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MAY 15, 2013
HORRIBLE COLLISION SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL - On Tuesday, May 7 around 9 a.m., an 18-wheeler and a Newton County Grader collided right off of Hwy. 87 South. County officers and DPS were at the scene. Both men were sent to the hospital. The county equipment was driven by Gordon Scott of Precinct 2. According to Commissioner Thomas Gill, Mr. Scott is recovering at home now. The condition of the truck driver is unknown at press time. DPS Trooper McCray worked the wreck.
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RELAY FOR LIFE
FRIDAY, MAY 17
In case you haven’t heard, Relay For Life is this Friday, May 17! We are excited about the progress Newton County Relay is making in the fight against cancer. Did you know it’s not too late to start a team? Any amount raised is one step closer to a cure!
We are looking forward to a night of celebrating the victories, remembering the losses, and pledges to Fight Back! Won’t you plan to be a part of this? Even if you are not on a team this year, come out and support your community members who are. There will be lots of food, fun, and fellowship!
NHS TRACK TEAM WINS GOLD AT STATE - The Boys Track Team won two gold medals and one silver at the State Meet in Austin, Texas this past weekend. Pictured, left to right: Kevin Shorter, Dale “DJ” Dean, Romondo Stewart, and Calum Foster. Kevin Shorter placed 2nd in Long Jump, Relay Team placed 1st in 4x100 Meter Relay, DJ Dean placed 1st in 400 Meter Dash, his fastest time this year. Newton placed 3rd overall in the track meet. This is the first time Newton has brought home the gold in the 4x100 Relay.
Button Goes To The Library
Danita Morgan brought her miniature horse Button to the Newton County Public Library. Two classes of pre-kindergarten children from Methodist Christian School were on hand to pet the little horse and enjoy stories about them.
To introduce the idea of small horses and their special needs, Children’s Librarian Melba Inman read two books to the children. Afterward, the children asked questions about the horse. Mrs. Morgan told about her plans for Button. Button is going to become a therapy horse. In the next few months Mrs. Morgan will be attending two different schools, Pet Partners and Equine Guided Interaction, to ready Button for her new job. Button will be going to children’s hospitals and nursing homes to visit with convalescing patients. Button is pictured here with tennis shoes designed to prevent her from slipping on floors.
Danita Morgan & Button
NISD Trustee Election Results
Saturday, May 11th, the Trustee Election was held for Newton I.S.D. The flow of voters was steady and the day was certainly beautiful to be out and about.
The results were as follows: Mertice Weeks 101, Missy Feistel 88; Raquel Foster 150; Donnie Meek 159. Newton had the highest number of voters, followed by Bon Wier and Bleakwood.
City Council Election Results
Saturday, May 11th was election day in the City of Newton. The results were as follows: Shirley Russell and Harland Strother were voted in as City Council members. Shirley Russell has served for many years and Harland Strother is a new member. The votes for each candidate were as follows: Shirley Russell 97; Harland Strother 95; and Melanie Smith 44. Mark Bean ran for Mayor and won with 139 votes. He ran unopposed.
Sand Ridge Cemetery Marker Dedication Is May 18
On Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m., Sand Ridge Cemetery Association will have a marker dedication for the 200th Bi-Centennial Anniversary of Col. Samuel S. Lewis. Lewis served with the Indiana Militia in the War of 1812 in Captain Peyton’s Company.
The dedication is presented by Sand Ridge Cemetery Association, Newton County Historical Commission and Newton County Commissioners. You are invited to join us for this memorable event. Refreshments will be served inside the pavillion.
1 Corinthians 6:20 - For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
