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September 2022
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View from the hill: Bailouts and borders
Each month I want to provide you with regular updates about what’s going on in our nation’s capital and throughout the 4th District of Kansas. Here’s what happened in August.
Strong start of second half lifts Railers
In an otherwise close game, it was the three goals the Newton High School boys’ soccer team posted in the opening minutes of the second half to lead the Railers to a 5-1 win over McPherson Tuesday in the second opener for Newton. Junior Ricardo Valdivia Rodriguez paced the Railers with three goals, his first varsity hat trick.
Hesston passes bond issue
By the skinniest of margins, voters approved a bond issue for Hesston United District 460 in an election Aug. 30.
NHS Hall of Fame to induct three
The Newton High School Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2022 will be inducted on Sept. 2, featuring three members to be introduced during the season-opening football game.
HOROSCOPE
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Refuse to let anyone take advantage of you. Offer to do only what’s humanly possible and go about your business without regret. Get involved in projects and educational pursuits that help you advance.
MAMMOGRAMS NOT ONLY SCREENING FOR THOSE WITH DENSE BREAST TISSUE
Dear Doctors: Each time I have a mammogram, I’m told it’s not readable due to dense breast tissue. If these painful scans don’t serve a purpose, wouldn’t I be better off just doing self-exams and alerting my doctor of anything unusual? Is there any help for women with dense breast tissue?
Editorial Roundup: Kansas
Editorial: Allegations of racism keep dogging this Kansas college. Time for a leadership change Change can be slow, but in some cases patience is necessary.
Newton spikers drop match to Maize South
The Newton High School volleyball team opened Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division I play against fourth-ranked (KVA, Class 5A) Maize South at Ravenscroft Gym. Playing a college-style dual meet, Newton was downed in straight sets, 25-10, 25-23, 25-17.
Larks take fourth at home meet
The Kansan Staff HESSTON — The Hesston College golf team opened the season with a fourth-place finish Monday and Tuesday at the Fall Kickoff at Hesston Golf Course. Hastings College won the tournament at 875, three strokes ahead of Barton County.