Huelskamp - The Concordia Blade

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CONCORDIA
VOL. CIX NO. 256 (USPS 127-880)
CONCORDIA, KANSAS 66901
Friday, May 29, 2015
Huelskamp conducts town hall meeting
Good Evening
Concordia Forecast
Tonight, mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 53.
North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Saturday, cooler. Mostly sunny. Highs
around 68. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday night, mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday, sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday night and Monday, partly cloudy.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper
70s.
Monday night through Tuesday night,
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in
the lower 80s.
Wednesday, mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s.
Wednesday night, mostly cloudy with a
40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 60s.
Thursday, partly sunny with a 30 percent
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Across Kansas
Kansas man files
lawsuit against jail
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man
has filed a $2 million lawsuit against the
Shawnee County Jail claiming it failed to
provide proper medical attention for a broken bone in his foot and subsequent head
injury.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports 34year-old Junction City resident Jason
Dixon filed the lawsuit in a handwritten
petition May 13.
Dixon is being held on a federal hold
order and pleaded guilty last year to conspiring to distribute 280 grams or more of
crack cocaine.
Dixon says he broke the bone while
playing basketball in plastic flip-flops after
being stepped on by another inmate, then
later hit his head when he fell trying to get
to his cell’s emergency button.
Shawnee County counselor Rich Eckert
says his office hasn’t been served with the
lawsuit.
Police: Man dies
after hit by stun gun
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A 34-year-old
man died after Kansas City, Kansas, police
used a stun gun to subdue him in a parking lot, where authorities said the man had
been acting strangely.
Police said officers were called to the
parking lot of a Family Dollar store Wednesday afternoon after city workers saw the
man “running around the parking lot, laying on the ground ... that type of thing,”
Officer Patrick McCallop said Thursday.
Randall C. Torrence of Kansas City,
Kansas, became combative when paramedics tried to treat him, and an officer
shocked him twice with a stun gun, police
said. Torrence was later pronounced dead
at a hospital.
Police Chief Terry Zeigler told The Associated Press on Thursday it appeared that
Torrence was likely under the influence of
drugs.
It was unclear if Torrence lost consciousness immediately after the stun gun was
used on him, Zeigler said. An autopsy and
toxicology tests were being performed to
determine the cause of death.
Torrence’s mother Barbara Torrence, 63,
of Kansas City, Kansas, described him as a
“kind, good-hearted kid,” who had been trying to turn his life around. She said as far
as she knew, he had not been using drugs
lately. She said he was “perfectly normal”
when she saw him Monday night.
“As I’ve said before, I wasn’t there so I
don’t know what happened,” she said
Thursday evening. “But now, no matter
what happens, there has to be some different ways to take people into custody without tasing them to the point they lose their
life.”
The case is being investigated by the
department, but so far, there is no evidence
the department’s policy on stun guns was
violated, Zeigler said.
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Blade-Empire Editor
Congressman Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., told a Concordia
audience that things are improving for Kansas veterans seeking
medical attention and that he is
working hard to stop the current
Environmental
Protection
Agency’s radical new plan to regulate all water in the United
States.
Huelskamp said that the
EPA’s current interpretation of
navigable waterways includes
ditches along rural roads in
Kansas. If not stopped, the EPA
will be able to tell farmers when
they can fertilize and how much
fertilizer they will be able to
apply, he said.
Veterans now have a choice in
choosing where to go for medical
attention rather than being limited to VA facilities, Huelskamp
said.
Now veterans can seek treatment from an area or local hospital, he said.
Previously, veterans living in
western counties in Kansas had
to travel to the Denver VA facility
for treatment, Huelskamp said.
Ironically, the cost of the new VA
hospital in Denver has risen from
$300 million to $1.7 billion, he
said.
Huelskamp said that his office
has helped at least 750 veterans
seeking medical care.
Steve Lindsay, owner of Peoples Insurance, asked the congressman what is considered to
be legal and what is now considered to be illegal.
Huelskamp responded that
whatever former attorney general
Eric Holder determined to be
legal and was not prosecuted is
legal.
Lindsay also asked how the
EPA can ignore the laws of the
land.
Huelskamp said Congress can
intervene by not funding the
EPA.
When asked if he favored term
limits, Huelskamp said he favors
term limits and would favor limiting federal representatives to 12
years of service.
Joe Gerard, owner of Gerard
Tank and Steel, said that his
Visual aid
Congressman Tim Huelskamp uses a visual aid while conducting a town hall meeting Thursday at the
Concordia American Legion. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)
company is being plowed under
by EPA regulations.
“They’ve buried us in paperwork and if we adhered to all the
regulations it would take another
five to 10 employees to work
through all of the regulations,” he
said.
Gerard also said that it
appeared that most of the regulations are to accommodate the
unions.
Huelskamp said that most
new jobs are created by small
businesses and that more new
regulations have been approved
by the current administration
than any other administration in
history.
Gerard said that when he was
growing up his parents fed him.
“We need to buy food for
ourown kids,” he said.
Huelskamp said that under
the Food and Nutrition Service
program parents can decide not
to cook and send their children to
get a free meal. It seems that it is
not part of our culture to provide
our children with meals today, he
said.
Charles Johnson, former Concordia city commissioner, told
the congressman that inflation is
rampant in rural Kansas and
wages are not enough to provide
housing and feed a family of
three.
Alan LaPolice, Clyde, who
opposed Huelskamp in the 2014
Republican primary, asked the
congressman what his personal
accomplishments have been
while serving in Congress.
Huelskamp said he has
worked on,
sponsored or
cosponsored bills which would
limit EPA regulations, veterans
choice for medical attention, late
term abortions and repeal of the
death tax. He also mentioned an
amendment he introduced to the
National Defense Authorization
Act concerning religious freedom
in the military.
The congressman told LaPo-
lice that he considers it a victory
anytime he can force a vote on
the floor of the House and that
what he hasn’t gotten done is to
lower government spending.
Everett Ford, veteran and former business and economics
professor at Cloud County Community College, said that even
the VA didn’t want the freedom of
choice act for veterans and he
sees an improvement in treatment of veterans. He said that he
is undergoing excellent physical
therapy at the Cloud County
Health Care Center and that
before he would have had to travel to a VA facility for his rehab.
Ford said that even the
Republicans don’t get along and
what is needed in the country
today is compromise. The country needs to look to microeconomics, which is our own
situation, as well as macroeconomics, which is the overall picture, he said.
(see Huelskamp on page 8)
EPAproposes reducing
Three arrested after
Oklahoma officer shot ethanol requirements
LIBER TY, Kan. (AP) — Three
men have been arrested, including one who was captured early
Friday in southeast Kansas, after
an Oklahoma police officer was
shot in the head during a traffic
chase, authorities said.
Alejandro Garcia was captured
while fleeing on foot after crashing a stolen car near Liberty,
Kansas, the Montgomery County
Sheriff’s Office said in a brief
news release.
The other two suspects, Cesar
Rios, 23, and Roxanna Mendoza
20, were arrested Thursday night
in South Coffeyville, just south of
the Kansas border. No other
details about the suspects were
immediately released.
The incident began when an
officer tried to stop an SUV
Thursday evening in Rogers
County, Oklahoma. The vehicle
took off with three people inside,
headed north, South Coffeyville
Police Chief Wade Lamb told the
Tulsa World.
During the chase, someone
inside the SUV shot at an Oologah police cruiser that was
assisting in the chase, striking an
officer in the head, Oklahoma
Highway Patrol Trooper Dwight
Durant said.
The cruiser crashed into a
ditch and the officer was airlifted
to a Tulsa hospital. The officer’s
condition has not been released,
though Durant told the newspaper he was awake when he was
put into the medical helicopter.
After Rios and Mendoza were
arrested,
Garcia
carjacked
another car, shooting the driver,
and escaped, Lamb said.
That motorist’s condition wasn’t immediately clear.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The
Kansas House has passed a
stripped-down tax bill without
debate to speed up work by lawmakers on a final plan for raising
new revenues to close a budget
shortfall.
The bill approved on a 64-54
vote Friday would create a sixweek amnesty program to
encourage individuals and businesses to pay back taxes and settle tax disputes with the state.
The $30 million expected from
the program is far short of the
projected $406 million budget
shortfall for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
But the bill’s contents weren’t
the point for Republican controlling the chamber.
The vote would allow negotiations between the House and
Senate on the final version of a
tax plan. Lawmakers still will
consider raising sales, tobacco
and business taxes to fill the
budget hole.
House passes tax bill
to speed work on plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Obama administration is
proposing to reduce the overall amount of ethanol blended in the nation’s gasoline in
coming years, a blow to
renewable fuel companies
that have pushed to keep
high volumes of their product flowing into drivers’ gas
tanks.
The move is unlikely to
mean much for consumers
or prices at the pump, but
the ethanol policy has been
popular in farm states that
have profited over the years
from higher corn prices
linked to the use of cornbased ethanol. Campaigning
in Iowa, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary
Rodham Clinton has called
for a robust renewable fuels
standard.
The 2007 renewable fuels
law tried to address global
warming, reduce dependence on foreign oil and bolster the rural economy. It
required a steady increase in
the amount of renewable
fuels like corn-based ethanol
blended into gasoline over
time. The new proposal
would reduce the amount
required by more than 4 billion gallons in 2015 and by
more than 3 billion gallons
the following year.
The agency said the standards set by the law cannot
be achieved, partly due to
limitations on the amount of
non-ethanol renewable fuels
that can be produced. Next-
generation biofuels, made
from agricultural waste such
as wood chips and corncobs,
have not taken off as quickly
as Congress required and
the administration expected.
There has also been less
gasoline use than predicted,
the Environmental Protection Agency said.
Still, the targets would
represent an overall increase
in the use of renewable fuels
over time. EPA officials said
the new requirements would
drive growth at an “ambitious but responsible” rate.
“We believe these proposed volume requirements
will provide a strong incentive for continued investment
and growth in biofuels,” said
EPA’s Janet McCabe.
The lower targets are better news for the oil industry,
which has fought the existing policy. Oil companies say
they would prefer that the
market determine how much
ethanol is blended into their
gas.
Tom Buis of the ethanol
industry group Growth
Energy accused the EPA of
siding with the oil companies.
“It is unfortunate that EPA
chose to side with the obligated parties who have deliberately refused to live up to
their obligation to provide
consumers with a choice of
fossil fuels or lower cost,
higher performing, homegrown renewable energy at
the pump,” Buis said.
OPINION
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
The Bark Parks are the first big improvement Concordia
has been involved in for many a decade!
The satisfaction of knowing there is a safe place for dogs
and dog owners to run, explore and wag the tail is so very
appealing to those whose safety is such a very big concern
in the City and the County at this time and this era.
Max, my Boston terrier has such fun running free and
exploring every place he has already been in the small dog
park. He has quickly learned that the two gates are the
opening and closing of the access to the park and runs to
the outside gate to be let into the park.
He has the spirit of a trained K9 German Shepherd dog,
the patience of a Burmese and the swiftness of an Afghanistan hound. Unfortunately, because of his nose anatomy
he sounds as though he is growling and many persons have
kicked at him, which is not the best way to treat a dog or
other living mammal. He is a loving, friendly, happy dog
and appreciates the small dog park so much, as do many
other dog owners who leave their troubles behind in the dog
poop collection can.
Thanks again for a job and improvement that creates a
peaceful setting.
Arlene F. Clayton
Belleville, Kan.
by
Bill Dunphy
It always pleases me when my chosen lifestyle is validated by another. Susan Jeffers, in her book “Embracing
Uncertainty” writes, “Learn the value of procrastination.
When you don't really know what do do, it may be wise to
do nothing. That is, procrastinate.
“I know procrastination has a negative connotation,
but used in this context, it is a positive action. So many
times we act as a result of fear, impatience, or other negative emotions. We want to get it resolved right now . . .
FAST!
“In such cases, it is wise to be still. Don't look for an
answer in your mind, wait for an answer in your gut. So
practice not making decisions when you are confused.
Let your intuition make the decision for you. Again, very
often the solution pops into your head when it is least
expected.”
The subtitle of Ms. Jeffers' book is “Breakthrough
methods for achieving peace of mind when facing the unknown.” Of course, procrastination can be very negative
practice and a sign of deeper problems in one's life. This
is why using it in a positive way must come from a conscious choice.
Conscious procrastination takes courage. “Be patient
with all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love
the questions themselves. Do not seek the answers which
cannot be given you because you would not be able to
live them. And the point is to live everything. So live the
questions now.” (Rilke)
Answers are what we want, right here, RIGHT NOW!
Embracing uncertainty? You've got to be kidding. Love
the questions themselves? Give me a break. Having peace
of mind when facing the unknown? No way!
I've kept an advertisement for a framed print for some
time. Its saying fits in with what we're saying, “Courage
doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice
at the end of the day saying–I will try again tomorrow.”
I remember a rule of thumb which said, "Never put
off till tomorrow what you can do today." All the rules
of thumb I remember were worthy of our consideration
but they tended to make us forget we have other fingers.
What about the rule of the index finger? I would have a
heck of a time writing with just my thumb. I think my
point is that wisdom demands we examine our long-held
beliefs. Are our lives ruled by catch phrases thought up
possibly by someone trying to keep the children in line?
In some ways it boils down to our tendency to judge
our worth by our accomplishments. The more we can do
in a day, the better we are. We don't, nor should we, keep
track of the number of smiles we shared, the number of
kindnesses we extended to others. These tend to diminish in proportion to the concern we have of accomplishing so much in an allotted time.
The phrase that reached out and grabbed me was,
"Don't look for an answer in your mind, wait for an answer in your gut." In other words, thoughts need to be
digested. It reminded me of the final reflection of Hugh
Prather in his book, "Notes to Myself." He writes,"Ideas
are clean . . . you can take them out and look at them,
they fit in books . . . ideas are straight. But the world is
round and a messy mortal is my friend . . .come walk
with me in the mud."
So the next time you are tempted to use a rule of
thumb, take the time to look at your hand. It might just
happen other fingers may be pointing you in another direction. "When you don't know what to do, it may be wise
to do NOTHING."
As you may have guessed, I've made an art of procrastination and don't feel even a little bit guilty about it.
Dear Editor,
Thank you to Dr. Muhammad Butt
I remember a young, handsome general surgeon fresh
out of residency coming to Concordia many years ago to
begin his surgical practice. I greeted him at the door of St.
Joseph Hospital on his first day to take him on a tour of
the hospital with the most important surgery department
as the last stop on the tour. We spent time discussing any
different instruments, sutures or any other product that he
might need ordered for his surgical practice and discussed
his personal preferences for procedures.
I remember coming back for many all-night surgical
emergencies with Dr. Butt. He never seemed to get weary
even after a long night of work. Dr. Butt has always given
the very best care and surgical expertise to all of his patients throughout his years of practice both in Concordia
and Clay Center.
I want to say “thank you” for your many years of service
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to all your many patients throughout North Central Kansas. It was my pleasure and privilege to have worked with
There is nothing pleasanter than spading when
you during many of those years of practice in Concordia,
the ground is soft and damp.
Kan. I would also like to say thank you to your wife and
-John Steinbeck
children for sharing you with us during all those years.
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May you enjoy the Florida sunshine, but don’t forget to
think about your Kansas friends when we are experiencing
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A weed is no more than a flower in disguise.
-James Russell Lowell
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Dear Editor,
Residents and Business Owners:
The Concordia American Legion Post 76 is pleased to
present the annual American Legion Family Fireworks
Spectacular on Friday, July 3, 2015. The community tradition was started by Leon Gennette in 1947. The 4th of July
holiday is a time where our community comes together to
celebrate our independence.
In order to make this event a success, we are requesting
your assistance with monetary donations to help with the
cost of the fireworks display. We appreciate the community’s past generosity and ask you to consider a contribution for 2015. With your help we will be able to once again
offer a quality fireworks display. We hope that businesses,
organizations and individuals will respond generously and
promptly to help with these costs.
Please make your check payable to the American Legion
Fireworks and mail your donation to: American Legion Post
76, P.O. Box 21, Concordia, KS 66901.
With your help, we can ensure this year’s celebration
has a spectacular fireworks display. Large crowds gather
each year with family and friends to take in the splendor. It
is an event that we all look forward to and it gives us all a
measure of pride in our community.
Please help us continue this annual tradition. Thank
you for your support.
Sincerely yours,
Harry Morrison
American Legion Post 76
Commander
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Washington Merry-Go-Round Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars
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By Jacqueline Bigar
by Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift
WASHINGTON – President Bill Clinton said his
greatest regret was failing
to send troops into Rwanda
to put a halt to the genocide
taking place there. This,
then, begs the question today: If the United States had
not fought wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, would we
now intervene militarily to
stop the ISIS barbarity going
on in Syria and Iraq. This
ultra-terrorist organization
is massacring soldiers and
civilians alike, often through
beheadings, and destroying
some of the world’s most ancient sites.
But because the concept
of “boots on the ground” is
so universally anathema to
the public and leaders of
both parties here, the idea of
military intervention is categorically being dismissed.
Still, the question persists, and the means must
at least be considered. Our
ongoing air campaign is
measured in sorties, but
70 percent of those never
drop a bomb or fire a missile. And even if they did,
an air campaign not guided
by forward observers (those
few troops on the ground
who direct fire missions), is
an extremely self-limiting
campaign. In any event, the
enemy can and does merge
with civilians for protection
from air attacks.
What would it take to
bring a quick end to the ISIS
depredations?
America’s
military is so technologically superior to every other
military in the world, that
one division (approximately
20,000 troops) with close-air
support is capable of going
just about anywhere against
a conventional-force enemy.
And ISIS, having violated
Osama bin Laden’s dictate
against employing such
forces, is fully vulnerable.
This one division could
quickly retake Ramadi, Mosul, and any other cities occupied by ISIS, leaving the
DOONESBURY® by G.B. Trudeau
Today in History
50 years ago
May 29, 1965—Notre
Dame High School Class
of 1965 had 24 graduates: Duena Hubert, Lucille Barba, George Hupach,
Elizabeth Peltier, Wanda
Reimann, Fred Meis, Charlene Eubanks, Elmer Pfeifer, Garry Gosselin, Sheryl
Fleming, Pat Vest, Jackie
Martin, Charlotte Charbonneau, Bernard Marcotte, Alice Bisnette, Gene Charbonneau, Robin Hood, Norma
Deneault, Gary Dorman,
Linda Bombardier, Sandra
Sulanka, David Demars,
Clinton Jewell and Joe Gerber. . . . Mrs. Dean Q. (Anna)
Townsdin won a five-minute
shopping spree at Paul’s
Thriftway Supermarket in
a soft drink contest. In her
five minutes allotted time
she swooped to the checkout counter several times
carrying $167.80 worth of
her family’s favorite foods.
Mrs. Townsdin, mother of
two daughters, Debbie and
Kathy, carried armloads of
the best steaks in the showcase as well as three huge
hams, several pounds of
coffee and detergent.
25 years ago
May 29, 1990—William
Dean Brown and Charity
Laine Trost announced their
May 19 wedding, which
took place at Trinity United
Methodist Church in Concordia. . . . Members of the
Concordia Middle School investment team which placed
first in the investment division of Kansas State University’s 1989 semester Stock
Market Game were Justin Hattan, team captain;
Heather Thoman and Mark
Lauer.
10 years ago
May 29, 2005—Fifth
graders on the Gold-4.0
Nine Weeks Honor Roll at
Concordia Middle School
were
Slater
Champlin,
Christa Deneault, Drew
Erkenbrack, Bianca Fischer, Hannah Haist, Emily Hasch, Blake Michaud,
Skyler Muff, Gabe Schuler,
Gabe Sprague, Drew Ukens,
Ike Uri, Blake Woellhof and
Shane Zimmer. . . . . Concordia High School Leo Club
members were helping CHS
custodian Dave DeLen in his
efforts to acquire U.S. citizenship. They volunteered
to help him study for tests.
10 years ago
May 29, 2010—Concordia High School softball
coach David Gieber presented the Outstanding Senior
Player Award to Nicole Gieber
and Gavin Koester and Casey
Zimmerman were named corecipients of the Concordia
High School Outstanding Senior Baseball Player Award at
a banquet honoring the CHS
softball and baseball teams. .
. . Participating for Concordia
in the State Track Meet at
Wichita were Katie Lambert,
Shelby Fraser, Erin Hansen,
Taryn Johnson, Haley Bowers, Leah Haden, Richelle
Luongo, Skyler Muff, Drew
Erkenbrack, Ashlynn Lambert and Hannah Haist.
1 year ago
May 29, 2014—Megan
James,
Concordia
High
School senior, finished fifth
in the pole vault at the state
track meet in Wichita. . . .
Sheriff Brian Marks reported
at the Cloud County Commission meeting that the Cloud
County Jail was housing 25
Saline County prisoners.
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mopping up portion of the
operation to Iraqi units.
It should be remembered
that the great fear instilled
into much of the Iraqi populace was that America will
come to stay. Clearly, the
opposite has been true. Further, this time, instead of attacking Iraqi forces and militias, we would be supporting
them as true liberators.
It should also be remembered that in the 1991 and
2003 wars with Iraq combined, American casualties
were under 400. The heavy
casualties came in the guerrilla war following the 2003
invasion of Iraq.
In short, we have hopefully learned from recent errors. If so, one division, along
with any allies who would
care to join it, would overrun ISIS in days, after which
the division would depart as
liberators having used might
for right. In the alternative,
such a victory would give us
an opportunity to use our
power to redraw the map
the way it should have been
drawn nearly 100 years ago.
Following the example of
our involvement in Yugoslavia and the breaking up of
that nation into smaller ethnic states, we could break
up Iraq into Kurdistan in
the north, Sunni Iraq in the
west, and Shiite Iraq in the
south and east.
The question is not
whether this is wishful
thinking, but whether it is
possible, and the answer
is that it most certainly is
possible, and the long-term
benefits would be enumerable.
Douglas
Cohn’s
new
book, “The President’s First
Year” is available for presale
by Rowman & Littlefield at:
www.rowman.com
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A baby born today has a
Sun in Gemini and a Moon
in Libra.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for
Friday, May 29, 2015:
This year you seem to
carry a magic wand in your
back pocket. When you wish
for something, it tends to
become a reality. Be careful about what you wish for,
though, because once you
manifest it, you might decide you no longer want it!
If you are single, your soaring popularity allows you to
broaden your social circle.
You might want to explore
more than commit. If you
are attached, the two of you
will enter a very content period where communication
will be delightful. You also
might decide to pursue a
dream trip that the two of
you often have discussed.
LIBRA adds gentleness to
whatever is going on.
The Stars Show the
Kind of Day You’ll Have:
5-Dynamic;
4-Positive;
3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
ARIES (March 21-April
19)
* * * * Being passive is
not your thing, but with so
much going on around you,
you might not have a choice.
A close friend or loved one is
likely to express his or her
feelings, and it could trigger
a strong reaction. Remain
calm. Tonight: Kiss and
make up.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20)
* * * You have a lot on
your plate, so it might be
best if you can work from
home today. A major purchase could be in the offing, or at least part of your
discussions. If you feel unsure about any aspect, hold
off for now. Tonight: Run
around the block. Bathing
suit time is here!
GEMINI (May 21-June
20)
* * * * * Your imagination
continues to be difficult to
harness. Many of you will be
focused on a new romance
or a loved one. A case of
spring fever could have you
feeling very upbeat. A friend
might make an off-the-wall
comment that catches you
off guard. Tonight: Love the
moment.
CANCER (June 21-July
22)
* * * * You’ll be coming from a grounded place.
Many of you might consider
taking off at the last minute
to head to a local summer
hot spot. A boss could be
unpredictable. Be willing to
say “no” to a nearly impossible request. Tonight: You
get others’ attention wherever you are.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
* * * * Ask the right questions and you’ll get the right
answers. You know that how
you verbalize a request will
determine the outcome. A
loved one might find it hard
-- if not impossible -- to say
“no” to you. Be sure that you
are not pushing this person
too hard. Tonight: TGIF!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
22)
* * * * Your funds will be
a major topic of conversation. You seem to be unusually optimistic right now.
Still, a risk could go too
far. Not being open with a
friend or loved one might
have this person questioning your feelings. Tonight:
Good times don’t require a
big budget.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
* * * * * You might wonder
what others are complaining
about. You are on the verge
of achieving a long-term desire. Examine your options,
but not for too long. Others
seem to exhibit a certain
amount of impulsiveness.
Hang in there. Tonight: Accept a heartfelt compliment
with grace.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov.
21)
* * Just because you
aren’t in the spirit of the
moment, that doesn’t mean
you can’t free yourself up tomorrow. Accomplish everything you need to as quickly
as possible, clear out your
desk, get errands done and
think “weekend plans.” Tonight: Follow your instincts.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21)
* * * * Friends have a way
of gathering around you and
pointing you in the right direction -- or so they think.
Be careful, as you could forget to include a close loved
one and cause yourself a
problem that might be difficult to neutralize. Tonight:
Follow your heart.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19)
* * * Every so often you
get an offer that is too good
to say “no” to. If you choose
not to pursue that specific
path, you will never know
what was possible. Make a
point of breaking out of your
conservative mindset, and
just go for it. Tonight: Surprises mark your interactions.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18)
* * * * If you can detach
and resist throwing yourself right into the middle
of a situation, and you will
like the results. Remember,
you don’t need to jump on
any matter immediately, although you might decide to
do just that. Tonight: Ride
the wave of the unexpected.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20)
* * * * You value friendship. As a result, you might
choose to relate with others
on more of a one-on-one level. Be careful about making
any financial commitments
just yet. The highs and lows
of money dealings could be
extreme. Tonight: You know
how to delight a special
someone!
BORN TODAY
Politician Patrick Henry
(1736), former U.S. President John F. Kennedy
(1917), singer La Toya
Jackson (1956)
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Mailbox
by Kathy Mitchell and
Marcy Sugar
Dear Annie: Thirty years
ago, when I was 11, I got into
an argument on the school
bus with another kid my age.
I was an insecure child, and I
was losing the argument and
feeling humiliated. In a move
to try to regain some power,
I called the other kid, who is
black, a racial epithet. I immediately felt sick at what I
had done, and it is the only
time, before or since, that I
ever did anything like that.
I have thought about that
moment hundreds of times
over the years and consider
it one of my lowest, most
shameful decisions. Thinking
about it has made me aware
of inherent racial biases
that I was raised with, and I
have actively tried to address
these.
Recently, through a mutual friend, I became aware
that the victim of my words is
reachable through social media. My question is: Should I
apologize? My apology would
be sincere, but would also
perhaps be self-serving, as it
may only dredge up a terrible
memory for him. I so wish I
could erase that awful moment, but I am prepared to
accept that I just have to live
with this disgusting thing.
What do you advise? — Trying My Best
Dear Trying: Apologize.
Maybe it is a bit self-serving,
but many apologies are —
they make us feel better that
we tried to make amends.
If this dredges up a terrible
memory for him, you can rest
assured that he hasn't forgotten the incident, either. An
apology could help him close
that door. A private message,
rather than a public post,
would be best. Don't belabor
the issue. Simply say you are
sorry, that it has bothered
you for 30 years (he may be
glad to hear that), and that
you want him to know you
sincerely regret it.
Any communication after
that should be up to him.
Dear Annie: I'd like to say
something about people who
disregard their family members who require care.
My mother had a heart
valve replaced when she
was 97. Eighteen months
later, she had a stroke and
has been in a nursing home
since. By the time she uses
up all of her savings and is
eligible for government assistance, she will have expended
close to $300,000. My family
realizes that this is my mother's money until she dies. We
have picked up the remaining
costs, including supplemental health insurance, hearing
aids, clothing, etc.
My mother just turned
100. She can walk with a
walker and one person assisting. But I am at the nursing home 12 hours a day
to provide the therapy that
Medicare doesn't. The staff
here is kind and caring, but
they have a limited amount
of time, so I help out any way
I can. I have seen residents
who have no one to visit or
keep their interest piqued.
They tend to die sooner than
patients who have visitors. I
hope those uncaring people
get the same treatment when
they are old. — Pat
Dear Pat: There is no
question that regular visits,
especially those that encourage conversation and exercise, are beneficial for residents of nursing homes and
any seniors who live alone.
We also know that doing so
regularly requires commitment and dedication, and not
everyone cares enough to put
forth the effort. Your family
sounds wonderful. Bless you.
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The following students
are listed on the second semester Honor Roll at Concordia Junior High School.
The Honor Roll is made up
of three groups—”A” 4.00;
those with a GPA of 3.503.99; those with a GPA of
3.00-3.49. A letter grade
of “D” or “F” automatically
disqualifies from consideration for the Honor Roll and
students with “Incomplete”
grade are not included.
4.00
Grade 7
Arista Bombardier, Hailey Budke, Maddie Johnson,
Austin Kaufmann, Ciara Kearn, Cassaundra Kreie, Taegen Larsen, Macy McMillan, Tristan Mikesell, Ivon
Owen, Kaitlen Riley, Katelyn
Trecek, Jacob Williams.
4.00
Grade 8
Alex Bonebrake, Beau
Bonebrake, Bethany Craig,
Callahan Figgs, Timothy
Lambert, Madelyn Meyer,
Katlynn Miller, Corben Monzon, Karmen Nelson, Deklyn
Payeur, Tim Peltier, Allison
Poore, Paul Rundus, Elijah
Steffen, Delaney Trost.
3.50-3.99
Grade 7
Rachelle
Anderson,
Chloe Beims, Madelaine
Blochlinger, Terryl Loeffler,
Courtney Mansfield, Ashlyn Norris, Kyle Palmquist,
Kerrigan
Rudolph,
Levi
Sieben, Genna Strait, Faith
Thurner, Robert Trost, Nicole Turner, Jaden Wilson,
Shaina Wright.
3.50-3.99
Grade 8
Grace Carder, Oakley
Champlin, Kennedy Chrisco, Mykah Eshbaugh, Roy
Garcia, Desiree Hemenway, Chloe Hibbs, Tryston
Jochems, Jaedyn Kearn,
Sreya Kemling, Austin Krier, Ryan Lee, Bailey Martin,
Chloe Nielsen, Caitlin Prothro, Katrina Prothro, Tanner Smith, Emma Thyfault,
Lauren Wheeler, Angel Winters.
3.00-3.49
Grade 7
Taylor Avicola, Anthony
Bieker, Hali Buckley, Alexis Christenson, Elizabeth
Duvall, Kassidy Leiszler,
Bethanie
McCall,
Kylee
Mendenhall, Tristen Milligan, Jiselle Moore, Taylynn
Peltier, Victoria Sugrue,
John Tyler, Karlee Wahlmeier, Trevor Wilson, Eyann
Zimmerman.
3,00-3.49
Grade 8
Justice Anderson, Mackenzie Bartlett, Jessica Dethloff, Katelin Donovan, Angelica Hale, Madison Johnson,
Chance LeDuc, Carson McMillan, Drake Revell, Trey
Snyder, Grace Tracy, Mara
Vanous, Kyra Voss, Emma
Wahlmeier, Madison Walters, Michaela Wetter.
CE class on abundant
life will start June 18th
A continuing education
class “Living the Abundant
Life: The Biblical Principles
of Health and Vitality” will be
offered this June.
The Bible provides a complete set of guidelines for living an abundant life. Come
join us on a journey through
God’s manual for human beings. Discover the foods eaten by the Hebrew people and
how this diet helped stop diseases and extend life. Take a
closer look at their sanitation
practices that can halt the
spread of dreaded diseases.
Learn about Temple practices
that are immune enhancing
as well as spiritually renewing. We will also examine the
role of the priest as spiritual
leader, healer, and teacher.
The instructor for this
class will be Jan Dyer, LPN,
MS Natural Health.
This 8 hour CE class will
meet from 9:00-5:00 p.m. on
Thursday, June 18, 2015 at
the Tammy Walker Cancer
Center, 511 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kan.
For further information
or to preregister, please call
1(800)729-5101, ext 372 or
375, or (785)243-1435, ext
372 or 375 at Cloud County
Community College.
MONDAY
AA, Belleville Crossroads Group, 24th and O Street,
Belleville
AA, Came to Believe, 6:30 p.m., 317 W. 5th, Concordia
TUESDAY
AA Concordia Gateway Group, 8 p.m., 317 West 5th
Alanon, 8 p.m., We Care, 6th and Valley, Concordia
WEDNESDAY
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9 a.m., Catholic Religious Education Center, 232 East 5th
AA, 8p.m., Scandia Helping Hands group, United
Methodist Church basement
Came to Believe Group, Brown Baggers meeting at
noon, 317 W. 5th, Concordia
Agenda AA Literature Study, 8 p.m., 18 Delmar Street
Lady Bracknell Chapter of Concordia Red Hat Club,
Marla’s Joy Tea House
Fibromyalgia/Arthritis Support Group, 7 p.m., United
Methodist Church, Beloit
THURSDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous Primary Purpose Group, 7
p.m., 317 W. 5th, Concordia
American Legion Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., post home
FRIDAY
Came to Believe Group, noon, 317 W. 5th, Concordia
Alcoholics Anonymous, Concordia Gateway Group, 8
p.m., 317 W. 5th, Concordia
Call Cloud County Chemical Dependency Committee
(CCCDC) 24/7 hotline for assistance including area addiction group meetings. They also have a website that
lists all of its AA, NA, Al-Anon and OA meeting times and
places. Freedom Club Website is www.freedom-club.org.
Freedom Club address is 317 W. 5th Street.
DVACK Weekly Support Groups in Concordia
Tuesdays—Domestic Violence Support Group; the
dynamics of domestic violence, safety planning, healthy
relationships and boundaries; Sexual Assault/Women
Empowered Support Group; trauma, coping techniques
and self-care.
Wednesdays—Survivors with Disabilities Support
Group; navigating various systems, accessing universal
services without discrimination, individual rights and
opportunities and empowerment; Economic Support
Group, budgeting, individual assessment and reflection
of financial literacy, gaining employment and financial
goal setting.
Thursdays—Domestic Violence Parent Support Group;
cycle of abuse, identifying children’s emotions and coping behaviors, establishing solid family connections and
support; Sexual Assault Parent Support Group; child
trauma, triggers and coping techniques.
Call 785.243.4349 for times/location and to preregister for support group meetings.
Smiths’ daughters graduate
from U.M. School of Nursing
Daughters of Kent and 2014.
Julie Smith, Concordia,
Andrea Marie Smith was
have graduated from the a Doctor of Nursing Practice
University
of
Maryland graduate in May 2015. She
School of Nursing.
also was selected by the facLeah Marie Smith re- ulty to present the “Student
ceived a Bachelor of Science Remarks” at the graduation
episode of dementia and in Nursing in December ceremony.
treatment options that may
be applicable to resolve this
Senior Citizens Menu
versus chronic dementia.
Monday, June 1—Goulash, green beans, cinnamon apThe etiologies and treatment options will be dis- ples; 10 a.m.—Exercise.
Tuesday, June 2—Chicken and noodles, mashed potacussed and explored to provide the best quality of life toes, corn, peaches; VA representative.
Wednesday, June 3—Turkey salad, macaroni salad,
for the patient and family.
Instructor will be Juani- cake; 10 a.m.—Exercise; 12:30 p.m.—BINGO.
Thursday, June 4—Tuna casserole, cauliflower, Jell-O®
ta Borell, RN, BSN.
For further informa- with fruit, alt: hamburger patty.
Friday, June 5—Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy,
tion or to preregister call
1.800.729.5101, ext. 372 or mixed vegetables, pineapple; 10 a.m.—Exercise.
Fresh coffee and cinnamon rolls daily 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
243-1435, ext. 372.
CCCC offering class on
dementia in the elderly
A nurse continuing education class, Recognizing
and Treating Dementia in
the Elderly will be offered
from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, at Cloud
County Community College,
Concordia.
Understanding dementia and its many faces is
integral to providing quality
care for the elderly confused
patient. This class will focus
on the symptoms that can
help determine an acute
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SUNDAY
AA, 10 a.m., Came to Believe, 317 W. 5th, Concordia
Grupo AA de Concordia-en Espanol, 317 W. 5th, Concordia
NA, 7 p.m., CCHC cafeteria
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Sports
Funk Pharmacy
Rodriguez wins debut with Red Sox
rallies for 10-6 win
Funk Pharmacy rallied
from a 5-4 deficit to defeat
the American Legion 10-6 in
Concordia Recreation Softball play Thursday night at
the Concordia Sports Complex.
Trailing by a run, Funk
Pharmacy scored four runs
in the bottom of the third
inning to go up 8-5.
Funk Pharmacy added
two runs in the fourth
inning to make it a 10-5
game.
The American Legion
scored one run in the top of
the fifth inning.
Haley Lewis did the pitching for Funk Pharmacy.
Derica Reed pitched for
the American Legion.
The American Legion
grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top
of the first inning.
Funk
Pharmacy
answered with three runs in
the bottom of the first.
A run in the top of the
second inning pulled the
American Legion even at 33.
Funk Pharmacy put up
one run in the bottom of the
second, and led 4-3.
The American Legion
went back on top 5-4 with
two runs in the top of the
third inning.
Kaitlen Riley and Tessa
Christensen scored two
runs each for Funk Pharmacy.
In the other game played
Thursday night, Cloud
County Co-op erupted for
seven runs in the top of the
sixth inning to down Subway, 18-13.
Cloud County Co-op,
trailing 1-0, scored eight
runs in the top of the second
inning.
Subway scored three
runs in the second inning
and four in the third to tie
the game at 8-8.
Three runs in the fourth
inning gave Cloud County
Co-op an 11-8 advantage.
Subway pushed across
three runs in the bottom of
the fifth inning to tie the
game at 11-11.
Cloud County Co-op sent
13 batters to the plate, and
scored seven runs in the top
of the sixth inning to go on
top 18-11.
Subway scored two runs
in the bottom of the sixth.
Zoe Bechard pitched for
Cloud County Co-op.
Kendall Reynolds and
McKenzie Widen did the
pitching for Subway.
Taylor Smith and Jara
Nordell scored three runs
each for Cloud County Coop.
Bechard, Abby Fredrickson, Terin Rundus, Karlee
Wahlmeier and Chloe Conway scored two runs each.
Samantha Sjogren scored
three runs for Subway
Jaden Wilson, Rachelle
Anderson
and
Maddie
Blochlinger scored two runs
each.
Sports in Brief
The Associated Press
FIFA INVESTIGATION
ZURICH (AP) — As defiant as ever, Sepp Blatter resisted
calls to resign as FIFA president and deflected blame for the
massive bribery and corruption scandal engulfing soccer’s
world governing body.
“We, or I, cannot monitor everyone all of the time,” Blatter
said in his first public remarks on the crisis that has further
tainted his leadership on the eve of his bid for a fifth term as
president.
The 79-year-old Blatter insisted he could restore trust in
world soccer after a pair of corruption investigations brought
“shame and humiliation” on his organization and the world’s
most popular sport. Blatter was expected to win Friday’s
election against Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan.
A U.S. Justice Department investigation accused 14 international soccer officials or sports marketing executives of
bribery, racketeering, fraud and money-laundering over two
decades in connection with marketing rights worth hundreds of millions of dollars awarded for tournaments in
North and South America. Seven officials —including two
FIFA vice presidents and members of its finance committee
— remained in custody in Zurich on Thursday. Blatter was
not implicated in the indictment.
PRO BASKETBALL
MIAMI (AP) — For the first time, the relationship between
Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat seems murky at best. And
his future with the team is now in doubt.
Contract talks between Wade and the Heat are at “an
impasse” and the three-time NBA champion is preparing
himself for possibly leaving the team this summer, a person
with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated
Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither side has publicly released details of the
negotiations.
Wade is under contract for the 2015-16 season, and
would earn about $16.1 million. He also could opt out and
become a free agent. Wade has said many times, including in
an end-of-season interview with AP, that he wants to remain
with the Heat for the remainder of his career. But Wade has
not decided anything, including whether he will opt out, the
person said on Thursday.
PRO FOOTBALL
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson took to Twitter to
express his frustration over criticism he is receiving while
staying away from the voluntary portion of Minnesota
Vikings’ offseason.
The former NFL MVP has come under scrutiny from fans
after saying he wanted a long-term commitment from the
team despite the fact that he missed most of last season
while addressing child abuse charges. He has three years
and about $46 million left on his deal, but none of that is
guaranteed.
“A (little) crazy how one side has so much power that they
can do as they please when it come to the contract!” Peterson tweeted. “But when the other-side (player’s) feels for
whatever reason! Family, Change of scenery or simply - what
they feels just might work best for them! Those same laws
don’t apply!”
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A slimmer Tim Tebow threw passes in shorts while a horde of reporters critiqued his mechanics and analyzed his arm motion.
The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner spoke to a large gathering of media for the first time since signing a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles last month. Tebow praised
coach Chip Kelly and teammates, explained his new appreciation for football after being out of the NFL for two years
and emphasized his role is quarterback.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)
— Eduardo Rodriguez
threw 7 2/3 scoreless
innings to become the
youngest Red Sox starter to
win in his major league
debut on the road since
1967, and Boston beat the
Rangers 5-1 to spoil Josh
Hamilton’s first home game
back in Texas on Thursday
night.
The
22-year-old
Rodriguez was already the
youngest Red Sox pitcher
to make his MLB debut on
the road since 21-year-old
Roger Clemens in 1985.
Billy Rohr was 21 when he
won in his debut at the New
York Yankees on April 14,
1967.
Rodriguez (1-0) struck
out seven and walked two.
Boston went ahead to stay
when Mookie Betts had an
RBI single in the fifth off
Nick Martinez (4-1).
Hamilton was 2-for-4,
lining a double into the
right-field corner on the
first pitch he saw from
Rodriguez in the second
inning. He added an RBI
single in the ninth. Back in
Texas a month and a day
after being re-acquired
from the Los Angeles
Angels, the 2010 AL MVP
had gone 1-for-11 in his
first three games after
reuniting with the team
Monday in Cleveland.
White Sox 3, Orioles2
Orioles 6, White Sox 3
BALTIMORE (AP) —
Chris Sale struck out 12
over 7 2-3 shutout innings
to lead the Chicago White
Sox over the Orioles in the
opener of a doubleheader
caused by rioting in Baltimore last month.
The doubleheader was
scheduled after games on
April 27-28 were postponed
because of riots near the
ballpark following the
funeral of a black man who
died of injuries sustained
while in police custody. The
third game of that series
was played without fans in
the stadium.
The nightcap featured a
matchup of rookie righthanders. Chris Beck (0-1)
gave up four earned runs,
10 hits and four walks in
six innings in his major
league debut for the White
Sox. Mike Wright (2-0) went
five innings, allowing three
runs and six hits.
Zach Britton, the fourth
Baltimore reliever, worked
a perfect ninth for his 13th
save.
Sale (4-2) dominated the
Orioles in the opener, setting a season high in
strikeouts, allowing four
hits and no walks. Making
his first major league start
following two appearances
as a reliever this month,
Orioles rookie Tyler Wilson
(1-1) took the loss.
Indians 5, Mariners 3
SEATTLE (AP) — Corey
Kluber struck out 13 in
seven innings to win his
third straight decision,
Jason Kipnis continued his
hot May with two hits and
two RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners.
Cleveland won for the
eighth time in 10 games,
inching closer to .500 after
struggling the first six
weeks of the season. Kluber, the reigning AL Cy
Young winner, improved to
3-0 with 50 strikeouts and
two walks in his last four
starts.
Kluber (3-5) gave up a
pair of home runs to Mike
Zunino in the third and
Dustin Ackley in the sixth,
but Seattle was able to
mount little otherwise. Kluber earned his first road
victory of the season.
James Paxton (3-3) gave
up eight hits and three
earned runs before leaving
with two outs and a 3-0
count against Brandon
Moss in the fifth due to a
finger injury.
Athletics 5, Yankees 4
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) —
Ben Zobrist drew a bases-
loaded walk from David
Carpenter in the seventh
inning to break a tie and
the Oakland Athletics rallied from a three-run deficit
to beat the New York Yankees.
Billy Burns and Brett
Lawrie homered off CC
Sabathia (2-7) to start the
comeback from a 3-0 hole
and the A’s went on to beat
the Yankees for the 10th
time in their past 11 meetings in Oakland.
Alex Rodriguez tied
Barry Bonds for second
place on the all-time RBIs
list and Brian McCann
homered in his third
straight game for the Yankees, who had their threegame
winning
streak
snapped.
Evan Scribner (1-0)
retired all five batters he
faced for the win. Tyler
Clippard allowed a two-out
RBI double by Brett Gardner in the ninth before getting Chase Hedley to fly out
for his fifth save in six
chances.
Giants 7, Braves 0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
Brandon Belt’s solo home
run in the seventh inning
broke up a scoreless pitching duel and the San Francisco Giants won their
fourth straight, beating the
Atlanta Braves.
Chris
Heston
(5-3)
allowed four hits over 7 1/3
innings to win his third
straight decision and give
the Giants 12 wins in their
past 14 games. He also
doubled, his first career
extra base hit.
Hunter Pence added a
two-run triple and Joe
Panik a two-run double in
a six-run eighth inning
against Brandon Cunniff to
break the game open.
Pence became the first
right-handed hitter to hit
safely against Cunniff,
ending his streak of 30
straight to begin his career.
Shelby Miller (5-2), who
came within one out of a
no-hitter in his last road
start, took the loss despite
allowing one run and five
hits over seven innings.
Pirates 11, Padres 5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jung
Ho Kang hit a three-run
homer and Starling Marte
and Gregory Polanco also
went deep off Ian Kennedy
to lead the Pittsburgh
Pirates to their seventh
straight victory.
A.J. Burnett (5-1), who
no-hit the Padres in 2001
while with the Marlins, won
his fifth straight start.
Andrew McCutchen, Neil
Walker and Francisco
Cervelli each had three of
the Pirates’ 15 hits.
The Pirates’ first six runs
scored on homers, including no-doubters by Kang
and Polanco. Marte hit a
two-run shot in the third,
his 10th. McCutchen was
aboard on a leadoff single.
Kennedy (2-5) lost his
fourth straight start, allowing seven hits and seven
runs.
Angels 12, Tigers 2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) —
Chris Iannetta hit his
fourth career grand slam,
Albert Pujols and Matt
Joyce also homered and
C.J. Wilson pitched two-hit
ball over six innings for the
Los Angeles Angels in a
rout over the Detroit
Tigers.
Wilson (3-3) struck out
seven and walked five in
the opener of a four-game
series. The left-hander
allowed his only run in the
third, hitting two-time AL
MVP Miguel Cabrera on the
right foot with the bases
loaded after giving up a
leadoff single to James
McCann and two two-out
walks.
Buck Farmer (0-1) made
his first start of the season
and third of his big league
career after getting recalled
from Triple-A Toledo, and
was charged with seven
runs and nine hits in fiveplus innings.
Thibodeau fired as coach of Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — In five
seasons under Tom Thibodeau, the Chicago Bulls
soared to heights they had
not reached since Michael
Jordan and Scottie Pippen
were collecting championships.
They never got to the top
with him and now he is out.
The Bulls fired Thibodeau
on Thursday, parting ways
with the strong-willed coach
who took the team to the
playoffs in each of his five
seasons only to have his
success overshadowed by
his strained relationship
with the front office.
“It is our strong belief that
there needs to be a culture
of communication that
builds a trust throughout
this organization from the
players to the coaches to the
management and to the
front office, a culture where
everyone is pulling in the
same direction,” general
manager Gar Forman said.
“When that culture is sacrificed, it becomes extremely
difficult to evolve and to
grow.”
Thibodeau went 255-139,
a .647 winning percentage
that ranks seventh in NBA
history among coaches with
at least 200 games. He led
the Bulls to the top seed in
the playoffs his first two seasons and was the NBA’s
Coach of the Year in 2011,
the same year Derrick Rose
became
the
league’s
youngest MVP.
He thanked Chicago fans,
his players, staff and their
families “who have honored
me and the Bulls by their
effort, love, dedication and
professionalism.”
“We are proud of our
many
accomplishments,
fought through adversity,
and tried to give our fans the
full commitment to excellence they deserve,” Thibodeau said in a statement.
“I love this game and am
excited about what’s ahead
for me with USA Basketball
and the next coaching
opportunity in the NBA.”
Chicago advanced to the
Eastern Conference finals
that season, but it’s the only
time the Bulls made it past
the second round under
Thibodeau, who had two
years left on his contract.
Iowa State coach Fred
Hoiberg, who has not
returned to work full-time
following open heart surgery
in April, is widely viewed as
a top candidate to replace
him.
The move comes two
weeks after the Bulls were
eliminated by Cleveland
with a listless effort in Game
6 of the East semifinals that
came on the heels of an
injury-filled 50-win season.
Forman said the Bulls
spent the past week or so
conducting exit interviews
with players and organizational meetings. He insisted
management was not holding out for compensation for
Thibodeau and would have
granted teams permission to
talk to him had had they
asked — but none did.
Either way, the gulf
between the coach and his
bosses was too large to
bridge.
Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf made that clear in a
long, scathing statement
that said the organization
has succeeded in part
because of “a willingness to
participate in a free flow of
information”
and
that
“internal discussions must
not be considered an invasion of turf, and must
remain private.”
PARIS (AP) — After
struggling in her first two
matches at the French
Open, Ana Ivanovic eased
past Donna Vekic 6-0, 6-3
Friday to book a spot in the
second week at the claycourt Grand Slam.
On a cold day in the
French capital, it took the
former champion just 53
minutes to return to a
fourth round at a major
tournament for the first
time in more than a year.
Ivanovic, who won the
French Open in 2008 after
losing in the final a year
before, wrapped up the first
set in 23 minutes and fin-
ished with 19 winners.
“After the first two
matches, I really started to
get a little bit of feeling and
groove,” said the Serb, who
was pushed to deciders in
the first and second rounds
after twice losing the opening set.
The last time Ivanovic
made the fourth round of a
major was at the Australian Open in 2014. She
was eliminated by 142ndranked Lucie Hradecka in
Melbourne earlier this year
after playing with a broken
toe.
Since winning the title
seven years ago, Ivanovic
has never progressed past
the fourth round in Roland
Garros. Her next opponent
on the Parisian red clay will
be No. 9 seed Ekaterina
Makarova, who defeated
Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-4.
“The first two matches I
really felt like I had kind of
a slow start,” Ivanovic said.
“This is something I really
wanted to change today.”
Playing
on
Court
Suzanne Lenglen, Ivanovic
was broken in the third
game of the second set. She
recovered quickly though,
winning five of the next six
games.
Also, local favorite Alize
Cornet advanced to her
maiden
fourth-round
match in 11 attempts at
her home tournament with
a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 hard-fought
win over Mirjana LucicBaroni, who finished with
59 unforced errors after
her all-risk approach backfired.
Cornet celebrated her
victory as if she had won
the tournament, falling
onto her back, letting out a
scream and then bursting
into tears.
“At last, I’m into the second week at Roland,” Cornet said. “I’ve been waiting
for this for 11 years.”
Ivanovic advances in French Open
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MOVING SALE: Numerous
nice household items, washer/
dryer, recumbent bike, furniture,
clothing, games, collectibles,
rain or shine, allow time to
browse.
1309 Crescent Lane,
Concordia, KS.
Friday, May 29th,
2:00-8:00pm;
Saturday, May 30th,
8:00-5:00pm.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE
June 4, 8-6pm
June 5, 8-?
2132 Republican
(LaBarge Honor’s House)
Something for Everyone!
HOOD PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD
GARAGE SALES
520 E. 12th,
1305 Archer,
514 E. 14th,
1405 Archer,
614 E. 14th.
Sat. May 30th, 7am-?
Employment Opportunity
USD #333
Has an opening for a
CUSTODIAN
For more information, call the
Board Office at 785-243-3518
or applications may be picked
up at 217 W. 7th.
USD 333 is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and shall not
discriminate in its employment
practices and policies with
respect to hiring, compensation,
terms, conditions, or privileges
of employment because of an
individual’s race, color, religion,
sex, age, disability or national
origin.
Application deadline: Until Filled.
SUNSET HOME
in Concordia
is looking for a responsible
and dependable team player
in our Activities Department.
Activities Assistant will work
30-40 hours per week.
Successful person will hold
current CNA certification and
have proficient computer
skills.
Apply in person at
620 2nd Ave
EOE.
Champlin Tire Recycling
is hiring for a
Full-time
Class A CDL Driver
Sign-on bonus plus eligible
for attendance/safety
bonuses. Benefits available.
Home weekends and most
evenings. Apply in person
at 301 Cedar, Concordia
or call 785-243-3345. EOE.
Now Hiring
STORE MANAGER
Submit resume to:
Mike’s TV & Appliance
112 E. 6th, Concordia
785-243-7500
Condray Farms, Inc.,
in Clifton, Kan.
is looking for workers for
our hog operation. This is
a full-time position that will
require some weekend work
and heavy lifting. Competitive
salary and benefit package
including vacation, medical
insurance and retirement
plan.
Please call 785-455-3410 or
785-455-3464 after 6:00pm.
LPN 2-10 Shift
Excellent benefits.
Apply in person,
Mount Joseph Senior Village
1110 W. 11th St.,Concordia.
May 29th, 5-7pm
& May 30th, 8am-2pm.
HELP WANTED
Part-time
Administrative Assistant
Must possess good people and
computer skills and be able to
multi-task and communicate
effectively. EOE.
Send resume to:
WADDELL & REED
213 W. 6th St.,
Concordia, KS
Email: lmalone@wradvisors.
com
or 785-243-9977, ask for Luke
CNA/CMA
Full or part time includes
every other weekend. All
shifts available. Differential
paid for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
HOUSEKEEPER
Full or part time includes
every other weekend.
DIETARY AIDE/
COOK’S ASSISTANT
Full or part time includes
every other weekend.
HELP WANTED- Rural Carrier Associate Opening at the Concordia
Post Office. $16.65/hr. Apply at
Park Villa is looking for
dependable, caring team
members to ensure the best
care for our residents.
WANTED
Apply in person
PARK VILLA
114 S. High St.
Clyde, KS 66938
785-446-2818
www.usps.com/employment.
Cloud County Health
Center is currently hiring
in multiple departments.
For a list of all current job
opportunities, go to www.
cchc.com and select the
careers tab or call
785-243-8522.
REWARD:
NEW competitive
wages and benefits!
The West Region
Department for Children and
Families (DCF)
Is now recruiting for a
Social Worker
Specialist Position
In the Concordia Office.
Primary functions of the
position are to investigate
reports of suspected abuse and
neglect and determine safety
and risk factors regarding the
safety and welfare of adults.
Minimum requirements:
License to practice social work
in the State of Kansas at the
time of hire.
An application and Kansas
Tax Clearance Certificate are
required. The application can
be submitted at www.jobs.
ks.gov select DCF - West
Region, Requisition number
180681. Position is open till
filled. You may obtain a State
Tax Clearance Certificate
by accessing the Kansas
Department of Revenue’s
w e b s i t e a t h t t p : / / w w w.
ksrevenue.org/taxclearance.
html.
For more information send
an email to WestJobs@dcf.
ks.gov. and reference the
Requisition number.
CDL DRIVER
3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE
Something For Everyone
(Former Walker Veterinary
Clinic)
1594 N 146th Rd
Help Wanted
Full time position available.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
repetitively and have a valid
driver’s license. Attendance
bonus and vacation benefits.
Drug testing required. Apply
at 301 Cedar Street. EOE.
Full-Time
NIGHT SHIFT NURSE
Excellent benefits. Apply in
person, please M-F,
8:30-4:30 at Business Office
Mount Joseph
Senior Village
1110 W. 11th St.
Concordia, KS 66901
EOE
Sunset Home, Inc.
is in need of caring and
energetic CNAs for Day &
Evening Shift. Positions would
include working every other
weekend.
Submit application to:
Sunset Home, Inc.
620 2nd Ave.
Concordia, KS 66901
Or apply in person or online at
www.sunsethomeinc.com. An
Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do pre-employment drug
screening.
SUNSET HOME, INC.
is in need of a caring and
energetic
CMA
Position is for the 2-10pm
shift and every other
weekend.
Submit application to:
Sunset Home, Inc.
620 2nd Ave.,
Concordia, KS 66901
Sunset Home, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
We test for drugs.
K-State Research and
Extension River Valley
District
is accepting applications for
a Program Assistant
for the
Family Nutrition Program
(FNP)
to provide nutrition education
to elementary children and
limited resource families
throughout the District. This
position is 32 hours per week
with a minimum qualification
of a bachelor’s degree in
Nutrition or Education or a
closely related field. Some
classroom experience
would be preferred but is
not required. Applicant must
have a valid driver’s license,
proof of insurance, and
reliable transportation. Send
a cover letter and resume
with references to the River
Valley Extension District
Belleville Office, 1815 M
Street, Belleville, KS 66935.
Applications are due at 4:30
on June 15th. For more
information, contact Gina
Aurand, DFCS Agent, 785527-5084 or by email at
[email protected]. Kansas
State University is an EOE of
individuals with disabilities
and protected veterans.
Background check required.
Kansas State University
actively seeks diversity
among its employees.
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Sales Calendar
•Friday, May 29, 2015–
Going Out of Business Auction at 6:00 p.m. located at
LeSalle Jewelers, 134 West
6th Street, Concordia, Kansas. Misc. and Collectibles.
Large Assortment of Jewelry. Alan and Lesli Johnson, Sellers. Dannie Kearn
Auction.
Saturday, June 6, 2015–
Living Estate Auction at
9:00 a.m. located at the Kearn Auction House, 220
West 5th Street, Concordia,
Kansas. High Quality Vintage Dolls and Antiques.
Dannie Kearn Auction.
•Saturday,
June
13,
2015– Public Auction at
10:00 a.m. located 411 Republic Ave. in Republic,
Kansas. Real Estate, Tractor,
Welding,
Mechanic
Tools, Hardware Store Items
and Antiques. Republic
Feed, Fertilizer & Welding
Shop, Sellers. Novak Bros.
& Gieber Auction.
•Thursday, June
25,
2015– Land Auction at 1:30
p.m. located at the Community Center, 308 Delaware,
Jewell, Kansas. 78 acres of
land 5 miles East of Randall, Kansas on 300 Road
between Roads G and H.
James and Marcella Whipple, Sellers. Mikkelsen Auction.
MUTTS® by Patrick McDonnell
ZITS® by Scott and Borgman
BABY BLUE® by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott
BARNEY GOOGLE AND SNUFFY SMITH® by John Rose
HAGER THE HORRIBLE® by Chris Browne
Ask the Guys
Dear Classified Guys,
I'm rather new to being a real estate
agent, but I'm fairly certain that last
weekend's experience is out of the
norm. A couple came in and asked if
I would show them my listing for a
very expensive house. I was so
excited I told them to jump in the car
and we'd go. Little did I know that
their 140-pound Bull-Mastiff had to
tag along. "Charlie" had to like the
house in order for them to buy. So
we loaded in and took off. It seems
Charlie liked it because the couple
wanted to make an offer, but only
after coming back next week with
Charlie's older and larger brother,
Max. This seems ridiculous,
but the commission might
just be worth it. Any ideas
on how to impress a dog
with a 2.8 million dollar home?
• • •
Cash: You know, many people treat
their pets like family, but this is the first
time we've heard of a dog making a
large investment decision.
Carry: It kind of makes you wonder if
their bank is Bark of America?
Cash: One thing is for sure. This sale
could be one of the most expensive doghouses ever sold.
Carry: I'm not sure there's any proto-
Fast Facts
Odor Eater
Duane “Cash” Holze
& Todd “Carry” Holze
05/24/15
©The Classified Guys®
col for showing a house to a dog. After
all, Charlie and Max are probably not
impressed with Italian marble floors or
hand-crafted stained glass. They'd probably be more excited with a fire hydrant
on the front lawn!
Cash: However, dogs do have a very
keen sense of smell. As a real estate
agent, you may know that people find a
home more appealing when there is a
pleasant aroma lingering in the air, such
as a fresh baked apple pie or homemade
bread.
Carry: Imagine what the dogs would
think if they walked in and smelled the
aroma of a fresh pot roast in the oven.
Cash: Of course, if a few drippings
dropped on the floor, I'm sure they
wouldn't mind if it was accidentally left
behind.
Carry: The truth is that if your potential buyers are eccentric enough to let
their dogs make the final decision, there
probably isn't much you can do. After
all, you don't know how they decide if
Charlie or Max actually like the place.
If Max lies down in front of the fireplace, is that a good sign or is he just
bored?
Cash: Your best bet is to simply
accommodate the owners to the best of
your ability. But pay attention. You
never know when the dogs might give
some good stock advice.
Most dogs like to sniff everything.
And with just one whiff, your dog can
take in a lot of information. That's
because dogs have about 25 times more
smell receptors, called chemoreceptors,
than us humans. That allows them to
sense odor concentrations 100 million
times lower than we can. So when they
sniff the sidewalk, they can tell if the
neighbor's poodle has been by or if
someone dropped a donut on their morning stroll. That's probably also how they
tell when the mailman is coming.
Trust Fund
We've all heard of people who inherit
millions from their heirs. However,
believe it or not, at least 16 states now
allow owners to establish trust funds for
their pets and pass on an inheritance for
their care. In 1993 tobacco heiress, Doris
Duke, left $100,000 to her dog Rodeo.
It's been reported that actress Betty
White will be leaving $5 million of her
estate to her pets. Even Oprah Winfrey is
believed to have added her dogs to her
will so they may continue living in the
lap of luxury. Nowadays, it seems a
dog's life isn't so bad.
www.ClassifiedGuys.com
Legals
First published in the Blade-Empire on
Friday, May 22, 2015
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CLOUD
COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of
Charlene L. Machen, Deceased
Case No. 14-PR-39
(A Proceeding Pursuant to K.S.A.
Chapter 59)
NOTICE OF HEARING
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL
PERSONS CONCERNED
You are hereby notified that Petitions for Allowance and Classification of
Demand have been filed by: Kansas Gas
Services and Mount Joseph Senior Village; and a Petition for Final Settlement
has been filed in this Court by Thomas
L. Forshee, duly appointed, qualified and
acting Executor of the Estate of Charlene
L. Machen, deceased, requesting that his
acts be approved, his account be settled
and allowed; the heirs be determined; the
Last Will and Testament of the decedent
be construed and the estate be assigned
to the persons entitled thereto; the Court
find that allowances requested for Attorney’s fees and expenses are reasonable
and should be allowed; the administration
of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of
receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged
as the Executor of the Estate of Charlene
L. Machen, deceased, and the Petitioner
be released from further liability.
You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before June 15, 2015
at 11:00 o’clock a.m. in the District Court
in the City of Concordia, in Cloud County,
Kansas, at which time and place the cause
will be heard.
Should you fail therein, judgment and
decree will be entered in due course upon
the Petitions.
Thomas L. Forshee
Executor
Scott R. Condray
CONDRAY & THOMPSON, LLC
812 Washington
P.O. Box 407
Concordia, KS 66901-0407
(785) 243-1357
FAX (785) 243-1359
[email protected]
Attorneys for Executor
3f
(First published in The Concordia
Blade-Empire Friday, May 15, 2015.)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
CLOUD COUNTY, KANSAS
Probate Division
In the Matter of the Estate of
ANDREW C. STRUBLE, Deceased
Case No. 15-PR-25
Notice of HEARING
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL
PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on May 13,
2015, a petition was filed in this Court by
Philip W. Struble, a legatee and the executor named in the Last Will and Testament of
Andrew C. Struble, deceased, dated July
7, 1994, praying that the will filed with the
Petition be admitted to probate and record,
that he be appointed as executor, without
bond, and that he be granted Letters Testamentary.
You are required to file your written
defenses thereto on or before the 11th day
of June, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. of said day, in
this Court, in the City of Concordia in Cloud
County, Kansas, at which time and place
the cause will be heard. Should you fail,
judgment and decree will be entered in due
course upon the petition.
All creditors are notified to exhibit their
demands against the estate within four
months from the date of the first publication
of this notice as provided by law, and if their
demands are not thus exhibited, they shall
be forever barred.
Philip W. Struble
SUBMITTED BY:
S. Andrew Heidrick, SC #13700
146 N. 9th St.
P.O. Box 528
Salina, KS 67402-0528
(785) 825-5809
Attorney for Petitioner
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Mothers are the most instinctive
philosophers.
-Harriet Beecher Stowe
***
Developer starts
“civic hacking” group
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – For
local developer Seth Etter, the
best way to solve a problem is
to look at the data.
Etter is the organizer
behind Open Wichita - a
new “civic hacking” group
that aims to solve community problems and increase
government
transparency
through public information,
The Wichita Eagle reported.
The idea is simple: Identify community problems,
look for solutions in data and
present those solutions to
public officials.
Some examples of issues
Open Wichita could tackle include creating an app to show
all the bike paths in town, or
analyzing data already gathered by the city to show public officials ways to solve transit problems, Etter said.
Although the projects the
group pursues could intersect with local politics, Etter
says his goal is for the group
to not become politicized. He
wants the solutions to be
guided by the data.
Open Wichita is not just
for tech types, Etter says. The
group needs people with the
common goal of civic engage-
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Got a question, funny story, or just want to give
us your opinion? We want to hear all about it!
Email us at [email protected].
ment, from all backgrounds.
“I want anybody who has
an idea about what to fix in
the community to come,” Etter said.
While “hacking” tends to
have a negative connotation,
Etter says that it’s more about
being able to come up with
creative solutions, and in this
case, using technology.
“We’re not doing anything
illegal by any means,” he said.
One of the partners in the
new venture is the city of
Wichita, which will help provide members ideas of what
kind of data is available and
in what formats.
Reader Humor
Full Disclosure
As a real estate agent, you never
know what might come up when you
show a house. Last weekend I was
showing an older home to a couple.
After touring the upper floors, we
ventured into the basement for a
final look.
As we walked around the rather
vacant space, I told the couple I had
to disclose that the basement sometimes floods during a heavy rain.
"I'm guessing like a swimming
pool," the gentleman commented.
"Why would you say that," I asked
him.
Pointing to the far end of the
room, he replied, "They wrote on the
wall, 'Deep End'!"
(Thanks to Harold F.)
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Obituaries
WILLIAM THOMAS “WILL” PEARSON
William Thomas “Will”
Pearson, 24, Providence,
Rhode Island, left us on
Thursday, May 21, 2015. He
was born Christmas morning, December 25, 1990, in
Springfield, Mo., the son of
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Pearson. He was valedictorian
of the International Baccalaureate program of Central
High School, Class of 2009,
where he competed in debate on the state and national level. He was a member
of the golf and swim teams
and he qualified for state in
swimming.
He attended Brown
University in Providence,
Rhode Island and was pursuing a writing career and
composing his first book.
Will was also the founder
of the Brown Music Co-op
at Brown University, and
he played drums for three
bands. Will had a keen and
bright sense of humor. He
was an avid reader and liked
philosophy. Will loved the
Japanese culture, became
fluent in the language and
traveled there several times.
He loved to eat sushi, his
Meemaw’s spaghetti, and
SpaghettiOs. Will loved to
water ski, snow ski and hunt
duck and pheasant with his
father. He spent many hours
staying up all night playing
video games with his brother
and their friends.
In his short life, Will has
accomplished so much and
will be missed by many, but
mostly by his loving family.
He was preceded in death
by his grandfather, Marion
C. Pearson, M.D. and an
aunt, Suzanne Lusher.
Will is survived by his
parents, Tom and Cindy
Pearson; brother, Logan
Today’s weather artwork by
Lewis VanMeter,
a 3rd grader in
Mrs. Koester’s class
William Thomas “Will”
Pearson
Pearson; grandparents, William and Betty Colliver, of
Lexington, Ky.; and Barbara and Devine Montoya,
of Concordia, Kan.; three
aunts, Jean Clark, of Lexington, Ky.; Ann Pearson,
Salina, Kan.; and Lora Pearson, Charlotte, N.C.; one
uncle, James Pearson, M.D.,
of Charlotte, N.C.; four cousins, Ayse and Safiye Manguoglu and Matthew and
David Pearson; and the family dogs, Kate, Hank, Champ
and Pippa.
Funeral mass was
Wednesday, May 27, at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church with
Father Fergus Monaghan
celebrant. Burial followed
and was under the care of
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood
Chapel.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the William
Thomas Pearson Debate
Scholarship Foundation at
Central High School, in care
of the State Bank of Southwest Missouri, 3310 East
Sunshine, Springfield, MO.
65804.
One acts to hit stage
The cast of “When Doorjams Malfunction,” a one-act comedy written by Chris Stiles, will perform one of two one-act plays this weekend at the Brown Grand Theatre. They will perform
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
(Blade photo by Jessica LeDuc)
For the Record
Action!
ROBERT “BOB” BARLEEN
Robert “Bob” Barleen, age
67, died Thursday, May 28,
2015, at his home in rural
The cast of “A Mad Breakfast” will perform this weekend at the Brown Grand Theatre. The
two one-act comedies will be presented by the Brown Grand Players. (Blade photo by Jessica
Concordia. Arrangements are LeDuc)
pending with Chaput-Buoy
Funeral Home, Concordia.
DOROTHY “JACKIE” CHAPUT
Dorothy “Jackie” Chaput, age 91, formerly of Concordia, died Friday, May 29,
2015, at Brighton Gardens
of Omaha in Omaha, Neb.
Arrangements are pending
with Chaput-Buoy Funeral
Home, Concordia.
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Huelskamp
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People complain about
our highway system, but
don't want to pay additional
road taxes, Ford said.
Huelskamp said that the
motto of his office is take
one veteran at a time.
Brad Lowell, editor of the
Concordia
Blade-Empire,
told Huelskamp that the
Affordable Care Act and an
entrepreneur from Kansas
City saved his company 40
percent on health care insurance.
Lowell said that Blue
Cross had doubled the
health care insurance rates
during the past five years
and that in May of last year
he received a call from the
entrepreneur who suggested he could save the company 40 percent on its group
insurance rates.
“The Blue Cross rates
had become non-sustainable for our small company
and we were either going
to have to discontinue the
group plan altogether or
drastically reduce the company's participation which
was 80 percent of the cost
at that time,” Lowell said.
“Scott Ekley came to our office and led each of our employees through the federal
exchange to purchase their
own policies at lower costs
than before with similar copays and deductibles.”
Under the new plan the
employees pay for their own
insurance and then are reimbursed by the company
for 80 percent of the cost of
the insurance, Lowell said.
This can be done with tax
free dollars if the company
establishes a section 125
cafeteria plan, he said.
Eldon Wisdom complained that after he retired
, his insurance premiums
under Obamacare shot up
to $800 a month. Huels-
kamp said that he has received more unfavorable
comments about Obamacare than he did favorable.
The congressman said
that he favored repealing
Obamacare and coming up
with a more market based
solution. Lowell responded
that too often greed becomes
a factor in market based solutions with insurance companies answering to their
stockholders rather than
the needs of the people.
Lindsay asked Lowell if
the Blade is run on greed.
Lowell said “no” and that
making Medicare universal
might be a solution to the
problem. He also said that
if Obamacare is repealed
that one thing that might
make health care insurance less expensive to small
businesses or the average
person might be to create a
statewide pool rather than
smaller company based
pools which tend to punish
small businesses..
Lindsay complained that
the taxpayer is on the hook
to pay for the subsidies provided to low income employees who purchase health
care insurance. Huelskamp
responded that only about
one to one and a half percent of the people purchasing health care insurance
through
the
exchanges
qualify for subsidies.
Huelskamp said that the
subsidies are illegal in Kansas because the state did
not establish an exchange.
The law reads that only
people living in a state
which has established an
exchange are eligible for tax
credits, he said.
That issue is now before
the Supreme Court and a
decision should come soon.
Huelskamp appeared at
four town hall meetings yesterday.
Thank You for Reading the Blade-Empire
Police Dept. Report
Theft—Kari Bailey, Concordia, reported at 5 p.m.,
May 28, a theft that had occurred in the 800 block of
Matthew. Investigation continues.
Fire Dept./EMS Report
At 8:32 a.m., Thursday,
Medic-5 responded to the
1300 block of Lincoln and
transported a 60-year-old female patient to Cloud County
Health Center.
At 10:43 a.m., Thursday,
Medic-5 and Truck-2 responded to the 400 block of
East 2nd and transported a
27-year-old male patient to
Cloud County Health Center.
Financial Focus
Should You Make Investment
Moves Based on a Strong Dollar?
Currently, the U.S. dollar is pumped-up and powerful.
But what does a strong dollar mean to you, as an investor?
To begin with, it’s important to understand just what is
meant by a “strong” dollar. The U.S. dollar does not exist
in a vacuum — its value, from a global perspective, is determined by its changing strength relative to that of other
currencies. Let’s look at an example: Suppose that, in 2011,
you traveled to Europe and wanted to trade in one dollar
for its equivalent value in euros. At that time, your dollar
would have converted to about .75 of a euro. Fast forward
to early 2015; if you returned to Europe now, your dollar
would fetch you almost one full euro. In other words, you
can buy more euros because the dollar is “stronger.”
In fact, earlier this year, the euro hit a 12-year low versus the dollar. And it isn’t just the euro; the dollar is strong
against almost every other major currency in the world.
What has led to this strength? It’s not always easy to determine what’s behind foreign exchange rates — which can
fluctuate even more than the stock market — but the recent
surge in the dollar seems to be due, at least in part, to its
obvious connection to the American economy, which has
been growing faster than many other economies around the
world. The stronger dollar is also due to expectations that
interest rates will remain higher in the U.S. than in many
other countries.
But whatever the reasons for it, the dollar’s strength may
be having an impact on your investments. A strengthening
dollar typically lowers returns from international investments because you get fewer dollars in exchange for the
value in euros or other foreign currencies. And some U.S.
companies with a global presence may face challenges due
to lower earnings from their international operations.
These results might lead you to think that a strong dollar would be bad news for the stock market, but that hasn’t
been the case in the past. At different times, the markets
have performed well with both a strong and a weak dollar.
In contrast to its impact on U.S. companies, a strong dollar can help foreign companies compete and may give them
an earnings boost from their U.S. sales. Also, the stronger
dollar can help make foreign investments “cheaper.” Even
more importantly, by taking advantage of the stronger dollar
and investing an appropriate amount internationally, gaining exposure to different economies and markets, you can
help diversify your holdings, which is important. Although
diversification can’t guarantee a profit or always protect
against loss, it can help reduce the impact of volatility on
your portfolio. Be aware, though, that international investing carries special risks beyond currency fluctuations, including political and economic instability.
The strong dollar may have attracted your attention, but
don’t be distracted by it — and don’t overreact. Currency exchange rates can fluctuate rapidly, and no one can
predict how long a strong dollar environment will last. By
sticking with a solid, long-term investment strategy, you
can help keep up the “strength” of your own dollars.
Church Directory
4J COWBOY CHURCH
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
221 West 2nd Street, Phone 955-0455
Pastor Paul McGuire
1022 E. 11th Street
243-9773, 243-9767
CONCORDIA FIRST UNITED METHODIST
740 W. 11th Phone 243-4560
Pastor Tessa Zehring
Sunday, 10 a.m.—Worship
Branch President, Kenneth Hansen, 785.280.1638
Missionaries, Elder and Sister Gardner, 479-366-2285
HUSCHER UNITED METHODIST
VICTORY FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sacrament; 10:40 a.m.—Sunday School.
R.R. 3, Concordia Phone 243-3049
Majestic 4 Theatre, 229 W. 6th St.
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. –Worship
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
CROSSPOINT CHURCH
6th & Archer, Home 243-3043
Pastor Cory Shipley
9:30 a.m.—Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.—Worship Service and Children’s Ministry
Pastor Joe Koechner
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.—Worship;
Matthew Carder, Campus Pastor
10:30 a.m. – Sunday School.
6 p.m.—Evening service.
Andy Addis, Senior Pastor
JAMESTOWN UNITED METHODIST
Wednesday, 6 p.m.—IMPACT Youth Ministry; 6:30 p.m.—Victory Kids Outreach.
Sunday, 10 a.m.—Worship.
BAPTIST
EPISCOPAL
2376 N. 60th Road, Jamestown
Church, 439-6488 Lay Minister, Randy Whitley, 439-6353
THE BAPTIST CHURCH
CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
333 West 7th Phone 243-3756
117 W. 8th, P.O. Box 466, Concordia 243-2947 (O)
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School;
10:45 a.m.—Worship.
Pastor David M. Fabarez
Saturday, May 30, 5:00 p.m. – Holy Communion.
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST
FOURSQUARE
Lincoln at Eighth Phone 243-3049
10:45 a.m.– Worship. 6:30 p.m. – Youth Group.
Living Hope Foursquare Church
Pastor Joe Koechner
Wednesday, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.—AWANA (during school year);
Pastor Stuart Johnson
Sunday, 11 a.m.—Worship.
9:15 a.m.—Sunday School;
10:15 a.m.—Coffee fellowship;
7:00 p.m.—Prayer meeting.
129 W. 6th Phone 243-2289
Handicap Accessible
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.—Service.
PRESBYTERIAN
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – Bible Study
233 W. 7th 243-3785
Pastor Brian Hughes
PEACE PARISH LUTHERAN CHURCHES
Sunday, 9:45 a.m. – Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.–Worship service.
For pickup, call 243-3230
Parish Office, 785.335.2267
Sunday, 10 a.m.—Sunday School; 11 a.m.—Worship; 6:00 p.m.—Service.
Pastor Thomas Kamprath
LUTHERAN
18th & Archer Phone 243-3230
Wednesday, 7 p.m.—Mid-Week Service. We love kids!
Office Hours: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
BETHEL CHURCH
Pastor Bob Frasier
PROVIDENCE REFORMED
FELLOWSHIP
122 West 6th (the Dance Company building)
Wednesday, 9 a.m -11 a.m.; Friday, 10a.m. to Noon.
www.providencereformedfellowship.com
ADA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Rural Courtland
Sunday, 9 a.m. – Sunday School; 10 a.m. – Worship.
Bethel Church
(nondenominational)
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Worship.
7 miles east and 1 mile south of Glasco or
AMANA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Scandia, Phone 335-2265
2 miles west of 81/24 junction and 1 mile south.
Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship.
SCOTTSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Commercial Ave. Scottsville Phone 785-534-3227
Pastor Joshua Krohse
CATHOLIC
AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Belleville
THE WESLEYAN CHURCH
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Norway, 785-335-2628
Pastor David Redmond, Lead Pastor
307 E. 5th Phone 243-1099
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Worship.
Pastor Bob Burns, Assistant Pastor/Visitation
Father Brian Lager
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Josh Blain, Assistant Pastor/Youth
Priest’s residence, 420 Kansas
325 E. 8th, 243-2476
Sunday, 9:15 a.m.—Traditional Worship; 10:45 a.m.—Contemporary Worship;
16th and Cedar, Phone 243-4071
MASS SCHEDULE:
9:15 a.m. – Sunday School.
*Nursery is available for newborn thru 36 months during both worship services.
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Saturday evening, 5 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – Worship and Communion.
Children’s Worship is available for children ages 4 through 1st grade and meets
during the 10:45 worship service after the worship medley;
Weekdays, 7:15 a.m
Coffee Fellowship.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH
Thursday, Friday & Saturday – Synod Assembly.
9:15 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages.
Aurora
Fr. Larry Letourneau
First, Third and Fifth Saturdays, 7 p.m.—Mass.
Second and Fourth Sundays, 8:30 a.m.—Mass.
MOUNT JOSEPH CHAPEL
Sunday, 11 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 11:15 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN
7:00 p.m. (during the school year) – FW Friends for
Glasco, Kansas
children ages 4 yrs - 4th grade.
Phone 785-568-2762
Rt. 56 for kids in 5th and 6th grades.
9:00 a.m. – Worship. Coffee Fellowship following.
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – Delta Chi for kids in Jr. and Sr. High; Adult Bible Studies.
MANNA HOUSE
CHRISTIAN
MANNA HOUSE OF PRAYER
FIRST CHRISTIAN
323 E. 5th 243-4428
6th and Cedar Phone 243-3449
Betty Suther C.S.J., Contact
Jeff Nielsen, Pastor
Retreats, workshops, spiritual direction, bookstore and video tapes.
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Bible School; 10:40 a.m.—Worship.
UNITED METHODIST
CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GLASCO
Dennis McAlister, Pastor 568-2344
GLASCO UNITED METHODIST
Nursery is available for newborn - 36 months during the school year.
For more information visit www.wesleyan.org/beliefs.
North Central Kansas Teens for Christ
P.O. Box 9, Concordia, Kansas
243-1154
Kent Otott, Director
Hosting TFC Rallies on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Brown Grand
Theatre at 7:00 p.m. Providing Christian encouragement and programs
to students and families throughout the area.
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.—Worship;
David Geisler, Pastor
5 p.m.—God and Country Rally.
Sunday, 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School; 11 a.m.—Worship.
CONCORDIA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
DELPHOS UNITED METHODIST
President—Matthew Carder; Vice President, Robert Frasier;
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Worship; 10:40 a.m.—Sunday School.
Treasurer, Tessa Zehring; Secretary, Rose Koerber.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1646 N. 9th St., Salina, Kan. 67401
(785) 827-2957
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.— “Search for the Lord’s Way,” Channel 13.
We offer tribute to these
Church Sponsors
First United Methodist Church
F&A Food Sales Co.
Farm Management Services
Newton’s Electric
Tom’s Music House
Walmart Supercenter
John L. Fischer DDS
and Employees
and Staff
and Employees
Doug Funk and Employees
Adolph and Beth Charbonneau
F.D.I.C. Officers and Staff
Concordia Chevrolet/Buick
C&C Truck Lines, Inc.
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home
Joshua Meyer and Staff
The Citizens National Bank
Officers and Staff
Cloud County Co-op Elevator
Association
Concordia Blade-Empire
and Employees
Funk Pharmacy
The Jamestown State Bank
Martin-LeSage Post No. 588
Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W.
Richard J. Kueker O.D., P.A.
Michael E. Miller O.D.
and Staff
Newton’s Electric
Gale and Mary
Nutter Mortuary
Dairy Queen
Bruce G. Nutter, Owner
Lowell and Employees
Steven Palmquist, Ken & Mary Ann Palmquist
EcoWater of N.C.K.
Jason Martin and Employees
F&A Food Sales Co.
and Employees
Farm Management Services
310 Washington
LeDuc Memorial Designs
Troy and Shirley LeDuc, owners
Family Health Mart Pharmacy
and Employees
Rod’s Food Store
Rodney Imhoff and Employees
ServiceMaster of N.C.K.
Dennis and Nancy Smith and Employees
Tom’s Music House
and Employees
A dictionary published in 1967 defined family as “a group of people connected by blood or marriage.” A current dictionary stated family is “a group
consisting of parents and children living together in a household.” Those are
very good definitions but those definitions seem very limiting. Let us take a
look at a broader picture and see what we might discover.
There is the traditional family that makes up the core—Mom, Dad and
children with the grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. There are blended families when two people with children marry and become a family unit.
When a family adopts, it stretches to include those members as well. Yet
there is more than a title that makes a family. It seems that many groups can
become a family. There is ebb and flow to those families, but the ties and
caring that make a family are there.
Memorial weekend has just passed and events were taking place: The
overall picture of class reunions, family reunions and celebrations of honor
of those who had passed on. The flags flying to honor our fallen heroes, the
sound of taps being played, and the silence as the people stood quietly with
respect. There was a joining of hearts as they took time to honor all, not just
a single unit of family.
Church is where the complete picture of family is defined. Every Sunday
around the world people come together to worship. The doors are open to
all and people are joined with God as the head of the household. All are welcome. God’s family has no limits and no boundaries, but it does have plenty
of respect and love to share.
—First United Methodist Church
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