Opinion 130th Year, Number 9 Thursday, February 27, 2014 Change taking root in Kansas Republicans Change has taken root in the Kansas Repub- ties. Those who believe a bigger state, spend- lican party, and you can hear the wailing across ing more, believe they are right, and so do those the state. who want to see a smaller government footprint. Whether the change will make the party stron- Voters have seldom had as clear a choice in ger or weaker or better, we can’t say, but things this state. We’re not prepared to make a predic- will be different. tion, but despite all the criticism heaped on him One of the sounds you hear is the lifeboats the last couple of years, Sam Brownback has being lowered as some of the staunchest of the not lost a statewide race dating back to 1996, party’s former moderate leaders jump ship, when he defeated Mrs. Frahm for the U.S. Sen- led by the three Republican members of the ate. He trounced former Gov. John Carlin in a so-called “Gang of Six” formed to support the 1994 House race. campaign of Democrat Paul Davis for governor. A great deal hinges on who does win this fall, The three – state Insurance Commissioner so there will be a lot of money spent, both Kan- Sandy Prager, former U.S. Sen. Sheila Frahm sas money and money from national groups, of Colby and former Secretary of Social and liberal and conservative, who see Kansas as a Rehabilitation Services Rochelle Chronister – battleground for issues – such as school spend- The Gardener By are all former state legislators who’ve grown ing – that may be decided here. Radishes are first true taste of spring Kay uncomfortable with the party under Gov. Sam The more interesting questions, however, re- Melia Brownback. volve around whether those scuttling over the [email protected] The difference could not be more clear, for side will become permanent Democrats or re- Peter Garnham operates a 60 Mr. Garnham says the range of as governor, Mr. Brownback has curbed state turn to the GOP once the election is over. A lot acre garden-farm near Amagan- shapes and colors of radishes are sett, N.Y. in the Hamptons, toward just amazing---red, pink, purple, unique flavor of greens not found spending, cut the budget and attacked the in- may depend on which side prevails, but many the north end of Long Island, with white, yellow, red and white,and in spinach and chard. come tax. Many Kansans would say he is on the former Republicans may well stay in the other easy access to Louse Lake and even black. The Chinese red meat Radishes are also fast growing right track. party. Wood Tick Road. Mr. Garnham’s radish is green on the outside and and can be used to mark a row of The more liberal wing of the party, however, It’s been said for many years that to get elect- farm is nestled in between lush red on the inside, like a tiny wa- carrots which are notoriously slow had a hand in building up state government and ed in this state, you had to be a Republican – golf courses and beautiful old termelon. Then, there is the rat-tail to germinate. Most of the radishes genuinely feels they were doing the right thing. unless your name was Docking. We suspect New York homes, and he finds radish, and despite it’s name, Mr. will be harvested by the time the After decades in control, however, this wing of many who once thought that have become less time to write garden articles regu- Garnham says it is delicious. I’ll carrots are emerging. the party is out of power. Backing a Democrat than comfortable in today’s GOP. Change may larly for Horticulture Magazine. take his word for it. You must keep an eye out for whom they agree with may seem to be their become permanent and the two parties may be He is a Master Gardener. As Peter Garnham says, there those miserable little hopping only choice. more competitive. And he writes very well, thank are not many vegetables that are flea beetles. I dispatch them at you! In the July-August edition so easily successful in the gar- – first sight with a pyrethrum com- There should be no mistake here: At this This is going to be one interesting election. of last summer he wrote lovingly den and the kitchen as radishes. pound called 5% Sevin Dust. Mr. point, there is a difference between the two par- Steve Haynes about radishes. That may be about He grows many, many long rows Garnham, an organic gardener, ad- the only thing Peter Garnham and of just about all the radishes you mits to using Sevin as a last resort I have in common. We both re- might see in your average garden to save his radish crop, although ally enjoy radishes. But he has a catalog. He is also a member of he calls it “an extreme measure.” I Legislative News 60 acre garden and mine is about the Seed Saver’s Exchange, and call it extremely effective. By 70 feet by 60 feet. But we both as such, he has access to many My favorite variety of radish is Appreciate citizen’s input Ward like radishes because they are one old and unusual varieties that we an oldie called German Giant, a Cassidy of the earliest and easiest garden never see. Mr. Garnham says the dependably large red globe with 120th State Representative vegetables to grow, and offer one market for radishes is very good true radish flavor. It is never hot, I really appreciate those of you I wrote a letter of rebuttal and of the most unique flavors of all right now and they seem to be in never pithy, always productive. that contacted me about my vote gave it to the Speaker the next the things we grow. great demand. Another excellent choice is Fire on the Religious Freedom Act. day. I made a mistake and apolo- dents all present to our commit- The radish is a member of the Peter Garnham says we all may ‘n Ice from Burpee, a 3 to 4 inch My specific question was: does gize for it. Again, thank you to tee what their universities are brassica {cabbage} family, and is be missing the most important fla- long radish that is red on top and this bill discriminate against those who asked before posting promoting. Then my committee often dismissed as mere decora- vor and healthful aspects of rad- white on the bottom. anyone, in any way? I was as- on facebook. has the chance to question any tion. However, they offer decent ishes by throwing out the tops. Radishes, to me, are the first true sured that all this bill did was The past two weeks, I have budget line items the universi- quantities of potassium, folate, vi- When picked young, he enjoys taste of spring. Anyone can grow to focus on a very narrow set of been working on state budgets. ties work with. I have been on tamin C and fiber, and the leaves the leaves sliced into green salads. them successfully, and you’ll be circumstances where an individ- It is wonderful to have a two- this committee for four years when picked early and cooked as a Indeed, the spicy flavor can add a enjoying them only 30 days after ual could not be sanctioned, be- year budget in place, as we have and the past two as chairman. I green vegetable are delicious and different essence to a spring salad. planting. Do it!! cause of strongly held religious more time to study and delve am definitely learning, but it is even more nutritious. He also cooks the young tops for a beliefs, to provide marriage ser- into areas that are being ineffi- almost overwhelming at times. I vices for a same-sex wedding. I cient. My biggest concern has don’t get home in February, as do not condone discrimination. been the rise in tuition costs for the weekends are tied up work- After seeing how the bill was our Board of Regents colleges. ing with legislative aides to be Casey’s Comments By going to possibly be interpreted I have 17 agency budgets prepared for the following week. Casey to hear in committee. We then The past two years, most The Dirty Word Cancer McCormick agencies have really worked at make adjustments, pass them [email protected] Honor Roll out of committee, and present finding inefficiencies and cost Cancer is that dirty six letter California these days with his the budgets to the full appro- savings yet still maintain ser- word. Sad thing is, there aren’t sweet wife, Carol. They just be- New and renewed Herald priations committee. K-12 Edu- vice to those needed. There are too many people around who came “empty nesters”, with their fun times at Wheat Ridge High, subscriptions: Edwin Raile, Bird cation and the Board of Regents 99 agencies that go through this have not had a loved one touched daughter Leah attending Cal State college days, and travels together. City; Althea Lebow, St. Francis; are the two biggest budgets. The process. I now understand why by the nasty stuff. Davis where her older brother, After that, the most aid I can send Emma Brunswig, Haigler, Neb; Board of Healing Arts, the State we have an All Funds state bud- My best pal from high school Michael, just graduated from. The is a word to the Man upstairs. I Jean Ann Confer, St. Francis; Library, the Historical Society, get in the $14B range. What a is fighting it for the second time guy has a lot to live for, as do all know I have plenty of great friends Marsha Magley, St. Francis; Mark the School for the Deaf and fine line it is to provide services around. Wayne Falsetto beat of us. here in my adoptive home of Chey- Roesener, McDonald; Karen Blind, and the Board of Science with taxpayer dollars. throat cancer several years ago. I don’t know which I hate more, enne County. If you could remem- Sutter, Junction City; Harvey regulatory board all have to I will schedule my own town Unfortunately, his old foe has the disease, or not being able to ber Wayne, along with others who Neitzel, St. Francis; Rowland present their core functions and hall meetings in April as I can- showed up for another round. But do much to help out my friend. need help in your prayers, it would Roelfs, St. Francis; Les Lacy, St. how they are measuring their ef- not attend with Senator Ostmey- I know my old Italian buddy will If laughter is good medicine, sure be appreciated. Thanks for Francis; Sheree Wingo, Golden, fectiveness. er on March 1. put up the best fight imaginable. then our phone call last weekend your help on this one. 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