thekansan.com http://www.thekansan.com/section/features thekansan.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Wed, 22 May 2013 8:11:45 +0000 Morning Jolt: Vatican says pope didn’t perform exorcism, but … http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/NEWS/305229998/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 21:07:00 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/NEWS/305229998/196/features After a video went viral that showed Pope Francis seemingly performing an exorcism on a man, the Vatican responded by saying, “The Holy Father had no intention to perform any exorcism. Instead, as he frequently does for the sick and suffering persons who approach him, he simply meant to pray for a suffering person who was presented to him.” In the video, the pope took [...]]]> Morning Minutes: May 22 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/NEWS/305229999/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 21:06:00 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/NEWS/305229999/196/features Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

]]> HC signs two soccer players http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/SPORTS/130529747/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 5:23:48 By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/SPORTS/130529747/196/features HESSTON — Hesston College signed Sydni Carter of Muskogee, Okla., to play basketball and soccer for the Larks.?Also signed for women's soccer was Dusti Diener of Harrisonville, Mo.?Carter played for Muskogee High School.?She was a midfielder and defender in soccer. In basketball, she was the starting center, averaging 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds a game as a senior. The basketball team finished the season ranked second in the state.?"I’m excited to have Sydni join [...]]]> Sports briefs http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/SPORTS/130529748/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 4:51:39   http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/SPORTS/130529748/196/features Hesston College?names top athletes

HESSTON — Hayley Gately of Roseville, Calif., and Jacob Landis of Sterling, Ill., were named Hesston College athletes of the year at the annual HC athletic banquet.?Gately is a member of the HC softball team, where she earned all-region honors. She is the team's all-time leader in home runs, doubles, triples, runs scored and RBIs.?“Hayley made countless contributions to our program and the broader Hesston campus, [...]]]> Three softball players sign with HC http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/SPORTS/130529749/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 4:49:58 By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/SPORTS/130529749/196/features HESSTON — Hesston College softball coach Andrew Sharp signed Tihani Palomares of Mililani, Hawaii, Whitney Bilbao of Elko, Nev., and Tricia Ogle of Elko, Nev., to a letter of intent to play for the Larks beginning this fall.?Palomares is an infielder and pitcher for Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, Hawaii, where she served as a team captain as a senior. She was named to the New City Nissan Goodwill Classic, an all-star game for players from the island of Oahu.? [...]]]> Bethel coach signs two http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/SPORTS/130529750/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 4:47:44 By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/SPORTS/130529750/196/features Bethel College women's basketball coach Mark Fox looks to bolster his numbers by signing two players to letters of intent for the 2013-14 season.?Players signed include MeKale Chapple of Jones, Okla., and Mackenzie Hammond of Rose Hill, a transfer from Butler Community College.?Chappel is a 5-foot-11 guard-forward from Millwood High School, where she helped lead the team to a state title in 2012 and state runner-up spots in 2009 and 2011. She was an alternate to the all- [...]]]> Obituary: Jerry Dalke http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/OBITUARIES/130529763/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/OBITUARIES/130529763/196/features Jerry Dalke, 67, died May 20, 2013, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.

Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063, is in charge of the arrangements, www.jostfuneralhome.com.

 

]]> Obituary: Levi Brown http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529765/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529765/196/features Levi Brown, 88, died May 11, 2013, at Peabody Care Center.

Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063, is in charge of the arrangements, www.jostfuneralhome.com.

 

]]> Obituary: Bradford K. 'Brad' Gordon http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/OBITUARIES/130529766/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/OBITUARIES/130529766/196/features Bradford K. "Brad" Gordon, 66, retired employee for Senior Services Inc. for 26 years, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas H.; and brother, Thomas III.

Brad is survived by his partner, Patrick Habkirk; son, Jason Gordon and his wife Melissa Stucky of Lawrence; and his mother, Hazel Gordon of Newton.

A celebration of Brad's life will be [...]]]> Esther Cepeda: Missing school -- for vacation http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529793/196/features?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By Esther Cepeda, Washington Post http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529793/196/features This also happens at the beginning of the school year and during the holidays as parents take their children out of classes for long family trips. But I can tell you from first-hand experience that there’s nothing worse than getting through the [...]]]> How to Erase Pencil Marks http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219951/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:27 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219951/196/features Car Care Tips http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219952/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:27 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219952/196/features TV Show Recaps - Dancing with the Stars Episode Recap: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219940/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:17 TV Guide http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219940/196/features Dancing with the Stars Episode Recap: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219941/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:17 TV Guide http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219941/196/features Today's News: Our Take - Grimm Postmortem: David Giuntoli on the Finale's "Crazy Aggro" Zombies http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219938/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:01 TV Guide http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219938/196/features Grimm Postmortem: David Giuntoli on the Finale's "Crazy Aggro" Zombies http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219948/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:01 TV Guide http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219948/196/features Today's News: Our Take - Mega Buzz: Castle's Proposal, Arrow's New Mission and Burn Notice's Reunion http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219935/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:22:15 TV Guide http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219935/196/features I can't believe I have to wait all summer for more Castle. Is there any ...]]> Mega Buzz: Castle's Proposal, Arrow's New Mission and Burn Notice's Reunion http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219945/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:22:15 TV Guide http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219945/196/features I can't believe I have to wait all summer for more Castle. Is there any ...]]> Today's News: Our Take - Jersey Shore’s Pauly D Debuts Slick, Gatsby-Inspired Hairstyle http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219934/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:22:02 TV Guide http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219934/196/features Pauly D posted a new look of himself Monday on his Instagram page. Along with ...]]> Jersey Shore’s Pauly D Debuts Slick, Gatsby-Inspired Hairstyle http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219944/196/features?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 20:22:02 TV Guide http://www.thekansan.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305219944/196/features Pauly D posted a new look of himself Monday on his Instagram page. Along with ...]]>