Burns named Kansas Art Education Association art educator of the year
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Local USD-373 instructor Beth Burns believes the art process can be a great teacher, even if it results in……
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Learning so much at 80: ‘Mary Poppins’ teaches, does art
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON—Mary Goering, known locally as Mary Poppins, probably because of her calm demeanor, ability to work with children,……
‘Pandemic Insanity’: Newton woman makes quilt during COVID-19 crisis
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Most people don’t have the patience to work on something that contains 980 pieces and most people wouldn’t be……
On the cutting edge: Local woman makes cards for organizations, self
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—The funniest greeting card Elinor Hurst ever made was one on which she incorporated a Bigfoot and a bride……
Rockin’ and rollin’: Bethel College academy performing July shows
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—A couple of Bethel College Academy of Performing Dance students won’t have to miss out on their last production,……
Not splintered: North Newton man creates walking sticks
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON‑Bruce Funk drove around after Christmas and noticed people had their holiday trees curbside for trash pickup. An……
Westover enjoys music just for the sake of music
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now When Chris Westover stood before the Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra on Friday night during rehearsal, he commanded a presence…….
Brush strokes: Rural Newton resident helps kids, creates art
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Rural Newton artist Kathy Hisel loves the work of a late-1800s, early 1900s painter, who isn’t quite as well……
Keeping warm on chilly days: Enz makes woolen mittens
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Mary Enz has been sewing all her life, having been mentored by her grandmother and a home economics teacher,……
‘King of Kings’: First Mennonite to perform ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ Sunday
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now It’s a song written for the reason for the season. It’s about Jesus Christ, and a choir comprised of……