it was exercise and I was learning something competitive.

“I put some dedication into it. It was a daily thing. I put a good two years of training and learning, going to different events and picking up the ins and outs of the business, really. It was never about watching people get beat up to me. It was about a sport.”

Karr competed as a fighter four times in Cedar Rapids and Oskaloosa. His record was 2-2.

“I wouldn’t take back what I did for anything.

Getting punched in the face is not fun. I don’t care what any fighter says; you hear them, ‘Oh, I love to get punched in the face.’ No you don’t.

You’re making that up,” he said. “I wouldn’t trade the experience for things, such as, if a situation happened in life, I’m not saying I’m going to beat somebody up, save the day, but I’m very con-

Ben Schuff/Daily News Eric Karr (middle) talks to a fighter after a knockout during a kick boxing event Saturday in Knoxville.

fident that I could save myself, defend myself to at least run away.”

His journey as a referee began in 2013 and eventually led him to Brooklyn Center, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis, in August of this year.

Two eight-hour sessions over the course of a weekend covered rules, terminology and livefighting situations, and culminated in a test Karr passed to become a certified MMA referee.

Since becoming certified, Karr, who also refs kick boxing events,

Ben Schuff/Daily News Eric Karr (middle) steps between two fighters during a kick boxing event Saturday in Knoxville.

Area prep football district standings Class 3A District 6 Team District Overall Pt Diff. Avg. Bondourant-Farrar 3-1 4-2 8.00 Ballard 2-1 4-2 5.00 Grinnell 2-1 3-3 2.67 Newton 3-1 5-1 2.50 Gllbert 1-2 4-2 0.00 Benton 1-3 1-5 -7.75 Nevada 0-3 2-4 -11.33 Oct. 3 scores Newton 17, Ballard 14 Bondurant-Farrar 22, Gilbert 14 Benton 20, Nevada 12 Grinnell 35, Oskaloosa 14 (ND) Oct. 10 games Pella at Newton (ND) Ballard at Bondurant-Farrar Benton at Grinnell Gilbert at Nevada Class 2A District 7 Team District Overall Pt Diff. Avg. Albia 3-0 6-0 13.00 CMB 3-0 6-0 9.67 PCM 2-1 3-3 7.67 North Polk 2-1 3-3 4.33 Centerville 1-3 1-5 -6.50 Davis County 1-3 1-5 -6.50 Clarke 0-4 0-6 -13.00 Oct. 3 scores CMB 41, Clarke 14 Albia 55, Davis County 0 North Polk 49, Centerville 7 PCM 44, West Marshall 20 (ND) Oct. 10 games Clarke at PCM CMB at Albia Davis County at North Polk Centerville at Fort Madison (ND) Class A District 7 Team District Overall Pt Diff Avg. Montezuma 4-0 6-0 13.00 BGM 4-0 5-1 11.50 Belle Plaine 3-1 5-1 5.75 Collfax-Mingo 2-2 3-2 0.75 Iowa Valley 1-3 2-4 -5.00 Lynnville-Sully 1-3 1-5 -6.50 North Manasha 1-3 2-4 -6.50 GMG 0-4 0-6 -13.00 Oct. 3 scores BGM 35, Lynnville-Sully 0 Montezuma 58, Colfax-Mingo 21 Belle Plaine 42, Iowa Valley 12 North Mahaska 40, GMG 0 Oct. 10 games Lynnville-Sully at GMG BGM at Belle Plaine Iowa Valley at Colfax-Mingo North Mahaska at Montezuma

has had six events on his schedule that run through mid-November.

He’s refereed both amateur and professional fights around Iowa, including in Des Moines, Marshalltown, Oskaloosa and Waterloo.

“Part of my job is to keep it (safe) and knowing when to stop a fight,” Karr said. “It’s something you tell the fighters in the meetings when you’re going over the rules, especially with amateurs; I’m not going to let you get hurt for very long before I stop it.

With professionals who are getting paid and have been there, done that, that’s the choice they’re making to get paid for it, you let it go a little bit longer.

“Have I made mistakes and messed up in a fight? Yeah, absolutely, it’s going to happen, but all the mistakes I’ve made were considered early stoppages, and I’ll take that. A late stoppage is something I don’t want to ever mess with.

I don’t want to ever have somebody injured and then I look back at the video and say, ‘I should’ve stopped that earlier.’ It’s something that I take

serious. I want to do it right and keep the sport moving.”

Karr believes continued growth and rising popularity could bring the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) to Iowa within a few years. That, of course, would be a dream.

“Would it be neat to go bigger and better someday? Yeah,” Karr said. “I’m still new enough at it that sticking around the home area, sticking around Iowa and getting the experience for a few years is what I plan to do. “(If the UFC comes to Iowa,) by then do I have enough experience to get in the cage and ref it? The truth is the UFC can bring their own refs if they want to. What they typically do is ask for a couple of local refs.

If I could just somehow get enough experience and do well over the next couple years to just at some form be involved, whether it’s the referee on the outside of the cage checking the fighters or whatever, I mean that would just be unbelievable in my mind.

That would be my Super Bowl.”

Iowa State is tangled in close calls, controversy AMES (AP) — Iowa State seems to have a knack of getting tangled up with close calls that generate frustration, controversy and, in the latest case, some sharp criticism by the athletic director.

The Cyclones have brought much of it upon themselves because they haven’t been able to overcome whatever has gone against them. In three recent games that included disputed calls, the Cyclones lost all three — two of them by less than a touchdown.

The latest flare-up occurred during and after Saturday’s 37-20 loss to No. 16 Oklahoma State.

With the score tied at 6, the officials ruled that Oklahoma State’s Desmond Roland was stopped short of the goal line at the end of the first half. The play was reviewed and the replay official reversed the call, giving the Cowboys a 13-6 lead.

Frustrated by that decision and some earlier calls, athletic director

Jamie Pollard lashed out at Big 12 officiating after the game and said the Cyclones “have been on the short end of the stick” time and time again.

The Big 12 responded Monday with a public reprimand and a $25,000 fine for Pollard, with league commissioner Bob Bowlsby saying his rant was “irresponsible and completely baseless.”

Iowa State also has taken issue with a catch by Kansas State’s Tyler Lockett along the sideline earlier this year — the replay official and replay communicator were suspended for one game for failing to review the play — and a play in last year’s game with Texas when the Longhorns’ Johnathan Gray was ruled down while ISU linebacker Jeremiah George was running the other way with the ball. In both cases, the opponent scored on the next play.

“You can say whatever you want about the call on Saturday, whatever it is, it should or shouldn’t have been

a touchdown, I don’t think it won or lost us the game by any means,” quarterback Sam Richardson said.

“We shot ourselves in the foot too many times as an offense. We didn’t give ourselves a chance to win that game, honestly.”

Richardson said the Cyclones have to figure out a way to overcome such setbacks.

“You can’t fret about it, you can’t think about it at all,” he said. “You’ve just got to play the play in front of you.”

Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads declined to comment on the specifics of Pollard’s remarks. But he did welcome the support.

“I am privileged to have a boss that is that passionate about this athletic department and this university that he was willing to stand up and say the things that he did,” Rhoads said. “I benefit from that as the leader of this program and certainly our coaching staff does as well.”

Indiana has to deal with Hawkeyes’ quarterback rotation IOWA CITY (AP) — Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis made waves last week when he said the Hawkeyes would rotate quarterbacks Jake Rudock and C.J. Beathard, adding that playing time would be decided by “feel.”

The next day, coach Kirk Ferentz declared that Rudock was still his starter.

But Ferentz also said that Beathard would see more playing time in the weeks ahead.

The Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) will use both of them when they host Indiana (3-2, 0-1) on Saturday, though they’ve yet to decide on a plan.

“The bottom line is we’ve got

two guys we feel really good about.

I sound like a broken record on this one,” Ferentz said. “Both guys have played well. Jake has done a great job for us, and C.J., when called upon, has played really well too.”

Beathard, a sophomore, had his shot to end all the turbulence at quarterback against Purdue.

Beathard’s performance only exacerbated the uncertainty.

Beathard was up and down against one of the Big Ten’s worst defenses.

In his first career start, Beathard completed just 17 of 37 passes — although his receivers dropped at least a half-dozen passes — for 245 yards and a touchdown.

Beathard also threw an intercep-

tion that Purdue returned for its only touchdown in a 24-10 Iowa win.

Beathard completed four passes of more than 20 yards, nearly matching Iowa’s total for the entire season in just four quarters.

Iowa’s inability to stretch the field had hampered the offense all season.

In that regard, Beathard appears to have the edge on Rudock.

But Rudock wouldn’t be listed as the starter unless Ferentz still believed in him.

“Jake entered this season as a guy who played well a year ago. I think a lot of that has been diminished by people, at least if you hear the chatter. But he’s done a lot of good things for us,” Ferentz said.

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Alice M. Beavers was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose are reasonably identities ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 9th day of October, 2014.

Alice M. Beavers, Executor of estate 10479 W. 140th St. N. Collins, IA 50055 R. Charles Bottenberg, ICIS PIN No: AT0011669 Attorney for executor Firm Name: Masterson, Bottenberg & Eichorn, LLP Address: 14225 University Ave Suite 210, Waukee, IA 50263 Date of second publication 16th day of October, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 October 9 & 16

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Public Notices THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE J. WILLIAMS, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036577 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Alice J. Williams, Deceased, who died on or about September 20, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 26th day of September, 2014, the last will and testament of Alice J. Williams, deceased, bearing date of the 26th day of March, 2013,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Beth Van Elsen was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 26th day of September, 2014.

Beth Van Elsen Executor of estate 116 E. 14th St. N. Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 9th day of October, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 October 2 & 9 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ILA MAYE WALTON, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036579 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Ila Maye Walton, Deceased, who died on or about August 24, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 29th day of September, 2014, the last will and testament of Ila Maye Walton, deceased, bearing date of the 6th day of January, 2012,* none was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Barbara Swihart was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 24th day of September, 2014.

Barbara Swihart Executor of estate 1101 E 14th St S Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Lee M. Walker, ICIS PIN No: AT00008212 Attorney for executor Walker, Billingsley & Bair 208 N 2nd Ave W Newton, IA 50208 Address Date of second publication 9th day of October, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 October 2 & 9 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF James A. Beavers, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR036586 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of James A. Beavers, Deceased, who died on or about February 8, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of October, 2014, the last will and testament of James A. Beavers, deceased, bearing date of the 19th day of February, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Alice M. Beavers was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 9th day of October,

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Classifieds In Print and Online Everyday

Newton Daily News Jasper County Advertiser newtondailynews.com

PERSONAL

Southeast

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

GARAGE SALE Fri. Oct 10th 9am-5pm Sat. Oct 11th 9am-4pm Women's SM, mens XL, boys NB-6, toys, baby gear and lots more.

408 E 20th. St. S, Newton

GARAGE SALE

Southwest

GARAGE SALE Fri. Oct. 10th 8am-5pm Sat. Oct. 11th 8am-5pm Corner Shelf, VHS movies, Records, Camping Equipment, Tools & Etc., Cook Books, Fishing Poles, and much more misc.

1408 W. 3rd St. Pl. N

YARD SALE Fri. Oct. 10th, 8am-5pm Sat. Oct. 11th, 8am-12pm

Northeast

EVERYTHING BUT Clothes Sale Fri Oct. 10thNoon to 6pm Sat Oct. 11th 8am to 1pm Household items, computer desks, bookcases, lamps, luggage, furniture, bumper pool table, hand tools, electric heaters, LP space heater, dehumidifier, shop vac, air compressor, log chains, hand cart, gas powered water pump with hoses, John Deere 316 riding mower 46" deck, Suzuki 750 motorcycle. (no early sales) 4542 Highway F36 W (approx. 3 miles on Izaak Walton Road) RUMMAGE AND BAKE Sale Project Awake Fundraiser Sat. Oct. 11th 8am-2pm Homemake baked goods.

Other items include, but are not limited to the following: small applainces, pans, dishes, wine glasses, kitchen items, coffee mugs, pictures, household decorative pieces, games, books (gardening, animal, birds, medical, novels, children's) CD's (music $ movie), VHS tapes, cassette tapes, toys, and puzzles, holiday décor, especially Christmas items.

Also being offered are baby high chair, baby swing, bike carrier, small vice and more. All items are clean and in good condition. Come find some treasures and help Project Awake support your Newton Arboretum. See you there!

Newton Arboretum (inside building) 3000 N. 4th Ave. E Southeast

GARAGE SALE Fri. Oct 10, 9-6 Sat. Oct 11, 8-1 Longaberger, Little Pet Shop, Leapster w/ case and 3 games, Pixter w/1 game, kids camera, games, Dora, Leap Pad Books, kids books, Barbie roller blades, Bratz roller shoes, stuffed animals, hamster bedding and food, twin comforter, body pillows, VHS tapes, recliner, microwaves, 3 TV's one with VHS, backpacks, purses and bags, twin bed w/frame, headboard & footboard, home fall and Christmas décor, pictures and knick knacks, fall and winter girl clothes & jeans 4-16, fall and winter Jr. girl clothes & jeans most brand name, men's clothes L-XL, women's shirts XL-XXL & pants size 18, folding school lunch table, and BeautiControl.

1310 S. 12th Ave E. EMPLOYMENT

641-792-3121

ELECTRONICS

(most items will be ½ off)

Sun. Oct. 12th, 9am-12pm (Lots of Free Items)

DVD's Lots of Holiday Miscellaneous Items, .25 Tables, .50 tables, Landscaping Rocks, Two New Windows, Lots and lots of Misc. Items.

1215 W. 4th St. S. LOST & FOUND

LOST: WHEEL cover for 2008 Toyota Corolla, 15”.

Reward. 641-792-1848.

BICYCLE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375 JEWELRY

HVAC Service Tech/ Installer wanted for an established company. We have an Apprenticeship Program to either get you started in this career or help you finish up qualifications to become licensed.

Excellent benefits and competitive compensation.

Please either email resume to: germans@iowatelecom.net or call us at 641-236-5965.

Dental Assistant Seeking a personable and responsible Dental Assistant to join our team.

Please call 800-603-2308 for details

NOW HIRING: Office Assistant

Duties will include but not be limited to payroll, accounts payable & accounts receivable.

Individual must be highly organized with good computer skills.

Job offers Flexible hours: 24-32 hours per week, Mon- Fri 9am-3pm.

No weekends or holidays.

Send resume to Gena or Amber at nelsonmanor@hotmail.com or apply in person at Nelson Manor 1500 1st Ave E, Newton Iowa • 641 792-1443

CLEANING

PERFECTION CLEANING Residential, Rental, Commercial “Services designed to fit your needs with Satisfaction guaranteed.”

Contact Nancy Hartman for a free consultation 319-231-2540

ULTIMATE CLEANING

BY DARLENE Residential & Commercial.

We Also Do Painting References Available.

LAWN CARE

UnityPoint at Home is seeking the following roles in the Jasper County area:

641-275-3557 or 847-323-6905

Registered Nurse II (#41338)

CONCRETE

RANDY'S LAWN CARE ·Fall Lawn Clean-up ·Leaf Removal ·Also offering curbside pick-up 641-521-8182 EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Openings are Company-wide Refer to website for more information and to apply www.manatts.com Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required Human Resource Department 1-866-MANATTS “We are an equal opportunity employer.

Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.”

Park Centre, a WesleyLife community in Newton, Iowa is looking for Certified Nurse Aides to join our household team.

WE ARE OFFERING A SIGN ON BONUS OF $500.

Our C.N.A’s assist the persons we serve with all aspects of physical care, daily living activities and ensure residents function at maximum capabilities. We have multiple shifts available FT and PT. Ask about our weekend opportunities.

Call Tina in Human Resources at 641-791-5000, or apply directly online at www.wesleylife.org.

Equipment Operators Subgrader (Trimmer) Skid Steer Loader Truck Drivers Ready Mix Truck Lowboy Mechanics Heavy Duty Truck Heavy Equipment Welder/Fabricator Laborers General Laborer Concrete Saw Operator Salesperson Ready Mix Parts Person

Identified shifts are viewable within each position overview. To further review the positions, please visit www.unitypointathome.org, select Careers and search by position number.

For questions, please contact Rebecca Krofta at 515-727-1122 NEWTON HEALTH CARE CENTER Is looking for caring, energetic, and compassionate individuals to become a member of our team.

C N A, LPN, & RN Full-time/Part-time New Increased Wage Scale We are committed to provide quality care to all Residents.

We work together as Team Members.

We show compassion to all our Residents.

Please apply in person or online.

Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E, Newton, Iowa 50208 Imgcares.com E.O.E.

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641-792-3121 LAWN CARE

EMPLOYMENT

MISCELLANEOUS

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FALL CLEANUP

Immediate opening at Sullivan Auto Body for an auto detailer/washer.

Duties will be detailing and washing completed customer cars for delivery.

There will be other assorted tasks also. Must have a valid drivers license and reliable.

Starting pay will be $9.50 with paid holidays and vacation after one year.

8 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday. Apply in person to Sullivan Auto Body.

Mow, haul brush, junk to dump, black dirt,snow removal, trim trees, clean gutters.

Reasonable rates.

641-831-4426

PAINTING

RENTALS

WE are looking for a part-time CNA to complete the great team we already have.

Evening position.

Apply in person or call Deidra or Amber at Nelson Manor 1500 1st Ave E. Newton, Iowa 792-1443

Service Directory!!

One Low Monthly Rate Advertised for a month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser and online! $60 for a 1” space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

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For More Information, call (641)792-3121 x 6542.

SERVICES SELL FAST

HORNING'S PAINTING: Interior & exterior painting Drywall Repair & Texturing Free Estimates 641-791-9662

THE CITY OF MINGO is now accepting Resumes for position of Part-Time Assistant to the Public Works Superintendent. Responsibilities would include but not limited to maintenance of city streets, city parks, assistance with water and wastewater facilities and day to day operations. Salary negotiable eligible for IPERS Retirement Plan. Send Resumes to: City of Mingo, PO Box 153, Mingo, Ia. 501680153.

The City of Mingo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Resumes will be accepted until Friday, October 20, 2014.

SATELLITE

WANTED

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTORS

The Newton Daily News recommends that you investigate every phase of investment opportunities. We suggest you consult your own attorney or ask for a free pamphlet and advice from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. 515-281-5926.

EMPLOYMENT

MCGREGORS FURNITURE

We are looking for enthusiastic and self motivated applicants with the desire to make McGregors their career.

OPEN POSITIONS Sales Associates: Dedicated to providing friendly service and environment to our customers.

Send resumes to karen.jaminet@mcgregorsfurniture.com

Or apply in person at 111 W. Main St. Marshalltown, IA 50158

SINGLE FEMALE who loose to dance, needs a male partner for country 2 step dance lessons on Tuesday evenings at the Newton Moose lodge. For more information call 7925456.

TV CONVERTER 641-792-7838

box,

WANTED OLD Sony walkman radio, cassette or cd player, working or nonworking, please have model number for parts or repair. 515-238-3343.

WANTED: FARM toy tractors, trucks, implements, farm related advertising items and Lego's. 641-5263050 or 641-521-1448.

WANTS USED batteries 0.20¢ p/lbs. A-Line Kellogg, IA 641-526-8040 WILL HAUL away running or non-running riding mowers, push mowers, snow blowers and garden tillers.

Call 792-2416

with the

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Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

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Move In Special 100 1st month rent

$

restrictions apply

Clean, Modern, Quiet 1 Bedroom Apartment • Free Heat & Laundry 24 Hours • Access Free Wi Fi & Exercise Equipment in Community Room • Limited Access Entry • Off Street Parking Flexible Short Term Lease Available

Bristol Square Apartments

Peck Properties, LLC 315 1st St. S., Newton

792-0910 1 & 2 & 3 BDRM apartments: heat, water, stove, refrigerator, drapes all included. Off-street parking.

641-792-4000.

3 BEDROOM Townhome For Rent $710.00 per month 841 S. 17th Ave W. Newton 515-291-1162

CNA

Open House Job Fair Newton Holiday Inn Express th October 18 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 208 W. 4th St. N.

* English Customer Service Position * Spanish/English Bilingual Positions • No Sales involved • Inbound Customer Service • On the Job Training • Excellent Benefit Package offered after probationary period Positions available in multiple departments.

Interview with us to find out more!

Stop by to learn about immediate openings.

Apply online to 1stClassStaffing.com or call 641-236-6808 or 515-528-7544 EOE

(641)792-6939 EHO

forestview@perryreid.com

CLEAN 1 bedroom apartment with appliances, heat & water furnished, walking distance to square, laundry facilities, newly remodeled.

Cats with approval and pet deposit. Very quiet building, ready to move into. (641) 792-8182 CLEAN SMALL two bedroom house. Bath and half.

Refg, Stove, washer, and dryer, furnished. Two and half car garage., large yard. No smoking. 641521-8846 NEWER MOBILE home.

2BR, 2BA, office, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher. Quiet location. References. $475 mo. 641-792-4388.

TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.

Blasters • Painters • Forklift • Crane Operators • Maintenance • Supervisors

50208 8:30 am - 3:30 pm M-TH only

SUBLET, RUN your small business out of the Tai-Chi Center in Newton IA. Contact 641-841-0244.

FOR SALE

14 FT ALUMINUM Fishing boat and trailer, Johnson 6 HP gas motor, bow mount foot controlled trolling motor, hand controlled trolling motor, depth and fish finder, swivel seats, hand crank bow mount anchor. $1,500.

641-792-0378.

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2 MUSICAL instruments Slide trombone (really new), Saxophone.

641-259-3434 ADJUSTABLE BED, full size, extra sturdy, excellent condition, casters for easy moving, will include special made sheets and matching pillow cases. $695. Newton. If no answer, try again after 3:30. 641-275-3479.

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The Newton Clinic is now accepting applications for a 4 day per week

Office Nurse (R.N, L.P.N., C.M.A.) The Newton Clinic offers a generous benefit package that includes semi-annual cash incentives, paid sick time, paid vacation, holidays, etc.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, including salary requirements to: Mark Thayer mark@newtonclinic.com 300 N. 4th Ave. E Ste#200 ~ Newton, IA 50208

Keystone Materials Testing, Inc.,

is seeking a qualified candidate for an entry-level technician position in our Newton, IA Laboratory.

The successful candidate will prepare and analyze petroleum, biomass, and related energy samples by approved ASTM methods. While previous laboratory experience is a plus, we are willing to train the right person.

Qualified candidates should submit resume and wage requirements to: jdawson@kmtlabs.com 641-792-7989 (fax) or mail to: Keystone Materials Testing, Inc. 600 East 17th Street South, Newton, IA 50208 EOE

Assistant Commercial Underwriter Looking for an opportunity for a career with challenging work and growth opportunity?

Join GMRC’s underwriting team in a support role assisting underwriters and agents.

Qualifications include: 2 year degree and 6 months experience or equivalent education/experience; and exceptional customer service. Position requires skill testing and background check. Complete an online application at www.grinnellmutual.com

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Attn: Recruiter-HR Department PO Box 790 Grinnell, IA 50112 Phone: (641)269-8217 Fax: (877)582-4210

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641-792-3121 FOR SALE

FOR SALE

ATTRACTIVE WURLITZER Spinet Piano $200, 641-792-3637 BEAUTIFUL ENTERTAINMENT center, room for the largest TV and has a bookcase besides. We paid $800. for it, but now we are moving so, as a distressed sale I will take $100. and you move it. Also a 53” computer desk with removable top shelves. $100.

641-791-4603 (Park Center #113) or cell 641-2752484.

DALE Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $12 each. Breyer horses $15 each. 515313-7803.

DRILL DOCTOR, Model 250, $15, Hot Glue Gun $5, Black & Decker Cordless Saw $25, Ryobi 10” Chain Saw $35, Caddie “putting” Matt $10, Circular Saw $25, Porcelain 6 Jar Canner $10, Cheviott Wool $5. call: 641-792-1732 GARDEN SHED, 8x10, wooden, 4 windows $850.

641-792-1078 or 840-2094 LAZY BOY sofa, in very good condition, no stains or wear spots, seven feet long, rust mix color. $250. or OBO. 792-2166.

LEAF BLOWER in good condition $50. Metal wagon, med. size, good condition $50. Call after 2pm.

791-7809.

LIKE NEW, LaCrosse sofa/sleeper, blue plad, wood trim, queen size pull out, sleeps great. $75, UHRA plush-raised, self inflated queen size mattress, only used couple of times, 20” off floor. $40. Precor 721E exercise stepper unit, like new, also Kettler swing exercise bicycle. Both for $60.

2 Antique commode/dressers $60. each. 608-289-5770.

MEG WINE welder #2, Hobart model 200 industrial with aluminum attachment. $2000. Has been stored since 1996. 641-792-9891 NEWTON TAI-CHI Center has some folding chairs for sale. Please call: 641-8410255

POLE BARNS End of summer sale.

24x24 $9,500.00 24x30 $10,500 40x60 $19,500 All barns complete with concrete.

515-783-4220

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

2012 HARLEY Davidson Switchback for sale. Detachable windshield and saddle bags make this motorcycle two bikes in one, a street cruiser and a touring bike. Very low miles, lots of chrome, and extras make the price $16,500, a great buy. 641-521-7627

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 TEDDY BEARS, Collection of “Days Gone By”, Teddy Bears. All sizes, great condition. Great to play with or just keep. 641-521-0874 WEDDING DRESS $1,000.

Formal Dress (Purple) $50.

641-521-7860.

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

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

AUTOMOTIVE

1979 MYERS ST Goose neck trailer 3 axle will/has handled big loads. $2,100 or OBO. Meg Wine welder #2, 641-792-9891

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

2008 SUNSET Creek by Sunny Brook, 27' travel trailer, 12' slide out, walk in shower, regular size bed, sofa, and table make into a bed. 2 platform rockers and TV included, electric front jack, good condition, $12,000. Call 641-7924935

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2013 Forest River 21ss Hybrid travel trailer. Sleeps 8, electric slide-out, light weight for easy towing, $18,500 ($1,000 below retail) Serious buyers only.

641-521-8518.

1994 K1500 CHEVY 4X4 Newer tires, less than 2,000 miles on them, new hubs, ball joints, A/C compressor battery, distributor intake, coil. 119,000 miles.

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

350 Engine Automatic. $4580.00 OBO 641-242-0361

2007 Rockwood Premier fold down camper. In excellent condition, non smokers, air condition, thermostatted heater, 3 burner stove, hot-cold water 2.5 cu. ft. refrigerator, power lift 5” heated coil mattresses, outside grill, awning, power converter and tip out dinette, king & queen beds, will sleep 8. $6500. 641-792-8186.

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Sandwiched between yesterday’s supercharged full warrior moon and tomorrow’s entrance of Mercury retrograde into Libra, this is the moment to catch your breath, get a drink, shake and stretch it all out before going for the next mile. Don’t miss the break, or you’ll get tired tomorrow when it’s time to dig in again.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 9). Some things are better in theory. Others are more fantastic than you ever could have theorized. This year, you’re not afraid to test things out and see where they lead. This will make you some money in December and send you on an entirely new trajectory in February. May begins an exciting new partnership.

Taurus and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 1, 14, 38 and 7.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What you most want may be the very thing you can’t have — or, rather, you could have it, but you know deep down it won’t be good for you or anyone else. This is

one time when it’s best to resist temptation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Unhappy relationships of all kinds can be healed, but you sometimes wonder whether it would be better to cut your losses and move on.

Either way, there are happier horizons ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some of the complications that have developed and the extras around you are unnecessary. Make your way back to a simpler time.

Embrace the ordinary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll get a cosmic wink today in the form of a joke that only you, and perhaps a very small circle of others, would understand.

In other words, the universe and you will share the same sense of humor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). Assertive and positive is usually the way to go, and nine times out of 10 this method will work for you. It does require planning on your behalf. Think of the

potential problems so you can cut them off at the pass.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don’t always get to choose where you adventure, and you don’t always need to, either.

Right now you just know that you don’t want to stay where you are, and that’s enough to start something interesting.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s someone you miss terribly. How can you see this happy force in your life more often?

It will take planning, and now is a good time to sort out the details so you can soon make it happen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Deal gently with those who can’t seem to get it right. Children and pets will make a mess.

Friends will be less than helpful; clients will be tardy. You will be sweet about it all because ultimately these are petty grievances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re like a hot-air balloon today. You won’t be able to rise any higher

until you cast off the sandbags of negativity.

These bags come in many forms including expectation, resentment and doubt.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you have to police the actions of others, it will be an endless and draining task. Inspire them to change, or teach them to do the right thing so you don’t have to put so much effort into keeping the peace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Sometimes when you get discouraged, you don’t want the social media smiley-face version of a pick-me-up from distant people. You want your real friends to come over and work it through with you. Reach out and invite them to do that.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). Love is coming into your life in more than one form in the weeks ahead.

When you accept friendship warmly, this opens you up to different kinds of love.

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