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Vol. 1: No. 12 Thursday, October 29, 2015 $1.25 GHOST INVESTIGATION

ADAM STRUNK/NEWTON NOW Newton police officers talk with a man accused of cashing stolen checks Monday, Oct. 26, at First Bank, 128 E. Broadway. Crime fails

WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Cierra Ebert, left, looks through Brad Buchta's camcorder's night vision Monday night in her and Jo Twitchell's basement. Twitchell is at center with Buchta on the right. to pay out at Brad Buchta searches for spooks in Newton home BY WENDY NUGENT “There is one who goes down and “They don't have to be part of the First Bank peeks and goes back up” the property or house.” NEWTON NOW STAFF BY ADAM STRUNK [email protected] staircase leading from the first Erbert also said the ghosts in to the second floor. the house are positive entities NEWTON NOW STAFF Erbert identifies as a medium. and that she's also seen a woman [email protected] ierra Erbert and Jo “I'm a very highly spiritual in white once in her house after Twitchell say they live in a person, and I was getting shown waking from a dream. The When cashing stolen checks, it's probably not the Chouse with at least four I can work with nature,” Erbert woman faded as Erbert looked at best idea to do so next to a police station. ghosts at 511 E. Eight St. said about the dream. her. Two hapless individuals found themselves boxed in “Someone hangs out in the “With mediums, they always by four Newton Police Department vehicles at the basement,” Erbert said. […] present themselves,” Erbert said. See GHOSTS / 7 First Bank drive-through the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 26. Police officers questioned them at the bank, 128 E. Broadway, while other officers rifled through their vehicle, searching for evidence and locating three stolen Area residents tell tales of ghosts, folklore checks from Newton. Newton Police Detective Scott Powell said the two BY WENDY NUGENT See CRIME / 7 NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected]

This is the time of year when people talk of ghosts Residents enjoy their in hushed tones, giving friends and co-workers goosebumps as they re- count their encounters with time living downtown these specters that scare or Editor’s note: This is the second in a multi-part se- delight their families, ries Newton Now is calling “Second Stories,” which whatever the case may be. looks at the creative ways individuals have used sec- Just like many other ond-story real estate in retail and other buildings in towns, Newton has a rich Newton. history of hauntings, real or rumored, from the Old BY WENDY NUGENT Mill to the Harvey County NEWTON NOW STAFF Historical Museum & [email protected] Archives to private dwellings. In good fun, we Marva Weigelt doesn't just like living in downtown looked around for a few of WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Newton. She loves it, and she really likes her apart- The Fifth Street bridge in Newton is said to be the site of a Cacooey. See STORIES / 7 ment above the Hair Cutting Co. “I love living here,” she said. “Curtis is the best landlord I've ever had in my life.” She's talking about Curtis Stubbs, who manages the Mail Label New apartment complex gets first nod of See DOWNTOWN / 5 approval from Newton City Commission

BY ADAM STRUNK of moderate income housing units. The project would be built in phases. NEWTON NOW STAFF The first phase would involve 32 apart- [email protected] ment units split into two 16-unit buildings. Half would have one bedroom and Another developer wants to bring one bath and the other half would in- apartments and duplexes to Newton. clude two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Ross Vogel of Heartland Housing Rental rates for apartments would Partners made his case to the Newton range from $750 to $900 for single-bed- Board of Commissioners about a large room apartments, Vogel said. Two-bed- moderate-income housing and duplex room apartments would range from complex at Southeast 24th Street and $950 to $1,000 a month. Interstate 135. “Everywhere we go, we have to drag “I say this in most communities I the market up,” he said. “People will come to. If the 29- or 39-year-old me got pay for something that's nice and new.” dropped into Newton, Kansas, I'd either According to the U.S. Census Bureau, WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW be lucky or not happy with what I would Pamela Barthell enjoys herself in the kitchen of her two-bedroom find here,” Vogel said of the availability See COMPLEX / 7 apartment above Hair Cutting Co. in Newton.

High Top Dining Table $798 200 W. Broadway • Newton 316-283-1818 • 800-964-1812 • Mon-Fri 10-6 • Saturday 10-5 Page 2 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now October 29, 2015 Relay for Life: Many turn out for annual event

BY WENDY NUGENT NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected]

nnie Brown gave Michelle Newman a Abig bear hug and shed a few tears during Relay for Life Saturday, Oct, 24, in the 100 block of East Sixth Street. Newman, who resides in Louisiana, lost her husband to cancer a few months ago, said Brown, who is from Wellington. Newman's late husband, Mike, had been a longtime family friend. “I hadn't met her yet,” Brown said about New- man, who was dressed in a green ballerina skirt and green top. PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT Brown said she came to /NEWTON NOW Harvey County Relay for ABOVE: Pam Wedel, Life because she wanted to right, puts a medal on participate and meet New- mother-in-law Lois man. Wedel, 96, of Newton Relay for Life raises following her trek dur- money to save lives from ing the survivors cancer, as well as recogniz- march. ABOVE RIGHT: ing those who didn't win Annie Brown, left, the battle with cancer and LEFT: Those attending Relay for Life on Saturday listen to the National gives a big hug to Anthem. those who did. Official dol- Michelle Newman, lar amounts on how much who recently lost her money was raised were not husband to cancer. cancer was discovered he'd need a device he'd available as of press time. BOTTOM RIGHT: Peo- early. have to hold up to his Opening ceremonies in- ple take part in the “I think you're seeing throat so folks could tell cluded the singing of the survivors walk Satur- cancer isn't an automatic what he was saying. “National Anthem,” a cere- day, Oct. 24, in down- death sentence like it used He also said having the mony by the Knights of town Newton. to be,” Heckman said. survivor march is a good Columbus, a speech by one left vocal chord in 2005. cancer. Having cancer of the idea, especially for people of the organizers and a lap. His career included work- “Actually, I don't, but it vocal chord for someone who are newly diagnosed cancer survivor walk One survivor, John ing in radio as a news re- helped me notice it,” Heck- who made a living with his and can see people do sur- around the luminaria. Heckman of Newton, was porter, as he said he was man said. “I got a little voice was a scary proposi- vive; it gives them hope. Newton High School cheer- there, wearing a medal born with a “good set of hoarse, and it didn't go tion, Heckman said, “I think having it down- leaders and others put held around his neck by a pipes.” However, he does- away.” adding his doctor said he town is nice,” his wife of 41 medals around survivors' purple ribbon. Heckman n't think being on air con- He went to the doctor to might not be able to speak years Roberta Heckman necks after they made a said he had cancer of the tributed to his vocal chord get it checked out, and the again if they cut it out or said. Newton school board tables recreation commission tax authority request BY ADAM STRUNK crease would cost the eral public, in their mind, bathrooms, which the Rec the repairs weren't sched- school board spent around owner of a $100,000 home, all this gets lumped to- Commission hoped to use uled to take place 2017 or an hour and a half in a NEWTON NOW STAFF $33 more in taxes a year. gether in their overall mill additional monies for were 2018, she thought the dis- strategic planning ses- [email protected] The Board approved levy,” he said. “There's a things he already felt ok trict had time to gather sion. This week’s topic tabling the request until a strong tendency not to dif- approving the commis- more information about was distilling motivations The Newton Recreation January meeting by a vote ferentiate these things. sions taxing authority to the increase. in order to find the Commission will have to of 4-1. There's a lot of uncer- pay for. He also compli- The Recreation Com- “mantra” of the school dis- wait a little while longer “I'm not saying I'm tainty in what is coming mented the job the Rec mission will be invited to trict. before the School Board against increasing the au- down from Topeka.” Commission has done make another presenta- District members after vote on increasing its tax- thority but I would like to Board member Barbara with a stagnant budget. tion about the repairs to much debate decided that ing authority. have a little more infor- Bunting asked Willis “I'm going to go in front the school board at a Jan- the “mantra” of the school While the groups are mation,” said Board Mem- Heck of the Rec Commis- of people and say I'm ok uary meeting. district should be “A place separate entities, the ber Carol Sue Stayrook sion the effects of tabling with this raise even know- A number of School to be.” Newton School District Hobbs. the request. He said that ing what we do now,” he Board Members also ex- Tim Hodge made the controls the taxing au- Steve Richards con- while it complicates deci- said. “It's fierce. I get it. pressed interest into see- recommendation saying thority of the Rec Com- curred with the opinion sion making the commis- It's fierce to defend a tax ing what develops from that making the school mission. also expressing concern sion would make it work if raise, but I don't see why the Newton Sports Com- district the best place pos- The Rec Commission re- that the public will view they have to. we would hesitate on plex Task Force, which is sible for students and quested for the ability to the tax increase as coming Tim Hodge gave the these types of requests.” currently exploring the staff to be should help raise taxes by three mills down from the school dis- lone dissenting vote Stayrook Hobbs clari- feasibility and possibility govern the district's deci- to help pay for repairs and trict. against the motion argu- fied that she didn't disap- of additional sports facili- sions. More strategic upgrades to parks and fa- “We can’t ignore the ing that repairs to bleach- prove of the repairs. ties in the community. planning meetings will cilities. A three mill in- idea in terms of the gen- ers, dug outs and However seeing some of In other news, the follow in coming weeks.

Try this peach of a pound cake hen I was 8 years 6 eggs It just makes me appreci- old, we moved 4 teaspoons vanilla ate peach season even Winto the home 1/2 cup sour cream more each summer, and I where my folks still live, 3 cups flour don’t know if my poor and we were delighted to 1/4 teaspoon baking mother would have had discover that the backyard soda the energy to keep up with housed a peach tree. 1/2 teaspoon salt the preserves demand The first year we lived 3 cups diced peaches from my sister and me, there, my sister and I (fresh or frozen) and heaven forbid I would helped (I’m using that Preheat the oven to 350 have gotten sick and tired term loosely; I’m assuming degrees. of peaches. That would we mostly got in the way) Grease a Bundt pan have been the real our mom make jar after jar with butter and then dust tragedy. of some delicious peach it with sugar until it’s com- LINDSEY YOUNG/NEWTON NOW preserves. pletely coated. Lindsey Young is co- Fresh peach pound Then Mother Nature In a mixing bowl, cream owner of Newton Now. cake melts in your took over, and we lost our the butter and sugar to- She doesn’t claim to be an mouth with a light tree. gether. expert in the kitchen but peach flavor. I still have a special love Beat in the eggs, vanilla loves to try new recipes. for peach preserves, but and sour cream. none of them are ever as Add the flour, baking good as the stuff we made soda and salt and mix that summer. until well-combined. N o While I’ve never tackled Fold in the peaches. ve v preserve making, I did Pour the mixture into a em Youthful (Joey) N Sh b stumble upon a great the prepared pan and bake Young o er for 60 to 70 minutes or recipe for a peach pound Photo from high Hairless (Clint) school cake that satisfied my until a toothpick inserted Harden craving for some peach fla- near the center comes out vor. clean. You can use fresh or Cool completely before Baby Face frozen peaches in it, which removing the cake from Whisker Free Smooth Behymer makes for a great, year- the pan. Slide a knife Wendy round dessert. around the edges of the Faced (Adam) It comes from the blog, pan to loosen the cake be- Strunk “A Mother’s Shadow.” You fore trying to remove it. can find the original at Invert the cake onto a http://amothersshadow.co plate and dust with pow- m/2014/09/09/fresh-peach- dered sugar if you want to pound-cake/. I changed make it look prettier. just a few of the ingredi- We really enjoyed this ents around a bit. cake. It ended up at the office, and it definitely didn’t Fresh Peach last very long, so I think Support us in our fight against Cancer. Pound Cake it’s a keeper. 1 cup butter, softened, In the long run, it’s prob- Every dollar raised brings us one step closer in our efforts to fund cancer research plus some for greasing pan ably been good that I & education, help prevent the disease, and aid those fighting the battle. 2 cups sugar, plus more didn’t have access to a for dusting pan peach tree every summer. www.no-shave.org/team/NewtonNow October 29, 2015 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 3 Annual Toy Run to get funds, gifts for families in need

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Bikers aren't just macho-looking dudes on hogs. They also have soft spots in their hearts for little children who might not otherwise get pres- ents for Christmas. That soft spot takes the form of action this year during the 30th Annual Toy Run, and they do it for one reason. “It's all for the Salva- tion Army,” said Bill Ryan, event chairman. “All the proceeds—toys, cash, donations—100 percent of it all goes to the Salvation Army. Every- thing stays in Harvey County.” There is an entry fee. “The only entry fee to get into the bike parade is you have to bring a new toy—unwrapped,” PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Ryan said. ABOVE: Bill Ryan is reflected in a mirror of his motorcycle. Ryan is chair of the Newton Toy Run and will ride The Toy Run is at 1 a motorcycle in the Toy Run parade, which is at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, starting at the outlet mall. TOP p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, RIGHT: Members of the local Legion Riders ride at the first of the Newton High School homecoming parade with a noon line-up at the earlier this year. The Legion Riders will be part the Nov. 8 30th Annual Toy Run. RIGHT: Bill Ryan, left, and outlet mall in Newton at Jeremy Jensen ride during last year's Toy Run. (Courtesy photo) Interstate 135, exit 28. Even though most of the ers through Newton chili,” and we run out of Kemp told Ryan he was vehicles at the event are streets. chili every time we have thinking about retiring motorcycles, any vehicle “So, it's quite a long pa- a Toy Run.” and wanted to know if is welcome. rade,” Ryan said. Those who ride in the Ryan would take it over. The largest number of “The cooperation that Toy Run from Wichita “So I did,” Ryan said. motorcycles in a previous we have with the sheriff's will meet at noon that […] He's to be com- run was around 400, he office and the Newton Po- day at Biker's Edge and mended big time for get- Run still needs more auc- The Salvation Army is said, and the parade it- lice Department is just leave as a group to arrive ting this thing and tion items. pleased with the dona- self is several miles long. exceptional,” Ryan said. at 12:30 or 12:45 p.m. at having it all these years.” “The auction items tions of money and toys. When the first riders “They have it right down the outlet mall in New- During Ryan's first aren't flowing in like “With everything we leave the outlet mall in to a science, and we blow ton, Ryan said. year as chair, they do- they usually do,” Ryan get from the Toy Run, it's Newton, they’ll travel through town like no- Ryan inherited the job nated $9,000 to the Sal- said. given back here in Har- north on Old 81, through body's business.” of chairman from Lowell vation Army, and the They could use any- vey County, so the kids downtown Newton up to Riders can buy a $2 Kemp of rural Newton, amount went down to thing new with some here and the families 12th Street, east to button for a chance to who owns Biker's Edge in $6,000 the second year, value that can be sold at here are the recipients of Spencer and south on win $100. At the VFW, Wichita. which was $3,000 more auction, which will be at that,” said Barbara Lee, Spencer to the Veterans there will be an auction “He ran this thing for than they ever had be- 2 p.m. at the VFW with Harvey County coordina- of Foreign Wars Hall, the at 2 p.m. and chili can be 26 years,” Ryan said. “Of fore Ryan was chair. Nick Holzrichter as auc- tor of The Salvation last riders are leaving the purchased for $4. course, I've been involved Even with all that tioneer. Army. mall. The Legion Riders “We get rave reviews,” with it the last several money donated in the lead the hundreds of bik- Ryan said about their years.” past, this year, the Toy

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or 34 years, Joel Sturdevant has Fbeen the man behind the hot air balloon. Sturdevant has spent The that time traveling the country with one of the difference more ubiquitous floating marketing campaigns in is in the etails the country: The Re/Max Real Estate Hot Air Bal- loon. “I went for a balloon Michael L. Hylton ride in the late '70s and Licensed Funeral Director sort of got hooked,” he said. “I've been doing it Monument Specialist ever since.” Pre-need counselor He launched his balloon in Newton on Monday, Oct. 26, at the behest of Jackie S. Anderson the local Re/Max agency. Licensed Funeral Director Sturdevant directed a mix of realtors, their fam- Monument Specialist ilies and a crowd that Pre-needd counseloru gathered to watch the ADAM STRUNK/NEWTON NOW launch near the Meridian ABOVE: Joel Sturdevant releases a Center, in order to get the plume of hot air into his balloon balloon off the ground. preparing it to launch. The process involved LEFT: Joel Sturdevant inflates and spreading the 70-foot- prepares to launch a hot air bal- long fabric out on the loon on Monday, Oct. 26. ground. He then turned on a large box fan as vol- 120 East Broadwaydway Phone 316-283-4343 unteers held the balloon Newton KSS 6711467114 1912 FaxFax 316-283-5460316 open. As the fan blew, the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home balloon inflated larger and Monuments and larger until it tow- broadwaycolonialfh.com ered over the crowd. Then Sturdevant lit the balloon's propane burner, shooting blasts of hot air, causing the balloon to el- evate off the ground. His two passengers climbed into the balloon's basket, and with a few more blasts of hot air, they were off, floating toward Hesston. Gary Franz, one of Sturdevant's passengers, joked the hot air balloon ride was the only reason he was a real-estate agent. He had been on four rides. Contact us today to find out more about The balloon originally our Business Banking Products. was slated to launch for A Taste of Newton, but does between 75 and 100 calls he ever had doing COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS Kansas winds did not balloon launches a year the job were on the road oblige. in seven states. traveling between COMMERCIAL LENDING Sturdevant said he He said the only close launches. Amy Budde & Ken Knepper CASH MANAGEMENT TOOLS from our Newton South branch REMOTE CAPTURE

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ara and Joel Bark- man want to paint Ka pretty picture of their future—a future that doesn't have any debt. The Newton residents plan to do mission work in Spain through Send In- ternational, and they want Kara's college debt paid off before they leave. In order to help with that, they're having an Art and Photography Auction Benefit at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Norm's Coffee Bar. There is no cost to attend. “I hope there's a big turnout,” Kara said. “We've never done this before, so we don't know what to expect, really.” Kara's artwork and photography will be auctioned, and Joel will play PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW background piano music, ABOVE: Joel Barkman will play piano during the Sunday, Nov. 1, Art possibly accompanied by and Photography Auction Benefit at Norm's Coffee Bar, 125 W. Sixth St. a saxophonist. There also in Newton. Barkman and his wife are having the event to help pay off will be appetizers, a mis- Kara's college debt so they can do mission work in Spain in a year. sions presentation and RIGHT: Kara Barkman is surrounded by several of her abstract paintings. Some of her paintings will be auctioned during the Art and Pho- door prizes. All proceeds what with the stresses of Mennonite Church near “We are hoping and pray- tography Auction Benefit at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Norm's Coffee Bar will be matched by a living in another country, Whitewater. ing this event will elimi- in Newton. donor. studying the language The couple is hoping nate this barrier. I will be Kara isn't alone is hav- full time at school to be- the auction will help sharing about some of the ing college debt. Tuition in 2012. Tuition there for low in it.” the Manhattan campus Instead of using geo- come fluent before start- them fulfill their dream. pieces that have special has risen at private and ing ministry work and “Student debt is one meaning to me, and we state colleges during the this academic year for a metric shapes, Kara likes freshman taking 14 credit to use organic ones and taking on some roles at a obstacle in the way of will also share about the past several years. For small Evangelical church Joel and I getting to the mission field in Spain. example, tuition at Bethel hours per semester is incorporates splatters, $7,949 for residents and drips and textures, which in a south-central Span- mission field in Spain,” We hope to see you College in North Newton ish town. They don't Kara wrote on Facebook. there.” has been, from 2013-14 to $21,090 for out-of-staters, is part of the gel medium. according to www.k- Joel graduated in 2011 want to have to worry 2015-16: $22,600 for about their debt while 2012-13; $23.500 for state.edu. The “privilege from Moody Bible Insti- fee,” which includes tute in Chicago, where he dealing with all that. 2013-14; $24,200 for Eventually, the pair 2014-15; and $25.410 for health, student newspa- majored in music compo- Storage Units Available per, recreation complex sition. He's been playing will help plant churches. 2015-16. The Evangelical church “This is the sticker and other items, is $832 a guitar for 15 or 16 years year if a student is taking and piano for 20 and has they'll first be at has 12 12x40 RV and Mini Storage price. With an average fi- members, as well as a nancial aid package last 12 or more credit hours. studied classical music. Annual housing costs “I enjoy just about missionary pastor from Reserve Your Unit NOW! year of $23,265, most Guatemala. Part of plant- Bethel students do not range from $5,600 if liv- every style,” Joel said. ing in an honors house to “Jazz and classical I enjoy ing churches is getting pay the sticker price,” them to be self-sufficient Securestore50.com Vice President for Mar- $7,256 if residing in a fra- the most.” ternity. All-access meals Joel said it's weird that and finding Spanish pas- keting and Communica- tors. tion Lori Livengood wrote cost $4,450. what he feels comfortable 101 West Hwy 50 • 316-217-3305 While at KSU, Kara writing for an instrument The Barkmans don't in an e-mail. know exactly what they'll [email protected] The annual cost for a took photo, ceramics and and what he feels com- other art classes. fortable playing are two do in Spain and will find freshman to attend The out once they get there. University of Kansas in “Well rounded,” Joel different things, adding said. he does a little bit of They also might work 2015 is $8,515 just for tu- with refugees coming into ition alone for in-state Kara's work is abstract. everything. “A lot of it is abstract His favorite kind of Europe from Syria and Pamper Your Feet! with another $5,800 to Iraq, as well as working We have everything you need! $11,200 cost thrown in for mixed media,” she said. music to play on guitar is “Some are on birch ply- Django Reinhardt-style with northern Africa im- • New/Used Vacuum Cleaners • Carpet room and board and migrants. Shampoo & Shampoo Machine Rental $1,040 for books and sup- wood, and some are on Gypsy jazz. canvas.” Although they studied Once the Barkmans go • Spot Cleaners • Carpet Scents plies, according to The to Spain, they'll be on a She uses a lot of fine arts in college, the Trade-Ins $10 OFF VACUUM TUNE-UP University of Kansas rotation of four years Welcome! website. Out-of-state tu- Golden-brand gel media Barkmans, both of whom • Belt, Bag & Bulbs Changed that can be mixed in are 26, will take their there and one year back • Rollers & Vacuum cleaned as good as new! ition for freshmen goes up in the United States. to $23,774 for tuition and paint, and she has a fa- skill sets to Spain and vorite color, although she learn new ones while They also plan to come fees and stays the same back to the States on oc- Of Newton for room and board. tends to use all colors in there, such as the lan- her paintings. guage. casion. 1011 Washington Road, Cedar Village • Newton • 316-283-8664 Kara earned a fine arts The couple's home degree with a concentra- “I love to use yellow,” “We hope to be there a the 26-year-old said. “I year from now,” Joel said. churches are First Mis- tion in painting from sionary Church in New- Kansas State University hardly ever have a paint- They have enough to Take a hike ing that doesn't have yel- deal with going to Spain, ton and Emmaus TERMITES! Buh-Bye Stutzman's Greenhouse moving, city ahead on finances BED BUGS! Adios BY ADAM STRUNK owns. $6,073,385, $148,000 Melvin, Kim Keazer, Loomis said that both more than last year and Scott Metzler, Kristie NEWTON NOW STAFF ANTS! [email protected] Stutzman's and the Girls more than expected. Stubby, Mike LeManton, Scouts of America would Asmani said that con- Chris Anderson for 25 be amiable for the move. struction costs for the years, Steve Roberson, The Newton City Com- The move would cost wastewater project con- Hondo Collins, Justin mission meeting lasted approximately $40,000 tinue to stay lower than Vajnar, Jay Sommerfeld less than an hour. And for the city, which would expected and with more for 20 years, Randy Cur- the World Series proba- build a parking lot. The money than projected tis, Rob Hiebert, Mike Serving Marion bly had something to do city would charge coming in, the commis- Southern, Tim Johnson, & Harvey with that. $14,000 for an annual sion will have a choice in Mike Yoder, Mike “I had some people tell lease on the property for January or February Wambold for 15 years, Counties! me we best keep this seven years. about what it lowers the and Jennifer Barber, meeting short because The city approved the extra waste water fee as- Kevin Wallace for 10 Florence resident Paul Wikoff, the Royals are playing,” lease agreement as well sessed to utility bills to years. Service Technician • 316-737-5715 Mayor Glen Davis said to as rezoning the property pay for the project. * The meeting lasted open the meeting. “I'm from residential to com- * The commission ap- 52 minutes and featured not wanting any bodily mercial. proved accepting seven one 10 minute executive harm to me, so let's keep Stutzman's also agreed buildings onto the local session for personnel 316-773-3825 the speeches short.” to do permanent plant- register of historical matters. pattontermiteandpest.com The commission unani- ings in the area to help buildings of Newton and mously adopted an in- improve the property. North Newton. crease in its bed tax for The buildings include hotel rooms from 6 to 8 ETC. the E.H. Hoag House, percent. The tax is as- 303 W. Broadway, the sessed to hotel rooms * Asst. City Manager Samuel A. Brown House, rented out. Lunda Asmani gave the 302 W. Sixth St., Lincoln The city approved a city a quarterly financial School, 406 W. Sixth St., lease agreement with report. Railroad Savings and Stutzman's Greenhouse, The city still projects Loan building, 500 N. located 320 N. Main St. property taxes to bring in Main St., the Warkentin Tuesday, November 3 • 6am-7pm All You Public Works Director $5,971,946 for the year, Mill-301 N. Main St. and Can Eat Suzanne Loomis ex- about $200,000 more Carnegie Library-203 Newton Rec Center • 415 Poplar Pancakes! plained that their cur- than 2014. N.Main St. rent location is Sales tax revenues are * The City of Newton Prepared by Lions! Includes designated for the new ahead of projections, with honored 21 employees for 2 sausages, police station, and Stutz- the city anticipating $3.2 long term participation of Only $6 per person. Under 12 only $4. choice of man’s has a yearly lease million of sales tax for service to community. orange juice, at the location. the year, about $200,000 Leroy Dyck was hon- milke or “We've been working more than last year. ored for 45 years, Brad Come meet Where there’s a coffee. with them to find a new Waste water revenue is Vannocker and Mark Leo the Lion! projected to come to need...there’s a Lion! ALSO location,” she said. Willis for 30 years, Mary Our new mascot! “Many in our community AVAILABLE have grown to love their & cooked to service.” order: A suggested solution Eggs (add’l $1) would be locating the Omelettes greenhouse onto the (Ham &/or property next to the Girl cheese) Scout Little House lo- (add’l $3) cated at 715 Washington Road, which the city 100% donations to the New- newtonlionsclub.com ton Lions Club Charity Fund harveycounty now.com October 29, 2015 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 5 Number of uninsured drops in Harvey County, enrollment period approaches

NEWTON NOW STAFF Boman plus this year. work penal- Useful tips when trying to enroll She said that as navi- In a small room in the as cer- ties for Schmidt gave a few simple tips for those trying to gators they seek to help Harvey County Health tified having enroll. whomever comes in the Ministries Office, Sara naviga- unin- 1. Make sure you go to the right website. It's office. Holman-Boman and tors. sured Healthcare.gov not Healthcare.com. Schmidt said those Angie Schmidt prepared Their chil- 2. Write down passwords and information. You who can't get insurance for the November influx. job is dren. will be asked to make an online account and verify through their employer, When peak time hits to help Ac- it by email. Know all the passwords you need to and those working part during the enrollment pe- people cording have and keep them safe. Write down security ques- time can be eligible for riod, their office is filled sign up to num- tions as well. the Affordable Care Act. Schmidt Holman-Boman with people from 8 a.m. and get bers re- 3. Have your Social Security numbers and identi- Income also plays a role to 7 p.m., Schmidt said. insurance leased earlier this year fication nearby. You'll be asked for such information in eligibility. They see all sorts of thro-ugh the act. by the Department of during the process. Individuals must make people, early retirees, An open enrollment for Health and Human Serv- 4. Plan for around an hour and a half to enroll. between $11,770 to those between jobs, those the program will run ices, 16.4 million people $47,080 to sign up for a wanting to avoid paying Nov. 1 until Jan. 31. have gained health insur- plan. penalties and those sim- “If people are looking to ance since the passage of Minimum and maxi- ply in need of insurance sign up, they should do it the Affordable Care Act. The Kansas rate estimated 13 percent mum income limits in- they can afford. sooner rather than later,” Since the marketplaces dropped by two percent- uninsured rate, three crease with the addition “A lot of people call and Schmidt said, referencing launched in 2013, the na- age points to 10.2 per- points down from 16 per- of family members. say I never thought I the crunch of procrastina- tional uninsured rate has cent, according to the cent in 2013. For complete informa- would call,” Schmidt said. tors that comes at the dropped from around 20 report. “Last year went fairly tion about enrolling, call “I wasn't for the Afford- end of enrollment period. percent to 11.7 percent, U.S. Census Bureau's well, and the website (316) 281-7329 or visit able Care Act, but now Individuals without according to a U.S. Cen- Small Area Health Insur- worked a lot better,” the Health Ministries I'm in a bind.” health insurance can face sus report released in ance Estimates list Har- Schmidt said adding she Clinic at 215 S. Pine St. Schmidt and Holman- a $695 penalty in 2016, September. vey County with an expected a smooth year Newton KS 67114.

DOWNTOWN Get more news at From Page 1 www.harveycountynow.com! property for his son, owner Richard Stubbs. “So I manage it for him, since he lives out of state,” Stubbs said. Richard purchased the property eight and a half years ago, and apartment renovations started shortly after that. Renovations are ongoing, Stubbs said, and some kind of work has been done to eight of the nine apartments—some major, some minor. Apart- ments vary in sizes, with one being a studio, while another is a two-bedroom complete with an outdoor porch/patio, and all the others are one-bedroom units. WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW The apartment spaces ABOVE: Marva Weigelt talks in the living room of her one-bedroom effi- have had a variety of uses ciency apartment, which overlooks Sixth Street. RIGHT: Andrea Story's during the years. At some bathroom has updated cabinets. points, they were offices and maid quarters. During to live,” she said, sitting in sight Peer Support, is on the 1920s through the '40s, her living room with a cool the first floor. the rooms were used by northern fall breeze blow- Because her apartment railroaders when they'd ing in the window. is so close to the Amtrak stay overnight, Stubbs The best place to watch station, Weigelt just said, and the current laun- parades is from her living wheels her suitcase down dry room was a shared room window, Weigelt the street to catch the bath. said. It's great to view the train to Chicago and then Weigelt has resided in Christmas parade from to Michigan to see her par- her one-bedroom, 400- there, she added, as she ents. She likes the freedom square-foot efficiency unit can be warm and cozy sip- of knowing she can travel. for five years. During her ping a cup of cocoa. “I even love the train At the time Barthell five-year stay, only two of “It's really fun,” she said. whistles all night,” she moved in, she had stage 4 those first tenants are still “You have the energy of said. cancer and was in chemo. THEME: VETERANS DAY there. the events downtown.” Curtis Stubbs said he She believes the exercise of “I've met some interest- In addi- wanted to up- having to walk the steps to ACROSS 2. Like a “Vogue” ad ing characters over the tion to grade the and from the apartment 1. Laugh at with contempt 3. Three-layer cookie years,” she said. being in a CON apartments to and walking downtown 6. *Veterans Day stems 4. Jolly good one Before moving there, great SE D STORIES the level where were good for her at the from this war 5. Indiana’s head gear Weigelt said planned what downtown his son would time. Work only is a few 9. *Hand-to-hand combat 6. What one does at the was going in there by plot- location, enjoy living in steps away, since Barthell weapon altar ting it on graph paper. Weigelt any of them. works on the peppernut 13. Par on a short golf 7. Court or solicit “'Cause I did not want to said it's Some of the crew at Prairie Harvest. hole 8. Bring upon oneself bring anything up here the small- apartments “So, Curtis has been a 14. Immeasurable period 9. “Where the Red ____ that wouldn't fit,” she said. est place she's ever have upgraded kitchens, God-send for me,” Barthell 15. Gossipmonger Grows” The apartment has a liv- resided. complete with stainless- said. “I love it. I love New- 16. Triangular road sign 10. *Vietnam, on the ing room with a window “I love it,” she said. “I steel appliances and mod- ton. […] It's a giving com- 17. “M*A*S*H” character ____china Peninsula looking out onto East Sixth don't plan on going any- ern cabinets. munity.” 18. *Commander’s in- 11. One-pot meal Street, a kitchen, bedroom place anytime soon. […] Another resident, Another resident, An- struction 12. Mountain lake and bath. The kitchen and It's a style of simple living Pamela Barthell, also likes drea Story, also enjoys liv- 19. *a.k.a. American flag 15. Bumpkins bath are off the bedroom. that is sustainable. I've living there. She's been in ing in her second-floor 21. *Like soldier honored 20. Right-hand page Weigelt also said she didn't just completely scaled her 1,200-square-foot, two- apartment. She said she at certain tombs 22. Denotes maiden last want to have anything in down my life.” bedroom space for almost likes the convenience, it's 23. Present plural of “be” name her apartment that didn't By living this way, five years, and she really secure, she has a cool land- 24. Acer, e.g. 24. Bear witness express who she is now. Weigelt said she has less likes having Curtis Stubbs lord, and it's close to work. 25. Unit of electric current 25. First in Hebrew alpha- Since there wasn't room debt. has her landlord. Her apartment has a bet for a dining table, Weigelt 28. Yearn or pine “I don't need to make a “This is the best landlord kitchen/living area and 30. *Traditional time for 26. First M in MGM made a Murphy table she lot of money in order to live in town,” she said, adding then a fairly large bedroom folds down in the living moment of silence 27. Lace loop this way,” she said. he even changes the light with the bathroom right off 35. Luau souvenirs 29. *Honorary veteran, GI room. Tall bookcases from bulbs, which are LEDs. Weigelt also likes the of it. 37. Salad prep Bob Brookside Book Store in convenience of being able Barthell has a mini-split “I like what I pay a 39. Kidney problem 31. And elsewhere Kansas City flank the liv- to go to work in just a few high-efficiency heat pump month,” she said. “That re- 40. Cut or carve a design 32. Singing part ing room walls, and the steps, as her business, In- in her apartment. ally helps out.” smell of patchouli drifts 41. Chose instead 33. Boredom through the air. 43. High school breakout 34. Required things When Weigelt moved in, 44. Measure of alcohol 36. *Marksmanship Badge she had been in the urban 46. Republic of Ireland denotes a good one design/community develop- 47. Glorify 38. “Que Sera ____” ment field. 48. John Cusack’s time 42. Evil one “I really believed in in- machine, 2010 45. Charity race vesting in ourselves in the 50. Irena Cara’s 1980 hit 49. Flapper’s feathers parts of town that we want 52. Fleur-de-___ 51. Have dinner at a to preserve and renew,” 53. Snoopy restaurant she said. “So for me, walk- 55. Argo propeller 54. URL sign ability is really important. 57. *Washington or Carter 56. *River Allies crossed I can save so much money. 61. *Key’s composition in Invasion of Germany I just park my car.” 64. 3-line poem 57. Stairway to river in She likes being able to 65. *Between “ready” and India walk to places, such as “fire” 58. *”At ____, soldier” Prairie Harvest, the public 67. Well-____ machine 59. Australian palm library, post office, hard- 69. Skier’s mecca 60. Adds to or augments ware store and activity 70. Winter glider 61. Gulf V.I.P. center. 71. Unnerve 62. They have oval leaves “Pretty much anything Comprehensive Women’s Care 72. East India Company that come to a point that I need is within walk- wares 63. Source of protein ing distance,” she said. 73. Part of H.M.S. 66. *Veterans Day Procla- Because she doesn't Close to Home 74. T in Ferrari TR mation signer have to drive to many 68. Genetic stuff places, Weigelt only puts Newton Medical Center’s Women’s Center offers comprehensive DOWN about 5,000 miles on her 1. Hog haven car each year. breast imaging services including MRI, ultrasound, biopsy and “It's an economical way The solution to this week’s crossword is on page 14 3D mammography. 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Bunker 95, died Thursday, Oct. nonite Church in New- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Preceding her in death 22, 2015, at Kansas Christian Home. ton. the Halstead Health and were her parents and her She was born March 4, 1920, in Carmen, Lois Sommer and Rehabilitation Center. brother, Paul Decker. Oklahoma, to Floyd S. and Leah B. (Garvin) Robert Kreider were She was born on June Survivors include a Taylor. On April 23, 1939, she married Arthur married on Dec. 30, 27, 1928, to Matilda (Eck) niece, Deborah Brewer Wi- M. Watkins Jr., and he preceded her in death 1945, at Bethel Mennon- and Ben Decker in rural chita. in 1972. She later married Edwin R. Bunker ite Church in Pekin, Illi- Robert and Lois Kreider Kansas. Visitation and funeral on June 25, 1982, and he preceded her in nois, after a six-month Betty was employed services will be at 11 a.m. death in 2005. courtship and four- Their children are Es- many years for Wesley on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Leatha is survived by her son: Eugene and month engagement. ther (William) Eash of Hospital as a medical tran- the graveside service will his wife Kathryn Watkins of Newton; daugh- Robert left one month Newton, Joan of St. scriptionist. Upon her re- follow at 11:30 a.m., all at ters: Lynda White and her husband Grover of later for relief work in Paul, Minnesota, Karen tirement, she enjoyed Restlawn Garden of Memo- Mulvane, and Diana Hopper and her husband Germany with Mennon- (Steve) Yoder of San garage sales, thrift shops, ries. Bob of Castlerock, Colorado; step-children: ite Central Committee, Francisco, David (Heidi) health stores and her cats. Friends may read the Larry Bunker and his wife Pat of California, and Lois joined him a of North Newton, and Betty also enjoyed learning obituary and sign the book Ellen Griffen and her husband Scott of year later. Since return- Ruth of Munich, Ger- foreign languages and had online at www.broadway- Arkansas, and Susan Schoenecker and her ing to the United States many. One daughter, earned her bachelor’s de- colonialfh.com. husband Dan of Shulte. She also is survived by in 1949, they have made Ruth Marie, died in in- grandchildren: Curtis Watkins, Kim Ben- their home in Chicago, fancy. They have 13 ningoff, Ron Watkins, Don Larson, Mark Lar- Illinois, Bluffton, Ohio, grandchildren and two son, Tracie Horsch and Kerrie Jackson, 13 and North Newton. great-grandchildren. great-grandchildren and one great-great- HOW TO RUN AN OBITUARY grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Obituaries in Newton Now are free as long as they two husbands, three brothers, Alvie, Ralph fit our newspaper style. and Lester, and one sister Ada. She also was CARD SHOWER REQUESTED We see a death in our community as a news item preceded in death by one great-grandchild. that people care about in Newton and North Newton. A graveside committal service was at 2 p.m. If you have an obituary that should run in Newton Tuesday, Oct. 27, at El Paso Cemetery in FOR KASITZ’S 95TH BIRTHDAY Now, please send it to: Derby with Chaplain Denny Bell presiding. [email protected], and it will run as soon Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes as we can get it online and in the Thursday print edi- Memorial Hospice in care of Petersen Funeral Harry W. Kasitz will tion, as well. celebrate his 95th birth- Home in Newton. day Monday, Nov. 2. He grew up helping his father farm near Walton, graduated Newton High COMMUNITY CALENDAR School, served in the military and went to work for Cessna in 1940, where he Today, Oct. 29 LowestCostBooks.com, for a program on how to deter- worked for 24 years. mine the value of your old, out-of-print or unusual While living in Wichita, 7:15 a.m.—Prairie View Education Symposium, books. Bring in one or two books for a complimentary Harry was a charter Prairie View, 1901 E. First St. evaluation after the program. member of Faith Commu- nity Church. Friday, Oct. 30 Tuesday, Nov. 3 In 1965, Harry, his wife Grace, and their two sons, Harry W. Kasitz 9:30 a.m.—Newton High School volleyball team at 11:15-11:45 a.m.—Cardio Fast and Furious, Newton David and Robert, moved State Tournament, Topeka Kossover Expocentre Activity Center, 415 N. Poplar. This is for people 55 to the Council Grove area and through his joy of 11:30 a.m.—Customer Appreciation Day, All Metal and older, and meets on Tuesdays. to help start up and be gardening. Recycling, 401 W. First. Featured will be chili and 6:15-8:30 p.m.—Animé Club for Teens, Newton Pub- the camp host at White Harry’s passion is gar- prizes. lic Library, 720 N. Oak St. Memorial Camp, where dening, and many have 6-7:30 p.m.—Trunk 'N Treat, Trinity Heights United they stayed for 18 years. been recipients of his gen- Methodist Church, 1200 Boyd Ave. Saturday, Nov. 7 Moving back to Newton, erosity with his flowers 7 p.m.—NHS varsity football game vs. Salina Cen- 8 a.m.-3 p.m.—Trinity Heights United Methodist Harry worked for Bethel and vegetables. Garden- ter, Fischer Field, Athletic Park Church Christmas Bazaar, Trinity Heights United Clinic, Brennaman’s and ing is Harry’s hobby and Methodist Church, 1200 Boyd Ave. as a greeter at Walmart, his therapy. Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, 8 a.m.—First United Methodist Church Bazaar, finally retiring at the age Birthday cards may be Oct. 31 First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Main St. of 90. During the years, sent to Harry at 509 E. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.—Salem United Methodist Church Harry has touched many Seventh, Newton, KS 9:40-11 p.m.—Bethel College Cheer Team's Haunted Craft Fair/Bazaar, Salem United Methodist Church, lives through his work 67114. Trail fundraiser, start at Memorial Grove, Bethel Col- 115 Old Main St. lege 10 a.m.-noon—Judi Kirk of Greensburg book sign- ing, Faith & Life Bookstore, 606 N. Main St. She wrote Saturday, Oct. 31 “Remnants: Prairie Gas Stations Remembered,” which includes four stations from Newton. 4-6 p.m.—Trunk and Treat, Grace Community Church, 1600 S. Anderson Road. 5-6:30 p.m.—Halloween Safe Walk, downtown New- Sunday, Nov. 8 Newton, Kansas, ton 3 p.m.—“Chasing Ice,” Luyken Fine Arts Center, 6-8 p.m.—Trunk or Treat, First Christian Church, Bethel College. This documentary is the story of one 102 E. First St. There will be face painting, carnival man's mission to change the tide of history by captur- games, crafts and a hot dog supper. ing undeniable evidence of our planet's changing climate. The event is free and open to the public. declared winner Monday, Nov. 2 9-10 a.m.—Take Control with Exercise, Newton Ac- Tuesday, Nov. 10 BY ADAM STRUNK Society received tivity Center, 415 N. Poplar. This class is for people 55 6:30-7:30 p.m.—Family Fun, Fit and Foods night, and older Mondays and Thursdays. Developed by NEWTON NOW STAFF $9,512.18 in monetary do- Walton Rural Life Center. This event is for all stu- [email protected] nations plus hundreds of physical therapists specifically for arthritis, this low- dents at Walton and their families. The theme is "Jog pounds of food and ani- impact exercise-based program uses gentle activities to Your Mind" with books. mal supplies. help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and 7 p.m.—Newton City Commission meeting, Newton Newton, Kansas, “We at Caring Hands helps maintain muscle strength. City Hall, 201 E. Sixth St. claimed the title of best know that we could not 5-8 p.m.—Celebrity Servers, Water's Edge, Hesston. Newton, defeating Iowa exist without the gener- The event benefits Peace Connections in Newton. Thursday, Nov. 12, through in three of four contests ous contributions of the There also will be a silent auction as part of the event. in the Newton vs. Newton wonderful people and or- People can attend anytime from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 challenge. ganizations of Newton, 7 p.m.—Planning Commission meeting, Newton City Newton claimed victory Kansas,” Randy Stephens Hall, 201 E. Sixth St. Taste of Christmas, downtown Newton. Visit partici- on challenges involving of Caring Hands stated. 7 p.m.—Rare Books Road Show, Newton Public Li- pating businesses and sample food at the stores. posting pictures with Dr. Ed Myers, a New- brary, 720 N. Oak St. Join Kristian Strom, owner of —Compiled by Newton Now food, posting pictures in ton chiropractor, also do- team gear, and raising nated 19 pieces of office money and donating equipment as well as cab- items for Pets. inets to the organization. NEWTON POLICE REPORTS Caring Hands Humane Oct. 26 Newton / DUI, DWH, Newton / DUI, Endanger- 10/22/15, 200 Blk E 6th Criminal: DWR, Refuse PBT, War- ing a Child, Assault LEO, Tonia S. Bradburn, 39, Theft, 2300 Blk Old rant, 10/25/15, 900 Blk N Obstruction, Fail to Stop Newton / Dom Battery, HWY 81, 10/26/15 Blaine at Accident, 10/23/15, 600 Criminal Trespass, Theft, 400 Blk W 4th, Marisa E. Bueno / Bat- Blk SE 3rd 10/22/15, 200 Blk SW 3rd 10/26/15 tery LEO, DC, MIP, Jeffrey M. Craig, 21, Darren C. Dragoo, 47, Theft, 300 Blk N Main, 10/25/15, 300 Blk SW 6th Newton / DWS, 10/23/15, Newton / DUI, 10/22/15, 10/26/15 Gregory A. Money, 41, I-135 1100 Blk Harrison Arrests: Wichita / Poss Drugs, Cody L. Snedden, 21, Nathan T. Clark, 28, Charles Median- Poss Para, Obstruction, Potwin / Poss Marij, Poss Newton / Poss Marij, Poss Rhoads, 21, Newton / DWS, 10/25/15, 100 Blk S Para, 10/23/15, I-135 Para, 10/22/15, 100 Blk Warrant, 10/26/15, 100 Harrison Jeffrey T. Frost, 28, SW 3rd Blk E 7th Kelly K. McGee, 51, Walton / Warrant, Oct. 21 Emily R. Landwehr, 19, North Newton / Obstruc- 10/23/15, 1200 Blk N Criminal: Wichita / Poss Drugs, tion, 10/25/15, 100 Blk S Main Theft, 900 Blk S Merid- Poss Para, 10/26/15, 100 Harrison Cassandra L. Roberts, ian, 10/21/15 Blk W 10th 31, Newton / Dom Bat- Burglary, Theft, Crimi- Justin L. Dirck, 26, In- Oct. 24 tery, 10/23/15, 600 Blk E nal Damage, 900 Blk W diana / Poss Drugs, Poss Criminal: 10th 12th, 10/21/15 Para, 10/26/15, 100 Blk Criminal Damage, 500 Burglary, Theft, 1000 W 10th Blk E 11th, 10/24/15 Oct. 22 Blk N Boyd, 10/21/15 Michael A. Henderson, Arrests: Criminal: Criminal Damage, 200 Jr., 33, Wichita / DWS, Debra S. Peal, 57, Hes- Duty to Driver to Re- Blk W 1st, 10/21/15 10/26/15, 900 Blk S ston / Poss Drugs, Poss port Accident, 1000 Blk Arrests: Meridian Para, 10/24/15, 200 Blk E Washington Rd, 10/22/15 Kevin G. Henry, 29, Stephen D. Morgan, 44, 2nd Criminal Threat, 1000 Wichita / DWS, Warrant, Wichita / Ignition Inter- Ahmad R. James, 28, Blk S Kansas, 10/22/15 10/21/15, 900 Blk S lock Device, 10/26/15, 300 Newton / Agg Battery, Arrests: Meridian Blk S Kansas 10/24/15, 1200 Blk E Dallas W.J. Gillmore, Amanda S. Henry, 31, Shawntrice D. Beard, Broadway 19, Newton / Poss Marij, Wichita / Warrant, 27, Wichita / Warrant, Poss Para, 10/22/15, 300 10/21/15, 900 Blk S 10/26/15, 100 Blk E 7th Oct. 23 Blk W 1st Meridian Criminal: Alexander A. Salazar, Leigh M. Calaway, 46, Oct. 25 Dom Battery, Battery, 31, Wichita / DWS, Igni- Esbon / Warrant, Criminal: Criminal Trespass, Theft, tion Interlock Device, 10/21/15, 100 Blk E 8th Theft, 1200 Blk W 3rd, Criminal Damage, 1500 10/22/15, 1500 Blk N Marcella M. COURTESY PHOTOS 10/25/15 Blk Old Main, 10/23/15 Main Jankowski, 26, Newton / These are two of the many photos submitted by Newton residents for the Newton Arrests: Arrests: Daniel M. Kostelecky, DWS, 10/21/15, 100 Blk vs. Newton contest, which Newton, Kansas, won. Michael C. Foster, 27, Erin N. Wonders, 37, 20, Newton / Warrant, W 1st October 29, 2015 Newton NowFROM PAGE ONE www.harveycountynow.com Page 7

picked up. CRIME The woman contacted From Page 1 authorities and called her bank to cancel the check. arrested, a man and “They showed up try- woman from El Dorado, ing to cash the check the had been driving through same day the check was Newton looking for mail- stolen,” Powell said, ex- boxes with outgoing mail plaining the undoing of in them. the duo's master plan. “We had a group driv- It probably didn't help ing around looking for that the bank they chose checks in mailboxes, try- was within sight of the ing to make fake IDs, and Newton Police Station. trying to cash the The bank called the po- checks,” he said. lice office, and officers Powell said they would hopped in their cars and then steal checks, cross boxed in the two while out the recipient's name they waited in the bank's and write in a name that drive-through line. matched a fake ID the Powell said that to the two had. best of their knowledge, The plan began to fall all of the Newton victims apart early Monday when of the check-cashing ring a Newton woman placed have been notified about a check in her mailbox, their stolen checks. He Powell said. said similar crimes have She later returned to been going on in El Do- her mailbox to put in rado and the department more mail and noticed was in communication the check was missing, with authorities of the but the mail had not been city. WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Tammie Blackmon of Newton stands in front of the home on Main Street she says is haunted.

“It would always be while I was Walton is named Sam. STORIES cooking,” she said. Dawn said when her oldest son From Page 1 Blackmon said she wondered if Jacob, who now is 31, was 4 years the current resident of the house old, when they’d get into the car to Newton’s ghost stories. had similar experiences to her. go somewhere, he’d leave the door Current resident Karla Rigsbee, open. They’d ask him why he Home of Tammie Blackmon however said she hadn’t seen or wouldn’t shut the door, and he’d Tammie Blackmon had plenty of heard anything unusual at the say he was waiting on Sam. ghost stories after living in a private house. Rigsbee did add that her There were other times Dawn rental just north of the old Long brother did some research on the found doors and cupboards open, John Silver’s restaurant. home, finding out it indeed had been and she knew this wasn’t the kind Blackmon said she knew tomb- a funeral home at one point. of thing her son would do. Her son stones had been sold out of the house “The basement’s really creepy always said Sam did it. Jacob was near the turn of the century and she when you go look at it,” Rigsbee said, 5 ½ when his brother Joseph was had an inkling that the building had adding her brother teases her about born, so he spent a lot of years once been a funeral home. living in “the murder house.” without a sibling. ADAM STRUNK/NEWTON NOW While living there with her chil- Rigsbee’s said that her daughter “So Sam has just been with us a Newton police officers search through a vehicle of a group accused of dren, they heard screaming and Trinity, has seen “people in her while,” Dawn said. “Jacob spent cashing stolen checks Monday, Oct. 26, at First Bank, 128 E. Broad- whispers, and saw ghostly shadows room.” most of his time with Sam.” way. out of the corner of their eyes. Black- The Unruhs have resided in mon, who now resides in another Chris Zuercher and the Fifth their home since 1984. The home, house in Newton, believes they had Street bridge which was built in 1885, was more than one ghost, as they had a Newton resident Chris Zuercher’s moved from Goessel to its current great deal of unexplained experi- “other-worldly” experience involved location at one point, and Dawn ences. the Fifth Street bridge in Newton said as far as they know, no one COMPLEX Three people, one of which was and Mexican folklore. ever died there, so she doesn’t From Page 1 her son Zane, now 19, heard other- “All I know is that around mid- know who Sam is or from where he the median rental payment in Newton is $684 dollars worldly screaming. When Zane was night, Fifth Street bridge is home to came. with about 60 percent of residents paying less than a young teen, he was home alone la llorona, from what I’ve been told “He’s not a mean ghost,” Dawn $750 a month in rent. when the sound tore through the as I’m no historian,” Zuercher said. said. “He’s a child. He’s just lonely. The apartments would be available to residents still air. He got so scared, he left the “It’s more or less Mexican folklore […] Both of my sons have played making less than $70,000 a year, Russell said. house and called his mom from a wrapped around three different with Sam.” Following the apartments, Heartland Housing Part- nearby business. things: The wailing and or veil She also said her kids described ners would develop 11 duplex units. “The screaming only seemed to woman and what more or less is the Sam as a little boy who’s about as Vogel said moving the project forward would rely on happen to boys,” Blackmon said. “I equivalent to the Mexican folklore tall as their banister. a number of funding factors. never heard the screaming. Only version of the boogie man or what is Sam might’ve taken a trip to Developers would attempt to capture some of the $2 boys heard the screaming.” known as the Cacooey. Cacooey is Seattle at one point. Their younger million in grant money in the State of Kansas avail- Another time, Blackmon and her also a nice tactic for parents (their son, his wife and daughter, who able annually for building moderate income housing. friend Tiara were sitting in the liv- children) to get them to go sleep, was 3 years old, visited the Un- The other factor would be the city approving a ing room and heard footsteps over- plus if something creeps you out, like ruhs for three weeks. After they Rural Housing Improvement District. head on the second floor going from a door squeaking for no reason or it returned home, they’d find the lit- “I go into a community and they say we're not going Blackmon’s room to the sunroom. just looks creepy, you then say that’s tle girl laughing, giggling and to use an RHID, I say, ‘Thank you and good luck. I They think this ghost was male be- Cacooey.” playing in the bathtub. They asked hope you get some housing, but I'm going to move cause of the weight of the footsteps. When Zuercher was 16, he walked her what she was doing, and she’d down the road.’” “You could hear someone walking home with friends Carlos Gonzalez say, “I’m playing with that little The city would have to approve an RHID, which back and forth, and no one was and Gilbert Gonzalez after seeing a boy that came home with us.” functions as a tool from the State of Kansas as a way there,” she said. late-night movie at the Fox “It seemed odd she had a friend of basically abating property taxes. The RHID would Another of Blackmon’s friends, Threatre. At the Fifth Street bridge, for a year and a half,” Dawn said. reimburse the property taxes from the proposed apart- Dave, was sleeping on the couch, his friends yelled,“la llorona!” When the young family returned ment complex to the developer over 15 years. The de- and someone or something plucked “You ran as fast as you could, then to the Unruh home, apparently veloper could apply the money to costs or paying down the G-string on his guitar, letting it pretty much laughed all the way Sam did too because Dawn again bonded debt if the developer issues bonds. ring out before plucking it a second home,” he said. “I’m sure there are experienced signs of him. “The question I ask for the commission to decide is, time. people more creditable than me on When Unruh was younger, she ‘Are you interested and would you like to see our de- “Not to mention, you could always this subject and plenty of versions, said one time, her grandpa visited velopment team work with city staff,’” Vogel said feel a presence,” Blackmon said. but I’m not hanging out there at her after he died and told her to about moving forward with the applications and pa- “You could always hear footsteps.” midnight to find out. It might even inform her mother everything will perwork to start the development. Yet another incident involved be a different bridge, but that’s my be all right and that her grandma Glen Davis expressed approval as did the rest of the Zane and Blackmon’s daughter story, and I’m sticking to it,” was going to be with him. Her commission members. Davis said he thought Newton Harley, who were upstairs in their grandma died that day. had a lack of housing suitable for young professionals, attic hangout. Zane told Harley that Dawn and Jeff Unruh’s house Dawn doesn’t fear ghosts. such as those working at Newton Medical Center. The no ghosts resided in the house, and The ghost roaming the halls of “I had seen ghosts as a child, so commission passed a resolution of support of the proj- Harley advised him to quit talking Dawn and Jeff Unruh’s house near I’m not afraid of ghosts,” she said. like that because that disturbed the ect at its Tuesday night meeting. ghosts. Then, something knocked The resolution does not create an RHID but the Zane’s hat off of his head. It ap- issue looks to come up at upcoming meetings. No peared the hat was hit by a force timeline was given for the development, but it from under the brim, sending it fly- sounded like any ground breaking would be at least ing. six months away with the best conditions. People in the house also saw shadows out of the corner of their eyes on the stair landing between the first and second floors. “The question I ask for the commission to “It was never a full-on vision, but every time I walked into the living decide is, ‘Are you interested and would room, I always did a double-take” because it looked like someone was you like to see our development team standing there, Blackmon said. Blackmon also had experiences in the kitchen with someone whisper- work with city staff,’” ing behind her, and then she’d turn COURTESY PHOTO around, and she couldn’t see anyone. Dawn and Jeff Unruh's home is moved from Goessel to near Walton in 1930. - Ross Vogel

Twitchell asked questions, while Er- GHOSTS bert thought she saw an extra shadow From Page 1 in the room. People there took turns watching what was going on through The ghosts were a bit harder to find the camcorder's night vision. A K2 when one of Newton's resident ghost meter, which also reads the electro- investigators, Brad Buchta, showed up magnetic field, was set up. The group for a short investigation at the Er- didn't hear anything out of the ordi- bert/Twitchell home Monday Oct. 26. nary, and the lights on the K2 meter Buchta is a member of the Ghost In- didn't go off. vestigation Crew that operates out of Buchta will have to go over the in Newton and Salina. audio recorder to see if they picked At the Twitchell/Erbert home, anything up. Buchta attempted to get a response The ghost investigator said he likes from the stair ghost by setting up a to be respectful when asking spirits REM pod at the bottom of the stairs questions. between the first and second floor. It “I don't go in and try to antagonize,” only seemed to go off when Twitchell he said, adding he gets more interac- moved it. A REM pod basically is an tion when he's respectful. electromagnetic detector that detects When talking to spirits, Buchta said changes in the electromagnetic field. ask the kinds of questions you'd ask a Ghost investigators believe in- 6-year-old child. creased electromagnetic readings can “Do you want to sit down here by indicate there's a spook present. me?” Buchta asked the entity in the Buchta also had a digital recorder with basement while using a K2 meter. him that can pick up ghostly voices not “You (can) play a game. I touch this audible to the human ear and a cam- green light, and then you touch it. […] corder with night vision, which he Would you like us to come back some used when everyone went to the fresh- night and video you and talk to you smelling basement to investigate. more?” WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW At one point, Erbert blew out the There were no audible answers to Ghost Investigation crew member Brad Buchta, on couch, shows Cierra Erbert and Jo Twitchell video he got at the two burning candles in the basement those questions at the time and no Villisca Ax Murder House. to make the place darker. Buchta and flashes of light on the meter. Page 8 www.harveycountynow.comOPINION Newton Now October 29, 2015 Editorial Fox Theatre renovation good for downtown Newton

As we type, work continues on the Fox Theater, and that should be exciting news that reverberates beyond just the downtown stretch of Newton it will help revi- talize. When The Gathering, a Christian congregation, purchased the theater in March, the theater had seen better days. The Newton Fox Theatre Performing Arts Inc. Board had done the community a service keeping the theater's doors open. But the board lacked the funds to undertake a renovation or restoration project as significant as the one in place. If Pastor Brandon Eck holds to his word and the renovation work continues, Newton shall someday have a strong resource that harkens back to the theater's original glory. Initially, when The Gathering purchased the building, some community members held reservations that the congregation would simply convert the building into a church and that would be the end of the story. However, Eck and the group continue to remain adamant that while they will use the building on Sun- days to serve their congregation, it will remain a theater during the rest of the week. Eck said he plans to show movies at the theater. Columns The Fox Board also rents the theater and will have the ability to hold its own concerts, movies and per- formances in the space. Eck said he planned on making the space a commu- The world needs more optimists nity space, where all were welcome and with free wifi during the week when movies were not being shown. see at least 60 press releases a a fun event. The road to restoration is a long one. After they fin- week, so many self promo- ADAM STRUNK I'm a grouchy person at times. I ish doing basic renovations with about a $60,000 Itional. I read about big mar- have to smile and be friendly all budget, the group will begin fundraising to afford a keting pushes to get users to day at work for the most part. Usu- larger restoration of the building. participate in challenges and com- ally it's not hard, but there are But in the meanwhile, the Fox will still be a func- petitions to increase brand engage- times where I want to leave the of- tioning theater, as well as a location for The Gather- ment. So I'll admit it, inside the fice, go home, ball up and sleep for ing to, well, gather. office, I've been pretty cynical four days. Newton gains a spruced-up venue. The Fox Board about this Newton vs. Newton It's easy to let these emotions continues to have a location to bring entertainment thing. win over. It's easy to be worried too to. And a congregation gains a gathering place, which Competitions about posting stuff much about the ends to enjoy the they plan to work on and restore in the near future. to tourism Facebook pages just MANAGING EDITOR means. It's easy to think you're too The situation is a win-win-win. seem like a cheap way of tricking cool for school. You get caught up Many Newton residents remember The Fox Theatre people into boosting a group’s so- in all of this and forget to have any in its heyday. Usually such reminiscing is followed by cial media profile. old man or something when I was fun. stories of the department stores of Main Street and The participation aspects of the going on an Ambrose Bierce-in- So yes, I had a lot of fun partici- what the town used to be. event were alright, and collecting spired rant. pating in Newton vs. Newton. It With the Fox restoration, Newton gets a little piece pet supplies seemed like a good Bruce informed me we didn't has been good for the community, of that past back. idea. need trophies or prizes to do some- even if it just let all our awesome The theater gives people one more reason to go Don't get me wrong; we have thing. It shouldn't matter if the restaurants post pictures of their downtown and spend money locally and perhaps one given the whole challenge quite a event happened to be self-promo- tasty food. We got to see plenty of less reason to drive down to Wichita. bit of coverage. tional. People enjoying themselves pictures of teams and athletic gear, It continues the momentum of a Newton downtown Even in my cynicism, I know is what mattered. we got to collect items for pets, and that continues to fill up and become more and more that what I care about doesn't mat- He was right. I started posting we got to have a pretty cute event shopper and resident friendly. ter compared to what the reader food pictures. I've found myself involving firefighters and children. That should be something all Newton residents can cares about. I stay objective. checking every day to see what So this is me saying I was get behind. But I questioned a few times the other people posted and to laugh at wrong, and Bruce was right and I By the Newton Now Editorial Board benefit of the whole rigamarole, of some of the more inventive ideas. hope he continues to knock some competing with Newton, Iowa. When early scores came out, I sense into me every time I revert What does Newton get? Right now felt like I had done my small part back into my cynical self. there's not even a trophy to take to contribute, and I felt proud. Kuddos to those who organized home. On Thursday night when the the event, especially Melody Spur- Until Bruce gave me a bit of an lady texted to make plans, I in- ney. Say what? attitude check. formed her that I would be at the All is right with the world. At Everyone needs a Bruce Be- community bike ride. I said she least it will be when those kids on hymer, our Marketing Dude, payer could come to if she wanted to in- those Segway hover-board things of bills, Bigfoot enthusiast and crease our numbers and help us get off my lawn. “A pessimist sees eternal optimist. win. He always believes the best and And I legitimately was bummed Adam Strunk is the managing expects the best. That's what out when it got cancelled, not just editor of Newton Now. He can be the difficulty in makes him great at his job. because it robbed me of a story, but reached at I think he called me a grouchy because I think it would have been [email protected]. every opportunity; Halloween brings reminders of spooky stories alloween will be here this Ronald's eyes hurt, and he suffered an optimist sees week, and I'm quite certain BRUCE BEHYMER from headaches and nightmares. Hthat Wendy Nugent will And if this story wasn't scary write some chilling stories about enough, Ronald Johnson later ghosts. I'll leave that creepy spook- claimed he'd acquired psychic pow- the opportunity in hunting business to her. One of my ers and also reported meeting a rules is “don't jack with the dead.” strange “wolf girl” with wild blonde Monsters and Extra Terrestrials hair who escaped him by running are more my forte. away on all fours when he got close. every difficulty.” Not many people are aware that Over the years, other Delphos resi- one of the more famous and credible dents would report sightings of the UFO sightings in American history THE ZEN OF BEHYMBER wolf girl as well. Winston Churchill occurred about 100 miles north of Some speculate the story of the Newton in the small town of wolf girl to be a hoax. And that very Delphos, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 2, fear, and the sheep were bleating well may be, but the UFO sighting 1971, 16-year-old Ronald Johnson like crazy. has yet to be debunked. Along with and his dog Snowball were watch- As Ronald's eyes adjusted to the the Johnson family, another wit- ing after the sheep on his parent's light, he ran frantically to the house ness 11 miles away in Minneapolis Letters Policy farm. Around 7 p.m., things went and told his parents what he had also saw the object. from a routine quiet night on the seen. They all three scrambled out- This is one of the more creepy WRITE: Letters to the editor, Newton Now - 706 N. plains to a frightening chapter out side in time to see the object, which and haunting stories that have oc- Main, Newton, KS. of a horror filled sci-fi novel. was now about half the full moon in curred in Kansas. You can find E-MAIL: [email protected] Ronald saw an object hovering size, before it vanished into the sky more about this sighting, the mys- about two feet off the ground in a to the south. terious “Delphos Ring” and the wolf We welcome letters of general interest to the commu- grove of trees some 25 yards from Heading into the grove of trees girl from the UFO Files on the His- nity and reserve the right to edit for clarification or where he stood. The strange object where the object had been, the fam- tory channel, Close Encounters on length. Letters should be fewer than 400 words, and was estimated to be about nine feet ily found a glowing grey-white cir- the Science Channel, the local writers are limited to one letter every other week. Let- in diameter and 10 feet tall. It was cle, which would later be deemed Delphos Republican newspaper and ters are due by noon on Monday before publication and shaped like a mushroom with a the infamous “Delphos Ring.” several sites on the Internet. must be signed with the writer’s name, address and short stem and was covered with Eerily, Mrs. Johnson noticed her phone number for verification purposes. Only the name multi-colored lights. Strange fingers had become numb after Bruce Behymer is the marketing and hometown will be included in the printed letter. sounds and weird vibrations em- touching it, and when she tried to dude for Newton Now and a self- We do not publish poetry, open or anonymous letters anated from it. The light it emitted rub off the bits of soil on her leg, the proclaimed ufologist/cryptozoolo- or letters printed elsewhere. Sometimes, due to volume, was so bright that young Ronald part of the leg she touched also be- gist. 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Need a new novel? Go graphic Guest Editorial

hen I was a very young emotionally (and also quite physi- boy—all of 3 or 4 years JEREMY JASO cally) handle the pressures of real Too many hippos Wold—and well before I life when life gets real. could make any sense of them, I regularly received my godfather’s I Kill Giants in the Kansas Legislature hand-me-down comics. In the corner of my bedroom sat a cardboard Like Watchmen, I Kill Giants was originally a short-run comic Question: Which institution has continued to function box that served as my own per- normally since the HIPPO revolution six years ago-- sonal archive of Batman, Green series that is more commonly dis- tributed today as one 184-page Congress or the Kansas Legislature? Answer: None of Arrow, Spider-Man and Conan the the above. Not since the HIPPOs pushed the RINOS out Barbarian back issues. omnibus, because it really is one story told in seven chapters. Not of the GOP. I remember spending a lot of REWIND Our U.S. representative Tim Huelskamp says he is time sitting near that box flipping nearly as nefarious as the title might imply, this award-winning proud to be one of 30 or 40 “Freedom Caucus” members through the pages, abusing what who have abandoned traditional conservatism for right- today would probably be a fairly Watchmen story centers on precocious out- sider Barbara Thorson and her fic- wing radicalism. Backed mostly by secretive big money valuable collection. (I very specifi- interests, this group of rebels without a clue “see them- cally remember a tattered issue of I’ll start with one you might titious battles with imaginary have heard about already. Maybe giants bent on destroying her selves as insurgents and revolutionaries,” columnist Amazing Spider-Man No. 252 in David Brooks writes. there somewhere.) But I was a kid, you’ve even seen Zack Snyder’s world. But it’s really an explo- very faithful 2009 big-screen adap- ration of how children internalize, Indeed, they are. and to me, these things were “This new Republican faction regards the messy busi- meant to be studied, scribbled in, tation. Watchmen is the only process and react to things beyond graphic novel on this list to have their control. To say much more ness of politics as soiled and impure,” Brooks wrote. rolled up, folded and generally “Compromise is corruption. Inconvenient facts are ig- mistreated. made it on Time magazine’s list of would spoil the fun. And by fun, I 100 best novels. Why? Because it’s mean some of the most beautiful, nored. Countrymen with different views are regarded as That said, even though I aliens. Political identity (becomes) a sort of ethnic iden- couldn’t quite read yet, they were just that good. Written by Alan tear-inducing pages and words Moore, inked by Dave Gibbons and ever inked. But the best stories tity, and any compromise (is) regarded as a blood be- all very well-read. trayal.” Fast forward 30 years, and not a technically a 10-part comic series are the ones that make you feel now collected in one volume, something. And I Kill Giants defi- As a result they are, as with all revolutionaries, “in- whole lot has changed. I take competent at governing and unwilling to be governed.” much better care of my things, but Watchmen takes place in an alter- nitely succeeds at doing that for nate America where costumed just $17—that’s $16 for the Kindle Their track record bears that out: I still try to stay up-to-speed with In Kansas, they’ve virtually taken over and put the what’s happening on Earth 616. crime fighters have shaped the edition on Amazon and $1 for a course of history—and examines box of tissues. state into a financial tailspin with no plan for the loom- And just as I’ve matured since the ing 2016 budget crisis. In Congress, there are about 40 1980s, so have comics. In fact, what happens when they fall out of favor. It’s a lot more complex This One Summer of them, enough apparently, to decapitate the House some of today’s greatest stories and tip it into chaos and dysfunction. probably can’t be found in the than that. A lot. And it’s a very involving 400+ pages that asks a lot At first blush, the premise for These are the HIPPOs -- Hypocritical Ignorant Para- modern fiction section of your local This One Summer seems rather noid Partisan Obstructionist Scolds. library. But they can all be found of its readers. But it’s worth the investment of time, energy and 12 banal. Written and drawn by “HIPPO” fits them. Big mouth, tiny ears, no frontal on Amazon for less than $20. cousins Mariko and Jillian lobe to the brain, and loves mud. If the headline wasn’t enough of bucks. (Seriously. Read it. You can even borrow my copy.) Tamaki, it focuses on a family of They’ve not delivered on a single promise to voters a giveaway, I’m talking about three as they head to their tradi- but have single-mindedly and fruitlessly focused on en- graphic novels. Yes, “glorified tional summer retreat at fictitious hancing their own power in the Congress, at the ex- comic books.” But that’s really an The Underwater Awago Beach. But it quickly devel- pense of the citizens’ business. unfair generalization of the Welder ops into a coming-of-age tale cen- They’ve driven out House leadership. Now Paul Ryan medium as a whole—this notion tered on adolescent only-child says he'll take the post if the Caucus members grow up that graphic novels are just for Somewhat of a sad/happy fa- Rose Wallace as she deals with and ten members of the caucus are still balking (Rep. those averse to actually reading. ther/son story told over time and growing tension between her par- Huelskamp being one). The Hippopotami can't even get Some of the most complex, deeply (un)consciousness, The Underwa- ents and grapples with her own along with each other. personal stories are being told ter Welder is another story that changing feelings toward the The HIPPOS in the Kansas legislature have cut taxes today not just with words, but will leave its mark in your mem- beach, boys and her best friend for wealthier Kansans, cut services to poor and disabled, with pictures, and through collabo- ory. This one is written and drawn Windy. So it’s about nothing, but driven teachers out of the state, wrecked Kansas’ credit ration between writer and artist by the very talented Jeff Lemire it’s about everything—the kind of rating costing taxpayers unseen millions, drained the working as one. and follows underwater welder things we all deal with at some highway fund and turned down nearly $800 million in Without spending more words Jack Joseph as he prepares for the point in our lives. Don’t pass this federal Medicaid money so far putting Kansas poor and trying to convince you, I’m going to arrival of his first child while com- one over because you feel like you many of our rural hospitals at risk. And there is still no give you four of my favorite ing to terms with his own daddy fall outside the target demo. This plan for the looming 2016 budget crisis. graphic novels and hope you take issues. This one hit me hard be- is a story that’s sweet, relatable Until someone can remind us what exactly was my word for it. If you’re willing to cause I read it when I was expect- and says the most in frames where wrong with governance by RINO’s, we’ll continue to open your mind just a little to the ing my own first child, so I could it doesn’t say anything at all. miss them. idea that “comics” can tell touch- appreciate the authenticity of the —Ned Valentine, Clay Center Dispatch ing or thought-provoking stories story and sympathize with the Jeremy Jaso is a writer by trade, capable of sticking with you well main character. Billed as some- gamer by choice and dad by DNA. after the novel has ended, bear thing of a ghost story, there are He lives in Newton with wife, with me. Humor me. You might be certainly supernatural elements at Robyn, and children, Grace and glad you did. play, but it’s really about how we Henry. Weigh in

Newton, North Newton, Hutch, South Hutch not apples to apples While I am entertained by the ongoing financial spats between Newton and North Newton just as much as the next person, recent comments by North Newton mayor Ron Braun that draw parallels between North Newton and South Hutchinson are not comparing apples to apples. By referring only to the $22,000 Hutchinson charges its southern neighbor for mutual-aid structure fire con- tingencies only (no EMS), his omission mischaracter- izes the two communities’ relationship. If anything, Hutchinson is charging South Hutchinson too much, since the smaller Hutch goes north to assist its neighbor far more often than the larger goes south. Both North Newton and South Hutchinson feature cardinal directions in their names, but they have dis- tinct differences. Chiefly, South Hutchinson operates its own fire department, maintaining about $1 million in equipment with a part-time chief, 20 part-time firefighters and 20-25 more volunteers. The city’s 2015 budget includes $261,694 in fire expenses. South Hutchinson’s outlay is less than the roughly $400,000 Braun says Newton charges North Newton to extend its service, but that is only one part of the picture. The last time Hutchinson and South Hutchinson dis- cussed initiating full, “Newton-style” fire/EMS coverage, the price tag for South Hutchinson would have been $650,000 per year. South Hutchinson’s population is 38 percent larger than North Newton’s, but that hy- pothetical price tag is about $100,000 more than $400,000 plus 38 percent ($552,000). That, in layman’s terms, is a bargain. Tim Huber Newton Where has the Economic Development Council been? have been busy lately finishing east 12th was a good idea as well. a bunch of projects around JASON MITCHELL Luckily we now have a city com- Itown and have not been paying mission that is conscious of the CONTACT YOUR LEADERS as much attention to the local hap- easy waste of hard earned tax- Newton Mayor Glen Davis 316-283-2566 penings as usual. payer dollars and they have been 316-283-8976 [email protected] One of the things I have noticed tapping the brakes on picking win- [email protected] is Excel industries is building a ners and losers in the business North Newton Council Member Jane Newton Vice Mayor Barth Hague Schmidt new plant in the Kansas City area. world. 316-283-2785 316-283-6251 Did you wonder why they didn’t I question if we really need a [email protected] [email protected] put the plant a little closer to business or some type of venture home? I also noticed all the prom- to set up shop in Newton/Harvey Newton Commissioner Leroy Koehn Harvey County Commissioner ised businesses the logistics park MY VIEWS County if they need taxpayer as- 316-772-3166 George A. “Chip” Westfall was built for have not shown up ei- sistance to succeed? Why should [email protected] 316-283-5360 [email protected] ther. There is also the lack of the sions, just in the existing indus- we the tax payers foot the bill for Newton Commissioner David A. Ny- Harvey County Commissioner Randy new 300-unit apartment complex trial park. These companies don’t another persons’ profit? IMMI gaard Hague on west 1st St. Did you notice that ask for much and don’t need a was given a lot of incentives to lo- 316-207-7934 316-284-7340 IMMI in Burrton was heralded as multimillion-dollar infrastructure cate in Burrton and they closed [email protected] [email protected] a great success in 2012 and is now to be a success, just for govern- after just a few years. The Hard- gone? What do these things have ment to stay out of the way. wood company that had the build- Newton Commissioner Kathy Valen- Harvey County Commissioner Ron in common? Back to the lack of new apart- ing before that as well. Those tine Krehbiel 316-516-4691 620-463-2874 Where was the Economic Devel- ments, how does it tie in? Do you incentives could have stayed in the [email protected] opment Council on this? For al- think a good business man wants pockets of Harvey county tax pay- 72nd KS Representative District most a decade now we have had to invest $20-30 million for hous- ers. North Newton Mayor Ron Braun Marc Rhoades the infrastructure built and the ing if there are no jobs for people We have had the same people 316-283-7990 State House, Room 459-W marketing going for the logistics to pay rent? The developer cited running the EDC, city administra- [email protected] Kansas House of Representatives park but have only one local busi- several reasons why the delay is tion, etc for many years and have Topeka, KS 66612 North Newton Council Member 785-296-7671 ness who thankfully decided to happening, but I am sure he is had the same results. The defini- Gregg Dick [email protected] stay and build there. We were quite aware of the lack of income tion of insanity is doing the same 316-283-1366 sold this wonderful idea that has for potential tenants. thing over and over and expecting [email protected] 31st KS Senatorial District the potential for thousands of jobs This reality was available for all different results. Maybe it is time Carolyn McGinn on the basis of a couple companies to see, but some at the city admin- to try some new people in charge. North Newton Council Member Jim State House, Room 223E ready to build. Now we can’t even istration choose to be more opti- Or at least let the city and county Goering Kansas Senate 316-284-0786 Topeka, KS 66612 get a great company in Hesston to mistic with OUR money. We people know that we want them to [email protected] 785-296-7377 place their expansion 7 miles spent thousands on re-zoning and run the local government to serve [email protected] away. It has been close to the 10- subdividing the piece of land on us, not be in the winner picking North Newton Council Member Paul year mark we were later told that west first. We also spent millions business. Harder 4th US Congrssional District it takes to make a success out of on the logistics park. We were told 316-283-8262 Mike Pompeo an industrial park and we have by administration that spending Jason Mitchell is a local land- [email protected] US House of Representatives 107 Cannon House Office Building one business to show for it. $350,000 on sewer improvements lord and chair of the Harvey North Newton Council Member Ron Washington, DC 20515 Don’t forget we have had expan- for another low income project on County Republican Party. Ratzlaff 202-225-6216 Page 10 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now October 29, 2015 Halloween activities help others, raise money Saturday zombie walk garners cases of food for Salvation Army

BY WENDY NUGENT woman wore a cheer- leader costume, while an- NEWTON NOW STAFF other, Valerie Baughman, [email protected] 3, dressed as a Little Mermaid zombie. Dave ome passers-by Baughman was in his Doc might have thought Zombie character, while Sthere was a zombie Million was dressed in apocalypse Saturday Victorian garb. Cross ap- night, what with all the peared to be a punk zom- living dead walking bie with spiked magenta around downtown. hair. No one ate brains, but Cross and Million's rea- most everyone attending sons for taking part were the Saturday night New- all in the name of having ton Zombie Walk seemed a good Halloween time. to be in the spirit of help- “She told me about it,” ing others while enjoying Million said. “Sounded themselves. fun.” Before the event even “It seems like a fun started, two zombies (Fal- idea to put on a ton of lon Million and Brynne makeup and walk Cross, both of Newton) around,” Cross said, be- posed for silly photos, fore the group headed pretending to attack out. Newton Police Depart- Participants left the ment Reserve Officer Newton Activity Center Mike Carpenter. parking lot, heading to “We had a total of 53 Main Street. Police re- walkers,” event organizer serve officers Carpenter Dave Baughman said. and Matt Regier blocked “Some joined in late com- Main Street a couple of ing off of Sixth Street times for the fairly fast- after we already started.” moving zombies. The only admission The walk ended at people paid was canned Back Alley Pizza/Norm's goods for The Salvation Coffee Bar, where zom- Army. There were about bies munched on pizza two and a half cases of and not brains. cans gathered, Baugh- “We went through 25 man said. pizzas from Back Alley During the walk, one Pizza,” Baughman said.

PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Those on the Newton Zombie Walk file past the “night deposit” sign at a local downtown bank on Saturday night. • People take part on the Newton Zombie Walk. Here, they’re at the corner of Fifth and Ash streets Saturday night. • The line of folks taking part in the Newton Zombie Walk on Saturday night heads out from the Newton Activity Center. • Valerie Baughman, 3, is a Little Mermaid zombie. • Brynne Cross, left, and Fallon Million, both of Newton, wait for the Newton Zombie Walk to begin on Saturday night. Admission to the event was a canned good for kids and two canned goods for adults, which was donated to the local Salvation Army.

Bethel College cheerleaders scaring up some much-needed funds

BY ADAM STRUNK tumes and scouring the from the underbrush, NEWTON NOW STAFF Internet and Pinterest abducted actors con- [email protected] for ideas. torted their bodies into On Friday, Oct. 23, some unsettling shapes. most of the squad The cheerleaders' ef- ethel's cheer manned the trail for the forts were enough to squad will be attraction's inaugural scare a group of four Bmore of a spirit run. Bethel men into yelling squad in the Halloween Many dressed as and running, while one week. ghosts, members of the of the men reminded The team, made up of undead or as science ex- them to continually 23 students, found itself periments gone wrong. watch their language. in need of money, in par- Funk said they had Afterward, guests ticular to pay competi- seen about 60 people go could have refreshments tions and warm-ups for through the path on and decompress at the the whole team. their first night. At $5 a trail head at Memorial So coach Joseph Gogus trip, the amount adds Grove. had an idea: Turn the up. Funk said on the first Sand Creek Trail that Along the trail, about night, the cheer squad runs by the school into a a mile-long walk, the was still working out trot of terror. group's acrobatics some of the kinks. “Our coach just really showed. They'll operate the trail loves Halloween,” Bethel Ghouls jumped out this weekend from 9:40 student Lily Funk said. from the trees along the to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. The group got busy path. Other beings fol- 30, and Saturday, Oct. ADAM STRUNK/NEWTON NOW Lily Funk gives a brief summation of rules and what to expect on the Bethel Cheer Team's Haunted Trail building, finding cos- lowed and screamed 31. fundraiser. Call Natalie for help with classifieds FREE PRESSClassified CLASSIFIED Ad Categories AD CATEGORIES: Call Natalie for help with classifieds 1 Employment 6 Automotive 2 Services 7 Farm & Ranch In Marion County’s largest distribution newspaper 3 Merchandise 8 Real Estate 4 Announcements 9 For Rent 620-947-5702 or Fax 620-947-5940 [email protected] 5 Public Notices 10 Too Late To Classify

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BY CLINT HARDEN ley Naysmith’s time with NEWTON NOW STAFF Thaw. [email protected] The two of them started going to Thaw’s gym when they were The Newton gymnasts three years old, and set the bar for them- everything has come full selves at a near-unat- circle the last two years. tainable level. Their goal Naysmith finished third was to win the state in the all-around compe- championship, a trophy tition, floor, and vault. and title that eludes She also finished second countless athletes and on beam and sixth on coaches every year, de- bars. spite aspirations. “They started coming But the Railers to my tiny tots class,” weren’t like any other Thaw said. “They’re like team with a simple goal. my kids. I hurt when The girls leaned on each they hurt; I have joy other, they were clearly when they have joy. I more than teammates, just love those girls.” but at times blurred the The feelings are mu- lines between friends tual. and family. “Mrs. Thaw and I have PHOTOS BY CLINT HARDEN/NEWTON NOW “She is like a second a really strong relation- ABOVE: Head Coach JoAnne Thaw talks with gymnast Kaylee Anderson at last Saturday’s state championship meet. Thaw has led Newton to three state gymnastics mother to me,” senior championships in her 42-year career. BELOW: Head Coach JoAnne Thaw works with her gymnasts at an early-season practice. Newton finished as the state runner- ship,” Anderson said. up. Anna Casper said about “It’s definitely gotten Head Coach JoAnne stronger this year.” Thaw. “She takes care of Anderson and Thaw me; she’ll feed me when- spent hours together ever I want it; she gives working towards getting me massages. She’s basi- the gold medal on bars. cally a second mother to “Oh, it felt good,” Life on life’s terms me. She takes care of Thaw said when Ander- me.” son won the event. “She Thaws move forward with gymnastics despite family loss Casper moved to New- only won by five-hun- ton from Durango, Colo., dredths [of a point] and I midway through her was watching those BY CLINT HARDEN brother had just passed eighth grade year. She scores. I was just hang- away. and Thaw have worked NEWTON NOW STAFF They received the ing on and hanging on.” [email protected] together since then. That Thaw’s daughter found news on a Sunday and four-year span is a blink herself in a situation called the girls over to when compared to Car- The Newton gymnas- her house, a second lye Anderson’s and Kai- See FAMILY / 13 tics team had two days home for many of the off in the middle of the gymnasts, and let them season. It was com- know what was going pletely unexpected and on. uncharacteristic for “If I had to leave, it JoAnne Thaw to give was better for those two her team a few days off days,” JoAnne said. in the middle of the “That was the first week year. The Railer gym- we didn’t have a meet, nasts work hard on flips, and we had one the fol- twists, vaults, and intri- lowing Wednesday.” cate dances. They are all Her brother, Jim San- in top shape, maybe the ford, was cremated, so physically strongest the family could hold the team in Kansas. memorial whenever they “I told them not to wanted. worry and that I would That’s what they did. be back,” Thaw said. “I They waited until the told them that ‘two days Thaws finished the sea- will not hurt you.’” son until holding the She and her husband memorial for their Navy CLINT HARDEN/NEWTON NOW and assistant coach, Carlye Anderson smiles after her vault at the state championship meet. An- SEAL. derson took home gold in the uneven bars to help her team to a second-place Jack, headed to Col- finish. orado, where JoAnne’s See THAWS / 13 Railer volleyball girls keep focus on state tournament SPORTS BRIEFS

BY CLINT HARDEN Bethel football snaps three-game skid NEWTON NOW STAFF It didn’t look great for the Threshers on Saturday. [email protected] Bethel trailed 10-0 going into the fourth quarter, but three touchdowns put the Threshers back in the win column with a 21-17 win over Southwestern After a long regular College. season filled with ups Quarterback Brandon Steed got some momentum and downs, Newton for his team with a one-yard sneak into the end makes its first back-to- zone to make it 10-7, but a 12-play, 96-yard Mound- back state tournament builder drive capped with a touchdown made it 17-7 appearance since 2011- with just under seven minutes to play. 12. The Railers had a Bethel came back with 14 unanswered points in moment in the qualifying the final five minutes, including a 24-yard touch- match where they real- down pass from Steed to Gary Jolivet. ized they may not make The Threshers are now 3-4 overall and 3-3 in the it. KCAC, good for fifth. Next week, they travel to No. “When it was tied at 19 Kansas Wesleyan in Salina. 22, I was like, ‘Oh my,’” senior setter Jana Boston said. “Reality set Thresher runners can’t keep pace at Mid-States in and we were all like, Saturday was not kind to the Bethel Cross Coun- ‘OK, we really need to try Team. At the NAIA Mid-States Classic at South- figure it out now, be- western College, the Lady Threshers finished 18th cause we don’t have any out of 22 teams with 498 points. Oklahoma City time left.’” won the title with 38 points. Newton won the match Erin Regier led the way for Bethel with a 75th in three sets, but Boston place finish out of 159 runners with a 5K time of 20 wasn’t the only one on CLINT HARDEN/NEWTON NOW minutes, 47.7 seconds. She was the only runner to the floor worried Newton Sophomore setter Kyndal Bacon (4) celebrates a point at Newton’s home tournament earlier this season. This will be finish higher than 100th, as Rashe Boynton took wouldn’t make the trip Bacon’s first state tournament. the 100th spot and Olivia Gehring finished 106th. to Topeka. The men did not turn in a team score, as just “Is it bad if I say yes?” gave up.” and plays the best that ference that I think we three Threshers ran the race. said Head Coach Jamie Newton got it done, day.” can hang with anyone in Austin Coulter finished as the top Thresher with Dibbens said when asked though. This will be the Because Newton ac- the state.” an 8K time of 30:25.8. He placed 130th out of 153 if there was a moment first back-to-back state counts for two of Eisen- The Railers will then competitors. Heath Goertzen finished 135th and she thought the season appearance for seniors hower’s losses, the finish pool play with a Laird Goertzen was 149th. was over. “There was a Boston, Hailey Valdez, Tigers will come in with match against Maize, a moment when we were Jaiden Ochoa, and a chip on their shoulder. team they’ve gone 3-1 down 21-20 in the second Roberts-Parker. “We were two of their against this season. The Threshers set to open basketball seasons at home set. I thought ‘We don’t Newton will enter the five losses,” Dibbens Eagles enter the tourna- have enough.’” state tournament at 35- said. “They’re going to ment with a 22-19 Bethel basketball tips off this weekend with visits Dibbens wondered 7, good for the No. 5 come out guns blazing record. from Benedictine and Central Christian. with her husband that seed. The Railers are trying to beat us.” “You get to state and The womens team will hit the floor Friday night night how her team seeded below No. 4 God- This will be a big every team that you play at 6 against Central Christian at Bethel. The pulled through for the dard Eisenhower (35-5), match for Newton and is going to be good,” Threshers finished last season 10-18 overall and 7- win. His observation was despite beating the one that might deter- Dibbens said. “But I also 11 in conference play. They beat Central Christian that the Railers never Tigers twice in the regu- mine if it plays on Satur- have the expectation last year 87-74. stopped hustling after lar season. They face day for the semifinal that I want to make it to After Friday’s game, Bethel will go to York, Neb., every point. Eisenhower on Friday at round. the second day.” to face York College on Tuesday, Nov. 3. “There was a time 9:30 a.m. to open their After the Railers play Newton is 1-5 in its The men open their season at home at 3 p.m. on when Jana was diving tournament. Eisenhower, they stay on last two state tourna- Saturday with a contest against Benedictine Col- into our bench trying to “This will be our third to face St. James Acad- ment appearances, but lege. The Threshers finished the 2014-15 campaign play the ball or going time playing them,” emy, a perennial power this isn’t focused on that. with a 9-21 record and just three wins in the KCAC into the wall,” Dibbens Boston said. “Playing a that sits at 41-1 this sea- The Railers’ focus all to finish next to last. Bethel lost to Benedictine last said. “Payton [Roberts- team three times is hard, son. year has been showing season 71-63. Parker] had to go almost but we know a lot about “I just don’t want to what they can do at the After the season opener, the Threshers will travel onto the other court to them; they know a lot back down,” Dibbens state level. up to Omaha, Neb., to face Grace University. play a ball. There wasn’t about us. I think it’s just said. “We have enough Newton was the state a moment where they going to be who shows up players that make a dif- runner-up in 2011. —Clint Harden October 29, 2015 Newton NowSPORTS www.harveycountynow.com Page 13 Bethel in for a rough ride against KWU Railer football’s BY CLINT HARDEN NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected] move to AVCTL D-II Bethel will take its show on the road for the second straight week a good decision when it goes to Salina to take on Kansas Wesleyan. After a three-game los- t surprised me when CLINT HARDEN ing streak, Bethel got I heard last week back in the win column Ithat Newton football last Saturday at South- would move from Ark western. It took a three- Valley Chisolm Trail Di- touchdown fourth quarter vision 1 to Division 2. to get the win, but the Side note: do you know Threshers got the job how hard it is to type the done. name of that league? Now they face a much Goodness. That took me more formidable opponent way longer than it in Kansas Wesleyan. The should have. No wonder HARD COUNT 19th-ranked Coyotes have Adam is upset with how shown every team the long it takes me to write any team in D-II. The door except one: the 12th- stories. Railers’ lone win this ranked Tabor Bluejays. The first reason I was year came against Ark CLINT HARDEN/NEWTON NOW surprised was because City, a D-II team. If The breakdown ABOVE: Bethel’s Marquis Jackson prepares to take a hit against Sterling. Jackson leads the team with 22 catches and is sec- virtually nobody reported Newton could have ond with two touchdowns. BELOW: Bethel’s Ryan Peete (6) breaks up a pass in the end zone against Sterling. Peete will be on it. The league voted stopped two touchdowns Wesleyan usually scores busy on Saturday against a pass-happy Kansas Wesleyan team. on the change at the an- on kick returns against a ton of points. Its average nual football meetings, Valley Center, that’s a on the year is 37 points the main purpose of one score game and the per game, and Bethel has As much as Kansas which is for decisions Railers had a shot. been known to give up Wesleyan likes to use Cur- such as this and to fill Not a single team in quite a few scores on Sat- ran through the air, its out missing dates on Newton’s new league urdays. The Coyotes lead ground attack can be just football schedules. should strike fear. Not the conference in scoring. as potent. The Coyotes Keep in mind that only the way Hutchinson, Quarterback Jake Cur- have scored 20 touch- the football team will Derby, Salina South, and ran is a three-time KCAC downs on both the ground switch leagues. in good years, Salina Offensive Player of the and in the air. Athletic directors and Central do. The AVCTL Week this year alone and This will keep the coaches from all over the D-I is one of the top could very well light it up Bethel defense on its toes state congregate in one leagues in the state. (See against Bethel, who has in a game it can’t afford to place and hash out de- my column from Sept. 9 the conference’s next-to- not know what’s going to tails for next football sea- for reference.) worst pass defense. The happen. The unit will be a son. Goddard, Eisenhower, Threshers allow 231 pass key for Bethel’s success on Media from all over and Andover are the yards per game, and Cur- Saturday. If it can pick up the state attend because other teams in the ran ranks second in the one or two stops, and coaches from all over the league. Those three conference with 297 yards maybe a turnover here state attend, which is teams are a combined per contest. He’s thrown a and there, it’ll give Bethel why I was so surprised 11-13 through eight KCAC-best 18 touch- a shot to win. almost nobody saw it. weeks. Andover sits at 1- downs. The Bethel offense can That’s probably the way 7, but both Goddard and If Bethel has any hope score in a hurry. It showed the Newton staff wanted Eisenhower appear to be of slowing down the Coy- that last weekend when it it, though. on the rise with 5-3 otes’ passing attack, it has scored twice in 90 seconds. The next reason I was records. to get the ball out of the The Threshers aren’t surprised was because This is not to say that air. The Threshers have to afraid to go for the big the league voted for it. all of the Railers’ woes do anything to disrupt play, which puts them in Sure, it took a few differ- are magically gone in an Curran and the machine. positions to score quickly. ent proposals to get it instant and that they’ll Even if that means jam- The problem is that yards after the first hit. is not a team that doesn’t through, but they got it be playing for a state ming receivers at the line, quarterback Brandon finish. done. championship. What I’m jumping on their backs, or Steed hasn’t been able to As much as I don’t want The short story of saying is that Newton committing blatant pass connect with his deep re- Clint’s Call it to be, this one is pretty what happened is that now has a better shot at interference penalties (as ceivers for a few weeks Kansas Wesleyan is the cut and dry. Newton wanted out of improving its overall long as those are less than now. The deep ball is a 19th-best team in the na- The Threshers leave AVCTL D-I so it went to record because the divi- 15 yards). delicate thing, and they’re tion for a reason. The Coy- Salina with a 40-13 loss in the meetings with a few sion is not as strong. This means Ricky Ro- just a little bit off almost otes have put up more their back pocket. My proposals to move to D- The Railers still have driguez and Ryan Peete every time. than 50 points twice this thinking for this is if Ster- II. Those were not ac- much to work on, includ- on the corners will have to If Bethel can limit Cur- year and their lone loss ling can throw haymaker cepted. ing improving its depth, deliver some big plays. Ro- ran and have long drives came at the hands of after haymaker, so can Salina South’s enroll- offensive line, and tack- driguez has three picks on on offense to eat clock, the Tabor, another one of the Kansas Wesleyan. It has ment was low enough to ling. They have got to the year, and Peete can Threshers can pull the nation’s top teams. the tools, and Bethel is move to D-II, but they find a way to get Kade get guys to the ground upset. If that’s the route Sterling unlocked the still growing. Next year, didn’t want to make that Remsberg in open space. fast. The defensive line Bethel wants to go, run- secret to stopping the this will be a better game. move. So Newton took I’ll say it until I’m blue needs to have its hands up ning back Preston Oliver Thresher offense two But for now, it could be a Salina South’s place in in the face: he is the on every play, too. will be a major player weeks ago, and South- long afternoon. D-II and Salina South most dangerous running here. He’s a big, grinding western did, too, but back that can pick up five The game kicks off at stayed in D-I. It’s a win- back in the state, and What to expect couldn’t finish. Wesleyan 1:30 p.m. in Salina. win. he’s only going to get bet- This move is a big one ter next year. Division 2 for Newton and could au- may not be as strong, but Jack had his own rela- home the gold medal in her. tomatically give the Rail- it can still tackle Rems- THAWS tionship with Sanford. the uneven bars by .05 “I bought a little thing ers two, even three more berg if he simply runs up From Page 12 “I was holding his points. Kailey Naysmith from Faith and Life [for wins. Division 2 is not the middle every play. hand, and his mom placed third in two JoAnne],” he said. “It just nearly as strong as D-I. This move helps New- JoAnne wasn’t sleeping walked in and said to me, events, second in one and said, being with her Because of this move, ton, which is always the well and felt guilty for ‘You know, you were al- sixth in another. She fin- coaching, ‘You bring the Maize South moved to D- goal. The Railers now forcing a postponement of ways his hero,’” Jack ished third in the all- best out of me.’” III, which makes Valley have a better shot at the memorial, but she said. “He was a Navy around competition. Jack and JoAnne keep Center the strongest winning a few more simply couldn’t step away SEAL. He was a tough “They all did well. They pushing forward. Despite team in the league. games, and anything from her girls. Not in a guy.” all performed well. We the loss surrounding Yes, Valley Center. that helps get wins and year when they were Despite his superb just weren’t the better them, they use gymnas- Caleb Smith has that helps the school is a good going for a state champi- wrestling career, Jack team at this time,” tics as a sort of refuge. program moving in the idea. onship. looks at himself as one JoAnne said. “But to me, Sometimes, not even a right direction. Don’t be “My adopted mom was who just goes to work they are the better team refuge can protect you surprised if the Hornets Clint Harden is the my gymnastics coach,” each day. He teaches, because they’re mine.” from the world. are one of the state’s top Newton Now Sports Edi- JoAnne said. “So she coaches, and does the JoAnne leans just as “This was a really teams even as soon as tor and he can be reached knows what I was going best he can each day. much on her team and rough year,” JoAnne next year. at: clint@ through.” The Thaws stay busy. husband as they do on said. Newton can run with harveycountynow.com JoAnne did get out to Between teaching, coach- Colorado before Sanford ing, and running their passed away. own gym, they don’t have “I got to see him two much time to dwell on days. I spent two days Sanford’s passing. WE’VE GOT NEWS FOR with him,” she said. “He They just keep moving hadn’t died yet, but I had forward and support one to get back. Then the fol- another. lowing Sunday he died, “You feel blessed to and I was here. I think even come this far with that’s just a real lonely them because a lot of peo- feeling not having your ple don’t get that oppor- family with you.” tunity,” Jack said. “We’ve Mix that loneliness lived a blessed life.” with sadness and guilt, The Railers set a school YOU and that’s what JoAnne record with 106.525 was going through. points but still finished “My husband is real as the runner-up. Carlye strong, and he got me Anderson accomplished Subscribe to through it,” she said. her goal when she took

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BY ADAM STRUNK their playoff run and up- Series. more interest than last coming match-ups Royals World Series schedule “It would be nice to see year,” he said, adding NEWTON NOW STAFF against the Mets have some people come in and they've now built a fan [email protected] some local businesses see- Game 3: Friday, 8:07 p.m. ET fill up the place just be- base after last years' sur- ing a bit of green mixed Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 31 at Citi Field, 8:07 p.m. cause those games are on prise World Series run. A patron, full of team with the Royal Blue. ET off nights.” Before that run, he said spirit or perhaps just spir- “It's definitely in- Game 5: Sunday, Nov. 1 at Citi Field, 8:15 p.m. Roberts said larger Royals gear was not in its continued to bellow out creased our business,” ET* crowds made for better demand. over the packed bar. said Kathy Leininger, Game 6: Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Kauffman Stadium, tips, another plus. “There was never much “Let's go Royals!” as the Sadies owner. “We've 8:07 p.m.* “Yeah, it has added a call for it.” crowd clap-clap-clap-clap- been definitely seeing big- Game 7: Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Kauffman Sta- bit of sugar on top.” Anderson said if the clapped in response. ger crowds.” dium, 8:07 p.m.* Phil Anderson, owner of Royals did win the play- The Royals had Leininger said the run * If necessary Anderson Book and Office offs, he hoped to bring in clinched a berth in the helped offset the Kansas Supply, said the Royals plenty of gear to make World Series over the City Chief's dismal sea- run had led to him selling more money off of fans. Blue Jays, and Sadies son, something the bar needed the Royals to help Across town, Cassie more merchandise, in- “That's good for Kansas Espresso, Pub and Grill, had been hoping would us out.” Roberts, Iron Horse bar- cluding Royals pennants and good for everyone 1420 Old Main St., was bring in some money. “I'm definitely a bigger tender, said the Royals and shirts. else,” he said of the Roy- rocking. “With that $1,200 a fan now,” she said of the run also has increased “We've noticed much als. The Royals are back in month NFL ticket (TV Royals. “We're going to be business, and she was the World Series for the programming) that we've open every single night of looking forward to good second year in a row, and been paying for, we really the game for us.” crowds during the World AUCTION Saturday, Nov. 7 • 9:30 am 421 S. Ash (OLG Hall), Newton, KS Railers playing for the name on their chests Preview Friday 12:00-5:00 pm Bob has retired from the Hillsboro School District. He enjoyed auc- BY CLINT HARDEN out the window. whelmingly impressive He’s not terribly fast, tions, garage sales, shows and buying. Collections of: Small Oil Cans, Hopefully both teams wins. They’ve also beaten just strong. The unit may Tip Trays, Toby Mugs, Beer Steins, Pens, Pencils, Bullet Pencils, Yard NEWTON NOW STAFF realize this final week Maize and Campus, be able to catch him, but [email protected] can be a time to go to the which are two losses for bringing him down con- Stick, Golf Putters, Ad Buttons, Pin Ball Machines, Golf Balls, Ad- vertising Signs, Model Cars, Banks, Cookie Jars, Toys, Belt Buckles Newton will play for index of their play books Newton. sistently could be a chal- nothing more than pride and pull out all the stops. Central boasts a strong lenge. & many diverse items & collections. Check web for pics. Friday night at Fischer I’m talking about flea run game with Dalton Robert Sextro, Seller Field. flickers, wide receiver Peters anchoring things. Clint’s Call passes, the wrong ball Through eight games, After last week’s loss Newton is tired, and at Salina South, Newton trick, swinging gate, he’s racked up more than AUCTION SPECIALISTS, LLC Statue of Liberty; you 1,800 yards and scored despite its efforts to stay was eliminated from motivated and keep look- Vern Koch 316.772.6318 Mike Flavin 283.8164 playoff contention, mean- name it, I want to see it. 21 touchdowns. Newton How great would that will have a tough time ing forward, there is only www.auctionspecialists.com ing this week’s game so much you can expect against Salina Central be? Two teams, defense stopping that. He doesn’t optional. 82-75 final pick up yards with quick- between the lines. Cen- will be the final of 2015 tral will run away with for the Railers. score. ness but instead by doing That’s not Clint’s Call. anything possible to stay this one 47-30. They enter at 1-7, and The Railers have put Central comes in at 3-5, I don’t think it’ll be 82- on his feet. 75. I hope it is, though. Peters is a strong back up at least 21 points each coming off a 19-point loss of the last three weeks, to Great Bend. The Mus- That’d be fun. that has the ability to Wednesday, Nov. 11 – 11 am OK, I’ll actually look at break big runs. Last including two games of at tangs, like Newton, sit at least 30 points. This AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Having sold the majority of the Wildcat Creek 0-2 in district play, and this game. week at Great Bend, he Ranch, we are now offering at auction these outlying tracts of land & Central came close to a ran up the sideline and burst came after a all farm machinery. Don’t miss the opportunityto be a part of this sale! because both South and shutout at Derby. Great Bend are 2-0 in win over South in week looked like was going to **Real Estate sells first followed by machinery** seven but couldn’t close it be shoved out of bounds Newton is coming off a districts, Central has 53-30 loss to South, and I SALE HELD ON SITE: WILDCAT CREEK RANCH been eliminated from the out. Its most impressive but stayed on his feet win came in week four and in bounds despite can’t imagine it’s too 1858 80th Street, Peabody, KS playoffs. happy about it. The Rail- But these are both tra- over Goddard Eisen- taking a hit. From Peabody, KS – 3 ½ miles East on Hwy 50. hower, a playoff-bound Newton will likely have ers will come out of the dition-rich programs with gate strong, but they From Florence, KS – 6 ½ miles West on Hwy 50. a ton of pride, so this team. Other than that, a tough time with him. the Mustangs haven’t The Railer defense has won’t be able to keep could be a game where pace because of their lack 1,010 ACRES IN 5 TRACTS - MARION COUNTY, KS records can be thrown turned in any over- the speed to catch him. of depth. TRACT 1 – 320 Acres - E/2 14-22-3 Spring-fed tract of grassland with old farmstead & utilities. TRACT 2 – 160 Acres - SW/4 34-21-4 51 Acres cropland (currently in Alfalfa). Newton High School runners set sights on state Balance pasture land with very large spring & stream. TRACT 3 – 160 Acres - SW/4 32-21-4 All grassland with pond water supply. BY CLINT HARDEN necessarily beat Andover. continue to improve on great shot at moving up He was a slightly disap- the foundation laid so far from their eighth-place TRACT 4 – 220 Acres - NE/4 & E/2 SE/4 (except a 20 Acre tract in SE NEWTON NOW STAFF pointed to not get the re- this season, they have a spot from a year ago. corner) 10-21-3 [email protected] gional title but was more Combination cropland/grassland. All new fences. pleased to see his team TRACT 5 – 150 Acres - SE/4 20-22-3 (less RR) After an eighth-place reach his goals. 38.54 Acres cultivated cropland. Balance grassland. Blacktop loca- finish at the 2014 state As for the state meet, ABSOLUTE AUCTION tion. Excellent hunting. championships, the Rim Rock Farm in ****Machinery sells immediately following Real Estate**** Railer Runners are hun- Lawrence is one of the Thursday, Nov. 19 • 1:00 pm gry for more. toughest courses in the 500 West 20th, Hutchinson, KS TRACTOR/LOADERS The 2015 campaign has state, but Mick will have This property, being sold “as is”, contains a 4 story, partially re- • 2008 Case IH Puma 210, MFD, 3635hrs, LH Reverse, 18.4R46 Rear been a good one for New- his team ready. modeled 68,719 sq. ft. brick concrete building on a corner lot Lot & 14.9R34 Front Tires, 3pt, PTO, 6Hyd Outlets, SELLS WITH Lx770 ton, culminating in a “We’re going to try to size is 312.2' x 265'. The property has been and is being rented as Loader, 8’ Bucket & Grapple, Joystick Control • 2007 Case IH Puma team and individual peak,” Mick said. “We’ve office space and apartments on the 2 lower floors. The upper 2 floors 180, MFD, 3879hrs, LH Reverse, 18.4R46 Rear & 14.9R34 Front league championship and been trying to peak here Tires, 3pt, PTO, 6hyd Outlets, SELLS WITH Lx770 Loader, 8’ Bucket state berth for the boys. these last few weeks. A have had extensive interior demolition work completed and has some with Grapple, Joystick Control • 2009 CAT 262B, 2Spd Skidsteer, The girls’ side wasn’t little more rest, a little remodeling started. 1932hours, SN # VPDT01290 as strong, but they dealt bit of speed, but not too Inspection days are Nov. 5 & 12 at 1:00 PM with injuries for the en- much. We’ll emphasize Property is being sold absolute with 10% Buyers Premium. Broker TRUCKS/TRAILERS tire season. The ladies rest, staying healthy and participation of 3% offered with pre-registration required by 1:00 • 1994 IH 4800 Dt 408, All Wheel Drive, Automatic, 3156hours, consistently had two to putting in a little bit of Wed. Nov. 18. Midwest Land Specialists, Inc. & Agents are repre- 36,028miles WITH Roto-Mix Feed Mixer, 490-14, Digi-Star Scales • three girls out due to in- speed work just to fine- senting the Seller in this transaction. 2005 Ford F350 Lariat, Crew Cab, 4 Door, 4x4, Duals, V8 Powerstroke, with Deweze 482 Bale Bed, 150,600miles • 2005 GMC 3500 4x4, jury. The Railers finished tune everything.” For Terms & Conditions or Other Information, contact Realty Co. fourth at regionals to Loeffler is coming off a Diesel, Flatbed • 1988 Kenworth Dump Truck, LTA 300hp Cummins miss a state berth. Just fourth-place finish at the Engine, Tandem Duals, 16’ Dump Bed, Roll Over Tarp, 671,400miles three points separated regional meet and fin- MIDWEST LAND SPECIALISTS, INC. • 1992 Mack CH 600, Twin Screw, Sleeper Cab, 9spd, Eaton Fuller them from heading to ished 14th at state last www.auctionspecialists.com Road Ranger, 403,000miles • 1979 Chevy Winch Truck • 1950s Chevy Lawrence as a team. C20 Pickup • Neville Built 40’ Stepdeck Trailer, Single Dual Axle, season. Caleb Nelson, the Vern Koch, Auctioneer/Realtor Steve McCullough, Broker Beaver Tail with Ramps, 235/75R17.5 Tires • 2008 Featherlite 7’x20’ Freshman Alaina Stucky Railers’ No. 2 runner, fin- 316.772.6318 316.283.3300 GN Stock Trailer • 2003 Titan 7’x24’ GN Stock Trailer, 2 Divide Gates finished sixth by less ished ninth at last week’s • 1984 Supreme 7’x20’ Stock Trailer • 7’x16’ Bumper Hitch Car Haul- than a second and will regional. ing Trailer with Ramps, Wood Floor run at state as an indi- Catching Andover will vidual. be a tall task, as Andover AUCTION HAY EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY The boys have their scored just 38 points to • Supreme Feed Processor 1200T, Tandem Duals, with Scales • Hes- sights set on Andover, a Newton’s 68. The Trojans Saturday, October 31 • 9:30 am ston 9260 Swather, 15 ½’ Rotary Header, 898 Hay Hours, 1165 Engine team they beat at league placed four runners in Hours • John Deere 956 14’ MoCo, Mower Conditioner • John Deere but lost to at regionals. the top 10 last Saturday, 400 Grandview (Armory), Newton, KS 568 Round Baler, Mega Wide, Net Wrap • John Deere 568 Round “Coach Mick said it’d sending a message to not YARD, EQUIPMENT: 2013 Dixon Speed ZTR 30” Deck & Grass Baler, Mega Wide, Net & Twine Wrap • Sitrex Wheel Rake • Hedgedorn be fine if we get beat this just Newton but to the Catcher; Ariens ST824 Snow Blower-Elect Start; Coleman 5000 277 Series II Rip Grip Manure Spreader, 6’x16’ Box, Tandem Axle, week, if we can beat state. If Andover can Portable Elec. Generator, Maxaer Plus/10HP Motor: Sun Twin Heater; Hyd Push Gate, PTO & Hyd Driven • John Deere Hx15, 15’ Twin Rotary them next week,” Robert turn in a performance Vornado Fan; Lawn Mower Jack; Craftsman Weed Eater 25cc; Poulan Mower • Schaben 1000 Gallon Sprayer on 2 Wheel Trailer • 10’ Speed Mover • 1100 Gallon Poly Tank • 1500 Gallon Poly Tank • Winkel Mfg Loeffler said. “Next like that, it might finish Pro Gas Weeder; Poulan Elect Chain Saw; Wen Elect Chain Saw; Snap- weekend is the one that in the top three in 3pt 2 Bale Mover • Cat 6 ½’ Bucket • Bale Spear • Pallet Forks • 300 per Blower/Vac; Snapper 725 EX Self Propelled Mower; BD Trimmer, Gallon “Pasture Burn” Spray Rig with Gas Engine & Pump really matters. As long as Lawrence. 8V Weed Eater; Wheel Barrow; Fishing Poles; Topside Creeper; Bird we run good then, it’ll be The Railer Runners Bath; Metal Storage Cabinet; Sentry 1175 & 1170 Safes; Sentry H3100 LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT/ fine.” hold a ton of confidence Fire/Water Proof Safe; Head Coach Robert right now. They hit the GUNS (Sell @ 11:00 AM): Remington Model 870 20GA, #RS23231R, MISCELLANEOUS Mick simply wanted to course and expect to win. NIB; N.E. Fire Arms Pardner SB1-12GA-#NV22358-Never fired; Mar- Larges 16’ Portable AI Trailer/Barn, Hyd Lift • Rawhide Portable Corral keep everyone healthy Everyone has cut time tin Model 336C Micro-Groove Barrel; Cal 30-30 Win, NIB; Remington • Misc WW Portable Panels & Gates • Several 160 Bushel Portable and to get to state, not this year, and if they can Model 597 Magnum 22, #2932324M, Tasco 7x20 Scope-Never Fired; Self Feeders • 8) 12’ Tire Stock Tanks • Misc Continuous Fencing • Misc Panels & Gates, Wire Panels • 2) 5”x50’ Drill Stem Pipe • Misc WW2 Russian Military Rifle Metal Feed Bunks, Hay Feeders • 9’ Stock Tank • Self Catching Head COLLECTIBLES & JEWELRY includes Chocolate Opal; Turquoise; Gate • 50+ Sheets 3’x25’ Used Ribbed Sheet Metal • Mix Rolls of Wire THIS WEEK’S CROSSWORD SOLUTION Gold; Lots of Santa Fe Memorabilia includes Lg. 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In ancient Egypt, people wrote with pictures. The symbols in © 2015 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 31, No. 47 this kind of writing are called hieroglyphics (hi-ro-GLIF-iks). In 1922 an archeologist named Howard Sometimes a picture meant exactly what it showed. Other Carter found an underground stairway pictures stood for letters. The in the Egyptian desert. It led to a tomb pharaoh’s name was spelled with its treasure untouched. It was the out inside an oval border called tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun! a cartouche (kar-toosh). Read the cartouche to find out what the word PHARAOH means. Gold funeral mask inlaid with Thousands of years ago, Egyptian kings, called semi-precious stones. This pharaohs, were buried in tombs filled with mask gives us an idea of what incredible treasure. The Egyptians believed people Tutankhamun looked like. would need these things in a life after death. Look at some of the objects Carter found. What do you think they tell about life in ancient Egypt? Standards Link: History: Students identify the human and physical Lotus characteristics of the places they are studying and explain how those features form the unique character of those places. flower drinking cup

Gold- covered statue of Tutankhamun standing on a raft with a hortly after Howard Carter found King harpoon Tut’s tomb, Lord Carnarvon, Carter’s employer and patron, died suddenly.

A rumor spread that a curse fell upon anyone entering a pharaoh’s tomb. Is it true? In ancient Egypt, the Nile River flooded the farmlands each year, The problem with the curse is that Carter, leaving behind rich topsoil. The farmers planned their growing who spent years excavating the tomb, lived season around the floods. 2. December: Farmers for many years and died peacefully. weeded and tended the Lord Carnarvon had been in poor Look at the pictures that show a farmer’s fields. They threw health for many years prior to the year. Then read each of the six captions. stones to scare away discovery of the tomb. Cut out the captions and the pictures and paste them in the correct order on a birds. blank sheet of paper. 1. November: As soon Use the hieroglyphics pictured as the floods went here to write your name in the 4. Winnowing was down, farmers sowed done by the women. cartouche below. their grain. The grain was tossed up in the air and the breeze blew the chaff away.

6. June: When the Numbers in floods came, the men the News went to work for the Use Egyptian pharaoh. Young boys numbers to and old men stayed rewrite five or home and fished. more numbers found in today’s 3. March-May: newspaper. The grain was 5. The grain was Standards Link: harvested with weighed and stored in Math/Number Sense: sickles. Compare the structure of large granaries. different number systems Standards Link: History: Students analyze the economic, cultural and to base 10 and place value. social structures of the early civilization of Egypt.

… wondering about the past. ore than 5,000 years ago, the people of Egypt developed EGYPTIANS Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop a system of counting that is much like ours. Look at the GRAIN stories and activities. chart to read the Egyptian numbers and discover the answers to ARTIFACTS the questions. S T O S C U R S E H COUNTING 1. = 1 How old was Tutankhamun = 10 SOWED M E B T O M B G T O when he became king of Egypt? This week’s word: PATRON T R L C U W Y A R A years old. = 100 TOMB = 1,000 TALES E E A A N P E E N R The noun tomb means a place to hold the bodies of 2. The Nile River is the longest SEASON N V S F T D L D O A in the world. How long is it? TOMB one or more dead people. = 10,000 U I R I I I E S S H PHARAOH Over miles. The pyramids were = 100,000 KING O R A T N O R T A P constructed as giant tombs 3. About how old was King Tut RIVER F N K R G N I K E G for Egyptians rulers. when he died? = 1,000,000 CURSE S T U A G T K A S N Try to use the word tomb years old. NILE in a sentence today when Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical talking with your friends Standards Link: Math/Number Sense: Understand the structure of different number systems and bases. DEATH words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. and family members.

Simply Similes Magic Mummy Use similes to describe the people, places and Imagine you have found things found in today’s newspaper. a pile of rags. Wait! King Tut’s curse is as______as a ______. It’s a mummy— and it’s A pharaoh’s treasure is as______as a ______. The weather is as ______as a ______. mmmoving! Tell a story

about this mummy and an

Because you can get so wrapped up in them. in up wrapped so get can you Because Standards Link: Literary Analysis: Identify figurative language ANSWER: (e.g., simile). adventure you have together.

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