Sheryl A. Irwin
family August 24, 2022, after a long illness. An only child and predeceased by both her parents, she is survived by her husband Richard L.
September 2022
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Bethel netters claim medals
WINFIELD — The Bethel College women’s tennis team won six medals, including four titles, at the KCAC Fall Individual Championships Friday and Saturday at Winfield. In women’s play, Daniela Herrera won the second singles flight.
Chisholm Harriers start busy week
The Chisholm Middle School Cross Country team kicked off a busy week with a trip to Salina on Sept. 27.
Sports briefs
Railer golfers fifth at Buhler HESSTON — The Newton High School girls’ golf team placed fifth Friday at the 14-team Buhler Invitational at the Hesston Golf Course. Hays won the team title at 326, three strokes ahead of Maize.
USD 373’s Skinner named the Teacher of the Year
Brian Skinner has been a teacher for nine years, and during those nine years he has been a rock star of sorts. A member of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative, he is chair of the Newton High School special education department.
Author returns home for book tour
Sandra Nickel is returning home, the Newton High School and Bethel College graduate chose her hometown to celebrate her latest accomplishment the publication of her fourth book. “This is a really nice homecoming.
City reviews water district agreement
Water is important. “Without the water, we do not have a city,” said Clint McBroom, mayor of the city of Newton.
In Brief
Prairie View awareded grant Prairie View, which serves as community mental health center for Harvey, Marion and McPherson counties, has been awarded a grant totaling nearly $4 million that moves it one step closer to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic status. The grant will be awarded over the course of four years.
VIGILANCE IS REQUIRED TO AVOID E. COLI
Dear Doctors: It seems like there’s a new E. coli outbreak every week. We never worried because we’re careful about washing our produce, but our sonin- law got pretty sick with it after eating a fast-food hamburger. How dangerous is E. coli? Where does it come from? Is there any way to avoid it?
HOROSCOPE
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Consider your attributes, skills and schedule, and adjust your lifestyle accordingly. It’s up to you to turn your ideas into something tangible, so don’t wait for someone to do the work for you.