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Vol. 3: No. 01 Thursday, August 17, 2017 USPS (17818) $1.25 Newton accepts THE COST OF VIOLENCE Erickson's How one horrible act alters thousands of lives, a community resignation STORIES BY ADAM STRUNK AND WENDY NUGENT NEWTON NOW STAFF from BOE ith the recent double homicide, we've spent the last week observing its effects, from the most obvious and painful—those losing a life, a family member or friend—to those less obvious, like the resources such an act takes to investigate or the BY WENDY NUGENT Wloss of safety within a community. NEWTON NOW STAFF Stories of crime often get boiled down in the news to the simple details of a victim's name, a criminal's name, the motive, the [email protected] charges. But that's not the full story. An act of violence is never singular but a drop in a still pond that ripples outward.

One scene. Police offi- One scene. Law en- During a special meeting cers stand next to a forcement outside the of the Newton USD 373 cooler down the block house with yellow tape. Board of Education, the four from a house at Roanoke Inside are two people, board members present Court, surrounded by yel- one is Alyssa Runyon, 24, voted unanimously to accept low tape. Inside, two lives described as a loving the resignation of Renee Er- cut short. mother, and another, Za- ickson, who's been on the Officers hold their vigil ylynn Paz, 4, whom board for several years. outside the house, mak- Heather Mathies Wolf de- “Per our conversation on ing sure it was secure as scribed as a sweet child Monday, Aug. detectives inside work who loved cats. 7, please con- with the Kansas Bureau Wolf, a licensed day- sider this my of Investigations and col- care provider in Newton, formal resigna- lect evidence. had been watching Paz tion from the Six days later, the KBI since June. USD 373 Board provided services to the Paz loved the cats at of Education, first officers in the house Wolf's home, especially as Roger and I to help them deal with one named Lucky. are in the the emotional toll such “[She] would make sure process of mov- Erickson an event takes. she told them hello every ing to Wichita The murder investiga- morning and goodbye be- and will no longer reside in tion into last week's fore she left,” Wolf said. the district,” Erickson wrote homicide effectively dou- “I'm heartbroken and in an e-mail to Board Presi- bled the amount of police sick about what hap- dent Carol Sue Stayrook officers on duty in New- pened to them,” Wolf Hobbs. It was dated Friday, ton for a few days. said, adding the little girl Aug. 11. “With Roger work- “We had two shifts of always arrived at her ing in Wichita, my commut- officers to help us work to home “clean and well ing for the last 10 years, our provide security on the taken care of and happy. children, grandchild and scene. We had to cycle She was always excited church family all in Wichita, people because of the to see her momma when it is the right time to make heat,” Police Lt. Bryan she picked [her] up at the See BOE / 5 Hall, who's in charge of end of the day. Her little patrol, said. friends and I will miss Hall said he believed her.” nearly every patrol officer Another person, Brooke in Newton picked up an Machmer, also was Tortoise pulled extra shift. shocked. “You are so gorgeous,” over after not- *** she wrote on Runyon's PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Facebook page. “Life is Officers drank bottled People mourn the deaths of Zaylynn Paz, 4, and her 24-year-old mother, Alyssa Runyon, fol- not fair!!! You and your so-high speed water from the cooler in lowing a candlelight vigil on Friday night just north of where they were murdered. baby girl didn't deserve the shade. this. Rest in paradise!” That was provided by Wolf kept some photos chase in town the Community Chaplain of Paz, one where she has BY ADAM STRUNK Response Team. The what appears to be a NEWTON NOW STAFF group functions in a sup- bunch of food around her [email protected] port role for the police de- mouth, as many kids do partment and had two after eating, and another members at the scene to where she's holding up a Owning large land turtles talk to people in need of birthday card and smil- is apparently a thing in an ear. ing. North Newton. Harvey County dis- “She fit right in with On Aug. 10, the city's po- patch contacted the team my group. She was a lice department got involved after the double homi- sweet, inquisitive, sensi- in tracking down not one, cides occurred. tive little girl. Asked lots but two truant tortoises in “There's an emotional of questions and would town. piece for that we are in- ask everyone who came North Newton Officer Josh volved in,” Chaplain in the daycare what their Garver responded to both Jason Reynolds said. “Es- name was,” she said. cases. pecially with a child. Be- Looking at Runyon's “I was on patrol and got a cause something like that Facebook page, there are call from City Hall saying is really hard. We'll make numerous images of her there was a turtle walking ourselves really available looking out at the viewer, down the middle of the road the next several weeks a beautiful young lady on 23rd Street,” he said. doing ride alongs, letting with a round face, clear The turtle was a land tor- them know we're there.” skin and big, blue eyes. toise and weighed about 80 On the scene, the There's talk on there pounds. Millie Wilmore, left, and her daughter, Tonessa Driskill, who is a neighbor in Roanoke Court “When I rolled up on the See POLICE / 8 in Newton, talk about the murders. See FRIENDS / 8 See CHASE / 13 Mail Label Fencing in, branching out: Newton resident makes fence from firewood

BY WENDY NUGENT wooden fence. This wooden NEWTON NOW STAFF fence, however, is quite different [email protected] than pretty much all fences, as it consists of cut-up firewood in a neat, orderly formation outlining A while back, one of Guy the backyard. It does look like a Altum’s buddies saw a flier re- fence—just a fence of a different garding Altum’s firewood busi- kind. ness at work and contacted him, Altum said he got started on saying he had some trees. his fence when there was a The “some trees” turned out to three-month shutdown at be 20 acres of them on the AGCO, where he works, a few ground near Hillsboro, where a years ago. He said he grew up on farmer was making a cow pen. a farm, chopping wood and doing “It was a lot of trees,” Altum, other things, so at that time, he said on a muggy Thursday after- decided to chop wood. He said he WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW noon at his Newton home, the Guy Altum of Newton cuts wood in his backyard. yard of which is guarded by a See FENCE / 13 Page 2 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now August 17, 2017 A LIFETIME OF HELPING OTHERS Carman retires from Prairie View after almost 42 years

BY WENDY NUGENT View, Carman said, has learn new things, and it's NEWTON NOW STAFF been rewarding. great for us as the Ameri- [email protected] “Over the years, I've had can public.” patients say, 'You saved She said some insur- my life or you changed my ance companies are allow- Mary Carman, who just life,' that kind of thing,” ing the telemedicine from recently retired from Carman said. “Have had, home, as well. Prairie View after almost not infrequently, patients During her tenure at 42 years, said that one will say that.” Prairie View, Carman also time, she helped a woman This goes along with one started the Older Adult deal with her husband of the things Carman will Pet Adoption program who had dementia and miss most about work— with Caring Hands Hu- pushed her. the patients—that, and co- mane Society, Wichita After calling Carman, workers. State University, Prairie she noticed the woman Staying as long as she View and the Harvey was distraught, although did wasn't part of Car- County aging services. she wasn't a Prairie View man's original plan. She When people get older, patient. and her husband, John Carman said, and their “I knew he had demen- Carman, came to the area pets die, people can get tia,” Carman said about because Carman needed to depressed but don't want the woman's husband. do an internship. to adopt another animal “She called and said, 'He “We needed a place because they're not sure shoved me down, and he where I could do an in- who will take care of their took off in the car.'” He ternship and he could get pets if they're hospitalized wasn't supposed to be a job,” she said, adding WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW or pass away. With this driving. they lived in Wichita and Mary Carman, left, talks to Sara Lyon, publisher and brand manager at Prairie View, on Monday afternoon. program, they'll have a The police found him John got a job as chairman volunteer go in and get to disoriented in a park, and of psychology at Kansas chance they'd hire her. ence working with other cided to do Health Homes, know the animal. This Carman asked the woman Newman, as it was called “I was wrong,” she said. professionals. she did that for two years volunteer can be someone what happened. The in those days. “They offered me a job two “It was multi-disci- until Governor Sam who takes care of the pet woman told her that out of Carman did a one-year to three weeks later. It's plined,” she said about the Brownback cut the fund- while the owner is in the the blue, her husband internship placed at the been an excellent place to team, adding there were ing. hospital. asked where the motel bill Veterans Administration work.” social workers, two psy- During the past two to “We make the guaran- was because he thought Hospital and Child Guid- She was hired as a psy- chologists and psychia- three years, Carman's also tee we will re-home the they stayed at a motel the ance Center in Wichita chologist on the children's trists on the children's directed telemedicine at pet,” Carman said regard- night before. The woman through the Wichita Col- team, although she told team. Prairie View. ing if the pet owner dies. told him they didn't stay laborative Psychology In- them her real love was She was a part of that “Our profession is per- An example of what vol- in a motel the previous ternship Program, which working with older adults. for two years. fect for it, because we're unteers do is one woman evening. Carman said the has been around about 60 In fact, her doctoral disser- When Carman was not doing surgery, but the who's 99 and lives at disagreement escalated years. tation was on older adults ready to go on maternity medical profession is Kansas Christian Home and suggested that, next Later, Carman accepted and helping them transi- leave with their first child, using it a lot these days,” has a dog named Pudgy. time, the wife should dis- a job with Prairie View fol- tion to nursing homes. she was asked to develop she said, adding she over- Carman and her husband tract or redirect him. For lowing a day-long inter- “So when I came, they and direct aging services. saw its development at have the dog and take example, the woman view process. said, ‘Why don't you take a “I really had to debate Prairie View. Pudgy to see her about could've said, “Well, I'll “I didn't think they'd day a week and work with about it, because I really They started using it in every other day. help you look for it in a bit, make me an offer,” she older adults?’ when I told was enjoying the chil- the McPherson office, That's most likely one of but how would you like said. “I really liked every- them that was my pas- dren's team but decided where a patient could the things Carman will do some coffee?” body I met.” sion,” Carman said, that would be a good thing drive there, say from in retirement, and she de- “Early in dementia, it When she returned adding she did, however, to do and did,” she said. western Kansas, and see a cided to retire for a couple helps to remind people of home from her interview, enjoy working with chil- That was in the 1970s, therapist via electronic de- reasons. reality, but there comes a Carman said her husband dren. and when she returned vice from another office, so “I figured it was time, point in that illness that asked how it went. She recalled two boys, from her leave, that's neither would have to and we have grandkids comes to fantasy valida- “No. 1, they would never both 6, who probably what she did up until re- drive real far to meet in now,” she said, adding tion,” Carman said, sitting offer me a job,” Carman would be in their 50s by tirement. She and John person. she'll spend her time with in the Ediger Room at said she told him. “No. 2, now, who were there, as have two sons. Carman said people the grandchildren, travel- Prairie View, a local men- I'd never accept it.” well as other kids. Carman's also done seem to like it. ing, camping (her hus- tal-health hospital. She said that at the “Others that obviously other things at Prairie “That has been a part of band likes to fly fish for When Carman left time, they had no profes- could not make it in the View, like several years my job for the last three trout) and doing wildlife Prairie View with her offi- sional women on staff, public school system, and ago, when the state de- years,” she said. “I like to photography. cial last day there as Fri- save for the nurses, and we had a school approved day, Aug. 4, she was vice that she was the second or licensed by the state,” Go to president of Older Adult woman to graduate from she said, adding it was for harveycountynow.com/sweepstakes/faith-and-life Services and director of the doctoral program at children. Now, Prairie and test your knowledge for a chance to Telemedicine. her college. She didn't View has such a school for win a $100 gift card and a gift basket with “I spent Thursday, Fri- know much about Men- adolescents. over $100 of merchandise for the day, Saturday, Sunday nonites, she said, and she She said in those days, in Prizes! whole family from Faith and Life Bookstore! cleaning out my office,” felt like she had all the they had a day hospital for Contest ends Midnight September 14th. she said. wrong answers during her children, as well as teens, Working for Prairie interviews. There wasn't a and it was a great experi- No purchase necessary. Hurry and test your knowledge now! Accidental shooting lands local boy in hospital

BY ADAM STRUNK lived and located a .308 chamber of the handgun NEWTON NOW STAFF caliber handgun on a shelf at the time of the shoot- 606 N. Main, Newton • 316-283-2210 [email protected] in a closet. ing. [email protected] Powell said as they were Powell said, at this handling the gun, the 11- point, law enforcement An 11-year-old boy acci- year old shot the 13-year does not think that the dentally shot his 13-year- old in the torso. pistol was left out in a old friend Saturday night Emergency responders negligent manner and the as the two were playing rushed the child to a Wi- boys were not expected to with a handgun. chita Hospital, where he be in the house at the time According to Newton Po- had emergency surgery of the shooting. lice Lt. Scott Powell, Har- and was in the intensive “The lesson to be vey County Dispatch care unit as of Monday. learned is even if you have received a report of the “Barring an infection, he it up where you think it is shooting around 8:40 p.m. should be OK,” Powell hidden, kids are kids, and in the 1000 block of S. said. they get curious,” Powell Kansas Ave. Following interviews, said, adding that kids Powell said police be- police believe the shooting should be taught about lieve the two boys went to be accidental and that firearms and owners searching through a home the boys did not think should make sure guns where one of the boys there was a bullet in the are secured and safe.

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BY WENDY NUGENT NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected]

Quinn Rhodes' life has been entrenched in the film industry, starting on the day of her birth. “The day I was born, [my dad] was meeting with Rudy to get to know him and to introduce the idea of making a docu- mentary about Rudy and his family,” Rhodes said about her father, Shawn Rhodes, who's making a documentary about Rudy Love, a Wichita musician. “In the middle of it, my mom was at the hospital for a checkup. My mom found out she needed an emergency C-section be- cause my heart malfunc- WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW tioned, so he got called Quinn Rhodes, standing, talks to customers, from left, Gracie Hammond, Miya Cole and Kaitlyn Serrano, on in,” she added about her Friday, Aug. 4, at Prairie Harvest, where she works. dad. “Rudy's my godfa- ther now because of the whole fiasco.” commercials, too, she also Other duties Rhodes help with the movie, Love's family wrote the was incorporated in some had as production assis- which was filmed last song “Good Morning Lit- of those as a child, doing tant included moving year. tle School Girl,” which voice-overs or acting. props, staining a house to For this movie, Rhodes WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW has been recorded by a “I acted,” she said. “It make it look older and again was a production Quinn Rhodes of Newton, right, is on the set of “Bender,” which was number of “name” musi- wasn't good, but I would driving actors and ac- assistant, helping out in filmed in 2013. cians, including the be asking for a toy or tresses on a golf cart to various ways, like film- Grateful Dead, Rod Stew- something. It was never and from a muddy field. ing behind-the-scenes “After 'The Love Story' film had to be done in 24 art, Johnny Winter and too extensive.” At the time, Rhodes was stuff. She also rounded was over, that's when I hours, and they needed Muddy Waters. Rhodes said mainly be- 13 and in middle school. up her boyfriend, Sam started making things on to include certain things Unfortunately, some fore she got further into “This was filmed in El Blaufuss, and other my own and with my in the movie. people stole the tune high school, her film in- Dorado, dead center in friends to help out. friends,” Rhodes said, “That really was a from the Love family and volvement was because of the middle of a field,” she Now, “The Love Story” adding she belongs to the poignant experience for made millions, Rhodes her father. said. is in post-production, and Business Professionals of me,” Rhodes said. said, while the Loves only After the TV show was Other film locations in- Rhodes said during her America at NHS, started Looking to the future, made $5. over and she wasn't cluded Old Cowtown in interview on Friday, Aug. making videos through Rhodes was amazed only “The Love family did young enough to portray Wichita. 4, her father probably that group, and they had one female director— not get any credit,” she a little kid, Rhodes said Also during filming, was editing it at that mo- a YouTube channel, Kathryn Bigelow with said. her father, who is friends Rhodes was an extra, ment. where they gave out obvi- “The Hurt Locker”—has The Newton High with Ginger Bynworth, walking down the street “It's amazing,” Rhodes ous fake news but lost received an Oscar for School junior has been in- someone big in Wichita and being a girl who said about the movie. “I motivation for that. Since best director. volved with at least two film, learned about a looked sad at a funeral. think it's really great. It she has a job, has to “I'd like to be able to movies—“The Love movie being filmed in Although the movie is can actually shed some study for school, has start making films that Story” and the recently Kansas. about at least one funeral light on the Love family.” been involved in NHS influence the industry in released thriller “Bender” “She told my dad about and killings, it brought “The Love Story” was productions, does tennis making women-led about America's first se- these people coming life to Rhodes' career filmed in Wichita, al- and is in BPA, Rhodes films,” she said, adding rial killer family. That down making a movie goals. though at one point, at didn't have a lot of time she thinks it'll be more latter movie was released about the Bloody Ben- “Doing 'Bender' was least some of the folks in- on her hands for that difficult for her to make on Tuesday, Aug. 1. ders,” Rhodes said. “He what made me decide volved went to Hawaii to project. her way up the industry The film is about a initially thought he was what I want to do with film Mick Fleetwood, This summer, Rhodes ladder because she's fe- family who became going to be doing produc- my life,” Rhodes said. “It drummer for Fleetwood was producer for her male. known as the Bloody tion assistant work, was pretty important for, Mac, for the film. Rhodes team that took part in “So, basically, my en- Benders, who lived in La- which is what I basically like, self-discovery, said her aunt is really Down to the Wire, a 24- tire life has been based bette County in Kansas ended up doing.” which is really cool.” good friends with Fleet- hour film festival in Wi- in this industry,” she during the late 1870s. At Her dad was bumped She wants to either be wood. chita. Everything for the said. least 10 bodies were up to assistant producer, a director or producer. found in their yard, ac- she thought. “I like planning stuff,” cording to legendsofamer- “We were in charge of she said, sitting in ica.com. To get folks to finding them places to Prairie Harvest in New- stop at their home, the stay,” Rhodes said. “All ton, where she works. Benders ran a bed and the main actors and main Her plans include at- breakfast out of their crew had all grown up to- tending college and ma- house. gether in California.” joring in strategic However, Rhodes' film J.C. Guest is the pro- communications (other- involvement started long ducer, and John Alexan- wise known as public re- before that movie was der is director. The lations) and film. filmed in 2013. Harvard alums wrote the During the filming of “My dad had a local TV script and met at Har- “Bender,” Rhodes said show when I was little vard. Rhodes said now her dad talked to Guest that I was involved in,” Guest and Alexander are and Alexander about Rhodes said, adding that married. doing “The Love Story,” show was “Heavy Pork.” “They began writing and they decided to help “That was kind of my in- the script for it and even- him. Rhodes said she troduction.” tually came to Kansas,” rounded up some other Since her dad made Rhodes said. kids interested in film to Page 4 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now August 17, 2017 Saving lives, teaching welders: McConnell receives state CTE award

BY WENDY NUGENT was part of the prison service to students, Mc- NEWTON NOW STAFF mentoring program, Connell said, adding he [email protected] where they talked to high believes career and tech- school students. nical teachers are neces- After getting out of sary for Some of Mike Mc- prison, he got a job at students—helping stu- Connell's former students AGCO in Hesston. dents learn skills. He have told him he saved “Did real well for ’em,” thinks locally they've pro- their lives, which isn't al- he said about the young vided a place students ways something teachers man. “Even though he can learn skills. hear. had been a convicted “I think that's the “Those are the stories felon, he did really well quickest way out of that keep me going, actu- with them.” poverty—until you can ally,” McConnell said, sit- The young man started give a skill to something, ting in his classroom, making money and hav- they're only going to go so adding he doesn't have ing a steady income for far,” he said. too many of those stories, his wife and child. McConnell said all of however. “I've had more “I ran into him in New- the trades have deficits than one adult come back ton, and he said, 'Mr. Mc- on a national basis. and say I literally saved Connell, this program “There's [jobs] for peo- their life. That's pretty literally saved my life,'” ple that have the right overwhelming.” McConnell said. skill sets,” he said. For his skill in teaching In addition, just re- McConnell said since and going the extra mile, cently, McConnell talked the time the trade pro- McConnell received the to a current student's grams were transferred to Kansas Association for mother on the phone who schools and educational Career and Technical Ed- called asking about her entities, they worked at ucation Teacher of the son's paperwork, since “this school improving Year State award re- they hadn't received an WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW these programs.” They cently. He's the welding enrollment package. She Mike McConnell stands at a plasma cutter at Brooks Trade Center at Newton High School. look at skills students instructor for USD 373 told McConnell her son need to have that are rel- and Hutchinson Commu- was quite upset, thinking work habits, like exces- and state funding “I think overall the gen- evant, and they've re- nity College, based out of he wouldn't get into the sive cell phone use and changed, which put them eral pool of teachers is ceived great support from Brooks Trade Center in program and told him the not doing paperwork out of business. The pro- high quality,” he said. the advisory committee, Newton and is a Career program has made a dif- properly. grams were transferred to “It's more of a calling which is comprised of and Technical Education ference in his life. “All the work behaviors local schools and educa- than a paycheck. That's business and industry in teacher. He was chosen “Again, I was taken you could possibly imag- tional entities, he said. why I got into it is be- the area. That, coupled for the award based on a aback,” he said, saying to ine is the hardest to “We were never a high cause I felt like it's a call- with HCC partnering nomination from Melinda her that's good. He said teach,” he said. “When I school program,” Mc- ing.” with them and providing Rangel, assistant princi- she said, “That's not good. talk about welding, they Connell said. “We're been McConnell said he equipment and the school pal and director of career That's fantastic,” adding know I know a lot more a full-blow trade pro- talks to the class about district support, has and technical education her son's never been so than they do, so they lis- gram,” adding the agree- the job market, and kids helped make the program at NHS. McConnell re- excited in his life about ten to me.” ment included also ask him why he's successful and useful. In ceived the award and anything as he is about He said, regarding Hutchinson Community teaching and not out addition, high school stu- spoke some during the the welding program. work behaviors, he has to College. making more money, dents can graduate with KACTE conference July “Hopefully we provide be cautious with students The success of the high which he could. He told tech ed certificates from 30 through Aug. 1 in the atmosphere and the because people don't al- school's CTE program is them somebody has to ed- HCC. Manhattan. training for him to do this ways like to look at their an outgrowth of local in- ucate students and that “The opportunities we “It was a very nice here,” McConnell said own behavior. dustries, support of the he enjoys it. create for students are award,” he said. “Just about the young man's “That's probably one of school district and great You really believe you tremendous,” McConnell recognition, I guess, is passion. the biggest challenges,” teachers, he said. are providing a critical said. the nice part. I don't He also said a mom told he said. “It's important. know if I do anything him she was talking to The No. 1 thing our advi- more than other teachers her son about life, and sory committee members do. I don't think I work her son said, “‘I wonder mention is being on time any harder than any what Mr. McConnell to work or attendance at other good CTE teachers. would say?’ Those in- work.” That's just part of the job. stances make me think His challenges and re- If you're doing your job what we're doing works. wards with teaching right, you're doing your This makes a difference.” began when he started in- students right.” McConnell does go the structing at NHS in 1993 McConnell recalled that extra mile when teaching, with the Central Kansas one young man, at about saying it would be much Area Vo-Tech School, the age of 22, got out of easier for him to just which was part of a con- prison in Hutchinson and teach welding. However, sortium of schools, includ- took the welding pro- he also instructs students ing those in McPherson, gram. on work behavior, like Hutchinson, Newton and “He was a good, good being on time and show- Hesston. They provided kid,” McConnell said, ing up for work. He said, services for school dis- adding when the young sometimes, personal tricts in the area, he said, man was in prison, he habits can spill over into

Governor candidate stopping by Newton FOR NEWTON NOW care in an event The and having access to event is open to the pub- health care,” Barnett Jim Barnett, a candi- lic, but the Newton stated. “This tour will date for the Republican Chamber of Commerce, help me be better able to nomination for governor, who's helping to organize offer workable solutions will be in Newton at noon it, asks anyone wishing as governor.” Friday, Aug. 18, at to attend to register at Barnett currently prac- Norm’s Coffee Bar, 613 316-283-2560. tices medicine at the Cot- N. Main Street. “Our smaller towns can ton O’Neil Clinic with He will be listening to face difficult challenges Stormont Vail Health in commentary on health in keeping hospitals open Topeka. August 17, 2017 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 5 CITY OF NORTH NEWTON PUBLIC NOTICE principal added, which was when Hobbs said she was BOE in July at Esau was on the board. worried about appointing Published in the Newton Now on August 17, 2017. From Page 1 Brooks Erickson's position was any of the people running Middle set to end on Jan. 1. for school board this year. this transition.” School in The board discussed “I don't want to have Roger Erickson, a past Wichita. several options regarding the appearance of endors- Newton High School prin- Erickson how and if Erickson ing a candidate,” she said. cipal and vice principal, is said while should be replaced. Hobbs Koontz wanted to wait Erickson's husband. she could Hobbs said they do have the op- until after the election to “It has been an honor to have tion to not appoint some- take any action. fight for the students and stayed in her position, she one and just wait for the “I would lean toward staff for the last eight thought it best to let November election. If they someone after the elec- years, and I wish nothing someone get acclimated. did appoint someone, the tion,” he said. “I don't but success going forward Six people are running earliest they could get think I have a problem for the families, students in the November race for that done would be some- with appointing the top and staff of this wonderful three available Board of time in September. She vote-getter,” he said, community,” she wrote. Education positions. also said that after the adding he agreed with Board members present They are Angela November election, they Bunting about the impor- were Hobbs, Barbara Becker, Jennifer Budde, could appoint the top tance of having a full Bunting, Dick Koontz and Andy Harder, Mallory vote-getter to the position. board. Steve Richards. Absent Morton, David Oller and “Those are the options I Hobbs, several times, were Tim Hodge (who is Toby Tyner. have thought about,” she said they didn't have to PUBLIC NOTICE serving in the Kansas At least some, if not all, said. decide anything that House of Representatives) of those running for school Bunting said that one night, which they didn't. Published in the Newton Now on August 17, 24, and 31, 2017. and Matt Treaster. board were at the meet- thing boards of education Bunting said her diffi- During the meeting, ing, as was former board will do to replace someone culty with the bond elec- Hobbs said Erickson had member John Esau. is to go back to the last tion isn't the advocacy moved out of the district, Hobbs said the next election to see if the per- part, but if they have a and if a person isn't living step is to run a public no- son who would've been second resignation, she in the school district, he tice. next in line would like to thinks it could symbolize or she can't be on the “The step that needs to serve the remaining time, a weak board. board. happen is to have a public although she said she “It's possible there Bunting moved for the notice of at least 15 days wasn't recommending would be two vacancies at board to accept Erickson's before we can appoint this—just presenting it as that time,” she said, resignation “with grati- someone to the board,” an option. adding someone on the tude.” Hobbs said. She said her concern board for those few Erickson has been on The board then adopted about leaving the position months could do it in an the board for eight years. a resolution to that affect. open is the district has a interim capacity, like ap- “I said I will do what- Next, Hobbs asked the bond election coming up pointing a former board ever is in the best interest board to look over a series and that the board should member. of the district,” she said of handouts that contain look like it's coming from “I'm almost of the mind sometime before the meet- questions to ask any po- a position of strength with to let this sit at this ing, although she wasn't tential board replace- seven voices representing point,” Hobbs said. at the meeting. “We ments and information the community. Also, if The next scheduled talked and think this is about school board elec- they do an application meeting of the board is at the best thing moving for- tions. process from the general 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, ward because we now live “I'm not sure we need to public, they might not get in the McKinley Adminis- in Wichita.” look at options for candi- anyone. tration Center. Roger Erickson found a dates at this time,” Hobbs “We're fortunate we The meeting lasted job working as a field rep- said. have good candidates that about 40 minutes. resentative for U.S. Rep. The last time the board are doing their home- Ron Estes, and Erickson had to do this was about work,” Richards said, mo- —Adam Strunk con- retired from her job as several decades ago, she tioning to the audience. tributed to this article.

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Editorial Readers will continue to move us forward This month, it's been a delight for the paper, seeing our first two-year subscribers come into the office and renew for another two years. Those brave few took a shot early on a brand new newspaper that had yet to be printed. They had faith in us succeeding. They had faith that the company that just took their money wasn't going to fold six months in. And being able to pay back their faith and getting their feedback has been rewarding. In a time when it seems every media corporation around us is cutting its products to squeeze an extra drop or two of margin from them, our little local oper- ation isn't. It's expanding. Circulation is growing. Our local businesses support us with advertising. Look to see a few new names with a byline attached to them in the coming months. We're excited for our next year. We sail into our third year with wind at our back and opportunity that continues to grow in Newton. We've taken a more in-depth approach with our paper. We try to “turn the corner” on many stories to provide more than surface level coverage. We're trying to be a better paper for a better Newton. Sometimes that task seems like a slog. And some- times we see progress. That progress begins with an informed and engaged local public. That remains and will always remain Newton Now's core mission as a publication. So we've said this before but will say it again: thank Columns you, readers and advertisers. You make this paper possible. And if you do like the paper, and if you do want to continue to see it grow, talk to your friends about subscribing. Perhaps you get that neighbor who Newton Now begins its third year keeps borrowing your copy to sign up and subscribe if they can afford it. ho could blame Newton This type of reporting has given You can get it for $5 a month. You can get it for $50 folks if they didn't think JOEY YOUNG us a rock solid base for Newton to a year. There's not a better deal in Newton to stay in- Wthis paper would come latch onto. formed about your community. out? We went after the legal advertis- And if you have ideas about how we can improve, let We got a lot of support early. I ing, and got Newton a hellva deal us know. We're human. We don't always get it perfect. love these people more than you at 60 percent less than what they Call the office or even call our publisher. He lives in can know. They wanted us to suc- were spending at almost every gov- the area, and his phone number is available. ceed, but I could see it in many ernmental outlet. Your welcome. We're proud to be a locally owned paper, run by peo- eyes as we told them our plan to Bruce, my business partner in ple living in the community. We're proud to be a com- launch a competitive weekly news- all of this, is more rock star than pany that puts local journalism and news ahead of paper in a market that had a 5-day sales person. There isn't anywhere only margins and business. corporate newspaper. They were PUBLISHER we walk in town that people don't We care about the community, because it's our com- going to support us. They hoped role down their windows and yell munity. And two years in, we plan to be around for a we would succeed, but they didn't week. "Behymer" (his last name) or long while. expect it. Just wasn't something 2. There was this massive mar- sometimes even stop traffic to We'd like to be a better paper for a better Newton. people did. Could you blame them? ket that was underserved (New- chat. This project doesn't exist Thanks for all your help pushing us along. We still Of course not. Not everyone was ton) in between our other papers, without his dedication. have a ways to go, but we're moving forward. like this, but there were quite a The Clarion and The Hillsboro We hired a great graphic artist, few that had doubts. Free Press. Sure would make and another sales person who is —Newton Now Editorial Board Well, here we are staring at two sense to connect those papers and helping with all sorts of new stuff years established in Newton, KS have a unified company... right? we have in the cooker. and while things haven't gone as I We have broken some massive But that was all Phase 1 of New- expected, we are still standing, stories and done reporting that ton Now. What will Phase 2 bring? thriving and growing. wouldn't have been done without Outside of a lot more enterprise re- We have had two people leave our presence. There was a six- porting, well designed advertising, Weigh in during this fight. Our first Sports month investigation into an eco- and dedication? How about Blues, Editor and our second Sports Edi- nomic development deal gone Brews, and BBQ, a handful of tor are gone or leaving the com- wrong. other events and special sections, pany, both out of the industry Currently, we are doing a series and a few surprises that might Silver Haired Legislature gives (sports chews people up and spits on a man who found out he has just knock your socks off. This them out). cancer and is going through treat- thing is growing folks. Everyone one else is still stand- ments. Wendy is walking people We have grown grass roots from seniors another voice ing and ready for more. through his process and what it is nothing. Adam, Wendy, Clint, Senior citizens of Harvey County, let me introduce On the other hand, our competi- like. It is intensely powerful. Mike, Elizabeth, Shannin, Lind- you to another voice for representing your needs to our tion has gone through five publish- The piece of reporting I am most sey, and Bruce – you are why this state government, the Kansas Silver Haired Legisla- ers/general managers, countless proud of came from Adam though. works. ture. Born out of a federal declaration in 1969, each support staff and reporters, cut He dug further than everyone else A picture of Burt Reynolds in state was encouraged to create a body of senior citizens publication days, and really leans on what happened when the City "Smoky and the Bandit" sits in the who would identify and bring to the attention of their on a dedicated yet surely beaten of Newton fired their long-time office and has for as long as I can respective state legislature's issues important for those down managing editor that carries city manager, and found a lot of remember. "The Bandit" is our 60 and older. their operation without question. crazy stuff. Enough stuff to earn spirit animal in the office for some In 1982, the Kansas Senate passed resolution No. We wish him nothing but the best him the Victor Murdock Award for obvious reasons. We are rene- 1649, which created this quasi unicameral legislative I assure you. He is good for New- Investigative Journalism from the gades. People want to stop us. We body known as the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature. ton. Kansas Press Association, some- might not operate outside of the There are 125 members to the body, each elected a This newspaper war started for thing he competed for with the law, but they don't always like us two-year term. two main reasons. biggest daily reporters to the either. A beer might get popped In addition to identifying issues of importance to 1. We thought Newton deserved smallest of weeklies. now and again, and finally, we seniors in the state, we meet annually in Topeka at the great journalism. Something that These stories, and countless oth- aren't afraid of a challenge. State Capitol to prepare bills and resolutions, to ad- required skill, time, and consis- ers, weren't being told. Not be- Happy birthday Newton Now. dress these issues, and then to lobby them to the tency. That is why we recruited cause people didn't want to read We are doing what they say Kansas Legislature and governor for passage. Wendy Nugent to our team and them, but because resources be- can't be done. The issues we represent at the Statehouse come from moved Adam Strunk from one of came so bleak at the other paper meetings with seniors at senior centers, independent our papers to head Newton Now. that they didn't have time or abil- Joey Young is publisher of living centers, churches, etc. They are rocks and bring it every ity to write them. Newton Now In 2012, with the strong backing of the KSHL, a bill giving grandparents rights to care for their grandchil- dren was passed by the legislature and signed by the governor. Recent pieces of legislation pushed by the KSHL include a bill designed to prevent predatory Change the world and stop walking lending practices by loan companies and a bill to pro- vide public transportation for seniors particularly in n the Dillons parking lot last things going on to somehow bal- rural area of our state. Wednesday I turned to look ADAM STRUNK ance out all of this crap. This past legislative session, the KSHL successfully Iinto an old blue car with its And we'd all leave with a nice lobbied the legislature to reinstate $2.1 million into the windows open. I wouldn't have coping mechanism to rationalize Older American Act, which helps seniors to pay for stopped, except I heard a woman repeated violence. I've written services while yet in their homes. yelling and using horrible lan- such things before. I do usually be- The agenda for the October State Convention will in- guage. I looked and saw a young lieve this. But all that feels sac- clude the following: a resolution once again urging the child she was screaming at. charine today. Kansas Legislature to support and fund public trans- We use some pretty salty lan- There are horrible things in this portation, a resolution to restore full funding to the guage in the newsroom at times world. KPERS retirement fund, a resolution to fund a cost of when we get riled up, but to hear And it seems like it takes so living adjustment for KPERS retirees, a bill to repeal worse language yelled at a child STRUNK IN PUBLIC much more work to bring joy into the Property Tax Lid of 2015, a bill to require insur- shook me out of my day-to-day the world than pain. We're built to ance companies to notify the state when a person drops routine. A tone sharpens words remember slights, trauma, harsh their auto insurance, and a bill to provide financial like a whetstone. own business, best to not confront words and an absence of love. It's compensation to grandparents raising their grandchil- The child just sat there quietly. people. I heard my mom's voice programmed in us. That's how we dren. “Whenever you feel like criticiz- talking about how crazy people are once upon a time stayed alive. But As your KSHL representative for Harvey County, I ing someone, remember they and that they will just as soon in our modern environment, the am not here to replace your local government represen- haven't had the same advantages shoot you as talk to you. I'm less greatest evolutionary gift we pos- tatives but simply another voice to make your issues you have.” equipped to argue with that mind- sess is an ability to forget. known to them. I repeat that line from a book set as I used to be. It’s days later, and I'm still sometimes when I get bad service I added up yesterday that I have thinking about the kid in the park- Wayne Valentine or a nasty phone call or get frus- written about 13 people being ing lot and his head hung down. If Newton trated with strangers. killed since we opened up the that happens in a public parking I thought, “I don't have kids. I paper two years ago. I don't re- lot, worse happens at home. don't have to raise kids. Who member all of the names anymore. Everyone around that child, his knows what crap this woman has I didn't know the latest two vic- mother and all of us in the parking in her life?” tims. I didn't have to see what the lot who just kept walking failed I promise I really did want to police officers saw. And I don't that child. I wonder where will Letters Policy say something. I wanted to grab have to carry the burden and pain that kid be in 15 years, how will the person and say, “A 4-year-old from the event like family mem- they grow up, what behaviors will WRITE: Letters to the editor, Newton Now - 706 N. was stabbed to death yesterday, a bers and friends will carry the rest they pass on? Main, Newton, KS. half mile away.” of their lives. I know most of us try to live as E-MAIL: [email protected] I'm sure that plenty of other But I've never noticed as many good people. I try to live as a good people in the parking lot did as mothers and children walking person. And so many of our com- We welcome letters of general interest to the commu- well. around as I have in the last few munity members do help each nity and reserve the right to edit for clarification or But, like them, I kept walking. days. I think of the stories I've other and do great things. But I length. Letters should be fewer than 400 words, and When I reached my car a few written. And when something hap- also know part of the answer to writers are limited to one letter every other week. Let- stalls away, I finally did say, pens, something like this, I won- my question, “What the hell is ters are due by noon on Monday before publication and “That's a poor way to talk to your der aloud, “What the hell is wrong wrong with people and the world?” must be signed with the writer’s name, address and kids,” before closing my door. with people?” It's me. It's us. It's all the people phone number for verification purposes. Only the name She didn't notice over her rant. I'll let you in on a secret: this is who have and will keep walking. and hometown will be included in the printed letter. Driving, I rationalized that it the part in the column where I'd We do not publish poetry, open or anonymous letters was pretty self-righteous of me to execute the turn. Having ex- Adam Strunk is the managing or letters printed elsewhere. Sometimes, due to volume, want to intervene or tell someone pressed similar questions I think a editor for Newton Now. He can be letters may need to hold although this is not normally how to live their lives. lot of you are having, I'd point out reached at adam@harveycoun- the case. I told myself best to mind my that really there's plenty of good tynow.c om or 316-281-7899. August 17, 2017 Newton NowOPINION www.harveycountynow.com Page 7 Clinician long way from kitchen Guest Column efore God and man, I confess are in the center of the bag and ex- my gastronomic sins. I have LILA TIBBETS actly straight. Bused butter when I should For all of my one-hit wonders, On Charlottesville have used olive oil, and I used the croissants, and massive fail- At some point, those who identify themselves as con- olive oil when I should have used ures, lady fingers are a real soft servative or the right will have to decide how much butter. I have curdled various cookie to crack, my family always they’re willing to overlook and accept in the name of po- sauces and soups, ruined a recipe encouraged me. They never litical expediency. of gnocchi, and made my friends pointed out all the little signs, like In Charlottesville, Va., the weekend was marred by a try all of them. a fallen angel food cake, that indi- rally dubbed “Unite the Right.” It was a disturbing spec- I inflicted my cooking on those I cated cooking wasn’t my forte. tacle of fear, anger, racism and hatred, hitting its peak love just so I could hear how bad it They also gently encouraged me to when a 20-year-old man from Ohio drove his car into a all was. Julia Child instructed TIBBETS’ TIDBITS see all the things that indicated crowd of counter demonstrators, killing a 32-year-old cooks to never apologize for their ability in other fields. woman and injuring many others. cooking. If I hadn’t flouted that (which need no introduction). My parents read this paper, so If you’re part of the “right” side of the political spec- rule, someone might have called When I was little, my mom to save face, I will praise them trum, now is the time to recognize that your party has the police and charged me with as- would make Dutch baby pancakes only lightly. I still suffer from an been hijacked. It’s been effectively taken over—or at sault by cookery. for breakfast. This was before we adolescent desire to pretend that I least leveraged—to serve as the incubator for some Before going to Bethel and be- were old enough to start school. As sprung out of the earth, an in- ideas most of us coming a psychology major, I we got older, we ate a lot more ce- spired writer from first letter, had hoped faded JASON PROBST wanted to be a pastry chef. real and toast breakfasts. My little without any familial assistance. away during the Yes, once in my youth, I spurned brother likes to upset my mom and They took me to a restaurant once, past 50 years. If the ivory tower of knowledge and remind her of those warm meals where I was given the opportunity it’s not been com- thought a towering croquem- that we woke up to “when she to speak with the chef and ask him pletely being over- bouche was just fine for me. De- used to love us.” I’m sure I never about his journey to chef-dom. It run, it’s at least spite never showing any real caused my mother any distress. became very clear very fast that been identified as propensity or skill, I was sur- Strangely, though, Mom always future culinary artists do not in- the best place to rounded by good food and wanted made Maylon pate a choux cream terview like clinicians. So I am park really bad to be a part of that tradition. puffs on his birthday. going to try and become a clini- ideas. I have spent a lot of time baking Someone reserved the French cian. I think my parents helped And for that to zwieback with my grandmother. techniques for her strongest critic. me get an interview that would come to an end, GUEST COLUMN It’s an interesting dough, very dif- I cannot discuss the cooking and have set me in one direction, and the reasonable, ficult to work with, mostly because baking that went on at home with- we learned and they supported me compassionate people within that political identity will of the high fat and sugar content. out mentioning my father’s bread. when it set me on another. have to step forward to say they’ve had enough. It’s not The milk is scalded before lots of His white bread and cracked Raising a child is worth thou- enough to blame “the media” or “liberals.” It’s time to butter is melted into it. If you wheat, raisin swirl, and whole sands of dollars, a huge expendi- see the truth as it’s unfolding, call it what it is and shape the double-buns small wheat laid out in rows on our ture of energy and emotion, and I bring it to an end—or at least force it to exist on its own, enough, they are called wedding or green kitchen table to cool were a know my bachelor’s wasn’t cheap. on the fringes, instead of embedding itself within a “chasta” zwieback. I have yet to Friday night hallmark. When we Now I’ve written a column about wider political identity. find out how to spell that mysteri- sold bread at the farmer’s market food, jobs, and family. The rally that has spawned all this hatred and vio- ous word. Saturday morning, we had stick- We’re square right? lence—and brought with it national attention—was be- Some of our other favorites were ers on every bag of bread, cinna- nignly named “Unite the Right.” Yet its participants easier to spell, like dribble soup mon rolls, or kolaches. I was the Lila Tibbets is a grown-up farm proudly displayed symbols of Nazism, the KKK, and (sausage and noodles in broth), big bag labeler. Type A personalities girl, a Bethel student and a other white supremacy groups. It is anything but be- pancakes (crepes), and peppernuts always make sure that the stickers Harvey County native. nign; it is a cancerous growth that is as vile as it is dam- aging. And like with any infection, it must be removed lest the entire body fall ill. If those on the right side of the political spectrum don’t intervene, it’s quite likely this malady will spread further and create more harm. I don’t know many people in Kansas who support the ideas that are being promoted in these protests down in Charlottesville. In fact, our state has a history of rela- tive progressiveness in racial equality. We entered the nation as an ardent free state, and we were the first state to outlaw the KKK. We recognized through all those years that human decency, kindness and equal rights transcend party politics, and in doing so, we led the nation by showing them the right way to do things. If we’re unwilling to do that again, now in 2017, then the good work of those before us could be left to waste. If those nefarious elements who seek to divide us are al- lowed to find safe harbor among a broader base, then we’ve both failed to eradicate a threat and to protect our identities as compassionate, fair-minded people. It might be impossible to totally to eliminate the likes of those in Charlottesville, but it’s within our power to not give them a place to live and grow. Most of the con- servatives I know don’t believe in the idea of hate. But a polite silent disapproval won’t do this time; it’s time to again expel and marginalize the extremists to the fringes of the political ideology and deny them the safe cover of the majority.

Jason Probst serves the 102nd District in the Kansas House of Representatives. He writes his column for Kansas Publishing Ventures newspapers after serving as an editor and writer at the Hutchinson News the last 15 years. He can be reached at [email protected].

CONTACT YOUR LEADERS Newton Commissioner Glen Davis Harvey County Commissioner Randy 316-283-8976 Hague Taxes too high, Republican ice cream social approaching [email protected] 316-284-7340 [email protected] ell, the results are in and through the largest tax increase in Newton Mayor Barth Hague taxes are going up—an- JASON MITCHELL state history this year. They were 316-283-2785 Harvey County Commissioner Ron Wother 3.5 mills between even so generous as to make it [email protected] Krehbiel the city and county. retroactive to the first of the year! 620-463-287 The school district stayed The constant drumbeat was how Newton Commissioner Leroy Koehn 316-772-3166 steady, but I am sure the potential the state was going in a financial [email protected] 74th KS Representative District 11-mill increase for the bond was hole, which it was. They said it Don Schroeder a large factor in that. was because we were not taking Newton Vice Mayor David A. Nygaard State House, Room 512-N They have begun the planning enough money from the taxpayers, 316-207-7934 Kansas House of Representatives sessions for selling the bond to the which is not true. The problem [email protected] Topeka, KS 66612 public, and I am quite sure it will was that not enough legislators 785 296-7500 be a slick advertising campaign. I had the stomach to cut spending Newton Commissioner Kathy Valen- [email protected] MY VIEWS tine have covered their intentions and eliminate services to the peo- 316-516-4691 72nd KS Representative District thoroughly over the last several can’t make an important decision ple. It is tough to cut funding for [email protected] Tim Hodge months, and the main point to re- like this then I think it is time to someone hooked on the govern- State House, Room 459-W member is some items need ad- move on and let some new ideas ment drug of cash, but it is very North Newton Mayor Ron Braun Kansas House of Representatives dressed soon, but the rest is on the board. necessary to do so. 316-283-7990 Topeka, KS 66612 overkill and poor management of The city also has some new Just like someone addicted to [email protected] 785-296-7671 [email protected] the current resources. faces running as well as the three anything, the pain is immediate North Newton Council Member Gregg You should also take a keen in- sitting commissioners. There are when you get cut off, but in the Dick 31st KS Senatorial District terest in those running for school still a lot of “pie in the sky” project long run, you are a better person 316-283-1366 Carolyn McGinn board. Feel them out and see if people out there fishing for the for being self sufficient! [email protected] State House, Room 223E they are just hardcore leftists who city to fund their dream. No mat- The Harvey County Republican Kansas Senate think government is our salvation ter who gets elected, they will Party is having its annual Ice North Newton Council Member Jim Topeka, KS 66612 Goering 785-296-7377 or realists who know there is a need a constant reminder of the Cream Social in Athletic Park on 316-284-0786 [email protected] better way. I am still undecided millions we are still paying each Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m. It [email protected] on candidates but will be paying year for dreams from commission- will be just off 5th Street at the 4th US Congressional District close attention as we move closer ers 10 years ago. covered picnic area. We will have North Newton Council Member Paul Ron Estes to November. One thing to remember about our local elected Republican offi- Harder US House of Representatives Something worth noting about the current 3-mill increase is cials, including the sheriff, county 316-283-8262 2452 Rayburn HOB [email protected] Washington, DC 20515 the current board is that two much of it is due to the “back end- commissioners, state representa- 202-225-6216 members with over a decade of ing” of the debt issued for the golf tive and state senator. Congress- North Newton Council Member Ron http://estes.house.gov time on the board both abstained course, Meridian Center and Lo- man Ron Estes will also be Ratzlaff from voting on the current bond. gistics Park. Of course, these attending. Please come, bring a 316-283-2566 US Senator Jerry Moran You would think that people things were going to be paying for lawn chair and be prepared to talk [email protected] US Senate elected to make hard decisions themselves in just a few short to your local and state legislators 361A Rusell Senate Office Building North Newton Council Member Jane 202-224-6521 would stand up and make their years, and it wasn’t going to be an about your concerns. Schmidt http://moran.senate.gov voice heard loud and clear about issue. Sounds just like many of 316-283-6251 the $61 million they want to take the projects being sold to the city Jason Mitchell is the chair of the [email protected] US Senator Pat Roberts from the taxpayers. If someone now. Harvey County Republican Party US Senate with almost 20 years experience The state legislature pushed and a local landlord. Harvey County Commissioner George 109 Hart Senate Office Building A. “Chip” Westfall Washington, DC 20510 316-283-5360 202-224-4774 [email protected] http://roberts.senate.gov

Say what? HOW TO RUN AN ANNOUNCEMENT Your work is going to fill a large part of Announcements in Newton Now usually run for $10 with a photo and about 200 words. Send your birth, engagement, anniver- your life, and the only way to be truly satis- sary or wedding announcement to [email protected] with the copy you would like to run and a high resolution fied is to do what you believe is great work. photo. If you have any questions about announce- Steve Jobs ments call: 316-281-7899. Page 8 www.harveycountynow.comFROM PAGE ONE Newton Now August 17, 2017 POLICE From Page 1 chaplains help search for contacts for the victims. Reynolds said they reached out to the Wi- chita Police Department for help, as family mem- bers lived in that city. As a rule, no one should re- ceive such information alone. “We'll always do our best to make sure an offi- cer or officer with a chap- WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW lain is responding to let Newton Police Department officers walk down the road from the house where two murders took place on them hear the news,” he Tuesday, Aug. 8, on Roanoke Court in Newton. said.

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Early on, Newton Police spread through Roanoke Court Runyon's neighbor, Tonessa Driskill, said po- lice were there Tuesday and the next day. She came home from a doc- tor's office and an RV- looking vehicle pulled up and four guys with what looked like assault rifles jumped out. Driskill thought they were doing training. However, when all the police cars pulled WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW up, “I knew something Flowers and a stuffed bear rest outside of the home of Alyssa Runyon was going on,” she said. and her daughter, Zaylynn Paz, on Roanoke Court in Newton. “They got here just when I was ready to un- didn't come right out and With nothing to do but lock the door,” Driskill say what was wrong, Os- wait for an official an- said. “I thought it was one trom asked if the neigh- nouncement and informa- of their games, and it bors were OK. tion, news vehicles spread WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW wasn't.” “He said, 'No, they're through the neighborhood Newton Police Department officers attend the Friday night candlelight vigil held for a mother and her 4-year- Having such an event not,'” Coulter said. looking for the neighbors old daughter, who were murdered last week. happen just a few doors The couple had to leave who always stand on down has left an impres- that Tuesday and stayed porches in these sorts of ready in Texas. Thanks to collect evidence days first act in what could be sion on Driskill. away for a few days just events. tips and technology, law later. a lengthy legal proceed- “Scary,” she said. “This as a precaution. Within about an hour of enforcement knew he was Investigations contin- ing. is low-income housing, so “We stayed at my first response, Police long out of Harvey ued throughout the week Powell said detectives you never know who's mom's house the following Chief Eric Murphy was on County. in Newton. will work in the days and moving in.” night,” Ostrom said. the phone giving early in- “This was a rapidly There are only so many the following months to Roanoke Court includes Residents at Roanoke formation, telling journal- evolving investigation, resources, Police Lt. Scott follow up on county attor- 16 residences and is man- Court were given the op- ists that the community and we did not want to tip Powell, who oversees in- ney requests and dealing aged by the Newton Hous- portunity to meet to- was safe and police had off the suspect to the fact vestigations, said. with the phone calls and ing Authority. gether with a social no reason to believe the we were tracking his “The patrol guys still leads. Some other neighbors, worker to talk about the suspect, who stabbed a 4- movements and had infor- staff the street and take He said the department Austin Coulter and incident and how it af- year-old child to death mation about his destina- calls,” Powell said. “From has had more than a few Cheyenne Ostrom, also fected them. This was on and strangled her mother, tion,” the department the detective side, we're of them in the last week, had a visit from the po- Friday at a local church. was a danger to the com- later stated, explaining prioritizing. Obviously, a and there's always a fair lice. munity. the situation. homicide is the number share of cranks and con- “A nice gentleman,” *** Murphy kept up the one case we investigate spiracy theories that Coulter said about the of- statement that the com- *** until its done. Even if it's come forward with such ficer. “He came by, and he When a homicide call munity was safe through- a burglary and theft, we publicized crimes. just wanted to ask us a lot goes out by scanner, local out the day and into the By 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, might not look into it for Finally, Powell said of questions.” media responds. TV sta- evening, despite questions the suspect was in cus- a while.” there's the mental cost of Coulter said the officer tions dispatch vehicles up from reporters and com- tody after a short car The entire department such an incident. wanted to know if they I-135. ments on social media chase in Taylor, Texas. gets backed up and has to “We're used to seeing had seen anything suspi- Police officers and sher- about the need for infor- Dept. Chief Craig Dun- work extra hard to catch screwed up things and cious or anything that iff's deputies take turns mation on the suspect or levy and a detective up. get numb to it, but usu- day. blocking the road to keep his whereabouts. headed there to collect On Friday, Harvey ally the kids are the ones “He just wanted to the curious from interfer- What those outside law evidence. The rest of County Attorney David that affect them the most make sure we were al- ing with their work at the enforcement didn't know Newton's detectives are Yoder announced his of- but usually because they right,” Coulter said. end of the cul-de-sac on at the time was that the working the homicide fice was seeking first-de- are innocent parties,” he Although the officer Roanoke Court. man in question was al- scene and continued to gree murder charges, the said.

FRIENDS From Page 1 from her that's a little sassy, mixed in with con- versation with her friends and photos of her kids. “She was always polite, funny and just a sweet girl,” McKenzie said about Runyon. Leslie McKenzie, a friend of Runyon’s, set up a GoFundMe page for ex- penses for the family of Paz and Runyon. “I met Alyssa when she was in high school as she was a friend of my son's,” McKenzie said about when she lived in Sedg- wick, where her son at- tended high school. “Her sister and her always came over to hang out with my kids, as my house was the place they loved to come.” McKenzie didn't have the pleasure of meeting Paz, but she had heard of her. “I didn't know Zaylynn, but understand she was just like her mom,” McKenzie said. “Alyssa COURTESY PHOTO was just amazing as a Zaylynn Paz holds what appears to be a birthday card with a cat in the mom and always strived background on the chair. This photo was provided by Paz’s daycare to do what was best for provider. Paz just recently celebrated her fourth birthday. WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW her kids. I'm sure she had People send sky lanterns off into the Friday evening sky during a candlelight vigil and balloon release near obstacles, as all young got to know each other Flores' mom, Shari Alyssa Runyon and Zaylynn Paz’s home in Newton. parents have, but she and had very li'l' time to Wintermote Flores of worked hard to make get to know each other. Newton, thought of Run- On Friday night, at sure her kids were doing Fly high with the angels, yon as a daughter. least 150 attended a can- good. My kids adored her my friend.” “Ally was always happy dlelight vigil and balloon and thought of her as a Runyon's best friend of and always thinking of release in their honor sister. She will be truly 13 years, Staci Flores of other people,” Shari said. near their home on missed by all that loved Newton, also has been “She stopped by one Roanoke Court in New- and adored her children.” reeling and remembered evening just to bring ton. The goal is $10,000, Runyon with fondness. Staci flowers to show she Media was kept at least and as of 12:03 p.m. Tues- “We grew up through was thinking about her 100 feet away from the day, Aug. 15, a total of middle school and high for no reason. Zaylynn vigil, as the family and $2,895 had been raised by school together and still was so sweet. She played friends wanted to keep 56 people in six days. stuck together after high with my granddaughter their privacy. There are numerous school,” Flores said. “Aly on several occasions. She People hugged and messages on the Go- is the kind of best friend loved her mama dearly. cried, and a prayer was FundMe page, from peo- any girl would want. She The love Ally had for her said during the event ple who knew the mom always let me know how children showed.” with what appeared to be and little girl to those much she cared about me “Hey, Ma” was the first a family member saying a who didn't and donated and loved me we were thing Shari would hear few words. Several mem- anyway. like sisters. She was when Runyon saw her. bers of the Newton Police “I'm so sorry for your there for me through any “Her love for life and Department were there, COURTESY PHOTO loss,” Crystal Shook rough times I ever had. family was shown in her showing their respects, Alyssa Runyon and her daughter, Zaylynn wrote. “These two great She was someone I could beautiful smile,” Shari including Lt. Bryan Hall, people will be deeply trust with anything and said. who received a few hugs. silence, except for the dis- and pink balloons drifted missed but never forgot- someone I loved like no The crowd let go of tant sounds of children upward and over Runyon ten. I'm so glad that we other.” *** their balloons. There was playing, as the orange and Paz's home. August 17, 2017 Newton NowCOMMUNITY www.harveycountynow.com Page 9

The Newton Kansan OBITUARIES cuts production days LOIS E. STEWART DOUGLAS RICHEY Lois E. mother and Douglas the carnival. Stewart, 92, grandmother, Lynn Richey At that time, it NEWTON NOW STAFF died Thurs- and friend to of Newton was not re- day, Aug. 10, many. died on Tues- quired to have day, Aug. 15, a commercial The Newton Kansan discussion Tuesday. 2017, at New- Lois is sur- 2017, at license to drive will cut production days Gatehouse Media ton Presbyte- vived by her Kansas a truck. This from five days to three owns The Kansan and rian Manor. son, Mark B. Christian was the begin- days. purchased The Hutchin- She was Stewart and Home in ning of his 49- The Kansan will now son News in 2016. It re- born Dec. 22, his wife Teena Newton. year print on Tuesdays, cently announced the 1924, in rural of Pineville, He was truck-driving Thursdays and Satur- purchase this week of Hesston to Mo., and born Aug. 17, 1945, in career, and he worked for days. It cut Wednesdays the Topeka Capitol Phillip and Lina (Neber- daughter-in-law, Julie France. In 1945, his par- Wilde Trucking, among and Fridays out of its Journal. gall) Wedemeyer. She Stewart of Lehigh. She ents boarded a ship in many others. printed publication, a Newton Now reached married Robert R. “Bob” also is survived by five France headed to Ellis Is- He enjoyed putting letter The Kansan sent current Publisher Stewart on Sept. 13, 1962, grandchildren, Tisha land. Doug was a baby at model cars together, and out to its subscribers Steven Curd, who dis- and he preceded her in Green, Bryan, Daniel, Re- the time. When they ar- he built a logging truck stated. cussed some of the death on Nov. 14, 1987. anna and Dylan Stewart; rived, they were rerouted for his uncle using neck- “Occasionally we need changes. She was a graduate of eight great-grandchildren to Seattle because there lace chains and balsa to make a tough deci- “We are planning on Newton High School. Lois and one great-great- was an outbreak of small- wood. He also enjoyed sion,” the letter stated. putting a statement out was a member of First grandson. pox on the ship. Doug's being creative and some- “We identify our to our readers about Baptist Church in New- She was preceded in parents died, and Doug times combined three strengths and what we changes on our struc- ton, American Legion death by her parents, hus- and his sister were left be- models. can do to better and ture of the organization, Ladies Auxiliary and a band and one son, Robb hind in the King County There will be a celebra- move swiftly to make it including new adminis- supporter of the Caring Stewart. Hospital. tion of life at 10:30 a.m. happen.” tration,” he said. Hands Humane Society. Funeral service was A couple from Nile Val- Thursday, Aug. 17, at The letter listed Curd declined to say Prior to her retirement, Aug. 14 at Hesston City ley, Wash., adopted him Kansas Christian Home things readers could ex- what the change in ad- Lois worked as a court Cemetery with Pastor in 1946, and he lived with in Newton, honoring him, pect to notice, including ministration would look clerk for Judges Sturm Chip Bungard presiding. them until he was 16. At the Rev. M. June Cline, a redesigned print edi- like. and Reed at the Harvey Memorials are sug- this time, he got his first Hilda Mae Jones and the tion and fewer syndi- “It deals with person- County Courthouse. She gested to Good Shepherd job as a truck driver for Rev. Vern Bender. cated features and nel," he said. "We're looked forward to spend- Hospice or Caring Hands Associated Press news. going to have a number ing time with her family Humane Society in care of The letter confirmed of changes that involve during family gatherings, Petersen Funeral Home in previous information the newspaper and lead- and she was a loving wife, Newton. about the cuts, which ership." JACALYN ANDERSON leaked out of The Newton Kansan Man- Jacalyn “Jackie” Jean two children, Larry (Kim) Hutchinson News, The aging Editor Chad Frey ILDA IGGINS Anderson, 85, of Hesston, Anderson of Olsburg and Newton Kansan's sister said he could not com- H H passed away Monday, Patty (Shane) Meier of paper, following a staff ment on the changes. WALTON—Hilda L. ton; two daughters, Dani Aug. 14, 2017. Newton; four grandchil- Higgins, 93, of Walton, Porter of Newton, and She was born July 13, dren, Mark Meier of died Friday, Aug. 11, Fran Tompkins and hus- 1932, in Randolph, the Lawrence, Alex Meier of 2017, at the Newton band Bob of Murfrees- daughter of Leslie Dewey Lawrence, Bobbi Ander- COMMUNITY CALENDAR Presbyterian Manor. boro, Tenn.; brother, Bill and Ada Alice (Sweany) son of Manhattan and She was born on May Lehrman of Newton; 12 Anderson. She lived in Jessy Poetzsch of Ger- 28, 1924, on the family grandchildren; 20 great- Randolph until she was many; and two sisters-in- Thursday, Aug. 17 farm near Walton, the grandchildren; and married and then moved law, Phyllis Anderson of 7:30 a.m.—City Commission Agenda Review. City daughter of David seven great-great-grand- to Cleburne. In 1960, Jim Topeka and Bernie Ander- Hall. Schmidt and Anna J. children. and Jackie moved north of son of Topeka. 1 p.m.—Wii Bowling. Grand Central. Goossen Lehrman. The Hilda was preceded in Olsburg to farm. They She was preceded in 5:15 p.m.—Tai Chi. Grand Central. family moved to Newton death by her parents; resided there until they death by her parents and 6 to 9 p.m.—City Commission Candidate Forum. when she was 6 years husband on March 8, moved to Hesston in 2007. three brothers, Leslie Grand Central. old, where she attended 2001; brother, Melvin Jackie graduated from (Keith) Anderson, Lester 6 to 8 p.m.—American Legion Open Grill. Members schools. Lehrman; sisters, Randolph High School in Dale (Muggs) Anderson and guests welcome. American Legion Post 2. Hilda married Howard Pauline Fox and Dorothy 1950 and then worked as (Lois) and Clayton Allen 6:30 p.m.—Newton Toastmaster Meeting. Newton Eugene Higgins Sr. on Sutter; and son-in-law, a legal secretary for (Bill) Anderson. Recreation Commission. Aug. 18, 1940, in Caney. Harold Porter. Richard C. Wells and John Funeral service will be 7 to 8:30 p.m.—Third Thursday Book Discussion: They lived in California Funeral services were Brookens until 1960. She at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, “Songs of the Willow Frost” by Jamie Ford. Newton for a short time while he at 11 a.m. Aug. 16 at the was a church pianist and at Hesston United Public Library. was in the military. Walton United organist for 57 years in Methodist Church with After being discharged Methodist Church. Inter- Randolph, Cleburne and Pastor Keith Schadel pre- Friday, Aug. 18 from the service, they re- ment was in the Walton Olsburg. siding. Visitation will be turned to Newton, where Cemetery. In addition to being an from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday 6 p.m.—Friday Night Games. Grand Central. they lived until moving A memorial has been active farm wife, milking with the family receiving to Walton in 1970. established with the cows, tending chickens friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 She was a longtime Walton Fire Depart- and making meals, she at Petersen Funeral Home member of the Walton ment, and contributions was also very active in in Newton. Graveside 8 a.m. to noon—Harvey County Farmers Market. United Methodist may be sent to Broadway EHU (FCE) and UMW committal will be 2:30 Parking lot between 6th and Main. Church and enjoyed Colonial Funeral Home, (United Methodist p.m. Friday at the Olsburg Noon to 1 p.m.—Duck Derby. Fifth St. Bridge. singing in the choir at 120 E. Broadway, New- Women) for many years. Cemetery in Olsburg. 11:30 a.m.—Cardboard Regatta. Boat Ramp. the Newton Senior Cen- ton, KS, 67114. Jackie has been a lifetime In lieu of flowers, me- 3 and 4 p.m.—Harry Potter Breakout Box. Newton ter. Condolences may be member of the United morials are suggested to Public Library. Survivors include two left at www.broadway- Methodist Church. Jackie American Diabetes Associ- sons, Kerry Higgins and colonialfh.com. married James (Jim) Cleo ation or Hesston United Sunday, Aug. 20 wife Sherry of Hillsboro, Arrangements are by Anderson on Sept. 6, 1953. Methodist Church in care 7 a.m.—American Legion Monthly Breakfast. Ameri- and Gene Higgins Jr. Broadway Colonial Fu- He survives. of Petersen Funeral can Legion Post 2. and wife Mary of Wal- neral Home, Newton. Other survivors include Home. Monday, Aug. 21 All Day—Grand Central Billiards. Four competition KENNETH PROCKISH quality tables available for use Monday through Friday at Grand Central. Kenneth “Kenny” Edward Prockish, 83, dren and grandchildren. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Collective Goods Books and Gifts loving father, grandfather and great- He is survived by his wife, Jeanine; sons, Sale. Newton Medical Center, Main Lobby. grandfather, passed away on Monday, Randall of Gilbert, Ariz., and Darrell of Mesa, 10 a.m.—Blood Pressure Check. Grand Central. Aug. 7, 2017, at his home, surrounded by Ariz.; daughters, Teresa Roberts of Newton, 11:45 a.m.—Friendship Meals. Call (316) 283-2222 his family. Sandra Adams of Goddard and Sheryl Wiens for reservation. Monday through Friday at Grand Cen- Kenneth was born to Leo and Gertrude of Wichita; three brothers, Eugene of tral. (Kraus) Prockish on Jan. 31, 1934, in St. Louisville, Vernon of Westmoreland and Del- Noon to 1:30 p.m.—Solar Eclipse Viewing. Newton George. bert of Wamego; 10 grandchildren; and one Public Library. Kenneth married Jeanine Anderson on great-grandchild. 1:30 p.m.—Golden Notes. Call at (316) 283-2222 to Nov. 6, 1951, in Newton. They moved to He was preceded in death by his parents, schedule a performance. Grand Central. Newton in 1952 and started a family and Leo and Gertrude Prockish; two sisters, De- 4 p.m.—Teen GameZone and Crafts. Newton Public Kenneth’s career in aviation. Kenneth worked in non- loris Prockish and Marjorie Howard; and one grandson, Library. destructive testing for Beech Craft and Cessna for many Sean Wiens. 6 to 8 p.m.—American Legion Open Grill. Members years until his retirement. Kenneth and Jeanine were Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at and guests welcome. American Legion Post 2. married for 65 years prior to his passing. Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton. A graveside 7 p.m.—Beginners Square Dance Class. Grand Cen- He loved traveling, the outdoors, fishing, hunting and committal service will follow the service at Greenwood tral. golfing. Kenneth had two official holes-in-one while Cemetery in Newton. 7 p.m.—TALK Book Discussion: “I hear the Reaper’s playing golf. A memorial has been set up for Kidron Hospice, 900 Song” by Sara Stambaugh. Newton Public Library. He loved his family and enjoyed time with his chil- E. First Street, Suite A, McPherson, KS, 67460. Tuesday, Aug. 22 NEWTON POLICE REPORTS 10:30 a.m.—Bingo. Grand Central. 1 p.m.—Line Dancing. Offered by Lanny Reichert. Newton Rec. Center. Aug. 13 135 milepost 37 hicle, 700 Blk N Main St erty/services, 900 Blk W 6 1 p.m.—Craft Handwork. Grand Central. Arrests: Kyle Maddox, 32, Ka- Halstead 3 to 5:30 p.m.—Harvey County Farmers Market. Cameron Durham, 25, nopolis, driving under the Aug. 10 Lucas James, 31, Wi- Parking lot between 6th and Main. Newton, driving under the influence, 1500 Blk E Arrests: chita, warrant, I-135 3:30 p.m.—Open Tech Help. Newton Public Library. influence, 100 Blk S Broadway Shane Batterman, 32, milepost 29 5 p.m.—City Commission Work Session. City Hall. Kansas Ave Criminal calls: Newton, pedestrian under Criminal calls: 6:30 p.m.—American Legion SAL Supper (baked Mark Makovec, 45, Domestic Disturbance, influence of alcohol, 1100 Drug violation, steak). Members and guests welcome. American Legion Chanute, criminal dam- 300 Blk N Elm St Blk Washington Rd Methamphetamine, 400 Post 2. age to property, 400 Blk Offenses against fam- Billy Joe Randle, 59, Blk S Allison 7 p.m.—Round Dance. Grand Central. Victoria Ct ily/children, 900 Blk S Wichita, possession of opi- Criminal Damage, 900 7 p.m.—Photo Workshop. Newton Public Library. Criminal calls: Poplar St ate, 1700 Blk S Kansas Blk N Ash St 8:30 p.m.—Pioneer and Indian Trails in Newton. Offenses against fam- Noicholas Ratley, 25, Offenses against fam- Newton Public Library. ily/children, 900 Blk S Aug. 11 Valley Center, warrant, ily/children, 1500 Blk Old Poplar St Arrests: 100 Blk E Eighth St Main St Wednesday, Aug. 23 Kristen Runyon, 23, Gabriela Gonzalez, 31, Aug. 12 possession of marijuana, Newton, warrant, 200 Blk Aug. 8 1 p.m.—Cards/Games. Grand Central. Arrests: 100 Blk S Main St E Sixth St Criminal calls: 1 p.m.—Beginner’s Pool for Women. Donation of $1 Matthew Frazier, 23, Ryan Malek, 22, New- Criminal calls: Drug violation, Mari- per week. Grand Central. Newton, aggravated en- ton, possession of mari- Domestic Disturbance, juana, I-135 Highway 3:30 p.m.—Master Builders. Newton Public Library. dangerment of a child, 600 juana, 100 Blk S Main St 600 Blk E Fifth St Homicide, 00 Blk 6 to 8 p.m.—American Legion Grill Special (large Blk Medical Center Dr Lincoln Schmucker,32, Roanoke Ct tostada’s). Members and guests welcome. 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ATC, a growth oriented agricultural company in TCT Wireless in Hillsboro, KS is hiring an Tabor College seeks an central Kansas is seeking the right candidates Associate Registrar to fill two AGRONOMY OPERATOR Assistant Manager positions at our Tampa location. Tabor College seeks Associate Registrar to help maintain and for their new retail location. Responsible for monitor integrated student database. Specific duties include man- Qualified candidates must have a good driving record, and have sales of cellular plans and devices. Fully paid aging static data for government reporting, troubleshooting prob- the ability to receive a Class A CDL. We offer competitive wages, health, vision, dental insurance and generous lems with online grading and registration, processing files of an excellent benefits package and flexible work environment. incoming students, assisting with graduation processes and main- 401K match. M-F 9:30 to 6:30. taining VA paperwork for students. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Please contact Human Resources at Apply online at www.tctelco.net/employment. EOE Database experience preferred. Prior regis- trar-related work experience preferred. Suc- 785-366-7213 or [email protected] cessful candidate must articulate faith in for details about how to submit an Christ. Start date summer 2017. Open until application. filled. Qualified candidates should submit cover and resume to Ruth Funk at [email protected]. Complete job description 400 S. Jefferson 911 COMMUNICATIONS available at https://tabor.edu/about/employ- Hillsboro, KS OPERATOR ment. “DISPATCHER” Marion County Sheriff’s Full time position in the Building & Grounds Department has an opening HELP WANTED Maintenance Department for a highly motivated for a fulltime Dispatcher. Independence, Respect and individual who is a self-starter and able to work on their Dignity since 1899 The City of Florence is now accepting applications for the This is shift work; nights, position of a maintenance worker. Applications will be re- own. Position works during the day and is subject to Bethesda Home in weekends and holiday’s ceived until such time as the position is filled. The City of Flo- working evenings, weekends and holidays. Goessel, KS currently has a General Purpose: Answers rence is an E.O.E. Applications are available at City Hall, Under the general supervision of the Director of Building and dispatches E911 and Full-time position available 511 N. Main, Florence, KS 66851. The successful candidate Maintenance, this position is responsible for the maintenance Administrative calls for law should be able to start work for the City of Florence as soon for a MDS Coordinator. and care of the buildings and grounds including electrical, enforcement, fire, and as possible. plumbing, boilers, air conditioning and heating systems. Must If interested please fill out an Emergency Medical Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. This be able to diagnose mechanical problems and determine how application on line at: Services (EMS) agencies position requires a valid Kansas Drivers License, along with www.bethesdahome.org or contact a CDL. to correct them. Secure the building entrances and maintain a Qualifications include: Bethesda Home at 620-367-2291. Technical Skills: A working knowledge of equipment main- clean and safe environment of building and grounds. Clean High School graduate Bethesda Home is an EOE and tenance and repairs, plumbing, and mathematics is required. building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuum- or equivalent ing. Service, clean and supply restrooms. Remove and install offers a competitive salary and The employee must be able to operate hand tools, trucks, EEOC. Marion County backhoes, loaders, air hammers, air compressors, and other furniture and equipment. Paint and repair offices and buildings benefit package. does not discriminate departmental equipment. The ability to judge distances, to as needed. Assist with watering, mowing and snow removal 2 Announcements against the handicapped follow directions and interpret maps, reports and written in- as needed. structions, and manuals is required. 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BY MIKE MENDEZ the practice, he comments NEWTON NOW STAFF on the job Dibbens has [email protected] done with the program. He says it has gotten to the place where there are Most people haven’t left girls who don’t participate the house to go to work. because it is too hard. But But the Newton High for the girls that stick School volleyball team is around, the hard work wrapping up the first pays off. The players who practice of the season. stick around become some The message head coach of the best. Jamie Dibbens is leaving The expectation in her team with is loud and Newton is always to make clear, echoing off the it to the state tournament walls in Ravenscroft Gym. in Topeka. It is often They are here to outwork something that girls get every other team in the to experience early in state. They are here to be- their high school careers, come one of the best which gives the team ex- teams in the area. They perience in a conveyor are here to hang a state belt of excellence. championship banner in Last year the team got the gym. to experience something For anyone who isn’t on completely different. With board with that mission, the best record in the this isn’t the place. state, the Railers got the “I always assume that distinction of being the everybody knows that No. 1 seed in the tourna- they have got to come in, ment. It was an incredible in shape,” Dibbens said. high after winning the “We weren’t quite there sub-state tournament. with everybody this morn- But it didn’t last long. ing. But the energy level The No. 1 seed meant the was great.” team was thrown into one MIKE MENDEZ/NEWTON NOW Dibbens’ voice wasn’t of the most brutal pools in DesiRay Kernal, left, and Lindsey Antonowich, right, prepare to leap and pass the ball over the top of the net during the first practice of the year the only one filling the the state, facing St. on Aug. 14 at Ravenscroft Gym. gym in this 6 a.m. prac- James Academy to start tice. Last year the Railers the tournament, followed drill stations meant to had a big group of seniors by a match against push them to the limit. to lead the team. But at Shawnee Heights. These They know that even if the beginning of the sea- were the two teams that they earn a top seed at son, there was a search to met in the championship state, it could still mean find players to be vocal. match. back-to-back matches This year there are a It gave the girls the op- against monsters right small handful of seniors, portunity to experience out of the gate. They will but the team had loud life as the hunted. And it have to be better than voices all morning, driv- gave them the opportu- just a record. They will ing the energy of the first nity to see what the best have to be ready for a practice of the season. teams in the state look championship-caliber “I feel like Taylor like up close and per- match at any moment. [Antonowich] especially, sonal. It provided a They have a ways to go she has adopted that role chance to deal with heart- to get to that point. But of being a vocal leader,” break as well. early morning practices Dibbens said. “Des [Ker- Before the Railers can are where that journey MIKE MENDEZ/ nal] always does a really even think about Topeka, begins. NEWTON NOW good job cheering the they have to focus in on “There were some highs Maggie Remsberg team up, and that is stuff the first drills of the sea- and some lows, just of the passes the ball to we need in the mornings son. With visions of the morning practice,” herself during a when nobody wants to be long-term goal of hanging Dibbens said. “I thought drill in the first here.” a championship sign in it was kind of slow in the practice of the As Athletic Director the gym, they push them- beginning. Overall, I was year on Aug. 14 at Brian Becker looks over selves through a series of happy with what we got.” Ravenscroft Gym. Bethel Hall of Fame The time has come to hang ’em up

ometimes you have a blame some of it on the 24- drink in celebration. MIKE MENDEZ hour news cycle. But at the class will be honored SOther times, you have high school level, I have one in an attempt to drown tried to highlight the good. I BY MIKE MENDEZ game with 343 against Ottawa in pain. The one I am having have made it something of a right now is a little bit of mission statement to show NEWTON NOW STAFF 1999. [email protected] Peters was a three-sport athlete both. more than wins, losses and competing in football as well as One of the many friends I stats. I wanted to show who both indoor and outdoor track. He have made along the way in you are and a glimpse into Three legends of Bethel was one of the best pole vaulters this profession, Greg Mc- the people you are becom- Thresher lore will take their in the history of the KCAC, win- Fadden, always said this job ing. I wanted to show im- rightful place in the Threshers ning the outdoor event in all four has a shelf-life for every- DROP THE MIKE provement and lessons Hall of Fame on Oct. 13. The 2017 years of college. His vaults of 15-6 body. My shelf-life is up. learned. I wanted people to class includes Bethel quarterback in indoor, and 16-1 in outdoor I have decided to walk better, working with people know the incredible amount Brent Martens, and track athletes both stand as school records at away from journalism and from all walks of life to of time and dedication you Eric Peters and Kendra Doyle. Bethel. take my life in a different achieve a common goal and gave. I wanted people to After the official induction on Peters was a three-time NAIA direction. This is my last being able to handle criti- know the kinds of fighters Oct. 13, the 2017 class will be All-American, being honored in paper. cism. And hopefully, if you you are, in and out of sports. honored at the Bethel football outdoor track in 1996 and both in- It has been an honor to are lucky, you can learn how That is what this has all game against St. Mary on Oct. 14. door and outdoor track in 1997. tell your stories. This career to deal with success. been about for me. It is Martens made an immediate On the football field, Peters was has given me the opportu- This is why I enjoyed about letting everyone see impact on the Bethel football tough to deal with, earning sec- nity to do some incredible telling your stories. I can’t the unbelievable people that team, earning the starting job as ond-team all-American as a punt things and meet some in- begin to tell you how im- I have the joy of seeing a freshman in 1997. Throughout returner in 1996. He has a share credible people. I have pressed I am with the kids every single day. I hope that his career with the Threshers, he of the school record with three in- looked up to and been in- in this community. I have is what came across. only missed three games with in- terceptions in a single game. spired by a bunch of the peo- seen you deal with some in- It has been an immense juries. As a freshman, Martens By the time Doyle left Bethel, ple I covered in this town. credible highs, heartbreak source of pride for me to be opened eyes around the KCAC she made a case for herself as the The interactions and rela- and frustration. You have a part of this paper. I could- earning second-team all-confer- greatest female athlete in school tionships that have hap- dealt with all of it better n’t begin to say enough posi- ence honors. When the dust set- history and was a force of nature pened purely as a result of than I would have at your tive things about this tled on his senior season, he on the track. She won an NAIA this job have been, hands age or even now as an adult, company and the people who helped lead Bethel to an 8-2 national championship with a down, the best part. to be honest. You have wis- work here. We are basically record and was named the KCAC school record time in the 400- Being a sports reporter dom well beyond your years. a mom and pop store trying Offensive Player of the Year. meter hurdles at 1:01.23 in 2002. means keeping long, odd It is a testament to your to exist in a Wal-Mart When he left, Martens put his It is one of five school records for hours that take away your parents, your coaches, and world. It is a daunting task name on 11 school record and still Doyle with the indoor 55 hurdles, social life. You start to be- everyone in Newton who has to be swimming up the holds seven of them today. He has the outdoor 100, the outdoor long come a somewhat nocturnal had any hand in raising you. stream, but it is an impor- the most completions in a career jump and the indoor 4x400 relay. recluse. No one really wants I have seen grown men tant one. We exist because with 525, the most passing yards She was a five-time KCAC indi- to get together on a Wednes- wither away to a bumbling you have supported us. I in a career with 6,584, the most vidual champion. On top of being day night. But that is sim- mess with a microphone in wholeheartedly thank this total offense in a season with a national champion, she was a ply the price you pay in their face. You have said community for your support 2,313 and in a career with 8,306 two-time NAIA All-American. order to have the privilege some things both on and off of the paper and the way and the most rushing yards in a of trying to put into words the record that have chal- you have welcomed me. It what you are going through lenged the way I think and has meant the world. COURTESY PHOTO in some of your best mo- made me want to be a better Well, it is off to the next Brent Martens ments and some of your person. adventure for me. I’m sure I drops back for a most painful. As a journalist, you are will still be seeing you pass for Bethel There is an expression not supposed to be emotion- around from time to time. College. you all know: ball is life. ally invested in a team or a Maybe I will buy you a beer. Martens will be Sports are not life, but they game. Over the years the It is about time for another inducted into mirror life. There isn’t a best way to put it is I have round, as this one seems to the Bethel Hall coach alive who isn’t teach- just gotten good at hiding it. be getting empty. of Fame on Oct. ing more than a game. They I felt all the tension. I 13 as a part of are teaching life lessons. It jumped for joy on the inside Mike Mendez is the sports the Fall Fest is about perseverance when you triumphed, and I editor for Newton Now and weekend. See a through hard work, getting felt like I was kicked in the can be reached by e-mail at related photo up when you get knocked gut when you didn’t. [email protected] on page 12. down, taking advantage of There is plenty of negativ- and followed on Twitter every day to make yourself ity in sports. I guess you can @MendezNewtonNow. Page 12 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS/SPORTS Newton Now August 17, 2017 North Newton buys smart phone app, approves budget

BY ADAM STRUNK asked the budget. would enhance our water Pfautz helped in a high orado, as well as securing NEWTON NOW STAFF council to “A number of area gov- supply and fire flow,” speed chase, following a evidence within the [email protected] figure out erning bodies are increas- Braun said. wanted man out of Col- man’s vehicle. how to ex- ing their mill levy,” he The project is esti- pedite the said. “I think it's great mated to cost $265,000. Reading water meters. process of we've found a way to ne- Torline said the proj- There's an app for that. getting an gotiate around some of ects would be paid by People can now add electronic these new variables we water and sewer rev- reading water meters to sign to be Braun have.” enues. the list of activities that placed at the The decrease repre- The North Newton can be done on a smart center approved. sents a tax cut of $7.82 Council approved spend- phone. Mayor Ron Braun for the owner of a ing $1,000 for Bethel Col- North Newton ap- asked City Attorney Greg $100,000 home in North lege Fall Festival proved spending around Nye for a timeline for the Newton. activities. $4,400 to purchase an approval of the digital The North Newton app, training and soft- sign. Etc. Council approved paying ware that will allow the Nye said the procedure City Administrator bills for $230,000. Large city to use smart phones in North Newton for put- John Torline gave an up- expenditures include a to read water meters ting up a digital sign re- date on a grant applica- police charger for the across town. quires a special use tion to pay 80 percent of a North Newton Police De- Public Works Director permit and a minimum of bike path idea North partment. North Newton Danny Bisoni spoke 20 days notice to owners Newton had to run up to PD got a deal on a about the change, saying near the lot that involves Hesston. Torline said charger from Kranz that a meter reading a conditional use permit. KDOT visited to look over Motor after the Maize PD smart phone app would It also requires that a no- the proposed path. Tor- originally purchased a po- make sharing data with tice of a sign being put up line said that North New- lice charger, but as the North Newton's billing needs to be published in a ton is competing with at car production kept get- department easier. legal paper. A notice of least 20 other communi- ting delayed, Maize had Current meter reader the proposed change is ties for the money. to go out and purchase a devices are nearing 20 published in this week's “While you want to be different vehicle. Kranz years old, and Bisoni said Newton Now. optimistic about the out- Motors cut the North the readers are obsolete Nye said the plan is to comes, it is very competi- Newton PD a deal on that and have recently experi- have the permit change tive in nature,” Braun charger about $2,000 enced a number of prob- ready by Sept. 11 for final said. cheaper than it was bid. lems and bugs with the approval of the sign. The City of North New- The charger is black, as readers. About 500 me- “I’m sorry; I think we ton is seeking $400,000 opposed to the dark grey ters in North Newton should go by the rules,” for the path. that Police Chief Randy have to be read by hand. he said. “These things Council approved a res- Jordan said the depart- The decision took quite come back and haunt you olution issuing general ment was wanting. a while, as the quote for later if you don't do them obligation bonds to pay During the month of the change originally in- right.” for an expansion on its July, the North Newton cluded a $2,800 ruggedi- Finally, the North water system conducted drug dog was deployed zed smart phone to be Newton City Council ap- by Earls Engineering. six times to search for used with the change. proved a budget for 2018. The improvements would drugs. Twice the dog lo- The council decided The 2018 budget de- include connections to the cated drugs. that existing smart creases property tax by new North Woods Plaza Jordan recognized Cole phones could be used, and 0.68 mills. and then connect those Pfautz and Jim Bethards if an additional smart The city held a public lines to the water tower for their work on the phone was necessary, the hearing about the budget, to “loop” the existing night shift of the police city could go out and pur- where no one spoke. water mains. department. Jordan said chase one for much Braun closed the public “If we completed the a lot of strange things oc- cheaper than the ruggedi- hearing. Following, City project, our entire system curred at night, such as a zed phone. Councilor Paul Harder would be looped with uni- triple homicide in rural In other news, Alan commended staff on de- form pressures,” Torline Harvey County in Febru- REAL ESTATE AUCTION Vogts, who's developing creasing the mill levy. He said. ary, which Bethards re- North Woods Plaza, then moved to approve its “These two projects sponded to. Jordan said Saturday, Aug. 26 • 10:00 am 2704 NE 12St, Newton, KS Tract 1: 5 Acres m/l, 1852 TFLA Older home, 30’ x 30’ barn, great trees KDOT employee hit by car in Newton Tract 2: 35 Acres m/l, 17 Acres Tillable, balance trees, shrubs & pond BY ADAM STRUNK noon Tuesday. Tract 3: Combined Tracts 1 & 2 NEWTON NOW STAFF Millspaugh said the Midwest Land Specialists, Inc. is representing the Seller. employee appears to have [email protected] For Legal, Terms, Conditions, & Disclaimer contact Vern. been standing next to his truck, which was parked One Kansas Depart- on the highway's shoul- OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, August 20, 2-4:00 pm ment of Transportation der. worker was transported The man was trans- to a Wichita hospital ported in critical condi- Dana E. & Rebecca L. Newton Trust after he was hit by a van tion. on U.S. Highway I-135. 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BY ADAM STRUNK stabbing, were premedi- He did give a bit more in- NEWTON NOW STAFF tated. formation about the case. [email protected] Yoder said investiga- "This was a targeted tors have a motive in situation, if you will," he mind for the crimes but said. "This was not a ran- Harvey County Attor- didn't comment on what dom act. They did know ney David Yoder an- that motive was. each other, and he was at nounced that his office "Mr. Hawkins defi- Runyon's residence with would charge Keith nitely has a previous her knowledge on a vol- Hawkins, suspect in criminal history," he said. untary basis." Tuesday's double murder "As for a history of vio- Yoder said his office of Alyssa Runyon and Za- lent action, there really will further look into the ylynn Paz, with capital isn't." case and speak with fam- murder charges. Yoder said his office ily members before decid- Yoder said Hawkins filed charges in June ing to if it pursues the will face two first-degree against him for failing to death penalty. murder charges, and au- register as a convicted Yoder said bond for thorities believe from sex offender. Hawkins was set at $2.5 their investigation that Many details Yoder de- million. Hawkins’ court the two murders, one by clined to give, as the in- date will be set for 1 p.m. strangulation and one by vestigation was ongoing. Wednesday, Aug 23.

CHASE From Page 1 turtle, there was a crowd of people taking pictures of this thing,” he said. “There were 20 or so people there taking pictures and petting turtle.” With some help, Garver got the turtle into his vehi- cle and drove it to a the house of a family who also lives on 23rd Street. The city knew the family had a tortoise as a pet and as- sumed they were missing it. “We roll up; their turtle COURTESY PHOTO is already there,” Garver Men lift one of the tortoises after they were found. said. The couple agreed to tur- tle sit until the owner of said the two found the tur- North Newton to at least the creature could be tle and took it to a nearby three. found. home, which they said had Garver said the whole All seemed solved. been looking for their two experience was a first for “About 20 minutes after- tortoises that recently es- him. wards, I received a call caped. “You get a call of a turtle about another turtle in the Garver said he believes, on the roadway, I'm think 400 block of 24th Street,” through social media, the a snapping turtle not an Garver said. owners of the animals have 80-pound tortoise,” he said. He responded and said had both of them returned. “That's the first time I've he spoke to two construc- That brings the count of ever seen that in my police tion workers he found. He larger tortoises living in career.”

ple drive up and stop and fencing helped him find a FENCE say, ‘I’ve seen this driving solution to that. From Page 1 by all these years, and I Future plans for his yard was wondering if it was for include making a gate to didn’t know what to do sale.’ That’s when I decided the fence and extending with his time, so he started to put the sign up there.” the fence around the prop- doing that. He had it up for one and a erty to where his driveway “I cut a lot of firewood, half years until he was starts. He said if he makes though,” he said. asked to take it down. it bigger, he’ll be able to At first, he started mak- His wood-cutting train- sell more wood and make ing the fence for his dogs, ing and interest began more money. and then somebody years ago. In addition to having the stopped by and asked if “I started to stack it up wooden fence that helps he’d sell what he calls a between the trees back him make money, Altum “square of it.” Altum said there, and when I was also has planted trees in he said, “Fine,” and then growing up, my grandpa his yard, has a variety of more people wanted wood, had firewood in a pile in plants out front and a so he put a “for sale” sign his backyard,” he said, cobra statue on the front up. adding the city told him he porch. Altum is a snake On that particular had to stack it to keep crit- lover. Thursday, Altum said ters out. At one time, Altum had AGCO was on shutdown I’ll never forget that,” he a 19-foot tiger reticulated again and that he’s sup- said. “I had to stack it—me python and a 15-foot ana- posed to go back Aug. 22. and my brothers. So, it conda at home, and al- “So, I’m still cutting fire- stuck with me, and I just though he has an exotic wood,” he said. “I usually started leaving it up in pet license, the city told sell everything every year those trees, and I just con- him he needs to keep the and just put new stuff up tinue it around.” snakes in a cage 24/7. every year. It’s one of those Yes, Altum chops the “That’s no way to have things you have to keep up wood himself and has a big an animal,” Altum said. with.” truck in the backyard he He also had a number of Altum sells camping uses to haul wood. His kids other snakes, but now he wood and firewood, and he call it a hillbilly truck. only has two, both of which had a pile of hedge wood “I call it the beast,” are 6 feet long—a yellow (otherwise known as Osage Altum said, adding he can anaconda and a Columbia Orange) he was working on put three ricks of wood on red tail. in the backyard. it. One rick is 4 by 8 feet. With one of his larger His prices are 50 cents The beast can carry snakes, Altum said, he let apiece, and he said that a about 5,300 pounds of the snake out in the yard local box store sells similar wood, or two to three tons, and watched him. His son firewood for $1.50 apiece. of wood, Altum said. Most recorded this and put it on His customers can be ready-made fences and Facebook and then “some- folks driving by or someone wood for fences are 6 feet one in the city flipped out with whom he’s ac- tall. However, since Altum about it,” Altum said. quainted. lives near a school, he said Those who wish to pur- “Most of the time, it’s his fence only can be 4 feet chase wood from Altum people that I know,” he tall. If he bought a fence, can stop by his house after said. “I’ve had a lot of peo- he’d have to cut it. This 3 p.m.

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BY ADAM STRUNK tions with personnel re- grams established by #KstotheMoon. He told the paper he cipal in the Newton NEWTON NOW STAFF sources to look at restruc- program participants for Time will tell if the wasn't a part of review- School District, which [email protected] turing how classes are ideas. KSDE joins NASA in the ing applications and that applied but wasn't se- taught and how the The program is being annals of history. his wife works as a prin- lected. schools are organized. marketed as a moon shot Recipients include: The Kansas State De- “We’re going to decon- for Kansas. The KSDE • Coffeyville USD 445 partment of Education struct the traditional has named each partici- • Liberal USD 480 announced the seven re- school system and build pating school district's • McPherson USD 418 cipients of its Kansas Re- what Kansans believe program after an astro- • Olathe USD 233 design Project, which best meets the needs of naut in NASA's Mercury • Stockton USD 271 would allow schools to today’s students—choice,” 7 mission. • Twin Valley USD “redesign” an elementary said Kansas Commis- Coffeyville's program 240 and secondary school sioner of Education Dr. will be called John • Wellington USD 353 around elements that Randy Watson during the Glenn, for instance, and The Topeka Capitol made a successful high announcement. “And Liberal's program will be Journal, in reporting the school graduate. we’re doing all of this called Alan Shepard. story, questioned Watson USD 373 was one of with existing resources, The KSDE website pro- if his time as a superin- the 29 districts to apply no new buildings and the motes the event by say- tendent at McPherson or for the program but was same educators.” ing, “Congratulations, graduating form the not named a finalist. Schools across the we're going to the moon” Wellington district It appears the KSDE state will then be able to and is marketing the pro- played a role in the selec- will provide organiza- look at the different pro- gram with the hashtag tion of schools. County purchases boom mower, talks water district

BY ADAM STRUNK about how tion to take place until the from five days a week to NEWTON NOW STAFF one county following year. So far no three days a week. [email protected] taxing au- one had signed up to run Swartzendruber said it thority for the open positions, and shouldn't mess with might dis- the deadline to do so was county publication dates. The Harvey County solve with- Aug. 15. Piepho said that Swartzendruber pointed Commission meeting fea- out willing the three candidates up out that Kyle McCaskey tured little action, but the candidates for election don't wish to assisted the Newton Po- county will purchase a ro- for an up- Westfall run again. lice Department with tary boom mower, coming elec- If all three resign, Public Information Officer $28,085. tion. County Clerk Rick Piepho said the district work, as Erin McDaniel, Commissioner Chip Piepho said that three could dissolve. County Newton's PIO was out of Westfall reported that the seats for the Little Commissioner Ron Kre- town. county has been speaking Arkansas River Drainage hbiel asked what that The county approved a with the Department of District would be on this would mean and Piepho bid to improve four bridge Homeland Security about November's ballot. The said he was working to sites for $337,000. The available funding to deal drainage district encom- find out. The district was sites were in the county's with drug problems in passes a swath of western formed in 1952. capitol improvement plan. Harvey County. Westfall Harvey County, including Anthony Swartzendru- The county approved said the department has the City of Halstead. ber said the county was paying its weekly bills for directed them to a num- Piepho said at the com- notified by The Newton $231,112.75. ber of funding sources. mission meeting members Kansan that they were —Blake Spurney con- In other news: weren't expecting the elec- cutting publication dates tributed to this report. The commission heard

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