www.harveycountynow.com - Newton, KS Vol. 2: No. 13 Thursday, November 10, 2016 USPS (17818) $1.25 House District 72 Tim Hodge 4,772 votes Newton upholds decision Marc Rhoades Commission split on vote to 4,552 votes uphold Historic Preservation’s block to remodel to property. BY ADAM STRUNK NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected] The city commission upheld a Newton Historic Preservation Commission decision to block a possible remodel of a house at 201 E. First Street. Kurt and Don Beiler asked that the commission reconsider the de- Sheriff’s Race WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW nial of their request to add an ad- Lydia Asher hugs Bella, one of the miniature therapy horses with Lil'bits of Love Miniature Therapy Horses. Her sisters, dition onto their house. Chad Gay Abigail Asher and Joanna Asher, are youth volunteers with the organization. Director of Community Plan- 8,645 Votes ning and Development Kelly Berg- eron explained the commission denied the request for a number of reasons, one that the addition was too large, two that the addition A horse is a horse, of course was not separated, and three that Therapy horses quite the impression on a See DECISION / 8 4-year-old boy. #GIVENOW provide comfort to locals. “He doesn't talk, and he did that day” Wagner said. Lil'bits of Love Miniature Therapy Horses will be one of BY WENDY NUGENT “He said, 'This is so cool.' He saw me in the hallway about 20 non-profit organiza- YMCA opens NEWTON NOW STAFF and said, 'I like your tions at #GiveNow Newton, Bryan Hall [email protected] horse.' That was a miracle, which will be from 3 to 7 p.m. 5,744 Votes because he doesn't do Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the New- doors to the In the 1960s, a hit TV that.” ton Recreation Center in the comedy called “Mr. Ed" fea- Wagner, who runs gym as part of Giving Tues- tured a talking Lil'bits of Love Miniature day. horse. Talking horses don't Therapy Horses out of The non-profit agencies community exist, but there are some Newton, a non-profit, com- serving the Newton commu- miniature therapy horses bined a couple of her pas- nity have joined #GivingTues- BY ADAM STRUNK that got a child who doesn't sions with Lil'bits. day, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power NEWTON NOW STAFF ever talk to speak. “I'm a school counselor, [email protected] One day, Newton resi- and I also love horses,” she of individuals, communities dent Linda Wagner took said. “So I thought about and organizations to encour- her miniature therapy how I could mix those age philanthropy and to cele- For its size, Newton will have horses to a school in Park two—like therapy and brate generosity worldwide. one of the best YMCAs around. City, where children had horses.” This event takes place against Greater Wichita YMCA Presi- the opportunity to experi- the backdrop of Black Friday dent Ronn McMahon presented Senate District 31 ence the horses. This made See HORSE / 8 and Cyber Monday and is in- that sentiment Nov. 4 as he tended as a way of inspiring toured the Newton YMCA with people to consider how they members of the local media. The Carolyn McGinn might be part of collaborating new Y will have its open house 10,882 votes with charities and causes they Saturday, Nov. 12, and open Mon- support. day, Nov. 14. The event will play host to “Look at this gym,” he said. local charities and is a hub for “There are a lot of great YMCAs, anyone in Newton and sur- but this is one of the finest ones in rounding communities wishing the country,” said McMahon, who to donate money during the came to Wichita after overseeing holiday season. As part of the YMCAs in Tacoma, Wash. event, the community is en- The statement came in a dra- couraged to stop by the Taco matic fashion as he stood on the Cantina being provided by the new basketball court aglow with Newton High School FCCLA the afternoon sun, which shined Club. The club is coordinated through multi-story glass win- J. Michelle Vann by Molly Schauf, FCS teacher. dows. 3,164 votes For more information about Media had a chance to see the Lil'bits, visit the website at 75,000-square-foot building's http://www.lilbitsofloveminis.o pools, basketball courts, exercise Linda Wagner, center, started Lil'bits of Love Miniature Therapy Horses rg/. machines, free weights, studio about a year ago. Here she's with Bucky, left, and Bella. space, indoor track and See YMCA / 16 LIGHTING UP THE SKY Area resident serves during Korean War Coverage Page 8 BY WENDY NUGENT wide world, so I'm not complain- NEWTON NOW STAFF ing.” [email protected] In December, they will have been married 63 years. Mail Label Before they met and married, Barbara Chard didn't want to Bill was in the Army, fighting in marry a serviceman. She had her Korea during the Korean War. Bill eyes set on anyone else, but not said he enlisted at the age of 17, someone in the military. She joining in 1949. ended up marrying a former sol- “I was in the Army for a little dier, however. over two years when I went to “I told myself I'd never marry a Korea,” the 85-year-old Newton serviceman,” she said in her and resident said, adding he came her husband, Bill's, living room. from near Chanute. “The Korean “That's what I said, but he was out War didn't start until 1950.” of the service by then. My sister Bill already had anti-aircraft dated his older brother, and I said, training before going to Korea. ‘I'll date anybody you want me to, “We whipped the North Kore- Lord—just not anybody in the ans, but the Chinese chased us service.’” out,” he said. “We had to get out.” She's happy with her decision. In Korea, Bill was on a 90mm “It was so fun to be married to anti-aircraft gun, and his job was WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW him,” she said. “The Lord gave me Bill Chard of Newton, right, talks to his wife, Barbara, of almost 63 years in their the best husband in the whole See CHARD / 15 living room. Barbara said she never wanted to marry a military man. Page 2 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now November 10, 2016 Meister receives Eagle Scout Award on Nov. 6 at local church FOR NEWTON NOW Scout’s troop, earning 21 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO participating in fundrais- camped at Quivira Scout merit badges, and plan- Chris Meister, 18, received his ing events or installing Ranch five summers. Chris Meister, 18, the ning and executing an Eagle Scout Award during an Eagle the equipment. Meister is a senior at son of Rich and June Eagle Scout service proj- Scout Court of Honor Ceremony on He has been a member Newton High School. He Meister of Newton, re- ect. The Scout also must Sunday, Nov. 6, at Trinity Heights of Troop 127 sponsored is active in band as a ceived his Eagle Scout exemplify Scout spirit in United Methodist Church. Meister by Trinity Heights member of the drum line Award on Sunday after- his daily life. is a member of Troop 127 and is United Methodist Church and is very active with noon, Nov. 6, during an Only 3 percent of all the 28th Eagle Scout from this for seven years. He is the theatrical productions Eagle Scout Court of boys who join scouting troop. 28th Eagle Scout from designing the lighting. Honor Ceremony at Trin- attain the Eagle rank. Troop 127. He has served He is a member of Saint ity Heights United For his service project, project will benefit Saint the troop as senior patrol Mary Catholic Church in Methodist Church. Meister led others in a Mary Catholic Church by leader and patrol leader. Newton, participating ac- The Eagle Scout Award renovation of the stage providing an updated Meister has partici- tively in the life of the is the highest rank in area at Saint Mary stage for school and pated in a high adven- church. His future plans Boy Scouting. Require- Catholic Church. His curtains, applying new church presentations. ture trip to Philmont are to attend college with ments for earning this project included remov- paint to the stage and in- Meister would like to Scout Ranch in New a focus on theatre light- award include taking a ing old stage lighting and stalling a new lighting thank all those who as- Mexico and also has ing. leadership role in the system and curtains. 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