February 2022
DIET SODAS ARE NOT GOOD CHOICE FOR HYDRATION
Hello, again dear readers, and welcome back to the letters column. We hope that 2022 is treating you well thus far, and that the post-holidays reentry to “normal” life has been painless. You’ve kept our inboxes busy with questions and comments, so let’s get down to work.
Gehring to give senior tuba recital
Bethel College student Trae Gehring will give a senior tuba recital at 4 p.m Feb. 20 .
‘Junior Railiners’ perform at NHS
The Newton High School cheerleaders and dance team recently host a clinic for aspiring dance team members in elementary and middle school. The Junior Railiners learned dance steps and performed during half time of the home basketball game Feb.
Kansas lawmakers want schools to post class lessons online as a tool against critical race theory
WICHITA, Kansas — In the battle over critical race theory and how to teach about topics like racism or history in Kansas schools, conservative activists and lawmakers have a new clarion call: curriculum transparency.
Unvaccinated account for 90 percent of county COVID deaths
The Harvey County Health Department was looking at the number 111 this week – the number of county residents who have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. It is a number that rose by one in the week of Feb.
‘Citizen Ashe’ to screen as part of film series
Citizen Ashe, a look at the life of tennis player and activist Arthur Ashe, will be screened as part of the Kansas Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution at Bethel College this weekend. Citizen Ashe will screen in Krehbiel Auditorium at 2 p.m.
House Republican wants bonus pay for teachers to replace funding for at-risk students
TOPEKA — Rep. Kristey Williams dueled Tuesday with school board lobbyist Mark Tallman over her proposal to create a bonus pay system for teachers by redirecting money earmarked for schools with high concentrations of low-income families.
Velma Swartzendruber
Velma Swartzendruber, 89, of Hesston, Kansas passed away of natural causes on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Schowalter Villa. Velma was born in Newton, Kansas on June 21, 1932 to Reuben and Helen (Vogt) Ewy.
Adelyn Smith
On January 25, 2022, Adelyn Smith, beloved mother of Connie Sue Skibbe and Leo Michael Smith, passed away at the age of 88 in her home near Newton, Kansas. Adelyn was born September 3, 1933 in Goessel, Kansas to Peter and Clara Unruh.