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By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News Like many 8-year-olds, Emerson Hough Elementary student Cameron Muhs wanted a toy for Christmas. The toy Cameron had in mind, however, was discontinued and seemingly unavailable.

Cameron has autism and is non-verbal. To make lines of communication more open, Cameron’s mother, Sarah Muhs, obtained a device called Nova Chat with the help of Iowa company Talk To Me Technologies.

Using his “talker,” Cameron spelled out what he wanted — Tetra Tops. Tetra Tops aren’t like regular spinning tops, they are more like a cluster of marbles glued together and a Tetra Top can spin on any of its sides.

Sarah did a quick internet search for the toy and came up empty handed.

That’s when Emerson Hough paraprofessional Angie Hashman stepped in to help.

“It was Angie who kept at it,” Sarah Muhs said. “She sent emails to the company, to Duncan Toys. She researched

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Justin Jagler/Daily News Cameron Muhs uses his Nova Chat device to practice math with the help of paraprofessional Angie Hashman.

a lot on the internet. She found out who the inventor was, and she emailed him.”

Eventually, someone from Duncan Toys responded with good news.

Augie Fash, who is the leader of Team Duncan and is known for winning a national yo-yo championship in 2004, told Hashman

via email the company might have some Tetra Tops archived in a warehouse.

“A few days later that week, this box shows up addressed to Angie,” Sarah said. “It had a handwritten note from Augie, saying ‘I hope Cameron enjoys these for Christmas.’”

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Sub-freezing temperatures are not often welcomed with open arms — but one benefit to the winter weather comes by way of the community ice skating rink.

The rink, located at Maytag Park, is being filled and city parks superintendent Nathan Unsworth said he expects it to be ready as soon as Thursday.

“The water was freezing as we were pumping it into the Unsworth rink,” Unsworth said.

“We got the first layer in Monday and are working on the final piece with expectations that it could be ready by mid-week.”

City park employees started working on the rink in November, putting the walls up at its southwest corner location at the park. As the temperatures began to cooperate the last several weeks to freeze the ground, crews were finally able to place the lining and begin filling it with water.

With the forecast showing temperatures perfect to maintain ice, it looks as though the rink will be up and running about a month earlier than its inaugural season last year.

“It is a very successful project and hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can have a long skating season this year,” Unsworth said.

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Sarah Muhs displays the Tetra Tops that her son, Cameron, will receive for Christmas.

but realistic-looking, piano out of plastic. He also created a small guitar that measures only a few centimeters.

“He came back with this little piano, and he continued to thrive and excel,” DenHartog said. “He’s a talented young man.”

Zheng is the first person to have his artwork displayed at the administration building. He moved with his parents to Newton from New York last summer. His family is originally from China and has been in the United States since Zheng was 9 years old.

The Newton senior was humble and told the board it was a pleasure to have

The Central Iowa Workforce Development regional board will be looking for a new representative from Jasper County come the new year. CIWD representative Angie Arthur requested a replacement for exiting Jasper County Supervisor Dennis Stevenson at the board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday.

“I have been on this board a long time and one thing I know is the employers that are involved in it, they like the program. I think it has been successful,” Stevenson said. “They see the need to get people trained or the education areas people need to get and I think that is a positive.”

CIWD is a local partnership that brings together employers and workers, public and private funding streams and relevant partners to create and implement pathways to career advancement and employment.

The No. 1 goal of CIWD is to close the skills gap and meet the needs of employers by helping them to recruit and hire qualified workers for jobs in central Iowa. At the same time, it strives to address the needs of job

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Student’s artwork on display at Beard Center

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News Monday’s Newton Community School Board of Education meeting was focused mainly on business, but there was time before the agenda to shed light on a young artist.

Newton High School student JiaHao Zheng was recognized for his 3-D artwork, which is displayed at the EJH Beard Administration Center in the lobby.

Zheng is a senior in his first year at NHS. He enrolled in a 3-D art class taught by Ruth DenHartog this fall, and it became immediately clear that the senior was bursting with creativity.

“The first project we had, he asked me if he

Justin Jagler/Daily News Newton High School senior JiaHao Zheng’s self-portrait sits in the lobby of the EJH Beard Administration Center.

could do something on his own,” DenHartog said.

“And he just really excelled at that.”

DenHartog said Zheng

asked to take his second project home to work on it. With his teacher’s blessing, Zheng got to work and ended up making a tiny,

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Christmas Cookie Walk at Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be hosting a Christmas Cookie Walk from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the gathering space. Cookies will be sold by the pound. Come by and fill your container with Christmas cookies. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart youth trips.

Community invited to special Christmas worships At the 9 a.m. workship service on Sunday, the Christmas story will come to life at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in rural Sully.

Costumed children will portray the Biblical characters associated with Jesus’ birth. Christmas carols will add to the story.

“A Service of Lessons and Carols” will be the theme of the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Holy Trinity, Newton. The lessons are based on the O Antiphons, a set of medieval refrains originally used before and after the singing of “The Magnificent” (Mary’s song).

At 6 p.m. on Dec. 21 members and friends of Holy Trinity are invited to go Christmas caroling to people in Newton’s assisted living and nursing facilities, as well as in the homes of some of the members. Soup will be served upon returning to the church. People of all ages are welcome to participate.

“They Were at Bethlehem”, is the special service planned for 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve at St. Andrew’s.

Worshipers will discover “Who Was There?” through a “Christmas Service in Word and Song.” Familiar Christmas carols and candle lighting will be included in the service.

Children from Holy Trinity and the Newton Seventh Day Adventist Church will share the Christmas message, “The Savior’s Birth”, at the 7 p.m. service Christmas Eve. The play will also include familiar Christmas carols and a service of candle lighting. The offering for the evening is designated for the “Good Gifts” Program to help purchase tools and animals for a “Family Farm” for a Third World Country.

No worship services or activities are planned for either St. Andrew’s or Holy Trinity on Christmas Day. The Christmas season continues with worship for St. Andrew’s at 9 a.m. and Holy Trinity at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 1.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Church members have been hard at work putting together the town of Bethlehem at the Monroe United Methodist Church for the Christmas family craft night planned for Thursday and Friday at the church.

Church plans two night Christmas family craft event A Night in Bethlehem planned with music, crafts, food and more

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News MONROE — Children, along with their families, are invited to a Night in Bethlehem, a Christmas family craft night at the Monroe United Methodist Church.

The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the church, 407 N. Monroe St. and will feature crafts, cookie decorating, caroling and much more.

Families are invited to come on one or both nights for any period of time to learn about Jesus’ birth through songs, crafts and stories. Everyone can participate in a variety of activities including a photo session with a live indoor nativity and the Christmas story read by one of the wise men.

“I’m an idea guy and I happened to be online one time and found some vacation Bible school stuff and found one that was a night in Bethlehem,” Pastor Kim Crummer said. “I took it and adapted it to fit what we were doing.”

Guests will start by placing a saddle on a camel to begin their journey to Bethlehem.

Stops along the way include the scribe’s tent, carpentry shop and painters hut where families can make crafts to take home to enjoy this holiday season.

“I try to get everybody involved. I like arts and crafts so I started looking at ways to make things with popsicles sticks,” Crummer said. “They will be able to make all types of things, from Christmas tree ornaments to little gifts maybe for a brother or sister.”

This is not the first big event the church has put on for the holiday season. Two years ago, members of the church performed a play written by Crummer and last year a live nativity took place.

“I try to do something big here every year – last year was our live outdoor nativity,” Crummer said. “We were lucky enough it was about 60 degrees outside.”

Overall, Crummer just hopes people have a good time and experience a little of what it might have been like to be in the town where Jesus was born.

“We are excited about it, I hope we have a lot of people come.”

For more information about the event, call 641-259-2822.

Free supper, candlelight pageant at Kellogg UMC Kellogg United Methodist Church, will host a free Sharing Supper at 6 p.m. Saturday.

This free meal will be served in fellowship hall and all are invited to enjoy pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, dinner rolls, and ambrosia cake. Following supper, the children and youth will present a Christmas Candlelight Pageant including music, drama, and more.

Kellogg United Methodist Church is located at 417 Second St., next to the water tower in Kellogg.

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Churches vow to offer sanctuary to people in US illegally can shelter as many as 100 people. “We will host you and take care of you for as long as it takes.”

During the campaign, Trump pledged to “immediately terminate” President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration, including the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which has extended work permits and temporary deportation relief to more than 700,000 immigrants brought here illegally as youths.

In an interview with Time magazine published this week, Trump adopted a more sympathetic tone toward young immigrants, saying, “We’re going to work something out that’s going to make people happy and proud.”

A spokesman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the agency fol-

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lows a 2011 policy to generally avoid entering “sensitive locations” such as schools, places of worship and hospitals to take custody of immigrants in the country illegally. The policy says enforcement actions can be conducted in those locations in cases of terrorism or when there are “exigent circumstances.”

About 450 houses of worship of various denominations nationwide have offered to provide some form of sanctuary, including living space, financial assistance or rides for schoolchildren, said Alison Harrington, pastor of Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona.

Immigrants have been fearful for decades, particularly as deportations increased during the Obama administration, said Harrington, who is involved in the sanctuary move-

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ment on a national scale. But Trump’s campaign promises to build a wall along the Mexican border, to bar Muslims from entering the country and to deport millions “has really galvanized people,” she said.

The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, with more than 140 congregations, has adopted a resolution calling for “holy resistance” to Trump’s immigration proposals and declaring itself a “sanctuary diocese.”

In Philadelphia, a coalition of 17 churches and two synagogues said it has seen a huge uptick in the number of volunteers for a program offering support to immigrants when ICE raids their homes. The program had 65 volunteers in May. In the two weeks following Trump’s win, more than 1,000 new volunteers signed up, said Peter Pedemonti, executive director of the New

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BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — Hundreds of houses of worship are offering sanctuary to people who could face deportation if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his campaign pledge to remove millions of immigrants living in the country illegally.

To some churches, sanctuary means spiritual support or legal assistance to fight deportation. Others promise or already are extending physical sanctuary by housing immigrants.

In Brockton, a poor city of about 95,000 people south of Boston, four churches have pledged to take in immigrants fearful of being deported.

“If you need a safe place, once you enter the doors of this building, you are safe,” said the Rev. Abraham Waya, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, who said his church

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Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia.

“We know that we’re in a different historical moment right now and that our faith compels us to take increasingly bold actions,” Harrington said.

Some churches have already made good on their promises.

In Philadelphia, a 40-yearold man from Mexico has been living in the Arch Street United Methodist Church for three weeks.

Javier Flores entered the U.S. illegally in 1997 and has been deported and re-entered several times since then. After being held in an ICE detention center for over a year, the agency released him for 90 days so he could prepare for deportation. He did not want to be separated from his wife and three children, so he sought refuge, said the Rev. Robin Hynicka, senior pastor.

Local & State News Rink Continued from Page 1A place to let potential skaters know if the ice is ready and the rink is open. There is a stop sign that is placed by the rink, and when open, indicates that there is to be no skating. If the stop sign is folded up, skaters are free to enjoy the rink.

New this year, skates will be available for purchase in Newton at Mojo Cycling. The public can order skates at Mojo to be picked up when they arrive.

Art

Continued from Page 1A his work displayed. His passion for art started with sketches and drawings, but he now has a fondness for making models, too.

One of the pieces on

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“So far I haven’t brought any skates in,” Mojo owner Joe Urias said. “If it takes off a little bit maybe I’ll get more traffic and I can get some in.”

The skating rink was originally a project of the Friends of Newton Parks, which fundraised and purchased the rink last year. The group raised around $500 at its Breakfast with Santa event and with additional funds donated by citizens, the rink was purchased for approximately $4,500 from NiceRink in Wisconsin.

A temporary, above

ground rink, it is approximately 50 to 60 feet wide and 90 feet long. It can hold about 40 to 50 people at one time.

The parks department will maintain the rink and clear it following any snowfall.

“It went really well last year. We were really pleased at how it went,” Unsworth said. “We got a lot of positive comments about it and more and more people are excited about it being open this year, too.”

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Parks department crews have been working to get the ice skating rink at Maytag Park ready to go with the hopes of having it open as soon as Thursday.

display is a self-portrait sculpture made of clay.

Also included is a piece entitled, “Bee Gees,” which depicts three bees singing together. From a distance, it’s hard to make out the singing bees. But upon closer investigation, careful attention to detail was

executed to finish the project.

“For my artwork, I like to make models and do some other things with plastic at home, just like the piano and guitar here,” Zheng said.

Zheng was joined by his grandparents, who just arrived in the Unit-

ed States last month. He plans on taking more art classes later this year.

“I don’t know how to explain it,” Zheng said.

“It just makes me satisfied.”

Workforce

Continued from Page 1A seekers by helping them get trained and hired for real jobs with pathways for growth.

“We are charged with setting strategy as well as performing oversight for the workforce system for Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story and Warren counties,” Arthur said. “With that we work with federal funds to help individuals get training and the support they need so they can get a job with sustainable wages.”

A successful program implemented in Jasper County was a job fair at the Newton Correctional Facility. A total of 32 employers attended the fair with more than 200 individuals from the correctional facility meeting and getting information to hopefully someday gain employ-

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Central Iowa Workforce Development representative Angie Arthur explains to the Jasper County Board of Supervisors Tuesday what the organization has been doing in the county, including a job fair at the correctional facility.

ment.

“I really like the program we are doing at the correction facilities,” Stevenson said. “I’ve always felt they have program inside and that is

good but when they get outside there is not a lot there, then they don’t have a lot of hope and a lot of the time end up back in there. For me personally, I think this

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is a great program and is doing really good things for us.”

Other areas CIWD focuses on include growth industries in the region, collaboration with different entities and an apprentice program. “ Our mission is to build a quality workforce for today and tomorrow,” Arthur said.

In other business: • The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Department was approved to renew a maintenance and support agreement with MorphoTrak for 2017.

MorphoTrak is the program used for the fingerprinting process.

• David Berkenbosch was hired as a temporary part-time seasonal maintenance working at $16 per hour effect Wednesday through April 30.

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

Thank You We would like to thank our family, friends, and the Newton Police Department for all the cards, visits, support and prayers during our Mother’s battle with cancer. Thank you to Dr. Tom Buroker, Dr. Alexander, Dr.Chan, Dr. Pak, all the nurses and staff that lovingly cared for her. Thank you to the Hospice nurses and Hammer Medical Supply as they encouraged us and provided what we needed to care for her in her home.

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Continued from Page 1A Cameron has no idea the Tetra Tops are coming his way. They will be a Christmas surprise for the elementary student. His mother said none of this would have happened without the help of Hashman.

“I just searched on the internet, and I was going to be done,” Sarah Muhs said. “Angie is the one who pushed because she said that’s what Cameron asked for. She wanted to make sure that his voice was recognized.”

Cameron’s “talker” also played a big role in communicating his Christmas wish list. According to Talk To Me Technologies’ website, the Nova Chat is “for children and adults with complex communication needs.”

Sarah said Cameron has been using the device for three years.

“We trialed a few different devices, and that just happened to be the one that he took to the most,” she said. “He’s been working in speech and in school with using it.”

Cameron is improving with the Nova Chat. Sarah Muhs said he started out with basic requests, but now he spells words on it often.

“He’s finally now getting to where he’s using it for other things other than just to say his needs and wants,” she said.

Cameron uses the device at home and at school, although his mom said he probably uses it more at school. He was using it in class Tuesday morning to practice solving math equations.

Cameron will be celebrating his ninth birthday the week before Christmas, so it’s an exciting time for him. When Christmas finally arrives, his surprise gift is sure to bring holiday cheer.

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Megan Berryhill is an ARNP, advanced registered nurse practitioner with a board certification in children and family psychiatry, and a PMHNP, which is a psychiatry mental health nurse practitioner.

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Babbling Brooks Jason W. Brooks

eaching is one of the most valuable aspects of any culture. I’m glad many Jasper County people have had the patience to teach me a few things. I hope I’ve been able to do some teaching as well.

Next week, I will begin another set of lessons in a different Iowa county, helping newspaper readers in that area understand complex subjects and see images of life in their communities. I can only hope I run into as many kind and helpful teachers in that place as I have in Jasper County.

My two-plus years here have taught me too many things to list in one column.

However, I’ll cover a few of the more powerful lessons I’ll take with me.

The oldest teachers I’d like to thank are

our World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. There is fairly large concentration of these fine folks for a state that doesn’t have a large, traditional active-duty base, and I’m thankful I got to hear some of their experiences and regrets. I hope to heed their wisdom and not repeat mistakes of the past.

One of the youngest teachers I’d like to thank is Adam McNeer. His perseverance and struggles with his spine and his other medical issues give me strength. If a child can battle these elements and endure the twists and turns of his life, including the complicated adult things like Medicaid privatization that are beyond his control, certainly I can make an effort to be honest and caring with people.

Other young teachers include the many K-12 students I’ve interviewed.

From Kids Talk to more in-depth stories, it’s been my privilege to be reassured about our future by hearing the knowledge and ideas possessed by tomorrow’s leaders.

Farmers have taught me while there is a long way to go in creating a sustainable ecosystem and food chain, there has been an amazing amount of progress. They’ve shown me it isn’t an easy life feeding the world — no matter how much technology is out in the field.

Teachers who call themselves teachers have shown me a few of the challenges of bringing skills to students who have such different priorities and life experiences compared to what I had in Maryland in the 1970s and 80s. They’ve shown me if Iowa and the rest of the nation could simplify school finance and get more teachers involved in planning curriculum, there might be a chance public education would finally stop losing ground to homeschooling, private schools and charter schools.

My co-workers have taught me parenting ain’t easy. Not only have my co-workers

who have children shared their triumphs and defeats with me and others, they’ve also helped “parent” me in terms of helping strengthen my etiquette, punctuality, grammar and reliability.

One of my co-workers is more than a decade my junior, yet he has been my key mentor. I can’t think of many people who are equally knowledgeable on the Dakota Access Pipeline, the motivations of Sith warriors and what it’s like to be with veterans on their Freedom Flight tour of Washington, D.C. From businesspeople, I’ve learned a strong sense of determination is the most valuable venture capital, and there is no “magic pill” that sinks or saves a town. Solid communication and a will to succeed matter more than any race track that’s only open three weekends per year or any interest rate or tax break. Principles trump principal.

I have such a long way to go in learning how things work. I thank the people who have taken the time to help me with the basics.

American Conservative Ben Shapiro

When democracy fails One of the great lies of the 21st century is that republicanism and freedom are inevitable.

Actually, representative government and individual liberty are the exception, not the rule, and individual liberty often dissipates in the name of the collective, along with truly representative government. And yet, it’s that feeling of inevitability that allows us to attack the basic values that undergird republicanism and freedom. Because we never think that those institutions are under assault, we’re unafraid of chipping away at their foundations in the name of partisan politics.

If we chip away enough at those foundations, the superstructure will crumble.

Democracy relies on three factors, as expressed by Harvard University’s Yascha Mounk and the University of Melbourne’s Roberto Stefan Foa: a belief that democracy is itself important, a belief that nondemocratic forms of government are wrong and a belief that the democratic system is legitimate. If those beliefs erode, so, too, do republicanism and freedom.

The left has been hammering away at those three beliefs for a full century. Leftism is based on the notion that if you give government massive power, it will revenge itself on the bourgeois who have stomped you down. More basically, Marxism is based on the notion that human beings cannot become decent without a new system. That system cannot be removed democratically, since we are all products of the democratic system, and are therefore corrupt.

Leftism, too, has scorned democracy as the only solution. Fascism of the proletariat would be better. In 2010, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said: “What if we could just be China for a day? I mean, just, just, just one day. You know, I mean, where we could actually, you know, authorize the right solutions, and I do think there is a sense of that, on, on everything from the economy to environment.”

That’s not rare. The left spent most of the 1930s gazing enviously across the seas toward the fascist left in Italy, Germany and the Soviet Union.

Finally, the left has declared repeatedly that American democracy is illegitimate because it stands in favor of cruel capitalism. It’s plutocratic and corrupt, and it must be heavily regulated. Today, the left claims that millions of voters are disenfranchised simply on the basis of race without evidence to support such idiocy.

But here’s the problem in 2016: All three of the foundations of democracy are now being undermined by the reactionary right, too. Democracy, say many on the right, is not important so long as it means making America great again — who cares if Carrier Corp. must be leveraged into keeping jobs at home, so long as the jobs remain at home? Democracy, say many on the right, isn’t the only solution — why not just trust Trump to do what’s right? After all, he’s certainly popular! And democracy doesn’t work anyway, say many on the right — the people must be lied to in order to get them to vote correctly. And voter fraud is rampant.

So we now have partisan politics that suggest that power is more important than reliable institutions or deeper values. That’s a danger point for American politics. Donald Trump may turn out to be a wonderful president; we may yet see a new birth of freedom in America.

But so long as partisans on both sides are prepared to blow up democracy in order to save it, we’re at risk of an explosion.

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City spending indicates red flags The Daily News reported the City of Newton is going to start a system of financial analysis to spot “warning trends.” There’s already red flags.

Recently the 2016 financial report for Newton was published, three of four categories had more expenditures than revenue.

The city has revenue debt of $2,906,000 and a long term debt of $24,657,465. TIF money was deposited into the general fund to meet obligations, including salary benefits. After three years of tax increases and bonding, there’s still not enough money.

Newton is living beyond their means. How long will it take to pay off this existing debt?

Yet the spending continues.

The city announced their 20172019 action plan, chock full of more expensive projects and no mention of how it will be paid for. I think I can guess.

The action plan includes “improving neighborhood quality and curb appeal.” Yes, there’s blighted areas, but there is in every town. Will city officials be out scrutinizing properties, looking for faults or improvements that could be made, then offering grants or taxpayer funds to pay for it? That screams snobby.

It tells someone their house isn’t good enough for the new Newton, and you just ruin the whole look. Well, too bad.

Sometimes it’s all people can afford. No wonder people feel left out.

Another goal is to remake and reinvent Newton. Into

what? What are the plans? Do residents have a say in it?

A town is more than marketing strategy and image. You shouldn’t have to give away building lots and $10,000 in taxpayer money to have new home builders and buyers, just to get people to live here. If the city feels lots in Newton are basically worthless, why not have the county assessor lower the value of lots on existing properties?

My dinky lot (with house), has an assessed value of $14,220.

Quite a difference.

The only people coming out ahead are the home buyers and the developers. I never see a poor real estate developer, but you can’t say the same for the tax payer.

Carole Doane Newton

Iowans make voice heard in election

By Paul Pate Iowa Secretary of State The people of Iowa once again showed they are among the most civically-minded in the nation, thanks to their turnout in the 2016 general election. More than 1.58 million Iowans made their voice heard. Iowa’s 72 percent turnout ranks among the top five states in the country for voter participation.

I would like to personally thank everyone who took the time to cast a ballot. Increasing voter participation is one of the primary goals of my administration, and while a top five finish is very good, I want Iowa to be number one.

On Monday, December 19, the Republican Party of Iowa’s six electors will come to Des Moines to cast our state’s official votes for president and vice-president of the United States. Similar ceremonies

will take place across the country.

This action is a necessary step in the official process of selecting our next president.

There has been a lot of talk since Election Day, mainly from people upset with the outcome, that we should abolish the Electoral College and select our president through a popular vote. This line of thinking is contrary to what our Founding Fathers envisioned for the United States and enshrined in our U.S. Constitution. They did not construct a pure democracy.

The U.S. was designed as a representative republic, giving power to the states, instead of a bloated, centralized federal government.

It was Alexander Hamilton, first U.S. secretary of the Treasury, who advocated most strongly for the Electoral College.

A national popular vote would render Iowa and most other Midwestern states practically mean-

ingless in the presidential election process. Candidates would no longer campaign here. The Iowa Caucuses would become obsolete.

We would never be able to vet the candidates or ask them questions about their stances on the issues most important to us, because the entire focus of their campaigns would be on the most populous cities and states in the country, like New York, California and Texas. Attempts from rural voters to make their voices heard would be futile.

The Electoral College requires candidates to appeal to all of America, not just its top population centers. Iowa feeds the world and we deserve to have our issues discussed on a national level. We take our civic duty very seriously in Iowa, from the caucuses all the way to the general election. Thank you to the 1,581,371 of you who cast a ballot.

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Obituaries Dennis Bartels and Sharon Bartels Dec. 2, 2016

Dennis Bartels, 75, and Sharon Bartels, 73, both of Parkersburg, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident north of Parkersburg.

Dennis was born the son of Edward and Lydia (Johnson) Bartels, Oct. 10, 1941, rural Aplington. He attended Parkersburg High School and graduated in 1960.

Sharon was born the daughter of Echo and Gladys (Geiken) Mennen, Oct. 4, 1943, in Iowa Falls. She graduated from Aplington High School in 1961.

On June 21, 1963, Dennis and Sharon were united in marriage at the Bethel Reformed Church in rural Aplington. The couple made their home in Parkersburg and moved to their current acreage in 1974, where they farmed and raised cattle. Through

the years, Dennis was a school bus driver for the Parkersburg School District. He also worked at Kyhl’s Chevrolet in Parkersburg, Farmland Foods in Iowa Falls, sold Mooreman Feed and retired from the University of Northern Iowa Power Plant in Cedar Falls in 2010. Sharon worked at Plastonics in Grundy Center, ASGROW Seed Company in Aplington, and later in food services for the Aplington-Parkersburg Schools.

Dennis and Sharon became members of the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg in 1967. Dennis was a trustee and usher.

Sharon taught Sunday school, Bible school and was also a member of the Ladies Guild. The couple enjoyed doing nearly everything together. They were very active in 4-H when their children were younger, taking annual family fishing trips to Minnesota and playing card games with loved ones. Most recently, they enjoyed taking drives throughout the countryside, and would pack a bag in case they decided to spend the night. They often called their children and loved knowing about their daily lives.

Most of all, they loved attending their grandchildren’s sporting events and activities on a week-

ly basis.

Dennis was a member of the Butler County Cattlemen’s Association. He enjoyed hunting, especially with his son Daran, and his friends and family. He enjoyed having coffee daily downtown with his friends. Sharon enjoyed golfing, bowling and participated in leagues. She had a special bond, and a close knit relationship with her nine sisters that did many, many activities together.

They were both preceded in death by their parents and four brothers-in-law, John Junker, LeRoy Lupkes, Harlan Johnson and Willard VanderHolt.

Dennis and Sharon are survived by three children, Stacy (Steve) Whitmire of Parkersburg, Daran (Mary) Bartels of Newton and Shelby (Dan) Brouwer of Aplington; eight grandchildren, Ashley Wangsness, Amber (Nick) Cordes, Levi Whitmire, Alex Bartels, Alyssa Bartels, Aaron Bartels, Hunter Brouwer and Jaxson Brouwer; three great-grandchildren, Kolbie and Brylie Wangsness and Kaden Wangsness; and one great-granddaughter on the way; Sharon’s sisters, Marjorie Junker of Parkersburg, Irma (Clarence) Diekman of Waverly, Joyce (Ronald) Brocka

James Balmer Dec. 14, 2016 James Balmer, 79, of Newton, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at the Mercy Hospice House in Johnston, Iowa. Services are pending the at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

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of Parkersburg, Shirley Lupkes of Parkersburg, Janice Johnson of Parkersburg, Glenda VanderHolt of Parkersburg, Carol (Wayne) Aukes of Wellsburg, Judy (Larry) Pruisner of Parkersburg and Kathy (Larry) Koppedryer of Waverly; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at First Congregational Church in Parkersburg with Pastor Mark Eggleston Officiating. The pianist was Randy Aalderks and he sang “I Bowed on My Knees” and “O Holy Night” and the congregational hymns were “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” The casketbearers were Levi Whitmire, Jaxson Brouwer, Hunter Brouwer, Alex Bartels, Aaron Bartels and Nick Cordes. The honorary casketbearers were Ashley Wangsness, Amber Cordes, Alyssa Bartels, Kolbie Wangsness, Brylie Wangsness, Kaden Wangsness and Baby Cordes. The Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.

R e d m a n - S c hw a r t z were in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family and online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz. com

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Oliver Ricky Shea Dec. 9, 2016 Kao and Kaycie Shea, of Newton, announce the birth of their son, Oliver Ricky Shea, born Dec. 9, 2016, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. He weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 18 inches long.

Grandparents are Rick and Carol Flanagan, of Newton, Alan and June Shea, of Newton, and Daileen Shea, of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Club News Chapter K-EN TTT Chapter K-EN T.T.T. enjoyed a holiday dinner meeting at the home of Kay Parsons Tuesday.

Rose Evans assisted with the ham dinner, sides were provided by the members. Following the dinner there was a short business meeting. It was announced there are still a few cheese balls for sale.

They can be purchased from any member of the group. The budget for the upcoming year was presented and approved. The year books had been created by Shir-

ley Nuzum and were passed out.

The program chair reminded the group that the winter meeting will be at Park Center hosted by Carolyn Hobbs and the ladies in residence. Donations to the Salvation Army food bank will be taken that night. Each member donated $5 to Jane Repp to use for school clothing needs in lieu of a gift exchange. The camp committee reported that the girls had been taken out to dinner at Perkins and were presented with a gift. The evening was enjoyable for all.

Southward was arrested and cited for stopping on a paved highway and registration violation.

• Jeffrey J. Stanton, 20, of Newton, is cited with failure to maintain control after a two vehicle collision at 12:28 p.m. Saturday. Stanton was driving north on West 12th Street in a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. As Stanton and another vehicle approached a curve, Stanton slid across the centerline and into the path of a 2010 Chevy Traverse. The roadway was covered with fresh snow and was very slick. The oth-

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• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Free Community Meal will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton. Those interested may enter the church through the glass/ elevator doors on the Second Avenue East side or through the single glass door off the north parking lot. The meals are open to the public and everyone is welcome.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

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

• Newton Community Blood Drive will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 501 E. 19th N. in Newton. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.

• Newton Village entertainment will begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Newton Village, 110 N. Fifth Ave. W. in Newton. Vocalist Aaron Shoemaker will perform in the fist floor activity room. Entertainment at Newton Village is free and open to the public. For more information on entertainment and activities at Newton Village, contact them at 641-792-0115.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Newton Piecemakers will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist, 501 E. 19th St. S. in Newton.

• Jasper County Democratic Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the garden room at Park Centre, 500 First St. N. in Newton.

This date is a change from the normal meeting time of the second Thursday of each month. All Democrats are welcome.

• Monroe Women’s Club will meet at noon Friday at Monroe City Hall, 206 Sherman St. • Penny Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton.

• Parents Night Out will begin at 5:15 p.m.

Friday at Newton YMCA, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Parent can take their kids to the Y for a safe night full of fun activities, games, crafts, snacks, a movie and more. Ages 1-11 years. Register at the welcome center or by calling 641-792-4006.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

• Vocalist Steve Knight will perform at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the first floor activity room at Newton Village, 110 N. Fifth Ave. W. in Newton. Entertainment at Newton Village is free and open to the public. For more information call Newton Village at 641-792-0115.

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The Newton Correctional facility have been collecting items for the annual Christmas toy drive.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Lazeke Southward, 27, of West Des Moines, is charged with interference with official acts after police responded to a call at 10:40 p.m. Saturday in reference to a vehicle parked on Interstate 80 east, mile marker 166. The vehicle was parked on the roadway. Police saw Southward walking on the side of the roadway and asked him to come to the patrol car. Southward continued walking and refused to stop. Police grabbed Southward and placed him on the ground.

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er driver, Kayla L. McNeeley, 28, of Newton, was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

• Kendi K. McCollum, 19, of Newton, is charged with assault causing bodily injury after an incident at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at a residence in Newton. McCollum allegedly confronted the victim about things she said about McCollum’s brother.

The victim told police McCollum struck her about the head several times, causing swelling. McCollum was issued a citation.

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Alcoholic husband’s cruelty extends even to family cat DEAR ABBY: My husband drinks a lot. When he does, his personality changes to the point that I don’t want to be around him. He’s aware of this, but he continues to drink.

Recently I caught him sneaking alcohol, so I hid the bottle. When he realized what I had done, he retaliated by letting our cat out after dark, which we don’t do because of the coyotes in our area. (We recently lost a cat to them after dark.) After he did it, “Joe” nonchalantly let me know the cat was outside. He didn’t say why he did it, but I figured it out.

I know he’s an alcoholic, but isn’t this evil? It feels evil. Or is it the stunted, vindictive mind of an alcoholic? — LET THE CAT OUT DEAR LET THE CAT OUT: Whether your husband’s mind is stunted, I can’t say. But what he did was, indeed, vindictive. It was also cruel. As your letter shows, alcoholism is a disease that affects not only the alcoholic, but also the people who are close to them.

Whether you can continue living this way is for you to decide, but before making up your mind, you would be wise to visit some AlAnon meetings. To find one near you, visit al-anon.alateen.org or call 1-888-4-ALANON. Please don’t wait.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been involved with a younger man for 15 years.

“Grant” and I were great friends, but always kept things casual — bars, hotels, sports events. We agreed we would discuss it if we wanted to date other people and allowed each other the freedom to do so over the years, but we would always come back together.

This year on my birthday I was shocked to find out through social media that Grant has been in a re-

lationship with another woman the whole time I have known him. In fact, he married her and had a baby with her! He has been lying to me since the day we met.

I feel terrible not only for myself, but also for Grant’s wife. I consider him a scumbag at this point. My gut reaction was to contact his wife and spill the beans. But after I cooled down, I’m not sure if it makes sense to ruin three more lives. I just feel he should be responsible for his actions and shouldn’t get away with it. What would you do in this situation? — BURNT TO A CRISP DEAR BURNT: Honestly? I’d move on.

DEAR ABBY: I work in a large medical facility that relies on nurses to attend every shift they are assigned. Last Christmas a nurse I know called in saying her father had died. The thing is, I have known her for years, and her father has been dead as long as I have known her.

Would it be snitching to tell my supervisor what I know? — SHORTHANDED IN NEW ENGLAND DEAR SHORTHANDED: Yes, it would. But it wouldn’t be snitching to inform the nurse that lying to get out of work is not only unfair to the rest of you, but also unprofessional.

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Two cats in ice-covered pet carrier left in trash DAVENPORT — Two cats are recovering after being found in an ice-covered pet carrier outside a Davenport church.

The cats were brought to King’s Harvest Pet Rescue on Tuesday. Shelter director Terri Gleize says a woman walking past Newcomb Presbyterian Church noticed the pet carrier sitting next to the trash. Gleize says the pet carrier had an inch of ice on it when the cats arrived. The National Weather Service says the temperature started at a low of 9 degrees Tuesday.

Farmland values decline 6 percent over the past year DES MOINES — The average value of Iowa farmland declined 6 percent over the past year, and this is the first time those values have dropped for three years in a row since the 1980s farm crisis. Iowa State University estimates that Iowa farmland is now worth about $7,183 per acre on average. But assistant Iowa State University economics professor Wendong Zhang says the state is unlikely to see another crisis soon.

BERNARD — Residents of the tiny eastern Iowa city of Bernard are imploring officials to keep the community’s elementary school open despite declining enrollment and higher per-student costs. About 50 people attended the Western Dubuque Community School Board’s meeting on Monday.

“We know how important it is for families to be able to raise their kids in a town that has a hometown school,” attendee Maggie Gravel said. “Closing the school could drive some families away from moving up here.”

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Judge declares mistrial in stabbing death case SIOUX CITY — A judge has declared a mistrial in the murder trial of a Sioux City man charged with stabbing a man to death during an argument. District Judge Duane Hoffmeyer declared the mistrial Tuesday afternoon after jurors said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of 47-year-old Elias Wanatee. Jurors deliberated more than 11 hours before giving up. Wanatee was charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 17 stabbing death of Vernon Mace.

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Flute-iano Duo Prairie City, Newton pair understand senior care can be musical

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or Prairie City flutist Kris McKlveen and Newton pianist Glenda Duffus, retirement was no reason to shelve their sheet music.

So three years ago, the pair decided to take their love of song into senior living and care centers around central Iowa, forming the Flute-iano Duo. “It’s really enriching for me to partner with Glenda and to collaborate with her. We both have some of the same ideas about presenting music to the public and at care centers,” McKlveen said. “It’s given us an opportunity in retirement to purse our love of music and share it with others. I also firmly believe the people who reside in nursing homes need stimulation and music reaches them in a special way that a person cannot reach. It’s a ministry.”

With the holiday season approaching, the Flute-iano Duo has two upcoming Christmas performances in Newton — 2 p.m. Thursday at Park Centre and 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Newton Public Library.

Every two to three months, the Flute-iano Duo will book a round of gigs at senior living and care centers in Pella.

But the Prairie City and Newton musicians have played for audiences

Submitted Photo Glenda Duffus, of Newton, and Kris McKlveen, of Prairie City, also known as the Flute-iano Duo, will play a free concert at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Newton Public Library.

The show will feature the duo’s Christmas set list.

throughout central Iowa, including shows at Newton Village and at care centers in Pleasant Hill and Des Moines.

McKlveen said their set lists are usually filled with what she and Duffus call “light classical.”

It’s not super heavy.

The duo also dabbles in Broadway show tunes, pop music from the 1940s to 2000s and sacred selections — both older hymns and contemporary.

“There are so many nice things that are written for flute and piano that we do in the classical genre,” McKlveen said.

“In the summer we did a series of shows that had a patriotic and baseball theme. We played well known patriotic tunes as well as ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game.’”

For Flute-iano Duo’s upcoming Christmas

gig, the Newton Library audience can expect both secular and sacred Christmas tunes.

“Ding Dong Merrily On High,” “Away in a Manger,” “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” “Silver Bells,” “Let it Sown” and many little-known Christmas songs.

McKlveen has played flute since she was 10 years old. Her father, a junior high band instructor for Muscatine and Fort Madison Community Schools, liked the instrument and thought the flute would be a good fit for his daughter.

Her career was also in music. After majoring in music at Luther College in Decorah, McKlveen taught fifth through eighth grade band at Pella Christian Grade School for 17 years, retiring in 2013. She still

teaches private flute lessons and also serves as a flute consultant for Pella Christian High School today. She sings in the choir and regularly plays at her church in West Des Moines. She also plays in the chapel at Lutheran Hospital.

While in college she played in the concert band and sang in Nordic Choir. Where ever she is, McKlveen finds a reason to pull out her flute for a tune.

“I was fortunate to have good teachers along the way and develop my love of music,” she said.

Duffus is also a retired elementary music instructor, teaching for the Newton Community School District.

Before she entered the music room, Duffus taught kindergarten, second and sixth grades.

A graduate of Central College, she earned degrees in music and elementary education.

While at Central, her major instrument was piano. Duffus often served as piano accompanist for students, as well as faculty. She studied with Dr. Donald Gren, her piano instructor and extensively with Professor Edith LeCocq.

These days Duffus is active in her Des Moines church choir, teaches private piano/voice, and directs a community handbell ensemble.

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Democrats still questioning Medicaid performance DES MOINES (AP) — A handful of Democrats in a health oversight committee on Tuesday said they continue to have questions about the performance of Iowa’s Medicaid program, more than eight months after it switched to a privatized system run by three insurance companies.

Democrats in the bipartisan Health Policy Oversight Committee expressed skepticism about the new health care system for poor and disabled residents amid a roughly four-hour meeting at the Capitol that featured results of a quarterly report about the program. The report was released last month by the Iowa Department of Human Services, which oversees the three insurance companies that now run Medicaid.

Despite an assessment by DHS officials that the agency was seeing improvements in the system, Democrats continued to share anecdotal reports about problems regarding patient care and reimbursements for service providers that offer Medicaid. Democratic Sen. Liz Mathis said she was particularly concerned that some providers are reportedly owed hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“We want to iron out these difficulties and we want to have the best system we can for the people who are the most vulnerable,” she said.

Amy McCoy, a spokeswoman for DHS, noted that some issues regarding coverage or reimbursements also existed under the old state-run system. But she emphasized that the agency continues to address lingering problems, especially as it relates to providers seeking reimbursements.

DHS officials said during their presentation that data collected in their quarterly reports should soon clearly reflect performance trends, a point that Republican Rep. David Heaton reiterated during closing remarks.

“The longer we go, the more meaningful the data,” he said.

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One bowl, one strike 93-year-old Park Centre resident earns bowling fame Newton Daily News Ernestine Dieleman moved into Park Centre in Newton because she was recovering from health issues. She was unable to care for herself, and she needed short-term rehabilitation to help her back on her feet.

Recently, she walked into Cardinal Lanes in Newton with a group of friends, picked up a bowling ball for the first time in her life, and bowled a strike.

Ernestine Dieleman — “Ernie” to her friends — is 93.

“A person never stops wanting to learn new things, and to be good at those things,” Dieleman said. “And thanks to the wellness team at Park Centre, we learn new things all the time.

And we get stronger, too.”

That informal evaluation of Park Centre’s wellness program

makes Alayna Bailey smile. Bailey is Park Centre’s lifestyle director, and she’s responsible for creating and implementing the community’s wellness activities. Wellness is a focus of all WesleyLife communities, with leaders encouraging physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual wellness as keys to living purposeful, meaningful lives.

Bailey and her team are doing more than a few things right, as a full 82 percent of the community’s independent-living (IL) residents take part in wellness activities at Park Centre. And that translates, she said, into a happier, healthier Park Centre.

“We have programming for all our residents, and anyone who chooses to participate is welcome — everyone from IL residents to assisted living, memory support and health cen-

ter residents, and our Adult Day participants,” Bailey said. “We adapt classes to the needs and abilities of our residents, as well as how they might be feeling on a given day. It’s all about their needs and what interests them.”

Fitness classes at Park Centre include various levels of strength and stability and total body conditioning.

Bailey and her team members also encourage residents to move naturally throughout the day so that fitness becomes a way of life, not just something to focus on during an hour-long class.

That philosophy resonates with Dwight Stanfield, an IL resident at Park Centre for the last six years. Stanfield, 84, had been active most of his life, but by the time he moved into Park Centre, he felt his fitness level slipping.

“I walked a little, and

Submitted Photo Ernestine Dieleman works with her Park Centre’s lifestyles director Alayna Bailey to help her get back on her feet.

that was all,” Stanfield said. “I didn’t have a good program. When I started attending the classes, I realized quickly how good it felt to consistently be moving again. I look forward to what they teach us and encourage us to do, and I always feel great afterward.”

Great enough, that is, to keep moving long after his morning exercise class has ended.

Stanfield augments his workouts with walks

outdoors and through the interior hallway that connects Park Centre to Skiff Medical Center, which is adjacent to Park Centre, and with other activities around the community.

“I don’t know if all this activity will help me stay younger, but I feel pretty good, so it can’t hurt,” he said.

Dieleman, basking in her newfound bowling fame, agreed that there’s no downside to becoming or remaining active

as an older adult. She’s one of the community’s success stories, having moved from skilled care to assisted living, and then to living on her own — an uncommon route for a senior living resident.

“No matter what age you are, you always want to get better, and this is the place to do that,” Dieleman said.

“When you move in here, you’re not just sitting around growing older.”

Jasper County students graduate from DMACC

Submitted Photos Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus students AnnaLisa Macha (right), of Baxter, and Leslie Newton (above), of Colfax, receive congratulations from DMACC President Rob Denson at the recent Ankeny Campus Fall Graduation reception. Macha graduated from DMACC’s early childhood education program. Newton graduated from DMACC’s phlebotomy program.

Steve Martin, Jolly Holiday Lights powered by wind energy Martin Short coming to Iowa Newton Daily News

Tickets on sale Friday Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Des Moines Performing Arts has announced longtime comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will come to the Des Moines Civic Center at 8 p.m. Oct. 27.

Tickets to Steve Martin and Martin Short will be available starting at 9 a.m. on Friday at DesMoinesPerformingArts.org, the Civic Center Ticket Office, by phone at 515-246-2300, or on the Des Moines Performing Arts app (available for Android and IOS users).

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Uber self-driving cars hit the Canadian gov’t moves toward legalizing streets of San Francisco recreational pot

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber is bringing a small number of self-driving cars to its ride-hailing service in San Francisco — a move likely to excite the city’s tech-savvy population and certain to antagonize California regulators.

The Wednesday launch in Uber’s hometown expands a public pilot program the company started in Pittsburgh in September. The testing lets everyday people experience the cars as Uber works to identify glitches before expanding the technology’s use in San Francisco and elsewhere.

California law, however, requires a test permit for self-driving prototype vehicles, and Uber does not have one.

The company argues that the law doesn’t apply because its cars require a human backup.

Uber has a history of testing legal boundaries. Although the company has been around less than a decade, it has argued with authorities around the world about how much of its drivers’ histories should be covered in background checks and whether those drivers should be treated as contractors ineligible for employee benefits.

AP Photo Uber is bringing a small number of self-driving cars to its ride-hailing service in San Francisco — a move likely to both excite the city’s tech-savvy population and spark a conflict with California regulators.

Uber’s self-driving tests in San Francisco will begin with a “handful” of Volvo luxury SUVs — the company wouldn’t release an exact number — that have been tricked out with sensors so they can steer, accelerate and brake, and even decide to change lanes. The cars will have an Uber employee behind the wheel to take over should the technology fail. Users of the app may be matched with a self-driving car, but can opt out

if they prefer a human driver.

Self-driven rides cost the same as ordinary ones.

The cars will be put to the test in the congested streets of San Francisco. The city can be a daunting place to drive given its famously steep hills, frequent fog, street and cable cars, an active bicycle culture, and roads that are constantly being repaved, remarked and restricted for bike lanes and traffic management.

Aleppo cease-fire collapses, threatening evacuation plans BEIRUT (AP) — A cease-fire deal between rebels and the Syrian government in the city of Aleppo effectively collapsed on Wednesday, with fighter jets resuming deadly air raids over the opposition’s densely crowded enclave in the east of the city.

The attacks threatened to scuttle plans

to evacuate rebels and tens thousands of civilians out of harm’s way, in what would seal the opposition’s surrender of the city.

The evacuation was supposed to begin at dawn but shelling resumed in the morning hours and buses meant to be used in the pullout of rebels and civilians returned to their depots. Activists and

fighters trapped in the opposition’s last sliver of territory in Aleppo said pro-government forces had struck their district with dozens of rockets since mid-morning.

They said aircraft resumed bombing shortly after noon.

“They began to strike as if there’s no such thing as a ‘ceasefire’ or ‘civilian evac-

uation,’” said media activist Mahmoud Raslan. “They’ve announced they are going to kill us all.”

It was not clear whether the planes were Syrian or Russian. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group reported at least six people had been killed.

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s government said Tuesday it would study a federal task force’s recommendation that Canadians over 18 years old be allowed to buy marijuana for recreational purposes and would announce new laws in the spring for legalizing pot.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has long promised to legalize recreational pot use and sales. If the legislation passes, Canada would be the largest developed country to end prohibition of recreational marijuana.

In the United States, voters in California, Massachusetts, Maine and Nevada voted Nov. 8 to approve the use of recreational marijuana, joining Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska, where it was previously legalized. Uruguay in South America is the only nation to legalize recreational pot.

The marijuana task force, headed by former Canadian Health Minister Anne McLellan, recommended that adults be allowed to carry up to 30 grams of pot for recreational purpose and grow up to four plants. It also recommended that higher-potency pot be taxed at a higher rate than weaker strains. It also said recreational marijuana should not be sold in the same location as alcohol or tobacco. Under the proposals, alcohol-free cannabis lounges would be allowed.

The panel’s report noted public health experts tend to favor a minimum age of 21 as the brain continues

to develop to about 25, but said setting the minimum age too high would preserve the illicit market. It said Canadian youth have higher rates of cannabis use than their peers worldwide.

Trudeau said the government plans to control and regulate the sale of marijuana to keep it out of the hands of kids and to remove a significant source of revenue for criminal organizations and street gangs.

McLellan said task force members travelled to Colorado and Washington and spoke to government officials in Uruguay to hear from those who have enacted policies to legalize pot.

“We are only the second nation to move forward in this way,” McLellan said, urging the Canadian government to use caution.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions to be the next U.S. attorney general has raised fears among supp0orters of legalized marijuana that the new administration could crack down on weed-tolerant states 20 years after California became the first to legalize medical marijuana.

Colorado now allows adults 21 and over to have up to an ounce of marijuana, without needing a doctor’s recommendation for the drug. Colorado also allows adults to grow up to six plants at home. And Denver has approved a first-in-the-U.S. law allowing people to use marijuana at bars, restaurants and other public spaces.

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Cardinals deck Dutch and Wildcats

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Sophomore Blake Iske had key matches in both duals for Newton High’s wrestling team at home Tuesday. Iske won at 120 pounds for the Cardinals, helping Newton win two on its home mats.

Iske racked up a 15-0 technical fall over Pella’s Matthew Widmar to put the Cardinals ahead of the Little Dutch, 2318. The win broke an 18-all tie in the Little Hawkeye Conference dual. Newton never trailed again to beat Pella, 39-30.

In a non-conference dual with visiting Carlisle, Newton trailed the Wildcats 18-15.

Iske was trailing Kaleb Reed, 2-1, in the third period. Reed was controlling Iske, who was on the bottom, but Iske battled to a sitting position.

Reed attempted to turn Iske, but with Iske found the leverage to put Reed’s back to the mat. Reed was pinned with 45 seconds remaining in the six-minute match. Reed reacted to the decision, was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and finally ejected from the competition.

With the win, Iske pushed the Cardinals into a 21-18 lead, but Reed’s conduct resulted in three team points being deducted from Carlisle’s total. Newton led 21-15 on its way to a 39-21 dual win.

The Wildcats, who defeated Pella 50-26, won the 138-pound match on a 5-2 decision by Tyler Squires over

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Blake Iske got the leverage to pin Carlisle’s Kaleb Reed in the third period when Reed tried a move which exposed his own back to the mat in Tuesday non-conference dual at Newton.

Reece Caves to make it 21-18.

Newton’s Jon Lawton pulled out a 1-0 victory against Jordan Watts at 145 pounds.

Newton won three of the final four matches to claim its fourth dual win of the season. The Cardinals are 4-1 overall in duals.

The victory over Pella evened the Cardinals’ Little Hawkeye Conference mark at 1-1.

“It’s always great to get a conference win. Pella is an improving program. They were able to field a full team for the first time in a long time,” Newton head coach Andy Swedenhjelm said. “Carlisle

is a good team up and down their lineup.”

Swedenhjelm said he thought the Cardinals showed the wear and tear of the long weekend of action at the Council Bluffs Classic, especially in the first dual with Pella. He said the Cardinals came back to the mat against the Wildcats with a more competitive edge.

Newton opened the conference dual with Pella with a 3-0 win by Tanner Petro over Austin Bragg at 170 pounds.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Pella’s Zack VanDonselaar reacts after Newton’s Jaise Gulling wins their 220-pound match with a takedown in overtime Tuesday in Little Hawkeye Conference action at Newton. Newton won 39-30.

L-S boys withstand C-M’s punch with big second half

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully senior John Trettin, right, attempts to steal the ball from Colfax-Mingo sophomore Zarek Hill during a South Iowa Cedar League game on Tuesday. Trettin was called for a foul on the play.

COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo’s boys basketball team had a chance to draw even with Class 1A No. 9 Lynnville-Sully at the foul line with 5:18 to play in the third quarter.

The Tigerhawks took the Hawks’ best punch in the first half and rallied to within two in the third, but never got over the hump.

Lynnville-Sully forced three straight turnovers late in the third quarter, led by 14 after three and dominated the fourth during a 68-38 South Iowa Cedar League road win Tuesday night.

Three Hawks scored in double-figures and two more scored nine in the victory as Lynnville-Sully improved to 5-1 on the season. Colfax-Min-

go scored just nine points in the second half.

“I just thought Colfax played well in the first half really. They did a nice job of taking care of the basketball and making some shots,” Lynnville-Sully coach Nick Harthoorn said.

“We obviously wanted to do a few things better defensively.

“The second half, for whatever reason, we were able to speed them up a little more and turn them over. We got the momentum and then our offense started to click.”

Lynnville-Sully led 18-8 after one quarter, but Colfax-Mingo rallied behind three consecutive 3-pointers by sophomore Zarek Hill, junior Reegan Van Dyke and junior Alex Lewis.

The treys trimmed the Hawks’ lead to 25-21. L-S went PUNCH | 4B

Early onslaught helps L-S girls to win over C-M

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo girls’ basketball coach Larry Roberts is unsure why undefeated Lynnville-Sully is not yet ranked in Class 1A. L-S coach Jerry Hulsing doesn’t care.

The Hawks moved to 7-0 on the season with another dominating victory. They led 25-6 after one quarter and cruised to a 62-29 road victory during South Iowa Cedar League action Tuesday.

“I don’t care,” Hulsing said when asked about his team not being ranked. “We just have to keep winning ball games.

It doesn’t give us a five point advantage when the game starts or anything. It’s a nice honor, but it’s not what we are concerned about. We are concerned about Keota on Friday night and having two good

days of practice.”

Lynnville-Sully had a near perfect first quarter.

The Hawks forced Colfax-Mingo into several turnovers and made most of their shots on the offensive end.

With a 10-4 lead, L-S used an 11-0 run to knock out the Tigerhawks early. Senior Brenna Lanser scored nine of her game-high 17 points in the first quarter.

Jelissa Rozendaal scored all six of her points in the opening frame, including the final two buckets of the quarter that put the Hawks up 25-6.

“It’s huge when you are able to come out and make a statement right away,” Hulsing said.

“It takes the wind out of their sail a little bit maybe. We came out aggressive and were able to get off to a good start. It makes it easier when the ball goes into the hole.”

Roberts thought the game

boiled down to his team being defeated before the game even started.

“We started the game without much intensity. It looked like we showed up knowing that we were going to lose,” Roberts said. “Regardless of what a score is, we need to play with better effort. There is no excuse for not playing with enough effort.

That’s unfortunately where we were today.”

The Hawks’ lead in the second quarter reached 30-6 after junior Camryn Russell hit a 3-pointer and sophomore Carson Fisk converted a putback.

Russell left the game later in the first half with an apparent knee injury and did not return.

“She’ll be OK I think,” Hulsing said. “She probably could have gone back out there, but with a nice comfortable lead, there is no need to push it.”

ONSLAUGHT | 4B

Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully senior Jelissa Rozendaal (33) battles for a rebound against Colfax-Mingo sophomore Mackensie Brown (23) and Ries Wilson during the Hawks’ 62-29 win over the Tigerhawks on Tuesday.

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Cardinals deck Dutch and Wildcats

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Sophomore Blake Iske had key matches in both duals for Newton High’s wrestling team at home Tuesday. Iske won at 120 pounds for the Cardinals, helping Newton win two on its home mats.

Iske racked up a 15-0 technical fall over Pella’s Matthew Widmar to put the Cardinals ahead of the Little Dutch, 2318. The win broke an 18-all tie in the Little Hawkeye Conference dual. Newton never trailed again to beat Pella, 39-30.

In a non-conference dual with visiting Carlisle, Newton trailed the Wildcats 18-15.

Iske was trailing Kaleb Reed, 2-1, in the third period. Reed was controlling Iske, who was on the bottom, but Iske battled to a sitting position.

Reed attempted to turn Iske, but with Iske found the leverage to put Reed’s back to the mat. Reed was pinned with 45 seconds remaining in the six-minute match. Reed reacted to the decision, was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and finally ejected from the competition.

With the win, Iske pushed the Cardinals into a 21-18 lead, but Reed’s conduct resulted in three team points being deducted from Carlisle’s total. Newton led 21-15 on its way to a 39-21 dual win.

The Wildcats, who defeated Pella 50-26, won the 138-pound match on a 5-2 decision by Tyler Squires over

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Blake Iske got the leverage to pin Carlisle’s Kaleb Reed in the third period when Reed tried a move which exposed his own back to the mat in Tuesday non-conference dual at Newton.

Reece Caves to make it 21-18.

Newton’s Jon Lawton pulled out a 1-0 victory against Jordan Watts at 145 pounds.

Newton won three of the final four matches to claim its fourth dual win of the season. The Cardinals are 4-1 overall in duals.

The victory over Pella evened the Cardinals’ Little Hawkeye Conference mark at 1-1.

“It’s always great to get a conference win. Pella is an improving program. They were able to field a full team for the first time in a long time,” Newton head coach Andy Swedenhjelm said. “Carlisle

is a good team up and down their lineup.”

Swedenhjelm said he thought the Cardinals showed the wear and tear of the long weekend of action at the Council Bluffs Classic, especially in the first dual with Pella. He said the Cardinals came back to the mat against the Wildcats with a more competitive edge.

Newton opened the conference dual with Pella with a 3-0 win by Tanner Petro over Austin Bragg at 170 pounds.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Pella’s Zack VanDonselaar reacts after Newton’s Jaise Gulling wins their 220-pound match with a takedown in overtime Tuesday in Little Hawkeye Conference action at Newton. Newton won 39-30.

L-S boys withstand C-M’s punch with big second half

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully senior John Trettin, right, attempts to steal the ball from Colfax-Mingo sophomore Zarek Hill during a South Iowa Cedar League game on Tuesday. Trettin was called for a foul on the play.

COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo’s boys basketball team had a chance to draw even with Class 1A No. 9 Lynnville-Sully at the foul line with 5:18 to play in the third quarter.

The Tigerhawks took the Hawks’ best punch in the first half and rallied to within two in the third, but never got over the hump.

Lynnville-Sully forced three straight turnovers late in the third quarter, led by 14 after three and dominated the fourth during a 68-38 South Iowa Cedar League road win Tuesday night.

Three Hawks scored in double-figures and two more scored nine in the victory as Lynnville-Sully improved to 5-1 on the season. Colfax-Min-

go scored just nine points in the second half.

“I just thought Colfax played well in the first half really. They did a nice job of taking care of the basketball and making some shots,” Lynnville-Sully coach Nick Harthoorn said.

“We obviously wanted to do a few things better defensively.

“The second half, for whatever reason, we were able to speed them up a little more and turn them over. We got the momentum and then our offense started to click.”

Lynnville-Sully led 18-8 after one quarter, but Colfax-Mingo rallied behind three consecutive 3-pointers by sophomore Zarek Hill, junior Reegan Van Dyke and junior Alex Lewis.

The treys trimmed the Hawks’ lead to 25-21. L-S went PUNCH | 4B

Early onslaught helps L-S girls to win over C-M

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo girls’ basketball coach Larry Roberts is unsure why undefeated Lynnville-Sully is not yet ranked in Class 1A. L-S coach Jerry Hulsing doesn’t care.

The Hawks moved to 7-0 on the season with another dominating victory. They led 25-6 after one quarter and cruised to a 62-29 road victory during South Iowa Cedar League action Tuesday.

“I don’t care,” Hulsing said when asked about his team not being ranked. “We just have to keep winning ball games.

It doesn’t give us a five point advantage when the game starts or anything. It’s a nice honor, but it’s not what we are concerned about. We are concerned about Keota on Friday night and having two good

days of practice.”

Lynnville-Sully had a near perfect first quarter.

The Hawks forced Colfax-Mingo into several turnovers and made most of their shots on the offensive end.

With a 10-4 lead, L-S used an 11-0 run to knock out the Tigerhawks early. Senior Brenna Lanser scored nine of her game-high 17 points in the first quarter.

Jelissa Rozendaal scored all six of her points in the opening frame, including the final two buckets of the quarter that put the Hawks up 25-6.

“It’s huge when you are able to come out and make a statement right away,” Hulsing said.

“It takes the wind out of their sail a little bit maybe. We came out aggressive and were able to get off to a good start. It makes it easier when the ball goes into the hole.”

Roberts thought the game

boiled down to his team being defeated before the game even started.

“We started the game without much intensity. It looked like we showed up knowing that we were going to lose,” Roberts said. “Regardless of what a score is, we need to play with better effort. There is no excuse for not playing with enough effort.

That’s unfortunately where we were today.”

The Hawks’ lead in the second quarter reached 30-6 after junior Camryn Russell hit a 3-pointer and sophomore Carson Fisk converted a putback.

Russell left the game later in the first half with an apparent knee injury and did not return.

“She’ll be OK I think,” Hulsing said. “She probably could have gone back out there, but with a nice comfortable lead, there is no need to push it.”

ONSLAUGHT | 4B

Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully senior Jelissa Rozendaal (33) battles for a rebound against Colfax-Mingo sophomore Mackensie Brown (23) and Ries Wilson during the Hawks’ 62-29 win over the Tigerhawks on Tuesday.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Boys Swimming NCMP, Dowling Catholic at Marshalltown, 5:30 p.m.

Wrestling Norwalk at Newton, 6:30 p.m.

PCM, Gilbert at Roland-Story, 6 p.m.

CMB, North Polk at South Hamilton, 6 p.m.

Friday Basketball Grinnell at Newton girls, JV 4:45 p.m., varsity 6:15 p.m., 9th 7:30 p.m.

Grinnell at Newton boys, JV 4:45 p.m., 9th 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

PCM at South Hamilton, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

North Polk at CMB, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

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

Saturday Bowling Pella at Newton, 9 a.m.

Basketball Newton 9th boys at Dallas Center-Grimes tournament, 9 a.m.

Knoxville at PCM boys, 6 p.m.

Wrestling Newton varsity at Fort Dodge Invitational, 10 a.m.

Newton JV at North Polk JV Invitational, 8 a.m.

PCM, CMB at North Polk varsity Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Lynnville-Sully Invitational, 10 a.m.

Monday Basketball Newton boys at Oskaloosa, 9th 6 p.m., JV 7:30 p.m.

South Tama at Newton 9th girls, 5 p.m.

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

Wrestling Newton 7th/8th at Indianola, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday Basketball Newton at Oskaloosa, girls’ JV 4:45 p.m., girls’ varsity 6:15 p.m., boys’ varsity 7:30 p.m.

Nevada at PCM, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

South Hamilton at CMB, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Tri-County at Colfax-Mingo, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

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

Wrestling PCM at Newton, JV 6:30 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming NCMP at Des Moines Roosevelt, 5:30 p.m.

Cubs World Series trophy going on multi-state road trip CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs’ World Series trophy is hitting the road.

In a news release, the team announced that the tour that will begin at Cubs Team Store on Michigan Avenue on Dec. 9 and at City Hall on Dec. 15.

After that, the trophy will make stops throughout Illinois. Among the cities the trophy will visit before Opening Day are Bloomington, Champaign, Freeport, Peoria, the Quad Cities, Rockford and Springfield.

The trophy will visit South Bend, Indiana, as well as Des Moines and other Iowa communities.

It will also be taken to Mesa, Arizona in time for spring training.

Fans looking to see the trophy and take a picture with it can follow the tour on Twitter and Instagram (@Cubs) by using the #CubsTrophyTour hashtag.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo sophomore Cauy Fitch, right, won three matches for the Tigerhawks on Tuesday and improved to 14-1 on the season. Colfax-Mingo defeated Belle Plaine, Montezuma and BGM to move to 5-0 against South Iowa Cedar League teams.

Colfax-Mingo wrestlers cruise to three SICL wins

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News BELLE PLAINE — Five wrestlers finished 3-0, five more went 2-1 and the Colfax-Mingo wrestling team swept a quadrangular against three South Iowa Cedar League foes Tuesday night.

The Tigerhawks breezed past host Belle Plaine, 63-15, in the opener, crushed Montezuma, 60-18, in the second match and dominated BGM 54-21 in the nightcap.

Seniors Adam Teed and Ben Mead, junior Colton Lourens, sophomore Cauy Fitch and freshman Trystin Ross all went

3-0, while freshmen Cyden Fitch and Zack Barnes, sophomore Kyla Lampman and junior John Bowman all finished 2-1.

The three wins pushed the Tigerhawks to 11-4 on the season. They are now 5-0 in SICL duals.

In the win over Belle Plaine, Colfax-Mingo was handed six forfeits, and it earned wins by fall in three other matches.

Cauy Fitch (113), Teed (138) and Barnes (106) all won their matches by fall, while Lampman (126), Ross (145), sophomore Jordan Lescaleet (152), Bowman (160), Lourens (220) and Mead (285) all took

forfeits.

Freshman Tim Carroll also picked up an 8-6 win at 132 pounds.

Three pins against Montezuma led highlighted the victory against the Braves.

Montezuma also handed Colfax-Mingo seven forfeits.

Cyden Fitch (120), Lourens and Mead all won by pin.

The forfeits were taken by Barnes, Cauy Fitch, Lampman, Teed, Bowman, Anderson and Ross.

The Tigerhawks had to work a little harder for the win against BGM. They did secure four pins in the victory but were handed

only five forfeits.

Pins were recorded by Teed, Mead, Cauy Fitch and junior Trent Jones.

Cyden Fitch, Ross, Anderson, junior Nick Barnes (195) and Lourens all took forfeits.

Cauy Fitch and Lourens are now 14-1 on the season. Teed and Zack Barnes improved to 11-4, Mead is 12-3 and Cyden Fitch pushed his record to 9-3.

The Tigerhawks return to action at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lynnville-Sully Invitational.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

PCM girls, boys stay unbeaten in conference play

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MONROE — The Prairie City-Monroe basketball teams stayed unbeaten in Heart of Iowa Conference action with a home sweep over Gilbert on Tuesday.

The Mustang girls used a big second quarter to take the lead for good during a 45-34 win in the varsity opener, and then the PCM boys rallied from a halftime deficit to beat the Tigers 66-53.

In the girls game, Gilbert jumped out to a 9-0 lead against the Mustangs’ zone defense. A change to manto-man by coach Jeff Lindsay triggered a huge swing in momentum.

The Mustangs outscored Gilbert 24-5 in the final 12 minutes of the first half, led 2415 at halftime and then pulled away with a 14-8 advantage in the third. They improved to 5-1 overall and 5-0 in HOIC play.

“We switched to a man-to-

Vande Wall

Jennings

man and mixed in the press, too,” Lindsay said. “That seemed to stir them up a bit.

We got some easy buckets off the press, and then our other shots started to fall, too.”

Senior Katie Vande Wall collected another double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while senior Kayla Jennings added a game-high 14 points, four assists and three steals. Freshman Regan Freland poured in 12 points, grabbed four rebounds, dished out three assists and collected two steals.

PCM had 14 steals in the win. Senior Lexi Timmins had six steals to lead the way, while

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Thomas

senior Rachel Stafford grabbed four boards and dished out a team-high four assists. The Mustangs also committed just five turnovers.

Gilbert, which was led by Ellen Sneller’s 14 points, lost its fourth straight game and dropped to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in conference play.

The Mustangs got some unfortunate news recently, too.

Sophomores Camryn Wignall and Avery Stock both suffered knee injuries in the loss to Pella Christian. While Lindsay is still hopeful Stock will return at some point, he said Wignall tore her ACL and MCL and is lost for the season.

In the boys game, Gilbert led 25-23 at halftime.

Sophomore Andrew Van Ryswyk scored a career-high 19 points in the win, while junior Jackson Thomas put in 18 points. The two Mustangs combined for six of the team’s eight 3-pointers. Van Ryswyk buried four and Thomas hit two.

Junior Elijah Sperfslage scored seven, junior Dayton Boell and sophomore Reed Worth each scored six and junior Noah Lanphier added five in the victory.

PCM improved to 4-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play after the win.

Gilbert, which was led by Will Turner’s 18 points, is now 3-2 overall and 3-2 in the HOIC. The Mustangs return to action for a varsity doubleheader at 6 p.m. Friday at South Hamilton.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

CMB basketball keeps Saydel in reverse

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News BAXTER — The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter basketball teams had a big opportunity to sweep a Heart of Iowa Conference varsity doubleheader for the first time this season Tuesday.

The Raiders took Saydel, which came into the day with one win between both programs. And despite slow starts by both teams, CMB kept the rival Eagles in reverse.

The CMB boys won for the second time this season, defeating winless Saydel 57-38, while the Raider girls are now 5-5 on the season following a 46-33 victory over the Eagles.

The Saydel boys stayed close with host CMB during the first half. The Raiders led 13-9 after one quarter, but the Eagles were within two at halftime.

The second half was a much

Baldwin

Ritter

different story though as CMB outscored Saydel (0-5 overall, 0-4 in the HOIC) 33-16 in the second half.

Sophomore Will Clapper finished with 21 points and six rebounds, senior Hunter McWhirter added eight points, nine rebounds and three assists and freshman Cole Damman put in 12 points, grabbed four rebounds and collected four steals.

Sophomore Ian Thomson also scored six points and had four steals. The Raiders won

Clapper

Damman

the game despite shooting 39 percent from the floor and making 7-of-15 from the foul line. CMB did knock down eight 3-pointers.

The victory pushed the Raiders to 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the HOIC. The Raider girls won only two games all of last year but the win Tuesday was the team’s fifth of the season.

CMB led 7-4 after the first quarter and led 18-9 at halftime. After both teams scored 10 points in the third quarter,

CMB finalized the 13-point win after a four-point surplus in the fourth quarter.

Nine different Raiders scored and nine grabbed a rebound, led by senior Kathleen Baldwin’s eight points, five rebounds and three assists.

Senior Sydney Ziesman scored a team-high nine points, senior Megan Ritter chipped in a career-high eight points and senior Mikayla Eslinger chipped in six points and five rebounds. The Raiders had 15 steals in the game.

The Raider girls try to move their record to better than .500 for the first time this season at 6 p.m. Friday when they host HOIC rival North Polk in the opener of a varsity doubleheader. The boys hit the court at around 7:30 p.m.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

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Cardinals Continued from Page 1B Pella’s Ashton Messer, who is ranked No. 9 in 3A at 182 pounds, pinned Newton’s Brady Smith to put Pella up 6-3. At 195 pounds, Newton’s Blayden Rhone pinned Luke Roose with 59 seconds left in their match to push the Cardinals back in front, 9-6.

Jaise Gulling and Pella’s Zack VanDonselaar went into overtime tied a 5-5. Gulling got the sudden victory — 7-5 — with a takedown.

Pella’s fifth-ranked Keegan Poole pinned Newton’s Alex Miller at 285, and the Little Dutch took an 18-12 lead with a forfeit win by Daniel Mora at 106.

Newton won the next three matches to jump back into the team lead. Blake Cockerton recorded a pin of Adam Pezley right at the end of the first period of their 113-pound bout. Following Iske’s win, Ross Hull quickly took down Pella’s Lane Rodamaker and had a pin in 54 seconds at 126.

“We went in pretty confident against Pella because we usually do well against Pella,” Hull said after the competition. “It felt nice to take the team victory. We just went out there to wrestle our hardest tonight in both duals.”

Ross said the Cardinal wrestlers learned a lot about what they needed to work on to each improve after the Friday-Saturday tournament in Council Bluffs. He said the Cardinals got the job done at home Tuesday.

Pella’s Parker VanWaardhuizen pinned Newton’s Noah Cook at 132 pounds. Caves added four points to Newton’s team score with an 11-0 victory over Pella’s Cole Bisbee at 138 points. Newton’s Logan Zibert pinned Andrew Burkland of Pella at 152 pounds.

The Little Dutch got a 10-6 decision from Ethan Speltz over Newton’s Lawton at 145 and a 6-5 sudden-victory win by James VanGorp over Newton’s Tristin Langmaid at 160 pounds.

Rhone and Miller had victories for Newton against Carlisle at 195 and 285, but Gulling lost 5-4 to Cody Hutchins at 220. Cockerton came up short, 8-6, against Carlisle’s Class 3A ninth-ranked Carter Logue at 113 pounds.

Hull pinned Lucas Olson at 126 pounds to put Newton up 15-12 over Carlisle, but the Wildcats went to the lead when Connor Mc-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Flight control — Newton’s Blake Cockerton, right, uses a throw to fly Pella’s Adam Pezley to the mat during Tuesday’s Little Hawkeye Conference dual hosted by Newton. Cockerton pinned Pezley in the first period of their 113-pound match, tying up the dual at 18-18. Newton went on to beat Pella, 39-30.

Carty pinned Cook in the 132-pound match. Then came Iske’s win to push the Cardinals to the lead for good.

Langmaid won by forfeit at 160 and Zibert won by a fall. The 182-pound match between Newton’s Smith and Carlisle’s Ethan Reed concluded the meet with Smith win 6-4.

Newton hosts Norwalk at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Little Hawkeye Conference action.

Newton won eight of nine junior varsity matches against Pella Tuesday. The Cardinals claimed wins in three of four junior varsity matches with Carlisle.

Varsity Newton 39, Pella 30 170: Tanner Petro (N) over Austin Bragg (P) (Dec 3-0) 182: Ashton Messer (P) over Brady Smith (N) (Fall 1:56) 195: Blayden Rhone (N) over Luke Roose (P) (Fall 4:00) 220: Jaise Gulling (N) over Zack VanDonselaar (P) (Dec 7-5) 285: Keegan Poole (P) over Alex Miller (N) (Fall 3:05) 106: Daniel Mora (P) (For.) 113: Blake Cockerton (N) over Adam Pezley (P) (Fall 1:59) 120: Blake Iske (N) over Matthew Widmar (P) (TF 15-0 4:59) 126: Ross Hull (N) over Lane Rodamaker (P) (Fall 0:54) 132: Parker VanWaardhuizen (P) over Noah Cook (N) (Fall 4:56) 138: Reece Caves (N) over Cole Bisbee (P) (MD 11-0) 145: Ethan Speltz (P) over Jon Lawton (N) (Dec 10-6) 152: Logan Zibert (N) over Andrew Burkland (P) (Fall 3:03) 160: James VanGorp (P) over Tristin Langmaid (N) (Dec 6-5)

Newton 39, Carlisle 21 195: Blayden Rhone (N) over Kallen Glawe (C) (Fall 2:46) 220: Cody Hutchins (C) over Jaise Gulling (N) (Dec 5-4) 285: Alex Miller (N) over Dylan Barnes (C) (Dec 12-5) 106: Peter Comer (C) 113: Carter Logue (C) over Blake Cockerton (N) (Dec 8-6) 120: Blake Iske (N) over Kaleb Reed (C) (Fall 5:16) 126: Ross Hull (N) over Lucas Olson (C) (Fall 1:10) 132: Connor McCarty (C) over Noah Cook (N) (Fall 1:26) 138: Tyler Squires (C) over Reece Caves (N) (Dec 5-2) 145: Jon Lawton (N) over Jordan Watts (C) (Dec 1-0) 152: Logan Zibert (N) over Bryce Murray (C) (Fall 5:21) 160: Tristin Langmaid (N) over (C) (For.) 170: Travis Johnston (C) over Tanner Petro (N) (Dec 12-5) 182: Brady Smith (N) over Ethan Reed (C) (Dec 6-4) (C unsportsmanlike conduct -3.00) Junior Varsity Newton 42, Pella 6 126: Bobby Yarges (N) over Jackson Neil (P) (Dec 7-6) 145: Ethan Braaksma (N) over Ben Hones (P) (Fall 1:14) 160: Destin Schroder (N) over River Baker (P) (Fall 1:31) 160: Damir Gumera (N) over Nate Kissinger (P) (Fall 5:59) 160: Destin Schroder (N) over Mason Diaz Bandera (P) (Fall 1:41) 170: Jeremiah Johnson (N) over David Chaffin (P) (Dec 10-7) 182: Scott Chaffin (P) over Thomas Cox (N) (Fall 3:39) 220: Gage Linahon (N) over Tyler Sterk (P) (Fall 1:32) 285: Landon Hansen (N) over Tyler VanderMolen (P) (Fall 1:05) Newton 16, Carlisle 3 113: Aren Sorensen (N) over Dez Hummel (C) (MD 19-5) 126: Seth Curry (C) over Skyler Tool (N) (Dec 11-7) 132: Joseph Carolus (N) over Mason Hayes (C) (Fall 1:48) 220: Gabe Hoen (N) over Carter Glawe (C) (Fall 1:43)

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Landon Hansen locks up Pella’s Tyler VanderMolen during a 285-pound junior varsity match on Tuesday in Newton. Hansen pinned VanderMolen in the first period.

Lynnville-Sully wrestlers go 1-2 in dual action at Tri-County

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News THORNBURG — Sage Zylstra spent 38 seconds on the wrestling mat Tuesday night for Lynnville-Sully’s Hawks.

He won three matches — two by forfeits and one by a pin of Sigourney’s Greg Gott in 38 seconds — at 160 pounds.

Lynnville-Sully went 1-2 in dual action. The Hawks defeated host Tri-County, 48-9, winning eight matches with forfeits. They lost the two matches contested on the mat.

Lynnville-Sully dropped a 54-27 decision to Sigourney.

Just before Zylstra’s quick pin, Cayden Johnson pinned Cian Born in 40 seconds at 152 pounds. Carson Dunsbergen pinned Jesse Fritz in 1 minute, 36 seconds at 145 points.

In the 126-pound bout against Sigourney, Ty Breeden recorded a pin of Luke House in 1:59. Josh Dunsbergen pulled out a 2-1 decision over Nick

Zylstra

Johnson

Ives in the 132-pound match.

Class 1A eighth-ranked Southeast Warren defeated Lynnville-Sully, 57-10. Zylstra won at 160 by forfeit and Caleb Barnett downed Southeast Warren’s Conner Bregger with a major decision, 9-0.

The Hawks host the 2016 Lynnville-Sully Invitational at 9 a.m. Saturday in Sully.

Lynnville-Sully 48, Tri-County 9 220: Clay Harper (TC) over Aaron Van Der Krol (LS) (Fall 3:41) 285: Noah McCammant (TC) over Caleb Barnett (LS) (Dec 4-3) 106: Jacob DeHoedt (LS) (For.) 126: Ty Breeden (LS) (For.) 132: Josh Dunsbergen (LS) (For.) 138: Caden Dunsbergen (LS) (For.) 145: Carson Dunsbergen (LS) (For.)

152: Cayden Johnson (LS) (For.) 160: Sage Zylstra (LS) (For.) 170: Bryson Barnett (LS) (For.) Sigourney 54, Lynnville-Sully 27 113: Gidien Goff (S) (For.) 120: Cale Jarmes (S) (For.) 126: Ty Breeden (LS) over Luke House (S) (Fall 1:59) 132: Josh Dunsbergen (LS) over Nick Ives (S) (Dec 2-1) 138: Zech Boender (S) over Caden Dunsbergen (LS) (Fall 1:36) 145: Carson Dunsbergen (LS) over Jesse Fritz (S) (Fall 1:36) 152: Cayden Johnson (LS) over Cian Borra (S) (Fall 0:40) 160: Sage Zylstra (LS) over Greg Gott (S) (Fall 0:38) 170: Alec Schuster (S) over Bryson Barnett (LS) (Fall 0:36) 182: Noah Reeves (S) (For.) 195: Kaleb Reeves (S) (For.) 220: Noah Boender (S) over Aaron Van Der Krol (LS) (Fall 1:46) 285: Cooper Greiner (S) over Caleb Barnett (LS) (Fall 3:06) 106: Mason Dye (S) (For.) Southeast Warren 57, Lynnville-Sully 10 285: Caleb Barnett (LS) over Conner Bregger (SW) (MD 9-0) 106: Drew Kelso (SW) For.) 120: Bryce Hall (SW) (For.) 126: Brady Kyner (SW) over Ty Breeden (LS) (Fall 3:01) 132: Blake Bauer (SW) over Josh Dunsbergen (LS) (Dec 10-4) 138: Drake Sharp (SW) over Caden Dunsbergen (LS) (Dec 5-3) 145: Colby Page (SW) over Carson Dunsbergen (LS) (Fall 3:09) 152: Alex Henderson (SW) over Cayden Johnson (LS) (Dec 6-2) 160: Sage Zylstra (LS) (For.) 170: Tj Dierking (SW) over Bryson Barnett (LS) (Fall 3:06) 182: Bryce Vandelunen (SW) (For.) 195: Alex Hommer (SW) (For.) 220: Elijah Williams (SW) over Aaron Van Der Krol (LS) (Fall 1:28)

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By The Associated Press All Times CST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

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W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 8 4 1 .654 274 232 Arizona 5 7 1 .423 299 277 Los Angeles 4 9 0 .308 194 304 San Francisco 1 12 0 .077 251 393 x-clinched playoff spot Dec. 8 Game Kansas City 21, Oakland 13 Dec. 11 Games Cincinnati 23, Cleveland 10 Detroit 20, Chicago 17 Tennessee 13, Denver 10 Pittsburgh 27, Buffalo 20 Washington 27, Philadelphia 22 Minnesota 25, Jacksonville 16 Houston 22, Indianapolis 17 Carolina 28, San Diego 16 Miami 26, Arizona 23 Tampa Bay 16, New Orleans 11 N.Y. Jets 23, San Francisco 17, OT Green Bay 38, Seattle 10 Atlanta 42, Los Angeles 14 N.Y. Giants 10, Dallas 7 Monday’s Game New England 30, Baltimore 23 Thursday’s Game Los Angeles at Seattle, 7:25 p.m.

Saturday’s Game Miami at N.Y. Jets, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Philadelphia at Baltimore, noon Cleveland at Buffalo, noon Detroit at N.Y. Giants, noon Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, noon Tennessee at Kansas City, noon Green Bay at Chicago, noon Indianapolis at Minnesota, noon Jacksonville at Houston, noon New Orleans at Arizona, 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Atlanta, 3:05 p.m.

New England at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Oakland at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 Game Carolina at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

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Wake fires radio analyst for attempting to leak game plans WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest has fired a former assistant coach-turned-broadcaster who the school says attempted to leak football game plans to opponents for three years.

The school Tuesday night announced the findings of a nearly monthlong internal investigation that started after documents related to the team’s game plan for the Louisville game were discovered at the Cardinals’ stadium.

In a statement, the school placed the entirety of the blame on Tommy Elrod — a former Wake Forest player and assistant under former coach Jim Grobe. Elrod was not retained by Dave Clawson when he succeeded Grobe in

Onslaught Continued from Page 1B Lynnville-Sully outscored the Tigerhawks 14-7 in the second and led 39-13 at halftime.

Colfax-Mingo answered each L-S bucket in the third quarter until Lanser hit back-to-back buckets to push the lead to 47-17.

The Tigerhawks scored six of the final eight points of the frame to trim the deficit to 51-23. Senior Dakota Hostetter scored four of those six points but wasn’t around much in the fourth after fouling out with 6:30 to play.

“I wasn’t very happy with our defensive effort to be honest, especially our rebounding,” Hulsing said.

“We didn’t rebound very well. Our offense was pretty good tonight though.”

The Hawks got several easy buckets off 23 Colfax-Mingo turnovers. They also took advantage of an aggressive Colfax-Mingo man-to-man defense with several back cuts that led to easy layups.

L-S (7-0 overall, 6-0 in the SICL) shot 47 percent from the floor despite making just 3-of-14 from 3-point range. The Hawks only turned it over 12 times, too.

“They came out on us in an aggressive man-to-man.

2014, and he became an analyst for the IMG College radio broadcasts of the Demon Deacons’ games.

“It’s incomprehensible that a former Wake Forest student-athlete, graduate-assistant, full-time football coach, and current radio analyst for the school, would betray his alma mater,” Clawson said in a statement. “We allowed him to have full access to our players, team functions, film room, and practices. He violated our trust which negatively impacted our entire program.”

Elrod did not return a phone call seeking comment, and by Tuesday night, he had deleted his Twitter account. His attorney James That opens up the backdoor cuts,” Hulsing said. “It is something that we have in our offensive set to take advantage of that kind of a defense. Fortunately tonight it was open.”

The turnovers plagued the Tigerhawks, but they only connected on 29 percent of their shots. C-M was just 4-of-12 from the foul line, too.

“They are good at what they do,” Roberts said of L-S. “They took us out of our game, but we didn’t offer much resistance. We were kind of our own worst enemy. But they are a really good team, too.

“I think they are used to

Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully sophomore Carson Fisk scores two of her 16 points inside the lane against Colfax-Mingo on Tuesday.

Quander — a defensive end at Wake Forest from 1991-94 — declined comment when reached by phone.

The school said it reviewed emails, text messages and phone records and determined Elrod either provided or attempted to provide “confidential and proprietary game preparations on multiple occasions” starting in 2014.

Wake Forest finished 3-9 in each of the past two seasons before improving to 6-6 this season and earning a berth in the Military Bowl against Temple.

The school says Elrod was terminated immediately from his position at IMG and has been banned from Wake For-

est’s athletic department and facilities.

“I’m deeply disappointed that he would act against Wake Forest, our football team and our fans in such a harmful manner by compromising confidential game preparation information,” athletic director Ron Wellman said.

“It is a relief that the team can move forward without his actions further undermining the positive strides Dave Clawson, his staff and the team have made.”

The investigation also found that no other members of the school’s athletic department, football staff and players were involved.

The probe began last month after a member of the

school’s travel party found the documents at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium before the Demon Deacons were to play at Louisville, and Wake Forest made administrators at both Louisville and the Atlantic Coast Conference aware of their concerns.

Clawson did not say specifically what was in those documents, did not accuse Louisville of taking the information and said “I’m not going there” when he was asked on a teleconference whether it affected the outcome of the game. Wake Forest led that game 12-0 but went on to lose 44-12, and Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said he had no knowledge of the situation.

losing, which is part of the problem. They are lacking confidence.”

Lanser finished with 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals, while Fisk added 16 points, six rebounds and three steals.

Jataya Meyer scored nine points, Mariah Vos pulled down seven rebounds and Rozendaal had six points and six boards.

Senior Amy Russell and sophomore Mackensie Brown each scored six points to lead Colfax-Mingo (2-5, 2-3). Hostetter grabbed a game-high eight rebounds, while junior Ries Wilson pulled down six boards. Brown also had five rebounds and two steals.

The Hawks’ road game against Keota tips off at 6 p.m. Friday. The Tigerhawks have a week off before hosting Tri-County at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Lynnville-Sully 25-14-12-11 — 62 Colfax-Mingo 6-7-10-8 — 29 L-S (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP) — Lanser 6/1-41-17, Fisk 6-4-1-16, Meyer 3-3-2-9, Vos 3-0-3-6, Rozendaal 3-0-2-6, Russell 2/2-0-0-6, Scandridge 1-0-1-2, Nikkell 0-0-0-0, Maasdam 0-0-2-0. Totals: 24/3-11-12-62.

C-M (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP) — Brown 2-20-6, Russell 3-0-3-6, Rhone 2/1-1-0-5, Hostetter 2-0-5-4, Tjaden 1-1-2-3, Wilson 1-0-1-2, Schlosser 1-0-3-2, Underwood 0-1-1-1, Cunningham 0-0-1-0.

Totals: 12/1-4-17-29.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo junior McKeely Tjaden, right, puts up a shot in the lane against Lynnville-Sully sophomore Carson Fisk during a South Iowa Cedar League game in Colfax on Tuesday. The Hawks won 62-29.

Punch

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully sophomore Rylan James, left, pulls down a rebound in traffic during the Hawks’ 68-38 win over Colfax-Mingo on Tuesday.

Also pictured is C-M juniors Alex Lewis (22) and Misha Seebeck (4) and L-S junior Kemper Lukehart.

back up by eight following buckets inside by juniors Jesse Van Wyk and Tyler Van Zante.

C-M junior Jarod Nichols drained a 3-pointer to get his team back within five. After another bucket by Van Wyk, the Tigerhawks cut even further into their deficit after a layup by freshman Brady Berkey and another trey by Nichols as time expired.

The Nichols 3-pointer made it 31-29 at the break.

“I felt good,” Colfax-Mingo coach Nick Noring said about his team’s deficit at halftime. “Our defense was very solid. We were fine until midway through the third and then it went the other way.

Unfortunately, you do have games like this.”

Junior Misha Seebeck hit a free throw to begin the third and that made 31-30. Nichols missed two free throws with Colfax-Mingo (2-4, 2-3) trailing by two, and a pair of 3-pointers by junior Brevin Hansen and sophomore Tyson Vander Linden pushed the Hawks’ lead to 38-30.

“You just want to see your team play with confidence,” Harthoorn said. “It’s easy to play when things are going well, but when they don’t go well, how do you respond? I thought we responded well, and that was great to see.”

Lynnville-Sully (5-1 overall, 4-1 in the SICL) finished

the half with eight straight points, and never looked back. The Hawks outscored Colfax-Mingo 37-9 in the second half. Lynnville-Sully held a 22-6 advantage in the fourth.

“It was mental toughness on our part again,” Noring said. “We played a very solid 2 1/2 quarters of basketball and then we stopped doing what we work on every single day.

“Not once did we throw the ball to the middle on the press. When you do that, you break a press. Our turnovers on the press were because we threw it to the sidelines and got into trouble.”

Junior Tanner Foster led three Hawks in double-figures with 14 points and nine rebounds. Van Wyk added 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals, and Hansen scored 12 points, dished out four assists and collected three steals.

Van Zante added nine points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, and sophomore Rylan James put in nine points and grabbed four boards.

The Hawks hit on 44 percent of their shots from the floor. They were 7-of-20 from long range, but Harthoorn wants to see his team take more of an advantage of their size in the lane.

“We have to do a better job of getting our eyes up and getting our touches inside,” Harthoorn said.

“We have some guys that can go to work down there,

and we can play inside-out if we get enough touches down low.”

Nichols scored all 12 of his points in the first half. He also grabbed nine rebounds.

No other Tigerhawk scored in double-figures.

“We are about a year away from breaking out tremendously,” said Noring, who doesn’t start a single senior.

“We want it to happen now, and it can, but it’s a process, too. I trust the process. Our guys are young. We are getting closer. We do have to see improvement though every time we play teams like Lynnville-Sully and Montezuma.

“For one half of the game, we showed we can do it. We didn’t do that against Montezuma so it was an improvement.”

Lewis scored seven points, while Hill added five points and four rebounds.

Colfax-Mingo turned it over 18 times and shot 37 percent from the floor.

Lynnville-Sully 18-13-15-22 — 68 Colfax-Mingo 8-21-3-6 — 38 L-S (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP) — Hansen 4/4-0-312, Ehresman 0-1-0-1, Van Wyk 4-4-1-12, Van Zante 4-1-1-9, Vander Linden 2/10-0-5, Foster 5/2-2-1-14, Hofer 1-3-3-5, Trettin 0-0-4-0, James 4-1-0-9, Lukehart 0-1-2-1. Totals: 24/7-13-15-68.

C-M (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP) — Berkey 2-0-1-4, Seebeck 0-1-0-1, Van Dyke 2/1-0-5-5, Jacobs 1-0-2-2, Koenig 0-0-0-0, Lewis 1/1-4-3-7, Hill 2/1-0-5-5, McGill 0-0-1-0, Nichols 5/2-0-2-12, Summy 0-1-0-1, Decker 0-1-0-1. Totals: 14/5-7-19-38

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

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HIRING: PART time Handyman Call EZ Keep at 641-792-3443 for an appointment.

WANTED: FARM toy tractors, trucks, implements, farm related advertising items and Lego's. 641-526-3050 or 641-521-1448.

WILL HAUL AWAY RIDLAWNMOWERS, ING push lawnmowers, garden tractors, & snowblowers or garden tillers. 792-2416.

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Pleasant home environment.

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Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Performing preventative Maintenance • Repairing Machinery • Troubleshooting Machinery • Small fabrication projects • Light grounds work • Small tool repair • Participate in group projects Requirements includes: • High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Two year technical degree preferred.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, general building wiring, electric motors, lubrication, PLCs, control systems, paint systems, TPM and lean manufacturing is preferred.

• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

If Interested please apply in person between

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(South side of the street) 820 Industrial Ave

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Rental Assistance and Utility Allowance may be available. Onsite laundry.

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NO RENT DECEMBER! NOW LEASING

Gateway Apartments

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References.

No Pets, Non-Smokers. 641792-7605.

BINOCULARS-BUSHNELL, NEW $90 will sell for $35.

Treadmill, Welslo Accusmart. Used little. New $500, sell for $125. 641792-6351 CAST IRON, stand alone, wood burning fireplace, used very little, in good condition $100. Please call 515-577-3265.

JACKSONVILLEHEADREST JAGUARS covers. $15. Coleman lunchbox cooler $6. 1950's vintage vanity suitcase $25. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 collectible cars $12 ea.

Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $35 for set.

515-313-7803.

JOHN DEERE mower 54” deck X728 ultimate, 550 hrs $6000. 641-521-4028 MAUVE RECLINER $100.

641-791-9241 or 641-8310011 OAK TV Entertainment Center 55”w x 32”H x 160” $25. 641-792-7107 OVAL RUG 40 x 30 hand crocheted, multicolored $10 ($50 new) 641-5218450 UTILITY WOODEN pull trailer $300. 641-521-4028

2012 MONTANA 4 season 5th wheel RV, new tires, generator, 3 slides, fireplace, micro/convection oven. Always shedded.

New condition. No pets $35,000.

New nearly $80,000. 641-521-7197

2014 GMC Sierra, ½ ton, 4WD, 32,xxx miles, good condition. $20,000 641840-2181 after 11am.

2015 HONDA XR650L Dirt Bike, good condition, 2800 miles, $5,500 call 641-5210923 DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 REAL ESTATE

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Applications must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday January 6, 2017

1989 CORVETTE , 56,791 actual miles, automatic, power everything, removeable glass top, white exterior, red interior, 2 owner, excellent condition. NADA resale value $15,000 asking $10,000.

641-7920367 1997 FORD Conversion van, low miles, very well cared for, tow pkg, tow brakes, new brakes, leather interior, tv/dvd, very comfortable ride $4200.

641-840-0153 2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860

EOE

EMPLOYMENT

Jasper County Public Health is accepting applications for the newly created position of Office Coordinator.

Responsible for office activities for Public Health, Board of Health, Environmental Health and Homecare Aides. Tasks will include but not limited to: billing, accts payable & receivable, budget and grant management, scheduling, payroll, employee tracking, data entry, audits, mailings, customer service and general office clerical duties.

Applications and job description can be viewed at www.co.jasper.ia.us or picked up at the Human Resources Office located in the County Annex Building at: 115 N 2nd Ave. E in Newton, Iowa 50208

Ph. 641-227-3655 Ames, IA • Baxter, IA SERVICE TECHNICIANS • Are you mechanically inclined and an excellent trouble shooter?

• Do you bring a safety mind-set and customer focus to all you do?

• Are you experienced in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanic, Construction, Transportation or any other related field?

Yes? Then let’s talk!!

AmeriGas Propane is the nation’s largest propane distributor, serving over two million residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and motor fuel propane customers in all 50 states.

Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is listed on the New York stock exchange [NYSE: APU].

For more information visit our website at www.amerigas.com We offer, excellent health benefits, 401(K) with company match, paid time off including company holidays, bonus potential, annual performance review, uniforms, propane discount, local territory, career advancement, tuition reimbursement and $1,000 Sign on Bonus!

Job Summary: With a commitment to safety, the AmeriGas Service Technician installs, maintains, and services all customer and company propane installations and equipment while providing excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Complete field repairs of tank valves and seals; finds and repairs leaks at customer sites • Installs and services customer and company equipment • Performs all daily functions in a safe manner. May help cover routes when vacant.

• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing courteous, professional and timely service • Drives a service truck with a crane and boom attached to deliver, install, and remove tanks of various sizes at customer locations

Education and Experience Required:

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

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

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• One to five+ years related experience – High School Diploma or equivalent • Class B or greater CDL (Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement preferred but not required to start) • Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) certificate a plus but not required • Satisfactorily complete DOT physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

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2000 CADILLAC 4 dr, silver, 180,xxx miles, nice interior. Recently serviced.

Front tires brand new, good dependable car. $2,500 firm. 641-840-0153

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Office Coordinator

or send resumes to rmalfese@jeldwen.com.

1998 HITCHHIKER “Premier” 5th wheel camper, 35.6ft, 3 slides, new tires, very nice, $15,000 OBO 515-201-8951 or 515-2018792

SMALL 1 bedroom house, stove, fridge, quiet location, references required. $295/month 641-792-4388

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

www.perryreid.com/forestview EHO and Handicap Accessible

FOR SALE

with the

Maintenance Technician Jeld-Wen Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for a self-motivated individual for a Maintenance Technician position on day shift, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must be willing to work overtime when required including Saturday.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYFORD LOREN DEBRUYN, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR036957 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Rayford Loren DeBruyn, Deceased, who died on or about November 30, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 12, 2016, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 December 12, 2016 Wilma Irene Bradshaw and Dannie B. Bradshaw Administrator of the Estate 2712 Hwy 7 N Harrison, AR 72602 Address Adam D. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 Attorney for the Administrator OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address adam@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 21st day of December, 2016 Probate Code Section 230 December 14 &21

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2014 SHASTA Flyte 3150K Travel trailer comes w/ 3 bedroom bunkhouse in the rear w/ spacious storage, one slide includes bunk style table and jackknife couch (sleeps 2-3), queen size bed up front w/ storage cabinets and extra storage underneath, electric awning and tow-jack, outdoor kitchen w/ second refrigerator and propane grill. Asking $18,500 or OBO. 563-249-6886.

EXTREMELY CLEAN LOW MILEAGE TRUCK! Whit 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 33,000 miles, 2WD Extended cab. 6 ft box, V-8, tonneau cover, running boards, REMOTE START, 5th wheel hitch, back up camera, bed liner, AC, cruise, etc. $17,000 obo 641-792-9813

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NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVER Located in Des Moines, IA $2000 Sign On Bonus!

Avg. $63-68K/year!

Great home time Full benefits & 401K Avail.

CDL-A w/ 1yr. T/T exp required Must have HazMat & Tank End.

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1500 1st Ave E Newton 641-792-1443 Call and ask for Cindy or Gena nelsonmanor@hotmail.com

Due to recent growth Aureon Contact Center has immediate openings for

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IMMEDIATE OPENING Up to $17.00/hr

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HIRING BONUS Atlas Hydraulics continues to grow and is adding several full time positions on both its First and Second shifts.

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(Enjoy a three day weekend every weekend!)

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CALL NOW 641-841-1014

Apply in person at Atlas Hydraulics 1801 N. 19th Ave E. Newton, IA. SM-NE8142944-1216

Newton Health Care Center Currently Hiring: RN or LPN 12 Hour Shifts FT - 6:00pm to 6:00am PT - 6:00pm to 6:00am PT - 6:00am to 6:00pm

CNA

FT - 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Competitive Pay & Benefits We invite you to contact us at: Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E Newton, Iowa 50208

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Apply online today at https://aureon.com/careers to interview & find out more!

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As a Certified Nursing Aide in our facility, you may be eligible for the following benefits: • Pay based on years of C.N.A. experience • Sign On Bonus • PTO available after 90 days of employment • 2 Uniforms provided per year full time and part time staff • Health Insurance for full time staff- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is committed to "Making a difference in every life we touch and always striving for excellence in Care and Integrity." *All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

If you are looking for an exciting career that allows you to enhance the lives of others and be part of a winning team, we invite you to apply for one of our open positions and discover what sets QHC Mitchellville, LLC apart from the rest.

Please contact Cyndi Gentz, Administrator, or call (515) 967-3726 or apply in person at: 114 Carter Street SW, Mitchellville, lA 50169.

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Are you self-motivated, positive and driven to succeed? Do you have good listening and communication skills?

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 14). Friedrich Nietzsche said: “Art is the proper task of life.”

You’ll flip it and turn proper tasks into art. Your way of living will bring beauty and harmony to others. You’ll continually get stronger as you home in on invigorating choices. Friendships will blossom and multiply through the spring. Singles will marry in June. Aquarius and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 25, 16 and 4.

In this elegantly designed universe, the best ideas move forward and the worst fade away. We don’t know from the start which ideas are best.

Eventually, what prevails, by

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

PT CNA 2pm-10pm/4pm-9pm PT Housekeeping FT Cook FT Dietary Aide Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation! We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Apply online or send resume to:

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Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status *Drug Free Workplace

NOW HIRING Window Division

FULL TIME DELIVERY

•Great driving record

Plus…

• Weekends OFF!!

• Regional-Based Routes • GUARANTEED PAY & EARN $65k+ FIRST YEAR!!!

• Benefits Day 1 • Industry-Leading 401(k) All loads dispatch and return to Ankeny, IA. Loads are 16-24 hours long, & run Mon-Fri. McLane is an EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Call Kalen at 262-504-1617 or email resume:

We are excited to announce new CNA wages!

New starting wage is $13.00 hours with sliding scale for years of experience and we offer a sign on bonus.

NOW HIRING

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Valid CDL with hazmat Tanker and Airbrake endorsements

$7500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is recruiting full-time Certified Nursing Aides for all shifts.

HOT JOBS COOL BENEFITS.

Our Company’s focus on employees & our employee’s dedication to customer service will confirm our position as the industry leader.

McLane is hiring CDL-A Drivers to operate under one of the nation’s largest and most modern private fleets!

Be part of something bigger.

definition, is the strongest. Survival wins. As the moon trines Mars on her way to Cancer, accept what is. To resist life’s process is futile. Acceptance is the first step of change.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Yes, life is full of contradiction. It’s also full of tautology.

Redundancy is validation. It’s comforting when things are as they seem to be, people work together as a team and love behaves lovingly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

This process you’re going through now is a kind of evolution. The elegance of evolution is especially obvious when the

Inside Sales

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8AM-5PM Mon-Fri. Experience is helpful, but will train the right candidate.

For this position we offer: Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401(k) Plan w/ Company Match, Medical, Dental/Vision, Life Insurance Hanson Directory Service, Inc. 1501 N 15th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 For information about our company, please visit: hansondirectory.com Email resume to: salesjobs@hansondirectory.com

circumstances change. You might be surprised by what survives and prevails.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The mystery that baffles you in the a.m. will be so utterly explainable tonight that it all seems rather obvious. You’ll either help the others understand, or you’ll help them be baffled so they can enjoy the discovery process, too.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

As for the thing that’s been gnawing at your curiosity: It’s time to investigate it. You’ll get lucky. There are a lot of questions that will be answered when one or two facts have come to light.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Everyone is selfish from time to time, but if it happens frequently, it’s more about your own tolerance than anything else. Stand up for yourself. Get on your own team. You don’t do anyone favors by letting them behave badly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

It’s said that to forgive is divine, but there’s no heavenly choir of angels to accompany you when you let go of your grievances today. Still, life will get better for the gesture, and that counts for something.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Does it really matter if you were born this way or got there through living? Embrace it; no further questions are necessary.

To fully accept yourself will be

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JELD-WEN Window Division in Grinnell has current opportunities, primarily on the off-shifts, including during just the winter months if desired. Our need to stock windows for the spring requires a full staff and whether FT or seasonal employment fits your needs, you are encouraged to apply in person at 911 Industrial Avenue in Grinnell. Seasonal wages start at $13.50/hr. for the off-shifts. JELD-WEN is a market leader in vinyl windows and patio doors serving the Midwestern market.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • On the job training • Competitive wages, increasing with experience • 2nd and 3rd Shift premium pay • 401K Retirement Plan with company match • 8 paid holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance • Safe & clean environment • Stable employment In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell production team, apply in person between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday at our Grinnell location at 911 Industrial Avenue.

JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell | We are an equal opportunity employer.

911 Industrial Avenue | Grinnell, Iowa 50112

your best move yet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You may not understand all of the factors that got you here, but accept them. Humility is better than arrogance; contribute as though you deserve to be where you are. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be there.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can be proud of the relationships you’ve built and even more proud of the fact that you keep building. Friendships, after all, need continual maintenance to thrive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re emotionally flexible and quite strong. Still, you shouldn’t have to bend over backward to get your love. If

you find yourself doing this trick time and again, seek different sources of support.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Information has a way of expanding to the capacity of your curiosity. So the thing to ask yourself is: “How much do I really want and/or need to know?” Today will bring a case where more is not necessarily better.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

From keys and phones to friendships and jobs, most of the things a person can lose in life can be replaced. Not time.

It’s the most precious of your resources, which is why you’re so mindful now not to waste it.

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