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11 adults, 13 juveniles charged after underage drinking party raid
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Ty Rushing/Daily News Newton’s own Daniel Lopez-Sanders was recently crowned the Iowa Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee champion. Daniel, 12, is a seventh-grader at Berg Middle School, enjoys reading, playing “Minecraft” and participating in other academic activities.
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He is the B-E-S-T Daniel Lopez-Sanders is the Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee champion By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer
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“I knew in my heart that Daniel very much had the capability to go far in this competition, because he and I had done lots of studying of the words, let me tell you,” Lori said. But his determination and confidence is what really helped him through this.” “We went through the entire list a couple of times,” Daniel said. “But then, we would just go through the ones that I missed.” If the results are any indication, it’s needless to say Daniel wasn’t missing very many words on the list by the time the state competition rolled around on March 2 in Ames. “I wanted to (be the champion) but didn’t know if it would happen,” Daniel said. SPELLING BEE See Page 5A
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is looking for volunteers to read scripture, lead in the community liturgy reading, lead the group in singing one verse of “Were You
There?” and to carry the cross between two of the stops. Those who are interested in volunteering may contact the church at (641) 792-2790.
Adults arrested: • Brandon M. Bordonaro, 21, of Plato, Texas, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. • Ryan T.G. Bowen, 18, of Newton, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Kasey M. Dunifer, 19, of Newton, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Connor A. Hayden, 20, of Newton, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Eric J. Kent, 21, of Fort Madison, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. • James B. Klier, 20, of Newton, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age and interference with official acts. • Trae M. Laffoon, 20, of Newton, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Michelle N. Marquis, 19, of Newton, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Sarah J. Penning, 19, of Newton, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Michael J. Roush, 22, of Newton, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Cameron M. Smith, 20, of Newton, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age. Juveniles charged: • A 15-year-old Powell, Tenn., boy, charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Jonathon T. Cupples, 16, of Newton, charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Zacharia L. Laffoon, 16, of Newton, charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age. • A 15-year-old Newton boy, charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age. • Troy D. Killo II, 16, of Newton, PARTY See Page 5A
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In Newton, there happens to be a young man who devours 300-plus page novels overnight, can play the clarinet well enough to be named to the 2013 South-Central Iowa Bandmasters Association District Honor Band and has had various roles in Newton Community Theatre productions over the years. The previous examples provide just a small sample size of the things that Daniel Lopez-Sanders, 12, enjoys doing and can do fairly well. Daniel also happens to be a very talented speller and just 11 days ago, he became the 2014 Iowa Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee Champion for seventh graders. “Ehh, medium,” Daniel said, motioning his hands up and down when asked how hard it was to win that title. Don’t make the mistake of assuming Daniel is over-confident based on that answer — he’s not. He was just very sure of himself based on how hard he prepared for the KOC’s local, regional and state spelling bees. “I studied really hard with my mom,” Daniel said with a laugh. And study hard the pair did. Daniel and his mom, Lori, had been studying the 900-word spelling bee list released by KOC since the middle of January. The four pages it took to print off the list are covered with markings form various writing utensils — pens, pencils, highlighters — and feature everything from stars to check marks and up to encouraging words.
“I bet anything I was way more nervous than Daniel was. I’m sure many other parents can relate to that feeling, when their kids compete in sports, music or in anything really.”
Eleven adults and 13 juveniles were charged in connection with an underage party Saturday in Jasper County. The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office received information late Friday about an underage drinking party at 4002 Highway S-52. Upon arrival at 12:12 a.m. Saturday, deputies observed multiple containers of alcohol, a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in plain view when they entered the home. The adults were placed under arrest and taken to the Jasper County Jail. The juveniles were charged and released to a parent or other adult. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are pending.
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Newton Fareway held its re-grand opening on Wednesday, with Chief Operating Officer Fred Greiner in attendance for the ribbon-cutting hosted by the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber ambassadors. Fareway will be hosting
specials through Tuesday to celebrate the re-grand opening. “To see the store from the way it was just a few months ago, and now to see it today really makes us proud to have made the commitment to the remodel with all the new equipment, new ceiling FAREWAY See Page 5A
Zach Johnson/Daily News Fareway COO Fred Greiner and Newton Fareway employees celebrate the re-grand opening of the store on Wednesday.