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VOL. CXIV NO. 24 (USPS 127-880) CONCORDIA, 66901 Friday, July 5, 2019 LADE- MPIRECloud County Fair B E kicks off Tuesday

Fair time has arrived in Kourtney Hansen, who Cloud County. plays Emily on the television Moved to early in July show “Nashville,” and his Good Evening this year, the Cloud County children, Kennady, Knox Fair will officially begin on and Ryker. Concordia Forecast Tuesday and run through “The Mike Love Band” will next Sunday. open the concert. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a 60 per- The Open Class horse Love, who is originally cent chance of showers and thunder- show will be at 2 p.m. on from Wichita, marked his storms before 4 a.m. Low around 69. Sunday. return to Kansas in 2018 Southeast wind 5-10 mph becoming Jeremy McComb will be with new music in the form northeast in the afternoon. the headliner for the Satur- of his EP “Lost Highway,” Saturday, mostly cloudy with a 50 per- day night concert at the which has been well received cent chance of showers and thunder- Cloud County Fairgrounds by fans as well as those in storms. High near 85. Southeast wind with The Mike Love Band the radio industry. The title around 5 mph becoming north in the after- opening the concert at 7 track to the EP, “Lost High- noon. p.m. way” was the highest debut- Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a 50 The gates to the concert ing song on the chart the percent chance of showers and thunder- will open at 6 p.m. Tickets week it was released. storms. Low around 68. Northeast wind are available in advance or Other songs that make up around 5 mph becoming calm in the at the gate. the EP are just as meaning- evening. McComb is a singer, ful to Love, especially “Mal- Sunday, mostly cloudy with a 40 per- songwriter from Nashville. ibu Road,” a song he wrote cent chance of showers and thunder- He is originally from Post with his father just before he storms. High near 84. Calm wind Falls, Idaho. He made his passed away. becoming southeast around 5 mph in the singing debut at age eight Armed with his fresh morning. when his father invited him tunes and a catalog of previ- Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a 40 to join him onstage to sing ous hits, Love and his band- percent chance of showers and thunder- Lighting up the night sky Willie Nelson's “On the Road mates have packed their storms. Low around 69. Again.” bags and set their sites on Monday, partly sunny with a 30 percent Bombs were bursting in air during the fireworks show sponsored by the Con- cordia American Legion Wednesday night. (Blade photo by Deanna Kymer) While working as a disc the road. They play a lot of chance of showers and thunderstorms. jockey and music director at fairs and festivals all over High near 87. KIXZ-FM in Spokane, the Midwest, including Wash., McComb met the Kansas, Colorado, Iowa and Across Kansas Commission hears report comic Larry the Cable Guy Nebraska. and was hired to be his tour Weee Entertainment, Study: Kansas benefits manager in 2004 at age 23. based in Ford, Kan., will be McComb began working carnival company for the fair on Fall Fest concert on his music while serving this year. most from federal grants as the tour manager. He The carnival will operate Broadway Plaza was a main of Concordia (Broadway Plaza would appear on the sound- from 6-10 p.m. on Tuesday TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A study has topic of conversation during the operating budget), CloudCorp, track to “Larry the Cable through Saturday. Pre-sale found that Kansas saves more money, on Concordia city commission meet- Cloud County Co-op Elevator Guy: Health Inspector,” as arm bands are available at average, than any other state that uses ing Wednesday night at City Hall. Association, Concordia Chevro- well as on two Blue Collar Rod's Food Store and the federal grants to mitigate natural disas- Jessica Brucken, Broadway let/Buick, F&A Food Sales, Inc., Comedy Tour releases. Short Stop location on 11th ters. Plaza event coordinator, presented Fall Fest committee, Harley and McComb's debut album, Street. The Pew Charitable Trusts recently the commission information on the Darla Adams and Nex-Tech Wire- “My Side of Town,” was Activities on Tuesday released its data analysis showing that for Fall Fest concert featuring King less. released on Parallel/New night include mutton every $1 of federal funds spent on protect- Midas & the Muflers, scheduled for Brucken said that the event will Revolution in June 2008. It bustin' and the fashion ing against flood and tornado damage, September 28 from 8-11 p.m. be in conjunction with a Concordia was produced by Paul Rid- revue. Kansas avoided $6.81 in potential recov- The commission approved an High School all-class reunion, and dle of the Marshall Tucker Wednesday will be a big ery costs. Researchers drew from a previ- amendment to the Broadway Plaza that the Concordia, Ks. Alumni & Band. day at the fair with all of the ous study of federal disaster mitigation management agreement during Friends group has already received People Magazine selected exhibits in place and activi- grants between 1993 and 2016. the meeting. eight confirmations from classes McComb as one of “Nine ties including the baby The data shows trailed close Also during the meeting, city that will be attending. Stars to Watch.” show, the pedal tractor pull, behind, with each federal dollar saving manager Amy Lange announced to The concert will be BYOB. The McComb released his sec- the exotic animal petting zoo $6.72, the Kansas News Service reported. the commission that the county- Plaza will be closed from 4-7 p.m. ond album, “Leap and the at 6 p.m. and the Chad The findings come after Kansas saw wide grant application to the Fed- and the gates will open at 7 p.m. Net Will Appear,” through McDaniel Memorial Race at heavy rain and flooding this spring, delay- eral Home Loan Bank Housing Information provided to the his own McCombOVER 7 p.m. ing wheat harvests. A May tornado near Rehab Grant Program had been commission by Brucken stated label. Scheduled for Thursday Pittsburg damaged buildings and toppled submitted. that, with the expectation of hav- In 2016, McComb night will be the dog cos- power lines and trees. The commission heard a report ing a larger than normal crowd, dropped his third album, tume contest. The mitigation programs in Kansas and from Ben Retter, Concordia, on the and with the event being BYOB, “FM,” which is more rock- The NCK Saddle Club Missouri only addressed threats of wind possible refurbishing of the tennis Concordia Police Department Offi- oriented. It racked up over Rodeo is scheduled for Fri- and flooding, but the projects had a large courts and basketball court at City cer Richard Vickers will be moni- 1.5 million streams. day and Saturday nights. payback in the two states. Park. toring the Plaza. McComb has released his Saturday will also feature Federal programs typically have a Fall Fest concert “We have seven to eight individ- latest album, “TroubleMak- sand volleyball, powers match — typically 25 % — that must be Brucken informed the commis- uals who will be checking IDs, pro- er Live!” It was recorded dur- paid by the state or local government wheels and blind golf course sion that the Broadway Plaza com- viding wristbands, checking ing his sold out shows receiving the grant. Researchers found and the Janice Dethloff mittee has received sponsorships coolers, checking coolers for no across the country. Memorial Cornhole Tourna- Kansas and the federal government spent to bring back King Midas & the glass. We will also have Officer roughly $220 million on wind and flood When not touring, ment in the afternoon. Muflers for the Fall Fest concert. Richard Vickers on site in uniform mitigation, which netted about $1.5 billion McComb enjoys volunteer- The fair will wrap up on This will make it possible for the providing an increased police pres- in savings. ing his talents with various Sunday with the antique concert to be free of charge. ence,” Brucken said. "The mitigation projects that the Kansas veteran organizations and tractor pull and the open Those sponsors include the city (see Concert on page 4) Division of Emergency Management are spending time with his wife, trap shoot. able to support or implement are largely reliant on the federal grants," said Bryan City submits application Murdie, director of the Planning and Miti- gation Branch at the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. California, which is prone to earth- for housing rehab grant quakes and fires, ranked near the bottom of the list, with every dollar of mitigation Concordia city manager Amy Lange said of the grant application saving $3.26. Lange reported to the city commis- being filed. sion, during its regular meeting on The city commission was pre- Flooding forces Wednesday, that a county-wide sented the grant application grant application for the Federal opportunity during a study session Home Loan Bank Housing Rehab back on May 1 that included repre- evacuations in Durham Grant program had been submit- sentatives from the Miltonvale Eco- DURHAM, Kan. (AP) — Flooding in cen- ted last week. nomic Revitalization Improvement tral Kansas has forced evacuations in a The Federal Home Loan Bank Team (MERIT) and the cities of Mil- small town along the rain-swollen North program is designed to address the tonvale, Clyde, Jamestown and Cottonwood River. need for housing rehabilitation in a Aurora. The flooding resulted from heavy rains county, improve the safety and In 2018, the city of Miltonvale Thursday morning. Parts of Saline County comfort of county residents and to was presented an opportunity to received more than 8 inches of rain, while provide local economic stimulus pilot the rehab grant program 6 inches fell in Marion County. for local contractors and suppliers. through the extended use of Osage KAKE-TV reports that about 10 homes Funding of $1 million is avail- County's existing funds. in Durham in northwest Marion County able annually through a competi- Eight homes had been complet- along the North Cottonwood had to be tive grant process. Those funds ed in Miltonvale, and another 20 evacuated. Mayor Mike Sorensen said the can be used by applicants that homes that may qualify were on a downtown in the community of about 110 meet the qualifications to replace waiting list at that time. residents was under 3 feet of water. roofs, windows and siding, as well With the success in Miltonvale, Longtime resident Anna Maegoertz said as making accessibility improve- a committee was formed in April to she had to be rescued by boat after water ments, foundation repairs and explore the opportunity of includ- surrounded her house and "It rose quickly. HVAC, plumbing and electrical ing all of Cloud County in the pro- I couldn't get out." system upgrades. gram. “It was a good collaborative Serving on the committee were Taking the wheel Flooding also forced water rescues in Rowan Lambertz takes the wheel of the Concordia Fire Gypsum, southeast of Salina, along Gyp- effort between CloudCorp, city of Lange, Marrs, CloudCorp executive Miltonvale and Tammy Marrs with director Kim Reynolds and Daria Department fire truck during the Hood Park Neighbors’ Annu- sum Creek. al 4th of July Celebration on Thursday. (Blade photo by Jim Visit us online at www.bladeempire.com MERIT, out of Miltonvale. We real- Bebber with the city of Miltonvale. ly appreciate that opportunity,” (see Grant on page 4) Lowell) 2 Blade-Empire, Friday, July 5, 2019 OPINION Editorial Insight Kansas A Closer Positive steps Walk By Brad Lowell Hens’ Teeth and by Our hat is off to Sen. who collaborated sev- eral weeks ago with Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) to reintro- Greg Worthen duce legislation to level the energy playing field by giving Senate Seats investors in clean energy projects access to a decades-old- “For the sake of my name I delay my wrath, And for corporate structure whose tax advantage is currently avail- Pop quiz: My praise I restrain it for you, In order not to cut you off,” able only to investors in fossil fuel based energy projects. 1. Who was the last elected Republican incumbent sena- Isaiah 48:9 NASB. The nation of Israel had been disobe- Moran said that this modification of the federal tax tor to lose in the general election? dient and stubborn. Again. The Lord, using the mouth code should unleash significant private capital by help- 2. Who was the last elected Senate incumbent of either of the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah, tells them that He ing an emerging class of energy-generated and renewable party to lose in the general election? has held back His wrath for His name's sake. Further, fuel companies to form limited partnerships which in turn 3. Since 1969, how many open U. S. Senate has Kansas He tells them that He has restrained His wrath for the qualify for the tax advantage of partnerships. had? sake of His praise. The result of His restraint for the Is- Moran said in making the announcement that the mea- 4. When was the last senator from Johnson County elect- raelites was mercy, or compassion, so that they had not sure had been reintroduced, “The United States has the ed? Who was it? been “cut off.” For reasons of His own, He has restrained largest and most efficient capital markets in the world, The answers: #1: The last elected incumbent Republican His wrath. yet our renewable energy companies rarely have access to to lose was , defeated in 1912, only to return “Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have those markets. In order to grow our economy and increase to the Senate in 1915 and subsequently become vice-pres- tested you in the furnace of affliction,” Isaiah 48:10 our energy security, sound economic tools, like MLPs (Mas- ident. NASB. While delaying His wrath against the Israelites, ter Limited Partnerships), should be expanded to include #2. Democrat George McGill won in 1932 but lost his our Lord has also “refined” them. In the refining process additional domestic energy sources.” 1938 bid for re-election. No Democrat has since won a U.S. metal is heated until it becomes a liquid (very hot!). Then A companion bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Senate seat in Kansas. it can be poured into a mold to be shaped into whatever Representatives by Rep. , Wichita Republican, #3. Formally, three. Jim Pearson’s seat in 1978, won by object the refiner wishes it to be. We would do well to re- and Mike Thompson, Calif. Democrat. Nancy Landon Kassebaum. Her seat in 1996, won by Pat member that even though we may have not been disobe- Currently, master limited partnership is a business Roberts. And ’s seat in 2010, won by Jerry dient or stubborn, there still could be times when we are structure that is taxed as a partnership and is only avail- Moran. For all intents and purposes, Sheila Frahm’s seat in put through the refining process. But in this case with able to investors in energy portfolios for oil, natural gas, 1996 was open; appointed by Governor , she lost the Israelites, they were being refined because they had coal extraction and pipeline projects. the GOP primary to Brownback. been disobedient and stubborn. Let's make a distinction One has to wonder how this inequity in the tax code #4. The last Johnson County U.S. Senator was Pearson between affliction and God's wrath. Affliction is equated came about. Why, one has to ask, is it that renewable en- (1962-1978), the only one over the past century. with suffering, or trial, or tribulation, which ultimately ergy sources would be denied access to the same tax privi- Why are these questions important? Because Kansas helps us learn obedience. It can also help turn our focus leges that were granted to fossil fuel-based projects? rarely has an open U.S. Senate seat. Few retire and none and attention back toward our Lord. It can also lead us Could it be the fact that fossil fuel companies as well as (save the appointed Frahm) lose. to rearrange our priorities. Wrath on the other hand is climate change deniers have more lobbyists in Washington? Thus, Senator ’s retirement decision has pro- God's anger poured out on sinful or disobedient people Also, kudos go out to Sen. Moran for voting with six duced a wide-open 2020 race to succeed him. For Repub- or nations, fire and brimstone stuff; Sodom and Gomor- Republican colleagues to block the sale of arms to Saudi lican candidates, it’s an opportunity to have an extended rah come to mind, or the Israelites we are discussing. Arabia. They don't have enough votes to override President tenure in national office; for Democrats, in the wake of 2018 “For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; For how Trump's veto, but the courage that these seven Republi- victories, it represents an historic chance to capture a U.S. can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to cans demonstrated should be commended. Senate seat. another,” Isaiah 48:11 NASB. God informs the Israelites The 2020 election may seem distant, but the filing dead- that when He does act, He is not acting because of them, line is just 11 months away. Prospective candidates need to but for His own sake. He will not allow His name to be be ready. profaned. And He will not allow His glory to be given to First, a roster of possible nominees. For Republicans, another. state treasurer Jake LaTurner and former NFL player Dave We might lean toward thinking that as believers, when Lindstrom are in, while Representative Roger Marshall and our God acts He acts on our behalf or for our benefit. President Susan Wagle are all but declared; And there are times when that really does seem to be the likewise, perhaps, Chamber of Commerce President Alan case. But in this passage he is instructing the Israelites, Cobb. and us, that He sometimes acts for His own reasons. There are more: Secretary of State , For- Reasons we might not understand at the time, and may mer Kansas Secretary of State , Kansas Attor- not understand until heaven. It is clear from the passage ney General Derek Schmidt, American Conservative Union that the Lord had delayed His wrath for them, implying president Matt Schlapp, and maybe even former governor it could be unleashed at a later time and on a different “The Life Of Ryan” and 2018 lieutenant governor candidate Wink day. They had been disobedient. They had been stub- Joke Of The Day Contest Hartman. born. Put those two things together and that would seem Among Democrats, former U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom to be a recipe for justice and punishment being poured My wife told me to stop singing "I'm A Believer" by the and former Representative Nancy Boyda have already de- out upon them. Monkees because it annoyed her. clared, and State Senator is contemplating But for the sake of His name, our God was restraining At first I thought she was kidding, but then I saw her a run. Add to those the name of Sarah Smarsh, the best- His wrath. He restrains His wrath from us as well. If He face... selling author and powerful voice of rural America. didn't, every time we sinned He would rain that fire and For Republicans, two things stand out: (1) If Pompeo gets brimstone down on us. Wouldn't that be fun? No one into the race, even fairly late, he will be the odds-on favorite, would stand or walk close to us for fear of being engulfed attracting funds and presidential support; (2) absent Pom- also. And we wouldn't want to stand or walk close to any- peo, the GOP race will be unpredictable, and the number of one else, for the same reason. candidates could well determine the outcome, especially if Whether our Lord holds back His wrath for our sake several conservatives battle it out, allowing a relative moder- or for His own reasons, He is granting us mercy and ate like Schmidt to prevail. compassion which we don't deserve, rather than the jus- With ’s and ’s solid 2018 wins, tice and punishment that we do deserve. What do we Democratic visions of capturing the senate seat seem not call that? Oh yeah. Grace. Unmerited favor. God's grace. completely far-fetched. But it’s still a very long shot, un- God's Riches At Christ's Expense. Grace. less Kobach wins the nomination, which would provide an opening. While giving Bollier, Boyda, and Grissom their due as serious candidates, the most intriguing possibility is Smarsh, whose memoir/social analysis in Heartland has propelled her into the conversation about a possible Senate run. With her appeal to the Davids/Kelly constituencies and her roots in rural Kansas, Smarsh would offer Democrats a fresh option. They might say, “After almost 90 years, what do we have to lose?” Still, like hens’ teeth, Democratic U.S. Senate victories are beyond rare, but a far-right Republican candidate might pro- duce a real race for the first time since squeaked by Bill Roy in 1974. Burdett Loomis is an emeritus professor of political sci- ence at the University of Kansas. KCK teens fed up with the violence KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — In December, Monroe's The visit was part of a pro- the youth, they don't want to Now that it's July, Wyandotte 15-year-old Taveon Brooks gram called ThrYve, which plug in. And what I find is if High School senior Tahj Har- fell victim to that violence — stands for Together Helping we give them the opportunity ris said he hears gunshots the F.L. Schlagle sophomore Reduce Youth Violence For and we give them the support every day. was killed in a drive-by shoot- Equity. they need, they plug in pretty "I'm used to it," he said. "I ing just around the corner University of Kansas be- well," she said. don't think much about it." from the school. havioral scientist Jomella But those barriers are very For many teens in the "We are prime to lose our Watson-Thompson is raising real for these kids. northeastern corner of Kan- future in this county," she her kids in Kansas City, Kan- County data shows that sas City, Kansas, violence said. "We're killing off our sas. She started ThrYve a few children under the age of feels normal. youth over stupidity. I don't years ago to curb youth vio- 18 in portions of the north- Wyandotte junior Bar- know what the answer is. I lence in the city. eastern corner of Wyandotte ry Anderson said he had a know we cannot afford to let "The goal was really to help County make up the county's handful of friends growing this continue." support our young people on most "vulnerable" population. up who were killed. Fellow On the last day of school a more positive trajectory, High unemployment, high junior JeKyia Hall said she for the eighth graders at and to help them to be able to incarceration, low income was around 9 when she first Northwest Middle School, a see their future self," she told and low high school gradu- saw someone shot to death. few dozen gathered for their KCUR-FM. ation are just a few factors Sumner Academy sophomore weekly after-school program The project is funded by residents of the area are up Destiny Johnson recently lost — last week, it was a field trip a $1.7 million federal grant against, far more so than the her uncle to gun violence. to ReachKCK, a community awarded to the University rest of the county. And that "We see a lot of people get center on Parallel Parkway, of Kansas. With dozens of area, according to census shot. A lot of people see their where the kids are invited to community partners — like data, is predominantly black. close friends die," Johnson spend their summer shoot- ReachKCK, the police de- Kansas City, Kansas, has a said. ing hoops in the gym, playing partment, juvenile court, the history of redlining, the prac- Kim Monroe hears about it electric guitars and taking schools and the city — the tice of denying mortgages or from kids in her area all the pottery classes. program is designed to create loans to people in an area time. "It's in your neighborhood, safe spaces, and eliminate based on race, which ex- "Home situations that are it's for you. We want you to be the barriers that keep teens plains why racial segregation just insane, violence around here," ReachKCK director Tri- from succeeding. is still very present today. them," she said. cia Hutchison told the kids. "A lot of times we think, Blade-Empire, Friday, July 5, 2019 3 Washington Merry-Go-Round What others by Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – It At the same time, the business at the border.” Staff, but none of the ser- takes some doing to turn point-counterpoint with Congress passed an vice heads. The absence are saying the Fourth of July into a what’s happening on our emergency aid bill to help of these and other notable divisive holiday, but that’s southern border while the ease the strain on refu- figures speaks volumes. what President Trump president parties will also gee holding facilities. It Retired four-star Army achieved by ordering get its special place in passed both chambers Gen. Stanley McChrys- Kansas’ story shows tanks onto the streets of history. with big majorities, but tal told CNN’s Jake Tap- Washington, D.C., planes The Department of Democratic progressives per on Tuesday that U.S. overhead, and making Homeland Security’s In- in the House opposed armed forces distinguish the flaws of Supreme himself a centerpiece of spector General released it because of the lack themselves on the battle- the celebration. a report that documents of safeguards to ensure field. “I don’t think we Court’s recent decision A lot of people don’t like the squalid conditions in the money doesn’t go to need to bring them onto it, and not just Trump- the facilities housing im- Trump’s wall. the National Mall to justi- Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-to-4 haters. Some folks think migrants who crossed the Trump blamed lack of fy their effectiveness,” he decision that it would rather not interfere with how states draw maps that determine the voting districts for legis- a display of military might border, many entering money for the deteriorat- said. “Tanks, planes, they lative, Congressional and state board of education elec- is not the message Amer- the United States legally ing border facilities. Dem- are things, they are not tions. ica should project around to seek asylum. These are ocrats in Congress say the sinew of the nation.” This is an affair that occurs after each decade’s U.S. the world. Our military is no better than concentra- he could have found the McChrystal speaks for Census. In Kansas, legislators are to redraw the political the best in the world; we tion camps. News stories money to improve condi- a lot of people when he maps by the second year after the Census, ideally taking don’t have to boast. in recent weeks have de- tions if he wanted. They says the values of citizen- the ebbs and flows of our state’s population into account Conspiracy theorists picted children separated believe the administra- ship and service could to assign proportional representation. In 2012, Kansas and others see Trump from their parents suf- tion’s zero-tolerance pol- be better served in other legislators could not agree as to how districts should be flexing his muscles and fering from neglect and icy predicated on cruelty ways. A costly display of divided, and the state’s map was ultimately drawn by a wonder whether this without access to soap as a deterrent is at fault. military might in the na- panel of three judges from the U.S. District Court for the could be a trial run for and toothpaste. While children are kept tion’s capital couldn’t District of Kansas. something more sinister. The government’s re- in these unsanitary condi- have come at a more dis- By evidence that no one was happy with that end re- Trump has talked port confirmed that and tions for a supposed lack cordant time, when the sult, the 2012 map is probably the fairest one could hope openly about not want- more, describing adult of money, Trump had no newest wave of immi- for. ing to leave office, so it’s migrants in such crowded trouble finding the funds grants that over the gen- The 2010 Census showed that though the state had not preposterous to think conditions that stand- to cover his July Fourth erations have made this gained 6.1% population, those in rural areas suffered he might try something ing was their only option. extravaganza. The Wash- country great are in such steep declines, some by more than 10%. Another sig- extraordinary to forestall Members of Congress ington Post reported that dire straits. nificant change was that the state’s Hispanic population his exit if he’s asked to touring these facilities re- the National Park Service Douglas Cohn’s latest grew by 59%, and, as such, should be reflected as a vot- ing unit where possible. leave prematurely in his ported migrants holding was re-directing nearly books are World War 4: In an effort to divide and conquer the few Democrats view. up signs begging for help. $2.5 million in visitor fees Nine Scenarios (endorsed in Kansas, the Republican-dominated committees con- We can’t know what’s Accused terrorists to national parks to pay by seven flag officers) and sidered 18 maps including versions that would split the in Trump’s mind as he housed at Guantanamo for the costs of Trump’s The President’s First Year: communities of Kansas City, Lawrence and Topeka into planned an unseemly are treated better, as were spectacle. The Only School for Presi- two voting districts. In Kansas City’s case, a proposed sce- show of force in the na- POWs during wartime. Trump set aside VIP dents Is the Presidency. nario was to lump Democrat-leaning Wyandotte County tion’s capital. Maybe he Confronted with ques- seating for special guests, Twitter: @douglas_ with the farming communities of western Kansas, more just wants to go down in tions about the treat- including his supporters cohn than 400 miles away. history as the president ment of migrants, Trump and his biggest donors. A © 2019 U.S. News Syn- The closest legislators ever came to compromise was to who put on the biggest said, “We’re not in the list of attendees included dicate, Inc. move Lawrence away from metro Kansas City in District spectacle the country had hospital business. We’re General Dunford, chair- Distributed by U.S. 3 over to District 2 along with Topeka and us in Eastern ever seen. in the border security man of the Joint Chiefs of News Syndicate, Inc. Kansas. Where to put Manhattan, however, proved to be a continual stumbling block for the feuding Republicans. Because it’s home to Kansas State University, some saw it as a natural fit with its more educated counterparts in Lawrence and metro Kansas City, and indeed, that’s where Manhattan officials preferred to be included. Con- servatives, however, wanted to dilute that ideological stronghold by placing it with the western half of Kansas in District 1. At the time, the Senate was comprised of more moder- ate Republicans while ultra-conservatives held reign over the House. In fact, House Speaker Mike O’Neal took the unusual step of appointing himself chair of the redistrict- ing committee. Today, O’Neal is director of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. In the end, neither side could reach compromise by Concordia Blade-Empire deadline, leaving, for the first time in state history, the de- Published daily except Saturday and Sunday by cision up to the judges. Their map moved Lawrence into THE BLADE-EMPIRE the 2nd Congressional District, putting all of Lawrence PUBLISHING COMPANY voters in the same district, instead of being split between 510 Washington, Box 309 Concordia, Kansas 66901 the 2nd and 3rd Districts. Periodical Class Postage paid at As for Manhattan, it was included with its western Concordia, Kansas 66901 neighbors of District 1. Subscription Rates: By mail, in trade In their memo, the district judges reprimanded legisla- area, Cloud, Republic, Ottawa, Mitchell, Washington, Jewell and Clay Counties, tors for tactics they said had devolved to nothing short of $103.49 one year. Out of trade area, $124.78. blatant gerrymandering, “for ideological political advan- POSTMASTER: Send address chang- tage and to serve political ambitions of various legisla- es to Concordia Blade-Empire, Box 309, tors.” Concordia, Kansas 66901. NOW THAT the nation’s highest court has ruled it’s OK to devise voting maps that favor one political party over another — and not necessarily reflect the demographic makeup of the region — we can expect legislators to start Strong quake rattles Southern California sharpening their pencils. LOS ANGELES (AP) — gas where necessary. passes are in good shape. shocks were occurring and And we’re worried our next map will not resemble any- The strongest earthquake The local senior center A series of aftershocks in- that she wouldn't be sur- thing like the linear model we have today. Picasso comes in 20 years shook a large was holding a July 4th event cluded a 4.5 magnitude tem- prised if a magnitude 5 quake to mind. A fine artist indeed. But his work should have no swath of Southern Califor- when the quake hit and ev- blor, according to the United hit but that they were strik- bearing in representative democracy. nia and parts of Nevada on eryone made it out shaken States Geological Survey. ing in a remote area, sparsely — Susan Lynn, The Iola Register the July 4th holiday, rattling up but without injuries, she "It almost gave me a heart populated area. "This is an nerves and causing injuries said. attack," said Cora Burke, a isolated enough location that and damage in a town near "Oh, my goodness, there's waitress at Midway Cafe in that's going to greatly reduce the epicenter, followed by another one (quake) right Ridgecrest, of the big jolt. the damage," she said. a swarm of ongoing after- now," Breeden said on live "It's just a rolling feeling in- People from Las Vegas to SUDOKU shocks. television as an aftershock side the building, inside the the Pacific Coast reported Sudoku is a number-placing The 6.4 magnitude quake struck. cafe and all of a sudden ev- feeling a rolling motion and puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with struck at 10:33 a.m. Thurs- Gov. Gavin Newsom de- erything started falling off the took to social media to report several given numbers. The ob- day in the Mojave Desert, clared a state of emergency shelf, glasses, the refrigerator it. ject is to place the numbers 1 to 9 about 150 miles (240 ki- for Kern County. The declara- and everything in the small Local emergency agencies in the empty squares so that each lometers) northeast of Los tion means that the state will refrigerator fell over." also took to social media to row, each column and each 3x3 box contain the same number Angeles, near the town of help the county and munici- Video posted online of a ask people to only call 911 only once. The difficulty level of Ridgecrest, California. palities in it with emergency liquor store in Ridgecrest for emergencies. the Conceptis Sudoku increases Multiple injuries and two aid and recovery efforts. showed the aisles filled with "We are very much aware from Monday to Friday. house fires were reported in Ridgecrest Mayor Peggy broken wine and liquor bot- of the significant earthquake the town of 28,000. Emer- Breeden praised Newsom tles, knocked down boxes that just occurred in South- gency crews were also deal- for declaring the emergency. and other groceries strewn ern California. Please DO ing with small vegetation She also noted at a news on the floor. Flames were NOT call 9-1-1 unless there fires, gas leaks and reports conference that other nearby seen shooting out of one are injuries or other danger- of cracked roads, said Kern governments have offered to home in the community. ous conditions. Don't call for County Fire Chief David Witt. help the recovery effort. Lucy Jones, a seismolo- questions please," the LAPD He said 15 patients President Donald Trump gist with the California Insti- said in a statement pub- were evacuated from the said he was fully briefed on tute of Technology's seismol- lished on Twitter. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital the earthquake and that it ogy lab, said the earthquake There were no reports of as a precaution and out of "all seems to be very much was the strongest since a 7.1 serious damage or injuries in concern for aftershocks. under control!" quake struck in the area on Los Angeles, the department Kern County District Su- Police and fire officials October 16, 1999. said. pervisor Mick Gleason told said at a news conference "This has been an ex- The quake was detected by CNN there were some struc- Thursday afternoon that they tremely quiet abnormal California's new ShakeAlert tural issues with the hospital have enough resources so far time," Jones said. "This type system and it provided 48 and some patients had to be to meet needs in the wake of of earthquake is much more seconds of warning to the moved from one ward to an- the earthquake. Ridgecrest normal ... The long term av- seismology lab well before the other and that others were Police Chief Jed McLaughlin erage is probably once every shaking arrived at Caltech in taken to a neighboring build- said at a news conference five or 10 years somewhere in the Los Angeles suburb of ing. that "we have plenty of re- Southern California." Pasadena but it did not trig- Gleason did not say what sources." Jones said that the 6.4 ger a public warning through the structural issues were. California Highway Patrol quake centered near the town an app recently made avail- Ridgecrest Mayor Peggy Lt. John Williams says of- of Ridgecrest was preceded able in Los Angeles County. Breeden said that utility ficials have found cracks on by a magnitude 4.2 temblor USGS seismologist Robert workers were assessing bro- several roads in the county, about a half hour earlier. Graves said the ShakeAlert ken gas lines and turning off but overpasses and under- She said vigorous after- system worked properly. 4 Blade-Empire, Friday, July 5, 2019 Concert (continued from page 1) Sacco suggested that in- with CloudCorp that includ- the city, CloudCorp and There will be a non-profit stead of BYOB, have ven- ed the suggestions provided Unified School District 333. Today in History organization operating the dors set up in the Plaza and by city finance director Am- “The recognition we had 50 Years Ago Huber was the recipient of concession stand selling sell alcohol. ber Farha. there is an opportunity to July 5, 1969 the John I. Whitney Memo- snacks and water. “That is definitely a pos- One of the changes deals create a space that appeals Flags flew at half mast rial Scholarship from the King Midas & the Muflers sibility for 2020,” Brucken with the event disburse- to a lot of the goals that we and businesses were closed Cloud County Community will play from 8-11 p.m. and said. ments. It previously read have all identified, whether on July 5 for the funeral College Foundation... Bar- BYOB will end at 11:30 p.m. Mayor Mark Matthew “shall be limited to amounts it be the rec program of the of Marine Lance Corporal bara Johnston retired as Brucken asked the com- asked if that had been con- not exceeding the then-ex- city in identifying opportu- Terry Householter, who was Queen Mother when the mission for approval to sidered with this year. isting balances of receipts nities to engage multi-gen- killed during a company Lady Bracknell Chapter, block off half of Broadway Ashley Hutchinson, a from the use of the plaza erational athletes or just search and clear mission Concordia Red Hat Society Street from Sixth Street to member of the Broadway activities, etc.”. It will now folks who want to spend in Vietnam... Abdul Sabour met at the Senior Center... the alley. Plaza committee, said that read “shall be limited to time in a wonderful space,” Ghiacy of Kabul, Afghani- wheat was selling at $5.01, “That is because we have last year there were some budget amounts.” Retter said. stan, was chosen as the new corn was $2.85, and milo eight class reunions that aspects of the drinking dis- The other section amend- Retter asked the commis- foreign exchange student at was $2.65 per bushel on lo- have already confirmed at- trict that didn’t go off as well ed now requires a Plaza re- sion for support of a grant Concordia High School dur- cal markets. tending the event,” Brucken has was hoped. port on the calendar year. application to the Dane G. ing the 1969-70 school year, said. “The district was really, That report is to be pre- Hansen Foundation to re- and would make his home 5 Years Ago Commissioner Sam Sac- really big, so I think that led sented the first commission furbish the tennis courts with Mr. and Mrs. Russell July 5, 2014 co raised concerns about to part of it,” Hutchinson meeting in February. and basketball court with Reeves... Miss Ruth Marga- In honor of the Fourth the event being BYOB. said, “So this year we decid- Matthew asked about a polypropylene surface, ret St. Pierre and Joe Allan of July, the Cloud County During Fall Fest last year, ed, and we had some busi- the plan for the Broadway new basketball goals, en- Fakler had exchanged wed- Museum displayed a quilt a portion of downtown was nesses pipe up and say they Plaza. hancements to lighting and ding vows at the First Bap- that was hand embroidered designated as a drinking weren’t really fond of the “I look at it and say, a speaker system and the tist church in Clyde... Mr. by Leola Abbey, with each district and participating district,” Hutchinson said. BYOB, free this, free that, lower tennis court also be- and Mrs. Jim Haist were the state represented with the businesses could sell alco- Hutchinson said that the no charge for this and no ing lined for pickleball. parents of a daughter born date each entered into the hol that could be consumed committee wanted to give charge for that, but yet, I The estimated cost for at St. Joseph Hospital. Union... Pat Murk, of The outside within the district. both of the liquor stores an know the Plaza is not fully the project is approximately Citizens National Bank was “It just bothers me that opportunity to participate supporting itself,” Matthew $250,000. 25 Years Ago voted the Best Bank Teller the Plaza is there to bring by having it a BYOB event. said, “I have been asked by “We knew that it wasn’t July 5, 1994 in Concordia... students in business. Business, peo- “I think we often times several people on the street affordable, again we identi- Cloud County Sheriff Lar- from Concordia named to ple who are invested in this forget about those busi- about that, and I have the fied the limited resources. ry Bergstrom told the Cloud the Dean's Honor Roll at town, and then all of a sud- nesses, you think of only the same concern myself. What So we put together a series County commissioners that Fort Hays State University den, the biggest event there ones downtown,” Hutchin- is the plan, or what is the of grant proposals and we he was losing his part-time were Paige Evans, Christina is, and we are saying to peo- son said, “We are also clos- reality of the Plaza being have engaged the city in help and asked for approval Fabarez, Madison Menard ple, with all of these classes ing it at 11 at night; that able to support itself.” early discussions, and are of hiring Stephen Kemp... and Andrew Timme... wheat coming in, bring your own forces people to get off the Lambertz said that the engaging you here today for former Concordian and cre- was selling at $6.77, corn booze,” Sacco said. street and into those busi- plaza was never designed to a small portion of this proj- ator of Alpine Video Produc- was $3.95, and milo was Brucken said that the li- nesses.” support itself. ect in your budgeting pro- tions, Wendell Ganstrom $3.90 per bushel on local quor stores and gas stations Ty Gennette, co-owner “The plaza was designed cess,” Retter said. received the Business of markets. will benefit from the BYOB. of Easy G Sports Grill, who as a dinner bell that would Retter said that approxi- the Year award from the Hi- Commissioner Chuck addressed the issue with bring people downtown, mately $10,000 has been awatha Foundation for Eco- 1 Year Ago Lambertz suggested ex- the commission of it being that would bring business pledged to the project by nomic Development... Seth July 5, 2018 panding the drinking dis- a BYOP event during a pre- downtown. There is not a private donors, and is ask- Vernon, Garrett Farha and The Concordia City Com- trict that would be estab- vious meeting, again raised way for it to be solely, inde- ing the city and the school Jared Goedert pitched one mission approved the pur- lished to the east of the his concerns. pendently self sustaining,” district to pledge a com- inning each for the Ameri- chase of a 2017 Ford Explor- Plaza on Broadway Street, “I think there are a lot Lambertz said, “It was a bined $40,000. can Legion Peewee baseball er from the Kansas Highway to the north to provide an more factors here than they community effort put forth Grant proposals will be team when they posted a Patrol to replace a police opportunity for people to are taking into consider- to draw the community to- submitted for the remaining 10-0 win over Subway- patrol vehicle with 146,840 bring their own alcohol or to ation, and they have obvi- gether. It is better to have $200,000. Oldies in a game at Jensen miles... Calyn Baker, repre- purchase it from businesses ously not worked together the community there than Lange said that the Field. senting the Concordia Gym- within the district. with people to collaborate to charge five bucks and $200,000 grant applica- nastics Center, placed third “To me, that seems like the event. This was all de- have 20 people there.” tion to the Dane G. Han- 10 Years Ago in the all-around competi- it would be a pretty sim- cided without collaborating Commissioner Christy sen Foundation is due at July 5, 2009 tion in her age group at the ple compromise to allow with all of the proper enti- Hasch said that the Plaza the end of the month. She Larry McDonald, MD, AAU Age Group Gymnas- the concerned people to be ties that were involved last is a park that is designed to said CloudCorp is doing the would begin offering psychi- tics Nationals... wheat was served and those who want year,” Gennette said. bring people together and grant application, but is atric services to children at selling at $4.94, corn was to bring in their own to be Lange suggested that the enhance the quality of life. not a non-profit and cannot Pawnee Mental Health Ser- $3.08, and milo was $2.92 served,” Lambertz said. commission table the issue, “And I believe it has done submit it. vices in Concordia... Josh per bushel on local markets. Brucken said that the do more research, and lay that,” Hasch said. A consensus was reached drinking district is still a out some clear cut options Refurbishing the tennis by the commission to allow possibility. and bring it back for a study courts the city to sponsor the grant In order for there to be session at another time. Retter informed the com- application. a drinking district estab- Broadway Plaza agree- mission that he was pre- Airport Advisory Board From lished, someone has to fill ment senting a plan to refurbish The commission ap- the out the application with the The commission ap- the tennis courts and bas- proved appointing Scot Kitchen city and the state and as- proved an amendment to ketball court in City Park Henderson and Susan Ret- sume responsibility for that the city’s Broadway Plaza that has been put together ter to the Airport Advisory Macaroni Salad district. management agreement in a collaborative effort with Board. Ingredients 1 lb elbow macaroni, small shells or rotini 6-7 slice Velveeta cheese 1/2-3/4 cup dill pickle juice Grant 3-4 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp yellow mustard (continued from page 1) based on its access to cash 9 hard boiled eggs, chopped A household must meet flow. 2-4 dill pickles, chopped ( 4 pickles but you can add certain income criteria for Limited use of cash re- less depending on your taste preference) the program, which is 100 serves to operate the pro- 1/4 onion, chopped percent reimbursement. gram was recommended by 2 strips celery, chopped Household income must be the city of Concordia staff. 2 tomatoes, chopped less than the higher of Hous- Administrative fees of * ground pepper (optional) ing and Urban Development $300 per project can be County or mortgage revenue charged. That can result Directions bond limits. Income for all in an additional revenue Cook macaroni according to the package. Drain when of those living in the house stream to the grant admin- cooked. that are age 18 and older istrator. While macaroni and eggs are cooking, chop the pickles, counts, as does unearned Contractors for each proj- onion, celery, and tomatoes. income for all of those under ect must be pre-qualified, Melt cheese over macaroni. Set aside. the age of 18. and it is recommended that Mix pickle juice, mayonnaise, and mustard. Owner-occupied homes like projects be grouped to Pouring sauce over the macaroni. and rental are eligible for gain economy of scale. Once eggs are hard-boiled, peel and chop. the program, but the com- Lange said that they will Add eggs, pickles, onion, celery, and tomatoes to maca- mittee has recommended find out in November wheth- roni. It's ok to add the eggs while they're warm. Mix well. focusing on owner-occupied er or not the county will re- Depending on your preference for the texture, you may homes first. In order to re- ceive the grant funds. want to add more mayonnaise. * Add ground pepper. ceive funds for the program, If the funds are awarded, all owners listed on the deed the grant administrator has must live in the home. The three years to complete the home must be insured and scope of work and reporting all property taxes must be requirements. If the scope paid. of work is exhausted and Because cash flow is funding remains within that critical for the program, the time frame, the funds can be committee recommended used for qualified projects that the city of Concordia outside the awarded county. be the grant administrator

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*** I worked my way up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty. —Groucho Marx *** Blade-Empire Friday, July 5, 2019 5 Sports “Lucky loser” Davis Indians complete sweep of Royals, 8-4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kansas City only man- good outing. We were trying 21 runs on 33 hits during knocks off Kerber — Indians manager Terry aged three more hits in a to put it all together in our the series. ... The Royals Francona looked over at game delayed 2 1/2 hours minds." have led in 60 of 88 games WIMBLEDON, England Kerber hasn't won a title bench coach Brad Mills at the start by rain. Plesac faced the mini- but have blown a league- (AP) — Lauren Davis wasn't since. midway through Thurs- "Cimber threw 30 pitch- mum through the first two leading 30 of them. ... Gal- even supposed to be playing "I'm disappointed. Of day's game against the es," Francona said, "but I innings, but he appeared to lagher homered in the in Wimbledon's main draw, course it's not the way I Royals and said, 'Gosh, didn't see any reason to struggle with his grip when ninth. let alone upsetting defend- would like to finish here or they're letting us just hang take him out." a muggy afternoon followed SAL'S RECOVERY ing champion Angelique to play here," the German around." Still, the Royals were all the rain. At one point, Yost acknowledged Kerber in the second round. said. "But you sometimes It wasn't long until clinging to a 3-2 lead in the Francona and a trainer catcher Salvador Perez It's been quite a week. have days like that. You Cleveland took advantage seventh when Jorge Lopez came out with a towel so (Tommy John surgery) is The 95th-ranked Davis have to accept it. You have of it. (1-7) coughed up hits to the that Plesac could dry off his making progress in his lost in the last round of to learn from it." Francisco Lindor drove only four batters he faced. hands and arms. recovery, and that "he's qualifying and figured that DUMPED FOR COCO in the go-ahead runs dur- Kevin Plawecki and Bobby It didn't seem to do itching to start catching was that. But then another Just a couple of other ing a six-run seventh Bradley started the inning much for his ability to sides." Perez had surgery in player withdrew from the ways in which 15-year-old inning, Jose Ramirez with singles, and Naquin throw strikes. spring training and is aim- tournament, opening up a sensation Coco Gauff is homered twice and Carlos doubled home Plawecki Cam Gallagher singled ing to be back next spring. spot, and the 25-year-old gaining attention at Wim- Santana pushed his on- before Lindor laced a two- in the third, Terrence Gore "There's no throwing American got in — a "lucky bledon: Her third-round base streak to 27 games as run single to give Cleveland walked and Whit Merrifield involved. He can't," Yost loser" in tennis parlance. match Friday against the Indians rallied to beat the lead. singled before Adalberto said." On Thursday, Davis another unseeded player bumbling Kansas City 8-4 Lindor later scored as Mondesi laid down a SOLER'S SNUB turned things around after was scheduled for Centre on Thursday and complete the Indians proceeded to squeeze bunt that the fleet- Yost wasn't surprised a poor start and knocked off Court, and she was picked a three-game sweep. score six times in the footed shortstop turned Soler was snubbed for next the No. 5-seeded Kerber 2- to play mixed doubles by Tyler Naquin and Jason inning. into an RBI base hit. week's All-Star Home Run 6, 6-2, 6-1 to get to the third someone who dumped his Kipnis also drove in runs "I've got no excuse," Hunter Dozier walked Derby, despite having hit round and equal her best original partner in that for the suddenly red-hot Lopez said. "I fell behind to later in the inning, and 23 this season. "You know showing at any Grand Slam event. Indians, who beat the Roy- the first guy. Threw a right- Jorge Soler's bases-loaded that old saying, 'Where tournament. First, Gauff was the als — losers of four straight down-the-middle curve- walk gave the Royals a 3-1 there's smoke, there's "I wouldn't say that I was youngest player to qualify and seven of eight — for the ball. The next guy, tried to lead and brought Francona fire?'" Yost asked. "I could- surprised, because I always for Wimbledon in the pro- fifth time in six meetings. look for a ground ball, like I to the mound again — this n't smell no smoke. I wasn't believe in myself. She's fessional era. Then the "They were just letting always try to get. Unfortu- time to summon a reliever. surprised. I thought he'd obviously an incredible American went out on No. 1 us hang around and hang nately, I didn't have it. They A.J. Cole and Tyler Clip- be a great pick for it, champion; I have immense Court and beat Venus around," Francona sad, found the holes and they pard joined Cimber in though." respect for her," Davis said. Williams, who is 24 years "and all of a sudden some kept going." keeping the Indians in the UP NEXT "I definitely believe in myself older and had won four good things happen, and The Royals' meltdown game, and their offense got The Royals wrap up their and believe that I can hang Grand Slam titles before we have a big inning and it wasted another solid start them within a run in the pre-All-Star break slate with these girls and beat Gauff was born. And then snowballs from there." by Homer Bailey, who fifth. Two innings later, with three games in Wash- them." she beat 2017 semifinalist Adam Cimber (4-2) allowed two runs and six that offense gave them the ington starting Friday She seemed to move Magdalena Rybarikova, tossed 2 1/3 scoreless hits in five-plus innings. lead for good. night, when RHP Brad around just fine despite a again on No. 1 Court, and innings in relief as the Indi- Bailey still has not lost a STATS AND STREAKS Keller (4-9, 4.63 ERA) takes heavily wrapped left knee. again in straight sets. Now ans' bullpen bailed out game since June 1. The Indians have had the mound. The Indians "The tape is a lot worse she'll face 60th-ranked Zach Plesac. Their ineffec- "It's not just Lopez," Roy- five sweeps of at least three have Friday off before clos- than it looks. It's just a little Polona Hercog at the most tive starter allowed three als manager Ned Yost said games this season. Three ing the first half with a pair soreness with my meniscus hallowed tennis arena any- runs and three hits in just of his bullpen. "They'll have have come in their past six of games in Cincinnati this on my left side," Davis said. where. 2 2/3 innings. good outings then a not- series. ... Cleveland scored weekend. "It's really just prevention at Gauff is entered in mixed this point, especially on the doubles with Jay Clarke, grass where it can be slip- who explained after losing Angels fall in game Skaggs would have started pery potentially." to Roger Federer in singles Davis was by far the more on Wednesday that he ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Ryu (10-2) allowed three to beat second-place Tampa the sixth. aggressive player, compiling switched things up after ini- — Lance Lynn matched the hits, struck out five and Bay in the opener of a four- Reds 1, Brewers 0 a hard-to-believe edge of 45- tially planning to play with major league lead with his walked a season-high three game series. CINCINNATI (AP) — Luis 13 in total winners against fellow Brit Harriet Dart. 11th win and the Texas to become the first Dodgers Edwin Encarnacion hit Castillo struck out nine Kerber, whom Davis called "I made the decision a few Rangers avoided a series starter to win a game since his 25th homer for the Yan- while pitching one-hit ball "a human backboard." days ago now to play with sweep with a 9-3 victory June 21, when Walker kees, who are 15-2 since into the eighth inning, lead- This continues what's Coco, because ... you play over the grieving Los Ange- Buehler struck out 16 in a June 15 and have a season- ing the Reds to the victory. been an up-and-down sea- with a big name or a past les Angels on Thursday 4-2 victory over Colorado. high, 7 1/2-game lead over Cincinnati won for the son for Kerber, who won her champion," Clarke said. night, the Fourth of July The South Korean left-han- the Rays. fourth time in five games. third career major champi- "Yeah, I made the decision game that the late Tyler der lowered his major Tampa Bay, which led Jesse Winker went 3 for 3 onship a year ago at the All to play with probably the Skaggs had been scheduled league-leading ERA to 1.73. the division as late as and scored the only run on England Club by beating biggest name in the draw at to start. Bellinger homered lead- games through June 14, is Yasiel Puig's first-inning Serena Williams in the final. the moment." The Angels won the first ing off the sixth, sending a 2-8 against the Yankees this single off Brandon Woodruff two games of the series after 2-2 pitch into right field to season. (10-3). Sports in Brief the 27-year-old Skaggs was join Reggie Jackson, Mark Gio Urshela started the Castillo (8-3) was work- found dead in his hotel McGwire and Willie Mays as 10th drawing a walk off ing on a no-hitter before By The Associated Press room in Texas on Monday, players 23 or younger with Oliver Drake (0-1) and went Keston Hiura singled with BASEBALL and that night's scheduled 30 homers before the All- to second when pinch-hitter one out in the seventh. The ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays All-Star sec- game was postponed until Star break. Aaron Judge walked on a All-Star right-hander might ond baseman Brandon Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured August. The Padres dropped their 10-pitch plate appearance. have gone the distance if list with a bruised right shin and will not play in next week's All- Mike Trout hit another fifth in a row, with JT Char- After the Yankees loaded not for a 69-minute rain Star Game. impressive homer for Los gois striking out their final the bases on Brett Gard- delay with two out in the Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was named to Angeles in the first inning, five batters to end the game. ner's bunt single, LeMahieu eighth inning. replace Lowe, who was added to the AL All-Star team Wednes- his AL best-tying 25th. But Dinelson Lamet (0-1) limit- greeted Emilio Pagan with a Milwaukee dropped the day. Lynn (11-4) limited Los ed the Dodgers to two hits ground single to left last three games of the four- Lowe was forced out of Tuesday night's game after he sharply Angeles to only one more — including Max Muncy's through a drawn-in infield. game set. It hasn't scored fouled a ball off his leg in the sixth inning of a 6-3 win over Bal- run over his seven innings 21st homer — through four LeMahieu is 9 for 11 with since the sixth inning of timore. He finished the at-bat, grounding a single to left, but and Rougned Odor homered innings of his season debut, 20 RBIs with the bases Tuesday's 11-inning struggled to reach first base. twice to drive in five runs for but took the loss. loaded. Cincinnati win. Lowe is hitting .276 with a team-leading 16 homers and 49 the Rangers, who snapped a Nationals 5, Marlins 2 Sanchez hit 24th homer Christian Yelich started RBIs. He took the spot of Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La four-game losing streak. WASHINGTON (AP) — off Pagan, a drive into the the ninth with a double off Stella as an injury replacement. An emotional trip for the Anthony Rendon hit his second deck in the left field. Raisel Iglesias for the Brew- PRO FOOTBALL Angels that began with 20th homer and knocked in Braves 12, Phillies 6 ers' second hit. But Iglesias MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick them traveling to Texas in the go-ahead run to help the ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby then retired three in a row Norton suffered multiple injuries in a car crash that required his cowboy hats and Western Nationals finish a three- Swanson hit two homers for his 16th save. left arm to be amputated. attire — a theme initiated by game sweep of the last- and drove in five runs, and Cardinals 5, Mariners 4 Sports agent Malki Kawa confirmed the injuries in a tweet. Skaggs — now takes them place Miami Marlins. the Braves rallied from a SEATTLE (AP) — Matt Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Alex Camacho says the Ford F250 to Houston for three games Washington has won first-inning, four-run deficit Wieters and Dexter Fowler Norton was driving crashed into a concrete barrier and over- this weekend against the eight of nine and 13 of 16 to to beat the Philadelphia homered, Tommy Edman turned early Thursday on State Road 836 near Miami. Miami- Astros before the All-Star climb to a season-best four Phillies. came through with another Dade Fire Rescue crews rendered aid to 22-year-old Norton, break. Skaggs' No. 45 jersey games over .500. Ozzie Albies gave Atlanta key hit, and St. Louis rallied who was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma hung prominently in his Kurt Suzuki homered in the lead with a three-run past Seattle. Center. clubhouse locker before the the second inning to extend homer in the third. A.J. Wieters hit a solo shot in Norton played at the University of Miami and was drafted by game, and then in the the Montreal Expos/Nation- Minter (3-4) pitched a per- the third inning and Fowler the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round in 2018. He spent dugout during games als franchise record for con- fect seventh to earn the vic- added a two-run drive in the much of last season on their practice squad. The Dolphins throughout the series. secutive games with a home tory. fourth. Daniel Ponce de signed him in December. Angels rookie right-han- run to 18. Rendon hit a solo The Braves hit five Leon got his first major DALLAS (AP) — A former Dallas Cowboys player previously der Griffin Canning (3-5) shot in the fourth off Elieser homers overall, giving them league win, and Carlos Mar- convicted in a drunken driving crash that killed a teammate is struck out six, but walked Hernandez (1-3) and drove a combined eight in winning tinez worked the ninth for now wanted for violating his probation. three and allowed six runs in Gerardo Parra with a sin- the final two games of the his third save. The Dallas County Sheriff's office says a warrant was issued over 3 1/3 innings. gle in the fifth. three-game series. Freddie Edman put the Cardinals for the arrest of Josh Brent after the former defensive lineman Dodgers 5, Padres 1 Washington right-hander Freeman and Josh Donald- in front for the second was charged with assaulting a police officer. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anibal Sanchez (5-6) son hit back-to-back straight day with a two-run Brent was arrested Sunday in the Dallas suburb of Coppell Hyun-Jin Ryu tossed six allowed one earned run and homers off Edgar Garcia in single in the seventh. after police say the 31-year-old resisted an officer trying to scoreless innings, All-Star five hits in six innings. Fer- the fourth. Edman connected for a handcuff him for public intoxication. Cody Bellinger hit his 30th nando Rodney got three The Phillies dropped to pinch-hit three-run homer In 2014, Brent was convicted of intoxication manslaughter home run, and the Dodgers outs for his second save of third place in the division, during St. Louis' five-run for his role in the crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown Jr. beat the San Diego Padres the season. behind Atlanta and Wash- ninth in a 5-2 win Wednes- Brent was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years' probation. for their ninth straight Miguel Rojas homered for ington. The Phillies scored day night. It was not immediately clear if Brent was in custody, or if he home victory. Miami, and Starlin Castro four runs on six hits in the St. Louis starter Michael had an attorney. The Dodgers had won had three hits. first inning off All-Star Mike Wacha was charged with SOCCER their previous five home Yankees 8, Rays 4 Soroka, but the Braves four runs and six hits in 3 CHICAGO (AP) — The National Women's Soccer League has games via walk-off, one ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. charged back against Zach 1/3 innings, but the Cardi- a television contract for the second half of its season to replace short of the major league (AP) — DJ LeMahieu hit a Eflin (7-8). Soroka didn't nals bullpen was solid for the partnership with A+E Networks that was cut short a year record set by the 2000 tiebreaking two-run single allow another run while the second straight game. early by the broadcaster in February. Kansas City Royals. and Gary Sanchez had a Eflin allowed two runs in Ponce de Leon (1-0) allowed ESPN announced that it will televise 14 matches. Eight Bellinger had the winning long three-run homer in the the first, two in the second one baserunner in 2 2/3 games will be televised on ESPN News and six on ESPN2, RBIs on Tuesday and 10th inning, and AL East- and three in the third. innings. Andrew Miller including both semifinals and the championship on Oct. 27. Wednesday. They didn't leading New York overcome Philadelphia's Sean worked out of a jam in the The first game will be July 14 between Portland and Orlando need any late-game fire- a ninth-inning blown save Rodriguez hit a pinch-hit eighth before Martinez fin- on ESPN News. works this Fourth of July. by closer Aroldis Chapman homer off Grant Dayton in ished. 6 Blade-Empire, Friday, July 5, 2019 DEAR PEOPLE ANNIE Support groups SUNDAY AA, 10 a.m., Came to Believe, 317 W. 5th, Concordia by Annie Lane NA, 6 p.m., New Freedom Group, 317 W. 5th St., Con- cordia AA, 7 p.m., Heart, Soul and Mind Group; 512 Washing- ton St., Clyde (old Methodist church) NA, 7 p.m. WANAN Group; Cloud County Health Center Advice to Be Patient basement Dear Annie: I just read the I believe he finally realized I MONDAY letter from "Missing My Son" was the one who truly loved OA, Noon, New Hope meeting, 317 W. 5th St., Concordia and felt compelled to write a him and taught him valu- AA, 6:30 P.M., Came to Believe Group, 317 W. 5th St., response. I, too, was in a bad able life lessons. I'm proud Concordia marriage for 17 years. We of all his accomplishments, AA, 8 p.m., Belleville Crossroads Group, O, Belleville only had one child, a son. especially becoming an ar- Christian Church, 24th and O Streets I was trying to stay in the chitect, which he dreamed Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Episcopal marriage for the sake of our of as a child, and that I pro- Church parish hall (second Monday of the Month) son, but after many months vided much love and encour- TUESDAY of therapy, and the therapist agement to make him see he NA, Noon, New Freedom meeting, 317 W. 5th St., Con- making a comment that the could reach his goals. (The cordia longer our son remained in only sad part is that he has AA, 8 p.m., Concordia Gateway Group (closed meeting), the volatile environment, the insane student loans, but 317 W. 5th St., Concordia more likely he would be to that's another matter.) ALANON, 8 P.M., I Care Group, 317 W. 5th St., Con- treat women the same as I Please tell "Missing My cordia was being treated, I filed for Son" to be patient. I'll admit, Family Dementia Support Group, 10:00 a.m. @ Sunset divorce. Our son was 9. I was a wreck during the two Home 2nd floor meeting room, (2nd Tuesday of the Month) My ex continued to treat years my son didn't speak to WEDNESDAY me (and our son) horribly me, as I had no other chil- AA, Noon, Came to Believe Brown-Baggers meeting, 317 for the next nine years, until dren. I prayed extensively W. 5th St., Concordia our son was headed to col- during that time and feel AA, 5:30 p.m., A New Beginning for Women, 317 W. 5th lege. I made every attempt blessed that our relationship St., Concordia to be civil with my ex, as I has mended. I'll pray that My Favorite Older Person Fibromyalgia/Arthritis Support Group, 7:00 p.m., @ didn't want to deal with his her son will realize life is too UMC Beloit ( 1st Wednesday of the Month) vengeful acts. Though my ex short to punish his mother Gma Connie NA, 8 p.m., New Freedom Group, 317 W. 5th St., Con- rarely saw our son after our like this. If only I could talk to cordia divorce, our son put his dad him, I'd attempt to make him By Evan Giersch AA, 8 p.m., Scandia Helping Hands Group, Methodist on a pedestal. Mind you, my understand the pain he's in- Do you know the sweetest person on earth? My fa- Church basement ex had been cheating on me flicting on the one who lov- vorite older person is my Gma Connie. She is the most THURSDAY for many years and eventu- ingly brought him into this glorious grandma. She is laid back and funny. She is NA, Noon, New Freedom meeting, 317 W. 5th St., Con- ally moved in with the lady world. — Sending Prayers to about 5'3'' tall. Her hair is as grey as a fox and as brown cordia a year after our divorce, but Missing My Son as chocolate. She is getting happier by the second. She AA, 7 pm., Primary Purpose Group (closed meeting), my son still idolized his dad. Dear Sending Prayers: dresses as casual as a tree. My favorite older person is 317 W. 5th St., Concordia I started dating a wonder- Thank you for sharing your my Gma Connie. Celebrate Recovery, 7:00 p.m., Freedom from Hurts, ful man a year after my di- letter. Through therapy and My favorite older person is smart, funny and sweet. Habits and Hang-ups, Concordia Wesleyan Church, 16th vorce and married him 10 your commitment to hav- She is sweet because she lets me eat anything. She is and Cedar years later. My son never ing a loving family, you did also very funny. I also like going places with her because FRIDAY cared for him, and I discov- it. You didn't let your son's she buys me things. I also love to go to the lake because AA Came to Believe Group, Noon, 317 W. 5th, Concor- ered that my ex fed my son anger get in the way of your she lets us swim and fish. I love spending time with my dia many lies about him. My son love for him. Instead, you al- awesome grandma. OA, 5:30 p.m., New Hope meeting, 317 W. 5th St., Con- hated me for remarrying, re- lowed him to be angry over My grandma is like the rays of sunshine in my world. cordia fused to come to our "fam- the divorce and were patient I wouldn't trade her for anything and will cherish her AA, 8 p.m., Concordia Gateway Group, 317 W. 5th St., ily only" small wedding, and with him. Your patience and forever. Concordia did not speak to me for two love paid off, as they usually SATURDAY years. I was devastated. do. * * * AA, 5 p.m., Came to Believe Group, 317 W. 5th St., Con- I stayed in touch with "Ask Me Anything: A Year Concordia Elementary School fourth grade students cordia. my prior marriage coun- of Advice From Dear Annie" observed National Nursing Home Week by writing essays Call the Cloud County Recovery Hotline 24/7 for assis- selor, as he was excellent. is out now! Annie Lane's de- about their favorite older persons. tance and information about area 12-step group meetings, He gave me confidence that but book — featuring favorite The staff and residents of Mount Joseph Senior Vil- 785.413.0334 Or go to freedom-club.org for information my son would eventually columns on love, friendship, lage and Sunset Nursing Home selected a number of and a schedule of all AA, NA, OA and Alanon meetings in come around, and the thera- family and etiquette — is these essays to be read by the authors in two special the area. pist was right. I was elated available as a paperback and presentations on May 14 at Mount Joseph and Sunset. DVACK Weekly Support Groups in Concordia once my son finally started e-book. Visit http://www. These essays will be published in the Blade-Empire as Tuesdays—Domestic Violence Support Group; the dy- speaking to me again. I've creatorspublishing.com for space is available. namics of domestic violence, safety planning, healthy re- been married for 10 years more information. Send your lationships and boundaries; Sexual Assault/Women Em- and my son calls me almost questions for Annie Lane to powered Support Group; trauma, coping techniques and daily. We're very close, and [email protected]. self-care. Wednesdays—Survivors with Disabilities Support Group; navigating various systems, accessing universal Gosselin twins turn 59 services without discrimination, individual rights and op- The Gosselin brothers, si, Jon, Jeff Benyshek, Terri portunities and empowerment; Economic Support Group, Ron and Don, continued Meyers, Heather K., Jason, budgeting, individual assessment and reflection of finan- their tradition of multiple Barbara, Julie W., Renee, cial literacy, gaining employment and financial goal -set birthday parties as they cel- Lexie Gilbert, Autumn, Bob ting. 4-H news ebrated turning 59 this year. Besterman, J.R., Matt Colby, Thursdays—Domestic Violence Parent Support Group; The meeting of the Re- barn quilt turned out and A party at Walmart included Bill, and others. cycle of abuse, identifying children’s emotions and coping publican Valley 4-H Club asked about a couple of ad- guests, Danyell Aldridge, Yet another gather- behaviors, establishing solid family connections and sup- was called to order by Presi- ditions to it. The field trip Gina Woodford, Lisa Woods, ing took place at the Sports port; Sexual Assault Parent Support Group; child trauma, dent Taley Murdock on Sun- committee talked about our Linda Pahls, Brandi Nelson, Complex, and guests in- triggers and coping techniques. day, June 30th, at 2:00 p.m. club party. Trey motioned to Walter Newton, Leila Zenger, cluded Sandy Moran, Dalton Call 785.243.4349 for times/location and to preregister Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge have it at Sky Trampoline Randy Weaver, J.R., Kevin Long, Michael Jordan, Alice, for support group meetings. was led by Kaide Gropp. Park. It was seconded and Landry, Annette Watts, Con- Candace Morgan, Ivon, Nan- Nine members answered approved. nie Tholstrup, Jaqueitha cy and Dalton Owen, Tonya roll call of “Name one of your The meeting was moved Gardner, Jary Keth, Darren & Greg Deneault & family, fair entries.” The minutes to adjourn by Trey Collins. Lambdin, “Bad Donkey” and Doug & Joan Olson, Izaak from the previous meeting It was seconded and ap- other well-wishers. Robbins, Owen Britt, Trent Club notes were read and approved. Re- proved. The meeting was A celebration at Gam- Baker, Rich, Charles Gimbel Thirteen members of Lady wrench and a tape measure porter Shanna Sulanka re- reopened to discuss what bino's included guests, and others. Bracknell Red Hat Club and they told her they did. ported she put the minutes we should do with the barn Garrett Peterson, Jaden The final birthday par- met on Wednesday, July 3, She proceeded to unscrew in the paper. Treasurer Trey quilt after the fair. Daegen Champlin, Lauren Wheeler, ty was held at the Gosselin for their monthly luncheon the pole, laid it down and Collins gave the treasurer’s DeGraff motioned to do- Austin Bombardier, Dan home and included Beverly meeting. The July venue was measured it. "Sixteen feet report. nate the barn quilt to the Conn, Vicki Conn, Kim Wi- Parks, Stacy, Shannon St. Arby's. Members ordered six inches," she announced. Leader Chrissy Hender- 4H Council. It was seconded esner, David Wiesner and John, Jeffrey, Charles Gim- Dutch Treat and visited Then she replaced the pole son gave us some reminders and approved. The meeting Greg Wiesner. bel, Crystal Morris, Haleigh while enjoying lunch. handed the men the tools about fair judging and work- was moved to be adjourned Another party took place Stimatze, Wade Stimatze, Following the meal, Nancy and walked off. One worker ing the concession stand at by Tracer Murdock. at OCCK, and the guests Melva, Clifford Petry and Reynolds told a humorous said to the other, "Have you the fair. The barn quilt com- Shanna Sulanka, included Dawn, Bre, Bryan other friends helping the pun about two government ever seen anything like that mittee showed us how the Secretary/Reporter D. Matt, Diane, Brianna, twins celebrate their 59th employees and a woman woman? We need the height Ronnie,Wade Stimatze, Kas- birthday. passerby. The men had been of the pole and she measured told to measure the height the length." The two men are of a flagpole and were -star still employed by the govern- ing up at it when the woman ment and are now congress- Social Senior Citizens Menu walked by. She asked the men. THEN... Week of July 8 - July 12 men what they were looking There were no July birth- Calendar MONDAY - SAUSAGE GRAVY W/BISCUITS, Cottage at and they told her the task days. The next luncheon will MONDAY - Exercise class Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Carrots, Peaches. Exercise class assigned to them, but with- be at Easy G on August 7 at And Now at 10 a.m. at the Senior Citi- 10 a.m. and Former Aurora Ladies Club (FAL) meets. out a ladder they couldn't fig- 11:30 a.m. Reservations may zens Center. FAL meets at TUESDAY - OPEN FACE TURKEY SANDWICH, Mashed ure out how to measure the be made to Nancy Reynolds Anyone wanting to Concordia Senior Center. Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Apricots, Cake. pole. She asked if they had a 262-4016. TUESDAY - CWO (Chris- WEDNESDAY - MEATLOAF, Boiled Potatoes, Lima recommend someone tian Women’s Organization) Beans, Lime Pears, Pudding, Roll. Exercise class 10 a.m., to be featured in the meets at Concordia Chris- BOOSTERS 1:00 tian Church. THURSDAY - HAMBURGER ON A BUN, Potato Salad, Genealogy Society Then and Now col- WEDNESDAY - Exercise Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit. BINGO at 1:00. class 10 a.m. BOOSTERS FRIDAY - SLOPPY JOES ON A BUN, Cole Slaw, Three to meet Tuesday umn, please submit Concordia Senior Citizens Bean Salad, Pineapple. Exercise class 10 a.m. PROGRES- your request to jay- Center. SIVE CARDS. The July 9 meeting of the THURSDAY - BINGO 1:00 Milk, bread and butter served with meals Cloud Co. Genealogical So- [email protected] Concordia Senior Citizens Cinnamon rolls and fresh coffee daily, 8-11 a.m. ciety will be at the National Center. Call Lori Raccagno at 243-1872 for questions or to make Orphan Train Complex, or call the Blade- FRIDAY - Exercise class reservations. beginning at 7 p.m. Pau- Empire at 243- 10 a.m. and PROGRESSIVE line Cassel will present a CARDS at Concordia Senior program on the Menninger 2424. Center. Thank You for Reading the Blade-Empire Foundation. Have a Great Day ! Record rain hurting Blade-Empire, Friday, July 5, 2019 7 For the Record Obituaries Police Dept. Report ficers investigated an acci- Kansas' first try Arrests – At 1:50 a.m. dent in the 900 block of East TARYN L. HIGLE Tuesday, officers responded Fourth Street involving a ve- Taryn Layne Higle passed Salina. She is also survived to a report of suspicious ac- hicle driven by Jordan Bu- away Tuesday, July 2nd, by many other cousins, too tivity occurring in the 600 dreau, Salina. at growing hemp 2019, at the age of 39 years, numerous to mention. block of West Ninth Street At 11:10 a.m. Wednes- PLEVNA, Kan. (AP) — P.J. port at the end of the year 9 months and 24 days, at She is preceded in death and upon investigation ar- day, officers investigated an Sneed walked through his analyzing the data gathered The Nicol Home in Glasco. by her great-grandparents, rested Kenneth Rehbein, 55, accident in the 800 block of small greenhouse in central from all the projects. While Taryn was born mentally Lavern Liby, and James and Concordia. He was charged Washington Street involving Kansas checking on rows and the extraordinary weather and physically handicapped, Phyllis Rountree; grandpar- with possession of marijua- a vehicle driven by Verna rows of small hemp plants will likely impact results, it's and spent the majority of ents, Paul Higle and LaVerna na, interference with a law Albee, Clay Center, and a just waiting to be put into the too early to know how much. her life in healthcare insti- Higle; her mother, Cynthia enforcement officer and rid- vehicle owned by Veronica ground. "Here in Kansas . . . we tutions, including Winfield (Higle) Duggan; aunt, Glen- ing a bicycle not equipped Dersch, Overland Park. The plants inside the kind of have extremes from State Hospital and Training da (Higle) Bernhardt; uncle, with a lamp when in use at At 6:05 p.m. Thursday, greenhouse near Plevna one season to another season, Center of Winfield, Kansas; Keith Higle; and her infant night. He was transported to officers investigated an ac- looked rather healthy. Prob- and, at this point, precipita- South Oklahoma Resource brother, Samuel Paul Hoesli. the Cloud County Law En- cident in the 500 block of lematically, they looked bet- tion plays a large factor," said Center, Pauls Valley, Okla- Visitation will be on forcement Center. West Seventh Street involv- ter than the plants in the few Braden Hoch, a hemp spe- homa; Hilltop Lodge, Beloit, Thursday, July 18th, from At 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, of- ing a vehicle driven by John acres he's already planted cialist for the Kansas Depart- Kansas, and The Nicol Home 1-5 p.m. at the Roberts Fam- ficers arrested Jason Carter, Breault, Concordia, and a just outside of the green- ment of Agriculture. of Glasco, Kansas. ily Funeral Home in Beloit. 42, Concordia, in the 300 vehicle owned by Lorelei Por- house. Rain has delayed planting Taryn was born on Sep- Visitation will continue on block of East First Street on ter, Clyde. "Day one, we planted an for some farmers, but the va- tember 8, 1979, in Concor- Friday, July 19th, from 4-6 a Cloud County warrant for Theft – At 6:10 p.m. acre and a half," he said. riety of hemp, and what the dia, Kansas, to Cynthia L. p.m. at the Dean Funeral failure to pay. He was trans- Thursday, officers investi- "Huge storm came through grower hopes to use it for, will Higle. She graduated high Home in Glasco. A Memo- ported to the Cloud County gated a theft which had oc- and it blew probably half the also play a large role in how school in May of 2001, from rial Service will be held on Law Enforcement Center curred in the 100 block of plants just over or out of the successful this year could be. Pauls Valley High School, Saturday, July 20, 2019, at and also charged with inter- East College Drive. The in- ground." Hemp plants are generally Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. 10 a.m. at the Dean Funeral ference with a law enforce- vestigation continues. But looks can be deceiv- grown for one of three things She is survived by her Home, Glasco. Committal ment officer. Fire Dept./EMS Report ing. The roots of the hemp — its seed and grain, its fiber, brother, Sheldon Hoesli, will be in the Glasco Cem- At 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, At 8:19 a.m. Thursday, plants sitting indoors have or its floral material. Cashion, Oklahoma; aunts, etery, next to her mother, officers conducted a traf- Medic 4 responded to the run out of room in the small CBD oil typically comes Paula (Mark) Jones, James- following the service. Memo- fic stop in the 1300 block 1000 block of Westview Drive plastic containers they sit in, from the floral material. - Va town, and Kelli Darnall, rials to the Nicol Home Fence of Kansas Street which led and transported an 81-year- the same kind of containers rieties grown for their floral Beloit; Uncle Tony (Jerri) Fund. to the arrest of Jaden Baxa, old female to Cloud County you'd find flowers sitting in at material typically only need a Higle, Glasco, and her spe- Roberts Family Funeral 24, Cuba. He was charged Health Center. a nursery. 90-day period from planting cial cousins, The Elite “8th Services, Beloit, is in charge with driving under the influ- At 9:40 a.m. Thursday, That's because these to harvest, meaning there's Babies,” Erika Walker of Val- of arrangements. ence and transported to the Medic 2 responded to Cloud plants should have been still time to get those plants ley Center, Jaime Darnall of Condolences may be left Cloud County Law Enforce- County Health Center and planted a few weeks ago. But in the ground and still have Glasco, and Laura Darnall of at: www.robertsfamilyfs.com ment Center. transported an 81-year-old like farmers of more tradi- a good chance at a successful At 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, female to Salina Regional tional crops, Sneed's been harvest. officers responded to a com- Health Center. delayed by the wet weather plaint of suspicious activity At 6:07 p.m. Thursday, that's kept him from planting in the 500 block of East 14th Medic 4 responded to the 200 hemp in his fields. Street which led to the ar- block of West 15th Street for People who signed up for rest of Frances Jamison, 47, a medical alarm activation. an industrial hemp test pro- Concordia. She was charged No transport was made. gram got licenses based on with assaulting an officer At 7:16 p.m. Thursday, research proposals. But this and transported to the Cloud Medic 4 responded to the year's unusual weather could County Law Enforcement 1200 block of Spruce Street skew the results of the stud- Center. and transported a 74-year- ies, impacting the kind of Accidents – At 5:10 p.m. old male to Cloud County information the state has to Tuesday, officers investigat- Health Center. gauge the prospect of growing ed an accident at the inter- At 12:10 a.m. Friday, hemp in Kansas. section of 10th and Lincoln Emergency 1 and Medic 4 State officials want to bet- involving vehicles driven by responded to Eighth and ter understand the potential Hector Mendoza, Houston, Kansas for a tree on fire from for the specialty oilseed crop, and Harold Owens, Caldwell. fireworks. The fire was extin- colloquially known as in- At 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, of- guished. dustrial hemp. The scientific name for the plant is canna- bis sativa, and it's the same plant that marijuana comes Weather from. The difference between whether or not the product of the plant is considered mari- juana or industrial hemp is the amount of the psycho- active chemical THC that's present. Lawmakers approved the pilot program last year. Each grower licensed to participate in the program is studying some aspect of hemp cultiva- tion. Some are looking into how much water is needed to grow Today’s weather artwork by hemp, while others are inves- Jaksyn Lavoie, tigating how industrial hemp a 3rd grader in fits into regenerative agricul- Mrs. Cox’s class ture practices such as using it as a cover crop or how it impacts soil health. Growers are also providing detailed planting and harvesting in- formation to the state. So far this year, the state Markets has received 392 applications Daily and issued 248 — 192 of those approved licenses are LOCAL MARKETS -EAST for growers. Wheat ...... $4.15 In total, 5,200 acres in 71 Milo ...... (per bushel) ....$3.69 Trivia counties have been approved Bouncing out Corn ...... $4.09 for growing hemp, even Elliott Newville exits a bounce house that was set up during the Hood Park Neighbors' Annual Soybeans ...... $7.72 Question: The Western- though it's likely total planted 4th of July Celebration on Thursday. (Blade photo by Jim Lowell) most point in the continen- acres won't be close to that, CONCORDIA TERMINAL tal United States is located KMUW-FM reported. LOADING FACILITY in which state? As of July 1, 680 acres of LOCAL MARKETS - WEST Answer hemp have been planted in Wheat ...... $4.15 WASHINGTON the state. That number is ex- Milo .....(per bushel) .....$3.69 Question: Which four pected to grow significantly countries outside the U.S. in the next few weeks as the JAMESTOWN MARKETS supply the largest numbers ground across the state be- Wheat ...... $4.05 of tourists to San Francisco? gins to dry out enough for Answer Milo ...(per bushel) ...... $3.59 planting that first planned to CANADA / JAPAN / GER- Corn...... $4.09 happen weeks earlier. MANY / UK Sunflowers...... $15.65 The state will issue a re-

Getting ready to ride Burklee Jackson decorates his bicycle in preparation for the bicycle parade that was part of the Hood Park Neighbors' Annual 4th of July Celebration on Thursday. (Blade photo by Jim Lowell)

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Bank, Applicants subject to drug Please visit Marquis Place Plaintiff, testing upon hire. for an application and more v. (First Published in the Blade-Empire on information. Case No. 19-CV-22 Friday, June 28, 2019.) TITLE TO REAL ESTATE PARK VILLA INVOLVED IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CLOUD MOUNT JOSEPH COUNTY, KANSAS is hiring individuals that want QUINN A. KINDEL; SENIOR VILLAGE MICHELLE R. KINDEL; to make an impact in the is accepting applications for JOHN DOE (REAL NAME UNKNOWN; In the Matter of the Estate of lives of our residents. The TENANT/ OCCUPANT); individual must be a team JANE DOE Dennis Charles Hebert, Deceased. Full-time Case No. 2019-PR-000023 player, willing to be a part (REAL NAME UNKNOWN; SOCIAL SERVICE TENANT/OCCUPANT); of our family and the desire DESIGNEE AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES NOTICE OF HEARING AND to make the lives of our NOTICE TO CREDITORS OR SOCIAL WORKER OF ANY OF THE DEFENDANTS, residents an important part of your life. Must be 16 years of Defendants. THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL Hours Monday - Friday, 8 ______PERSONS CONCERNED: age. If this sounds like you, You are hereby notified that on June apply in person at Park Villa to 5. Full Benefits. Apply in (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60) person or email resume to 25, 2019, a Petition was filed in this Court in Clyde or call and ask for [email protected]. NOTICE OF SUIT by Cheryl Ann Sulkosky, the Executor of the Mary Sue or Angie for an TO ALL OF THE ABOVE-NAMED DE- "Last Will and Testament of Dennis Charles application. FENDANTS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS Hebert", deceased, dated March 18, 2013, Notice WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: requesting that the Will filed with the Peti- tion be admitted to probate and record; that POSITIONS OPEN: You are hereby notified that a Petition Cheryl Ann Sulkosky be appointed Execu- NOTICE- For all your Classified Ad tor without bond; and that the Executor be needs, call the Blade-Empire, 785- to Foreclose Mortgage has been filed in granted Letters Testamentary under the Dietary- Cook and Aide 243-2424. the Cloud County District Court by Dundee Nursing- CNA.CMA on all Bank praying for foreclosure of a real es- Kansas Simplified Estates Act. shifts, RN on day shift tate mortgage on the following described You are required to file your written real property, to wit: defenses thereto on or before July 22, Environmental Services- The West One-Half (W 1/2) of Lot 2019, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. in the District Housekeeping and Laundry Four (4) and all of Lot Five (5) and Lot Six Court, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, (6), in Block Forty-eight (48) in the City of at which time and place the cause will be Please apply in person at: Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, heard. Should you fail therein, judgment Park Villa Nursing Home and decree will be entered in due course which has a common street address upon the Petition. 114 S High St. All creditors are notified to exhibit their To advertise your of 424 W. 15th Street, Concordia, Kan- Clyde, KS 66938 sas 66901, and you are hereby required demands against the estate within four (4) 785-446-2818 Garage Sale to answer or otherwise plead to said Pe- months from the date of the first publica- Call 243-2424 tition on or before August 9, 2019 in the tion of this notice, as provided by law, and if Cloud County District Court at Concordia, their demands are not thus exhibited, they Kansas. If you fail to answer or otherwise shall be forever barred. plead, the Petition will be taken as true, and judgment and decree will be entered in due Cheryl Ann Sulkosky course upon the Petition. Petitioner

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For best re- night: Just ask. sults, readers should refer VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) to the dates following each *** Listen to what’s be- Freedom is a Laffer The Presidential Medal of Freedom honors individuals sign. ing said with care. Someone Kansas Profile – for significant achievements and contributions. --- might be trying to send you Because they are given at the whim of the president A baby born today has a an important message. Re- they are subjective. Recipients aren’t required to meet a Sun in Cancer and a Moon main open. Even if you get Now That’s Rural certain standard, though most are easy calls to make. By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute in Leo. a negative impression at Katherine Johnson, whose story was told in the movie first, say little. All this could for Rural Development at Kansas State University HAPPY BIRTHDAY for “Hidden Figures,” was honored for her accomplishments change quickly. Tonight: All Friday, July 5, 2019: as a NASA mathematician. This year, you break prec- smiles. Stephen Hawking was recognized, not for his guest ap- Patterson edent and let your conser- (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) LIBRA pearances on “Big Bang Theory,” but for revolutionizing vative self take a back seat. ***** You love your Health Center how we view the universe. You want to add more zest friends, but you love ro- The 590 recipients also include Norman Rockwell, One plus one equals ten. to your daily life. If you’re mance more. Many of you John Steinbeck, Desmond Tutu and even John Wayne. Well, it’s obvious that I flunked single, someone you could could be doing a juggling Other recipients reflect a cultural, and even moral, new math. But today we’ll learn become quite possessive act with your interests to- perspective of the person in the White House. about one community which of might be worth dealing day. The good news is that presented a medal to The Boss (aka, got together with another to co- with. All will turn out fine. you actually enjoy yourself Bruce Springsteen), but overlooked Eric Clapton, Steven create an exceptional new model If you’re attached, you and while carrying on like this. Tyler and Alice Cooper. We can still hope. of health care delivery in rural your partner express much Tonight: Be with the people Desmond Tutu also received the honor from Obama. America. more romantic passion than you most enjoy. George H.W. Bush honored Sam Walton, apparently Martha Hadsall is chair of you have in the past. You SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. for establishing the economic model for destroying Main the board of directors of the have the material to write 21) Ron Wilson Street America. Can a medal for Amazon’s Jeff Bezos be a love story together if you *** Others seem to drop Patterson Health Center, a new far behind for finishing the job? choose to do so. LEO gives their errands, needs and re- health care facility in Harper County. Martha, a long- And then there’s Art Laffer who has turned count- you tips about your rela- sponsibilities on you. Prac- time teacher in Harper, was also involved with the local less millionaires into billionaires while giving Republican tionships. tice saying the word “no.” If hospital. lawmakers an excuse to undermine the fiscal stability of you do, you’ll be a lot hap- Anthony, population 2,269, and Harper, population The Stars Show the government. Donald Trump recently presented the Medal pier. Don’t forget to check in 1,473, are Harper County’s two largest communities, lo- Kind of Day You’ll Have: of Freedom to the so-called economist for creating the with an older friend or loved cated 9 miles apart. Both had small, financially strug- 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; “highly respected” Laffer Curve. one. Tonight: Out late. gling hospitals. In 2012, a community health needs 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Dif- Trump referred to Republican lore in which Laffer re- (Nov. 22- assessment identified integration between the two hos- ficult SAGITTARIUS portedly sketched the curve on a napkin to illustrate his (March 21-April Dec. 21) ARIES theory during a meeting with Ford Administration offi- pitals as the top concern. However, the two towns were 19) ***** Reach out for some- cials Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld. longtime rivals. ***** You’re unlikely to one you often see. You both This was in 1974. In 2015, a proposal came from Neal Patterson, a native wind down from the fire- have fiery tempers and can “I’ve heard and studied the Laffer Curve for many years of Anthony who had grown up on a nearby family farm. works. In fact, you keep create fireworks all by your- in the Wharton School of Finance. It’s a very important According to the stories, when working in the fields, his going and going. Others self. You might wonder how thing that you’ve done Art,” Trump said during the award father told Neal and his brothers to “do one more round wonder where all the en- your call will be received. presentation. after sundown.” Neal Patterson carried that work ethic ergy comes from. Don’t un- Worry if you want to, but There are two absurdities wrapped in that statement. and a brilliant mind into a career in medical information derestimate an associate’s make the phone call. To- First of all, it presumes that Trump spent years study- technology. He co-founded the highly successful Cerner determination to get some night: Where the action is. ing anything. Corporation in Kansas City. personal time with you. To- (Dec. 22- CAPRICORN Secondly, is the time line. Trump graduated from night: Nap first. Jan. 19) Patterson was aware that the hospitals back in his Wharton in 1968. The Laffer Curve didn’t become a thing (April 20-May ***** Don’t go overboard home county were struggling with future plans. “He told TAURUS until 1974. 20) with trying to get someone us that if we were to do research on a merger that could In reality, honoring Laffer makes as much sense as **** You could be quite to respond to you. This per- create a new model of health care delivery, he would be giving a Medal of Freedom to Reggie Jackson because he happy with what comes son either will or won’t want our biggest benefactor,” Martha said. had more strikeouts (2,597) than any other player in Ma- your way. You might feel as to be close. The less you do Extensive research followed. Studies found that a new jor League Baseball history. though you cannot settle in for him or her as you con- facility was the most financially sustainable option. The George H.W. Bush was right when he referred to Ron- for a while. You easily could tinue to be friends, the fast- board committed to not increase property taxes for the ald Reagan’s tax cut plan - based on the infamous napkin invite others over for an ear- er you’ll find out what this new facility, and to not require a reduction in staff em- drawing - as “voodoo economics.” The Laffer Curve has ly breakfast. You might have person wants from you. To- lived up to the economist’s name over the last 45 years, ployment. a difficult time otherwise. night: Play it cool. despite repeated attempts by Republican lawmakers to Following a successful petition drive, the two hospital Tonight: A loved one shows (Jan. 20- AQUARIUS tell us otherwise. districts merged and developed plans for a new joint fa- you his or her appreciation. Feb. 18) Former Gov. Sam Brownback relabeled Laffer’s theory cility. In 2017, the Patterson Family Foundation made a (May 21-June **** Defer to a loved one GEMINI as the great “Kansas experiment” and with the help of $35 million commitment to the new facility. Sadly, Neal 20) or dear friend. He or she an eager Republican majority slashed corporate and per- Patterson passed away from cancer, but the commit- ***** You’re full of com- seems to have a strong sonal taxes. The outcome was predictable because we’ve ment remained. mentary. You could weave sense of planning. This per- lived through reincarnations of this tax policy time and The boards selected the new site on 60 acres next to among sarcasm, humor and son already made plans for again since Reagan. the shared high school, approximately halfway between dead seriousness. Others you to join him or her today. As a result of the “Kansas experiment,” the Legislative Harper and Anthony. “We want to build connections,” who are used to you might Be gracious; observe. More Services Department in Topeka reported that the state find the situation humor- than you realize might be Martha said. The next step was to design a state-of-the- raided various funds (i.e., Kansas Department of Trans- ous, but a new acquaintance going on. Tonight: Open up; art medical facility called the Patterson Health Center. portation) and delayed payments (i.e., KPERS) in the might be quite upset. He or share, especially if coaxed. “It is intentionally called a health center, not a hospi- amount of $3.1 billion. she doesn’t know how to (Feb. 19-March tal,” Martha said. “We’re about health, not sickness.” It’s PISCES Kansas lawmakers, including Republicans, had no read you. Tonight: Indulge 20) based on an integrated care model. choice but to end the insanity. A test tube sample of the in some good old-fashioned *** You might need more In addition to state-of-the-art equipment, the inpa- Laffer Curve at the state level was just the latest in a fun. R and R. Your energy seems tient, outpatient, and emergency services are structured string of failures for the so-called “father of supply-side (June 21-July to be slowly leaving you. to maintain privacy, meet modern needs, utilize technol- CANCER economics” (Trump’s words). 22) Don’t hesitate to ask for ogy, and encourage collaboration among physicians and If the Presidential Medal of Freedom was meant to re- **** You might be full of what you want from a loved ward historic failures as well as achievements, then Laf- specialists. The facility will also include a rehabilitation fun and ready to frolic in one or dear friend. This per- fer would deserve his place among the recipients. area, hydrotherapy pool, tornado shelters, helipad, out- your unique style. How you son just might be in the The medal, however, is also a reflection of a president’s door patios, and a café open to the public. Pat Patton deal with someone could mood to accommodate you. values. was hired as CEO. radically change after you Tonight: All smiles. Let oth- “It’s a way of associating his legacy with some impor- “Our theme is `Together for a healthy future,’ and the see how he or she acts to- ers make the first move. tant cultural or political figure who has helped to shape architects created `Two communities under one roof,’” day. This person has the BORN TODAY what the United States is,” says Christopher Devine, a Martha said. Together, the two hospital districts are able ability to draw in good luck American entrepreneur political science professor at the University of Dayton. to eliminate duplication and achieve benefits. For exam- by being upbeat. Tonight: P.T. Barnum (1810), ac- There’s no escaping that Laffer’s curve has helped re- ple, the two existing hospitals each had what is called a Take a walk on the wild side. tress Edie Falco (1963), shape the economic order in America. Over nearly five 16 slice CT scanner, which required each one to have a (July 23-Aug. 22) LEO actor Ryan Hansen (1981) decades we have witnessed a slow erosion of the middle ***** You might overdo * * * $40,000 maintenance policy. The Patterson Health Cen- class and a resulting wealth gap unlike anything this na- it or go overboard emotion- Jacqueline Bigar is on ter will have one new 64 slice CT scanner which operates tion has seen before. ally with someone you have the internet at www.jacque- in a matter of microseconds. Ironically, it’s the growing discontent of working class an interest in. You cannot linebigar.com. Inside the entrance, there is a beautiful wooden dis- Americans resulting from Laffer’s failed economic theory play of a map of the health center’s service area from that helped to put Trump in the White House. Wellington to Medicine Lodge. Anthony and Harper are *** Laffer has struck out again and he gets a medal to shown in the center, with Patterson Health Center in be- Man blames fate for other accidents but feels personally responsible show for it. tween. Outlying rural communities are shown as well, for a hole in one. Reggie shouldn’t have to wait much longer for his. such as Milan, population 82, Danville, population 38, —Martha Beckman and Freeport, population 5 people. Now, that’s rural. *** Rod Haxton, Scott County Record, Scott City, Ks At the staff entrance, there is a huge and beautiful rendering of a pretty prairie sunset. “It’s a reminder to the staff of what Neal Patterson’s father said, to `make one more round after sundown,’” Martha said. The Patterson Health Center is to be dedicated on July 19, 2019. See www.hhd5.com for more information. One plus one equals ten. No, it’s not new math. It’s an example of two communities coming together to cre- ate something great. We commend Martha Hadsall, Pat Patton, and all those who are making a difference by creating this new model of rural health care. I hope it Have a Silly Day! becomes a perfect 10.

Church Directory 4J COWBOY CHURCH THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST HUSCHER UNITED METHODIST 221 West 2nd Street, Phone 275-2392 OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS R.R. 3, Concordia Phone 243-3049 Pastor Earl Hale 1022 E. 11th Street 243-9773, 243-9767 Scott Tempero, Pastor Sunday, 10 a.m.—Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.– Night Worship Branch President, Ted Freeman, 785-307-3568 Sunday, 9:30 a.m. –Worship. Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – Night Worship. Missionaries, 785-506-1595 10:30 a.m. – Sunday School. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sacrament; 10:40 a.m.—Sunday School. JAMESTOWN UNITED METHODIST VICTORY FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CROSSPOINT CHURCH 2376 N. 60th Road, Jamestown 6th & Archer, Home 243-3043 129 West 6th St. Church, 439-6488 Lay Minister, Randy Whitley, 439-6353 Pastor Jamie Smith Matthew Carder, Campus Pastor Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School; 10:45 a.m.—Worship; Andy Addis, Senior Pastor 10:45 a.m.—Worship. 6 p.m.—Evening service. Sunday, 10 a.m.—Worship. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Wednesday, 6 p.m.—IMPACT Youth Ministry; 6:30 p.m.—Victory Kids Outreach. Lincoln at Eighth Phone 243-3049 THE BAPTIST CHURCH LUTHERAN Scott Tempero, Pastor THE BAPTIST CHURCH PEACE PARISH LUTHERAN CHURCHES Sunday – 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. 333 West 7th Phone 243-3756 Parish Office, 785.335.2267 PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Jonathan Peppers Office Hours: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 9:15 a.m.—Sunday School; 10:15 a.m.—Coffee fellowship; Wednesday, 9 a.m -11 a.m.; Friday, 10a.m. to Noon. 233 W. 7th 243-3785 10:45 a.m.– Worship. 6:30 p.m. – Youth Group. ADA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Rural Courtland Pastor Bob Frasier 2nd & 4th Sundays – 6:00 p.m. Bible Hour Sunday, 11 a.m. – Worship. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service in the Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.—AWANA (during school year); NO SERVICE ON JUNE 30, Service at Amana in Scandia. Please enter through West door. Nursery provided during Worship. 7:30 p.m.—Prayer meeting. AMANA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Scandia, Phone 335-2265 (No Children’s Sunday School until Fall) Handicap Accessible Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH June 30 – Peace Parish Lutheran Churches PROVIDENCE REFORMED 18th & Archer Phone 243-3230 ( American, Amana and Ada Churches) will worship together at 10:00 a.m. at FELLOWSHIP Pastor Randy Dyke Amana Church in Scandia with a free fellowship meal following the service. 122 West 6th (the Dance Company building) For pickup, call 243-3230 No services that day at Ada or American. www.providencereformedfellowship.com Sunday, 10 a.m.—Sunday School; 11 a.m.—Worship; 6:00 p.m.—Service. AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Belleville Sunday, 9 a.m. – Sunday School; 10 a.m. – Worship. Wednesday, 7 p.m.—Mid-Week Service. We love kids! Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship. SCOTTSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH BETHEL CHURCH NO SERVICE ON JUNE 30, Service at Amana in Scandia. Commercial Ave. Scottsville Phone 785-614-2030 Bethel Church OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Norway, 785-335-2628 Pastor Al Paredes (nondenominational) Sunday, 11 a.m. – Worship. Sunday, 9 a.m. – Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. – Worship Service. 7 miles east and 1 mile south of Glasco or CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH THE WESLEYAN CHURCH 2 miles west of 81/24 junction and 1 mile south. 325 E. 8th, 243-2476 16th and Cedar, Phone 243-4071 CATHOLIC Pastor Nancy Mitchell, PMA Pastor David Redmond, Lead Pastor OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday School. Răzvan Savu, Assistant Pastor CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – Worship and Communion. Pastor Bob Burns, Assistant Pastor/Visitation 307 E. 5th Phone 243-1099 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH - CONCORDIA BRANCH Sunday, 9:15 a.m.—Traditional Worship; 10:45 a.m.—Contemporary Worship; Father David Metz LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD *Nursery is available for newborn thru 48 months during both worship services. Priest’s residence, 420 Kansas Pastor Jason Toombs Children’s Worship is available for children ages 4 through 1st grade and meets MASS SCHEDULE: 129 W. 6th Phone 281-330-8282 during the 10:45 worship service after the worship medley; Sunday, 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; Saturday evening, 6 p.m. Sunday, 4 p.m. – Service. 9:15 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages. Weekdays, 7:00 a.m ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (during the school year) – FW Friends for ST. PETER’S CHURCH Glasco, Kansas children ages 4 yrs - 4th grade - church basement. Aurora Phone 785-568-2762 Rt. 56 for kids in 5th and 6th grades - Building in West parking lot. Father Steven Heina Jim Winter PMA Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – ( year round) Delta Chi for Jr. and Sr. High; First, Third and Fifth Saturdays, 7 p.m.—Mass. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – Worship. Adult Bible Studies. Second and Fourth Sundays, 8:30 a.m.—Mass. 10:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship Nursery is available for newborn - 48 months during the school year. CHRISTIAN MANNA HOUSE Thursday, 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered FIRST CHRISTIAN MANNA HOUSE OF PRAYER recovery program. (No Nursery) 6th and Cedar Phone 243-3449 323 E. 5th 243-4428 For more information visit www.wesleyan.org/beliefs. Pastor Jason Van Pelt Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sunday Groups; Betty Suther C.S.J., Contact Sunday, 10:45 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service Retreats, workshops, spiritual direction, bookstore and video tapes. North Central Kansas Teens for Christ CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GLASCO UNITED METHODIST P.O. Box 9, Concordia, Kansas 243-1154 Shad & Amber Clark, Directors Church Office 568-2344 GLASCO UNITED METHODIST Hosting TFC Rallies on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Brown Grand Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.—Worship; David Geisler, PastorSunday, 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School; 11 a.m.—Worship. Theatre at 7:00 p.m. Providing Christian encouragement and programs 5 p.m.—God and Country Rally. DELPHOS UNITED METHODIST to students and families throughout the area. CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday, 9:30 a.m.—Worship; 10:40 a.m.—Sunday School. CHURCH OF CHRIST CONCORDIA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CONCORDIA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION 1646 N. 9th St., Salina, Kan. 67401 (785) 827-2957 740 W. 11th Phone 243-4560 President—Scott Tempro; Vice President, Robert Frasier; Sunday, 7:30 a.m.— “Search for the Lord’s Way,” Channel 13. Pastor Melanie Adams Secretary, Rose Koerber. 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.—Worship Service and Children’s Ministry

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