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Marilyn Ann Johnston passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Sunset Home, Concordia at the age of 89.&nbsp; Marilyn was born April 6, 1933, to Vane and Gladys (Nelson) Schierbaum and lived on the family farm in Summit township, west of Concordia for several years before moving to Concordia where she graduated from Concordia High School.&nbsp;

Marilyn married D. Dean Johnston on April 6, 1952. They celebrated 62 years of marriage prior to his death in 2014. 

Marilyn raised five children along with the numerous pets her children dragged home. &nbsp;The children were involved in many activities and Marilyn always took time to attend every one including football games, track meets, swim meets and school programs. &nbsp;Marilyn was the “fun” mom and her home was always overflowing with her children’s friends.&nbsp; As she would say, “there is never a dull moment!”

Marilyn was employed for 45 years by Bergman Studios (later Pfuetze Bergman Studios) enjoying every aspect of photography and the photo restoration business.

Marilyn, an avid and accomplished gardener, was a generous and enthusiastic volunteer. &nbsp;Whether teaching Sunday School at The Baptist Church, working with Camp Fire Girls when her daughter was young, spending hours at the Historical Society Museum of Cloud County or leading the News Forum Group for Sunset Home residents, she was always “all in” and passionate about what she was doing. &nbsp;&nbsp;She served on the Frank Carlson Library Board, and in 2012 she received the Kaleidoscope Award from the Concordia Chamber of Commerce for the national notoriety of the museum for her discovery of the Martha Washington letter in the museum archives.&nbsp; Because of her discovery, Marilyn was thrilled to be invited and attend a personal tour of Mount Vernon given by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association.&nbsp;

Marilyn loved researching her family history and was very active aiding others in their genealogy quest.&nbsp; She loved traveling throughout the United States, visiting friends and family.&nbsp; But one of her great loves was traveling overseas, especially Scotland where she was able to do research related to her family genealogy. Most days after retiring she could be found at the museum researching or assisting with the operations of the museum.

&nbsp;Marilyn’s love for and kindness to her family and community will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband D. Dean Johnston. &nbsp;

She is survived by her sister Ramona Printz Smith of Stilwell, KS; &nbsp;daughter Susan Hoppe and her husband Rick of Wichita, KS; sons Bruce and his wife Terry of Plano, TX; Mark and his wife Kathy of Concordia; Jerry and his wife Terry of Las Vegas, NV;&nbsp; and Bryce and his wife Tracey of Victorville, CA.; 11 grandchildren (Stephen, Kevin, Austin, Jamie, Trisha, Alisa, Stephanie, Rick, Mark, Colin and Heather) and 10 great-grandchildren (Mason, Landon, June, Trey, Natalie, Parker, Preston, Jocelyn, Jeremy and Emerson).

Words she lived by:&nbsp; "Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.&nbsp; You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”&nbsp; Renee Wood

Memorial services will be Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at The Baptist Church Concordia with Pastor Jonathan Peppers and Pastor Randy Whitley officiating, with burial of the cremains immediately following at the West Branch Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register book from 1-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 15 with the family greeting friends from 6:00-7:00 pm all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made to the Cloud County Historical Society Museum.&nbsp; 

Chaput-Buoy of Concordia is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/marilyn-johnston">Obituary | Marilyn Ann Johnston of Concordia, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>April 6, 1933 - July 2, 2022Marilyn Ann Johnston passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Sunset Home, Concordia at the age of 89.&nbsp; Marilyn was born April 6, 1933, to Vane and Gladys (Nelson) Schierbaum and lived on the family farm in Summit township, west of Concordia for several years before moving to Concordia where she graduated from Concordia High School.&nbsp;Marilyn married D. Dean Johnston on April 6, 1952. They celebrated 62 years of marriage prior to his death in 2014. Marilyn raised five children along with the numerous pets her children dragged home. &nbsp;The children were involved in many activities and Marilyn always took time to attend every one including football games, track meets, swim meets and school programs. &nbsp;Marilyn was the “fun” mom and her home was always overflowing with her children’s friends.&nbsp; As she would say, “there is never a dull moment!”Marilyn was employed for 45 years by Bergman Studios (later Pfuetze Bergman Studios) enjoying every aspect of photography and the photo restoration business.Marilyn, an avid and accomplished gardener, was a generous and enthusiastic volunteer. &nbsp;Whether teaching Sunday School at The Baptist Church, working with Camp Fire Girls when her daughter was young, spending hours at the Historical Society Museum of Cloud County or leading the News Forum Group for Sunset Home residents, she was always “all in” and passionate about what she was doing. &nbsp;&nbsp;She served on the Frank Carlson Library Board, and in 2012 she received the Kaleidoscope Award from the Concordia Chamber of Commerce for the national notoriety of the museum for her discovery of the Martha Washington letter in the museum archives.&nbsp; Because of her discovery, Marilyn was thrilled to be invited and attend a personal tour of Mount Vernon given by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association.&nbsp;Marilyn loved researching her family history and was very active aiding others in their genealogy quest.&nbsp; She loved traveling throughout the United States, visiting friends and family.&nbsp; But one of her great loves was traveling overseas, especially Scotland where she was able to do research related to her family genealogy. Most days after retiring she could be found at the museum researching or assisting with the operations of the museum.&nbsp;Marilyn’s love for and kindness to her family and community will be greatly missed.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband D. Dean Johnston. &nbsp;She is survived by her sister Ramona Printz Smith of Stilwell, KS; &nbsp;daughter Susan Hoppe and her husband Rick of Wichita, KS; sons Bruce and his wife Terry of Plano, TX; Mark and his wife Kathy of Concordia; Jerry and his wife Terry of Las Vegas, NV;&nbsp; and Bryce and his wife Tracey of Victorville, CA.; 11 grandchildren (Stephen, Kevin, Austin, Jamie, Trisha, Alisa, Stephanie, Rick, Mark, Colin and Heather) and 10 great-grandchildren (Mason, Landon, June, Trey, Natalie, Parker, Preston, Jocelyn, Jeremy and Emerson).Words she lived by:&nbsp; "Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.&nbsp; You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”&nbsp; Renee WoodMemorial services will be Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at The Baptist Church Concordia with Pastor Jonathan Peppers and Pastor Randy Whitley officiating, with burial of the cremains immediately following at the West Branch Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register book from 1-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 15 with the family greeting friends from 6:00-7:00 pm all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Cloud County Historical Society Museum.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy of Concordia is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Marilyn Ann Johnston, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/marilyn-johnston/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Marilyn Ann Johnston

On May 2, 1993 a son was born to Mandi Nicole Seim. Gabriel Christian was the light of her life and she was everything to him for a short 3 years. When his mom died, our family was blessed with Gabe for 25 more years. Then on July 21, 2021 Mandi got her son back!

We will honor Gabe with a celebration of life on July 23rd, 2022 at the Assaria Community Center, 315 E Main, Assaria, KS at 4pm.

To those close friends and family who TRULY knew Gabe and his heart, please join us.

Gabe was the life of the party with a giant smile, a giving heart and a true desire to help make the lives of those he loved be the best they could be. Gabe was a true BROTHER to so many. He was pretty darn good at sports; dominoes, spades, darts and he loved to ski! Gabriel loved to read, and he was quite a poet. Oh, and we all know he had a love of shoes!! Please come to share your story of how G may have impacted your life, and cherish the memories.

Thank you to those who did not know Gabriel personally, but would like to pay respect to a family member. Please consider a donation to the GABRIEL SEIM MEMORIAL, Great Plains Federal Credit Union, 605 S. Ohio, Salina, KS, 67401. G had a soft spot in his heart for underprivileged children, so donations will be used to provide shoes, toys, books, etc. for those in need, in the Salina area.

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 </figure>On May 2, 1993 a son was born to Mandi Nicole Seim. Gabriel Christian was the light of her life and she was everything to him for a short 3 years. When his mom died, our family was blessed with Gabe for 25 more years. Then on July 21, 2021 Mandi got her son back!We will honor Gabe with a celebration of life on July 23rd, 2022 at the Assaria Community Center, 315 E Main, Assaria, KS at 4pm.To those close friends and family who TRULY knew Gabe and his heart, please join us.Gabe was the life of the party with a giant smile, a giving heart and a true desire to help make the lives of those he loved be the best they could be. Gabe was a true BROTHER to so many. He was pretty darn good at sports; dominoes, spades, darts and he loved to ski! Gabriel loved to read, and he was quite a poet. Oh, and we all know he had a love of shoes!! Please come to share your story of how G may have impacted your life, and cherish the memories.Thank you to those who did not know Gabriel personally, but would like to pay respect to a family member. Please consider a donation to the GABRIEL SEIM MEMORIAL, Great Plains Federal Credit Union, 605 S. Ohio, Salina, KS, 67401. G had a soft spot in his heart for underprivileged children, so donations will be used to provide shoes, toys, books, etc. for those in need, in the Salina area.Fly high in the sky G Baby!You will always be loved and missed.

Gabriel Christian Seim

Today is Tuesday, July 5, the 186th day of 2022. There are 179 days left in the year.

On July 5, 1947, Larry Doby made his debut with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American League three months after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the National League. (In the game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park, Doby, pinch-hitting for Bryan Stephens, struck out in his first at-bat during the seventh inning; Chicago won 6-5.)

In 1687, Isaac Newton first published his Principia Mathematica, a three-volume work setting out his mathematical principles of natural philosophy.

In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.

In 1865, the Secret Service Division of the U.S. Treasury Department was founded in Washington, D.C., with the mission of suppressing counterfeit currency.

In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act.

In 1940, during World War II, Britain and the Vichy government in France broke off diplomatic relations.

In 1943, the Battle of Kursk began during World War II; in the weeks that followed, the Soviets were able to repeatedly repel the Germans, who eventually withdrew in defeat.

In 1954, Elvis Presley's first commercial recording session took place at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee; the song he recorded was "That's All Right."

In 1971, President Richard Nixon certified the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which lowered the minimum voting age from 21 to 18.

In 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a Wimbledon singles title as he defeated Jimmy Connors, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.

In 1977, Pakistan's army, led by General Mohammad Zia ul-Haq, seized power from President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. (Bhutto was executed in 1979.)

In 2008, Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title, beating younger sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 in the final.

In 2011, a jury in Orlando, Florida, found Casey Anthony, 25, not guilty of murder, manslaughter and child abuse in the 2008 disappearance and death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.

Ten years ago: Trucks carrying NATO supplies rolled into Afghanistan for the first time in more than seven months, ending a painful chapter in U.S.-Pakistan relations that saw the border closed until Washington apologized for an airstrike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla was convicted and sentenced to 50 years for a systematic program to steal babies from prisoners who were kidnapped, tortured and killed during the military junta's so-called "dirty war" on leftist dissidents. (Videla died in prison in May 2013.)

Five years ago: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that two laws passed by Congress did not end the right to a bond hearing for unaccompanied immigrant children who are detained by federal authorities.

One year ago: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos officially stepped down as CEO; he was succeeded by Andy Jassy, who ran Amazon's cloud-computing business. Filmmaker Richard Donner died in Los Angeles at 91; he had helped create the modern superhero blockbuster with "Superman" in 1978 and mastered the buddy comedy with the "Lethal Weapon" franchise.

Today's Birthdays: Singer-musician Robbie Robertson is 79. Julie Nixon Eisenhower is 74. Rock star Huey Lewis is 72. Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Rich "Goose" Gossage is 71. Country musician Charles Ventre is 70. Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn is 63. Actor John Marshall Jones is 60. Actor Dorien Wilson is 60. Actor Edie Falco is 59. Actor Jillian Armenante is 58. Actor Kathryn Erbe is 57. Actor Michael Stuhlbarg is 54. Country musician Brent Flynn (Flynnville Train) is 53. Rapper RZA is 53. R&amp;B singer Joe is 49. Rock musician Bengt Lagerberg (The Cardigans) is 49. Actor Dale Godboldo is 47. Rapper Bizarre is 46. Rapper Royce da 5'9" is 45. Rock singer Jason Wade (Lifehouse) is 42. Actor Ryan Hansen is 41. Country musician Dave Haywood (Lady A) is 40. Soccer player Megan Rapinoe is 37. Rock musician Nick O'Malley (Arctic Monkeys) is 37. Actor Jason Dolley is 31. California Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is 28.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, July 5, the 186th day of 2022. There are 179 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 5, 1947, Larry Doby made his debut with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American League three months after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the National League. (In the game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park, Doby, pinch-hitting for Bryan Stephens, struck out in his first at-bat during the seventh inning; Chicago won 6-5.)On this date:In 1687, Isaac Newton first published his Principia Mathematica, a three-volume work setting out his mathematical principles of natural philosophy.In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.In 1865, the Secret Service Division of the U.S. Treasury Department was founded in Washington, D.C., with the mission of suppressing counterfeit currency.In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act.In 1940, during World War II, Britain and the Vichy government in France broke off diplomatic relations.In 1943, the Battle of Kursk began during World War II; in the weeks that followed, the Soviets were able to repeatedly repel the Germans, who eventually withdrew in defeat.In 1954, Elvis Presley's first commercial recording session took place at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee; the song he recorded was "That's All Right."In 1971, President Richard Nixon certified the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which lowered the minimum voting age from 21 to 18.In 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a Wimbledon singles title as he defeated Jimmy Connors, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.In 1977, Pakistan's army, led by General Mohammad Zia ul-Haq, seized power from President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. (Bhutto was executed in 1979.)In 2008, Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title, beating younger sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 in the final.In 2011, a jury in Orlando, Florida, found Casey Anthony, 25, not guilty of murder, manslaughter and child abuse in the 2008 disappearance and death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.Ten years ago: Trucks carrying NATO supplies rolled into Afghanistan for the first time in more than seven months, ending a painful chapter in U.S.-Pakistan relations that saw the border closed until Washington apologized for an airstrike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla was convicted and sentenced to 50 years for a systematic program to steal babies from prisoners who were kidnapped, tortured and killed during the military junta's so-called "dirty war" on leftist dissidents. (Videla died in prison in May 2013.)Five years ago: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that two laws passed by Congress did not end the right to a bond hearing for unaccompanied immigrant children who are detained by federal authorities.One year ago: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos officially stepped down as CEO; he was succeeded by Andy Jassy, who ran Amazon's cloud-computing business. Filmmaker Richard Donner died in Los Angeles at 91; he had helped create the modern superhero blockbuster with "Superman" in 1978 and mastered the buddy comedy with the "Lethal Weapon" franchise.Today's Birthdays: Singer-musician Robbie Robertson is 79. Julie Nixon Eisenhower is 74. Rock star Huey Lewis is 72. Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Rich "Goose" Gossage is 71. Country musician Charles Ventre is 70. Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn is 63. Actor John Marshall Jones is 60. Actor Dorien Wilson is 60. Actor Edie Falco is 59. Actor Jillian Armenante is 58. Actor Kathryn Erbe is 57. Actor Michael Stuhlbarg is 54. Country musician Brent Flynn (Flynnville Train) is 53. Rapper RZA is 53. R&amp;B singer Joe is 49. Rock musician Bengt Lagerberg (The Cardigans) is 49. Actor Dale Godboldo is 47. Rapper Bizarre is 46. Rapper Royce da 5'9" is 45. Rock singer Jason Wade (Lifehouse) is 42. Actor Ryan Hansen is 41. Country musician Dave Haywood (Lady A) is 40. Soccer player Megan Rapinoe is 37. Rock musician Nick O'Malley (Arctic Monkeys) is 37. Actor Jason Dolley is 31. California Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is 28.

Today in History - July 5

Shayne C. (Clark) Greenman,&nbsp;Kalispell, Montana

<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Shayne-Greenman">Obituary for Shayne C. (Clark) Greenman | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>

February 17, 1954 ~ January 15, 2021 (age 66)

Private family graveside memorial services and inurnment will be held at Tabor Cemetery, rural Munden, KS,&nbsp;July 8, 2022.

Shayne C. Greenman, age 66 of Kalispell, MT passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 15, 2021 surrounded by family and love. She is survived by her husband Dr. Peter Greenman, mother Jean Clark, children Beecher Greenman (Irina), Jennifer MacDonald (Ross), and Julia Angibeau (Philippe), and grandchildren Lena, Ian, Emma, Lily, and Declan.

Shayne was born on February 17, 1954 in Kansas City, MO. She was a devoted daughter to Ron and Jean Clark and sister to Michael. As the family moved with the Corps of Engineers, she attended school in Missouri, Kansas, Oregon, and Montana and graduated from Libby High School in 1972. She attended Flathead Valley Community College, Wenatchee Valley Community College, and SUNY Buffalo. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service on the Yaak and in Troy, MT.

Shayne married Peter Greenman on July 8, 1978 in Chelan, WA. They spent their married life in Buffalo, NY; Olney, MD; Lacey, WA; and Fairfax Station, VA before moving to Kalispell, MT in 2007.

Shayne dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family and faith, raising her three children and five grandchildren with love, intelligence, and strength. She felt that home was where the family was and was able to quickly re-establish our home wherever the U.S. Army and other professional moves took us. 

She was the director of the Junior Great Books reading enrichment program at Greenwood Elementary in Olney, Maryland and also volunteered enthusiastically throughout the years for swim teams, school projects and events. A favorite family memory is her time spent as a guest chef at HEC 2003 at the Cornell Hotel School. She was an active member in her congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Fairfax, VA and Kalispell, MT. She was a valued career and relationship counselor and wedding planner for the family.&nbsp;

She had a magnetic personality, a strong sense of conviction, and an infectious laugh. She had a magic touch that made everything she did special. She was an avid reader, particularly of history. She also loved movies of all types. Other interests included boating on the Chesapeake Bay and Flathead Lake, bird watching, traveling, event planning, swing dancing, sewing, and snowboarding. She collected small antiques and friends everywhere she went. 

People of all ages were drawn to her by her kindness, grace, easygoing sense of humor, and commonsense wisdom. Her courage and grace throughout her long battle with breast cancer was an inspiration to friends, family, and everyone she met along the way.&nbsp;

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Shayne-Greenman/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Shayne-Greenman/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Shayne C. (Clark) Greenman, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Shayne-Greenman/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Shayne-Greenman">Obituary for Shayne C. (Clark) Greenman | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>February 17, 1954 ~ January 15, 2021 (age 66)Private family graveside memorial services and inurnment will be held at Tabor Cemetery, rural Munden, KS,&nbsp;July 8, 2022.Shayne C. Greenman, age 66 of Kalispell, MT passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 15, 2021 surrounded by family and love. She is survived by her husband Dr. Peter Greenman, mother Jean Clark, children Beecher Greenman (Irina), Jennifer MacDonald (Ross), and Julia Angibeau (Philippe), and grandchildren Lena, Ian, Emma, Lily, and Declan.Shayne was born on February 17, 1954 in Kansas City, MO. She was a devoted daughter to Ron and Jean Clark and sister to Michael. As the family moved with the Corps of Engineers, she attended school in Missouri, Kansas, Oregon, and Montana and graduated from Libby High School in 1972. She attended Flathead Valley Community College, Wenatchee Valley Community College, and SUNY Buffalo. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service on the Yaak and in Troy, MT.Shayne married Peter Greenman on July 8, 1978 in Chelan, WA. They spent their married life in Buffalo, NY; Olney, MD; Lacey, WA; and Fairfax Station, VA before moving to Kalispell, MT in 2007.Shayne dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family and faith, raising her three children and five grandchildren with love, intelligence, and strength. She felt that home was where the family was and was able to quickly re-establish our home wherever the U.S. Army and other professional moves took us. She was the director of the Junior Great Books reading enrichment program at Greenwood Elementary in Olney, Maryland and also volunteered enthusiastically throughout the years for swim teams, school projects and events. A favorite family memory is her time spent as a guest chef at HEC 2003 at the Cornell Hotel School. She was an active member in her congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Fairfax, VA and Kalispell, MT. She was a valued career and relationship counselor and wedding planner for the family.&nbsp;She had a magnetic personality, a strong sense of conviction, and an infectious laugh. She had a magic touch that made everything she did special. She was an avid reader, particularly of history. She also loved movies of all types. Other interests included boating on the Chesapeake Bay and Flathead Lake, bird watching, traveling, event planning, swing dancing, sewing, and snowboarding. She collected small antiques and friends everywhere she went. People of all ages were drawn to her by her kindness, grace, easygoing sense of humor, and commonsense wisdom. Her courage and grace throughout her long battle with breast cancer was an inspiration to friends, family, and everyone she met along the way.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Shayne-Greenman/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Shayne-Greenman/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Shayne C. (Clark) Greenman, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Shayne-Greenman/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Shayne C. (Clark) Greenman

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Gunder">Obituary for John Paul Gunder | Ryan Mortuary</a>

September 16, 1930 ~ May 18, 2022 (age 91)

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Gypsum Hill Cemetery. A Celebration of life will follow at Masonic Temple.

John Paul Gunder&nbsp;passed away in his home, May 18, 2022.&nbsp; In his own words, leaving his partner of 32 years, Darlene Gebhardt, who “made his life full of love, laughter and comfort.”&nbsp; He was born September 16, 1930, to Clarence and Goldie (Harman) Gunder, in Gibsonburg, Ohio. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, James Addison Gunder, Violet Rose (Gunder) Long and Iva Lena (Gunder) Anderson.

In 1949, John married Ruby Clark (deceased). They had three children, Margaret Ann ‘Micky’ (Gunder) Ovitt, Paula Joan (Gunder) Dennie and Juanita (Gunder) Spaulding.

From his marriage to Donna Mitchell Gagnon (deceased) in 1971, came his children Janice Faye Gunder, and Russel David Gunder.

Through his partnership with his best friend Darlene Gebhardt, he gained his “bonus children” James L. Gebhardt, Michael W. Gebhardt and Dianna L. Gebhardt.

John was a great supporter of his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved them dearly, and they loved him back.&nbsp; He always had a funny word, a kind word, or a stern word to offer them when it was necessary.

John grew up on a farm in Wood County, Ohio.&nbsp; In 1947, at age 17, he joined the Army National Guard and was discharged in 1950. In 1951, he took an oath and become a member of the Ohio State Protective Association, Badge No. 42.&nbsp; He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1956 and retired in 1976 as E-7 Staff Sergeant. He did three tours in Germany and was in Viet Nam 1968-1969. He received many decorations including the Bronze Star, awarded for meritorious service or acts of valor while serving in combat operations. He also received the Purple Heart medal along with various others. He was very proud of his military service but was not boastful.

In 1980 John was a census information gatherer. He enjoyed meeting so many people and hearing their stories. John never knew a stranger.

From 1979-1991, he was the owner and operator of the Blue Lounge in Salina, KS.&nbsp; It’s here that he made many friends and had many stories to tell. &nbsp;

John lived a full life. He took motorcycle trips and liked to travel and fish. He “had been on big boats, small boats, airplanes big and little, and helicopters not to mention all the other good equipment the military had, like the smooth-riding tanks and trucks that never missed a hole in the road.”

His passions were his family, genealogy, and history. He was a collector of books and an avid reader. He gardened and cooked and loved to feed people. He had a great sense of humor and was a bit of a prankster.&nbsp; He enjoyed his coffee chats in the morning. He enjoyed the banter and felt it kept his mind sharp.&nbsp; He believed hard work and exercise kept his body going. He loved walking twice a day with his favorite pups. He liked the visits he had with his neighbors along the way.&nbsp; He was respectful and honest, and always had a smile on his face. He was non-judgmental and kind to everyone. He wanted to know your story, and if you were lucky enough, he would share one of his.

He was John, Honey, Dad, Grampa, Gramps, Uncle, Brother, and Best Friend to us. and at age 91, he leaves us too soon.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John Paul Gunder, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Gunder/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Gunder">Obituary for John Paul Gunder | Ryan Mortuary</a>September 16, 1930 ~ May 18, 2022 (age 91)A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Gypsum Hill Cemetery. A Celebration of life will follow at Masonic Temple.John Paul Gunder&nbsp;passed away in his home, May 18, 2022.&nbsp; In his own words, leaving his partner of 32 years, Darlene Gebhardt, who “made his life full of love, laughter and comfort.”&nbsp; He was born September 16, 1930, to Clarence and Goldie (Harman) Gunder, in Gibsonburg, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, James Addison Gunder, Violet Rose (Gunder) Long and Iva Lena (Gunder) Anderson.In 1949, John married Ruby Clark (deceased). They had three children, Margaret Ann ‘Micky’ (Gunder) Ovitt, Paula Joan (Gunder) Dennie and Juanita (Gunder) Spaulding.From his marriage to Donna Mitchell Gagnon (deceased) in 1971, came his children Janice Faye Gunder, and Russel David Gunder.Through his partnership with his best friend Darlene Gebhardt, he gained his “bonus children” James L. Gebhardt, Michael W. Gebhardt and Dianna L. Gebhardt.John was a great supporter of his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved them dearly, and they loved him back.&nbsp; He always had a funny word, a kind word, or a stern word to offer them when it was necessary.John grew up on a farm in Wood County, Ohio.&nbsp; In 1947, at age 17, he joined the Army National Guard and was discharged in 1950. In 1951, he took an oath and become a member of the Ohio State Protective Association, Badge No. 42.&nbsp; He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1956 and retired in 1976 as E-7 Staff Sergeant. He did three tours in Germany and was in Viet Nam 1968-1969. He received many decorations including the Bronze Star, awarded for meritorious service or acts of valor while serving in combat operations. He also received the Purple Heart medal along with various others. He was very proud of his military service but was not boastful.In 1980 John was a census information gatherer. He enjoyed meeting so many people and hearing their stories. John never knew a stranger.From 1979-1991, he was the owner and operator of the Blue Lounge in Salina, KS.&nbsp; It’s here that he made many friends and had many stories to tell. &nbsp;John lived a full life. He took motorcycle trips and liked to travel and fish. He “had been on big boats, small boats, airplanes big and little, and helicopters not to mention all the other good equipment the military had, like the smooth-riding tanks and trucks that never missed a hole in the road.”His passions were his family, genealogy, and history. He was a collector of books and an avid reader. He gardened and cooked and loved to feed people. He had a great sense of humor and was a bit of a prankster.&nbsp; He enjoyed his coffee chats in the morning. He enjoyed the banter and felt it kept his mind sharp.&nbsp; He believed hard work and exercise kept his body going. He loved walking twice a day with his favorite pups. He liked the visits he had with his neighbors along the way.&nbsp; He was respectful and honest, and always had a smile on his face. He was non-judgmental and kind to everyone. He wanted to know your story, and if you were lucky enough, he would share one of his.He was John, Honey, Dad, Grampa, Gramps, Uncle, Brother, and Best Friend to us. and at age 91, he leaves us too soon.May he rest in peace.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John Paul Gunder, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Gunder/sympathy">floral store.</a>

John Paul Gunder

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charlotte-Settle">Obituary for Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle | Ryan Mortuary</a>

Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle, 92, of Salina, passed away July 1, 2022. She was born in Cologne, Germany August 31, 1929 to Eugene and Cacilia Kress. Charlotte met Lester during WWll in Sinsheim, Germany while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Oakley, KS, August 5, 1947 and were married 71 years. They farmed and ranched near Winona, KS until 1999 and retired in Salina, KS.

While living in Winona, Charlotte worked at the school, drove a school bus, sold World Book encyclopedias, and worked for SRS. After moving to Salina, she worked at the local art gallery and was a greeter for Conklin Cars. She was active in the German Club and St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. She had a compassionate conviction for the lives of unborn children and always had a strong interest in politics.

Although Charlotte grew up in the large city of Cologne,Germany, at age 17 she learned how to help on the farm but always preferred to have a fence between her and the farm animals. She tamed raccoons, dressed hundreds of chickens, canned foods, delivered milk, cream, and eggs, prepared meals for harvest crews, and nary a weed dare grow in her luscious green yard. Charlotte loved working in her home, visiting with neighbors and friends, square dancing, having card parties and entertaining. New teachers to the community always found a welcome meal, and foreign college students always found a home full of hospitality during holidays. Most of all, she enjoyed visiting her grandchildren and making the farm a fun place to visit.

Always an avid reader, Charlotte encouraged her children to read, work hard, excel in whatever they did, and make the most of opportunities. She enjoyed writing and wrote many poems and diaries throughout her life. She loved music, especially classical and German. She found great joy in playing her accordion and was happy to entertain during the German Club meetings and even at her 90th birthday celebration. Her favorite food was chocolate, especially chocolates directly from Germany. Her favorite song was Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Lester. 

Survivors include her six children: Irene (Doug) Johnson of Dallas, TX, Frank (Peggy) Settle of Overland Park, Gloria (Ralph) Duffey of Salina, Harold (Rhonda) Settle of Great Bend, Roger (Theresa) Settle of Dodge City, and Janet (Patrick) Gleason of Meade;19 grandchildren: Kurt (Rae) Johnson, Adele (Uli) Woerz, Sr. Isabel (Society of Mary), Michael (Kristy) Johnson, Kipp Johnson, Robert Johnson; Craig (Blythe) Settle, Stephanie (Shawn) Turner, Kim (Nick) Bambeck; Patricia Duffey, David (Kaori) Duffey, Connie Duffey; Jason (Lundy) Settle, Chad Settle; Mary (Adam) Behlke; Adam (Liz) Gleason, Michaela (Hito) Santacruz, Aaron (Miranda) Gleason, and Monica Gleason; 29 great-grandchildren: Kressa and Max Johnson; Edward, Helena, Frederick, and Henry Woerz; Felix and Vela Johnson; Luke Johnson; Colin, Cayley, Camden, and Kinsley Settle; Austin, Ashlyn, Gabrielle, Lucas, and Frank Turner; Casey, Thomas, Caroline, and Riley Bambick; Michelle and William Duffey; Blake Kirkman, Sadie Settle; Aidan and Emma Gleason; and Isaiah Gleason.

The family is grateful to Charlotte’s neighbors and friends, especially Susan and Earl Fry, Tony and Allison Harding, Carl and Gloria Hanson, Lou Melgren, and Grace Shields. Also, to the many St. Mary parishioners who helped honor her wishes to have frequent visitors while remaining in her home as long as possible, especially John and Linda Ourida, Raymond and Julie Bilson, and Vera Roach.

There will be a rosary at 9 a.m. on Wednesday July 6th at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, KS, with Mass at 10, followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. Burial service will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials in Charlotte’s honor are appreciated to Kansas Right to Life, in care of Ryan Mortuary in Salina. In lieu of flowers, Charlotte has requested Masses.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charlotte-Settle/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charlotte-Settle/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charlotte-Settle/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Charlotte Settle, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charlotte-Settle">Obituary for Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle | Ryan Mortuary</a>August 31, 1929 ~ July 1, 2022 (age 92)Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle, 92, of Salina, passed away July 1, 2022. She was born in Cologne, Germany August 31, 1929 to Eugene and Cacilia Kress. Charlotte met Lester during WWll in Sinsheim, Germany while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Oakley, KS, August 5, 1947 and were married 71 years. They farmed and ranched near Winona, KS until 1999 and retired in Salina, KS.While living in Winona, Charlotte worked at the school, drove a school bus, sold World Book encyclopedias, and worked for SRS. After moving to Salina, she worked at the local art gallery and was a greeter for Conklin Cars. She was active in the German Club and St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. She had a compassionate conviction for the lives of unborn children and always had a strong interest in politics.Although Charlotte grew up in the large city of Cologne,Germany, at age 17 she learned how to help on the farm but always preferred to have a fence between her and the farm animals. She tamed raccoons, dressed hundreds of chickens, canned foods, delivered milk, cream, and eggs, prepared meals for harvest crews, and nary a weed dare grow in her luscious green yard. Charlotte loved working in her home, visiting with neighbors and friends, square dancing, having card parties and entertaining. New teachers to the community always found a welcome meal, and foreign college students always found a home full of hospitality during holidays. Most of all, she enjoyed visiting her grandchildren and making the farm a fun place to visit.Always an avid reader, Charlotte encouraged her children to read, work hard, excel in whatever they did, and make the most of opportunities. She enjoyed writing and wrote many poems and diaries throughout her life. She loved music, especially classical and German. She found great joy in playing her accordion and was happy to entertain during the German Club meetings and even at her 90th birthday celebration. Her favorite food was chocolate, especially chocolates directly from Germany. Her favorite song was Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think.Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Lester. Survivors include her six children: Irene (Doug) Johnson of Dallas, TX, Frank (Peggy) Settle of Overland Park, Gloria (Ralph) Duffey of Salina, Harold (Rhonda) Settle of Great Bend, Roger (Theresa) Settle of Dodge City, and Janet (Patrick) Gleason of Meade;19 grandchildren: Kurt (Rae) Johnson, Adele (Uli) Woerz, Sr. Isabel (Society of Mary), Michael (Kristy) Johnson, Kipp Johnson, Robert Johnson; Craig (Blythe) Settle, Stephanie (Shawn) Turner, Kim (Nick) Bambeck; Patricia Duffey, David (Kaori) Duffey, Connie Duffey; Jason (Lundy) Settle, Chad Settle; Mary (Adam) Behlke; Adam (Liz) Gleason, Michaela (Hito) Santacruz, Aaron (Miranda) Gleason, and Monica Gleason; 29 great-grandchildren: Kressa and Max Johnson; Edward, Helena, Frederick, and Henry Woerz; Felix and Vela Johnson; Luke Johnson; Colin, Cayley, Camden, and Kinsley Settle; Austin, Ashlyn, Gabrielle, Lucas, and Frank Turner; Casey, Thomas, Caroline, and Riley Bambick; Michelle and William Duffey; Blake Kirkman, Sadie Settle; Aidan and Emma Gleason; and Isaiah Gleason.The family is grateful to Charlotte’s neighbors and friends, especially Susan and Earl Fry, Tony and Allison Harding, Carl and Gloria Hanson, Lou Melgren, and Grace Shields. Also, to the many St. Mary parishioners who helped honor her wishes to have frequent visitors while remaining in her home as long as possible, especially John and Linda Ourida, Raymond and Julie Bilson, and Vera Roach.There will be a rosary at 9 a.m. on Wednesday July 6th at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, KS, with Mass at 10, followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. Burial service will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.Memorials in Charlotte’s honor are appreciated to Kansas Right to Life, in care of Ryan Mortuary in Salina. In lieu of flowers, Charlotte has requested Masses.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charlotte-Settle/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charlotte-Settle/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Charlotte Gertrude Wilhelmina (Kress) Settle, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charlotte-Settle/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — A registered sex offender entered a guilty plea to&nbsp; murder and sex crimes in connection with his wife's death in 2020.

&nbsp;Just before his trial was to begin, Craig Johnston, 44,&nbsp; pleaded guilty last week to reckless second-degree murder, attempted rape, attempted aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated sexual battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.&nbsp;

On October 23, 2020, deputies responded to the report of an injured woman at a home in the 7900 block of West 109th in Sedgwick, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.

When they arrived they found 40-year-old Amber Dawn Slankard with critical injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;EMS transported her to Via Christi St. Francis and she later died of her injuries.

Deputies transported her husband Craig Johnston to Sheriff Investigations and later booked him on requested charges of Second Degree Murder and violations of the Offender Registration Act, according to Blick.&nbsp;

Johnston has a previous conviction from Illinois in 1997 for aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim between the age of 13-16, according to the Offender Registry. Johnston is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A registered sex offender entered a guilty plea to&nbsp; murder and sex crimes in connection with his wife's death in 2020.&nbsp;Just before his trial was to begin, Craig Johnston, 44,&nbsp; pleaded guilty last week to reckless second-degree murder, attempted rape, attempted aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated sexual battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.&nbsp;On October 23, 2020, deputies responded to the report of an injured woman at a home in the 7900 block of West 109th in Sedgwick, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.When they arrived they found 40-year-old Amber Dawn Slankard with critical injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;EMS transported her to Via Christi St. Francis and she later died of her injuries.Deputies transported her husband Craig Johnston to Sheriff Investigations and later booked him on requested charges of Second Degree Murder and violations of the Offender Registration Act, according to Blick.&nbsp;Johnston has a previous conviction from Illinois in 1997 for aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim between the age of 13-16, according to the Offender Registry. Johnston is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, according to the district attorney's office.

Sex offender enters plea in wife's murder at their Kan. home

Today is Monday, July 4, the 185th day of 2022. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York.

In 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died.

In 1831, the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, died in New York City at age 73.

In 1863, the Civil War Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, ended as a Confederate garrison surrendered to Union forces.

In 1910, in what was billed as "The Fight of the Century," Black world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson defeated white former champ James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada.

In 1912, the 48-star American flag, recognizing New Mexico statehood, was adopted. A train wreck near Corning, New York, claimed 39 lives.

In 1939, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees delivered his famous farewell speech in which he called himself "the luckiest man on the face of the earth."

In 1976, America celebrated its bicentennial with daylong festivities; President Gerald R. Ford made stops in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Independence Hall in Philadelphia and New York, where more than 200 ships paraded up the Hudson River in Operation Sail.

In 1987, Klaus Barbie, the former Gestapo chief known as the "Butcher of Lyon," was convicted by a French court of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison (he died in September 1991).

In 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis and the Russian space station Mir parted after spending five days in orbit docked together.

In 2009, Serena Williams beat her big sister, Venus, 7-6 (3), 6-2 for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship.

In 2016, NASA received a radio signal from the solar-powered Juno spacecraft confirming that it was in orbit around the planet Jupiter after a trip of nearly five years and 1.8 billion miles.

Ten years ago: Scientists at the European Center for Nuclear Research in Geneva, where the world's biggest atom smasher is located, cheered the apparent end of a decades-long quest for a new subatomic particle called the Higgs boson, or "God particle." Joey Chestnut won his sixth straight Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest at New York's Coney Island, downing 68 dogs and buns to tie his personal best.

Five years ago: The United States confirmed that North Korea had launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, as the North had boasted and the U.S. and South Korea had feared. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called it a "new escalation of the threat" to the U.S.

One year ago: On the second July Fourth holiday of the coronavirus pandemic, service members and first responders were among more than 1,000 guests at a White House event, where President Joe Biden declared that "America is coming back together"; Biden highlighted the success of the vaccination campaign, but warned that the fight against COVID-19 wasn't over. Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Eva Marie Saint is 98. Actor Gina Lollobrigida is 95. Country singer Ray Pillow is 85. Actor Ed Bernard is 83. Actor Karolyn Grimes is 82. R&amp;B singer Annette Beard (Martha and the Vandellas) is 79. Broadcast journalist Geraldo Rivera is 79. Vietnam War veteran and peace activist Ron Kovic is 76. R&amp;B musician Ralph Johnson (Earth, Wind and Fire) is 71. Rock musician Domingo Ortiz (Widespread Panic) is 70. Singer John Waite is 70. Rock musician Kirk Pengilly (INXS) is 64. International Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver is 60. Christian rock singer Michael Sweet is 59. Actor-playwright-screenwriter Tracy Letts is 57. Actor Al Madrigal is 51. Actor Jenica Bergere is 48. Actor-singer John Lloyd Young is 47. Singer Stephen "Ste" McNally (BBMak) is 44. Actor Becki Newton is 44. Actor Mo McRae is 40. TV personality Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is 40. R&amp;B singer Melanie Fiona is 39. Malia Obama is 24.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, July 4, the 185th day of 2022. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.Today's Highlight in History:On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.On this date:In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York.In 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died.In 1831, the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, died in New York City at age 73.In 1863, the Civil War Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, ended as a Confederate garrison surrendered to Union forces.In 1910, in what was billed as "The Fight of the Century," Black world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson defeated white former champ James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada.In 1912, the 48-star American flag, recognizing New Mexico statehood, was adopted. A train wreck near Corning, New York, claimed 39 lives.In 1939, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees delivered his famous farewell speech in which he called himself "the luckiest man on the face of the earth."In 1976, America celebrated its bicentennial with daylong festivities; President Gerald R. Ford made stops in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Independence Hall in Philadelphia and New York, where more than 200 ships paraded up the Hudson River in Operation Sail.In 1987, Klaus Barbie, the former Gestapo chief known as the "Butcher of Lyon," was convicted by a French court of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison (he died in September 1991).In 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis and the Russian space station Mir parted after spending five days in orbit docked together.In 2009, Serena Williams beat her big sister, Venus, 7-6 (3), 6-2 for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship.In 2016, NASA received a radio signal from the solar-powered Juno spacecraft confirming that it was in orbit around the planet Jupiter after a trip of nearly five years and 1.8 billion miles.Ten years ago: Scientists at the European Center for Nuclear Research in Geneva, where the world's biggest atom smasher is located, cheered the apparent end of a decades-long quest for a new subatomic particle called the Higgs boson, or "God particle." Joey Chestnut won his sixth straight Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest at New York's Coney Island, downing 68 dogs and buns to tie his personal best.Five years ago: The United States confirmed that North Korea had launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, as the North had boasted and the U.S. and South Korea had feared. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called it a "new escalation of the threat" to the U.S.One year ago: On the second July Fourth holiday of the coronavirus pandemic, service members and first responders were among more than 1,000 guests at a White House event, where President Joe Biden declared that "America is coming back together"; Biden highlighted the success of the vaccination campaign, but warned that the fight against COVID-19 wasn't over. Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.Today's Birthdays: Actor Eva Marie Saint is 98. Actor Gina Lollobrigida is 95. Country singer Ray Pillow is 85. Actor Ed Bernard is 83. Actor Karolyn Grimes is 82. R&amp;B singer Annette Beard (Martha and the Vandellas) is 79. Broadcast journalist Geraldo Rivera is 79. Vietnam War veteran and peace activist Ron Kovic is 76. R&amp;B musician Ralph Johnson (Earth, Wind and Fire) is 71. Rock musician Domingo Ortiz (Widespread Panic) is 70. Singer John Waite is 70. Rock musician Kirk Pengilly (INXS) is 64. International Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver is 60. Christian rock singer Michael Sweet is 59. Actor-playwright-screenwriter Tracy Letts is 57. Actor Al Madrigal is 51. Actor Jenica Bergere is 48. Actor-singer John Lloyd Young is 47. Singer Stephen "Ste" McNally (BBMak) is 44. Actor Becki Newton is 44. Actor Mo McRae is 40. TV personality Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is 40. R&amp;B singer Melanie Fiona is 39. Malia Obama is 24.

Today in History - July 4

LAWRENCE — Opinion remains divided regarding how guns should factor into American society, especially those weapons designed for military warfare.

But what do actual soldiers think about this subject?

The surprising answers are explored in a new article titled&nbsp;<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ssqu.13145">“How Do Veterans View Gun Policies? Evidence from the Guns in American Life Survey.”</a>&nbsp;It appears in Social Science Quarterly.

“Many observers might expect veterans to be less supportive of gun control than other Americans since they are relatively conservative in terms of political identity,”&nbsp;said Margaret Kelley, professor of American studies at the University of Kansas.

“On average, vets — primarily those who have experienced combat — tend to be more receptive to some forms of gun control, such as restrictions on civilian access to military-style semiautomatic rifles and so-called ‘high-capacity’ magazines. They are also open to an extended waiting period of up to 14 days for the purchase of new handguns,” she said.

Co-written with Christopher Ellison and Pablo Gonzalez of the University of Texas at San Antonio and David Leal of the University of Texas, the article utilizes data gathered from Kelley and Ellison’s Guns in American Life Survey of 2018. This Qualtrics-run survey featuring input from more than 3,000 respondents explores numerous considerations that shape experiences and attitudes concerning firearms.

“The survey had lots of questions about gun experiences and lifestyles, social attitudes and firearm policy preferences, and it took about 30 minutes to complete online,” said Kelley, who noted the assessment is unique due to the amount of female gun owners involved.

Her article discusses how guns are fundamentally “demystified” for those in the military, which may account for their being perceived more as a tool than as an object of empowerment.

“Demystified means, among other things, setting aside the politics of guns and allowing someone to focus on gaining practical knowledge and becoming a competent user,” she said.

“Soldiers learn at least the basics about firearms when they enlist, even if their service does not require regular use or combat. Veterans leave service with vastly different experiences, but this minimum training is ensured. While it is recommended by firearms instructors that gun owners practice and seek out training on an ongoing basis, civilians are not required by law to do so,” she said.

Kelley found several factors accounting for why veterans were more prone to embrace certain rifle/magazine bans and extended waiting periods.

“While they support these limits, combat veterans also tend to be more supportive of expanded gun-carrying rights for civilians, including what is called 'constitutional carry' — or permit-less — that we have in Kansas and a growing number of other states,” she said.

Although the reasons for this seeming paradox are unclear, Kelley speculated that significant numbers of veterans may see public safety benefits to restricting widespread civilian access to powerful, highly destructive weapons, at least without proper vetting.

“At the same time, it is likely that they have learned, witnessed and practiced the safe and responsible carrying of firearms,” she said. “They have also put their lives on the line to defend America and our Constitution, including the Second Amendment. They may be reluctant to surrender those rights upon returning to civilian life.”&nbsp;

Now in her seventh year at KU, Kelley is not a military veteran— but her father was.

“My dad was drafted into the Army and stationed in Germany for two years, followed by six years in the reserves. As kids, we used to sleep in his Army-issued pup tent in the backyard until it finally fell apart. It wasn’t until after he died that I learned he earned sharpshooter qualification in the Army,” she said.

The professor is tapping her Guns in American Life Survey research for a larger book project specifically focusing on the average woman firearm user in middle America.

“I think we have to ask, 'Why do some Americans love guns so much?'” she said.

“Some Americans love guns, and some hate them. Some connect them to individual freedom, and others are more interested in the sport of guns. Others believe we should get rid of all guns. Concerns about self-defense can be universal, meaning that anyone can have that need, and increasing numbers of people are acquiring guns for that reason,” Kelley said. “There are just so many narratives. From some of my research, I would say that for most owners, guns are just one part of life, not a core identity, and not something they love but something they value.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://news.ku.edu/sites/news.ku.edu/files/images/general/2022_news/june/Veterans%20and%20Guns.jpg" alt="A U.S. soldier provides perimeter security outside an Iraqi police station in the Tarmiya Province of Iraq in this 2008 image from the Department of Defense. The soldier was not involved with the KU study. (Photo courtesy U.S. Dept. of Defense)" />
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 </figure>KU News ServiceLAWRENCE — Opinion remains divided regarding how guns should factor into American society, especially those weapons designed for military warfare.But what do actual soldiers think about this subject?The surprising answers are explored in a new article titled&nbsp;<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ssqu.13145">“How Do Veterans View Gun Policies? Evidence from the Guns in American Life Survey.”</a>&nbsp;It appears in Social Science Quarterly.“Many observers might expect veterans to be less supportive of gun control than other Americans since they are relatively conservative in terms of political identity,”&nbsp;said Margaret Kelley, professor of American studies at the University of Kansas.<figure>
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 <figcaption>Margaret Kelley (Photo by KU)</figcaption>
 </figure>“On average, vets — primarily those who have experienced combat — tend to be more receptive to some forms of gun control, such as restrictions on civilian access to military-style semiautomatic rifles and so-called ‘high-capacity’ magazines. They are also open to an extended waiting period of up to 14 days for the purchase of new handguns,” she said.Co-written with Christopher Ellison and Pablo Gonzalez of the University of Texas at San Antonio and David Leal of the University of Texas, the article utilizes data gathered from Kelley and Ellison’s Guns in American Life Survey of 2018. This Qualtrics-run survey featuring input from more than 3,000 respondents explores numerous considerations that shape experiences and attitudes concerning firearms.“The survey had lots of questions about gun experiences and lifestyles, social attitudes and firearm policy preferences, and it took about 30 minutes to complete online,” said Kelley, who noted the assessment is unique due to the amount of female gun owners involved.Her article discusses how guns are fundamentally “demystified” for those in the military, which may account for their being perceived more as a tool than as an object of empowerment.“Demystified means, among other things, setting aside the politics of guns and allowing someone to focus on gaining practical knowledge and becoming a competent user,” she said.“Soldiers learn at least the basics about firearms when they enlist, even if their service does not require regular use or combat. Veterans leave service with vastly different experiences, but this minimum training is ensured. While it is recommended by firearms instructors that gun owners practice and seek out training on an ongoing basis, civilians are not required by law to do so,” she said.Kelley found several factors accounting for why veterans were more prone to embrace certain rifle/magazine bans and extended waiting periods.“While they support these limits, combat veterans also tend to be more supportive of expanded gun-carrying rights for civilians, including what is called 'constitutional carry' — or permit-less — that we have in Kansas and a growing number of other states,” she said.Although the reasons for this seeming paradox are unclear, Kelley speculated that significant numbers of veterans may see public safety benefits to restricting widespread civilian access to powerful, highly destructive weapons, at least without proper vetting.“At the same time, it is likely that they have learned, witnessed and practiced the safe and responsible carrying of firearms,” she said. “They have also put their lives on the line to defend America and our Constitution, including the Second Amendment. They may be reluctant to surrender those rights upon returning to civilian life.”&nbsp;Now in her seventh year at KU, Kelley is not a military veteran— but her father was.“My dad was drafted into the Army and stationed in Germany for two years, followed by six years in the reserves. As kids, we used to sleep in his Army-issued pup tent in the backyard until it finally fell apart. It wasn’t until after he died that I learned he earned sharpshooter qualification in the Army,” she said.The professor is tapping her Guns in American Life Survey research for a larger book project specifically focusing on the average woman firearm user in middle America.So why do Americans love guns so much?“I think we have to ask, 'Why do some Americans love guns so much?'” she said.“Some Americans love guns, and some hate them. Some connect them to individual freedom, and others are more interested in the sport of guns. Others believe we should get rid of all guns. Concerns about self-defense can be universal, meaning that anyone can have that need, and increasing numbers of people are acquiring guns for that reason,” Kelley said. “There are just so many narratives. From some of my research, I would say that for most owners, guns are just one part of life, not a core identity, and not something they love but something they value.”

Research: Vets often favor more restrictive gun control legislation than civilians

By RON WILSON Kansas State University

Connections. They are a vital part of human relationships, connecting us to our past and to each other.&nbsp;

Enhancing those human connections is one of the roles of the humanities, meaning the various aspects of human society and culture. For 50 years, an organization in Kansas has worked to enhance the humanities in communities across our state.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Julie Mulvihill is executive director of Humanities Kansas. She makes her home in Jefferson County, near the rural community of Perry, population 929 people. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;

Mulvihill recalls being motivated by the humanities when going to a museum as a student in elementary school. “Since I was a little kid, the humanities have inspired me, spurred me into action, and given me reason to pause for some serious thinking,” she said.&nbsp;

“I remember learning about the Galapagos Islands and sitting there on my carpet square and thinking, ‘there is a whole world out there that I know nothing about.’ I felt like it was an important responsibility to know more.”&nbsp;

It contributed to her lifelong love of reading and history, among other things.&nbsp;

Mulvihill earned a bachelors degree in education, social studies and english from the University of Kansas. She later earned the masters degree in historical administration and museum studies from KU. In 2002, she joined the staff of what is now called Humanities Kansas. She became executive director in 2008, now leading the organization into its second 50 years.&nbsp;

In 1972, the National Endowment for the Humanities invited Kansans to form a state-based humanities program connecting the public and humanities scholars for discussions on public issues. The state responded with the creation of the Kansas Committee for the Humanities, now known as Humanities Kansas.&nbsp;

The mission of Humanities Kansas is to connect communities with history, traditions and ideas so as to strengthen civic life.&nbsp;The organization website states: “Since our founding as an independent nonprofit in 1972, Humanities Kansas has pioneered programming, grants and partnerships that share stories to spark conversations — drawing people together and generating new ideas.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

●There are grants to support locally based, humanities-focused activities, such as interpretive exhibitions, community conversations, town halls, panel discussions, presentations and more.

●There is a book discussion program called TALK – Talk About Literature in Kansas.

●There is a speaker’s bureau of those who can speak about a variety of topics.

 ●There are traveling exhibits provided to communities in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program. &nbsp;

In 2021, Humanities Kansas awarded nearly $285,000 in Culture Preservation, Humanities for All, and Action grants, plus provided support for community resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;These initiatives supported 361 events and 241 partnerships with local organizations in 124 communities. One out of every six Kansans was reached by a Humanities Kansas-supported program in some form.&nbsp;

Humanities Kansas has a 17 member Board of Directors from across the state. The current chair is Lori Goetsch of Manhattan.&nbsp;

“The humanities help us ask good questions: what do we value, how has that changed over time and across generations, what do we owe to one another, and where do we make adjustments to prepare for the generations to come?” Mulvihill said. “We are grounded in this ideal that the human experience is worthy of our attention. Big ideas are the only way to tackle the big topics in front of us, and there is never a shortage of big topics to cover in Kansas or anywhere.”&nbsp;

“I love the humanities because there’s an encouragement, an expectation that we should all see beyond ourselves, and connect our own experiences with those of others.”&nbsp;

For more information or to access grants and programs, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.humanitieskansas.org/" target="_blank">www.humanitieskansas.org</a>.&nbsp;

Connections. Whether they build connectedness with our history or with our neighbors or with new ideas, they are a fundamental part of human relationships and American democracy. We commend Julie Mulvihill, Lori Goetsch and all those involved with Humanities Kansas for making a difference by building and enhancing these ideas and relationships.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1623560862487.jpeg" alt="Ron Wilson. Photos courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>Ron Wilson. Photos courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>By RON WILSON Kansas State UniversityConnections. They are a vital part of human relationships, connecting us to our past and to each other.&nbsp;Enhancing those human connections is one of the roles of the humanities, meaning the various aspects of human society and culture. For 50 years, an organization in Kansas has worked to enhance the humanities in communities across our state.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Julie Mulvihill is executive director of Humanities Kansas. She makes her home in Jefferson County, near the rural community of Perry, population 929 people. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;Mulvihill recalls being motivated by the humanities when going to a museum as a student in elementary school. “Since I was a little kid, the humanities have inspired me, spurred me into action, and given me reason to pause for some serious thinking,” she said.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1656854483153.jpeg" alt="Julie Mulvihill" />
 <figcaption>Julie Mulvihill</figcaption>
 </figure>“I remember learning about the Galapagos Islands and sitting there on my carpet square and thinking, ‘there is a whole world out there that I know nothing about.’ I felt like it was an important responsibility to know more.”&nbsp;It contributed to her lifelong love of reading and history, among other things.&nbsp;Mulvihill earned a bachelors degree in education, social studies and english from the University of Kansas. She later earned the masters degree in historical administration and museum studies from KU. In 2002, she joined the staff of what is now called Humanities Kansas. She became executive director in 2008, now leading the organization into its second 50 years.&nbsp;In 1972, the National Endowment for the Humanities invited Kansans to form a state-based humanities program connecting the public and humanities scholars for discussions on public issues. The state responded with the creation of the Kansas Committee for the Humanities, now known as Humanities Kansas.&nbsp;The mission of Humanities Kansas is to connect communities with history, traditions and ideas so as to strengthen civic life.&nbsp;The organization website states: “Since our founding as an independent nonprofit in 1972, Humanities Kansas has pioneered programming, grants and partnerships that share stories to spark conversations — drawing people together and generating new ideas.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For example:&nbsp;●There are grants to support locally based, humanities-focused activities, such as interpretive exhibitions, community conversations, town halls, panel discussions, presentations and more.●There is a book discussion program called TALK – Talk About Literature in Kansas.●There is a speaker’s bureau of those who can speak about a variety of topics. ●There are traveling exhibits provided to communities in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program. &nbsp;In 2021, Humanities Kansas awarded nearly $285,000 in Culture Preservation, Humanities for All, and Action grants, plus provided support for community resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;These initiatives supported 361 events and 241 partnerships with local organizations in 124 communities. One out of every six Kansans was reached by a Humanities Kansas-supported program in some form.&nbsp;Humanities Kansas has a 17 member Board of Directors from across the state. The current chair is Lori Goetsch of Manhattan.&nbsp;“The humanities help us ask good questions: what do we value, how has that changed over time and across generations, what do we owe to one another, and where do we make adjustments to prepare for the generations to come?” Mulvihill said. “We are grounded in this ideal that the human experience is worthy of our attention. Big ideas are the only way to tackle the big topics in front of us, and there is never a shortage of big topics to cover in Kansas or anywhere.”&nbsp;“I love the humanities because there’s an encouragement, an expectation that we should all see beyond ourselves, and connect our own experiences with those of others.”&nbsp;For more information or to access grants and programs, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.humanitieskansas.org/" target="_blank">www.humanitieskansas.org</a>.&nbsp;Connections. Whether they build connectedness with our history or with our neighbors or with new ideas, they are a fundamental part of human relationships and American democracy. We commend Julie Mulvihill, Lori Goetsch and all those involved with Humanities Kansas for making a difference by building and enhancing these ideas and relationships.&nbsp;Let’s get connected.&nbsp;

NOW THAT'S RURAL: Julie Mulvihill, Humanities Kansas

By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/06/29/sfc-approves-state-worker-pay-raises-digs-into-bonuses-for-child-care-providers/">Kansas Reflector</a>

OTTAWA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids had a backdrop of cattle, horses and wide-open spaces while speaking Wednesday night from a farmhouse porch to Franklin County Democrats about forming alliances in the state’s newly gerrymandered 3rd congressional district.

Davids, of course, is seeking reelection in a district dramatically altered from just two years ago, when she thumped Republican Amanda Adkins by 42,000 votes and a 53.6% to 43.5% margin.

The requirement to redraw congressional boundaries in Kansas enabled legislative allies of Adkins, who is taking another shot at Davids, to delete the top half of Democrat-rich Wyandotte County from her district and replace it with Republican-dominant counties of Miami, Anderson and Franklin. It was enough of a swing Davids sought and obtained a seat on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.

“I want to introduce myself to you all tonight and start building the relationships we’re going to want and also what we’re going to need to have so that we can get our state moving in the best direction for, you know, the kids, the grandkids and those future generations,” she said.

This wasn’t a news conference or photo opportunity near a clogged highway in Johnson County or Kansas City, Kansas. This was an appeal to voters in the quiet, shaded lawn of educators Scott Yeargain and Polly Shteamer off a gravel road southeast of Ottawa. She began speaking to an audience of 90 sitting on folding chairs while they finished potluck dinners. The iced tea and soft drinks were available on a hay wagon.

Davids talked about being raised by a single mother, Crystal, who was at the event. She chronicled her experiences with college, law school, a White House fellowship and working on tribal issues at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

In 2018, she struggled to recruit a woman in the Democratic Party to challenge GOP incumbent U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. So, she ran herself. She won a six-person primary and defeated Yoder by nearly 30,000 votes.

“I hope you can see how — although on paper it’s not super clear — how someone like me ends up in Congress. I actually think paths should look more like that than the current path that we usually see of people who are representing us in the House, the Senate and the White House,” Davids said.

She said Aug. 2 primary ballots across Kansas included an amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would reverse a 2019 Kansas Supreme Court decision declaring a right to abortion existed in the state’s Bill of Rights. She opposes the amendment and was startled by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week striking down the Roe v. Wade decision that had legalized abortion nationwide.

“We’re the first state in the country to have voters make their voices heard on this,” Davids said to applause. “With the things we’re seeing in so many other places that are so extreme, I think if — not if — when we beat back this amendment, we can send literally waves of hope through the entire rest of the country. We can do that right from the heartland.

U.S. Senate candidate Mark Holland, a Democrat who served as mayor of the Unified Government in Wyandotte County, started his stump speech by declaring lineage as a fourth-generation union Democrat and third-generation United Methodist pastor.

He said Kansas needed representatives in Washington, D.C., who understood what Americans had in common was greater than what divided them. In faith communities, he said, members didn’t segregate themselves in pews by partisan affiliation. Folks in church who disagreed philosophically worshiped together, sang in the choir together and worked in the food pantry together.

“We all want the same thing,” he said. “We all want meaningful work. We all want opportunity for our children. And, we all want to live in a community that we can be proud of.”

He’s campaigning against five other people to be the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican who has served in Congress since 1997.

“Jerry Moran talks a moderate game, but in fact he has voted with everyone on the extremist side,” Holland said.

Holland, of Kansas City, said a frequent question on the campaign trail centered on how he expected to defeated Moran. The inquiries come from discouraged Kansans who don’t recall Democrats won three of the five past races for governor, he said.

He said the winning strategy had to focus on nominating quality candidates and getting out the vote. Five counties in Kansas hold half the state’s votes, he said, while 10 counties possessed two-thirds of the total.

“Laura Kelly won four years ago by winning nine out of 105 counties,” he said. “We need to win the big 10. In the other 95, where there are one-third of the votes, we need to take a chapter out of Stacey Abrams’ book in Georgia and be willing to lose less badly.”

Two rivals of Holland — Patrick Wiesner of Overland Park and Robert Klingenberg of Salina — were on hand to address the after-dinner group of Democrats.

Wiesner, who has campaign for U.S. Senate twice before, said if elected he would be committed to creation of quality manufacturing jobs and a robust K-12 education system. He said it was sad Trump still held sway over the Republican Party.

“Kansas is the state that gave this country Dwight Eisenhower, Father Emil Kapaun and Amelia Earhart,” he said. “These heroes stand for leadership and sacrifice and courage. Trump is a draft dodger who purposely doesn’t pay his contractors and he hires porn stars.”

Klingenberg, who worked as a truck driver, said corporate oligarchs should provide a living wage to workers because “everybody deserves the America we were promised when growing up.” He said time had come for universal health care in the United States.

Lynn Rogers, the Democratic state treasurer seeking election to that statewide office, said he had a career as an agriculture banker and served 16 years on the Wichita school board before elected to the Kansas Senate and lieutenant governor as Kelly’s running mate. He was subsequently appointed by Kelly to the vacant job of treasurer.

“Never really planned to go to Topeka,” he told the crowd. “I always kind of thought it was a bubble and people acted kind of different.”

He doesn’t have a primary opponent, but would face winner of a GOP primary between state Rep. Steven Johnson of Assaria and state Sen. Caryn Tyson of Parker. The field includes Libertarian candidate Steve Roberts. Johnson, Rogers said, models himself as a moderate but votes with the “far right” 97% of the time. He said Tyson voted with extreme Republicans “125% of the time.” Roberts, a former state Board of Education member, fit the same mold.

“We know it’s going to be hard-fought,” Rogers said. “We know that a strong state treasurer’s race, particularly me being from Wichita, will help many of our Democrats statewide. We need every Democrat, every independent and what I call principled Republican to say, ‘We don’t want to go back. We cannot afford to go back'” to policies championed by Gov. Sam Brownback.

Darrell McCune, the Democratic Party chairman in Franklin County, said he was energized after doubling the number of Democrats signed up to serve in county precinct positions. In this election cycle, he said, the tally increased from 10 to 21.

“The county party has been really growing since 2016,” said McCune, a retired school music teacher who is running for the 59th District Kansas House seat left vacant by departure of GOP Rep. Blaine Finch of Ottawa. “It’s fun.”

He said Democrats in the county were expanding door-to-door operations. In addition, the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade prompted young women to call about volunteering during the current election cycle.

Nina Fricke, who lives in northern Miami County, said she had been represented by Davids for nearly four years.

“I have never in my life seen a representative work so hard,” she said. “I really hope we can get her in so you all can get to know her.”

Fricke, running for the District 6 seat in the Kansas House, has worked for 35 years as a nurse specializing in newborn intensive care. She said political debates at the Capitol on the COVID-19 pandemic and funding of K-12 public schools were troubling.

“This last year I watched the Legislature very, very closely. I didn’t like what I saw,” she said. “Saw a lot of really bad medical information being given. And, I also saw an awful lot of attacks on public education.”

By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/06/29/sfc-approves-state-worker-pay-raises-digs-into-bonuses-for-child-care-providers/">Kansas Reflector</a><figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sharice-Davids-Ottawa-1024x768.jpg" alt="&nbsp;U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, the 3rd District Democrat, speaks to newly acquired constituents in Franklin County as she introduced herself to voters in a district gerrymandered by Republicans to undermine her reelection in 2022. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, the 3rd District Democrat, speaks to newly acquired constituents in Franklin County as she introduced herself to voters in a district gerrymandered by Republicans to undermine her reelection in 2022. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>OTTAWA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids had a backdrop of cattle, horses and wide-open spaces while speaking Wednesday night from a farmhouse porch to Franklin County Democrats about forming alliances in the state’s newly gerrymandered 3rd congressional district.Davids, of course, is seeking reelection in a district dramatically altered from just two years ago, when she thumped Republican Amanda Adkins by 42,000 votes and a 53.6% to 43.5% margin.The requirement to redraw congressional boundaries in Kansas enabled legislative allies of Adkins, who is taking another shot at Davids, to delete the top half of Democrat-rich Wyandotte County from her district and replace it with Republican-dominant counties of Miami, Anderson and Franklin. It was enough of a swing Davids sought and obtained a seat on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.“I want to introduce myself to you all tonight and start building the relationships we’re going to want and also what we’re going to need to have so that we can get our state moving in the best direction for, you know, the kids, the grandkids and those future generations,” she said.This wasn’t a news conference or photo opportunity near a clogged highway in Johnson County or Kansas City, Kansas. This was an appeal to voters in the quiet, shaded lawn of educators Scott Yeargain and Polly Shteamer off a gravel road southeast of Ottawa. She began speaking to an audience of 90 sitting on folding chairs while they finished potluck dinners. The iced tea and soft drinks were available on a hay wagon.<h2>‘Waves of hope’</h2>Davids talked about being raised by a single mother, Crystal, who was at the event. She chronicled her experiences with college, law school, a White House fellowship and working on tribal issues at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.In 2018, she struggled to recruit a woman in the Democratic Party to challenge GOP incumbent U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. So, she ran herself. She won a six-person primary and defeated Yoder by nearly 30,000 votes.“I hope you can see how — although on paper it’s not super clear — how someone like me ends up in Congress. I actually think paths should look more like that than the current path that we usually see of people who are representing us in the House, the Senate and the White House,” Davids said.She said Aug. 2 primary ballots across Kansas included an amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would reverse a 2019 Kansas Supreme Court decision declaring a right to abortion existed in the state’s Bill of Rights. She opposes the amendment and was startled by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week striking down the Roe v. Wade decision that had legalized abortion nationwide.“We’re the first state in the country to have voters make their voices heard on this,” Davids said to applause. “With the things we’re seeing in so many other places that are so extreme, I think if — not if — when we beat back this amendment, we can send literally waves of hope through the entire rest of the country. We can do that right from the heartland.<figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mark-Holland-U.S.-Senate-1024x768.jpg" alt="U.S. Senate candidate Mark Holland, a Democrat who served as mayor of the Unified Government in Wyandotte County, said during a campaign near Ottawa that Democrats could win statewide campaigns in Kansas by defeating GOP nominees in the state’s 10 largest population counties and losing respectably in the other 95 counties. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>U.S. Senate candidate Mark Holland, a Democrat who served as mayor of the Unified Government in Wyandotte County, said during a campaign near Ottawa that Democrats could win statewide campaigns in Kansas by defeating GOP nominees in the state’s 10 largest population counties and losing respectably in the other 95 counties. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Abrams’ playbook</h2>U.S. Senate candidate Mark Holland, a Democrat who served as mayor of the Unified Government in Wyandotte County, started his stump speech by declaring lineage as a fourth-generation union Democrat and third-generation United Methodist pastor.He said Kansas needed representatives in Washington, D.C., who understood what Americans had in common was greater than what divided them. In faith communities, he said, members didn’t segregate themselves in pews by partisan affiliation. Folks in church who disagreed philosophically worshiped together, sang in the choir together and worked in the food pantry together.“We all want the same thing,” he said. “We all want meaningful work. We all want opportunity for our children. And, we all want to live in a community that we can be proud of.”He’s campaigning against five other people to be the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican who has served in Congress since 1997.“Jerry Moran talks a moderate game, but in fact he has voted with everyone on the extremist side,” Holland said.Holland, of Kansas City, said a frequent question on the campaign trail centered on how he expected to defeated Moran. The inquiries come from discouraged Kansans who don’t recall Democrats won three of the five past races for governor, he said.He said the winning strategy had to focus on nominating quality candidates and getting out the vote. Five counties in Kansas hold half the state’s votes, he said, while 10 counties possessed two-thirds of the total.“Laura Kelly won four years ago by winning nine out of 105 counties,” he said. “We need to win the big 10. In the other 95, where there are one-third of the votes, we need to take a chapter out of Stacey Abrams’ book in Georgia and be willing to lose less badly.”<h2>And, porn stars</h2>Two rivals of Holland — Patrick Wiesner of Overland Park and Robert Klingenberg of Salina — were on hand to address the after-dinner group of Democrats.Wiesner, who has campaign for U.S. Senate twice before, said if elected he would be committed to creation of quality manufacturing jobs and a robust K-12 education system. He said it was sad Trump still held sway over the Republican Party.“Kansas is the state that gave this country Dwight Eisenhower, Father Emil Kapaun and Amelia Earhart,” he said. “These heroes stand for leadership and sacrifice and courage. Trump is a draft dodger who purposely doesn’t pay his contractors and he hires porn stars.”Klingenberg, who worked as a truck driver, said corporate oligarchs should provide a living wage to workers because “everybody deserves the America we were promised when growing up.” He said time had come for universal health care in the United States.<figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Robert-McCune-Franklin-County-1024x768.jpg" alt="Darrell McCune, standing right, the Democratic Party chairman in Franklin County and a candidate for the Kansas House, said young people were invigorated by demise of Roe v. Wade to volunteer in the current election cycle. He said the county’s Democratic Party had been growing since 2016. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Darrell McCune, standing right, the Democratic Party chairman in Franklin County and a candidate for the Kansas House, said young people were invigorated by demise of Roe v. Wade to volunteer in the current election cycle. He said the county’s Democratic Party had been growing since 2016. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Remember Brownback</h2>Lynn Rogers, the Democratic state treasurer seeking election to that statewide office, said he had a career as an agriculture banker and served 16 years on the Wichita school board before elected to the Kansas Senate and lieutenant governor as Kelly’s running mate. He was subsequently appointed by Kelly to the vacant job of treasurer.“Never really planned to go to Topeka,” he told the crowd. “I always kind of thought it was a bubble and people acted kind of different.”He doesn’t have a primary opponent, but would face winner of a GOP primary between state Rep. Steven Johnson of Assaria and state Sen. Caryn Tyson of Parker. The field includes Libertarian candidate Steve Roberts. Johnson, Rogers said, models himself as a moderate but votes with the “far right” 97% of the time. He said Tyson voted with extreme Republicans “125% of the time.” Roberts, a former state Board of Education member, fit the same mold.“We know it’s going to be hard-fought,” Rogers said. “We know that a strong state treasurer’s race, particularly me being from Wichita, will help many of our Democrats statewide. We need every Democrat, every independent and what I call principled Republican to say, ‘We don’t want to go back. We cannot afford to go back'” to policies championed by Gov. Sam Brownback.<h2>The local level</h2>Darrell McCune, the Democratic Party chairman in Franklin County, said he was energized after doubling the number of Democrats signed up to serve in county precinct positions. In this election cycle, he said, the tally increased from 10 to 21.“The county party has been really growing since 2016,” said McCune, a retired school music teacher who is running for the 59th District Kansas House seat left vacant by departure of GOP Rep. Blaine Finch of Ottawa. “It’s fun.”He said Democrats in the county were expanding door-to-door operations. In addition, the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade prompted young women to call about volunteering during the current election cycle.Nina Fricke, who lives in northern Miami County, said she had been represented by Davids for nearly four years.“I have never in my life seen a representative work so hard,” she said. “I really hope we can get her in so you all can get to know her.”Fricke, running for the District 6 seat in the Kansas House, has worked for 35 years as a nurse specializing in newborn intensive care. She said political debates at the Capitol on the COVID-19 pandemic and funding of K-12 public schools were troubling.“This last year I watched the Legislature very, very closely. I didn’t like what I saw,” she said. “Saw a lot of really bad medical information being given. And, I also saw an awful lot of attacks on public education.”

Rep. Sharice Davids planting roots in gerrymandered district with distinctly rural flavor

Today is Sunday, July 3, the 184th day of 2022. There are 181 days left in the year.

On July 3, 1976, Israel launched its daring mission to rescue 106 passengers and Air France crew members being held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda by pro-Palestinian hijackers; the commandos succeeded in rescuing all but four of the hostages.

In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.

In 1863, the three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett's Charge.

In 1944, during World War II, Soviet forces recaptured Minsk from the Germans.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, July 3, the 184th day of 2022. There are 181 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 3, 1976, Israel launched its daring mission to rescue 106 passengers and Air France crew members being held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda by pro-Palestinian hijackers; the commandos succeeded in rescuing all but four of the hostages.On this date:In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.In 1863, the three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett's Charge.In 1944, during World War II, Soviet forces recaptured Minsk from the Germans.In 1950, the first carrier strikes of the Korean War took place as the USS Valley Forge and the HMS Triumph sent fighter planes against North Korean targets.In 1971, singer Jim Morrison of The Doors died in Paris at age 27.In 1979, Dan White, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting deaths of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, was sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison. (He ended up serving five years.)In 1986, President Ronald Reagan presided over a gala ceremony in New York Harbor that saw the relighting of the renovated Statue of Liberty.In 1988, the USS Vincennes shot down an Iran Air jetliner over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard.In 1996, Russians went to the polls to re-elect Boris Yeltsin president over his Communist challenger, Gennady Zyuganov, in a runoff.In 2011, Novak Djokovic won his first Wimbledon, beating defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3.In 2013, Egypt's first democratically elected president, Mohammed Morsi, was overthrown by the military after just one year by the same kind of Arab Spring uprising that had brought the Islamist leader to power.In 2020, speaking at the foot of Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump asserted that protesters pushing for racial justice were engaging in a "merciless campaign to wipe out our history."Ten years ago: Andy Griffith, 86, who made homespun American Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in "The Andy Griffith Show," died at his North Carolina home.Five years ago: A federal appeals court ruled that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt overstepped his authority in trying to delay implementation of an Obama administration rule requiring oil and gas companies to monitor and reduce methane leaks.One year ago: Crews suspended the search for the living and the dead in the rubble of a collapsed South Florida condo building so that workers could start preparing the unstable remainder of the building for demolition ahead of a tropical storm.Today's Birthdays: Playwright Tom Stoppard is 85. Writer-producer Jay Tarses is 83. Actor Michael Cole (TV: "The Mod Squad") is 82. Attorney Gloria Allred is 81. Folk singer Judith Durham (The Seekers) is 79. Actor Kurtwood Smith is 79. Country singer Johnny Lee is 76. Humorist Dave Barry is 75. Actor Betty Buckley is 75. Actor Jan Smithers is 73. Actor Bruce Altman is 67. Talk show host Montel Williams is 66. Country singer Aaron Tippin is 64. Rock musician Vince Clarke (Erasure) is 62. Actor Tom Cruise is 60. Actor Thomas Gibson is 60. Actor Hunter Tylo is 60. Actor Connie Nielsen is 58. Actor Yeardley Smith is 58. TV chef Sandra Lee is 56. Singer Ishmael Butler is 53. Rock musician Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies) is 53. Actor-singer Shawnee Smith is 53. Actor-singer Audra McDonald is 52. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is 51. Actor Patrick Wilson is 49. Country singer Trent Tomlinson is 47. Actor Andrea Barber is 46. Singer Shane Lynch (Boyzone) is 46. Actor Ian Anthony Dale is 44. Actor/comedian Julie Klausner is 44. Actor Elizabeth Hendrickson is 43. Country singer-songwriter Sarah Buxton is 42. Actor Olivia Munn is 42. Actor Shoshannah Stern is 42. Rock singer-songwriter Elle King is 33. Actor Grant Rosenmeyer is 31.