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Priceless TTHURSDAYHURSDAY Take One VOLUME 16, NUMBER 66 THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008 WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL WINNER OF THE KANSAS PRESS EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING COMMUNICATORS PHOTO ESSAY AWARD COMMUNICATORS EDITORIAL AWARD ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING AWARD I do! You do? David Franz To Head KSU Biosecurity Committee David Franz, most recently head Agricultural Biosecurity Center, will of Kansas State University's National begin hosting numerous federal-level Agricultural Biosecurity Center, has biosafety training events this week. agreed to step into a new role as chair The institute is also gearing up for of an elite group that will oversee K- research in May. Since the building State's initiatives in biosecurity. dedication, BRI officials have been The Biosecurity Advisory busily preparing the facility for Committee, which will consist of research. That preparation has nationally-known experts in contain- included writing custom safety and ment laboratory operations, research security protocols, developing BRI- and management, will provide K- specific training modules, and test- State with an additional level of ing and retesting the building to cer- review and a long-term vision for the tify the performance of all critical university's high-level research pro- systems. grams. "The BRI is an extremely complex The group's first task will be to facility and the research to take place review the current and future pro- there is of the utmost importance to grams at K-State's BRI -- Biosecurity the security of the U.S. agricultural Research Institute. The group will infrastructure and food supply," said develop a plan to ensure the long- David Franz Ron Trewyn, vice president for term sustainability of the institute, as research. "K-State wants to ensure well as review things like regulatory that the BRI's research programs and requirements and the BRI's business Franz directed a broad program in biocontainment practices are second plan. preharvest and postharvest biosecuri- to none and that all aspects are sub- "The BRI is one of the finest and ty and strengthened K-State's status ject to rigorous internal and external most advanced biocontainment labs in the public health and national scrutiny. In Dave Franz, we've in the nation," Franz said. "This security arenas. Franz has been and tapped one of the best and brightest group will help to ensure that the continues to serve as chief biological minds in biosecurity to lead the institute's path forward is clear and scientist at the Midwest Research charge." that it has the resources needed to Institute, where he develops business The Biosecurity Advisory make it a valuable contributor to the activities in the areas of biodefense Committee will also review the safety and security of the nation's education and preparation, nonpro- ongoing mission of the National agricultural economy and public liferation, cooperative threat reduc- Agricultural Biosecurity Center and health." tion and biosafety. other university biosecurity and While head of K-State's National The BRI, which was established associated biosafety initiatives. Agricultural Biosecurity Center, under Franz' tenure at the National Eichem Named Foundation Director René Eichem, Wamego, has been the visibility of both the Wamego employed with Howell Lumber appointed executive director of the Community Foundation and the Company; they have one son, Kansas Rural Communities Kansas Rural Communities Dustin, who is a senior at K-State. Foundation (KRCF) and Wamego Foundation, which will enhance Eichem is the daughter of Garnet Community Foundation (WCF) in charitable giving within our commu- Davis (deceased) and Tim Davis, Wamego. Eichem was formerly nity and the state as a whole,” WCF Waterville. Siblings include Bob, employed with the Kansas Bar president Susan Symons said. “We Bill, and Lorena Wilcox, Blue Association in Topeka, where she are excited to have her on board, and Rapids; Jon and Randy Wilcox, Kansas State’s Senior Guard Clent Stewart and girlfriend Stephanie Harwell was the assistant executive director. we look forward to working with Barnes; Bryon Wilcox, Eskridge; “René brings extensive experience her.” and Vicki Morgan, Elk Point, S.D. knees and proposed. Stephanie to the foundations,” KRCF President Eichem received her B.S. in jour- “I’m extremely pleased to be join- She Said Yes! dropped to her knees to hug Stewart mission so I knew it was coming. Doug Springer said. “Her back- nalism and mass ing the Kansas Rural Communities He didn't want to take away from communications/public relations Kansas State Senior Guard and to say yes. ground, education, and expertise will Foundation and Wamego the game. I said Clent, you've (cum laude) from Kansas State Clent Stewart took time at After the game reporters ask team- be beneficial to the missions and Community Foundation,” said earned your right to do whatever University. She is a graduate of Tuesday night’s basketball game mate Michael Beasley about the pro- goals of both foundations.” Eichem. “I am looking forward to you want to do on senior night. It Valley Heights Junior-Senior High with Colorado to thank the crowd posal. The formation of the Wamego working for two organizations that was a beautiful thing. I told my School in Waterville and of and to propose to girlfriend Beasley said, ““I’m happy for Community Foundation in 1998 and are dedicated to improving the quali- wife when I got back to the bench, Manhattan Area Technical College. Stephanie Harwell. Stew. That’s a beautiful thing. It was the Kansas Rural Communities ty of life not only for the citizens of he's got a lot more courage than I Her husband, Chris, is a graduate of Steward thanked the K-State unexpected. He’s got all the heart in Foundation in 2006 as 501(c)(3) Pottawatomie County but also for all the world for that. That’s scary; what do. I proposed in my bedroom nonprofit corporations created an Wamego High School and is rural communities in the state.” students, coaches and administra- apartment overlooking the skyline tion for his four years at Kansas if she would have said no?” efficient mechanism through which When Head Coach Frank Martin of Cincinnati and he did it in front individuals, families, corporations, State and then asked Stephanie to of 13,000 people. He's got a lot come out to the middle of the was ask about Stewart’s proposal, nonprofit organizations, and private KSU Orchestra To Preform Martin said, "He asked me for per- more courage than me." foundations have been able to create floor. He then dropped to his Kansas State University's Chamber Chamber orchestra members major in funds and make gifts to benefit their several different disciplines, including communities. Orchestra will present a "farewell con- cert" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, in music, graphic design, engineering, Donated dollars have established McCain Auditorium. The concert will architecture, foreign languages, econom- scholarships, built new community highlight the various music the orchestra ic, business, biology, mathematics and playgrounds, assisted families who plans to perform before audiences in animal sciences and industry. Blarney Breakfast At Kite’s have children with disabilities, and England and Scotland. The farewell concert will feature com- Join the Manhattan Arts Center at Steven Berland. 537-4420. Manhattan Arts Center box aided historical preservation, just to A donation of $5 for adults and $2 for positions by George F. Handel's Kite’s Bar and Grill for the annual Adult tickets are $7 in advance and $8 office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. name a few. Some of the communi- students is being suggested for concert Concerto Grosso in A, Op. 6, No. 11; Craig Weston's "Elegy and Dance," with Blarney Breakfast fundraiser. Saturday, at the door, and children’s tickets are $5 Monday through Friday. The ties that have benefited from the admission. The orchestra, under the direction of saxophone soloist Anna Marie Wytko, March 15th, we’ll be serving green eggs in advance and $6 at the door. Tickets can Manhattan Arts Center is located at 1520 services provided by the KRCF and David Littrell, university distinguished K-State instructor of music; Joseph and ham, and much more from 7:30 am be purchased at the Manhattan Arts Poyntz. WCF include Havensville, Olsburg, Haydn's "Farewell Symphony"; Onaga, St. George, St. Marys, professor of orchestra at K-State, will be until 10:30 am. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Center, Claflin Books & Copies, The For more information on this and other on its European tour March 13-23. "Ancient Sorrows" by Laurel Littrell, day by eating a delicious breakfast for a Dusty Bookshelf in Aggieville or from performances at the Manhattan Arts Wamego, Westmoreland, and The K-State Chamber Orchestra associate professor at the K-State good cause. The Blarney Breakfast is any Manhattan Arts Center board mem- Center, visit its Web site at Wheaton. includes 31 students who also are part of Libraries; and George W. Chadwick's generously sponsored by Deloris and ber. For more information, call (785) www.manhattanarts.org. “I am confident René will increase the 80-member K-State Orchestra. String Serenade in F. Kansas Profile - Now That’s Rural Jan Lyons - National Cattlemen’s Beef Association By Ron Wilson, director, Huck Jan says, "We came to Manhattan K-State in agriculture, and both were in the 1980s and 1990s, including a The BSE issue would become a Boyd National Institute for Rural and loved it." After Frank completed state 4-H winners in beef. Sounds stint as chairman, and on the dominant issue of her year as presi- Development at Kansas State his military service, he went into pri- like it ran in the family.

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