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Vol. 2: No. 33 Thursday, March 30, 2017 USPS (17818) $1.25 Norm’s sold, set to move into the old Alexander’s building

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Downtown standby Norm's Coffee Bar has PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW been sold and is moving to the Alexander Jew- Charles Fisher stands in the canteen at the Whitesell-Finnell Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 971 in Newton. The VFW decided to sell its elry Building, while Back Alley Pizza will ex- building on March 20. pand. Regier Construction Inc. recently purchased the empty Alexander Jewelry Building, 613 N. Main St., and for weeks, has been working inside to restore the 14-foot tin ceilings and wood floors that it had 100 years ago as a variety Closing down, not dissolving shop. While that much has been known, Regier and business circles were hush hush about what would occupy the space, despite a good bit of Newton VFW decides to sell building, reorganize speculation. Some guessed it would be retail. Others said a non-profit. BY WENDY NUGENT But in the end, it's going to be a little bit of NEWTON NOW STAFF both. [email protected] Together, as a jackhammer thudded in the background, Robert Palmer, owner and operator of Norm's Coffee Bar made an announcement The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Newton was so quiet Monday after- See NORMS / 8 noon, you could hear a pin drop. The hall's been about that quiet for some time now, as hardly anyone visits anymore. No one attends bingo, and the twice-weekly dinner atten- City not horsing dance is quite low. The bar is devoid of liquor, and the walls are almost bare. Many chairs and tables sit silent in various rooms, with only the around about ghosts of past activities remaining. In the entranceway are photos of people in military dress, and poppies that were never handed out rest on a zoning changes table. The hall lost its liquor license on Aug. 30, said Charles Fisher, quarter- BY ADAM STRUNK master/adjutant. The reason for that, NEWTON NOW STAFF he said, was because the person in [email protected] charge of the bar didn't pay taxes. The post is in negotiations with the A local developer is making a push to make state to correct things. Newton a more horse friendly city. “We're hoping to come to a conclu- And the city manager and commission are sion soon,” Fisher said, adding the not saying neigh to the idea. canteen manager walked out on Aug. Ron Harder of Remax asked the city to 5 last year. change its animal ordinance to allow a single On March 20 this year, VFW mem- horse to be kept on a lot one acre or bigger. bers decided to sell their large build- Currently, city ordinances limit horse owning, which has been the site for a ership to people with lots three acres or larger. variety of dances, parties, other forms “I noticed there's a shift in population and of socializing and meetings. interest, and there's more and more demand “That doesn't mean that some per- for people to have small acreage and have a son can't come in and make some donation that might circumvent that,” pony in there,” Harder said. Charles Fisher, quartermaster adjunct of the Newton VFW, looks for someone's photo on Harder added that he's been looking to de- the bulletin board in the entranceway of the VFW. See VFW / 8 See ZONING / 8 Mail Label Jameson starts Newton Rock & Mulch

BY WENDY NUGENT rural Newton residence. The first offi- NEWTON NOW STAFF cial day was Saturday, March 25. [email protected] Jameson said he didn't aim to make his business like his grandpa's. Even though he lives in the country, “Not intentionally,” he said, sitting one might say Brandon Jameson is at his dining room table. “It came full into rock 'n' roll. That doesn't mean circle as far as finding a business.” the kind of music he listens to, how- He said it's been nice to talk to his ever. He sells rock, and he rolls around father about his father's memories de- in a skidsteer, loading rock, mulch and livering rock and sand. sand through his new business New- Jameson also delivers, or people can ton Rock & Mulch. pick it up themselves at his business. Through a twist of circumstance, Jameson sells a variety of river rock Jameson is getting into the same busi- and mulch by the scoop from his business his grandfather did in the 1940s ness at his home, which is at 5618 W. and ’50s—that of owning a sand and First St. And this isn't just any scoop rock business. size—it's a scoop of his skidsteer WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW His grandfather had such a place in bucket. The business website states he Brandon Jameson officially opened Newton Rock & Mulch on Saturday, Junction City, and now Jameson is March 25, at 5618 W. First St. in rural Newton. Here he's carrying a opening Newton Rock & Mulch at his See JAMESON / 8 scoop of mulch with his skidsteer.

3 Pack Queen Mattresses Tables starting at $99 Lots of 200 W. Broadway • Newton Choices 316-283-1818 • 800-964-1812 Mon-Fri 10-6 • Saturday 10-5 Page 2 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now March 30, 2017 City of Newton in the Hometown Final Four BY ADAM STRUNK LKM posts pictures of munity,” he said. “So NEWTON NOW STAFF participating cities on its when there's a contest [email protected] Facebook page. People such as a hometown like a picture represent- showdown, they show up.” ing their favorite city, and Black said the city of- When Kelly Nachtigal the city with more likes fers an expansive bike snapped the shot he said than its opponent in the and park system with wifi he had no idea it would bracket advances. in the parks, focuses on end up being such a big Newton has now won quality of life and has full deal. four rounds of voting, service water and sewer But his photo, “Wonder- beating out Towanda, capabilities and is cur- land,” of a snowy Sand Ellsworth, Edwardsville rently getting a new facil- Creek not only won the and most recently, Hills- ity for its recreation Best of Newton photo con- boro. department. test, but it has propelled This is the furthest Voting began in this the City of Newton to a Newton has made it in round on March 28 and Final Four berth. the bracket. ends at 9 a.m. April 3. “I've gotten a lot of com- Megan Gilliland, direc- Nachtigal hopes his pliments on it,” he said. tor for communications photo will be enough to No, it’s not basketball for the LKM, said that help Newton win a cham- but the League of Kansas winners and losers are pionship. He said it's up Municipalities’ Hometown often determined by the to residents to like and Showdown Final Four. passion for a town, not share the picture when Newton beat four cities the size of the city. Wi- voting begins in order to so far in what amounts to chita went down early, for KELLY NACHTIGAL/SPECIAL TO NEWTON NOW secure a victory. a contest on Facebook to instance, while Plainville Kelly Nachtigal's “Wonderland” has been credited, in part, with the city's strong showing in the League of “I'm not going to have get likes and shares on a has been dominant in this Kansas Municipalities’ Hometown Showdown Final Four. the time to go around to photo. Nachtigal's shot year's competition and ap- every place,” he said. “I has been representing pears to be the favorite to need the help.” Newton. win it all. If you’d care to partici- The event is in its third Mayor Barth Hague week going to Newton Nachtigal said it's im- Haysville has a popula- pate in the contest to get year sponsored by the said a good picture also businesses, fire stations portant for residents to go tion of 10,000 people in Newton the W and to League of Kansas Munici- helps. and other locations to onto the League of Sedgwick County and show that more people palities. “Here’s my feeling,” lobby support for the Kansas Municipalities’ identifies itself as the will like a picture on The service and lobby- Hague said, breaking cause. Facebook page and not “Peach Capital” of Facebook here than in ing group for Kansas down Newton’s recent “I just really wanted to only like Newton's picture Kansas. Haysville, you can find cities organized a bracket surprise run. “You’ve seen beat Hillsboro,” Nachtigal but to share the post and Will Black, chief admin- the contest on the League of more than 80 partici- the photo. It’s a fantastic said. encourage other friends to istrative officer for the of Kansas Municipalities’ pating locations and has photo that shows off our Newton beat out Hills- do the same thing. City of Haysville, said his Facebook page. We'll also been putting them head fair town.” boro in its elite eight This week Newton will town's residents care share a link on our own to head against each Nachtigal is also proud match-up with 1,100 go up against Haysville about the community. Newton Now page to other on social media. of his city and photo and votes, about 100 more for a shot at the home- “I think Haysville takes make things easier for During each round, the has spent the previous than Hillsboro. town championship. great pride in their com- you. New motor grader bid technicality causes confusion at county meeting BY BLAKE SPURNEY had a point, but he added ever, the matter will go North Sherman. rebate for 10 years, while tion being added to the HESSTON RECORD that John Deere 670G back before commission- Myers said the vacant residential properties in NRP, just the different met the requirement with ers due to the minimum properties currently were other districts only are el- rules downtown. an extra attachment that weight requirement. bringing in very little tax igible for five years. Commissioner George A bid opening for a new was in his bid. Without Meier later said that he revenue. The Youthville Every time the city did “Chip” Westfall said the motor grader turned into the attachment, the thought it was going to be campus is owned by a tax- improvements to the side- only issue before commis- drama Monday morning grader came up a couple the easiest bid opening he exempt entity, Ember walks or streetlights sioners was whether to at the Board of Harvey of hundred pounds light. ever did. Hope. Adding the proper- downtown, the C-3 dis- add the three properties County Commissioners “He thought he met “We almost made it, but ties to the NRP will give trict only went back to the to the NRP, none of which meeting. every spec, and he missed not quite,” he said. the city another tool to en- alley, Hague said. Yet, the are downtown. Road and Bridge Super- one,” Meier later said Commissioners also de- courage development, he map showing the C-3 dis- “That’s another prob- intendent Jim Meier about Reardon. “And it bated the Neighborhood added. Owners will be eli- trict extends two blocks to lem for another day,” opened bids from Murphy was an honest mistake, Revitalization Program at gible for a 50-percent tax the west and one to the Westfall said. “Lead the Tractor and Foley Equip- and he didn’t miss it by length before approving a rebate over five years for east. In the future, own- charge on that.” ment that differed by much.” resolution that added improvements made to ers in the entire district “I’m going to surprise more than $21,000, in- “It’s short, but for three properties to the list the properties. needed to be assessed for you,” Hague replied, be- cluding trade-in value for $20,000,” Reardon told of those who are eligible Hague said he had improvements, he said. fore voting “Aye.” a 1993 Caterpillar. What commissioners. for property tax rebates. mixed feelings about the Hague later said he was Commissioners also ap- seemed like an easy deci- “If it doesn’t meet specs, Newton City Manager NRP. He said he was fine speaking as a business proved a resolution stipu- sion turned into a debate it doesn’t meet specs,” Bob Myers told commis- with residential proper- owner, not a commis- lating that owners in NRP when Foley representa- Commissioner Randy sioners that developers ties being part of the pro- sioner. He also said his neighborhoods would no tive Shawn Smith ques- Hague replied. had shown an interest in gram, but he has main competition down- longer be eligible for re- tioned whether the Reardon apologized to making improvements to problems with the C-3 town didn’t get assessed bates if they were late minimum weight of his Meier for missing that de- all three properties dur- Central Business District, for the improvements paying their property rival’s bid met the mini- tail in the bid. ing the past year. The where he has owned made to the C-3 district, taxes. County Clerk Rick mum specification of Commissioners tenta- properties are the Hague’s Paint & Decorat- but he did. Piepho said letters would 35,800 pounds. tively approved Murphy’s Youthville campus on ing for 40 years. Proper- Hague iterated that he be sent via certified mail Murphy representative low bid of $147,679.70, in- Broadway and empty lots ties in that district can had no problems with the to the 30 owners who Jason Reardon said Smith cluding trade-in. How- on South West 14th and receive a 100-percent tax three properties in ques- might be affected.

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Newton resident Chris- tine McKellip described her and her daughter's harrowing experience Wednesday, March 22, in London as “surreal” following a terrorist knife and car attack near Par- liament. She and her daughter, Charlotte Renollet of rural Peabody, are on a trip to London and were at Parliament when shots rang out and people COURTESY PHOTO started running. Both are Christine McKellip of Newton, center, and her daughter, Charlotte fine after the attack that Renollet, right, of rural Peabody, on Wednesday, March 22, were in left four dead, including London when the terrorist attack happened. They were locked down in the terrorist, and 20 in- Parliament. This photo was taken in Paris and posted Tuesday, March jured. 21. They were in Parlia- thinks her time might be water; she referred to ment's entryway. a bit askew. Their next them as kind and nice. “We saw people run- stop was Westminster They returned to Newton ning, and then we heard Abbey, where the duo on Friday. gunshots,” McKellip said stayed for several more “Very, very nice,” she during a telephone inter- hours with thousands of added. “We saw the best view around 5:45 p.m. other people, since people and worst in people Wednesday, March 22, in the House of Parlia- today.” from overseas (it was ment were evacuated to After the lockdown was 10:45 p.m. there). “We had Westminster. over, McKellip and Renol- just been through secu- “The Abbey was cool,” let needed to find another rity—we had been walk- McKellip said. train station because the ing in.” McKellip posted on Westminster one was That was the point they Facebook around 11 a.m. closed, and they needed to saw people running. Wednesday, “We are safe get back her cousin's flat. “[Charlotte] shoved me but in lockdown in the A young couple walked and yelled, 'Run,'” McKel- House of Parliament.” with them to another lip said. “She went in one Around 1:15 p.m. train station. direction, and I went the Wednesday, Renollet “Met a lot of really nice other.” wrote on Facebook, “Well, people,” McKellip said. Then, McKellip tried to if you're ever going to be By the time they were go back across the entry- on lockdown for hours, I released from the Abbey, way to meet up with highly recommend West- both McKellip's and Renollet, but a security minster Abbey. It's a Renollet's phones were guard wouldn't let her, beaut.” dead. They had used their telling her to go down a McKellip said they were phones for entertainment, hall and stay away from in Europe to see one of and they also just sat windows. Charlotte's childhood around and visited with “It was right there,” friends, who lives in Cam- people to help pass the said McKellip, who said bridge. The three went to time. people watching the news Paris for a few days, and It was not an experience probably know more about this was McKellip's first they expected. exactly what happened trip out of the United “Trying to process it with the attack than they States. all,” McKellip said. “Just do. “Charlotte and I were not something we're ac- After about an hour and just out seeing the sites customed to—something a half, McKellip and her today,” McKellip said not anybody's accustomed daughter, who is a nurse March 22. “I wish I had to. It's just a strange expe- at Newton Medical Cen- more time and money rience to be locked down ter, were reunited, and under better circum- and an even stranger ex- then they were locked stances.” perience to be locked down in Parliament an- McKellip said people down in Westminster other hour, McKellip be- were quite accommodat- Abbey. Hard to wrap your lieves, although she ing, making sure they had head around.”

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coming event, contact Faith & Life Book- Cook to sign books at Faith & Life store at 316-283-2210 or go to Donna Cook will sign copies of her www.faithandlifebookstore.com. book “The Adventures of Little Davis: —For Newton Now What Am I Going To Do Today?” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 8, at Faith & Life Bookstore in Newton. Body of missing UN worker, Cook is a college printing specialist at missionary likely found Mennonite Press in Newton, and the book is illustrated by Thomas Giebler. The family of kidnapped UN worker Her journey to being a children's au- Michael Sharp, 34, released information thor developed from her love of children, this week on social media, saying they especially her own. As a children's direc- were informed the bodies of a male and fe- tor and volunteer for years at her male Caucasian were found in shallow church, Cook directed numerous dramas, graves in the Kasai province of the Demo- as well as writing and creating her own cratic Republic of the Congo, where Sharp children's Bible stories, skits and pro- and Swedish UN Worker Zaida Catalan, grams. three Congolese drivers and an inter- After helping others creating their own preter were believed to have been ab- books for years, she finally decided to ducted. create one of her own. Sharp's father, John, of Hesston posted on Facebook that because no other Cau- casians were reported to be missing in Newton Chamber hires employee that area, there was a high possibility The Newton Area Chamber of Com- that the bodies belonged to his son and merce hired Mary Gizzo to be in charge Catalan. The family will now wait on of membership invest- DNA testing and the investigation of den- ments and will focus on tal records to confirm if one of the bodies building and retaining found belongs to their son. relationships with the According to the Mennonite World Re- members of the Newton view, Sharp was in the region investigat- community as well as ing human rights violations in the area helping with the cham- when he was kidnapped. Information of ber’s various events. the kidnapping was released on March 13. Gizzo is originally Sharp previously worked for the Mennon- ite Central Committee in the Congo and from Chicago and gradu- Gizzo ated from Elmhurst Col- the Mennonite Mission Network in Ger- lege with a Bachelor’s in Arts in many. sociology with a minor in psychology. —Newton Now staff Most recently, Gizzo worked as a substi- tute teacher in the Newton School Dis- Change thieves strike trict. Gizzo currently lives in Wichita but plans to move to Newton, where she en- Lock your cars. According to police re- joys biking, reading and spending time ports, thieves made off with $14, mostly with friends. in change, after a string of car burglaries NowNow OOpenpen iinn NNewtonewton reported on March 20. Faith & Life customer appreciation day One burglary took resulted in the theft of $4 worth of loose change and paper- Health-E-QuipHealth-E-Quip ppartnersartners withwith yyourour hhealthealth ccareare tteameam ttoo pproviderovide to be Saturday work from a vehicle in the 800 block of Fairview. Another resulted in the loss of tthehe ppersonalizedersonalized ssupportupport yyouou nneedeed ttoo ffeeleel yyourour bbest.est. Faith & Life Bookstore will have a $7 in cash in the 600 block of Fairview Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, and the third resulted in the loss of $3 in April 1. change in the 1300 block of W Sixth The day will be filled with lots of give- Street. > ExpertExpert clinicalclinical staffstaff > CCertifiedertified TherapeuticTherapeutic HosieryHosiery FittersFitters aways, crafts for kids, games, discounts, It's likely that other vehicles in the > OOxygenxygen sesetuptup andand suppliessupplies > CPAPsCPPAAPs aandnd SuppliesSupplies food and author visits. Come and go from area were also burglarized, as Newton 10 a.m. and noon stop by, meet Deborah Now employee Bruce Behymer reported > CertifiedCertified MastectomyMastectomy FFittersitters > InsuranceInsurance andand BillingBilling SpecialistsSpecialists Raney, Kim Vogel Sawyer and Melissa two of his family's vehicles were rifled Jagears, and pick up a signed copy for through that evening and that whoever MondayMonday – FFridayriday 99amam to 66pm,pm, aandnd SSaturdayaturday 99amam to 11pmpm their new spring releases. committed the crime, their pockets had Bring a friend who is new to the store, to be weighing them down with the Phone:Phone: 8844.477.088844.477.0888 oorr FFax:aaxx: 3316.333.199816.333.1998 and you will both receive a special gift. change they took out of his wife's vehicle. Health-E-Quip.comHealth-E-Quip.com | 120120 EE.. 12th12th St.,St., Newton,Newton, KSKS 6711467114 For more information about the up- —Adam Strunk/Newton Now MORE CONTENT ONLINE @ WWW.HARVEYCOUNTYNOW.COM Page 4 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now March 30, 2017

North Newton sponsors spring cleanup If you have junk and leaves and live in North Newton, the city will pick it up next week. From April 3 to 7, North Newton will hold its an- Upcoming food truck nual spring cleanup and pick up a variety of brush and junk. The city asks that items be sorted into groups such as junk, limbs, leaves, metals and construction and demolition and placed in piles by the curb and away from utility hookups and meter pits. Regular household waste, tires, hazardous waste, rally a spice of life lead-based paint and batteries are not acceptable items to sit out for the program. Old appliances with Freon must have the Freon BY WENDY NUGENT already removed and be tagged as a Freon item. NEWTON NOW STAFF For more information, call 316-283-7633. [email protected] —Newton Now staff

rganizers of the upcoming Ain't No OJoke Food Truck Rally hope the event will attract a crowd, some of which they're hoping will be from the loyal follow- Your Independent Agency since 1978 ing of trucks from Wi- !UTOs(OMEs&ARMs#ROP chita. #OMMERCIALs26s"OATs&LOOD One of the organizers, WWWMILLERINSAGENCYCOM Melody Spurney, coordi- nator of the Newton Con- Call Us For A Custom Quote & Personal Attention vention and Visitors Bureau, said fans of Wi- .-AIN3TREET .EWTON +3s chita food trucks might come to Newton for the Saturday, April 1, event, A wee bit of and then they'll get to ex- freshening up for perience downtown New- your carpets! ton. “It was a chance to PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW • Belt, Bag & Bulbs reach a different audi- Melody Spurney with the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau, left, and Chris Young with 701 Café in Changed ence [for the trucks],” $10 • Rollers & Vacuum Newton are organizers of the Ain't No Joke Food Truck Rally, which will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, cleaned as good Spurney said. “This is April 1, at the train station park in Newton. Vaccum as new! just a new experience for Tune-up our community. Trucks tend to have loyal follow- juice, coffee, beer and ensure no one enters or WaterWalk. That event ings.” local wine; main dishes, leaves the area with alco- has 24 trucks. Spurney The rally will be from like barbecue and Asian hol. and Young went from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. just street food; “It's free access, but it's truck to truck, knocking 1011 Washington Road, Cedar Village • Newton • 316-283-8664 north of Depot Park at appetizer/snack foods, controlled access because on doors, and interview- Fifth and Main St. There such as twists on nachos there will be a truck with ing and talking to food will be live music by Tail- and tater tots; and craft beer,” Spurney said. truck people while repre- spin of Wichita, and dessert from the Salted There will be 11 food senting the City of New- there's no cost to attend, Creamery. vendors and eight trucks. ton. although people will have The food truck lineup For example, Crust & “We came back from to pay for their food and includes Crust & Crumb Crumb will be set up that completely im- drinks. The rally will fea- Co., Drink Local, Funky there but won't have a pressed and inspired and ture broadcast personal- Monkey Munchies, The truck. excited,” Young said. ity and emcee Sierra Kamayan Truck, LeJ's The parking lot behind Spurney then checked Scott. Barbecue, LoLo's Crepes, 500 Main Place will be with the City of Newton “We just thought it Noble House Hawaiian, open for parking, Spur- on the logistics of using sounded like a fun thing Salted Creamery, Song- ney said, and the event the park space. to do,” Spurney said. bird Juice Co., Sunflower has a wide variety of ven- And variety is of the “This is an underused Espresso and Surly Mer- dors by design. spice of life, or at least park, and we liked the maid. Entree prices will “We tried to get a good the spice of the food truck idea of it being so visible be in the $6 to $12 range, variety,” Spurney said. rally. downtown.” Spurney said. In order to get the vari- “We wanted to have a Another plus for using During the event, Fifth ety, an idea had to be good variety because the park is it's wired for Street will be blocked off hatched. Spurney and everyone doesn't like the electricity. where the trucks will be Chris Young with 701 same thing,” Spurney Folks attending the parked, and there will be Café in Newton thought said. rally will be able to sam- controlled access with the rally would be a cool ple a variety of foods— two entrances guarded by idea for Newton. So, in some they can already get Harvey County sheriff's October, they attended in Newton and others officers—one at Fifth and the food truck rally in Wi- they can't. Main and another at chita, which is on the last Offerings represent Fifth and the parking lot Sundays of months from drinks, which include north of there. This is to spring through fall at the

Swartzendruber a numbers guy, but farm kid at heart BY ADAM STRUNK rural area, mer state budget director NEWTON NOW STAFF you do Duane Goossen. [email protected] chores,” he “The classes I liked the said. “You most were budgeting worked classes,” he said. “Duane arely does a county when you Goossen went to the same commission meet- weren't in church as we did. He was Ring go by without school. If encouraging me to go get now County Administra- there Swartzendruber my master's degree.” Collaboration Dinner pairing: tor Anthony Swartzen- weren't Swartzendruber even- druber giving some sports, then you were tually interned for the in-depth budgetary helping with harvesting Sedgwick County Govern- 701 Cafe with Salt City Brewing Company demonstration. He gets or planting.” ment, got a job there and excited about subjects His life led him away was hired by Harvey like quarterly sales tax from the farm. He decided County, where he worked revenue, insurance con- that wasn't the best for six and a half years tracts or multiple-year course for him, but now before being promoted to budget projections. And, that he's settled, the occu- county administrator to his credit, he does a pation—taking care of with the retirement of fair job of making those cattle for instance—has John Waltner. numbers relatable and in- crept back into his life “I think John and I bal- teresting to those in the during his free time. anced each other very meeting. “I want my boys to have well,” he said. “He was a “I'm a numbers guy,” he that experience,” he said. very big picture thinker, said with a laugh during “We get back to my par- and I'm maybe more fo- an interview this week. ents as often as we can, cused on the details. He Swartzendruber but it's not as often as we taught me a lot about the laughed a lot during the like to.” focus on regionalism. I re- interview. He's from a After graduating high ally can't say enough good Enjoy a three course meal from 701 Café small Nebraska town. He school, where he played things about John. He (appetizer, main course, and dessert) listens more than he center on the eight-man was a good boss. Being talks. And when he does football team, Swartzen- mayor for 25 years and each paired with a beer from Salt City. talk, it's not about him- druber enrolled in Hes- working here as long as self as he was being ston. he has, doing what he has forced to do. He eventually picked with the REAP organiza- Salt City Owner/Head Brewer Swartzendruber ex- up bachelor's and gradu- tion, those are big shoes.” plained he's a man of ate degrees from Wash- It will now be Steven Petermann will be on hand fairly simple tastes. burn and Wichita State Swartzendruber's job to to talk about the brewing process When he's not crunching University. oversee the entire county numbers, he's spending He said, surprisingly instead of focusing on the and how food and beer pair. time with his wife, Kara, enough, it takes more financial end of the pic- and two kids, who are than a bachelor’s degree ture. He hired Dan Bron- now old enough to play in public administration son to replace him as baseball. He tends his to get a job in public ad- assistant county adminis- Saturday, April 29 224 square feet of raised ministration. trator. garden beds in his yard. Swartzendruber said he He said his goals right 701 N. Main, Newton He likes to smoke meat. got involved in the ad- now are making sure the He checks up on his long- ministration field in part county has the right peo- horns. after working a commu- ple in place to allow it to TWO DINNER TIMES: Despite living in Hes- nity garden program in succeed. LIMITED ston, Swartzendruber Topeka after graduating “The challenge is going owns some longhorn cat- Hesston. to be to retain and recruit 5-6:30 pm & 7:30-9 pm SEATING tle with a friend who he “It got me out of my good employees to Harvey visits. comfort zone, being from County,” he said. (60 seats available per time slot) “We raise them for a rural farm in Nebraska; Swartzendruber said meat,” he said. “I just like the opportunity to work he's looking forward to going out and working in with people from diverse continuing his job and is Ticket price includes a the pasture, checking backgrounds was intrigu- up to the challenge. fence and cutting down ing,” he said. “I enjoy working with Salt City Brewing trees. It's weird, but it re- He had a number of in- people,” he said. “We're + Tax Company Pint Glass! laxes me.” ternships with govern- working on a lot of good Swartzendruber came ment organizations and projects and providing a from a farm in Schickly, said those internships got lot of services that are Buy tickets at the Newton Now Office, Neb., about 40 miles him interested in public helping people. That's 706 N. Main, by phone at 316-281-7899 north of the Kansas bor- service. He said he also why a lot of people get der along Highway 81. had the chance to be men- into local government, to or online at harveycountynow.com/perfect-pairing “You grow up in a small tored by people like for- help people.” March 30, 2017 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 5 Schmidt enjoys helping others with relief sale

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The Schmidts gave barn—it's old barn siding,” him a home, and he frolics Schmidt said. outdoors, curls up with When he gets the barn Schmidt indoors and is wood, it's weathered and a fed. bit dirty, so he runs it Feeding and taking care through a planer to make of others, whether an it look better. abandoned kitten or peo- “I plane it down, and it ple he's never met gives it a much better fin- 1023 Washington Road,3UITEs.EWTON, KS 67114 throughout the world, ish,” he sad. “There's a lot ssWWWPARSONSWEALTHMANAGEMENTCOM seems to be important to of work connected with it. Schmidt. Recently, he do- That's all part of wood- nated a Shaker-style bed- working.” side or hallway table to the Schmidt's made six such Kansas Mennonite Relief cupboards, and the one for Sale, a benefit for Mennon- the MCC sale will be his ite Central Committee. seventh. Annual The event is on Friday, “It just makes a nice April 7, and Saturday, piece of furniture sitting in SedgwickSedgwick UUnitednited MeMethodistthodist ChurChurchch April 8, at the Kansas the corner,” he said. State Fairgrounds in Schmidt likes working Hutchinson. with wood. PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Schmidt's table, which is “I think it is just a natu- ABOVE: Donavon Schmidt of rural Newton donated this bedside/hall made of black walnut and ral thing,” he said. “I was table to the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, which benefits Mennonite harvested in Harvey looking at some of the Central Committee. TOP: Donavon Schmidt of rural Newton has been County, will be sold during things being built. I enjoy making furniture for several years. Here, he's in his woodworking shop. the general auction, which it. I enjoy working with starts at 6 p.m. Friday, wood. You can take a piece volved with the general sale, and both have volun- April 7, and continues of wood and turn it into auction at the Relief Sale, teered serving at the Feed- from 8:45 a.m. to mid-af- something like this. That's while his wife works at ing the Multitude event at Saturday,Saatturdaayyy,, April 8th ternoon on Saturday, April pretty awesome.” Quilters Corner at the the sale. 8, in the Sunflower North Schmidt didn't have 5:00 -7:00 P.M. PP..M.M building. This is the third much exposure to wood- such table in the same working in his early years. 600 N Commercial AAveve style Schmidt's made for “I took a woodworking AUCTION Sedgwick, Kansas the sale. The first one was class in high school, but made of oak, while the sec- that was about it,” he said. ond one was blue pine. Then, he was busy rais- Saturday, April 1 • 10:30 am -Fr-Freeee WillWiWill Offering-Offffering- “This is popular,” ing a family and working, 10914 SW 96th Street, Sedgwick, KS Schmidt said of the tables. and he didn't have a facil- “It sells well.” ity in which to work. HOUSEHOLD He said on this year's “That's why I started 2015 Whirlpool stainless refrigerator, Double Doors, Bottom Freezer solid walnut table, he put later in life with wood- & Ice maker; 2 Refrigerators; Bakers’ Rack; 4 Cane Bottom Bar Stools; 600 N. CoCommercialmmercial Ave,Avvee, SedgwicSedgwick,k, KKansasansas four coats of polyurethane working,” he said. Dining Table/4 Chairs; Open Shelf Buffet; 7-Drawer Desk; Western on the top so it wouldn't Schmidt's only been Style Hinged Top Coffee Table; 2 Matching Western Style End Tables; stain. making furniture for about “It won't leave a water five or six years, he said. King Mattress & Spring, Double Bed; Old Chest of Drawers; 1940 ring or anything like that,” The first thing he made for Dresser/Bench; 9-Drawer Dresser/Mirror; Double Bed, 4-Drawer Schmidt said, standing in the MCC sale was a riding Chest; 4 Piece Bedroom Set; Oak Desk from Old Halstead Bank; Oak his shop with the faint locomotive for children. Glider Rocker; 2 Bicycles; Childrens’ Toys; Bouncy Horse, High Chair; smell of firewood smoke in “I made at least six of Baskets, Fans, 200 Ball Caps; 2 Storage Cabinets 2 BIG SESSIONS the air, which he said was these that I recall,” the YARD & MISCELLANEOUS created from his heaters great-grandfather said. Roto-Tiller; Small Push Mower; Quantum 5 HP Weed Eater; 2 Wooden SATURDAY, * APRIL 1ST • 6:00 PM and sawdust lying about. Not only does he enjoy Ladders; Rubber Pickup Bed Mat; Dog Carriers; Firewood; 3PT Post Schmidt said folks like woodworking; he also likes Hole Digger; 3’ x 8’ Stock Tank; 8’ Round Stock Tank; Pickup Bed SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND • 1:00 PM Shaker-style furniture, volunteering and helping Trailer (needs wheels); More and his table features ta- others. Estate – Jewelry Store Inventory pered legs. “I just enjoy donating to Real Estate sells at 10:00!! Bronze Statuary Showroom Closing The 80-year-old started worthy causes,” he said. Automobiles – Rare Coin Collection – Indian Artifacts woodworking decades ago. “That's one of the reasons Donald Davidson & Susan Davidson – Antiques – Antique Gun Collection & More! “I started that probably I'm doing this for the MCC in the 1970s,” he said. “I sale. 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Bronco Buster The Cheyenne, Mountain Man and More!! board similar to one he tat for Humanity Board, INDIAN ART & ARTIFACTS: Bead work in Frames, Bit Collection of Flint Points, made for one of the Bethel and does volunteer work Stone Axes, Pipe Tomahawk, Peace Medals, and More Form 1 Man’s Collection College auctions; it was at Tabor Mennonite COWBOYS & OLE WEST: Prints of Stockyard, Large Tanned Steer Hide, Long purchased by Doug Penner Church and the museum Horn Steer Hides, Back Bar Mirror, Framed Western Prints By G. Harvey, and Raylene Hinz-Penner. in Goessel, where he also Terry Redling, Frederic Remington, Judy Larson, Bev Doolittle and More, Doug Penner is a former was on the board for 12 Bethel College president. years, and helps set up ANTIQUES: Oak Secretary, Walnut Dresser with Wish Bone Mirror, Oak Roll top Desk, Oak Dresser with mirror, Mahogany Chippen- Schmidt's planning ahead, Fall Festival at Bethel Col- i i as this cupboard, which lege with a group of other danhe nze nsurance.com dale Secretary, large primitive Etherege, Pedestal, Pr Leather he'll make with square men. In addition, he is in- 283-5870 Covered Chairs, large Leather Covered Lounger with Ottoman, Cut nails, is for the 2018 Relief Crystal Lamp, Cut Crystal Punch Bowl, Carnival Glass Water Set, Sale. It'll be fashioned Leaded Glass Tables & Floor Lamps, Leaded Glass Windows from old yellow pine from ANTIQUE GUNS: Winchester Mdl 1873, 1892, 1894, 1886 Lever a farm he grew up on, Action Rifles, Colt S.A. 45 Black Powder Revolver MFG 1889, Other which is a half mile west of MILLER his current home. Early Colt Revolver Wars, 12 GA Double with Hammers, Plus More CONSTRUCTION RARE COINS: Silver Dollar Collection Featuring Carson City, UNC. Key Dates, Roll of UNC, Over 200 Grade Dollar, American Eagle RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Dollars in Rolls, Early Type Coins, Indian head Cents, Buffalo Nickels, Mercury Dimes, Walking Lib. Half’s, Silver Roll of 1 oz 316 283 8862 -Fiber Cement Siding Buffalo Rounds, 100 oz Silver Bar, GOLD $1.Liberty, 2 ½ D Liberty “Offering -Windows & Doors Licensed & Insured true & Indians, $5. Indian, $10 Indian US $20 Liberty & $20. 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Editorial Return on investment most important conversation to have regarding public incentives

Let's get excited about the juice but also make sure it's worth the squeeze. A squeeze is likely coming up for city leaders from a developer interested in building what they call a $70 million commercial and residential complex on an 80-acre piece of property in southern Newton. On its own, such a development is stuff to be excited about. It would mean more dining and retail opportunities and a way to draw more people up to Newton from Wichita. That would also perhaps keep more residents spending money in town. It's fair for residents to get excited about increased shopping options, even if tenants of such a commercial development would likely consist in part of chain stores. Newton likely experienced a similar sort of excitement when the outlet mall opened on the very south end of town. It would create an estimated 325 job opportunities. And with the housing options the developer previously discussed, we'd continue to add on to the apartment boom in Newton. Columns Again, such a development on its own would be positive for Newton, considering an addition to the tax base. Using rough numbers for context, a $70 million property made up of half commercial and half residential Column last week was satirical property would generate around $728,000 in property taxes a year for the City of Newton with its current prop- had a man call me this week ter than I do, with my short intro- erty tax rate, plus revenue from utilities and sales tax. saying he was afraid to walk ADAM STRUNK duction to it Saturday. That is, if and when such dollars would ever come onto Ithrough dark alleys because Anyway, I had hoped we'd eat the tax rolls. he didn't know I disliked him so some waffles and then perhaps Because here's where we get into the tricky situation of much. just go to the Jim Richardson or modern development: there's never a time anymore He was referring to a satirical Berger Sandzen Gallery and go where a developer doesn't come to the city looking for a column I wrote last week where I home. way to do things cheaper. tried to make a point at how cruel One of my friends, however, So far Occidental Management has hinted publicly at and misguided cutting federal was a waffle diehard and insisted asking for about $5 million in road and utility develop- funding to programs like Meals we try every single waffle in ment from the city as well as the possibility of some tax on Wheels is. town. It seemed like a good idea rebates, including industrial revenue bonds and possibly I also was trying to point out at first, but as the day wore on, some sort of TIF district. how important our elderly popula- STRUNK IN PUBLIC being filled with lingonberry Those rebates would likely come in the form of the tion is and the contributions sauce and syrup, I knew I was company putting the money it would have paid in taxes they've made to our society ask myself if I need to provide a soon heading from a sugar high to onto the development of the project. These are fairly throughout their lives. I tried to label on something of if I am a sugar low. standard requests now-a-days. There's nothing wrong make these points using satire, as using the best vehicle to get my We got out of town having spent with such a request. I've done in past columns. point across. I still run into learn- about $15 a piece on waffles, plus Now, we admit we don't know the exact details of cur- However, I must not have done ing experiences doing this job. I'll water bottles and a tank of gas, rent requests, as a public meeting to discuss such details so in a skillful manner, as the do better next time. all money Lindsborg would not have been postponed. man said a few people at his Also, if you do ever have a prob- have had spent there without But a 10-year total tax abatement would amount to a church didn't take it as satire and lem or comment about something such a quirky festival. $7.28 million tax break. That's not to say that’s happen- were pretty shocked. I write, please give me a call or e- Every time I end up in that ing, but it gives us context. Usually if I have an especially mail me at adam@harveycoun- town, I'm struck by how proud the If developers are correct, such a development will bring salty or off-the-wall column, I tynow.com. people who live there are and a huge amount of people to the area. first shoot it over to my original On a lighter note, I don't think what a good job the town does of And even if the development has their taxes rebated editor, Ruthie, my mom. I ever want to eat waffles for the marketing itself. back to them, the city will still need to provide police pro- She's an incredibly nice lady next six months. Sure, it can be a bit kitsch at tection to the area. The city will still need to provide fire and usually serves as an indicator This weekend we finally got a times, but looking at the crowd I protection to the area. The city's infrastructure will still if the point lands home and much needed rain, and while it saw two Newton letter jackets, an need to be kept up to serve such a large user. And the makes sense. I sent this one to postponed my camping plans, I acquaintance of mine from Bel city roads will still have to be used by all the vehicles her as I thought she'd get a kick was thankful to see some water Aire and plenty of Sedgwick going to the development. out of it, and outside of correcting again to help out the crops, knock County tags. If such a development would make it 10 years, and its a few grammar errors, it made down the dust and lower the fire Lindsborg got money into the $70 million appraisal remains, meaning the property sense to her. danger. coffers of local businesses by com- doesn't devalue over that time period, it would take an- Still, she's also my mother and I had a couple of friends in ing up with a marketable event other 6.5 years to pay off the city's own infrastructure in- has a pretty good idea that I don't town, so instead of camping, we and then promoting it. That's the vestment to build roads. favor removing all elderly people took a trip Saturday up to Linds- second time I've left that town im- It would take more time to pay off in taxes the fire, po- from the country. borg for Våffeldagen (Waffle Day). pressed. It always gets me think- lice and other services provided to the property by the While I feel that I've been open It's exactly as it sounds: a day ing about what we could get city. about my politics within my col- in Lindsborg dedicated to waffles. accomplished in Newton. At that point, assuming that the property would be umn and the need for compassion People basically wrap themselves Long story short, I'll probably successful, have managed to keep tenants, and hadn't within our society as a whole, I in foam padding to look like waf- visit a few of those businesses significantly devalued, the city could start reaping the understand why the column could fles, wear waffle decorated bows again should I head through benefits from it in 17 or more years from its completion. be taken the wrong way out of and bow ties and go from restau- Lindsborg, though I definitely will That would be in a best case scenario. context. rant to restaurant celebrating the not be ordering waffles. Such a development could significantly boost sales tax As I strive for clarity, I view the breakfast item. revenues, which would have to be shared in part with the fact that I have to explain this I looked up the odd holiday, and Adam Strunk is the managing state and the county. The increase in jobs could con- point as a failure of my own and it's somehow linked to the coming editor of Newton Now. He can be tribute to increased expenditures within the local econ- not the readers’. of spring. I'm sure a few of you reached at 316-281-7899 or omy. And the people driving up to shop at the I may provide a label or I might reading this understand it far bet- [email protected]. development could then spend more money at existing Newton businesses. We don't have a problem with the development. We don't have a problem with providing rebates. We just call on the commission to have an in-depth and informed dis- People in power need to stand up for others cussion about what they would provide for the company and why it makes sense instead of giving away the farm few years ago, maybe it was WENDY NUGENT choices today to be stay-at-home without an evaluation. 10 or more, there was a hos- dads or work in the workforce. Newton's been on the short end of that stick far too Apital show on TV with Mark Things have changed a lot. many times. We're still twiddling our thumbs waiting to Harmon and Christine Lahti. It I remember wearing, back in the see if the city doesn't have to evict ABI Chemicals from might've been “Chicago Hope.” day, an “ERA” bracelet. I was a the plant Newton built for the company with $6.8 million Anyway, Lahti's character was supporter of the Equal Rights in public funds. The company hasn't made its rent pay- standing up for women's rights in Amendment, which passed in the ments, and when a reserve fund runs out for them, New- some regard, and a younger fe- Senate but went to the states for ton is on the hook for about $45,000 a month to pay off male doctor's character said some- ratification, falling short of the construction debt. thing to Mark Harmon's three-fourths of the states needed And we're still waiting to see growth with the Logistics character, wondering why Lahti to approve it. Too bad. I think we Park. was so militant about women's WENDY’S WORDS need it. With all of this said, we welcome the conversation rights. It seems society in general, about the development. We also should have an objective Harmon informed her Lahti had while I've been alive, has treated goodness I left there. cost-benefit analysis of the project conducted to better in- paved the way for female doctors men as superior to women. I think I also recall when I worked at form the commission as well as the taxpayers. at that hospital, so she should be we're all equal as people. I like to the Augusta Daily Gazette, the ad- And, finally, we should consider this: Occidental grateful for that instead of judging think I judge people on the basis vertising manager there used to bought the property. They have spent resources recruit- her. of their character and not what tell “dumb blonde” jokes in my ing tenants to the property. They have spent resources That made an impression on me. they look like. We still definitely presence while the publisher working with architectural firms for the property. They Throughout my lifetime, I've had have a patriarchal society, al- laughed. That was fun (said sar- have spent a good amount of time researching such a to deal with sexism and sexual ha- though it's a lot better. Women get castically). I recall I struck him deal. They've got money sunk into this, and you don't rassment in a variety of forms. judged on their value as sexual be- speechless when I told a “dumb usually sink money into a project if its only possibility of Women my age and older have ings more than men. However, it's advertising manager” joke. The success is a governing body giving in to every demand had to deal with that a lot. Proba- gradually changing. Hillary Clin- think the publisher laughed at you make. bly because of that with us not ton ran as president. She might've that, too. I think the advertising If a private company needs a massive deal to make a taking it sitting down, things are won. I think her camp lost the manager got my point. Maybe he project happen, perhaps the project wasn't viable to begin better today. They're still not the election when the DNC had that had a crush on me and wanted to with. best, but it's better. Young women scandal during the primary elec- get my negative attention. I don't All we're saying is we need to make sure we spend a still have to deal with it, too now, tion. Equal-opportunity corrupt know. I've had to stick up for my- good amount of time discussing and thinking out possible but it's not as overt, at least usu- politicians now, eh? That's about self in a variety of “sexist” situa- incentives. As a city, we owe our taxpayers a heck of a lot ally, for them. all the politics I'll discuss at this tions like those in the past. I'm not more than an out-of-town developer. Back in the 1980s when I moment. referring to my current work situ- Let's make sure we're getting a good deal on our public worked at the Junction City Daily Check out commercials. There's ation or Bethel College when I investments, because we have a growing list of ones we Union, there was some sexual ha- usually a man's voice doing the worked there. need to make. rassment going on. When I walked announcing, unless it's for a prod- I had a good example for —Newton Now Editorial Board into the darkroom (that's where uct a woman might use. we used to develop film and photos women's rights growing up. My Things slowly are getting better back in the day), there were pho- mom marched for women's rights with time and effort. We all need tos of naked women plastered all and also worked a full-time job in- to speak up and stand up for over the walls. I complained to the stead of staying at home because women, including men. When the Letters Policy head photographer, and he took she thought she had to. I think people who have “the power,” them down. I still had to say she's like me—has to be doing speak up for those who don't, WRITE: Letters to the editor, Newton Now - 706 N. something to him, however. I don't something outside the home. I'd go things change faster. Main, Newton, KS. E-MAIL: like looking at those at work. That crazy if I didn't have that, whether I once heard if the cure to cancer [email protected] We welcome letters of wouldn't fly at all today. it's work or volunteering. is in a girl, we may never find it. general interest to the community and reserve the right In addition, one of my bosses Now, it's more socially accept- That made me sad. Think about it. to edit for clarification or length. Letters should be there came up to me and rubbed able for a woman to make choices fewer than 400 words, and writers are limited to one let- my shoulders. I got a creepy, about having a career or to stay at Wendy Nugent is the features ed- ter every other week. Letters are due by noon on Mon- creepy feeling and didn't know home if she wants. We have itor at Newton Now and the editor day before publication and must be signed with the what to do. He was a boss. I was choices now. There's still that of Harvey County Now. She can be writer’s name, address and phone number for verifica- young. I think, though, there were glass ceiling, but there are some reached at wendy@harveycoun- tion purposes. other people in the room. Thank holes in it now. Even men have tynow.com or 316-281-7899. March 30, 2017 Newton NowOPINION www.harveycountynow.com Page 7

Morning drive-thru leads to life lessons Guest Editorial “Ever just the same, ever a sur- zona, lost her father to lung cancer prise. Ever as before, ever just as SHELLEY PLETT in 2008. Before he died, he sent her sure. As the sun will rise, tale as four boxes of what she thought old as time. Tune as old as song, were family photos. But mixed in Government hearings bitter sweet and strange...Certain with the pictures were more than as the sun rising in the east.” ~ 1,000 pages of love letters written Tale As Old As Time between her father and mother might look clumsy, but during the early 40s. ne morning, idling at the The letters were filled with ac- they serve the people well Wendy’s drive-thru, my counts of their romance, wartime Odaughter and I saw an eld- trials and family history never be- It has been quite a week for watching congressional erly couple who must have been PARTS OF SPEECH fore revealed to their children. hearings on television, giving us more details than most well into their 80s walk out of the Pages and pages of words that for of us really want to ingest. restaurant and across the parking trigue. more than 60 years had only been Watching and listening to a U.S. Supreme Court Jus- lot, looking every bit of that age. We sensed that small act of shared between the two who wrote tice nominee as he answers questions from both sides of They held on to each other, his chivalry at Wendy’s must be the them to each other. the political aisle is always fascinating. hand on her arm, her hand over outer edge of a deep story. Maybe Who wouldn’t fall for a love story Neil Gorsuch will be a reasonable court justice, we be- his. He guided her across the drive I’ve read too many World War II like that? How sad to imagine the lieve. His record is quite conservative, and his approach and around to the passenger side novels. Maybe I obsess over nostal- death of handwritten love letters. to judicial issues will be reasonable. It is a bit shameful of their car, where she waited for gia (from a time that isn’t mine to It’s comforting to think that to see this process turn so political, but that’s the way the door to be pulled open. obsess over) too much for my own maybe, just maybe, generations our founding fathers designed the whole thing. She sat, led by his eyes as much good. from now, in spite of the Internet The daily televising of these confirmation hearings as his hand, and he closed the door I’ve heard we’re supposed to live and streaming minute to minute are serving a good purpose. behind her, then began his trek, in the moment and I believe it. But accounts of our lives being posted Down the Capitol hallway, in a hearing before the which was no small feat, to the dri- that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t into neverland, that someone U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, it also was comfort- ver’s side. prepare some moments for perma- somewhere might still be able to ing to see FBI Director James Comey testify in straight- Both of us, young and not so nence. unfold a piece of their parents’ or forward fashion. Comey was the final intelligence young, watched from our car, fasci- Thanks to novels and the gift of grandparents’ lives and catch a official to qualm the ill-spouted Tweet by President nated. It may have been a small story, I am convinced that it’s hard glimpse of what it was like in the Donald Trump that his New York campaign headquar- thing, but we stared until their tail to have a real tried and true love moments nobody was looking. ters had been wire-tapped in 2016 by Barack Obama lights lit up and they drove away. story without one ingredient: a After all, love is the “greatest of who was president at the time. Maybe it’s a girl thing. How can love letter. Of course, in my mind these,” or so I’ve heard. And saw, We hope this ends the speculation, and denies the the same story, “a tale as old as it should have the potential to de- thanks to a coffee run at Wendy’s. rumor that Trump, even today, continues to avow, but time,” be this mesmerizing, every teriorate and turn yellow (forget totally without anyone at his side, in any official capac- single time? Who doesn’t love a the acid free paper) and get tucked Shelley Plett is a graphic de- ity, to support his claims. good love story? Especially the inside an inconspicuous drawer or signer for Kansas Publishing Comey also dropped a surprise at Monday’s hearing, ones that are missing a few de- long forgotten box. Venture, the company that owns stating that the FBI was in the process of investigating tails? The mystery is part of the in- Jane Bartow, a woman from Ari- Newton Now. allegations that the Russian government attempted to involve itself in the U.S. presidential campaign of 2016. Obviously, feelings run the gamut in both of these hearings, predictably along partisan lines. But it was good to see transparency in the process, giving the American people an opportunity to see and hear for themselves the words and views of those holding the hearings, and those testifying. We live in a country where anyone may speak their piece, hold any view and oppose any edict of government. Civility has been carefully practiced in both hearings, and that alone has been reaffirming to watch. Elected and appointed officials always have their fol- lowers and detractors. But as long as the process is open, and covered by a plethora of news media re- porters, there is every reason to be optimistic. Ugly as political proceedings may seem at times, it’s the American way — still way out front of whatever is in second place. Democracy will endure, even if often makes everyone shake their heads in amazement as we debate the issues, and personalities, that affect our lives.

Rudy Taylor is publisher of three weekly newspapers in southeast Kansas.

Say what? I’ve been asked a lot for my view on American health care. Well, ‘it would be a good idea,’ ‘Mount Rushmore of Comedy’ not easy to fill to quote Gandhi. just finished watching Dave go with the founding father, Lenny Chappelle's comedy special on BRUCE BEHYMER Bruce? Do we go with the loveable Paul Farmer INetflix. Red Skelton? Dave Chapelle? Pat- Be warned, it's not for everyone. ton Oswald? Jerry Seinfeld? What Chappelle is raw, but his story- about a funny female? Phyllis telling style and timing are phe- Diller? Joan Rivers? Lilly Tomlin? nomenal. Kathy Griffin? After it was over, I began my My pick for the fourth spot on deep internal philosophical dia- The Mount Rushmore of Standup Weigh in logue. One that I have with myself Comedy comes down to two people. often. Probably too often. It's also a Runner up being my hero, Steve Vote to be listened to, represented dialogue I've had with friends and THE ZEN OF BEHYMER Martin. And the winner, Robin family over the years (usually over Williams. One word comes to mind: I was recently very impressed hearing James Thomp- beers). Let me invite you to be a can nowadays, which is weird. quick. Okay, three words: super son speak in a candidate forum. It's obvious that he is part it. It's called “The Mount Second up is George Carlin. A duper quick. It was astonishing concerned for the needs and opinions of all Kansans. Rushmore of Standup Comedy.” genius. He was on the first episode how Williams would punch you in He is running for the fourth district congressional Imagine you have the side of a of Saturday Night Live in 1975. I the face over and over with jokes seat to represent and work for these Kansans. He is mountain to carve out four faces of had “Class Clown” on eight-track with little time for recovery. working hard now to meet and listen to those he would standup comedians. Only four tape and memorized his “seven One more thing, my two favorite represent. faces. The best of the best. Who do dirty words you can't say on televi- funny women, Carol Burnette and His Republican opponent, Ron Estes, having missed you put up there? This is where sion.” Man, I killed them with that Gilda Radner, have their own the first six debates, has apparently now been shamed the comedic inner turmoil begins. bit on the school bus. By the way, mountain all to themselves on a into making an appearance. Perhaps he can learn from Ten years ago I would have put bullies don't ever mess with a kid separate island in the non-nego- a prospective congressman who would always be avail- Bill Cosby there without question. who can pull something like that tiable zone. It's actually taller than able to those they represent. Not anymore. His face has been off. the Mount Rushmore of Standup Please vote April 11 to be represented and listened to blasted off and sanded down. So My choice for the third spot is Comedy. It's called “The Two Fun- in congress by James Thompson. starting fresh, hands down, I put Richard Pryor. He was a true inno- niest Women Ever” mountain. Don Rickles in the number one vator who changed the face of com- Now, after this has gone to print Jean Farrar spot. He's earned it. I still watch edy. His stories and pantomime I will have probably changed my Newton YouTube clips of him on Johnny were out of this world. My buddy mind and the internal dialogue will Carson, and he makes me laugh Rick Bright got ahold of his older start all over. Who are your four out loud. With today's level of sen- brother's Richard Pryor eight-track picks for The Mount Rushmore of sitivity, I don't think Rickles could (eight-tracks were big when I was Standup Comedy? Shoot me an e- survive on a college campus. He's a kid). It blew me away. Pryor was mail; I'd be interested to know. CONTACT YOUR LEADERS from a different era—a time when brilliant. Newton Commissioner Glen Davis North Newton Council Member Ron people could take a joke and laugh This is where it starts getting Bruce Behymer, is the marketing 316-283-8976 Ratzlaff at themselves. Not many people hairy. We have one spot left. Do we dude over at Newton Now. [email protected] 316-283-2566 [email protected] Newton Mayor Barth Hague 316-283-2785 North Newton Council Member Jane [email protected] Schmidt 316-283-6251 Weigh in Newton Commissioner Leroy Koehn [email protected] 316-772-3166 of the Constitution. He where he stands on is- Methodist Church Voter [email protected] Harvey County Commissioner George Thompson strong A. “Chip” Westfall is an Army veteran, so sues and wants to re- Empowerment Forum; Newton Vice Mayor David A. Nygaard 316-283-5360 option for Kansas he understands veter- spond to our questions. March 21 Young Profes- 316-207-7934 [email protected] ans' issues. He is a hus- Unfortunately, it is diffi- sionals of Wichita; [email protected] Harvey County Commissioner Randy Over the past couple of band and father, so he cult to know how much March 22 Butler County Hague months, I have had the appreciates the value of his opponent, Ron Estes, Women for Kansas. Newton Commissioner Kathy Valentine 316-284-7340 privilege of learning to public education, health knows about issues we Hopefully, by the time 316-516-4691 [email protected] [email protected] know James Thompson. care, good-paying jobs, believe are important or this letter appears in the James is the Democratic Harvey County Commissioner Ron Kre- things that make our how he would answer paper, we have had the North Newton Mayor Ron Braun hbiel candidate for U.S. Con- communities strong. our questions. As I write opportunity to see and 316-283-7990 620-463-2874 gress. I appreciate his James grew up in this letter, Ron Estes hear all three candidates [email protected] motivation for pursuing poverty, was homeless as has failed to appear at on a televised debate. 74th KS Representative District this office: a sincere de- a teenager. That life ex- seven forums sponsored This special election is North Newton Council Member Gregg Don Schroeder sire to truly represent perience gives him a by the following: Feb. 21 on April 11. Early voting Dick State House, Room 512-N the interests of the peo- 316-283-1366 Kansas House of Representatives valuable perspective re- Women's March Town is available at the Har- [email protected] Topeka, KS 66612 ple of Kansas. And he is garding struggles many Hall; March 11 Sun- vey County courthouse 785 296-7500 being supported by the Americans face. flower Community Ac- until noon April 10. North Newton Council Member Jim Go- [email protected] people of Kansas. His Along with Libertar- tion; March 16 League of Please join me in voting ering campaign has received ian candidate, Chris Women Voters and for James Thompson, a 316-284-0786 72nd KS Representative District donations from over Rockhold, James has Women for Kansas; strong voice for Kansas! [email protected] Tim Hodge 4,000 individuals. State House, Room 459-W participated in a number March 17 Wichita Cham- North Newton Council Member Paul Kansas House of Representatives James is a civil rights of forums because he ber of Commerce; March Arnita Haury Harder Topeka, KS 66612 attorney, so he has a wants voters to know 19 St. Mark's United Halstead 316-283-8262 785-296-7671 thorough understanding [email protected] [email protected] Page 8 www.harveycountynow.comFROM PAGE ONE Newton Now March 30, 2017

up situations within the city where Convenient Care Clinic to have new weekend hours ZONING horses shouldn't be. From Page 1 However Myers said he was look- FOR NEWTON NOW ings have been two of our busiest times. We ing into modifying existing residen- often have people waiting in line before the velop property on the east edge of tial zoning categories. He said a Beginning Saturday, April 1, Newton clinic even opens,” said Alex Haines, vice town, and he thinks that allowing zoning category such as suburban Medical Center’s Convenient Care Clinic president of clinic operations, Newton Med- horses on one-acre lots would be a residential could be modified to will have new weekend hours. ical Center. “So, by opening an hour earlier, draw to the properties. allow horses on one-acre lots, giving Previously, the walk-in clinic was open we’ll be able to better serve our patients and Harder said rules within the the city more control over where ex- from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (excluding major the community.” county which limit rural residences actly horses would go. holidays). While the weekday hours will re- Convenient Care, which opened last sum- to plots of land with 40 acres makes “That may be a way to avoid hav- main the same, weekend hours of operation mer, offers same-day treatment for non- for some additional demand in Har- ing unintended results,” Myers will change to between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. emergency illnesses and injuries. The clinic vey County. He said there are peo- said. “I think he's right that there's “Historically, Saturday and Sunday morn- is located at 118 E. 12th Street in Newton. ple who want horses but don't want a market for this.” to buy 40 acres of land in the During Tuesday's Newton City county or three in the city. Commission meeting, all commis- “There is a sort of pent up de- sioners gave the go ahead for Myers for agriculture. mand because of lack of country to continue investigating how to About Newton Rock “They're for you,” he said. availability,” he said. “This is kind make the changes happen. JAMESON & Mulch From Page 1 “It was good working with of a way to meet both an urbanite Commissioner Glen Davis said everybody. They're all very and agricultural mindset and meet eventually people are going to want sells “quality river rock and Newton Rock & Mulch encouraging and support- the needs of both groups.” more animals. hardwood mulch for land- is at 5618 W. First St. in ive.” City Manager Bob Myers didn't “I mean, that’s going to happen,” scaping projects of all sizes.” rural Newton. Jameson thought a rock- sound adverse to the idea, though he said. “I can see now you allow a Jameson, who works full Hours are evenings and and-mulch company would he said it may need some tweaking. horse, why can’t I have a cow? Or a time for Harland Clarke, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- be a great fit for him be- “I like Ron Harder's ideas, and pig? I can see where this stuff is started the rock-and-mulch days or by appointment. cause he already had the fa- we think that's got a lot of poten- headed.” business for several reasons. In addition, they can cility and equipment at tial, but the question is, ‘How do we He added that the change could “Primarily because I think make deliveries week- home, which made for lower get from here to there?’” make work for animal control, it was a good fit for where I days during the day, and overhead. He felt it would Myers said he'd favor a change in which will be charged with making live; it was a good fit for my owner Brandon Jameson set him up for a higher level zoning ordinance as opposed to ani- sure the horses are well cared for. capability of starting it and plans to have more set of success. mal control ordinance. “We’re going to have to make growing it,” Jameson said. hours in the future. Jameson said his neigh- He said if the animal control or- sure we’re not having malnourished “It was a good fit for the po- Jameson can be bors signed a letter of sup- dinance was changed, it could open horses,” he said. tential of it being able to reached by phone at 316- port before he went to the support my family.” 217-3336 or by e-mail at commissioners. Jameson also wanted to [email protected] “I really love my neigh- start it to feel more like a m. The business website bors,” he said. “They're re- part of the community, he is newtonrock.com. ally big supporters.” said, adding he and his fam- Jameson said he also got ily attend The Gathering approval from the county church in Newton, and the income for the family out- commission on Monday, church's vision is “Newton side of his full-time work. March 20. Then, he started Reborn.” Jameson said he tried sev- putting his product in. With them living out in eral things, which didn't He's also received support the country and Jameson work out. from customers already, working away from home “I really just kinda gave even though he's not offi- sometimes, it's frustrating up on that stuff and be con- cially open. for him because he's not tent being where God wants “It's been great,” he said able to interact with folks me,” he said. Thursday. “I just put up a from the community. Right when he was con- sign on Ridge Road.” “Now that I have a busi- tent, he said this business He said that on Thursday ness, it gives me an opportu- idea opened up. morning, he'd already had a nity to be a part of the “The concept just came to customer stop by and was community,” he said. “It's me in November,” he said. doing a delivery on Friday. exciting to be a part of and, He did his background During his interview, an- in my small way, have an work. other customer who saw impact.” “So, I began the re- Jameson's sign called. With his full-time position search—is there a need for a “He said his wife's going at Harland Clarke, Jameson business like this in Harvey to be tickled,” Jameson said said he has a lot of flexibil- County?” Jameson said. after talking to the potential ity and time. With that com- “What I found out was, customer and pricing and pany, he's in sales. yeah, most people travel other matters. “That's en- “I love interacting with outside our county” to get couraging. I am surprised people and small busi- bulk mulch, adding there there was such a quick re- ADAM STRUNK/NEWTON NOW were no places in Harvey sponse from customers.” nesses—just helping people Robert Palmer, current operator of Norm’s, poses with buyer Tami Lakey, middle, as well as County that carried river The Newton resident al- thrive and improve,” he Christa Jahay of Regier Construction, which owns the building. The trio was standing inside the rock in large amounts. ready is looking to the fu- said. Alexander Jewelry building, which is currently under remodel and will be the coffee shop's new “If you wanted decorative ture of his business. Jameson and his wife, location at 613 Main St. Amy, who have four chil- rock, pretty rock options— “My hope is to spend this dren they home school, very limited, if any, selec- year just growing the busi- She said she planned on serving moved to Newton from tion,” he said. ness,” he said. “It will grow NORMS coffee as well as breakfast and Kansas City in 2012 to be From November until organically depending on brunch items. As a non-profit, she From Page 1 closer to Amy's family and now, Jameson has been the needs of people.” said paid staff at the location would raise their family here. busy getting ready. He added he'd like to with Tami Lakey, the soon to be the be small and she would rely on vol- Jameson said it felt like “Everybody has been so carry products people in the operator of Norm's Coffee Bar. unteers in part to work the location. God wanted them to move to encouraging,” he said. community need and plans Palmer said he sold the coffee bar The staffing situation echos back to Newton. That includes friends, to have compost in a few to Lakey's non-profit organization the earlier roots of Norm's, when it “His hand was a big part neighbors, landscaping com- weeks. No one in the area So Shine. The foundation bought was also a non-profit and had vol- of it,” Jameson said. “My panies, Macon Township, sells compost, he said, and the shop, brand and equipment and unteer help. prayer was I want a fertile which put in a drive for him, right now, he's testing it to would be moving it into the Alexan- Lakey and her husband, Chris, ground to raise a family. For the Board of Harvey County make sure it won't “burn up der building. have six children, and she sits on us to live here still amazes Commissioners, and the anyone's garden.” “The vision is more than just a the board of the So Shine Founda- me. It's beyond my imagina- planning and zoning com- Jameson said he'd love to coffee shop,” a smiling Lakey said. tion, which she said specializes in tion.” mission. hear from folks about prod- Lakey has lived in Newton most community development. She said They live on a farm, and Jameson needed to go be- ucts needed in Harvey of her life and said she wanted to she was excited to try to bring that Jameson said he's been fore the planning and zon- County. opportunity to build community by community development to Newton. working on the place to fix it ing commission because he “I'd love the challenge to offering a third space in downtown “I have a passion to see Newton up. In the meantime, he was needed a special permit be- try to find it and carry it,” Newton. come alive again,” Lakey said. looking for ways to generate cause the land was zoned he said. She envisioned the new Norm’s Another vacant building function- as a place for everyone, where kids ing as a space for people to enjoy can stop—Santa Fe Middle School and gather helps do that, in Lakey's is nearby—and faith and commu- opinion. nity groups can get together for Christa Jahay of Regier Con- meetings. struction said they were excited to “It's good for building a better have Norm’s as a tenant. On her community,” she said. end, she said the remodeling project On Palmer's side, he said it was will work to restore the building to hard to give up Norm’s. He has op- its original character. erated the shop for six years. But “There are some built-in cabinets following the opening of Back Alley in there we're going to keep, and we Pizza, he said he's run out of time found in the cellar the original mer- and space to dedicate to both enter- chandise counters that they used to prises. sell from,” she said. “The pizza kicked off far more Jahay said they hope to have than we ever thought,” he said. work done by July. Palmer spoke with Lakey about According to information from selling to her as he's familiar with the Historical Society, the building the family. Lakey's daughter, Ash- originally opened as a grocer's and leigh, currently works at Norm's. dental office before becoming “Tami and her family have been Plumbs China Emporium in 1887. around Norm's for a long time,” he It transitioned to Hogan’s A Little said. Bit of Everything in 1913, which Palmer said Norm's will have its operated for nearly 60 years before final day on May 26 in its current becoming Moffit's Jewelry in 1972 location. Norm's could then reopen and then eventually Alexander in its new location in July or Au- Jewelry. Now, the building will add gust. coffee shop to its long list of occu- Palmer plans on using the addi- pants. tional space in the current location If you care to follow the progress for his pizza operation. of the building, the So Shine Foun- Lakey said when Norm's comes dation has a Facebook page that WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW online in its new location, it will chronicles the effort as well as an Brandon Jameson uses his skidsteer to load rocks into the back of a truck on Thursday at Newton Rock & Mulch, 5618 have kitchen space, something Instagram account W. First St. Palmer said was originally lacking. #613NorthMain.

plan to meet, and it still will be ing, general costs are just way which included helping modify variety of activities during the VFW a member-oriented post. The beyond our capabilities,” Fisher Air Force One. In addition, years, such as hosting an From Page 1 post has more than 250 active said, adding the canteen space Fisher was in the Air Force in Easter egg hunt, loaning med- members. was used until the air condi- Korea for 13 months, from 1972 ical equipment to people, help- Fisher said. “This building's Regarding the twice-weekly tioning and heater broke. This to 1973, starting as an air traf- ing with chili for the toy run been here close to 20 years.” meals, which are on Tuesdays is the area with the bar, tables fic controller and then serving and observing the 9-11 anniver- Just because they're going to and Fridays, Fisher said about and a pool table. The walls in in whatever capacity he was sary with the police force, fire sell the building, Fisher said, eight people attend on Tuesday there are pretty much bare. told. trucks and balloon launch. The doesn't mean the VFW is going nights, and a couple of people “The sooner we can sell it, Fisher said his father-in-law 9-11 event was in 2016, Fisher to dissolve. The VFW Whitesell- go on Fridays, at least in the then we'll be able to get started influenced him to join the VFW. said, and those needing medical Finnell Post No. 971, which is last couple of weeks. on our reorganization ’cause “Then he got me started as a equipment can call the Post what the local post is called, “They have been very limited that's where we need to focus on quartermaster,” Fisher said. Commander and Surgeon Larry had a consolidation in 1930, lately,” Fisher said. “We haven't is serving the men and women Fisher likes the spirit of the Trumble at 316-288-3035. and the Peabody Post No. 6229 had any bingo for the past three of the VFW,” Fisher said. “I'd VFW, saying the women of the “They don't even have to be in consolidated with Newton this or four weeks. Nobody coming.” like to do that more.” VFW Auxiliary are awesome. the military,” Fisher said about year. Fisher was quartermaster The large party room has The first time Fisher entered For example, they cleaned the people needing medical equip- for that group, as well. been petitioned in one area be- the doors of the local VFW canteen after the canteen man- ment. “The building isn't what cause of the lack of attendance, building, he was astounded. ager left. Fisher is sad to see the build- makes the VFW post,” Fisher Fisher said. “I was really impressed with “That's the kind of spirit we ing on the sale block. said. “It's the people. Getting In addition to not having this building and everything,” have around here,” said Fisher, “It's kind of a heartbreak to back to our core values would enough income coming in being he said. “I was really impressed adding he's been to the post hall see this go,” he said. “It' is a probably be the most important a problem, there's also costs the when I first came in.” often during the past seven to heartbreak to see it go. We're thing.” VFW can't keep up with. This is coming from a man eight months. hoping reorganization will He said VFW members still “Maintenance on the build- who worked at Boeing 23 years, The VFW has taken part in a make this a better post.” March 30, 2017 Newton NowCOMMUNITY www.harveycountynow.com Page 9

Card shower requested OBITUARIES MARIE BULLER KEVIN CHAMBERS for Paul Jantzen HES- started a fam- Kevin who were a STON— ily. At the age David Cham- blessed part of FOR NEWTON NOW celebrate by having a Marie of 29, Marie’s bers, a his life. card shower. Bernice daughter lawyer and Kevin was a Paul Jantzen is turn- Send cards to Paul Janes Buller, Norma died. resident of devoted hus- ing 90 on Saturday, Jantzen, 1 Park Ave., 109, died on Two years Newton, died band and fa- April 1. His family Apt 216, Hillsboro, KS, Wednesday, later her son, unexpectedly ther. His would like to help him 67063. March 22, Delbert B., on Tuesday, favorite times 2017, at was born. March 21, were at home Schowalter In 1957, 2017, at the with his kids, Villa in Hes- Marie and age of 36. wrestling and COMMUNITY CALENDAR ston. John moved their family Kevin is survived by playing with them. He She was born on Sept. to Fort Scott, and after his parents; his wife, loved reading bedtime 30, 1907, on a farm near two years, they then Traci Chambers (née stories and making his Friday, March 31 Goltry, Okla. Her parents moved to Newton. Siebert); his children, children laugh. During good weather, you could TBA—NHS Soccer at McPherson Invitational. were Elizabeth (Kroeker) Survivors include her Chloe Joy and Andrew find Kevin outside work- 9:30 a.m.—Spring Toddler Story Time. Newton Pub- and Albert Carol Jones. granddaughter and hus- David; his siblings, Staci, ing on his yard and gar- lic Library. At the age of 109, band Judy (Ed) DeWitt, Jeremy and Kimberly; den. He enjoyed working 10 a.m. to noon—Being Mortal Community Screen- Marie has lived through Hesston; grandson, Scott grandfather, Robert L. on his car and helping ing. YMCA. many historical events. Buller, Red Oak, Texas; Chambers; grandmother, others. 10:30 a.m.—Spring Preschool Story Time. Newton She lived thru 19 presi- granddaughter and hus- Janet Ratzlaff; and nu- He attended Grace Public Library. dents, the roll-out of the band Marcy (Monte) La- merous nieces and Community Church in 1 p.m.—Line Dancing. Offered by Lanny Reichert. automobile, the Women’s gree, Newton; nephews. Newton with his family. Grand Central. Suffrage movement, the great-grandchildren, Jen- Kevin was born Sept. Friends and family loved 4 p.m.—NHS Baseball at Valley Center. Roaring ’20s, the Great nifer (Nic) Esquivel, Tara 27, 1980, in Hutchinson his intelligence and 4 p.m.—NHS Swimming at Wichita Heights. Depression, World War Jacobs and Chris Jacobs, to Timothy and Connie sense of humor. He loved 4 p.m.—NHS Track at Winfield. II, the Cold War Civil Wayne Buller and Wendy (Ratzlaff) Chambers. In to watch sports and was 4:30 p.m.—NHS Softball at Valley Center. Rights, a man landing on Buller; great-great- 2003, he graduated an avid Kansas State 6 p.m.—Friday Night Games. Grand Central. the moon, Watergate and grandchildren, Aidan, Is- magna cum laude in eco- the technology revolution abella Marie and Isaac nomics from Kansas Wildcat fan since child- Saturday, April 1 in progress. Esquivel, Chloe Bunn, State University. In hood. He will be deeply Marie was born as one Javin Jacobs and Braxton 2006, he graduated from missed by his friends, TBA—Bethel Golf at two-day Bethel Invitational. of eight children and Swarts; and many nieces, Washburn University family and all who knew TBA—Bethel Track at Emporia State Relays. grew up on a farm in nephews and cousins. School of Law with a him. 9 a.m. to noon—Ukrainian Style Egg Painting. Car- Oklahoma. Visitation was March juris doctorate and cer- The casket will be open riage Factory Art Gallery. While she was still in 24 at Broadway Colonial tificate in tax law. Kevin after 1 p.m. Sunday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.—Harvey County United Way kid- high school, she met her Funeral Home in New- furthered his legal educa- March 26, at the funeral FEST. Sunset Elementary School. husband, and they mar- ton. tion at the University of home, where the family 9:15 a.m.—VITA Tax Assistance. Newton Public Li- ried shortly after gradua- Funeral services were Florida Levin College of will receive friends from brary. tion. Marie was 19 when March 25 at Schowalter Law, where he received 6 to 8 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—Ain’t No Joke Food Truck Rally. they married. He was a Villa Chapel in Hesston. his L.L.M. in taxation in A celebration of life Newton Train Station. hard worker, a farmer Burial was March 26 at 2007. He practiced estate will be at 2 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m.—Bethel Tennis at Oklahoma Wesleyan. and a very kind man. Goltry Cemetery in planning and tax law at March 27, at Grace Com- 1 p.m.—Bethel Softball at Bethany. They worked as a team Goltry, Okla. Forker Suter LLC in munity Church in New- 1 p.m.—American Legion Riders Meeting. American helping each other with Memorials may be Hutchinson. ton. Legion Post 2. each aspect of farming made to First Church of On July 11, 2009, he A memorial has been 2 p.m.—Creative Writers Fellowship Meeting. Hes- and making their life to- the Nazarene, Good married Traci, an ele- established for the fam- ston Public Library. gether. Shepard Hospice or mentary school teacher. ily, and contributions 3 to 8 p.m.—April Fools Goldfish Drag Race. Harvey Marie and John had Schowalter Villa, all in On Dec. 27, 2012, and may be sent to Broadway County East Park Coronado Cove Shelter. two children. They were care of the funeral home Feb. 23, 2016, respec- Colonial Funeral Home, married for six years and at 120 E. Broadway, tively, he welcomed his 120 E. Broadway, New- Monday, April 3 16 days before they Newton, KS, 67114. two beautiful children, ton, KS, 67114. All Day—Grand Central Billiards. Four competition quality tables available for use Monday through Fri- day at Grand Central. EDYTHE ENTZ 10 a.m.—Blood Pressure Check. Grand Central. SPENCER LEE CURTIS 11:45 a.m.—Friendship Meals. Call (316) 283-2222 Edythe I. Kasitz; step- for reservation. Monday through Friday at Grand Cen- Entz, 95, died daughter, Spencer Lee Curtis, Cooper, Paiton, Kailey, tral. Saturday, Gwen (Don) the son of Adam and Savannah, Ryleigh and 1:30 p.m.—Golden Notes. Call at (316) 283-2222 to March 25, Peterson of Erica (Behrns) Curtis Lily. schedule a performance. Grand Central. 2017, at Albuquerque, was born into the arms of Preceding Spencer in 3 p.m.—NHS Golf at Salina Municipal Golf Course. Kidron N.M.; brother, God on Thursday, March death are his maternal 4 p.m.—Teen GameZone and Crafts. Newton Public Bethel Arlyn (Twila) 23, 2017, at the Via grandmother, Christina Library. Healthcare in Wedel of Christi Regional Medical Behrns; and paternal 6 p.m.—VITA Tax Assistance. Newton Public Li- North New- McPherson; Center-St. Joseph Cam- great-grandparents, Son- brary. ton. four grand- pus in Wichita. dra and Stephen Berry. 6 to 8 p.m.—American Legion Open Grill. Members She was children; 14 Along with his par- The family will receive and guests welcome. American Legion Post 2. born Feb. 18, 1922, in great-grandchildren; five ents, Spencer is survived friends from 6 to 7:30 7 p.m.—Spring Preschool Story Time. Newton Pub- McPherson to Helmut J. step-grandchildren; 10 by his maternal grandfa- p.m. Friday, March 31, lic Library. and Martha A. (Krehbiel) step-great-grandchil- ther, Dale Behrns; pater- at Broadway Colonial 7 p.m.—Beginners Square Dance Class. Grand Cen- Wedel. On Feb. 11, 1982, dren; and five step-great- nal grandparents, Randy Funeral Home. tral. she married Walter B. great-grandchildren. and Jackie Curtis; ma- Graveside services and 7 p.m.—Frederic Remington Area Historical Society Entz in Newton, and he She was preceded in ternal great-grand- interment will be at Meeting. Remington High School. preceded her in death on death by her parents; mother, Julia Jaimez; 3p.m. Saturday, April 1, 7 to 8 p.m.—Newton Planning Commission Meeting. Feb. 14, 2003. husband; stepson, Merle paternal great-grandpar- at the Greenwood Ceme- City Hall. Edythe was a graduate Walters; brothers, Waldo ents, Arnold and Patricia tery in Newton. of McPherson High and Ben Wedel; and sis- Curtis; aunts and uncles, Condolences may be Tuesday, April 4 School and a member of ters, Laura Schrag, Joshua and Sarah Cur- left at www.broadway- the Bethel College Men- Agnes Goering and Ruth tis, Max and Carmen colonialfh.com. 9 a.m.—NHS Tennis at Arkansas City nonite Church in North Schrag. Behrns, and Adam and Arrangements are by 10:30 a.m.—Bingo. Grand Central. Newton. She loved to Memorial service will Tara Behrns; and Broadway Colonial Fu- 10:30 a.m.—Spring Preschool Story Time. Newton cook and was a creative be at 11 a.m. Saturday, cousins Alexia, Ryan, neral Home, Newton. Public Library. seamstress, making April 1, at Bethel Col- 1 p.m.—Craft Handwork. Grand Central. many garments without lege Mennonite Church 1 p.m.—Line Dancing. Offered by Lanny Reichert of the use of patterns. She in North Newton with Park City. Grand Central. enjoyed playing the Pastor Dawn Yoder- ALMA JEAN REDIGER 4 p.m.—NHS Track at Bethel College. piano and singing hymns Harms presiding. Com- 6:45 p.m.—Newton Linux User’s Group. Newton in the evening. Edythe mittal service will be at Alma Jean Rediger, 91, Services are pending Public Library. was a lady of great faith 10 a.m. Saturday, April of Hesston died Thurs- and will be announced by 6:30 p.m.—NHS Soccer at Andover. who studied the scrip- 1, at Greenwood Ceme- day, March 23, 2017, at Broadway Colonial Fu- 7 p.m.—Round Dance. Grand Central. tures and looked forward tery in Newton. Visita- Newton Medical Center. neral Home, Newton. 7 p.m.—American Legion Auxiliary Meeting. Ameri- to discussing God’s word tion will be 5 to 9 p.m. can Legion Post 2. with her friends and Friday at Petersen Fu- family. She was a loving neral Home in Newton, Wednesday, April 5 wife, mother, grand- with the family receiving HOW TO RUN AN OBITUARY 9:15 a.m.—VITA Tax Assistance. Newton Public Li- mother and great-grand- friends from 6:30 to 8 Obituaries in Newton Now are free as long as they brary. mother and was happy to p.m. fit our newspaper style. We see a death in our com- 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.—Bethel College Life Enrich- be in the company of her Memorials are sug- munity as a news item that people care about in ment. Krehbiel Auditorium in Luyken Fine Arts Cen- family and many friends. gested to Harrah’s Hope Newton and North Newton. ter, Bethel College. Edythe is survived by Lodge of the American If you have an obituary that should run in Newton 1 p.m.—Cards/Games. Grand Central. her son, Robert (Glenna Cancer Society or Kidron Now please send it to: 1 p.m.—Beginner’s Pool for Women. Donation of $1 Sue) Graber of Newton; Bethel Village in care of [email protected] per week. Grand Central. daughter, Jocelyn (Jerry) Petersen Funeral Home. 2 p.m.—Bethel Softball vs. Tabor. At Bethel. 3 p.m.—Bethel Tennis vs. Ottawa. At Bethel. 3:30 p.m.—Master Builders LEGOs. Newton Public Library. NEWTON POLICE REPORTS 5 p.m.—Mystery Lover’s Book Club, Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. Newton Public Library. March 26 John Gatz, 21, Newton, DUI, way Ave. 6 p.m.—Mystery Lover’s Movie, Silence of the Arrests: 2400 S Kansas Ave Lambs. Newton Public Library. Kyle Chaffee, 32, Newton, dis- March 22 6 to 8 p.m.—American Legion Grill Special (Sloppy orderly conduct, 1500 Blk Old March 24 Arrests: Joes). Members and guests welcome. American Legion Main St Arrests: Gabriel White, 19, Wichita, fail- Post 2. Kimberly Stegeman, 41, New- James Daniel Wilson, 27, New- ure to appear, 800 Blk N. Main ton, possession of drug parapher- ton, domestic battery, 700 Blk N Heather Herrera, 35, Valley Thursday, April 6 nalia, methamphetamine, 400 Blk High St Center, Warrant, 100 Blk Elm St. E 10th St, Newton Charil Dickson, 26, Newton, Raheem Anderson, 22, Wichita, 10:30 a.m.—Spring Preschool Story Time. Newton driving with suspended license, warrant 100 Blk W Elm St Public Library. March 25 1000 Blk N Main St Robbie Krafczic, 29, Newton, 1 p.m.—Wii Bowling. Grand Central. Arrests: Jill Baxa, 34, McPherson, war- driving while suspended, 700 Blk 1:30 p.m.—NHS Swimming at Salina South Marla Acosta, 46, Wichita, oper- rant Westhaven Dr 2 p.m.—NHS Golf at Turkey Creek, McPherson. ate motor vehicle without a li- 3 p.m.—NHS Tennis at Newton Invitational. cense, I-135 MM 35 March 23 March 21 5 to 6:30 p.m.—American Sign Language Class. Fee James Duncan, 42, Newton, Arrests: Arrests: is $25. Newton Recreation Commission. possession of marijuana, para- Samantha Sneed, 20, Newton, Teresa Kennedy, Newton, 59, phernalia, 200 blk N High St theft of property 1700 Blk S warrant, 100 Blk Lakeview Dr Andrew Bettinger, 33, Garnett, Kansas Dustin Wedgewood, 33, attempting to drive under the in- Kyle Monroe, 25, Newton, vio- Hutchinson, warrant, 100 Blk W CORRECTION fluence, driving without head- late protection order, 200 Blk E Elm St. lights, knowingly driving without Sixth St. Raymond Williams, 33, Wichita, In an article about the Bethel College golf simulator insurance, 100 Blk W 11th St Charles Miles, 38, Peabody, warrant, 1500 Blk E Broadway last week, funding came from Rex and Connie Esau and David Weber, 48, Newton, driv- warrant, 100 Blk E Eighth St Ronn Allen Coates, 33, Wichita, Todd and Julie Esau. Newton Now apologizes for the ing with invalid license, 100 Blk Joshua Spragg, 18, Newton, do- driving while suspended, 2300 S mistake. W Second St mestic battery, 1200 Blk E Broad- Kansas Page 10 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now March 30, 2017 Newton City Commission hears budget update BY ADAM STRUNK July 4. Shooting would wrestling team for quali- an existing industry and SPECIAL SALE OF ANTIQUE FIREARMS NEWTON NOW STAFF last from 10 a.m. to 10 fying and participating in also an ongoing legal [email protected] p.m. up to the Fourth. On the state championship manner. On the land ac- SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST • 8:00 PM July 4, shooting times wrestling tournament. quisition side, Myers said would last from 7 a.m. to Four wrestlers placed in a property owner ap- *Inc. 15 Single action Colt inc The city received the midnight. their weight class. The proached the city recently SA 45cavalry proffed nettleton SA army w 7 ½” Barrel MFG 1898 2016 year end financial The city approved a res- school placed in seventh. about buying a piece of report from Lisa Marshal, (2) Colts SA Armys Engraved & Silver plated with 7 ½” Barrel olution allowing two digi- The commission held a land. Myers said the city Colt DA 41 Cal – Sn 188 interim finance director, tal signs to exist that 20-minute executive ses- is not going out to look for Colt mdl 1860 Army 44 Percussion Revolver and the budget situation were out of compliance sion to discuss confiden- pieces of property to pur- Colt MDL 1860 Army Martial Marked is improving. with a new sign ordi- tial data relating to chase. Colt Navy 36 cal. US Marked The general fund rev- nance. financial affairs or trade A number of permits Colt Dragoon Texas percussion Commemative in box enues for 2016 was Approved putting an secrets of second parties have been pulled for Sand Texas Ranger slightly lower than 2015, airport revitalization proj- and matters under attor- Creek Station, and all Remmmington 1858 Percussion Martiall Marked down about $86,000, or ect for a runway at the ney-client privilege. Mat- permits have been pulled Whitney Navy 36 Cal about half a percent. Ex- airport and petition for ters will also pertain to with a golf course view. P Webley Iver Johnson 32 Revolver penditures also decreased Whitney Vil Brass Frame Revolver bids. purchase of estate. All commissioners were Smith & Wesson 32 Revolver from 2016 by $76,000, The Newton City Com- Myers said the confi- present. The meeting Colt Mdl 1860 Army Engraved in box with Accessories down 0.4 percent. mission recognized the dential data had to do lasted one hour and 51 Colt SA Army 45 Engraved with factory Letter Incomes from solid Newton High School with expansion plans with minutes. Colt SA Frontier Six Shooterwith 5 ½’ Barrell waste revenue increased HENRY & WINCHESTER’s slightly, while wastewater Mdl 1860 Brass Frame henry all original and waterworks revenues Winchester mdl 1866 44 engraved with 7 scenes one of the finest decreased. The decrease you will fomd Sm #45315 was attributed to lower Severa; 1973’s in various calibers, Win mdl 1866 carbine in 44 consumption. cal. Winchester mdl 1885 During the budget sum- 22 low wall target ride, Winchester high wall 32-40 Sharp 45-700 buffalo gun mary, it was noted that Sharps mdl 1852 S.R. Ring carbine sales tax revenues Smith field mdl 1878 door steadily increase by be- Craft Show Stevens arms & tool co 32 bench rifle Faboulous engraving tween $75,000 and If you can Remington 7 mm full stock falling block rifle $100,000 each year. DREAM IT, Several early long barrel MDl 1892’s mdl 94’s in various calibers While the approved We can Marlin Mdl 1893 engraved with deluxe wood budget in 2016 before re- BUILD IT! 1909 W 3rd St, Newton, KS 67114 Marlin safteys J Stevens 44 Shot long gun Other Stevens small calimper Early Rifles visions operated at a $1.5 million deficit, there was Winchester mdl 1895 33 cal. a less than $236,000 Kennedy 44 cal LA Rifle Located at the Wichita Early belguin 28 Ga Shotgun deficit. Marshal said she Boys and Girls Club Stevens, 32 Cal. Tip up plus old swords, hosters, pr of early hopes for the city to bring 2400 Opportunity Drive curved front counter top displays and more its spending deficit to zero Early Navajo Chief blanket in great condition for the next budget. The Several SEE WEB SITE FOR MORE LISTING city had a cash balance at 40+ Food Booths TERMS: Cash, Check with proper ID, the end of 2016 at $2.13 Trucks! Visa, MasterCard - 5 percent Premium million, or 11.76 percent, & Vendors! an increase over the 2016 Dress up the kids for spring Sale conducted at : adopted and revised budg- & come in for a Mini ets. Easter Photo Session! 101 W 29TH N, “We have a larger be- Mark Boston Agency ginning cash balance than Taking donations for Boys and Girls WICHITA, KS we thought we would Club summer program: Swim trunks 614 N. Main, Newton & suits (new or slightly worn) beach CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK! have,” City Manager Bob towels, sidewalk chalk & bubbles. 316-283-0021 Myers said. “I’m pleased with the efforts that staff has made.” The 2017 budget is pro- Newton jected now to leave a 5.9 percent reserve as op- area posed to a projected 4.24 percent reserve. Myers said, while the budget would still spend down funds, the city is looking All Nations Cornerstone St. Matthew’s for additional savings and Pentecostal Apostolic Church First Presbyterian Immanuel Newton Christian Episcopal Church has gone a long way to- 225 W. Seventh 900 W. Broadway Church 2001 Windsor Drive ward improving its budget Baptist Church Church 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Worship 900 Columbus 1515 N. Anderson 210 Southport 9:00am Sunday School outlook. 10:30am Worship 9:15am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday School 9:15am Worship (September - May) “You know, for all the 10:15am Sunday East Side United 10:30am Worship 10:45am Worship 10:30am Connection Time citizens, this is exactly the Holy Eucharist Asbury Park Chapel Methodist Church 6:30pm Evening Worship 11:00am Worship kind of thing we have to 200 S.W. 14th First United Church do with our personal 1520 E. Bradway 3:30pm Wednesday 9:30am Sunday School of Christ Jehovah’s Witnesses Our Lady of Salem United budgets, we have to make Worship 10:30am Worship 210 E. Fourth Methodist Church adjustments just like 223 .E. 14th Guadalupe Catholic 3:30 pm Sunday Worship 9:30am Worship 10:00am Public Discourse Church First and Old Main this,” Commissioner Leroy 10:30am Sunday School 9:00am Sunday School Koehn said. “I really want Faith Mennonite 11:00am Watchtower 421 S. Ash Study 9:00am Mass 10:00am Worship to give you all kudos. All Bethel College Church 11:00am Mass of us together this isn’t us Mennonite Church 2100 N. Anderson First United 2600 College Avenue 12:30pm Spanish Mass Second Missionary against them. We’re all in 9:00am Sunday School Methodist Church Koerner Heights North Newton 10:30am Worship 801 N. Main 5:00pm Saturday Mass Baptist Church this.” 9:30am Worship 10:30am Church 1124 W. First Street Mayor Barth Hague 9:00am Sunday School 320 N. Meridian Fellowship 10:50am 9:45 am Fellowship People’s Bible 9:30am Sunday School also said staff was foster- Faith Formation Faith Temple 9:15am Discipleship Hour 11:00am Worship 10:30am Worship 10:30am Worship Baptist Chuch ing the right attitude. Church of God in 6:30pm Wednesday Fire/EMS Chief Scott Christ E. 12th and Logan Church of the Worship 11:00am Praise Service Seventh Day Metzler spoke to the com- 226 E. 11th Liberty Baptist mission about a recom- Brethren 10:00am Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday Prayer Adventist Christian 520 Columbus Avenue Golden Plains Free Church Meeting Church mendation to increase 11:30am Worship 613 S. Meridian Road ambulance rate fees and 9:30am Sunday School Methodist Church 202 N. Walnut Street 10:45am Worship 224 N.W. 60th Street 9:45am Sunday School 9:15am Sabbath School stop billing for medication First Baptist Church 10:45am Worship 6:00pm RiverPoint Church 9:30am Sunday School 722 N. Main 10:30am Saturday Church used in the field and in- Sixth and Poplar Street 10:45am Worship Worship stead bill for bundled sup- Church of Christ 9:30am Sunday School 9:00am Worship and Kids Worship Shalom plies. Fees would increase 1701 Old Main 10:45am Worship Grace Community by between $25 and $200 9:30am Bible Study Meridian Baptist 10:45am Worship and Mennonite Church 10:30am Worship Church Church Kids Worship 800 E. First Street for an ambulance ride, de- First Christian 1600 S. Anderson pending on how critical 5:00pm Worship 1130 W. Broadway 6:30pm Wednesday 9:30am Sunday School Church 9:00am Worship 9:30am Sunday School Student Ministry 10:45am Worship the injuries are. The base (Disciples of Christ) 10:30am Worship charge for an ambulance 10:40am Worship Church of Christ 102 E. First Street 10:30am Sunday School 6:00pm Worship ride for non-emergency in- West First at Columbus St. Luke Evangelical The Gathering 9:30am Sunday School Church jures could increase to 9:30am Bible Study 10:30am Worship 518 North Main $450, while a critical care 10:30am Worship Hall’s Chapel A.M.E. New Creation 808 E. Sixth The Fox Theater ride would increase up to 1:30pm Worship Church Fellowship Church 9:30am Fellowship and 9:00am Worship $850. First Church of God 711 E. 11th Street 221 Muse Breakfast 11:00am Worship 620 Fairview 9:45am Sunday School 10:30am Worship The commission recog- Church of Jesus 10:45am Worship nized Don Saylor and 9:30am Sunday School 1:30pm Worship Trinity Heights 10:45am Worship Greg Terjesen with Trib- Christ St. Mary’s Catholic Methodist Church 1201 Grandview 6:30pm Evening Worship New Life Assembly ine Harvester, LLC for Hillcrest Community of God Church Boyd and West 12th 9:00am Sacrament Eighth and Main 9:00am Worship their recent AE50 award, 10:20am Primary Relief Church - A 818 Washington Road put out by the Wichita First Church of the 5:30pm Saturday Vigil 10:15am Sunday School Society, Priesthood Foursquare Church 9:30am Sunday School 8:30am Sunday Mass Business Journal. Nazarene 431 W. 12th 10:30am Worship 11:11am Worship 11:10am Sunday School 1000 N. Main 10:30am Sunday Mass “It’s always a pleasure 9:30am Cafe Connect 6:00pm Worship 9:30am Sunday School 6:30pm Wednesday when we can recognize 10:30am Worship 7:00pm Wednesday 10:45am Worship Religious Education Zion Lutheran one of Newton’s own,” she Church of God Service 400 N. Meridian 6:30pm Church said. “The company has Iglesia Del Nazareno Wednesday Youth Ministry 225 S. Poplar developed prototype 9:45am Sunday School First Mennonite 10:45am Worship El Calvario Newton Bible 8:45am Sunday School equipment for combines.” Church and Bible Classes 7:00pm Wednesday 429 E. First 914 Washington Road Church The AE50 award recog- Bible Study 10:30am Worship 900 Old Main 10:00am Worship nizes outstanding agricul- 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 7:00 pm Friday Worship 9:15am Sunday School tural innovators for the If you would like to become a sponsor of the Newton Crossway Bible 10:30am Worship year. The award is given Iglesia Menonita 6:00pm Worship” Area Church Directory, please contact Shannin Rettig at by the American Society Church First Missionary shannin@harveycountynow or 316.293.7904 15716 N.W. 150th Street Casa Betania of Biological and Agricul- Church 429 E. First Street 10:30am Worship 1300 N. Berry tural engineers. 2:00pm Sunday School “What a year it’s been,” 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday School Creation Station 701 Cafe 3:30pm Worship 605 N Main St, Newton 701 N. Main St, Newton Don Saylor of the com- 10:30am Worship 7:00pm Wednesday (316) 772-0883 (316) 804-4573 pany said. “It’s going Bible Study great. We hope to start ac- http://thecreationstation. www.701cafe.com tual production in the Special thanks to the following supporters of the church directory: vpweb.com month of April.” Saylor said the com- Miller Construction Regier Construction Breadbasket Farmers Insurance Bentons Greenhouse Faith and LIfe pany has several sales 901 Industrial Dr., Newton 204 S Evans, Newton 219 N Main St., Newton Mark Boston Agency 2311 Edgemore Ave 606 N. Main St., Newton lined up. 316-283-8862 316-283-3729 316-283-3811 614 N. Main St., Newton North Newton 316-283-2210 Newton firework dates www.millerconstruction.org www.regierconstruction.com www.newtonbreadbasket.com 316-283-0021 316-283-7093 www.faithandlifebook- were set from June 30 to www.bentonsgreenhouse.com store.com

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Line ads: $7.50 for 20 words, then 25¢ per word. THE HERINGTON TIMES Classified Display: $12.75 per col. inch Call 620-947-5702 (minimum of 1x2 at $25.50) or email [email protected] March 30, 2017 SPORTS Page 12 The blue abyss: Naysmith uses diving to conquer a big fear

BY MIKE MENDEZ NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected]

Newton senior Kailey Naysmith is one of the best divers in the state. But even coming off a third place finish a year ago, considering everything she had to go through just to be able to jump off the board, qualifying for state at all is a bonus. “Hopefully I will be able to do a little better this year,” Naysmith said. “But if not I’ll still be happy just going to state.” As a freshman, when then Newton High School girls swimming coach Vicky Scheuermann got a look a Naysmith and her tumbling abilities not only in gymnastics, but cheerleading as well, it seemed like a no-brainer to get her to try out for diving. She may as well do the dismounts that have earned her a couple of state titles in the balance beam into the water during the spring. But for Naysmith, taking the leap off the diving board came with one very big problem: an intense fear of deep water. “I was like, ‘That would be great, but I don’t like the water,’” Naysmith said. “Deep water, I didn’t re- MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW ally like going under the water. I love swimming, Newton third baseman Dawsyn Long makes a throw to the plate to try to throw out a Goddard Eisenhower runner last season in Newton. but I didn’t really like going off the deep end. I would jump off the board and try to keep my head above water.” Taking up a sport like diving presents a monster challenge of acrobatic feats and spatial awareness to master to take it from just jumping off the board at the pool. Naysmith had the acrobatics down; it was simply jumping into the pool that was the problem. Chasing a win But with the opportunity in front of her, instead of letting the dark blue water below rule her psy- che, Naysmith took the opportunity to take control. Softball yearns for elusive win while laying the foundation for the future “I was thinking about it and I was like, ‘I would really like to do diving,’” Naysmith said. “And BY MIKE MENDEZ maybe this is a chance to get over my fear of water.” NEWTON NOW STAFF After making the decision to face the fear head [email protected] on, she was rewarded with back-to-back third place diving finishes at the state swim meet with a chance to finish even higher this year. On top of the As the Newton High success in competition, the decision to get on the School softball team hud- diving board has opened up an entire world for her. dles around head coach Naysmith now has a job as a lifeguard and looks Danny Parks at the end of forward to water activities like going to the lake or practice, there is quite a the ocean. bit of enthusiasm. The girls have just put every- See DIVING / 13 thing they have into fielding grounders in the dirt and fly balls in the grass. They are beyond ready to get past practice and take the field in a live game. They are ready to start the season in spite of suf- fering through an 0-21 season a year ago, a frustrating campaign on the diamond that would suck the passion for the game right out of most teams. The fire these girls still have for the game is one of MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW the biggest reasons Parks Newton outfielder Celina Perez watches the ball fly in a game against Salina Central last year. believes this group will lay the foundation for success That is the big thing.” ing and yelling nonstop,” life for the Railers is there in the years to come. Coming off a winless Parks said. “I am not that are no easy games. Within “I have done this for a season, one might expect a guy. And I told the girls the AVCTL, the bar is set lot of years, as an assis- coach to be screaming at that. I am not the guy who through the roof. With tant at Valley Center and his team with veins pop- is going to question every teams like Valley Center, a club coach before that, ping out in frustration. call that doesn’t go our Derby, Maize, Salina and I love the game of But Parks wants the game way. And I am not going South, Andover, Andover softball,” Parks said. “I to be fun for his players. to scream at you every Central and Hutchinson, a love the strategy. I like While he isn’t sugar coat- time you make a mistake, garden variety Tuesday seeing the players get bet- ing the situation in front because you are going night league doubleheader ter. It is very frustrating of them, he speaks to make mistakes. You are becomes a showdown at times because a lot of them in the language of going to strike out. You against one of the best times you feel like you youth: sarcasm. are going to make errors. teams in the state. It MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW want it more than the “The one thing you see It is what you do after makes the challenge of players do. And you have and it frustrates me as a that play that matters the picking up that elusive Newton’s Kailey Naysmith holds the school record for the highest got to get the players to coach, you see a lot of most.” win daunting. diving score. Naysmith had to overcome a fear of the water to start where they want it as bad. coaches out there scream- The cold, hard reality of her diving career but is now looking to improve on a third place fin- See NEWTON / 13 ish at state. Girls open Mac Newton Wrestling Club sees most ever placers at state BY MIKE MENDEZ Coming off a third place finish in 5A, Grant NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected] Treaster picked up the second youth title of his tournament with career with a 5-1 win Heading to the USA over Jared Simma from Wrestling-Kansas state East Kansas at 110 championships in Topeka pounds in the 14 and a big win over is a daunting proposi- under division. Treaster tion. With 165 teams got a pin in his first competing, it is a big match and racked up the pond. But with 12 points in an 8-2 win and Andover Central wrestlers placing in the a 5-1 win along the way. top six, the Newton For 8 and under BY MIKE MENDEZ Wrestling Club had more wrestler Lucas Kaufman, state placers than it ever this year brought the NEWTON NOW STAFF first youth state champi- [email protected] had in an eighth place finish as a team. onship of his early ca- “I was very happy with reer. Kaufman The Newton High School girls soccer team got a the way our team came dominated his first two barrage of scoring to open the first round of the out and wrestled,” head matches at 55 pounds McPherson Invitational with a 6-0 shutout over An- coach Matt Treaster said. with a tech fall and a dover Central to advance to the semifinals. “The kids state tourna- pin. In the semifinals he Brookelynn Entz finished with her second hat trick ment is always tough. It won 3-0 and beat Adam in as many games this season with three goals and an is like a grand state with Bilby from Rose Hill 3-0 assist as well. all different sizes of com- in the championship Izzy Saenz, Bekah Tonn and Aylin Torres all fin- munities represented in match. ished with a goal each. Tonn and Aspen Olson had an one tournament. It is Three other Newton assist each in the win. such an honor just to wrestlers made it to the Entz opened the scoring with what stood as the qualify for the event, and championship match and game winner in the first half, and a Saenz goal made then to have 12 kids took second at state. Jett it 2-0 Newton at the half. place was really solid.” Brackeen and Rio Gomez In the second half, Entz picked up her second goal Three Newton COURTESY PHOTO represented Newton in of the game with an assist from Tonn and made it 4-0 wrestlers made it all the The Newton Wrestling Club gets ready to walk into the arena at the the 12 and under divi- with her third and final goal. Tonn scored on an assist way to the top, winning beginning of the kids state tournament in Topeka. sion with both wrestlers from Entz, and Torres put the cherry on top with an state championships. taking second. the high school division. a 15-0 technical fall. In assist from Olson to make it a 6-0 win for the Railers. KSHSAA 5A state run- At 100 pounds, Brack- Hendrickson dominated the championship match, Newton will take on Topeka in the semifinals at 6 ner-up Wyatt Hendrick- een got a pin, a 14-7 win his way into the finals, he pinned Maize p.m. on Thursday, March 30, in McPherson. Topeka son won the third youth and a 14-1 win on his winning three matches Wrestling Club’s Estin won 10-0 over Augusta to advance. state title of his career, this one at 195 pounds in by fall and a fourth with Overton to earn a title. See WRESTLING / 13 March 30, 2017 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 13 The fight for boxing relevance in the flyweight division begins in Wichita he debate about whether circle the globe around the equa- Currently, The Ring Maga- Kazuto Ioka pay-per-view right or not Sedgwick County tor of things wrong with the MIKE MENDEZ zine’s flyweight rankings are a now? I didn’t think so. But peo- Tshould allow a casino is sport that turns people away. list of 10 guys, mostly from Asia, ple might pay for Nico. Of course long gone. The people spoke and But at its heart and soul, box- who don’t have a shred of name the swell of fandom will start in sent Kansas Star Casino just ing is all about heart and soul. It recognition with casual sports the Wichita area. He, of course, across the county line, keeping is about how badly you want to fans or even most boxing fans, has a big following in his home- all the feared problems a casino stand and keep moving forward for that matter. That will be the town, and he is smart to start his might bring while giving all the even though you are badly hurt. challenge for Nico early in his ca- pro career here. Nationally, he money away to Sumner County. That is the sport. reer. He can always move up in has an Olympic medal, baby- When this debate was raging, Interest in this area is chang- weight as he gets older. If it all faced looks and a kind of quite, I was really hoping we could get ing. It is changing in large part comes together, he could be humble personality. And with a a casino. I enjoy playing a little due to a young Nico Hernandez going after Manny Pacquiao’s barrage of body punching that blackjack every now and then, seeing his uncle box, telling his DROP THE MIKE record of a title in eight different made me want to double over and if you can fight off the urge dad Lewis he wanted to do it in professional debut in a bedroom weight classes. That is the goal. just watching it, he sent a Wi- to go to the ATM, it can be pretty the Olympics and then dedicat- without a bunch of advantages. But for right now, he is going chita crowd into a rabid frenzy in fun. ing his life to turning that dream His professional career will be to have to make Americans care a fourth-round stoppage in his But the gambling wasn’t really into a bronze medal. an uphill battle. One of the un- about a weight class that hasn’t pro debut. Lewis and Nico used what it was about for me. I On Saturday, Nico launched fortunate things about the sport had any traction. He can put on to be turned away after begging wanted a place that could host his professional career at the is that talent alone does not roughly 30 pounds to get to jun- for boxing coverage in Wichita. It live boxing and/or mixed martial casino. It was all very fitting. make a career. You have to be ior welterweight with the likes of is safe to say those days are over arts. After Lewis’ gym in north Wi- marketable. You have to have Terence Crawford or 40 or 50 and there is a tidal wave of peo- People ask me what my fa- chita burned down, the two got something to sell. pounds to get all the way up to ple ready to surf Nico into his vorite sport is a lot. When I an- back to training the way they Fortunately for Nico, he has a light middleweight or mid- first professional world title and swer boxing without hesitation I started when Nico was just a bronze medal that sells itself. dleweight with Canelo Alvarez put the city on the map. get a lot of the same response. kid: getting in work in a bedroom And it isn’t just any medal; it is and Gennady Golovkin. Or he It is going to be a fun ride. “Huh?” in their house. the one that ended a long can make his own action at the Mike Mendez is the sports edi- Yeah. I know. I don’t blame Both of them will tell you it is drought for the United States. lighter weights and become his tor of the Newton Now and can you for the surprise. The heart of the work that matters, not the Unfortunately, he is taking that own reason for people across the be reached by e-mail at Kansas isn’t really known as equipment. 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Gomez lost 7-1 to Ricardo it to the 130 pound cham- in the 14 and under divi- the semifinals with a pair With the highest num- WRESTLING Levario from Ulysses. pionship match in the 10 sion, and 12 and under of wins at 195 pounds be- ber of placers the Newton From Page 12 “Both Gomez and Brac- and under division and wrestler Nick Treaster fore going to the back side Wrestling Club has ever keen gave hard-nosed ef- took second in the tourna- took fourth at 68 pounds. of the bracket. In the 10 had at the state tourna- way to the finals. In the forts in their ment. Buchanan opened Edson won his first two and under division, Mar- ment, the future of the finals, he lost a 3-0 battle championship matches,” with a tech fall and matches before falling in lar won his second match sport looks bright with a to Jacob Stinnett from Matt Treaster said. “Al- pinned his way into the the semifinals 8-6. He re- of the tournament at 170 mix of older and younger Fort Scott. At 215 though they didn’t come finals after that. In the fi- bounded with a pin on the pounds and dropped his kids shining on the big pounds, Gomez got a pin out on top in the end, nals, he was pinned by backside to get into the last two. stage. and advanced to the fi- their opponents knew Bernard Birch from Hard third place match, where Trevor Waldrop, Jensen “I would say things look nals with a 3-2 gut check they had been in a Knox. he beat Cayden Hugh- Livesay, Eddy Southern, good for Newton against Taylor Vincent match.” Josh Edson took third banks from Maize 8-0. Nathan Barron, Keon Ed- Wrestling for years to from Maize. In the finals, Logan Buchanan made for Newton at 135 pounds Treaster made it to the wards, Trevor Beyer, come,” Matt Treaster semifinals and lost a 5-4 Kaden Chalashtari, said. “We have some very thriller in overtime. He Dylan Hedrick, Karston talented boys coming up got into the third place Wall, Bobby Southern, from first grade to high match with a 6-2 win and Clayton Kaufman, Drake school juniors. And if they lost another overtime Henrich and Dante continue to work hard, thriller 3-1 to Cale Alder- Harper all qualified for there will be a lot of high man from Olathe South the state tournament for school state medals for to take fourth. Newton. the Railers in the future.” After a third place finish in 5A, Cyle Gautchi took fifth in Topeka at 220 pounds with a 7-1 win over Jeff Walters from Junction City. Cole Chalashtari took fifth at Rental Cars 150 pounds in the 10 and 283-0789 under division with a pin over Quinter’s Lakin Getz. Jackson Marlar and Colby Beer both took “the nicest storage units in Newton” sixth. In the high school division, Beer made it to 130 E. 4th • 283-9100 MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW Newton’s Wyatt Hendrickson wrestles in the finals of the Bishop Carroll Tournament on Dec. 17 in Wichita. Fix it up for Spring! Emily Peaney and Skylar coming younger players, NEWTON Botterweck, and some ex- the challenge is not only From Page 12 citing propositions pitch- in making the sport fun Limited ing in the circle, the for the players they have “I have told several peo- opportunities will be but in trying to draw in Time Get in ple and I guarantee you if there. While a state title the potential players who you talk to other coaches, may not be the most real- are walking the halls. On Power only! here last year we go 0-21,” istic goal, the task with the diamond, the Newton Parks said. “If we played the seniors this season upperclassmen are al- Tool NOW! in the Greater Wichita will be twofold. They will ways there to offer sup- Athletic League, we’d need to set the example port and positive criticism Clearance have been 15-5. But that for years to come with with hitting and fielding Sale! is the difference between their work ethic and pas- technique. They know one league and the other.” sion for the game. They they will need every The team knows this will also need to be inclu- player to be their best in will still be a climb. And sive, taking the younger order to get a win. And a it is important for the players under their wing big point of emphasis for Railers to stay realistic in and welcoming them as the girls this season will order to keep from spiral- important members of the be coming together as a ing mentally. But they team. unit to pick each other up. are still keeping score. When it comes to put- And it is this team that And this group of girls is ting everything into the can put the program on hungry for a win. In a sport, the upperclassmen schedule to reach for the ring game where trends build have no problems. Even skies in the near future. Choose your sp NEWTNEWTONON on themselves and confi- in the face of stepping “We will get there in eeds now! dence means everything, way outside of the comfort time,” Parks said. “We decking n 316-283-0700 they need that first win to zone, Newton has players have got good kids. We 1601 WW.. 1st St. get the snowball rolling in will to step up to do what- know we have got good Trex or Fiberon the right direction. ever it takes for the team. kids coming up next year. De “I think it would help “Last year, [Kyndal We know we have got cking Materials Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30; everyone’s heads be up,” Bacon] was our No. 2 good kids on the team re- Sat. 8:00-3:00; Closed Sunday senior Celina Perez said pitcher,” Parks said. “And turning. Half of what we about the possibility of you are talking about a have got to do is turn the getting a win. “And I girl who would rather go corner. The senior group think if we get one, then to the dentist than pitch. right now is helping lay we can continue to get an- But she still went out the foundation for what other one.” there and pitched every will be five years from “And I feel like we may second game for us last now. Five years from get more fans or people to year because we didn’t now, do I expect us to be come out if we won our have anybody else. And as good as anybody? You first game,” senior Maria we have got several play- bet. I expect us to be com- McGonigal said. ers like that, and you peting night in and night With a big senior class, have to applaud that.” out with the best of key underclassmen like When it comes to wel- them.”

scrapping the sport, she other people. Obviously it DIVING just scrapped the dive and is not a contact sport or From Page 12 kept moving forward. anything. So you go up At the state diving and do your thing.” Like overcoming any meet, there is still a cer- This season is bitter- fear, the road was filled tain amount of awe sweet for Naysmith. It with small steps along the watching the best in the will be the last time to be way, with a few steps state make their dives. a part of the Newton swim back as well. There were But in the middle of team as graduation is ap- jumps off the side of the watching the best, there is proaching quickly and she pool and repeated “pencil” a realization that takes gets ready to head to jumps where she would place that she may never Kansas State University. have to go all the way to imagined in the grips of But before it is all over, the bottom and come up her fear. she is going to enjoy the staying in the pencil. “Well, I guess I am just time with her friends. And Through repetition, she as good as them, so…,” she will also leave with started to become more Naysmith said. “I think it some parting wisdom as and more comfortable. is nice with diving and ob- well. The comfort transferred viously with gymnastics “Just try to conquer onto the board. And even and stuff, you just go out your fears, because it will though she did get a con- by yourself and you don’t turn out good in the end,” cussion hitting the water have to like, worry about Naysmith said. as a freshman, instead of Page 14 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now March 30, 2017

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