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Newton’s biggest enrollment drop is at kindergarten level SIAC to meet Jan. 8; board to meet Jan. 12

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Central Iowa Community Services operations officer Jody Eaton gave an update about the second phase of changes the organization is implementing.

Update given on the Central Iowa Community Service

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Central Iowa Community Services update was given by operations officer Jody Eaton at Tuesday’s Jasper County Board of Supervisors meeting.

The organization covers 10 central counties including Boone, Franklin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Madison, Marshall, Poweshiek, Story and Warren.

It was formed to create a Mental Health and Disability Service Region in compliance with state code.

“There has been a transition the last couple years as we slowly moved to a regionalization process and we are ready for another phase,” Eaton said.

In this phase, different job functions were assigned to the county directors by the CEO. In the first phase, the directors were assigned to different committees.

Deb Schildroth of Story County is the CEO with responsibilities including monitoring and interpreting legislation, giving oversight to regional staff and

overseeing all service, finance and planning and program development among other tasks.

Jill Eaton, from Marshall County, is the acting finance officer, Russell Wood of Franklin County the planning officer, Jody Eaton of Jasper County the operations officer, John Grush of Boone County the compliance officer and several coordination officers including Linn Adams for the east, Patti Treibel for the west and Betsy Stursma for the south. The duties and responsibility were discussed for each of the positions.

A new program that will potentially be available for the Jasper County Jail and the local hospitals is Telehealth, which is a psychiatric service.

“They would be able to provide psychiatric services on-site,” Eaton said.

It would help alleviate the long wait for the jail to get psychiatric services to the inmates, which is currently about 45 days. It will also save money by not having to transfer inmates to and from the services.

An order to authorize a privacy officer or security officer to sign business associate agreements was approved to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Confidential agreements are needed for those outside businesses and services that come in while confidential information is being discussed.

In other business: • Monte Marchant was hired by the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office as at part-time transport officer. A current transport officer is leaving and this hire will replace that person. Marchant has a start date of Tuesday with a pay rate of $12.64 per hour.

• The cancellation of outstanding Treasurers checks was approved by the board for those checks that are more than a year old and have not been obtained.

Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop also gave a report on the balance sheets.

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

Some of the certified enrollment numbers presented at Monday night’s Newton Community School District board meeting could have an impact on state funding for 2015-16 school year.

The district’s overall enrollment dipped overall from 2,877 students in October of 2013 to 2,813 in October of 2014. While there are noticeable dips or jumps at several different schools and grade levels, one of the most significant changes this year is the number of incoming kindergartners.

Newton superintendent Bob Callaghan presented a large

amount of enrollment data at Monday’s board meeting, pointing out that there are only 226 students this year in both kindergarten and the transitional kindergarten combined, compared to 255 in October of 2013.

The formula for which the Iowa Department of Education determines funding involves a number of factors, such as English proficiency and special needs, to derive weighted enrollment numbers (Newton’s weighted enrollment went from 3,002.72 in 2013 to 2,954.07 this year).

The state then funds each district based on the a rate for each student. For fiscal year 2014, the state cost per pupil was $6,121.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Newton High School Student Resource Officer Brian Foster spoke at Monday’s Newton Community School District board meeting. The board’s first meeting of the new year will be Jan. 12.

Clevenger bidding farewell after Lawmaker seeks to change two decades at Newton Clinic Iowa’s primary election rules Newton Daily News Just shy of his 20-year anniversary with Newton Clinic, Dr. Phil Clevenger is retiring. The family practice physician will stay involved in the medical community, however, by continuing to serve as Jasper County’s medical examiner and eventually volunteering part-time with a free clinic in Des Moines.

This dedication to medicine developed during a somewhat unconventional career path.

Unlike many of his health-care colleagues, Clevenger didn’t know from an early age that he wanted to pursue the healing arts.

“I was a finance ma-

jor and worked in banking for six years,” Dr. Cleve n g e r said. “But I learned t h a t , Clevenger unless you’re the president of the bank, you’re not necessarily going to love it. So I decided to make a life change.”

Clevenger, who was born at Skiff Medical Center and grew up in Monroe, was living at the time in Ann Arbor, Mich., with his then-wife and their four children.

He started doing volunteer work in the local emergency department

and ended up taking a job in the janitorial department of the University of Michigan Health System.

“My main role was cleaning up delivery rooms,” he said. “I worked on the periphery of doctors and nurses and developed an interest in what they were doing. I decided that I felt a calling to help people.”

Because financial studies aren’t a typical precursor to medical school, Clevenger spent the next three years taking his science class prerequisites before applying to and being accepted by the medical school in Des Moines, now known as CLEVENGER | 3A

The Associated Press DES MOINES — A state lawmaker who lost a congressional bid earlier this year wants to change primary election rules in Iowa so voters decide certain contested races, rather than political party delegates.

Sen. Brad Zaun, an Urbandale Republican, said Tuesday that he has submitted a bill to change the primary process if no candidate receives 35 percent of the vote. Under his plan — which would impact congressional and state legislative races as well as statewide offices including governor — there would be a runoff election between the top

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spoke on primary day didn’t feel like they were heard.”

Congressman-elect Young’s chief of staff did not immediately respond to an email for comment.

Zaun is optimistic his bill will find support in the Iowa Legislature, where Democrats control the Senate and Republicans have a majority in the House.

Sen. Jeff Danielson, a Democrat from Cedar Falls who chairs the Senate state government committee, said he’ll make sure the bill gets a hearing. Danielson said he supports the general concept but cannot speak for other Democrats in the Senate.

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two vote-getters.

Currently, when no candidate meets the primary threshold, party delegates pick a nominee.

Zaun received the most votes in a six-way Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District earlier this year. But because no one hit the threshold, the process moved to a nominating convention, where fifth-place finisher David Young won after many rounds of voting. Young went on to win the general election in November.

“Daily, I hear from people: ‘Hey I really thought what happened was wrong,’” Zaun said. “The people who

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Religion

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | Dec. 24, 2014

In Brief St. Stephen’s Episcopal hosts Christmas eve, day services St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a candlelight Christmas Eve service beginning at 10 p.m.

Wednesday and a Christmas service at 9 a.m. Thursday at the church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

For more information, call 641-792-6971.

Kellogg UMC hosts Christmas day luncheon Kellogg United Methodist Church will host a Christmas dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, 417 Second St. in Kellogg.

Menu items include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gray, green beans, Jell-O, rolls and pie.

The meal is free and will be served in the fellowship hall.

Submitted Photo Employees from Hawkeye Stages and the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau helped bag stocking stuffers for the Salvation Army to give something back to the local community.

Hawkeye Stages, Newton CVB give back

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News In preparation for its own holiday party, Hawkeye Stages and the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau decided to do something for the community before celebrating the year.

The groups decided it wanted to do something local and contacted the local Salvation Army to lend a hand any way they could.

“We wanted to do something to give back to the community.

We are going to go out and have a party for us and I thought it would be nice to do something to give back,” said Rick Brannen of Hawkeye Stages.

Between the two groups, eight people headed to the Salvation Army Dec. 16 in one of the Hawkeye Stages buses and helped sort and bag stocking

stuffers for the organization.

“They were very organized and ready for us,” Linda Bacon, executive director of the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The group had a goal set for them and got all but one age group done in the few hours they were there. Each age group had about 40 bags to stuff and Brannen thought a total of 160 bags were ready when they left.

“It worked out really nice for when the people came in, they could see by age groups what was in the bags, so they would know what they were getting,” Bacon said.

The group was shown the rest of the facility including where the toys were held and the food pantry portion.

“It is just amazing what they do for people up there, it is

great,” Brannen said.

With a little optimism they thought maybe next year they could move up to grocery bag stuffing or toy organizing, but said they also have the experience of stocking stuffing, so they could get more done, quicker at that task.

“It makes you feel good to do something like that and it is a need that they have,” Bacon said.

The groups also collected for Toy for Tots and brought two boxes full of toys to the headquarters. In it’s second year in Newton, the two groups plan to continue helping out around the community looking to work with various organizations and areas.

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

Tsunami survivors recall how mosques stood firm BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — When a powerful tsunami smashed into this Indonesian city 10 years ago, the only structures left standing in many neighborhoods were mosques.

For the hundreds who found refuge within their walls, the buildings’ lifesaving role has not been forgotten — and for many, that experience strengthened their faith.

Architectural experts say the mosques in Banda Aceh survived because they were sturdily built and had stronger foundations than surrounding structures,

many of which were likely constructed of shoddier materials.

But many survivors believe the mosques were spared by divine intervention.

“It’s because the mosque is the house of Allah, the creator of such a tsunami. It’s protected,” said Ahmad Junaidi, a survivor who fled to safety in the majestic Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, a major landmark in the city with its 35-meter (115-foot) minaret, white walls and seven black domes.

The mosque, built by Dutch colonizers and completed in

1881, was virtually unscathed by the Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami, which devastated the city and killed more than 230,000 people in more than a dozen nations around the Indian Ocean.

Many residents of Aceh, the most dominantly Muslim province in all of Indonesia, viewed the disaster as punishment for their lack of devotion to God. The tsunami has actually made many more devout, said Faisal Ali, a prominent cleric.

“It encouraged Acehnese to renew their dedication to their faith,” Ali said.

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Immanuel Baptist hosts Christmas Eve service Immanuel Baptist Church will be conducting a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 1300 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton.

The program is one hour in duration and the public is invited to join.

For more information, contact the church at 641792-4470.

The Way hosts Christmas dinner, eve service Newton Church of The Way will host three Christmas Eve services at on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the church, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. in Newton.

A free soup and bread dinner will occur from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Sacred Heart hosts two Christmas Eve masses Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host two Christmas Eve masses at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday at the church, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

A Christmas Day mass will begin at 9 a.m.

First Presbyterian hosts Christmas Eve service

First Presbyterian Church will host a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 220 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

First UMC hosts Christmas Eve candlelight service First United Methodist Church will have two Christmas Eve services on Wednesday at the church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

The 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. candlelight services will be a “Were You There?” Reader’s Theatre. Music will include the Chancel Choir, soloists Rachel Faidley, Koni Bunse, Sue Hunter and Meredith McKay. Sue Hunter will be the organist. Narrators will be Tim Blount, April Faidley and the Rev. Gary Marzolf.

The altar will be open for communion for one half-hour before each candlelight service.

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Enrollment Continued from Page 1A at the 2014 rate, would mean a drop in $297,786.65 in funding. The district’s overall budget for this school year is about $44.7 million.

While the certified enrollment was only an action item at Monday’s meeting for the purpose of the board approving the enrollment figures, which it did, the board also voted to request a modified allowable growth budget adjustment.

This would give Newton $138,687, if approved as is, to compensate for two English as a Second Language students who have needed extra help for more than five years.

“Some of our grades actually picked up numbers,” Callaghan said. “The best we can tell, the most influential factor is kindergarten. Our real young children (in the community) have either moved or are not school-age yet. Our preschool numbers are up; will this correlate to a larger kindergarten group next year? We’ll know more after Kindergarten Roundup (an event held in March or April each year).”

Board president Sheri Benson said a “bubble” of a small or large class is fairly common. The kindergarten classes of 2008 and 2010 were both small, Callaghan said.

“One of the suggestions for that would be to hire one extra teacher,” Callaghan said. “But that teacher would be floating every year, but it would get us to class sizes around 20. We’re open to going back and finding more options.”

Monday night’s meeting was the only regularly scheduled meeting of December for the board. Attendance was sparse at the meeting; in fact, Callaghan, the board members, Director of Business Services Gayle Isaac and administrative assistant Christine Dawson two members of the media and the five people who spoke were the only ones in the room.

The School Improvement Advisory Committee is set to meet Jan. 8, and the board’s first regular meeting of 2015 is set for Jan. 12. Items likely to be discussed in January will be the 2015-16 school calendar, possible district reconfiguration and major work to be done on the Berg complex.

The calendar discussion might be complicated for all Iowa districts. Jan. 12 is the also the first day of the 2015 Iowa state legislative session, and it isn’t clear yet how many legislators will take action against the DOE’s recent announcement about waivers to start school earlier than Sept. 1.

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

AP Photo The owner of an Iowa auto dealership is enjoying the sight of his classic car puttering around Portland, Ore., with comedian Jerry Seinfeld behind the wheel. Those scenes on Seinfeld’s digital show, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” stemmed from a call car collector Tom Donney received in September, according to the Fort Dodge Messenger.

Donney is pictured poping the trunk of his Saab Monte Carlo in his showroom, in Fort Dodge.

“My phone rang and it was a guy claiming he was with Seinfeld’s office,” Donney said.

Clevenger Continued from Page 1A Des Moines University.

He then did family practice residency at the former Des Moines General Hospital.

Clevenger’s first practice out of residency was in his original hometown of Monroe. He began practicing there in 1983 and did so for four and a half years, before switching to a Mercy clinic for another eight years. His move to Newton Clinic came in 1995 when Ron Ross, then-CEO of Skiff Medical Center, approached him.

“He told me that Dr. Marvin Moles was going to be retiring and the community could use an additional doctor,” he said.

“At that point, I knew the pros and cons both of being in solo practice and

of working for a health system. I liked the idea of Newton Clinic being the best of both worlds – an independent practice where I had a say in decisions, while also having colleagues to interact with and share call.”

When Clevenger joined Newton Clinic — “Dr. Moles retired on a Friday and I started that Monday,” he said – he was the seventh provider, joining Drs. Erwin Wittenberg, Paul Ruggle, Steve Hill, Pat Edwards, Orville Bunker and T.Y. Chan. He has since seen the practice grow to include 18 providers: 13 doctors, two nurse practitioners, a physician assistant, a podiatrist and a midwife.

He attributes that growth to a number of factors. “All of the providers offer great care,” he said. “We have wonder-

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scope, as it were, on Dec. 31. He is opting for retirement, he said, because he wants to, not because he needs to.

“I think I’m still doing a good job,” he said.

“I wanted to retire when that was the case, not because people were wanting me to leave. It’s been a very good run.”

Staying busy is not a concern. In addition to his work as medical examiner and plans to volunteer, he also has a property business with his wife, real estate owner and broker Caren DevoeClevenger, and between the two of them, they have 15 grandchildren with whom he’d like to spend more time.

Thayer said that Clevenger will be missed. “We have been lucky to have such a valuable physician within our organization for the past 20 years.”

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ful staff, a good location with our proximity to the hospital, and a good facility here. I also think our clinic administrator, Mark Thayer, has done a great job with keeping us expanding and meeting the challenges of the continuing changes in the health-care system.”

That appreciation is mutual. “Dr. Clevenger has been a valuable asset to Newton Clinic,” said Thayer. “His commitment to his patients has been second to none.

He has been a passionate advocate for his patients, coworkers, Skiff Medical Center and his hometown community of Monroe. His business background has guided the Newton Clinic and served as a contributing factor to our long-term success.”

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Babbling Brooks

Christmas spirit should stick around for other holidays

By Jason. W. Brooks Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | Dec. 24, 2014

Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Martin Luther King’s birthday is Jan. 19.

President’s Day is Feb. 16. The Year of the Sheep, on the Chinese calendar, begins Feb. 19.

I don’t personally know anyone who celebrates all of these holidays. But I always hear much about gratitude and rejoicing with family at Thanksgiving and at this time of year, and I have always wished we could keep those sentiments going year-round —on holidays, and on all the other days as well.

Gratitude doesn’t really seem to be a regular focal point in our society. We spend so much time and energy searching for things we don’t have, or fighting to hang on to what we have now.

There doesn’t seem to be much time for reflection.

I’m not one to claim much progress on this front. It doesn’t seem to take much to go from a place of gratitude to a miser-

able, immature zone of bitterness —usually over something that seems quite frivolous later on.

However, one regular goal is to get back to a zone of comfortable balance between contentment and a hunger for selfimprovement, and to stay in that zone, or close to it. Most of our growth and development as human beings can only happen when we’ve made a certain amount of peace with our current station in life.

This probably wouldn’t be true if our entire lives were made up of “in the path of a bus” survival moments, but life isn’t segmented that way for most of us.

Gratitude is not simply a way of thinking, but also a governing principle for how to act.

We came into this world with nothing, and while we need food, clothing and shelter, we don’t really need much else, and sometimes we act as though the material things and circum-

stances we didn’t have 15 years or 15 minutes ago are suddenly essential. Even those of us with the most noise or commotion in our lives have at least a few moments to think about larger life choices.

That’s when it helps to manufacture a small amount of gratitude, and begin building on it. Clearly, this is easier for some than others. And, clearly, it’s easier to get grateful when things are going well, and we’re around familiar people, laughing and eating and having a good time.

But what about the months ahead? What about those tedious moments, with a storm raging and drivers raging even more, when we just want to find a restroom, a meal, a shower and a warm, dry bed? How grateful can we remember to act, at those times?

That’s why it’s important to have a gratitude foundation built ahead of time, when things

are calm — or at least stable.

Good organizational skills are valuable all of the time, but those who plan extremely well seem are often also the ones who can remain calm under fire.

Several combat veterans have pointed to a missing limb — or all or part of a digit — and mentioned that if we wake up with 10 full fingers and 10 complete toes on any given day, we have a reason to be grateful.

It seems like the folks who have lost the most significant things, or never had much to begin with, have an easier time with gratitude than those of us who have many needs and wants covered.

Like New Year’s resolutions, Christmas promises can be gone in a flash. Fortunately, gratitude is something we can pick up again at any time.

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

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Pipeline would help break addiction to foreign oil Maurice H. Phillips Newton As an Iowan and a veteran, energy security is an important issue to me. I was able to attend the recent utility board meeting in Newton on the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and came away with a few thoughts.

While Iowa is fortunate to benefit from wind energy produced in our state, relying only on wind power — or over-relying on any single source — isn’t a safe investment in our energy future.

Save old Newton Seed Store as youth center Oliver Miller Kellogg For a long time, I’ve been going to the Newton Seed Store to buy seed for a small farm about a two hour bike ride to the east and north. And along that ride I’ve had time to think about stuff — most recently about the plan to demolish the seed store.

Most likely some big powerful interests with more dollars than sense are pushing this idea. Well, I hate to see the place torn down. The store was built to last and is standing strong. Sure, it needs some work, but that can be taken care of.

I can’t think of any better

DAPL provides Iowans with access to American produced oil, without the dangers and delays associated with railroad transport. Data shows that the project will bring more than $1 billion in economic impact to our state, and not to mention thousands of jobs and considerable tax revenue. The economic benefits for the state are overwhelmingly positive, and the shale oil boom has already greatly benefited the price of oil in this country. Projects like this are necessary to ensure that this growth — and our effort to break our addiction to foreign oil — continues. Every gallon of fuel produced in the U.S. means one less gallon is imported.

My time in the military made

it clear to me that we cannot put the future of our nation’s energy in the hands of volatile foreign powers. We’ve seen oil crises, shortages and embargoes in this country before in the 1970s during the Iranian Revolution and Yom Kippur War. Instead it is important to pursue our domestically available energy assets to secure the future for ourselves and the next generation of Americans.

Wind power and fossil fuels can coexist, and should be part of a balanced energy infrastructure portfolio for current and future generations. As long as we need cars, trucks, airplanes, furnaces and railroad engines there will be a demand for fossil fuels.

use for the fascinating old-time seed store than to turn it into a youth center. The front shopping area is about 30 square feet and has been insulated, heated and cooled. This will surely be perfect as the main gathering area — the big south windows can let in the warm winter sun and let the young ones look out. To the north is a big room about 35x60 feet — room for practice at ball throwing and catching, etc. To the east is a good size area with a south garage door and concrete floor — surely good for skateboarding or maybe indoor soccer. There’s some other small rooms, and a second story wood floor.

Aces Youth Center was lost out north of Berg School but has been gone now for maybe a couple years. The Y has tried to fill in the gap but hard to find

room for everything and everyone. The old seed store would open up a whole new world for the youth and also help keep the downtown area alive.

The store owners Gary and Connie Grimes have had a big, friendly mouse-patrol cat at the store for some time now — they might even let him stay on at the youth center.

I’ll donate as much as I can toward the center and work as I’m able to get the place ready.

We’re going to have to do whatever it takes to save the wonderful, fascinating, wellbuilt old Newton Seed Store.

Seems like a once-in-alifetime opportunity to do two good things at once — save the historic Newton Seed Store and open the doors for the young ones. The ultimate Christmas present. Let’s get started.

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The blending of families is a peculiar thing. Here we are, once again, at the epicenter of mixed family togetherness.

Can you feel the earth shake?

Not that it’s anyone’s

By Katiedid fault.

Langrock T h e most lovely of in-laws — be it sister-, father-, daughter-, mother-, son-, cousin-, grandparent- or super-weird great-stepuncle- — still bring their own upbringings, beliefs, agendas and traditions to the traditional turkey dinner. Like, by serving Spam instead. (Careful; Santa knows if you spit your meal into your napkin!)

Navigating this time with extended family can sometimes feel like navigating your way through a foreign country. Everyone speaks a different language, and the only translator is that sign language guy from Barack Obama’s Nelson Mandela tribute.

The first time I met the fine people who would become my in-laws was right before New Year’s Eve. Their son and I were in such early stages of dating that we weren’t yet referring to each other as boyfriend and girlfriend. Yet there I was, meeting the folks. Being welcomed into his family traditions. Family traditions that came from Pennsylvania Dutch upbringings. Family traditions that included sauerkraut.

Lots and lots of sauerkraut.

Apparently, one bite of the fermented cabbage ensures good luck in the new year. The woman who became my mother-in-law urged me to have a bite.

I declined.

She insisted.

I held my ground.

It’s not that I don’t like the taste of sauerkraut; I do.

It’s not that I wanted to be rude; I didn’t. But at that moment, I had a far more pressing concern that overrode the delicious smell of sauerkraut, my desire to

please my not-quite-boyfriend’s mom and the prospect of a year of Pennsylvania Dutch-certified good luck: my breath.

Those days, all I wanted to do was make out with my kinda-sorta-boyfriend.

But I couldn’t exactly say that to his mother. “Sorry, lady. The food smells delish, but even a whole container of Altoids can’t knock out that stank, and I’ve got an appointment to stick my tongue down your son’s throat.”

I did the only thing that made sense at the time. I lied. I told her I didn’t like sauerkraut. To which she said that I might like hers.

“Try it.” For the next 10 minutes, we played out the script of Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham” — only I didn’t give in at the end.

The in-law language barrier goes far beyond silly lies like mine. Spoken truths are often confused and misunderstood.

Over the summer, I attended the wedding of a cousin whom I love like a brother. I was chatting with a breast-feeding bridesmaid in the bathroom about the gorgeous ceremony, when the mother of the bride came in.

“It was so beautiful, wasn’t it?” the bridesmaid said.

“Meh,” replied the mother of the bride.

My ears perked up. Excuse me? Meh? “Really? I loved watching every second of it,” I said.

“I mean, it’s nothing I haven’t seen before,” said the mother of the bride.

I was appalled. My beloved cousin had just inherited a witch of a mother-in-law. I was about to storm out of the bathroom, when I heard the nursing bridesmaid say, “But you haven’t seen your daughter get married before.”

“What are you talking about?” asked the mother of the bride.

“We’re commenting on how beautiful the wedding was,” said the bridesmaid.

“Oh!” she exclaimed. “I thought you were asking me what I thought of your breast-feeding. It’s fine, nothing I haven’t seen before. But yes, the wedding was very beautiful.”

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Obituaries John M. Elrod Dec. 22, 2014 John M. Elrod, 93, of Prairie City, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at Mitchell Village Care Center in Mitchellville.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29 at the Prairie City

Steven Lee Welcher Dec. 22, 2014 Steven Lee Welcher, 27, of N e w ton, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at the First Christian Church in Newton. The family will greet friends from

James Cannon Dec. 22, 2014 James “Jim” Cannon, 65, of Des Moines, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2 0 1 4 , at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

A private family grave-

Marguerite Farren Dec. 23, 2014 Marguerite Farren, 89, of Newton, formerly of Colo, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Park Centre in Newton. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 at Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada, with burial to follow in the Colo Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.ryanfunerals.com.

Church of the Brethren with burial following at Griffis Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday. The family will also greet friends following the burial at a luncheon. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie City Church of The Brethren and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

The son of Carl Martin and Myra Belle (Young) Elrod, John was

born on Nov. 24, 1921, in Prairie City. John graduated from Prairie City High School in 1939. On May 14, 1944, he was united in marriage to Roberta Mae Cole in Des Moines.

He lived and farmed in the Prairie City area.

John was a member of the Prairie City Church of the Brethren. He was active in the Men’s Fellowship, served as a moderator and also as a Lifetime Deacon in the church. His greatest love

was his family especially his grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his three sons, Martin (Dorothy) Elrod of Prairie City, Jim (Mary) Elrod of Prairie City and Bob ( Joann) Elrod of Prairie City; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-greatgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Roberta in 2010; a brother, Lester Elrod; and a sister, Pauline Loomis.

5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials in Steven’s name may be left at the funeral home or the church the morning of the service.

Steven, the son of Shawn and Tammy (Pickett) Welcher, was born on May 20, 1987, in Des Moines. He grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 2006.

Steve was a decorated state of Iowa wrestler, placing second in the state his senior year.

Steven then went on to graduate from Central College with a B.A. in anthropology. While in college, he had the opportunity to study in Mexico twice. Steven was currently working as a die cutter operator at Walter G. Anderson in Newton. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed turkey hunting, mushroom hunting and gardening. He also liked to cook.

Steven is survived by his parents, Shawn and Tammy Welcher of Newton; sister, Lisa

(Mitch) Montgomery of Newton; grandparents, Virginia Perrin of Newton, Don Pickett of Newton, and Rollie Welcher of Newton; his great-grandma Dorothy Pickett of Newton; two nephews, Kent and Klayton Montgomery; aunts and uncles, Terry (Kim) Pickett, Al Pickett, Jennifer ( Jim) Prendergast, Lori (Fred) Welcher-Leytham and Frank ( Jessie) Welcher; and his many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Pickett.

side service will be at Newton Union Cemetery. The family will begin greeting friends with a coffee time at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. Memorials in Jim’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Jim, the son of Harlan and Engeline (Steenhoek) Cannon, was

born on Sept. 21, 1949, in Newton. He grew up in Prairie City and graduated from Prairie City High School and Iowa State University.

Jim had lived in many places before returning to Newton and Des Moines more than 15 years ago. He was an avid ISU athletic fan.

Those left to honor Jim’s memory are his sister, Dorothy (Don)

Faidley of Colfax; two brothers, Milt (Pauline) Cannon of Newton and Richard (Holly) Cannon of Newton; his longtime companion, Lana Clark of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan Cannon and Engeline Deaton; aunt and uncle, Dean and Irene Krueger; and a cousin, Dick Krueger.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners support group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Prairie City Masonic Lodge.

• Jasper County Community Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at YMCA in Newton.

• Beauty for Ashes women’s study will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Friday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

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

Lottery Tuesday Midday Pick 3: 9 0 9 Pick 4: 2 8 8 0 All or Nothing Game: 6 7 9 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 22 24 Tuesday Evening Mega Millions: 4 10 31 56 66 MB: 7 Megaplier: 3 Pick 3: 8 3 3 Pick 4: 1 4 3 5 All or Nothing Game: 1 2 4 6 7 11 13 14 17 18 21 23

Congregate Meals Thursday CLOSED Friday CLOSED Monday Chicken and noodles, green beans, carrot slices, pineapple and orange cup, oatmeal cookie and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 1-866942-7102 toll-free.

Birth

St. Nick’s receives donation

Gideon John Havenga Dec. 15, 2014 John and Lori Havenga, of Newton, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Gideon John, born Dec. 15, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Gideon joins brothers Daniel, 4, and Micah, 2.

Grandparents are Glen and Carol DeZwarte of Newton and Jim and Kay Havenga of Holland, Mich.

Great-grandparents are Donna Havenga of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Irv and Ruth Boeskool of Holland, Mich.

Email birth announcements to newsroom@newtondailynews.com

Submitted Photo Dick Wobst presented check to Polly Malson of St. Nick’s in front of donated items bagged up for each family. Gifts were distributed on Thursday. St. Nick’s welcomes monetary donations year round.

Club Notes DAR The regular meeting of the Grinnell DAR Chapter was Dec. 13 at the Centre for Arts and Artists in Newton, with 24 members present. Regent Kristin Macy called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Regent Macy and Chaplain Mary Rethmeier led the Opening Ritual. Regent Macy led the Pledge of Allegiance and the American

Creed.

Regent Macy gave the NSDAR President General’s message and the National Defense Message were given by Linda Hatch.

The following committee reports were given: registrar Darlene Lieb reported 63 members with one supplemental application pending; Kathy Jones reported that the American History essays

have been received and are being scored; Betty Carr announced the winner of the Good Citizen Award; Jeanette Shannon reported that the Commemorative Partners Flag for the Viet Nam War was hung as a

background for the Veterans Day program and several members attended the program; Maretta Grattan reported that the Grinnell chapter has sent 7,396 stamps and 44.5 pounds of coupons to the appropriate organiza-

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tions.

The annual chapter report was completed with the input of the membership.

After the meeting a Hobo Soup luncheon was enjoyed by the members.

The next meeting will

be March 14 at the Centre for Arts and Artists in Newton, with Marilyn Planer and Liz Wagner as hostesses. The program will be on HISET, the replacement test for a GED, given by Marilyn Planer.

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Wife of transgender husband searches for ways to cope

DEAR ABBY: A year ago, my husband of four years disclosed to me that he’s transgender. We have a 3-year-old who has medical problems, which has resulted in numerous surgeries. Our lives have changed beyond belief, and I’m afraid our marriage has been damaged beyond repair.

He has come out of the closet, and I have gone into one to protect his secret and hide my heartache and devastation.

The pain I feel is mostly for the lifelong struggles my husband has endured, but now I’m feeling the loss of my husband and our happy future together because I can’t be the wife he needs.

How do I know that I’ve tried every option to make this work, especially when I am the only one regularly seeking therapy? When do I resign myself to the fact that my expectations of our marriage will never be achievable? And how do I say I want out without risking his (her) wellbeing? — LAST STRAW IN THE MIDWEST DEAR LAST STRAW: It would be helpful for you to get emotional support in addition to the counselor you have been seeing. There are no “magic words” to tell your husband you can no longer live with the new person he’s becoming.

However, I know of a group that can help you. You would benefit greatly by contacting the Straight Spouse Network, a group that was started by Amity Pierce Buxton, Ph.D., in the ‘80s. It offers peer support, as well as an online (worldwide) network of support groups. Just knowing you’re not alone with this problem should be comforting. Find it at www.straightspouse.org.

DEAR ABBY: I have been communicating for three months with a gentleman I met on an online dating site. He says he wants to meet me in person, but every time we get close to setting a time and place, something comes up and he can’t keep the date. We live in the same city, so traveling isn’t the problem. When

I ask why he’s canceling our date, the answer is different every time.

I am beginning to think he just wants to communicate via email or chat. We have web-cammed and know what each other looks like, so that is probably not the issue, either. Should I keep waiting him out or just end it? — PUZZLED IN INDIANA DEAR PUZZLED: By now it should be obvious that you are carrying on a conversation with someone who doesn’t keep his word. He may be married or have misrepresented himself in some other way. If you want a real, flesh-and-blood relationship with someone, stop wasting your time with this person. Move on and don’t look back.

DEAR ABBY: With Christmas almost here, I’m wondering how much it would cost today for all of the gifts in the carol “The 12 Days of Christmas”?

— JUST CURIOUS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA DEAR JUST CURIOUS: According to an Associated Press story published this year quoting the annual analysis by PNC Wealth Management, those 364 items — purchasing them each time they are mentioned in the song — would set the giver back $116,273. Not to belittle those birds, trees, golden rings and various musical artists, perhaps the money could be better spent?

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Sports

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Four added to bowling HOF

Cyclones announce signing of another Marquette transfer

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News The Jasper County Bowling Association inducted four new members into its Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. From left: Harry Farr, Carl McGee, Dave Rorabaugh and Carl Ross were introduced and recognized in front of several other local bowlers at Cardinal Lanes during a small ceremony.

Cyclone center Fernstrom wins second weeky honor

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News IRVING, Texas — For the second time this year, Iowa State center Bryanna Fernstrom earned the Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Week honor, the league announced Monday.

Fernstrom collected her first career double-

double when she scored 20 points and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds in just 20 minutes of action against Fairfield last week.

She was 7-of-11 from the floor, including 2-for-2 from long range and 4-for-4 from the charity stripe.

The Center City, Minn., native is the only player in the Big 12 to win multiple weekly awards this season. And ISU has had seven different freshman of the week honorees over the

past four seasons. No other school in the conference has had more than three.

The Cyclones return to action Dec. 29 against Howard in the Cyclone Challenge at Hilton Coliseum.

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

AMES — Two weeks after Deonte Burton announced that he was leaving M a r quette, the Iowa S t a t e Cyclones made it known that the 6-foot-4 sophoBurton m o r e guard was heading to Ames.

Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced Burton’s signing in a press release sent out by the school Tuesday.

Burton was named to the Big East All-Rookie team in 2013-14. The Milwaukee, Wis., native averaged a team-best 6.9 points and posted a team-high 35 steals as a freshman.

This season, Burton averaged 6.4 points and shot 47.2 percent from the field in eight games for the Golden Eagles.

“We are excited to add Deonte to our program,” Hoiberg said.

“Deonte is an elite athlete and a great student as well. He’s got the ability to stretch the defense and knock down shots on the perimeter.

He’ll be a good fit for our program and what we like to do offensively.”

Burton is the second transfer from Marquette to join the Cyclones in the past two seasons.

Former Indian Hills standout Jameel McKay also left the Golden Eagles at semester to join Hoiberg’s team last year.

Marquette announced that Burton and another guard were leaving the program on Dec. 9.

Burton, a consensus top-100 recruit out of high school, will attend Iowa State starting in January and sit out until the end of the first semester in 2015-16.

Burton, who signed a financial aid agreement, will have one and a half seasons to play for the Cyclones when he becomes eligible next December.

Burton played his high school ball at Vincent High School in Milwaukee, the same high school as former Cyclone standout Diante Garrett.

He was recruited at Marquette by former coach Buzz Williams, who left for Virginia Tech last spring.

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

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Oregon’s Marcus Mariota is AP player of year

By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press The only thing left for Marcus Mariota to win at Oregon is the national championship.

The Ducks’ star quarterback is The Associated Press college football player of the year, adding yet another honor to his spectacular season.

Mariota won the AP vote in the same landslide fashion he won the Heisman Trophy.

He received 49 of the 54 votes submitted by the AP Top 25 media panel.

Alabama receiver Amari Cooper drew three votes. Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston had one vote each.

Mariota is the first Oregon player to win AP player of the year, which was first awarded

in 1998, and the eighth quarterback to win it in the last nine years.

The junior has also won the Maxwell Award and Walter Camp player of the year, and the Davey O’Brien and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which go to the top quarterbacks in the country.

Oregon will face Florida State and last year’s Heisman winner and AP player of the year, Winston, in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl.

The winner will face Alabama or Ohio State in the national championship game Jan. 12 at AT&T Stadium in North Texas.

With his combination of speed and a strong arm, Mariota is a play of the day waiting to happen.

He set a Pac-12 record by accounting for 53 touchdowns, includ-

ing 38 TD passes.

He is the highest rated passer in the country (186.33) and has thrown for 3,783 yards and just two interceptions.

Here is a memorable Mariota moment from 2014: THE SHOVEL In what was perhaps the biggest nonconference game of the season, Michigan State had Oregon in trouble in the second half.

It was 27-18 Spartans midway through the third quarter and the Ducks were facing a third-and-10 after having already punted away their first two secondhalf possessions.

Michigan State collapsed the pocket around Mariota, who eluded three defenders, slipping and stepping around a mess of Spartans around his feet.

Mariota stumbled

AP Player of the Year Winners 2014 — Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon 2013 — Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State 2012 — Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M 2011 — Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor 2010 — Cam Newton, QB, Auburn 2009 — Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska 2008 — Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma 2007 — Tim Tebow, QB, Florida 2006 — Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State 2005 — Reggie Bush, RB, Southern Cal 2004 — Matt Leinart, QB, Southern Cal

out of the pocket and pushed a pass to Royce Freeman, who went for 17 yards.

That drive ended soon after with a touchdown.

And so did the next Oregon drive. And the next one. The Ducks went on to win 46-27.

Memphis, BYU, conference pledge review of fight

By The Associated Press The president of the University of Memphis says he has asked the school’s athletic director to work with coach Justin Fuente in investigating the postgame fight that broke out between BYU and the Tigers after the Miami Beach Bowl.

“We will provide another statement after the completion of that inquiry,” Memphis president M. David Rudd said in a statement issued Tuesday. “We have the highest expectations of sportsmanship for all of our student-athletes at the University of Memphis. I am very confident in (athletic director) Tom Bowen and Coach Fuente’s leadership and know that working together

we will be able to ensure incidents like this do not happen in the future.”

American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco released a statement saying he has been in contact with Memphis officials and the league will work with the school in determining violations of the conference’s code of sportsmanship.

Memphis is a member of the American. BYU is an independent in football.

Earlier in the day, Bowen said he and Fuente would review video over the next few days and take “appropriate disciplinary measures.”

Bowen added: “Hopefully, it will be a learning lesson for both teams.”

BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe tweeted Monday night that “we expect better of our athletes, even in the face of a difficult loss. We intend to fully review this matter. I apologize to Cougar Nation.”

The Tigers beat BYU 55-48 in overtime in the first Miami Beach Bowl.

After DaShaughn Terry’s game-clinching interception, dozens of players from both sidelines headed toward the middle of the field, with many punching and grabbing.

Cameras showed blood streaming from the face of BYU defensive back Kai Nacua as he came from behind to punch Memphis tight end Alan Cross in the head.

College Football Bowl Games Saturday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 16, Nevada 3 New Mexico Bowl Utah State 21, UTEP 6 Las Vegas Bowl Utah 45, Colorado State 10 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Air Force 38, Western Michigan 24 Camelia Bowl Bowling Green 33, South Alabama 28 Monday, Dec. 22 Miami Beach Bowl Memphis 55, BYU 48, 2OT Tuesday, Dec. 23 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Marshall 52, Northern Illinois 23 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego Navy 17, San Diego State 16 Wednesday, Dec. 24 Bahamas Bowl At Nassau Western Kentucky (7-5) vs. Central Michigan (7-5) (late) Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Rice (7-5) vs. Fresno State (6-7), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 26 Heart of Dallas Bowl Illinois (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), Noon (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl At Detroit Rutgers (7-5) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl UCF (9-3) vs. N.C. State (7-5), 7 p.m.

(ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Duke (9-3) vs. Arizona State (9-3), 1 p.m. (CBS) Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Miami (6-6) vs. South Carolina (6-6), 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Boston College (7-5) vs. Penn State (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Nebraska (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-4), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 29 Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

West Virginia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Clemson (9-3) vs. Oklahoma (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl At Houston Texas (6-6) vs. Arkansas (6-6), 8 p.m.

(ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 30 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Notre Dame (7-5) vs. LSU (8-4), 2 p.m.

(ESPN)

Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. Louisville (9-3) vs. Georgia (9-3), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fosters Farm Bowl At Santa Clara, Calif.

Stanford (7-5) vs. Maryland (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 31 Peach Bowl At Atlanta Mississippi (9-3) vs. TCU (11-1), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Boise State (11-2) vs. Arizona (10-3), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Orange Bowl At Miami Gardens, Fla. Mississippi State (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (10-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin (10-3) vs. Auburn (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas Michigan State (10-2) vs. Baylor (11-1), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Citrus Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Minnesota (8-4) vs. Missouri (10-3), Noon (ABC) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Playoff semifinal: Oregon (12-1) vs.

Florida State (13-0), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Playoff semifinal: Alabama (12-1) vs.

Ohio State (12-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 2 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), 11 a.m. (ESPN) TaxSlayer Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Iowa (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 2:20 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio UCLA (9-3) vs. Kansas State (9-3), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Oklahoma State (6-6) vs. Washington (8-5), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 3 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Florida (6-5) vs. East Carolina (8-4), Noon (ESPN2) GoDaddy Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Toledo (8-4) vs. Arkansas State (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 10 Medal of Honor Bowl At Charleston, S.C. American vs. National, 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 12 College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Sugar Bowl winner vs. Rose Bowl winner, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN))

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Public Notices December 9, 2014 Tuesday, December 9, 2014 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Brock and present and Stevenson accounted for; Chairman Brock presiding.

Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon asked the Supervisors to approve a hiring resolution for a Sheriff's Deputy.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1455, a hiring resolution certifying the following appointment to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT Sheriff's Office POSITION Deputy EMPLOYEE Marcos Gonzales PAY RATE $23.83 RANGE/STEP Hire-in EFFECTIVE DATE 12/15/14 YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report for FY2013-2014.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve a liquor license for Westwood Municipal Golf Course for 2015.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve a liquor license for Fore Seasons Golf Practice Facility for 2015.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for December 2, 2014.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON There were no Board appointments.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to adjourn the Tuesday, December 9, 2014 meeting of the County Board of Jasper Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Dennis Parrott, Auditor Joe Brock, Chairman December 24 CITY OF KELLOGG DECEMBER 8, 2014 Kellogg City Council met in regular session on December 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Van Waardhuizen. Council members present: Aldrich, Parsons, Leavens, and Hinshaw. Absent: Frymoyer.

Motion by Aldrich and seconded

by Leavens to accept the minutes as mailed and the financial statement as prepared. Passed unanimously.

Mayor Van Waardhuizen read a note from R & J's Barr & Grill requesting blocking off Front Street from High to the Alley on June 26th and 27th for their annual golf tournament. Motion

by Hinshaw and seconded by Parsons. Passed unanimously.

R & J's Barr & Grill also requested to block off Front St. from High to the Alley on July 18th for a memorial golf tournament. Motion by Hinshaw and seconded by Parsons.

Passed unanimously.

Mayor Van Waardhuizen addressed the council with the request from the farm land tenant to take out the fence between the properties and remove the trees.

Aldrich and Parson would like to view the fence line before making a decision. Leavens and Hinshaw have no opposition.

Leavens would like an update on the rock around the playground Mayor Van equipment.

Waardhuizen reported there will be more rock added.

Parsons reported on the three garages that are in need of demolished. They are located at 416 First St, 321 High St, and 526 Second St. He has received approval from all of the property owns for demolition but will need some assistant from the city with the end loader.

Maintenance reported the plan for the manhole in Northfield will be 2' above the ground and will have 3' square of concrete around it for protection. Roof at the cabin is finished and water line on Depot and 2nd is connected but will have to finish the loop in the spring. Four lights in the Fire Dept Building are not working.

Council suggested fixing or replacing which ever is the least expensive There are some issues with the Ford truck. There has been salt and sand in the fuel separator. A new tank has been purchased and installed. The rear main seal is leaking and the fame is rusting.

Maintenance has done a lot of repair on the plow and the welds are cracking. Sander also has problems. Truck will last through winter but need to start looking.

Mayor had no report.

Motion by Leavens and seconded by Parsons to present the bills. Passed unanimously.

November Payroll.........11,096.20 November FICA (City Share) . ..........................................848.86 November IPERS (City Share) ..........................................567.97 Alliant Energy.................2,605.46 Banyon Data System......2,385.00 Black Hills Energy.............393.33 Bound Tree Medical............96.98 Caldwell & Brierly PLLC....845.41 Financial Forms Supplies..245.00 First Choice Accounting....200.00 Hach Company..................171.55 Howe Excavating...........4,139.26 Hydro Klean....................4,070.04 Iowa One Call......................19.90 Iowa Rural Water Assoc....200.00 Jasper Co Animal Rescue...73.04 Jasper Construction Service ...... ............................................75.00 Jasper County Engineer.1,187.20 John Deere Financial..........89.36 Kellogg Lawn & Snow.......138.76 Kellogg Post Office............117.00 Keystone Laboratories......134.80 News Printing Co...............267.64 Partner Communications...337.51 Fleet Services...................690.11 Rhonda Guy...................1,184.00 Smith Quality Rental...........57.26 Spahn & Rose Lumber......308.85 Vande Stouwe Carpentry............ .....................................14,110.00 Weston Leak Detection.....500.00 Receipts:....................$40.049.82 Disbursements:........$106,287.79 Motion by Leavens and seconded by Hinshaw to accept bills as presented.

Passed unanimously.

Motion by Aldrich and seconded

by Parsons to adjourn. Passed unanimously.

Shirley Schippers Clerk Scott Van Waardhuizen Mayor December24

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Positions Available Van Maanen Electric, Inc., one of Iowa’s fastest growing electrical contractors, is looking to expand its workforce in Central Iowa. Positions available include licensed journeymen electricians, electrician apprentices, low voltage apprentices, low voltage specialist, project coordinators, project managers, as well as an electrical estimator. Van Maanen Electric is looking for self-motivated individuals who are able to work well under pressure, pass a drug screen, physical and a background check. For more information on the positions available please contact Dillon Wright, Human Resource Manager, at 641-791-9473, or email him at dwright@vanmaanenelectric.com.

Responsibilities: The primary purpose of the Marketplace Supervisor position is to assist in directing the operations of the Marketplace to ensure high quality service. This position assumes the responsibilities of the Marketplace in the absence of the Associate Director. Specific duties include requisitioning food and supplies, opening and closing the Marketplace, and supervising all student staff. This position hires, assigns job responsibilities, trains, maintains staff documentation, and terminates student staff members. The Marketplace Supervisor also has leadership responsibilities in one of the following four areas (these responsibilities are subject to be realigned according to skills of supervisors): 1) Training for student staff, directing the operations of Grinnell Dining Awards programs, coordination of special meal decorations and service, and supervision in the Marketplace.

2) Scheduling and recruitment of student staff, uniform distribution, planning of social events for student staff, and supervision in the dishroom.

3) Oversight of Marketplace operations, work on and direct cleaning projects of the Marketplace, and supervise Marketplace student and career custodial staff.

4) Detailed oversight of Marketplace operations to assure proper service, and equipment maintenance, assure the gluten free, Halal, sick meals and outtakes production function orderly, and are well maintained, oversees student payroll, and supervision in the Marketplace.

Each of the four supervisors are responsible for their shifts and assist each other in all of the operations of the Marketplace, training and supervision of student staff assuring that the Federal, State, and College standards are met. All must be able to effectively communicate verbally, and in written form, with student staff and others.

Operational changes, discrepancies, equipment and personnel issues must be reported to the Associate Director of Dining Services. Must practice good personal hygiene, and maintain a professional appearance to positively represent the Dining Services department to all that enter the Marketplace.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience in a food-related field. Associate or bachelor’s degree and previous supervisory experience preferred. Excellent communication and computers skills are required. Must be able to be on your feet most of the day, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to do simple mathematical problems, know and practice good cash handling skill. Must be able to organize, guide, train and direct the work of others as well as self.

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Application Process: To be considered for this position, please submit applications online by visiting our employment website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position should be directed to Human Resources at [hr@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-4818.

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If you are interested in joining our team, send your resume to: Jeff Holschuh, Advertising Director This posting does not necessarily contain all of Newton Daily News the actual or essential duties of the position Newton Daily News is an Equal Opportunity 200 First Ave. E. P.O Box 967, Newton, IA 50208 Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. email: jholschuh@newtondailynews.com

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CUISINART FOOD Processor $50., Oster juicer $50., Oster food grinder $15. or OBO, Regal stainless steel bread maker, 1-2 lbs. Loaves, like new $20. or OBO. 641-831-9571.

STEEL PIPE, cable, angle, channel and I-beam. Will cut to desired length. 34' long trailer house frame.

110 v. electric heater with fan $12. 20 x 50 bino's NIB $25. or OBO. Chevy blower heater fan NIB $25.

Chevy complete gasket set for S.B. Perfect circle valve stem seals for S.B. Chevy $20. 2 – 4 gal. (sealed) bucket carpet adhesive $10. each or OBO. 2 cyl.

Wisc. Car. NIB $25. Oliver carburetor Tsx-811 NIB. 641-793-2955.

SURFACE PRO 3, windows 8, like brand new, few months old, but only used a handful of times. $800. Includes keyboard & pen. Brand new in box GPS with lifetime maps $75., powerwheels, Barbie jeep 12v or F150 6v $100. each or OBO. High chair with tray, great condition. $40. or OBO. 641-8918157.

TWO ANTIQUE sewing machines, $20. each, antique walnut swivel desk chair, $50., old school desk, $4. 641-792-9974.

DALE EARNHARDT Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $12 each. Hot Wheels/Matchbox/Etc. Cars (Late 70's – Early 80's) & play sets $75 (for all). 515-313-7803.

DALE EARNHARDT Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $12 each. Hot Wheels/Matchbox/Etc. Cars (Late 70's – Early 80's) & play sets $75 (for all). 515-313-7803.

HAY LARGE, square, grass . No rain. $50. 641521-2450.

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JOHN DEERE 24” two stage snow blower with eclectic start and chains. $200. 641-792-9974.

NEW MAYTAG microwave/convection oven/range hood, black with silver, non-stick interior, large turntable, convection cooking. Would make an awesome Xmas present. $400. or OBO. Call after 5:00. 641-8312121.

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332

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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

BLACK 1982 Ford F150 Pickup, 67,000 miles on the motor, newer transmission, newer paint job, looks and runs great. Standard cab with a full size bed. If you are looking for a great old truck, this is it; first $2,000 will drive it home.

Phone 641-792-3612.

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DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

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TWO BEDROOM house.

Garage, basement. $525 plus $525 deposit. References.

No Pets, NonSmokers. 641-792-7605.

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

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

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

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

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Astrograph Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014

Mercury and Pluto meet up in Capricorn, adding strength to the many planets in that zone. Currently, the sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus and Pluto are all visiting the realm of the ambitious sea goat, so Capricorn power is strong.

Capricorn is the keeper of tradition. What traditions will you be passing forward with tonight’s observance?

be humble and honest, even as you sell yourself.

Just don’t forget the part where you sell yourself -it’s necessary.

counts is first-hand experience. Wherever possible, put yourself in the situation. There is no substitute for real life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). An enchanting presence lets you know you are wanted, not needed.

This is the ideal dynamic.

The pressure is off, and you feel you can really be yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Stay keen to interpersonal dynamics. The one who is in charge doesn’t always have a title. The one running the show may be the smallest, youngest and weakest.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 24). Pick up the phone and call -- you’ll get what you want. In February, sense what’s on the horizon for your group, and lead the way. The summer highlights your diplomatic skills. You’ll make friends in high places and enjoy exclusive and expensive arrangements.

The person you meet in August will brighten your future. Scorpio and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 29, 1, 11, 33 and 14.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People tell you much more than you wanted to know, and this will entertain you. You’ll learn of colorful pasts and secret intentions. Maybe you should write a book.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Begin with the end in mind -- the end you want, that is. Don’t even think about the end you don’t want. Avoiding pain won’t work half as well as aiming for pleasure.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your passion will inspire others, even those who don’t share your subject of interest. It’s not the topic that matters anyhow; it’s your intensity level.

There is great joy coursing through your veins.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Some shrink from danger, others seek it, and still others meet it when they must -- that’s you. Risk doesn’t bother you, as long as it’s calculated. You’ll get busy assessing your odds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will anticipate what others need before they need it. You’ll

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can read about an experience and get a taste for it, but what really

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). The surface of things will tell one story, but the whole story requires more effort. When they know

you are really interested, they will want to tell you the truth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

The actors know it, and now you do, too -- it’s hard work to be someone you’re not, but it can be fun and enlightening work, as well.

A bit of pretending will expand you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Once you establish your standards, you will live up to them -- and so will those around you.

Each choice you make to improve your health and vitality will greatly enhance your personal life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know the secret: The seemingly mundane is actually quite miraculous. That’s why you try to understand the science behind things and figure out what makes them work.

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