PHOENIX (AP) — The priest was beloved by his parishioners — yet for years he made a one-word ritual mistake, repeatedly, that has caused confusion and anxiety for thousands of Catholics in the Phoenix area now worrying that they were improperly baptized.
Lately reading through social media has led some to utter things like “come on, we’re better than this.” The “trolling” is pervasive. Often rudeness just rules the day.
The worst tragedies are preventable tragedies. We see them in the news: apartment fires due to space heaters, traffic accidents caused by drivers under the influence, or medical errors to name a few. Then there are easily preventable tragedies, if only the resources were available: the UN reports that 25,000 people die of starvation (10,000 of them children) every day.
Even casual baseball fans know that Jackie Robinson became Major League Baseball’s first black player, that he had a stellar career with the Brooklyn Dodgers which included Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards. But Robinson’s life before and after Brooklyn was also rewarding. Too few people remember Robinson’s collegiate achievements, and then his civil rights activism.
Golf Wedgewood Senior Men 1. Dane Lawrence, Ed Hodge, Dennis Carter -4.
The Newton Flip- Flop Shop gymnastics team opened its season with two meets – Jan. 16 at the New Year Invitational hosted by Jag Gymnastics in Andover; and a meet Jan. 29 hosted by McPherson and the Teuton Twisters.
SALINA – The current crop of Bethel College men’s basketball players have set a lot of milestones in the last few years. The Threshers hit another one Wednesday in an 85-74 win over Kansas Wesleyan in KCAC play at Mabee Arena in Salina.
Feb. 19 through 27, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and the Kansan Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheNewtonKansan/) for the latest in cancellation and postponement announcements for area teams).
SALINA – The Bethel College women’s basketball team outplayed Kansas Wesleyan about everywhere except the free throw line, falling to the Coyotes 52-48 Wednesday in KCAC play in Salina. Kansas Wesleyan, 18-9, went 10 of 11 from the line, while Bethel missed all five attempts.
Chris Rangel started a youth Mixed Marshal Arts program about three years ago at his gymnasium, Ultimate Marshall Arts. He started with five kids, the program has grown to more than 50.