Thomas speaks on leadership at Ottawa for Champions of Character
Army sergeant introduces Thomas whose 15 minute talk draws calm started. He plays guitar and sings Conn bread's Not Me about responsibility and leadership. Students clap as he finishes a self written high school days song. He notes students have short attention spans and seeks to reach the interested. Melissa Krueger says the message touched her while her father serves in Panama with National Guard. Sophomores Mars and Hermreck praise his focus on making decisions. Thomas spoke at Ottawa University as part of Champions of Character by NAIA and universities nationwide. Earlier he addressed high school players in Kansas City NAIA tourney. His band will perform with Trick Pony in Kansas City this weekend. He started the Hero Fund for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation to aid children of fallen personnel.
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Feud over county payroll systems continues at meeting
County commissioners and county clerk spar over employee pay processes amid calls for a human resources director. Ortiz and Perry clashed during an executive session, while Ortega raises issues dating back to 2003. The payroll department will be supervised by the human resources office until July, with finance steps to avoid penalties and keep proper back pay.
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