Friday, September 1, 2006 THE NORTON TELEGRAM Page 3

U.S Congressman Jerrry Moran (left) visited with Janene Schneider, vice-chairman of the Phillips County Republican Central Committee, prior to the meal and program at the Old- Fashioned Republican Picnic at the Hansen Plaza in Logan on Saturday. Ruth Lofgreen, Norton, (above) discussed law en- forcement issues with Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline. — Telegram photos by Dick Boyd Republicans attend old-fashioned picnic in Logan By DICK BOYD strong nation are built by free and and producers for obesity. mittee, who made his tenth trip to Kansas and must stick together to Tomlinson, Topeka, representing Another large crowd attended responsible citizens,” he said. Also attending the picnic was the picnic. “My roots go back a get things accomplished,” he said. Sandy Praeger, state insurance the 26th annual Old-Fashioned “There is a dramatic difference Lynn Jenkins, Topeka, Kansas long ways in Ellis County. My Among the other dignitaries commissioner. Republican Picnic held Saturday in where Jim Barnett wants to take State Treasurer. A sixth generation family has lived there since 1876,” present were: Randy Duncan, Lynn Clements, Logan, Phillips in the Hansen Plaza in Logan. The us and where Governor Sebelius Kansan, she is a former state sena- said Johnson. “One of our focuses Salina, First District Republican County Republican Central Com- annual event was scheduled to be wants to take us.” tor and representative. on the agriculture committee is to chairman; Sheila Frahm, Colby, mittee chairman, led everyone in held on the lawn but was moved Kelly Arnold represented Re- “I’m always happy to be in Lo- alleviate the shortage of large ani- executive director of the Kansas reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. inside due to threatening weather. publican governor candidate Jim gan for the picnic,” she said. mal veterinarians in Kansas. We Community College Association Pastor Troy Buss, First Christian The picnic gives area residents Barnett, Emporia, who is an inter- “I have the best job in the world. are working on a loan plan where and former U.S. Senator and Kan- Church, Logan, gave the invoca- the opportunity to listen to and nal medicine physician. We are the state bank and we ad- the loans could be paid off by sas Lieutenant Governor; John tion. visit with national, state and local “Leadership is the key in this minister a lot of money each year. working in Kansas. Miller, Norton, Norton County Janene Schneider, Logan, vice- GOP officials and enjoy a fried race,” she said. “Dr. Barnett wants “One part of our job is adminis- “I was happy to see the educa- commissioner; Bill Elliott, Hill chairman of the Phillips County chicken dinner with all the trim- to reduce the income tax, give a 10 tering the unclaimed property law. tion lawsuit dismissed.” City, chief judge of the 17th Judi- Central Committee, was the mas- mings. percent tax credit for all businesses We just returned $11 million in un- John Faber, state representative cial District; Sally Cauble, Lib- ter of ceremonies. Schneider intro- Through the years, the picnic no matter the size and plans to claimed property and there is more. from Brewster, said, “I still stand eral, state board of education can- duced the other members of the has drawn many Republican dig- make sure we properly fund edu- “This money belongs to some- for the same things. They are fam- didate; Clay Aurand, Courtland, Central Committee: Judy nitaries, including former Sens. cation. He feels that the courts body. Check the Internet and help ily values and limited govern- House majority leader; Tim Rowland, Phillipsburg, secretary Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, have too much power. Governor us get it returned. ment.” Huelskamp, Fowler, state senator; and Linda McDowell, Agra, trea- former Govs. Bill Graves and Sebelius wants driver’s licenses “My office also administers the Ralph Ostmeyer, state senator Deena Horst, Salina, state repre- surer. Rowland is also Phillips Mike Hayden and U.S. Senator Pat for illegal immigrants and he does Learning Quest program which from Grinnell, was also present. sentative; Virginia Beemer, County Treasurer and McDowell Roberts. not agree.” helps youths continue education “We are in the minority in western Oakley, state representative; Bob is Phillips County Clerk. The fried chicken, baked beans, Kansas Attorney General Phill after high school. Check the start- corn on the cob and watermelon Kline, Topeka, was also present. ing time of our next program on the were followed by the speeches. “We are fighting pedophiles who web site. “I have no greater passion than try to contact children,” he said. “We are also cutting labor costs working to make Kansas the great- “Four years ago, those convicted in our office with more electronic est place to live and raise a family,” of child prostitution faced only technology.” Bulletin Board said Jerry Moran, Hays, U.S. Con- probation. Since I have become Ron Thornburgh, Topeka, Kan- gressman from the Big First Dis- attorney general, we have passed sas Secretary of State, also spoke. trict, who is a regular attendee. many laws to cause these solicitors He has been elected to his office Business and Professional Directory “I appreciate the opportunity to stay out of Kansas. We have had three times and has won numerous you’ve given me to serve you. over 90 convictions of child preda- awards, including being chosen Your Guide to Services Available in Northwest Kansas “People are disgruntled about tors. president of the National Secretary the drought, war, Katrina and en- “We got tough and serious and of State organization. Space for Rent Financial Service ergy problems. our children are now safer. I be- “The kind of people we elect in “Can Jim Barnett win the lieve in severe, swift and certain Kansas makes a difference,” he Wouldn’t Your Ad What’s yours is theirs…or is it? governor’s race? Yes, with your consequences for those who will said. “It is our responsibility as efforts.” hurt others. elected officials to make a differ- Without a proper estate protection strategy, your Ron Freeman, Topeka, execu- “I don’t like the efforts of some ence. 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