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Former Central National Bank of Junction City President Larry Paquette died Thursday night after suffering from recent health problems.

“Larry was very active in the community,” Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Activi-ties Director Nikki Davies said. “He was an Old Trooper. He was very, very active with the Mili-tary Affairs Council, I believe the United Way and a lot of civic boards.”

Military Affairs Council Direc-tor and retired Col. John Seitz said Paquette was a “legitimate” supporter of the community, Fort Riley soldiers and military families.

Seitz said few people still devote as much time as Paquette did to supporting their commu-nities.

“We’re running out of those people,” he said.

Paquette retired from Central National Bank about a year ago.

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By Tim Weideman

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Creating a comprehensive plan is a long and detailed process.

When finished, the plan will be a guide for the Junction City and Geary County commissions as they develop policies with com-munity priorities for land zoning, growth and development improve-ments in mind.

Area stakeholders, Junction City officials, Geary County offi-cials and several members of the public met Wednesday and Thurs-day in the basement of the munic-ipal building to discuss the ongo-ing process of putting together the Junction City-Geary County Comprehensive Plan.

The meetings were a workshop

for residents to share their opin-ions and ideas on what the plan should include.

On Friday, Junction City-Geary County Planning and Zoning Director David Yearout said the workshop sessions “went very well” and had good turnouts.

“It achieved what it was intend-ed to do, which was to give the opportunity for the larger com-munity to not only see what is being discussed, but also to share their thoughts and comments on what they believe are issues (in community development),” he said.

One of the issues brought up was what the city should do about the many vacant lots and lots with unoccupied housing on Junction City’s west side, which Yearout said wasn’t a surprise.

Other ideas that were shared included how Junction City can focus on creating more job oppor-tunities and how more develop-ment is needed in specific areas.

“Those things were discussed, identified, included in what was processed and are clearly a part of the plan and will be included in what we do going forward,” Yearout said.

At Wednesday’s session, people put their heads together and made their suggestions to RDG Planning and Design, the compa-ny coordinating the effort, for what they’d like to see included in the plan.

During Thursday’s session, RDG presented where they were in the plan design process and invited more feedback and direc-

Comprehensive Plan enters public input stage

By Tim Weideman

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MILFORD — Officials may have heard for the last time from former City Council member Jim Talley on the issue of a part-time city employee receiving health insurance benefits for which he didn’t qualify.

On Thursday, Talley spoke to cur-rent council members about city superintendent Randy Colp receiving about $12,000 in benefits from Septem-ber 2012 to September 2013.

Talley said he’s grown tired of speaking about what he calls “misap-propriated funds” only to receive what in his view are unsat-isfying responses from Mayor Brad Roether and some council members.

“I’m sure most of you are tired of listen-ing,” Talley said to the council.

But Talley contin-ued with several ques-tions. He asked Roether why steps weren’t taken to stop Colp’s benefits from being paid in February when the situation first was brought to light.

“I consulted the City Council (at the time),” Roether said. “They approve all the bills every month.”

“That’s true,” Talley said. “We were stupid. Heck, it was right before our eyes and we all overlooked it.”

Roether declined to comment fur-ther on the issue following Thursday’s meeting.

Milford policy states only employees working more than 37.5 hours per week — which is full-time status for a city employee — qualify for insur-ance.

Talley has said he should have fol-lowed up after the issue was addressed in February. But he figured it would have been addressed.

Talley again mentioned Colp’s health insurance benefits at the City Council’s May meeting.

City Councilman Doug Kneisl

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Milford council member still upset over improper insurance

benefits to employee

Chase Jordan • The Daily UnionAtticus Costello, 15-months-old, enjoys spending time with Santa Claus during the Winter Art Walk. The Junction City Arts Council hosted the event on Friday night. Attendees enjoyed performances from Geary County Children’s Choir and the Junction City High School Chamber Orchestra. During the event, artists displayed their work at various shop along West Seventh and North Washington streets.

By Roxana Hegeman

Associated Press

WICHITA — A Kansas man who prosecutors say sympathized with violent terrorists was arrested Fri-day as part of an FBI sting after he drove a vehicle loaded with what he thought were explosives to a Wichita airport.

I n v e s t i g a t o r s allege that Terry Lee Loewen planned to attack Wichita’s M i d - C o n t i n e n t Regional airport in a plot aimed at supporting al-Qaida.

Loewen, a 58-year-old avi-onics technician who worked at the airport for Hawker Beechcraft, was arrested before dawn as he tried to drive onto the tar-mac.

The materials in the car were inert, and no one at the airport was in any immediate danger, authori-ties said.

Loewen, who lives in Wichita, had been under investigation for about six

months after mak-ing online state-ments about want-ing to commit “vio-lent jihad” against the United States, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said. An undercover FBI agent befriended Loewen, striking up conversations about

terrorism and Loewen’s admiration for those who plotted against American interests.

Authorities said Loewen spent months studying the layout of the airport, its

Airport worker arrested in car bomb plot

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Abel James DvorakNathan and Alexis Dvorak of

Junction City announced the birth of their son, Abel James Dvorak, who was born on Dec. 10, 2013, at the Martha K. Hoover Women’s Health Center at Geary Community Hospital in Junction City.

Abel weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounc-es, and was 20 ½ inches long.

The maternal grandparents are Bob and Fran Fisher of Georgia, and Stephen and Michele Gram of South Carolina.

The paternal grandparents are Bob and Lynn Dvorak of Elkhart, Ind.

Joshua Bryson HinrichsStacy Hinrichs of Junction City

announced the birth of her son, Joshua Bryson Hinrichs, who was born on Dec. 9, 2013, at the Mar-tha K. Hoover Women’s Health Center at Geary Community Hos-pital in Junction City.

Joshua weighed 8 pounds, 2

ounces, and was 21 ¼ inches long.

He joins his sister, Kylie Hin-richs, 10, at home.

Alina Giavna HernandezBryan and Valerie Hernandez

of Fort Riley announced the birth of their daughter, Alina Giavna

Hernandez, who was born on Dec. 6, 2013, at the Martha K. Hoover Women’s Health Center at Geary Community Hospital in Junction City.

Alina weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

The maternal grandfather is Greg Ayala of San Diego, Calif.

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Pets of the

Week

ARIELAriel is a 1-year-old female Lab-

rador retriever. She is very playful, energetic and likes to play fetch. Ariel is also spayed.

GEMINI Gemini is a 6-month-old calico

cat. She likes to cuddle.

The Junction City-Geary County Animal Shelter cur-rently is taking donations to save a pet’s life.

A $100 donation to Friends of Animals (FOA) will save one dog.

This includes a heartworm test, vaccinations and cost for spay/neuter procedures.

A $50 donation to the FOA will save one cat. The dona-tion will cover vaccinations and spay/neuter procedures.

For more information, contact the shelter at (785) 238-1359. The shelter is located at 2424 N. Jackson St.

As people seldom get to sing in a public setting any-more the age-old carols and traditional songs that tell about the true meaning of the Christmas season, on Friday evening, Dec. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Junction City/Fort Riley congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mor-mons) will host a family

“Carol Fest” at the band-stand in Heritage Park.

The purpose of this gath-ering is to celebrate the Lord, Jesus Christ, through singing together the carols and hymns that proclaim His birth and mission.

The public and all local churches, families and individuals are cordially invited to join in this oppor-tunity for musical praise

and community fellow-ship.

The “Carol Fest” will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by a costumed group of traditional 19th Century carolers.

They will present a selec-tion of favorite Christmas songs along with the histo-ry behind them. Following this a children’s chorus from the church and/ or

other interested groups can perform interspersed with carol-singing together by the crowd.

Plenty of hot cocoa and Christmas cookies will be provided free of charge to help ward off the evening’s chill. However, all who attend do need to dress warmly and perhaps blan-kets or lawn chairs would assure warm seating also.

In case of serious stormy weather the event will be cancelled. Should this be necessary, it will be announced that day on KJCK radio.

For more information, or if you have additional questions please do not hesitate to contact Gaylynn Childs, “Carol Fest” pro-gram coordinator, at (785) 762-5188.

Family Caroling Fest

Chase Jordan • The Daily Union Students and staff members of Eisenhower Ele-mentary enjoyed a musical performance from the Junction City Middle School Choir. The Friday performance, ‘Disney on Stage,’ featured a vari-ety of songs from Walt Disney productions, such as the ‘Lion King,’ ‘High School Musical,’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast.’

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In briefSt. X dinner

St. Xavier School would like to invite the community to come out and join them for dinner at Freddy’s Frozen Custard on Monday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.

A percentage of all proceeds well go toward St. Xavier School Activi-ties.

Internet and email Basics

This class is for the person who has worked hard on his/her mouse and keyboard skills and now wants to learn more about searching on the Internet.

Topics will include using a web browser, navigating a web site, using keywords to find what you want online, and how to set up and use an email account. Class held at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library on Monday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.

Registration deadline: Dec. 15

Elementary explorers

Kids in Kindergarten through fifth grade will learn a little while having fun at this once a month program. The after-school activity will include snacks and activities and crafts associated with that month’s theme. Students will take part in a variety of hands-on activi-ties to go with information and stories to be presented. Each par-ticipant will track their attendance on their “passport.”

Children attending at least three of the four sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing at the end of the semester. Theme: Holiday Celebra-tions. Thursday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.

Winter Arts and Crafts

Come to the library and create a winter or holiday masterpiece.

This fun, relaxed class offers stu-dents a chance to do some crafts, including sharpie art.

A great chance to create some last minute gifts.

Registration required. Class size limited to 20. Ages six to 12.

Registration deadline: Dec. 18.Friday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. at the

Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.

By Tim Weideman

city.beat@thedailyunion.net

Staff members at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library are working up some holiday cheer by pro-moting the spirit of giving.

The Cap and Mitten Tree has returned again this year.

People are encouraged to stop by the library, 230 W. Seventh St., and drop off newly bought or hand-made hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and warm socks of all sizes.

Library director Susan Moyer said the donated items will be distributed to families in Junction City and Geary County through schools and other organi-zations.

“I think there’s a pretty significant need,” she said.

The tree, which has become an annual dona-tion campaign, is an oppor-tunity to give back to the community, library employee Sarah Jones said.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to connect to the patrons we serve every

day,” she said.The tree will be up at

least until the end of the year. Staff then work on distributing the donated items.

“Usually, within the first part of January, we’ll gath-er up all the donations and sort them out, and then make those donations to certain entities,” Moyer said.

Grandview and West-wood elementary schools will receive some of those donations.

“Mostly people donate things for younger children

and so that’s kind of why we’ve had an emphasis on the grade schools,” Moyer said. “But if we do get some items donated for older kids or adults, then we could talk to some other entities about that, includ-ing maybe Open Door or New Directions.”

Many people donate homemade winter weather accessories.

“We’ll get a combination of purchased and home-made items,” Moyer said. “We had a patron last year who sat in the library sev-eral days a week and cro-

cheted hats, mittens and scarves, what have you, and dropped them in the box as she finished them.”

Moyer said she’s hoping the donation campaign is as successful as it has been for the library in past years.

“I think it fits the spirit of the season,” she said. “It makes you feel good that people respond to some-thing that you’ve asked for. It makes you feel good that people feel the call for help-ing out children.”

The holiday spirit

Library collecting warm items for needy

Tim Weideman • The Daily UnionDorothy Bramlage Public Library staff members Sarah Jones (on left) and Kari King stand in front of the ‘Cap and Mitten Tree,’ which has become an annual winter cloth-ing accessories drive to give back to the Junction City and Geary County communities. The tree will continue to be on display until at least the end of the month. Until then, the community is encouraged to drop off new caps, mittens, gloves, scarves and warm socks of all sizes for the tree.

Too many work hours

MILFORD — City Coun-cilman Doug Kneisl would like the council to start enforcing its decision to limit city superintendent Randy Colp to 20 hours per week.

On Thursday, Kneisl during the City Council meeting said he reviewed Colp’s recent time cards, which show he has worked four or five consecutive 30-hour weeks.

Kneisl said Colp is not managing his time wise-ly.

But Mayor Brad Roether said projects in recent weeks have forced Colp to work more than 20 hours per week.

Roether said Colp has had to work on repairing water lines in town, including a problem at Milford Elementary School.

“A lot of that is, Doug, is all those water lines,” he said.

City Council member Dennis Cox, who also is director of the Geary County Public Works Department, said he real-izes Colp’s duties require him to work differing hours from week

to week.“Being in the business,

I know there’s no way of making it perfectly stat-ic,” he said.

Kneisl said he under-stands some weeks require Colp to work more than 20 hours but he would like to see the city enforce the policies it puts in place.

In August, the City Council decided to limit Colp to 20 hours per week as a part-time employee.

Colp also signed the paperwork necessary to end his health insurance benefits, which he had been receiving for about a year even though he didn’t qualify for the benefits.

In September, the town hired Tim Himelick to work four hours per day as city clerk and another four hours per day to help Colp with his duties.

City to explore purchasing truckMILFORD — The Mil-

ford City Council on Thursday decided it would be best for the city to look into purchasing a reliable, used pickup truck as a backup to its primary truck.

However, the general

consensus was not reached without some debate.

City Councilman Doug Kneisl suggested either purchasing a small utility vehicle, but not a second truck.

“As big as this city is, I think one truck will suf-fice for the city,” Kneisl said.

However, other council members agreed a second truck would be needed to plow snow in the winter should its primary truck break down.

“The first day you can’t push snow, you’ll have people standing in this room because of it,” coun-cil member Dennis Bolte said.

The city’s current back-up truck constantly is in bad shape, Mayor Brad Roether said.

Roether said the city would look into prices for newer used trucks and decide whether to pur-chase a truck at the December City Council meeting.

“We’ll get a price,” he said during the meeting. “If we need to have a spe-cial meeting (to purchase) before that, we will.”

Milford In Brief: you should knowLower flood

insurance comingThanks to work of city

employees, residents can now pay less for flood insurance.

Chapman recently received an award for suc-cessful participation in the Community Rating System program.

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rewards communities for managing their flood-plains.

As a result, residents are eligible to receive a dis-count on flood insurance. Steve Samuelson, NFIP specialist for the state’s Division of Water Resourc-es, made a presentation recently to the Chapman City Council.

He said Chapman resi-dents will receive a 5 per-cent discount on insurance for floods.

“Everybody is going to save money in town because your city staff took on some extra work,” Samuelson about managing the flood plain. “Your city staff really made this possible for your citizens.” Samuel-son said that was made possible by reaching out to citizens and making

information available. Offi-cials also took measures to make sure the city was safer.

The next level or accom-plishment for management could result in a 10 percent discount.

Improving wastewater facility

The Council approved a $16,700 bid from BG Con-sultants to examine the possibilities of upgrading the current wastewater treatment facility.

In the future, officials will present plans for a Phase I plan and alterna-tives they may have over a 20-year time period.

Through the plan, city officials can budget for short- or long-term invest-ments required for the plant. Currently, one of the major issues at the plant is sludge.

Slowdown on Marshall Street

For safety reasons, City Council members approved an ordinance to decrease the speed limit on a por-tion of Marshall Street.

The speed limit on the street, between Kimberly Ln. and Irish Dr. will be set at 30 mph. It’s currently set at 45. City Councilman Dean Hansen said he heard complaints about the change and believes two seconds is not going to make a difference.

“I think it’s going to be a win-win situation,” Hans-en about keeping residents and children safe. With new development coming in that area, City Council-woman Luan Sparks believes it makes sense as well. “With the grocery store and the bank open-ing, I think it’s the safest option,” Hansen said.

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Marguerite (Maggie) Sharpformerly of Junction City will celebrate her 90th birthday this month. She was born on Dec. 22, 1923. Her family would ask friends to help her celebrate with a card shower.

Mail cards to: 13000 Hillside, St. George, KS 66535Her family will celebrate with her on Dec. 22nd.

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Death Notice

Opal HausermanMay 13, 1928 — Dec. 12, 2013

Larry W. PaquetteLarry W. Paquette, 71, of Junction City, passed away on

Dec. 12, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Wednes-day, Dec. 18, 2013 at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Father Kerry Ninemire officiating, burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Xavier Catholic Church, with vigil service at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions have been des-ignated to the St. Xavier Foundation, P.O. Box 399, Junction City, KS 66441 and the Geary Community Health Care Foundation, P.O. Box 3015, Junction City, KS 66441.

Opal N. Hauserman, 85, of Junction City, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 12, 2013. Funer-al Services will be held Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11 a.m., at Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel, 203 N. Washing-ton Street, with Rusty Goff officiating.

Visitation will take place one hour prior to service, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the chapel. Cremation will follow the services and inurnment will take place at a later date at Highland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

She was born on May 13, 1928, Rogersville, Missouri to James and Velma (Kissee) Roller.

She married Franch “Buck” Butler on March 3, 1946 he preceded her in death April 1, 1965. She married Alvin E. Hauserman March 31, 1973 he preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1994. Opal was a business owner and homemaker and enjoyed traveling and visiting family. She will be greatly missed by her family.

Opal is survived by her four children; Ephram “Butch” Butler of Rogers, Ark., Susan Goff (Rusty) of Clemmons, N.C., James Butler (Janet) of Junction City, and Frank

Butler (Judy) of Susan, Va., her many siblings; Dorothy Sundberg of Palmyra, Ill., James Roller, Sr. (Wilma) of Clovis, N.M., Harry Roller of Bellville, Neb., Dixie (Bert) Thomas of Junction City, Melvin “Mel” Roller (Deanna) of Lakev-ille, Minn., she is also survived by numer-ous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents, her sister, Nora A. “Snooky” Winn and her step-children, Sharon Hauserman and Gary Hauserman both of Junction City.

To leave a special online message for the family, visit:www.PenwellGabelJunctionCity.com.

Opal Hauserman

Gloria Elnora Ash, 86, of Salina, passed away Tues-day, Dec. 10, 2013. She was born Dec. 13, 1926 in Junc-tion City, the daughter of Walter and Nellie E. (Reid) Soderberg. Gloria graduat-ed from Washington High School. She worked at the Newport Grill, NBA Bank and Tony’s Pizza, and was a longtime member of Har-mony Chapter No. 2 O.E.S. She loved music and her passion was dancing.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ash, in 1989; granddaugh-ter, Heather Ash, in 1993, and great-granddaughter, Faith Allen, in 2013.

Survivors include three sons, Ronald E. Ash and wife Jackie and Donald R. Ash, all of Salina, and Ste-ven P. Ash and wife Nancy, of Douglass; two daughters, Mary L. Henry, of Salina and Lori A. Baxter and hus-

band Samuel, of Lindsborg; one brother, David Soder-berg and wife Kay, of Sali-na; one sister, Barbara Shannon and husband Jack, of Salina; nine grandchil-

dren and seven great-g r a n d ch i l -dren and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Salina

Heights Christian Church, 801 E. Cloud, with Pastor David Henry officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg. Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Manor or New Community Church in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina.

Gloria AshDec. 13, 1926 — Dec. 10, 2013

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WASHINGTON — Harry F. Rosenthal, an Associat-ed Press writer who cov-ered America’s golden age of space exploration, pres-idents back to Harry Tru-man and whatever caught his impish eye in the stuffy halls of power, has died. He was 86.

He died Thursday at home in Kansas City, Mo., his daughter, Lesli Mulli-gan, said.

From the start, Rosen-thal was more than a top-tier wire service newsman, fast and accurate. He was a wordsmith. He sweated the details, then turned those details into irresist-

ible prose. In the old days when newsrooms still reeked of cigarettes, he would smoke and pace and fret while pondering just how he wanted to tell a story.

“Writing bugs me,” he said, “but it’s the only way I like to make a living.”

Curiosity, Rosenthal believed, was the essence of good reporting.

“My own approach to an interview is the same one I had at 16 when I went to my first burlesque show,” he said. “I had an idea of what to expect but I want-ed to see for myself.”

Rosenthal strolled with Truman in Independence, Mo., as the retired presi-

dent reflected on his deci-sion to drop the atomic bomb on Japan at the end of World War II.

He covered Dwight Eisenhower back home in Kansas, Richard Nixon in his downfall and death, and presidents through to Bill Clinton before he retired from the AP in 1997.

He said then he wished he could write the human story of five more decades. He had a nose for the kind of story people wanted to read.

“We call them ‘Hey, Martha’ stories,” Rosen-thal said. “Which is, the guy sitting at the breakfast table and saying, ‘Hey,

Martha, did you see this?’ You want a story with impact.”

There were plenty of those in a career spanning a half-century associated with the AP, first as a stringer, then for more than 40 years a staff mem-ber, then a columnist in his retirement.

He wrote about the My Lai massacre prosecution of Lt. William Calley, the trials of assassin Sirhan Sirhan and would-be assassin John Hinckley. He covered civil rights marches, political cam-paigns and conventions, and the Watergate scandal that destroyed Nixon’s presidency.

Rosenthal, AP reporter, dies at 86

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Headlines from around the worldSheriff: Colorado school shooter

wounds 2, kills self CENTENNIAL, Colo. — A

suburban Denver student shot two other students at a high school Friday before he apparently killed himself, authorities said.

Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said the shooter entered Arapahoe High School in Centennial armed with a shotgun and looking for a teacher he iden-tified by name.

The teacher immediately left the school when he learned the student was look-ing for him, Robinson said.

The shooter then shot two students, one of whom is in serious condition at a hospi-tal. The other is also hospi-talized, with a minor gunshot wound. It was initially believed the student in seri-ous condition confronted the shooter, but Robinson now says that wasn’t clear.

Robinson said the student is believed to have acted alone. Authorities also found a possible Molotov cocktail at the scene and are examin-ing the device.

The school is about 8 miles east of Columbine High School in Littleton, where two teenage shooters killed 12 classmates and a teacher before killing themselves in 1999.

The shooting also came a day before the first anniver-sary of the school massacre in Newtown, where a gun-man killed 20 children and

six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Tracy Monroe, who had step-siblings who attended Columbine, was standing outside the high school look-ing at her phone, reading text messages from her 15-year-old daughter inside.

Monroe said she got the first text from her daughter, sophomore Jade Stanton, at 12:41 p.m. The text read, “there’s sirens. It’s real. I love you”

A few minutes later, Jade texted “shots were fired in our school.” Monroe rushed to the school and was relieved when Jade texted that a police officer entered her classroom and that she was safe.

Monroe was family friends with a teacher killed in the Columbine shooting, Dave Carpenter.

“We didn’t think it could happen in Colorado then, either,” Monroe said.

Police were outside the school, and students were seen walking toward the school’s running track with their hands in the air. Televi-sion footage showed students being patted down.

More than 2,100 students attend Arapahoe High School where nine out of 10 gradu-ates go on to college, accord-ing to the Littleton Public Schools website.

UN investigates shooting on

protesters in MaliUNITED NATIONS — The

U.N. peacekeeping chief said Friday his department is investigating what appears to be the shooting of protest-ers by Malian soldiers.

One of the three people wounded in the shooting died over the weekend, Herve Ladsous told reporters.

If proven beyond a doubt

that Malian soldiers did shoot, that is “absolutely unacceptable,” Ladsous said.

Residents of the troubled northern city of Kidal have said soldiers fired on a dem-onstration at the local air-field Nov. 28. The demonstra-tors had gathered to protest the arrival of Prime Minister Oumar Tatam Ly on an offi-cial visit. The residents said five people were hurt.

Ladsous said U.N. police and French troops had ordered the crowd to dis-perse.

A Malian army command-er last month disputed resi-dents’ accounts of the shoot-ing. “We began to shoot in the air to clear the protest-ers, and then we returned to camp,” Mamary Camara said. “The women who were injured were certainly injured by the protesters, not by us.”

Kidal remains one of the

most troubled areas in north-ern Mali after rebels, includ-ing Islamic extremists aligned with al-Qaida, took over the region following a March 2012 military coup. France launched a military intervention in January to drive them out, but Tuareg separatists have maintained a strong presence in the city.

On Nov. 2, two journalists from Radio France Interna-tionale were killed while reporting in Kidal.

Group wants attacks on

journalists to be war crime

UNITED NATIONS — The global group Reporters Without Borders is propos-ing that attacks on journal-ists be considered war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

The U.N. Security Coun-cil held informal talks Fri-day on the protection of journalists amid alarm at the more than 50 killed so far this year. An estimated 90 percent of those deaths go unpunished.

France, which holds the presidency of the council this month, is especially concerned after the killings of two Radio France Inter-nationale journalists last month in northern Mali.

The director of Report-ers Without Borders, Chris-tophe Deloire, called the statistics on killings “sinis-ter” and warned that impu-

nity amounts to “encour-agement” for more attacks.

Deloire said 88 journal-ists were killed in connec-tion with their work last year — a record since the organization started keep-ing count in 1995.

The British ambassador to the U.N., Mark Lyall Grant, told the chamber, “This is not just an issue for media, it’s an issue for all of us.”

The proposal to have “deliberate” attacks on journalists defined as war crimes was one of the most striking brought up Friday — especially with the pros-ecutor of the ICC, Fatou Bensouda, as one of the speakers. Deloire spoke after her, however.

One of the meeting’s hosts, the Guatemalan ambassador, said the war crimes idea has merit, espe-cially with many attacks on journalists occurring in states where the judicial system has collapsed.

“It’s very interesting, which we probably would support if it were put on the table,” Gert Rosenthal said.

Guatemala this year ranks 95th on Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Index, four spots above Mali. France ranks 37th, the United Kingdom 29th and the United States 32nd.

Participants in Friday’s meeting asked what more the Security Council could do to not only protect jour-nalists but condemn rights abuses against them.

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Official Geary County NewspaperOfficial City Newspaper

Junction City • Grandview Plaza • Milford

The Daily Union.

To the Public“We propose to stand by the progressive

movements which will benefit the condition of the people of these United States.”

John Montgomery and E.M. Gilbert Junction City Union

July 28, 1888

John G. Montgomery Publisher Emeritus

Tim HobbsPublisher/Editor

Penny Nelson Office Manager

Lisa Seiser Managing Editor

Jacob Keehn Ad Services Director

Grady Malsbury Press Supervisor

From the Editor’s desk

Letter to the Editor

Honoring a man who gave so much

Quiet, unassuming, intelligent, pensive, observant, strong and giving.

Those are just some of the descriptive words that come to mind upon hearing the name Larry Paquette.

He also was a cancer survivor, a former local bank leader, a huge supporter of soldiers and Fort Riley and a champion of Geary Community Hospi-tal among many other things.

Larry, who had battling many health issues the past several months, died Thursday night.

There is no doubt his death is a great loss to the Junction City area community.

Larry was a regular attendee at Military Affairs Council breakfasts, which is where many of us saw him the most.

With his wife Ligia by his side, the pair was wel-coming to all. There was never a time I saw them

that they didn’t ask how things were going and making sure I was enjoying my time in Junction City.

While not shocking due to his recent health problems, hearing of his passing yesterday morning was saddening.

Upon hearing of the loss, I imme-diately remembered a golf fund-raising event this past summer in which was held in his honor as a cancer survivor. It was a small event, but it was very special to

meet most of the Paquette family that day. Ligia and Larry treated us all as though we were part of their family, too.

As always, Larry was quiet and appeared hum-bled by the fact that the tournament was named for him. He was brief in his comments, thanking those in attendance, but also reminding people there are so many people who have battled cancer and continue to do so.

His comments that day to me were 100 percent Larry — quiet, unassuming, intelligent, pensive, observant, strong and giving.

We here at The Daily Union thank Larry for all his efforts to make Junction City a better place. His contributions will not be forgotten.

Lisa seiser is the managing editor of The Daily Union.

Merry Christmas, 1913One hundred years ago in Ameri-

ca, Christmas was a mighty dif-ferent situation. Based on news-

paper reports, MyHeritage.com recent-ly put together a list of the most-asked-for gifts by children who lived back then. Here are the top five requests:

— Candy.— Nuts.— Rocking Horse.— Doll.— Mittens.It’s a modest list, to say the least, but

reflective of a time that was far less complicated than society is today. Now, kids rule in many homes. And Santa is under siege.

This year, the top five kid-wants according to retailers are:

— Furby Boom.— Teksta Robotic Puppy.— LeapPad Ultra.— Flutterbye Flying Fairy.— Big Hugs Elmo. Let’s begin with Furby. This is a

robot toy that resembles an owl. The “all new” Furby has a mind of his own and can interact with the tykes. Let’s hope Furby isn’t a member of the Hells Angels.

The Teksta puppy is allegedly just like a real dog except there is no bath-room component. Teksta will dance and respond to your hand gestures — not including the middle finger. The puppy can even perform back flips that will amuse and amaze. I guess.

The LeapPad Ultra is yet another high-tech gizmo that will hypnotize your child. It’s a tablet that kids can write on, as well as summon apps, vid-eos and games. If your child isn’t an Internet zombie by now, he or she will be once the LeapPad gets inside the house.

The Flutterbye Flying Fairy is mar-keted toward little girls and, according to the manufacturer, puts “enchant-ing” fairy flights directly in the hands of the child. There’s never been a more magical experience, says the toymaker. Obviously, they’ve never been to a Metallica concert.

— And finally, the Big Hugs Elmo toy moves his arms to return hugs, plays songs, dances with your children and might even kick in toward their college education. Elmo is for both girls and boys and is capable of making more than 50 animated sounds. If that sounds like your Uncle Vinny, it’s a coinci-dence.

The cost of these toys is substantial, and you’d better have an engineering

degree if something goes wrong. The high-tech dog is especially interesting, conjuring up all kinds of horror movie possibilities. Don’t tell me the toys don’t have chips in them that can be activat-ed by some crazy scientist in Bavaria.

No way this thing is getting inside my house. I already have a dog named Fiona who would attack the bogus dog on sight.

For my money, I think toys are too complicated these days. I like the rock-ing horse and toy train scenario. But if I gave those things to my kids, their response would be somewhere between the Bay of Pigs and Woodstock — a lot of angst and chaos.

Luckily, Santa Claus has adapted, and his new high-tech sleigh and rein-deer have him finishing his rounds in Guam long before dawn. But don’t men-tion the Flying Fairy to old St. Nick. He’s not into competition.

BiLL O’reiLLy is host of the Fox News show “The O’Reilly Factor” and author of many books, including the newly released “Killing Jesus.” To find out more about Bill O’Reilly and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com. This column originates on the website www.billoreilly.com.

The Daily Union. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 5Aopinion

Gingrich’s praise of Mandela rips open race issue

Newt Gingrich has been right about very few things during a long political career of hypocri-

sy, duplicity, narcissism and devotion to the no-holds-barred tactics of bomb-throwing and hyper-partisanship.

But ever alert to political trends, he was right about this much: He openly opposed South Africa’s apartheid gov-ernment back in the 1980s, and he tried to persuade Ronald Reagan to support the stiff sanctions that finally helped to topple the hateful regime.

Gingrich understood that the Repub-lican Party would not be well served if it continued to be identified as a defend-er of South Africa’s pariah govern-ment. When Reagan vetoed legislation that imposed harsh economic penalties against the Pretoria regime, Gingrich helped to lead an effort to override the veto and impose sanctions.

Still, Gingrich has been as guilty as any Republican of using the 21st-centu-ry version of the Southern strategy to appeal to the least progressive mem-bers of the GOP base. So he shouldn’t be surprised that his recent praise of Nelson Mandela was met with harsh responses by so many of his fans on the right.

The Republican Party has a huge race problem — one that once again broke into the open in the aftermath of the extraordinary South African’s death. American conservatives still find it difficult to celebrate the life of a man who stood against white suprema-cy. While several Republican politi-cians were laudatory when reflecting on Mandela’s life, other conservatives were ambivalent.

Bill O’Reilly claimed that Mandela was a “great man” but also insisted he was a “communist.” (South Africa’s

economic record under his leadership gives the lie to that.) Similarly, Dick Cheney called Mandela a “great man,” but stubbornly defended his opposition to the sanctions that eventually led to Mandela’s release.

It’s no surprise, then, that Gingrich sparked a firestorm when he released a statement citing Mandela as “one of the greatest leaders of our lifetime.” His Facebook fans unleashed a torrent of hateful comments in response, from chastising Gingrich for supposedly air-brushing Mandela’s past — “Newt, I thought you of all people, a historian, would be true to who this guy really was” — to those more open in their racial antagonism: “He hated America, Newt. Quit pandering to the blacks.”

Gingrich, to his credit, responded with a frank post to conservatives, ask-ing them to consider what they would have done had they been in Mandela’s place. But it hardly quelled the uproar.

For far too long, Republicans have been comfortable playing to the worst instincts of their base, especially those steeped in racial antagonism and uncomfortable with the changes wrought by the civil rights movement. It will take years of hard work in the GOP vineyards to rip away all the kudzu of animus and suspicion toward black and brown citizens.

Since Barry Goldwater ran a 1964

presidential campaign on a platform of states’ rights, the Republican Party has honed a strategy of appealing to disaf-fected whites — stoking their resent-ments, fueling their fears, marshaling their paranoia. Every GOP presidential candidate since Goldwater has used that strategy because it reliably deliv-ers certain voters to the polls.

In more recent times, GOP leaders have struggled to try to find a way to broaden the party’s appeal to a more diverse constituency while also con-tinuing to win the hearts and minds of disaffected whites.

But it’s a fence that cannot be strad-dled. Too many Republican voters refuse to acknowledge the toll of their country’s racist past. And too many fear a future wherein whites will no longer constitute a majority.

Gingrich knows that all too well because he pandered to those fears in his 2012 campaign for the GOP presi-dential nomination. He labeled Presi-dent Obama the “food stamp presi-dent,” an appellation designed to con-jure up images of indolent black voters dependent on government aid.

The appalling comments he drew after he praised Mandela were simply retributive justice. Like other GOP leaders, he has appealed to the worst instincts of many Republican voters when he needed to — a strategy that will continue to haunt the party as it tries to plot a course to the future.

Cynthia tuCker, winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for commentary, is a visiting professor at the University of Georgia.

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Leaving a huge JC influence

To the Editor:

The Geary Community Hospital staff is deep-ly saddened by the death of our champion and friend Larry Paquette.

Larry, more than any other trustee in the last 20 years, has had the biggest leadership role and influence on Geary Community Hospital.

He served as a trustee for 16 years: 1993-2001 and 2002-2010. He was chairman of the board from 2003-2008, and again from 2009-2010, when he retired for the second time.

While he was chairman, he influenced and sup-ported all the major building projects, most of them under the leadership of CEO David Bradley (tenure 1995-2012), which included the $4.5 million ER and Outpatient Expansion in 1994; a new $2.5 million Martha K. Hoover Women’s Health Center in 1996; the remodeling for the new Fred C. Bram-lage Inpatient Rehab Unit and the new Senior Health Center in 1997; a surgery expansion in 1997; the purchase of 1310 W. Ash and the start-up of the Home Medical Equipment store; the new Medical Arts II in 2004; the center core remodeling and addition of the fourth floor to the Medical Arts II in 2006; and his proudest achievement — the building of the new $34 million Western Addi-tion in 2009.

Larry brought a great deal of financial exper-tise to the table. He had an excellent understand-ing of hospital financials.

Staff remembers him as always being open to new ideas, a kind and sympathetic man, and for attending every hospital event, open house, physi-cian recruitment dinner and anything else asked of him.

He will always be remembered as our champion. This is indeed a very sad day.

Cyndy PlattGeary Community Hospital

Lisa seiser

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Police & RecoRds6A The Daily Union. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013

Junction City Police Department

The Junction City Police Depart-ment made 15 arrests and respond-ed to 177 calls in the 48-hour peri-od ending 6 a.m. Friday.

Wednesday• 9:51 a.m. — Damage to prop-

erty, 300 block of Grant Ave.• 11 a.m. — Theft, 539 W. Fourth

St.• 11:56 a.m. — Accident, 1920

Lacy Drive• 12:44 p.m. — Theft, 902 W. 11th

St.• 1:20 p.m. — Theft, 213 E. Eighth

St.• 2:58 p.m. — Accident, 900 N.

Eisenhower Drive• 4:32 p.m. — Theft, 521 E. Chest-

nut St.• 7:12 p.m. — Theft, 213 E. Eighth

St.• 7:26 p.m. — Theft, 521 E. Chest-

nut St.

Thursday• 8:01 a.m. — Disturbance, 1103

N. Eisenhower Drive• 8:12 a.m. — Accident, 1810

Caroline Ave.• 10:13 a.m. — Theft, 1539 N.

Washington St.• 10:55 a.m. — Accident, 200 N.

Washington St.• 11:29 a.m. — Theft, 618 W.

Sixth St.• 11:54 a.m. — Accident, 1730 W.

Ash St.• 6:21 p.m. — Accident, I-70

westbound mile marker 295• 8:18 p.m. — Disturbance, 920

E. Fourth St.• 11:11 p.m. — Domestic, 1800

block of Caroline Ave.• 2:21 a.m. — DUI, 1600 block of

N. Jackson St.

Grandview Plaza Police Department

The Grandview Plaza Police Department made one arrest and responded to 13 calls in the 24-hour period ending 12 a.m. Thursday. A report for Thursday wasn’t received as of Friday afternoon.

Junction City Fire Department

The Junction City Fire Depart-ment made three transports and responded to eight calls in the 24-hour period ending 8 a.m. Fri-day. A report for Wednesday wasn’t received.

Geary County Sheriff’s DepartmentThe Geary County Sheriff ’s

Department made five arrests and responded to 75 calls in the 48-hour period ending 7 a.m. Friday.

Wednesday• 5:07 p.m. — Accident, 4200

block of Humboldt Creek Road• 5:07 p.m. — Accident, 7500

block of Old Highway 77

Thursday• 5:50 p.m. — Accident, 14000

block of Humboldt Creek Road• 9:08 p.m. — Accident, US-77

mile marker 145

Friday• 6 a.m. — Accident, 7700 block

of Old Highway 77

Geary County Detention Center

The Geary County Detention Center booked the following indi-viduals during the 48-hour period ending 7 a.m. Friday.

Wednesday• 6:20 a.m. — Aaron Davis, driv-

ing while suspended, illegal regis-tration, outside warrant

• 9:37 a.m. — Lauren Shelton, failure to appear

• 11 a.m. — Karl Shirek, proba-tion violation

• 11:15 a.m. — Anthony Platt, failure to appear

• 2:16 p.m. — Brett Tahkofper, probation violation (recommit)

• 2:52 p.m. — William Haller, perjury, theft

• 4 p.m. — Loren Jones, failure to appear

• 7:55 p.m. — Torren Lewis, mak-ing a false writing, theft

Thursday• 1:12 a.m. — Denetria Minor,

trespassing on private property• 11:31 a.m. — Loan Gonzales,

parole violation• 11:41 a.m. — Kendall Dewey,

probation violation• 11:41 a.m. — Henry Washing-

ton, failure to appear (4), outside warrant

• 2:02 p.m. — Steven Meredith, probation violation

• 3:43 p.m. — Carlos Deleon, failure to appear

• 4:10 p.m. — Anna Thompson, outside warrant

• 6:31 p.m. — Nancy Reighley,

probation violation• 7:05 p.m. — Tyleek Turner,

aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated kidnapping

• 7:18 p.m. — Miguel Neuarez, driving while suspended, no proof of insurance

• 9:52 p.m. — Bronta Costello, driving while suspended, improper crossover on divided highway

Friday• 4 a.m. — Brandon Shipley, DUI,

failure to yield or stop at a stop sign

Geary County District Court

Criminal complaints were filed in the following person felony cases during the one-week period end-ing noon Friday.

Dec. 6• State of Kansas vs. James Wal-

ter Nelson — Count 1: abandon-ment of a child, Count 2: aggravat-ed endangering a child

Dec. 10• State of Kansas vs. Robert Don-

ald Davis — Count 1: aggravated criminal sodomy, Count 2: aggra-vated indecent liberties with a child, Count 3: rape

Dec. 12• State of Kansas vs. Juan Carlos

Trujillo-Canuto — Count 1: aggra-vated battery

• State of Kansas vs. Rhante Rashean Brown — Count 1: bat-tery, Count 2: criminal threat,

Count 3: criminal threat, Count 4: aggravated intimidation of a wit-ness or victim

Geary County Marriage Licenses

Dec. 2• Nathan Robert Dvorak, Alexis

Nicole Dvorak• Travis Nicholas Thomas,

Michelle Marie Ostrawski• Akeem Sharod Bouknight,

Bianca Theresa Bouknight• Tyler Matthew Rosario, Jamie

Lee Rosario• Ryan Edward Washington, Jes-

sica Rose Marie Washington• Michael Francis Smith Jr., Sadie

Breanne Caudell• Lolan Charles Henio, Tasha

Kuipo Riddick

Dec. 5• Randal Jeffry Pratt, Danielle

Marie Pratt• Colton Allan Hoefling, Karri

Shae Hoefling

Divorce FilingsDec. 2

• Daren Eric Beenen, Samantha Louise Jewell

• William Rogers, Ashley Rogers

Dec. 5• Jason Edward Doyon, Angela

Marie Pisani• Lesley Mantrale Dixon, Faith

Alecia Maria Whyte• Lenny Dontae Marshall, Denia

Irene Middleton

News from around KansasJudge sends voter

citizenship suit backWICHITA — A federal

judge has sent back to federal elections officials a request by Kansas and Arizona to force modifications in a national voter registration form so the states can fully enforce proof-of-citizenship requirements.

U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren on Friday sent the states’ lawsuit back to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, with instruc-tions that the commission has to have a final decision by Jan. 17. The states want the federal form to include instructions requiring Kan-sas and Arizona residents to provide a birth certificate, passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship when regis-tering to vote. The Justice Department says such a change places an additional obstacle for eligible voters and would affect nationwide policy by setting a prece-dent.

Jan. 6 trial set in Lincoln shooting

LINCOLN — A judge has ruled there’s enough evi-dence to try the 33-year-old son of a Kansas sheriff on second-degree murder charges.

The Salina Journal reports that Lincoln County Judge

Debra Wright ruled Thurs-day that Scott Weigel will stand trial for second-degree murder in the Sept. 9 shoot-ing death of 21-year-old Keith Ancell of Lincoln. Weigel is being held on $750,000 bond.

Weigel is the son of Lin-coln County Sheriff Mike Weigel. Wright scheduled Scott Weigel’s trial for Jan. 6. Weigel’s lawyer, Roger Stru-ble, didn’t immediately return a call seeking com-ment.

House budget deal includes NBAF

fundingTOPEKA — Funding for

the next phase of construc-tion of a national research lab at Kansas State Universi-ty is closer to reality after Thursday’s vote in the U.S. House to approve a biparti-san budget agreement.

If the Senate goes along with the deal, $404 million will be appropriated to con-tinue construction of the $1.25 billion National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility near Manhattan in northeast Kansas. The lab will replace an aging facility at Plum Island, N.Y., and conduct research on deadly animal pathogens.

Kansas Rep. Lynn Jenkins, vice chairwoman of the House Republican Confer-ence, said voting for the spending package was “the

only responsible option” for the Kansas economy and controlling federal spending. The bill passed 332-94.

The 2nd District congress-woman said stop-work notic-es would have been issued without the additional feder-al funding, which would have effectively halted the project and hurt the local economy. Construction has already started on a central utility plant that will provide ser-vices to the lab.

State officials have approved spending up to $305 million in bond proceeds as part of its cost to construct the lab, which is being built on the northern edge of the Kansas State campus in Manhattan.

Construction on the main laboratory facility is expect-ed to begin in 2014. The Department of Homeland Security has not published a date for certifying the lab and beginning operations, but Kansas State officials have hoped that it would be by 2018. Rep. Kevin Yoder, who represents Kansas’ 3rd District, also voted in favor of the budget proposal. He said it marked the first time since the 1980s that a budget compromise was reached in Congress, giving him cause to hope that Washington was intent on avoiding additional fiscal crisis.

His other fellow Kansas congressmen, Reps. Tim Huelskamp and Mike

Pompeo, voted against it. All four are Republicans.

Huelskamp said the bud-get deal breaks promises that were made in Congress dur-ing the recent government sequester, or automatic cuts, which was designed to reduce government expenditures. He said by agreeing to the budget, Congress was put-ting off decisions to make significant budget reductions for the future, which he ques-tioned would happen.

“So much for ‘if you like your spending cut, you can keep your spending cut,”’ the 1st District Republican said in statement. “But no wor-ries, after the 2022 election, a future Congress and presi-dent are certain to do what Washington refuses to do today.” Pompeo, who repre-sents the 4th District cen-tered on Wichita, said he appreciated the work done by Rep. Paul Ryan to negoti-ate the budget. But he said not enough was done to reduce increases in manda-tory programs, negating much of the cuts previously enacted.

Panel issues report on courts budget

woesTOPEKA — A special

panel appointed by Chief Justice Lawton Nuss has issued its report offering sug-gestions for solving budget

shortfalls in the Kansas court system.

The 72-page report was released Friday. It recom-mends that the judicial branch consider delaying the filling of personnel vacan-cies, eliminating some court services employees and fur-loughing staff to save resources.

Nuss asked a 10-member panel led by Appeals Judge Karen Arnold-Burger to find ways to close a projected $8.25 million shortfall in the judicial budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2014.

Legislators and Republi-can Gov. Sam Brownback have promised to find neces-sary revenues to prevent closing courthouses and fur-loughing staff.

Arnold-Burger said the recommendations were made to minimize the impact on residents.

Some lawmakers to fight wind power

incentivesWICHITA — Some conser-

vative leaders in the Kansas Legislature say they will try again during the next ses-sion to stop the state from any further efforts to require utilities to provide more wind power.

Supporters of wind power say that would hurt an indus-try that has grown in the four years since the state

implemented the require-ments, with more growth planned. A 2009 law, the Renewable Portfolio Stan-dard, requires the state’s major utilities to get 15 per-cent of their power from wind or other renewable sources by 2016 and 20 per-cent by 2020. The law nearly was repealed in the last legis-lative session, falling a few votes short in the state House of Representatives, The Wichita Eagle reported.

Since the law was enacted in 2009, wind energy capacity in Kansas has jumped from about 1,000 megawatts to 2,700 megawatts in 2013, with other projects in the plan-ning stages. Rep. Dennis Hedke, R-Wichita, chairman of the House Energy and Environment Committee, opposes the requirements. He said all energy sources should be on the same level and the top priority should be providing the lowest cost for consumers.

“People are certainly feel-ing the pinch and the ones hurting the most are those on fixed income,” he said.

Kansas Corporation Com-mission documents show the six major utilities in Kansas subject to the law — Westar, Kansas City Power & Light, Empire District Electric, Kansas Electric Power Coop, Midwest Energy and Sun-flower Electric Power Utili-ties — are on track to meet the 2016 goal.

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Business/Calendar The Daily Union. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 7A

Today• 10 a.m — Geary County

Women’s Democratic Club meets at Church of Our Sav-ior Methodist Church, Thompson Drive

• Noon — Narcotics Anon-ymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• 1 p.m. — Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

• 5:30 p.m. — Christmas Storytime, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

• 6:30 p.m. — JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to pub-lic

• 8 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Sunday, Dec. 15 • Noon — Doors open at JC

Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

• Noon — Alcoholics Anon-ymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• 12:15 p.m. — Father Kapaun Knights of Colum-bus, basement of St. Mary’s Chapel, Fort Riley

• 1:30 p.m. — American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

• 8 p.m. — Narcotics Anon-ymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• Registration deadline for 12/16 LIFE Class: Internet and email Basics, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Monday, Dec. 16• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Exer-

cise at Senior Citizens Center

• Noon — Alcoholics Anon-ymous, 119 W. 7th St.

• 1 to 2:30 p.m. — Trouba-dours of JC rehearsal at Geary County Senior Center, 1025 S. Spring Valley Road

• 2 p.m. — Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

• 6 p.m. — JC South Kiwan-is meets at Valley View.

• 6:45 p.m. — Social Dupli-cate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave.

• 7 p.m. — LIFE Class: Internet and Email Basics, Registration deadline 12/15, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

• 7 p.m. — Hope Al-Anon meeting at First United Meth-odist Church

• 7 p.m. — Hope Al-Anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

• 7 p.m. — Bingo, Knights of Columbus, 126 W. Seventh St. Doors open at 5 p.m.

• 8 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

• Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Tuesday, Dec. 17

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friend-to-Friend Caregiver Support Group, Faith Lutheran Church, 212 N. Eisenhower Drive

• 10 to 11 a.m. — Bible study at Senior Citizens Cen-ter

• Noon — Alcoholics Anon-ymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• 2 p.m. — Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

• 6 p.m. — Sunflower Quil-ters Guild, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

• 6:30 p.m. — JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to pub-lic

• 6:30 p.m. — Sunflower Quilters Guild, Dorothy Bramlage Library

• 7 p.m. — Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

• 7 to 9 p.m. — JC Sund-owners Lions Club Carols for Donations Project followed by a reception at 1413 Rock-well Drive

• 8 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 • 6:30 a.m. — Alcoholics

Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• 6:45 a.m. — Breakfast Optimist Club, Hampton Inn

• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Exer-cise at Senior Citizens Center

• Noon — Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

• Noon — Alcoholics Anon-ymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• 12:15 p.m. — Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

• 2 p.m. — Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

• 1 to 4 p.m. — Cards at Senior Citizens Center

• 6 to 7:45 p.m. — AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

• 6:30 p.m. — Bingo at American Legion Post 45, Fourth and Franklin streets

• 7:30 p.m. — Melita Chap-ter 116, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Lodge, cor-ner of Price St. & East 11th St.

• 7:30 p.m. — Chapman Rebekah Lodge #645, Chap-man Senior Center

• 8 p.m. — Narcotics Anon-ymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• 8 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

• Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dil-lons

• Dorothy Bramlage Public Library, Registration dead-line for 12/20 Winter Arts & Crafts

Thursday, Dec. 19• 9:30 a.m. — MOPS (Moth-

ers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

• Noon — Alcoholics Anon-ymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• 1 p.m. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Episcopal

Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

• 2 p.m. — Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

• 4 p.m. — Elementary Explorers, Kindergarten through fifth grade, Holiday Celebrations, Dorothy Bram-lage Public Library

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

• 6:30 p.m. — Bingo at American Legion Post 45, Fourth and Franklin streets

• 6:30 p.m. — Flinthills Depression and Bipolar Alli-ance Support Group, First Christian Church, Fifth and Humboldt, Manhattan

• 6:30 p.m. — Troubadours of JC performance at Bicen-tennial Manor, 1010 W. Eighth St.

• 7:30 p.m. — Stated Com-munications, Union Masonic Lodge No. 7 AF&AM

• 8 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

• Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

JC Calendar

Submitted PhotoTo be eligible, entrants were asked to bring in receipts from patronizing a local business on Saturday Nov. 30 to the Chamber between Monday Dec. 2 and Wednesday Dec. 4 totaling over $25. A receipt was randomly selected on Dec. 5 and the winner was Cheryl Beatty. Beatty received gift certificates and merchandise from the following businesses; Vernon Jewelers, Radio Shack Dealer, Eyewear Junction, City Cycle Sales, Home Lumber and Décor, Blessing on Blessing Bookstore, Screen Machine Sports, Three Rivers Engraving, 7th St Bakery, Waters True Value, Garden Gate Antiques, Freedom Wireless, and Country Floral and Gifts.

Submitted PhotoFreedom Wireless, owned by Chad and Jessica Jagerson, had its ribbon cutting event on Dec. 5.

Freedom Wireless ribbon cutting

JC Camber basket winner

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NYSE9,954.84 -176.36

NASDAQ4,000.98 -61.54

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DIARYAdvanced 823Declined 1,865New Highs 266New Lows 121Total issues 2,735Unchanged 47

8,696,597,246

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Name Last Chg %ChgGenieEn n 10.30 -5.34 -34.1ViolinM n 2.69 -.69 -20.4OpkoHlth 8.97 -2.08 -18.8CSVInvNG 8.41 -1.79 -17.5Chegg n 8.01 -1.56 -16.3TravelCtrs 8.72 -1.69 -16.2Oil-Dri 34.52 -6.12 -15.1LumberLiq 89.49 -14.71 -14.1DaqoNE rs 31.65 -5.10 -13.9RouseProp 20.91 -3.30 -13.6

DIARYAdvanced 981Declined 2,206New Highs 267New Lows 384Total issues 3,243Unchanged 56

15,804,734,467Volume

WEEKLY STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. lf = Late filing with SEC.n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50 percent within the past year. rt =Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy orreceivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants. Gainers and Losers must be worth at least $2 to be listed in tablesat left. Most Actives must be worth at least $1. Volume in hundreds of shares. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial.

MUTUAL FUNDS

Alliance Bernstein GlTmtcGC m WS 78 66.19 -0.3 +18.5/D +13.4/D 1.00 2,500

American Funds FnInvA m LB 40,702 50.86 +0.2 +26.9/D +17.7/B 5.75 250

American Funds GrthAmA m LG 69,384 44.04 +0.9 +29.4/C +17.8/D 5.75 250

American Funds IncAmerA m MA 67,054 20.18 -0.7 +15.1/C +14.6/A 5.75 250

American Funds InvCoAmA m LB 54,122 37.83 +0.1 +27.4/C +15.8/D 5.75 250

American Funds MutualA m LV 20,138 34.48 -0.4 +24.0/D +16.2/C 5.75 250

American Funds NewPerspA m WS 36,448 37.99 +0.4 +22.8/C +16.9/B 5.75 250

American Funds WAMutInvA m LV 49,202 39.00 0.0 +27.3/C +16.1/C 5.75 250

Davis NYVentC m LB 3,340 39.53 +0.1 +28.5/B +15.1/E 1.00 1,000

Fidelity Contra x LG 73,519 92.57 +0.9 +30.0/C +18.7/C NL 2,500

Hartford HealthcarA m SH 440 29.07 +2.1 +42.9/C +20.6/C 5.50 2,000

Hartford MidCapA x MG 1,887 24.05 +0.2 +34.0/B +19.6/D 5.50 2,000

Lord Abbett AffiliatA m LV 6,164 15.10 -0.9 +28.7/B +14.3/E 5.75 1,000

PIMCO TotRetIs CI 154,660 10.74 -0.3 -1.4/C +7.5/B NL 1,000,000

Putnam GrowIncA m LV 5,146 19.08 -0.1 +32.0/A +17.6/A 5.75 0

Putnam GrowOppA m LG 363 23.18 +1.4 +32.1/B +21.5/A 5.75 0

Putnam InvestorA m LB 1,444 18.64 -0.1 +30.4/B +18.4/B 5.75 0

Putnam VoyagerA m LG 3,468 30.00 +1.4 +39.7/A +21.9/A 5.75 0

Vanguard 500Adml LB 79,840 164.40 -0.2 +27.7/C +17.6/B NL 10,000

Vanguard InstIdxI LB 86,106 163.32 -0.2 +27.7/C +17.6/B NL 5,000,000

Vanguard InstPlus LB 72,835 163.34 -0.2 +27.7/C +17.7/B NL200,000,000

Vanguard TotStIAdm LB 83,932 45.00 -0.2 +29.1/B +18.7/A NL 10,000

Vanguard TotStIdx LB 101,510 44.98 -0.2 +29.0/B +18.5/A NL 3,000

Total Assets Total Return/Rank Pct Min InitName Obj ($Mlns) NAV 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -ForeignLarge Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV -Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs.others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.

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SchoolS/Youth/SeniorS8A The Daily Union. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013

Submitted PhotoMembers of the Humboldt Creek 4-H Club decorated the children’s Christmas tree at Geary Com-munity Hospital. The tree, decorated with recycled cans, bottles, jar lids and cinnamon/applesauce cut-outs is one of the hospital’s favorite trees and is available for viewing in the Main Lobby. The GCH Auxiliary schedule a children’s group or school to decorate the tree each year. Pictured, (front, from left,) Calen Boller, Ben Hays, Carly Rothfuss, Kaitlyn Sohnrey, Colton Weeks. (back) Juan Tovar, Lydia Sohnrey, Drew Hays, Trenton Godfrey, and Lynn Sohnrey, one of the club’s leaders.

Submitted PhotoBoy Scouts from Troop 41, recently participated as victims in a recent emergency readiness exercise held at Fort Riley. The scouts who volunteered to be victims, were made up using moulage kits by emergency responders to look like badly injured victims. Some had fake blood or broken bones stick-ing out of horrific wounds. The scouts provided the emergency responders with realistic training in providing first aid while the scouts had a great time moaning, and calling out for help as victims. James Butler, Chase Ruffley, Griffin Powers, and Victor Mejihas

Troop 41 Boy Scouts participate in exercise Children’s Christmas tree

Barton Community Col-lege graduated 125 students through its Fort Riley cam-pus, many of whom were active duty military or sol-diers’ immediate family.

For these hard-working souls, the nature of their lifestyles made pursuing an education a significant challenge. Despite his many responsibilities and time commitments as a father of two, a husband and a sol-dier for 13 years, Staff Ser-geant Daniel Lewandowski graduated Thursday after-noon with an Associate Degree in General Studies from Barton Community College. Balancing his role as a full time student in an already complex schedule was manageable in large part thanks to BARTon-line’s flexibility and the convenient class times at Barton’s Fort Riley campus. “The BARTonline classes offer so much more flexibil-ity. So if I have a family

event or one of the kids gets sick or I have to work an all-nighter, I still have the time to keep up with my school work,” he said. “It helps keep everything running smoothly when I don’t have to make it to class every day and I can just log in when I have time, and get my work done.”

He said the main thing that worried him about going back to school, is that he had never taken it seri-ously before. He left high school with a 2.2 GPA.

“I was in delayed entry when I was a junior in high school, so I didn’t care about GPA back then,” he said. “Getting back into school was an unknown and was kind of nerve-racking. I was scared. But, it’s easier to just jump into it and get it done. Otherwise I’d sit there and say, ‘I wish I had ...’”

Daniel plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree and even-

tually a master’s degree, both in psychology. His hope is to serve as a thera-pist to soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anger management issues and other social or emo-tional problems.

“I’ve been there, and I think I can help,” he said.

Brigadier General Chris-topher J. Ghika (UK), Dep-uty Commanding General of Readiness at the First Infantry Division and Fort Riley, addressed the group Thursday, with praise for what they’ve accomplished. He said it’s a good time to pause and look at where they have been and where they are now, but the next step is more important.

“If you graduate, and then stop learning, you are uneducated,” he said. “Winston Churchill once said, ‘The most important thing about education is appetite.’”

Fort Riley students from Barton graduate

Submitted PhotoThe Geary County Senior Center hosts card games every Wednesday afternoon. Games that are played are Bridge, Pinochle and Pitch. Come join us for lunch on Wednesdays and then stay and play cards. For more information or for a meal reservation call 238-4015.

Senior cardsMANHATTAN — Kan-

sas State University is receiving 24 awards from the Council for Advance-ment and Support of Edu-cation, or CASE, Mid-America District XI.

The council is an inter-national association of educational institutions.

District XI includes Kan-sas, Colorado, Iowa, Mis-souri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Each year the district releases the CASE awards, which recognize and cele-brate outstanding pro-grams and individuals.

“Communications and marketing are a signifi-cant component of the

university’s plan to become a Top 50 public research university by 2025,” said Kirk Schulz, university president.

“To excel among our peers in these areas shows that we are making prog-ress on our K-State 2025 goals through sharing our K-State story.”

Creative works from the Kansas State University Foundation, K-State Alum-ni Association and the Division of Communica-tions and Marketing were among the award recipi-ents.

The Kansas State Uni-versity Foundation received nine CASE awards for 2013-2014.

K-State awards

8A/Youth

Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 3 p.m.Special pre-show performance by the KSU Faculty Brass Quintet at 2:30 p.m.

Also featuring the First United Methodist Church Rhapsody Ringers, Cadence, First Christian Church Praise Band, Christmas Magic and St. Nick.

Special guest is Miss Kansas, Theresa Vail.

McCain AuditoriumOn the Kansas State University campus

TicketsAll tickets are general admission

$10 adults -- $7.50 seniors and military -- $5 students (ages 12 & under)$25 for families when accompanied by parents

Advanced tickets are encouraged and may be purchased directly from Leonard Purvis, 5019 Vista Acres Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502 before December 2.

You may purchase tickets December 9-15 at McCain Box Office or on-line at www.ksu.edu.mccain. If you have questions, please contact Leonard Purvis at 785-537-7122.

The Little Apple Chorus presents the 3rd Annual

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Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 3 p.m.Special pre-show performance by the KSU Faculty Brass Quintet at 2:30 p.m.

Also featuring the First United Methodist Church Rhapsody Ringers, Cadence, First Christian Church Praise Band, Christmas Magic and St. Nick.

Special guest is Miss Kansas, Theresa Vail.

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You may purchase tickets December 9-15 at McCain Box Office or on-line at www.ksu.edu.mccain. If you have questions, please contact Leonard Purvis at 785-537-7122.

The Little Apple Chorus presents the 3rd Annual

With special appearance by The Flint Hills Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines

Harmony for the Holidays

Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 3 p.m.Special pre-show performance by the KSU Faculty Brass Quintet at 2:30 p.m.

Also featuring the First United Methodist Church Rhapsody Ringers, Cadence, First Christian Church Praise Band, Christmas Magic and St. Nick.

Special guest is Miss Kansas, Theresa Vail.

McCain AuditoriumOn the Kansas State University campus

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$10 adults -- $7.50 seniors and military -- $5 students (ages 12 & under)$25 for families when accompanied by parents

Advanced tickets are encouraged and may be purchased directly from Leonard Purvis, 5019 Vista Acres Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502 before December 2.

You may purchase tickets December 9-15 at McCain Box Office or on-line at www.ksu.edu.mccain. If you have questions, please contact Leonard Purvis at 785-537-7122.

The Little Apple Chorus presents the 3rd Annual

With special appearance by The Flint Hills Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines

Harmony for the Holidays

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tion from the public. “We are addressing what

the community is feeling needs to be discussed,” Yearout said.

RDG also felt the ses-sions went well, Yearout said.

“They were very happy with both the turnout and with the responses and participation of everyone,” he said. “The entire pur-pose behind the exercise and what was done was to reach out to the communi-ty and try to be a little more visible of what it is that we’ve got going on and, to that end, I think we achieved what we were after.”

RDG began working with the city and county on the plan this summer.

Yearout said the process should be completed in about a year.

“This is one part of a long process,” he said.

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brought up Colp’s health insurance benefits at Sep-tember’s meeting. Kneisl even called for Colp’s ter-mination, but his motion died for lack of a second.

A few weeks after that meeting, Colp told The Daily Union he knew he

didn’t qualify for the bene-fits because of his part-time status. However, he said he had initiated a con-versation with Roether when the issue first came up and never heard an answer.

In August, Colp signed paperwork to end his city benefits.

Last month, councilman Steven Lawson said the

benefits were addressed with the city attorney dur-ing a special meeting held on Oct. 24. “We took a recourse that we thought was appropriate,” Lawson said in November.

After Thursday’s meet-ing, Talley said he was dis-appointed in Roether’s response to his question.

“I guess he assumes that he can ignore any rule or

ordinance as long as he’s not caught at it by the council or the council won’t challenge him,” he said. “I blame myself for not catching it sooner to point out the misappropri-ation and even more so not by following up as I should.” Talley added he may be done questioning Roether and the council specifically on the funds

that paid for Colp’s insur-ance benefits.

“I’m beating a dead horse here,” he said.

However, in an email sent to The Daily Union late Thursday, Talley stat-ed he plans to consult the city’s code on “the duties of the mayor and council.” He then will address the issue at next month’s City Council meeting.

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By Chase Jordan

c.jordan@thedailyunion.net

CHAPMAN — “Hang in there and stay hungry,” Doug Thompson said after discussing his new grocery store. “We’ll get it sooner or later.”

Thompson, the store’s developer, provided a brief update on the new facility, which will probably save residents trips from leav-ing town to fill up their refrigerators.

So far, all of the heating

and air conditioning units are purchased and ready to be installed.

Thompson said a lease agreement has been sent to the company set to operate the store.

“I don’t want to tell you their name yet because the lease has not been signed,” Thompson told the Chap-man City Council and audi-ence Wednesday night.

But he revealed that the Chapman store would be their 12th operation in small towns across Kansas

and Nebraska. “I have great confidence

in their ability,” he said. Thompson said they

were impressed with the project, location and enthu-siasm for it.

In addition to those rea-sons, the mystery business also liked the empty build-ing, because they can design where items such as coolers and display racks are placed.

Aspects such as land-scaping and electricity also are in the works.

“We’re using people from Chapman, wherever possi-ble,” Thompson said. “I’m really impressed with their work.”

An official grand open-ing has not been set.

“I hate to keep giving projections because some of that, I just don’t have control over to know when that’s going to happen,” Thompson said.

Thompson gave a March time frame for the open-ing.

First National Bank and

Trust and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Tope-ka recently awarded $25,000 to Thompson.

According to previous reports, the 8,000 square-foot-building is near the Kansas Race Museum and has a cost of more than $1 million, with owner equity at 50 percent.

The plan is based on a 10-year agreement and a maximum of $600,000 in sales tax incentives.

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flight patterns and other details to maximize fataities and damage in an attack. During that time, he devel-oped a plan with other con-spirators to use his employ-ee access card to pull off

the attack. The conspira-tors were actually under-cover FBI agents.

Loewen planned to die in the explosion, a fate that he said was inevitable in his quest to become a martyr in a jihad against America, according to court docu-ments.

“Since early summer, he

was resolved to take an act of violent jihad against U.S.,” Grissom said.

Authorities said they believe Loewen acted alone. No other arrests were expected.

Loewen made an initial court appearance Friday afternoon, answering “yes” in a strong voice to proce-

dural questions. A U.S. magistrate ordered that he remain jailed at least until a hearing next Friday after prosecutors said he was a flight risk and a danger to the community. His wife and attorney declined com-ment after the hearing.

His brother-in-law, David Reddig, described Loewen

as a “good guy.” He said Loewen helped him pay off the debt on his truck and took care of his home and chickens after an eye injury kept him from working.

“He is a hard worker and all that stuff,” Reddig said.

But he said Loewen kept details of his life away from his relatives. The case

appears to be similar to a string of investigations conducted by the FBI since the Sept. 11, 2001, attack.

The FBI sting operations have prompted controversy over whether the law enforcement tactics involved entrapment of suspects and intruded on civil liberties.

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The Chapman girls’ basket-ball team won its opening round game in the Irish Classic 55-30 against Sacred Heart.

The Chapman boys’ basket-ball team lost to Sacred Heart 54-37.

St. Xavier vs. Word of Life

The St. Xavier girls’ basketball team lost to Word of Life 73-18 Friday night.

NFL

Chiefs sign WR Hall, release DT PoweWide receiver Chad Hall and

defensive tackle Jerrell Powe are probably getting used to signing and getting released by the Kan-sas City Chiefs.

Hall was signed by the Chiefs again on Friday after recently being let go. He was claimed off waivers from San Francisco on Sept. 1 and played in eight games, catching one pass for nine yards, before he was released.

Powe, the Chiefs’ sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft, was released to make room for Hall. Powe also was released before the start of this season, and then rejoined the team on Dec. 3. He’s played in only 10 games and made six tackles in roughly two seasons in the league.

Local Colleges

Kansas Wesleyan to build athletic

complex in phasesKansas Wesleyan officials say

a new athletic complex will be built in phases over several years, with the first phase sched-uled to begin Jan. 9 with demoli-tion of the university’s current stadium.

Wesleyan president Matthew Thompson said Wednesday that funds raised so far will cover more than half of the estimated $7.5 million project, including all the first phase, which will include construction of turf football and soccer fields, a run-ning track, lights for the fields and resurfacing tennis courts. Temporary seating and other amenities will be built for the 2014 football season.

The first phase is expected to cost from $4 million to $5 mil-lion, Thompson said.

The new stadium will be con-structed during the second phase, which is scheduled to begin next November. The field house will be constructed dur-ing the third phase, The Salina Journal reported (http://bit.ly/1jWOpfa ).

The executive committee of the university’s board of trust-ees recently approved the phased approach, based on tim-ing and funding, Thompson said.

Wesleyan has been raising funds for the project for about five years. It initially was con-ceived as a $12 million project, but was scaled back to $7.5 mil-lion when Thompson was named president in the spring.

University officials don’t want to borrow money to complete the project, Thompson said.

“We thought that wasn’t the prudent thing to do,” he said. “We thought it was more responsible to get back to using the fields and then finish the fundraising and build the stadi-um next year.”

Wesleyan has until October 2014 to finish raising the funds needed to get a matching grant from the Mabee Foundation, which in early November pledged $750,000 if the univer-sity could raise $6.75 million by Oct. 8, 2014.

In brief

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Mark Sanchez •The Daily UnionJunction City guard A’Kia Fain drives to the hoop against Lawrence High Tuesday in Lawrence.

Comeback falls shortJunction City

can’t overcome 18-point deficit, loses to Great

Bend 56-49Daily Union Staff

sports.beat@thedailyunion.net

GREAT BEND — For a stretch in the second half Friday night, any comeback hopes for the Junc-tion City girls’ basketball team seemed nonexistent.

At 18 points, Great Bend’s lead seemed bigger than the tallest peak of the Flint Hills.

But that didn’t deter the Blue Jays.

Spurred on by a 22-point fourth quarter, Junc-tion City chis-eled the lead down to single digits.

However, the locals never could quite catch Great Bend, fall-ing 56-49.

“We really came back and

fought as a team and that’s the

Dave Skretta

Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will be miss-ing their starting left tackle, top tight end, leading pass rusher and now potentially their most dan-gerous punt returner for Sun-day’s game at Oakland.

Dexter McCluster, who has already brought back two punts for touchdowns this season, was listed as questionable Friday for the Raiders game after a small cut on his ankle that he picked up in the mud and snow last week against Washington got infected.

The Chiefs were already pre-paring to play without left tackle Branden Albert (hyperextended knee), tight end Anthony Fasano (concussion) and linebacker Jus-tin Houston (dislocated elbow).

Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder said Friday that an MRI and X-rays on McCluster’s ankle showed no structural damage. But swabs taken at the infection site have not been analyzed, and Burkholder said “the big question is ‘Does he have MRSA?’ and we don’t know that yet.”

MRSA is a potentially deadly strain of staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics and recent-ly generated headlines when an infection hit the Tampa Bay Buc-caneers’ locker room earlier this season. Offensive lineman Carl Nicks, kicker Lawrence Tynes and cornerback Johnthan Banks all were diagnosed with it.

After initially treating his infec-tion with antibiotics, Nicks devel-oped a recurrence and needed surgery. Tynes was put on the non-football injury list, while Banks was not sidelined.

“He had a very minor proce-dure where they opened up the wound, cleaned it out, got him on IV antibiotics and he was released today,” Burkholder said. “He still has a chance to play on Sunday because it is basically a lacera-tion that he had an infection in.”

Burkholder acknowledged, though, that “we don’t have all

Chiefs’ McCluster

has infection in ankle

Team ResultsGreat Bend 326Hutchinson 320JCHS 282.5Hays 231Wichita Collegiate 186.5McPherson 164Wichita Independent 62Central Christian 47

200-yd Medley Relay5th 2:05.21Blake Nimmo, Jaron Beck, Chris Hogue, Gavin Carey8th 2:14.02Jonathan Fischer, Stephen Deveau, Evan Hallum, Chance Henney200-yd Freestyle9th Kyle Heidenreich 2:32.0411th Benedikt Reynolds 2:46.0412th AJ Nelson 2:49.62200-yd Individual Medley8th Jaron Beck 2:43.47 (PR)9th Stephen Deveau 2:55.9050-yd Freestyle1st Brett Magee 24.496th Jason Carter 25.8412th Gavin Carey 26.98100-yd Freestyle 5th Chris Hogue 1:16.54 (PR)6th AJ Nelson 1:19.05 (PR)8th Evan Hallum 1:21.30100-yd Freestyle3rd Brett Magee 54.36

8th Jason Carter 1:00.8414th Gavin Carey 1:06.99500-yd Freestyle6th Evan Hallum 7:04.169th Jonathan Fischer 7:14.58200-yd Freestyle Relay 2nd 1:42.38Jason Carter, Gavin Carey, Blake Nimmo, Brett Magee8th 1:57.76 Alan Martin, Benedikt Reynolds, Jonathan Reynolds, Joey Marks 100-yd Backstroke2nd Blake Nimmo 1:09.64100-yd Breaststroke8th Jaron Beck 1:23.5711th Stephen Deveau 1:24.23400-yd Freestyle5th 4:08.04Jason Carter, Keaton Petite, Jaron Beck, Brett Magee10th 4:43.10Kyle Heidenreich, AJ Nelson, Benedikt Reynolds, Joey Marks12th 4:52.02Michael Applegate, Stephen Deveau, Alan Martin, Chris Hogue

Great Bend swim meet JC Individual Results

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Royals, 2B Omar Infante reach tentative dealBy Dave Skretta

Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals might have found their answer at second base.

The Royals and veteran Omar Infante reached a tentative agreement on a four-year contract Friday night, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the contract.

The deal was first reported by Fox Sports.

Royals general manager Dayton Moore has said throughout the offsea-son that upgrading at second base was a priority. Kansas City used six players at the position last season, though none

did enough to make the Royals feel com-fortable moving forward.

Infante, who turns 32 on Dec. 26, would stabilize second base in Kansas City for the first time in years. He hit .318 with 10 homers and 51 RBIs in 118 games for Detroit last season.

Infante received substantial interest from the New York Yankees, who were seeking a replacement for Robinson Cano. But the Yankees were hesitant to give Infante more than three years, and the Royals decided to give the versatile infielder an extra year to help consum-mate the deal.

The Royals signed left-hander Jason Vargas to a $32 million, four-year deal in November to help replace Ervin Santa-na, who is likely to sign elsewhere in free agency. The deals for Vargas and

Orlin Wagner • The Associated PressDetroit Tigers’ Omar Infante hits a three-run double off Kansas City Roy-als relief pitcher Luis Mendoza on Sept. 6 in Kansas City, Mo.

Jays smother Great Bend, 50-15

Mark Sanchez • The Daily UnionJunction City’s Ja’Male Morrow (25) shoots over Lawrence High’s Fred Brou on Dec. 6.

Daily Union Staff

sports.beat@thedailyunion.net

GREAT BEND — One field goal.

The Junction City boys’ basketball team’s defense was so ferocious in the second half it lim-ited Great Bend to one solitary field goal in the second half Friday night.

It led to the Blue Jays’ first win of the season, a one-sided 50-15 victory.

Junction City coach

Pat Battle said defense was something his team has been focusing on since the summer.

“It was nice to be able to put it together tonight,” he said. “The whole key to why we

defended so well was we boxed out and rebound-ed worlds better than last week.”

At the outset of the game, Junction City looked as if it found itself in a slug fest.

The Jays trailed 5-4 after the first quarter.

But then junior guard Tanner Lueker made a

couple of buckets to give his team some breathing room 17-10 entering the half.

Battle said Lueker’s effort started with hustle on the defensive end.

Lueker finished the game tied for the game-high of 10 points.

In the second half, Junction

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JCHS Winter SportS teamSWrestling

RosterBazan, Jake Carbullido, Javier Castro-Garay, Alexis Davis, Jonathon Deam, Lake DeGuzman, Xavier Denton, Jeryl Felton, Micah

Forristal, Jacob Garraway, Anthony Gray, Jhade Green, Quenarious Hanson, Ryan Hernandez, Kegan Holmes, Nathanial Hutchinson, Kayne Jenkins, Maximillian

Johnson, Nathen Joint, Gary Jones, Aryus Keen, Matthew Khoury, Robert Lewis, Daniel Lovell, Jacob Mancuso, Ryan Martin, James

McCall, Jaron McCready, Alexander Mitchell, Marquis Murry, Troy Obregon, Xavier Padilla, Gabriel Piper, Dymond Robinson, J’Quan Schreiner, Dakota

Seymore, Tyriq Smith, Kamari Verschage, Hunter Walters, Jeffrey Warren, Devon White, Malik Wilson, Devonte Ybarra-Quintero, Millie

ScheduleDate Time Opponent LocationDec. 14 9 a.m. Tournament Clay Center Dec. 21 9 a.m Tournament EmporiaJan. 10 5 p.m Rossville/Wellington Rossville Jan. 11 9 a.m. Tournament Salina South Jan. 16 6:30 p.m. Abilene Abilene Jan. 17-18 8 a.m. Tournament Basehor-LinwoodJan. 25 9 a.m. Tournament Emporia Feb 1 9 a.m. Tournament JCHSFeb. 5 5 p.m. Shawnee Heights Shawnee HeightsFeb 8. 9 a.m. League ManhattanFeb. 22 TBD Regional TBDFeb. 28-March 1 TBD State Hartman Arena

Boys BasketballDate Time Opponent LocationDec. 14 2:45 p.m. Dodge City Dodge CityDec. 17 7:30PM Hays JCHSDec. 20 7:45PM Seaman Seaman Jan. 10 7:45PM Highland Park Highland ParkJan. 14 7:45PM Topeka High JCHS Jan. 17 7:45PM Manhattan JCHSJan 23-25 TBD Valley Center January Valley CenterJan. 31 7:45PM Highland Park JCHSFeb. 4 7:45PM Emporia EmporiaFeb. 7 7:30PM Hayden Hayden Feb. 11 7:45PM Seaman JCHS Feb. 14 7:45PM Washburn Rural JCHS Feb. 18 7:45PM Manhattan ManhattanFeb. 21 7:45PM Topeka High Topeka HighFeb. 25 7:45PM Topeka West Topeka WestFeb. 28 7:45PM Shawnee Heights JCHSMar. 6 TBD Sub State TBD Mar. 8 TBD Sub State TBD Mar 13-15 TBD State Wichita State University

Name GradeBattiste, Da’Shawn 9 Bell, Jamia 10 Craft, Grace 10 Daniels, Raven 10 Dixon, Abryana 10 Fain, A’ Kia 10 Freeman, Kiona 9 Gamble, Shadaja 12

Garrison, Minnie 10 Hall, Jada 10 Kamm, Kori 12 Martinez, Leandra 10 McKenzie, Allison 9

Meadows, Cassidy 11 Metheny, Kayla 11 Mitchell, Nekayla 10 Nixon, Nashaia 9 Rains, Kealee 10

Russell, Darja 9

Shane, Danielle 10

Waterman, Bre 12

Williams, Imari 9

Name GradeAdkins, Jake 12 Arneson, Nicholas 10 Avant, Kareem 10 Bryan, Joshua 11 Fears, Brandon 10

Hand, Kyle 11 Hill, Lawrence 10 Johnson, Semaj 12 Lawrence, Jordan 11 Long, Alexander 12 Lueker, Tanner 11

McDaniel, Trae 10 Morrow, Ja’male 12 Ozores, Christien 10 Poole, Tyrone 10 Ramsey, Dee 10

Summerall, Reginald 10

Thornton, Danny 12

Wilds, Jonathan 12

Wilson, Raye 10

Schedule

Roster

Date Time Opponent LocationDec. 14 1 p.m. Dodge City Dodge CityDec. 17 6 p.m. Hays JCHSDec. 20 6:15 p.m. Seaman SeamanJan. 10 6:15 p.m. Highland Park Highland ParkJan. 14 6:15 p.m. Topeka High JCHSJan. 17 6:15 p.m. Manhattan JCHSJan. 21 7:45 p.m. Emporia EmporiaJan. 24 7:45 p.m. Highland Park JCHSJan. 30-Feb. 1 TBD Tournament Lawrence Free StateFeb. 7 6:15 p.m. Hayden HaydenFeb. 11 6 p.m. Seaman JCHSFeb. 14 6:15 p.m. Washburn Rural JCHSFeb. 18 6:15 p.m. Manhattan ManhattanFeb. 21 6:15 p.m. Topeka High Topeka HighFeb. 25 6:15 p.m. Topeka West Topeka WestFeb. 28 6:15 p.m. Shawnee Heights JCHS Mar. 5 TBD Sub State TBD Mar. 7 TBD Sub State TBD Mar. 12-15 TBD State Wichita State University

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Jan. 9, 3:30 p.m. Invite Salina South

Jan. 14 4 p.m Invite Topeka

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Jan. 21 4 p.m. Invite Hays

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Feb. 21-22 TBD State Topeka

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the cultures back.” McCluster is the Chiefs’ third-

leading receiver with 46 catches for 438 yards and a touchdown, but his real value comes on spe-cial teams. He set a franchise record with 177 yards in punt returns last week against the Redskins, including a 74-yard return for a touchdown.

He needs just 10 yards in punt returns to break Tamarick Vanover’s franchise record of 640 yards set during the 1999 season. His 54 returns this season are also second-most in Chiefs histo-ry.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that Chad Hall, who was signed on Friday after recently getting released, could return punts if McCluster is unable to play against Oakland. Defensive back Quintin Demps, who also returns kicks, could be another option.

“Well, Dexter is not out, but Chad can do that, yes,” Reid said. “You have Chad and Quintin that can do it. Chad has been working it the whole time as has Quintin so we’ll just see how that goes.”

Albert, who is the Chiefs’ fran-chise player, will miss his second straight game after hurting his left knee two weeks ago against Denver. Donald Stephenson will start at left tackle in his place.

Fasano will also miss his sec-ond straight game after his head slammed into the turf against while trying to make a catch against the Broncos. Houston will be sidelined for the third straight week after he dislocated his right elbow in the first half against San Diego on Nov. 24.

“They’re making progress, in particular the last two,” Reid said of the three other injured start-ers. “They worked out all week and did a pretty good job during the workouts, working with the scout team, but they’re not quite ready yet.”

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Pablo Martinez Monsivais • The Associated PressKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster breaks free to score a touch-down against Washington on Dec. 8.

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City’s offense found its rhythm and multiple players joined in the scor-ing.

Senior Jonathan Wilson made a few defensive steals to open up fast-break points, dropping 10 of his own on the night.

Nine different Blue Jays scored in the contest.

“What we do offensively is we design it so our guys are taking the right shots,” Battle said. “Some nights it’s going to be some things we run for certain players, other nights it’s going to be other things

we run for other players. We look to where we think we have an advan-tage and try to use that.”

Battle credits his team’s smart offensive play for making things eas-ier on the defensive side of the ball.

The Blue Jays limited fast-break opportunities and Great Bend sank just four field goals all evening.

We did a nice job taking care of the ball offensively,” Battle said. “We didn’t shoot the ball very well, that’s for sure, we’ve got better shoot-ers than what we had tonight. But a lot of that was making good, sound decisions with the ball.”

Junction City (1-1) faces a quick

turnaround as it travels for a game at Dodge City today.

While spending a limited amount of practice time leading up to this weekend focusing on Dodge, Battle

and his coaching turned their full attention to them after arriving late Friday.

The Blue Jays will hold a walk-through this morning to go over any last minute changes.

Battle expects another dog fight today.

“I look for them to be very disciplined, very sound,” he said about Dodge City.

“They’ll play hard, they’re a good program. We’ll have to scratch and claw once again to give ourselves a chance.”

Blue JaysContinued from Page 1B

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Infante push the notorious-ly frugal Royals beyond $90 million in payroll for next season — a club record, assuming they don’t make any moves to trim salary.

Moore has said he expects payroll to be “about the same” as last season, which was roughly $82 million. But he’s also said the Royals can be flexible if the right oppor-tunity arises.

Infante played all of his games at second base for

Detroit last season, but the former All-Star also has logged significant time at shortstop and third base while playing a bit in the outfield.

He’ll play the majority of his time at second base in Kansas City, where Emilio Bonifacio, Jamey Carroll, Chris Getz, Johnny Gia-votella, Elliot Johnson and Miguel Tejada each tried to fill in last season. They com-bined to hit .243 with just four home runs.

The fallback plan for the Royals was to go into next season with Bonifacio as

their primary second base-man, but he’ll likely become a utilityman now.

The Royals are certainly familiar with Infante from having watched him play for their AL Central rival Detroit. Infante came up with the Tigers in 2002, and then was traded to the Cubs and Braves before landing back in Detroit two years ago, when he helped the Tigers win an American League pennant.

Infante is batting .279 with 74 homers and 421 RBIs over his 12-year career. He’s never played more than 149 games in a season,

and missed more than a month last year with an ankle injury that occurred when the Blue Jays’ Colby Rasmus slid aggressively into his leg.

RoyalsContinued from Page 1B

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part that I liked,” Junction City coach Nate Parks said on his radio spot fol-lowing the game. “The second and third quarter is what hurt us.”

Sophomore Kealee Rains sank a big three-point shot as the third period wound down before knocking down a pair of free throws to bring the deficit to 48-37 early in the fourth. Rains fin-ished the game with 10 points.

Sophomore A’Kia Fain then went to work.

She scored nine of her 10 points in the fourth quarter after deferring for most of the game.

“We’re all trying to establish our roles and she’s trying to learn that she’s one of the leaders on the team,”

Parks said. “So before the fourth quarter she might have to start look-ing to shoot first and pass second.”

The scoring drought from Fain early in the game came as a surprise as she scored 21 in the Blue Jays pre-vious outing.

Junction City opened the game on a 6-2 run fueled by the of strong play by senior Kori Kamm.

She led the Blue Jays with 17 points on the night.

But Great Bend came back with an 8-2 run of its own to close the first quarter and never relinquished the lead.

Meanwhile, foul trouble dogged Junction City for the second consecu-tive game.

Four Blue Jays picked up at least four fouls by the end of the game.

Parks said it was one of those

things where you aren’t going to always receive the calls playing on the road.

“We’re trying a defense where we’re being more aggressive and the girls haven’t had a lot of experience doing that,” He said. “We’re trying just for now to play aggressive, just not with our hands.”

Senior Shadaja Gamble scored six and junior Cassidy Meadows added five points in the game.

Parks said once his team gains more experience playing his aggres-sive defense, its offense will feed off of it.

Junction City (1-1) travels to Dodge City today for its second game of the weekend.

“One of the things I told the girls to do is not let this loss carry over,” Parks said.

lady JaysContinued from Page 1B

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Dear Annie: “Frustrated in South Dakota” was con-cerned about the dearth of sex in his marriage, saying his wife has no sex drive.

You rightfully suggested she talk to her doctor to see whether there is something they could do to remedy the problem.

However, when you write that “intimacy is impor-tant, but it isn’t every-thing,” I think you’ve missed the point about sex-less marriage: It’s entirely possible to be in a commit-ted relationship without sex, but it’s incredibly important to keep the inti-macy alive in other ways.

People sometimes identi-fy the act of sex as the only validation of love and car-ing between a couple, but there are other “love acts” that have a bigger impact on a relationship, like hug-ging and touching and kiss-ing.

My husband’s libido took a nosedive several years ago, and it was a rough period for me because I am 13 years younger and had just hit my sexual prime.

It took some adjusting of mindset, but when I real-ized that the other “good stuff” wasn’t going out the window, things suddenly weren’t as bad as I thought.

I do miss the incredible intimacy that sex brings, but I also love the fact that I get sweet, sometimes pas-sionate kisses.

Then there’s the roman-tic act of hand-holding (even in public!) and hug-ging. And that makes all the difference.

So, “Frustrated,” find dif-ferent ways to enjoy that intimacy with your wife. — Learning Curve

Dear Learning: We agree that there are many ways to show intimacy, but it requires the cooperation of both partners. Our read-ers had a lot to say on this subject.

Read on for more:From New York: Per-

haps “Frustrated” could suggest to his wife that one-way pleasure is a possible, if occasional, solution to their mismatched libidos.

If you love someone, you can enjoy giving pleasure without expecting anything in return.

Boston: My wife and I were experiencing the lack of desire for frequent inti-macy until we went to a homeopathic practitioner and received supplements to her diet that corrected some hormone levels.

Happily, one of the bene-fits was improved libido, and we are now happy, happy, happy.

Florida: “Frustrated” complains that he has sex with his extremely attrac-tive wife “maybe once every two weeks.”

I say: What are you com-plaining about?

There are far too many of us on the opposite end of the spectrum who would gladly trade places with him.

I’m 45, she’s 43 and still hot, but it’s been years since we’ve had sex.

I’ve tried everything except couples counseling (she won’t go).

I’m in decent physical shape, have a well-paying job and do my share in tak-ing care of the children and the house.

However, all romance, intimacy, handholding, kissing and physical con-tact are initiated by me and are rebuffed too often for me to make further attempts.

Apparently, watching 15 hours of television every week is more important to her than an hour of inti-macy once a month.

Texas: Agreed, intimacy isn’t everything.

However, I believe inti-macy is the foundation of a marriage and should not be minimized.

I feel his pain.My relationship with my

wife of 30 years is very sim-ilar.

My advice is: If this is a deal breaker, then divorce is the only real answer.

Rejection from the wife you love and cherish is beyond painful.

You can concentrate on the many other good quali-ties in your relationship, but the sad reality is, it can be empty and unfulfilling without intimacy.

Intimacy starts at the kitchen table or maybe with a phone conversation.

A connection must be made. Counting how many times in a month you have sex is not intimacy.

Annie’s MAilbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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CANCER (June 22 — July 22). Is it still awkward for you to tell people what you do? That’s because you’ve been through so many incarnations that you’re always catching up to who you are now.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24 — Nov. 21). Find fast-talking company, and get into the mix. How will you keep your tongue sharp and your wit quick if you don’t work it out every once in a while by spar-ring with a worthy partner?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21). Shakespeare wrote that “the course of true love never did run smooth,” and yet if he could see your experience on this day, he might rethink the notion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19). You’ll be attuned to the energy that people put out, and you’ll understand much about them by quietly taking in what they proj-ect. But at the end of the day, you’ll make a deal in terms quite tangible.

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Sealed proposals will be received bythe City Clerk’s office until 10:00A.M. on the 30th day of December,2013. Questions concerning this so-licitation shall be directed to KevinRoyse, Fire Chief, (785) 238-3103 ore-mail kevin.royse@jcks.com. Addi-tional information may be obtainedonline via the City of Junction Citywebsite www.junctioncity-ks.gov.

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The Junction City Fire Department isseeking Request for Proposal (RFP)for the lease/purchase of two (2) fireapparatus in 2014. Both apparatuswill have pumping and rescue capa-bilities (Pumper/Rescue).Both apparatus will be built by Ro-senbauer LLC with delivery dates ofthird quarter of 2014. This RFPwill be for the financing of both appa-ratus and will seek the best mix of fi-nancing and terms available for thelease/purchase as planned. ThisRFP shall be based on a $1,200,000.00 sum, include both 5year and 7 year rates, any additionalterms, amortization schedule for both5 and 7 years, and at have at least 2references from other municipalitiesthat have utilized your services forlease/purchase of vehicles.

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for RN, Junction City Community-Based Out-Patient Clinic (CBOC)

This position will provide direct and indirect patient care at the Junction City CBOC. Incumbents use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Core Team (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, LPN, and Patient Support Technician) and Expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and com-munity-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven, holistic care plan for life. The RN Care Manager is a member of the Core Team. The RN Care Manager is responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patient’s needs. The RN Care Manager provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient’s goals. The RN Care Manager demon-strates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients, team player to colleagues as they continue to enhance their own and the team’s professional growth, development, and practice. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required. This is a full-time per-manent position.

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ClassifiedsHouses For Rent 770

6 Bdr, 3 bath, fenced yard.785-226-4859.

Beautiful 4BD 323 W 5th, Officer’s

Quarter $1400/month3BD 1600 N Madison, $850/month

3BD 229 E 14th, $650/monthCall 785-375-6372 or 785-238-4761

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204 S Grant AvenueEnterprise, KS 67441

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hattan, Kansas. $32,000 OBO.785-537-4623.

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2BD/1BA, finished basement, all ap-pliances, $800/rent & deposit, fencedyard, 924 N Madison. Call785-761-7331

2BR new paint, LR, DR, 1 1/2BA,hardwood floors. Garage. Near Post,Lake, schools. 785-463-5321

3BD, 1-1/2BA Townhome. Garage,fenced yard. In Indian Ridge. $900rent/deposit. Available Now.785-223-8178

3BD/1BA, Newly Remodeled Inside,Double car detached garage,$800/month, $700/deposit.Available Now, Pets Negotiable631 W 9th, Call 785-375-2916

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Available Now: 3BR, new paint, car-pet. 1Block to school. W/D hookup.Near Post. 785-463-5321

Rooms, Apts. For Rent 740 1BR apartment, $495/deposit. NOPETS. Water, heat, trash provided.6th and Adams 785-238-1663

1BR Apartments, pay electric. 1BRApartment all bills paid.Call 210-0777, 202-2022 or375-5376 .

2 bedroom apt. tenant pays electric.Located 642 Goldenbelt Blvd.238-5000 or 785-223-7565.

2 bedroom, no pets, 403-B N. Ad-ams, $495 rent (includes water &gas). 238-3218

216 E. 12th, 327 W 11th, 216 E. 2nd:$495--$695Apartments: 215 E 13th #3, $450,water/gas paid.785-210-4757 8am-8pm.

2BD, $750/rent, $250/deposit, Allbills paid, Pet welcome, 751 W 1stStreet. Call 785-375-5627

2BR apartment, 1 1/2 bath, new car-pet, unfinished basement. Good lo-cation. No pets. $650/month .785-223-7352.

2BR apartments. Rent/Deposit $495.No Pets. Pay own utilities. RileyManor and W. First St. 238-7714,238-4394

3BR Apartment. Rent $570, deposit$570. Pay own utilities. NO PETS.40 Riley Manor. 785-238-7714,785-238-4394

5 minutes from post. Military housingapproved. 2BR apartment, ADT sys-tem, $595 /Mo. No Pe ts785-375-3353 or 785-461-5343.

Now available apartments with utili-ties included. !One bedroom, onebath units for $450; two bedroom,two bath unit for $600.! Call Mark at785-317-6131 for more information.

Outdoors man’s delight. 2 bed unfur-nished apartment in country. 3 milessouth on Kansas River. 1 bathroom,AC, stove, refrigerator, W/D, dish-washer, basic cable, carpeted, unfur-nished and utilities are inclusive. NoSmoking and No Pets. $950 month.785-477-8969.

Mobile Homes For Rent 750 1, 2, 3 Bedroom, near Post, Schooland Lake. $275 and up. Military In-spected. 463-5526

2-3-4BR. Clean, good condition.Near Post, schools, Lake. W/D hook-ups. Refrigerator, stove furnished.785-463-5321

2BR, clean, quiet. $365-$385rent/Dep, plus utilities. No Pets!152E Flinthills Blvd., GrandviewPlaza. 785-238-5367

3BR/2BA Fenced Yard, Nice, (esp.inside) Address is 948 Grant,

Lot 110, Rent/Sale $284/month 785-307-9999

NOW 3BD, 2 full baths, stove, refrig-erator, dishwasher, very nice, clean,near post 785-463-5321

Household Goods 520 Perfect Condition Couch, BeigeLeather, very comfortable. $230.00Call 785-209-0477

Antiques 540 Avoid the Crowds

Antique Emporium of Almahas unique gifts

in all price rangesOpen daily

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Pets & Supplies 560 AKC Registered Boxer PupsBorn 10/14/13 Brindle/Black, 4males,5females, shot/wormed to-date, vetchecked, 6 generation pups, DNAed,Parents AKC, Family and farmraised Kathy 785-817-3305.

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Maintenance

Apartment Community searching forFull time HVAC certified tech withAppliance Repair knowledge.

Major responsibilities include HVACtroubleshooting, repairs and Appli-ance repair (GE Appliances includingcommercial washer/dryers). Generalexperience in grounds keeping,painting, drywall, light electrical andplumbing, snow removal, light lawncare duties is also preferred.

This position has 401K benefit op-tions, paid vacation and sick time.Must be able to pass physical anddrug screen. Must be able to beon-call (rotation).

Apply to vkayshane@gmail.comCall 785-341-9870 for more informa-tion. EOE

Local business has openings forseamstressesExperience preferred. Full & parttime positions available.!!Qualifiedapplicants please mail resumes!andreferences to Box P428, c/o DailyUnion, PO Box 129, Junction City,KS 66441

The Vice Provost for UndergraduateStudies at Kansas State Universityseeks an administrative assistant toprovide administrative support to theunit. Applicants should consult thefull job description, required/pre -ferred qualifications and applicationp r o c e d u r e s a t : !http://www.k-state.edu/undergrad-studies/searches/. Application dead-line is December 20, 2013.!

In accordance with the KansasBoard of Regents policy, a success-ful pre-employment criminal back-ground check will be required for thefinal candidate.! Kansas State Uni-versity is an equal opportunity em-ployer and actively seeks diversityamong its employees.

Truck Driver/Laborer OPENINGIMMEDIATELY. CDL and drug testrequired, DOT requirements. Homeeverynight with runs to St. Joe, MO.785-223-1545 or 785-223-1535.

Business Opportunities 400 For Sale! J.C. Cigar BarEstablished & Turnkey

912 N WashingtonSerious Inquiries Only

POC Mr. Richard Pinaire785-238-3126

Musical Instruments 440 Making a list, checking it twice?Wouldn't a new piano be nice?Pianos from $35/mo!Mid-America Piano, Manhattan.800-950-3774.www.piano4u.com.

Garage Sales 510

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LPN Needed Dickinson County Jail

Located in Abilene, KS Part-Time/No Weekends Competitive pay KS Nursing license required Stringent background check Will train for corrections

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3 Cosmetologists Needed.Must have established customers.Pa id week l y . Manha t tan .414-243-1678 or send resume tostahard.98@yahoo.com

Facilities Maintenance/Custodian!

!!!Perform maintenance and repairson clinic facilities to ensure they aremaintained in a manner that is con-sistent with member and manage-ment expectations.!!Inspect and maintain clinic facilities.Sweeps, mops, and buffs halls, restrooms, patient rooms, common livingareas, and related facility areas asdirected. Prepare periodic facility in-spection and condition reports as re-quired. Responds to emergencycleaning needs for the purpose ofpreventing safety and health haz -ards. Act as project lead or assistwith moves, remodels, new locationsand reconfigurations to include plan-ning, implementation, and reportingon assigned projects. Perform jani-torial duties as required and monitorcustodial and maintenance services.Maintain a working knowledge ofbuilding mechanical systems. Assistsin proper care of equipment. Reportsany malfunctions or breakdowns infacility areas and equipment. Travelto satellite clinic to perform mainte-nance and to lead project. Paidhealth and dental insurance, vaca-tion, holidays, sick and a retirementplan is available. Resumes can besent to Michael Dolan. Email is: mdo-lan@konzaprairiechc.com! or mail toKonza Prairie Community HealthCenter, 361 Grant Ave, Junction CityKS, 66441. For further informationcall 785 238-4711 ext 231.

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AvailableThe Daily Union is seeking individu-als to work in the Ad Services De-partment. Attention to detail and theability to work under pressure re -quired. The candidate must have ex-cellent communication skills, prob-lem solving skills and a creative eye.!Job Description: Responsible for adbuilding, desktop publishing, andpre-press operations for several pub-lications using computer software tocombine text, photographs and othervisual elements. Experience inAdobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshopand Adobe Illustrator required.!Wage starts at $8.50/hr dependingon experience.!The full-time positionrequires 30 hours per week Mondaythrough Friday. Must be willing andable to work night-shift.!Thepart-time position requires a mini -mum 20 hours per week with flexibleday-shift hours.!If you are interestedin either of these challenging and re-warding positions email your resumeand three design samples toj.keehn@thedailyunion.netNO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Loan Office PT CSRPT Position, 24 hrs + week. Must beable to convert to FT eventually. Re-liable and organized. Collection ex-perience recommended, CustomerService experience required. Pleasecon tac t 785 -238 -3810 o r785-539-8665 for more information.Applications at 630 Grant Ave., SteE, Junction City, KS 66441 and 3112Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS66503. Email resumes to davidgon-zalez@hutchesonenterprises.com

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Tis the Season … words we all hear frequently dur-ing the Holidays.

This too familiar phrase is applied to snow, shop-ping, the holiday spirit, the flu, and sometimes, as any police officer will tell you, crime.

During the holidays the rate of theft and other crimes rises because the level of desperation people feel increases with the pres-sure to buy, buy, buy.

Littered across the papers from previous Christmases are articles on the crime that increases this time of year.

While searching our news scrapbooks for inter-esting articles I came across several that just made me shake my head and sigh.

On Dec. 14, 1959 a leather bag containing $600 to $700 was stolen from the Flame Club.

Right below that is an article from Dec. 15, 1959.

This one stated that someone broke into the pool hall and pried open the back of the music box then the coin box within stealing all the quarters.

Next to those is an article also from the 15th about four teens who stole ten cases of Ice Cream Bars, something I know we all want in December.

These same youths admitted to stealing a blinker light owned by the state highway commission, and admitted to two sepa-rate thefts of beer.

After being thoroughly depressed by these articles I turned the page only to discover more articles of the crimes committed dur-ing the 1959 holiday sea-son.

After reading about mul-tiple fires, not all crimes but still equally depress-ing, I came across an encouraging story.

Couched at the bottom of the page amidst the stories of burglary, fires, arrests, and stolen hubcaps was the article that caught my attention.

“Wallet is Returned,” is the simple, small headline of this article.

It seems on Dec. 21 a woman shopping down-town for Christmas lost her wallet.

According to the article, the wallet contained $19 and some papers.

While this may not seem like a major loss to some of us now, $19 bought a lot more in 1959 and the woman was distressed to discover it missing.

Luckily for the owner, the wallet was quickly recovered.

It seems that Leslie Chaves discovered the wal-let while shopping down-town, and being an honest young man of seven he gave it to his mother who turned it in.

The police returned the wallet to its owner that afternoon.

The paper commented on this charity stating, “It’s the Christmas season and it’s appropriate that one’s faith in his fellow man should be restored.”

After reading only one charitable article in two pages for Dec. 1959 I was

starting to feel like maybe kindness is appropriate but rarely shown.

I turned the page again and instead of depressing articles about fires and rob-beries was a large, front page picture about the Sal-vation Army Christmas toy drive.

The photo shows a row of bicycles restored and paint-ed by the firemen of Junc-tion City with four men in the background behind a table piled with toys. This is what “Tis the season” should refer to.

For years now the Salva-tion Army and other com-munity groups have col-lected toys for the needy

families in Geary County and beyond.

This picture is repeated over the next several years as the generosity of people and the fire department was documented.

Back then it wasn’t only new toys that were collect-ed; toys and bikes that had already had one child love and use them were repaired and painted by the fire department and made new for another child to cher-ish.

This tradition continues today in Geary County. While the toys are usually brand new the sentiment hasn’t changed.

This is the time of year,

the season, when people give generously to others by providing toys and food for those that cannot sup-ply it themselves.

So the lesson from going through the scrapbooks is that while crime may rise this time of year it is thank-fully balanced out by the good deeds people do for each other.

Note: don’t forget you can accomplish your good deed this year by donating a toy for the Annual Toy Run.

There are drop offs for these toys at the Geary County Historical Society and City Cycle Sales.

Tis the Season

Submitted PhotoToys which Junction City firemen have repaired and repainted were being distributed by the Salvation Army to the parents of children who will receive them as Christmas gifts. Capt. Carl Amick, Salvation Army officer, said approximately 250 children will receive gifts because of the generous response of the community and the efforts of the city firemen’s services. At the left is Heath Howery, assistant chief, and Delbert Johnson, chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory board is at the right.

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Nearly three years after its debut, DC Comics is pushing its New 52 five years into the future with writers Jeff Lemire, Keith Giffen, Brian Azzarello and Dan Jurgens to examine how heroes change with the passing of time and tech-nology.

The weekly title, “The New 52: Futures End,” debuts on Free Comic Book Day in May with a free zero issue, with the first issue of series hitting shelves and digital storefronts later that month. It is the second such weekly book for DC in 2014. The other, “Batman: Eter-nal,” launches in the spring as DC celebrates Batman’s 75th anniversary.

“Just look at the talent roster that’s been gathered. How could you not want to be a part of that?” asked Giffen, who did layouts for DC’s weekly comic series “52” in 2006.

Hints about the series have been dropped by DC in recent weeks, with images of Batman Beyond online as well as a mention in the “DC All Access” web series that saw a pair of logo designs dubbed “Five Years Later.”

Lemire calls the new weekly series an explora-tion of DC’s past, present and its future.

“Really, what we’re try-ing to do with this book is to explore the nature of what a hero is and we’re doing that, obviously by playing with the future of the New 52 timeline,” he said. “Past present and future all col-liding in this story line.”

That means exploring the past with a character like Frankenstein, the present with Firestorm and the future with Batman Beyond who is, Lemire said, mak-ing what is his first “in-continuity appearance. He’ll become part of the New 52.”

Those three, however, are not the only characters who

will have a place in the series.

“That’s definitely one of our mandates, too,” Lemire said. “To create new char-acters and new concepts that will hopefully have a life beyond the series.”

Artists on the series include Ethan Van Sciver, drawing the zero issue, along with Jesus Merino, Aaron Lopresti and Jur-gens, among others who will be added as the series goes from one issue to the next, every week.

The writers, all of whom have deep and historical ties to DC Entertainment and its roster of heroes and villains, have been working to craft a story that focuses on the past, present and future that will have implications across the DC universe, says Lemire, calling it a “high concept” work.

“The cast is quite large,” he said. “They are three of many that are getting a significant amount of time in the series.”

DC readies another weekly series for 2014

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Associated Press“The New 52: Futures End,” a weekly series that launches with a zero issue on Free Comic Book Day in May.

By DaviD BauDer

AP Television Writer

NEW YORK — Netflix, which didn’t exist as an original television programming source until last year, snagged six Golden Globe nominations on Thursday — more than stalwarts ABC, CBS and NBC.

HBO led all TV networks with nine nomi-nations. Starz and Showtime joined Netflix with six each while CBS and NBC each had five and ABC had four.

Netflix’s political series “House of Cards” earned a nomination for best TV drama, while Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright were nominated for their acting in the series. With the release of its inaugural season in February, “House of Cards” represented Netflix’s first major foray into TV program-ming. It also earned an Emmy nomination earlier this year, but Netflix is still searching for its first award.

Another Netflix series, “Orange is the New Black,” earned Taylor Schilling a nom-ination for best drama actress. Finally, Jason Bateman earned a comedy nomina-

tion for the Netflix remake of “Arrested Development.” (The first Netflix original series, “Lilyhammer,” debuted in 2012.)

Starting with HBO a decade ago and con-tinuing with AMC and now non-network programming services, the industry is learning that reputations can be built quick-ly on the basis of one or two strong shows, said David Bianculli, a former TV critic and professor of television at New Jersey’s Rowan University.

“Everyone thinks they can get in the game now,” Bianculli said. “Everyone thinks they can win the World Series of Poker.”

The true measure for Netflix will be if they can sustain the initial success with additional programs and also if they can show what kind of impact their shows have had beyond critics; you can’t find out how many people watched “House of Cards” like you can know how many people see “Scan-dal” each week, for example, he said.

The Golden Globes set up a potential vic-tory lap for the well-regarded final season of “Breaking Bad,” which was nominated for best drama series and earned Bryan Cran-ston a nod for best actor.

Netflix basks in six big nominations

Associated PressKevin Spacey as U.S. Congressman Frank Underwood in a scene from the Netflix original series, “House of Cards.”

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Publishers Weekly best sellers for the week Dec. 8

HARDCOVER FICTION

1. “Command Authority” by Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney (Put-nam)

2. “Cross My Heart” by James Patterson (Little, Brown)

3. “Sycamore Row” by John Grisham (Doubleday)

4. “The Gods of Guilt” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown)

5. “Takedown Twenty” by Janet Evanovich (Bantam)

6. “The First Phone Call fron Heaven” by Mitch Albom (Harper)

7. “Doctor Sleep” by Stephen King (Scribner)

8. “King and Maxwell” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing)

9. “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt (Little, Brown)

10. “The Longest Ride” by Nicho-las Sparks (Grand Central)

11. “S” by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst (L.B./Mulholland)

12. “Dust” by Patricia Cornwell (Putnam Adult)

13. “Inferno” by Dan Brown (Doubleday)

14. “The Valley of Amazement” by Amy Tan (Ecco)

15. “Winners” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte)

HARDCOVER NONFICTION

1. “Things That Matter” by Charles Krauthammer (Crown Forum)

2. “Killing Jesus” by Bill O’Reilly, Martin Dugard (Henry Holt)

3. “Guinness World Records 2014” by Guinness World Records (Guinness World Records)

4. “George Washington’s Secret Six” by Brian Kilmeade (Sentinel)

5. “David and Goliath” by Mal-colm Gladwell (Little, Brown)

6. “Miracles and Massacres” by Glenn Beck (Threshold Editions)

7. “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” by Ree Drummond (William Mor-row)

8. “Si-Cology 1” by Si Robertson (Howard Books)

9. “The Bully Pulpit” by Doris Kearns Goodwin (Simon & Schus-ter)

10. “Humans of New York” by Brandon Stanton (St. Martin’s)

11. “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai (Little, Brown)

12. “The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life” by Rick Warren, Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman (Zondervan)

13. “The Duck Commander Devotional” by Alan Robertson (Howard Books)

14. “Let Me Off at the Top!” by Ron Burgandy (Crown Archetype)

MASS MARKET PAPERBACKS

1. “Notorious Nineteen” by Janet Evanovich (Bantam)

2. “Sinister” by Lisa Jackson (Zebra)

3. “Threat Vector” by Tom Clancy (Berkley)

4. “A Dance with Dragons” by George R.R. Martin (Bantam)

5. “The Gift of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber (Harlequin)

6. “Butchery of the Mountain Man” by William W. Johnstone (Pin-nacle)

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Our annual Winter Reading Program for Adults will begin

on Jan. 6.This will be a great

opportunity to read those books you’ve been putting off because of hectic holi-day preparations, or it will be the perfect time to delve into books that you’ve received as gifts.

You will have until March 2 to read, record, and then receive prizes for the number of books that you complete.

The rules for Winter Reading are simple. Any book that you read (print or ebook) or listen to (audiobooks) counts toward your reading goals. Prizes will be awarded to you after you have read and recorded four, six, and eight titles.

Those who record eight titles will also have their names entered into a draw-ing for either a Kindle eReader or a basket with gift cards from local res-taurants and businesses.

In addition, random drawings will be held every two weeks for those enrolled in the program.

We will provide each reader with a suggested reading list, but reading from it is not required.

This season’s theme is Winter Romance. High-

lighted will be classic love stories, love transcending time (or many time peri-ods), historical romance, and contemporary tales. Books on the suggested reading list will be on dis-play in the library. So how do you sign up?

There are two ways to register: in person or online.

If you want to partici-pate in the Winter Reading program in person, you simply need to come to the main desk at the library and fill out a registration chart.

Then each time you want to record a book, you come back to the main desk at the library, ask for your chart, and write down your title.

If you want to register for Winter Reading online, you visit the library’s homepage at www.jclib.org.

Login with you first and last name. Your initial password is adults12 and after your account is cre-ated, you can change your

password to something more personal.

To add books to your reading record click on add/view log. From there you enter book informa-tion and click save.

Whether you participate in person or online, you will need to come to the library to pick up your prizes.

And of course, if you ever need assistance, call us at (785) 238-4311.

Also occuring in Janu-ary is the annual Kansas Reads one-book/one-state reading and discussion project for adult readers.

The book chosen for 2014 is “Bleeding Kansas” by Sara Paretsky. Beginning on Jan. 15, complimentary copies of Paretsky’s book will be available at the library while supplies last.

The selection of “Bleed-ing Kansas” reflects the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights movement.

Though nearly 150 years have passed since the end of the Civil War and fifty years have passed since the Civil Rights Act was signed in 1964, Civil Rights issues have not gone by the way-side.

Whether about gender, religion, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, preju-dice still exists in the Unit-ed States, and as long as

prejudice exists there will be groups fighting to retain or receive governmentally protected Civil Rights.

Sara Paretsky’s book of contemporary Civil Rights issues will be discussed on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Library.

At that discussion Isaias J. McCaffrey, professor of history at Independence Community College, will present a program entitled “Welcome to the Melting Pot,” where he will talk about the difficulties that various ethnic and cultural groups encountered when they immigrated to Kan-sas. This night of program-ming is free and open to

the public.

Cheryl Jorgensen is the Assistant Director at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.

Winter Reading Program set for Jan. 6Current fiction

best sellers “Takedown Twenty” by Janet

Evanovich “King and Maxwell” by David

Baldacci“Sycamore Row” by John

Grisham“The First Phone Call From

Heaven” by Mitch Albom“Dust” by Patricia Cornwell“Doctor Sleep” by Stephen

King“The Valley of Amazement” by

Amy Tan“The Longest Ride” by Nicholas

Sparks

Cheryl JorgensenLibrarian’s report

Library Calendar

Saturday5:30 p.m. Library Story-

time (all ages welcome)

SundayRegistration Deadline for

LIFE class “Internet & E-Mail Basics” on Monday, Dec. 16

Monday7 p.m. “Internet & E-Mail

Basics” (LIFE class)

Tuesday6 p.m. Sunflower Quilt

Guild

WednesdayRegistration Deadline for

Winter Arts & Crafts (Dec. 20)

Thursday4 p.m. Elementary

Explorers (K-5th grade) Hol-iday Celebrations

Friday1 p.m. Winter Arts &

Crafts (ages 6 to 12)

By The Associated Press

NEW YORK — NBC’s halls are alive with the sound of sequels.

After the triumph of last week’s “The Sound of Music Live!” NBC under-standably is now planning more live musicals.

This is welcome news for anyone who likes seeing a network get off the beaten path. Few observers have failed to cheer NBC for raw ambition in presenting a live musical more than a half-century after the pre-vious one aired. Attaboys even came from the loud-est critics of the broadcast and its leading lady, Carrie Underwood, who played Maria.

“I think we can do this again — and again and again,” NBC Entertain-ment Chairman Robert Greenblatt told The New York Times this week, while allowing, “There may be a little bit of a phe-nomenon to the first one of these. Who knows what happens Year 2, 3 or 4?”

Who indeed? Can the interest, excitement and nearly 19 million viewers scored by “The Sound of Music Live!” be matched a year from now by another such TV event? Or was “Music” a one-note won-der?

The answer might lie in determining why so many

viewers tuned in.Was it Carrie Underwood

who served as the big draw?

Was the main attraction “The Sound of Music” itself, a Rodgers and Ham-merstein classic that, largely thanks to its 1965 film version, is one of the most recognized and popu-lar family entertainments in the world?

Or did the audience simply rally to the any-t h i n g - c o u l d - h a p p e n unpredictability of live TV, something no viewer had experienced with a musical since Eisenhow-

er was president?Odds are, all three rea-

sons help explain why “The Sound of Music Live!” made such a splash.

But a year from now, can NBC’s follow-up strike a similar chord? What man-ner of star could equal Underwood’s drawing power? And, maybe most important of all, is there any other musical that

could grab the attention “The Sound of Music” automatically claims?

Although NBC isn’t say-ing which musicals may be under consideration, it’s easy enough to play a guessing game.

Maybe “Peter Pan” or “The Music Man” (though both have been revived as filmed TV productions).

Perhaps mega-star Hugh

Jackman could reprise his triumphant performance in a TV revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Okla-homa!” (Except his 1998 Royal National Theatre appearance was filmed and has previously aired.)

What about “Mame” with Cher? Bette Midler in “Hello Dolly”? Reba McEn-tire in “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”?

But do any of these proj-ects come close to “The Sound of Music Live!” and its provocative appeal, as it dared to reimagine — and, in the minds of some fans, tamper with — the film version held sacred by so many?

In short, is there another filmed musical everyone has seen and has such deep feelings for?

Of course. It’s time for NBC’s star-studded staging of “The Wizard of Oz Live!”

Sign Lea Michele of “Glee” to play Dorothy. Meryl Streep as the Good Witch. Anne Hathaway as the Wicked Witch. Tina Fey as the Wizard. Neil Patrick Harris as the Scarecrow. Alan Cumming as the Tin Man.

What will NBC do for a ‘Sound of Music’ encore?

Associated PressStephen Moyer, (left) as Captain Von Trapp and Carrie Underwood as Maria, in “The Sound of Music Live!”

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Pastor Carson JohnsonSunday School 10:30 am

Morning & Children’s Service10:30 am

Sunday Evening, 6:00 pmWednesday, 7:00 pmKing’s Kids 1st - 6th

Wed. 7:00 pmDay School K-12th

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH8th & Madison

Pastor Shane GroffWorship 10:00 & 11:00Evening Service 6:00

CROSSROADSBAPTIST CHURCH (SBC)

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Sunday School 9:45Morning Worship 11:00

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

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PASTOR DAVID BYFORDSUNDAY:

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Morning Service 10:45 a.m.Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:Mid-Week Service 6:30 p.m.

 

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(785) 238-3016James H. Callaway Jr., Pastor

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.On Station 1420 AM KJCK

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Youth Group & Awana Children’s Ministry 5:30 p.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

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402 Main Street 499-6315Wednesday Awana 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening 6:00 p.m.Steven Hervey, Pastorwww.firstbaptistav.com

FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTISTMore Than a Church;

We’re a Familywww.fsbcjc.org

1220 W. 8th St. 762-4404Worship Celebrations:

8:30 AM Blended11:00 AM Contemporary

Sunday Bible Study 9:45 AMGabriel Hughes, Sr. Pastor

HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH1407 St. Mary’s Rd.

785-762-2686Brad Seifert, Pastor

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Call for Evening Service times.‘

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OF OGDENEnglish Service Sun 11:00amKorean Service Sun 11:00am

227 Walnut 11th St. Ogden, KsPO Box 817

Church Phone (785) 539-6490Pastor’s Cell (314) 482-6718

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Manhattan, KS 66502785-776-9069

Pastor: Dennis UlreySunday School:

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11:00 AMEvening Worship:

6:30 PMAwana Children Program

6:30 PM (During School Year)Wednesday Prayer

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OGDEN BAPTIST (SBC)East of Ogden on K-18 Pastor Kevin Dunaway9:15 Sunday School

10:30 Morning Worship 6:00 Evening Worship

7:00 p.m. Wed. Disc./PrayerHandicapped accessible

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Dr. Leonard F. Gray, Pastor701 W. 10th St. (10th & Clay)

Church 238-7434Worship Service 8 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday7:00 p.m Prayer Meeting

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Junction City Baptist ChurchAdam Langston, Pastor

122 W. 8th St.785-238-2565

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.

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Father Kerry Ninemire, PastorSunday Masses

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Chapman, KsMarita Campbell,

Pastoral AdministratorFather Henry Baxa,

Sacramental MinisterMasses:

Sunday-9:00 a.m.Communion Services-Mon-Thurs - 8:00 a.m.

Sunday - 10:15-11:15 a.m.at Parish Center

CHURCH OF CHRIST1125 N. Adams Street

Junction City, KS785-239-7058

Sunday Bible Class 9:30 AM

Worship 10:30 AMEvening Worship

6:00 PMWednesday Bible Class.

7:00 PM

CHURCH OF GODNew Church

of the Living GodJames E. Johnson, Pastor

1315 W. AshJunction City, KS 66441(785) 238-3955 - church(785) 762-2884 - home

Sunday Services 9:00am & 11:30am

Weds Night Prayer 6:30pmFamily Night 7:00pm

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH1429 St. Mary’s Rd.

Ronnie Roberts, MinisterWorship 9:00 & 10:30 a.m

Sunday School 9:00-10:30 a.m.

(nursery & children’s serv.)Evening Praise Service 6:00

NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH233 W. 13th • 762-6037

Pastor SewellSun. Morning Worship

11:00amThur. Eve. Worship 7:30p.m.Sat. Eve. Worship 7:30p.m.

Tues. Eve. Bible Study 7:30p.m.

SUTPHEN MILL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3117 Paint Rd., ChapmanPastor Andrew Kvasnica

(11 mi. west on K-18, 1.5 mi. north)

Church Services 9:30Sunday School 10:30

MADURA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

461-53578th and Grove, Wakefield

Pastor Todd BrittWorship 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship 10:20 a.m.Church School 10:30 a.m.

EPISCOPALTHE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

OF THE COVENANTFourth & Adams

Sunday - 8 &10 a.m.Holy Communion

Fellowship following both services.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.For more information please call the Church

Office 238-2897

Church School 10:30 a.m.

lutheranFAITH EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN ELCA785-263-2225

212 N. Eisenhower Dr.www.prairiewindparish.org

Sunday Worship & Communion9:00 a.m.

Kids Wacky Wednesday 4:00pm

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH(WELS)

3560 Dempsey Rd.Sunday School 9:15 am

Worship 10:30 am587-9400, Office

Phil Hirsch, Pastor770-9656

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCHMo. Synod,

630 S. EisenhowerSummer Hours Begin June 2

9:30 am Worship10:30 am Bible Class

Come Join Us For WorshipPastor Alan Estby

785-238-6007ilcoffice@yahoo.com

REDEMPTION LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMCClarion Hotel

530 Richards Dr. & Hwy 18Manhattan, KS

Conference Room 59:30 a.m. Sun School10:30 a.m. Worship

SCHERER MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH317 W. 5th St, ChapmanSunday Worship 10:30

785-922-6272

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN, LCMS9719 Clark’s Creek Road

238-7619Divine Worship 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study & Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

320 North Cedar, Abilene(785)263-2225

www.prairiewindparish.orgSunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m. (communion every week)

presByterian1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. Matthew Glasgow113 West Fifth, 238-1191

Sunday School all ages 9:30 amSunday Worship 10:45 am

Summer Worship begins at 9:45Wednesday Night

5:30pm Fellowship Meal (G.R.O.W)6:30pm Bible Study, Youth Choir & Handbells

7:30pm Adult ChoirNursery Provided

785-238-1191 for any informationemail: office@fpcjc.com www.fpcjc.com

nazareneCHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

1025 S. WashingtonJim Bond, Lead Pastor

Eli Stewart, Youth PastorMichael Brown, Worship Pastor

Enola Leonard, Children’s PastorSunday School/Worship 9:15/10:30

Wednesday Service 6:45 p.m.Spanish Ministry Saturday - 2:00pm

methodistCHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR

UNITED METHODIST1735 Thompson Drive

On the Hill at North Park.Joyce Allen, PastorChurch 762-5590

Church School 10:00 Worship 11:00

Sunday, 5:30 Youth Mtg.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST804 N. Jefferson (785)238-2156

Junction City, KS 66441www.jc1stumc.org

Pastor Laurie BarnesSunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

8:45 a.m. KJCK 1420Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Youth Ministry Sunday at 5 p.m.Modern Nursery with Certified Staff

Handicapped accessibleIn-town Transportation available

LYONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

U.M. Historical #211,1850 Wolf Rd.

(Lyons Creek Rd.in Geary County)

785-257-3474Pastor Carol Moore RameySunday School 10:00 a.m.Church Services 11:00 a.m.Evening Services 8:00 p.m.

WARD CHAPELAfrican Methodist Episcipol

1711 N. Jefferson,238-4528

Viola W. Jones, PastorSunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sun. Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Wed. 7:00 Bible Study

WAKEFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

406 6th Street, Wakefield, KSRev. Diana StewartWorship 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Countryside- Worship

10:00 a.m Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Ebinzer- Worship 11 a.m.

461-5599

MIZPAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1429 6th Rd.,785-461-5515Love God. Love others. Help others love God.Steve Thader, Paster

pentecostalFIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Rev. B.J. Solander7th & Madison (785) 762-3292

Wed. 7 pm Kids Bible Boot Camp

1st - 6th GradeSunday School 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCHRev. Franklyn D. Bryan

1302 W. 14th StreetJunction City, KS 66441

Sunday School 10:00 AMSunday Worship 11:30 AM

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM

Transportation Available785-375-9267

FAITH TABERNACLE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

1010 Burke StreetRev. Nathan Dudley

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship 11:15 a.m.

Evangelistic Service 6:00 p.m.

PENTECOSTAL APOSTOLIC CHURCHPastor: William Ocean

239 W. 5th StreetJunction City, KS

Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30 p.m.Sunday Early Morning Service 8:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

You are invited to come out and worship with us.785-238-1595 for any information.

IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL, M.I.CASA DE DIOS424 N. Jefferson

762-2735 or 238-6409Angel & Sarai Enriquez

PasotresLunes 7 p.m -

Culto en los hogaresMartes 9 a.m. - Retirode Damas

7 p.m. - Culto AdoracionMiércoles 7 p.m. - Culto de Oracion Viernes 7 p.m. -

Culto de SociedadesDomingo 10 a.m. - Escuela Biblica Servicio

Evangelistico

7th day adventistSEVENTH DAY

ADVENTIST CHURCHDon Yancheson, Pastor238-2562 or 776-1825J.C. 10th & Jackson

Worship 9:30 a.m. Sat.Sabbath School 10:45a.m. Sat.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTEnterprise

Doug Bing, PastorSabbath School, Sat. 9:30 a.m.

united church of christ

ALIDA - UPLAND PARISHPastor: Rob Bolton

238-82717 mi. W. of J.C. on 244

-follow signsSunday School 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Rev. Nikki Woolsey1811 McFarland Rd.

238-5732Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

non-denominationsLIVING WORD CHURCH2711 Amherst, Manhattan

Office 785-776-0940Pastor Gary Ward

Sunday School 9:00 am.Morning Worship 10:00 am

Wednesday Activities 7:00pmlivingword-church.org

LIVING WORD INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

1704 St. Marys RoadJunction City, KS

785-238-6128Bishop Clarence R. Williams, JR Pastor

Sunday10:00am - Worship Service

Wednesday 7:00pm - ServiceSaturday 8:00am - Gathering of the Glory

PrayerNeed a Ride? Call 238-6128www.lwocc.org

COMMUNITY OUTREACHMINISTRIES

908 A Grant AveJunction City, KS(785)375-0621

Evangelist: Dorothy Garland Pastor

Sunday Service 10:30 amTuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm

NEW HOPE CHURCH3905 Green Valley Rd., Manhattan

Call for Worship Times537-2389 www.newhopeks.org

Children’s Church and Nursery Care

Bible Studies, Men’s and Women’s Groups

Family, College, Military,Youth and Children Ministries

WESTVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH615 Gillespie Dr.- Manhattan

(785) 537-7173Pat Bennett, Pastor

Sunday Morning 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Connection Groups Sunday 9:45 p.m.

MILFORD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

101 Barry, MilfordMike Lacer, Pastor

463-5403Worship Service Sun.- 10:00 a.m.

other denominations

AGAPE FAMILY CHURCH121 S. 4th St.

Manhattan, KS 66502Sunday:

School of the Bible - 9:30a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Nursery and Children Services providedEvening Worship - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Svc.:7:30 p.m.Children & Youth Services

Nursery ProvidedOffice Address:

121 S. 4th, Suite 205 (785) 539-3570

ALL SAINTS ORTHODOX CHURCH

Services in Manhattan for the St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Christian Mission,

(785) 539-3440, Saturdays, 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy at the Ecumenical

Campus Ministry building, 1021 Denison Ave., Manhattan

CHURCH OF DELIVERANCEINTERDENOMINATIONAL

1516 N. JeffersonBishops Mary E. Pope

& Robert L. PopeSunday School 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Sunday Night Worship 7:00 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUSCHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTSMcFarland Rd. Across from YMCA

Bishop ShurtleffSacrament 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:20 a.m.Priesthood/Relief Society

11:10 a.m.

LEGACY COMMUNITY CHURCH528 E. Flinthills Blvd. • GVP

238-1645Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Tom Swihart, Pastorwww.LegacyChurch.net

HOLY TEMPLE C.O.G.I.C. Pastor: George Price 638 W. 13th Street

238-4932Sun.: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Prayer 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services:

10:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.Tuesday: Prayer: 6 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

For All AgesThursday: Prayer 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Teaching & Children Teaching: 7:00 p.m.

IGLESIA ESPIRITU SANTOY FUEGO INC.

Pastores: Luzz M., Luis AchevedoQual Lane Plaza #205 Hwy 24

Manhattan, KS 66503785-717-5700 / 785-341-0274

espiritusantoyfuego31@yahoo.com

Horario: Martes: 6:30pm - Estudio biblico

Miercoles: 7:30pm Escuela BiblicaViernes: 7:30pm Culto de SociedadesDomingo: 6:00pm Culto Evangelistico

LIVING WORD CHURCHManhattan (2711 Amhurst)

Office: 776-0940Gary Ward, Pastor

Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Activities, 7:00 p.m.

MILFORD LAKE MINISTRIESM. Ross Kirk, Ex. Dir.David Ford, Chaplain

Wakefield, Clay Co. ParkSunday: 8:30 a.m.

State Park, by Campground 3Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

COME AS YOU ARE!

MORRIS HILL CHAPELGOSPEL SERVICE

Building #5315, 239-4814(Morris Hill Chapel)

Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALISTFELLOWSHIP OF MANHATTAN

Highway K-18 East ofManhattan 1/2 mile from US 177Sunday-Adult & Youth Programs

537-2349 & 537-1817

UNITED CHURCH OF MANHATTAN

1021 Denison 537-6120Meditation, 10:15

Sunday Worship, 11: a.m.

VALLEY VIEW PROFESSIONAL CARE CENTER

1417 W. AshWorship, Sunday 3:00 p.m.

VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH2400 Casement Manhattan

785-539-0542Mark Roberts, Pastor

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

FRIENDSHIP HOUSE(Sponsored by UMC)

207 Ft. Riley Blvd., OgdenSunday School 10-10:45

Church Service 11:00-NoonOpen Mon.-Fri. 1-4

(539-1791)

TURNING POINT CHURCH339 W. 18th St.

PO Box 184Junction City, KS 66441

785-579-5335Brian Emig - Lead Pastor

(785)477-0338brian@rlconline.org

Dan Denning - Associate Pastor(785)366-3691

denning.dan@gmail.comSunday Service - 10:30 a.m.

Cross Point (Children’s Church)

during serviceWednesday - 6 p.m.Men’s Bible Study

Women’s Bible StudyMomentum Youth Group

IGLESIA CRISTIANA EBENEZERRev. Daniel and Matilde Rosario

1015 N. Washington St.Junction City, KS 66441

785-238-6627Martes 7:00 p.m. Oracion

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service

Viernes 7:00 p.m. Estudios BiblicosFriday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Domingo 10:00-11:30 a.m. Escuela Dominical11:30-1:30 p.m.

Culto EvangelisticoSunday 10:00-11:30 a.m. Sunday School

11:30-1:30 p.m. Worship Service

IGLESIA CRISTIANA ESPIRITU SANTO Y FUEGO INC.

“Buscad el reino de Dios y SU justicia…”Pastor Luz M. Acevedo Collado

8831 Quail Ln Plaze #205Hwy. 24 Manhattan, KS 66503

Pastor:785-717-5700Co-Pastor: 785-341-0274

espiritusantoyfuego31@yahoo.comHorario/Schedule

Miercoles/Wednesday: 7:30pmEstudio Biblico/Bible Study

Inglesia Del Nino/Children ChurchViernes/Friday: 7:30pmServicio de Adoracion/

Worship ServiceDomingo/Sunday: 6:00p.m.

Servicio Evangelistico/Evangelistic Service

IGLESIA HISPANA MARANATA1012 North Jefferson St.

Junction City, KS 66Pastores: Fernando y Nati Zayas Servicios

Horario/ScheduleDomingo:

Class Dominical: 10:00amPredication: 11:00a.m

Miercoles:Estudio/Oracion: 7:30p.m.

Viernes:Predicacion/Estudio 7:30pm

www.unciondelcielo.com

MANHATTAN CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP

CHURCH2740 Pillsbury Drive

Manhattan KS785-587-0969

Pastor: Daryl MartinSunday Worship Times:08:00am and 10:00 am

VERTICAL HEART CHURCH117 West 8th Streetwww.verticalheart.net Pastor Randy Nichols

CORYELL INSURORS, INC.

Serving Our Community Since 1913120 W. 7th Street 238-5117

BIBLES BOOKS CARDS GIFTS & MORE

623 North Washington Street785-238-BOOK (2665)

Mon-Sat 10 am-7 pm

Clean Late Model Used Cars & Trucks

1737 N. Washington 238-5368

D.E.L.MOTORS

238-5114 • 375 Grant Ave. • 800-444-5114

ConnellPlumbing & Heating

762-4582237 W. Spruce

Plumbing • Heating • Air ConditioningSales & Services

connellph@hotmail.com

Manhattan - (785) 537-2500Junction City - (785) 762-2800

SECURITYSOLUTIONS

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Box ShipNFor all your shipping needs.

Locally owned & operated

112 N. Washington238-7447

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120 N. East Street 762-4200

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121 N. Washington, Junction City, KS 66441785.761.BANK (2265) • Fax 785.238.1028

www.millenniumbankjc.comMember FDIC

J&R Automotive806 E. 8th Street

210-0481Tune-up – Brakes – Engine

Repairs

BOGEN REMODELINGRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

• SIDING • ALL TYPES OF ROOFING • INSURED • GUARANTEED WORK

FREE ESTIMATES806 SHERIDAN DRIVE • 238-5984

Member FDIC8th & Washington

City Cycle Sales1021 Golden Belt Blvd.

238-3411Toll Free: 877-600-1983

Auto Home Business HeAltH lifeJohn opat agency, Inc.

707 1/2 West Sixth St.phone: 785-238-2856

1-800-MYAMFAM (800-692-6326)

Hablamos Español

217 N. Franklin st. (785)238-6474We Service Domestic & Imports: Collision, Brakes, Lube

Suspension, Tune-up; Sales & Upholstery*Insurance claIms Welcome*

1417 West Ash StreetJunction City, KS 66441

(785) 762-2162

Converse Family ChiropracticWe Accept Most Insurance

1102 W. Ash 785-238-5240Junction City

Dr. Myron L. Converse, DC

701 West SixthJunction City

(785)238-3742

Animal DoctorVeterinary Clinic511 S. Caroline Ave.

785.238.1510www.animaldoctorks.com

C&K Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Residential & Commercial • Call for FREE EstimateFamily Owned & Operated • Licensed & Insured

28 Years Experience785-210-5546

CadillaC911 Goldenbelt blvd • JC, KS

785.238.3141

F&S Electronics 620 North Washington 785.238.8069 ~ Bob Cervera Owner

General Contractor

Ben KitchensPainting Co., Inc

611 Country Club TerraceMobile - 375-3288

Free Estimates CommercialResidential

InteriorExterior

PLUMBING • HEATING • COOLING• SALES • SERVICE

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL238-7714 124 1/2 E. 4th St.

Glenn Schmutz

email: sales@threeriversengraving.netRecognition & Gifts for Military, Schools,

Businesses & Family

109 E. 6th Street, Junction City785-762-3979

Fax 785-762-6989

Celebrating and Honoring the Events of Life!

222 W. 6th St785-762-5000

Religion The Daily Union. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 5C

By Clint Decker

One of my highlights each Christmas is putting up the tree

and trimming it out with lights and decorations.

We start at the bottom and wind our way upwards finishing it off with the angel at the top.

Then the drum rolls for the big test – plugging it in.

When it all works and the tree lights up, it is a beauti-ful sight.

Often I will sit in the liv-ing room with just the tree

lights on gazing at their beauty.

The tradition of Christ-mas lights goes back hun-dreds of years.

Have you ever heard of the word, “Weihnachtspyr-amide?”

I cannot pronounce it, but it is the German word for Christmas Pyramid.

In the late Middle Ages the people in the Erzgebir-ge (Ore Mountains) of Ger-many set up a wooden pyra-mid in their homes at Christmas time. It was dec-orated with many things

then lit up with candles. As time moved on this

pyramid merged with the evergreen tree to become the modern Christmas tree.

Today the majority of people see Christmas lights as simple decoration absent the history of where the tradition came from.

Why did these early Ger-mans put candles on their pyramids?

They did it to teach their families about the real meaning of Christmas — to celebrate Jesus’ birth as

the light of the world. During the time of Jesus’

birth (4 to 8 B.C.), the world was dark, filled with much evil.

Hope was scarce.Then in the midst of it all

a great light came from the heavens where God sent His Only Son to earth.

Then He hung a bright star in the sky above his birthplace announcing to the world that hope had come.

Jesus once said of Him-self, “I have come into the world as light, so that who-

ever believes in me may not remain in darkness” (John 12:46.)

From Jesus’ birth, death, burial and resurrection His light never dimmed, shin-ing brightly always.

To some His light was praised as it guided them out of darkness into a liv-ing hope.

To others His light was offensive exposing their evil deeds and corrupt ways.

The greatest gifts you can give this Christmas season are two-fold.

One, give yourself wholly to Jesus, letting His light dwell in you.

Secondly, give yourself to others letting them see the light of Christ within you.

This Christmas may the Light of the world be your hope for today.

Clint DeCker is President & Evangelist with Great Awakenings, Inc. Since 1990, he has reached over two million people with his message of hope.

The light of christmas

MANHATTAN — Writ-ten 170 years ago, Charles Dickens’ classic novella “A Christmas Story” still reso-nates with people today, according to two literature experts at Kansas State University.

The latest example of Dickens’ enduring popular-ity will also be a nod to one of his most enduring works. A new film about Dickens’ life, “The Invisible Woman,” starring Ralph Fiennes, will be released on Christ-mas day.

“A Christmas Carol” fea-tures the penny-pinching, Christmas-hating Ebenezer Scrooge and his dramatic transformation after a timely visit from the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.

Naomi Wood is a Kansas State University professor of English who specializes in children’s and Victorian literature and culture. She says that “A Christmas Carol” has remained popu-lar because of its observa-tions about the holiday and its central theme that a per-

son can always change.“’A Christmas Carol’ is a

compelling story about the Christmas holiday not as a religious observance, but as an aspect of the social contract: the time when those who ‘have’ experience joy in sharing with those who ‘have not,’” Wood said. “It’s also a story of trans-formation. Scrooge’s story offers the possibility that one can change for the bet-ter, become a better person and grow a bigger heart.”

Dan Hoyt is a Kansas State University assistant professor of English who teaches Dickens’ work. He said that “A Christmas Carol” also accurately cap-tures sentiments that many people feel around the holi-days, and gives a refreshing message amidst the com-mercialism that surrounds Christmas today.

“Much of Dickens’ work, including ‘A Christmas Carol,’ has comic touches and is intensely sentimen-tal. Just about everyone can appreciate those qualities during the holiday season,”

Hoyt said. “It champions generosity and compassion, and when Christmas feels commercialized in so many ways, that message is pow-erful and comforting.”

Wood said that its com-pelling characters, as well as elements of the spooky and supernatural, add to the intrigue of “A Christ-mas Carol.”

“The Ghosts of Christ-mas Past, Present and Yet to Come are wonderful devices for thinking about our lives and what we want our legacy to be,” Wood said. “The story also fea-tures a sweet and pathetic kid in Tiny Tim, as well as both a happy and unhappy ending. The double ending helps emphasize that we have a choice in how we affect the lives of others for better or worse.”

“A Christmas Carol” has been adapted to many film versions, which Wood says would have pleased the author.

“Dickens was an avid theatergoer and was quite used to his novels being

dramatized — sometimes even before they were fin-ished,” she said. “He enjoyed seeing his work come to life on the stage, and I think if he would have lived long enough, he would have loved movies. He adapted his own work for public performance, and was renowned for his effec-tive readings.”

“Dickens’ work still speaks to us on an emo-tional level,” Hoyt said of the author’s enduring pop-ularity. “That’s evident from the continual retell-ings and resurrections and re-imaginings of his fiction. ‘A Christmas Carol,’ for example, has been turned into everything from a bal-let to a Broadway musi-cal.”

While many screen and stage versions of “A Christ-mas Carol” are quality

adaptations of the novella, Wood said the one thing they sometimes leave out is the social criticism that is a prominent theme in the novella.

“The story is a feel-good parable about the joys of individual charity, but the book also demands its read-ers look at the vast eco-nomic system that produces ‘want’ and ‘ignorance,’ which Dickens personifies as society’s hideous and starving children,” she said. “Dickens wanted his readers to care about the 99 percent, and even more for the 47 percent -- the people who aren’t served by the moneyed and privileged 1 percent.”

“A Christmas Carol” was Dickens’ first Christmas story. He made sure the book was published in time to sell for the holiday sea-

son in 1843, the year it was written.

He would go on to write four more Christmas-themed novellas, as well as numerous shorter Christ-mas stories for magazines. Wood said Dickens was a big fan of the Christmas holiday and loved hosting parties with plenty of food, drinks, dancing and magic tricks.

“Dickens delighted in Christmas and having a big and roistering celebration with lots to eat and drink,” she said. “He would have a big party for both kids and adults, and danced wildly with as many guests as pos-sible. He was an enthusias-tic amateur magician and loved to amaze his guests in made-up characters, such as ‘The Unparalleled Nec-romancer Rhia Rhama Roos.’”

Experts look at why ‘A Christmas Carol’ still draws in modern times

By The Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argenti-na — Thousands of Para-guayan immigrants living along the polluted Riachuelo river in Argentina’s capital celebrate their “Blue Virgin” every year with a grueling but joyful 10-hour procession that winds through every corner of their slum. Last year, their feast day’s Mass was led by none other than Buenos Aires Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who has since become their beloved “slum pope.”

That Time magazine named Pope Francis “person of the year” on Wednesday makes perfect sense to those who knew him as the church

leader who saw to it that every major slum in the city had a working parish.

“For us slum-dwellers, it’s a point of pride that Francis has been here drinking mate (an herbal tea shared com-munally by South Ameri-cans) and spending lots of time with the poorest people, and that he’s now recognized by the entire world. The church that he promotes is one that has really helped the poor and the marginal-ized, like me,” said Miguel Sergio Leiva. “I watched the whole procession when I was homeless and taking drugs, and now I’m an active mem-ber of the church of Caa-cupe.” The slum’s parish is named for Paraguay’s patron-

ess, “Our Lady of Caacupe,” commonly called the “Blue Virgin” by the half-million Paraguayans who migrated to Argentina, many of whom live in ramshackle settle-ments known as “misery vil-lages” in and around Buenos Aires. Padre Toto, one of many “slum priests” long supported by Francis, led thousands in this year’s pro-cession on Sunday, walking all day long through suffocat-ing heat and humidity.

He blessed humble homes decorated with flags and bal-loons with water from a plas-tic jug, and hugged victims of violence. Many people put up altars to the virgin, and some displayed the image of Francis, “the pope of peace.”

Argentine slum honors ‘Blue Virgin’Associated PressBrenda Duarte,

10, dressed in the likeness of

Paraguay’s patroness, “Our

Lady of Caa-cupe,” com-

monly called the “Blue Vir-

gin” stands next to an altar out-side her home as she wait for the arrival of a

procession hon-oring the “Blue

Virgin” in a slum of Buenos

Aires, Argentina.

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Holiday entertaining & gift ideas

Freshly prepared items including: Apple Butter, Fig Jam, Bread & Butter Jalapeños, Peach Jam,

Apple Hickory BBQ Sauce, Chunky & Fine Chopped Salsas, Sweet Beets,

Mango Salsa, much more!

Adorable 3 foot tabletop trees to Majestic 9 foot trees!

Fresh Fraser fir Wreaths and Douglas fir Garland.

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We have a lot of people getting ready to put a lot of miles on the

road.We’ve already seen winter

driving conditions and there’s sure to be more. There will be short trips and there will be long trips.

There will be tired drivers, excited drivers, impatient drivers and unfortunately a few impaired drivers. Every time we get behind the wheel of a car we can not automati-cally assume that every driv-er and vehicle that we encounter is going to respond in a normal and socially acceptable manner. It is up to each and every one of us to be alert, be defensive and use some common sense, espe-cially when it comes to the weather.

Before your car pulls out

of the driveway, you need to have it prepared for the trip, including adverse weather that you may well encoun-ter.

We always assume, when we start on a trip of any length, that we will get where we are headed, and return, without any weather or vehi-cle delays.

But what happens if we do encounter bad weather. Do you have emergency supplies in the car?

Do you have extra coats, hats, gloves and blankets in

case you get stranded along the way?

Do you make sure that you always have at least one half tank of gas in your car?

The last thing you want to do is to be stranded in cold weather with an empty gas tank. Make sure that you have some bottled water, energy bars, canned nuts and chocolate bars along for emergency rations.

A flashlight, with extra batteries, as well as a whistle can be helpful for signaling would be rescuers.

Get yourself an old fash-ioned three pound coffee can, a lighter or matches and some candles. A lit candle in a coffee can gives off enough heat to melt snow for emer-gency drinking water. It can also give off enough heat to keep frostbite away from

your fingers.The one thing that none of

us can control, is the weath-er

If really bad weather is approaching, don’t start out on that trip unless it is emer-gency.

Sometimes a 24 hour delay can mean the difference between a successful trip and a frustrating trip. When you are out on the road, and you should do it anytime, but especially at the holidays with high traffic volumes, drive with your headlights on. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is, your head-lights make you much more visible, even more so than driving lights. Additionally, most vehicles don’t have tail lights lit when driving lights are on.

In cloudy weather and cer-

tainly in snowy weather, you want people in front of you and behind you to see you. Make yourself visible.

When you are driving on roads that aren’t clear and dry, please slow down.

Just because you can get that SUV or front wheel drive vehicle up to the speed limit, doesn’t mean you can safely stop it in an emergency.

The bigger the vehicle, the further it takes to stop once the wheels start sliding.

Anti-lock brakes may help, but it’ll still take you a lot further to stop. So you also want to increase following distance from other vehicles, and allow more time for crossing streets and roads. Never assume that road deic-ers are going to work 100% effectively.

If the temperature is below

freezing and there is any kind of precipitation, the road surface is losing trac-tion.

And if it gets too bad, just stop and find a motel.

Remember you need more time to stop, turns need to be made slower and you have to assume the other person is liable to be out of control.

As long as we have winter weather, we will have bad driving conditions. As long as we have holidays, we’ll have high traffic volume.

Take your time, be extra patient, be defensive in your driving, and let’s make sure we’re all here to celebrate the New Year.

ChuCk Otte is the agricultural and natural resources agent with Geary County Extension.

Travel safe this holiday season

ChuCk OtteField & Garden

Last night I decided it was time to just tough it out and finish my

Christmas shopping.With my list of family and

friends, as yes, my budget in tow, I set out on my mission. The stores were buzzing with activity and many of the peo-ple I saw had their children with them. I am glad to report that many of them seemed happy and at ease, but there were several who were strug-gling to find the merriment in shopping with the family.

I saw parents struggling to get their kids to put on coats, to leave items in the shopping cart or to give up possession of the toy clutched in their hand long enough to let the clerk scan the coded tag.

Parents are also tired, financially stretched, grumpy about parking, all while deal-ing with the everyday chal-lenges of balance work, fam-ily, and relationships. In the midst of all this shopping “excitement,” I could hear the end of the song playing overhead “…and peace on earth, good will toward men.” The irony of that moment makes me smile yet today and reminds me of one of the many quotes I can remember from my own upbringing: “You can be part of the prob-lem, or part of the solution.” With solutions in mind, I share with you an article I recently read written by Nancy B. Peterson, and Dr. Charlotte Shoup Olsen, both of whom are K-State Research and Extension colleagues.

Few families will match the idyllic images captured in the holiday advertisements, but most can find joy during the holiday season. Everyone is encouraged to extend the thankfulness typically asso-ciate with Thanksgiving cel-ebrations throughout the holiday season — and into the new year. Feeling grate-ful for home, family, friends and life in general spills over into other activities and to others who sense your grati-tude. Gratitude itself can have a calming influence.

A little planning also can go a long way in relieving family stress — holiday stresses.

The following time — and stress — management tips are offered:

• Start early to plan family and other gatherings.

• Involve others, so every-one will be informed. Sur-prises can add stress unnec-essarily.

• Be responsible. If the family is planning a potluck and you promised to bring the main dish, be on time, with enough food to serve everyone expected.

• Ask adult children what they would like to bring, rather than making arbitrary assignments.

• Leave disciplining others’ children to the childrens’ parents.

• Plan age-appropriate activities, such as soccer or touch football, table or board games.

• Keep the peace — try not to bring up touchy topics.

• Don’t overstay — every-one needs his or her own space and time for self.

• No family nearby? Call a local chamber of commerce or community service orga-nization and volunteer to help serve a community din-ner or give time to a food or toy drive. (In fact, there is a community Christmas Day Dinner being served by the Junction City Church of the Nazarene on Dec. 25.

If you want to volunteer your time, donate money, or food to help with the Christ-mas Day Dinner, call their office at 762-4402 by Dec. 20 to let them know how you can help.)

Focus on others, rather than yourself by inviting others to join in a potluck, watch a movie or sports event to share the day. You could spend some time with residents at the nursing home who, like you, are without their family around them during the holiday sea-son. Calling family and friends also can help those who are alone stay connect-ed. And, if you like — and can — treat yourself to an afternoon off, new book, video or craft project.

After a challenging trip to go shopping, find a way to spend more quality time with your children.

I love to cook and bake and my children always enjoy the chance to be in the kitchen with me.

We often gift food to our friends and neighbors. Homemade baked goods or vegetable trays are some of our favorites to share.

Some other ideas for de-stressing with your family could include coloring together or taking a walk together. Talk about the tra-ditions in your family that have been passed down from year to year.

Children mirror the emo-tions and tone their parents display as well as mimic what they see their parents and other influential adults in their lives do.

Being aware of this can help each of us make an extra effort to make the holi-day season a time of grati-tude, not attitude and model what the song says …”peace on earth, good will toward men.”

For more ideas on activi-ties you can do with your children that promote quali-ty time, feel free to contact me at the Geary County Extension office (785) 238-4161.

Deb AnDres is the family and consumer science agent with Geary County Extension.

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