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About 70 percent of the 63 units being constructed by Prairie View Development Group behind Wal-Mart have been framed, and the company will begin reviewing applications for new residents in January. PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW “The need for this type of project is every- From left, the Breadbasket owner Chad Lehman, and employees Alyssa Rogers and Kati Jackson make verenike on Friday afternoon for where,” said Kelley Hrabe, president of the Tabor College in Hillsboro. Kansas City, Mo.-based company. Prairie View is committed to providing afford- able living space along the Interstate 135 corridor. It is erecting similar units in Moundridge and McPherson, and the company is in discussions with Salina and Hesston about doing similar projects. A local staple "There's a lot of pent-up demand for rental product, quality rental product,” Hrabe said. After the housing market crash in 2007, which Verenike: Restaurant makes Fall Fest, Taste of Newton tradition led to the Great Recession, underwriting restric- tions became stricter. That made it harder for peo- BY WENDY NUGENT ple to obtain mortgages. Another factor added into NEWTON NOW STAFF the mix is a lack of supply of rental properties in [email protected] recent decades. See FACILITY / 8 One lady actually seemed to be quivering with excitement, waiting at Fall Fest in line to get her highly anticipated verenike. She was one of many standing Shooting leaves man in line Taste of Newton and Fall Fest last week for verenike, and people usually like to eat it injured, community slathered in ham gravy or fes- tooned with some drippings of pancake syrup. Verenike is a Mennonite dish locked down during comprised of a cheese filling sur- rounded by a noodle-type of dough, cut in circles. search of suspect The Breadbasket restaurant in Newton has been supplying BY ADAM STRUNK verenike for years for Bethel Col- NEWTON NOW STAFF lege homecoming’s two annual [email protected] main events—Taste of Newton on Thursday and Fall Festival the following Saturday. A Newton man is recovering from an abdominal “I’d say for 20-some years it’s wound after being shot in a confrontation with a been,” Breadbasket owner Chad burglar. Lehman said. The event led to lockdowns for a neighborhood He said they took over the and Bethel College, as well as a seven-hour search restaurant in 2005, and the owner for the suspect that came up empty. before that had been making the At 8:27 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, Newton dispatch Mennonite treats for Bethel Col- received a call reporting a burglary in the 400 lege. Block of Normandy in northern Newton. In all, the Breadbasket hand Newton Police Lt. Scott Powell said that a makes almost 4,000 verenike homeowner saw a man messing with the home- every year for Bethel College. owner’s vehicle in his driveway. The homeowner “Roughly, we plan around 1,400 went out and confronted the man. Breadbasket employee Kati Jackson, center, looks up at her boss while they're on a Powell said the burglar charged the man, and See STAPLE / 8 verenike assembly line. the two struggled in a physical confrontation. See SHOOTING / 8 Mail Label Masonic Lodge packs historical wallop, plenty of local treasures BY BLAKE SPURNEY "It's just a fraternal organi- SPECIAL TO NEWTON NOW zation that tries to make good men better," he said. Any man can petition to join Contrary to the myths pro- the Masons through a form ti- jected in "The Da Vinci Code" tled "Petition for the Myster- and "National Treasure" ies of Freemasonry." A movies, Newton Masonic candidate must believe in a Lodge No. 142 is not part of a deity, though no religion is secret society bent on ruling specified. Discussion of reli- the world from the shadows. gion or politics is strictly ver- "They say we're a secret or- boten. ganization, but we're not. We "A man should never enter advertise. A secret organiza- the Fraternity in the hope of tion is the Ku Klux Klan and making business connections things like that," said long- or for any other sort of WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW time member Adrian McCul- Longtime member Adrian McCulloch stands in front of one of the local Masonic Lodge's loch. See MASONS / 8 stained-glass windows. Page 2 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now October 19, 2017

Sauce will have you wanting ‘summer’ here they were on salt and pepper to taste boil the pasta according to It has a tiny kick to it, so my kitchen counter- 16 ounces pasta (I used package directions. if you have family mem- Ttop: the final rem- wheat spaghetti) Carefully pour the bers who don’t like spice, nants of two friends’ dried parsley (for op- sauce into a blender and I’d eliminate or cut back summer garden efforts, a tional garnish) blend until smooth. Pour the chili flakes and maybe line of tomatoes and the sauce back into the toss in just a little more sweet peppers, all staring Directions skillet. Add salt and pep- paprika, but I didn’t find at me, begging to be made Heat the olive oil in a per to taste. it overly spicy or abrasive. into something delicious. large skillet with a lid If the sauce is too thick, I also threw in some So I searched “tomato over medium heat. add a little pasta water. If turkey meatballs I had on and pepper recipes” on- Saute the onion with it’s too thin, add some hand and let them heat line, scrolled through the the lid on, stirring occa- more parmesan cheese. up in the sauce on the results and felt com- sionally, until they are Dump the strained stove. They were a nice pletely uninspired. soft. Toss in the diced pasta into the sauce and addition. Nothing seemed to ap- peppers and saute with stir to coat it. I’m definitely not ready peal to my current mood, the lid on for a couple Serve with a sprinkling to completely abandon and I wanted to use both more minutes until they of parmesan and dried recipes, but maybe this of these gifts as well as soften. parsley for color. experience will help me be possible, considering that Add the diced tomatoes, a bit braver in the future. hot house tomatoes and garlic, chili flakes, parme- Joey came home after Sometimes it just takes LINDSEY YOUNG/NEWTON NOW peppers season is upon san, paprika, dried covering a city council the right ingredients to us. Tomato pepper pasta sauce combines the sweet flavors of fresh toma- oregano, dried basil and meeting, just as I was inspire some creativity. I had the thought that I toes, bell peppers and yellow onion into a thick sauce, perfect for any mushrooms and stir. Let dumping my spaghetti could just cook them down kind of pasta. the mixture stew with the into the pan, and we sat Lindsey Young is co- into some kind of sauce lid off for about 20 to 30 down for a late dinner. owner of Newton Now and and serve it over pasta. went along. I’m sure I was color, diced minutes, stirring occa- He was pretty im- managing editor of The So I searched “tomato inspired by many differ- about one dozen small- sionally, until the toma- pressed that I went rogue Clarion in Andale. She and pepper sauce” online, ent recipes I’ve made over to medium-sized tomatoes release their juices. for a change, and we both also is a Bethel College scrolled some more and the years, but it was just toes, diced While the sauce cooks, really enjoyed this sauce. graduate. still wasn’t happy with me, my cutting board and 6 to 8 cloves garlic, the results. my stove whipping this minced Feeling unsure of my one up this week. 1 teaspoon chili flakes next step, I slung my 1 cup grated parmesan shopping bags over my Tomato Pepper Pasta 1 heaping teaspoon pa- shoulder and walked to Sauce prika the grocery store. I could- Ingredients 1 tablespoon dried n’t get the pasta sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil oregano idea out of my head on 1 small yellow onion, 1 tablespoon dried basil the way there and decided diced 1 pint mushrooms, that if the Internet could- 2 big bell peppers, any diced n’t give me a recipe I liked, I’d just make one up myself. This doesn’t seem like much of a revolutionary idea, but I’m a pretty committed recipe user, so just dumping things into a pan and hoping generally isn’t my style. Those fresh veggies had some- how boosted my confi- dence. At the store, I grabbed a sweet onion. Then I spotted a pint of mushrooms on sale. I had no idea what I’d do with them, but I decided I’d figure it out and added them to my bag. When I got home, I started tossing things into my skillet, measuring each ingredient so I could recreate the recipe if it turned out well. So I don’t have a blog or link for you for this week’s recipe, since I really just made it up as I

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The Gathering’s booth at Taste of Newton looked like an old-time sarsaparilla bar, complete with craft root beer floats they sold for 50 cents each. Walnut River in El Do- rado made the craft root beer, which tastes like sarsaparilla. “This is The Gather- ing’s first year to have a booth, but we’ll be here next year, for sure,” said WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Rachel Eck, church mem- The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce estimates 10,000 people at- ber. tended Taste of Newton this year. For a photo gallery of Taste of New- Another church mem- ton, visit harveycountynow.com. ber, Tom Meier, built the booth, which was constructed of wood and was rather heavy. “We’re not going to blow away anytime soon,” Eck WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW said, laughing. The official time Taste Maria Rodriguez and Francesca Wharton talk to customer Keegan McClelland, left, Thursday night at the of Newton starts is 6 p.m., Newton FC soccer booth during Taste of Newton in downtown Newton. but it seems the unofficial WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW starting time is around 5 Left: Hayley Loewen p.m. The Gathering al- and Isaac Mendoza put ready sold 15 to 20 floats on fight demonstration by a little before 6, and as part of entertain- they weren’t even offi- ment with Ultimate cially open yet. Martial Arts. That The root beer float group was one of sev- booth went along with eral providing down- plans the church has for town entertainment the Historic Fox Theatre, during Taste of New- where they meet. The WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW ton. Here, they were at Gathering wants to put in Patrice Olais, center, with the Azteca Dancers at Newton High School Sixth and Main, while an ice cream and soda asks dancers individually if they’re wearing their bloomers. the intersection at shop. Broadway and Main “So we had an affinity had more entertain- for all things ice cream ment. and soda shop-ish,” Pas- tor Brandon Eck said. Since thousands attend the annual Taste of New- ton event, The Gathering came ready. “We’re prepared for 2,000 root beer floats, so we’ll see,” Eck said, adding church members donated the ice cream. It appeared The Gath- ering’s logo was printed on their root beer float cups, so Pastor Eck thought those could be 2,000 invitations for people to attend church. Another church mem- WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW ber, Patti Regier, tried to Rachel Eck, center, serves Wayne Schon of Newton a couple of root entice folks walking by, beer floats at The Gathering booth. At left is Pastor Brandon Eck. saying, “Root beer floats, 50 cents.” happier than to see our pacity along the three One of those people, community all come to- blocks that we had sec- Wayne Schon of Newton, gether and connect with tioned off for the event. bought a couple floats. each other,” said Pam We had several new ven- “This is my 18th year,” Stevens, with the Cham- dors that have never par- he said about attending ber. “Taste of Newton con- ticipated before. Also, I the event. “An annual tinues to grow each year, was very happy to see event for the pork chops this being our biggest more participation this and Zion Lutheran pies.” turnout to date. I would year from our local Another Taste of New- estimate that we had restaurants. We couldn’t ton attendee, Christi Mc- nearly 10,000 people in have asked for better Clelland, said they go total downtown for the weather or better partici- every year. evening. Our food vendors pation from our Newton “I really like the pork were filled to complete ca- community.” chops,” she said. “I really like getting the apple dumplings from Presbyte- rian Manor, too.” McClelland was eating at a picnic table with her son Keegan McClelland near the Newton FC soccer booth, where they sold items, including burritos, tacos and corn on the cob. Keegan appeared to be eating a burrito and said his favorite foods were “probably the same things that my mom” likes. Another youngster, Pozzi Krehbiel, also enjoys Taste of Newton. “You get to try food,” she said about why she likes the event, which had food for sale from more than 55 booths and possibly as many varieties of food, including Mexican, nuts, the famous pork chops, cherry limeades, verenike, pie, apple dumplings and pulled pork. The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce was quite pleased with the turnout. “This is my favorite event that we put together at the Chamber, and nothing makes me

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Cue low-toned, slow- playing, ominous music. On stage, in walks Nathan Garber, carrying a suitcase and wearing a Railer letter jacket; he plays Ed Allen, which is a nod to the person who wrote the original “The Fall of the House of Usher” as a short story in 1839. This author happens to be Edgar Allen Poe. Garber, as Allen, looks around, seeming to wonder where everyone is. Eventually, more char- acters appear on stage, including the two other leads, Tanner DeGrado and Clara Rowe, who portray Roderick Usher and his sister Madeline, respec- tively. FREE BUFFET Director and drama Buy 3 Buffets @ Regular Price teacher Michael Parker and get the 4th Buffet FREE! said he thinks this is the WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW first time the high school Tanner DeGrado, right, as Roderick Usher and Nathan Garber as Ed Allen rehearse their roles for the Newton High School production of “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Of equal or lesser value. 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BY BLAKE SPURNEY painting murals downtown SPECIAL TO NEWTON NOW BY WENDY NUGENT As the tragedy from NEWTON NOW STAFF Hurricane Maria plays [email protected] out in Puerto Rico, where more than half of the is- land's 3.4 million resi- The group Kit and Caboodle, a group of Newtoni- dents are without safe ans, is planning on adding murals to buildings in the drinking water, one might downtown Newton area, especially around the be inclined to inquire Farmer's Market. about the reliability of the “We are in the planning and organizing phase at local supply of nature's present,” said Constance Gehring, one of the group most precious resource. members. “We are open to persons who would like to Newton Public Works join the committee, as well as persons who want to Director Suzanne Loomis paint on the murals.” said the city's 14 wells The group plans on starting in 2018. pulled enough water from Todd Hendrickson with Hendrickson Chiropractic the Equus Beds to supply said he thinks it would be nice to have the town look the city's current needs. good. Newton secured its water “Our purpose is to add beauty and interest to the rights from the under- downtown area of Newton,” Gehring said. ground aquifer in the 1890s, she said. "The guy who discov- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ered water here knew Sam Ashcraft and Chris Zahn work on a pump at Newton's Mission Water Plant. what he was doing and established that for New- treatment process. changes have been added employees operated ton," she said. Loomis said water dis- to water-safety standards everything manually, Laws governing water trict still hadn't "per- since the Environmental which they still can do in rights represent an ar- fected" its water rights Protection Agency the event of a power out- cane topic, or as Loomis with the state. An appli- adopted the Lead and age. explained, a city can't run cant for a water permit Copper Rule in 1991. The "It's been good and bad, out of water and simply go has to show that it is water's pH balance is you know, but from my find an additional source. using the water as au- monitored to ensure that side, it's mostly good," he Twenty years ago, Hal- thorized by the permit. the water is not acidic. said about the technology. stead and Sedgwick were Once those rights are per- Acidic water leads to cor- "I would much rather having problems with fected, the district won't rosion and increased lev- have it this way." water quality. She said have to operate the els of copper and lead. From the tower at 1st Sedgwick's water was pumps as often, she said. Once the water is ready Street, water is then sent black and contained man- Plant Supervisor Tracy for consumption, three by a booster pump to the ganese and iron. Hal- Christianson explained 200-horsepower pumps city's four other water stead's was nearly as bad. the different parts of the send it to the city's water towers: the two composite Meanwhile, North New- process once the water tank on 1st Street. Chris- towers at 12th and New- ton was looking for an ad- gets to the plant. Two, tianson said the pumps ton Medical Center and ditional supply, and one-ton cylinders heat can send from 1,100 to the spheroid towers on Newton wanted to secure chlorine into a gas so it 3,700 gallons per minute. Spencer and 17th. Similar a long-term supply. So the can be added to the water, A variable-frequency booster pumps send water four cities formed Public and fluoride is added in drive controls the speed of from the Mission plant to Wholesale Water District liquid form. Sodium bicar- the pumps based on the the towers at Halstead No. 17 in 1997. bonate is added to adjust water level at the tank. and Sedgwick. Loomis said the dis- the pH balance to make He said the pumps usu- From there, gravity trict's six wells produced the water less corrosive. ally ran on their low end brings the water to our additional water that it Christianson said he of 60 percent during the taps. Loomis said she sells to the cities at a and the other two plant night. only could recall one time wholesale rate. The raw employees tested the Everything at the Mis- in the past two decades in water from the district's water for nitrates, chlo- sion Plant is automated which Newton residents pumps and the city's rine, fluoride, alkaloids and a large computer that had to conserve water by pumps is sent via pipeline and hardness. Each clip- is housed in what resem- limiting days when they to the Mission Water board represents a differ- bles a meat locker keeps would water their lawns. Treatment Plant. Water is ent test. track of all the data. Low-flow toilets and more stored in a one-million- "So we know what we're Christianson said when efficient appliances have gallon holding tank, from putting out," he said. he started at the plant 16 helped the city keep up where it goes through the Loomis said no major years ago, he and other with demand.

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Don't make their jobs harder than they already are. This week, law enforcement in Newton had a long Sunday night trying to track down a suspect in a botched burglary turned shooting. The suspect fled on foot in northern Newton and was likely long gone as the search continued. However, because he fled on foot, had a weapon, and shot someone, the Newton Police Department as well as other area law enforcement, rightly canvassed the area of the crime in search of the man. And as it did so, it shared information about what was going on with the public on social media. The department explained what happened and asked people in the area to shelter in their homes. Such communication was important to provide the community and warranted. We, too, tried to amplify the information and get it out to those involved. We did so away from the crime scene so as to not in- terfere with the ongoing search for an armed and dan- gerous suspect. Would a picture have helped with are article? Yes. Would we probably have gotten a bit more information out to you all a little bit faster if we, too, were canvass- ing around the area? Possibly. Columns But would we have helped the situation at all? Proba- bly not. Our managing editor, and he has a solid alibi, we promise, would have been out walking the streets, looking quite a bit like the suspect described. Our pres- A letter to Brittney about her new horse ence would have probably generated a few “suspicious efore you take the horse, forget most of the negative people character” calls. there are a few things you ADAM STRUNK in your life. You'll always hold There's a point where we as a news organization have Bshould know. close the ones you care about. to weigh the need to have information immediately His name is Frosty, he's 16 I pondered this while your fam- against the risk of interfering with police officers work- years old and likes when you ily talked to us about the good ing an active crime scene. scratch him under the jaw. home Frosty would have on your As news consumers, you should also think about and When I met you last week, you seven acres of brome. Your weigh your need for instant information. seemed kind enough and respect- grandpa smiled, knowing what a Sometimes we don't help a situation by being on the ful. I even think Frosty liked you. good deal you all were getting on scene, and so we stay away. I didn't talk much. I wasn't mad the horse. None of us cared about That philosophy isn't shared always by the TV sta- at you or your parents or even the money. We just didn't want tions, who make the trip north every time something your grandfather. STRUNK IN PUBLIC Frosty to be alone. bad happens in Newton. And we saw that again Sunday I was just quiet because I had a I grew up, went to college. night. lot of different emotions going on I got busy with my life and lost Police already had their hands full with the search, inside me. over the decades. a little touch with Frosty. The and then law enforcement in North Newton had to go Lately, when I open my mouth, I'd talk to Dave as he worked. I other horses that Frosty lived through the Bethel campus to handle reports of a suspi- those feelings flow out, and I have learned about horses, fishing, with were either sold or died. cious person as well as gun shots, both of which hap- trouble stopping them. fireworks and that heroes have Outside of Mike's occasional vis- pened to be unfounded. Perhaps you already know, or the habit of also being human. We its, it was just my dad out there That whole event was going on over the police scan- perhaps you'll find out in a few ended up owning Frosty. to feed him and talk to him for ner, which we listen to, as do a good amount of Newton years, but it's possible to be happy Buildings often have personal- the most part. Those two were residents apparently. and sad at the same time, to have ity and lives of their own. Frosty great buddies. Frosty grew older The scanner chatter generated all sorts of reports on your brain know you're doing the woke the barn from years of slum- and so did my Dad. One day he social media—that there was a shooter on the Bethel right thing but have your heart ber. Dave and my family began to stopped coming to visit Frosty. campus or a siege or police were breaking down doors or ache for it. start repairing the barn. We fixed I had to go deliver the news to all sorts of other paranoia. I kind of just leaned against the the floors, the stairs and cleaned the horse, sneaking away from Our phones started blowing up with text messages fence and watched you all. Your out the hayloft. My sister got our yard full of people. He let me about the social media reports. dad had a good, calloused hand- married up there. lean against him, and we had a So we did what any responsible news source should shake, which I noted. His left The old farmer was prouder of good cry together. do: we followed up, got a hold of a credible source within hand was gentle enough to hold the barn and, in turn, of Frosty. That left Frosty all alone, and the campus and tried to put out some information about your shy younger brother the en- As Frosty grew older, Dave while I had a lot of people I could the search that provided some context. tire time. I noted that as well. broke him, and he was mine to talk to, he only had a big open We're sure we could have got a ton of shares and likes Your mom was kind to my ride. pasture. Horses can be a lot of on social media had we put out a quick article titled “Po- mom. That's all I wanted to see. I haven't ridden him in many work, something you'll soon find lice searching for reported shooter at Bethel.” Techni- That interaction made the drive years, but when I was young, he out, and with winter coming, none cally, it might have been accurate. But it served no up from the farm a lot better than seemed fast. of us wanted my mother to have community good without context and a bit more infor- the drive down to the farm. I remember those first gallops to shoulder the entire responsibil- mation. I was a year younger than you across the pasture, absolutely ity. He needed someone to love The Newton Police Department has repeatedly when I first met Frosty, a colt at free. I remember how happy I was him and care for him. demonstrated a willingness to inform and keep the com- the time. to wave to Dave or my dad or That's why we ended up being munity up to date on developing situations. We saw it He comes from great bloodlines Mike Downs. Mike also kept willing to sell him when your fam- Sunday night. We've seen it with homicides and other and was meant to be a show horses at the farm. He's the one ily approached us. I know that's criminal searches. We'd like to credit Police Lt. Bryan horse, but his mother stepped on who's trimmed Frosty's hooves for the right decision, but I've been a Hall for the department's strong work in this regard. him. That's where that small scar the last how many years. He's re- mess about it the past week. For now, knowing all of this, we're going to continue on his back leg comes from. sponsible for the good shape the Frosty wasn't just a horse to trust our local law enforcement to provide the necessary A man named Dave Olson was horse is in. me; he was apart of a lot of memo- information when needed. There's not been an instance working on some fences where I thought riding Frosty was a ries I had, a lot of my childhood in our dealings with them that they haven't done that. Frosty was born and saved him great use of my time, but plenty and a lot of people I cared about. That means staying out of their way when they're in the from being put down. of boys at school thought riding a I think you're going to take middle of an active investigation. And, as news con- The problem was Dave didn't horse was a strange hobby. They good care of him. I wouldn't have sumers, we hope all of you will use discretion when have a place to keep him. would say things, and I started let him go if I didn't think of that. spreading information about a developing situation. Ask So he went driving and found riding less and less and growing Just know when you take him yourselves who it comes from and what good posting it an old farm with a barn in need of more and more worried about who away you're taking a small bit of or spreading it around does. Is the information from law paint and repairs. With that old was driving by. my heart with you. Take care of enforcement or a quality news source? Or is it from farm he found an old man who One day I fell hard from Frosty. Frosty. Love him. And remember someone who's just listening to scanner chatter or the wanted nothing to do with horses. I was about 16. I never rode him all this the day you learn that a rumor mill? Is it information that informs others of That man was my dad. Dave con- after that. It was easier to let my part of love means being willing what's going on and keeps people safe? Or is it some- vinced him keep the horse there dad believe the fall was the rea- to say goodbye. thing that only spreads more confusion or paranoia? in exchange for cleaning out the son I stopped riding. I don't regret If it's not from a credible source and it's not helping barn's stable. a lot of things about my relation- Adam Strunk is the managing the conversation, you might want to hold off on what Dave labored for months to ship with him, but that would be editor at Newton Now. He can be you post. Just because we can communicate instantly clean out the three feet of horse one of them. reached at adam@harveycoun- doesn't mean we always should. And, in many cases, it's and cow manure that built up You one day learn that you'll tynow.com or 316-281-7899. far better to be second and right than first and wrong.

—Newton Now Editorial Board Taking a knee to protest—right or wrong? here's been a lot of talk things. They have been doing Weigh in lately about Colin Kaeper- WENDY NUGENT peaceful demonstrations, of which Tnick and other football play- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Chili Cook-off a success ers kneeling during the playing of proponent. the “National Anthem” at football Their protest isn't hurting any- The 11th Annual Chili Cook-off to benefit Harvey games. I've heard plenty of argu- one. Besides, who else do we kneel County United Way was an enormous success. An esti- ments for and against the kneel- to? God, Jesus and whoever else mated crowd of 1,100 tasted chili entries from 31 ing. people worship on this Earth. booths, enjoyed five entertainment acts, and contributed I'm pretty sure people are sick of Maybe they're just paying their re- a record-breaking $13,750 to impact the lives of thou- hearing, talking and reading about spects in a different way. I know sands of Harvey County residents. this issue, but I have some feelings they're not, but I thought I'd men- This popular annual event would not have been possi- on it myself, so I'll write about it. tion it. ble without everyone pulling together. The committee WENDY’S WORDS I see both sides. I'll be the first I remember seeing a video on wishes to thank the sponsors, judges, participants, chili to say I have no idea what it's like Facebook where a young lady cookers, volunteers and all other community members personal work history—what to be black, to be pulled over for filmed a traffic stop of her, a young who came together to make this event possible. they've experienced. Maybe some “driving while black,” to be child and a young man in the same Tina Payne of them are prejudiced. I don't watched closely in a store because car. The man was shot and not Director of Harvey County United Way know. What I do know is the black of the color of my skin, to be shot community is upset because un- armed. The family was black. I for being black by a twitchy law armed black people are getting found it to be horrifying. Vote for Leroy Koehn enforcement officer or being shot and killed. And this is how I see the black community's banned from using a swimming they're protesting—at football point of view. I see the cops' point This represents my support and vote for Leroy Koehn pool because I'm black. of view. If they think they're in to continue as our city commissioner. games. The football players I can only say I know what it's could've pooled their money and danger, they're gonna shoot. Police Leroy has represented us very well and is not afraid like to be discriminated against or officers are people, too—only those of asking good questions and showing sincere concern bought TV commercials protesting sexually harassed because I'm fe- what's going on in America, but people have guns, and one always about the welfare of our community. male. None of that has been a should do what they say. I've been Leroy has taken serious ownership of Newton, as his that probably wouldn't have gotten walk in the park. However, it's not as much attention as them taking yelled at by police officers in my business and home are both there. This is a large state- as bad as getting shot because of line of work because I get close to ment of his faith for our city. a knee. They wanted to get no- the color of my skin. I'm not even ticed—they got noticed. incidents to take photos. At the Join me with your vote for Leroy Koehn on Nov. 7 as implying, at all, that this has ever Old Mill fire, a cop yelled at me to our city commissioner. Now players of all colors are tak- happened in or near Newton, but ing a knee in quiet protest. I per- get far away from the building, Tom Williams there seem to be instances of saying the windows had blown out. Newton sonally think Colin was brave to darker men getting shot and do what he did. Many other play- So I went across the street. There's killed, even when they're not ers of varying races and colors no arguing. Another time, an EMS armed, in various other parts of have joined in. They didn't riot. worker near a different town in HOW TO RUN AN ANNOUNCEMENT the country. They didn't burn the flag. They Harvey County yelled at me be- I'm guessing there's probably a merely took a knee. They didn't cause I was taking photos of a Announcements in Newton Now usually run for reason the cops are twitchy. stand and flip off the flag, and wreck. She obviously doesn't know $10 with a photo and about 200 words. Maybe they're going by their own they didn't scream and break See PROTEST / 7 October 19, 2017 Newton NowOPINION www.harveycountynow.com Page 7 Spider arrives on the ‘Crazy Train’ Weigh in was about a half-block from my by a giant South American spider. house in the predawn hour—a KENNETH KNEPPER It’s something I’ve kept in the Numbers should be put in context Itime I find most suitable for a back of my mind since the movie’s I am writing this in response to a letter that was pub- middle-aged guy grinding out a debut in 1990. lished in the Newton Now on Oct. 5, regarding some in- couple of miles to the steady I certainly wouldn’t want any- formation about USD 373. I feel it is important the rhythm of 1980s music—when a one’s last image of me wrapped in public gets all the facts on a couple of the author’s close encounter with the local a cocoon-like roll of web and dan- points. wildlife caused me great distress. gling from a street light pole. The first point goes into how the district has the After years of learning the side Recently, I read there have been budget authority to “spend up to about $63 million this effects of not warming up properly, no spider-related deaths in the year.” That is a true statement. What isn’t shared is the I always walk the first block, U.S. within the past 50 years, whole story. The district publishes a budget that allows which accomplishes two goals—it CONVERSATION PIECE which means someday, someone the authority to spend up to that amount. That is never provides a chance to stretch out will become a statistic. And I don’t the intention and, in fact, would be irresponsible and and more importantly, allows me huge! And it was easily the size of want that “someone” to be me, who reckless. It would be more prudent to look at the actual time to ultimately decide if this my fist when factoring in its legs. was just out trying to defy age. expenditures. was actually what I should be Since I admit a slight case of I couldn’t find statistics support- In the 2011-2012 school year, the district spent over doing, instead of practicing the arachnophobia, I decided to shuffle ing my theory, but there is little $45 million between all funds. For the previous five fine art of rest. my feet to make extra noise, de- doubt that a spider encounter has years, the district’s total expenditures (not including On this particular day, it was ducing that would alter its trajec- undoubtedly caused many heart transfers) were $45, $47, $46, $45, and $48 million, re- unseasonably warm, with humid- tory, although I recall wondering attacks, which inadvertently led spectively. Transfers are not included in those figures, ity somewhere around 116-per- at that moment if spiders had an unplanned visit to the pearly as they are shown as an expense twice—once when the cent—give or take. So, for my ears. gates. In fact, I would challenge money is moved to the respective fund and once when morning mission to health, I chose But, instead of striking fear in that statistics for so-called “unat- the money is expended from the fund. The $3 million in- basketball shorts with some ob- it, the spider actually picked up tended deaths,” as police reports crease from the last two years is partly due to the dis- scurely matched t-shirt and bright speed and began hopping toward often note, were actually the result trict spending down its capital outlay fund on planned yellow ball cap with reflective tape me between its multi-legged of a mutual surprise between a and necessary projects, which brings me to my next sewn on. strides. I could only imagine what person and an air-breathing point. I had just passed my neighbor’s it was thinking: “If I can pull this arthropod with eight legs and eyes The article goes on to talk about how the district “has house and was busy finding an ap- off, I’ll eat like a king for months.” and a magician’s ability for ap- continued to build ‘cash reserves’” and how “the district propriate running song, when, out Warming up for my run sud- pearing out of nowhere. has almost $11 million in their bank account.” The lat- of the corner of my eye, I caught denly became distant memory, So, in retrospect, perhaps ter is a true statement. What isn’t shared is the whole site of something moving beneath while Ozzy encouraged my flight predawn isn’t the best time for story. The information supplied to the author showed the street light. by singing, “I know that things are running. In addition to being hard the balances, as of Sept. 1, listed by fund but it does not It was one of those double-take going wrong for me; You gotta lis- to see by approaching traffic, now I show how those funds can be used. moments—me, half asleep wonder- ten to my words, yeah, yeah…” must navigate past local wildlife. For instance, there is just under $2 million in the ing if I really saw what I think I When I finally got home and But, if I begin carrying a big can of bond and interest fund that can only be used to pay for saw, or if Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy after finishing my route and mak- bug spray, my arms will eventu- principal and interest related to the existing bonds. Train” was maybe a tad too loud, ing a visual inspection of a large ally become more defined. It won’t USD 373 is the sponsoring district for the Harvey simply causing my eyelids to flut- area around the driveway and alleviate my phobias, but I’ll look County Special Education Coop (HCSEC), and between ter. front door, I started wondering more impressive running away… the local special education fund and the HCSEC funds, Looking again, I saw it—a mu- how things might have transpired there is over $1.2 million that can only be spent on spe- tant-sized spider slowly marching if, in those moments of haste, I’d Ken Knepper, who admits to a cial education expenses. a diagonal path, which would fallen victim to a badly-timed in- variety of other insect-related pho- The $11 million figure also includes over $500,000 in eventually cross mine. jury. Would I have fended it off? bias and has been known to freak student activity and gifts/grants funds. The balances in If fish stories have taught us Would I now be in the hospital? Or out when a fly lands on something those funds, which are restricted in use, account for anything, it’s that the mind tends would it be even worse? he intended to consume, can be over 33 percent of our total cash balance. to over-exaggerate in moments of In the movie “Arachnophobia,” reached at Recently, the Kansas State Department of Education excitement. But this thing was people were literally mummified [email protected]. (KSDE) released information to superintendents of all 286 districts throughout the state about their operating cash balances. They have set a recommendation that districts should carry between 10 to 15 percent cash balance in their operating funds; USD 373’s operating per- centage is 13.6 percent. At a time when the state is struggling to meet its fiscal responsibilities, wouldn’t one want to have some money in the bank to cover the “just in case”? Districts carry cash balances for the same reasons as families and businesses do: to meet unknown expenses that may occur before scheduled revenue arrives and to save for long term building and equipment needs. I am happy to discuss the district’s budget and how it is put together with anyone who would like more information. Matt Morford Director of Business Services Newton USD 373

Voting yes on the bond is a vote in the future As we move closer to the November election for the school board members and the bond for updating the schools, several things have come to my mind. The issue of passing the bond and the election of school board members are two separate issues. The school board put together a group of citizens to study the information and come back to them with a proposal. This committee met once a week for six to eight weeks and did come back with a proposal that was voted on by the board to proceed with the bond. Several board members abstained from voting, citing safety issues of busing on US 50 and delayed emergency response to the Walton Rural Life Center. As a retired deputy chief of Newton Fire/EMS and a longtime member of the Walton Fire Department, I think those two issues need to be addressed. First, in my 40-some years as a member of Walton Fire Depart- I don't hate kids or teachers, but I don't like the bond ment, I don’t know of one incident on US 50 that involved a bus accident between Walton and Newton. t is true I am against the school JASON MITCHELL Teachers, don’t think I hate on Also, whether the school is in Walton or Newton, those bond! That is no secret. you, either. You are forced to do buses are going to be running on US 50. I things you don’t like as well. Many The issue of delayed response to the school in Walton Why? I am against all wasteful of you enter the field of education is not correct, either. The Walton Fire Department is government spending. because you truly love to teach. trained by the Newton Fire/EMS Department and The school is especially tough, be- Your passion gets snuffed out works under the direction of their standard operating cause the first thing out of the gate quickly by an overbearing adminis- procedures and medical director. Our response time to against anyone who would stand up tration that has a myopic view of an incident within the City of Walton is an average of and say no is they are anti-children, how things need to be. Most of the four minutes. which is completely false. I am subjects taught today are no differ- We need school board members going forward who against career bureaucrats forcing a ent than they were 30 or even 50 will work to make our schools the best they can be for government monopoly on us that is MY VIEWS years ago. Two plus two still equals our students while holding the administration account- failing! I am against a slick adver- four. You still lose electrons at the able. They need to build on the programs that are work- tising group coming in and using scene amount of money to spend in anode. Rome is still an empire that ing and update the ones that are not so that our the fear of Walton closing to extort a small community like Newton. Do changed the direction of western students are ready for college or the work force. their votes. we really need three gyms at the civilization 2,000 years ago. Young Our high school main building needs to be updated, or Also, don’t let them use the fear high school? minds are still inquisitive and eager we will be looking at a larger bond down the road. Wal- of not getting the “free money” from Yes, there are needs, especially in to learn. Young boys are still balls ton School has proven that their project base learning the state toward the bond. It is still the science area, but these needs of energy and hard to keep still long does work, but the building needs updates so it can con- your tax dollars paying for that can be addressed for less. What enough to learn. It is the profession tinue to thrive. “free money.” about the millions of dollars already you chose not because it is easy but I just ask that you vote for the future by voting for the I was a part of the group that was collected in capital outlay? Where because it is your passion. candidates you feel will make sure our kids are taken to develop the bond ideas. I was cer- do those funds go? One would Don’t lose sight of what is good care of as well as have fiscal responsibility for the tainly in the minority when I think, with a budget of over $60 for the greater community just be- budget. Voting yes for the bond is a vote for the future. pointed out that our Walton prob- million each year, the district could cause you are being bribed with Dean Davis lem is that the administration prioritize a little better. what you want. Why hang $60 mil- Newton busses 120 students there every The superintendent runs the dis- lion more debt on such a small com- day from the City of Newton, even trict with the help of several highly munity just because you are getting though we have several empty qualified and highly paid assistants your gym or your science lab or classrooms at the elementary build- and department heads. The super- your school? Fix your problem with ings in town. It will take better intendent is supposed to be watched common sense! Say what? management of existing resources, by the school board. When you get a The answer for public schools al- but it can be done. Additional class- board that just rubber stamps ways seems to be “more money!” rooms were built at the elementary everything, you get to where we are when better management will fix Clouds come floating into my level last bond issue 10 years ago, now, them asking for $60 million most problems. and now they sit empty. Will we the more in bond money. Vote no on the bond on Nov. 7 taxpayers get the same treatment? This is why paying attention and vote for common sense board life, no longer to carry rain or Will they actually spend $12 million when you vote is so important. Quit members, who will push the district on Walton or realize just what John putting people on the board who in the right direction. usher storm, but to add color Esau said, Walton can be fixed for just say they love the kids and put $1 million then shuffle the other people on who have a backbone and Jason Mitchell is a local landlord $11 million somewhere else? can push the district to be more effi- and chairman of the Harvey County to my sunset sky. Sixty million dollars is an ob- cient. Republicans. Rabindranath Tagore

us. I like to think I know “National Anthem.” People see the argument for that, say they should. I suppose both sides of this issue. So PROTEST exactly how far I should have died and fought for too. that's right, too. I've also maybe I am on both sides. From Page 6 stay away and how close I the freedoms we have in One thing members of seen a copy of a football Not sure that's possible, can get to an incident, this country. If not for the the military fought for, player contract that states, but I'm doing it. I have the the law, because it's legal since I've been doing this soldiers, Marines, sailors though, was freedom of if I'm remembering it right to freedom of speech, to take photos of people on for more than 30 years, and pilots during World speech, freedom to gather. right, they should stand whatever that may be, as public property, and she and I haven't been a prob- War II, there's a good That's the right the foot- and place their hands on long as I'm not libeling doesn't realize my photos lem to what's going on yet. chance we'd all be speak- ball players and coaches their hearts during the anyone. might help save lives in On the other side of the ing German, dying our are exercising now. “National Anthem.” So Wendy Nugent is the fea- the future. She didn't look coin, I see the point of view hair blonde and wearing Some people say that most of us get in trouble or tures editor of Newton at the big picture. We of folks who are upset blue contact lenses. You since the football players fired even if we break con- Now. She can be reached stayed taking photos be- about disrespecting the don't disrespect the Ameri- are employees, they should tracts at work. at wendy@harveycoun- cause she couldn't arrest American flag and the can flag, they say. I can do what their employers Like I said, I can see tynow.com. Page 8 www.harveycountynow.comFROM PAGE ONE Newton Now October 19, 2017 STAPLE SHOOTING From Page 1 From Page 1 for Taste of Newton usually During the struggle, police believe the bur- and around 2,500 for Fall glar shot the homeowner with a pistol. Fest,” Lehman said. “We’re not sure whose gun it was; we’re still When they make a batch, trying to figure that out,” Powell said. they use 120 pounds of dry The shot entered the homeowner’s ab- curd cottage cheese, add egg domen, cut through muscle and fat and came yolks, salt and pepper, and out to then wound the man in the arm, Powell mix it until it clumps to- said. gether so they can scoop it. “Didn’t hit any vitals, and he’s going to be Out of that, they roughly fine,” Powell said. “The medics took him to St. can get 2,000 verenike. Francis, but he wasn’t in surgery very long. To make the tasty treats, They went in, checked, wrapped him up, and they put cheese balls in the he was good to go.” dough, which they flatten Powell said police did briefly interview the with a dough-flattening ma- shooting victim, and he gave a description of chine; the dough gets folded his attacker: a white male with a short beard over and then cut. Then the who was taller than 5 feet 9 inches and verenike are steamed at the weighed more than 200 pounds. Breadbasket, although the The shooter fled on foot, which set off a man tradition is to boil them in a hunt as well as the Newton Police Depart- pot. ment to request residents in the area to exer- “Some people just eat cise caution and stay inside. them like that,” Lehman “The suspect was still at large,” Powell said said. “Other people choose of the decision to alert the public. “Most of the to pan fry ’em in a little time, we kind of know who did it and probably margarine.” why. But something last night, we don’t know Most folks like to eat who it was or why they were there.” them with ham gravy, al- PHOTOS BY WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Powell said two teams of dogs searched the though some douse them in Above: Breadbasket employees area for evidence of the man. The NPD also pancake syrup. Alyssa Rogers, left, and Kati Jack- stated that a drone was being deployed in the The Breadbasket makes son talk about things while making search. everything regarding the verenike on Friday afternoon. Powell said that the police department was verenike, even the dough. out looking until 3 a.m., but the search did not “We do this for both Right: Here's some verenike out on yield the suspect and little evidence. Powell Bethel and Tabor,” Lehman the Breadbasket buffet on Friday said it was possible the burglar parked near said. evening. by and ran to a vehicle and left following the On Friday afternoon, shooting. Lehman and three employ- The shooting, which took place less than a ees were busy making said, adding this was for the mile south and west of the Bethel College verenike for the Tabor Col- MCC Sale, which had a campus prompted the North Newton Police lege homecoming in Hills- hard time finding volun- Department to recommend putting the school boro, which is this weekend, teers at the time. on lockdown. he said. They had already Regarding verenike being North Newton Police Chief Randy Jordan made Bethel’s verenike, and sold at Taste of Newton, event will take a corner too said. said he made the call and that the school was Lehman said they usually which is part of Bethel Col- fast or have to slam on the Lehman said that, years locked down for around two hours. work ahead because of the lege’s Fall Fest, and the brakes. Hence the spills. ago, two retired Mennonite “The last report we had was he had run volume they need, as they Saturday Fall Fest event on However, before these ac- couples used to go to the north, and we were concerned he might have like to keep a month’s sup- campus, Lehman has heard cidents can happen, the Breadbasket on Mondays passed Old 81,” he said. ply in the restaurant at all stories. verenike and gravy need to and make verenike. Shortly after the Bethel campus went on times. “I’ve been around for be made. When they make “Every Monday, they lockdown, the North Newton Police Depart- “Those are part of the many spills and accidents,” verenike, there are usually would make the verenike,” ment received reports of shots fired on the German buffet,” Lehman he said, adding sometimes four to five people. Lehman said. “Eventually, campus. Those reports ended up being un- said. “A few years ago, we the driver who is transport- “To get a good assembly they got too old to do it and founded, but it resulted in law enforcement [made verenike] for MCC ing gravy and verenike from line going, it takes about tired, and then we started doing a room-by-room search of some build- and did 19,000,” Lehman the Breadbasket to the four to five people,” Lehman to do it in house.” ings on the campus. Reece Hiebert, Bethel student and editor of the Bethel Collegian, was one of the students "The Masonic building in stuck sheltering in place. MASONS this city is now virtually “There were a lot of rumors going around,” From Page 1 completed and is a model of he said, adding that information being spread beauty as well as a temple via phones and social media weren't always professional or mercenary creditable alike to the city correct, causing some worries with some stu- gain," the form warns. and order which constructed dents. McCulloch, who has been it," The Newton Kansan re- “I think that the freak outs were evident a member since 1969 when ported on Oct. 16, 1879. "The from some of the calls going on,” he said. he joined in Griffith, Ind., lower story will be used by He said that a person knocking on another described the process. A po- the county, commencing person's door during the lockdown led to a re- tential member undergoes a with January first, next, for port about a suspicious person, even though background check through offices. The upper story is the person knocking later ended up being a Newton Police Department, the lodge room and for Bethel student. and his petition is read to beauty of finish and orna- Hiebert said both Voth and Goering Halls members at a lodge meeting. ment can hardly be sur- ended up being searched by law enforcement. An investigating committee passed." Jordan also said during the Bethel search a is then appointed, and it re- McCulloch said the lodge North Newton citizen reported someone trying ports back to the lodge. He had a music hall manager in to get in their front door, resulting in the need said it generally took three the early years. The meeting for officers to search the area of the address. months for a new member to room was the scene for plays “We couldn’t substantiate it,” he said, complete three degrees be- and musicals, and the lodge adding that they still were glad for the tips fore one can becomes a Mas- still has backdrops from its and information. “We appreciate all the help ter Mason. days of serving as an opera we got from people making reports, because if "Once you get that third hall. The Masons decided to they don’t report it, we don’t know it. We were degree, whether you're a mil- enlarge the building in 1883 very fortunate to have Newton Police Depart- lionaire or a pauper, you're to the east alley and extend ment, highway patrol, and sheriff’s office help equal," he said. "When it to the north. The lower last night. No way we could have taken care of you're in this room, every- story was converted to office everything with two officers. one's equal." space for county officers, and With no leads into the case outside of the The Newton lodge McCul- a courtroom was added. Ac- robber’s description, law enforcement is ask- loch is a part of is among one cording to Beckham, the cost ing anyone with information on the crime to of the oldest organizations in of the project was estimated please contact them. Newton. at $11,000, but it actually According to a history of cost $13,408.42. The county the lodge compiled by the continued leasing space from late Helen Beckham, men the Masons for $1,000 annu- who attended the funeral of ally until 1907. FACILITY Assistant City Marshal Car- "The Masonic Music Hall From Page 1 at once stepped into public los King in 1871 decided the WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW Hrabe said his company’s product appealed to favor after its completion time had come for order to This clock rests in the second floor of the local Masonic Lodge. single people starting their careers, young and has up to date monopo- prevail in what was to be- families and empty nesters looking to down- lized all the public entertain- come the City of Newton. lodge in Valley Center from $55 to $70. He recom- size. He said the location was ideal because it ments," The Kansas King, who was a Mason, and closed, he said. The balcony mended joining to anyone is within walking distance to Wal-Mart, Dil- reported on Jan. 24, 1884. grocer David Lisle were surrounding the meeting who wanted to learn and be- lons and Newton Medical Center. "It is a neat, convenient and gunned down in Rowdy Joe's room rarely is used any- come a better person. Prairie View already has a waiting list of 25 comfortable room." dance house in modern day more, simply because there "You meet a lot of people," names for the two- and three-bedroom units. Beckham noted that Wichita. are not enough members. On he said. "Learning the work, Fifty of the units are income-restricted, mean- bricks on the front of the "Shortly after the service, both sides of the room are it has so much meaning—it ing rent will be based on a sliding scale based lodge were replaced in the a group of Masons con- the magnificent stained- did to me anyhow. It broad- on one’s income. The other 13 units will be at early 1960s. A construction fronted the lawless element glass windows depicting ens your mind." market rate, ranging from $750 to $925. crew from Wichita just com- and in no uncertain terms symbols important to the While Newton Masonry Hrabe said half of the renters would be pleted the most recent reno- ordered them out," says a order, such as the Eastern might not be as cloak and making less than $35,000 per year. vation. McCulloch said brief history of the lodge in Star and the Social Order of dagger as Hollywood would “We try to mitigate that so people have workers put angle iron rods pamphlet form. the Beauceant. The Order of have one believe, the lodge is more money in their pocket to spend in the into the west exterior wall to The Newton lodge ob- the Eastern Star meets home to a couple of unique local economy,” he said. shore up its integrity. The tained its charter on Oct. 16, twice a month at the lodge, treasures. S.A. Hanlin do- Prairie View is funding construction wall, which had two large 1873. and Masons meet on the sec- nated an ornate wooden through the federal Rural Housing Incentive cracks, was slowly creeping Early officers were ond Wednesday. desk he purchased in 1922 District program. Hrabe said the Internal out toward Main Street. Samuel Saylor, O.B. Edgett, McCulloch said member- in Damascus, Syria, to the Revenue Service provided incentives to help McCulloch said when he R.B. Lynch, S.E. Mahan, S.J. ship rebounded after going lodge in 1944. finance the project. Prairie View will be re- first joined the Newton lodge Bentley, F. Evans, George through a dry spell about 15 "If the lodge ever folded, quired to own the property for 15 years. After in 1972, old-timers would Clapp and T.S. Egy. Mem- years ago. that'd have to go to a mu- that period expires, he said Prairie View talk about having so many bers initially met in a school- "We have quite a few seum," McCulloch said. would probably make improvements and refi- people at meetings that all of house before the order young people right now who The desk contains more nance. The tax-credit program is sufficiently them couldn't be fed at the leased the second story of a are active, and I'm glad to than 15,000 insets and was popular that Congress has more than 145 same time. Members had to drug store at 5th and Main. see it," he said. Members constructed with more than sponsors for a bill looking to expand the pro- be divided up into two or The Masons appointed a range from being in their 20s 100 types of wood and gram. three groups. The lodge had committee on Dec. 8, 1878, to their 90s. McCulloch said mother of pearl. No one is al- Hrabe said he wasn’t worried about compet- about 400 members in the for the purpose of soliciting at one point he was getting a lowed to sit in the desk chair ing with Cottonwood Crossing, another apart- early 1970s. The lodge cur- loans for a new building. A little antsy about the lack of for fear of breaking it. ment complex under construction at rently has about 250 mem- portion of the current temple new blood, since he has led "It required the work of Southeast 24th on the west side of I-135. bers, many of whom started at Broadway and Main was instruction for a lot of the one man 3-1/2 years to com- “If I’m not mistaken, that’s more of an coming to Newton after the built the following year. Masonry traditions. plete at a wage of 8 cents per upper-end market-rate product,” he said. "I've always been really day (15 to 18 work hours)," “We’re trying to provide workforce housing for active up here," he said. "I says a description of the someone who works at the YMCA or fire or did a lot of the degree work. desk written by Hanlin. "It police department.” I got kind of scared because was made for an Abyssinian Mark Jenkins, Newton zoning and building who's going to do this when Prince, whose popularity administrator, said he expected the 42 units I'm gone? And these guys waned before the set was fin- at Cottonwood Crossing to be completed to- need to do that and get used ished." ward the end of the year or early in 2018. to doing that so it can carry The lodge also possesses a “So they’re getting close,” he said. “So by on. And they're doing a good magnificent grandfather the spring both of them should be up and run- job." clock that members won at a ning. It’s been a long time coming for apart- McCulloch said he 1916 drill team competition ments here, and I think it’ll be an excellent planned to join the Masons in Los Angeles. addition to the city.” for years before he finally "It works, but we can't Hrabe said the City of Newton had been a did because he didn't think find anybody to repair it," good partner since Prairie Fire started devel- he could afford it as a family McCulloch said. "It's too oping its project 2-1/2 years ago. man. This coming year, an- complicated for everybody “I wish all the cities we worked in could op- nual dues are increasing we found." erate like the City of Newton,” he said. October 19, 2017 Newton NowCOMMUNITY www.harveycountynow.com Page 9

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MARY JEAN WELLS DAN VIERTHALER Mary Jean and other Daniel Joseph ture and scenery while Wells passed events sur- Vierthaler, 57, died on driving the country roads. away peace- rounding Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at He liked to look at maps fully on her chil- his home in Newton. Dan and plan routes to various Tuesday, dren. She was born in Junction City locations around Kansas Oct. 10, remained to Dennis N. and Jeanette just for fun. Dan was a re- 2017, in the an avid Jay- (Kimminau) Vierthaler on laxed, easy-going person. presence of hawk fan Feb. 7, 1960. He could make anyone family. throughout He attended Holy Cross laugh with his jokes or Mary Jean her life. Catholic School in storytelling. Dan had very was born on She was a Hutchinson, graduating recently taken a long va- Jan. 24, 1928, in New- lifelong member of St. from Buhler High School cation with his daughter, ton and lived her entire Matthew’s Episcopal in 1978. Dan married Stacie, and both of his life in the Newton and Church in Newton and Charlene Koerner on Jan. parents to the East Coast. Wichita area. served the church in 8, 1983. Together they had Even though Dan was a Her husband, Donald many roles. two beautiful daughters, private person, he was Bradford Wells; a son, She was a talented Anastasia Susanne (Sta- loved by many and will be Gordon Hubbell Wells; seamstress and a great cie) Vierthaler in 1986 and missed greatly. COURTESY PHOTO two grandsons; and a cook, along with many Kristen Simone Vierthaler He is survived by his Cathy Rankin is with her award for long time service in emergency great- grandson pre- other talents. in 1989. They were later parents Dennis N. and dispatch. She's worked as a dispatcher since 1977. ceded her in death. A memorial service divorced. Jeanette Vierthaler of She is survived by for Mary Jean was on After high school, Dan Hutchinson; daughters three of her four chil- Oct. 14 at St. started his life-long career Stacie Vierthaler of New- dren, including Lyndon Matthew’s Episcopal working with wood in ton, Kristen (Vierthaler) Dispatcher honored Oliver Wells and wife Church in Newton. Pri- lumber yards starting and Phillip Sawyers of Marty of Wichita, Anne vate family committal with Stucky Lumber Co. Protection; and one pre- Wells Wright of Over- services preceded at in Hutchinson. He then cious granddaughter, for 40 years of service land Park, and Susan Greenwood Cemetery in worked at Crossroads JoEllyn Delaine, and his Wells Aniello and hus- Newton. Coop in North Newton, former wife Charlene FOR NEWTON NOW Communications Director band Tom of Firestone, Mary Jean’s family is followed by Idaho Timber Vierthaler. He also is sur- Elora Forshee, the chapter Colo.; nine grandchil- grateful to the wonder- in Halstead, and Pluswood vived by a sister, Sheila Cathy Rankin, a dis- president, selected and dren; and 10 great- ful staff at Larksfield in Newton. His most re- (Vierthaler) and Paul patcher for the Harvey presented the award to grandchildren, all of Place in Wichita, who cent employment was Strecker, sister-in-law, County Communications Rankin. whom referred to her as saw to her continued truss builder, then yard Patricia Vierthaler, Department, received the Rankin began her ca- “Duck.” care, and to the staff of manager, at Kropf Lum- brother-in-law Steve Ko- Presidential Award from reer as a dispatcher with Mary Jean grew up in Harry Hynes Memorial ber of Hesston. Dan en- erner, brother and sister- the Kansas chapter of the the City of Newton in Au- Newton, attended Mac- Hospice, who added ad- joyed woodworking, in-law Joel and Debbie Association of Public- gust of 1977. She joined Murray College in Jack- ditional care for her in building coffee tables, en- Koerner, brother and sis- Safety Communications the Harvey County com- sonville, Ill., and recent weeks. tertainment centers and ter-in-law Shawn and Officials (APCO) on Tues- munications team when graduated from The In lieu of flowers, a an arch that was made for Marie Ashcraft, and eight day, Oct. 10. the dispatch centers University of Kansas in memorial has been es- Kristen and, her husband, nieces and nephews. Dan APCO recognized merged in 1981. 1950. tablished with the Phillip’s wedding. was preceded in death by Rankin for her 40 years of “She’s very deserving of She and Brad made Wells Community En- Dan also belonged to a his older brother, Timothy service to the communities the honor,” Gruver said. their home in Newton dowment of the Central bowling league for many Vierthaler. of Harvey County. “She’s the dispatcher that for 46 years until Brad’s Kansas Community years at Play Mor Lanes Viewing will be from 1 “We’re very excited for we all kind of aspire to be passing in 1996. Foundation in Newton. with his brothers-in-law to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, her. We’re very proud of like. She remains calm, In 2002, Mary Jean Contributions may be and most recently at East- at Broadway Colonial Fu- her,” said Don Gruver, cool, collected no matter moved to Larksfield sent to Broadway Colo- Gate Lanes. When he was neral Home in Newton. Harvey County communi- what’s going on.” Place in Wichita, where nial Funeral Home, 120 not working he liked to The family will greet cations director. “We thor- Rankin was also hon- she lived until her East Broadway, New- plan road trips with Stacie friends and family from 4 oughly enjoy working with ored when the department death. ton, KS, 67114. to go out to see Kristen, to 6 that evening. A rosary her. She’s a real joy to be received the Team of the Mary Jean was a Condolences may be Phillip and later, his will be at 6 p.m. at the fu- around, and to work with. Year Award at APCO’s wonderful wife and left at www.broadway- beloved granddaughter, neral home. The funeral All these years, she’s spring conference. mother to her four chil- colonialfh.com. JoEllyn Delaine, in Pro- service will be at 10:3- made this center better for “The one thing I think dren, serving as a vol- Arrangements are by tection. Dan never took a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at her being here.” speaks to how our depart- unteer leader at school Broadway Colonial Fu- the same route there and St Mary’s Catholic Church Rankin was given the ment runs down here, events, Scout activities neral Home, Newton. back, enjoying the adven- in Newton. award at APCO’s fall con- more than anything else, ference at the Meridian is our consistent lack of Center in Newton. Sedg- significant turnover,” Gru- wick County Emergency ver said. BETTY ANN LOVE Betty Ann Love, 83, of Newton, passed away on children of deceased daughter Debbie Allison, Tressie Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. Smith of Newton, Jason Smith of Altus, Okla., Round Table set for Oct. 19 Betty was born on Aug. 31, 1934, in Goessel, the Chelsey Watts of Olathe and Brandi Celbulski of The next Railer Round Table with Newton Schools daughter of Arthur and Esther (Linginfelter) Buller. Newton; sisters, Hester Keith and Helen Moore; 10 Superintendent Deborah Hamm will be from 7 to 8:30 After graduating high school, Betty married Gene grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at Norm's Coffee Bar, 613 N. Love on Aug. 8, 1953, in Newton. She worked as a She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Main Street. There will be a community walking tour clerk at Dillons until her retirement. Betty was a lov- Gene; daughter, Debbie Allison; brother, Kenneth on Monday, Oct. 23, at Newton High School. All events ing wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand- Buller; and sisters, Elvera Harms and Susan and details are posted on the district website and the mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Williams. Dynacal event calendar She is survived by her son, Bruce Love (Debbie) and Memorial service was Oct. 14 at Schowalter Villa —For Newton Now. his children, Jimmy, Jeff and Justin Love, all of Pitts- Chapel in Hesston. Burial followed at Walton Ceme- burg, and daughter, Laurie Whitty (Chris) of Alice, tery in Walton. Texas, and their children, Heather of Houston, Travis Family suggests memorials to Schowalter Villa in COMMUNITY CALENDAR of Warren, Mich., and Brendon of Victoria, Texas; care of Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.

Thursday, Oct. 19 4:30 p.m.—Soccer Boys Varsity Game at Hutchin- son Deer-impact season approaching with mating season 6 p.m.—Members only book sale at Newton Public Library BY PILAR MARTIN November, and 12 in De- 2 p.m.—Grand Central open house and anniversary HARVEY COUNTY cember. party INDEPENDENT When driving, there 6 p.m.—Third Thursday at Carriage Factory Art are some tips you can Gallery use to try and avoid colli- As the days get 6:30 p.m.—Newton Toastmasters meeting at the sions with deer. Deer are shorter, it is time to be Newton Rec Center most active at dusk and more aware of deer 7 p.m.—Third Thursday book discussion at the dawn. Be on the lookout crossing the roads. The Newton Public Library featuring The Latehomecomer: for deer when driving by mating season for deer A Hmong Family Memoir creeks and rivers. After doesn’t begin until next dark, watch for the re- Friday, Oct. 20 month, usually around flection of eyes on the the second full moon roadside. 1 p.m.—Bingo at Grand Central after the first day of fall. Those deer crossing 2 p.m.—Beginners line dance at Grand Central Harvey County, with signs you see on the road 6:30 p.m.—Zombie hunt, 7727 NE 36th St. its many trees, creeks, are erected when there 7 p.m.—Varsity football game at Goddard High rivers, and ponds, is the have been a high inci- School perfect habitat for the dence of accidents at whitetail deer popula- that particular location. Saturday, Oct. 21 tion. Deer can be seen al- Make note of those areas most year round, usually and be especially careful. All day—Girls Gymnastics Varsity Meet along tree lines and close If you see a deer ap- All day—Varsity sub-state tournament at Valley to water sources. proaching the road, try Center In the past year, there to slow down. And watch 9 a.m.—Book sale at Newton Public Library have been 104 deer vehi- for more; there is usually PILAR MARTIN/SPECIAL TO NEWTON NOW 10 a.m.—Cross Country varsity regional meet at cle accidents in the more than one deer. Try Deer usually travel together. If you see one, another is probably not Centennial Park county, according to the not to swerve, as this far behind. 3 p.m.—Pumpkin decorating contest at Newton Harvey County Sheriffs causes more accidents Public Library Department. Chief when vehicles lose con- Deputy Mark Hardtarfer trol and roll over. helps. If you encounter honk the horn, and wait Monday, Oct. 23 reported that in 2016, Using high beam head- deer on the road, slow until all of the deer have 9 a.m.—Harvey County Commission Meeting there were nine deer lights when not in the down as soon as possible, passed before proceed- 7 p.m.—Square dance and Grand Central strikes in October, 17 in path of oncoming traffic flash your lights and ing. Tuesday, Oct. 24 4:30 p.m.—Safehope Oktoberfest and Chamber Af- NEWTON POLICE REPORTS terhours, 316 N. Oak St. 6:30 p.m.—Soccer Boys Regionals at Fischer Field Oct. 12 Paula Schmidt, 46, bution of marijuana, I- Arrests: 7 p.m.—Newton City Commission meeting Arrests: Inman, warrant, 100 Blk 135 mile maker 24 Joey Cross, 40, 7:30 p.m.—Presentation by photographer Kira Mor- Dylan Jave, 26, New- E Eighth St, Newton Hutchinson, possession of ris about her time in Antarctica. ton, criminal damage to Joseph Reed, 38, Oct. 10 narcotic, 100 Blk Man- property, 2000 Blk Wag- Derby, warrant, 100 Blk Arrests: chester Wednesday, Oct. 25 onwheel Dr. W Elm St Wichita Casey Hall, 18, New- Misti Doyle, 39, Library closed Tiffany Lewis, 30, Wi- Criminal calls: ton, warrant, 200 Blk N Hutchinson, possession of 7 p.m.—City Candidate Forum at Meridian Center chita, battery of law en- Drug violation, mari- Pine paraphernalia, 100 Blk forcement officer, 1400 juana, I -135, Newton Criminal calls: Manchester The Community Calendar is printed weekly in Blk S Anderson Drug violation, mari- Criminal calls: Newton Now. Those who wish to get an event in William Martin, 25, Oct. 11 juana, 1300 Blk S Plum Domestic disturbance, the calendar can contact Adam Strunk at Wichita, theft of prop- Arrests: St. 500 Blk SE 14th St., [email protected] or 316-281-7899. erty, warrant, 1400 Blk S Isiah Brown, 24, Ed- Newton Anderson mond Oklahoma, distri- Oct. 9 Call Natalie for help with classifieds FREE PRESSClassified CLASSIFIED Ad Categories AD CATEGORIES: Callalie Nataliefor lp withfor help clas with classifieds 1 Employment 6 Automotive THE HERINGTON TIMES 2 Services 7 Farm & Ranch uInnty’s Mar largeion County’ss ribut largestion news distrpaibutpe ion 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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Vintage Bank Kansas Insurance Agency The City of Herington is accepting Full-time Nights - RN is looking for: Life and Health Insurance Salesperson applications for the full-time position of Accepting applications for a Full-time Registered Nurse, Police Officer 12 hour shift position, 5p-5a. Competitive salary and benefits, Duties shall include those that are customary of an insurance sales with nights and weekends differential pay. Can print off an agent. The working environment shall provide an opportunity to work Applicants must meet statutory requirements to serve as a law application hospital website: mrcohosp.com or pick up an in banking and financial sectors. This position will require travel enforcement officer. Starting pay is $12.75/hour for non-certified to/from multiple locations and occasional weekend /evening hours. application at the hospital’s Admissions Desk. Leads provided. officers and $13.75/hour for certified officers or upon achieving state certification. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and Send resume and application to: Kiley Askins, RN,CNO, Pay: Salary plus commission, expenses/mileage reimbursement plus other benefits. Required Qualifications: Current life and health all shifts. The applicant must pass a background investigation, Morris County Hospital licenses. Preferred Additional Qualifications: College degree physical exam, drug screen and psychological test upon a con- 600 N Washington, Council Grove, KS 66846 preferred along with demonstrated prospecting/closing skills. ditional offer of employment. One year probationary period. or email [email protected]. Contact: Please send a cover letter with your resume to: Position open until filled. E.O.E. [email protected] Applications may be obtained from www.vintagebankks.com City Office, 17 N Broadway, Herington Benton, Conway Springs, Leon, Peabody, Whitewater, 785-258-2271. The City is accepting applications for Wichita and El Dorado. the full-time position of The City of Walton is now accepting applications Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker for the position of maintenance worker. Want to see your stuff in This is a 40 hour a week position and is a non-exempt position under FLSA. The position performs skilled and semi-skilled work Applications will be received until Tuesday, October 31st. The City of Walton is an E.O.E. Applications are available at Newton Now? in the maintenance of the water and sewer systems. Maintains water distribution and sewer lines and operating department City Hall, 122 Main, Walton, Kansas 67151. freelancers The successful candidate should be able to start work We're looking for a few equipment are primary responsibilities of this position. Also will for the City of Walton as soon as possible. to beef up our community coverage. require a lot of walking during meter reading. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and effective com- Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. A good applicant should... This position requires a valid Kansas Driver’s License. munication and public relation skills. High School diploma or • Have an interest in the community and the Technical Skills: A working knowledge of equipment mainte- GED and valid drivers license required. Salary range D.O.Q. ability to snap a few photos. nance and repairs, plumbing, and mathematics is required. The Applications are taking until filled. • Cover some news & occasionally attend community events. employee must be able to operate hand tools, trucks, backhoes, Applications and complete Job Description may be loaders, air compressors, and other departmental equipment. • An ability to pitch news stories would also be appreciated! obtained from City of Herington, 17 N Broadway, The ability to judge distances, to follow directions and interpret News background a plus, but not necessary. Herington, KS 67449 maps, reports and written instructions, and manuals is required. Compensation rates negotiable. A thorough knowledge of safety procedures, sewer, water, and 785-258-2271. EOE gas line installation and maintenance. The ability to understand For more info contact 316-281-7899 and anticipate problems, to follow safety procedures and policies or email [email protected] and be effective in public relation, oral and written communication skills. Must be able to pass a D.O.T. drug screen. PRODUCTION HELP WANTED MONDAY-FRIDAY Insurance 2nd shift 4:00pm - 12:00am Well established, yet growing, local insurance agency is looking 3rd shift 12:00am - 8:00am to add a 20-25 hours per week part-time position to its experi- Climate controlled work environment. enced team. Self-motivated and career-minded applicants are preferred, as the position has the potential to evolve in to full- Benefits. Drug screen required. EOE time in the future. Along with customary office duties, the job Apply in person at: entails a combination of marketing, quoting, selling, servicing, and advising customers in regard to their insurance needs. Cus- CONTAINER SERVICES, INC tomer service experience, effective communication skills, ability 220 Santa Fe • Hillsboro, KS 67063 • 620-947-2664 to multi-task, and attention to detail are critical. Duties would be performed from the agency office, with some, but very lim- ited, out-of-office activities. Insurance licenses are not needed to apply, but will be needed if selected for the position. While there is some flexibility, primarily looking for someone who can work Tues/Thurs/Friday. No group benefits available. Compen- sation negotiable. Minimum education of a high school diploma required, as well as a valid driver’s license. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a resume via email only to [email protected] by November 1, 2017. Help Wanted:

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Part Time or PRN Equipment Operator Trainee • 40-50 hour work week CNA Wanted! The Kansas Department of Transportation is currently taking • Competitive pay Help Wanted: applications for Equipment Operator Trainee positions in Home Health and Hospice of Marion. This is a full-time, unclassified position with great • Great Benefits Package Dickinson County is seeking Part time Janitor benefits. An EOTR is the entry level for the EO class series. to hire a Part-Time or PRN Successful candidates may be appointed at a higher level de- Must pick up and complete pendent upon experience and qualifications. On-the-job training CNA for the Herington area. Must pick up and complete an application at: an application at: is provided to obtain a CDL within sixty days. Following com- Preferred Requirements: Hillsboro Industries pletion of a minimum six month training period, you will be el- Hillsboro Industries • An active CNA license 220 Industrial Road, igible for a salary increase. Subject to preemployment physical • Ability to follow oral and Hillsboro, KS 67063 and drug testing and requires a valid unrestricted driver's li- 220 Industrial Road, Hillsboro, KS 67063 written directions 620.947.3127 cense. Starting pay is $12.35/hour. Application forms may be 620.947.3127 • Positive and favorable picked up at any KDOT Office, OR completed online at: attitude when working with www.jobs.ks.gov Refer to Adv# 187515. Paper applications and patients, their families tax certificate* can be sent to KDOT Attn: DeeDee Becker, Part-Time Administrative Assistant • Must be able to lift 50 lbs 1006 N. 3rd St, Salina, KS 67401. Applications accepted Needed at Newspaper Headquarters • Must have dependable through 11/3/17. transportation *For Kansas Tax Clearance info and more job information visit A Quick Summary Newton Now, the leading local newspaper, is looking for a part-time Adminis- If you are interested in this www.jobs.ks.gov. in Florence is accepting trative Assistant at our quirky office in downtown Newton, KS. position please submit an applications for a application online at The Role clerk/cashier. Marion County Special Our office is not the typical corporate office environment. Humor, hard-work www.caringforyou.org or Health Insurance Education Coop and excellent customer service skills are required. Reporting to the “Marketing Contact Carol Whitehair, has an opening for Dude,” this role is responsible for general office management and anything 401-K Director of HH&H, at Paras at Marion and everything else that comes across your desk. Main responsibilities include 785-263-6630 Vacation Salem Home currently customer service via phone and in-person, mail, office supplies, office organ- High School ization and entry level administrative tasks. This position is vital to our office. Come join the team of Apply in person has openings for: You will be considered our office bad-ass and all around go-to person to get Health Care Champions! at Hwy. 50 Applications may things done. We are looking for someone with a sunny disposition, quick wit EOE * PT Evening CNA Florence, KS be picked up at and the willingness to go above and beyond. Apply at 704 S. Ash Your office hours will be 10:00am - 4:00pm, with an hour lunch, for a total of PH: 620-947-2272 1500 E. Lawrence, Marion Or call 620-382-2858 for 25 hours per week. We are flexible and often have more hours available to you Or obtain an application at: if desired. Pay will be based on experience, benefits not included. Salemhomeks.org more information. E.E.O.E. – drug free workplace Software and Knowledge Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally are required. Basic computer skills are needed, we can teach St. Luke Living Center Starbucks The Area Agency on Aging i you a lot on the job. Your organizational skills are a key to our success. You has an opening for a Manager taking applications for will wear a variety of different hats in this role, so the ability to transition from one crazy task to the next is imperative. No two days in the office will be the Part-time Activities position Head Cook same....trust us, we love to mix things up! at Tabor College 6 hours daily Mon.-Fri. at Assistant Why work here? Part-time; 24 hour per Prior retail management re- the Hillsboro Senior Center We are a fun group to work with and we take local news seriously. We try to week; Day Shift quired. Previous coffee shop in Hillsboro, Ks. be a great community partner and are always striving for the best. Being flex- Classified employment preferred. Full ible and a team player are musts for our culture. We have a small staff of em- Benefits include sick leave, If interested, contact benefits. Position open imme- holidays and paid vacation ployees but we all have big personalities. We are a sociable office and have an Janet Herzet, diately. Qualified and inter- appreciation for the not-so-boring. Director of Long Term Care ested candidates should Application and job Deadline 620-382-2177 submit a cover letter and re- If this job opportunity sounds like your kind of crazy, please send description are available at sume to Ruth Funk by e-mail your resume and cover letter to [email protected] [email protected]. Or submit an application online: the Hillsboro Senior Cente for consideration. www.slhmarion.org at 212 N. Main St., Mondays Hillsboro, Ks. St. Luke Hospital and Or send resume with Living Center cover letter to: 535 S. Freeborn 400 S. Jefferson at Noon Marion, KS 66861 Hillsboro, KS NC-FHAAA, 401 Houston, Manhattan Ks 66502 Classifieds Jump to Page 12 October 19, 2017 Newton NowSCHOOLS www.harveycountynow.com Page 11 Scoring big with the community Newton High School boys basketball plans cleanup fundraiser Nov. 18

BY WENDY NUGENT “It's a lot of yard NEWTON NOW STAFF cleanup,” Hill said. [email protected] Although Hill said they didn't have any weird job last year, there was one There are always that was a little differ- chores people don't like ent. to do around the house, Two of the guys, who and it seems Andy Hill, happened to be raised on the Newton High School farms, cleaned out some boys basketball coach, chicken coops near Wal- knows that. ton. Since he's been the The basketball players coach and will be in his will work in two shifts second season this year, that day—from 9:30 to the NHS boys basketball 11:30 a.m. and then from program has done chores 1 to 3 p.m. They'll have for folks around their lunch after the first shift. homes or farms, and then It's not just the varsity the people donate money. team that does the “Last year was my first work—the entire pro- year here,” Hill said. “I gram, including junior start right about now varsity and freshmen, [giving] the information take part. to people so they can re- Last year, they raised quest a job.” $1,000, Hall said. He said the first game The players seem to is Dec. 1, with the work- like getting out in the day scheduled for Satur- community and doing day, Nov. 18. Hill said some work. they send out groups of “It was good,” said Ty two to five guys on each Berry about last year's job, which is usually peo- experience. “It was a fun ple asking for yard work way to raise money and or help putting up connect with the commu- Christmas lights. nity.” “This is our big He said his jobs in- fundraiser that we do,” cluded raking leaves and he said. “So they donate taking down trees. WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW for our time.” Another student, Ty Berry, left, and Damarius Peterson demonstrate the kind of cleaning the team can do during their fundraising day. He said he leaves it Damarius Peterson, said pretty open to folks on some of the players last leaves,” Peterson said. “I better and respectful,” he players write to friends homes to do work can how much they donate— year cleaned gutters and raked two houses.” said. and relatives living out- contact Hill at what they think a proper moved things out of peo- Peterson added he Another fundraiser side the area. [email protected] donation is for the work ple's homes. liked meeting people. this year will be a letter- Those who wish to or call him at the high that was done. “Last year, I raked “It helps our team look writing campaign, where have players go their school at 316-284-6280. Newton High doubles team takes third at state Newton golfer places NEWTON NOW STAFF 25th at state Newton doubles team Rae Normai and Quinn Kit Kingsley represented Newton at the 5A state Rhodes earned a third golf championship and placed in the top third of the place finish at state com- pact at the event held Oct. 16 at the Emporia Munici- petition and a seventh pal Golf Course. place finish for the New- Kingsley, Newton's sole representative, capped off ton High School tennis her successful senior season with a 25th place finish team. at the event that pitted the state's top golfers in 5A After teaming up early classification against each other. She finished the 18- in the season, the dy- hole round with 95 strokes or 24 strokes over par. namic tennis duo ended Kingsley was Newton's sole representative at this the season with a 10 and year’s competition. one record. The winning score of the event belonged to Ellie For the first two Cobb of Salina Central, shooting an even par. matches, the doubles The next closest score was eight strokes over par. team had easy victories, In the team competition, St Thomas Aquinas fin- outscoring their first two ished first, Andover finished second and Pittsburg opponents 24-1 over four finished in third. matches. —Newton Now staff “They showed there was a definite line between the top three doubles teams and everyone COURTESY PHOTO else in the doubles,” Rai Normai and Quinn Rhodes pose with their medals after earning a third-place finish at state competition coach Nick Sisson said. in tennis doubles. It was a different story after running into the the next match 6-4. In matches. the team can improve for family doubles team of the third match, Newton “Our team was blessed next year.” Brayden and Lauren lost 6-2. to have Normai as a part The doubles team fin- Steven, however. Normai and Rhodes of it this year, and we're ish put Newton in sev- Newton won its first then went on to win the excited to see how much enth place out of the 20 match 6-3 but dropped third place pairing in two Rhodes and the rest of teams participating. Bethel College names Jon Gering new president FOR NEWTON NOW cation, titled “Only Con- nect.” The board of directors The phrase (which has unanimously ap- originated in a novel by pointed Jonathan C. Ger- E.M. Forster) challenges ing as the 15th president people to connect with of Bethel College. others to “make sense of Gering, a Bethel alum- the world and act within nus, and currently profes- it in creative ways.” sor of biology and Gering spoke of his founding dean of the personal experience as a School of Science and student at Bethel, mak- Mathematics at Truman ing deliberate efforts to State University, get to know people he Kirksville, Mo., will take didn’t normally interact office Jan. 29, 2018. with. “Jon is a scholar, and “Only connect, because proven academic and ad- you stand to learn and ministrative leader, who VADA SNIDER/SPECIAL TO NEWTON NOW benefit from it,” he said. will bring energy, vision The new Bethel College President Jon Gering, second fro left, visits “Make a decision to meet and a collaborative per- with people during Fall Fest on Saturday at Bethel. and talk with someone spective to Bethel Col- different, every day or lege,” said Bethel board Gering and his wife “Both cities had a every week, whatever chair Brett Birky, Denver. Deborah visited Bethel sense of community,” you’re comfortable with. A 1994 Bethel honors Sept. 24-25, meeting in Gering said, “which I’m ”It’s an act of courage, graduate with a B.A. in both formal and informal hearing from many of but well within all of our biology, Gering went on to settings with various you is important.” abilities.” earn his master’s and groups of students, fac- When asked directly Ph.D. in ecology from ulty, staff, administrators, what he thinks makes Miami University, Oxford, alumni and community Bethel distinctive, Ger- Ohio. He immediately ac- members. ing responded first with cepted a faculty position Several themes “community” and then in the Department of Biol- emerged during this others among what he ogy at Truman in 2001 visit. One was the Bethel called “Bethel’s enduring and has spent the past distinctive of community. values”: peace and social nine years serving in aca- Gering noted that in justice, scholarship, in- demic leadership roles. Professor Emeritus of tegrity and academic “The special and un- History Keith Sprunger’s rigor. common opportunity to be history of Bethel College, Another student asked Bethel’s president Sprunger wrote that the how he would make emerged organically from college’s founders had a “Bethel as a whole into my leadership experience, vision for creating an ed- more of a community.” affection for the college ucational institution that Gering replied with a and interactions with combined the best of the quote from an article by members of the campus “values of Athens and William Cronon about community,” Gering said. Jerusalem.” the goals of a liberal edu- Page 12 www.harveycountynow.comNEWS Newton Now October 19, 2017 Respite care: Local organization serves children with disabilities

BY WENDY NUGENT NEWTON NOW STAFF [email protected]

There’s a family who uses the services of Trin- ity Heights Respite Care after their daughter ex- hibited signs of being disabled, which helped them a great deal, since they had older children they needed to take to activities and couldn’t leave their 2-year-old at home by herself. “One family—they adopted a girl from Korea or Japan as a baby and, at that time, she did not show any problems or disabilities, and then at age 2, she started having seizures,” said Connie Rickard, director of TH Respite Care. So the family started using Respite Care. WENDY NUGENT/NEWTON NOW “That’s been a real Trinity Heights Respite Care Director Connie Rickard, left, talks to Arleta Crane, Trinity Heights office man- blessing for them to have ager, about plans for the week on Monday while sitting in the church nursery. someone take care of this child,” Rickard said. Bev Gering, comes from a clients, and the Harvey- to study. TH Respite Care work- variety of places, includ- Marion CDDO provides a “To be a client, they COURTESY PHOTO ers go into homes with ing grants from the grant so that children who have to have a disability,” Brother and sister Caroline Scott and George Scott enjoy themselves at kids who are ages birth to Women’s Community qualify to get funds from Rickard said. a Trinity Heights Respite Care Parents Day Out at Trinity Heights United 16 years old, giving a Fund, Harvey County the state get 28 hours of She also talked about Methodist Church. break to caregivers, such United Way and Harvey- care from the grant, one mom who has two as parents, several hours Marion Community De- Rickard said. However, autistic sons, and the who’s caring for an elderly Respite Care is having We a week. velopmental Disability not all clients qualify for mom uses respite care so family member. Walk Together benefit at “We go into the home Organization; money from the grant money, Rickard she can do some chores “That gets the family 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and provide care for a the Newton Et Cetera said. Those who don’t, around the yard, like work member respite from the in Military Park in New- child who has a disability Shop; and a $3,000 dona- their families pay on a the garden and milk the family member,” Rickard ton. The walk begins at 10 for a short time,” Rickard tion from the White Eagle sliding scale. goats. said. a.m., which will be a little said, meaning they’re Credit Union, which was “Because we are a min- The kids aren’t only just Rickard said they’re re- more than a mile, and maybe at the home a few this year. istry of a church, there are watched at the church and organizing Parents Day they're planning to walk hours. “We look at it as a In May, TH Respite a lot of grants we cannot at home; they also get to Out to make it more like a down Main Street to gift of time for the family.” Care also received a apply for,” Rickard said. travel with a special grant day camp with activities about 10th Street. This is Rickard said they think $2,000 grant from the The grant from the from the Harvey-Marion at their levels, and the the second year for the of respite care as 28 hours Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is the CDDO to provide extra clients’ siblings also can event. a month. Reeve Foundation to be first one they’ve received summer care for clients. attend. There’s usually 15 “We're doing it down- “So a lot of us use seven used for clients unable to outside of the area. The “With that grant, we kids who go, and they town to make more aware- hours a week,” she said, walk by themselves. group does have a pretty had a child who was able form friendships while ness,” Rickard said. adding they also watch Respite Care has 25 hefty budget at close to to go to camp for four days there. The entry fee is $15 for siblings of a child with a part-time employees who $100,000 a year, and with a provider,” Rickard Respite Care is taking adults and $10 for chil- disability if the disabled provide in-home care and Rickard said all of their said, adding other kids got on new clients. Those who dren ages 5 through 10. child also is there. care at Parents Day Out. pay is below what other to go swimming, to Explo- wish to use their services All walkers receive a free “Then we have the Par- They service Harvey and professionals make in the ration Place and parks in can call 316-283-6441 or T-shirt. The only people ents Day Out every third Marion Counties. field. Newton. email respite- not requiring an entry fee Saturday,” Rickard said, “The only volunteers In addition to the family Also during the sum- [email protected]. For more in- are clients of TH Respite which is at Trinity that we have is the board with the adopted girl mer, they had a three-day formation, visit Care and children Heights, and they also or anyone who helps with using their services, workshop in the mornings www.trinityheightsumc.or younger than 5. have parties for Christ- fundraisers,” Rickard Rickard has other stories for clients provided by g/respite-care. Mi Mama's Recipes will mas, Easter and Hal- said. she pulled out of her Learning Rx Brain have food there, and the loween, as well as summer The group started small sleeve. One is about a Games, which had the We Walk Together band The Ne'er Do Wells water games. and has grown. young mother who’s going kids play games that In order to raise aware- will provide music. Funding for TH Respite “This organization back to get her high- worked their brains. ness of disabilities and Last year was the first Care, which will celebrate started as a babysitting school education, and Rickard said another provide a place of inclu- year the group had the 25 years of existence in cooperative,” Rickard said. Rickard said they’ll help woman uses Respite Care sion for folks with disabili- event, and about 80 peo- April and was started by Now they have 35 her, like when she needs so she can go help a friend ties, Trinity Heights ple attended.

New details released in August double-homicide case in the north end of Newton

BY ADAM STRUNK in Green- sation to the City of Eu- sistent with strangula- Hawkins. County Jail. Bail was set NEWTON NOW STAFF wood reka Police Department. tion, and her daughter Hawkins is currently for Hawkins at $2.5 mil- [email protected] County This conversation was re- Paz, 4, with stab wounds. being held in the Harvey lion. contacted a ported to law enforcement The phone conversation Greenwood and then later reviewed the detective interviewed, Harvey County has re- Sheriff’s by a Newton police detec- along with the investiga- CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED leased the probable cause deputy, re- tive as part of the early tion the police conducted, affidavit regarding the porting investigation. were enough to provide FROM PAGE 10 double homicide of Alyssa that a two Hawkins Law enforcement in probable cause to issue an Runyon, 24, and Zaylynn people had Greenwood County re- arrest warrant for 2 Announcements 4 For Rent Paz, 4, that took place been stabbed on “Roanoke ported the incident to the Hawkins on one count of Homes/Apartments Aug. 8 in a residence at Community Info or a similar sounding Newton Police Depart- capital murder and two Newton - 1-2 BEDROOM, all electric. $350- Roanoke Court in New- street.” ment, who drove through counts of first degree 450/month. Includes water/trash. rentnew- ton. The conversation be- the Roanoke area but did- murder. ton.com 316-680-6456. 42-tfn The partially redacted tween the deputy and the n't initially find anything Hawkins was arrested Large 1 Bedroom Apt. Hillsboro for 1 Re- affidavit provided a few sponsible Adult. Partially furnished: Frig, City of Eureka employee out of place. that day around 5:25 p.m. stove, washer, dryer, queen bed. 620- new details in the case was redacted in the affi- They then responded after a car chase in Tay- 947- 3535 leave a message. 25-tfn but little information re- davit. later that day when a lor, Texas. Cute 2 bedroom bungalow 316-284-4202. 40-2tc garding the motives for Newton Police Lt. Scott friend of Runyon’s entered The Newton Police De- the double homicide Keith Powell said that police be- the home at around 11:07 partment stated at the 211 S. Lincoln 4 bedroom, 1 bath house. 2 Announcements Kitchen appliances furnished. No smoking. Hawkins, 19, of Florence, lieve Hawkins spoke to an a.m. and discovered the time that they believed No pets. $675/mo 620-877-7887. 40-tfn stands accused of. acquaintance living in Eu- bodies. that the killings were tar- Garage Sale/Estate Sale Horse Barn and 15 acre pasture with The affidavit stated reka. Powell said the girl- Newton PD responded geted and that there had Garage Sale! Saturday Oct. 21, 8am-1pm. Across pond for rent near Newton. Great place that on Aug. 8 at 4:45 friend of the acquaintance and found Runyon, de- been a relationship be- from Hillsboro Airport. Furniture, girls 10/12, to board horses and ride. call 316-990- a.m., the City of Eureka then reported the conver- ceased from injuries con- tween Runyon and womens all sizes some new with tags on boots, 6144. 41-4tp old dining room table with chairs. 42-1tp 2 BR Townhouse Hesston. 316-284-4202. 41-2tc 3 Services House for Rent in Herington. 2 bed/1 bath. 1.5 stories. 2 car garage. No pets. Childcare Call 785-258-4211. 42-1tp Harveeyy Counttyy Now Enrolling! First Steps to Success In has home Childcare in Hillsboro has opening 4 For Rent Kurt Ford Explorers for all ages of children. Call 620-504-8432. Apartments over $2.8 million of 39-6tp Handyman Handyman in Herington. Painting, wallpa- 2 Bedroom Senior taking orders UUnnclaimed Proopperttyy per, general handywork. Call John Pepe at 785-479-2682. 42-1tp5 Apartment Kurt Ford Explorers are taking orders for Holiday • Must be 55 years old Evergreen products and wreaths. Ceome meet your 4 For Rent The deadline for purchasing the products, which Storages or older range from $15 to $40, will be Friday, Oct. 27. All StateTe TrTreasurer * NO Maintenance fees money raised goes directly to providing the Kurt Ford * Utilities Included Explorer members with a variety of training opportuni- Jake LaTTTuurner Wright’s Call 620-947-2272 ties for the upcoming year. The Explorer program was created in memory of Storage fallen deputy, Kurt Ford. 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Helen St. Herington 785-258-2510 October 19, 2017 Newton NowNEWS www.harveycountynow.com Page 13 Scout project focuses on being prepared for active shooter

BY BRETT KNEPPER hopes to soon present to Potluri Potluri points to last in the early 2000s when ton Rec Center, Potluri SPECIAL TO NEWTON NOW the staff and public at first be- year with the Excel the Columbine shooting would like to have a pub- the Newton Rec Center. came in- shooting. happened,” he said, lic component also. Potluri said the project volved in “I know we live in a “there’s been plenty of is- “We’re going to be The Boy Scout mantra is something every com- Scouting small town in Kansas, sues that could be working out possibilities includes the idea of al- munity should implement in seventh but things have hap- avoided and we could’ve of letting the public join ways being prepared. and review routinely. grade and, pened in Hesston,” he saved a lot more lives.” in,” he added. “I think In an age of rising fear “In our recent history after said. The idea for active anyone has the right to caused by random acts of with problems we’ve had working Potluri Potluri thinks any time shooter training actually learn about it, so any age violence, Colin Potluri, a around our country with his way is right for training— stemmed from one of is welcome.” fifth year Newton Boy the shootings and other through many levels, even though he hopes it Potluri’s mentors, Roger He hopes that people Scout, hopes that his acts of terrorism,” he ex- sought a legacy project never has to be imple- Darrow, who has volun- will take part in the proj- Eagle Scout project will plained, “I believe it’s a for his Eagle Scout mented in real life. But teered as a Boy Scout ect that will be the cul- keep the community pre- good skill to know in case award, which is the pin- he also thinks, by taking leader in Newton for mination of his Scouting pared and help shed light of the situation.” nacle of the Boy Scout steps now, the public can many years. trail. on planning and execut- Potluri's thinking puts mission. It needed to be a play a role in changing “We’ve been planning “Let’s not look in the ing safety measures dur- him on par with local project that was large in mistakes and missteps of this for awhile now, and past,” he said. “We ing an active shooter governments such as scope, showed leadership the past. we’re just getting the last should be looking into situation. Harvey County, which and was a benefit to the “What happened in Las few kinks worked out,” the future and trying to His project he's been are implementing their community. Vegas was very tragic, he said. better ourselves and pre- working on recently is a own training regimens to And, while some may and in 2012, when the Although the original pare ourselves for the sit- presentation about such help employees deal with not believe Newton is a Sandy Hook shooting focus of the training was uations that could safety measures that he such a threat. prototypical training site, happened and even back for the staff at the New- possibly come.” Much more damage required for disaster declarations in Harvey County BY ADAM STRUNK active improvements to the a.m. on the organiza- ing. NEWTON NOW STAFF shooter 84th Street and Emma tion's progress as well as “Our chairman was [email protected] training Creek Bridge. the progress on the re- under the weather today, held at the “It was missed sorely model of their new out- so hopefully we get some county the when it was out,” he reach center at 316 N. stuff done,” Commis- Harvey County disas- week prior said. “It's an old bridge. Oak St. The organiza- sioner Randy Hague ters will have to do a bit went well. I just appreciate it was- tion, which provides said. more damage before the “We'll be n't closed perma- services to victims of do- Dana Shifflet was ap- county can qualify for setting up Swartzen- Hague Krehbiel nently.” mestic and sexual vio- pointed to the regional federal aid. additional lence, will have an open solid waste authority with a killer in the build- The Harvey County opportuni- druber ETC. house at the address The meeting lasted ing. commission received an ties for employees out- The county approved Tuesday, Oct. 24, from about an hour. The Frank Harper, who update at its Monday side of the courthouse to paying its checks this 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with county held two execu- lives north of Sedgwick meeting on the increase receive that training,” he week for $95,451. walking tacos, door prize, tive sessions. One was on South Ridge Road, of the minimum property said. Harvey County Safe- craft beer and live music for confidential informa- came to the county com- damage threshold for The county recently hope will make a presen- by Sam Unruh. tion related to attorney- mission meeting to ex- Kansas counties to qual- adopted active shooter tation at the Friday Commissioner Ron client privilege and the press his appreciation to ify as a major presiden- guidelines directing em- chamber breakfast at the Krehbiel was not present second one related to a the commission for their tial disaster, which ployees on how to deal Meridian Center at 7:30 at the commission meet- personnel issue. makes federal assistance available for a cleanup. With the possibility of flooding, tornadoes as well as wildfires in the Newton west end of the county, area Harvey County faces many possibilities of a natural disaster occur- ring and causing significant damage. All Nations Cornerstone First Presbyterian Iglesia Menonita Newton Christian Salem United The county will now Pentecostal Apostolic Church Church Casa Betania Church Methodist Church have to report at least 225 W. Seventh 900 W. Broadway 900 Columbus 429 E. First Street 210 Southport First and Old Main $127,637 worth of dam- 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Worship 9:15am Sunday School 2:00pm Sunday School 9:15am Worship 9:00am Sunday School age from a disaster to 10:30am Worship 10:30am Worship 3:30pm Worship 10:30am Connection Time 10:00am Worship qualify for federal pay- East Side United 7:00pm Wednesday 11:00am Worship ments, up from $125,209. Asbury Park Chapel First United Church Bible Study Second Missionary Harvey County Emer- Methodist Church 200 S.W. 14th 1520 E. Bradway of Christ Our Lady of Baptist Church gency Management Di- 3:30pm Wednesday 210 E. Fourth Immanuel Guadalupe Catholic 1124 W. First Street rector Gary Denny said 9:00am Sunday School Worship 10:00am Worship 9:30am Worship Baptist Church Church 9:30am Sunday School the increase for the year 3:30 pm Sunday Worship 10:30am Sunday School 1515 N. Anderson 421 S. Ash 11:00am Worship was a bit higher than Faith Mennonite 9:30am Sunday School 9:00am Mass normal. 10:45am Worship 11:00am Mass Seventh Day The minimum thresh- Bethel College Church First United Mennonite Church 6:30pm Evening Worship 12:30pm Spanish Mass Adventist Christian old number is compiled 2100 N. Anderson Methodist Church 5:00pm Saturday Mass using per capita statis- 2600 College Avenue 9:00am Sunday School 801 N. Main Church tics. For Harvey County, North Newton 10:30am Worship 9:30am Sunday School Jehovah’s Witnesses 202 N. Walnut Street 9:30am Worship 10:30am 10:15am Fellowship People’s Bible per capita damage needs 223 .E. 14th 9:15am Sabbath School Fellowship 10:50am 11am Worship to be at least $3.68 for Faith Temple 10:00am Public Discourse Baptist Chuch 10:30am Saturday Church Faith Formation 6:30pm Wednesday 11:00am Watchtower the county to qualify. E. 12th and Logan Church of God in Worship Study 11:00am Praise Service In other news, county Christ Shalom Church of the 7:00pm Wednesday Prayer Mennonite Church Administrator Anthony 226 E. 11th Golden Plains Free Meeting Swartzendruber said the Brethren 10:00am Sunday School Koerner Heights 800 E. First Street 520 Columbus Avenue 11:30am Worship Methodist Church Church 9:30am Sunday School 224 N.W. 60th Street 9:30am Sunday School 320 N. Meridian RiverPoint Church 10:45am Worship 10:45am Worship 9:30am Sunday School 9:15am Discipleship Hour 722 N. Main 10:45am Worship First Baptist Church 10:30am Worship 9:00am Worship and Sixth and Poplar Street The Gathering Kids Worship 518 North Main Church of Christ 9:30am Sunday School Grace Community 10:45am Worship and 1701 Old Main 10:45am Worship Liberty Baptist The Fox Theater Church Kids Worship 9:00am Worship 9:30am Bible Study 1600 S. Anderson Church 6:30pm Wednesday 10:30am Worship 11:00am Worship 9:00am Worship 613 S. Meridian Road Student Ministry 5:00pm Worship First Christian Church 10:30am Worship 9:45am Sunday School Trinity Heights (Disciples of Christ) 10:30am Sunday School 10:45am Worship 6:00pm St. Luke Evangelical Church of Christ 102 E. First Street Worship Methodist Church Church Boyd and West 12th West First at Columbus 9:30am Sunday School Hall’s Chapel 808 E. Sixth 9:00am Worship 9:30am Bible Study 10:30am Worship A.M.E. Church Meridian Baptist 9:30am Fellowship and 10:15am Sunday School 10:30am Worship Breakfast 1:30pm Worship 711 E. 11th Street Church 11:11am Worship First Church of God 9:45am Sunday School 1130 W. Broadway 10:30am Worship 620 Fairview 11:00am Worship 9:30am Sunday School Church of Jesus 9:30am Sunday School 10:40am Worship St. Mary’s Catholic Walton United Methodist Church Christ 10:45am Worship Hillcrest 6:00pm Worship Church 1201 Grandview 6:30pm Evening Worship Eighth and Main 201 Blaine Street, Walton Community Church 9:00am Worship 9:00am Sacrament New Creation 5:30pm Saturday Vigil 10:20am Primary Relief First Church of the - A Foursquare 8:30am Sunday Mass Society, Priesthood Church Fellowship Church 10:30am Sunday Mass Nazarene 221 Muse Zion Lutheran 11:10am Sunday School 431 W. 12th 6:30pm Wednesday 1000 N. Main 10:45am Worship 9:30am Cafe Connect Religious Education Church 9:30am Sunday School 225 S. Poplar 10:30am Worship 6:30pm 10:45am Worship 8:45am Sunday School Church of God Wednesday Youth Ministry 400 N. Meridian New Life Assembly and Bible Classes Highland Trinity of God 9:45am Sunday School First Mennonite 10:00am Worship 10:45am Worship United Church 818 Washington Road St. Matthew’s Church of Christ 9:30am Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday 429 E. First Episcopal Church Bible Study Corner of K-15 & Dutch Ave 10:30am Worship 2001 Windsor Drive If you would like to become a 9:15am Sunday School 6:00pm Worship 9:30am Worship 9:00am Sunday School sponsor of the Newton Area 10:30am Worship 7:00pm Wednesday Church Directory, please con- 10:45am Sunday School (September - May) Crossway Bible Service tact Shannin Rettig at 10:15am Sunday Church First Missionary Iglesia Del Nazareno Holy Eucharist shannin@harveycountynow 15716 N.W. 150th Street Church El Calvario or 316.293.7904 10:30am Worship Newton Bible Church 1300 N. 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Brandy Grimes always wanted to run a thrift store, and with the help of two friends, she opened The Thrift Pickers, 202 W. Fifth in Newton. The business, which has been open two months, held its grand opening this past Friday and Saturday with a barbecue and raffle. Grimes acknowledged that she didn’t get the turnout she was hoping for the event, but on the plus side, business has been fairly good. “Actually, we have a lot of repeat [customers], but we’re starting to get some new ones, I’ve noticed,” Grimes said. Grimes, Deb Kasper and Nellie Ballinger initially looked at renting the larger building next door. “Because we didn’t BLAKE SPURNEY/SPECIAL TO NEWTON NOW know it was going to take Canned items made by Joel Hurd are among the offerings. off,” Grimes said. “We might have to expand eventually.” age-unit sales, flea mar- thing to their inventory store was wheelchair ac- The store offers old toys, kets, yard sales and auc- about every day, so there’s cessible. locally made crafts, tions. always something new, The Thrifty Pickers also kitchen items, curios and “Since I’ve been here, Grimes said. They also sells jams, jellies and homemade jellies. For I’ve met a lot of nice peo- keep a storage unit of canned goods made by those looking for a particu- ple—I can tell you that— items they find on their Joel Hurd. Customers also lar item, the partners keep who have come into our picking trips. can place orders for his a notebook on hand to store,” Grimes said. “And if it isn’t sold in baked goods. take down special orders. She moved to Newton three weeks, we mark it Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 BLAKE SPURNEY/SPECIAL TO NEWTON NOW They spend a lot of their from Wichita last year. down,” Kasper said. p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. Old dolls and other miscellaneous items are among the wares sold at time picking through stor- The women add some- She also noted that the to 6 p.m. Saturdays. The Thrifty Pickers.

NEWS BRIEFS Upcoming rural school reunion expands invitations Debra Voth hired at Prairie View BY JARED JANZEN outside of Harvey since 1947, according to This is Vannatta’s sec- County. Vannatta. She said at ond year as president of Prairie View Inc. hired Debra Voth to its clinical HARVEY COUNTY staff. INDEPENDENT “A lot of us are getting one time there were 74 the reunion committee, a older, and many of us different rural schools post she was asked to Voth is a licensed specialist clinical social worker are disappearing,” Presi- throughout the county, serve in after her first and works with adults ages 18 to 54 Oct. 29 will be a day dent Beth Vannatta ex- but most were gone by time attending the event years at Prairie View-Newton, located full of reminiscing for plained. the mid-1960s. several years ago. at 1901 E. First Street, and Prairie those who once attended She hopes to increase Vannatta herself at- “I had never heard of View-Hillsboro, located at 508 South a rural school. That’s the the turnout this year by tended first grade at [the reunion] until five Ash Street. date set for the annual being more inclusive. Prairie Flower School years ago,” Vannatta “In a nervous world, I endeavor to Harvey County Rural Last year’s reunion had and second grade at said. “My sister and I offer a safe, calm space to reflect and School Reunion, which about 40 attendees, in- Fairview School before said let’s go, and we consider fresh perspectives,” Voth said. Some of her treatment specialties in- will feature a potluck cluding spouses. finishing her education went.” Voth lunch and time for shar- Vannatta said the re- in town at Halstead. She This year’s reunion clude trauma, depression, suicidal ing memories. union is a lot of fun. Peo- said she thinks things will again feature door thoughts and mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and The event will be from ple are encouraged to were so much better at prizes donated by area generalized wellness. She will also provide cognitive 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at bring any memorabilia rural schools because businesses. behavior therapy. Grand Central Senior they may have from first- through eighth- Those attending are Voth earned her undergraduate degree from Center, 122 E. 6th St., their school days, such graders were all grouped asked to bring a covered Bethel College, North Newton, and her master’s de- Newton. as old textbooks or pho- together. This created a dish and tableware. gree from the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Later, This year marks the tographs. kinship and respect be- For more information, she received her clinical specialist license. first year the reunion is Harvey County rural tween the age groups contact Vannatta at 316- opening up to people who schools reunions have that is lost today, she 830-2185 or Nancy Kre- Loganbill promoted to branch manager in Newton attended rural schools been held every year said. hbiel at 620-463-2874. Gretchen Loganbill was recently promoted to branch manager for the Heartland Credit Union branch in Newton. Most recently, she was a financial services representative with HCU in Hesston College Theatre to open season with look at responding to disabilities Newton and possesses over a decade of experience in the financial services in- FOR NEWTON NOW Based in Jackson, Ind., still can't seem to get it laughter." dustry. "And They Dance Real right," director Rachel Ticket prices are $10 As branch manager, Loganbill is re- HESSTON—Hesston Slow in Jackson" centers Jantzi said. "This show for adults and $5 for stu- sponsible for directing and adminis- College Theatre will on a young woman wrestles with how we dents and children. tering the growth, business present five perform- named Elizabeth Willow treat those we don't fully Tickets can be pur- development and operational efforts of her branch. She will ensure that mem- ances of "And They who is wheelchair bound understand and the con- chased through the Hes- Loganbill Dance Real Slow in Jack- and wears leg braces due sequences for one young ston College Bookstore in bers and prospective members are son" as the fall play to her exposure to polio woman when that under- person, by phone at 620- professionally served, as well as training, coaching Wednesday through Sun- as an infant. She is a standing isn't offered." 327-8104 or online. Pur- and supervising branch staff. day, Oct. 25-29, in the wonderfully bright and The Hesston College chasing tickets in Loganbill and her husband reside in Newton. The Keim Center Black Box capable girl, but that po- production stars seven advance is recommended. HCU Newton location is at 2201 S. Kansas Ave. Theater on the Hesston tential is unseen by students, but four of the Tickets will be available College campus. many. Adults pity her, seven portray 28 charac- at the door 30 minutes —For Newton Now Show times are 7 p.m., children fear her and the ters between them. prior to show time and Oct. 25 to 28, as well as a few people who are will- "The script is not an are subject to availabil- 2 p.m. matinee perform- ing to allow Elizabeth in easy one," Jantzi said. ity. ance on Oct. 29. The play their lives keep her at But she hopes to pro- Located 30 miles north is rated PG-13 for lan- arm's length, anxious at vide a new experience for of Wichita, Hesston Col- guage and difficult what others may think. both actors and audience lege is a liberal arts col- themes. Children are not "The story is a familiar members after last year's lege of Mennonite recommended to attend. struggle, but our world theme: "A season of Church USA.

Bethel speech winner takes first place in binational contest FOR NEWTON NOW nonite educa- tions should play.” the second-place winner tional insti- The anthem to which this year for “What is AKRON, Pa.—Jacob tutions do he refers is “Lift Every Your Intention?” Miller, a 2017 graduate of not perform Voice and Sing,” #579 in Mack-Boll received Bethel College, has won the national Hymnal: A Worship Book, $225 in cash and a $200 this year’s C. Henry anthem be- the hymnal used in most scholarship. Her home Smith Peace Oratorical fore sporting Mennonite Church USA congregation is Commu- Contest administered by events, he congregations. nity Mennonite Church of Mennonite Central Com- says, they’re Miller “Matthew 5:9 says, Lancaster. mittee (MCC) U.S. missing the ‘Blessed are the peace- Canadian Mennonite Miller’s speech, “Men- connection with race. makers,’ but activism University student nonite Protest of the U.S. “Rarely is Mennonites’ without inclusion is not Marnie Klassen, from Ab- National Anthem Lacks opposition to the anthem peace, it’s injustice.” botsford, British Colum- Inclusivity of the Black rooted in the continued Miller, who grew up in bia, came in third with a Community: A Call to violence of unequal sys- the Manhattan (Kansas) speech titled “Filtering ‘Lift Every Voice and tems that disenfranchise Mennonite Church, re- Dispositions: Water Pollu- Sing,’” prompts Mennon- the black community.” ceived a cash prize of tion in Canada.” ites to include race in dis- A communication arts $500 and a $300 scholar- cussions of peace. He also and literary studies major ship to a peace-related encourages Mennonites to at Bethel at the time of conference or seminar of recognize the violence in- the contest, Miller, from his choice. herent in nationalist Westmoreland, is now a In three years of enter- songs such as “The Star graduate student in coming the peace oratorical Spangled Banner.” munications at Kansas contest at Bethel, Miller “On September 1, 2016, State University. finished first twice and San Francisco 49ers quar- “The why behind the second once. In 2015, he terback Colin Kaepernick protest matters,” he says. was third in the bina- (who is now a free agent) “So today we must, first, tional competition with took the knee heard look to how Mennonites his speech “For the Sake ’round the world to bring decrying the anthem gen- of Peace, Please Remem- light to social injustices erally glosses over the ber that Not All Terror- facing black Americans in black community’s history ists are Muslim.” contemporary times,” of oppression and, second, Hannah Mack-Boll, an Miller wrote in his reintroduce the official Eastern Mennonite Uni- speech. black national anthem versity student from Lan- Although some Men- that Mennonite institu- caster, Pennsylvania, was October 19, 2017 Newton NowFALL FOCUS www.harveycountynow.com Page 15

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