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Editorial education” and the Manhattan School problems, the money that they bud- Is May 8, 14 And 15th By Jon A. Brake District Budget went up $20 million geted for last year and this year has By: Katie Mayes The Manhattan School Board has been cut by lower and lower tax of education. over the next five-years, $20 million. KSU News Service * College of Agriculture, 2:15 something in common with the But the Board could not manage the returns. Even the State has come up Riley County Commission and the with a plan to add 1% to the Sales Around 2,900 students are can- p.m., Bramlage Coliseum, with business of the District without more didates for degrees from Kansas Manhattan City Commission. They money so they went to the voter to Tax. Adrian Polansky, executive direc- are all crazy. approve a $97.5 million bond issue. Is there no end to Tax and Spend State University this spring. tor of the Kansas State Farm The School Board is talking The $97.5 million was to be used to by the State, the School District, Commencement ceremonies will Service Agency. about a Sales Tax for the next 10- fix and repair building in the District. Riley County and the City of be Saturday, May 8, on the K-State * College of Human Ecology, years to help them run the schools. The Board could not maintain the Manhattan? at Salina campus, and Friday, May 4:15 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum, The Riley County Commission is schools from year-to-year and needed It is a lot easier to add a few mills 14, and Saturday, May 15, on the with President Schulz. talking about a new Sales Tax to the outrageous amount to make or more Sales Tax to the citizens K-State campus in Manhattan. * College of Engineering, 6:15 replace the sales tax that expires in repairs. And the voter gave it to them. than to do the work of cutting The class of 2010 is the 143rd to 2012. spending. When will the taxpayers p.m., Bramlage Coliseum, with Now, the Board cannot make a $70.5 graduate from K-State since the Douglas G. Smith, senior vice The City of Manhattan has no million budget cover all of the expens- of Manhattan and Riley County idea of what they are doing. It is stand up and kick the bums out? first class in 1867. president of Tetra Tech Inc. and a es. The Board wants to add another Commencement for K-State at nothing for them to add millions Sales Tax so they don’t have to do Our elected officials are Crazy 1971 graduate of K-State with a and millions of debt onto the tax- their job managing the money. and anyone who votes to re-elect Salina will be at 10 a.m. May 8 in bachelor’s in civil engineering. payers. The City knows they must Look at the School Districts them must be Crazy too. the campus’ new Student Life A virtual commencement cere- increase the property tax by 15 Budgets over the past few years: Two School Board members Center. Pat Bosco, K-State’s vice mony for distance students is mills over the next two to three 2004 - 2005: $48,018,967 have been talking to the City Staff president for student life and dean available at http://www.dce.k- years to pay off the Downtown 2005 - 2006: $53,771,518 about the City placing the tax on a of students, will be the commence- state.edu/students/commence- Redevelopment debt. 2006 - 2007: $58,418,452 ballot. The District has all the ment speaker. ment/. In 2004 the School District had a 2007 - 2008: $63,225,453 money they need. If the board mem- Graduate degrees will be award- Budget of $48 million. The same bers feel they cannot manage with Videotapes of the ceremonies 2008 - 2009: $63,522,702 ed Friday, May 14, in ceremonies may be ordered through the K- year the State Supreme Court said 2009 - 2010: $70,531,226 what they have they should not run the State of Kansas must “fully fund for office. on the Manhattan campus. The State Student Union Bookstore at Graduate School ceremony will be The State of Kansas has also has 800-KSU-CATS or 785-532-6583. at 1 p.m. in Bramlage Coliseum, Ceremonies will be shown May and the College of Veterinary 18-20 on K-State TV, channel 8 on USD 383 - 2004-07 Summary of Total Expenditures Medicine ceremony will be at 3:30 campus and on Cox Cable in p.m. in McCain Auditorium. Manhattan and Junction City. Commencement speakers are Playbacks will begin at the follow- April Mason, K-State provost and ing start times unless the preced- senior vice president, for the ing ceremony lasts longer than the Graduate School, and Dan time estimated: Thomson, the Jones Professor of * Tuesday, May 18: Graduate Production Medicine and School, 2 p.m.; and Veterinary Epidemiology and director of the Medicine, 4 p.m. Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, for * Wednesday, May 19: Arts and the College of Veterinary Sciences, 2 p.m.; Architecture, Medicine. Planning and Design, 4 p.m.; and The schedule of ceremonies Education, 6 p.m. May 15 and speakers include: * Thursday, May 20: Business * College of Arts and Sciences, Administration, 2 p.m.; 8:30 a.m., Bramlage Coliseum, Agriculture, 4 p.m.; Human with Provost Mason. Ecology, 8 p.m.; and Engineering, * College of Architecture, 10 p.m. Planning and Design, 10 a.m., * Monday, May 24: Graduate McCain Auditorium, with Ben School, 8 a.m.; and Veterinary Hakimian, a New York City real Medicine, 10 a.m. estate developer who earned a * Tuesday, May 25: Arts and USD 383 - 2008-10 Summary of Total Expenditures bachelor’s in architecture from K- Sciences, 2 p.m.; and Architecture, State in 1967. Planning and Design, 4 p.m. * College of Business * Wednesday, May 26: Administration, 12:30 p.m., Education, 2 p.m.; Business Bramlage Coliseum, with K-State Administration, 4 p.m.; and President Kirk Schulz. Agriculture, 6 p.m. * College of Education, 11 a.m., * Thursday, May 27: Human Bramlage Coliseum, with Diane Ecology, 2 p.m.; and Engineering, DeBacker, Kansas commissioner 4 p.m.

Colbert Hills New Club House Dedication By: Rosie Hoefling since March 19, but will be fully Colbert Hills Golf Course will functional after the dedication cer- have a dedication ceremony for its emony, when the bar and grill area new clubhouse at 9 a.m. Saturday, begins serving meals. May 8. The ceremony is free and In addition to the dedication, open to the public. The golf course Haney said that Colbert Hills also “Fearmongers” Were is owned by the Kansas State is celebrating its 10-year anniver- University Golf Course sary. The course opened May 1, Management and Research 2000. Haney said that the course Right About Obamacare Foundation. has accommodated more than The dedication will include pre- 250,000 rounds of golf on its 18- By Michael D. Tanner Medicare Advantage program will lose Congressional Budget Office warns sentations by three guest speakers hold Championship Course, more Cato Institute their coverage under that program and that nearly 4 million Americans, nearly and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. than 50,000 rounds on the Par 3 The ink was barely dry on President be forced back onto traditional three-quarters of them middle-class Guest speakers will include pro- Course, and has hosted more than Barack Obama's signature before the Medicare. workers, will be hit with fines for fail- fessional golfer Jim Colbert, a 800 golf outings since it opened 10 RAND Corp. released a report con- And how many times did President ing to meet the government's mandate- years ago. to buy insurance. Those penalties will member of the PGA’s Champions cluding that, not only would the hard- Obama criticize the United States for Tour, the golf course’s namesake The golf course also has devel- won health care package fail to curb having the highest health care spend- average nearly $1,000 per person in 2016. and a K-State alum; K-State’s oped special golf privilege pro- health insurance premium increases, ing in the world? Well, late last month grams for K-State faculty, staff but the bill itself would drive premiums the government's chief actuary All this, and the health care "reform" John Currie, director of athletics; for young people up as much as 17 per- released his report on the bill, showing law is merely a month old. and Howard Sherwood, board and students. cent. that the bill will actually increase Perhaps this is why nearly 56 per- president of the K-State Golf Colbert Hills has been the home This should not have been a surprise: health care spending by $311 billion cent of American voters now favor Course Management and Research to both the K-State men’s and the Congressional Budget Office had over 10 years. repealing the bill. Foundation. women’s golf programs since it already warned that the plan would do At the same time, the report warned This episode provides a lesson, not The new clubhouse is 13,400 opened. It also has assisted in pro- almost nothing to reduce premium that promised future spending cuts, just for health care reform, but more square feet with 2,000 square feet viding many educational opportu- hikes. And when New York implement- particularly those for Medicare, are generally for the Obama administra- nities to K-State students through tion's policies. When critics of the of outdoor patio space, according ed the same type of insurance reforms unlikely to occur. "The longer-term to Bernie Haney, executive direc- the golf course management pro- in the 1980s, it led to an increase of viability of the Medicare reductions is health care bill raised these concerns during the debate, they were accused of tor of the K-State Golf Course gram offered by the College of nearly $500 per year for young people. doubtful," wrote Richard Foster, chief Agriculture. But somehow, the media didn't pay actuary of the Medicare and Medicaid "fear-mongering." It was said that they Management and Research much attention. systems. What cuts do occur could were "opposed to reform," or were in Foundation. The clubhouse Haney said the new clubhouse And, of course, during the health have a severe impact on the quality of the pockets of the insurance industry. includes amenities such as admin- highlights Colbert Hills’ 10 years care debate, no presidential speech was health care. As many as 15 percent of Now, as the administration presses istrative office space for the of success and will provide anoth- complete without a promise that "if you hospitals and other institutions could forward with its other initiatives, Colbert Hills staff and K-State er venue for Manhattan residents have health insurance today, and you be forced out of business, according to including financial regulation and, pos- golf coaches, locker rooms for the to host special events such as wed- like it, you can keep it." But the the report, "possibly jeopardizing sibly, "cap-and-trade" energy taxes, the K-State golf teams, a pro shop, a dings, birthdays, anniversaries and Congressional Budget Office now says access to care" for millions of same modus operandi is in action. Christmas parties. Those who raise questions are derided bar and grill, a multipurpose area that as many as 10 million workers will Americans. and a conference area named the “We would like to thank Grand lose their current insurance under With spending going up, and future as opposing "reform" and siding with the banks, energy companies or whoev- Founders Room. Mere Development Inc. for pro- Obamacare. Some of those workers savings likely to fall short of promises, viding the clubhouse lead gift and will have to buy new insurance through we can expect higher deficits and, of er the enemy of the day is. The bills The clubhouse has been under the government-run exchanges. course, higher taxes. The most recent need to be rushed through. There is no construction since August 2008 all of our other 85 generous donors Millions more will be thrown onto estimates suggest that the taxes already time for real debate. and was funded entirely by private to the project who helped us build Medicaid. in the bill will likely end up costing But maybe, just maybe, the first donors, resulting in a $5.5 million a beautiful facility that will benefit In addition, the Center for Medicare middle-class workers and small busi- month of Obamacare should serve as a public facility. Haney said that the the local community, university and Medicaid Studies reports that half nesses an extra $1,000 per year. lesson: Legislate in haste; repent in clubhouse actually has been open and state of Kansas,“ Haney said. of seniors currently enrolled in the Now the most recent report from the leisure. NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, May 6, 2010 22AA City Agrees To Amend Chamber Of Commerce Marketing Deal & ASSOCIATES, INC 720 POYNTZ AVENUE The City of Manhattan amended committed to support a marketing campaign has been successful as MANHATTAN, KS 66502 campaign for the new service. evidenced by the consistently high the Marketing Agreement with the (785)539-7576 Manhattan Area Chamber of The Manhattan Area Chamber load factors that have been report- ed by the airline. In order to ensure Serving your Commerce for the Air Service at of Commerce agreed to develop Independent Manhattan Airpost. and implement a marketing cam- future success, the Chamber has insurance Insurance Here is a memo given to the paign for regional jet service to requested that the City pay the needs BEST Agent Commission telling of the agree- DFW. The purpose of the cam- remaining $25,000 designated for ment: paign is to promote regional use of the marketing campaign. City AmendedAirlineMarketingAgre the new service to minimize, or Administration has prepared an ementHaskett ideally eliminate, the need for dis- Addendum to the Agreement with CITY COMMISSION tributing revenue guaranty funds the Chamber to reflect the addi- AGENDA MEMO April 15, to the airline. The Chamber, in tional funds. The other provisions 2010 cooperation with the Airport of the Agreement are the same. FROM: Lauren Palmer, Advisory Board, agreed to use its FINANCING Assistant City Manager MEET- best efforts to obtain local market- The City’s contribution of mar- ING: May 4, 2010 SUBJECT: Air ing funds from the various govern- keting dollars is available from the Service Marketing Agreement mental entities in the region that Economic Development Funds that Addendum benefit from the new service, were previously committed by the PRESENTER: Lauren Palmer, including the City of Manhattan. City Commission on May 5, 2009, Assistant City Manager On July 7, 2009, the City for obligations related to the new BACKGROUND Commission approved an Air regional jet service. On May 5, 2009, the City Service Marketing Agreement ALTERNATIVES Commission authorized a number with the Chamber in the amount of It appears the Commission has of actions related to securing $75,000. At that time, City the following alternatives concern- regional jet service between Administration recommended not ing the issue at hand. The TTaayylloorr’’ss FFaammiillyy HHaaiirr CCaarree Manhattan Regional Airport to contract for the full authorized Commission may: (MHK) and Dallas-Fort Worth amount of $100,000 in order to Authorize the Mayor and City All your Family’s Styling needs International Airport (DFW) via evaluate the success of the cam- Clerk to execute the Addendum to See Faye, Marissa or Marianne American Eagle Airlines. In par- paign and, at a later date, deter- the Air Service Marketing Booth Rental Available ticular, City Administration was mine the need for additional fund- Agreement with the Manhattan authorized to finalize an ing. Area Chamber of Commerce. 3tl785-539-7751 Agreement with the airline for the DISCUSSION Do not authorize the Addendum. Monday Thru Saturday provision of a minimum revenue In accordance with the Direct City Administration to guaranty to help support the serv- Agreement, the Chamber has pro- negotiate changes to the ice. The City Commission author- vided quarterly reports about the Addendum based on the desires of 314-C Tuttle Creek Blvd. Manhattan KS ized $400,000 in Economic marketing campaign expenses and the Commission. Development Funds to satisfy the funding commitments. To date, the Table the request. City’s obligations related to the Chamber, in cooperation with the RECOMMENDATION various agreements associated Airport Advisory Board, has City Administration recom- RODS • SHADES • DRAPERIES • BLINDS with the new air service. For 2009, obtained commitments from mends that the City Commission FABRIC BY THE YARD the City committed $300,000 for regional communities for the mar- authorize the Mayor and City IN HOME CLEANING OF FABRIC WINDOW COVERINGS the start-up, training costs, and keting campaign in the amount of Clerk to execute the Addendum to Environment Assessment for the $155,658, including the City of the Air Service Marketing Drapery World and Blinds service. The remaining funds were Manhattan’s participation. The Agreement with the Manhattan Tom Deaver Area Chamber of Commerce. This “We measure and install” will bring the City’s total contribu- and “Brighten insides” tion to the marketing campaign to a Self-Esteem Workshop For 5th - 12th Graders total of $100,000. The Chamber Project: Self-Esteem is a month- girl who would like to attend but is will be responsible for continuing Phone (785) 537-4260 317 Poyntz Toll Free - 1-800-515-9478 Manhattan, Kansas 66502 long workshop series that uses mentor- unable to cover the full registration fee. the effective marketing campaign ing relationships to counter negative NO GIRL WILL BE TURNED AWAY. to enhance the use of the American beauty and body image concepts. Special appearances are scheduled Eagle, Inc., regional jet service for Miss Kansas 2010 on June 16, rep- Special focus is on developing healthy between Manhattan Regional self-esteem, encouraging self-accep- resentatives of the K-State women's tance, building healthy relationships basketball team on June 9, and record- Airport (MHK) and Dallas-Fort and combating girl 'politics', present- ing artist Jonny Diaz in the Manhattan Worth International Airport ing realistic body image concepts, and City Park on June 30. The concert (DFW), thereby reducing, or ideal- creating fashionable--yet modest-- begins at 7:00. Free admission. ly eliminating, the need to distrib- outfits and ensembles. Anyone interested in attending may ute revenue guarantee funds. The event is open to all girls 5th- contact Stephanie Wick at POSSIBLE MOTION 12th grade. It will be held Wednesday [email protected], 785-313-5188 or Authorize the Mayor and City evenings in June from 6:00-8:30 pm @ print the registration form from the Clerk to execute the Addendum to Westview Community Church. There brochure and send in to Real Life the Air Service Marketing Church. is a $40 registration fee to attend. We Agreement with the Manhattan do have a scholarship program for any Obituaries booking, and fishing and camping. The family received friends Seva Clark On October 14, 1966, in from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Wednesday Manhattan she was married to at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Seva Ann Clark, age 58, of Howard D. Clark. Mr. Clark sur- Funeral Home. Cremation will fol- Ogden, died May 1, 2010, at vives of the home. Additional sur- low the visitation. Online condo- We specialize in doing new construction, Mercy Regional Health Center in vivors include three children: Dale lences may be left for the family kitchen and bath remodels, furnace, air Manhattan. Eugene Clark and his wife Felicia through the funeral home website conditioner and geothermal installs, water She was born August 29, 1951, Austin of Junction City, KS, at heaters, Northstar water softeners, Pex tub- in DeSoto, Missouri, the daughter Bradley Joe “BJ” Clark and his www.ymlfuneralhome.com. of James D. and Mary E. wife Christina of Alta Vista, KS, Memorial contributions may be ing, galvanized water line change outs, and (Johnson) Hasty, and moved to and Sarah Marie Bryan and her made to the American Heart repairs on all models of furnaces and air this area when she was a teenager. husband Aaron of Chapman, KS; Association. Contributions may be condtioners. Seva was a homemaker. two brothers: James Hasty of left in care of the Yorgensen- She was a member of the Springfield, MO, and Joseph Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, Call for your free estimate on replacements American Legion Auxiliary. She Striler of Ogden; one sister, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, loved her grandchildren and Raymonda Faye Arp of Ogden; KS 66502. enjoyed all crafts especially scrap- and 15 grandchildren.

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NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, May 6, 2010 33AA Help Find A Cystic Fibrosis Cure To the Editor: age of survival for a person with CF is your time, your On Saturday, May 8th, at Frank only 37 years. money, or both. We need to make Anneberg Park the Cystic Fibrosis The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis CF stand for Cure Found! Foundation will have their annual Foundation, a nonprofit donor-sup- For more information about Nationwide walk event called GREAT ported organization, is to assure the GREAT STRIDES please visit DO YOU NEED TO GET AROUND TOWN? STRIDES; Taking Steps to Cure development of the means to cure and http://www.cff.org/Chapters/ Cystic Fibrosis. Registration is at 8 am control cystic fibrosis and to improve heartofamerica/ or call Amy Nyberg CALL THE aTa Bus TODAY! with the walk starting at 9 am. the quality of life for those with the at (913)384-8997. 537-6345 Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited life disease. 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Dining Hall Offering The Best By Beth Bohn schools and large schools. Schools are The 26-page layout not only includ- KSU News Service put into a group based on their enroll- ed menus, but appetizing photos -- When it comes to what's for dinner ment and food service revenues. taken by K-State students -- of menu -- and breakfast and lunch, too -- stu- What makes the win even more items and materials like table tents and dents at Kansas State University's res- impressive for K-State, Edwards said, posters used to promote special meals. idence halls are being served the best. is that the university was originally Edwards also credits the collabora- That's according to the National entered in the competition for medium tion and synergy of K-State housing Association of College and University schools but was reclassified as a large and dining staff in earning the Gold Food Services, which has presented school. Award. Core menus are prepared by K-State's housing and dining services "This means our Gold Award is Mary Molt, assistant director of K- with its Gold Award in the category of even more meaningful," he said. "K- State dining services. The menus are residence hall dining -- single stand- State was competing against schools then critiqued and evaluated at weekly alone concept/outlet for large schools. double or triple its size; some of these meetings of the staff of K-State's three The award is part of the associa- schools have more students who live dining centers and adjusted to reflect tion's 37th annual Loyal E. Horton in their campus housing than our total changes. Dining Awards. student enrollment." K-State serves around 6,300 total "The competition is a place for Finishing second in the single stand- meals a day between its three dining schools to compete and showcase the alone concept/outlet category was centers: Derby, Kramer and Van Zile. best of what they offer to their stu- Iowa State University, with Harvard Edwards thinks K-State's degree of Now Leasing 1-4 Bedrooms dents," said Mark Edwards, director of University coming in third. choice in its menus swayed the judges. K-State's Derby Dining Center. For the category, schools are judged "Our menus feature everyday items, "The single stand-alone category on special portfolios that must include things like hamburgers and salads that was the most important to K-State, as sample menus, examples of recipes we serve every day; classic items that it represents everything we do for stu- used, how nutritional awareness was help bring a sense of home to our din- REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT dents: every menu and menu item we promoted to diners, and more. To earn ers; and cyclical items, such as season- offer, every special meal event, every a Gold Award, a school had to earn at al foods," Edwards said. "But we also degree of choice we offer students. In least 90 percent of available points for offer monotony breakers like special- CALL 537-7701 this category, schools are competing to that category. theme dinners each week that trans- determine overall depth and breadth of "K-State's portfolio was a visual form our three dining centers into http://www.dremmanhattan.com/ services and menus provided in their feast for the judges," Edwards said, other places, like tropical getaways. dining program." crediting Terry Gleue and Mariel These meals can range from fun foods Competition is offered in three Edwards of housing and dining servic- to authentic world cuisine experiences groupings: small schools, medium es with its creation and design. to everything in between." Kansas Profile - Now That´s Rural: Aaron McKee - Purple Wave Auction By Ron Wilson, director of the in 10 different farmer’s fields, for Huck Boyd National Institute example, yet put together they for Rural Development at make an attractive sale. Kansas State University. What about the buyers? Aaron What happens when a Kansas said, “Our core buying communi- auctioneer meets global Internet ty is many of the same people we technology? The result is a were working with when doing remarkable enterprise connecting live auctions,” but now they are buyers and sellers through the joined online by many others. Internet. This combination is a Purple Wave has more than match made in heaven – or at 52,000 registered bidders. More least, in cyberspace. than 100,000 potential bidders Aaron McKee is the founder of visit purplewave.com every Purple Wave Auction in month. A typical auction will Manhattan. Aaron is originally attract bids from more than 15 from a farm in western Kansas, states and six countries. where he grew up around ag and Ron Wilson “We can (virtually) bring thou- cattle auctions. While studying at sands of buyers to a county that K-State, he attended the Missouri flung community of buyers with might not have thousands of peo- Auction School and became an the auction. ple in it,” Aaron said. The results auctioneer. “We are an agent of the seller,” have been amazing. While his wife was finishing her he said. “We insist on representing “We might have sold $150,000 degree in vet school, Aaron tried the assets accurately and serving worth of product in our whole various entrepreneurial ideas. In the seller professionally.” first year.” In 2009, sales topped 2000, he established his own busi- Purple Wave specializes in sales $40 million. ness: Purple Wave Auction, where of agriculture, construction, Not bad for a guy from the rural he put his auction skills to work to industrial and government assets. community of Spearville, Kansas, sell small items of personal prop- For example, an ag equipment population 817 people. Now, erty on consignment. auction might include combines, that’s rural. “We’ve put together a The business started small, but tractors, and other equipment, really good team,” Aaron said. along came a powerful new ele- while state governments might For more information – or to ment: The Internet. Aaron recog- sell surplus road equipment or bid! – go to nized that, not only could auction automobiles through the auction. www.purplewave.com. items be promoted over the These auctions are unreserved So what happens when a Internet, the auction itself could be or absolute, meaning there are no Kansas auctioneer meets the conducted online. minimum bids. Unlike a tradition- Internet? Buyers and sellers con- In 2002, Purple Wave conducted al auction lot to which items must nect in whole new ways. We com- its first Internet auction. Today, all be transported, Purple Wave sells mend Aaron and Suzy McKee and of its commercial auctions are items where they sit. 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Wallace claimed that, “Prayer moves the hand that moves the world.” Henry Ward Beecher, was the Brooklyn pastor responsi- ble for supplying the Connecticut-Kansas Company with Sharps rifles and Bibles for their journey that ended in Wabaunsee, KS. This group founded the Beecher Rifle and Bible Church. Beecher said of prayer, “I pray on the principle that wine knocks the cork out of the bottle.” For some that would be unconventional, refreshing for others, yet extolling the power of prayer. The controversy over the Department of Defense exclusion Franklin Graham from the National Day of Prayer event in the Pentagon is focusing a nationwide debate on the permissibility of prayer in the public domain even though history is replete with Dick Miller examples of the place and power of prayer and crush the oppression and wickedness of and the people who wrought change our enemies and establish Thy justice through their prayers. James recorded that among men and nations.” about 800 BC, “Elijah was a man with a General Patton approved the prayer and nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly said, “Have 250,000 copies printed and see that it would not rain; and it did not rain on to it that every man in the Third Army gets the land for three years and six months. And one.” The distribution was completed by he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, December 14, 1944. Chaplain O’Neill and the earth produced its fruit.” recorded the results as follows: “On When the American Constitutional December 20, to the consternation of the Convention stalled over the issue of state Germans and the delight of the American delegation, Benjamin Franklin rose to forecasters who were equally surprised at address the convention: “Mr. President…In the turn-about, the rains and the fogs ceased. the beginning of the Contest with G. For the better part of a week came bright Britain, when we were sensible of danger clear skies and perfect flying weather. Our we had daily prayer in this room for the planes came over by tens, hundreds, and divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were thousands…General Patton prayed for fair heard, and they were graciously weather for Battle. He got it.” Chaplain answered…All of us who were engaged in O’Neill later wrote, “It was late in January the struggle must have observed frequent of 1945 when I saw the Army Commander instances of a Superintending providence in again. This was in the city of Luxembourg. our favor…I therefore beg leave to move, He stood directly in front of me, smiled: that henceforth prayers imploring the assis- ‘Well, Padre, our prayers worked. I knew tance of Heaven, and its blessings on our they would.’” deliberations, be held in this Assembly Can you even imagine what would hap- every morning before we proceed to busi- pen today if a military commander distrib- ness…” The first Constitutional Congress uted a prayer such as General Patton did? implemented Franklin’s recommendation The fire hoses of secular progressive ideol- April 9, 1789, and the practice of opening ogy are aimed at the very foundation upon prayers in the House and Senate continues which America was founded, attempting to to this day. remove the freedom of expression of reli- On December 8, 1944, with the US Third gious faith from our culture. President Army bogged down in France because of Reagan perceived this drift from our weeks of rain and heavy fog and at risk of covenant relationship with the Almighty and being overrun by the German army, General in a 1983 speech he cited the author of George Patton phoned Chaplain James H. Democracy in America: “Tocqueville said it O’Neill and asked, “Do you have a good in 1835, and it’s as true today as it was then: prayer for weather? We must do something ‘Despotism may govern without faith, but about those rains if we are to win the war.” liberty cannot.” Within an hour O’Neill submitted the fol- Today, May 6, 2010, numerous prayer lowing prayer to Patton on an index card for events have been held across America, and his approval: “Almighty and most merciful that is good. But it is the fervency and bold- Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy ness of prayer tomorrow and each day fol- great goodness, to restrain these immoder- lowing that will succeed in lifting the clouds ate rains with which we have had to con- of tyranny and the fog of liberalism to once tend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. again permit the sunshine of Truth to shed Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who its glorious beams on the “City on a Hill!” call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, “Conscience of Kansas” Illegal Immigration: Is it Kind to be Cruel? What the media coins the “tough” new Arizona immigration law, SB1070, for- warded by Governor Jan Brewer, has once again pushed to the forefront the argument of, “just what is the proper course of action when dealing with illegal immigration?” The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says the new law is unconstitution- al. Ultra-liberal Mayor Gavin Newsom of the sanctuary city San Francisco is working to boycott Arizona in an effort to force the state to scrap the new law. In what has to be seen as a bizarre political move, Arizona Democrat Congressman Raul Grijalva has decided to boycott his own state. Whether it is the ACLU, liberal mayors in San Francisco, or an Arizona Congressmen who wishes to make his next political race Paul A. Ibbetson very interesting, the overarching theme is that it is cruel to enforce immigration law it—the question of kindness versus cruel- and kind for the borders to remain open. To ty—still remains. Is it cruel or kind to deny believe this, does one has to redefine those states the right to enforce their own laws? It terms? You decide. would seem that those that promote illegal In the back pages of the New York Times, immigration in the U.S. have decided that law professor Kris Kobach, who helped citizens of Arizona are acceptable casualties draft the new Arizona law, dispels the case to drug dealers, human traffickers, gang for harassment in the state’s requirement of activity, and the list goes on. Phoenix, immigrants to show proper documents. Arizona: Hostage Capital of the U.S. is Remember, this is not groundbreaking as it another title of distinction that can be direct- has been federal law since 1940 that aliens ly tied to illegal immigration. Is it cruel to carry registration documents. Kobach out- say that Arizona’s fate is Arizona’s business, lines the state’s restraint on police authority or is it kind for a mayor in San Francisco to in requesting such documents. It must be attempt to dictate the state’s laws through during proper investigations after a totality strong-arm tactics? of circumstances leads an officer to a rea- Lastly, is it kind or cruel to perpetuate the sonable suspicion to make these requests. shadow class of illegal immigrants, a group PUBLISHED WEEKLY EVERY THURSDAY Every day U.S. citizens are asked for iden- whose lack of standard legal identification tification documents during police investi- and lawful entry places them as potential Manhattan Free Press gations. Ever been pulled over for speed- criminals and terrorists at worst, and as an ing? Filed a police report on any event? unwarranted drain to the economy at best? Jon A. and Linda L. Brake, Publishers Americans are neither shocked nor do they As it stands today, it appears to me that it find it cruel when asked by the police for is through a series of cruelties that both the Subscriptions: eFreePress subscriptions are Free identification or other documents. Because U.S. citizen and the illegal immigrant Street Address: Arizona requires one to be a legal resident attempt to find and hold on to the bounties 103 North 3rd Street to get a driver’s license, in any situation that of the American dream. Both sides suffer Mailing Address: involves a question of immigration, police through a system that promotes illegality, P.O. Box 1191, Manhattan, Ks 66505 must presume that a person with a valid victimization, and distrust. So, the question “Were it left to me to decide whether E-Mail: we should have a government without [email protected] or [email protected] Arizona driver’s license has legal status. remains, is it kind to be cruel? newspapers or newspapers without a How very kind of Arizona to do that. Paul A. Ibbetson is a published author, government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” While the legal opposition to Arizona’s lecturer, and radio host. He can be contacted - Thomas Jefferson, 1787 785-537-8953 new law is an empty argument, the basis for at [email protected]. U.S.U.S. HistoryHistory MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, May 6, 2010 55AA

Fight The Redistribution Of Your Wealth By example: employers can restrict infamous crime, unless on a pre- your right to speak in the work sentment or indictment of a place about politics, about reli- Grand Jury, except in cases aris- Knowing Your gion, about legal issues, even ing in the land or naval forces, or about Desperate Housewives. The in the Militia, when in actual same restrictions that apply to the service in time of War or public Constitutional Rights government do not apply to private danger; nor shall any person be persons, employers, or establish- subject for the same offence to be push for a bill of rights. On ments. For another example, the twice put in jeopardy of life or September 28, 1789, both houses government could not prohibit the limb; nor shall be compelled in of Congress voted to send twelve sale of any newspaper lest it any criminal case to be a witness amendments to the states. In breech the freedom of the press. No against himself, nor be deprived December 1791, those ratified by newsstand, however, must carry of life, liberty, or property, with- the requisite three fourths of the every paper against its owners' out due process of law; nor shall states became the first ten amend- wishes. private property be taken for ments to the Constitution. Religion public use, without just compen- was addressed in the First The Separation Of Church and sation. Amendment in the following famil- State iar words: "Congress shall make Amendment VI no law respecting an establishment The phrase "separation of In all criminal prosecutions, of religion, or prohibiting the free church and state" does not appear the accused shall enjoy the right exercise thereof." In notes for his anywhere in the Constitution. to a speedy and public trial, by June 8, 1789, speech introducing Thomas Jefferson wrote that the an impartial jury of the State the Bill of Rights, Madison indicat- 1st Amendment erected a "wall of and district wherein the crime ed his opposition to a "national" separation" between the church shall have been committed, religion. Most Americans agreed and the state (James Madison said which district shall have been that the federal government must it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's previously ascertained by law, not pick out one religion and give it term that sticks with us today). The and to be informed of the nature exclusive financial and legal sup- phrase is commonly thought to and cause of the accusation; to port.) mean that the government should be confronted with the witnesses not establish, support, or otherwise against him; to have compulsory involve itself in any religion. The process for obtaining witnesses Note: The following text is a Religion Topic Page addresses this in his favor, and to have the transcription of the first ten amend- issue in much greater detail.” Assistance of Counsel for his ments to the Constitution in their defence. original form. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791, Amendment II Amendment VII and form what is known as the A well regulated Militia, being In Suits at common law, where "Bill of Rights." necessary to the security of a free the value in controversy shall State, the right of the people to exceed twenty dollars, the right Amendment I keep and bear Arms, shall not be of trial by jury shall be pre- Congress shall make no law infringed. served, and no fact tried by a respecting an establishment of jury, shall be otherwise re-exam- religion, or prohibiting the free ined in any Court of the United exercise thereof; or abridging the The Bill of Rights website: At States, than according to the the time of the Revolution, there rules of the common law. "Bill of Rights." freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people was a strong mistrust of the gov- peaceably to assemble, and to ernment of Great Britain. Amendment VIII petition the Government for a Colonists knew that the only way to Excessive bail shall not be The U.S. Constitution redress of grievances. protect themselves from the same required, nor excessive fines U.S. National Archives and Records Administration type of tyranny in the future was imposed, nor cruel and unusual Library of Congress: for citizens to be able to form a punishments inflicted. Last Week: Articles, when ratified by three (RELIGION AND THE BILL militia to protect their freedom. A More Perfect Union: The fourths of the said Legislatures, OF RIGHTS) When The Bill of Rights was writ- Amendment IX Creation of the U.S. to be valid to all intents and pur- The enumeration in the Constitution 3 ten, this protection was included. poses, as part of the said (U.S. Constitution Online: Since that time there has been a Constitution, of certain rights, Constitution; viz. “Freedom of Expression disagreement among constitutional shall not be construed to deny or It is often said that one of the scholars about whether this right disparage others retained by the This Week: ARTICLES in addition to, and The Preamble to The Bill rights protected by the 1st was for individual citizens to pro- people. Amendment of the Constitution Amendment is the freedom of tect themselves or for states to of Rights and the first 10 of the United States of America, Amendments. expression. This site, in fact, uses maintain a military presence. Amendment X proposed by Congress, and rati- that term in its quick description of According to current interpretation The powers not delegated to Congress of the United States fied by the Legislatures of the the amendment: "Freedom of of the Second Amendment, the gov- the United States by the begun and held at the City of several States, pursuant to the Religion, Press, Expression." But ernment does not have the right to Constitution, nor prohibited by New-York, on Wednesday the fifth Article of the original "expression" is not used in the prevent it's citizens from owning it to the States, are reserved to fourth of March, one thousand Constitution. amendment at all. This term has guns. the States respectively, or to the seven hundred and eighty nine. come to be used as a shorthand, a people. Library of Congress: term of art, for three of the free- Amendment III THE Conventions of a number “Many Americans were disap- doms that are explicitly protected: No Soldier shall, in time of The Bill of Rights website: The of the States, having at the time pointed that the Constitution did speech, petition, and assembly. peace be quartered in any house, governmental powers not listed in of their adopting the not contain a bill of rights that While the use of "freedom of without the consent of the the Constitution for the national Constitution, expressed a desire, would explicitly enumerate the expression" is ubiquitous in this Owner, nor in time of war, but in government are powers that the in order to prevent misconstruc- rights of American citizens and area of 1st Amendment study, it is a manner to be prescribed by states, or the people of those states, tion or abuse of its powers, that enable courts and public opinion important to note exactly what law. can have. further declaratory and restric- to protect these rights from an "freedom of expression" refers to - Examples: The states determine tive clauses should be added: oppressive government. Supporters let this be such a note. Amendment IV the rules for marriages, divorces, And as extending the ground of of a bill of rights permitted the The right of the people to be driving licenses, voting, state public confidence in the Constitution to be adopted with the (Absolute) Freedom of Speech secure in their persons, houses, taxes, job and school requirements, Government, will best ensure the understanding that the first and Press papers, and effects, against rules for police and fire depart- beneficent ends of its institution. Congress under the new govern- The Constitution does protect the unreasonable searches and ments, and many more. ment would attempt to add a bill of freedom of speech of every citizen, seizures, shall not be violated, States regulate many of our RESOLVED by the Senate and rights. and even of non-citizens — but and no Warrants shall issue, but rights, not the national govern- House of Representatives of the James Madison took the lead in only from restriction by the upon probable cause, supported ment. United States of America, in steering such a bill through the Congress (and, by virtue of the by Oath or affirmation, and par- The national government does Congress assembled, two thirds First Federal Congress, which 14th Amendment, by state legisla- ticularly describing the place to not control these areas because of both Houses concurring, that convened in the spring of 1789. tures, too). There are plenty of be searched, and the persons or they are not mentioned in the the following Articles be pro- The Virginia Ratifying Convention other places where you could things to be seized. Constitution, and so they are under posed to the Legislatures of the and Madison's constituents, among speak but where speech can and is the control of the states. several States, as amendments to whom were large numbers of suppressed. For example, freedom Amendment V the Constitution of the United Baptists who wanted freedom of of speech can be and often is No person shall be held to States, all, or any of which religion secured, expected him to restricted in a work place, for answer for a capital, or otherwise

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Americans don't have to tolerate Obama says "he will support the con- People in government are supposed to Season! unfair insurance practices. But barring clusions of this committee, if we have be working for us, not the other way these practices takes up only about 24 the courage to make the recommenda- around. pages of the 2,700-page health law. tions." Betsy McCaughey is chairman of These reforms can be enacted sepa- Those recommendations will be the Committee to Reduce Infection rately. Repealing the health law would announced Dec. 1, after the midterm Deaths, former lieutenant governor of mean sending back the big-ticket congressional elections. The timing New York and author of two books on items -- those new entitlements -- there is sheer trickery. the Constitution. before they go into effect in 2014. Recommendations should be K-State Prof Honored For Inspiring Students to Look Ahead, Be Successful Weather Radios At Kansas State University, petition. earned the top awards in the finals Fred Fairchild’s official job title is The entrepreneurial contest is in the new product division. professor of grain science. He the major project for the class, and While Fairchild beams over his brings more than 30 years of expe- is in addition to regularly assigned student’s success, others who have rience in designing, remodeling class work, Fairchild said. witnessed his dedication to his stu- and construction of processing And, while some might think, dents have chosen to honor him as facilities in the grain industry to “oh no, not more work,” well. the university, and typically uses Fairchild’s youthful optimism and In presenting Fairchild the what he has learned during his sunny outlook could easily earn Entrepreneurship Support Award career to help students learn and him the title of “Encourager in recognizing his commitment to practice the skills they will need to Chief.” teaching transferrable skills that make the transition from the class- Six of eight teams comprised of will help students make the transi- room to the business world. 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We will encourage hostile America the “indispensable” torian Niall Ferguson did in a about America’s future are filter- our national debt. The new health actions from our adversaries. It is nation depends on America the recent Foreign Affairs piece, ing down his chain of command. A care law could add trillions more not a scenario Americans should “exceptional” nation. Freedom and “Decline and Fall: When the recent seminar for senior military in liabilities to the government’s want to see. prosperity at home and abroad American Empire Goes, It Is officers at National Defense balance sheet. According to the President’s depend on America’s continued Likely to Go Quickly.” Indeed, it University, our nation’s premier We are headed down a European budget, defense spending over the projection of power around the is a topic so much in vogue that university for educating officers, path. Government spending in next few years will continue to fall world. But that will depend on our conservatives like Charles was titled “Surviving Defeat” and most European Union countries, relative to the economy, from 4.9 commitment to national defense, Krauthammer go to great lengths focused on how to “refine our which have not paid for all of their percent to 3.6 percent of GDP by which is the first obligation of the to explain that, if there were a grand strategy” to deal “effectively own defenses since the U.S. allied 2015. Indeed, defense was the tar- federal government listed in the decline of America on the world with failure.” with them in NATO, is about 51 get of roughly half of the U.S. Constitution. stage, it would be by choice, not Government officials are not the percent of GDP. Primarily, it is Administration’s $17 billion in We have been here before. We because of inevitability. only ones worried about America’s dedicated to health care and social spending cuts in 2010. Some 50 have seen darker days, from the American Presidents typically decline. Recently, Massachusetts programs. France spends over 20 defense programs were truncated American Revolution to the Civil have used the bully pulpit to push Institute of Technology professor percent of GDP on “social protec- or eliminated, compromising not War and the two world wars. Each back on such talk. They’ve gener- Harvey Sapolsky wrote in tion” and less than 2 percent on only our future air and naval supe- time, the American people have ally spent political capital to National Defense Magazine that defense. By contrast, the U.S. has riority, but also our defense against risen to defend their country and explain to allies and enemies alike “the threat that is the most likely to traditionally spent less than 8 per- ballistic missiles. their liberties. Each time, they have that America has no plans to give hobble U.S. military capabilities” cent of GDP on social programs Consider the ramifications. With gone to the edge of the abyss, up its role as champion of free- is health care, not a foreign power. and more than 4 percent on a weakened U.S. military footprint, peered inside, and then summoned dom—the idea on which it was In other words, exploding spend- defense. Iran could move to establish hege- the will to jump over to the other founded and that has invigorated ing on entitlements including The rate of growth in U.S. pub- mony in the oil-rich Middle East, side. Each time, we have emerged generations of Americans. health care threatens our security lic spending accelerated dramati- restricting trade through the Strait from the crisis stronger than Defending freedom has been our more than, say, terrorists because it cally in the past two years, largely of Hormuz or, worse, holding the before. And every time, it has been choice, and no other nation in his- will crowd out defense spending. due to the financial bailouts and U.S. hostage to its nuclear threats because Americans decided they tory has given so many lives and As dire as this situation is, it is stimulus package, but also because so we could not defend our inter- did not want to fail. They chose not resources to defend the freedom of not irreversible. Decline is a of permanent expansions in gov- ests or our friends and allies in the to be defeated. They refused to others. choice. It will come about only ernment programs. The region. The consequences for our give up. Yet it sounds as though when most Americans decide that Congressional Budget Office economy and security would be We may well be at that moment President Barack Obama has a dif- what is unique about their coun- reports that federal spending could high. Were our air power and expe- again. After Jimmy Carter, we ferent understanding of America’s try—its Constitution and its legacy reach about 65 percent of GDP by ditionary forces to grow so weak elected Ronald Reagan. He purpose and greatness. He said he of liberty—is no longer worth 2080 if current trends continue. that they are unable to take out ter- restored not only our belief in believes in American exceptional- fighting for. We would have to dedicate all tax rorist bases overseas, the terrorists America, but our commitment to ism in the same way “the Greeks The Downside of Spending So revenues to our entitlements in just would establish more safe havens defense. Conservative principles believe in Greek exceptionalism.” Much on Entitlements 42 years, with nothing left over for from which to organize waves of and traditional American values In other words, no nation is truly Social spending in the United defense. Because the effects of the attacks on Americans. prevailed then. They can prevail exceptional. In addressing the States is ballooning. Already fed- spending trends are alarming, There is no escaping history. again. United Nations, he also said: “No eral, state, and local governments Representatives Jeb Hensarling America became a world power to Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D., is Vice one nation can or should try to consume about 41 percent of all (R–TX) and Mike Pence (R–IN) protect our freedoms, which are President for Foreign and Defense dominate another nation.” that Americans produce in goods have introduced a constitutional deeply tied to the security and free- Policy Studies and Director of the Whether he believes that or sim- and services (our gross domestic amendment to limit federal spend- dom of countries around the world. Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis ply was trying to make friends, his product, or GDP), and their ing to less than 20 percent of GDP, We learned this terrible lesson after Institute for International Studies statement turns the Reagan appetites are growing. the historical average. two world wars. Our leaders may at The Heritage Foundation and Doctrine of “peace through Heritage experts estimate that Dismantling Defense have to learn it again unless they author of Liberty’s Best Hope: strength” on its head. Countries our unfunded obligations for National defense is the first make the hard choices to ensure American Leadership for the 21st can and will try to dominate oth- Social Security, Medicare, obligation of the federal govern- that there is no decline of Century (2008). ers, but largely because of U.S. Medicaid, and interest on the debt ment. If we cannot demonstrate a American power or presence in the

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He David Pape officiating. Interment will 601 Western follow in the Westmoreland City loved to hunt and fish anytime. He Sat. 8-5 Dennis Hiatt #21 Donald “Don” Roy Shelton, age 70, enjoyed bowling and was a member of Cemetery in Westmoreland. The family of Mr. Shelton will greet 800 Genesee passed away Tuesday May 4, 2010, at a bowling league in Manhattan. Don Charli Barrington #4 Sat. 8-3 The Good Shepherd Hospice House in was a member of the Westmoreland friends during a visitation from 7 until Jamie Yungeberg 8:30p.m. on Thursday May 6, 2010 at Manhattan. Christian Church and also was a for- 600 East Ave. Harry Johnston #22 He was born on November 28, 1939 mer member of the Sons of the the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Fri. 5-7 Funeral Home in Manhattan. Kathy Johnston in Manhattan the son of Don and Alice American Legion. Sat. 8-3 Kim Benteman (Erichsen) Shelton. He was raised by Additional survivors included his Online condolence may be left for the family through the funeral home 105 Union his maternal grandparents, Nick and three children: Don Mike Shelton, Virginia Sutton #5 Sat. 8-? Clara Erichsen. Don graduated from Penny Alonso, and Dan Albert Shelton website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com Linda Brake Memorial contributions are suggest- Westmoreland High School and all of Manhattan. He is also survived Crystal Gordon Sandy Yungeberg #23 worked as a construction foreman for by a brother: Les Shelton and his wife ed to the Tuttle Creek Lake 706 Cooley Association, Westmoreland Christian 5th-Marshall most of his life. Janice of Westmoreland; two step-sis- Sat. 7-3 Sat. 8-? Don was married to Donna Mayer ters: Janet Hull of Eldorado, Illinois Church or to The Good Shepherd and she preceded him in death on July and Judy Elmer of Elkhart, Indiana; Hospice House. Contributions may be Mary Waite #6 left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- David-Shawna Murk #24 3, 1990. He was also preceded in and 6 grandchildren and 3 great- 410 East 4th 906 Genesee death by a step-brother, Jim Wenzel, grandchildren. Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Sat. 8-3 Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Sat. 8-2 of Ocala, Florida. Funeral Services for Mr. Shelton (behind house in the alley) On February 2, 2001 in Manhattan, will be held on Friday May 7, 2010 at Mary Adams #7 Kansas he was married to Mary Lake, 11a.m. at the Westmoreland Christian 301 West 6th Greg-Cindy Stoudt #25 Sat. 8-? 103 East 8th Sat. 8-5 Adam Metzgar #8 805 Chestnut Leo Helget Rosary is recited at 8:00 p.m., Friday, made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Sarah Whiting #26 Sat. 8-? 213 Main May 7, 2010 in the Irvin-Parkview Building Fund or the American Cancer Computers/Electronics Leo P. Helget, Jr., 82, St. George, Funeral Home, Manhattan. Society and left in care of the funeral Sat. 8-4 KS passed away Monday, May 3, home. Online condolences can be sent Ashley Smith #9 Robin Foley #27 2010 at his home. Memorial contributions can be to www.irvinparkview.com. 903 Main He was born December 9, 1927 in 2258 7th Road (west of B.R.) Fri. 8-3 Sat. 9-4 the Flush community, the son of Leo J. Sat. 7:30-3 Helget and Irene C. Unterberger Washer-Dryer (only 5 yrs adult, kids, baby clothing old) good condition Helget. He grew up in the Flush com- boys and girls munity, where he attended the local Antique Dishes, T.V. Stand, baby bedding, desk, house- Ceiling Fan schools and was a 1946 graduate of wares, Antique Vanity the Flush High School. and much much more. He was united in marriage to Joan Lisa Beherns #28 Norma Miller E. Ridder on November 18, 1948 at Shelly Osborne #10 Flush. She survives of the home. 209 West 6th 804 Genesee Fri. 3-6 Mr. Helget had been a lifelong area Sat. 8-3 resident. He farmed in the Flush area Sat. 8-3 16' car trailer, hunting-fish- for many years and since 1966 had Eric-Chris Pishny #11 worked as a bulk fuel truck driver. He ing equipment, 402 Genesee 22 bolt action rifle, John had driven a truck for the Griffith Oil Fri. 2-6 Company and the Farmers Co-opera- Deere dinner-ware, ladies Sat. 8-4 wrangler jeans tive Association, both of Manhattan. holiday decorations, house- Since his retirement in the mid 1990’s, wares, 1920 Antique Stove he had also worked for the Wanklyn Parker-Wessel #29 703 Chestnut Oil Company, Frankfort. Rod-Dana Swearingen #12 He was an active member of the St. Fri 4-7 404 Chestnut Sat. 8-Noon Joseph Catholic Church, where he Sat. 8-Noon sang in the choir and was a devoted power-washer (briggs-strat- member of the Knights of Columbus Frank-Laura Rigel #30 ton), light house-wares, pic- 501 Gypsun Council No. 902 and the 4th Degree. tures, toys He was also a member of the Rock Sat. 8-3 Creek Watershed Association. furniture, sofa, chairs, nic- Bob-Sharon Skillin #13 nac stand In addition to his wife, Mr. Helget is 08 Union Street survived by a son, Gary Helget, and Sat. 8-4 his wife, Sara, Westmoreland, KS; two Jeremy-Kristina Crook #31 daughters, Donna Helget, Lakewood, (three families) Betty Ball #14 704 Chestnut CO and Mary Jo Schmitt, and her hus- 601 Gypsun band, Randy, Manhattan; a sister, Fri. 1-8 Fri. Noon-8 Sat. 10-8 Margaret Mary Umscheid, and her Sat. 8-3 husband, Carrol, Topeka, KS; four clothing, shoes, misc. grandchildren, Shannon Conrow, Jake Amber Borgerding #15 Bryan Smith #32 Helget, Tricia LaGabed and Stacy 310 East 8th Schmitt; and six great grandchildren, 404 East 4th Sat. 8-2 Sat. 8-2 Lauren, Rebecca, Caleb, Hanna, several families Devon and Kaitlyn. several families toys, girls size (5-12), books, garage door panels-different He was preceded in death by an puzzles infant daughter, Mary Ann Helget in sizes 1951; his parents; a brother, Dennis J. Don-Roberta Osborne #16 “Swede” Helget in 1997; and a grand- Betty Brake #33 309 Genesee 300 East 8th son, Michael Schmitt in 2009. Sat. 8-4 Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sat. 8-4 some furniture, tools, knifes, (In double car garage behind 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010 in misc. the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Flush house) with Father John Pilcher and Father swing, BBQ Grill (propane), Dan-Kim Schmidt #17 tent, lots of misc. Carl Dekat as con-celebrants. Burial Delores Stump will follow in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Angie Denton Mercantile Cemetery. 308 Alcove Dr. (first road The family of Mr. Helget will 401 East 5th south of co-op on the left 9-5 receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until a Fri. 3-6