Newton runs out of gas in defeat
The Newton High School boys’ basketball team ran out of gas in the second half of a 51-29 loss to Dodge City Saturday at Ravenscroft Gym, but coach Andy Preston was still happy with the team’s effort.
December 2021
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Beginning to look like Christmas
The annual “Five Places of Christmas” was hosted Dec. 4, with The Warkentin House, Carriage Factory Gallery, Kauffman Museum and Goerz House at Bethel College opening their doors to visitors for free.
Older people experience different symptoms for UTIs
Dear Doctors: A friend who is 74 years old had an episode recently where she suddenly sounded as though she had dementia. Her physician diagnosed it as an effect of a UTI. Can you talk about how UTIs in older people can mimic dementia? Also, why do they affect more women than men?
Steven (Steve) Ray Wilson
Steven (Steve) Ray Wilson, 75, passed away on November 28, 2021. Steve was born August 17, 1946 in Newton, Kansas. He was the first son of Woodrow Francis Wilson and Nina Mae Brill Wilson. Steve attended Newton High School and went on to study structural engineering at Kansas State University.
Randall “Randy” Abrahams
Randall“Randy” Abrahams 71, died December 1, 2021 at NMC Health. He was born December 14, 1949 in Newton, Kansas to Elmer and Hazel (Porter) Abrahams. On March 11, 1992 he married Cathy Stanhope at Newton and she survives of the home.
David E. Unruh
WICHITA - David E. Unruh 66, died December 2, 2021 at his Wichita residence.
Hesston Swather falls short against Southeast
HESSTON — The Hesston Swather girls couldn’t get the offense going, falling to Southeast of Saline 41-33 Friday night in the season opener for both teams. Hesston was held to 12 of 38 from the field and seven of 16 from the line.
Newton wins Valley Center tourney
VALLEY CENTER — The Newton High School wrestling team claimed four individual titles and the team title Friday at the Valley Center December Pools tournament. Newton edged Bishop Carroll 217- 175.5 for the team title.
Newton falls to No. 7 Dodge City
The Newton High School girls’ basketball team won the first quarter against seventh-ranked (Class 6A, KBCA) Dodge City, but the Red Demons controlled the game the game the rest of the way for a 50-27 win Saturday at Ravenscroft Gym.
Music as medicine; ease osteoarthritis pain with fruits
Q: My doctor recommended that I listen to music that I love for 30 minutes a day to help lower my blood pressure (along with diet, exercise and medication). Seems a little whoo-whoo to me. What do you think? – Cyanna R., Birmingham, Alabama