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‘Great Cause Challenge’ taking place in Newton elementary schools By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer This summer, photos and videos of people doing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge flooded newsfeeds on Facebook and Tw i t ter, and racked up thousands of views on YouTube. Farver A l though the popularity of this challenge has waned online, a number of schools in Newton have been using the challenge as a way to get students to donate money for the cause by offering them a chance to pour ice cold water over the heads of teachers and administrators. Newton Senior High School raised funds during its Homecoming Week, and three of Newton’s elementary schools have been going back and forth to see who can raise the most money. First, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School participated and that building raised $1,174.17. TJ then chal-
Kate Malott/Daily News Donna Baarda (left) and daughter Darla, both of Newton, enjoy the food selection as they tired All About Pie’s apple pie at the dairy farms on Saturday.
Fun on the farm Hundreds attend Harvest Party at the Maytag Dairy Farm By Kate Malott Daily News Staff Writer Hundreds of locals for the cold but sunny fifth annual Harvest Party Saturday at the Maytag Dairy Farms in Newton. The event included food, music and a rare opportunity to see the making of Maytag Blue Cheese. The public was invited to the new Maytag Dairy Farm tradition as a way to thank the com-
munity for its years of support. There was live music, both indoors and out, two-horse surrey rides to the dairy farm tour, and a spread of food that consisted of pork sandwiches, Maytag Blue macaroni and cheese along with pretzels and beer cheese. Mary Klemm, of Kellogg, enjoyed attending the event with friends. Her husband worked at Maytag for many years and would regularly eat cheese but only Maytag Blue Cheese. Kl-
emm had never been past the main office at the dairy farms, but was delighted by the new and rare opportunity. “(Maytag Dairy Farms) are an asset to the community. I’m amazed at the turnout, it’s been wonderful, and the food I’ve had today is fabulous,” she said. Many attendees took a brief ride to the dairy farm location
Sen. Hatch stops in Newton
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CHALLENGE See Page 3A
Kellogg American Legion donates funds for rescue auger to Kellogg Fire Deparment By Jamee A. Pierson Daily News Staff Writer
Kate Malott/Daily News Ruth Barnett of Newton visits with Sen. Jack Hatch Saturday afternoon at the Jasper County Democratic Headquarters in Newton. Hatch stopped by on a campaign tour to a large crowd at the office. He spoke about his record, beliefs and interests including infrastructure, education and the economy. Hatch also spoke about his opponents failings.
lenged the staff and students of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to top them. Woodrow Wilson wound up raising $1,150 and in turn challenged Aurora Heights Elementary School to top them. Not only has Aurora Heights accepted the challenge, the school has decided to donate its proceeds to the United Way of Jasper County. Other funds donated from previous challenges went to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which created the Ice Bucket Challenge. “Our schools have always tried to work with students to begin to understand the importance of being part of the larger community by active involvement,” said Carol Farver, principal of Aurora Heights. “Our community models support to our schools in such incredible ways. We want our students to see how others contribute and learn to enjoy the great feeling of giving back themselves.” The AH and United Way Challenge begins Monday and each day
The Kellogg Fire Department received a donation from the Kellogg American Legion Ben Morgan Post No 355 for a rescue auger to help with grain bin rescues. “The Legion knew we were needing something like this and donated it to us,” Dennis Witte, member of the Legion and fire department said. The auger, which is
manufactured by JPZ Products in Iowa, is compatible with any grain rescue tube, and is powered by a half inch cordless drill and has a flow rate of 1.5 bushels per minute. The fire department plans on using it alongside the rescue tube that was donated previously. The auger works by cycling out the grain that is around the person after they have been placed in the rescue tube. By removing the grain, pressure
against the body of the person is relieved during the rescue. There is a protective shield on the bottom of the auger so the person’s feet will not be pulled in as the grain is being cycled out. It is safer than the current method of vacuuming the grain out, which can lead to a large amount of dust that is potentially explosive. The auger cost $800 KELLLOGG See Page 3A
Cline Tool hosts students for manufacturing day
Cardnials nail down district win over Bombers
Cline Tool hosted students from the DMACC Newton Career Academy and Newton High School Friday for National Manufacturing Day.| 2A
Coming up with its biggest stop of the entire game, Newton High’s defense met Ballard’s running back at the line of scrimmage on a fourthand-two play with 1:32 left in the game. | 1B
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