Through the lens: Dance the night away
The Newton High School Railiners, a dance troupe at the school, and NHS cheerleaders recently hosted the annual Little Railiners Clinic at the school.
Chad Frey
History Recreated: Local ‘Mountain Man’ builds classic guns
From an early age, 22-year old Hesston artisan Cale Wilbeck has been captivated by the stories of America’s not so distant past, in a time of unparalleled bravery and selfless sacrifice when men abandoned the comforts of society and embarked on massive explorations across an uncharted continent.A popular subject in the film industry, the discoveries and exploits of the early American frontiersmen were an essential part of the westward expansion and the founding of a mighty nation.
Letters to the editor
I support Halstead Mayor Travis in his recent decision to Veto a city proclamation for support for KanCare expansion to 150,000 to 250,000 able bodied working Kansans at the expense of over 7,500 disabled Kansans who already qualify for services.Mayor Travis is correct, this is not and should not be, a partisan politics issue in the city of Halstead.It’s a matter of federal and state government regulation, policy, funding and logistics.In Harvey County Kansas, there are 350 Eligible Participants for I/DD Services, with a 2/24 Wait List of 155.
Amish Cook: Notes on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is almost here; memories are here already.Two years ago was our last Valentine’s Day together.
Prairie Doc Perspective: No man is an island
By Andrew Ellsworth, MD“No man is an island, entire of itself, every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” This is the beginning of a poem from 1624.
World Cup runneth over into Kansas
Long before the Chiefs were cementing their dynasty Feb.
Difficulty of Defining “Obscenity”
In 1957, Justice Brennan wrote the first Supreme Court legal definition for obscenity in the case of Roth versus United States.
Foreign Military Aid: $95.3 Billion sounds like a lot of money. so does your cut.
On February 13, the US Senate passed a bill including $95.3 billion in taxpayer handouts the Ukrainian, Israeli, and Taiwanese regimes.Inter-, intra-, and bi-partisan wrangling in the Senate, House, and Biden administration will likely change the exact size and composition of those handouts right up to the moment of final passage and presidential signature, but let’s accept that $95.3 billion as a starting point for how it’s going to get marketed to you and how much it’s going to lighten your wallet.The answer to the latter question is: About $287 per American.
For those with disabilities, finding housing to live independently makes all the difference
I am frequently reminded of the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” in which Dorothy says over and over “There’s no place like home.”I have a wonderful condo where I have lived for more than nine years, and I frequently think to myself as I sit in my living room drinking my morning coffee, “There’s no place like home.”Now, I may not be Dorothy, but I believe a lot of folks can relate to her.
Update to historic districts comingBy Chad Frey
The city of Newton is about to partner with a private company to take a look at the the historic districts in downtown - creating a survey that could lead to boundary changes and additional buildings added to the current roster of 250 buildings in the downtown area.Newton has chosen to have a “historic survey” done by Polis: Cultural Planning.“They will be looking at the individual properties, the years they were built and modified and historical significance and integrity,” said Rebecca Likiardopoulos, director of administrative services for the city.