On June 20th designers from

Play by Design, of Ithaca N.Y.,

met with children from the

City of Concordia & surround-

ing communities to conceptu-

alize a new design for our city

park.

The idea began in a Rotary

Club meeting this past April.

And was inspired by surround-

ing communities Miltonvale

and Clay Center.

“Prospective businesses are

not only looking for the right

economic fit, but also the right

fit for their employees and

families," McMillan said. "A

community-built playground

really showcases Concordia's

community attitude."

The group aims to raise

$150,000 by build week April

2014. To hire out

the cost to build the

playground that the

leaders are intending

on could cost $1

million so volunteers

will provide the man

-power to complete

it. Local citizens will

build the structure

over a period of 5

days.

VOLUNTEER

Those interested can

fill out a sign-up

sheet at the Cloud-

Corp office, 606 Washington

St., or Central National Bank,

130 E. 7th St. You can also

email ash-

ley.mcmillan@cloudcorp.net

with your name, the committee

you're interested in and your

phone number.

Stay informed about the pro-

ject by following:

Facebook.com/

ConcordiaCommunityParkPro-

ject.

Destination Playground

The Concordia City Commission

intends to involve as many quali-

fied citizens as possible in the

governing process.

If you are interested in serving

the community by becoming a

member of one of these boards,

commissions or committees, you

are asked to fill out a short Ex-

pression of Interest Form. To be

considered for any appointments,

return a completed Expression of

Interest Form to the City Clerk’s

Office.

All members of boards, commis-

sions and committees serve with-

out pay – out of a concern for the

public good.

Get Involved in your Local Government

City of Concordia

City Chatter

City Commission:

July 3rd & 17th

August 7th & 21st

September 4th & 18th

Library Board:

July 2nd

August 6th

September 3rd

Housing Authority:

July 9th

August 13th

September 10th

American Legion Fireworks

July 3rd at the Ball fields

Cloud County Fair:

July 24th — 27th

Fall Fest:

September 28th

City Hall Closed:

July 4th —Independence

Day

September 2nd —Labor

Day

Inside this Issue

2013 Commission

Wedding Vows

Thursday Art Walk

Hydrating Foods

Municipal Pool

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3

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3

2

City Calendar

Forms and more information are

available in the City Clerk’s Office,

P.O. Box 603, 701 Washington

Street, Concordia, Kansas 66901.

If you have questions, please call

the City Clerk’s Office at 243-

2670.

Summer 2013

Volume 4, Issue 2

Designer Dennis Wille notes a suggestion from Drake Blochlinger during a child focus group Thursday morning at Concordia's City Park. CREDIT: LIND-SAY HANSON METCALF

Birthdays / Births 4

For the first time in Concor-

dia's history two women are

serving on the City Commis-

sion—Christy Hasch and

Marsha Wentz

The result of the 834 votes for

the spring General Election is

as follows:

Christy Hasch was the winner

with 510 votes, 37 percent of

votes.

Incumbent, Marsh Wentz fol-

lowed closely with 478 votes,

36 percent.

Retta Waite received 356 votes,

26 percent.

After the annual reorganization

of the City Commission on

April 17th, Hasch and Wentz

were sworn in for their three

year terms and Tim Parker was

declared mayor for the next

year. Wentz was elected to be

mayor pro tem in case Parker

was absent.

"I look forward to working

with the four of you and with

city staff," Hasch said.

Hasch took the place of Gary

Fraser, who did not pursue

reelection. Fraser accepted a

commemorative plaque for his

service.

"I've really enjoyed working

with the other Commissioners

and department heads," he

said.

1. Watermelon. With a fluid content

of 92%, this fruit is essential for keep-

ing hydration, one juicy bite at a time.

2. Cantaloupe. As far as nutrient con-

tent goes, this is your best bet--just

one cup yields over 100% of the daily

recommended value for vitamin C and

A.

3. Cucumbers. Its low caloric output

makes it an ideal food for dieters, con-

taining only 13 calories per cup.

4. Tomatoes. Although we're familiar

with its use in Italian cuisine, this food

is best eaten raw for its water-rich con-

tent, which accounts for 95% of its

mass.

5. Grapes. It's obvious this fruit is

packed with dehydration-busting fluids,

but what's not as obvious is its nutrient

content.

2013 City Commission

Hydrating Foods

Marsha Wentz Charles Johnson Tim Parker Lyle Pounds Christy Hasch Commissioner Commissioner Mayor Commissioner Commissioner

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Click the headphones for

Billboard’s top 30 Summer-

time songs!

Top 10 Beaches in U.S.

Concordia Municipal Swimming Pool

Thursday Art Walks

1. Manele Bay, Hawaii

2. Myrtle Beach, South

Carolina

3. Nantucket,

Massachusetts

4. Kauna’oa Bay, Hawaii

5. Clearwater Beach,

Florida

6. Coronado, California

7. Cape May,

New Jersey

8. Martha’s Vineyard,

Massachusetts

9. East Hampton,

New York

10. Cape Hatteras

National Seashore,

North Carolina

Daily Admission:

4 & Under Free

5 & Over $2

10 time Punch Card $15

Single Season Pass $50

Family Season Pass* $100

*up to 5 members, $5 per additional

Please ask

about our

POOL

PARTIES and

SWIMMING

LESSONS

243-1150

HOURS:

1PM—7PM

All summer

Adult swim:

Noon—

12:50PM

Break times:

3PM & 5PM

Every Third Thursday of every month area artists,

admirers, and critics get together to view local

artwork.

Sponsored by Picture This, Fran Trost, the art

walk displays works done by local artists at differ-

ent businesses here in town.

Among contributing artists are Destiny Breault,

Jade Chaput, Carol Jean Urban, and many more.

The art walk begins at Picture This, 1261 west

11th St., Concordia.

Michael &

Marissa

Nelson ex-

changed

vows on

June 16th !!

Congratu-

lations!

Page 3 C ity Chatter Volume 4, I ssue 2

Photo of

Manele

Bay

Beach in

Lanai,

Hawaii

Thea McMillan and Jeremy Arnold working to-

gether to beautify the planters in front of City

Hall!

Have something

for the newsletter?

call or email Kelsey

@ 243-2670 or

klar-

son@concordiaks.

org!!

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Larry Uri, City Manager

Stacey Crum, City Clerk

Amber Farha, Finance Director

Bruce Johnson, Police Chief

Eric Voss, Fire Chief

Chad Buckley, Utilities Director

Bruno Rehbein, Building Inspector

Ron Copple, Public Works Director

Tom Gennette, Recreation Director

Heidi Boyer 4th

Bruno Rehbein 11th

Donald Thomas 19th

Larry Uri 22nd

Sara Heisen 23rd

Aaron Hake 31st

Ron Copple 6th

Sandra Sterling 7th

Paul McGuire 7th

Ric Fredrickson 13th

Rick Knudsen 15th

Cory Eakins 6th

Chuck Nondorf 8th

Andrew Allen 10th

Peggy Lervold 15th

Charlotte Justyna 23rd

Jared LeDuc 26th

David Gilkeson 30th

Birthdays!!

Kelsey & Jace announce the arrival of

Imogen Fawn Demanett

Born

April

16th

Weighed

8 lbs. 12

oz.

Levi & Jaci

announce

the arrival

of

Justice

Thomas

Herring

Born March

28th

Weighed

6lbs. 5oz.

Donald & Kellie

announce the

arrival of

Kyleigh Rose

Thomas

Born March 15th

Weighed 7 lbs. 4

oz.