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100 Years Ago: 1921
The members of the Turner Senior class presented a drama in Leeds on Friday night, with fine success realizing nearly $60 for their part. They are to go to North Auburn in the near future for a performance at the Grange hall.
50 Years Ago: 1971
Although the weather was not ideal for a round-up, Patrolmen, Toby Tiner and Larry Laprise of the Auburn Police Department had themselves one early this morning in a rural section of the City. At 1:17 am., Officer Tiner, while on cruiser duty on South Main Street, near the Prospect Hill Golf Course (that’s what there beneath the snow) notified headquarters that six ponies were roaming aimlessly in the roadway. Officer Laprise was dispatched to the scene and through the combined efforts of Tiner and Laprise they were able to get the ponies back to their homes.
Newton Board of Education appoints new member
The Kansan
The Newton USD 373 Board of Education voted 6-0 to appointed Dayna Steinmetz to the board of education during a special meeting Jan. 6. I like a lot of the things that she can bring to the table, said board member Mallory Morton. . She has been a volunteer in the community for a very long time, which shows investment.
Steinmetz has a background in social work and work with nonprofits in the community.
She will take a position vacated by Jennifer Budde.
Budde and her husband made a decision this summer to move their children from the Newton school district to another school system. The board amended the agenda Monday to accept Budde s resignation, as she made her announcement during the board member comment portion of the meeting.
Newton USD 373 board VP Budde steps down
The Kansan
Jennifer Budde, the current vice president of the board of education for Newton Unified School District 373, on Monday announced her resignation from the board. It has been my honor to serve the community, Budde said. . I stand behind every vote that I have cast the past three years and I see USD 373 moving in a very positive direction.
Budde and her husband made a decision this summer to move their children from the Newton school district to another school system. The board amended the agenda Monday to accept Budde s resignation, as she made her announcement during the board member comment portion of the meeting.