The Emporia Gazette

Finish Line

I know the Chamber donated information packets to all the riders when they registered and in that packet were 2 free tickets to the Granada for the afternoon showing of The Sandlot. Maybe I am confused also about how much Main Street was involved versus the Chamber. I saw Casey Woods busting his tail most of the day helping to prepare and break down the street events. Whoever had a hand in it, we appreciated it all!!

June 8, 2010 at 10:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Finish Line

Congrats to all riders and supporters for this successful event! Congrats to my husband for making it 142 miles! He rode in to Alma and decided he had enough! This race is truly a test of endurance and pure heart. I saw riders being carted off in ambulances, suffering heat exhaustion and yet many determined souls still plugging away to the very end. It was a testament to the human spirit and limits of the body. This event has the potential to be very big for Emporia. Thanks to everyone who helped this year including the Mohn's, the Chamber, Main Street and race organizers, Jim and Joel. Can't wait for next year!

June 8, 2010 at 8:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

This weekend

The DK200 (Dirty Kanza) is expecting approx. 200 riders who will be at the starting line come 6:00am in downtown Emporia this Saturday. This is a big time race with many local competitors. 200 miles on a bicycle in the beautiful flint hills in one day!! Thousands of hours of training have gone in to many local racers. Good luck to all riders!

June 3, 2010 at 4:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Benny Broadfoot

Thank God for Mr. Broadfoot and every other teacher out there who have made lifelong positive impressions on their students. My guess is we all have a Mr. Broadfoot who changed us for the better.

October 9, 2009 at 9:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Kabobs at Farmers Market

I hope they'll be making more than they did last time kabobs were on the menu! I brought my family around 6 and they were gone. Bobby D's got our business that night!!

August 31, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Chase Co. arrest leads to immigration charges

Geez goodoleboy

Cotton candy, fairies, clouds, sandy beaches, puppies...find your happy place, man!!

August 21, 2009 at 8:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Spotlight aimed wrong

The inhumane horrors and daily incidences of violence and brutality against women and children in the Congo makes me physically nautious. Thinking of what a young girls life may be like living in that horiffic environment is something most of us cannot fathom.

Putting our heads in the sand and not addressing it with our own families and children (males and females) continues to keep the shame and stigma of rape in the darkened corners where nobody wants to venture.

Not to diminish the plight of Congolese victims, our own national stats on rape are nothing to be boastful about. Now stats are proving that 1 in 3 women in our country will be a victim of sexual assault in her lifetime. We all have a responsibility to step up with our families and talk about power and control, healthy relationships and dating, setting boundaries and not to let our young men get sucked into the stereotype of equating being a real man with dominance, power and aggression over others.

August 14, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Volunteer accused of theft

My hope is that their son is still welcomed into the program with open arms. It's not his fault that this happened in his family and I'd hate to see him take the brunt of this event. He's a bright up and coming wrestler with lots of potential. School and sports are stressful enough without added pressure from everyone else talking down about your family.

August 13, 2009 at 4:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Pizza for United Way

Good point Steve. I agree. I also however know that some folks would balk and throw a big fit that some of their meal proceeds are going to support United Way. All comes back to choice... they could choose to not eat at Pizza Hut from 3 to 9, or bring in a voucher making it clear they want to participate in the fundraiser. Remember they (Pizza Hut) have to make EVERYONE happy... (sarcasm intended). Maybe the city could have considered smoking vouchers... j/k!

August 13, 2009 at 8:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Brief Homecoming

God bless you and your family and prayers for a safe return. Being away must be so difficult for your whole family. I hope Stephanie has lots of support in Emporia. Best of luck on the rest of your tour.

August 12, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )