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Ty Rushing/Daily NewsCardinal Lanes hosted a “Happy ‘Noon’ Year’s Eve Party” on Wednesday for kids. The party included unlimited bowling, balloon drops and prizes. Abby Hobbs won a Kindle Fire HD and Hunter Kennedy won a season pass to Adventureland.

‘Choices’ to be offered at Newton YMCA

By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer

It’s the start of the new year, a time when many make a list of resolutions in hopes of a bet-ter year. The Newton YMCA will be hosting “Choices,” a 12-week class to help people keep their resolutions for 2014.

The class will be taught by Regina Sar-mento. While living in California, Sarmento created a curriculum to help people improve their lives called B-ABL (Build A Better Life). The class looks at the root causes of why people struggle with breaking old hab-its, changing negative behavior and starting a new habit.

Submitted ImageRegina Sarmento will lead a 12-week class titled “Choices” to help people keep their New Year’s resolutions.

Supervisors delay decision on county newspapersBy Ty Rushing

Daily News Staff Writer

The Jasper County Board of Su-pervisors kicked 2014 off with an organizational meeting on Thursday morning to establish certain board and county protocols.

During this meeting, the board vot-ed that Joe Brock serve as the chair for 2014 and Dennis Stevenson become the vice-chair. In 2013, Brock served as vice-chair and Stevenson was chair. The board also decided not to rear-range the additional committees and boards they serve on as county repre-sentatives.

The board also voted to continue holding board meetings on the first four Tuesdays of the month.

In what was a fairly short meeting, the most extensive conversation took place when it was time for the board

to designate the three official newspa-pers for the county. The Newton Dai-ly News, Jasper County Tribune, Prai-rie City News and Sully Hometown Press all requested the designation.

With four applicants and only three available designations, the board voted to delay the decision and board member Dennis Carpenter explained what the newspapers would need to provide to aid in the board’s decision.

“Each newspaper needs to provide a list of subscribers, both by mail and by delivery, who have been subscrib-ers for not less than six consecutive months and have been subscribers since July 1, 2013,” he said. “Further action will be taken on Jan. 14, 2014, at the next supervisors meeting.”

Staff writer Ty Rushing may be contacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 426, or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

By Matthew NoscoDaily News Staff Writer

The year was 1955, the cease-fire in Korea was on, but tensions were still running high. Larry Schmidt wanted nothing more than to marry his sweetheart, Janice Shore, but they were both wor-ried about what would happen with the poten-tial of a draft.

Larry decided that the best thing to do for his future family would be to get his two years of obligation out of the way so that he could hurry home and marry Janice with no threats looming over their heads.

Following in the foot-steps of three brothers,

two of whom served in World War II and one who served in the Ko-rean War, he went to Newton to sign his en-listment papers.

Soon enough, he found himself in a hotel room waiting for the bus ride the next morning that would deliver him

to Camp Chaffee in Ari-zona.

Once there, Larry ex-celled in his basic train-ing program and was selected to train at the camp for an additional eight weeks so he could serve in the artillery. He was trained with a 10-man crew to work with a 105 mm Howitzer artil-lery piece.

“I was on the pan-oramic scope, which could only traverse 12 degrees in each direction … If you shifted a degree or two, you could shoot over miles away from the first spot which gave us a good range,” Larry said.

Baxter man recounts his time in Korea

Submitted PhotoLarry Schmidt, along with the other members of his crew, clean up their Howitzer during their down-time in Korea.

Newton man charged in son’s death to appear

in court Monday

By Bob EschlimanDaily News Editor

A Newton man charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death in connection with the death of his 5-month-old son will be in Jasper County District Court on Monday in preparation for trial currently scheduled to begin later this month.

Joseph Edward Olea, 25, has been held without bond since his arrest in July of 2012 while awaiting trial. The case has since been continued six times, most recently at the re-quest of the Jasper County Attorney’s Office due to the availability of an expert witness.

Olea is alleged to have “intentionally used unreasonable force” against his son, Kaiden, on Jan. 10, 2012. Kaiden, who was born July 15, 2011, died Jan. 15, 2012, at Blank Chil-dren’s Hospital in Des Moines. Following a seven-month investigation, it was deter-mined by the Iowa State Medical Examin-er’s Office that Kaiden died as the result of blunt-force injuries to his head and neck.

DMACC to provide free welding training

By Daily News Staff

DMACC Career Academy on the New-ton Campus has been offering a nine-week, 124-hour, non-credit Welding for Manufac-turing class.

Forty-seven students have successfully com-pleted the program with 94 percent finding full-

time employment. Nine graduated from the most recent class, of which 100 percent found em-ployment with Vermeer.

For the first time, DMACC is hosting the class at Vermeer Corpo-ration in Pella utilizing the manufacturer’s weld training lab.

DMACC is provid-ing free training to qual-ified participants. Selec-tion for this training is not based on income but meeting the required reading, math and weld-

ing skills assessment, as well as an interview with DMACC staff.

“A career in welding provides tremendous opportunities,” Ver-meer Manager of Weld-ing Engineering David Landon said. “There is an immediate need for skilled welders right now and by the end of the de-cade there will be a need for almost 240,000 new and replacement welding

Career Academy will offer classes through Vermeer

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Police BlotterNewton Police Department• Megan D. Chisholm, 20, of

Newton was charged with oper-ating while intoxicated and pos-session of drug paraphernalia af-ter authorities stopped her at 4:28 a.m. Saturday in the 200 block of West Fourth Street North for an inoperable brake light. She smelled moderately of alcohol and submitted to a Datamaster test, which indicated at BAC of .148. She also admitted to being in possession of a marijuana pipe after it was found in the center console of her vehicle. She was released to appear in court.

• John W. Constant, 40, of Newton was charged with vio-lation of a no-contact order and probation violation after authori-ties were dispatched at 12:25 p.m. Dec. 25 to Heritage Manor re-garding the violation of a no-con-tact order. Constant was charged for allegedly texting the protected party multiple times. He was lo-cated at 12:07 p.m. Dec. 26 and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Tammy R. Davis, 34, of New-ton was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driv-ing while license suspended after authorities stopped her vehicle at 2:17 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West Ninth Street North for having inoperable tail lights. Davis admitted her license was suspended and allegedly was in possession of two syringes, used cotton swabs, several baggies and a small spoon to dish narcotics into the baggies. She was trans-ported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Latasha R. Harris-Pearson, 19, of Newton was charged with possession of marijuana, posses-sion of drug paraphernalia and violation of a domestic no-con-tact order after authorities were dispatched at 10:36 p.m. Dec. 27 to 1746 W. Fourth St. N. #1 for a complaint of a no-contact order being violated. Harris-Pearson was located in the residence, and she and the protected party ad-mitted to willingly violating the order because they wanted to see each other. Harris-Pearson also allegedly had 4.8 grams of marijuana and a black digital scale in her jacket pocket. She was charged and transported to the Jasper County Jail. Jourdan L. Flake, 16, of Newton also was charged with violation of a no-contact order and referred to ju-venile court services.

• Brenda M. Hassin, 53, of Kellogg was charged with oper-ating while intoxicated after au-thorities observed a male in the snow and a vehicle attempting to leave at 10:51 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of South Eighth Avenue East. The driver, Hassin, appeared to be intoxicated and consented to a Datamaster, which indicated a BAC of .16. She was released to appear in court.

• Andrew C. Martin, 36, of Knoxville was charged with fifth-degree theft after authori-ties responded to a shoplifting complaint at 2:40 p.m. Dec. 21 at Walmart. Martin was charged for allegedly putting on new shoes valued at $31.86 and attempting to walk past the checkout with-out paying for the shoes. He was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Connor S.P. McCandless, 21, of Newton was charged with simple assault after authorities responded to a fight in progress at 3 a.m. Wednesday at 620 E. Fifth St. S. in Newton. McCandless was charged for allegedly assault-ing a female and was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Morgan M. Mettler, 17, of Newton was cited with failure to obey a stop sign and yield right of way after authorities responded to a two-vehicle accident at 9:55 a.m. Sunday. Mettler was travel-ing east on South Third Avenue East and entered the intersection at East Fourth Street South, col-liding with a northbound Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency bus driven by Tamatha G. Stier, 42, of Newton. The bus sustained an estimated $400 damage and Mettler’s vehicle an estimated $800 damage.

• James S. Muir, 69, of Newton was cited with running a traffic control device after authorities responded to a two-vehicle acci-dent at 12:18 p.m. Dec. 26. Muir was traveling south on East 12th Street North and entering the in-tersection of First Avenue East when he failed to stop at a stop light and collided with a vehicle driven by Brooks M. Skaggs, 25, of Newton. Skaggs’ vehicle sus-tained an estimated $200 dam-age and Muir’s an estimated $700 damage.

• Joseph K. Reusswig, 36, of Newton was arrested on a Jasper County warrant for probation violation on an original charge of assault after authorities located

him at 7:52 p.m. Dec. 26 at 930 E. Eighth St. S. in Newton. He was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Rachel M. Richardson, 20, of Newton was cited with fail-ure to yield from a stop sign af-ter authorities responded to a two-vehicle accident at 10:38 a.m. Dec. 16 at East 12th Street North and North Fourth Avenue East. Richardson was traveling south on 12th Street and entered the intersection at Fourth Avenue into the path of an eastbound vehicle driven by Marilyn K. Harger, 71, of Newton. Harger’s vehicle sustained an estimated $1,000 damage and Richardson’s an estimated $400 damage.

• Clinton V. Robinson, 40, of Newton was charged with in-terference with official acts and public intoxication, third or sub-sequent offense, after authorities responded to a report of a fight in progress at 2:12 a.m. Dec. 27 at 208 E. Fourth St. S. in Newton. Robinson appeared to be intoxi-cated and began to yell at the of-ficer when asked to perform so-briety maneuvers. Robinson also allegedly attempted to kick the officer. He was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Nicole E. Savage, 20, of Newton was charged with theft after authorities responded to a complaint at 6:49 p.m. Dec. 27 at Walmart. She was charged for allegedly concealing items valued at $17.39 while at the checkout paying for other items. She was released to appear in court.

• Beau J. Stejskal, 17, of New-ton was charged with operating while intoxicated and posses-sion of drug paraphernalia after authorities stopped him at 3:40 a.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of East 12th Street North for a license plate light violation. Ste-jskal appeared to be intoxicated and failed sobriety maneuvers. A Datamaster test indicated at BAC of .092. Authorities also found a marijuana pipe with burnt mari-juana residue in the vehicle. He was referred to juvenile court ser-vices.

• Jeremy J. Stevens, 20, of Newton was charged with unlaw-ful possession of a prescription drug and possession of marijuana after authorities stopped him at 12:23 a.m. Dec. 27 for driving

OWLS program set for Wednesday

Jasper County Conservation Board will host an Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors pro-gram on Wednesday at the Jasper County Conservation Office, located in the Jasper County Armory/Annex Building.

The public is invited to come for 10 a.m. coffee and a presentation on how native plants benefit wildlife with Jim Kessler, a re-tired NHS science teacher.

Kessler will explain how new native plant-ings are crucial to reverse the rapid decline in migratory songbird populations, to increase wildlife habitat, to help save honeybees and our native pollinators, including Monarchs, and to reduce soil erosion and flooding.

PEO Chapter HS to meetPEO Chapter HS will meet Tuesday in

the home of Judy Swenson. Refreshments will be served at 12:45 p.m.

Traveloque by members will be the focus of the program.

Historic Preservation Commission to meetThe Historic Preservation Commission

will meet at 1 p.m. Monday in the Newton Public Works conference room, 1700 N. Fourth Ave. W. in Newton.

Agenda items include communication from the State Historic Preservation Office; 2013 CLG Annual Report, with commis-sioners being asked to provide any informa-tion for inclusion in the annual report, items from the commission; and items from the City of Newton staff.

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80th BirthdayCard Shower

Shirley Heck will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Janurary 8th.

Shirley has two children, Dave Heck and wife Robin, and Deb Mohler; four grandchildren and five great-grand children. Her family would

like to help wish Shirley a Happy Birthday with a card shower in her honor.

Cards may be sent to:716 E. 11th St. N.Newton, IA 50208

Karla Mackerman-Collinshas retired from

Skiff Medical Center!

by attending her party on January5th, 2014 at the Ikes from 2-4 p.m.

Help her celebrate

DeLoris Antle is celebrating her 90th Birthday on

January 8th

“Over the Hill and Still Rolling!”

Cards may be sent to:

823 N. 3rd Ave. W.Newton, IA 50208

Linda, Kristin and Marc

and all of the other special people who donated to Jacob’s journey to health; it was so appreciated.

Jacob Hamilton and family would like to thank the organizers:Melody Vanderleest, Terry Umbarger, Biz Eatwell, Billie Montgomery, Libby Marshall, and Ray Johansen.Entertainment:Celebrations DJ and Karaoke Services, Ray Johansen for MCing the event, Nemo Orchestra, Level B Road, and Papa Neptune.American Legion:Melissa, Robb, JC, Linda and Chad, Joshua, Malaney, and Rowdy.Food and Drink Donations: Papa Wolfie’s BBQ, Pops and Crew (Midtown), Tom and Judy Rodewald, Hy-Vee, and thank you to the others who brought food and goodies to the benefit. Other Donations:Hy-Vee, Tina Brown/Aleya Salon Day Spa, Biz Eatwell / Aleya Salon Day Spa, Dianna Swihart, Stacy’s Sweetstuff, Kay and Lonny Martin, Tim and Libby Marshall, American Value Inn, Thunder Nights, T’s in Motion, Ray Johansen, Store for Homes, Dairy Queen, Subway, Dominos, Integrity Cleaning, Psycho Granny, Doug Wolfie, Midtown, Pizza Hut, La Cabana, Family Video, Cliff Jones, Pit Stop, Alicia at Posh Salon,

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Happy 80th Birthday

Evelyn Roll Evelyn Roll was born January 8, 1934 in Sully, IA to the parents of Neal and Mary Vander Leest. She married Ron Roll on Feb.14, 1953. She and Ron raised 7 children: Eddy, Bobby, Debi, Jeff, Mike, Terry & Tammy. Her 80th birthday is fast approaching. To celebrate this special mile stone, her children are inviting her many family & friends to an open house on Sunday, January 12th from 1:30 – 4:00 at the Howard Street Christian Church in Colfax.

Community prayer gathering on Tuesday

The One Voice Community Prayer Gath-ering will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Unit-ed Presbyterian Church, 209 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton. Everyone is welcome.

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ObituariesGary A. Hearl

Jan. 2, 2014

Gary A. Hearl, 67, of Newton died Thurs-day, Jan. 2, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Wallace Fam-ily Funeral Home and Crematory. Memori-als in Gary’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Gary, the son of Ernest and Lucille M. (Dittmer) Hearl, was born on Sept. 12, 1946, in Oak Park, Ill. In 1951, the fam-ily moved to Newton.

Gary graduated from Newton High School in 1964, and became a production worker at the Maytag Company in Newton. He worked there until his retire-ment in 1992. Gary was a member of the Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge,

Shriners and the Local UAW 997. He enjoyed going mushroom hunt-ing, to auctions and rac-es and doing renovation projects.

Those left to honor Gary’s memory are his son, Brian (Emily) Hearl; granddaughter, Miley Hearl; mother, Lucille Hearl; sister, Cindy Reynolds; his significant other, Linda Smith, all of Newton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest “Bud” in 1979; brother, Ernest W. Hearl in 2000; sister, Nancy Foster in 2008.

Janice HenningJan 1, 2014

Janice Henning, 74, of Oskaloosa died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at the MHP Hos-pice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born March 21, 1939, in Otley, the daughter of Peter and Dorothy Ver-wers Van Gent. On June 27, 1958, she was united in marriage to Carl L. Henning in Sully, and Carl passed away Sept. 29, 1989. She taught pi-ano and organ lessons in her home for more than years. Janice enjoyed crocheting, quilting and doing crafts. She also collected pianos and an-tiques. Janice had a love of gardening and was a member of the Master Gardeners.

Janice is survived by her two sons, Jeff (Lau-rie) of Grinnell and Joel Henning of Kill-duff; a daughter, Julia

(Tony) Ross of Oska-loosa; four grandchil-dren, Jake Ross, Beth Ross, Carlie Henning and Calvin Korns; one great-grandson, Bry-don Henning; her long time companion, Wes Krumm of Sigourney; a sister, Esther Van Wyk of Lynnville; a brother, Kenneth (Esther) Van Gent of Pella; and a sis-ter-in-law, Eleanor Van Gent of Burnett, Wis.

In addition to her husband, Janice was preceded in death by her parents; a grand-son, Dustin Henning;

a granddaughter, Jenny Korns; two brothers, Edward Van Gent and Arnold Lee Van Gent in infancy; and a sister in infancy, Janice Dar-lene Van Gent.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Satur-day, Jan. at the Central Reformed Church in Oskaloosa with Rever-end John Clausen of-ficiating. Following the service her body will be cremated. Burial of the cremated remains will be in Memorial Gar-dens Cemetery in New-ton at a later date. Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrange-ments. Visitation will begin after 5 p.m. Fri-day at the Bates Funeral Chapel with the family present at the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday to greet friends and relatives. Memori-als may be made to the MHP Hospice Serenity House.

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TuesdayBaked potato, roast turkey, broccoli cuts, apple slices, bread,

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WednesdayMeatloaf, whipped

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Narcotics Anonymous

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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Attendance at an Information Session is one of the entry requirements for the Nursing program.A session will be held at the Newton DMACC Campus on Monday, January 13 and February 10from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Room 236Space is limited to 50.Please call 641-791-3622to make your reservationto attend this session.

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Rebecca Lou WellsNov. 26, 2013

Rebecca Lou Wells, 68, formerly of Newton, died Nov. 26, 2013, at her home in Norwalk.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Newton Memorial Park Cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

Cynthia KellyJan. 2, 2014

Cynthia Kelly, 62, of Newton died Thursday, Jan. 2, 1014, at Skiff Medi-cal Center in Newton.

Services are pending at Pence-Re-ese Funeral Home in Newton.

Marjorie J. SingerDec. 29, 2014

Marjorie J. Singer, 92, of Iowa City, formerly of Newton, died Dec. 29, 2013, at Briarwood H e a l t h Care Cen-ter in Iowa City sur-r o u n d e d by close family.

M a r -jorie Jean Wor mle y was born April 1, 1921, in Newton, the daughter of Burton and Imogene Wormley. She graduated from Newton High School in 1939 and attended Cornell Col-lege with an interest in history and philosophy. In 1938, Marjorie was awarded the Maytag scholarship trip to Germany and traveled abroad at a momentous time in history. Upon her return, she gave public speeches tell-ing of the political unrest in Europe.

Marjorie married John Rolland Singer in 1944, and after his return from service, they settled in Newton with his medical practice. Later they moved to Iowa City where Rollie con-tinued his practice of medicine with the University of Iowa. Throughout her life, Marjorie engaged in a pro-gram of lifelong learning, attend-ing classes at Grinnell College and University of Iowa. Always an avid reader, Marjorie remained active in politics, Foreign Affairs Club, Uni-versity Book Club and First Presby-terian Church.

Marjorie is survived by three chil-dren, Nancy DeLuna of Palm Springs, Calif., Ellen (and Dr. Parker) McRae of Peoria Heights, Ill., and Donn Singer of Iowa City; five grandchil-dren; and three great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews and their families also celebrate her life.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, George and Bob Wormley; sister, Winifred Tied-je; her husband; and an infant son, Stephen.

No public services are planned at this time. Online condolences can be sent to Marjorie’s family at www.gay-andciha.com.

Gay & Ciha Funeral Service in Iowa City is caring for Marjorie’s family and her services.

Rose HayesJan. 2, 2014

Rose Hayes, 63, of Baxter died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Skiff Medical Cen-ter in Newton. Funeral services are currently pending at Fredregill Family Fu-neral Home in Baxter. Donald Barton

Jan. 2, 2014

Donald Barton, 88, of Newton died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Park Centre in Newton. Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in New-ton.

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Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of op-ed articles to be published on a weekly basis in the Newton Daily News.

When discussing agricultural con-servation practices, it is easy to think of conservation and economics as mu-tually exclusive. People often assume that a certain practice or strategy can be either environmentally friendly or economically beneficial, but not both.

This is simply not the case. There are many situations where conserva-tion methods not only protect our natural resources but also provide eco-nomic benefits. One example is wet-lands.

A century ago, numerous wetlands were woven into Iowa’s prairie land-scape. To enable agricultural produc-tion, drainage systems were put in place to make wetland areas suitable for growing crops. Approximately 90 percent of Iowa’s native wetlands were drained for agriculture and develop-ment.

As researchers, landowners, and policymakers have learned over the last few decades, wetlands provide a wide array of benefits to Iowans: im-proved water quality, increased habi-tat for wildlife, erosion control, sedi-ment retention, carbon sequestration, increased crop yields and some flood mitigation.

The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy includes wetlands as an im-portant tool available to Iowa produc-ers to control nitrogen levels in Iowa waters. Wetlands act as nature’s treat-ment facility through processing ni-trogen and trapping other pollutants and preventing them from continuing to flow through the watershed.

When located and constructed properly, wetlands can reduce nitro-gen transport by 40 to 70 percent. This is important not only for main-taining the health of Iowa waterways, but also for reducing nutrient loads in the Mississippi River that ultimately cause the Gulf of Mexico dead zone.

In addition to water quality ben-efits, wetlands also provide essential habitat for a number of beneficial spe-cies, including amphibians, mammals, fish, and birds. In fact, sportsmen were some of the earliest advocates of Iowa wetland restoration because of the need for suitable waterfowl habitat to maintain healthy duck populations.

Producers have not always been keen to take agricultural land out of production to create wetlands. This position is understandable given re-cent prices for both agricultural land and grain. However, there are eco-nomic benefits to consider beyond grain and land prices.

First, wetlands can actually produce an economic benefit for landown-ers. For instance, instead of watching crops drown on land that typically re-mains saturated during the growing season or is prone to flooding, a grow-er can install a wetland. In addition to the benefits of clean water, wildlife habitat, and some flood mitigation, the grower can also achieve a higher average yield with a lower input.

Second, wetlands provide services that result in positive economic out-comes both for landowners and the local community. Wetlands provide free water treatment services. The cost for providing the same water treat-ment services through water treat-ment plants is considerable.

There are many programs available through agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to help defray the costs of installing wetlands. De-spite hesitations producers may have about wetlands, they will turn out to be quite a bargain toward the long-term economic success and ecological health of the land.

When given a choice between marginally productive farmland that requires significant input with little return and wetlands, wetlands are the obvious choice. It really is a win-win for the environment, agriculture and all Iowans.

Consider wetlands

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Dan GoetzPublisher

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Last year, I got through the win-ter season wearing my heavy winter coat just five times. We’re barely into January, and I’ve al-ready worn it eight times this year. Two years ago, I went the entire winter without wear-ing a coat at all.

But, be-lieve it or not, the National Weather Ser-vice says the temperature Monday will be nearly 30 degrees warmer now than it would have been two years ago.

Two years ago, the NWS imple-mented a “new” wind chill factor calculation that it said was more accurate. As a result, the tempera-ture this morning, minus-5 F, now “feels like” minus-15 F, instead of minus-10 F.

Wind Chill is not the actual tem-perature, but rather how wind and cold feel on exposed skin. As the wind increases, heat is carried away from the body at an accelerated rate, driving down the body temperature. Seniors and infants are most sus-ceptible to wind chill; animals are also affected.

Monday, when we’re supposed to see the worst of this latest cold blast, the wind chill will be nearly minus-40 F. Under the old index system, it would have been closer to minus-70 F.

Frankly, I think my body stops telling the difference at zero. And, either way, exposed skin will freeze — that’s frostbite — if exposed for 15 minutes (or less). Monday, frost-bite will set in if skin is exposed for 10 minutes.

Frostbite is damage to body tis-sue caused by extreme cold. It causes a loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities, such as fingers, toes, ear lobes or the tip of the nose.

If you detect frostbite symptoms, get medical help immediately. If you must wait for help, slowly re-warm the affected areas — empha-sis on slowly — but, if the person is also showing signs of hypothermia, warm his or her body core before the extremities.

Hypothermia is a condition brought on when the body temper-ature drops to less than 95 F, which can be deadly. For those who do survive, there will likely be lasting

kidney, liver and pancreatic prob-lems.

Warning signs of hypo-thermia include: uncontrol-lable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness and apparent exhaustion. If you observe these symptoms, take the person’s tem-perature. If it’s less than 95 F, seek medical care immediately.

Again, if medical care isn’t im-mediately available, you must be-gin warming the victim’s body core, slowly, first. Warming the arms and legs first drives cold blood toward the heart and can lead to heart fail-ure.

If necessary, use your own body heat to help. Get the victim into dry clothing and wrap in a warm blan-ket, covering the head and neck. Do not give alcohol, drugs, coffee or any hot beverage or food. Warm broth is the first food to offer.

It hasn’t been this cold (actual air temperature) since Jan. 2, 2010. But, it’s been colder than that. In 1996, the air temperature reached minus-20 F, and the record, set in the 1880s, was around minus-30 F.

Those are the record lows. What about the record-lowest high tem-perature? Well, they kind of stick out like sore thumbs in the NWS recordbook, because there have only been three days since 1996 where the high temperature for the day has been on the negative size of zero.

The coldest high temperature for any given day was recorded at mi-nus-14 F on Jan. 12, 1912. The Na-tional Weather Service expects this incoming air mass to be the coldest we’ve seen since February of 1996.

Again, my body will simply reg-ister it as “darn cold.”

• • •

Hilton MagicIowa lost a good friend this week

with the passing of Johnny Orr. I grew up going to Cyclone basket-ball games and loved his dramatic entrance with the old “Tonight Show” theme song blaring when he would walk into the Hilton Colis-seum arena.

I loved the old “Thank you for your support” promotions he would do with Jim Walden. And I loved the way he would rip into officials and opposing coaches who caught his ire, without fear.

Like most Cyclone fans, I was sad to see him retire. I think he still had a lot of good coaching years left in

him, and those who came through the system would have been better for it. But, I can think of no one better to revive and carry on John-ny’s legacy in Ames than the man calling the shots today.

I played in one game against The Mayor — I think he was just The Principal back then — when I was in high school. As one might ex-pect, he completely schooled me on the court.

In utter amazement, after he had stripped me of the ball in mid-shot (cleanly) and took the ball down to the other end for an easy layup, I just simply said, “You’ve got to be kidding me.” The ref thought I was talking to him, and gave me a tech-nical foul.

But, even after Johnny retired from coaching, he didn’t fade away. I met him again my first year as a sportswriter in 2000 at a Coaches Vs. Cancer golf event he was co-hosting with Dr. Tom Davis.

I was in a group that golfed with Johnny, so I got about four hours’ worth of his stories. Man, were they great.

A few years later, to chronicle the anniversary of tiny little Dinsdale’s 1952 state basketball tournament consolation championship, I got to talk with Johnny again. This time, we talked about his Dubuque Se-nior squad, which lost to Iowa’s own version of “Hickory, Indiana,” in the first round of the tournament.

I found it amazing he still re-membered the names of the guys on the court. Not just his, but the “Dinsdale Five,” as well.

A few years ago, during the “Dark Days” of college basketball in Iowa, a colleague of mine lamented the “loss of Hilton Magic” when Johnny retired. I quickly corrected him. The magic didn’t leave with Johnny. Johnny was Hilton Magic.

I think Fred Hoiberg asking Johnny to come out of the tun-nel with him before the Michigan game ( Johnny coached the Wolver-ines before ISU, and is still the win-ningest coach at both schools) was fantastic. I didn’t know Johnny was in poor health, or this would be the last time he would greet the fans at Hilton with his signature fist-pump.

But I do know the Magic will live forever.

• • •

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His death was ruled a homi-cide by medical investigators.

The child’s mother, Chelsea Jo Miller, was charged with child endangerment resulting in death. She is next scheduled to appear in Jasper County District Court on Monday, Feb. 3, for a pretrial hearing ahead of her own trial date.

Miller and Olea lived to-gether in an apartment in the 200 block of East 28th Street North in Newton at the time of the incident leading to Kai-den’s death. The Newton Po-lice Department was called to

that apartment Jan. 10, 2012, to investigate a suspected inci-dence of child abuse.

Police found Kaiden had suffered serious injury, and he was transported to Skiff Medical Center. From there, he was airlifted to Blank Chil-dren’s Hospital.

Miller was charged because she left Kaiden in the sole care of Olea from about 6 a.m. until the time the child was taken to the hospital. Olea was charged because Kaiden’s injuries were alleged to have happened un-der his care.

It is further alleged Miller had knowledge of Olea’s “vio-lent tendencies” but allowed him to be Kaiden’s sole care-

giver. Online court records show Olea was sentenced to juvenile detention in August of 2003 for a drug violation and was sentenced to the El-dora State Training School for Boys in November of 2004 for second-degree theft and drug violation convictions.

In setting the trial date at the last continuance in Oc-tober, Jasper County District Court Judge Terry Rickers noted he was “troubled” by the length of time it had taken to get to trial. It is unlikely another continuance will be granted.

Trial in the case is currently scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 21.

OleaContinued from Page 1A

“Our unique series B-ABL series introduces universal, timeless and biblical principles of exploring why we do the very thing we don’t want to do and learn how to change that pattern,” Sarmento said. “You’ll find out how the brain is your own worst enemy and what you can do to rewrite it for success.”

Sarmento said 45 percent of the United States population make a list of resolutions. Of the 45 percent who make resolutions, 8 percent are successful, and 80 percent have failed by March.

“The format of the class go-ing 12 weeks will get everyone to March, which well increases the odds of being successful,” Sarmento said.

The classes are free to ev-eryone and will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday start-ing Jan. 14 at the YMCA. The class will have a potluck dinner each week starting at 5:30 p.m., with classes going from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The YMCA will offer free childcare for families.

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

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After concluding his artillery training, the Bax-ter man who had never been much farther away from home than the Missouri border soon found himself on a ship carrying him to a conflict thou-sands of miles away.

Upon touching ground in Korea, Larry was moved around briefly before being stationed in Camp Santa Barbara, only a few miles away from the Demilitarized Zone.

“We would rotate up to the edge of the DMZ for a few months … You could look through the lens, and see them just a few miles away looking right back,” Larry said.

After a while, Larry was transferred into a Pro-vost Platoon, serving as military police personnel, and then he was again transferred to work on the supply chain for petroleum, oil and other vehicle necessities.

After a thankfully uneventful two-year tour, Larry rotated back to the states in March of 1957. He didn’t waste much time, marrying Janice just three months later in June of ’57 and starting the rest of his life.

He soon found work at Maytag. As Janice said, he was out the door the day after their wedding to stop by the offices and secure himself a job.

Due to the time of his service, Larry is one of the many veterans who isn’t qualified for entry into the American Legion, an oversight which up-set him for many years before he decided that he would get involved in every way he could despite it.

“I was angry for a while, and I still am a little. I didn’t want to go on the Freedom Flight at first, because I felt like they didn’t want me and they didn’t care about my service,” Larry said.

He did, however, attend the Freedom Flight, an experience which he enjoyed. Over the last few years, Larry says he believes there has been a shift in the public’s views toward veterans and that he has seen more acceptance of Korean and Vietnam war veterans.

Greg Christianson, the post commander of the American Legion in Baxter, said the Schmidts are a key part of the Legion’s activities, helping to or-ganize and run soup dinners and other events in the community.

When asked why he is such a help to the orga-nization despite the fact that he can’t be an official member, he answered simply, “Our servicemen are important, and we want to help however we can.”

Staff writer Matt Nosco may be contacted at (515) 674-3591 or at mnosco@newtondailynews.com.

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professionals nationally.”DMACC Continuing Education Coordinator

Darin Stevenson said expectations for these stu-dents are extremely high.

“Perfect attendance, a silver level on the Nation-al Career Readiness Certificate, passing the AWS GMAW 1G welding qualification, and a variety of lab and classroom performance exams are re-quired,” he said.

Graduates said the training and job placement has given them a new found career path. Dani Kes-teloot, a mother of two school-age children, called the DMACC experience “100-percent positive.”

“I wanted to make a career change and provide a better life for my children,” she said. “Being trained as a welder means I have a skill that is in-demand and job security.”

DMACC welding graduate and Vermeer em-ployee Bill Etter also speaks highly of the program.

“I am so happy to have a career path, employ-

ment with an excellent company and a good paying job,” he said.

Priority to participate in the training will be given to students who reside in Jasper or Marion County. Assessments will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 21 and 22. To sched-ule an assessment, go to http://cam.dmacc.edu.

For more information, contact Stevenson at (515) 256-4905 or dhstevenson@dmacc.edu.

DMACCContinued from Page 1A

Regina Sarmento will lead a Choices program beginning Jan. 14 at the Newton YMCA to help local residents keep their New Year’s Resolutions. Highlights include:

• Neuroscience of change in the brain.• Learn the basic cycle of getting needs are met and how

that impacts efforts toward change.• PATTERNS — Learn the PATTERNS acronym and the

areas that must be present before beginning to change.• Principle #1 — Beliefs Drive Behaviors: Behind every

behavior are underlying beliefs.• Principle #2 — Vision vs. Goals: Learn the difference

between setting a goal and having a vision.• Principle #3 — Choices & Consequences: Learn how

small choices add up and impact our major goals.• Principle #4 — Beyond Willingness: Learn how to chal-

lenge the areas where a lack of willpower holds you back. • Principle #5 — The Value of Values: Learn how internal

values compete with each other.• Principle #6 — Reflections in Character: Learn how

values come alive and are who you are known to be.• Principle #7 — Relationships and Our Choices: Learn

how every decision we make impacts relationships around us.• Principle #8 — Identity Discovered: Learn how your

choices are impacted by the difference between who you are and who you believe you are.

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Go GuideMark Your Calendar: Jan. 3-9

Coming Up• Audubon Christmas Bird Count — 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Participants must register by contacting Karen Viste-Sparkman at karen_vistesparkman@fws.gov or at (515) 994-3400. Birders of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to participate.

• Karaoke at Scoreboard — 9 p.m. to midnight every Thursday at the Scoreboard Bar & Grill.

• Capitol II Theatre in Newton:“Last Vegas” (PG-13) — Fri.: 7:10, 9:40 p.m.; Sat.: (2), (4:30), 7:10, 9:40 p.m.; Sun.: (2), (4:30), 7:10 p.m.; Mon. through Thurs.: 7:10 p.m.

“About Time” (R) — Fri.: 7, 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: (1:45), (4:15), 7, 9:30; Sun.: (1:45), (4:15), 7 p.m.; Mon. through Thurs.: 7 p.m.(Matinee times in parenthesis)

• Valle Drive-In:Closed for the season.

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“I wanted to make a career change and provide a better life for my children. Being trained as a welder means I have a skill that is in-de-mand and job security.”

— Dani Kesteloot, mother of two

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DEAR ABBY: I am a 27-year-old mom who has always been over-weight. I have tried all sorts of diets and programs, and have lost a few pounds and then gained it all back and more.

My boss has offered to pay for me to have weight loss surgery. It is something I have always wanted, but could never afford. My boss told me she knows the struggle I have had and the frustration I have experienced.

My family is behind me and sup-ports my decision to have it done. My concern is that once others in my office learn it was paid for by the boss, I’ll be treated differently. I’m concerned about possible catty com-ments. They are gossips, and I hate being the center of attention in situ-ations like that. The truth is bound to come out, so how can I comment on the gift I’ve been given? — SO GRATEFUL IN TEXAS

DEAR SO GRATEFUL: You have a generous and empathetic boss who obviously cares about you. Un-less one of you reveals that she paid for your surgery, “the truth” is NOT bound to come out. How your opera-tion is paid for is nobody’s business.

DEAR ABBY: My father recently told me his girlfriend is pregnant with twins. She is in her 40s and he is in his 50s. She already has two kids who are quite a handful. They both have low-paying jobs and I don’t think they can handle two more children.

My father now is asking me to move in with him to help out. Be-cause of their financial state and their ages, I’m afraid this is a huge risk. If I tell him what my concerns are, I am sure he’ll think I’m heartless and stop talking to me. I don’t know what to do. Dad might not even be around to see those kids graduate from high school. What can I do? — TROU-BLED SON IN COLORADO

DEAR TROUBLED SON: Un-less you’re willing to give up your freedom I don’t recommend doing what your father is proposing. He should not expect you to assume child care or financial responsibil-ity because his birth control method failed. That privilege rightfully be-longs to him and his girlfriend. Tell your father you sympathize with his dilemma, but the answer is no.

DEAR ABBY: I read your col-umn on the nights that I work, and I was wondering if you have had days when you just wanted to tell some-one who has written to you to “suck it up and deal with it.” I am generally a nice person and would help the most helpless cases as best I could, but I know that I have days when I have been snarky. I was wondering how you deal with those days. — FEEL-ING SNARKY TONIGHT IN VERMONT

DEAR FEELING SNARKY: I write my column from an office away from my home. Because of that, it’s easier to leave distractions (or “prob-lems”) on the other side of the door when I enter. I’m here to help people, not to make anyone feel worse. If for some reason I felt I was unable to do that, I would either go for a long walk or postpone writing for another day.

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Stress eats away at all of us. Whether it’s your job, relation-ship, family or anything else that plays an in-s t r u m e n t a l role in your life, it comes with a cer-tain level of stress.

As people, we adapt and change with what chal-lenges are p r e s e n t e d to us. Stress is one of those challenges that is persistent. It never relents, or goes away. It’s an ever-present theme of our existence. So, instead of conquering stress, we learn to deal with it.

It’s little things for most people — playing video games, listening to music, going for a drive — that help relieve stress to a point where we can function as our normal selves. For me, there was a distinct point in my life when the stress was so great, I needed an outlet for my frustrations, which I found in sports.

I was a month into my fresh-man year of college. I was 1,000 miles away from home and had no idea who I was. A little socially awkward and still trying to fi gure out where I belonged, I got off to a slow start making tons of friends, but I was still having a good time being on my own in a period of discovery in my life.

Walking back from a psychol-ogy class, trying to decipher what the native-German professor was trying to say about parts of the brain, I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. It was my mom. She told me that my grandpa, who had played an instrumental role in raising me and without whom I wouldn’t have even had the op-portunity to go to the University of Oregon, had collapsed on the tennis court and was in critical condition.

Needless to say this did not help my social anxiety. For about the next week, I didn’t do a lot. I skipped classes and ate my way into a food coma on more than one occasion. I was watching a movie in a friend’s room when the phone rang again. At age 80, Aul-dus Turner had passed away.

I collapsed to the fl oor in tears, unable to comprehend how some-one so lively could be taken down so quickly. Another depressing week went by, and I fi gured I needed some way to vent, to alle-viate my stress and clear my head, which is when I found my therapy — a hoop, a ball and me.

In an empty gym, with a bas-ketball in my hands, I found peace and calm. After an hour or two of taking jump shot after jump shot, everything seemed like it would be OK. Thoughts and fears for the future fell by the wayside. I lost myself in the game.

From then on, that was my church. Religious people always talk about this feeling of enlight-enment they get after walking out of a service. I never had that when I was going to church as a child, but I get that feeling every single time I step on a basketball court.

Had my grandpa never passed away, I’m not sure I would have found that outlet. While I miss him to death, it’s comforting to know he had one last lesson for me.

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Blow off the steam

Samson’s run at Central a strong one

BAXTER — Home for the holi-days, Danny Samson was able to take a breath from a whirlwind postseason football ride. Samson of Baxter was winding up his senior season as defen-sive end for Central College’s Dutch.

“Yes, it’s been busy. What a great experience for me,” Samson said the week after playing in the Tazon de Estrellas — Bowl of the Stars — Sat-urday, Dec. 21, in Monterrey, Mexico. Samson and three other Central Col-lege senior players were on Team Stars and Stripes coached by Central’s de-fensive coordinator Don De Waard.

The U.S. team won 29-7 over a squad of Mexico college all-stars.

“Being selected for the all-star game was a great honor for me. It was a great game and to have three of my team-mates and our coach there was tre-mendous,” Samson said.

Samson learned while in Mexico that he was named a fi rst-team D3foot-ball.com All-American. It was another honor coming to the former Collins-Maxwell/Baxter Raider. He was the Iowa Conference football defensive MVP, D3football.com All-West Re-gion fi rst-team defense honoree.

“This year everything fell together for us defensively. We had a lot of guys back from last year. Together we had a better feel of what we needed to do — our individual jobs on defense. Having great people around you, allows you to do your job better,” Samson said.

Samson (5-11, 255) became Cen-tral’s 32nd football All-America hon-oree and the fi rst Dutch player cited since 2010.

Samson led the Iowa Conference’s top defense with 11.5 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss, both tops in the con-ference. He also tied for second in fumbles recovered with two and re-corded three of Central’s 11 blocked kicks—the second-most blocks by a Division III team.

Samson was twice named to the D3football.com team of the week and tabbed conference defensive player of the week. Central fi nished 4-3 in Iowa Conference play and 6-4 overall in 2013.

“The challenge of the game is what drew me to football. Every play is a challenge because you don’t know what’s going to happen,” Samson said. “I’ve had really good times playing with guys in high school and college.”

After graduating from Baxter High School in 2009, Samson went to Tru-man State University in Kirksville, Mo., to play football. Samson said he transferred to Central after one year.

“I wasn’t enjoying it at Truman State. Coming out of high school, it’s a tough decision to make about where to go to play. I didn’t get it right the fi rst time, but coming back and going to Central was the right decision for me,” Samson said.

Samson starred on the CMB Raider team as a quarterback on offense and a linebacker defensively. Going to Cen-tral, he said he was a linebacker but moved to defensive end.

“The switch gave me an opportuni-ty to get on the fi eld quicker. I adjusted and learned the defensive end position. There is a difference from high school to college level football. There’s more in-depth fi lm study and game-day in-formation you have to know,” Samson said.

“I was surprised how small our play package was on defense. You watch a game on television and you see all these cards and motions from the sidelines and you think ‘wow, that’s a lot to remember.’ Really, we only had about six or seven plays on defense at Central.”

Samson was named a fi nalist for the 2013 Cliff Harris Award, pre-sented annually to the top small col-lege (NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA) defensive football player in the country. The recipient of the award was named in late December.

“I didn’t win it, but to be named a fi nalist is really an honor. There’s probably close to 600 schools among those three divisions and I was one of 49 fi nalists. I’m proud of that fact. All the honors I received refl ect back on our entire defensive team. I was able to excel because I had a great group of players playing with me,” Samson said.

Samson’s run at Central had the Dutch going 18-12 overall. He was a fi rst-team all-conference defensive end as a junior and senior.

“What I remember the most, espe-cially about this season, is celebrating with my teammates on defense. We had a great year together. We’re a tight group of guys and it fell together for us this season,” Samson said. “Football has been a lot of fun. I love the com-petition of it, plus the bond I’ve made with a lot of great guys.”

Samson, who is a biology major at Central, plans to return to the family farm near Baxter. He said he grew up in a farming family. His parents are Brian and Sherry Samson.

“Right now, I want to come back and farm. If something in football pops up for me, I’ll consider it,” he said with a smile. “If a (NFL) team calls and wants me to tryout for it, I’d do it. I’ve had a great run in college football.”

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily NewsDanny Samson fi nished up three years of football at Central College in Pella by play-ing in an all-star game in December. Samson, a senior defensive end from Baxter, earned fi rst-team D3football.com All-America honors.

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BAXTER — Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s basketball teams got off to a good start in 2014. The Raider girls and boys swept a non-conference doubleheader Thursday night at home against Ankeny Christian Academy.

The CMB girls recorded their sec-ond straight win, a 60-50 victory, to improve to 2-8 overall. CMB’s boys extended their win streak to six (6-2) with a 72-59 win over Ankeny Chris-tian.

CMB’s teams travel to Jewell to-night to play South Hamilton.

A huge run in the fi nal eight min-utes put the CMB girls in the win col-umn for the second time this season. The Raiders led 28-25 at halftime, but found themselves down by one, 38-37, after three quarters of play.

The CMB girls doubled up on the Eagles in the fourth quarter, outscor-ing their visitors 24-12. Leading the way were senior Abbie Haupert and ju-nior Lexi Breon. Haupert poured in 27 points to get closer to the 1,000-point career mark. Haupert is at 977. Breon

fi red in 17 points.“We played a complete game trail-

ing only a few times. Abbie and Lexi both had huge ball games, which pro-pelled our underclassmen to step up their game,” said Jamie Zabel, CMB girls’ head coach. “At the end, I was impressed with our composure and ability to make key free throws to ice the game late.”

Zabel said freshman Sydney Zies-man gave the Raiders a boost off the bench in the late run. He said the girls have improved their free throw shoot-ing, and it has led to 10-to-12 points more per game for the Raiders.

Madison Laib scored 21 points for the Eagle girls. Lizzie Deo added 11 and Alli Howard had 10 points.

The Raider boys have played it close to the vest most of the season with a knack of pulling out wins down the stretch. They trailed the Eagles 18-16 after one quarter then moved to the lead by halftime.

Bryce Kemp’s two free throws with 10 seconds remaining in the fi rst half put the Raiders up 35-33. The third quarter was much of the same as the teams traded points. A 3-pointer by

Tommy Galloway at the 5:48 mark put the Raiders up for good, 42-38.

CMB led 54-45 at the end of three periods. The Raiders stretched it to 60-47 in the opening two minutes of the fourth quarter.

Kemp and Zach Samson led the Raiders with double-doubles. Kemp poured in 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Samson controlled 13 re-bounds and scored 10 points.

Galloway chipped in with 13 points. Austin Moorman had 11 points. Moorman and Samson each dished out four assists.

J.J. Waddle paced the Eagles with 14 points. Bradley Fisher had 15 and Chayton Tonemah added 14 points.

Girls’ GameAnkeny Christian 10-15-13-12—50CMB 11-17-9-24—60CMB — Schmitz 4, Ziesman 6, Ritter 2, Es-linger 4, Haupert 27, Breon 17.Ankeny Christian — Deo 11, Smith 4, Snyder 4, Howard 10, Laib 21.

Boys’ GameAnkeny Christian 18-15-12-14—59CMB 16-19-19-18—72CMB — Kemp 19, Galloway 13, Moorman 11, Samson 10, Balke 9, Nissen 8, Gunderson 2.Ankeny Christian — Waddle 24, Fisher 15, To-nemah 14, Crown 6, Strong 1.

By Jocelyn SheetsDaily News Sports Editor

Central College photoAt left, Danny Samson (15) led the Cen-tral College defense with 11.5 quarterback sacks in 2013. The Dutch defense led the Iowa Conference. Samson had 21.5 tackels for loss, which also led the conference as did his quarterback sack total.

Raider teams net non-conference victories

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Johnny Orr, the fi st-pumping basketball coach who led Michi-gan to the national title game and Iowa State into national promi-nence, has died. He was 86.

His death was confi rmed Tues-day by Iowa State, where Orr led the Cyclones to a school-record 218 wins from 1980 until 1994.

Orr spent 29 seasons as a Divi-sion I coach. Orr fi nished with a career record of 466-346 and 10 NCAA tournament appearances.

Johnny Orr dies

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8Church

Ashton ChapelNext 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 ChurchBuilding next to Culver’s Newton, David Rex, Pastor, 641-521-4354, 7pm Thursdays. Music featured

each week. www.barnonecowboychurchofiowa.com

Baxter Evangelical Free ChurchEast Avenue, Baxter, Eugene

Bucklin, Pastor, 10:00am Worship, 5:30pm FCYF, 7:00pm

Wednesday prayer mtg.

Bethany United Church of Christ5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter,

(one mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.)Pastor Wanda Seydel. Sunday

after Labor Day through Memo-rial Day: 8:30 Junior Choir; 9:15 Sunday School; 10:30 Worship.

Sunday after Memorial Day through Labor Day: 9:30 Wor-ship; Women’s Fellowship First Thursday 2pm. Sunday’s in July feature 10:30 prayer and study of

the Lords Prayer.

Bible Missionary Church909 N. 95th 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 FriendsNortheast 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 Church421 S. 2nd Ave. W., Interim Pas-tor James Miller; Phone Number:

641-521-9294. Coffeetime 9:30am, Worship 10:00am.

Lunch Served at noon. Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

Christian Reformed ChurchPrairie City, Matthew Mc-

Clure, pastor; 9:30am Worship, 10:45am Sunday school, 6:30pm Worship. E-mail:pcrc@dwx.com

Jasper County Church of Christ1100 N. 3rd Ave. E., 9:30am Bi-ble 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 & Pri-

mary, 11:45am Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women.

Colfax United Methodist ChurchS. Locust St. & Division St.,

515-674-3782. 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Family Worship.

Rev. R.D. Streeter

Community of Christ1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, Bill Conklin, pastor, Church

School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Wednesday

Prayer Service 7:00pm.

Community Heights AlliancePastor Cory Stout, Senior Pastor; Pastor John Patterson, Associate

Pastor; Tyler Kramer, Youth Pastor; Mike Osterbauer, Pastor of Worship and Young Adults. Sunday Worship

Services 8:15am, 11am & 5pm; Sunday School 9:30am; Sr. High Youth Group Wednesday 7:45pm; Wednesday Prayer Meetings 6am,

noon & 6:45am; 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

217 S. Main Baxter, Rollin Watters, 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-Orwenyo, Pas-tor; 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 Fellowship1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pas-tor Steve Bundy, Associate Pas-

tor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, 6:30pm youth group on Sunday,

7pm Wed Bible study,

Faith BaptistPrairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

First Assembly of God1029 E. 19th St. N., Newton, www.newtonassembly.com;

Pastor Don Hayes, senior pas-tor; 9am Sunday School, 10am Worship, 7pm Wed. mid-week

service.

First Baptist ChurchColfax, Rev. Phil Butler, pastor, 674-3752. Family Fellowship

9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:30 am; Eve.

Service 6:00 pm. Wed., 7:00 pm Hour of Power.

First Baptist Church (Newton)620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 792-7113.Web:www.NewtonFirst-Baptist.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 7:30pm.

First Baptist810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank, Youth Pastor Jason Burns. 9:30 am

Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 p Evening service, 6 p.m.

Christians in Action grades 6-12, Wed. Awana at 6:15 p.m. during school year, 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: 9:00 a.m. Faith Village & Sunday School. 10:15 Worship. 11:30am coffee fellow-ship. 5:45pm Wed; Family Unity Night. Thurs; 6:00 Choir Prac-tice, 7:10 Atonement Practice.

www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided.

First Church of Christ Scientist616 6th Ave., Grinnell, 10:30 am

Services.

First Lutheran Church - ELCA309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Zachary Bey. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Sunday School and Fel-

lowship to follow at 10:45 am;High School Youth Group every

other Wednesday evening.641-792-3934. All are welcome!

First Presbyterian220 N 2nd Ave E Newton

Interim Pastor Linda Curtis-Stolper Adult Sunday School

9AM Kids Action Hour 9:15AMWorship 10:30AM Fellowship 11:30AM Nursery Provided

Handicapped Accessible Everyone Welcome! Mens Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30AM & 9AM Womens Bible Study Wed

9:30AM WOW Wed 4:30PM 792-2790

www.newton1stpresbyterian.org

First United Methodist210 N 2nd Ave E., Rev. Gary

Marzolf Traditional Worship 8:30 AM, Fellowship 9:30 AM,

Sunday School 9:45 AM, Con-temporary Worship 11:00 AM. Youth Group 6:00 PM. Handi-

capped Accessible. Nursery Provided. 9:00 am “First Church

on The Air”- KCOB www.newtonfirst.org

Foursquare Church1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Dot-tie 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 Commu-nity Pre School age, Sunday at

10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student

Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm641-792-1793

www.gracenewton.com

Grinnell Church of Christ1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa

50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Wor-ship services Sunday 1030 a.m.

grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com

Haven Vineyard Church207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor

Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

Heart of Worship14283 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 God126 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, 515-674-3711; 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 Wednes-

day Prayer Fellowship. Call 792-4470.

Ira United Church Karen Fausch, pastor, 9:00 am

Worship, 10:15 am Sunday School.

Iron Sharpens Iron Church1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton

Cheryl Palmer, Doug Cupples - Ministers 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship. Bible study and fellowship follow morning service. Mid-week

Service 7pm Wednesday with Merlin Hamilton.

Kellogg Christian (Disciples of Christ) 321 Bolton

St., Kellogg, 10:30 am Worship.

Kellogg United Methodist417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am - nursery, kids, young adult, middle

adult & adult classes; 10:30am Morning worship; Worship Lit Sat-urday’s 7:00pm; Open Hand Supper 3rd Saturday of the month 6:00pm.

Killduff United MethodistRev. Randall McNeer, Worship

8:45am Communion first Sunday of each month.

Living Word FellowshipDoug Bradey, Pastor, 321 E. Rob-

inson 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 FriendsMark Porter, Pastor, 9:00 am Morning Worship, 10:30 am

Sunday School, 6:30 pm Bible Study Hour.

Metz Community3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton, 791-9568, Pastor David Rex;

Sunday School 9:00 am. 10:10 am service.

Mingo United Methodist202 W. Main, Mingo, Rev. Kurt DeVance, 515-339-8819; Chil-dren’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 Rouse, 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 Methodist407 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 641-259-2822; Pastor Stephen Taylor; 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 Church124 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. Independent Fundamental

Baptist Church.

Newton Baptist Temple(A Fundamental Independent Church) 621 E. 12th St. N., Ross McIn-tyre, 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.

Newton Christian Reformed Church

511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gun-saulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning

worship, 10:50 am Church school, 6:00 pm Sunday Evening

worship.

New Life Community Church of the Nazarine

605 W. 8th St. N., P.O. Box 1021, Rev. Lauris Meek, Sunday School 9:30 am, Morning Wor-ship 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 Way2306 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, Satur-day Nite Ignite 7:00-8:00pm

Everyone Welcome! Other vari-ous 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 Wor-ship 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.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church

151 60th Ave, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship Ser-vice;10:30 a.m. Sunday School pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

Pleasantview United Methodist8454 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, 515-994-

2940; Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15-11:15 am; Pastor Timothy Peter; Sunday: 9:30am Sunday

School; 10:45am WorshipService/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 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 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 MethodistRev. 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 Army301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Captains

Jeff and Mikey Carter, Sunday - 9:45 am

Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship.

Seventh Day Adventist1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton

Pastor Joshua PlhockySaturday Services 9:00 am; Worship

11 am Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Thursday

Eve at 7:00 pm

Solid Rock Church115 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 Church4900 Meredith Dr., (NW 46th

Ave.), Des Moines, The Bishop L.W. Faulk, 9:10 am Morning prayer, 9:30 am Holy commu-

nion.

St. Luke United Methodist501 E. 19th St. N., Pastor Rev.

Audrey Young, 8:00 am worship followed by Coffee time. 9:15 am Sunday School for all ages,

including two adult classes. 10:30 am Worship followed by

Coffeetime. 641-792-5736

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church5 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 Par-ish office 641-798-4651.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, ph. 792-6971. Rev. John Thorpe,

Rector, Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Sunday 8:00 am Holy

Eucharist & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist; Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 am Morning Prayer; Wed. 5:00 pm

Evening Prayer.

Sully Community ChurchPastor 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 ReformedPastor Brian Ochsner. 9:30 am

Morning worship, 6:00 pm Eve-ning 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.

8 Bible studies call 594-4440.

Sully First Reformed ChurchRev. Wayne Sneller, senior

pastor, Diana Scandridge, Youth & Education Director. 9:30

am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thurs-day Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. - March. www.sullyfrc.org

United Pentecostal813 E. 7th St. N., Rev. Robert A. Shaw, pastor, 10:00 am Sunday Worship, 6:00 pm Sunday Wor-

ship, Prayer and Bible study Tues-day 6:30, Super & Youth Church

Wednesday starts 7:00-8:00.

United Presbyterian209 N. 2nd Ave. E., Rev. Donald

Freeman, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 - 11:30 am wor-

ship service (broadcasted live on KCOB radio); 11:30 am Fellow-ship; Wednesday choir rehearsal

6:00 p.m.; Nursery provided on Sundays.

Westfield Community Church4164 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

Wittemberg ChurchRt. 1, Newton, pastor Rev. Roger K. Swanson 10:15 am Worship.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTJASPER COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ES-TATE OFMARTHA LUCILLE DURSKY,DeceasedProbate No. ESPR036409NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of MARTHA LUCILLEDURSKY, Deceased, who diedon or about the 4th day of Novem-ber 2013:You are hereby notified that onthe 25th day of November, 2013,the Last Will and testament ofMARTHA LUCILLE DURSKY,deceased, bearing date of the29th day of January, 1993, wasadmitted to probate in the abovenamed court and that DANNYJOE DURSKY was appointed ex-ecutor of the estate. Any action toset aside the Will must bebrought in the district court ofsaid county within the later to oc-cur of four months from the dateof the second publication of thisnotice or one month from thedate of mailing of this notice to allheirs of the decedent and de-visees under the Will whose iden-tities are reasonably ascertain-able, or thereafter be foreverbarred.Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named districtcourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance, andunless so filed by the later to oc-cur of four months from the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice (unless other-wise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.Dated this 27th day of December,2013.Danny Joe DurskyExecutor of estate10 Morningside Dr.Pella, IA 50219Address*Designated Codicil(s) if any, withdate(s)Chad A. BoehljeBOEHLJE LAW FIRM, P.L.C.Attorney for executor729 ½ Main StreetPella, Ia 50219Date of second publication 3rd day of January, 2014Probate Code Section 304

December 27 & January 3

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NEWTON, IOWANotice is hereby given that theNewton City Council approvedSchedule 13-8: Assessments forthe Expenses of Nuisance Abate-ment has been filed with theJasper County Treasurer underthe authority of Iowa Code§364.12. The assessments maybe paid in full or in part without in-terest within thirty days, andthereafter all unpaid special as-sessments bear interest at therate specified by the council. Allproperties are located within theCity of Newton, Iowa. Schedule 13-8. Deed/Contract Holder Address Total Amount Assessed Parcel NumberCarkhoff, Charles Novak, Brenda 400 E 22nd Street S$112.50 0835256006 Mattingly, Paul & Kelley 701 E 10th Street N $125.00 0827476025 Cupples, Connie 1011 E 9th Street N $112.50 0827405010

January 3 & 10

CITY OF KELLOGGDECEMBER 9, 2013

Kellogg City Council met in regu-lar session on December 9, 2013at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Keenanpresiding. Council memberspresent: Frymoyer, Klocke, Leav-ens, and Hinshaw.Absent O'Dell.Motion by Frymoyer and second-ed by Leavens to accept the min-utes as mailed and financialstatement as prepare. Passedunanimously.Motion by Leavens and second-ed by Klocke to fill the Ice Rinkby the Water plant for ice skatingthis winter. Passed unanimously.No old business.No new business.Curt reported there has been 3water leaks this month. The trou-bled line on Depot will cost$18,000 to replace. Mayor ad-vised him to address the newMayor and Council.Curt reported the new flow meterfor the water plant is ordered. Hewill be having Jet Co wire andcalibrate. No Correspondence.No Fire Chief report.Mayor Keenan reported the newadministration needs to addressthe 28E agreement with theTownship Fire Department as ithas expired.Motion by Frymoyer and second-ed by Hinshaw to present thebills. Passed unanimously.November Payroll...........8,086.71November FICA (City Share).......................618.64November IPERS (City Share)...................... 722.15Airgas North Central........... 96.93Alliant Energy.................2,200.42Banyon Data System......2,385.00Black Hill Energy.............. 389.91Caldwell & Brierly PLLC... 247.50Dodds Trash Hauling......4,103.47Farver True Value............ 190.69First Choice Accounting.. . 200.00Hickenbottom Inc............. 263.95IA Rural Water Association......... ..........................................200.00Jacobs Electric................. 104.80Jasper Co Animal Rescue. 59.26Jasper Co Treasurer......1,152.17JEDCO............................. 808.65Jeff Seals......................... 600.00Kellogg Post Office............. 79.00Keystone Laboratories....... 24.80Municipal Supply................ 49.00News Printing Co.............. 261.87Partner Communications.. 319.34Fleet Services.................. 308.17Platinum Business............ 311.29Smith Quality Rental........ 510.34Todd's Tire....................... 114.77Weld Works Inc.................. 60.00Westrum Leak Detection. . 575.00Receipts:....................$37,382.35Disbursements:......... $28,319.43Motion by Leavens and second-ed by Hinshaw to accept the billsas presented.Motion by Frymoyer and second-ed by Klocke to adjourn. Passedunanimously.Shirley Schippers ClerkScott Keenan Mayor

January 3

CITY OF KELLOGGDECEMBER 9, 2013

Kellogg City Council met in regu-lar session on December 9, 2013at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Keenanpresiding. Council memberspresent: Frymoyer, Klocke, Leav-ens, and Hinshaw.Absent O'Dell.Motion by Frymoyer and second-ed by Leavens to accept the min-utes as mailed and financialstatement as prepare. Passedunanimously.Motion by Leavens and second-ed by Klocke to fill the Ice Rinkby the Water plant for ice skatingthis winter. Passed unanimously.No old business.No new business.Curt reported there has been 3water leaks this month. The trou-bled line on Depot will cost$18,000 to replace. Mayor ad-vised him to address the newMayor and Council.Curt reported the new flow meterfor the water plant is ordered. Hewill be having Jet Co wire andcalibrate. No Correspondence.No Fire Chief report.Mayor Keenan reported the newadministration needs to addressthe 28E agreement with theTownship Fire Department as ithas expired.Motion by Frymoyer and second-ed by Hinshaw to present thebills. Passed unanimously.November Payroll...........8,086.71November FICA (City Share).......................618.64November IPERS (City Share)...................... 722.15Airgas North Central........... 96.93Alliant Energy.................2,200.42Banyon Data System......2,385.00Black Hill Energy.............. 389.91Caldwell & Brierly PLLC... 247.50Dodds Trash Hauling......4,103.47Farver True Value............ 190.69First Choice Accounting.. . 200.00Hickenbottom Inc............. 263.95IA Rural Water Association......... ..........................................200.00Jacobs Electric................. 104.80Jasper Co Animal Rescue. 59.26Jasper Co Treasurer......1,152.17JEDCO............................. 808.65Jeff Seals......................... 600.00Kellogg Post Office............. 79.00Keystone Laboratories....... 24.80Municipal Supply................ 49.00News Printing Co.............. 261.87Partner Communications.. 319.34Fleet Services.................. 308.17Platinum Business............ 311.29Smith Quality Rental........ 510.34Todd's Tire....................... 114.77Weld Works Inc.................. 60.00Westrum Leak Detection. . 575.00Receipts:....................$37,382.35Disbursements:......... $28,319.43Motion by Leavens and second-ed by Hinshaw to accept the billsas presented.Motion by Frymoyer and second-ed by Klocke to adjourn. Passedunanimously.Shirley Schippers ClerkScott Keenan Mayor

January 3

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTOF JASPER COUNTY

Green Tree Servicing LLCPlaintiff,vs.Brian D. Kramer; Parties in Pos-session; The Bank of New YorkMellon fka The Bank of NewYork, as Trustee for the Certifi-cateholders of CWHEQ, Inc.,Home Equity Loan asset BackedCertificates, Series 2006-S6; Na-tionstar Mortgage, LLC; UnknownSpouse (if any) of Brian D.Kramer; FIA Card Services, et al.Defendants. EQUITY NO: EQCV118628ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLI-CATIONYou are notified that a petitionhas been filed in the office of thiscourt naming you as a defendantin this action. The petition wasfiled on November 4, 2013, andprays for foreclosure of Plaintiffsmortgage in favor of the Plaintiffon the property described in thisnotice and judgment for the un-paid principal amount of$35,222.69, with 4.25% per an-num interest thereon from May 1,2013, together with late charges,advances and the costs of theaction including (but not limitedto) title costs and reasonable at-torney's fees, as well as a re-quest that said sums be declareda lien upon the following de-scribed premises from August 24,2001, located in Jasper county,Iowa: Lot K of the Subdivision of LotSeven (7) of East Addition toNewton, Jasper County, Iowa, asthe same appears in the Platrecorded in Plat Book B, Page263, of the records in the Officeof the County Recorder of JasperCounty, Iowa, commonly knownas 813 North 2nd Avenue E,Newton, IA 50208 (the“Property”)The petition further prays that themortgage on the above describedreal estate be foreclosed, that aspecial execution issue for thesale of as much of the mortgagedpremises as is necessary to sat-isfy the judgment and for otherrelief as the Court deems just andequitable. For further details,please review the petition on filein the clerk's office. The Plaintiffsattorney is Douglas J. Mizer, ofSouth and Associates, P.C.;whose address is 1245 JordanCreek Parkway, Suite 120, WestDes Moines, IA 50266.NOTICETHE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTEDFORECLOSURE WITHOUT RE-DEMPTION. THIS MEANSTHAT THE SALE OF THEMORTGAGED PROPERTY WILLOCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER EN-TRY OF JUDGMENT UINLESSYOU FILE WITH THE COURT AWRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAYTHE SALE. IF YOU FILE AWRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALEWILL BE DELAYED UNTILTWELVE MONTHS (OR SIXMONTHS IF THE PETITION IN-CLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFI-CIENCY JUDGMENT) FROMTHE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IFTHE MORTGAGED PROPERTYIS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS AONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILYDWELLING OR UNTIL TWOMONTHS FROM ENTRY OFJUDGMENT IF THE MORT-GAGED PROPERTY IS NOTYOUR RESIDENCE OR ISYOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT AONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILYDWELLING. YOU WILL HAVENO RIGHT OF REDEMPTIONAFTER THE SALE. THE PUR-CHASER AT THE SALE WILLBE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATEPOSSESSION OF THE MORT-GAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAYPURCHASE AT THE SALE.You must serve a motion or an-swer on or before 23rd day ofJanuary, 2014, and within a rea-sonable time thereafter file yourmotion or answer with the Clerkof Court for Jasper County, at thecounty courthouse in Newton,Iowa. If you do not, judgment bydefault may be rendered againstyou for the relief demanded in thepetition. If you require the assistance ofauxiliary aids or services to par-ticipate in a court action becauseof a disability, immediately callyour District ADA Coordinator at515-286-3394. If you are hearingimpaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at1-800-735-2942. By: CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURTJasper County Courthouse 101 N. 1st Street, #104Newton, IA 50208IMPORTANT:YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEKLEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TOPROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.

December 20 & 27 – January 3

December 4, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.Special meeting of the Board ofEducation at Emerson HoughConference Room 125President Andrew Elbert con-vened the board to order at 6:05p.m.Present: Sheri Benson, NatClark, Andrew Elbert, RobynFriedman, Travis Padget, BillPerrenoud, and Bob CallaghanAbsent: Donna Cook, GayleIsaac Others Present: Bill Peters, BrianFoster, Kristy Latta, student, par-ent, male friend, and ChristineDawson. CLOSED SESSION - ACTION #9210The Board will go into closedsession as authorized by IowaCode Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5(1)(e) to review or discussrecords; which are required orauthorized by state or federal lawto be kept confidential and toconduct a hearing to determinewhether to suspend or expel astudent.Ms. Benson moved, Mr. Clarkseconded, to go into closed ses-sion.Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman,Travis Padget, and Bill PerrenoudRETURN TO OPEN SESSION -ACTION # 9211Mr. Perrenoud moved, Ms. Fried-man seconded, to return to opensession.Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman,Travis Padget, and Bill PerrenoudSTUDENT EXPULSION - AC-TION # 9212Administration recommended ex-pulsion for the remainder of the2013-2014 school year, with op-tion for early reinstatement during4th Quarter 2013-2014.Ms. Benson moved, Mr. Clarkseconded, that the student whowas the subject of the disciplinaryhearing be expelled from atten-dance at any Newton CommunitySchool District school, school ac-tivities, and school premises forthe remainder of the 2013-2014school year, with the option to ap-ply for early reinstatement for thefourth quarter, in accordance withthe terms and conditions estab-lished by the Board. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman,Travis Padget, and Bill PerrenoudNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -ACTION # 9213Notice is hereby given that theBoard of Education of the NewtonCommunity School District willmeet at Emerson Hough Educa-tional Center, 700 N 4th Ave E,Newton, Iowa, at 7:15 PM, Mon-day, December 16, 2013 at whichplace and time any person inter-ested may appear and file objec-tions to the proposed purchase oflaptop computers.By order of the Board of Educa-tionNewton Community School Dis-trictNewton, IowaBy: Andy Elbert, Board PresidentAttest: Gayle Isaac, Board Secre-taryMr. Clark moved, Mr. Perrenoudseconded, to approve the noticeof public hearing for the proposedpurchase of laptop computers. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman,Travis Padget, and Bill Perre-noud.ADJOURN - ACTION # 9214Mr. Padget moved, Mr. Clark sec-onded, to adjourn the meeting at8:07 p.m. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman,Travis Padget, and Bill Perre-noud.

January 3

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTJASPER COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ES-TATE OFJOAN MARIE STEVENSON, De-ceasedProbate No. ESPR036418NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Joan Marie Stevenson,Deceased, who died on or aboutNovember 23, 2013:You are hereby notified that onthe 17th day of December, 2013,the last will and testament ofJoan Marie Stevenson, de-ceased, bearing date of the 7thday of January, 1978, was admit-ted to probate in the abovenamed court and that WilliamJay Stevenson was appointedexecutor of the estate. Any actionto set aside the will must bebrought in the district court ofsaid county within the later to oc-cur of four months from the dateof the second publication of thisnotice or one month from thedate of mailing of this notice to allheirs of the decedent and de-visees under the will whose iden-tities are reasonably ascertain-able, or thereafter be foreverbarred.Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named districtcourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance, andunless so filed by the later to oc-cur of four months from the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice (unless other-wise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.Dated this 13th day of December,2013.William Jay StevensonExecutor of estateP.O. Box 116Kellogg, IA 50135Address*Designated Codicil(s) if any, withdate(s)John E. Billingsley,ICIS PIN No: AT0000951Attorney for executorWalker, Billingsley & Bair208 N 2nd Ave WNewton, IA 50208AddressDate of second publication 3rdday of January, 2014Probate Code Section 304

December 27 & January 3

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTJASPER COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ES-TATE OFJOAN MARIE STEVENSON, De-ceasedProbate No. ESPR036418NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Joan Marie Stevenson,Deceased, who died on or aboutNovember 23, 2013:You are hereby notified that onthe 17th day of December, 2013,the last will and testament ofJoan Marie Stevenson, de-ceased, bearing date of the 7thday of January, 1978, was admit-ted to probate in the abovenamed court and that WilliamJay Stevenson was appointedexecutor of the estate. Any actionto set aside the will must bebrought in the district court ofsaid county within the later to oc-cur of four months from the dateof the second publication of thisnotice or one month from thedate of mailing of this notice to allheirs of the decedent and de-visees under the will whose iden-tities are reasonably ascertain-able, or thereafter be foreverbarred.Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named districtcourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance, andunless so filed by the later to oc-cur of four months from the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice (unless other-wise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.Dated this 13th day of December,2013.William Jay StevensonExecutor of estateP.O. Box 116Kellogg, IA 50135Address*Designated Codicil(s) if any, withdate(s)John E. Billingsley,ICIS PIN No: AT0000951Attorney for executorWalker, Billingsley & Bair208 N 2nd Ave WNewton, IA 50208AddressDate of second publication 3rdday of January, 2014Probate Code Section 304

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2- 17” Pathfinder Sport,265/70/17. $75. 641-792-2039.

BRAND NEW Card NailJacket, size large, blackleather.$80. Wood antiqueclock, brown, runs realgood. $100. 641-275-3669or cell: 641-275-1036.

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COMFORT AIR Dehumidi-fier, works good. $65.Brand new Drip coffeemaker. $15. New in boxChargeable BLE Shaverand Trimmer. $20. 787-0208

ETHAN ALLEN nest of ta-bles, 2, excellent condition.792-5217.

GE WASHER. $125 orOBO. Vintage Hot Wheels,Stop-N-Go sets. 4-footstripe Light Fixtures. $20each. Peanuts CartoonCharacter Glasses. $7each. 515-313-7803.

RADIATOR HEATER, newin box. $25. Drop Leaf Ta-ble 32x48 with 2 chairs,like new. $125. Will makedolly blankets for your littleone. 792-9221.

RED CORE, infrared elec-tric room heater. Brandnew, in box. Heats 1000 sqfeet. $160.00. 787-0208.

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Bernadette JensenKen & Kristi Nelson

Marlin & Jolinda KellerMode Huis

Lester & Kay GauseGolden Agers ClubDouglas L. Smith

In memory of Lea Chabot- given by Fred Chabot

Donations to the 2013 Courthouse Lighting Fund as of December 31, 2013

$18,504.00

Thank You For Your Faithful Contributions!Please make your donations to:

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Trivia NightNeed something different

to do this winter? Try Trivia Night.

Trivia Night will be every Thursday Night from 7:00pm-9:00pm

Teams of 2-6 peopleCall to sign up. Reservations are recommended

Cost is FREEWill be Drink & Food Specials

Card games, coffee, movies and more at Newton library

By Nicole LindstromPublic Services Librarian

Card Game NightOn Monday, Jan. 6, at 5:30

p.m., we will be having Card Game Night. We will sup-ply the cards and snacks, but we need you to be our players. Stop by to socialize, challenge a friend or learn a new game.

Coffee & Movie: ‘The Right Stuff ’

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 10:30 a.m., we will be show-ing “The Right Stuff “in the library meeting room. A best-seller book written by Tom Wolfe moved to the big screen combining history, grand mythmaking, adventure, melo-drama, behind-the-scenes dish, spectacular visuals and a down-to-earth sense of humor, “The Right Stuff ” chronicles NASA’s efforts to put a man in orbit. It is a must-see!

Blues Under the Blue Roof February 2014

Blues Under the Blue Roof will be returning in February 2014. Mark your calendars for

these these dates: Monday Feb. 3, 17 and 24 and Tuesday, Feb. 11. Stay tuned for the list of musicians.

Adult Craft: Memory JarCreate a beautiful Memory

Jar to open on the eve before 2015. Craft date is Monday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room. Participants must bring a jar to decorate. Register for this craft by calling (641) 792-4108.

Iowa Workforce Development WorkshopsUpcoming dates (all on

Tuesdays): Jan. 7, Develop-ing a Career Plan; Jan. 21, Job Search Strategies; Feb. 4, Re-sume Writing; and Feb. 18, Interviewing and Negotiations. Reach those NYE Career Res-olutions by taking these great workshops. Register by calling the Information Desk at (641) 792-4108. Workshops are open to the public and completely free.

Knee High Naturalists —Bird Beak Buffet

On Wednesday, Jan. 15, at

10:30 a.m. in the library meet-ing room, Jasper County Con-servation will present Bird Beak Buffet. These educational sessions for 3- to 5-year-olds are discovery based, focused on encouraging first connec-tions with the natural world and instilling a sense of wonder that will last a lifetime. Each program will include a story, an activity and group directed exploration. The programs are free and open to the public.

Tablet & E-Reader Information

If you want to learn more about your e-reader device or how to download e-books to read on those long car rides/flights, sign up for a half-hour appointment at the Informa-tion Desk, (641) 792-4108. We can help you to check out e-books, change your settings, or answer any questions you may have about your device. We have instructional sheets for those who want to down-load on their own as well. Re-member, the library may close for the holidays but Wilbor is never closed!

This Week at the Library

without headlights in the 500 block of South Third Avenue East and observed a pill bottle on the floor of his vehicle while speaking with him. Stevens was charged for allegedly having marijuana and Adder-all without a prescrip-tion in the bottle, and he also was charged with driving while li-cense suspended. He was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Stacy J. Sutton, 37, of Monroe was charged with serious assault after authori-ties responded to a domestic assault com-plaint at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 24 at 502 First

Ave. E. in Newton. Sutton was charged for allegedly hitting a male in the face. Sut-ton was released to appear in court.

• Cheryl L.L. Wan-chanic, 39, of Newton was charged with in-terference with official acts after authorities responded to a report of an unwanted guest at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday at 821 S. 13th Ave. E. #E3. Wanchanic was passed out on the couch, and authori-ties were informed she was abusing her prescription medica-tion. Paramedics ar-rived, and Wanchanic allegedly began fight-ing them and bit both paramedics and po-lice. She was charged and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• A 14-year-old

Newton girl was charged with posses-sion of alcohol under-age after authorities stopped a vehicle in which she was a pas-senger at 3:40 a.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of East 12th Street North and ar-rested the driver for operating while in-toxicated. The girl denied drinking that evening but submit-ted to a PBT, which indicated a BAC of .03. She was referred to juvenile court ser-vices.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office• Jerry E. Bird, 35,

of Newton turned himself in on a war-rant for probation violation at 9:20 a.m. Monday at the Jasper County Jail.

• Latasha R. Har-ris-Pearson, 19, of Newton turned her-self in on a warrant for probation violation at 6:20 p.m. Dec. 25 at the Jasper County Jail.

• Roy D. Snyder, 49, of Mingo was lo-cated at his residence and arrested on a Colfax Police Depart-ment warrant for sex offender registry vio-lation. He was trans-ported to the Jasper County Jail.

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

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and had one special classmate to thank for helping her connect with locals.

“It was Nelson Mandela’s great-grandson and it was in my political history class,” Emily said. “My professor was speaking one day and he goes, ‘Oh, yeah. If you have any questions over Apartheid just ask (Siyabuela) Mandela back there.’ We were like, ‘Oh, you’re funny.,’ and then after class he introduced himself to the international students.”

Emily said Siyabuela, who goes by Siya for short, was the perfect ambassador for the people of South Africa and really made her and the other internation-al students feel comfortable there.

“When he introduced himself to us, he was like, ‘I want to welcome you guys to South Africa and if you guys ever want to hangout ...’ He was just the nicest person,” Emily said. “He helped us with a lot of things. We had to write a few papers in that class and our final essays were over Apartheid, so we hung out with him a lot.”

Bonding with Siya made Emily want to change the way she interacts with international students she encounters here in America.

“We don’t really think about just going up and introducing ourselves to the international students here,” Emily said.”But now, I definitely want to do that a lot more. Especially after meeting him, he was so welcoming and that’s how we learned more about their culture. Just by getting to know him.”

Siya’s impact on her allowed Emily and her class-mates to want to fully immerse themselves into the local culture and inspired them “not to be the typical study aboard students.” While they did the typical things like studying, exploring and have a good time, they went an extra mile to get a true feel for their surroundings.

Emily said they visited a different church every Sunday, they raised funds and volunteered to take 60 underprivileged preschool children on a field trip to a farm, and in her spare time, she worked at a “baby haven.”

“I just think that was an amazing experience for us and for them,” Emily said of the farm trip. “Most of them had never been in a car or outside of their township. It was so much fun. They were just singing and so excited on the bus and we had a ton of volun-teers, which was just awesome.”

She admits she and her classmates took some risks while over there, but said thanks to the prayers of their families back home and using “street smarts,” they never had anything go seriously wrong for them.

Although she was gone for more than four months, Emily said she wasn’t quite ready to leave, even as she celebrated her 21st birthday in Port Elizabeth. Now that she’s back in the States, she plans on finishing up her major at Allen College in Waterloo.

It’s hard to sum up a journey that included every-thing from feeding elephants to finding reasonably priced transportation, but Emily feels she learned a lot, both inside and outside the classroom.

“I’m a lot more grateful for everything I get to do,” she said. “I think the biggest thing I’ll take away is just being thankful for having a job and for being able to go to a good school. The things we usually take for granted and complain about.”

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Study abroad trip inspires former NHS student

“They couldn’t com-pare to ‘Iowa nice,’ I guess you could say,” Emily Montgomery, a Newton native, said of her recent trip to Port Elizabeth, South Afri-ca, which is nicknamed “The Friendly City”

She didn’t mean this in a disrespectful way, but rather to showcase how nice she feels peo-ple are in Iowa and the rest of the Midwest.

“It was funny. One of the locals I met in the grocery store went, ‘Oh, I bet you are loving it here. I’m sure the people are way nicer than wher-ever you are from in the U.S.,’” Emily said with a grin. “I was like, ‘Well, I’m from the Midwest, and people are really nice there.”

Emily was in South Africa as a part of the University of Northern Iowa’s study abroad pro-gram and chose to go there because she “had always wanted to go to Africa.” She studied at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Universi-

ty, where she earned 12 credits toward her Bach-elor of Science in Nurs-ing, and had a lot of first time experiences.

“I had never been on a plane before, so I was really scared and I didn’t know anyone go-ing,” Emily said. “But, I was more excited than scared about anything. The new culture was definitely shocking and we were like, ‘What is going on? when we first got there.’ That was said very often.”

Emily said sometimes miscommunication hap-pened because of the different languages spo-ken and unique English language slang words lo-cals used.

“When we first got there, they told us our accommodations was two minutes from school, but it was ac-tually two miles from school,” she continued. “So, it was OK and we were like, ‘This is just something we will have to get used to.’ So, we walked two miles to school every day and it was just another way to socialize and get to know each other better.”

Emily may not have known anyone in her program when she ar-rived, but those long walks helped her form bonds with her class-mates who became like a surrogate family for her, she said. While she

could have easily limited her social circle in the four-plus months she was there, she wanted to fully immerse herself in her new surroundings

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Submitted Photo Emily Montgomery volunteered her time at a “baby haven” while she was studying in South Africa for a se-mester. Emily is a Newton Senior High School graduate and pursuing a bachelors degree of science in nursing while in college.

Kids Say...The Newton Daily News recently visited Cardinal Lanes and asked the following question:

What is your New Year’s resolution?

Connor Brain

“I need to catch all the ‘Pokemon’ and send them to the pro-fessor, so I can beat the game.”

Kayleigh Thomasson

“I want to learn more.”

Jonah Weithers

“I want to beat ‘Cars: The Video Game.’”

LibbieKeith

“I want to play more games for the new year.”

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What’s Cooking for the week of Jan. 6 - 10

Newton Schools Breakfast MenuMonday: Cereal, toast, 100% juice and milk. Tuesday: Nutri-Grain bar, string cheese, orange slices and milk. Wednesday: Egg casserole, toast, 100% juice and milk. Thursday: Long John, yogurt, 100% juice and milk. Friday: No school.

Newton Schools Lunch MenuMonday: Bosco sticks with marinara sauce, mixed lettuce salad, green beans and apple/orange slices. Tuesday: Beef and bean nachos with cheese, lettuce and salsa, Cuban black bean salad, pineapple and raspberry churro. Wednesday: Hot dog, sweet potato fries, radishes with dip, banana and an oatmeal raisin cookie. Thursday: Hot ham and cheese sandwich, baked chips, baby carrots/green peppers and grapes. Friday: No school.

What’s Happening for the week of Jan. 6 - 10

Newton Community School DistrictMonday: 3 p.m., Girls Scouts at Woodrow Wilson; 4:30 p.m., boys 8th grade basketball against Norwalk at Berg Middle School; 4:30 p.m., boys 7th grade basketball at Norwalk; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at the Aurora Heights; 7 p.m., FFA recreation event at Newton High School. Tuesday: 4:45 p.m., girls junior varsity against DCG at Newton High School; 6 p.m., PTA meeting at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School; 6:15 p.m., girls varsity basketball against DCG at Newton High School; 7:30 p.m., boys varsity basketball at Newton High School. Wednesday: 8 a.m., semester assessments at Newton High School. Thursday: 4:30 p.m., girls basketball team dinner at Newton High School; 4:45 p.m., 9th grade girls basketball against Grinnell at Newton High School; 6 p.m., 9th grade boys basketball against Grinnell at Newton High School; 6:30 p.m., junior varsity wrestling meeting against Oskaloosa at Newton High School; 7:30 p.m., varsity wrestling meet against Oskaloosa at Newton High School. Friday: 4:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m., girls junior varsity basketball at Grinnell; girls varsity basketball at Grinnell; 7:30 p.m., boys varsity basketball at Grinnell.