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Newton, KS www.harveycountynow.com Vol. 1: No. 48 Thursday, July 14, 2016 $1.25 CITY OF NEWTON Budget options include large tax increases BY ADAM STRUNK NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected]

The city budget continues to take shape, and all of the options provided to the commission at its work session include mill levy increases near or exceeding double digits. City Manager Bob Myers opened the meeting outlining the financial straits the city was in. He said shared funding from the state on a variety of taxes disappeared in 2004, causing the city to have to learn to function with less. He said the city over the years depleted its reserves. It eliminated capital improvement plans from various budgets, all for short term PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW solutions. Davy Bjerum, 4, right, hands a dish of ice cream Thursday night, July 7, to Peter Hartman of Hesston, left, while Kendra Burkey, center, He said back-loaded bond costs owner of Salted Creamery, looks on. Salted Creamery is a local ice cream- and sorbet-making and selling business. Bjerum is Burkey's would increase the next year. assistant. “These are not sustainable ac- Myers tions we've taken,” he said. “Right now we're not at the point we can do that. We don't have the funds available to maintain what we have.” Myers said that the city needs to either budget for the programs it has or find the ones it's going A cool summer job to eliminate. In his speech, he added that people still de- manded city services. He said no one thinks police Burkey creates delightful concoctions through Salted Creamery officers should only investigate half the crimes or the EMS should respond to fewer emergencies. BY WENDY NUGENT “I haven't heard anyone suggesting we should let the streets deteriorate so they're more like Wi- NEWTON NOW STAFF chita.” [email protected] He then added that the city has inherited the cuts of the state. He said the police inherit the There's no fear in ice cream. state's decrease in mental health care invest- That's according to Kendra Burkey, ments, and the EMS inherits the decreasing ac- who, with Holly Nickel, started Salted cess of people to medical services. Creamery, an ice cream company in “It's my proposal that the budget this year be Newton a few years ago. See BUDGET / 8 Burkey, now the sole owner, is the head of the communication program at Hesston College, which includes public speaking and mass media classes. “There's no fear in ice cream,” Burkey NORTH NEWTON said. “People line up for ice cream, and you don't see a lot of people lining up to take public speaking.” Property tax increase Burkey focuses her energy on her full- time job during the school year and con- centrates more on ice cream during the on the horizon for city summer. Burkey said she takes teaching very BY ADAM STRUNK seriously but got to the point where she NEWTON NOW STAFF needed a creative outlet. [email protected] She and Nickel, who owned a local book store, started the business in 2012. “For me, even though I love teach- Taxes will probably again be jumping up in ing, you don't always see a lot of imme- North Newton by 5 mills. diate results in teaching. The product is The reasons for the proposed increase came valuable but not tangible,” she said. down to creating a cushion for North Newton with When the duo came up with the busi- a property tax cap to go into effect in 2018. ness idea, they only were partially seri- At its July meeting, the North Newton City ous. Council saw a final budget for 2017 with a “We were interested in dreaming planned 3.75 mill increase. about what we could do in this commu- City Administrator John Torline said that the nity as far as small business,” Burkey mill levy increase would bring in $8,000 to pay for said. “Originally, it started out with us police officer overtime and continue to pay for Fire dreaming about all of the options. I had and EMS service charged by the City of Newton. pitched the idea of hot dogs at one The City of North Newton will budget to pay point.” around $425,000 for fire protection. Nickel came up with the idea of ice Finally, the increase provides a cushion, as a Kendra Burkey has an ice cream cart Thursday nights outside of Prairie Harvest, state property tax cap would go into effect in See CREAMERY / 15 where folks can purchase a bowl of ice cream for $2.99. 2018. Once the cap is in place, Torline believed See N. NEWTON / 8 Mail Label Newton family bonds over music

BY WENDY NUGENT work together,” Darin said. “But just working together ever since I NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected] was 7 or 8 and just learning together and playing together, just leaves [...]” The Stephens' living room isn't To which his dad added, “It's adorned like many others. been so long now—years,” Brad There's a drum set in one corner, said. “[…] They've gotten to the a keyboard in another, guitars scat- point where they know more about tered about, a cello and at least one music than I do.” microphone. It looks like a music Cross Walk has played a variety studio in the Newton home. of venues and events in the area, The parents, Brad and Shirley, including Norm's on a regular basis and their three kids, Darin, 16, when they had live music, the Sarah, 19, and Colin, 21, have been Chalk Festival in Newton a couple playing in their family band, The of years, Faith & Life, a Trunk or Cross Walk, for years now, and Treat event, Farmers Market in that's how they “live” in their living Wichita, churches having outings WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW room. Brad Stephens, right, and son Colin perform in their living room Friday, July 8, in “You definitely have to learn to See MUSIC / 8 Newton, along with the rest of the family in their band The Cross Walk.

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BY WENDY NUGENT NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected]

Barbara Bunting bravely put her left hand in a container Wednesday afternoon at Newton Pub- lic Library. This wasn't just any container, however—it was a round object filled with cockroaches, the kind people would just as soon stomp on than touch. They are one bug that gives people the heebie jeebies. Bunting closed her eyes like the Bug Lady in- structed and then, while making a scared face, put her hand in the container. The audience made “eww” noises. The Bug Lady, who also has a show on public tele- vision and whose real name is Carrie Tiemeyer, brought an assortment of PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW critters to Newton Public Newton resident Barbara Bunting, left, reaches into a container of cockroaches Wednesday afternoon, July Library for a couple of 6, during the Bug Lady program at Newton Public Library. BELOW: Henry Jaso of Newton, center, laughs programs Wednesday, while his sister Grace Jaso, right, and Sadie Houser look on as they played a game while the Bug Lady took a critter around the room for others to see. July 6. One was a morning program in Wednes- ber who was there with day Workshops for 8- to her daughter and grand- 12-year-olds, while the children, stood up. other one, Family Time Later, the Bug Lady Fun, was at 1:30 p.m. For told the packed house the latter, there's no en- cockroaches have their rollment, and anyone can brains near their stom- attend. achs and that people from PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Almost every time the other countries eat them. ABOVE: Daytona Hoopes feels the cockroaches. Bug Lady unveiled an an- In fact, one man from an- TOP: Robyn Jaso of Newton doesn’t seem to like the Bug Lady’s snake. imal, she brought it other country told her around for kids and they eat them live and adults to touch. That in- can feel them crawling in ally cool,” she said. frog eats 10 large mice a cluded a couple of large their stomachs for about Another attendee, Aly- week. spiders with at least one five minutes. jah Cooley, summed up in And mice are the one of them being a tarantula, When touching the crit- one word what he thought animal the Bug Lady a rat, a large cockroach ters, children's expres- about the program— fears. She asked the audi- and other roaches, an about the size of a dinner spider's leg, not the Bug sions ranged from happy “Good.” He agreed he ence to guess what she African centipede, an plate. Lady's leg) and rubbed it to disgusted to terrified to liked learning bugs eat was afraid of until one African bullfrog and a “When she's full grown, back and forth until it amused. mice and rats, and that person guessed. parrot. she'll eat rats,” the Bug broke off. The spider then One attendee, Braylyn they're interesting. “A mouse!” she said. In regard to a baby Lady said. “That spider grew a new leg. Hoopes, said she thought The Bug Lady also had “I'm scared of mice! I go to tarantula that appeared can jump almost 100 Then the Bug Lady it was “cool” to see the an- a parrot with her, which the pet store and buy 175 to be about the size of a feet.” asked for a volunteer, imals. Her favorite ani- she said was 55 years old, mice a week. It's not a salad plate, the Bug Lady One time, she said, the which is when Bunting, a mal? and a duck. She told the good day when I go to the said it would grow to spider broke her leg (the local school-board mem- “Probably the hissing audience the African bull- pet store.” cockroach 'cause it felt re-

Game night will go swimmingly with this Goldfish snack ne of my favorite snacks, and nobody com- well-combined. As they are, though, parts of summer is plains about being a Pour the oyster crack- they’re a little too easy to Othat we often get a guinea pig for my new ers and Goldfish crackers just keep popping into chance to sit around my recipes when we get to- into a large Ziplock bag. your mouth by the hand- sister and brother-in-law’s gether. Dump the oil mixture ful, and are a great, kid- kitchen table and play So this time, since I had into the bag, seal it and friendly snack, too. I even board games and cards very little time to put shake until the crackers used the whole wheat well into the early morn- something together, I de- are all evenly coated in Goldfish for mine, so I felt ing hours. cided to try out a recipe the oil and spice mixture. at least a little better A few weeks ago, we got for an easy snack mix, Spread the mixture out about eating so many of together to play several and it was great. In on a baking sheet (cover it them. games. One I was particu- around 20 minutes, you in foil for super easy If you have any fun larly excited about was a can whip up some home- cleanup) and bake for nights with friends new one I bought called made snack mix, and about 15 minutes, stirring planned or just need a “Punderdome.” In a nut- there aren’t too many halfway through to let the good snack for an evening shell, the point of the dishes to do, either. crackers brown evenly. on the couch, I’d recom- game is to try to come up I found this recipe on Remove from the oven, mend firing up the oven with the best pun in the the blog “Life with the make a futile attempt not to toast some crackers. group based on two ran- Crust Cut Off.” You can to eat a whole lot of them They’re just as simple as domly drawn cards. find it at www.lifewith- LINDSEY YOUNG/NEWTON NOW off the baking sheet while the name suggests and Not everyone in the thecrustcutoff.com/easy- Easy ranch snack mix is a nice, toasted snack to enjoy with friends or they’re nice and warm pretty darn delicious. group was as excited ranch-snack-mix/ by yourself. and transfer to an airtight about puns as I was, but container. Lindsey Young is co- they all played and Easy Ranch Snack canola oil Directions owner of Newton Now. She laughed and rolled their Mix 1 heaping teaspoon gar- Preheat the oven to 250 If you like a little bit of doesn’t claim to be an ex- eyes as we battled it out Ingredients lic salt degrees. spice, try adding in a little pert in the kitchen but in a game of wits. 1 ounce packet of ranch 9 ounces oyster crack- In a small bowl, whisk cayenne pepper, too. I’m loves to try new recipes. Of course, a part of salad dressing dry mix ers together the ranch packet, sure that would be deli- You can reach her at every game night is 1/4 cup vegetable or 1 bag Goldfish crackers oil and garlic salt until cious on these. [email protected]

@ KRANZ MOTORS Open SATURDAYS until 5 Coupon Must Be Presented At Time Of Service! July 14, 2016 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 3 Women's Community Foundation Less time grant cycle opens July 14 banking. BY WENDY NUGENT NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected] More time

The grant cycle for the local Women's Community enjoying. Foundation (WCF) opens July 14. That's what those at- tending the Foundations's open house Thursday, July 7, at the Old Mill were told, as they munched on snacks and listened to the program. “We're excited to have you all here tonight,” said WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Angie Tatro, executive di- Marilyn Sjogren, left, talks to Peggy Gerber with St. Matthew's Payee rector of the Central Program on Thursday, July 7, at the Women's Community Foundation's Kansas Community Foun- open house. dation (CKCF). The WCF ter, Health Ministries which organizations will is under the umbrella of Clinic, Heart to Heart Ad- get grants, which are pre- the CKCF. vocacy Center, HOPE sented in November. The TM As of that day, a total of Home Repair, Newton deadline is Sept. 1. $11,000 was available for Meals on Wheels, Peace “I just wanted to touch grants, and they hope that Connections, St. Matthew's base on membership,” Hutchinson Haven Newton Wichita 800.428.8427 hcu.coop number raises gets Payee Program and Trinity Linda Hwa Davis with higher said Jennifer Vogts, Heights Respite Care. WCF said. “A lot of you are chair of the Foundation's Since its inception in members, but for those Advisory Board. 2000, the WCF has who are not, we have it "The grand total raised awarded almost $260,000 broken down in six levels.” to date is $16,000, and in Harvey County and Those are: $11,000 of that grand total Newton. •Premier Membership is available for grants and Representatives from at a donation level of remainder designated to- three of the recipients $1,000 or more ward endowment funds," spoke that evening, talking •Full Membership at a Vogts said on about what their organiza- donation level of $525 to Monday. "Yes, we hope to tions do and how the grant $999 raise $20,000 for grants money helped. •Junior Membership at this year. Deadline One of those was Connie a level of $325 for women Jackie S. Anderson by September 1, 2016." Rickard, executive director aged 26 through 40 Licensed Funeral Director She said the purpose of with Trinity Heights •Ms. Membership at a the evening was to perhaps Respite Care, who said local of $125 for women 25 Monument Specialist get more people to join. they provide the gift of years old and younger Pre-need Counselor “WCF celebrates the op- time for parents. The orga- •Contributing Member- The Michael L. Hylton portunities available for nization's purpose is to ship at any donation Licensed Funeral Director women through their char- provide respite care for amount Monument Specialist itable contributions,” ac- families with special-needs •In Memory Member- difference Pre-need Counselor cording to a WCF children from birth to age ship where family mem- is in the pamphlet. “The mission of 16 in Marion and Harvey bers and/or friends can WCF is to provide an av- counties. Families get a continue a membership for enue for women to engage temporary rest from care- each year for any former or etails in local philanthropy. taking with either in-home current WCF member who Members share a belief service or Parents Day Out has died that by working with oth- (PDO). WCF also has three en- ers, instead of alone, they Each summer, non-profit dowments—the Jan Eliza- can maximize their efforts organizations and other beth Saab Endowment, with the community.” qualifying agencies can Colleen McCullough En- (316) 283-4343 Grant recipients last submit grant applications dowment and Women's year were CASA: A Voice to WCF, and those are re- Community Foundation Fax (316) 283-5460 for Children, Harvey viewed by the Grants Com- Endowment. 120 E. Broadway County Domestic Vio- mittee, which presents “The Women's Commu- lence/Sexual Assault Task finalists to the WCF mem- nity Foundation welcomes Newton, Kansas 6711467114 Force, Harvey County bership. At the Annual anyone to donate to these Health Department, Har- Meeting in October, the endowments,” the pam- www.broadwaycolonialfh.comwww.broadwaycolonialfh.com vey County Homeless Shel- membership votes to see phlet stated.

Julyy, 14,, 2016,, 6:30 p.m.p MeridianMeM ridianidi n CtCenterCentert 1420 E Broadway Ct, Newton, Kansas The Newton Now newspaper and the Newton Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative forum in which candidates from both parties will be presenting their views and political stances. Harvey County Sheriff candidates, State candidates for House District 72, and Senate District 31 candidates will be in attendence.

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BY WENDY NUGENT want readers to get. NEWTON NOW STAFF “This one [email protected] If you go would be— even though Julane Hiebert will A “motherhood” theme one might have a book signing runs through the writing plan, God for the last of her process in a series of has an even books in the series books Julane Hiebert bigger one in “Brides of a Feather,” s9EARS/F,AW%NFORCEMENT s5NITED3TATES-ARINE Hiebert called “Wren,” from 10 wrote, called “Brides of a mind—one 3ERVING#ONTINUOUSLY 'ULF7AR6ETERAN Feather.” for our best,” Hiebert said. a.m. to noon Saturday, “My husband and I The other books in the July 23, at Faith & 0RESENT s-ARRIED4O2OBIN&OR9EARS have four children, two series have an audience Life, 606 N. Main St. s,IFELONG(ARVEY#OUNTY #HILDREN 'RANDDAUGHTER in Newton. daughters and two sons,” with a wide age range. 2ESIDENT s$ECADES/F#OMMUNITY said Hiebert, who resided “Those who choose his- Other events at in Newton from 1956 torical/prairie/romance Faith & Life this sum- s&ISCALLY2ESPONSIBLE )NVOLVEMENT#OACH6OLUNTEER through 1998. “However, would perhaps be the first mer include: our daughters had an in- to pick it up,” she said. •6:30 p.m. Tuesday, curable neuromuscular “And I have teenage read- Aug. 2, “Kansas Trail ENDORSED BY HARVEY COUNTY disease and are now with ers as well as those much Guide” author talk by the Lord. I had many peo- older. I do write mainly Jonathan Conard and SHERIFF T. WALTON ple encourage me to write inspirational Kristin Conard about our journey through historical/prairie/romance. •6:30 p.m. Thurs- day, Aug. 4, Summer PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT CHAD GAY SHERIFF the years with the girls. While I don't particularly ROGER ERICKSON, TREASURER But I have found it much write only for Christian Book Club discussion easier to incorporate the readers, I do write with a and Skype with author lessons we learned prayer that all readers Varina Denman, who throughout that time into will glean some lesson or wrote the book “Jaded” the lives of my fictional encouragement through •10 a.m. to noon characters. While none of the story.” Saturday, Aug. 13, au- the characters are exact Writing, Hiebert be- thor visit and book replicas of anyone I know, lieves, is something that signing with Melissa not even the girls, there comes naturally, whether Jagears and Kim are certain personality it's the ability to tell a Vogel Sawyer traits that do rise to the good story, the concept of front and make it easy to writing or the urge to develop a character write. How a person de- the story, carried it [most around them.” velops that innate ability likely] much longer than The Council Grove resi- is learned, however. nine months, and actually dent said that whole con- “I've been blessed with know the child better than cept was just one of the author friends who have she does. So there's a lot things that happen when believed in me and en- of give and take before it a writer allows a story to couraged me along the finally goes through the develop. way,” she said. “Also, I do multiple stages of editing The title of the series is belong to a writing group, and is finally declared a play on the saying that and that's something I healthy enough to be pub- starts out “Birds of a would advise anyone just lished.” feather,” and each sister's starting out. A writing More Content Available Online @ story is a book. There's group gives you opportu- Newton history “Robin,” “Lark” and at the nity to hone the skills Hiebert moved to New- www.HarveyCountyNow.com last, “Wren.” needed, and it also allows ton in 1956, graduating “The complete series is you to develop the tough from the local high school about three sisters from skin you need in today's in 1958. In November Chicago who are forced, publishing world.” after graduation, she mar- because of their father's When Hiebert submits ried her high school death and large debt, to stories, they go through sweetheart. Her husband move to their uncle's editing processes, and this worked for the Newton ranch in the Flint Hills of can be difficult. Fire Department as a fire- Kansas,” Hiebert said. “These stories are our fighter from 1965 to 1998, “Wren is the youngest of babies, and we become which is when they moved the sisters, impulsive, and very protective,” she said. to Cassoday. They resided Whether youre buying your determined to arrive in “But a good editor is like there for 12 years and first car or your retirement home, Kansas with the promise having a great pediatri- now live near the Council Im here for you every step of the way. of a husband—even cian. There is a trust com- Grove City Lake. Lets talk about how I can help. though she had to place ponent that works both She is contracted and Lets talk today. an advertisement for one ways. I have a wonderful published through Wings in a newspaper and has editor, and I trust her to of Hope Publishing, which only one reply.” know what's best for my is Kim Vogel Sawyer's Hiebert said every au- baby. On the other hand, Publishing Group. Her thor writes with the idea she realizes I'm the blog is at julanehiebertau- of a “take-away” they mother and I've conceived thor.com.

County gives funding to drug prevention program

BY ADAM STRUNK the road.” • Walton made a few NEWTON NOW STAFF The comments on the recent [email protected] county ap- police shootings in Dallas. proved the “Our law enforcement appropria- is on heightened alert for In a relatively short tion. our own safety,” he said. Board of Harvey County “For me, “It's a bad time for law Commissioners meeting, you spend a enforcement to say the the commission looked at dollar in pre- B. Hague least. The worst I've seen. budget information, ap- vention, you With Cleveland coming proved support of a drug save $2-3 down the road,” up and the mixed groups and alcohol prevention Commissioner Randy out there I say hang on. program and heard from Hague said. This won't be a pretty the sheriff on issues his • The county commis- sight. office is dealing with. sion had a chance to look *The subject of a recent Here is the rundown of at 2016 revenues for the riot at a prison over Monday's county commis- year through the second mashed potato quality in sion meeting action: quarter. As a whole, gen- Butler County came up. • Mirror Inc. CEO and eral fund revenue is Commissioner Ron Kre- Newton Commissioner ahead about a million dol- hbiel said if potatoes have Barth Hague and Pam lars compared to where it lumps in them, they are Stevens of the Newton was at last year, having not mashed potatoes. Area Chamber spoke to brought in $9.44 million • The commission took the Harvey County Com- on the year. Revenue from a five-minute recess at mission on the possible property tax accounted for 10:15 a.m. to have a bath- appropriation of $1,000 the majority of the in- room break. for baseline training for crease over last year. • The west side of West drug and alcohol abuse • Sheriff T. Walton Park reopened last week- provided by Mirror Inc. talked about the pay dis- end thanks to county road The training helps indi- parity between sheriff's crews. viduals develop aware- deputies and Newton po- “If it wasn't for them, ness on drug and alcohol lice officers. He said he we wouldn't have problems and encourages lost another officer to the opened,” Parks Director them to address the prob- Newton Police Depart- Kass Miller said. “The lems in a community. An ment and hiring new offi- roads were pretty bad.” organized training pro- cers is a mess. He said the flooding gram supported by a “We're trying to find event in early July did broad coalition between qualified officers, and have a few bright spots. local government entities what we're getting back is “As a plus, a lot of carp would also help in grant the hiring pool is a mud floated away, and we saw opportunities, Hague puddle and what we're quite a few moles out said. paying isn't attracting there floating,” Miller “A coalition like this much,” he said. said. has the opportunity to ac- County Administer The parks department cess a pretty substantial John Waltner clarified has been fighting an on- amount of federal and that while there was a going battle with moles surprisingly state dollars wage disparity, the officer for a number of years. out there,” he said. “It's said he didn't switch de- • The county commis- an additional investment partments because of the sion will hold a day-long into gaining dollars down pay. budget session on July 14.

Harvey County Republican Party announces ice cream social

BY ADAM STRUNK cial at 6:30 p.m. Thurs- from local races as well as NEWTON NOW STAFF day, July 21. The event other Republican speak- [email protected] will be held at the covered ers. Donations will be ac- shelter just off of Fifth cepted for the ice cream. Street in Athletic Park. In case of rain, the event The Harvey County Re- The event will feature will be at 423 N. Main in publican Party will host Republican candidates Newton. their annual ice cream so- July 14, 2016 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 5 Board raises its health-care contributions for employees

BY WENDY NUGENT the board contribution tion program addressing agenda 6-1 with Renee NEWTON NOW STAFF total to $1,850,100 for the the health savings plan so Erickson voting against. [email protected] year. A total of 437 em- it can be considered in the This agenda included the ployees were enrolled in future minutes from the June 27 the district's health insur- “So maintaining our board meeting, bills, trea- During the Monday ance plan with a little current rate of contribu- surer's report, personnel night meeting, the local more than half the em- tions doesn’t meet muster report, acting on appoint- board of education author- ployees taking part. with the affordability,” ments, designations and ized giving employees $75 If the numbers of those Miller told the board, authorizations, access to more per month for their enrolled in the plan stay adding they needed to public records fees and health-insurance premi- the same for the next aca- come up with a decision guidelines for payment of ums for the 2017 fiscal demic year, board contri- that night. substitute teachers for year. butions would increase by Administration pre- 2016-17. “The concern we all $393,300 to about $2.2 sented the board with •Discussed the budget have as district leaders, as million. These extra funds WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW three options, which and took no action. well as employees, is how will come out of a reserve From left, Sheila Wendling, director of instructional services; Superin- raised the board's contri- “The board has previ- the contributions impact fund, Miller said, where tendent Deborah Hamm; and Board President Dick Koontz attend the bution by either $50 or ously reviewed the budget employee responsibility,” there is about $308,000. Monday night meeting. $75. reduction recommenda- said Russell Miller, assis- The current health in- After meeting with tions from Superinten- tant superintendent. surance plan premiums board meeting, district the idea the consensus staff, Miller changed op- dent's Advisory Council The board voted in favor will increase. administration presented was to keep the current tions for the health-insur- (SAC) and District Sup- 4 to 2, with Barbara “(The) overall increase different health-care plan with changes,” ance premiums, according port Team (DST),” the Bunting and Dick Koontz for that package is a 20 plans. Hamm said. “The board to the agenda. agenda stated. “Hamm voting against and Tim percent increase,” he said. “Following the board will need to increase the In other business, the has revised the rank list- Hodge recusing himself However, some of the meeting, Dr. Miller and board contribution be- board: ing from the one submit- from the vote because he plans will take less than a [superintendent] Dr. cause of the Affordable •Appointed Dick ted by the SAC and DST said his wife benefits from 20 percent increase, while [Deborah] Hamm met Care Act.” Koontz board president to reflect current adminis- the vote. All seven board others will have more. For with 22 members of the She also said there was for another year and trative thinking. This doc- members were present. example, in the employee staff [members of Super- concern many staff mem- Bunting as vice president. ument should still be During the 2015-16 aca- only category, the intendent's Advisory bers wouldn’t understand •Discussed their new considered a draft.” demic year, the board paid worker's responsibility Council, District Support the difference between a seating arrangement. Pre- This draft includes a $325 a month if people this fiscal year has been Team and classified staff flex plan and health-sav- viously, the board sat budget reduction of were on the employee only $58.92 per month in the at District Office],” ac- ings plan. around a large table setup $260,594 and includes plan and $450 a month for $3,000 to $6,000 de- cording to the board The meeting with staff with some of their backs such things as changing the family plan. For em- ductible plan. In that agenda. “The purpose of yielded these results: to the audience. For the new hires from nine-hour ployee/spouse, they paid same plan for fiscal year the meeting was to share •They preferred hold- past two meetings, to eight-hour positions at $400, and for the em- 2017, rates will only in- the insurance information ing onto the current they've all sat at four ta- $30,582, Axtell lease at ployee/child, it paid the crease to $59.27. However, and seek input from staff health insurance plan bles, with board members $9,500 and professional same. in the same deductible as to preferences for structure over changing to and administration facing development at $10,000. There were 301 enrolled plan last year for families, health insurance plans higher deductibles with a the audience. “These items are fully in the employee-only plan employee responsibility and board contributions, health savings plan op- “I think the table supported by the adminis- with 39 enrolled in the was $746.71. This fiscal as well as respond to tion arrangement is steps in a tration and will be re- family plan, and the re- year, it rises to $894.15, questions.” •Asked the board to in- good direction,” Board flected in the budget mainder almost were which includes the board's Hamm told the board crease the board contribu- Member Steve Richards document that the board evenly enrolled in the added monies. Monday night her impres- tion to health-insurance said. will review in August,” other plans. This brought During the June 27 sion of the meeting. premiums •Approved the consent the agenda stated. “I walked away with •Initiate a staff educa-

Marion County Fair invites participants OT Cab rates jump in Newton as of July 1 HILLSBORO—The 86th Marion County Fair will take place July 27-31 in Hillsboro. BY ADAM STRUNK with folks,” Newton reviewed any criminal histories and The event will feature a rodeo beginning at 8 p.m. he said. “It's rate increases of a cab driving offenses, set the on July 27 and 28, a demolition derby beginning at 7 NEWTON NOW STAFF just hap- company in exchange for driver age requirement to [email protected] p.m. on July 30 as well as other family fun. pened providing it a license. 19, required driving his- Rodeo tickets run $6 for adults and $5 for kids 6- overnight, “With the changes we tory, background tests, 12. Children younger than that are free. Demo A cab rate increase has and they made a year or two ago and insurance for vehi- Derby tickets are $10 for adults $6 for children and some worrying that some say, ‘Now regarding taxicab compa- cles. again free for those under six. Newton community mem- what I do?’ nies and Uber type serv- Newton Now attempted For more information call the fair office at 620- bers will have trouble get- What do Myers ices, we no longer to get ahold of Ted Hill, 381-0109. ting around. they do?” regulate rates,” City Man- who owns OT Cab along —For Newton Now As of July 1, local cab Harvey County does ager Bob Myers stated in with ABC Cab multiple rates with OT Cab in- offer a scheduled trans- an e-mail. “Like any other times but received no re- creased from $4.75 for a portation service, Harvey business, they are just sponse on the rate in- one way trip in Newton to County Interurban, but subject to normal market crease. $7.50. jobs don't always work pressures and what their The discounted rate for out with the schedules of customers will tolerate.” those with lower incomes the service. The ordinance at the Make a difference Residential & who have successfully re- Zuercher said that the time was meant as a way helping students Commercial Cleaning Services & ceived a cab card in- higher rates mean some to establish a set of rules from around Janitorial Services creased from $3.50 to of the people he helps that could be shared by the world! $4.75. 2216 N. Anderson Rd with employment lose two cab companies and by Newton, Kansas Chris Zuercher, who di- hours worth of pay just other transportation com- rects vocational services getting to work. panies such as Uber and Contact JohnJ Back, 316-283-5404 at Prairie View, said the The rate jump follows a to level the playing field ForeignForeigniSdCdi Student Coordinator www.servicemaster jump has affected some of September 2015 city ordi- for both. Along with doing ofnewton.com those the mental health nance that removed the away with price controls, 316-284-2757 center sees. rate review requirement the ordinance imposed “We had no notification, by the city. driver disqualifications to no way of working it out Previously, the City of persons with certain Get more news at harveycountynow.com Law enforcement receives support following Dallas shooting Bentley BY ADAM STRUNK following the incident. or cinnamon rolls. NEWTON NOW STAFF He said he will consider “It's good to know we Sand Co, [email protected] doing so for the safety of have that we have that,” his officers and to keep he said of the support. LLC the calm within the com- Newton Police Lt. The Harvey County munity. Bryan Hall also said the Sheriff's Office will review “It just takes one thing department has been see- a few of its policies follow- to go wrong, and you have ing an outpouring of sup- Mark Boston Agency ing the Thursday, July 7, it here,” he said of a possi- port following the tragedy 9401 W 109th N murder of five law en- ble tragedy or unrest. and expressed the same Sedgwick forcement officers in Dal- Walton said following sentiments as Walton. 614 N. Main, Newton las. the shooting he spent the Hall said that the New- 316-283-0021 316-772-5515 Sheriff T. Walton said Friday in his office an- ton Police Department that he's thinking about swering phone calls of currently has strong pulling back a bit on traf- people offering support or safety procedures in place July 17th fic stops, especially on seeing visitors passing on and to his knowledge, was 7 AM to 11:30 AM highways at least for the their support in person not going to change or near future in the time All You Can Eat often in the form of donuts look at those procedures. Roofing - Siding $8.00 per person & Guttering EverEveryy 3rd SundSundayaayy of the Month Serving the Newton area Kershner to fill career services director position for over 35 years NORTH NEWTON— ston, as part-time director formerly fell under the job Allen Wedel, Bethel Col- of career services, begin- description of campus lege vice president for ning July 18. counselor Joanna Bjerum. American Legion business affairs, an- She will assume the du- Bjerum will become the 400 S. Spencer nounced the appointment ties of student employment full-time director of stu- ***Open To The Public*** 316-283-2233 of Megan Kershner, Hes- and career services that dent wellness.

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Editorial There should be no us and them

This county has had another hard few weeks with tragedy. Innocent lives have been lost. And in that aftermath, we've reverted to the same rut we seem to always fall into. Blame someone else. Dig into our trenches. Close our eyes, ears, minds and hearts. When an innocent person is killed, the act is never just. And a part of us that relates to those people screams for justice. Yet we so often confuse vengeance for justice. We confuse the acts of individuals for the acts of a whole. We lash out with our emotions and not our rations. The re- sult merely continues a cycle of violence. We saw that cycle complete again last week. No one should die if they follow directions during a routine traffic stop. And certainly no one should die for donning a uniform to protect the public. Those previous statements have somehow become de- batable in the last few years, and that's truly shameful. As a society we should revile all killings, not just the deaths of people who look like us. We should mourn all such killings. And we should work to make those killings an anomaly. CARTOON BY AMY SMARSH-JOHNSON/NEWTON NOW There is no dichotomy for this. You can still support law enforcement, but also believe in rules, the court of law, and constitutional rights. You can still question a system, but appreciate and respect the members of a Columns system. The preamble of our Constitution calls us to form a more perfect union in the United States. That means our work is never done in these respects. We're a coun- Behymer Porch is a sacred place try with hundreds of years of baggage and back history to work with when it comes to the relationships between am writing this piece on our BRUCE BEHYMER they had taken vows not to touch our citizens and other citizens or the country itself. back porch, which is affection- a woman. Then, without a word, Forming that more perfect union has never been nor Iately known as “Behymer's the older monk picked up the ever will be easy. But that's something we must all Porch.” Some of the best and woman, carried her across the strive for and not be faulted for seeking in the process. worst home-brew beer was cre- river and placed her gently on the This isn't an original thought. This has been repeated ated here. And some of the best other side. The younger monk over and over following various tragedies. and craziest ideas were conceived couldn’t believe what had just At the end of the day, we're helpless about what goes here. Including this very newspa- happened. After rejoining his on in cities hundreds of miles away from Newton, per. We've had parties, barbe- companion, he was speechless, Kansas. cues, shared laughs and a few and several hours passed without The only things we can control are our own actions tears here. Heck, we even had a word between them. Finally the and how we view and treat others. Newton's own Lander Ballard THE ZEN OF BEHYMER younger monk could contain him- We see those examples on display regularly here, and George Graybill play right self any longer, and blurted out whether it's the outreach law enforcement receives fol- here where I am sitting. This is or Democrat but once you hit the “As monks, we are not permitted lowing a shooting of police officers or fundraising and no ordinary porch, this is a sa- porch, you’re one of us, a person to touch a woman, how could you community outreach efforts conducted by the police de- cred place. A place of magic. in the mood for a cold beer and then carry that woman on your partment like Operation Blue Christmas. When you sit on the Behymer some sitting time. You can argue shoulders?” The older monk The questions we must always ask ourselves in such porch you can enjoy nature. politics at the water cooler all you looked at him and replied, times are, “Am I helping to heal the strife we see? Or There is usually a bird and a want, but not here. Anger and “Brother, I set her down on the am I only deepening our divides?” squirrel or two hanging around negative energy isn't allowed ei- other side of the river, why are So we earnestly hope for the safety of our local law en- and we've got two big fat Zen ther. The world is full of it and I you still carrying her?” forcement, as we earnestly hope for the safety of all peo- Master cats that don't do much will not let it infiltrate our sacred When you come visit the Be- ple. except lay around and take it all space. hymer porch, don't carry any- An eye for an eye makes the world blind, as Gandhi in. Which is exactly what you are There is an old Zen story that thing with you. Let it all go. said. We've been working hard to blind ourselves as a supposed to do here. It's pretty sums up the Behymer porch quite Relax, breathe and just be. Enjoy country. Perhaps it's time to open our eyes and see the laid back, but we do have a few well. A senior monk and a junior the flowers, the grass, the cold very similar sets of eyes starring back at us. rules. The number one rule that monk who were traveling to- beer and the love and fellowship we do not break is, don't show up gether. They came to a river with of others. —Newton Now Editorial Board with an agenda. The only agenda a strong current. As the monks Tomorrow, work and reality, allowed is to sit without a were preparing to cross the river, will be here soon enough. thought or care and let the world they saw a very young and beau- go by. Showing up to push some- tiful woman also attempting to Bruce Behymer is the advertis- Say what? thing other than golden bubbles cross. The young woman asked if ing manager of Newton Now, The and fellowship is not welcomed. they could help her cross to the Edge and Harvey County Now. He Another rule is no labeling. You other side. The two monks can be reached at 316-281-7899 or I have a dream that my can leave your car a Republican glanced at one another because [email protected]. four little children will Sometimes, you just gotta be a jerk one day live in a nation o I got a good four phone super newsworthy. It was a story calls and a few texts from ADAM STRUNK that looked to be possibly a lot Sfolks I know in Newton more trouble than it was worth. where they will not be wondering what the deal was Perhaps everyone involved was with the guy with the sign walk- having a bad enough week al- ing up and down the street last ready. judged by the color of Friday. The whole situation got me His sign read that he was a thinking about all the characters their skin, but by the jerk to “the woman he loves” and we see walking by our window on gave her phone number so people Main Street. I've seen joy, sorrow, would call her and say they saw anger and elation outside of the content of their him outside saying he was sorry. STRUNK IN PUBLIC window. And usually all of these It was a Friday afternoon, and things come out at night. I rarely I was just drudging through some to get over. take the time to get these folks' character. copy, which meant I wanted an When I called the number I stories, though. Perhaps I should excuse to get out of the office. just got the answering machine, more often. It's really like a play Martin Luther King Jr. I caught up with the guy however. about the human condition out around Fifth and Main, and he So I posted the story I had. there. Bring lawn chairs. told me he said some things he About 20 minutes later I got a The whole situation Friday also shouldn't have to the lady. He call back from the phone number got me thinking about all the Letters Policy had the woman's number listed and it turns out the woman in- times I was a jerk to my girl- on the sign. volved was none-to-happy about friend. Like when I totally defeat So I jump back to the office to the man's public display of shame her in cards or tennis or every WRITE: Letters to the editor, Newton Now - 706 N. quickly type a story up. I mean, if and said she was never taking other competitive thing we do. Or Main, Newton, KS. I saw the display, I'd wonder him back, and some things could- when I lie and say I beat her at E-MAIL: [email protected] what the story was behind it. n't be unsaid. anything competitive we do, or We welcome letters of general interest to the commu- Plus, it was a Friday. Woof. So no happy ending. when she buys beer and leaves it nity and reserve the right to edit for clarification or I did a bit of background to She didn't want her name or in my fridge and it's gone the length. Letters should be fewer than 400 words, and make sure I wasn't writing about his name in the paper and said next time she visits. I need to writers are limited to one letter every other week. Let- something that had shown up in she didn't know why her business knock that off and buy her a six ters are due by noon on Monday before publication and the police blotter, cropped the should be made public. pack, which is the only kind I'll must be signed with the writer’s name, address and woman's phone number out of the In this case, while the account ever be able to offer. It's easier phone number for verification purposes. Only the name picture we would post and gave would make for a relatively en- than making and carrying signs. and hometown will be included in the printed letter. the same phone number a call. tertaining read, I opted to take We do not publish poetry, open or anonymous letters I figured the story might just the story offline. Adam Strunk is the managing or letters printed elsewhere. Sometimes, due to volume, have a happy ending. Again, I'd It was something happening in editor of Newton Now. He can be letters may need to hold although this is not normally read that sort of thing on a Fri- public, but besides that, not reached at 316-281-7899 or the case. day just waiting for the workday [email protected].

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706 N Main, P.O. Box 825, Newton, KS, 67114 I PHONE: (316) 281-7899 I USPS - Pending Periodical Permit I WWW.HARVEYCOUNTYNOW.COM July 14, 2016 Newton NowOPINION www.harveycountynow.com Page 7 Fourth of July reminder of future, past Don’t share on social ith furrowed brow, I stood grills and entertainment by chil- media irresponsibly at the entrance to my KENNETH KNEPPER dren and ourselves. Wgarage as my 3-year-old This year, the go-carts went would quit Facebook tomorrow if I didn't think it grandson charged up the driveway silent and were traded for girl- would hinder my job and the relationships fostered after lighting a smoke ball. friends and boyfriends…A product Ibecause of it. I am just sick of it. Giggling and waving a punk, he from many of the children reach- Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and the likes are a can- resembled someone from a slap- ing high school and beyond. cer on society. They allow for us to keep up with friends stick comedy, almost out of control There was a certain sadness I from a distance and share photos and things that gen- and teetering side to side. Finally, felt when nobody bothered to ask if uinely are positive, but with all good things come peo- he turned around to look far into we would fire up the ridged ple who will come and ruin it eventually. That time has the payoff of his efforts – a purple framed cart with roto-tiller drive come. Social media is ruined. cloud emitting from the small pur- CONVERSATION PIECE wheels. But, then I remembered The trolls have come out with their ugly teeth and ple ball. Then, all that was left the expression on my grandson’s matted hair to ruin anything positive social media was was kicking it to the curb, where face when I took him for a ride a constructing. driveway to watch from a safe dis- later, my wife and I gathered up few days earlier and knew we were What I am talking about are the hack sites that have tance as missiles launched the casualties of July 4th fire- only a few short years before the cropped up to through the neighborhood. works. smell of burning tires wafted again take over the In- By the end of the evening, This marked Keaton’s first year down the street. ternet. Luckily, JOEY YOUNG Keaton must have logged around to be fully immersed in the tradi- Sometimes, when events are ex- there is a gate- 13 miles all within a matter of laps tion of fireworks shooting at our pected they tend to lose a little of keeper of sorts in extending no more than 20-foot house. Up until now, he had been the luster as the years pass, but our managing down the driveway and back up, either frightened, uninterested or this year’s get-together wasn’t editors who keep again. too tired to sit through an after- without all the great memories this stuff from I was worn out just watching noon and evening of festivities. from a day and evening filled with finding its way him. However, this year, he graduated neighbors, friends and family, into our newspa- This year marked our ninth for to official “Punk handler,” for an gathered here and there in the per, but there the neighborhood fireworks dis- entire road full of replica tanks, yard, staring randomly at the are no social play, which featured a little some- cars, smoke balls and one card- varying colors, patterns and gatekeepers— thing for everyone – including PUBLISHER board chicken. sound, while awaiting the next ex- just a quick click food, refreshments and just about And, keeping pace with his jubi- plosion…all the while filled with a of the mouse and every sort of firework legally ob- lation was nearly impossible. faint hint of surprise and danger. another false ar- tainable. What I am talking I’m a huge fan of July 4th – al- And to know that everyone ticle can be The event has grown from a ways have been…even back when seemed to have a good time, helps shared with no humble beginning where only my dad lit most of the rockets and me look forward to next year…and ramifications or about are the hack three or four households partici- fountains because “they were too the memories it will bring, also. requirement of a pated, to this year, when even peo- dangerous” for me. correction if sites that have ple from other neighborhoods This year, I found myself doing Ken Knepper, whose wife and proven false. wandered over to watch the envi- the same thing. son actually claimed the biggest I grew ever cropped up to take able displays. “Keaton, stand back,” I’d tell role in cleaning up debris and more frustrated We’ve blocked off the streets for him. “This one is a little too big shrapnel from the streets, and for with this on Sat- over the Internet. the past few July 4th celebrations for you light.” which he is eternally grateful, can urday morning and progressed from go-carts and Then, with the same excitement be reached at as I was relaxing and scrolling through my Facebook bikes, to an army of barbecue he shared, I ran beside him up the [email protected]. mindlessly as I ate lunch. One of my friends posted something supporting their opinion from a hack site called the “Conservative Turbine.” Then another posted from the “Daily KOS.” Within five minutes or so, 15-20 links to bad journalism sites were shared, and I had enough. Not all the info is bad, but much of it is, and what is fact is presented in a way that supports the site’s agenda always. Much of it had to do with the recent shootings and the "Black Lives Matter" cause that has polarized the Internet. I didn't have a problem with my friends’ varied opinions on the subjects but rather did have a problem with them supporting their opinions with yellow journalism, false facts, and unconfirmed reporting from what is often some dude with an agenda and a website. People can't seem to tell the difference, and it doesn't matter if you are conservative or liberal or somewhere in-between, several of my friends are sharing such stuff and many of these people I regard as intelligent with insights that are worth listening to. So why are intelligent people sharing things that are clearly agenda-filled crap? My only explanation is that folks either don't understand what real reporting is from a source that is creditable (something most of us learned in high school or before), or they simply don't care. I can't take much more of it, though, so I created a few simple rules to follow on social media so those of us who don't want to see unverified drivel as the Internet blows up in debate don't have to. 1. Google the headline or article and try to verify it. If no one else is reporting on something of national im- portance, it is likely unverified or false. 2. Look at the web address, and you can figure out if it's yellow journalism pretty easily. If the web address has a clear stance in it such as "conservative" or "liberal," then it is posting behind a stance it is taking. This isn't creditable journalism. 3. If it's not from a brand you recognize outside of the Sand Creek anniversary brings back memories Internet, such as, The Boston Globe, New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Hutchinson News, Wichita eeing the scoreboard banner ing in our local restaurants. (Two Eagle, etc., then it could be a hoax site or blogger chim- for the 2014 USGA Amateur MELODY SPURNEY meals a day, every day for 10 ing in from his mother's basement. SPublic Links tournament days at a different restaurant 4. If it's in a "meme" or goofy photo with information hanging from the rafters of the was a journey in itself.) in it, then Google the fact or information to verify it. I Sand Creek Station cart barn this I give credit to the APL tourna- had a friend post a "meme" quoting a presidential can- past week brought both fun and ment and Sand Creek Station for didate as saying something, and the "meme" even at- funny memories of my start as fast-tracking my knowledge and tributed the quote to a newspaper. The problem is the the CVB coordinator in Newton. experience in this community. candidate never said it or anything close to it. It was At about this time in 2014, I I’ve even learned a little about 100 percent false. These "memes" are easy to create was brand new to both Newton golf in the process. I also appreci- and spread false information often, so before you share, and the Convention & Visitors ate Sand Creek Station and feel you should make sure that isn't going to make you look Bureau. As I was settling in, our TO NEWTON at home there, despite getting like a moron. community was gearing up for a horrifically lost on the back nine These are simple guidelines, but important ones, as turn in the national spotlight and intimidating. Because I hadn’t trying to find my assigned volun- the spreading of false information only works as a way in golf history. I didn’t know it been here to participate in the teer post during this year’s New- to further polarize our country. yet, but I was about to get a crash planning for the event, the scope ton Chamber of Commerce As I told one of the people I messaged on Saturday, course in all things Newton and of activity during that week was tournament. (That said, that I don't spread false truth because it makes you look stu- in golf in general and Sand Creek surprising – and fun – and it was can identify what “back nine” pid, but it also gives real media outlets like the ones I Station specifically. a “trial by fire” of sorts in my even is without a golf translation run a bad name. Before 2014, I knew virtually knowledge of Newton. dictionary is definitely an accom- I don't like people saying "the media" when referring nothing about golf. I didn’t play One of my main tasks during plishment.) to social media posts, because most of these hack sites and had never been that inter- the tournament was visitor out- It was fun seeing the banners are so far from media that they wouldn't know what ested. My knowledge of golf was reach, so on the evening of player and memories of the course’s first being a real journalist is if it punched them in the face. summarized to it being a sport check-in, I found myself at the decade displayed this past week We spend considerable resources putting out a qual- where people find long stretches welcome table inside the Merid- during its 10th anniversary cele- ity product in print and online. We pay journalists a of grass, hit tiny balls off of tiny ian Center as ready as I was brations. The golf course has of- living wage to go to meetings, get quotes, and verify in- sticks and attempt to hit holes going to be at the moment to offer fered Newton the opportunity to formation. Do we screw up? Sure, but no one is perfect. that they often can’t see from the information, recommendations welcome visitors from across The difference between us and them is we try to pro- first hit. As far as I was con- and a general greeting to the Kansas, the United States and vide reliable news from a source you can trust, and cerned, all golf courses had grass guests. world to our community. I’ll tee when we post opinion we label it as such, while they and thus were exactly the same. I I’d spent the two weeks before off to that. are just pushing agenda with no regard. Know the dif- had heard of USGA, so at least I the tournament “cramming” ference because it's important. Social media keeps driv- had that going for me. tourist-style for the arrival of Melody Spurney is the coordi- ing us apart as a country all while trying to make us I’ve learned to love the energy tournament participants by visit- nator of the Newton Convention & feel more connected. and excitement that big tourna- ing our local museums and land- Visitors Bureau. She can be Don't share irresponsibility. ments of any kind bring to the marks, driving from hotels to the reached at 316-284-3642 or by course. The APL brought that course and downtown so I could email at Joey Young is publisher of Newton Now. He can be times 100, and was at first a little give coherent directions and eat- [email protected]. reached at 316-712-2125.

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North Newton Mayor Ron Braun North Newton Council Member Jane [email protected] http://pompeo.house.gov 316-283-7990 Schmidt Page 8 www.harveycountynow.comFROM PAGE ONE Newton Now July 14, 2016 City sells 815 property, talks fire, police response BUDGET From Page 1 BY ADAM STRUNK reservations,” he joked. Police Chief Eric Murphy said the taken as a first step to try to move the city forward NEWTON NOW STAFF Joking aside, Willis said the classi- department responded to 29 fire- on a sustainable budget based on sound financial [email protected] fication represents well on the de- works calls. Some calls included peo- principals,” he said. “I think it's in our long term partment and community. ple blocking roadways shooting best interest of our taxpayers that we do this in a And, finally, the city commission fireworks. Others were shooting fire- proper way.” While the work session held hours released $52,000 worth of liens on works outside of set times. After the long build up, he presented the city before included discussions about tax the 815 Main St. property. Murphy said no tickets or reports commission with four budget options and overall 12 matters that could have a large im- The city paid that amount to de- were filed, and they didn't get any as- plans to choose from with tax increases ranging pact on Newton, the actual commis- molish the building. In exchange, sault calls. from 8.8 mills at the least to 24.0 mills at the most. sion meeting was short on big action Stephen Owens, who owns the adja- “It went well this year,” he said. The mill increases for all the options varied de- and lasted only 45 minutes. cent property, would pay the city The City of Newton re-bid a con- pending on how much the city wanted to have in re- Mayor Glen Davis opened the $12,000 plus $2,031 in back taxes on tract for a box culvert as part of a serve accounts at the end of the 2017 fiscal year. meeting recognizing two police offi- the property to own the location. He drainage project at the airport. The The city has budgetary rules to have at an cers he saw, Gary LittleJohn and said he plans to plant grass there. city is sharing the cost with the amount of at least 15 percent of the adopted budget Brandon So, interacting with the ETC. county. The city commission ap- in reserves. The options the city saw included public. The city commission received a proved last meeting to re-bid the choices for the city to leave 5, 8 and 10 percent in “I watched them interact and give sanitary sewer update. City Engineer project because the first bids ran over reserves. out stickers to a little girl,” he said, Suzanne Loomis said crews were the engineer's estimated cost. Option A and B were relatively similar and the adding that he saw them then chat working to rehab sewer lines some On the second bid, the city received most expensive plans. Each would pay for all of the with people in a convenience store. installed before the 1950s. one bid for the original price of the budget requests the city commission made to staff, “It amazed me that police still “At several locations, we're looking first bid. The city approved accepting including two extra police officers, budgetary want to be police officers going on at point repair after point repair,” the bid for $110,446 preparations for a new police building, and repairs today,” he said. “I just wanted to offer she said. “It makes more sense in The city commission approved be- to the Warkentin House. my appreciation.” some cases we put in new line.” ginning an eminent domain process Option B would budget a smaller amount for a In other news, the Newton Fire Overall, Loomis said the project on a property near Orscheln for an new police building. and EMS's ISO rating will remain price for sewer rehab would increase easement to put in a roundabout. Option A pricing ranged 15.5 mills to reach a 5 about the same as a class two. What by $68,000. The new cost with deduc- Ron Eggert spoke to the city, re- percent reserve fund, 20.6 mills for an 8 percent re- does any of this mean? For one, the tions would run $374,476. The coun- minding them that a tax cap was serve and 24.0 for a 10 percent reserve. Option B lower the rating, the better the fire cil approved the change. going in place in 2018. He said the would be a raise the mill levy less, including 12.4, protection, according to the group Don and Elva Kelton were recog- commission needed to make a deci- 15.6 and 20.9 mill increases depending on the plan that does the ratings. ISO ratings are nized as having the Newton Yard of sion to build a new police office now the city commission would select. used by many home insurers to come the Year. Their house in the 1300 instead of later. Option C would fund park equipment repairs and up with home insurance premiums. block of Pine Street was selected He said that he was aware some- the Warkentin House using sales tax instead of Basically, the higher the rating the above all other Newton yards nomi- thing like this would increase the property tax. The $165,000 of funding for the higher some insurance companies nated by a yard of the year commit- mill levy, but the city should be Warkentin House would be taken from an economic will charge. Newton is one of 18 fire tee. proactive and make the decrease now development allotment of the sales tax money New- departments in the state with a class “We appreciate the city's tree when they still could. ton receives. It would also not make budget provi- two rating. It also puts the depart- coupon,” he said, adding that the He said he also knew as a taxpayer sions for a new police station. ment in top five percent of fire de- coupon helps the yard. his thoughts would lead to some criti- Option D is basically the same as Option C, ex- partments in Kansas Willis said that the department re- cism, but he believed the city needed cept it only budgets for one police officer to be Newton Fire and EMS Chief Mark sponded to few fireworks-related to make the decision to be proactive added on instead of two. Mill increases for those Willis said the departments ranking calls on the Fourth. He did say the and keep moving forward. two options ranged from 8.8 to 18.0. above Newton are almost all in John- department responded to one angry Mayor Glen Davis suggested hav- After Myers presented the information, the com- son County with a higher tax base beaver in Sand Creek bound up in a ing a two-hour monthly period where mission then made their thoughts known. and a smaller area to respond to. nylon cord. the public could come talk to the Commissioner Leroy Koehn wanted to make sure “They're up in the part of the state “That was our excitement for the mayor. “Hopefully the public will that the city at least budget $225,000 for the possi- where their favorite dinner recipe is Fourth,” he said. have some good ideas,” he said. bility of building a police station down the line. “I'm not advocating we move forward on any form, but we just put that in the budget. At least we have that amount to get started with,” he said. Commissioner David Nygaard recommended that Myers spread the word about the city's budget at the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast and work up information on the budget that could easily be handed out to citizens. He also said that he didn't want to raise utility rates to generate additional revenue for the city. He recommended the commission be honest with the citizens about the budget situation. Kathy Valentine said that the city should not fill a soon-to-be empty city manager position made by the departure of Lunda Asmani. Davis said he supported that idea as did Ny- gaard. “If we're going to raise the mill levy substan- tially, we need to make sure every department is lean,” Nygaard said. “We either have to cut services, people or raise taxes. I'm personally not going to raise taxes and not do the other side of the coin, either.” Myers recommended against not filling the position but said he could evaluate how the department functions. “One possibility is we decide we don't need one department head level paid member,” he said. Koehn, for his part, recommended Myers look for line items or services the city provides to consider cutting. He said that didn't mean he necessarily wanted to cut them but just wanted to have options. “I want the options on the table so we can look at both sides,” he said, mentioning tax increases and WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW cuts. Brad Stephens, right, and daughter Sarah Stephens perform during a recent First Bank event in Military Park. The two, along with mom Shirley and The next work session to discuss the city budget brothers Darin and Colin, comprise the band The Cross Walk. will be Monday, July 18, at 4 p.m. None of the budget options are anywhere near set in stone. The city will eventually have to publish its proposed budget at the end of the month MUSIC and hold a public hearing following the publication. From Page 1 at Camp Hawk, First Bank Customer Apprecia- tion Annual Cookout, a N. NEWTON big tent event with New- From Page 1 ton Christian Church, Hope Fest and Celebrate the city would have to have a special election to Recovery. raise even $10,000 more in extra revenue. “Sometimes we get paid, “If you told me as a body that you wanted to see and sometimes we're no tax increase, we could make that happen,” Tor- there for a different rea- line said. “It would mean we would have to either son,” Brad said. “[…] We cut programs or raise utilities.” like to go anywhere where Torline said the proposed budget includes no new we can play what we initiatives and would be the minimum to maintain want.” current city functions. The group plans to put “What the legislature has done is create difficul- out a CD or an EP by ties for every city and county in the state,” Torline Thanksgiving. added. “Just within the last “This is the only time that we'll have an opportu- year, we've been record- nity to give ourselves any sort of cushion,” Mayor ing,” Brad said, saying Ron Braun said eventually recommending that the they recorded one original WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW commission raise taxes by 5 mills. song, which is on The Stephens family is comprised of, front row from left, mom Shirley, Sarah and Colin; and back row, Darin “As a property owner, I'd sure hate to see taxes go YouTube.com. The song is and dad Brad. up, but a prudent approach might be to raise it more “Love Goes All the Way than 3.75,” Council Member Paul Harder said, Through” with music and Although some of the children's talents. Darin is married, Brad was in clas- adding that the amount would give the city more lyrics by Brad. kids in college, they still an impeccable timekeeper, sic rock bands. room to maneuver in the future. Family members play a live under one roof, as a while Sara writes songs Shirley started playing Council Member Gregg Dick said it would be nice variety of instruments couple of them will attend like her dad does, and around the same age. to know what the school and county were doing and/or sing. Brad is on vo- Wichita State next year Colin is a music composi- “I started at about 9 or when making their decision. cals and plays guitar, and and it just makes sense to tion major at Wichita 10 years,” she said. “My “We have to look out for North Newton,” Harder he also writes music and have them live at home. State University who dad was a [jazz] drummer said. lyrics. Darin plays the When performing, turns his dad's songs into all my growing-up years,” “We have to also look out for North Newton citi- drums, piano, guitar and Sarah enjoys her piano set sheet music. All three Shirley said. “So I grew up zens,” Dick replied. “We don't want taxes jumping bass guitar while Sarah where she can perform a have made state band. with music around all the up 25 percent.” performs on bass guitar, variety of cover tunes, like Shirley and Brad have time.” Dick asked if they could legally lower the levy be- guitar, piano and clarinet. those from the Beatles, an admiration for their Brad has been in bands fore it became official in August. He was told that Colin plays guitar, piano, Paul McCartney and offspring. and has even written was possible. bass guitar, organ, clar- Wings, and the Com- “We've got a respect for songs, which are faith- Harder made the motion to raise the mill levy by inet and bass clarinet modores. our children,” Brad said, and scripturally based. 5 mils. while Shirley shows her “Some of the favorites of adding jokingly, “You also “That's the kind I've That increase would bring North Newton's mill talents on guitar, cello mine are some of the San- have to do the dishes written over the past 10 or levy to 46.18 mills. and percussion. tana songs,” Darin said, today. […]” 12 years,” he said, adding The motion passed 3-0. “In the band, we're play- because the drum parts “They have an affinity, they want to create classi- The increase would follow a 5 mill increase the ing the instrument we re- have more freedom in a natural inclination, to- cal rock music that hits in year before. ally love,” Shirley said. them. ward music,” he said, our time. A five mill increase would represent a $55 in- Sometimes, they even Colin, who's studying more seriously. “That's the direction crease in taxes on a $100,000 home and a $110 in- change up instruments. classical piano now, likes They get that affinity we're headed in as a fam- crease on a $200,000 home. “It has become more of a Beethoven, as well as honestly. ily here,” Brad said. North Newton will hold a public hearing on its whole group effort in re- 20th-century composers Shirley and Brad both Brad began to write proposed budget at its August 8 meeting. gard to information and Bartok and Stravinsky, started playing as young- when he learned about The commission approved an easement agreement style and history,” Brad Shirley said, adding Colin sters. Brad was 9 when he God and the Bible. for the construction of a water detention facility in said about what's hap- and Darin have come up started teaching himself “There's a component connection with the North Woods Development. pened since the kids have with a twist playing clas- to play guitar, which was here we can't deny,” he There were three council members present at the grown older. “[…] They sical music with drums. a “little Stella made by said. “God actually en- meeting. Jim Goering is away in Mongolia teaching know more then I do on Shirley and Brad are Kaye [Guitar Co.]” And tered into our lives and English. Jane Schmidt was also not present. The these things.” quick to point out their before he and Shirley began to change things.” meeting lasted an hour. July 14, 2016 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 9 Smartphone application Pokemon Go has hit Newton

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You might have noticed more people, especially young folks, walking around your neighborhood, the park or downtown. They might still be looking at their phones. But, hey, they're walking around outside. The change is due to a new smartphone application recently launched called Pokemon Go, which was released on Friday. The free gaming app is a continuation of the popular Pokemon video game series and allows users to walk around town and capture small digital crea- tem to make the creatures was walking around look- tures using their phones. appear on the screen in ing for Pokemen near the Basically, with the game, the users’ surroundings as New Jerusalem Missions the more you walk around if it were real life. parking lot Monday after- the more of the creatures It uses local landmarks, noon. you catch. churches or well-known “I've had it for a few “I've seen more people locations as stops for days now,” said Voth a out walking way more players to get items sophomore at KU. “I've than I've ever seen be- needed for the game. always loved going on fore,” Lorrie Kessler Players have to go to the walks. It's nice to meet Healthy Harvey Coali- location to get the items. people and make friends.” tion Coordinator said. “I For instance, the Harvey Voth said there's a so- think it's a great idea, be- County Courthouse is a cial aspect to it. He plays cause people aren't just “pokestop,” as is the New- with a number of friends, sitting. I think it is a good ton Masonic Lodge, the and it can take a group ef- thing, because they're get- Newton Chamber Build- fort to take over a gym or ting out walking.” ing and the Mennonite get the best sort of Poke- Kessler, who also plays Settler Monument at Ath- mon. the game a bit after her letic Park. Kessler said she's also ADAM STRUNK/NEWTON NOW friends got her started, Other well-traveled noticed the social aspect ABOVE: Lyndon Voth of Newton shows off the Pokemon Go app on his phone. Voth has been playing the said she's also doubled Newton locations serve as of the game or people game and said it provides him with something extra to do during his walks. TOP LEFT: A Pokemon appears the amount that she “gyms,” where users can making new friends. in the back room of the Newton Now office, 706 Main St. walks in a day. battle their Pokemon “One of my co-workers, According to the Wall against other people in her kids drove into town have been sitting in their looking at a screen and sure you're not playing it Street Journal, as of July the town. Gyms are lo- and spent the entire day basements playing video not paying attention to while you’re driving. 11, the app was estimated cated at the 10th and Ash walking around Athletic games or goofing off.” surroundings can be a Don't go walking in a to have been downloaded Street Park, the steam lo- Park,” she said, adding While the game might good way to roll an ankle neighborhood after dark 7.5 million times and take comotive in Military Park that those kids then encourage people to get or worse. you don't know, but as in $1.6 million a day. The and in a corner of Athletic talked to others playing outside and move around, “There are things you long as you're using com- app uses both the phone’s Park. the game in the park. “I there are a few risks in- have to keep an eye out mon sense, you should be camera and its GPS sys- Lyndon Voth of Newton know those kids would volved. Walking around for,” Kessler said. “Make good.”

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In 2004, Sims, along She was sentenced to an- Yoder said the sen- in Arizona. Candidate forum slated Billy Sims appearing with Jeff Jackson, opened other seven months for a tences will be served con- Tillery was hired by the for Thursday in Newton the first Billy Sims Barbe- forgery of a doctor's note secutively. chamber in November of cue restaurant. to her probation office Tillery has now had 2012 as a temporary em- Newton Now and the University of Oklahoma —Newton Now after she was absent for a more than 25 convictions ployee before being fired Newton Area Chamber fans, or anyone who meeting and five more on her record in Reno, after her theft was discov- will host a local candidate wants to meet a Heisman months on a new felony Barton and Pawnee Coun- ered. forum at 6:30 p.m. on Trophy winner, will get Tillery sentenced again theft case. ties. She also served time —Adam Strunk, Thursday, July 14, at the that opportunity when Newton Now Meridian Center, featur- former Sooner Billy Sims for more theft, forgery ing nearly all of our local comes to Newton to help convictions state senate, state house introduce his namesake Harder Family Grandpa’s and sheriff's candidates. barbecue restaurant from After more forgery and Candidates will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat- felony theft convictions, a Construction Computers asked present their urday, July 16, at 1414 N. former Newton Area stances and answer ques- Main. Chamber of Commerce Bob Swickard tions on issues pertaining Sims will be available employee will be going 903 East Broadway to the race from both a to sign autographs, pose back to jail. Newton, KS Judge Joe Dickinson moderator and from audi- for pictures and serve bar- building 316-283-6518 ence-submitted questions. becue. sentenced Kayla Tillery to Building in Sand Creek Station, energy Cell 316-217-2280 There will be three sep- While playing for Okla- three years in jail to be efficient Stone Creek Estates, Newton & arate forums. First, a homa in the late 1970s, served on three new con- homes surrounding cities & counties. • New & used desktop and victions. notebook computers sheriff's forum will begin Sims’ early college career New home construction since 1974 at 6:30 p.m., followed by was slowed with injury. Tillery, a former New- • Computer Parts the state senate forum, But when he was able to ton Area Chamber of & Service beginning around 7:30 get healthy, he exploded. Commerce employee, previously went to jail in p.m., and then the state In 1978, Sims rushed for % % house forum around 8:15 1,896 yards, including the 2013 after pleading no p.m. postseason, which ended contest to charges of for- The event is open to the with a 31-24 win over gery of a $5,500 check and Family public, and audience rival Nebraska in the Or- printing more than Shoe members are free to come ange Bowl. $25,000 worth of Cham- and go as they please. As the No. 1 overall ber Bucks in Newton. Repair danheinzeinsurance.com County Attorney David The event is sponsored draft pick by the Detroit Jim & Norma 283-5870 by Informed Women of Lions in 1980, Sims had a Yoder said Tillery vio- Horinek Harvey County, Vogts- successful NFL career as lated her probation multi- Parga Construction, New- well. He was the first ple times after being ton Medical Center, Kaye player to score three released. She was sentenced to # " Electric, the Meridian touchdowns in his first LOEWEN UPHOLSTERY Center and The Harvey game. He was a three- 24 months in jail for her County Independent. time Pro-Bowl selection. latest probation violation. !""%$"

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Page 10 www.harveycountynow.comCOMMUNITY Newton Now July 14, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Petersen Family Thursday, July 14 Funeral Home 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m.—Spokes America Learning Festival. Students biking across America from Harvard and MIT will stop in Newton to offer free science and engineering camps for students ages 10 to 18. Space is limited. Newton Public Library. 215 North Main O Newton, KS O 316-283-2525 petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com 10:30 a.m.—Summer Preschool StoryTime. Stories, crafts, songs, puppet shows and more for children ages 2 and a half to 5. Registration is required. Newton Public OBITUARIES Library. 3 to 5 p.m.—Teen Book Talk. Teens in Honors or AP English are invited to discuss the required summer reading “Into the Wild” at the Newton Public Library. CARL RAY BARBER MARLENE (KOPPER) SCHMIDT 6 p.m.—Teen Gaming. Good tech and game time. Carl Ray dominoes, Marlene ward and Bring your NPL card to use the laptops. Newton Public Barber, 55, of pinochle and Martha Kop- Martha Kop- Library. Newton died cards, and he per was born per; and infant 6:30 p.m.—Vote Local 2016: Harvey County Candi- Wednesday, also coached Aug. 2, 1938, brother, date Forum at the Meridian Center. July 6, 2016, baseball. Carl in Van Nuys, Richard Kop- 7 to 9 p.m.—American Legion Bingo Night. Anyone surrounded loved movies, Calif., to Ed- per. age 8 or older is welcome. Full game package is $10 and by his loving especially west- ward and Marlene is early bird package is $5. American Legion Post 2, 400 S. family. erns, and Martha survived by her Spencer Road. He was “Walker Texas Kopper. husband, Don; 7 to 8 p.m.—Historic Preservation Commission meet- born to Carol Ranger.” He She passed her children, ing. City Hall. and Archie loved to read; away at age Michael of Barber in Cherokee, his library contained at 77 on Sunday, July 10, Stafford, Texas, Gregory Friday, July 15 Okla. least 1,000 books. 2016, surrounded by fam- of Newton, and Lori Friends and family re- ily members. Schmidt of Salina; sister, 9 to noon—Spokes America Learning Festival. Stu- He had three sons, member him as the most Marlene attended New- Wanda Lowenstein and dents biking across America from Harvard and MIT will Daniel, Anthony, and Je- likable guy, funny and ton grade school through husband Hal; brother-in- stop in Newton to offer free science and engineering remy. Carl was a family ornery. high school, graduating law, Lewis and wife camps for students ages 10 to 18. Space is limited. New- man who loved spending Carl was preceded in in 1956. In 1958, she Dorothy Schmidt; and ton Public Library. time with his family. He death by his parents, earned an associate of many nieces and 9:30 a.m.—Summer Toddler StoryTime. Stories, drove a school bus in Archie and Carol Barber; arts degree at Bethel Col- nephews. crafts, songs, rhymes and more for children ages 6 Tyron, Okla., for many brother, Bill Barber; and lege and then taught in Viewing and visitation month to 2 and a half. Registration is required. Newton years before driving for stepfather, Charles the McPherson County with family was Wednes- Public Library. the Newton school dis- Cargill. School system for several day, July 13, at Peterson 10:30 a.m.—Summer Preschool StoryTime. Stories, trict. He always made He is survived by sons, years. Funeral Home in New- crafts, songs, puppet shows and more for children ages 2 sure he took care of “his Daniel Barber, Anthony On May 27, 1960, Mar- ton. and a half to 5. Registration is required. Newton Public kids.” Every year for Barber and wife Shan- lene married the love of Burial will be at 2 p.m. Library. birthdays and Christmas, non, and Jeremy Barber her life, Donald Schmidt. Thursday, July 14, at 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.—MonArt Class. Bethel College he made sure each kid and wife Tanya; brother, She and Don spent the Greenwood Cemetery in Academy of Performing Art will host MonArt classes for who rode his bus got a John Barber; sister, Dixie next several years in In- Newton. The Life ages 4 and a half through teens. Classes must be re- gift. Johnson; and grandchil- dianapolis, Indiana Celebration service will served and are $10 each. For more information about In Oklahoma, they had dren, Tatum Barber, where she worked as a be at 3 p.m. at First Men- the classes, call (316) 683-2500. 400 S. Main. turtle races at the end of Katie Wilson, Kassie Bar- medical stenographer. nonite Church in New- 6 p.m.—Newton Rebels vs. Kansas Cougars. Adult ad- the school year every ber, Maeghan Altman. Following their return to ton, Kansas, with a mission is $3. Centennial Park. year. Carl made sure to Memorial Service was Kansas she became a faspa/light meal follow- 8 p.m.—Outdoor Summer Movie Series. First Church collect enough turtles on Friday, July 8, at Pe- stay at home mother rais- ing. Memorial gifts may of God will show the movie “Home” outdoors. Admission his route to give every tersen Funeral Home, ing their three children, be made to the First is free along with popcorn, drinks and popsicles. Hot one of the kids a turtle Newton. Memorial sug- Michael, Gregory, and Mennonite Church Organ dogs and chips are available for purchase. Bring a blan- for the races. He enjoyed gestions are to the Caring Lori. Fund or to Caring Hands ket or lawn chair. 620 Fairview Ave. fishing, especially with the grandkids when they Hands Humane Society She was preceded in Humane Society. Saturday, July 16 were younger, played of Newton. death by her parents, Ed- 8 a.m. to noon—Harvey County Farmers Market. Fresh produce, baked goods and other handmade items. DEAN HILL Parking lot at 121 E. Sixth St., Newton. ANTHONY DENIGER 11 to 2 p.m.—Former Oklahoma Heisman Trophy Dean Hill, 72, died ton. Family was impor- Anthony Peter Deniger Anthony is also sur- winner Billy Sims comes to Newton for a meet and greet Monday, July 4, 2016, at tant to Dean, and he III, 63, died Thursday, vived by children, Shane to open Billy Sims Barbecue. 1414 N. Main. the Robert J. Dole VA looked forward to spend- July 7, 2016, at St. Fran- Smith, Tina Deniger, 1:30 to 3 p.m.—Nightfall Adult Beginning Acrylic Hospital in Wichita. ing time with his sib- cis Hospital in Wichita. John Smith, Tony Painting Class. Learn basic acrylic painting, blending He was born June 28, lings, nieces, nephews He was born Dec. 11, Deniger and Christopher and shading techniques. $25 per person includes all 1944, in Hillsboro to and many friends. 1952, in Chippewa, Deniger; and brothers, supplies and snacks. Registration required. Gathered Adam E. and Helen (Shi- He is survived by his Falls, Wis., to Anthony Mike Deniger, Andy Goods, 625 N. Main. roky) Hill. Dean was a sisters, Wilma Loewen of Jr. and Shirley (Barkley) Deniger and Steve 3 to 5 p.m.—Teen Screen Saturday. DIY mini-dipped veteran of the U.S. Army Wichita and Loretta Deniger. Anthony had a Deniger; sisters, Cindy waffle stack and a movie. Admission is free. Newton serving during the Viet- Holub of Marion; and love for his family and Deniger, Jean Muto, Public Library. nam era. brothers, Marvin Hill of his dogs (Snooks and Pam Plummer, Michelle 7 to 9:30 p.m.—Party Arty. Create an acrylic painting Following his time in Hillsboro, Adam Hill of Bella) and was an avid Blevins and Julie during casual evening of fun. $30 per person includes the Army, Dean worked Newton and Perry Hill of Chiefs fan. He married Deniger. supplies. For more information or to register, call at the AMPI Creamery in Newton. He also is sur- Dorothy Sue Smith Dec. A private family me- (316)284-2749. Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. Hillsboro for a time. He vived by several nieces 30, 1990, in Gardner, morial service is 9 to 11 p.m.—Live music. Buckshot Hayride performs. ran a lawnmower repair and nephews. and she survives of the planned. Moxie, 1400 Old Main. business out of his home Dean is preceded in home. 9 to 11 p.m.—Outdoor Movie. CaNewton hosts a for many years, serving death by his parents and movie under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and and repairing mowers for brother, Charles E. Hill. coolers. Free admission. Fourth Street boat ramp. people all over the New- Funeral service was ton area. He also worked Thursday, July 7, at Pe- CLEDA FROST COX Sunday, July 17 for a time in the mainte- tersen Funeral Home Cleda Au- ried on June 9, nance department at Chapel in Newton with dine Frost 1945, and were 7 to 11:30 a.m.—American Legion Breakfast. All you Newton High School, the Rev. Aaron Filipek Cox passed married 59 can eat potato casserole, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, where he made many presiding. Burial followed away on Fri- years until sep- sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, French toast, or- friends he kept in contact in Greenwood Cemetery. day, July 8, arated by his ange juice and coffee. $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 with through the years. Memorials are sug- 2016, at Via death in 2004. and under. American Legion, 400 S. Spencer. Dean could be found gested to Caring Hands Christi Hospi- They had four many times helping his Humane Society in care tal in Wichita children, Vir- Monday, July 18 brother Charles out at of Petersen Funeral with her chil- ginia Robert- the former Hill’s 66 on Home. dren at her son, Paul Cox, 4 p.m.—Aviation Commission Meeting. Newton East First Street in New- side. Carolyn Cox City/County Airport, 810 N. Oliver. She was born Nov. 1, and Carson Cox. Carolyn 4 p.m.—Teen GameZone and Crafts. Create a salt 1927, in Midian (three died at age 17 in a tragic painting. Newton Public Library. miles west of El Dorado) car wreck. Cleda had 7 to 8:30 p.m.—Author Talk, Julane Hiebert. Hiebert EUGENE LOVE and lived 88 years. Her three grandchildren, discusses her novel “Wren” at the Newton Public Li- Eugene A. (Gene) Love, husband Chris Whitty of parents were Joseph and Dina, Caleb and Carter. brary. 83, died Thursday, July Alice, Texas; and 10 Mary McGee Frost. She A memorial service will 7 p.m.—Summer Preschool StoryTime. Stories, crafts, 7, 2016, at his Newton grandchildren: Jim, Jeff, had a twin sister who be at 11 a.m. Thursday, songs, puppet shows and more for children ages 2 and a residence. and Justin Love, died at birth and three July 14, at the First half to 5. Registration is required. Newton Public Li- He was born July 27, Heather, Travis and other sisters, Velma Far- Christian Church, 102 E. brary. 1932, outside Walton to Brendon Whitty, Tressie rar, Thelma Bidwell and First Ave., Newton KS Tuesday, July 19 James E. and Gertrude Smith, Jason Smith, Greta Dugan. She loved 67114. In lieu of flowers, (Friday) Love. Gene was Chelsey Watts and her house, which was donations may be made 10 a.m.—Stories, puppet shows, crafts, exploration for a veteran of the U.S. Brandi Cebulski. He also handcrafted by her son, to First Christian children ages 5 to 8. Registration required. Newton Pub- Navy Reserves and U.S. is survived by 10 great- Paul, from the 100-year- Church, Women’s Disci- lic Library. Navy Seabees, retiring grandchildren. old barn. ples 102 E. First Ave., 3 to 5 p.m.—Tech Help Open Hours. IT supervisor after 22 years of service. Gene was preceded in This also is where she Newton KS 67114. Her Nathan is available to help with any technology ques- He worked for the former death by his parents and met her husband, Lloyd ashes will be interned be- tions. Newton Public Library. Kansas Gas and Electric, daughter Debra Lynn Al- G. Cox, who lived across side her husband at the 3 to 6 p.m.—Harvey County Farmers Market. Fresh now Westar, from 1952 lison. the road. They were mar- Wonsevu Cemetery. produce, baked goods and other handmade items. Park- until his retirement in Memorial service was ing lot at 121 E. Sixth St., Newton. 1990. Gene was known Saturday, July 9, at 7 to 9 p.m.—K.C. Monarchs and Newton: Baseball for his community service Meridian Convention ENJAMIN ROSCH history. Phil S. Dixon talks about the connection be- work. He was active in Center on East Broadway B G tween Newton and the Kansas City Negro Leagues Newton Jaycee’s, chaired in Newton with Chaplain SALINA—Benjamin stead; two granddaugh- team. Newton Public Library. many senior all-night Tim Shellenberg presid- Harold Grosch, 58, died ters, Brylie Hendricks parties and worked the ing. The family greeted of natural causes on and Kynlie Hendricks, Wednesday, July 20 Harvey Country Fair friends and continued Thursday, June 30, 2016, both of Newton; and sev- through the years. Gene’s sharing with light snacks in Salina. eral cousins, nieces and 10:30 a.m.—Petting zoo and barnyard puppets. Goats, biggest joy was giving his provided following the He was a longtime me- nephews. His brother, bunnies, sheep and more. Program for ages 8 to 12. time and talent working service. Private family chanic who worked in Roy (Pat) Hines, preceded Newton Public Library. with Habitat for Human- burial will be at a later Newton, McPherson and him in death. 3:30 p.m.—Master Builders Legos. Ages 8 to 18. New- ity. date. Wichita before moving to Ben liked to keep busy ton Public Library. He is survived by his Memorials are sug- Salina, where he was em- and often worked on 6:30 to 8 p.m.—Fearless and Female: Women’s Self wife Betty of the home; gested to Good Shepherd ployed for many years at friends’ vehicles in his Defense. Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts son Bruce and his wife Hospice in care of Pe- Long MacArthur. spare time to help them presents a self defense class for women. Resister online Debbie Love of Pittsburg; tersen Funeral Home in He was born on May out. He also enjoyed at www.fearlessandfemale.com and by phone at (316) daughter Laurie and her Newton. 10, 1958, in Abilene. His cooking and was known 347-9693. 400 S. Main. parents, Evelyn (Erbes) for his chicken kiev and Grosch and Eugene spicy hot salsa. Other Thursday, July 21 Grosch, preceded him in hobbies included wood- 7:30 a.m.—Newton City Commission agenda review. HOW TO RUN AN OBITUARY death. working, and assembling City Hall, 201 E. Sixth St. He served in the U.S. and collecting model cars. Marines before moving to Cremation has taken Obituaries in Newton Now are free as long Newton in 1980. He grad- place. Ryan Mortuary & as they fit our newspaper style. We see a uated from Hesston Col- Crematory of Salina han- death in our community as a news item that lege in 1987 with an A.A. dled arrangements. people care about in Newton and North New- in automotive repair. Graveside services are ton. He married Kerry Had- pending at Abilene Ceme- If you have an obituary that should run in sell in 1981 in Newton. tery. Newton Now please send it to: The couple divorced in Although Ben had [email protected] and it will run 1988. Their two daugh- health issues, his death as soon as we can get it online and in the ters, Julie (Dan) Hen- was sudden and unex- Thursday print edition as well. dricks and Tami Grosch, pected. There were no If you want a special obituary or message 500 N. Main, Ste 101 survive. Both reside in preplanning arrange- printed in this section, please contact Bruce Newton. ments. Please consider Behymer for pricing at: bbehymer@buy- Other survivors include sending a memorial to 316-283-2560 ersedgeks.com. Usually a paid obituary two sisters, Jeannie (Ron- help defray costs for the doesn’t run more than $10-$20. www.newtonyp.com nie) Everett of Abilene family: 221 S. Duncan, and Chris Haas of Hal- Newton, KS 67114. 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BY MIKE MENDEZ gional tournaments hosted, including the NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected] last USGA Amateur Public Links Champi- onship, there is one In 2005, Hurricane thing that gives the staff Katrina left Chris Tuo- at the course the most hey wiped out and pride over the years. scrambling to pick up “The National Golf the pieces. Living in Foundation is what we New Orleans as the call the 700-pound go- manager of Kemper rilla in the room in the Sports’ biggest property, golf industry,” Tuohey he had four golf courses said. “They are the mas- underwater when he left ters of analytics, com- the city. While scratch- bining stats on rounds, ing and clawing to get the future of the golf in- by after moving to dustry. They also send Arkansas, the opportu- out a survey to 800 prop- nity to take over a new erties annually through- property in Newton, out the country. Eight Kan., presented itself. hundred surveys to facil- MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW After one visit to New- ities that go to the cus- Former Newton High School volleyball player and current Wichita State setter Emily Hiebert coaches the Railers with Newton junior Taylor ton, Sand Creek Station tomers, not the golf Antonowich listening behind her at the Wichita State team camp on July 11 at the Wichita Sports Forum. had its leader, and the courses, the customers. golf course has skyrock- You are sitting at the fa- eted since opening on cility for nine consecu- July 1, 2006. tive years that has the “It just completely got No. 1 customer loyalty decimated,” Tuohey index score in the entire said. “My life completely United States.” Summer teachin’ changed. I didn’t know In the first 10 years of what I was going to do. existence, Sand Creek And thank God for Kem- Station has made New- Railers learn from former role model at WSU camp per for being able to find ton a destination for me this facility. The rest golfers from all over the BY MIKE MENDEZ big team competition be- is just really history. It country. But upon cele- fore going into a break was a great fit. I really brating 10 years of put- NEWTON NOW STAFF until official practices couldn’t have landed at ting Newton on the map, [email protected] open up in August. Hav- a better property. It was Tuohey knows it is only ing the chance to be a good model. It was a the beginning. As a junior in 2011, coached by a hometown good plan. The city had “I’ve got news for you,” Newton High School jun- hero make the experience a lot to do with our suc- Tuohey said. “Great mo- ior Emily Hiebert helped an especially fun one to cess.” ments are born from op- the Railers finish the go out on before the Out of the disaster, portunity. This right season with a second- break. Tuohey found a home in here is a great opportu- place trophy at the “I always look forward Newton. Though Newton nity. We are able to capi- Kansas Expocentre in to this camp, because it and New Orleans are talize on it. Not just us, Topeka. It was a monu- is always just fun: so complete opposites, on the city. We were able to mental moment in New- much team bonding,” the first visit he found a take a thoroughbred and ton volleyball history and Newton senior Megan rare place where a hand- make it happen. I hope one that left a big im- Akers said. “This is shake meant something. what we have been able pression on some middle where we grow as a The decision to move to accomplish in the first school girls looking up to team, is usually at this was immediate. And 10 years, we are able to their Railer heroes. camp.” with the help of Newton, leverage that and make “I grew up watching The team growth and the golf course quickly it even better. We don’t Abby [Lehman] and work put in by the Rail- grew a reputation as one want to put our feet up Emily all the time,” New- ers has led to some big of the most hospitable in and say look at what ton senior Kailey Harris results throughout the the country. we’ve done. We want to said. “I wanted to be ex- years. Newton has been Of all the accolades keep going and chal- actly like them. They to the state tournament and the national and re- lenge ourselves.” were idols to all of us.” in Topeka in eight out of Now, as a redshirt jun- the last 10 years, includ- MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW ior at Wichita State Uni- ing the second place fin- Newton senior Nicole Engelken passes during a drill at the Wichita versity, Hiebert gets to ish when Hiebert was a State team volleyball camp on July 11 at the Wichita Sports Forum. coach the girls who junior and a fourth place looked up to her in her finish last year. With an thing with this group of players. Though it is hometown, while the army of seniors returning girls is they will put hard for Dibbons to re- Railers get an opportu- with Harris, Akers, those expectations on main quiet throughout nity to take the court Emily Regier, Kara themselves, and I don’t the camp, she also knows with a childhood hero. Peaney, Nicole Engelken, have to do as much of sometimes it is for the “It is still kind of weird Dawsyn Long and Julia that. They are going to be best. to me,” Hiebert said. “It Pierce, along with young pretty self motivated.” “I think they probably is really cool, though. I’m players talented beyond Dibbons is at the camp get tired of hearing me glad I have the opportu- their lack of years, there watching her girls. But talk,” Dibbons said. “And nity to coach them.” is no reason for the Rail- that is the extent of her they also hear different At the camp, each par- ers to believe they can’t involvement. After hav- things. Emily and I ticipating team is given a have another season fin- ing spent most of the might be trying to say coach from the Wichita ish up on the final Satur- summer hearing their the same things, but she State team. Morning ses- day in Topeka. coaches voice as she fine might say it in a way sions are spent practicing “I think the expecta- tunes the execution of that they understand.” while the evenings are tions are pretty high,” drills, working out with The odds that Hiebert MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW spent in competition with head coach Jamie Dib- someone else is a nice will be teaching the team Sand Creek general manager Chris Tuohey speaks at the 10-year another teams. It is the last bons said. “The nice niversary dinner at the golf course on July 7. change of pace for the See RAILERS / 13

Game of the week Antonowich, Remsberg Rec league softball provides fun and games make volleyball nationals

BY MIKE MENDEZ BY MIKE MENDEZ NEWTON NOW STAFF NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected] [email protected]

Upon seeing a team- There is an expression “Swing hard in case you hit mate strike out, the it.” Getting into beach volleyball on a whim, Newton bench for the Fly Manu- High junior Taylor Antonowich and sophomore Mag- facturing softball team gie Remsberg crushed it qualifying for the Junior erupts in laughter. They Beach Tour National Championships in Milwaukee have picked up an out with their performance at the Heart of America without putting the ball Open in Kansas City, MO. on July 9 and 10. in play. But it also means “Last Tuesday we came [to the Wichita Sports they are owed a case of Forum] to the sand volleyball Fast Four is what they beer by the perpetrator of call it,” Antonowich said. “We were really rough. It the crime. was not a good thing. But we just went there and “You strike out, you played our best. We knew that we were athletic and owe a case of beer,” first we could hang with the girls. So we just went for it.” baseman Dylan Jones While getting into the sport was a fun venture, said. “That is just one of Antonowich and Remsberg are competitors. And the rules. You strike out, with the athleticism that helped them take Newton it’s a beer. You foul out, to a state championship in the 4x400-meter relay in it’s a beer. You get two May, as they started to develop a level of comfort outs in the same inning, with each other on the sand, results started to come it’s a keg.” rapidly at the national qualifier in Kansas City. It is a motivation that “We kind of showed up and were like, ‘OK, we has helped the team win WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW have got to get serious now,’” Remsberg said, “be- the slow pitch softball Members of the First Bank team, from left, Melvin Schadler, Tony Hoops, Adam Esau and Dave Stucky cause we definitely wanted to play to win.” league in Newton in each wait on the bench for their turns at bat Monday night in Athletic Park in Newton. “We definitely started playing a lot better as the of the last six years. On tournament went on,” Antonowich said. “We actually July 11, they fought off a “We’ve been playing balance of athletes who want to continue the ca- played against the No. 1-ranked team, and we comeback attempt by with this group for about are out for competition maraderie in a more laid played them very close. Their coach was impressed First Bank to pick up a six or seven years now,” and those who are just back atmosphere. Bran- with us, too. So I think as the day went on we win. It is all part of the Jones said. “It’s just an out for fun. don Roth was a baseball started getting in the flow and kind of figuring out fun that comes with the excuse to get out of home There are also those player at Manhattan the basics of it.” laughs and beer at each and play with the guys who have seen their Christian College where While the spots were filling up, Antonowich and others’ expense on a sum- and hit the ball around.” share of fierce competi- mer evening. The league sees a wide tion on a diamond and See GAME / 13 See BEACH / 14 July 14, 2016 Newton NowSPORTS www.harveycountynow.com Page 13 GAME From Page 12 he got the education to become a pastor. Slow pitch softball gave him the perfect opportunity to use the game to follow his passion of connecting with people. “For me it’s a great time to go out and play, but also mostly to get fellowship and hang out with people,” Roth said. “Nothing will quite get you that same rush as playing real baseball that means something. But WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW you get to get out and run Avery Larson, 6, right, watches her dad play softball Monday night in around a little bit. I have Athletic Park in Newton. gotten to the point in my life where, I’m only 27, but I still feel like I am too old to take things seriously. So I am going to have fun and when I walk off the diamond it is not going to make that much difference to me, which is a change from what it was 10 years ago.” The First Bank team Roth is playing on is fighting for a share of second place in the league. They are trailing Fly PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Manufacturing by a ABOVE: Micah Larson rounds second during the Mon- bunch of runs. But Roth day night game. isn’t the only one who LEFT: Fly Manufacturing first baseman Dylan Jones knows about competing at WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW stretches to get the ball. a high level. Pitcher Melvin Schadler with First Bank pitches the ball Monday night. Melvin Schadler has raised a home run hitter tions. The team has and improve its record to of sorts, in University of plenty of ability to get a league best 10-1. Kansas return man Ryan back in the game. “It’s a good team,” Schadler. The genetics And slow pitch softball Jones said. “It’s a lot of Owen Kin- are easily recognizable. is a game of big innings. good athletes. The league dall pre- Tony Hoops is also in the First Bank comes on has gotten a lot better. pares to hit dugout. The Bethel Col- late and gets a home run There are about four the ball lege head men’s basket- to tie the game at 16-16. teams this year that are during the ball coach knows a thing But Fly Manufacturing really good. It is a good Monday or two about underdogs picks up a big inning of group. It’s fun to play night clawing back in competi- its own to come out on top with.” game. The Railers are still my favorite memory from Topeka

have always had ing a moment.” had playing for Otte as onship game. This is what first time since Newton mixed feelings about MIKE MENDEZ “You know I used to the Wildcats won state 2A teams who were not cracked the top two in Icovering state volley- play for him,” Dibbens re- championships in each of Moundridge felt like try- 2011. ball. The first trip I ever sponded after only being her final three seasons in ing to get a seat at the made was to Hays as a snapped half out of a day Moundridge. It is a rare table. Mike Mendez is the beat writer for dream. feat for a team that isn’t Newton made it to Sat- sports editor for the New- Moundridge High School. She had just beaten her Miege, Aquinas or St. urday in Topeka last sea- ton Now and can be It was a long trip, but I former high school coach James to play in the big son. They have a ton of reached by e-mail at fancy myself a road war- in Moundridge—the leg- game. It is even rarer for potential to make it back. [email protected] rior, and the payoff for the endary Bryan Otte, who a team west of Topeka to I am looking forward to m and followed on Twitter journey was well worth it. was coaching Valley Cen- get to the 5A champi- the trip to Topeka for the at @MendezNewtonNow. The Wildcats were led by DROP THE MIKE ter—to put Newton in the Dana Loganbill, who hit championship game. She the ball like she was try- yet another Bishop Miege needed to gather herself. ing to bring about the win over St. Thomas The dream she was trying MILLER apocalypse and it was a Aquinas in 5A. to wrangle herself down really fun team to watch The level of volleyball from was the end of my out of an outstanding tra- was outstanding. Miege 5A volleyball nightmare. CONSTRUCTION dition. was a nationally good It was a fantastic mo- That was fun team. There was a reason ment. It humanized RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL But for five years after they won. Dibbens as a coach and that, I got saddled with Every. Single. Year. put in perspective the 316 283 8862 -Fiber Cement Siding going to Topeka to cover But after spending the same amount of effort “Offering -Windows & Doors true the 6A and 5A tourna- season covering the Wi- they put in and the jour- Licensed & Insured -Room Additions ments. chita area, only to have to ney they have traveled. craftsmanship That wasn’t really fun. make that trip to cover Sometimes we remember Jordan Miller - & quality -Driveways & Sidewalks There was, of course, two teams no one in the coaches as the jerks with Owner materials” -Kitchen Remodel the early morning. For a readership cared about, it the whistles, there to [email protected] -Bathroom Renovation & sports writer, waking up seemed like a waste of a make us run sprints for & much more at 6 or 7 a.m. is the equiv- 15-hour work day. their sadistic entertain- www.millerconstruction.org alent of sane people who Until it wasn’t. ment. It is a part of their made better life choices Hospitality rooms make job to remain cool, calm with their careers getting the year for sports writ- and collected, a stoic fig- up at 2 or 3 a.m. I was liv- ers. If you can’t see us at ure the nervous, appre- ing in Newton for most of an event, that is probably hensive or beaten player that time and got through where we are. In 2011, as can look to for strength the morning with a stop we were stuffing our faces and reassurance in the at Newell’s for breakfast trying to stave off the most pressure-packed sit- on my way out on High- “hangry” before the cham- uations. way 50. It is really a won- pionship match, we were But it matters to them, der I never fell asleep at joined by Jamie Dibbons, too. They are also on that the wheel on that drive. but she wasn’t really with roller coaster. They just But really, it was the us mentally. do a better job of keeping simple fact that I was Wichita Eagle writer it hidden. She wanted going to cover yet another Joanna Chadwick looked that championship. She Topeka Washburn Rural over at her and said, wanted those players to championship in 6A, and “Looks like you are hav- get the opportunity she

RAILERS From Page 12 the same things Dibbons wants to pass to her team are pretty high. Hiebert has spent the last four Were with you from years learning to play the game at the next level Start to Finish.... from Shocker head coach Chris Lamb. But the time spent under Dibbons has gone a long way in shap- ing the big-time college player she is today. “I remember coming here when I was at New- ton High School,” Hiebert said. “It was our favorite time, and we loved it. It shaped me a lot. All of the coaches helped me so much and got me to where I am now. Dibbons actually was my club coach MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW also when I was first Newton senior Kailey Harris elevates looking for a kill during a drill at starting out. They just the Wichita State team camp on July 11 at the Wichita Sports Forum. taught me a lot. I like being able to keep up with them and see how the pro- girls that I played with in “We just need to keep gram is still doing. I am high school.” working hard in practices Contact Bruce for more information starting to feel old, After the break, the and getting better each though, because last year Railers will start official day and challenging each (316) 617-1095 when I did this it was the practices in the mission to other in practices so we last year there were still get back to state on Au- can get back to that top gust 15. level,” Akers said. [email protected] Page 14 www.harveycountynow.comSPORTS Newton Now July 14, 2016 Rebels go 1-2 over weekend homestand

BY MIKE MENDEZ run on two hits in a 6-1 miller baffling hitters, it two-run third. A double against the Park City on the board with two win for the Rebels. Dylan was more than enough for from Joel Frias drove in Rangers on Sunday. The more in the third to go up NEWTON NOW STAFF Brooks had more than Newton to pick up the win Brooks, and an Alan Rangers put the seven-in- 4-2. The Rebels fought [email protected] enough timely hitting to over Wichita. Clark single drove in ning game away with five back once again with a carry the team, going 2 On July 9, the strong Frias to give Newton a 2-0 runs in the fourth on the run in the bottom of the The Newton Rebels for 4 with four RBIs. He pitching continued for lead after three. way to an 11-4 win. third to cut the lead to 4- spent the weekend on a drove in two runs in the Newton. Kobe Krehbiel, Hutch responded with a Park City opened the 3. homestand and went 1-2 first inning with a two-out Jacob Gibbs and Ben run in the fourth and an- game with two runs in the But with five in the with a win and two losses. single to center field, scor- Wright held the visiting other in the fifth to tie the top of the first. Newton fourth for Park City, the Newton opened the ing Kevin Cali and Kyle Hutchinson Monarchs to game at 2-2. responded with a pair of Rangers busted it open for weekend with a pitching McDonald. With another three runs on five hits. In the seventh inning, its own runs to tie the good jumping out to a 9-3 masterpiece from Avery line drive to center in the But in spite of out-hitting the Monarchs scored the game at 2-2 after one. lead and putting the Reidmiller against the bottom of the fifth, Brooks Hutch 11-5, the Rebels game winning run on a The Rangers got back Rebels away. Wichita Warhawks on drove in two more scoring couldn’t find a way to two-out, hit batter with July 8. Reidmiller went Kali and Kearon Redmon score runs in a 3-2 loss. the bases loaded. eight innings holding the to give the Rebels a 5-0 Newton jumped on top The Rebels couldn’t Warhawks to one earned lead after five. With Reid- of the Monarchs with a bounce back from the loss MCPHERSON CT. LAND AUCTION Thursday, July 21, 7:00 PM 132 N Main, Canton, KS 200 Acres of mixed farm, CRP Grass & Timber 112.51 cropland, wheat base of 112.51 Location: 3 Miles North of Canton on 27th Avenue then 1 1/2 miles West on Ct. Rd. 1069 to SE Corner of property located in Sec. 30-T18-R01, McPherson County Agency: Midwest Land Specialists, Inc. are agents repre- senting the Seller. Manner of Sale: Tract 1: W1/2 of NW1/4 Tract 2: E1/2 of SW1/4 Tract 3 SE1/4 of NW1/4 Tract 4: Total of all 3 Tracts Being offered by surveyed acres HARVEY COUNTY LAND AUCTION Saturday, July 23, 10:00 AM NE 12th & North Grace Hill Rd, Newton, KS 160 Acres m/l of former CRP Grass Legal: NW1/4 of Sec. 14, T23S, R2E, Harvey County 148.38 Acres cropland, Base Acres are 89 Wheat & 57.7 Grain Sorghum Agency: Midwest Land Specialists, Inc. are agents rep- resenting the Seller. For Terms Conditions & Other info Contact Vern Carl C. Krehbiel Revocable Trust MIDWEST LAND SPECIALISTS, INC. www.auctionspecialists.com Vern Koch, Auctioneer/Realtor Steve McCullough, Broker 316-772-6318 316-283-3300 PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, July 23 • 9:00 am 1661 90th, Peabody, Kansas

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MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW TRACTORS Newton pitcher Avery Reidmiller hurls a pitch in his start against the Wichita Warhawks on Friday, July 8, at Centennial Park. Reidmiller held the • ‘00 JD 7810, MFWD, Power Quad, Left Hand Reverse, 3pt, PTO, 3 Warhawks to one run on two hits in eight innings of work. Hyd, Joystick for Loader Control, Foot Throttle, Front Wts, ONLY 3811 Actual Hours, SN 36257 • ‘93 JD 6400, Power Quad w Reverser, 2 Hyd, 3pt, PTO, 4345 Hours, SN P100623 • AC 180, 3pt, 540 PTO, 2 Hyd MF 50C Industrial Tractor, Shuttle Shift, Perkins Diesel w Farm- hand Loader Dirtbaggers finish top eight at NBC 12U State TRUCKS & TRAILERS ‘04 Freightliner FL170, Day Cab, Single Axle, Allison 5 Spd Automatic, C-7 Cat Engine, Air Ride, New Front Tires, 226,919 Miles • ‘14 Maurer BY MIKE MENDEZ Dirtbaggers exploded for 28’ Tandem Axle, Single Hopper Trailer, Roll Over Tarp • AL 47 450 Bu NEWTON NOW STAFF seven runs in the bottom Grain Cart w Hyd Auger & Roll Over Tarp • Parker 2500 350 Bu Gravity [email protected] of the fourth to tie the Wagon w Hyd Auger & Roll Over Tarp • Parker 2000 200 Bu Gravity game at 8-8. The teams Wagon, Hyd Auger, Elec Running Gear • Unverferth 275 Gravity traded a run in the fifth. Wagon • 14’ Truck Grain Bed on Tandem Trailer Frame (bumper hitch) Dropping the first game In the bottom of the • 3) Heavy Running Gears (JD & Electric Brands) • ‘78 Chevy C65, 18’ of a tournament can cre- seventh, Joe Slechta drew B&H, Twin Hoist, 5+2 Spd, 366 V8 Engine, Roll Over Tarp • ‘78 Chevy C65 16’ All Steel B&H, 4+2 Spd, 366 V8 Engine, Roll Over Tarp • ‘72 ate a mental rut for any a leadoff walk and made team to crawl out of. But Chevy Custom 30 1 Ton Dually Truck w Service Box, new tires, 4 Spd, it count. He came around Big Block 400 Engine w PTO Driven Winch after starting of the Na- the bases and scored on tional Baseball Congress an error to end the game FARM EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY (NBC) Hap Dumont 12U with a dramatic 10-9 • ‘92 JD 9500 Combine, Power Rear Wheel Drive, Bin Extensions, Vit- State Tournament in walk-off, come-from-be- Pratt with an 8-7 loss to tetoe Chaff Spreader, Long Auger, (hour meter not working but has hind win. high hours), was thru shop 2 years ago w lots of repairs made – Sells the Wichita A’s, the New- To get into the final ton Dirtbaggers were far w JD 925 Rigid Header • JD 920 20’ Flex Head • Spray Coupe 4640 eight, Newton ran into a Sprayer, Auto Trans, 80’ Booms, Rear End Rebuilt 2 years ago, has from finished. nail-biting pitchers duel. Instead of packing up Raven GPS & Auto Steer • Soil Mover 7 Yard Soil Scraper, Hyd Push Crawford, Hirsh and Petz Ejection • Landoll 20’ Finisholl 850, Harrow Levelers • JD 980 38’ Field the gear for the summer, combined for a six-inning, Cultivator, Tine Levelers • JD 960 30’ Field Cultivator, Tine Levelers, the team rallied together one-hit shutout to help Liquid Fert • JD 712 12’ Mulch Chisel • Krause 1950 25’ Disk • JD to win the next three and the Dirtbaggers to a 2-0 7200 6 Row Planter, Dry Fert • Krause 1900 21’ Disk, 8” Spacing • IH make it to the final eight win over the VC War- 800 10 Bottom 18” on land Plow, Trip Beam, Center Flex • IH 720 4- of the 33-team tourna- riors. 18 Semi-Mount Plow • JD 218 14’ Bat Wing PTO Mower, 1000 PTO • ment. Back-to-back singles to JD 717 PTO, 3pt Rotary Mower • 12’ Speed Mover • Krause 12’ Disk • 2) IH 5100 8”x20 Hole Drills w IH Double Drill Hitch, Hyd Fold • NH The Dirtbaggers fell to lead off the bottom of the the Midwest Stix 12-1 in CONTRIBUTED PHOTO 27 Silage Blower • Big Ox 3pt 8’ Blade • Landoll 5 Shank 3pt fifth inning put Joel Ripper/Sub Soiler • Drag Springtooth • Jon Blue 1000 Gal Spray Tank the quarterfinals to end Dylan Petz gets ready to deliver a pitch at the National Baseball Con- Franz on third base with the season as one of the gress Hap Dumont 12U State Tournament in Pratt. The Newton Dirtbag- on Tandem Frame • Mity-Bite Loader Bucket Front End Loader Bale nobody out in a scoreless Fork • JD 653A Row Head for salvage state’s best teams. gers made it to the quarterfinals out of 33 teams in the tournament. tie. Franz and Slechta After falling in the first came around to score on MISCELLANEOUS/SHOP/ game of the tournament, work. Ben Crawford fin- Brayden Monares all had an error to give Newton the team needed a tough ished the job in the final an RBI in the game as the winning margin over COLLECTIBLES start out of pitcher Dylan two innings, as Newton well. the Warriors. • WinPower 50 KW PTO Generator • 2 Wheel 10’x10’ Utility Trailer • 2 Petz against Iola in the picked up a 7-3 win. Petz On July 9 against After a long weekend of Sets 18.4x34” Duals w Axle Hubs • 10”x12’ & 6”x12’ Augers • 16 next game. Petz delivered, helped his own cause with Pratt, Newton found its pressure ball, the magic Rows of JD Single Disk Fertilizer Openers • 3pt Post Hole Digger • allowing only two earned a multi-hit game going 2 back against the wall and ran out against the Mid- Puma Twin Cyl Air Compressor with 60 Gal Tank • Century 250 DC runs on four hits, striking for 3 from the plate with had to show its guts. Welder • Continental 30 Ton Hyd Press • 10” Radial Arm Saw • Chop west Stix. The Stix won Saw • Drill Press • Anvil • Space Heaters • Metal Table w Bench Grinder out two and not allowing an RBI. Jake Schmidt, Trailing 8-1after three the tournament to become a walk in four innings of Luke Hirsh, Crawford and and a half innings, the • Bench Vise • Large Shop Fan • Leg Vise • Hyd Jack • Chain Saw • state champions. Bead Breaker • Floor Jack • Air Bubble • Squirrel Cage Fan • 3/4” Socket Set • Misc Hand Tools, Wrenches, Hammers, Etc Shovels, Axes, Misc Yard Tools • Log Chains • Boomers • Large Lazy Susan Bolt Bin • Misc Bolts, Hardware, Bolt Bins • Asst Shop Supplies & Ma- ride. chinery Parts • Large Salvage Iron Pile • 3) Cattle Self Feeders • 100’ BEACH “I am pretty excited,” Metal Dairy Free Stalls • Misc Gates & Panels • Old Alfalfa Packer • From Page 12 Remsberg said. “It is some- Steel Wheel Dump Rake • 8) Wood Spoke Wagon Wheels • 3) 20’ thing new. 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