Now Online at www.recordnews.com The Plot Thickens By Dr. Jim Haas Volume 127 October 15, 2020 Number 42 The Republican Party is in trou- ble because its policies appeal to a shrinking minority of Americans. While most people favor universal The healthcare, prompt actions to min- imize climate change, a woman’s right to choose what she does with her body, a more equitable distri- bution of the nation’s wealth, and a strong federal guarantee of equal Record rights for all, including women, the GOP wants none of these. What’s the Party to do? The obvious move would be The 4 F’s to favor what most people favor, but Democrats already have that of Jesse covered. Republicans can’t seem to bring themselves to pursue the same goals and compete honestly Rocha by proposing better solutions. Instead, they’re relying on suppressing By Denise Schieber Democratic votes, gerrymandering election districts so they can choose their voters (GOP Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle has openly Family - Jesse’ wife Kathy, admitted to that goal), slowing the Postal Service to make mail voting children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters are part of his circle less reliable, and trying to stop the Census early to undercount urban of Strength and love or he could and immigrant residents. It’s a plot to preserve minority rule. not do what he does for others. Republicans see their shrinking appeal and are trying to retain power Friends - his work, grade and by undermining the majority. This explains their desperate—often dis- high school, golf and at Our Lady honorable—attempts to appoint right wing judges to the federal courts of Unity Parish. Jesse would be in hopes that when the GOP no longer has the voters to win elections, rich if he was measured by the the courts will block Democratic legislation. number of friends he has collect- And the deck is stacked against the will of the majority in the Senate ed over his lifetime.’ and Electoral College. With two senators each, Wyoming’s 600,000 Faith - church activities, people have the same power as California’s 39.1 million. In 2018, Dem- men’s prayer group, Knights of ocratic Senate candidates got 18 million more votes, but the GOP still Columbus, OLU School. This increased its majority. In both 2000 and 2016, Republican presidents bible verse leads me to Jesse’s won the Electoral College despite having millions fewer votes. The Mission requiring lots of time and solution? Vote them out but welcome them back when their policies energy. Roman’s 12:13 “Share favor the majority. with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice Hospitality.” Mainstream Coalition Endorsements Food - Upon retiring Jesse Mainstream is a respected area bipartisan coalition devoted to good Jesse Rocha was the recipient of a $1000 award given by took over as director of the OLU government that endorses moderate candidates willing to represent all the Our Great Gifts of Gratitude awards, recognizing local Parish Food kitchen program. their constituents. Numbers indicate districts. heroes going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pan- Soon after that he was also in Federal Offices: President: Joe Biden; U.S. Senate: Barbara Bollier; demic. Jesse was nominated by two different people, Billie charge of the parish funeral U.S. House 2, Michelle De La Isla; U.S. House 3, Sharice Davids Whisler and Judy Guzman. lunches. This last summer, he Kansas Board of Education: 2, Melanie Haas (no relation); 4, Ann Mah “Jesse is the most giving person I know. He gives selflessly helped with many food related JoCo Commissioners: 3, Stacy Obringer-Valhall; 6, Shirley Allenbrand to his church, community and civic organizations. Countless programs - the school breakfast Kansas Senate: 1, Kirk Miller; 2, Marci Francisco; 3, Tom Holland; friends have been the recipients of his good deeds. He hears and food pantry bags. Helped 4, David Haley; 5, Jeff Pittman; 6, Pat Petty; 7, Ethan Corson; 8, Cindy of a need and he is there. He has coordinated the St. Mary’s coordinate the Friday produce Holscher; 9, Stacy Knoell; 10, Lindsey Constance; 11, Joy Koesten; 13, Food Kitchen effort for several years, normally providing a box handouts as well as the Nancy Ingle; 18, Tobias Schlingensiepen; 19, Anthony Hensley; 20, meal for up to 300 people once a month. Since the beginning Friday meals for 4 program Rachel Willis; 21, Dinah Sykes; 23, Wendy Budetti; 25, Mary Ware; of COVID, the number of meals provided has increased to provided by local restaurants. 27, Mike McCorkle; 28, Jim Ward; 30, Melissa Gregory; 34, Shanna 700 and above. It has been heart-stirring to watch him fulfill Twice the Food Kitchen com- Henry; 37, Becca Peck the needs of so many during this pandemic. 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Be Safe, Vote Early. Page 2 The Record - October 15, 2020 Sue’s Sudsy Soapbox By: Sue Reich out food. Well, it has been a year since my sisters passed 3 months apart from each other. Gosh, I sure miss them. Think about them every single day. I lost them, two brothers in laws, two good lady friends, a great clown friend, all within several weeks of each oth- er, oh yeah, and one of our precious furbabies. Was r. Ed and I got our a hard year last year. Of flu shots recently. course, this year has been Our doctor did a horrible too. fine job of giv- What is with this pandem- M ic stuff? Those masks make ing us ours. He is really a gentle doctor. I have been my nose run and they really Little fella building a tower out of dominoes. going to him since 1993. are hard to breath in too. He saved my life in 1997 Then with losing weight, and I truly appreciate him my clothes are sorta baggy. so much. Well, we got our Maybe this is what I need, little house that we have a change of scenery. As it been searching for the last is said, “life goes on”. Well 2 or 3 months, right down my sweet, kind, wonderful in Turner proper. Postage people of Argentine, Turner, stamp yard, and just what Rosedale and Armour-dale, we have been looking for. guess I will get my heinie Hate to leave our neigh- to bed. Got lots to do to- bors here in Morris but morrow. Please watch your this house and yard, 1.5 p’s and q’s, take care of acre, is way too much for yourselves. us. Going to get rid of a lot Lvya all, your little ol’ gal of stuff though. Going to from Argentine, Sue. move in what I can fit in our new place and then have This is a poem I wrote in an estate sale here. But at January of 1991, called, least we will be closer into “Friends” Turner and the business- What are friends worth? es and everything. Going They are one of the dearest to miss Tracy and Gary, things on earth. Traci and Denis, Peggy, my Laughter and tears aren’t Curt helping a little girl at the Snack Shack on Strong Ave. buddies Connie and Kay. weighed like gold, it’s mea- But we gotta do what we sured in love, all your heart gotta do, right? I will see can hold. them again. I will still see Friends can be worth as my domino buds, Darlene, much as a father or mother, David, Debbie, Phyllis, etc. they can be as close to you We decided to get together as a sister or brother. once a month to “mingle”. They are not chosen for Have to have a new fence you at the time of birth, it put up for my furbabies at really isn’t easy to measure the new place. Don’t want their worth. them running back here to Whether you have known Morris. Lol. your friends for years or What did you all think just a few days, a bond is about my cut-out idea? I created, a bond that forever really enjoyed doing that. stays. Gonna have some cut-out When you meet your dogs to take them walking. friends in Heaven as you Oh yeah, a cut-out hus- knew them here on earth, band. That is a real good that love is still there, idea. Hmmm, wouldn’t unmeasureable, only you have to cook for him or do know what it is worth.