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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Work Systems Rehab and Fitness is working with the Newton Fire Department on a new program to help care for physical challenges the firefighters face.

New program developed for Newton Fire Department

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Newton Fire Department and Work Systems Rehab and Fitness have developed a new program to help care for physical challenges the firefighters face in the line of duty. FAST: Flexibility, Agility and Strength Training was created to enhance comfort and performance specifically for firefighters.

“The goal of FAST is to identify movement dysfunctions before they manifest as physical problems,” CEO Troy Vander Molen said. “Using a specialized functional movement screen, we can provide corrective exercises that help firefighters move better.

That way, when they are called into action, they are less likely to experience physical harm.”

Firefighters experience unique

physical challenges due to the unpredictable nature of their work. Work Systems hopes to find ways to combat those challenges and work to strengthen injury prone areas before the injury occurs. Work System plans to provide each firefighter a general mobility program to work on during their shift.

“The program prepares the body for the varied work demands, as well as a short list of specific exercise designed to help them overcome movement dysfunctions that make injuries more likely to occur if left uncorrected,” Vander Molen said.

As it’s name suggests, the FAST program only requires the firefighter to exercise about 15 minutes to accomplish the needed fitness regime.

“It is relatively easy for them to fit into each day,” Vander Mo-

len said.

FAST is a branch off of Work Systems Stretch and Flex program, which uses dynamic stretching tailored to individual needs to prevent work-related injuries. Injuries can be costly in many different way for employers, employees and consumers.

The Newton Fire Department is the first to use the FAST program and Work Systems chose it for a reason.

“When we learned about the City of Newton’s goals to protect the health and well-being of their firefighters and police officers, we knew there was a great opportunity to improve the department members’ comfort and performance,” Vander Molen said.

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It’s the holiday travel season. You need to be prepared and ready for all driving conditions.

Some safety tips for when you hit the highway would be, make sure your vehicle is in proper working order.

Never let your gas tank get below half.

Check ahead for road conditions. Roads may be fine where you are and hazardous where you are going. Allow enough time to get to your destination. When we get in a hurry we

become careless. Being careless can lead to collisions and traffic tickets.

Obey the posted speed limits. Above all wear your seatbelt and make sure everyone in your vehicle is wearing theirs. Never drink and drive. If you do drink use a designated driver. There will be extra troopers working the highways during the holiday season. Don’t ruin this joyful season by being in a crash, getting traffic tickets or worst getting hurt or killed.

Have a safe and joyful holiday season.

Submitted Photo Senior Trooper Doug Cutts of the Iowa State Patrol reminds travelers to use extra caution during the busy holiday season.

Capitol Issues: Allen discusses energy, economic development top priority The following is the second in a three part series interviewing Jasper County’s three state-level elected officials ahead of the 2015 Iowa Legislative Session. Today’s edition features excerpts from an interview between Reporter Mike Mendenhall and Iowa Senate District 15 Senator-elect Chaz Allen (D-Newton). In the Jan. 2 edition, read an interview with District 28 Rep. Greg Heartsill (R-Melcher-Dallas).

The Dec. 18 edition featured an interview with Iowa State House District 29 Rep. Dan Kelley (D-Newton).

NDN: I’d like to ask if you support the Dakota Access Pipeline proposed to run through Iowa and Jasper County? Do you have any concerns about its development?

Allen: I think there’s always concerns. Eminent domain

is a big concern — taking people’s property is a big step. I think there needs to be some review of that.

Of course, you have the enAllen vironmental concerns. But you also have the concerns of the farmers who can’t get their crops to market in North Dakota. They’re wanting to get this oil out in a pipeline as opposed to on rail cars, so they can get grain out of North Dakota. I don’t know if there’s a place for the legislature to address this. It will go through the Iowa Utilities Board, and we’ll see what they decide.

NDN: You’re the executive director of the Jasper County

Economic Development Corporation. How will you ensure you can give both the Iowa Senate and JEDCO projects equal time once the session begins? How do you feel the jobs could benefit one another?

Allen: I think it’s going to be a huge benefit for one another. We’ll have access to the economic development from the state side and see it before it gets out there. I think that’s a huge benefit. Plus, all the people I’ll be able to meet while I’m up there. Working at the Capitol when I was (Newton) mayor, that benefited the city of Newton a great deal. I feel like I’m going to do the same thing here with JEDCO. From an operational standpoint, all of my phones ring to my cell phone. So, any time somebody calls JEDCO

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that is going to be a huge economic development boon. If there’s a contract out there to be set by the state, I think it’d be great that Iowa companies get the first crack at it. I think there’s more than one of us (legislators) who will propose this. So it might be something I sign on to. But making it easier for Iowa companies is a priority for me. Eighty percent of our economic development comes from companies we already have.

NDN: With companies such as TPI Composites and Facebook operating in your district, do you think incentives which attracted these companies to Iowa could be a model for future growth in Jasper County and eastern Polk County?

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they’re calling my cell phone.

It’s also done with emails.

We’ve made a plan for visits.

Doug Bishop, my ( JEDCO) board chair, will be available if there is a visit that needs to be made and I can’t make it. Also, the mayors around the communities who are part of my board will all be very active.

It’s almost more important to have a mayor there than it is to have the executive director present — having the mayor there to entice someone to come to their community.

NDN: I’m going to give you the opportunity to talk about one or two issues for which you feel strongly and intend to push legislatively in the coming session.

Allen: You know, I guess the biggest thing is to ensure our Iowa companies get first bid at state contracts. I think

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Landing pad Berg student receives iPad from Autism Speaks

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News When Emery Erpelding received an iPad at Berg Elementary School on Dec. 19, he didn’t exact have a jubilant reaction. In fact, after he noticed a song coming from the iPad, he stopped paying attention to the device for the next several minutes.

However, there were plenty of smiles on the faces of the family members of the 6-year-old autistic student. Emery’s parents and two of his grandparents were present at Berg when he opened the iPad, but he was more preoccupied with several bouncing-ball types of toys that happened to be in classroom of Berg special education teacher Jenny Springer.

Such are the regular challenges of working with an autistic student, and Springer and Emery’s family are grateful to be among the approximately 1,100 recipients of iPads this year.

Emery’s mother, Charlena Rice, said she had already downloaded a few autism-related applications to the tablet computer before wrapping it up as a Christmas present.

“Emery is almost always on the go,” Springer said. “He’s full of energy.”

Emery’s father, Kyle Erpelding, was there when his iPad was presented, along with Charlena’s parents, Brenda Nelson and Ed Keith.

They watched as Charlena tried to use various sounds and images on the iPad to engage her son. Even though Emery didn’t show much interest during his first few minutes with the iPad, everyone present seemed confident he will benefit greatly from the device. Springer wrote an essay that helped Emery be chosen from about 18,000 applications.

“There are so many apps on here that can be helpful,” Springer said. “In some cases, you can try out the free version of an app, and if it seems to be beneficial, you can download a

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Charlena Rice shows her son, Emery Erpelding, an app on his new iPad. The organization sent out about 1,100 iPads to the authors of winning entries in a contest, including Jenny Springer of Berg Elementary.

much more detailed version at cost.”

Springer describes Emery as largely non-verbal, though he has used a few basic words such as “mom” and “coffee.”

One of the apps, VerbalizeIt, works as a voice-to-text translator. Another, GoTalk Now, is an extremely visual, icon-based program that allows students to build sentences that are voiced by the tablet.

Some apps allow parents to record custom audio; Springer had her daughter, Lily, record words, phrases and sentences in her voice in one app. A fellow child’s voice seems more familiar and comfortable to some autistic students, Springer said.

To demonstrate, Lily, who was also at the presentation, pressed a button that played a recording of her saying “I want to talk about dogs.”

There are picture cards and other classroom aids that non-verbal students can use to communicate, but frustration quickly engulfs them if they can’t find the right card to express a thought or emotion. The iPad apps usually aren’t as lim-

ited, Springer said. In her essay, Springer made a case for an iPad as a device that has programs that can be updated and where information and photos can be changed.

Not only did Emery have picture books at home and school that were different from each other, but those books couldn’t be instantly updated, whereas an app usually allows for photos are icons to to be added.

Springer told Autism Speaks in her essay that an iPad could help Emery to “move beyond simple requests, to a variety of communicative functions.”

The essay that helped earn one of the 1,100 iPads was neither completely sympathetic and an emotional plea, nor did it paint Emery as a student who communicates well enough to not need the device.

“I can see that he is an extremely capable and bright child,” Springer wrote in her essay. “He simply needs a way to find his voice.”

Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jbrooks@newtondailynews.com.

School Calendar Monday through Friday: No school.

Dec. 29 - Jan. 2 Newton Community School District Monday: 9 to 11:30 a.m., boys and girls basketball practice at Newton High School; noon to 2 p.m., boys and girls soccer open gym at Newton High School; 5 to 7:30 p.m., youth wrestling at Newton HIgh School.

Tuesday: 9 to 11:30 a.m., boys and girls basketball practice at Newton High School; 5 to 6 p.m., baseball and softball open gym at Newton HIgh School. Wednesday: 9 to 11:30 a.m., boys and girls basketball practice at Newton High School; noon to 2 p.m., boys and girls soccer open gym at Newton High School; 5 to 7:30 p.m., youth wrestling at Newton HIgh School.

Thursday: 8 to 10 a.m., boys and girls basketball practice at Newton High School; 5 to 6 p.m., baseball and softball open gym at Newton HIgh School; 7 to 8:30 p.m., High Altitude Wrestling at Newton High School. Friday: 9 to 11:30 a.m., boys and girls basketball practice at Newton High School; noon to 2 p.m., boys and girls soccer open gym at Newton High School.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m., varsity wrestling invitational at Eddyville-Blakesburg High School; 1 p.m., girls junior varsity basketball at Knoxville High School; 1 p.m., boys ninth grade basketball at Knoxville Middle School; 2:30 p.m., boys junior varsity basketball at Knoxville High School; 2:30 p.m., girls ninth grade basketball at Knoxville Middle School; 4 p.m., girls varsity basketball at Knoxville High School; 5:30 p.m., boys varsity basketball at Knoxville High School. Sunday: 4 to 6 p.m., volleyball open gym at Newton Igh School; 5 to 7 p.m., youth wrestling at Newton High School; 6 to 8 p.m., boys soccer open gym; 6:30 to 8 p.m., Next Level Fitness.

Vanderlaan named AIB Presidential Scholar DES MOINES — Kayla Vanderlaan, of Newton, has been honored as a Presidential Scholar at AIB College of Business for the 2014 fall term.

“Students like Kayla have the ambition, the will and the talent to shine here and to be rising stars in the business world,” said AIB President Nancy Williams.

To qualify as a Presidential Scholar, Vanderlaan attained a grade point average of 3.80 or higher for the term. Vanderlaan is earning a bachelor of science degree in sports and event management.

Vos to participate in spring Oxford program SIOUX CENTER — Justin Vos, of Lynnville, will spend next semester on the The Scholars Semester in Oxford Program. Vos is a Dordt College junior majoring in history and political science.

This semester, 35 Dordt students have chosen to participate in semester-long off-campus and study abroad programs.

Gipe named to AIB fall term honor roll DES MOINES — Ashley Gipe, of Newton, has been named to the honor roll at AIB College of Business for the 2014 fall term.

To qualify for the honor roll, Gipe attained a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49 for the term.

Gipe is earning a bachelor of science degree in business administration.

Sander named as member of Luther College symphony orchestra DECORAH — Caleb Sander, of Newton, Iowa is a member of the Luther College 2014-15 Symphony Orchestra music ensemble.

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Local News Allen Continued from Page 1A Allen: Absolutely. I’m excited to represent Altoona. Having Facebook in your district is a big thing.

But there’s not only Facebook. There are other data centers out there. I think as you get into different energy regions like Mid-American Energy or Alliant Energy, Mid-American is out to get the data centers.

Having that, we’re going to be able to play off each other. The thing that’s happening with TPI and Trinity (Towers) is the suppliers are starting to move closer to where they’re producing their products. That’s going to be good for the manufacturing side of it.

The Facebook side I have to learn. That’s new to me.

But having those two big facilities there is incredible.

The best thing we have to bring these companies is workforce. In Newton we had the Iowa workforce and the empty space.

Now, we built a space for TPI because the existing space didn’t work. Sure there were (tax) incentives, but each community’s different. As unemployment falls we become equal to other communities for bigger projects. There are 15

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companies that have come to Newton (since Maytag’s departure).

NDN: Where do you stand on restricting waivers for early school start dates?

Allen: We need to look at this. I want to know both sides of this. I heard from the superintendent (of Newton Community Schools). Aligning schools dates with your DMACC college credits students, he has an issue there. Also, aligning your semester so it ends prior to the two-week vacation for the holidays.

There are so many things I need to learn on this issue.

NDN: Do you feel the legislature will take action on Governor Branstad’s recommended restriction?

Allen: I don’t know.

There’s a lot of conversation out there, but I don’t know.

NDN: Allowable growth for public school districts has been a point of contention in the Iowa House during recent legislative sessions — getting a vote on the floor before the 30-day deadline stipulated in the Iowa Code. Where do you stand on allowable growth? Do you think we need to increase the education budget?

Allen: First, we have to look at our overall budget.

It’s roughly 55 percent of

our budget. So, first we have to look at what our budget is so we don’t push anything out of the budget by funding something else.

But I do feel like it’s our responsibility to get it out there as soon as possible so schools can make their decisions on how they’re going to run.

NDN: One place your colleague Rep. Dan Kelley (D-Newton) differs from your party is drug enforcement concerning the legalization of recreational marijuana, and he has taken issue with proposed legislation legalizing medicinal marijuana. Where do you stand on the legalization of medicinal marijuana and the taxation of recreational cannabis?

Allen: I’m not supportive of recreational marijuana. I am supportive of the medical use of it from the cannabis oil standpoint which is able to allow people with epilepsy and other conditions to start to take care of their seizures.

I’m very adamant, if this is something that can help those mothers and kids I definitely want to look at that — making a scheduled drug available for universities to test to see if there is a medical use of it.

NDN: What do you hope to see come out of the

Iowa Legislature to ensure renewable energy companies stay in Iowa. Are you concerned the one-year extension of the wind Production Tax Credit is not sufficient?

Allen: The one year extension doesn’t give companies a view of the future right now when they need it the most. (Renewable energy companies) have said they want to ween themselves off this tax credit, and they will. But they need to see a longer term than one year in order to make that work. As far as enticing and keeping the wind energy here, the PTC will certainly help that. But it’s also about the suppliers.

The more we build wind blades and towers and the other communities build the turrets, the suppliers that come to support those companies are also helping.

NDN: What do you think Iowa can do to help develop technology which allows storage of wind power and other renewable energy to sell outside the state?

Allen: There is a power line that has been proposed to get wind energy out of northeast Iowa to Minneapolis, Chicago and St. Louis. We can certainly help energy companies with that.

“The health and safety of our employees is of paramount importance in the City of Newton, and we allocate a significant amount of resources to ensure that

our employees go home safe every day,” said Katrina Davis, Newton City Clerk and human resource specialist. “The FAST program is another great tool to assist

in preventing injuries before they happen, which is a win for everyone.”

Pennies for Change winners celebrate with pizza party

Submitted Photo Students in Michelle Modlin’s fourth grade class at Aurora Heights Elementary School enjoyed a pizza party hosted by United Way of Jasper County on Dec. 22.

The class earned a pizza party by raising the most money during the United Way of Jasper County Pennies for Change event this fall. As a school, Aurora Heights raised $1,620.43, which was more than half of the district-wide total of $3,037. Following the pizza party, the students asked questions and shared their stories of how they like to help their community.

“It was great to celebrate these young givers and see these life-long community supporters in the making,” said Jessica Lowe, United Way of Jasper County executive director.

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Monica is 36 and lives in her car. During the day, she’s a waitress, at night she finds a place to park. “I hate being homeless,” she says, “but it makes me try harder. It helps me focus. I feel free. I can go where I want, when I want. I’m not materialistic.”

Her story is rambling, but she’s obviously very bright. She was a teen mom, trying to stay off welfare. She’s been homeless in Kansas City, sleeping near the interstate with a sleeping bag and tarp. She used hand warmers to stay warm. Her daughter, her “little miracle baby,” whom she loves very much, has stayed with her brother and uncle.

Her parents had a cabin in Colorado. When Monica was 33, she walked into the cabin, which she helped her dad build, to find her parents dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. A propane refrigerator had malfunctioned.

Only the dog survived and is now with her brother.

Because of what happened,

her parents’ neighbors were saved. They all had the same refrigerator. The company that manufactured the refrigerator was out of business, there had been a recall, but no one knew about it.

The tragedy of her parents’ death left an indelible impression on her that she will never forget.

Monica owns a home in Colorado, but it’s trashed out. She’s been in jail in Iowa for selling marijuana, which she didn’t do.

She had leased an apartment, and her roommates were selling drugs. Her name was on the lease, so she was guilty by association. The police confiscated her possessions.

In Colorado, she was part of, and helped organize a sociopolitical movement known as Neothink or Neotech. Neothink functions on the law of attraction. What you put out is what you receive back. Neothink formed a political party,

the Twelve Visions Party (TVP), that ran a candidate for president in 2012. Colorado was the only state with a TVP candidate.

It got a hundred votes. Monica wants to help organize the TVP in Iowa.

Monica has also enrolled in Massage Therapy school in Iowa City, and may graduate as early as August. She wants to combine aroma therapy, reflexology, and massage. Aroma therapy utilizes natural plant oils, tree bark, and tree sap to cure ailments like the common cold, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and circulation problems. Monica is also involved in Reiki Healing, that realigns life-force energy.

Besides having very few possessions, Monica doesn’t believe in insurance. She has no health or auto insurance, which seems at odds for someone living in a car. But she keeps a positive mental attitude. If something feels right, she tends to go with it.

Food is no particular problem while living in a car. She avoids fast food, and goes with food that doesn’t spoil easily, like chips and salsa, fruit, block cheese, and yogurt.

She has found that homeless shelters are too restrictive, not allowing the freedom of movement that she requires. Believe it or not, you have to be a “registered homeless person” for certain homeless benefits.

“I was meant to be mobile,” she declares, holding her arms up. “I don’t need a lot of possessions holding me down.” And she likes Iowa. “There are fewer homeless crazy people in Iowa.

I can feel the energy of people around me. The more people, the more intense it is.”

Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526, email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com, or visit his website at www.empty-nest-wordsphotos-and-frames.com. Curt also reads his columns at www.lostlakeradio.com.

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No more tax break Christmas trees

Christmas came early this year to some of Washington’s biggest special-interest groups when Congress passed legislation that was laden like a decorated Christmas tree with some of the finest-looking and most expensive ornaments lobbyists can buy.

Known inside the beltway as the “tax extender” bill, it is more accurate to call it the Corporate Tax Breaks Renewal Act. It retroacBy Frank tively renewed Clemente for one year — Guest Columnist 2014 — more than 50 tax breaks that expired at the end of 2013. The one-year cost is $42 billion, but over 10 years these tax breaks will cost more than $500 billion if they continue to be renewed as they have been year after year. Eight out of every 10 dollars of these tax breaks benefit corporations.

Some of these tax cuts are stocking stuffers for the wealthy — like special tax breaks for owners of NASCAR racetracks or thoroughbred race horses — costing tens of millions. Others are giant ornaments on the scale of the huge White House Christmas tree.

Take the $5.1 billion one-year cost of a loophole known as “active financing exception.” It enables Wall Street banks and other multinational corporations to avoid paying federal income taxes on financial income that can be claimed to have been generated offshore.

Known as the “GE Loophole,” it helped General Electric pay noth-

ing in federal income taxes from 2008 to 2012; instead the company got $3.1 billion in tax refunds on $27.5 billion in profits.

Another costly ornament is “bonus depreciation,” which allows companies to deduct the cost of new equipment well before it actually wears out. Numerous studies have shown it “is largely ineffective as a policy tool for economic stimulus.”

Many Members of Congress would not vote for these tax breaks if they had to consider them one at a time. But the bill also contained a few attractive and less costly decorations, making it a bit easier on the eyes. They include a tax break for schoolteachers who pay for supplies out of their own pockets, a deduction for commuters that use public transportation, and a tax break for “underwater” homeowners who due to the Great Recession lose money when they sell their homes at a lower price than they paid for it.

One of the more unsavory features of the $42 billion tax extender deal is that none of the tax breaks are paid for. A double standard is at work here.

Conservatives in Congress always demand that any new federal spending be paid for with offsetting budget cuts. For instance, they blocked spending $10 billion for unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed earlier this year, refusing to approve the measure unless it was fully paid for. Essentially, unemployed Americans received a lump of coal in their stockings. Here’s a fairer approach: If Congress wants to protect certain corporate tax loopholes then pay for them by ending other corporate tax breaks.

Politicians don’t make such poor decisions by themselves —

there is a small army of lobbyists to help them make up their minds.

Nearly 1,400 lobbyists, representing nearly 400 corporations and trade associations, pressed members of Congress to renew various tax extenders, according to a study

by Americans for Tax Fairness and Public Campaign.

As the New Year approaches most Americans would be shocked to learn that the next Congress will be preparing another Christmas tree bill, although this one might be a lot worse. Corporations will not only demand that Congress renew these tax breaks next year; they will push to make some of them permanent. That nearly happened this past November, when House and Senate leaders proposed a $400 billionplus tax extender bill. Fortunately, they backed down once President Obama threatened a veto.

These giveaways will all be folded into the bigger push for “corporate tax reform,” which for corporations means lowering tax rates by nearly 30 percent at a cost of $1.3 trillion over 10 years. Tax fairness advocates believe we need to go in the opposite direction — corporate tax reform should close loopholes and raise a significant amount of new revenue so that big companies contribute their fair share. Recent polling shows the American public agrees.

Congress needs to make a New Year’s resolution: future tax legislation should not be like a Christmas tree with glitzy ornaments that are expensive gifts for corporations and their lobbyists. That’s not what Americans want — and it’s not what they should get.

Clemente is executive director of Americans for Tax Fairness, a coalition of 425 national and state organizations.

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Holidays would be so much easier if they took place around a photo wall of all of us when we were young and lovable.

This has been my theory for some time now, and I’m sure I’m right.

Definitely.

Try this o u t .

T h i n k By Connie about the Schultz relative who annoys you most.

We’ll call him Uncle Harry.

Maybe Uncle Harry always feels free to comment on your weight or receding hairline. Maybe he always gets your name wrong and reprimands you for having changed it when you correct him. Or he misses your every visual cue telegraphing just how much you couldn’t care less what he thinks of the president.

Ever.

The plastic wrap isn’t even off the cheese ball yet, and he’s already Hoovering all the oxygen out of the room. His lips begin to move, and the soundtrack of Christmases past torques around your head. Let’s say it’s the title track to “Jaws,” just to get us all on the same page here. He starts talking, and visions of harpoons dance in your head.

You aren’t proud of this. As we all know, shame is another hallmark (little h) of the holiday season.

Now, here’s where the photo wall comes in. Just when you’re about to say something your mother is going to hold against you for the rest of her days on this earth, you turn toward the wall, and there he is: Uncle Harry, age 4. He’s a mop-haired little doughboy, and he looks as if he’d rather have his fingers severed from his hand than stand still for the camera in this black-and-white picture, dated 1942.

You lean in and squint at the caption: “Harry misses his fighter pilot daddy. Merry Christmas, honey.”

Tell me you’re not going to see Uncle Harry a little differently. Maybe even

peel off the cheese ball plastic wrap yourself and say, “No, no, Uncle Harry, you first.” You’re fighting tears.

I’m speaking from experience here. The timetravel photo wall works.

It can get you through almost anything. It’s multiseasonal, too.

We have one on our second floor, and I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve walked over to that wall after a debate with my husband about professional attire. There he is, age 5, dressed for his college graduation in a red blazer and tie, his hair trimmed to a quarter-inch stubble.

In my experience, this is the last time he has looked so tidy. So ironed. So totally dressed by his mother Hashtag: #NotMyProblem.

Now, this photo wall strategy won’t work for relatives who you think should be in prison. Understood. We’re talking about the people in your life who may be gnats on your shoulder in April but become your personal beasts of burden when December rolls around.

Which brings us to you, my friend. Specifically, you and that mood of yours.

Let’s all try to remember that nobody wins if we don’t all show up with our A game. To expand on that sports metaphor for the first time in my life, ever: There’s no “i” in team, but it’s definitely there in the word misery, so you pick. You can be part of the Yuletide coalition or lead the mule-train slog to a relative’s Facebook page.

We’ve all seen that nasty holiday post, and it haunts us. How could anybody say that about a family member? And that picture. My Lord.

I end this with a reminder to my own family that I once was young and adorable, too, and I’d appreciate it if you’d think about that before complaining about how many times I play Bing Crosby’s “Mele Kalikimaka.”

Think of me at age 7. I’m a giddyap-and-go cowgirl with a fringed skirt and dreams of owning her own dude ranch.

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Obituaries Marguerite Farren Dec. 23, 2014 Marguerite Farren, 89, of Newton, formerly of Colo, d i e d Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2 0 1 4 , 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.

Memorials in Marguerite’s name may be directed to the Colo Fire Department.

Marguerite Farren was born on Dec. 21, 1925,

Madeline N. Slings Dec. 22, 2014 Madeline N. Slings, 90, of Prairie City, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2 0 1 4 , at Park R i d g e Nursing

in Nevada, to Floyd and Ada (Wescott) Oswalt.

She attended Prairie Flower country school through the eighth grade and graduated from Collins Community High School in 1943.

Marguerite attended college at Cedar Falls and Drake University majoring in elementary education. She taught country school and later went to Colo where she taught fifth grade in the public school.

On July 10, 1949, she married Richard Schyler Farren and lived in Colo.

After Richard’s passing in 1975, Marguerite worked for a children’s clothing store in Ames.

She worked in retail for 12 years meeting many wonderful friends. Her last 14 years were spent at Park Centre in Newton, where she was taken care of since unsuccessful hip surgery. She was unable to walk so was

confined to her chair and bed. She was a strong, brave lady who her family very proud.

Her life was spent enjoying her children and their families. She and Richard have three children, Patty (Tim) Dykstra of Newton, Jean (Roger) Bellinghausen of Newell and Mark ( Julie) Farren of Colo. Her 10 grandchildren are Angie (Kasey) Barnes of Newton, T.J. (Amy) Dykstra of Altoona, Beth Bellinghausen of Lawton, Ashley (Brandon) Brock of Alta, Lance Bellinghausen of Newell, Kira (Rob) Nelson of Roland, Kylee (Brad) Fleming of Independence, Taylor (Kaleb) Applegate of Garwin, and Madison and McKinna Farren of Colo. She also has 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lola Whitiker; as well as several wonderful nieces and nephews.

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As a 50+ year member of the Colo United Methodist Church, she was in many groups and was an active volunteer whenever needed. She was a 50-year member of the Isabelle Order of the Eastern Star #271, where she held local and state offices, and also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Colo BF&T club, and United Methodist Women. Marguerite was involved in many community activities and was an avid reader, embroiderer, and cook.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard; her parents; three brothers, Bill, Gayle and Russ Oswalt; a sister, Norene Hale; and a sonin-law, Tim Dykstra.

Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Marguerite and her family.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, in Newton. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting • Peer Support will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. In Newton in Newton. For those living with mental illness • Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Celebrate Recovery for Women will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 7 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• One Month to Live women’s study will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Women’s Bible Study will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Discover Hope 517 will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Newton Church of The Way, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. in Newton. Discover Hope 517 is offered for any adults (18+) who have struggled with addiction and are ready to make changes in their life. This ministry meets each Tuesday in The Way Cafe.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

Lottery and Rehab in Pleasant Hill. In accordance with Madeline’s wishes there will be no services. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie City Public Library and condolences may be left for the family at www. coburnfuneralhomes. com.

The daughter of Reuben J. and Retha (Cowan) French, Madeline was born on Sept.

Wanda L. Henderson Dec. 23, 2014 Wanda L. Henderson, 91, of

12, 1924, in Jasper County. She graduated from Prairie City High School and Iowa State University.

Madeline taught school at Prairie City High School for 30 years. She was united in marriage to Rodger I. Slings in 1948.

She was a member of the T.T.T. in Prairie City and MNO also in Prairie City.

Those left to honor

Newton, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Heritage Manor Care Center in Newton. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday,

her memory include her three children, Rodger J. Slings and his wife Ceil, Suzanne Samson and her husband Mark, and Bob Slings and his wife Lori; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband in 1970; and two sisters, Evangeline Wilson and Marguerite Trunnel.

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Congregate Meals Monday Chicken and noodles, green beans, carrot slices, pineapple and orange cup, oatmeal cookie and skim milk

Dec. 29 at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 12 p.m. until the time of service Monday.

For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 1-866942-7102 toll-free.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Elizabeth L. Reibsamen, 33, of Newton, is charged with fifthdegree theft after authorities were called to Walmart at 5:57 p.m. Monday. Officers spoke with employees who said Reibsamen checked out of the self checkout lane with $111.89 in paid goods,

then after exiting the doors bagged up an additional $118.87 in goods. She said she thought it just fell out of the sack and that she had paid for it. She was cited and released to appear.

• James D. Jenkins, 26, of Newton, is charged with public intoxications after authorities were called

to 709 W. Third St. S. at 10:29 a.m. Monday.

Officers found Jenkins laying in a laundry room with a half empty bottle of alcohol next of him. He smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes. He admitted to drinking.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Jennifer B. Houston, 43, of Newton,

Jasper County Conservation will host Cabin Fever Camp from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, a 1/4 mile north of the Lynnville exit off Interstate 80. The program is an outdoor camp for children ages 10-14 during winter break. Participants will try out snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. There is a heated shelter at the preserve and a warm snack will be included. The program will be dependent on weather conditions. Fee is $5 per child.

For more information about the Cabin Fever Camp and to register, visit www.jaspercountyconservation.com or contact the conservation office at 641-792-9780.

is charged with driving while license under suspension after authorities pulled her over in the 200 block of South Third Avenue West at 1:19 p.m.

Monday. Houston was unable to give any insurance information or vehicle registration and also had a suspended license. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Suicidal internet ‘friend’ needs professional help DEAR ABBY: I’m a grad student who enjoys perusing social networks for jokes and stuff. The other day I came across a post from someone who said he wanted to kill himself. Naturally, I kind of freaked out.

I contacted the person to ask him not to and thankfully he didn’t. Normally I don’t do the whole “Internet friend” thing, but we decided to keep chatting and since then we have become fast friends. I’m not sure how to help this person, though.

He is in the military and fears losing his job if he seeks help. I don’t want to pressure him into seeing a professional, since part of what’s causing his anxiety is being ordered around constantly, but I don’t want him to hurt himself. I know I can’t save this person; I can only walk alongside while he figures it all out, but I don’t want him to suffer. Please tell me what to do! — LONG-DISTANCE FRIEND DEAR LONG-DISTANCE FRIEND: I’ll try. Are you SURE this person is who he purports to be? Suicidal people don’t usually broadcast it to strangers they meet on the Internet.

When you say he’s afraid that if he seeks professional help he’ll lose his job, is he intending to make a career in the military? If the answer is yes, and he doesn’t like “being ordered around constantly,” he has chosen the wrong career.

You should tell this individual that it’s essential he talk to someone about his suicidal impulses who has the training to actually help him with his suffering (your word). If you encourage him to lean on you, it will only prolong his procrastination about standing on his own two feet.

For BOTH your sakes, deliver your message clearly and back away. Because you have known each other for such a short time, it shouldn’t be too traumatic.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary soon.

One hundred and twenty-five invitations

were sent and 80 people have responded that they will be attending. I have wondered about the 45 invitees who didn’t respond one way or the other.

Today I was told there’s a new rule of etiquette regarding the RSVP on an invitation — that one doesn’t have to respond unless one is attending the function. Is this true? Am I out of step with the current social culture?

I am more than aware that it has changed — and would debate that it probably hasn’t changed for the better with regard to social courtesy. So, in planning any function that entails food, hotel rooms, etc., am I to assume no response is a negative one? — QUESTIONING IN THE SOUTHEAST DEAR QUESTIONING: You are not out of step. There is no “new rule,” unless the invitation specifies “regrets only.” RSVP still means what it always has: “Repondez s’il vous plait.” That’s French for “Please respond.” It doesn’t mean to respond only if you plan on being there. Polite people take note of the phone number at the bottom of the invitation, or the little card included with it, and accept or decline.

While it’s safe to assume that the individuals you didn’t hear from won’t be coming, it’s also a clue that they may not have been taught good manners.

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Worship Together Ashton Chapel Next to Ashton Park, near intersection of Hwy 330 and F17 (8887 W. 122nd St. N., Mingo, IA) Sunday School 9:00am; Worship 10:00am. Pastors: Larry Craig and Mark Eddy Bar None Cowboy Church Building next to Culver’s Newton, David Rex, Pastor, 641-521-4354, 7pm Thursdays. Music featured each week. www.barnonecowboy churchofiowa.com Baxter Evangelical Free Church East Avenue, Eugene Bucklin, Pastor. Church service every sunday at 10:00am. Children’s church during regular services.

AWANAS every Wednesday night 6:30 – 8:00.

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, (1 mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.) Pastor Wanda Seydel. Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:45 Junior Choir; 9:00am Adult Class, 9:15am Sunday School; & 10:30am Worship 4th & 5th Tuesday: Chapel Service at Baxter Care Center Wednesday: 6:30pm Choir Practice; Sunday after Memorial Day: 9:30am Worship.

Bible Missionary Church 909 N. 6th Ave. E. 641-840-2093 Pastor Lucas. Sunday School 9:45am, Morning Worship 10:45, Evening Service 6:00pm.

Mid-week Service 7:00pm Center Friends Northeast of Newton, Karen Mendenhall, pastor, Dallas Gilreath, pastor, Cheri Doane, assistant pastor; 9:30am Sunday school, 10:30am Worship.

Call 641-792-2473.

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Prairie City, 9:00am Sunday school, 10:00am Worship.

Christian Life Church 421 S. 2nd Ave. W., Pastor James Miller; Phone Number: 641521-9294. Coffeetime 9:30am, Worship 10:00am. Lunch Served last Sunday of the month at noon.

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

Christian Reformed Church Prairie City, Matthew McClure, pastor; 9:30am Worship, 10:45am Sunday school, 6:30pm Worship. E-mail:pcrc@dwx.com Jasper County Church of Christ 1100 N. 3rd Ave. E., 9:30am Bible classes, 10:30am & 1:30pm Worship; Thursday evening 7:00pm Bible Study.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1405 N. 11th Ave. E., Branch President-Gregory O. Rivers, 316 E. 8th St. S., Newton, IA 50208.

9:30am Sacrament meeting, 10:40am Sunday School & Primary, 11:45am Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women.

Colfax United Methodist Church S. Locust St. & Division St., 515-674-3782. 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Family Worship.

Rev. R.D. Streeter Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, Bill Conklin, pastor, Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm.

Community Heights Alliance Pastor Cory Stout, Senior Pastor; Pastor John Patterson, Associate Pastor; Jason Fazel, Youth Pastor; Mike Osterbauer, Pastor of Worship and Young Adults. Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 10:30am & 5pm; Sunday School 9:30am; Sr. High Youth Group Wednesday 7:45pm; Wednesday Prayer Meetings noon & 6:30pm; Jr. High Youth Group 6:30pm; Awana 6:30pm; Nursery available for most events.

Handicapped accessible.

2500 S. 13th Ave. E. 792-1620. www.communityheights.org.

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter 218 S. Main Baxter, Nate Klug, pastor, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am

Congregational United Church of Christ-Newton 308 E. 2nd St. N., Newton, Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:00am, Nursery provided; Fellowship Time 11:00am.

Accessible to all. Bible Study Wednesdays 10:00am. Christian Education for children of all ages Wed. 6:00pm(infant-8th grade).

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month 7:00pm - Adult Christian Education. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! facebook.com/NewtonUCC Cornerstone Bible Fellowship 1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pastor Steve Bundy, Associate Pastor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, 6:00pm youth group on Sunday, 7pm Wed Bible study, Faith Baptist Prairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

First Assembly of God 1029 E. 19th St. N., Newton, www. newtonassembly.com; Pastor Don Hayes, senior pastor; Pastor Lori Eilers - Children’s Pastor; 9am Sunday School, 10am Worship, 7pm Wed. mid-week service.

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, pastor.

Randy Shideler, Youth paster. 6743752. Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:25 am; PM Connections Service 6:00 pm. Wed.; 9:00 am Fresh Encounter Prayer.

During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA

Foursquare Church 1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Dottie Black and Associate Pastor Dustin Black, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday night Sunday School and prayer meetings 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9:15 a.m.

Sunday until service time.

Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com

Iron Sharpens Iron Church 1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton Proverbs 27:17 New International Version (NIV) A iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Sunday Services: 10AM Worship Services 10:30AM Children’s Church 11:30AM Bible Study Speakers: Doug Cupples & Cheryl Palmer. Wednesday Services: 5PM Bible Study, Tyler Dunsbergen.

Kellogg Christian (Disciples of Christ) 321 Bolton St., Kellogg, Rev. Brian Kleinschrodt 10:30 am Worship.

Kellogg United Methodist 417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am - for kids, young adults and adults.

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

Free supper, 1st and 3rd Saturday at 6pm followed by Worship “Lite” at 7pm.

Killduff United Methodist Rev. Randall McNeer, Worship 8:45am Communion first Sunday of each month.

Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com

Least of Saints Ministry 219 N. 2nd Ave. W. 641-521-0156 5:00-6:00pm Saturday

Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

First Baptist Church (Newton) 620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 792-7113.

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

Pastor Aaron Loree, Family Education Time 9:00a.m., Powerkidz infants - 5th grade 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School for teens 9:00a.m.; Worship Service 10:15a.m. Men’s group meets on the first Sat. of every month at 7:30am.

First Church of Christ Scientist 616 6th Ave., Grinnell, 10:30 am Services.

First Lutheran Church - ELCA 309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Zachary Bey. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Fellowship to follow at 10:45 am; High School Youth Group every other Wednesday evening. 641-792-3934.

All are welcome! http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org/ First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E Newton Rev. Meghan Davis 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 10:00 am Fellowship, 10:30 am Worship, 11:30 am Fellowship, Nursery Provided. Handicap Accessible. Everyone Welcome!

6:30 & 9 am Men’s Group 1st & 3rd Thursday, Women’s Bible Study 9:30am Wednesday, Yoga Flow Class 6:15pm Mondays, 6am Wed 10am Saturday - yoga Gentle Class 11am Tuesday Yoga Chair Class 3pm Thursday.

Like us on Facebook! 792-2790 www.newton1stpresbyterian.org First United Methodist Church 210 N 2nd Ave E 792-4648 Rev Gary Marzolf Worship 8:45 AM Fellowship 10:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Youth Group 6 PM Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 9 AM “First Church on the Air” – KCOB www.newtonfirst.org

Newton Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gunsaulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning worship, 10:50 am Church school, 6:00 pm Sunday Evening worship.

New Life Community Church of the Nazarene 605 W. 8th St. N., P.O. Box 1021, Rev. Lauris Meek, Sunday School 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Sunday Evening 6:00 pm, Wed. Children’s Night & TNT (Teen) 7:00 pm, Junior quizzing 7:00 pm, Thurs. Youth 7:00 pm , Thurs. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Nursery for all services.

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 7:45 Classic; 9:00 and 10:30 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Saturday Nite Ignite 7:00-8:00pm Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Rev. John M. Moore, Pastor, Sunday Worship 9:00 am; Adult Bible Study Sundays 10:30 am; Sunday School Kingdom Quest 10:30 am; High School Youth Group Sunday 10:30 am & Wednesdays 7:00 pm; www.oursavlutheran. com (641( 792-1084.

First Baptist 810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank. 9:30 am Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 pm Evening service, 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 8:15 pm during school year & 8 p.m. during summer.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. Pastor Mark Young.

Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship.

11:30 a.m. coffee fellowship.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

F.U.N. Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided

Newton Baptist Temple (A Fundamental Independent Church) 621 E. 12th St. N., Clayton Pickering, pastor. 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wednesday and Sunday 6:00 pm Worship, Bus transportation available, 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible study.

Heart of Worship 14283 Hwy F62, Lynnville Pastor Tom Pool, Worship: 9 a.m., Children’s Church: 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:15 a.m., Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Ken Ahntholz, 9:00 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship, easy access - no steps.

Hope Assembly of God 126 W. State St., Colfax, Sunday school 10 am, Worship service 11 am, Sunday Evening Prayer Service 6:30 pm. 641-674-3700.

Howard Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Tom Burns, pastor. 10:30 am Morning worship. Sunday school 9-10am all ages; K-5 Wed after school; Jr. High & High School 7-8pm; Howard and Locust Colfax.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 305 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515674-3711; Decaon Joe Dvorak; 11:00am Sunday Mass, 9:00am Wednesday Communion Service; www.immaculateconceptioncolfax.org

Immanuel Baptist (GARB) 1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Ken Van Loon, Pastor, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship, 6:00 pm Worship, Wed 6:30-8:00 pm Youth, 6:30 pm Wednesday Awana Clubs (during school year), 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Fellowship.

Call 792-4470.

Ira United Church Karen Fausch, pastor, 9:00 am Worship, 10:15 am Sunday School.

Living Word Fellowship Doug Bradey, Pastor, 321 E. Robinson St., Knoxville 641-828-7119, Wed. Night Service: 6pm prayer, 7pm worship, 6:15pm Fuzion Youth Service; Sun. Morning Service: 8:30 am prayer, 9 am Life Groups, 10 am Worship Service, Nursery and Children’s Ministry available.

Lynnville Friends Mark Porter, Pastor, 9:00 am Morning Worship, 10:30 am Sunday School, 6:30 pm Bible Study Hour.

Metz Community 3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton, 791-9568, Pastor David Rex; Sunday School 9:00 am.

10:10 am service.

Mingo United Methodist 202 W. Main, Mingo, Rev. Kurt DeVance, 515-339-8819; Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 am. Church time is 10:45 am.

Monroe Presbyterian Church 115 So. Main, Monroe, Rev. Ann Johnson, Sonlight Service 8:00 am; 9:00 am church school, 10:00 am Traditional Worship, communion on 1st Sunday of month, 6:00 pm Session Committees 2nd Sunday of month, 7:00 pm Session Meeting 2nd Sunday of month.

Monroe United Methodist 407 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 641259-2822; Pastor Kim Crummer; Jubilee Service 8:15 am; Sunday School 9:00 am; Worship 10:15 am; Office Hours: Mon. Thurs. 8-Noon; monroeum@iowatelecom.net New Life Baptist Church 124 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515-674-3103, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship Service 10:45, Evening Service 6 pm, midweek service 7 pm Wednesdays.

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Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church 151 60th Ave, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Service;10:00 a.m. Sunday School pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

Pleasantview United Methodist 8454 S. 28th Ave. E., Newton, Pastor Tim Morgan; 9:00 am worship; 10:15 am Sunday School.

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G, Corner of S 6G & F70 W, 5 miles south of Prairie City on S6G, 515-9942940; Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15-11:15 am; Pastor Timothy Peter; Sunday: 9:30am Worship Service/Adult Sunday School.

10:45am Worship/Children’s Church. Nursery provided.

Prairie City First Reformed Church 300 E. 5th St., P. O. Box 178, 515-994-2250, frcprairiecity@ aol.com; 9:30 am Worship, 10:50 am Sunday School.

Prairie City United Methodist Church 706 W. McMurray, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee; 9:45 a.m. Power Praise;10:00 a.m. Worship Office hours 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. M-TH pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354 Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

Reasnor United Methodist Rev. Randall McNeer, Worship 10:45am. Communion first Sunday of each month.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1115 S. 8th Ave. E., Rev. William Reynolds, pastor, Saturday: 4:00 pm Mass, Sunday: 9:00 am Mass.

Salvation Army 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Captains Jeff and Mikey Carter, Sunday - 9:45 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship.

Seventh Day Adventist 1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton Pastor Joshua Plhocky Saturday Services 9:00 am; Worship 11 am Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Thursday Eve at 7:00 pm Solid Rock Church 115 Main St., Reasnor; Pastor John Hlad 641-842-2440; Sunday Bible study all ages 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday Bible study all ages 7 p.m.

St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 4900 Meredith Dr., (NW 46th Ave.), Des Moines, The Bishop L.W. Faulk, 9:10 am Morning prayer, 9:30 am Holy communion.

St. Luke United Methodist 501 E. 19th St. N., Pastor Rev. Audrey Young, 9:30 am Worship followed by Coffee time, 10:30 am Fellowship, 10:40 am Sunday School for all ages, including two adult classes.

641-792-5736 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 5 mi. west of Sully, Pastor Nancy J. Pick, Worship 9:30 am; Adult Forum 10:15 am; Women of the ELCA meet 1:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month; Church Council meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.; Contact Parish office 641-798-4651.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal 223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, ph.

792-6971. Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Rev. Karen Crawford Supply Priest; Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist; Wednesday 5:00 pm Evening Prayer.

Sully Community Church Pastor Jerry Morningstar, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:30 am Worship, 5:00 pm Quiz team practice; 6:00 pm Worship, Thursday night adults, youth 7:00 pm.

Sully Christian Reformed Pastor Brian Ochsner. 9:30 am Morning worship, 6:00 pm Evening worship, 10:45 am Sunday School. 9:30 am Tues. Coffee Break for women, Nursery and preschool classes provided. 7:15 pm Wed - Gems, Cadets and High School Youth, Prayer for Country - everyone welcome.

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Sully First Reformed Church Rev. Wayne Sneller, senior pastor, Diana Scandridge, Youth & Education Director. 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thursday Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. - March. www.sullyfrc.org United Pentecostal 813 E. 7th St. N., Rev. Robert A. Shaw, pastor, 10:00 am Sunday Worship, 6:00 pm Sunday Worship, Prayer and Bible study Tuesday 6:30, Super & Youth Church Wednesday starts 7:00-8:00.

United Presbyterian 209 N. 2nd Ave. E., Rev. Donald Freeman, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 - 11:30 am worship service (broadcasted live on KCOB radio); 11:30 am Fellowship; Wednesday choir rehearsal 6:00 p.m.; Nursery provided on Sundays.

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org

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Iowa’s Scherff named consensus All-American

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior offensive lineman Brandon Scherff has earned unanimous Consensus All-America honors.

To make the consensus list since 2009, a player must be recognized as a first-team All-American by five organizations — The Associated Press (AP); Football Writers Association (FWAA), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Walter Camp Foundation (WCFF) and Sporting News to determine consensus AllAmericans.

In addition to the five outlets used in forming the consensus AllAmerica team, Scherff has been named first team All-America by SI.com, CBSSports. com, USA Today, Scout. com, Phil Steele, and College Sports Madness.

Troy Hyde/Daily News file photo Iowa left tackle Brandon Scherff (68) tries to gain extra yardage downfield after taking a pitch during the closing seconds of regulation against Nebraska on Black Friday. Scherff was named a consensus All-American on Tuesday, according to a U of I press release.

He was named the 2014 Outland Trophy and was named the Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Big Ten Conference.

Scherff collected first-team All-Big Ten honors for the second straight season and also was a semifinalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award.

Scherff is the fourth Hawkeye to win the Outland Trophy. He is the sixth Hawkeye under Kirk Ferentz to be recognized with an individual national award

and the second Outland Trophy winner (Robert Gallery, 2003).

Scherff is a 6-foot-5, 320-pound left tackle who has started all 12 games this season. The

native of Denison has started 25 consecutive games since missing the final five games of the 2012 season because of a major injury.

Scherff is the 22nd Hawkeye football player to earn consensus AllAmerica recognition, including the seventh to play under Ferentz.

The previous players, under Ferentz, include Gallery (2003), tight end Dallas Clark (2002), offensive lineman Eric Steinbach (2002), kicker Nate Kaeding (2003), running back Shonn Greene (2008), and defensive end Adrian Clayborn (2010).

The Hawkeyes are bowl eligible for the 13th time in the last 14 seasons and will play Tennessee in the TaxSlayer Bowl on Jan. 2.

Kickoff has been set for 2:20 p.m. and the game can be seen on ESPN. Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

UNI RB Johnson nabs CFPA all purpose honor

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News CHARLESTON, S.C. — Northern Iowa tailback David Johnson is a Clinton native who was overlooked by all the big universities during the high school recruiting process.

Tuesday, the Panther senior once again made those big schools cringe.

Johnson was named the 2014 College Football Performance Awards All-Purpose Performer of the Year.

Johnson finished third in the nation and first in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in all-purpose yards. He tallied a school-record 2,527 during the 2014 season, including six games of 200 or more.

Johnson is the fifth UNI player to earn CFPA honors following L.J. Fort (CFPA Linebacker Award), Ben Boothby (CFPA Defensive Tackle Award),

Sawyer Kollmorgen (CFPA Freshman Performer of the Year), and Tyler Sievertsen (CFPA Elite Placekicker Award).

The 225-pound Johnson racked up 1,553 rushing yards on 287 carries, breaking the UNI record for rushing yards in a season.

He followed it up with 536 receiving yards, the 15th highest receiving mark in the FCS this season. He also returned 12 kickoffs for 438 yards, including a 98-yard return for a touchdown against Illinois State.

The senior finished the season with 15 school records, including career all-purpose yards, all-purpose yards per game and total points scored. Johnson notched a team-leading 20 touchdowns in 2014.

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

Troy Hyde/Daily News file photo Northern Iowa senior David Johnson, center, avoids tacklers from the University of Iowa during the season opener earlier this year. Johnson was named the All-Purpose Performer of the Year by the College Football Performance Awards on Tuesday after gaining a school-record 2,527 all-purpose yards for the Panthers in 2014.

NFL STANDINGS National Football League The Associated Press All Times CST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA y-New England 12 3 0 .800 459 296 Miami 8 7 0 .533 364 336 Buffalo 8 7 0 .533 326 280 N.Y. Jets 3 12 0 .200 246 377 South

W L T Pct PF PA y-Indianapolis 10 5 0 .667 431 359 Houston 8 7 0 .533 349 290 Jacksonville 3 12 0 .200 232 389 Tennessee 2 13 0 .133 244 411 North

W L T Pct PF PA x-Cincinnati 10 4 1 .700 348 317 x-Pittsburgh 10 5 0 .667 409 351 Baltimore 9 6 0 .600 389 292 Cleveland 7 8 0 .467 289 317 West

W L T Pct PF PA y-Denver 11 4 0 .733 435 340 San Diego 9 6 0 .600 341 329 Kansas City 8 7 0 .533 334 274 Oakland 3 12 0 .200 239 405 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA y-Dallas 11 4 0 .733 423 335 Philadelphia 9 6 0 .600 440 374 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 354 366 Washington 4 11 0 .267 284 394 South

W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 6 8 1 .433 305 371 Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 378 383 New Orleans 6 9 0 .400 378 404 Tampa Bay 2 13 0 .133 257 387 North

W L T Pct PF PA x-Green Bay 11 4 0 .733 456 328 x-Detroit 11 4 0 .733 301 252 Minnesota 6 9 0 .400 312 334

Chicago

5 10 0 .333 310 429 West

W L T Pct PF PA x-Arizona 11 4 0 .733 293 279 x-Seattle 11 4 0 .733 374 248 San Francisco 7 8 0 .467 286 323 St. Louis 6 9 0 .400 318 334 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Dec. 18 Game Jacksonville 21, Tennessee 13 Dec. 20 Games Washington 27, Philadelphia 24 San Diego 38, San Francisco 35, OT Dec. 21 Games Houston 25, Baltimore 13 Detroit 20, Chicago 14 Atlanta 30, New Orleans 14 Miami 37, Minnesota 35 Carolina 17, Cleveland 13 Green Bay 20, Tampa Bay 3 Pittsburgh 20, Kansas City 12 New England 17, N.Y. Jets 16 N.Y. Giants 37, St. Louis 27 Oakland 26, Buffalo 24 Dallas 42, Indianapolis 7 Seattle 35, Arizona 6 Dec. 22 Game Cincinnati 37, Denver 28 Sunday’s Games Indianapolis at Tennessee, Noon Jacksonville at Houston, Noon San Diego at Kansas City, Noon Chicago at Minnesota, Noon Cleveland at Baltimore, Noon Dallas at Washington, Noon N.Y. Jets at Miami, Noon Buffalo at New England, Noon Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, Noon New Orleans at Tampa Bay, Noon Arizona at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

Oakland at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Detroit at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Carolina at Atlanta, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Broncos have league-high 9 Pro Bowl selections NEW YORK (AP) — The AFC West champion Denver Broncos led the NFL with nine players selected for the Pro Bowl on Tuesday.

Quarterback Peyton Manning was picked for the 14th time. Joining Manning from the Broncos will be Ryan Clady, Chris Harris, Von Miller, Aqib Talib, Demaryius Thomas, Julius Thomas, T.J. Ward and DeMarcus Ware.

Denver also led the league with five defensive players selected.

The NFC East champion Dallas Cowboys were second with six selections for the Jan. 25 game in Glendale, Arizona, site of the Super Bowl.

Tony Romo will be going for the fourth time. Dez Bryant, Travis Frederick, Zack Martin, DeMarco Murray and Tyron Smith also were honored.

Dallas led the NFL with six offensive players chosen.

Other notable players selected included Super Bowlwinning quarterbacks New England’s Tom Brady (10th selection), Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers (fourth), and Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger (third).

Roethlisberger’s teammate, wide receiver Antonio Brown, was picked for the third time.

Other receivers include Detroit’s Calvin Johnson and Atlanta’s Julio Jones.

And joining Brady from the AFC East champion Patriots are cornerback Darrelle Revis, tight end Rob Gronkowski, special teamer Matthew Slater and kicker Stephen Gostkowski.

Among the players earning first selections are wide receivers T.Y. Hilton of the Colts and Jordy Nelson of the Packers; Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell; and Eagles special teams star Darren Sproles.

Martin, Aaron Donald of St. Louis and C.J. Mosley of Baltimore were the rookies selected.

Arian Foster was one of two Houston Texans honored, along with defensive end J.J. Watt.

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks were one of six teams with five players.

Not enough, according to one of their stars.

“It’s kind of frustrating because you sometimes feel like your teammates are get-

ting punished for being on a good team,” defensive back Richard Sherman said.

“Your linebackers are getting punished for not having a D-line that allows them to make 130, 140 tackles. Your D-line is being punished because everybody is not going to get 10 sacks or one guy is not going to get 14, 15 sacks — that’s difficult to get on a team like this. You just feel for guys.”

Among the players not selected were Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, Packers running back Eddie Lacy and Giants rookie receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who has 1,120 yards.

In fact no members of the Giants were selected.

Three other teams: the Vikings, Titans and Jaguars also were shut out.

For the second consecutive season, players will be selected without regard to conference in voting by fans, coaches and players.

Hall of Famers Cris Carter and Michael Irvin will serve as alumni team captains for their Pro Bowl teams.

The Pro Bowl will be held prior to the Super Bowl for the sixth consecutive year.

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Public Notices NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL MAYOR VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT The City of Lambs Grove, Jasper County, Iowa, will have a vacancy on the city council as of December 31, 2014, due to the resignation of Mayor Bill Perrenoud.

Pursuant to Section 372.13, (2), (a) of the Code of Iowa, notice is hereby given that the City Council of Lambs Grove, Jasper County, Iowa, intends to fill this vacancy by appointment during their next regular city council meeting that will be held at Thomas Jefferson School at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015. However, the electors of the City of Lambs Grove have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election. If electors wish to require a special election, a valid petition requesting a special election must be filed with the city clerk within fourteen days after publication of this notice or within fourteen days after the appointment is made. If no such petition is filed, the appointment shall be for the period until the next pending election as defined in Section 69.12 of the Code of Iowa.

Christina Machin City Clerk City of Lambs Grove December 26 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAXINE R. PHILLIPS, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036612 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Maxine R. Phillips, Deceased, who died on or about December 3, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of December, 2014, the last will and testament of Maxine R. Phillips, deceased, bearing date of the 6th day of April, 1982, *First Codicil dated December 9, 1996 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that R. Schafer was Deanna appointed executor of the estate.

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

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

Dated this 23rd day of December, 2014.

Deanna R. Schafer Executor of estate 209 E. 19th St. N. Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 2nd day of January, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 December 26 & January 2

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Dining Hall Supervisor Office of Dining Services

Grinnell College is currently seeking a motivated, well-organized individual to be part of our Dining Services team.

The Marketplace Supervisor is 40 hours/week, 10-months with summer work possible and located in our state of the art dining facility. The position has a varied schedule, including days, evenings and alternate weekends.

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):

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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.

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

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.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

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Advertising Assistant The Newton Daily News has a full-time opening for an Advertising Assistant in our Advertising Department. We are looking for an individual that possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, mathematical aptitude, multitasking ability, basic computer and typing skills, and a positive team building attitude.

Duties for the position include; fielding phone inquiries from advertisers, proofing ads, delivering proofs to clients when necessary, mailing out correspondence and promotional material to advertisers, scheduling, handling walk-in customers, and assisting the ad team in achieving revenue goals.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, Proof of Insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

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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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.

Maintenance Supervisor Small advanced manufacturing company with a demonstrated record of growth and profitability and a strategic vision for the future has an immediate job opening. Thombert, Inc. is the leading North American manufacturer of polyurethane wheels and tires for electric lift trucks.

This leadership position facilitates the preventive maintenance program, the maintenance and repair of production equipment, and assists department employees in troubleshooting malfunctions, identifying root causes, and initiating immediate and long term corrections. The ideal candidate is a proven hands-on leader with the technical knowledge and ability to work with others and deliver results. Previous supervisory experience and an Associate or Bachelor degree in a technical field is preferred.

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Friday, Dec. 26, 2014

The universe cannot say no to you. It can only limit how much it says yes.

The question is: How far do you really want to go?

Soon after the Capricorn sun settles in, the moon moves along. The mood is calm, introspective and in line with the creative forces. Getting what you want out of life requires stamina and courage.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 26). In the classroom of life, sometimes you are called on when your hand is raised, and sometimes you are called on when it’s not. Your understanding of yourself is comprehensive. Supportive team members come into your life in February.

May brings money. Capricorn and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 7, 15, 22 and 19.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Emotions flow from you in a most pleasant way. You are one of a kind, and your talents will never be duplicated. The

way to happiness is to be a fountain, not a drain.

out to decide which habits to keep and which to lose.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Thinking about what goes into your mouth? It’s significant. Eating is not just eating. Every meal is a testament to the fathers and mothers before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your mood affects everyone around you. Taking good care of yourself is the most selfless and loving act you can do for the world. When you feel good, you radiate good.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If they expect you to candy coat information and deliver it in a politically correct way, they don’t know you well enough. You’re in love with the truth. That’s what makes you so funny!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will change your mind. More than that, you’ll know your mind because you’ll have a sounding board. Having someone to bounce your ideas off of is a huge gift.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re hot on the social scene, and you don’t even have to try. Being around family is like hanging out with a mirror.

Use what you’re finding

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The check really is in the mail, but it’s going to take an extra couple of days to reach you. Knowing that you can walk away at any time gives you leverage. Listen to what your higher sense is telling you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Forge ahead with projects and plans. Business associates may drag their feet, but these are temporary delays. You deserve to have what you want -- not approximately, but exactly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). No relationship is fun and sunshine all of the time, but you get so

many perfect moments this month, it will feel like you’re existing in a little slice of heaven. You may even dare to work and/or travel with loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

What good is getting what you want if you don’t want what you have?

Examine your plate very carefully. There are things on it that weren’t meant for you. Be discerning.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are doing it for them. Therefore, they need to be aware of your efforts. They need to know what your intentions are.

They need to know your purpose.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll understand something you’ve known in a new way. What you learn this week will change your life forever. You’ll operate differently because of this knowledge.

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Report advises Iowa to wait on drone regulation IOWA CITY — Iowa should take a waitand-see approach to regulating unmanned aerial vehicles because of their huge potential for positive uses in business and government, the Iowa Department of Public Safety advises in a new report.

The report, requested by lawmakers in May, suggests that existing legal safeguards may suffice for now to protect citizens against the threat of misuse of drones by government and private individuals. Meanwhile, a consensus has developed that the aircraft will greatly benefit agriculture and other private industries.

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Census shows Iowa continues population growth DES MOINES — Figures released by the U.S. Census bureau show Iowa’s population continues to grow slowly but steadily.

The Census Bureau released estimates Tuesday showing Iowa’s population was just over 3.1 million as of July 1. The estimate shows the state’s population grew by a little less than 15,000 in the past year, for a growth rate of about a half percent.

Library to close early New Year’s Eve Library Holiday Hours The library will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and be closed all day on Jan. 1 for the New Ye a r.

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Have a Newton Public safe and Library Public h a p p y Services Librarian holiday!

Read While You Drive The library has many Audiobooks for you to check out. Get your reading in while driving home for the holidays!

Each patron is allowed

up to three Audiobooks at a time.

Get To Know Newton Merchandise for Sale Get To Know Newton coffee mugs and long sleeve shirts are on sale at the Circulation Desk.

Shirts are $15 and range in size from S-XXL. Coffee Mugs are $6.

Homebound Reader Service!

The library offers access to library materials to persons unable to visit the library in person because of illness, injury, mobility, or disability.

The library will match the homebound individual with a volunteer who will deliver books for patrons within city limits of Newton, or a family member may be designated for those outside of Newton city limits.

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Prairie City Family Clinic is pleased to announce the newest member to our practice.

On Monday, December 22, 2014, Rebecca Nunn-Ryan, ARNP will be joining our staff. The addition of Rebecca gives us more availability to see patients with our already busy schedule. She brings several years of family practice experience to our staff.

We are eager to have Rebecca join our busy office.

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DES MOINES — The holiday season is always a festive time of gatherings, celebrations and parties. That makes it the right time to remind people to drink responsibly and to not drive drunk. To help send that message, the Beer Institute is partnering with Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) to record and distribute public service announcements asking consumers to share our industry’s Commitment to Responsibility.

To date, more than 30 members of Congress have agreed to participate in the Beer Institute’s nationwide holiday PSA program.

Working with these elected officials, the Beer Institute hopes to send a powerful message: “Get a designated driver. Find a safe ride home. Drink responsibly.”

“We want to remind the public that drunk driving is never acceptable,” said Jim McGreevy, Beer Institute President and CEO. “The 22,000 men and women in Iowa who work for our country’s brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers are committed to this issue. We are parents and neighbors ourselves, and want the roadways safe in our communities. It’s an honor to work with Congressman Loebsack to help his constituents.”

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FOREST CITY — A judge has granted a request by a former Forest City police officer to move his trial out of Winnebago County.

Judge DeDra Schroeder ruled that Thaddeus Ellenbecker’s new trial will be held in Floyd County. The trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 21.

In May the Iowa Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for Ellenbecker because officers didn’t read Ellenbecker his Miranda rights.

—The Associated Press

Rich Little still impresses

By Nick Thomas Tinseltown Talks At 76, veteran comedian and impressionist Rich Little is still zigzagging the country doing one-man shows.

Impressions have been Little’s stock and trade since his school days in Ottawa, Canada.

“I would answer teachers’ questions in their own voices,” said Little, from his home in Las Vegas. “Pretty soon, they stopped asking me questions!”

That was 60 years ago. Today, crowds still flock to see the man who claims a repertoire of over 200 voices.

But if you can’t make it to a show, Little’s talents are evident on the Emmy Award winning “Rich Little’s Christmas Carol,” originally released on video in the late ‘70s and re-released on DVD in 2007.

“I played all the characters in the Dickens’ classic,” said Little. “For instance, I play Scrooge as W. C. Fields, Bob Cratchit as Paul Lynde, and Jacob Marley as Richard Nixon!”

Unlike ordinary comedians, Little says impressionists have double-duty on stage.

“You’ve got to do a convincing impression and also tell jokes in that character,” he explained.

“It’s really all about concentration when you do impressions, and becoming the person.

Sometimes when I really get into Johnny Car-

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son, I’ll come off stage and find myself writing out an alimony check!”

While Little’s performances focus mostly on deceased actors, celebrities, and politicians such as John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, and Ronald Reagan, he also tackles more contemporary personalities.

“You have to keep it topical,” he said. “I don’t know what the future holds for me, but if Hillary becomes president, I may be in big trouble!”

Although Little does some female impressions, such as Dr. Ruth, Carol Channing, and Jean Stapleton, he says Mrs. Clinton is tough to mimic. “She needs to develop a lisp or a rasp or twitch to make her a little more distinctive.”

While he does a convincing Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Willie Nelson, George Bush and Bill Clinton, impersonating today’s younger stars is challenging due to their lack of distinguishing voices and body language.

“So many of the stars of the silver-screen era had distinctive voices, walks, hand gestures, and facial mannerisms,” noted Little. “But how do you do Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, or Leonardo Dicaprio? Their voices just aren’t that distinctive. Even Robert Redford is near impossible to do.”

In additional to his vocal talents, Little also draws sketches of celebrities.

“I’ve dabbled in art all my life, charcoal portraits mostly,” he said.

“I’ve done hundreds of sketches over the years.

I guess I have these people in my head and I can put that down on paper as well as voice. I’ve also done people other than the ones I imitate, like Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise. I did a pretty good portrait of Tom, but it wasn’t easy because he kept bouncing up and down on the sofa!”

Despite the strain impressionists place on their vocal chords, Little says his voice has held up well over the years.

He has never taken voice lessons or studied the science of speech, relying on natural talent and hard work. “I just listen over and over again to a new voice and practice until I get it right.”

And no, his voice is not insured.

“I once contacted

Lloyd’s of London, but they wanted something like $50,000 a year to insure my voice,” said Little.

So has Rich ever been tempted to use his talents to mimic a celebrity for personal gain? Well, sort of, he says.

“Years ago when I was starting out, I ordered room service as Gary Grant – and found he got much faster service than Rich Little usually did. When the food arrived and they asked for Mr. Grant, I just took the food and said he was in the shower.”

Of course, not all his impressions commanded the same respect.

“I once ordered a cheeseburger as Richard Nixon,” he recalled. “I’m still waiting for it.”

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 450 magazines and newspapers.

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