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JCC announces greeting card contest winners

Small to be named new Iowa Speedway president today

By Bob Eschliman Daily News Editor

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“Reflections of Winter”

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Submitted Photos Jasper Conservation Connection hosted its sixth annual photo contest this year, with the top eight photos used on blank greeting cards. More than 70 photos were submitted by amateur photographers in Jasper County, featuring county parks, wildlife, landscapes or people enjoying the outdoors.

The cards will be sold in packages of 16, with two cards of each photograph included, and will be available at the office of the Jasper County Conservation Board, 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton. The cards are blank inside, so they are perfect for use throughout the year and make great gifts. See the other six contest winners on page 8A.

“Jasper Eagle’s Nest” by Robert Divis

For the future of Iowa Speedway, its new owner has tapped into its future.

T h e D e s Moines Register reported this morning that N A S CAR was planning to unveil Small 28-yearold Jimmy Small, Industry Marketing Manager for the sanctioning body, at a noon event in Des Moines. The Notre Dame graduate started his career with NASCAR in Daytona, Fla., before moving to Charlotte, N.C. In 2012, Small sold a onerace NASCAR team sponsorship to HBO and was selected for the Ivy Sports Symposium 10 NEXT Class. He is considered by many in the motorsports SPEEDWAY See Page 5A

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Main Street Initiative Launch Team surpasses $80,000 goal

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By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer The Newton Main Street Initiative has surpassed its $80,000 fundraising goal in just a little over a month since the kickoff on Nov. 7 at Capitol II Theatre. The launch team has raised a grand total of $85,500.

“We will still be accepting pledges as $80,000 was set as a mark with both financial and in-kind

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In a secret ballot election held Tuesday and Wednesday supervised by the National Labor Relations Board, production associates at TPI in Newton rejected representation by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 347.

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The tally of ballots as recorded by representatives of the NLRB is as follows (including number of votes and percent of total): Total Number of Eligible Voters 814 (100 percent) Total Number of Votes Cast

in the Election 759 (93 percent) Votes Cast in Favor of IBEW Local 347 205 (27 percent) Votes Cast Against IBEW Local 347 554 (73 percent)

Posh Salon & Spa open house set for Friday

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New Massage Room to be featured at open house

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The Newton Police Department has announced the creation of its Facebook page.

The police department will now utilize this social site to publicize events and update citizens on activities, both criminal and non-criminal, that are occurring in the City of Newton. The page can be found on Facebook by searching for “Newton Police Department, IA.” The implementation of the Facebook page offers a new form of communication between the police department and the community and a way to share the day-to-day operations of the police department with citizens and interact with members of the community on a broader scale. Expect to see police department events, community events, missing persons, crime prevention tips, safety alerts and more.

The Newton Police Department also encourages Newton community school parents, students and faculty to visit the Newton Police Department School Resource Officer Facebook page and stay connected and informed with the events occurring specifically at local schools.

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The Christmas season is known as a time of joy and gift giving, but the frantic running around and balancing out multiple events can

cause stress. Posh Salon & Spa offers services in hopes to bring relief during the Christmas season.

Barb Ferguson, the owner and operator of Posh Spa & Salon, has been in business for 22 years. Posh will be having an open house on Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. They will be serving cookies and beverages as well as having

drawings for gift certificates and spa services.

“It’s going to be nice to have the new massage room to be able to do couple massages again, as it was popular when we offered the service before,” Ferguson said.

“It will make the flow of each appointment go smoother.”

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Zach Johnson/Daily News Posh Salon and Spa will be featuring it’s new massage room during its open house Friday. The room will help with expanding the massage services to offer couple massages.

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Advent events at First Presbyterian Church

Thursday, December 12, 2013

First UMC Men’s Group donates to Salvation Army

The First Presbyterian Church will continue its celebration of Advent on Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, with the All Church Christmas Pageant.

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the message will be “A Sign of the Lord.” Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.

On Christmas Eve, worship will begin at 7:30 p.m. A service of lessons and carols will feature readings by various members of the congregation; carols sung by the congregation, the adult choir, and a smaller group; and lighting individual candles as the congregation give thanks for the birth of Jesus.

Throughout Advent, church members will purchase gifts for the Salvation Army Christmas Angel tree or for Progress Industries clients and to contribute to the Christmas Joy Offering sponsored by the Presbyterian Church USA. Kids Action Hour participants also have assembled, decorated and sent shoeboxes filled with items that will be sent overseas to children in need through Operation Christmas Child.

Winter hours announced at Neal Smith NWR Beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, and continuing through the end of March, the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Prairie Learning and Visitor Center will be closed on Sundays.

Hours will remain the same throughout the rest of the week: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Visitation is generally low during the winter season, and management has determined that the best use of federally appropriated funds is to focus on keeping the visitor center open seven days a week during the rest of the year when visitation is higher. For more information about visitor center hours or visiting the refuge, contact Megan Wandag at (515) 994-3400 or megan _wandag@fws.gov.

Sacred Heart to host cookie walk Saturday The youth of Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host a Christmas Cookie Walk fundraiser from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

Home baked Christmas cookies and goodies will be available for $5 a pound. The proceeds will go toward Faith Journey, an annual service trip, and NCYC, a biennial youth conference.

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For all those who sent cards, made contributions, gave food, or attended Milly’s services, we are truly grateful.

She would have been proud to know she had so many friends. ~The Family of Milly Ratcliff~ Saturday, December 14 * 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Submitted Photo Ron Ehresman (right), a member of the First United Methodist Church Men’s Group, presents a $400 donation from the organization to Captain Jeff Carter of the Newton Salvation Army to assist with its efforts to provide for needy families during the holiday season.

Looking Back in Newton’s History From the files of the Newton Daily News Compiled by the Newton Historic Preservation Commission 25 Years Ago This Week — Dec. 9-15, 1988 Demolition was under way on the 24 houses and apartment buildings located in the “super block” on the west side of the Skiff Medical Center. The buildings had been purchased by the City of Newton as part of its urban renewal initiative.

An earthquake measuring 6.9

on the Richter Scale devastated the southern republic of Armenia in the Soviet Union. The earthquake killed tens of thousands of people, leveled buildings, and destroyed bridges and roads. The epicenter of the quake was near the city of Leninakan where a school was destroyed killing all but a few of the students inside. Spitak, a town about the size of Newton, 45 miles away from Leninakan, was practically erased from the face of the earth, according to local reports.

New courthouse Christmas lights were turned on for the second year. They were tiny, red and white lights in plastic strips, main-

Lucas gives lecture at University of Aruba Special to the Daily News Newton resident Connie Lucas, program specialist and special projects coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa Chapter, recently returned from Oranjestad, Aruba, where she presented a lecture at the University of Aruba on “Person Centered De-

mentia Care.”

Lucas was invited to present the lecture by Dr. Melva Croes-Yanez, president of Fundacion Alzheimer Aruba, who shared about how they support people with dementia on their island.

“When someone gets a diagnosis of dementia, the family hosts a coffee time in their neighbor-

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Directed by Wanda Blount & Rachel Faidley Production: March 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, & 22, 2014 Auditions: December 15 Children (aged 8 to 8th grade) 4:00-5:00 PM, with Adults 5:00-7:00 PM. December 16 - Children (aged 8 to 8th grade) 6:00-7:00 PM, Adults 7:00-9:00 PM. Cast available: Principles 5 men, 4 women, 4 children, and large featured ensemble.

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conjunction with others to develop a memory clinic for the island and use best practices for the people of Aruba with dementia.

“It was exciting to see the quest for more knowledge as well as the island’s commitment to enhancing their existing services,” Lucas said. “The people of Aruba are such bright and caring people that I have no doubt that they will be successful in their endeavors.”

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hood and explains what is happening, and then the neighbors have the opportunity to put together a plan of how they all might help,” Lucas stated.

“This approach seems to have helped not only the caregiver, but the person diagnosed as well. This seems like a model we might do well to adopt in the United States.”

Also attending the lecture was Dr. S. Waterloo, a new geriatrician for the island who is working in

Proceeds go toward Faith Journey, an annual service trip and NCYC, a biennial youth conference.

Your kids can make a Christmas decoration while you shop.

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tenance-free and barely visible.

The new lighting display had been funded by the Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $35,000. The old, traditional lighting display had been taken down ostensibly because of damage to the new rubber roof membrane and to limestone building corners from the evergreen swag anchors. A Newton Daily News editorial suggested that the new lights, lacking “wow,” be taken down, sold to some unsuspecting Santa Claus, and the traditional Christmas lighting display put back up. This would happen three years later after a citizen-funded analysis and fundraising project.

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Obituaries

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Wanda Thompson Dec. 10, 2013 Wanda Thompson, 98, of Colfax, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Nelson Manor in Newton.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at the Colfax United Methodist Church with burial following at Rorabaugh Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Coburn Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Colfax Senior Center and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

The daughter of Oscar and Charity (Dimon) Galloway, Wanda was born on May 7, 1915, in Newton, Iowa.

She graduated from Newton High School in 1933. On July 21, 1935, she was united in marriage to James “Clark” Thompson in Newton. Wanda lived in the Colfax area her entire life with the exception of four years in Baltimore, Md., and Omaha, Neb. Wanda was a State and National Member of the Sandhill Grange and the Colfax Senior Citizen Center. She also volunteered with RSVP. Those left to honor her memory include her

Police Blotter children, Marilyn ( Jack) Rhone, Janet ( John) Gunsaulus and Ron (Donna) Thompson all of Colfax; ten grandchildren, Bob (Nancy) Rhone, Donna ( Jon) Harvey, Joyce (Mike) Castell, Patti (LeRoy) Hanna, Randy (Vicki) Gunsaulus, Ron (Teri) Gunsaulus, Karen Gunsaulus, Tony (Nancy) Thompson, Tina (Gary) Ross and Troy (Traci) Thompson; 26 great grandchildren, and 18 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Helen (Delbert) Nissen of Omaha, Nebraska, a step brother, Tom (Carol) Keavy; a sister-in-law, Louraine Galloway of North Carolina and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Wanda in death were her parents, husband, and four brothers, Forrest, Gerald, Wayne, and Kenneth.

First UMC Men’s Group donates to St. Nick’s

Submitted Photo Ron Ehresman (right), a member of the First United Methodist Church Men’s Group, presents St. Nick’s Christmas Club President Pete Hussmann with a $400 donation from the Newton church organization to be used by the Christmas Club in providing toys, clothing and food to needy Jasper County children this holiday season.

ISU survey shows 5.1 pct hike in farmland values ​DES MOINES (AP) — The 2013 Iowa Land Value Survey says farmland values rose 5.1 percent from last year, setting another record.

The new survey shows farmland values rose to more than $8,700 an acre. It was the fourth year in a row that farmland values rose in the Iowa State University survey of nearly 500 real estate experts. Last year’s figure

was nearly $8,300 an acre.

Despite the new high, some of the experts say values may be eroding.

Land demand could slow because Iowa farmers are concerned about lower commodity prices and a proposed rollback in the mandate for corn-based ethanol. There’s also uncertainty over interest rates and over the prospects for a new farm bill.

Attorneys general warn FDA of new painkiller risks DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is one of 28 state chief legal officers to warn the Food and Drug Administration that a new, powerful painkiller approved in October is going to result in more prescription drug abuse.

The new medication called Zohydro is a nar-

cotic painkiller that will come in doses five to 10 times more powerful than traditional hydrocodone products such as Vicodin.

Miller and the other attorneys general say it doesn’t make sense that the FDA would approve such a potent narcotic without requiring it to

be made in a form that discourages abuse.

They say it could be formulated in a gel-like consistency that would discourage abusers from chewing the pills or crushing them for snorting or injecting.

The medication is expected to be available next year.

Newton Police Department • Garold D. Hobbs, 72, of Newton was cited with failure to obey a traffic signal following a three-vehicle accident at 5:30 p.m. Monday at First Avenue East and East Eighth Street.

Hobbs was traveling west on First Avenue when he struck the rear of a vehicle ahead of him driven by 41-yearold Newton resident Troy N. Tabor, who was stopped at the intersection behind a vehicle driven by 72-yearold Newton resident Arthur L. Ergenbright. Tabor’s vehicle was pushed into the rear of Ergenbright’s vehicle. A passenger in Tabor’s vehicle, 38-year-old Amber R. Tabor of Newton, was injured. Hobbs’ vehicle sustained an estimated $1,000 damage, Tabor’s an estimated $1,500 damage and Ergenbright’s an estimated $500 damage.

• Brandon W. McConnell, 26, of Newton was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful possession of a prescription drug after authorities responded to a complaint of an unwanted guest at 3:38 a.m. Tuesday at a resident in the 800 block of North Second Avenue West. Upon arrival, McConnell was observed on the front porch of the home next to the front door, which was damaged. The reporting party stated she felt unsafe with McConnell there and that he had been told to leave. McConnell was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail, where he also was charged for allegedly being in possession of three prescription medication pills identified as Phenobarbital. He was placed in jail.

• Larry K. Worley, 64, of Newton was cited with following too close after authorities responded to a twovehicle accident at 6:10 p.m. Monday at North Fourth Avenue East and East Fourth Street North. Worley was traveling west on Fourth Avenue and was unable to stop, striking the rear of a vehicle ahead of him driven by Jill E. Bartello, 61, of Newton. Bartello’s vehicle sustained less than $100 damage and Worley’s an estimated $300 damage.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Tiffany L. Bailey, 23, of Sully was charged with operating while intoxicated after authorities stopped her for a traffic violation at 4:34 a.m. Sunday at Highway 6 East and East 60th Street. Bailey failed sobriety tests and had a BAC of .143. She was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Lawrence M. Haws, 45, of Ankeny was arrested on a Jasper County warrant for probation violation at 5 p.m. Tuesday. He was transported by Jasper County authorities to the Jasper County Jail from Warren County and is being held on a $2,500 bond.

DES MOINES (AP) — Authorities say three children and four adults have fled safely from a fire that began in the basement of a Des Moines house.

The fire began late

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Wednesday night. No injuries to the seven people have been reported, but a family dog died.

Fire officials say an occupant reported that she went down to the basement after hearing

a scream. She rushed everyone out to safety when she saw the fire.

She told investigators that she suspected the children started the blaze while playing with matches.

Correction There will not be a meal at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday as stated in Wednesday’s Newton Daily News. The meal was this past Sunday. The Daily News regrets the error.

Happy Holidays

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10 a.m. Dec. 14 at Newton’s family-owned Capitol II Theatre

Tickets available ONLY at the Newton YMCA. Only 260 tickets will be distributed due to limited seating. All attendees must have a ticket.

Children 14 and younger must be with an adult.

Alcoholics Anonymous Noon at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. It is the policy of the Newton Daily News to release the names of individuals charged with a crime who are 16 and older.

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

The Hometown Kid

There’s just something about a walk Last week, I had a chance to visit my old swimming coach at the YMCA during practice.

I walked through the hallway to get to the pool. The deep smell of the chlorine took me back to when walking through that hallway was like a religion.

By Zach Johnson I was thinkStaff Writer ing about how many things in life are defined by the journey of getting there. I remember at the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party walking up to a man that was my mentor in high school, John Jenkins, just to tell him I made it to a dream.

It’s shown true when I am walking with a group like I did for Summer Games University with more than 400 kids expecting to have a life-changing experience. It happens when walking outside like I did on a family vacation hiking to see some of the most beauti-

ful scenery including a lookout point that you were standing on top of a 500 foot cliff.

I could go on talking about more walks that have launched me, but I am reminded of a quote from Ric Flair during his WWE Hall of Fame induction speech.

“For everything I have done wrong it’s moments like these that remind that I did something right.”

In retrospect, I had walks that I knew at the end of path or aisle stood my worst fear and moments that still break me as an individual.

A hallway at the University Hospital in Iowa City, where I saw my mother and her long-time boyfriend take their last breath of life.

The hallway at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines wondering if my father was going to live or die after being electrocuted in 1994.

I was thinking about all the walks I have ever took. Most have called me crazy for taking them, but all of them have built the core of the man I am today.

I’m a business writer for the Daily News. It’s going to become one of the

toughest beats as city government and business will be going through major revolutionary changes in the coming year.

Being a business writer, you have to remain on top of marketing, branding, and launches of multiple companies and organizations. I was thinking back to 1997, which was the launch of one of the most revolutionary rebranding, marketing, and advertising campaign of all time. It was with Apple and the concept was “Think Differently: The Crazy Ones.”

The face behind the relaunch was the late Steve Jobs. In a segment of the launch he talked about how simple concepts became in his mind some of the greatest marketing strategies of his time.

Milk in the beginning would tell customers how good it was for you, which resulted in a decline of sales, but with the launch of the “Got Milk” campaign sales rebounded. Jobs also talked about Nike.

A company since they started marketing and advertising kept with the same core of honoring legendary athletes and legendary athletic achieve-

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ment.

In the late ’90s, Apple was at the top of its business producing a box, so that people could do extraordinary things at what they were passionate about. Jobs reminded the audience in the crowd that wasn’t the core of thinking for Apple.

It was that Apple wanted to produce a product so that crazy passionate people could change the world. In the eyes of Jobs and those at Apple that those who were crazy enough to think that they can change the world were the ones who actually did.

In this journey of my life, I realized that I have started a brand of myself simply stated as “The Hometown Kid.” It’s a sports-minded brand as this town is my home field and no one beats me at home. It’s a brand that honors those who have helped create, market, and launch it.

I’m not better than anyone that surrounds me in the room I walk in everyday, because in the end it’s about walking into any room looking each individual in the eyes one on one just to see how bad they want what you want.

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Former NHS record holder applauds new mark makers To the editor: OK ! That will be enough of that!

Those boys, whose record you broke, worked very hard so set it! That was a very talented group as you can tell by how long it took to break it.

That’s the great thing about competitive swimming, it takes talent and a lot of hard work to set records. With emphasis on hard work. Talent alone can’t do it.

Congrats swim team of 2013.

You’re welcome to break any of those records you can!

P.S. — Oh, by the way, have your moms started making pancakes for you yet?

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Don’t Forget Facebook

Common Sense

I’m definitely not with it I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now what I’m with isn’t it, and what’s it seems weird and scary to me. It’ll happen to you...

— Abe Simpson from “The Simpsons” I took my first paid day off in nearly a decade (that wasn’t in- By Bob Eschliman Daily News Editor volving me visiting a hospital or doctor’s office with my wife and children) yesterday. So, I spent the day shopping with my family.

I preface that by saying I used to pride myself on being “with it.” I knew what was new, what was cool, and what all the kids were into.

Somehow, in the last couple years, I’ve lost touch.

The most glaring example was when I observed a young man walking into a store to apply for a job. He came in dressed for the job he was applying for — a great approach that helps a potential employer envision what you working for him or her might actually look like — but when he turned around, I noticed his designer jeans had frilly embroidery on the back pockets.

When I was his age, had I worn something like that, I would’ve been ridiculed for wearing “girly jeans.”

Ah, the 1980s.

Michael J. Fox was the epitome of coolness for teenage kids back then.

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stonewashed jeans (cuffed), jean jackets and the feathered hairdo was “the look” every girl wanted in their guy.

And, we aimed to please.

He also happened to be Alex P. Keaton, so adoring Ronald Reagan and being a Young Republican were cool, too.

My how times have changed.

Later in the evening, we stopped at one of our favorite dining locations.

We were only just beginning to tuck in when three college students were seated at the booth next to our table.

Although the rest of the eatery was relatively quiet, these boisterous youngsters were shouting back and forth to one another, laughing and carrying on like they were at a noisy nightclub. It was rude and distracting, and the conversation topics were not appropriate for younger audiences at times.

I don’t suspect most young people are like that — I certainly don’t observe that type of behavior in Newton on a regular basis. But it did make me realize one obvious truth: I’ve become the cranky old guy.

Shake & Bake Turducken One of the early stops in my journalism career was to work as the special projects writer for Iowa Information Inc., publisher of the N’West Iowa REVIEW, the 17-time Iowa Newspaper of the Year (the Des Moines Register has won the award only eight times). Sheldon is a mere 45 minutes from Sioux Falls, S.D., and nearly four hours from Boone, my home town.

So, needless to say, trips home to

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see family were few and far between back then.

My first Christmas in Sheldon, I decided I was going to impress everyone with my culinary skills. That year, I had written a feature story about “turducken,” the holiday entree made famous by former NFL football coach-turned color analyst (and videogame namesake) John Madden.

For those of you, who don’t know what a turducken is, it’s a dish consisting of a deboned chicken stuffed into a deboned duck, which is in turn stuffed into a deboned turkey.

In other words, it’s a cooking nightmare, especially for someone with an apartment kitchen slightly larger than a phone booth.

I got the whole thing put together, and actually had something that somewhat — vaguely — resembled poultry. I cooked it most of the way to completion, then wrapped it heavily in aluminum foil and packed it in a cooler in the hopes it would continue to cook without becoming too dry on the roadtrip.

As if that would be my biggest problem.

No, the biggest problem wasn’t the cooking of the engstrinated birds. Actually, that was the least of my worries in the end.

Idiotic drivers were my problem.

My mentor at the time, Jay Wagner, told me when he was editor of his father’s newspaper — the aforementioned REVIEW — he always suggested his reporters take a different route to their destinations each time, so they might stumble upon some-

thing newsworthy. There are four ways to get from Sheldon to Boone, none of which offer any semblence of a straight pathway, so I picked one that appeared to best suit the bird cooking — I hoped — in the cooler in the trunk of my car.

The midway point of this jaunt was right around Algona. For the turducken, however, that was the end of the road.

I had just pulled out from a fourway stop and was proceeding on my way through town when a male donkey pulled out of a Kmart parking lot, right into my path.

I slammed on the brakes and spared both of us from a nasty fender-bender.

No damage, other than a few frayed nerves, so I recollected myself and resumed by roadtrip.

But, when I arrived at my destination and opened the trunk of my car, I discovered there had been a casualty from the near-miss. Somehow, the cooler and opened and the contents spilled — exploded would be a more realistic explanation — all over the inside of my trunk, which reeked of half-cooked fowl for weeks afterward.

“Shake & Bake” might be fine for home-baked chicken, but it doesn’t work with turducken. Not even a little bit.

I didn’t even get the little annoying kid yelling, “And I helped!”

••• If you’re reading this, thank a teacher. If you’re reading this in English, thank a soldier, sailor, airman or Marine.

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Posh Continued from Page 1A Posh is ready to help out with the hustle and stress of the season by offering a few Christmas specials. When you purchase an one-hour massage, you can get a free facial or get half off your next massage.

Ferguson will be going into her second year of offering a massage and facial membership.

Each month, members have the option of either doing a massage or facial. During the year, members will have receive a special discount of the facial and mas-

sage services on top of the monthly service that they commit to.

“It’s deducted from your bank account on a day of your choosing,” Ferguson said. “If you miss an appointment, it is banked, so you can reschedule or get double services the following month, or you have 60 days after the membership ends to complete all missing appointments.”

Posh offers three spa day packages as well as a “create your own spa day.” Posh also will be offering a 10 percent discount on all spa packages for the Christmas season. The day spa packages include either

Main Street Continued from Page 1A pledges being helpful,” Development Planner for City of Newton Erin Chambers said. “The more pledges we have the more we can do.”

The launch team will be taking the application to Des Moines later today. The next task at hand will be preparing a presentation to “plead the case” for Newton to become an official Main Street Community, which will happen Jan. 15.

“A team of us from Newton will go to a special meeting hosted by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Main Street Board of Directors for the state to give a presentation to why Newton is ready to

a lunch or snack during your day.

“The spa lunch menu changes frequently, but we like to do a chicken salad with dessert and beverage,” Ferguson said “The smaller spa packages include a snack, which changes frequently rotating from croissant, muffin, assorted fruit and cheeses.”

To book your next spa service or spa day, call (641) 791-7347. To find out more information on the spa, visit it on Facebook at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / mysalononline.

Posh also has an e-mail list to keep up on the deals and specials.

become a Main Street Community,” Executive Director of Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Darrell Sarmento said. “After that we will have to wait until late Jan. to early Feb. with their decision.”

In the end the journey the community has made to get to this point is the true meaning behind what does it mean to be selected as a Main Street Community.

“It’s like being admitted into a top notch university, its a lot of work to get selected and admitted into the program, but when getting selected the real work begins,” Sarmento said.

Staff writer Zach Johnson may be contacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 425, or at zjohnson@newtondailynews.com.

About 750 Iowans enrolled in marketplace plans DES MOINES (AP) — Just more than 750 Iowa residents have enrolled in health insurance plans using the federal marketplace website, out of more than 25,000 who sought coverage on the troubled online exchange, according to data the federal government released Wednesday.

The numbers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cover Oct. 1 through Nov. 30 and show that enrollment has been edging up in Iowa.

During October — the first month the federal exchange website was available — only 136 Iowans successfully enrolled in private health insurance plans using the website.

Still, the updated enrollment number represents a fraction of the people who have applied for coverage on the website. In October and November, 12,755 applications were completed on the website, for insurance to cover 25,007 people.

Out of those applicants, 757 were able to complete the process and sign up for private insurance.

From those applications, 4,946 individuals have been deemed eligible for financial assistance to pay for insurance and 7,382 will be eligible for low-income health programs like Medicaid.

Iowa is among 36 states using the federal enrollment website, www. healthcare.gov . According to the new data, in

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those states 364,682 people have signed up for private coverage as of Nov. 30. In the states that chose to run their own websites, 227,478 people successfully signed up for insurance.

President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul is designed to reduce the number of people without health insurance, both through an expansion of Medicaid and with new health care marketplaces where people can shop for private coverage and apply for government aid to pay premiums.

Problems have plagued the healthcare. gov website since the Oct. 1 launch, but federal authorities have been working to fix glitches.

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Ty Rushing/Daily News Jasper County Conservation employees Janet Rinehart (back left) and Katie Cantu (right) lead an OWLS program in making fresh evergreen wreaths for the holidays at the Jasper County Annex/Armory on Wednesday morning. OWLS is a county-wide program that encourages seniors to stay active within their communities.

Records show more seclusion at Iowa Juvenile Home DES MOINES (AP) — State records show the Iowa Juvenile Home continued to keep children in isolation cells for extended periods even after advocacy groups and several investigations raised concerns about the practice.

Youths at the Toledo facility spent a total of 365 hours in seclusion in October, The Des Moines Register reported. That’s more than four times the 80 hours logged in September.

Disability Rights Iowa, which first investigated the home’s practices a year ago, said it visited the 27acre facility in October and found one youth who had been in seclusion for 111 hours.

Jane Hudson, executive director of Disability Rights Iowa, said that’s in violation of both Iowa law and the facility’s policies.

“Iowa Juvenile Home’s continuing excessive use of seclusion is just another example of the difficulty the facility is having in moving from a correctional culture to one centered around therapeutic treatment,” she said.

Amy Lorentzen McCoy, spokeswoman for the Iowa Department of Human Services, declined to comment Wednesday. She noted in an email that seclusion is used only as an emergency mea-

home over the year, and said children in the facility had been “abused” by state workers.

Some legislators, including Sen. Steve Sodders, D-State Center, said the decision to close the home should have been up for public debate. Dave Svoboda, mayor of Toledo, also disputed reports of long-term seclusion at the facility.

“One girl, they said, was locked in there for a year,” he told the Register. “Why, that can’t be true, and anybody should know that.”

— Jane Hudson, Hudson of Disabilexecutive director of ity Rights Iowa said the Disability Rights Iowa account of the secluded girl last year has been sure for severely ag- verified.

“We conducted an gressive and destructive behavior. She said there 11-month investigaare legitimate situa- tion, and we encountions when seclusion is tered girls in isolation extended for a youth’s cells that were not there voluntarily, and personal safety.

State officials said we were extremely conin early October that cerned about this,” she they expected an in- said.

It’s unclear what will crease in isolation use because staff was trying happen to the home, to decrease physically which underwent an restraining the youths. $8 million renovaThe data shows there tion three years ago. were 41 incidents in But state education October of physical re- officials have ordered strain, compared with “compensatory educa82 incidents in Sep- tion” for youths who have been recently distember.

Gov. Terry Branstad charged from the home announced Monday and haven’t earned the that state officials will equivalent of a high close the facility by Jan. school diploma.

16, relocate the children and lay off the staff of 93 employees.

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“We encountered girls in isolation cells that were not there voluntarily, and we were extremely concerned about this.”

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Common sense and courtesy keep bicyclists safe on the road DEAR ABBY: As the education director of the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, I work hard to encourage safe and courteous cycling for everyday transportation in Northern California. There are a number of points I would like to address to “Caring Reader, Sacramento, Calif.” (Sept. 13).

“Caring” described seeing bicyclists run stop signs, not wear protective gear, texting/talking on cellphones, and suggested a greater enforcement of the law.

Rolling through stop signs is, indeed, just as illegal as it is while driving a vehicle, except in Idaho where cyclists may treat stop signs as yields. I encourage all cyclists and drivers to come to a complete stop at signs and signals, even when turning right, and especially when pedestrians are present.

Talking or texting on a cellphone while biking isn’t currently illegal in the state of California. I feel that using cellphones while biking is an unsafe practice, and I encourage cyclists (or drivers) to simply pull over before making or taking a call.

Helmets are required gear only for bicyclists under the age of 18 in California.

As an adult, I choose to wear one when I’m biking. However, it is not illegal for an adult to bike without a helmet.

You said in your response that people who cycle at night should avoid wearing dark clothes to increase their visibility, but clothes color alone has been shown to have little or no effect on visibility in dark conditions. During low-light times of day like dawn or dusk, wearing bright or fluorescent clothes is a good strategy, but at night bicyclists should rely on lights and reflectors to be seen.

The law in California stipulates that bicyclists must have a white headlight, a red rear reflector and yellow or white reflectors on their wheels or spokes as well as on their pedals, shoes or ankles. However, I also recommend adding to these required items: a red rear light, and additional lights and reflectors at the front, rear and sides of the bike, or on one’s clothing or helmet. Highlighting one’s silhouette with lights and reflectors, and

applying them to moving parts of one’s bike or body, will increase visibility substantially after dark.

Abby, thanks for your attention to these issues. — ROBERT PRINZ, OAKLAND, CALIF. DEAR MR. PRINZ: You’re welcome. And thank you for kindly sharing your expertise with my readers.

DEAR ABBY: Last year, my 40-yearold stepson, “Rod,” gave his father a beautiful robe for Christmas. The problem is, we had given the robe to Rod for Christmas several years ago. I didn’t say anything at the time, but, of course, I recognized it because I was the one who had bought it for him.

Should I have said anything? Or was I right to have played dumb (which is what I did)?

Rod has “saved” other presents we have given him and regifted them to us years later. This man has a high-paying job and isn’t hurting for money. I think what he’s doing is insulting. I have suggested not exchanging gifts, but he ignores me. What can I do about this in the future? — “RECYCLEE” IN THE SOUTH DEAR “RECYCLEE”: Rod may have forgotten that he got the robe from you. As I see it, you have two choices. You can be offended, or you can turn it into a joke. For this Christmas, give him the robe back.

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• Cook holiday hams and pork roasts to 145°F.

One of the many highlights of the holiday season is enjoying food with family and friends. Everyone wants to be helpful, but too many “cooks in the kitchen” can potentially increase risk of food borne illness. This is particularly true when people who rarely prepare food at other times of the year are now in front of the stove.

By taking simple precautions, you can reduce this risk of food borne illness. Check out these tips and share with all those helpers in your kitchen this holiday season.

Wash Those Hands • Be sure everyone handling food washes their hands before, during and after working with food.

• Keep kitchen surfaces — such as appliances, countertops, cutting boards and utensils — clean with hot, soapy water throughout food preparation.

• Use two cutting boards: one for raw meat, poultry and fish and the other for ready-to-eat foods like fruits and vegetables.

• Use separate spoons and forks to stir, taste and serve food.

Be Careful When Thawing Foods • To prevent the spread of harmful bacteria, thaw frozen turkey and other meats in a refrigerator set below 40 degrees or in the microwave. Never thaw meats on the kitchen counter, in the oven or under hot water in the sink.

• If defrosting food in the refrigerator, cover raw meat and place it on the bottom shelf so juices don’t drip onto other foods.

• If foods have been thawed in the microwave, be sure to cook them immediately afterward. If you are pressed for time, thaw a wrapped frozen turkey (breastside down) in a sink filled with cold tap water. Be sure to change the water every 30 minutes.

Know When Your Turkey Is Done • Use a meat thermometer to make sure meats reach a safe internal temperature. This is the only reliable way to determine the doneness of your food.

• Cook whole turkeys to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Check the temperature with a meat thermometer at the innermost part of the thigh. If you’re cooking a stuffed turkey, be sure stuffing reaches 165 degrees before serving.

Boil Your Gravy • To kill harmful bacteria, bring gravy to a steady boil on the stove before serving.

• This rule also applies to leftover gravy. Simply microwaving leftover gravy until it is hot is not sufficient to kill harmful bacteria.

Follow the Two-Hour Rule • Holiday feasts can sometimes last for hours.

Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within two hours of cooking the foods. After more than two hours, bacteria rapidly begin to multiply on perishable food items.

Consider keeping some fresh food in the refrigerator to bring out at the two-hour mark.

Chill Dishes Right Away • It’s a common mistake to let cooked foods cool before they go into the refrigerator. To chill a dish for serving or storage, promptly place it in the refrigerator after cooking. This ensures freshness and safety.

• Check that your refrigerator temperature is below 40 degrees and your freezer below 0 degrees.

• Store leftovers in airtight, shallow containers (two inches deep or less).

• Remove turkey from the bone and store it separately from the stuffing and gravy.

Use It or Lose It • Reheat leftovers to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring leftover gravy to a steady boil on the stove before serving it a second time.

• Eat leftover casseroles, cooked vegetables and refrigerated cooked turkey within three to four days. Use stuffing and gravy within one to two days.

• Finish fruit, cream pies and cheese cake within two to three days.

• Regardless of how many days have passed: If in doubt, throw it out!

No Sampling of the Cookie Dough • When baking cookies, cakes or brownies that include eggs as an ingredient, resist the temptation to taste raw dough or batter. Raw eggs may contain harmful bacteria that can lead to food poisoning. Cook treats before giving in to your sweet tooth.

Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

Older Adult Wellness: Happy through the Holidays

By Lori Griffin Lifestyle Director Park Centre With the holiday season here, it is easy to get caught up in the spirited festivities. Bouncing from event to event. Buying and wrapping gifts. Cooking and enjoying meals. All of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be fun, but once the party has ended and the family has left, sometimes reality can be challenging.

Though the holiday season is supposed to be full of cheer, the reality is that as we age and family moves away or even passes on, this time of year can be emotionally difficult.

As feelings of loneliness and sadness may creep in, it is important to acknowledge those feelings.

Recognizing those feelings can help move us forward to a happier, refreshed holiday.

A large component of health is emotional well-being. A happy heart is a healthy heart. As the year draws to a close with a busy holiday season, try these simple tools to keep a positive attitude.

Acknowledge Your Feelings The first step toward a healthy mindset is to acknowledge your current feelings. It is normal to feel lonely without your spouse or family during the holidays. Your emotions are your emotions and you do not have to excuse them.

Start a New Tradition If you are missing the times that the kids put on their matching pajamas and gathered to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life,” try a new holiday routine. Perhaps you could enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend or create a new holiday dessert.

Reach Out If you feel isolated or down in spirit, contact a loved one or friend.

Even if it is simply a phone call, it is better to initiate contact rather than simply wishing someone would invite you over to a celebration.

Volunteer One of the best ways to lift your mood is by giving back. Nothing

sparks a better attitude than helping others. By volunteering time and efforts we remember that the season is truly bigger than ourselves.

Remember Fondly As you think back on the times that were, cherish the memories and traditions. Instead of longing for celebrations to be exactly like they always were, be thankful that you had the chance to create those memories.

This holiday season take time to reflect on the year in a positive light. How you celebrate this holiday season is up to you. As our lives changes and the years continue, the holiday seasons can be either disheartening or uplifting depending on your frame of mind. Choose to be happy through the holidays!

Note: While some holiday blues is common, it is important to be aware of signs and symptom of depression. If you feel the holiday blues is hanging on too long, contact your doctor.

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Holiday Break Basketball Camp Saturday, Dec. 26 and Sunday, Dec. 27 1 to 3 p.m.

The YMCA is hosting a Holiday Break Basketball Camp for boys and girls in Kindergarten through fifth grades. The fundamentals of the game of basketball will be covered during the camp which is instructed by Scott Taylor, YMCA Sports Director.

Children will be divided up into age appropriate groups. Skills and drills can be modified to accommodate beginning and AAU type players.

Cost is $12 for members/$20 for nonmembers.

YMCA/Noble All-American Winter Youth Basketball League Saturday, Jan. 18 to Saturday, Feb. 22 8 a.m.

The YMCA and Noble All-American are teaming up to bring you the annual Winter Youth Basketball League for boys and girls in 2nd-6th grades.

Practices begin Jan. 6, 2014 and games begin Jan. 18, 2014, at the YMCA The cost is $22 for member and $44 for non-members before Dec. 15, and $27 for members and $52 for non-members after Dec. 15.

Bootcamp Small Gym, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:15 to 6:15 a.m.

Bootcamps offer intervals of cardio drills and muscle conditioning exercises to provide you with the ultimate circuit workout.

Classes are directed by trained staff.

Silver Sneakers Aerobics Room, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15 to 9 a.m.

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

Firm Express Aerobics Room, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 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. Instructors will pay close attention to correct form and technique. This class is for all skill levels.

Zumba Aerobics Room, Saturdays 9:15 to 10 a.m.

Dance inspired aerobics workout that is set to international sounds from around the globe. All levels are welcome and encouraged to give it a try!

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. Third Ave. E. Cardio Pump Mondays: 9 to 10 a.m.; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays: 9 to 10 a.m.,Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Basic Step Aerobics Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:35 to 9 a.m.

Intermediate Step Aerobics Mondays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.

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A to Z Mini Storage will conduct a public auction of unclaimed storage items on Saturday December 28, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. If there is inclement weather on December 28, 2013 the auction will be held on January 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. on the grounds located at 1611 N 19th Avenue E., Newton, Iowa.

This Sale is conducted pursuant to the Iowa “Self-Service Storage Facility Lien” Chapter 578A of the Iowa Code.

The following units will be sold in their entirety, meaning that all items contained in the storage space will be sold to one bidder for cash only.

Household items stored by occupant, Curtis Burton in Unit 628 Household items stored by occupant, Jason Cochrane in Unit 219 Household items stored by occupant, Cody Deakins in Unit 121 Household items stored by occupant, Rhonda Hannagan in Unit 608 Household items stored by occupant, Jordan Harlow in Unit 519 Household items stored by occupant, Jayson King in Unit 328 Household items stored by occupant, Walter Ponce in Unit 319 Bed, dressers, tv stands, etc, household property stored by occupant, Koren Seu in Unit 115 Items stored by occupant, Stephanie Townsend in Unit 625 Household items stored by occupant, Madalene Utley in Unit 118 Household items stored by occupant, Mindy Vancenbrock in Unit 613 The above-named occupants may pay the amount necessary to satisfy their lien, and reasonable expenses, and redeem their personal property prior to the time and date of the sale.

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In the event that the items in a unit are not sold, these items will be thrown away or taken to a not for profit organization.

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PCM’s Lorensen looks back on 500 wins

By Dustin Turner Daily News Sports Writer

Special to Daily News PELLA — Central College defensive end Danny Samson is extending his career for two more weeks as he’s been selected to appear in a pair of Division III allstar games.

Samson is a senior from Baxter, Samson who was a standout at Collins-Maxwell/Baxter.

The Iowa Conference defensive player of the year was tabbed to play in the D-III Senior Classic Friday at 7 p.m. (Eastern Time) in Salem, Va., site of next week’s NCAA Division III championship game, the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.

Samson will then journey from Virginia to Monterrey, Mexico to begin workouts for the fifth annual Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars), which will be staged Dec. 21.

Samson and Dutch teammates Jason Breon (senior, Anamosa), a defensive back, linebacker Mike Young (senior, Country Club Hills, Ill., Hillcrest HS) and offensive lineman Travis Hook (senior, Grundy Center) will play there for Team Stars and Stripes, a Division III all-star team coached by Dutch defensive coordinator Don De Waard. They’ll take on a team of all-stars from a national conference of Mexican private colleges.

“It’s an honor to be invited to two all-star games,” Samson said. “It’s great to be recognized, both individually and as a member of the Central College football team. It will be challenging to play in Virginia and then travel to Mexico and play again, but it will be nice to be with my teammates, coaches and support staff at the second game.”

The D-III Senior Classic was first held in 2009. The game features 53 of Division III’s top players. More than 80 percent of the players on the all-star rosters each year are all-America honorees. Samson will play for the South squad—which includes players from Division III’s South and West regions.

“It’s a neat honor,” said coach Jeff McMartin. “It’s really exciting that Danny was chosen. He was a dominant player in the conference on defense and we’re thrilled that he’s representing Central College and the Iowa Conference in this game.”

Dustin Turner/Daily News PCM coach Fred Lorensen instructs the Mustangs on how to play defense against the post during a practice earlier this season. Lorensen, now in his 33rd year, recently earned his 500th career victory as head coach.

MONORE — The buzzer sounded, the players shook hands, the coaches led their teams back to the locker room and the scoreboard showed Prairie City-Monroe’s boys winning by 30 over Gilbert.

On most nights, this would be just another win for the Mustangs, who have become a basketball mainstay in central Iowa for the past 20 years or so, but on Dec. 3, the victory over the Tigers symbolized much more.

For coach Fred Lorensen, his 500th win was a symbol. It symbolized longevity, perseverance and consistency. Most people

around the Prairie City and Monroe communities have made a bigger deal of the win than Lorensen had maybe anticipated, but the win has provided some time for him to look back and contemplate the journey, something he’s not accustomed to.

“You never even think about this type of thing,” Lorensen said. “You just have kids graduate and have new kids come in, and you try to figure out what’s best for them to do to try to be successful. It’s just mind-boggling how fast the years have gone by and how fast the seasons have gone by.”

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Submitted photo Dale Raridon of Newton stands in front of his family members who have earned allstate honors as Iowa high school athletes. They are (left to right) son Scott Raridon Sr., daughter-in-law Traci Raridon, son-in-law Aaron Beard, grandsons Scott Jr., Sam and John Raridon.

Raridon family in a state frame of mind

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By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor

NEWTON — Ask Dale Raridon about football and his son and grandsons. Watch him pop a button on his shirt with pride. And well, he should.

Dale, who lives in Newton, has pride in the fact his son Scott Raridon and Scott’s three sons have all been high school Class 4A all-state tackles in Iowa.

With the selection of sophomore John Raridon to the 2013 Des Moines Register’s Elite All-State Football Team in November, the Raridons quite possibly made Iowa state history.

“Scott said he did a little research and could not find another family that a father and three sons all were allstate selections,” Dale said. The Scott Raridon family lives in West Des Moines.

But the Raridon sons don’t just get the all-state status from their father.

Mom, Traci, was an all-state softball and track star at Southeast Polk High School in 1986. Scott Raridon Sr. earned first-team all-state honors as an offensive tackle in 1981 at Mason City.

Scott Jr. earned all-state honors at offensive tackle in 2001 at Mason City. Sam Raridon was a first-team se-

lection at defensive tackle in 2012 and John Raridon earned his honors this year. Both Sam and John played for West Des Moines Valley High School.

Scott Jr. was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Iowa for 2001 and was a three-year letterman at Notre Dame starting in 2002. Scott Jr. was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-America Bowl game his senior year. Sam, who was first-team Class 4A All-State as a junior and senior, signed to play for Wisconsin.

Traci Raridon threw the shot put for the Wisconsin women’s track and field team. Scott Sr., played at Mason City High under Barry Alvarez, the current UW athletic director and the school’s former football coach.

Scott Sr. was an offensive lineman at Nebraska after winning a state title under Alvarez in 1978. He later played for the Philadelphia Eagles and also spent time as a strength and conditioning coach at Notre Dame, where his son, Scott Jr., played.

Dale’s son-in-law, Aaron Beard of Newton, was a first-team All-State selection as defensive back in 1983.

“We were all together for Thanksgiving. It’s quite an accomplishment for these young men,” Dale said with a smile. Dale’s late wife, Connie, passed away last year.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa coach Fran McCaffery’s solution to having 10 guys who can play has been to play them all.

It has made the 23rd-ranked Hawkeyes one of the deepest and most dangerous teams in the country.

Iowa’s rotation is the envy of opponents everywhere. The Hawkeyes have 10 players averaging at least 15 minutes per game, and they’re getting nearly half of their Big Ten-leading 89.5 points a game from their backups.

Iowa’s experienced and athletic pool of reserves has allowed the Hawkeyes to push the tempo whenever they want.

They rank fourth nationally with a scoring margin of plus-24.6 a game heading into Friday night’s game at No. 17 Iowa State (7-0).

“The thing that they’re great at is transition offense. They really get out and run,” Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg said. “They’re great on the glass as well. Those are going to be two huge keys for us, is getting back in transition and trying to slow them down and limit them to one shot, which is easier said than done.”

Iowa’s exceptional bench numbers have been boosted by its six wins of at least 30 points, which has allowed its reserves to play extensive minutes.

If the bench has a star, it’s forward Jarrod Uthoff.

Uthoff has come off the bench in every game in part because of the performance of senior Melsahn Basabe.

But Uthoff is the team’s leading rebounder, and his presence at the end of tight games is a testament to how much McCaffery already trusts him.

Basabe and Uthoff were joined by junior center Gabe Olaseni, whose 14 points and 10 boards gave Iowa three players with regulation double-doubles for the first time since 1993.

Peter Jok, the only freshman in Iowa’s rotation, has taken advantage of all those blowouts to show his promise as a potential volume scorer in years to come.

Senior forward Zach McCabe, once a starter, is playing the best basketball of his career through 11 games.

Lynnville-Sully players receive Class A, District 6 honors

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor SULLY — Wrapping things up for the 2013 high school football season, eleven players and the head coach of Lynnville-Sully’s team were recognized with Class A, District 6 honors.

The Lynnville-Sully Hawks went 5-0 in the final weeks of the regular season to reach the Class A playoffs.

They were 1-1 in the playoffs for a 6-5 final mark for the season. They were fourth in District 6.

Seniors Bailee Samson, Caden Doll, T.J. Cunningham, Payton Scandridge and Daniel Zimmerman earned firstteam honors. Sophomore Noah Engle was named co-MVP as placekicker to receive first-team honors. Hawk head coach Mike Parkinson was named District 6 co-Coach of the Year.

Lynnville-Sully’s seniors Bailee Samson, T.J. Cunningham and Caden Doll earned Class A honors from the INA. Samson led the team, District 6 and Class A with 11 quarterback sacks and

Samson

Doll

was fourth with 18 tackles for loss.

The 5-10, 165-pound Samson earned first-team Class A, District honors as a defensive lineman for the second year in a row..

Samson also tied for the Class A lead in fumble recoveries with six. He had 35 solo tackles and 24 assisted tackles — 18 of the tackles were for losses.

Samson was one of the top ball carriers for the Hawks during the season. He rushed for 634 yards on 107 carries. He scored 74 points. Samson converted on eight two-point conversion rushes for the Hawks.

Cunningham

Scandridge

Doll was Lynnville-Sully’s leading rusher and tackler for the season. The 5-10, 170-pound Doll finished second in District 6 with 1,175 yards on 164 carries. He was fourth in the district with 16 touchdowns.

Doll was third in total offense and scoring among district players — 1,194 yards and 104 points.

Doll recorded 60 solo stops and 47 assisted tackles. He had one solo quarterback sack.

Cunningham, 5-11 and 180 pounds, earned his second Class A, All-District first-team recognition as a defensive back. He led the Hawks

Zimmerman

Engle

with three interceptions. He made 33 solo tackles and 17 assisted tackles, plus recovered one fumble. Cunningham also caught 24 passes for 238 yards and scored a touchdown as a receiver.

Samson, Doll and Cunningham earned Iowa Newspaper Association 2013 Class A All-State honors.

Scandridge, a 5-11, 155-pound linebacker, was second on the L-S team in total tackles with 90 — 39 HAWKS See Page 2B

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Sports Calendar Today High School Wrestling Belle Plaine, Sigourney at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

South Hamilton, Nevada, Pella at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

Saydel at PCM, 6:30 p.m.

CMB at North Polk double dual, 6 p.m.

Friday High School Basketball Newton at Pella Christian, girls 6:15 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Roland-Story, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at South Hamilton, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Belle Plaine at Lynnville-Sully, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

CMB at Greene County, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

High School Wrestling Newton at Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Invitational, 10 a.m.

PCM at Central Decatur Invitational, 5 p.m.

Middle School Basketball Oskaloosa at Newton 8th girls, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 7th girls at Oskaloosa, 4:30 p.m.

Middle School Wrestling Newton at South Tama, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday High School Wrestling Newton at Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Invitational, 10 a.m.

PCM at Central Decatur Invitational CMB at West Central Valley Invitational Lynnville-Sully at Tri-County Invitational, 10 a.m.

High School Basketball Des Moines Christian at Newton boys, 7:30 p.m.

Bowling Knoxville at Newton, 9 a.m.

Norwalk, Oskaloosa at Pella Christian, 1 p.m.

Boys’ Swimming Newton at Marshalltown, Noon

Hawks: Honors Continued from Page 1B solos and 51 assists. He tied with 11 other players, including teammate Samson, with six fumble recoveries in Class A. Scandridge recorded five quarterback sacks.

Zimmerman earned district honors as a defensive lineman. The 5-8, 175-pound senior was third on the team in tackles with 32 solo stops and 27 assists. He had 12 tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks. Zimmerman also rushed for 327 yards on 59 carries and scored four touchdowns as a running back.

Engle, 5-10 and 160 pounds, connected on 25-of-32 point-aftertouchdowns for the season. He had 985 yards on 26 kickoffs. Engle punted for the Hawks for a 35-yard average, 14 punts for 486 yards.

Senior tight end Darin Hofer, 6-5 and 190 pounds, earned Class A, District 6 second-team honors. Hofer caught 15 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns.

Junior Blake Werhle, 5-10 and 215, received second-team honors as offensive lineman. Junior Noah Zylstra, 5-11 and 170, landed on the all-District 6 second-team as a linebacker.

He had 26 solo tackles and 30 assisted tackles plus seven tackles for loss.

Garnering Class A, District 6 honorable mention were 6-0, 330-pound senior offensive lineman Kyle Hamilton and 5-10, 155-pound senior defensive back Brandon Dunsbergen.

Dunsbergen had 21 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles and two inteceptions.

Samson: Total of 11.5 sacks led league Continued from Page 1B Samson, who is under consideration for all-America distinction, Tuesday was named a first-team all-West Region selection by D3football.com.

He led the league with 11.5 sacks over 10 games (1.15 per game) for 73 yards lost, and in tackles for loss with 21.5 for 96 yards lost. He also tied for second in fumbles recovered with two and recorded three of Central’s 11 blocked kicks—the second most blocks by an NCAA team.

Samson was twice named to the D3football.com team of the week (Oct. 2, Oct. 23) and as conference defensive player of the week (Sept.

29, Oct. 20).

“Danny had an outstanding year and made a lot of big plays,” McMartin said. “We’re excited to see him play against the other top Division III players and see where that takes him.”

Thursday, December 12, 2013

No. 14 LSU will face Iowa in Jan. 1 Outback Bowl TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — LSU and Iowa will meet in the Outback Bowl, just the second time the Tigers and Hawkeyes faced each other on the football field.

The teams were extended invitations Sunday for the New Year’s Day matchup played at Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The only other meeting between the school with rich football traditions was in the 2005 Capital One Bowl in Orlando. Drew Tate threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to Warren Holloway as time expired to give Iowa 30-25 victory.

“We feel these two teams will continue our reputation of putting on an exciting show,” Outback Bowl chairman Ken Hoverman said.

The 14th-ranked Tigers (9-4) are making their first trip to Tampa for postseason action

since 1989, when the Outback was known as the Hall of Fame Bowl.

Iowa (8-4) will be making its fourth appearance in Tampa, having last appeared in Outback following the 2008 season when the Hawkeyes beat South Carolina 3110.

Iowa beat Florida 3717 to conclude the 2003 season in Tampa, and the Hawkeyes lost to the Gators 31-24 in the game winding up the 2005 sea-

son.

LSU coach Les Miles called the annual matchup between representatives from the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten “one of the premier bowl games in college football.”

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said his team is excited to be playing a team the caliber of LSU. Iowa, which went 5-3 in the Big Ten this season, is 14-11-1 alltime in bowl games. The

Hawkeyes are 6-4 in bowl games under Ferentz.

“Kirk, his staff, and his team h a v e worked e x tremely hard since the end of last season, Ferentz a n d h a v e been playing great football all year ... especially down the stretch,” Iowa athletic director Gary Barta said.

“Our team looks forward to returning to the Tampa area, and I know Hawkeye fans are excited to follow our team and get back to the Outback Bowl,” he added.

LSU has won five of its past six bowl games and is 22-18-1 all-time. The Tigers lost to Syracuse 23-10 in their last postseason visit to Tampa in 1989.

Lynnville-Sully JV teams season catch-up

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor SULLY — Catching up with the Lynnville-Sully junior varsity basketball teams. Coaches sent in information on several games played the past week or so.

Lynnville-Sully’s junior varsity boys won 35-34 over Pleasantville on Dec. 2 to open tehe season and notched a 42-27 win over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Dec. 7.

Against Pleasantville, the game was tight throughout with the teams knotted at 17-17 at the break.

Lynnville-Sully took a 28-26 lead into the fourth quarter.

“Throughout the game, our kids scrambled hard against the larger Trojans, but we struggled to get rebounds and loose balls in the first half,” said Joel Harthoorn, L-S as-

sistant coach. “ In the second half, we got our hands on a few more of these plays and that lead to success.

We also hit four big free throws in the final minute to help secure a victory. It was a crazy game. As a coach, I just enjoyed watching our kids hang on to a victory for all they were worth.”

John Trettin had 12 points and nine rebounds to lead the Hawks.

Tyler Van Zante tossed in 10 points. Nic Kirio had nine rebounds and Caynon Kuhlmann made three steals.

At Eddyville, Harthoorn said the younger Hawks played solid team defense in the fourt half to jump out to a 24-12 halftime lead.

He said the team played “smart zone offense” and were able to get good looks at the basket in the second half.

Lirio, Trettin and Van Zante each fired in 10 points for the

Hawks. Lirio pulled eight rebounds and had seven steals. Kuhlmann handed out three assists.

The Lynnville-Sully junior varsity girls ran their mark to 4-0 at Eddyville last Saturday with a 4628 win over EBF. Brenna Lanser scored 13 points while Haley James tossed in 12 points. Marissa Vos had 10 points.

Lizzy Van Manen made five steals.

“It was a very physical game against an upperclassmen dominated junior varsity team for EBF,” said Jeff Corbett, L-S girls‘ assistant coach. “Our predominantly freshmen team battled through some pressure and continued to attack with the basketball. I was very proud of the effort, in the face of adversity. Furthermore, our halfcourt defense took a huge step forward with solid execution and ball identification. Great win and stepping stone.”

Coach: For Lorensen, it’s a numbers game Continued from Page 1B Thirty-three seasons to be exact.

When Lorensen took the reigns of the Monroe High School basketball program in the 1980-81 regular season, he never thought it would get this far.

He served as an assistant on that first team, until the then-coach took a job as a principal elsewhere.

Lorensen was offered the job on an interim basis, and despite the team’s lack of early success, he accepted an offer to stay on as the coach.

Lorensen’s teams then were quite different than the Mustang teams piling up 20-win seasons over the past decade, but as they say, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

“Our first couple of teams were not very good,” Lorensen said with a laugh. “When I finished up that first year, I think we went 1-7. It wasn’t’ until our ’85-’86 team that we got things turned around. We had a really good year then. In 1987, we went to the state tournament for the first time. Shortly after that, the schools combined, and we had some good players combined between the two schools.”

For most people, they try to find a job they can tolerate and stay with it until they are at a level where all the bills can be paid, but for Lorensen, he found a passion in education. He never anticipated it would lead him down the road that it has, but it proves that when someone is dedicated and humble enough, great things can fall into their laps.

Now in his 33rd year as the coach of the Mustangs, it’s remarkable to Lorensen how won little decision made as a young man can change so many lives. Not only has Lorensen’s life been changed by the years at Monroe and PCM, but he has changed the lives of his assistants, players and their parents.

“When I was in college, I guess

I wasn’t 100 percent sure what I wanted to do. I decided I would like to try education,” Lorensen said. “I liked kids and working with kids, and coaching kind of went along with all of that. I really enjoyed coaching when I first started doing it. It’s always a challenge working with the kids to try to get things figured out and make them be successful.”

Over the years, Lorensen has had some unprecedented success for a team with such a small talentpool, which only adds depth to his legacy at PCM. Like a fine wine ripens with age, so has Lorensen’s tutelage. The past decade at the gym in Monroe has been the most fruitful of his tenure, highlighted by a state championship in 2004.

But for Lorensen, as important as those trophies are, it’s more gratifying to teach through basketball. He enjoys spending time with young adults, molding them on the court and off to be the best at whatever they attempt.

“As you look back, you just look at different teams that you’ve had, different teams that you’ve gotten to coach,” he said. “We’ve had so many good teams here and good players. I had a span there where I got to coach my son for four years, that was really a highlight for me.

There’s so many things you think of just player after player after player, and it’s just been a real blessing to be around here and coach those types of kids.”

His players love him. His opponents respect him, and his community beams with pride as they watch them. He’s both the coach the school needed and the one it deserved. Over everything, Lorensen is happy to have landed in a community that appreciates what he’s trying to do.

Lorensen sees the hardworking nature of the parents he comes into contact with, and any coach would

love to coach an athlete willing to learn over everything else. That trait, which PCM parents often instill into their children, is the one that Lorensen is most grateful for.

Along with the community’s support, a hardworking nature helped build what has become a legacy of greatness at PCM. “We just have a lot of hardworking families in our district, and they pass that on to their kids,” Lorensen said. “It’s been a great thing to coach kids year after year that care about what they’re doing and want to be successful. Another big part is the community and school support we have. It doesn’t matter if our teams will be good or bad, our community really support what’s going on here.”

PCM’s culture breeds expectations. Those expectations have been sky-high over the past 10 years, and for the most part, every team has done its part. PCM has started 4-0 on the season, defending the Heart of Iowa Conference championship for the fourth straight season.

Seniors leave, juniors, sophomores and even sometimes freshmen come in feeling pressure. The pressure to succeed is great, but that’s because of the culture. According to Lorensen, that culture, which has established lofty expectations, is as much responsible for the success of the program as anything else.

“It’s never easy,” Lorensen said.

“The biggest thing we have going for us now is that the kids come in and their expectations of what should happen are really high and the coaches’ expectations are really high. It’s just a culture thing where everyone buys into what we’re doing. When kids expect to be successful, it’s a lot easier for it to happen.”

Sports writer Dustin Turner may be contacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 440, or at dturner@newtondailynews.com.

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numbering of Jasper County Resolution 13-52 to 13-53.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon asked the Board to approve the hiring of three substitute Congregate Meals drivers.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 13-54 a hiring resolution and certify the following appointments to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT POSITION EMPLOYEE PAY RATE RANGE/STEP EFFECTIVE DATE Congregate Meals Kitchen/Driver (Sub) Brenda Potter $8.60 Range 9 Step 1 11/27/13 Congregate Meals Kitchen/Driver (Sub) Cynthia Falcone $8.60 Range 9 Step 1 11/27/13 Congregate Meals Kitchen/Driver (Sub) Michele Moses $8.60 Range 9 Step 1 11/27/13 YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Brock to approve the Board of Supervisors minutes for November 19, 2013.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Sherman Swank presented the Supervisors with a petition signed by local landowners requesting repairs on Geneva Avenue.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Brock to adjourn the Tuesday, November 26, 2013 meeting of the Jasper County Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Dennis Parrott, Auditor Dennis Stevenson, Chairman December 12

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Public Notices Classifieds

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVERETT C. DEE, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036413 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Everett C. Dee, Deceased, who died on or about November 6, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of December, 2013, the last will and testament of Everett C. Dee, deceased, bearing date of the 15th day of June, 2007, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Rebecca Kistenmacher and Lee M. Walker 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 15th day of November, 2013.

Rebecca Kistenmacher & Lee M. Walker Executor of estate 3 Cypress Point Dr., Chappells, SC 29037 208 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Kathryn E. Walker, ICIS PIN No: AT0008220 Attorney for executor Walker, Billingsley & Bair 208 N. 2nd Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 Address Date of second publication 19th day of December, 2013 Probate Code Section 304 December 12 & December 19 November 26, 2013 Tuesday, November 26, 2013 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Stevenson, Brock and Carpenter present and accounted for; chairman Stevenson presiding.

Community Services Director, Jody Eaton presented to the Supervisors the Annual MH/DD Report. The report included information on the Mental Health Redesign, Regionalization, The Advisory Group, Provider Reports and Financial Information for the period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the 20122013 Jasper County MH/DD Management Annual Report.

YEA: CARPENTER, STEVENSON, BROCK County Engineer, Russ Stutt, asked the Board to approve the annual 2013 Weed Commissioner's Report. The report detailed Stutt's efforts to control noxious weeds in Jasper County.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve the 2013 Weed Commissioner's Report.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON GIS Director, Laurie Jackson, asked the Supervisors to approve a professional services contract with The Sidwell Company to provide: · New Spring 2014 Natural Color Digital Capture Aerial Photography · New County-wide Surface Model · County-wide ½ foot Resolution 2014 Digital Orthophotography · New Spring 2017 Natural Color Digital Capture Aerial Photography · County-wide ½ foot Resolution 2017 Digital Orthophotography The total cost for this service would be $125,680 with $35,120 payable in 2014 and 2015 and the balance of $55,400 paid in 2017.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve the professional services contract between The Sidwell Company and Jasper County for the New Natural Color Digital Orthophotography in the amount of $125,680.00.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Auditor Dennis Parrott asked the Supervisors to sign the FY2013 Cost Allocation Plan.

The certification qualifies Jasper County to receive $106,765 in Federal re-imbursement dollars for indirect costs and administrative fees associated with social services provided by the DHS located in Jasper County.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the certification of fiscal year 2013 Cost Allocation Plan as prepared by Cost Advisory Services Inc. YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Brock to approve the renumbering of Jasper County Resolution 13-52 to 13-53.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon asked the Board to approve the hiring of three substitute Congregate Meals drivers.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 13-54 a hiring resolution and certify the following appointments to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT POSITION EMPLOYEE PAY RATE RANGE/STEP EFFECTIVE DATE Congregate Meals Kitchen/Driver (Sub) Brenda Potter $8.60 Range 9 Step 1 11/27/13 Congregate Meals Kitchen/Driver (Sub) Cynthia Falcone $8.60 Range 9 Step 1 11/27/13 Congregate Meals Kitchen/Driver (Sub) Michele Moses

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Harriett Selby Trust To all persons regarding Harriett K. Selby, deceased, who died on or about 27th day of October, 2013. You are hereby notified that Martha A. Selby is the trustee of the Harriett Selby Trust, dated the 5th day of November, 2010. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Jasper County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 27th day of November, 2013.

Harriett Selby Trust Martha A. Selby 821 Kellogg Ames, IA 50010 Bruce Nuzum, ICIS PIN#: AT0005885 Attorney for Trustee Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC, 211 First Avenue West, Newton IA 50208 Date of second publication 12th day of December, 2013.

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Selected candidates will need to successfully complete a physical examination and physical assessment prior to the first day of work.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell. edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about this position should be directed to Human Resources at [hr@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-4818. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www. grinnell.edu.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, or any other protected class.

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641-792-9891.

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641-792-7112 Ask for: Rhonda.

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200 S 8th Ave E Newton, IA 50208 Or email to: hr@newtonhealthcare.com EOE

FREE TO good home: Large frame Swing, needs only canvas seat and back, you haul away, frame like new. 641-792-6588 (ask for Ed).

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641-792-4000.

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641-792-3445 2 BEDROOM, ground floor apartment. Stove, refrigerator. Easy access with garage option. $395/month. References required. 792-4388

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SPACE FOR LEASE 1900 sq. ft - 2 handicapped accessible restrooms Basement and indoor garage Next to Jimmy John's on town square Call: 515-255-5124

12 GA Mossberg 500 Shotgun, great condition, vent rib and barrel. $200.

641-638-0599.

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. $1,800.

641-792-0378.

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References. No pets. No smoking. 792-3234 or 792-8811 LOVELY TWO bedroom apartment in Downtown Newton. Lots of space and extra storage. Off street parking.

Washer and dryer in apartment. Recently remodeled. No pets please. $550/month.

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Appliances & water furnished. No pets.

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641-792-3449.

RENT SPECIAL! 2 Bedroom apartment. $475/mo, $300 deposit. Water included. 2 bedroom townhome. $1000 move-in special. Includes rent and deposit. ($600 rent/$400 deposit.) Call 641-521-2991 for a viewing.

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10 CHRISTMAS puppet kits. Martha Stewart crafts for kids, kit contains simple instructions, cloth bag for puppet body, and all other needed materials. Reindeer, Santa, and Elves.

Kits like new, unopened, gift quality quick, easy, and very cute! Great stocking stuffer. $1-each, or all 10 kits for $7. 641-791-2220.

10 GALLON Fish Tank w/stand, filter & hood (like new) $30. Dale Jr 1:64 Collectible Cars $15/each.

DVD's $3/each. Enamel Pot- White (very clean) $15. Breyer Horses $5$40. 515-313-7803.

BRAND NEW, smart essentials, chargeable shaver & trimmer, $20.00.

787-0208.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, in excellent shape, solid wood, 2 sliding doors, beautiful looking. $75. Call for more details. 641-4179409.

HOMEMADE WOODEN Candle Holders, holds 4 candles. $8. 792-8476 (evenings)

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Caleris has immediate openings for: * Spanish/English Bilingual Positions * French/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!

Apply to caleris.com/emplyment (319) 531-6480 EOE

RN Come Join Our Team Looking for an experienced long term care RN to fill first or second shift charge nurse position at Newton Health Care Center. Minimum of one year long term care experience required.

Come join the deficiency free nursing team and grow with us at Newton Health Care Center. The proper candidate will receive a hiring on bonus.

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Long-Term Substitute High School Science Teacher: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District needs a long-term substitute teacher in a high school science classroom. Candidates must have a valid teaching license, preferably in the field of secondary science. Start Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 (First Day of Second Semester). Anticipated End Date: Friday, February 21, 2014. Application deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Send a letter of interest, resume and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251.

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CRAYOLA MODEL Magic: Large 2 pound tub of white, soft, squishy, modeling material. Air dry, can paint, like new, never opened.

Gift quality. Purchased for $30 at the Learning Tree.

Now $3. Also “Jungle Pack” of Crayola Model Magic. Colors and directions to make monkey or panda. Gift quality. Great stocking stuffer. “Color Filly” Model Magic. Easy and fun mosaic art. Includes 4.5 x 5.5 frames, color and instructions for Pegasus and Unicorn. Original price $5.99, now $2. Excellent condition, great stocking stuffer. 641-791-2220.

HOT SPRINGS Hot Tub, seats 8, works great. (In Colfax) $1,000. 719-3711500.

LIFT CHAIR, burgundy, vinyl, high quality, purchased from Hammer for over $1000, will sell for $500. 792-7460.

LIMITED EDITION Holly Hobbie keepsake figurine, From Her Heart to Your Heart, Christmas 1990. $35. 641-792-8848.

NORMAN ROCKWELL Gorham China 10 ¾” Plates, 4 season series: 1961 & 1963, 1980 Fall Careful Aim, Triple SelfPortrait would make nice Christmas gifts. 792-7460.

OAK TABLE 2 extra leaves. 4 chairs. Very nice condition. $400.00. 7928877.

RED CORE, infrared electric room heater. Brand new, in box. Heats 1000 sq feet. $160.00. 787-0208.

ROCKING HORSE, that whinnies when in motion.

Nice Christmas gift, for some little boy or girl, that would love to have a pony.

641-792-3837 or (cell) 641521-2715.

TORO, SUPER Blower/VAC, for leaves, works good. $45.00. 7870208.

TV STAND, holds a 42” flat screen TV, 3 Black glass shelves, new condition.792-8877(evenings).

USED GENERAL electric stove.

Works good. $65.00. 787-0208.

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 SPACE MAZE Book, soft cover, like new condition.

Work your way through the Universe by solving many maze challenges. Great stocking stuffer. Original price $12, now $2. 641791-2220.

TEN BEAUTIFUL Tigress/ Lion Pictures, different sizes available. $150 or OBO. 641-417-9409.

WHITE 5, Snow Boss 500 Snow Blower, full size, runs good. $175.

7870208.

WILTON GINGERBREAD Tree Kit, pre-baked, ready to assemble and decorate, never opened. Kit contains everything needed: prebaked gingerbread, icing, decorations, bags, tips, candies, and instructions.

Now $3. Wilton Sprinkles baking decorations, snowflake and red, green, and white sprinkles, in snowman shaker, like new, never opened. Original price $12, now $2. Wilton Twinkling Treats sprinkles, shaped like tiny light bulbs, in assorted colors, like new, never opened. Original price $12, now $2.

641-791-2220.

WOMEN'S SIZE medium down filled light blue Coat. $10. Worn a few times.

Women's new, never worn Isotoner gloves. $10. 42” Ceiling fan, one light needs fixed. $10. JCPenny off white, full length pleated drapery panels. $10 per panel. 641-787-0903.

ZALES CERTIFIED ½ K, colorless, Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire ring, 14 K white gold, size 9. $700.

Text 515-689-5124 for more information and pictures.

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1968 BLUE Ford Mustang Convertible. 60,000 miles, 289 Automatic. 641-7924481 or 641-521-7813

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1999 ARTIC Cat 4-wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641-831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

1999 HARLEY Davidson XL CH Sportster, red & black, runs good, 24,000 miles, $3500. Must sell. call for details, after 2:30pm 641-521-7165

2007 CHEVY COBALT, RED, 121,2112 MILES. IN GREAT SHAPE. PERFECT FOR ANYONE WANTING A FABULOUS RUNNING CAR WITH UNBEATABLE GAS MILEAGE. WE ARE ONLY SELLING BECAUSE OUR FAMILY IS GROWING AND WE UPGRADED TO A LARGER VEHICLE. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (409) 789-3825

• Autos 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

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, $13,000. Call 641-7924935 1995 PONTIAC Grand AM, 2xx,xxx miles, runs and drives, needs heater core and only one window rolls down. Asking $400 or OBO. Would like it gone before snow fall, Thanks!

641-417-9054.

• Real Estate TWO Taurus SHO's. 1993 Ford Taurus SHO: 81200+ one owner miles. Manual 5 speed overdrive transmission. All options except sunroof. Ultra red crimson color. Very clean, good to excellent condition. Included owners manual, Ford repair manual, Chiltion repair manual, purchase papers, repair records, original floor mats, and 1993 magazine articles. Vehicle is ready to drive anywhere.

1995 SHO: Parts car with lots of good parts. Bad engine and automatic transmission. Good Body, glass, wheels, and more. Asking $4900 for both cars. 641791-2220.

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Seeds take entire seasons to sprout, but emotions can become fully realized in just a few days. Jupiter and Saturn harmonize in water signs stirring the feelings that were put in motion on Tuesday.

This cosmic alchemy causes emotions to quickly transmute into surprising forms.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 12). Recognition and leadership are part of the package in 2014. The next six weeks bring an ego-boosting cycle, but make no mistake, you’ll earn all the praise and success you get. January settles a relationship into a pattern that could work for the long term. February teaches you the value of power and control. Libra and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 14, 38 and 45.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Onward and upward isn’t the easiest route. It takes more energy to climb toward the sun than it does to coast downhill. By the end of the day, you may feel spiritually out of breath

and at the same time exhilarated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll gain insight and perspective through conversation, and as long as you don’t believe everything you hear, you’ll be better for it.

Enjoy the chat in the moment, and you can check the facts later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). It happens nearly every day: You’re kind to someone and wind up helping yourself. Today is different, though. The circle of karma won’t swing back around for a while, and you feel truly generous.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Changing another person’s world makes you responsible for it in some way, even if the change is for the better. That’s why you’re not sure whether you should intervene or keep minding your own business.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are impressionable, but be careful not to put anyone else on a level above you. If you can

see beauty, it’s because there is beauty in you.

The same goes for talent, intelligence, kindness and humor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s hard to connect with seemingly perfect people, because people connect through their flaws. Luckily, no one you know is perfect!

You’ll help someone feel loved, flaws and all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re being prevented from moving forward in some way. Now the question is: Are you dealing with a block or a hurdle? They both can be overcome, but the hurdle was made for getting over.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You see what the problem is and respond to it before others even seem to notice something is off. They are just ignoring the issues they are powerless to change. You notice because you can do something about it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

You cannot worry properly if you’re not able to

focus on the things that could go wrong. That’s why filling your mind with hopeful dreams of exciting possibilities makes it nearly impossible to stay worried.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). Your current social circumstance is a game.

You’re merely playing a role in it. An Italian proverb suggests that once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just because another person isn’t giving you what you want doesn’t mean it’s all a waste of time. You’ll pay attention and learn, and no matter what happens, you’ll make precious use of your time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You sometimes abandon plans too early, but today something will compel you to stick with the job beyond the point of boredom. On the other side, there are rich rewards.

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