One more time: Voters cast ballots in Newton, Decatur

By By William F. West / community editor
Feb. 25, 2003
Voters in Newton and Decatur return to the polls today to decide runoff elections for open seats on both city's board of aldermen.
In Newton, Ward 3 voters will choose Eric McCalphia or Eva McDonald. In Decatur, Ward 1 voters will choose Max Anderson or Bobby Stevens.
McCalphia and McDonald made the Newton runoff last week after leading a field of four candidates. They hope to replace former Alderman Charles Love, who died Jan. 2.
McCalphia is a leather dye cutter for La-Z-Boy, while McDonald owns and operates a day care center. The winner will represent an area comprised mostly of Newton's west side.
Anderson and Stevens made the Decatur runoff last week by leading a three-man field. They hope to replace Mike Miller, who resigned from the board after he moved out of the city.
Anderson is a dairy farmer, while Stevens is a contractor and dirt hauler. The winner will represent an area east of Highway 15.
Polls are open until 7 p.m. today at the respective city halls.