LINDA JOHNSON
Linda K. Johnson, 74, died on February 22, 2023, at her residence in Newton, Kansas.
tschram
Bethel grad reaches NCAA tournament
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bethel College now has two players who have reached both the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics men’s basketball nationals and the NCAA Division I nationals.
Churchill leads Wildcats to another win at Bramlage
MANHATTAN — The Moundridge Wildcat boys’ basketball team once again made Bramlage Coliseum its home, dismantling of St. Marys 63-21 Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state tournament.
WEDNESDAY BEST BETS
Venom: Let There Be Carnage 6:19 p.m. on STARZ Tom Hardy — who stars as main human character Eddie Brock and voices Eddie’s CGI alien alter-ego Venom — also co-wrote the story that became the screenplay for director Andy Serkis’ 2021 superhero adventure sequel to 2018’s hit “Venom.” The film follows Eddie as he and the hitchhiking alien symbiote who shares his body are forced to confront serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson) after the latter becomes the host of a murderous symbiote named Carnage.
MONDAY BEST BETS
Flora and Ulysses 6 p.m. on DISN After rescuing a squirrel she names Ulysses from a vacuum, 10-year-old Flora (Matilda Lawler) is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure that ultimately change Flora’s life and her outlook forever as her parents Phyllis (Alyson Hannigan) and George (Ben Schwartz) help her set him free in this 2020 comedy.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Ignorance on display Our Kansas congress refuses to pass marijuana legislation because “it could encourage violent crime.” How ignorant. Pot doesn’t cause violence.
CHARLES “CE” FORD
Charles “CE” Ford, 85 of Newton Kansas, went to be with the Lord on March 6th, 2023. Charlie was born August 3, 1937, to Charles E. and Rose “Crandall” Ford in Marion County. A very special Thank you to people who have helped Charlie during the past years of his life. A special thanks to Sarah and Janel Ferris, Staff at Paramount Nursing Home, Newton, Staff at Salem Nursing Home, Hillsboro, KS and Shawn Wetschensky with Good Shepard Hospice, Wichita, KS Due to Charlie’s wishes, his body will be cremated, and no Memorial service held. If so inclined, feel free to make a donation to a local animal shelter or to Good Shepard Hospice in his name. Charlie will truly be missed by his family and friends.
DENISE S. NEUBAUER
Denise S. Neubauer, 57, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her rural Burrton residence. She was born December 15, 1965, in Oakland, California to Dennis D. and Jeanne (Mitchell) Klein. On May 28, 1988, she married Philip M. Neubauer at Colorado Springs, Colorado.
HOROSCOPE
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You can get things done if you start early. Don’t get worked up over things you can’t change; it will only slow you down and make you grumpy. A lifestyle change will save you money.
NHS jazz takes honors at first-ever competition
Musicians for Newton High School made the most of the first time the Kansas Bandmasters Association hosted “Jazz Championships.” Newton High School Jazz Ensemble I earned first place in their division - Kansas High School Activities Association Class 5A at the March 7 event at Friends University. They did so behind winning awards for the best saxophone section, and a tie for best trumpet section in their classification.