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More Misleading Figures On State Of Kansas And Riley County Government Riley County Numbers Editorial By Jon A. Brake State Precincts Reporting:3316 of 3316 Did you see the story in the Mercury last week: “Study: Riley US Senate (D) County Not A Big Spender”? Candidate Votes The story was about how Riley Robert A. Conroy 7,778 David Haley 15,583 County was spending so much less on Lisa Johnston 25,421 County Government than the rest of Charles Schollenberger 19,228 the counties in the state. Patrick Wiesner 13,359 The story was written because a new report by the Kansas Policy US Senate (R) Institute came out last week compar- Candidate Votes ing all of the counties in the State of Tom Little 10,100 Kansas. Robert (Bob) Londerholm 8,165 The story said: “Riley County is Jerry Moran 160,713 below the median spending level for Todd Tiahrt 144,272 five of the nine spending categories US House 1 (R) among counties in its size range. For Candidate Votes example, Riley County only spent Jim Barnett 24,672 $54.93 per person for law enforcement Sue (Holloway) Boldra 7,715 in 2009. The median figure for the Marck Cobb 1,729 group was $118.20.” Tim Huelskamp 34,159 The Mercury quoted Riley County Tracey Mann 20,781 Chairman Mike Kearns as saying: Rob Wasinger 9,154 “The study didn’t surprise him. He SOS (D) said both the KPI study and a similar Candidate Votes one put out by Kansas State Chris Biggs 48,750 University make the county look Chris Steineger 32,122 good.” What the story and Commissioner SOS (R) did not say is the figures are wrong. Candidate Votes Yes, the Riley County Commission J.R. Claeys 68,007 only pays $3.9 million a year for law Elizabeth "Libby" Ensley 82,172 enforcement but that is not the whole Kris Kobach 154,100 picture. Riley County has a consoli- dated police department. That means Riley County Precincts Reporting: 49 of 49 that Riley County only pays a part of United States Senate (D) what it costs to keep the cops on the D-Robert A. Conroy 65 5% 7,778 10% street. D-David Haley 169 14% 15,583 19% The City of Manhattan pays $11.3 D-Lisa Johnston 387 32% 25,421 31% million. If you use $15.2 million for D-Charles Schollenberger 379 32% 19,228 24% the police budget the cost per person D-Patrick Wiesner 195 16% 13,359 16% in Riley County for Law Enforcement is: $213.06. United States Senate (R) When the Free Press contacted the R-Tom Little 163 3% 10,100 3% Kansas Policy Institute about the mis- What is the cost of County Government. R-Robert (Bob) Londerholm 101 2% 8,165 3% leading figures we were told that they R-Jerry Moran 3,082 63% 160,713 50% only used County figures and they on Law Enforcement be so low“, he and he answered them. R-Todd Tiahrt 1,534 31% 144,272 45% would not consider changes. said that “The County only pays a part The County may be doing a good When the Free Press called Riley of the Budget.” When asked about the job in saving money but in this case United States House of Representatives 002 (D) County Chairman Mike Kearns and quotes in the Mercury, Kearns said the the figures are wrong and people D-Cheryl Hudspeth 632 55% 9,944 44% asked “why would the County figures reporter called with a set of questions should know about it. D-Thomas Koch 354 31% 8,023 36% D-Sean Tevis 174 15% 4,536 20%

United States House of Representatives 002 (R) R-Lynn Jenkins 2,674 56% 40,951 57% A Legend Returns To Manhattan R-Dennis Pyle 2,146 45% 30,736 43% Mr. K’s Cafe and Bar is now open in the scenic Grand Mere develop- Governor / Lt. Governor (R) ment. Located on the west side of R-Sam Brownback 3,936 82% 260,045 82% town at 3901 Vanesta drive, Mr. K’s R-Joan Heffington 865 18% 56,338 18% offers a tantalizing and unique menu. Mr. K’s uses only the freshest ingre- Secretary of State (D) dients to create dishes that will leave D-Chris Biggs 1,078 87% 48,750 60% you craving for more. The menu fea- D-Chris Steineger 164 13% 32,122 40% tures paninis, flatbreads, sandwiches, fresh salads, and roaster soups. Secretary of State (R) Mr. K’s most popular item during R-J.R. Claeys 1,219 26% 68,007 22% their soft opening week was the ‘You R-Elizabeth "Libby" Ensley 1,294 28% 82,172 27% pick Two’ combo plate. “Customers R-Kris Kobach 2,187 47% 154,100 51% like to have the freedom to sample the menu items they want to try.” says Mr. Attorney General (R) Wilson, owner and operator. “The buf- R-Ralph J. De Zago 1,302 30% 63,588 24% falo chicken flatbread has also been a R-Derek Schmidt 3,005 70% 205,622 76% huge hit with the spicy buffalo alfredo, banana peppers, blue cheese and Commissioner of Insurance (R) grilled chicken.” R-David J. Powell 1,500 33% 110,480 37% Mr. K’s offers GrabNGo food for R-Sandy Praeger 3,083 67% 188,046 63% the customer that is in a hurry. Definitely not your typical fast food. Kansas House of Representatives 064 (R) Their cooler is stocked with fresh sal- R-Michael Musselman 1 33% 1,236 44% ads, hand made wraps, fresh fruits and R-Vern Swanson 2 67% 1,553 56% a great selection of drinks. Mr. K’s has Mr. K’s cafe and Bar is on the west side of Manhattan. plans to expand their hours in the near Riley County Commissioner 1st District future to include a morning shift that R-Dee McKee 607 outdoor firepit. Mr. K’s is owned and favorite neighborhood eatery. Mr. K’s offers coffees and a some promising R-Dave Guthals 759 operated by Rusty and Kathy Wilson. is exactly that. It’s a beautiful facility breakfast items. Their vision was to create a place for that is warm and inviting. The locals For those cool fall nights, come D-Jay Blue 39 the community around Colbert hills are sure to create many lasting memo- enjoy the patio dining including an D-Christopher Renner 231 and Grand Mere that was everyone's ries at Mr. K’s. Federal Court Denies Government To Dismiss By Betsy McCaughey declared unconstitutional, the ObamaCare is not partisan postur- seem like interstate commerce, applying that principle. Last November, a reporter asked entire health law could collapse ing. A fundamental principle is at said the justices, but individual In 1993, the Congressional House Speaker Nancy Pelosi if it like a house of cards. Most com- stake. decisions in the aggregate could Budget Office said that the manda- was constitutional for Congress to plex legislation states that if one On July 1, before a packed court- have an impact on national mar- tory insurance provision in require Americans to buy health part of the law is struck down, room, attorneys for the state of kets. President Bill Clinton's health plan insurance. Ms. Pelosi responded, other parts remain enforceable. Virginia argued that if the federal Building on those cases, the would be "an unprecedented form "Are you serious?" But authors of ObamaCare chose government can require you to buy Obama administration stretched of federal action." In 2009, the On Monday, U.S. District Judge to omit that clause, suggesting that insurance, it could also force you the meaning of interstate com- Congressional Research Office Henry Hudson got serious. He the health overhaul won't work to buy any product to solve any merce even further, to include an applied a similar caveat to denied Health and Human without mandatory insurance. national problem: a new GM car to individual's freedom not to do ObamaCare. Services Secretary Kathleen The law's defenders say the bolster Detroit, or stocks to prop up something-in this case, not to buy Mr. Cuccinelli argued that Sebelius's motion to dismiss a requirement that everyone pur- Wall Street. insurance. Judge Hudson ruled that Congress ignored these warnings. lawsuit brought by the state of chase health insurance will solve a The Obama administration "never before has the commerce ObamaCare, he said, was "cobbled Virginia challenging the new national problem by reducing the claimed that the Commerce Clause clause and associated necessary together in secret, passed by the health law. His ruling stated that it number of uninsured and spread- gives the federal government the and proper clause been extended Senate largely or totally unread, on is far from certain Congress has ing the cost of care over a larger authority to mandate coverage. this far." a party line vote literally in the the authority to compel Americans insurance pool. They cited two cases in which the Ms. Sebelius's motion to dismiss dead of night on Christmas Eve." to buy insurance and penalize Critics say that the requirement Supreme Court stretched the mean- the case focused almost entirely on those who don't. tramples the Constitution. Twenty- ing of interstate commerce like a why requiring everyone to buy Judge Hudson ruled that the Judge Hudson's ruling paved the one states and several individuals rubber band. In Wickard v. Filburn insurance would be good public court must do what Congress failed way for a trial to begin on October are already suing to overturn it. (1942), the Court ruled that the policy. In other words, the ends to do-apply the Constitution. 18, with possible appeals all the Virginia went one step further, federal government could limit justify the means. way to the Supreme Court, a enacting a law that makes it illegal how much wheat a farmer can Virginia Attorney General Ms. McCaughey is a former lieu- lengthy process. Some states will to require any resident to purchase grow to feed his own animals. Kenneth Cuccinelli, however, tenant governor of New York and likely delay creating insurance health insurance. The Virginia Similarly, in Gonzalez v. Raich made an argument rooted in the author of "Obama Health Law: exchanges and slow down other measure won solid support from (2005), the Court decided that the Constitution. He cited Alexander What It Says and How to Overturn costly preparations for both Republican and Democratic federal government could bar a Hamilton's assurances in the It" (Encounter, 2010). ObamaCare until its constitution- state legislators. Despite what sick person from cultivating a mere Federalist Papers that Congress's For more information, visit ality is determined by this case. Mrs. Pelosi tried to suggest, ques- six stalks of marijuana. Growing power would be limited and two Defend Your Healthcare.US If mandatory insurance is tioning the constitutionality of something for personal use doesn't centuries of Supreme Court cases NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, August 5, 2010 22AA Obituaries Mr. Koch and his wife Tina spent Mr. Koch was preceded in death by Berl Koch four years in Nigeria, two years in the his parents; two brothers, Robert and Philippines and two years in Howard Koch; and a baby girl. Berl A. Koch, age 91, of Manhattan, Botswana, as part of the Kansas State Funeral services were held 10:30 Kansas, died Saturday morning, July University International Program. a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at First 31, 2010, at Meadowlark Hills-Wroten He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, 801 House in Manhattan. First Presbyterian Church where he Leavenworth Street, Manhattan, with He was born on April 14, 1919, in served in numerous capacities includ- Reverend R. Cam McConnell officiat- Grimes, Iowa, the son of Amos H. and ing being a Deacon and Elder. Other ing. Following interment at Sunrise Lydia C. (Crook) Koch. memberships included Phi Delta Cemetery, Manhattan, lunch will be On April 22, 1944, he was united in Kappa and the Manhattan Kiwanis served at the church. marriage to the former Martina “Tina” Club (President, 1989). He was a No formal visitation were planned. Erskine in Los Angeles, California, longtime volunteer for the Flint Hills on Monday evening at the Yorgensen- while he was on leave from the U.S. Breadbasket and recently had been Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Air Force during World War II. honored at Meadowlark Hills by being Online condolences may be left for Following his military service with named the recipient of the Good the family through the funeral home the Fifth Air Force, he attended Iowa Samaritan Award. website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com. State University. Following gradua- He is survived by his wife, Tina, of In lieu of flowers, Mr. Koch and his tion, he attended Cornell University the home. Other survivors include two wife prefer memorials for First for graduate studies and also the sons: Kim Koch and his wife Becky of Presbyterian Church and the University of California where he Fargo, ND; Kevin Koch and his wife Meadowlark Hills Good Samaritan received his doctorate degree. Beth of Tucson, AZ; and one daughter, Fund. Contributions may be left in care In 1956, they moved to Manhattan Kerri Mathis of Richland, WA; one of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen where Dr. Koch was a faculty member brother, Donald Koch and his wife Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, in the Department of Animal Sciences Lorena of Latimer, IA; and five grand- Manhattan, Kansas 66502. at Kansas State University. He retired sons: Kenyon Koch; Kyle and Kelly as a professor at Kansas State after Koch; and Austin and Kaden Mathis. more than 31 years.

1960 in Bloomfield, NJ. They were Melissa, Rock Hill, SC; three daugh- TTaayylloorr’’ss FFaammiillyy HHaaiirr CCaarree Nancy Rose later divorced. She was later married ters, Susan Oehme Raetzman, and her to Donald L. Rose on January 1, 1989 husband, Steve, Bethesda, MD, All your Family’s Styling needs Nancy Beth MacAdam Rose, 70, at in Manhattan. He preceded her in Deborah Oehme Rainbolt, Lawrence, See Faye, Marissa or Marianne Manhattan, KS passed away death on September 18, 2009. KS and Heidi Beth Oehme, Durham, Booth Rental Available NC; a step daughter, Melinda Rose Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in the After moving to Manhattan in 1960, 3tl785-539-7751 Meadowlark Hills/Honstead House, Nancy Mrs. Rose worked for the Collins, and her husband, Richard, 785-539-7751 Manhattan. Kansas State Extension Service and Wichita; her father, Sterling Monday Thru Saturday She was born March 20, 1940 at in later the Manhattan Credit Bureau. MacAdam, Ithaca, NY; a sister, Audrey Orange, NJ, the daughter of Sterling T. From 1980 until 1990, she worked as M. Lowe, Ithaca, NY; four grandchil- MacAdam and Gladys Lewis an underwriter for the Kansas Farm dren, Chase and Gaeden Oehme and 314-C Tuttle Creek Blvd. Manhattan KS MacAdam. She grew up in Bureau Insurance Company. Natalie and Kari Rainbolt; and one Bloomfield, NJ, where she attended She was a longtime member of the step grandchild, Kristyn Collins. the local schools and was a graduate of First Lutheran Church, Manhattan and Funeral services were held at 10:00 the Bloomfield High School. While in later the Free Methodist Church, a.m., Monday, August 2, 2010 in the high school she was a flag twirler, Manhattan. Other memberships Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, RODS • SHADES • DRAPERIES • BLINDS member of the high schoolon the drill included the Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Manhattan with the Rev. Mark FABRIC BY THE YARD team, flag twirlers and was the 1958 Toastmasters International, and Clover Waterhouse and the Rev. Ben IN HOME CLEANING OF FABRIC WINDOW COVERINGS Homecoming Queen. After gradua- Leaf Square Dance Club. and sShe Duerfeldt officiating. Burial followed tion, she attended the University of played the base fiddle, was an accom- in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan. Drapery World and Blinds Vermont for a year and the Katharine plished pianist and base fiddle play- Memorial contributions can be made Gibbs Secretarial School for a year. erenjoyed needlecraft. to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Tom Deaver Since moving to Manhattan, she had In addition to her husband, Mrs. Free Methodist Church Meadowlark “We measure and install” received her Associates of Arts Degree Rose was preceded in death by her Hills Skilled Nursing Facility and left and “Brighten insides” at from Kansas State University. mother, Gladys MacAdam. in care of the funeral home. Online She was united in marriage to Survivors include a son, Dr. condolences can be sent to www.irvin- Phone (785) 537-4260 317 Poyntz Frederick W. Oehme on August 6, Stephen F. Oehme, and his wife, parkview.com. Toll Free - 1-800-515-9478 Manhattan, Kansas 66502

worked several seasons for the organisms. He had over 220 publi- Steve Upton Forest Service in fire suppression cations related to his research in including being a member of the Parasitology. Steve J. Upton, age 57, died hot shot Helitak Crew. He earned Survivors include his daughter, Thursday July 29, 2010 in his BS from Oregon State Sierra Upton of Manhattan, KS; a Manhattan, Kansas where he had University in 1975, his MS in sister: Susan Upton Lovro and her lived for the past 24 years, after a Parisitology from University of husband David of Santa Fe, NM; 2 courageous battle with cancer. New Mexico in 1981, and his PhD nephews: Benjamin and Luke Steve was born June 14, 1953, in Parisitology from Auburn Lovro both of Santa Fe, NM. He is in Portland, Oregon the son of University in 1983. Next he spent also survived by other family Edward J. and Helen C. (Karle) two years as a visiting professor at members and many friends, col- Upton. He lived his childhood in University of Texas in El Paso leagues and former students. Of Forest Grove, Oregon and spent before accepting a faculty position mention are close friends Bob his summers at Olallie Lake at Kansas State University in 1986 Lehew of Manhattan, KS and Don Resort working in the summer where he worked until the present. Dysinski of Placitas, NM. family business. He graduated During that time Steve developed A “Celebration of Life” gather- from Forest Grove High School, an international reputation as an ing will be held at a later date in Forest Grove, OR in 1971. He expert in the biology of parasitic Manhattan, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas State University Foundation for the Wilson and his wife Cindy of St. Division of Biology, and left in Frances Walter George; and eight grandchildren: care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- We specialize in doing new construction, Darrian Petzen, Janelle Doran, Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Dan Wilson, age 57, of rural Kayleigh Gano, Thomas Doran, Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, kitchen and bath remodels, furnace, air Wamego, died August 2, 2010, at Tayvian Traylor, Brooke, Braden Kansas 66502. conditioner and geothermal installs, water his residence. and Baylei Jo Doran. On-line condolences may be left for the family through the funeral heaters, Northstar water softeners, Pex tub- He was born January 22, 1953, Dan was preceded in death by home website at: www.ymlfuneral- ing, galvanized water line change outs, and in Wamego, Kansas, the son of his parents and one granddaughter, home.com. James Milton, Jr. and Jeannine Lee Alysen Gano. repairs on all models of furnaces and air (Freeman) Wilson, and had been a condtioners. lifetime area resident. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday at the Trinity Call for your free estimate on replacements Dan graduated from St. George Baptist Church in Wamego with High School with the class of Pastor Jol Klein officiating. Have You Read What 1971, and attended Manhattan Interment will follow in the St. Area Vo-Tech in graphics arts. George Cemetery. The Free Press Said? He went to work for McCall The family will receive friends manhattanfreepress.com Pattern Company after he finished from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. high school and was currently the Thursday at the Yorgensen- Printing Supervisor. Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Since 1942 8838 Quail Lane, Manhattan Dan was devoted to his work, Online condolences may be left enjoyed maintaining his house, for the family through the funeral and loved to spend time with his home website at www.ymlfuneral- family and friends. He was a home.com. member of the Wamego Country Club for many years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Creek Survivors include his two Foundation. Contributions may be daughters: Christal Doran of left in care of the Yorgensen- Palmyra, NE, and Jennifer Traylor Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, of Lincoln, NE; two brothers: Tom 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Wilson and his companion Debra KS 66502. Edwards of Wamego, and Jim

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The Riley County 2011 Budget will be going up over 2010. Total Expenditure for 2011 will be $35.3 mil- lion up from $33.1 this year. The General Fund will also go up from $17.1 million in 2010 to $19.7 in 2011. Kansas Profile - Now That´s Rural: Perry Schuckman - Non-Profit Chamber of Service By Ron Wilson, director of the succeed, through training, networking, Huck Boyd National Institute and advocacy. for Rural Development at For example, Perry spoke of Agape Kansas State University. Care Cradle. This was started by a “Let’s go to the Chamber office.” perinatal nurse who saw the heart- That statement makes me think of our break of families which had premature local Chamber of Commerce, which is babies who could not survive. Of a very important association of busi- course, it is a tragic and tumultuous nesses in our community. But what if time in those families’ lives. The nurse Now Leasing 1-4 Bedrooms there was a similar association of non- created this service to help those fam- profit organizations in our communi- ilies in those times of loss. The Non- ty? What if there was a Chamber – not Profit Chamber of Service helped this of Commerce, but of Service? That nurse develop this project from a innovative idea is now being imple- glimmer of an idea to an active service mented right here in Kansas. organization that is helping three to REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT Perry Schuckman is the executive four families per month. The Non-Profit Chamber offers var- director of a relatively new organiza- Ron Wilson tion in south central Kansas called the ious types of training, such as board CALL 537-7701 Non-Profit Chamber of Service. Perry multi-faceted service organization member responsibilities, evaluating http://www.dremmanhattan.com/ has been the executive director ever with a staff of 95 and 1,000 volun- executive directors, understanding since the organization began five teers. But when his mother fell into ill financial statements, recruiting volun- years ago. health, Perry moved back to Kansas in teers, and many more. The Chamber Perry is a Kansan with truly rural 2004. also hosts networking events such as a roots. He came from the Gove/Ness During this time, Sedgwick County garden party in the spring. Protection You Can Count On County area, south of the town of Park government had asked Wichita State’s Thanks to a grant from the Kansas – population 148 people. Now, that’s Hugo Wall School and the Center for Health Foundation, the Non-Profit rural. Community Support and Research to Chamber of Service is expanding to His family moved to Hutchinson study the delivery of public services include ten counties from Salina down Landmark and he went to San Jose State and then by non-profit agencies. After a lot of to the Oklahoma border. The Kansas got a master’s degree in public admin- work, that study led to the creation of Health Foundation will pay 50 percent istration with a certificate in non-prof- a new organization called the Non- of the dues for non-profit organiza- SELF STORAGE it management from Wichita State. Profit Chamber of Service – the first tions outside Sedgwick County. This Perry saw an ad seeking a director of a of its kind in Kansas. has helped the Non-Profit Chamber of homeless shelter in San Francisco, Service expand to nearly 200 mem- (785)313-7777 applied, and got the job. 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This is For more information, go to a way to get them together and help www.nonprofitchamberks.org. f0DQDJHUVDUHUHWLUHGYHWHUDQVZLWK f$XWRPRWLYH PRWRUF\FOHVWRUDJH Eileen King was elected as 1st them share ideas and best practices.”  \HDUVRIODZHQIRUFHPHQW f ,QVXODWHGEOGJVZLWKZLGHSDYHG Vice President of the National Just like our Chamber of Association of County Collectors, Commerce, the Chamber of Service is CRAFTY SENIORS  H[SHULHQFH  DLVOHVIRUPRYLQJWUXFNV Treasurer’s and Finance Officers a dues-based membership organiza- PLUS FALL SALE - (NACCTFO). The meeting was tion. Members include not-for-profit 4790 Skyway Drive, Manhattan, KS 66503 held in Washoe County, Nevada on organizations ranging from A to Z – or 1H[WWR0DQKDWWDQ$LUSRUWfZZZODQGPDUNVHOIVWRUDJHFRP July 16 – 17, 2010. The meeting at least from Abstinence Education to AUGUST 5,6 & 7, 2010 included continuing education on Youthville. This includes many social IN TOWN CENTER state and national treasury policy service agencies, including faith- MALL administered by the University of based, government, and volunteer-led 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Missouri-St. Louis. The educa- entities, plus theaters and museums tional program included Human like the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Resource issues of Creating and and Wichita Art Museum. There are All items are hand craft- Maintaining a Positive Work also a number of businesses and indi- ed and reasonably Environment, Fraud Detection and viduals who join as associate mem- priced. Please stop by Prevention and Strategic Planning. bers. The Chamber is helping these for a visit. Theses courses are provided to non-profit organizations grow and keep elected and appointed offi- cials up-to-date on issues con- fronting everyone. In conjunction with these meet- ings, she also attended the National Association of Counties meeting from July 18 – 20. Some of the keynote speakers were Robert Reich, Economist and Former Secretary of Labor and Joe Dittmar, World Trade Center Tower 2 Survivor. Mr. Reich pre- sented his analysis of the economy in a humorous and entertaining manner. Mr. Dittmar told of his grueling experience as the building he was collapsed around him and many of his colleagues. Sometimes in our regular course of going about our jobs, we never know when we might be called on to go above and beyond the call of duty. Everyone needs to be pre- pared for whatever comes before them. In addition there were many workshops on subjects that affect every county in the nation. The areas of workshops were Economic Development, Community, Health, Human Resources, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Environment, Energy, Land Use, Leadership and Management. Most of the workshops I attended dealt with finance and technology issues, such as the privacy of e- mail communication. 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Gatherings at the Pavilion The Jon and Ruth Ann Wefald Pavilion, named in honor of the former president of Kansas State University, is now a popular gath- ering place thanks to the dedicated fund raising efforts of businessman Bob Strawn. Bob has just completed a year as Manhattan Mayor and now serving out his term as City Commissioner. It has been my privilege to attend two of the recent gatherings at the pavilion, each on a late Sunday afternoon. Thanks, Bob, for the air conditioner! The occasion of the two gatherings was simi- lar yet different. Both were a group of dedicated citizens whose aim is to make the Flint Hills area a better place to live. The group that met at the Pavilion on Sunday, July 25, 2010, was the Riley County Republicans sponsoring the annual ham- burger cookout and candidate forum. The Riley County Republican Women co-sponsored the event and held a silent auction to raise funds to support local Republican candidates. It was esti- mated that as many as 200 went through the chow line that sported delicious side dishes and desserts, the traditional grilled burgers, and, at the request of Bob Strawn, succulent chicken breasts. The silent auction was a great success Dick Miller and the coffers of local candidates will soon be enhanced. a trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, proclaim a The forum provided primary candidates for solemn assembly, gather the people, sanctify the Riley County Commission, various State offices, congregation, assemble the elders, gather the and the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sam children and the nursing infants…Let the priests, Brownback the opportunity to speak. The objec- the Lord’s ministers, weep between the porch tive of the Republican candidates was to con- and the alter and let them say ‘Spare thy people, vince voters that it is the difference between O Lord, and do not make Thine inheritance a them and their opponent makes them the best reproach, a byword among the nations.’” choice to represent the party in the general elec- The sounding of three short blast of the shofar, tion. The votes have now been counted, but the a trumpet made from a ram’s horn, mimicked the results are not the focus of this column. custom of the people of Israel to call for a sacred The group that met this past Sunday, August 1, assembly for repentance, prayer and fasting. This 2010, was more than 150 citizens from a myriad sounding of the shofar at the pavilion was fol- of churches in the Flint Hills area. The flyer lowed by singing, a personal time of repentance, announcing the event declared that the churches public prayers for our churches, local, state, and in the Flint Hills Area “are answering the clarion national leaders, including special prayer for the call of the Holy Spirit which is sounding across family of State Representative Tom Hawk whose the nation calling the body of Jesus Christ to wife, Tamara, recently lost the battle with cancer. humbly join together as one to seek the face of Two gatherings, similar yet different. The our Lord, to pray, and to repent concerning sin in Republican candidates have many similarities our nation, state, community and families. We outside the pavilion, but at the forum inside the are in desperate need for God’s healing grace and pavilion the emphasis was on seeking election by power to restore, revive and transform us and our focusing on their differences from other candi- nation back to Godly foundations.” dates. Conversely, the group of citizens from var- The flyer listed two Old Testament references ious denominations have some differences out- as the basis for the event. The first was 2 side the pavilion, but Sunday inside the pavilion Chronicles 7:14: “If my people who are called by they were focusing on unity under the banner of my name humble themselves, and pray, and seek Jesus Christ. My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I Two gatherings, different yet complementary. will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and As Ronald Reagan declared, “Americans must will heal their land.” seek Divine guidance in the policies of their gov- The second reference was Joel 2:15-17: “Blow ernment and the promulgation of their laws.” “Conscience of Kansas” Too Dangerous to Print: Liberal University Bias Thomas Paine once said, “He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself.” How true these words are. One of the most fundamental reflections of liberty is the freedom to question, challenge and debate the world around us. This freedom does not exist everywhere in the United States and certainly not at the university level. As a lifelong Kansan, it would be much less painful to talk about liberal bias in places like Berkeley or Columbia University, but unfortu- nately my example comes from the least likely of places expected for liberal bias, Kansas State University. It was here that I was hired to write a political opinion column for the college newspa- per. I was not naïve to the Collegian’s historical- ly antagonistic relationship with conservative writers. In my 2009 book, “Feeding Lions: Sharing The Conservative Philosophy in a Politically Hostile World,” I had documented the Paul A. Ibbetson firing of fellow conservative writer Chuck had lied when I said the following, “The Armstrong, who was sent packing by the Democratic Party, on the other hand, opposed the Collegian after writing an article about radical 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlawed school Islam. Armstrong’s article, based on his radio segregation and inequality in voter registration. interview with scholar Robert Spencer, was Democrats led an excruciatingly long filibuster labeled as racist and the Collegian threw Paine’s to deny civil rights to blacks, which was eventu- words out the window. ally defeated.” When I asked Collegian staff to When it appeared that I would be given the legitimate this charge of lying, I was told that free speech go-ahead by the Collegian, I submit- yes, Democrats had opposed the 1964 Civil ted months of my political writings to make sure Rights Act, but not all of them, and so I was a they had full knowledge of my writing style and liar. content. Collegian editorial staff told me that I The Kansas State University Collegian gave was a superb writer and that they were happy to me my walking papers, showed me the door and have me aboard. Despite what I had seen in the said my services were no longer needed. I was past, I forwarded my opinion column in the told that I was too dangerous to print. In fact, it hopes of creating civil discourse on what I felt was affirmed that I was so dangerous that there were important subjects. All the articles I wrote was true fear that I would bring down the entire for the university newspaper were listed in the university paper through litigation if I was “Most Popular” category on the Collegian’s Web allowed to continue to put pen to paper. If you site. Reader comments were abundant and, might think this sounds preposterous, you would be I add, heavily in the favor of my arguments−so understating the situation. I wrote thought-pro- far so good. voking opinion articles that struck a chord with I wrote an insightful article in which I argued readers and ruffled the feathers of university lib- that Republicans have done more for minorities erals. Liquidating Ibbetson opinion articles in the throughout history than Democrats. Within the Kansas State University Collegian avoided article I had a small misstatement in which I said months of university liberals being brought to that Clarence Thomas, instead of Thurgood anger by inflammatory issues such as the Marshall, was the first African-American Constitution, liberty, freedom and of course, appointed to the Supreme Court. Instead of sim- God. ply correcting the misstatement as had been done I wish to end this column with the same in the past and moving on, I was sacrificed on the straightforward articulations I bring to all my altar of liberalism. Collegian staff openly writings. The Kansas State University Collegian accused me of inventing facts and it was quickly has the right to hire whomever they want to write apparent that forces were marshaling against me. opinion articles, and I respect that right. Communicated through e-mail and later a However, I wish the staff would have been hon- copy-and-paste version in the college paper, the est enough to say there was no place for strong Collegian said I was in error in my article and conservative writers at their paper. While affirm- their support for such a charge was stated as, ing the true existence of university liberal bias, “George W. Bush was not the first president to they would have prevented a bunch of problems, fill two Cabinet posts with minority candidates. and the necessity for this article. In the end we Bill Clinton appointed six minority secretaries: are brought back to the wise words of Thomas Jesse Brown and Togo West, Jr. to Veterans Paine−“He that would make his own liberty Affairs; Federico Peña to Transportation and secure, must guard even his enemy from opposi- Energy; Henry Cisneros to Housing and Urban tion; for if he violates this duty he establishes a Development; Ronald H. Brown to Commerce; precedent that will reach himself.” The Kansas and Alexis Herman to Labor.” The problem here State University Collegian may rue the day they is that I never made any statement to this effect. reap what they sow. I wrote, “George W. Bush was the first to exten- Paul A. Ibbetson is a former Chief of Police of PUBLISHED WEEKLY EVERY THURSDAY sively fill influential Cabinet positions with Cherryvale, Kansas, and member of the minorities including Colin Powell, Condoleezza Montgomery County Drug Task Force. Paul Rice and Alberto Gonzales.” I explained to a received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Manhattan Free Press very angry Collegian staff that Condoleezza Rice Criminal Justice at Wichita State University, and Jon A. and Linda L. Brake, Publishers was the first African-American woman appoint- is currently completing his Ph.D. in Sociology at ed as Secretary of State, Alberto Gonzales the Kansas State University. Paul is the author of the first Hispanic appointed to the highest law books “Living Under The Patriot Act: Educating Subscriptions: eFreePress subscriptions are Free enforcer position in the country as Attorney A Society” and “Feeding Lions: Sharing The Street Address: General, and Colin Powell also appointed as Conservative Philosophy In A Politically Hostile 103 North 3rd Street Secretary of State and the first African-American World.” Paul is also the radio host of the Kansas Mailing Address: male to fill that position. I used the term “influ- Broadcasting Association’s 2008, 2009 and 2010 ential” and used it properly as these positions are P.O. Box 1191, Manhattan, Ks 66505 Entertainment Program of the Year, Conscience “Were it left to me to decide whether the top spots in the president’s Cabinet. My of Kansas airing on KSDB Manhattan 91.9 FM, E-Mail: explanation was nonchalantly shrugged off and I we should have a government without [email protected] or [email protected] www.ibbetsonusa.com. For interviews or ques- newspapers or newspapers without a was called a liar. tions, please contact him at? By this time the Collegian was making a fool government, I should not hesitate a [email protected] moment to prefer the latter.” of itself but they went even further to purge their - Thomas Jefferson, 1787 785-537-8953 ranks of a conservative voice. I was told that I U.S.U.S. HistoryHistory MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday,August 5, 2010 55AA which has been mentioned, and laid on a particular article by a Fight The Redistribution Of Your Wealth By which, if the reasoning of the State which might render it inexpe- objectors be just, could not have dient that thus a further tax should been intended; I mean that the be laid on the same article by the Knowing Your States, in all cases to which the Union; but it would not imply a restriction did not apply, would constitutional inability to impose a have a concurrent power of taxa- further tax. The quantity of the Constitutional Rights tion with the Union. The restriction imposition, the expediency or concurrent jurisdiction might be in question amounts to what inexpediency of an increase on productive of occasional interfer- lawyers call a NEGATIVE PREG- either side, would be mutually ences in the policy of any branch of NANT that is, a negation of one questions of prudence; but there administration, but would not thing, and an affirmance of anoth- would be involved no direct con- imply any direct contradiction or er; a negation of the authority of tradiction of power. The particular repugnancy in point of constitu- the States to impose taxes on policy of the national and of the tional authority. These three cases imports and exports, and an affir- State systems of finance might of exclusive jurisdiction in the fed- mance of their authority to impose now and then not exactly coincide, eral government may be exempli- them on all other articles. It would and might require reciprocal for- fied by the following instances: be mere sophistry to argue that it bearances. It is not, however a The last clause but one in the was meant to exclude them mere possibility of inconvenience eighth section of the first article absolutely from the imposition of in the exercise of powers, but an provides expressly that Congress taxes of the former kind, and to immediate constitutional repug- shall exercise "exclusive legisla- leave them at liberty to lay others nancy that can by implication tion" over the district to be appro- subject to the control of the nation- alienate and extinguish a pre-exist- priated as the seat of government. al legislature. The restraining or ing right of sovereignty. This answers to the first case. The prohibitory clause only says, that The necessity of a concurrent first clause of the same section they shall not, without the consent jurisdiction in certain cases results empowers Congress "to lay and of Congress, lay such duties; and if from the division of the sovereign collect taxes, duties, imposts and we are to understand this in the power; and the rule that all author- excises"; and the second clause of sense last mentioned, the ities, of which the States are not the tenth section of the same article Constitution would then be made explicitly divested in favor of the declares that, "no state shall, with- to introduce a formal provision for Union, remain with them in full out the consent of Congress, lay the sake of a very absurd conclu- vigor, is not a theoretical conse- any imposts or duties on imports or sion; which is, that the States, with quence of that division, but is exports, except for the purpose of the consent of the national legisla- clearly admitted by the whole tenor executing its inspection laws." ture, might tax imports and of the instrument which contains Hence would result an exclusive exports; and that they might tax the articles of the proposed power in the Union to lay duties on every other article, unless con- Constitution. We there find that, imports and exports, with the par- trolled by the same body. If this notwithstanding the affirmative ticular exception mentioned; but was the intention, why not leave it, grants of general authorities, there this power is abridged by another in the first instance, to what is has been the most pointed care in clause, which declares that no tax alleged to be the natural operation those cases where it was deemed or duty shall be laid on articles of the original clause, conferring a improper that the like authorities exported from any State; in conse- general power of taxation upon the should reside in the States, to insert quence of which qualification, it Union? It is evident that this could negative clauses prohibiting the now only extends to the duties on not have been the intention, and exercise of them by the States. The imports. This answers to the sec- that it will not bear a construction tenth section of the first article ond case. The third will be found in of the kind. consists altogether of such provi- that clause which declares that As to a supposition of repugnan- sions. This circumstance is a clear Congress shall have power "to cy between the power of taxation indication of the sense of the con- establish an UNIFORM RULE of in the States and in the Union, it vention, and furnishes a rule of naturalization throughout the cannot be supported in that sense interpretation out of the body of United States." This must necessar- which would be requisite to work the act, which justifies the position Alexander Hamilton ily be exclusive; because if each an exclusion of the States. It is, I have advanced and refutes every State had power to prescribe a indeed, possible that a tax might be hypothesis to the contrary. DISTINCT RULE, there could not be a UNIFORM RULE. The Federalist Papers A case which may perhaps be thought to resemble the latter, but The Federalist No. 32 government to abridge them in the which is in fact widely different, Concerning the General exercise of it, would be a violent affects the question immediately Power of Taxation (continued) assumption of power, unwarranted under consideration. I mean the Independent Journal by any article or clause of its power of imposing taxes on all Wednesday, January 2, 1788 Constitution. articles other than exports and [Alexander Hamilton] An entire consolidation of the imports. This, I contend, is mani- Offering the ELIMINATOR XL29 POLYMER WALL SYSTEM. To the People of the State of States into one complete national festly a concurrent and coequal Also offering Gorell replacement windows & doors. New York: sovereignty would imply an entire authority in the United States and Call for free quotes. ALTHOUGH I am of opinion subordination of the parts; and in the individual States. There is Get on board now before the tax credits are gone. that there would be no real danger whatever powers might remain in plainly no expression in the granti- For information go to: of the consequences which seem to them, would be altogether depend- ng clause which makes that power jrcenterprisesllc.ybsites.com & click on the web links. be apprehended to the State gov- ent on the general will. But as the exclusive in the Union. There is no ernments from a power in the plan of the convention aims only at independent clause or sentence Union to control them in the levies a partial union or consolidation, the which prohibits the States from 785-562-7368 of money, because I am persuaded State governments would clearly exercising it. So far is this from that the sense of the people, the retain all the rights of sovereignty being the case, that a plain and extreme hazard of provoking the which they before had, and which conclusive argument to the con- resentments of the State govern- were not, by that act, exclusively trary is to be deduced from the ments, and a conviction of the util- delegated to the United States. This restraint laid upon the States in ity and necessity of local adminis- exclusive delegation, or rather this relation to duties on imports and trations for local purposes, would alienation, of State sovereignty, exports. This restriction implies an be a complete barrier against the would only exist in three cases: admission that, if it were not insert- oppressive use of such a power; yet where the Constitution in express ed, the States would possess the I am willing here to allow, in its terms granted an exclusive author- power it excludes; and it implies a full extent, the justness of the rea- ity to the Union; where it granted further admission, that as to all soning which requires that the indi- in one instance an authority to the other taxes, the authority of the vidual States should possess an Union, and in another prohibited States remains undiminished. In independent and uncontrollable the States from exercising the like any other view it would be both authority to raise their own rev- authority; and where it granted an unnecessary and dangerous; it enues for the supply of their own authority to the Union, to which a would be unnecessary, because if wants. And making this conces- similar authority in the States the grant to the Union of the power sion, I affirm that (with the sole would be absolutely and totally of laying such duties implied the exception of duties on imports and contradictory and repugnant. I use exclusion of the States, or even exports) they would, under the plan these terms to distinguish this last their subordination in this particu- of the convention, retain that case from another which might lar, there could be no need of such authority in the most absolute and appear to resemble it, but which a restriction; it would be danger- unqualified sense; and that an would, in fact, be essentially differ- ous, because the introduction of it attempt on the part of the national ent; I mean where the exercise of a leads directly to the conclusion

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Tax Cuts Are Still Not Driving the Mid-America Office Supplies Read Manhattan Convenient Parking Budget Deficit: The Critics Fall Short Free Press Oline @ (Front & Back Door) By Brian Riedl may suggest that CBO understated CBPP asserts that a proper cur- Manhattanfreepress. 328 Poyntz 539-8982 With critics regularly blaming the their cost. On the other hand, CBO rent-policy budget baseline should com 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for deficits may have overstated the eventual freeze discretionary spending at caused more by runaway spending cost of the tax cuts by: today’s inflation-adjusted levels and a sluggish economy, The * Not estimating the portion of (which translates to about 3 percent Heritage Foundation recently lost tax revenues that would be annual growth). In the Heritage released “The Three Biggest Myths recovered by the additional econom- report, discretionary spending is Optical Perspectives About Tax Cuts and the Budget ic activity they generated. These frozen as a percentage of GDP Deficit” to set the record straight. revenue feedback effects were par- (approximately 5.5 percent annual This report contained three ticularly strong between 2003 and growth). CBPP points out that We’ve Moved to our New Location main points: 2006 (CBPP disputes this); and CBO’s yearly budget baseline uses * The famous $5.6 trillion * Projecting their long-term cost CBPP’s standard, while ignoring cumulative budget surplus that the in 2001 within a CBO budget base- that CBO’s long-term budget out- Larry Kluttz 930 Hayes Drive, Suite E. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) line that overestimated the 2009– look uses Heritage’s standard in its Certified Optician Manhattan, Kansas once forecast for 2002 through 2011 2011 gross domestic product (GDP) alternative fiscal scenario. Given Owner is set to be replaced with a $6.1 tril- by approximately $4 trillion. The that discretionary spending has risen lion cumulative deficit. lower actual GDP reduced incomes approximately 7 percent annually (785)539-5105 Fax: (785)539-2324 Conventional CBO data shows that and therefore reduced the eventual over the past decade, assuming 5.5 the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts are impact of tax rate reductions (CBPP percent annual growth seems more responsible for just 14 percent of the does not challenge this point). realistic than 3 percent. difference; Thus, the CBO projections could Either way, this is a minor distinc- * President Obama’s claim that be accused of both overestimating tion. Using CBPP’s discretionary the deficits result mostly from the and underestimating the eventual spending figures would merely tax cuts, wars, and the new budget impact of the tax cuts. In reduce projected 2020 spending Medicare drug entitlement is untrue, order to prevent bias one way or the from 6 percent of GDP above the even using the President’s own other, the Heritage report reflects the historical average to 5 percent. Once faulty methodology; and CBO figures unaltered. again, allowing for CBPP’s criticism * Even if the tax cuts were Note that CBPP misrepresents would not alter the central point that extended, revenues are projected to Heritage’s claim by adding “other there is no long-term revenue rise above the historical average fiscal policies of the Bush era” to its decline, and therefore rising long- soon. The reason the 2020 budget critique of the cost of the tax cuts. term deficits are driven entirely by deficit is projected to be 6 percent of Yet Heritage’s 14 percent figure above-average spending. GDP above its historical average is specifically referred to the 2001 and 4. “It was not a sudden spurt of because spending will be 6 percent 2003 tax cuts. The net interest costs growth in Social Security, Medicare, of GDP above its own historical of President Bush’s “other fiscal and Medicaid that turned projected average. policies” (i.e., runaway spending) budget surpluses into deficits…. In response, the Center on Budget have absolutely nothing to do with Indeed, CBO had already projected and Policy Priorities (CBPP) has the cost of those tax cuts. that this would eventually occur released a report challenging Most important of all is the fact when, in 2001, it projected signifi- Heritage’s report. CBPP’s critique is that even accepting the CBPP tax cut cant budget surpluses through 2011 based on faulty economic analysis critique, the essential reported and years beyond.” and fundamental misrepresentations results remain valid. The CBO fig- The original January 2001 CBO of the original report. Furthermore, ures already exclude all economic budget baseline assumed that nomi- even accepting CBPP’s method- growth impacts on tax revenue, and nal spending on Social Security, ological arguments would not mate- are based on an inflated GDP Medicare, and Medicaid would rially alter or refute Heritage’s con- between 2009 and 2011. Even gen- nearly double between 2001 and clusions that the tax cuts play a rela- erously assigning one-third of all 2011, from $798 billion to $1,506 tively minor role in past budget added net interest costs over the billion. However, it also assumed— deficits, and that future deficits are decade to the tax cuts would merely unrealistically—that these enor- driven by soaring mandatory spend- raise their responsibility from 14 mous costs could be absorbed by a ing. percent of the overall budget swing permanent tax revenue bubble; an CBPP asserted the following to 18 percent—still a small portion. unprecedented drop in discretionary four points: 2. “Heritage ignores the fact that spending to 1930s levels; and the 1. “Heritage ignores the fact that the share of deficits accounted for absence of any recessions, wars, ter- rapidly-rising interest costs—one of by the Bush-era tax cuts will grow in rorist attacks, and natural disasters its ‘culprits’ behind rising outlays— future years as the impact of the eco- over the decade. Indeed, the failure result in significant part from the tax nomic downturn on deficits dimin- of those unrealistic projected offsets cuts and other fiscal policies of the ishes.” to materialize does not take Social Bush era.” As stated above, the In both this quote and in Figure 1 Security, Medicare, and Medicaid Heritage report uses CBO data to of its report, CBPP commits the off the hook for their rapid growth. credit the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts same methodological fallacy perpe- As for future budget deficits, tax with 14 percent of the swing from trated by President Obama—an revenues are projected to soon reach projected surpluses to actual deficits error pointed out in the Heritage their historical average. As spending over the 2002–2011 period. report. By asserting that ending the surges to 6 percent of GDP above its Separately, the report assigns net tax cuts could reduce the 2019 historical average by 2020, Social interest costs—from all policies and deficit by 60 percent, CBPP implies Security, Medicare, and Medicaid economic factors, not just the tax that the tax cuts would otherwise (along with net interest) are the cuts—responsibility for 12 percent cause 60 percent of the 2019 deficit. moving variables responsible for the of the swing. CBPP argues that these Of course, with Washington project- vast majority of this growth. net interest costs should be split up ed to spend $5.6 trillion and tax $3.9 A Fundamentally Flawed and assigned to the respective poli- trillion in 2019, one could single out Analysis WeaverWeWeavaver HoHHotelotel cies that caused them. any group of federal policies that The Center on Budget and Policy 126126 S.S. 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Stubbings to attend such an important dance form, with contemporary con- AlbA cecelebration le bra tion oof ffWh’ WiWichita’sc hita’ s aviation iti cepts to take audiences to enchanted Kansas State University police depart- The institute is hosted by the institute is immeasurable. The knowl- hheritage.eritagjge. In conconjunctionjunction with ment is taking part in a national effort International Association of Chiefs of edge he will bring back will help us worlds of magic and spirituality. * "The Aluminum Show," Saturday, McConnellMllA AFB Openp House & Air to curb violence against women. Police. Its goal is to raise the response serve victims, enhance policy and ShShowShow.. (316)(3()16) 462-2787462 -2 787 8 to crimes of violence again women May 7. Reminiscent of Blue Man Stubbings is among 24 law enforce- bring strong cases to prosecution," wichitaflightfestival.comflhf l ment executives from across the coun- higher on law enforcement's agenda. It said Ronnie Grice, assistant vice pres- Group, Stomp and Cirque du Soleil, try selected to participate in the also advocates for the use of best prac- ident for public safety at K-State. "The Aluminum Show" opens up a National Campus Law Enforcement tices in local police departments. Stubbings, who joined the K-State world of illusion and fantasy for the Leadership Institute on Violence At the institute, Stubbings and other police department in 1997 and was entire family. Through the use of spe- Against Women. The four-day insti- participants will explore new promoted to captain in 2007, is a cer- cial effects, creative mechanisms and tute is in Austin, Texas. approaches for investigating domestic tified crime prevention specialist. He acrobatic dance, inanimate objects "To be one of the select few nation- and dating violence, sexual assault and also serves as vice president of the come alive with the energy, emotion wide invited to attend the institute is stalking. They will learn about assess- Flint Hills Sexual Assault Coalition. and personality of humans. TravelKS.comTravelKS.com humbling," Stubbings said. "The insti- ing agency performance and share Expenses for institute are covered tute will allow me to enhance an challenges and solutions. The institute under a grant to the International already strong group of investigators also will focus on planning and meth- Association of Chiefs of Police from at the K-State police department, bring ods for effective resource allocation to the U.S. Department of Justice's new visions and develop programs help crime victims and hold perpetra- Office on Violence Against Women. that are critical for the safety of our K- tors accountable. Participants will The association is the world's oldest State community." work on developing proactive strate- and largest nonprofit membership The K-State police department has gies they can use in their own depart- organization of police executives, with five officers specially trained as part ments. more than 22,500 members in 708 of the department's Sexual Assault "The opportunity for Capt. countries. More information is avail- able at http http://www.theiacp.org/. Early Leaders Honored At Beach By: Andrew North tion for many Kansas art teachers and Teacher, Mentor" will identify works KSU News Service professors today. Each of these fea- by other artist-mentors not included in An exhibition exploring the histori- tured artists balanced teaching and the exhibition but which are on dis- cal roots of art education in Kansas mentoring with their own successful play in the Beach Museum's galleries. will be on display Aug. 18-Dec. 19 in careers," said Kathrine Schlageck, the Vanier Gallery at Kansas State senior educator at the Beach Museum The exhibition is collaboration with University's Marianna Kistler Beach and curator of the exhibition. the museum, the K-State art education Museum of Art. Women played a large role early in program and the Kansas Art Education "Artist, Teacher, Mentor: Early Kansas art education, serving as the Association, which will have its fall Leaders in Kansas Art Education" fea- founders and first teachers at many of conference Oct. 14-16 in Manhattan. tures works by Kansas artists who the state's colleges and universities, have served as teachers and mentors. Schlageck said. 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312 Riley Ave, Ogden KS (785) 537 GUNS NNewsews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, August 5, 2010 88AA Professor Offers Tips For Keeping Back To School Cool By Rosie Hoefling dates with other classmates. * Reading to their child before * Practicing the daily routine. route to make sure he or she gets KSU News Service Many elementary schools host a bed. Once parents implement an Larson said getting to school on home safely. In addition to pencils, markers back-to-school night to help par- early bedtime, Larson said they time is very important, especially * Discussing major transitions. and wide-rule paper, parents ents and students get acquainted should spend a few minutes each the first day. Practicing the morn- Changing schools or going from should add a few back-to-school with their peers, teachers and night reading to their child. It can ing routine before school starts can half-day kindergarten to full-day tips to the school supply list this school. Attending this event helps help improve the student's reading ensure efficiency, she said. Parents first grade can be difficult for stu- fall, according to a Kansas State lay the foundation for a strong par- and listening skills, which are also should discuss how the child dents. Larson recommends dis- University education expert. ent-teacher relationship, Larson essential components to learning in will get home from school. If the cussing changes beforehand to Lotta Larson, assistant professor said. a classroom setting. student will walk or take the bus, ease a child's worries or fears. of elementary education at K- "If they can't come to the back- * Preparing school supplies. she suggests practicing the child's State, said parents can get their to-school night, parents should When purchasing the items on the child's school year off to a good stop by the classroom sometime to standard school supply list, Larson start by taking preparatory steps get to know the teacher. This helps said parents shouldn't be surprised during the final weeks of summer. with setting that mutual goal of if teachers have additional "One of the most important doing what is best for that particu- requests. She recommends check- Prime things parents can do for really lar child," Larson said. "I think ing with the teacher for further young students is to get them that's really important. A strong details. USDA Inspected Beef familiar with the school before- partnership really benefits kids." * Deciding on school lunches for sale around $2.20 lb. cut & wrapped. hand. They should visit the school, Other tips Larson recommends and menus. Parents should decide especially if they're new to the to parents to prepare for of the first if their child will eat lunch at No Drugs area," Larson said. day of school include: school or bring one from home. If We are safe and licensed. going the sack-lunch route, Larson Having a child meet fellow * Getting their kids back on a Call for references. classmates before school starts schedule. Larson suggests putting said it's important to discuss menu ensures that a child won't feel kids to bed early and waking them possibilities with children first to Bud Dulohery alone or anxious on the first day, up at their usual school time a make sure the meals are healthy Larson said. She suggests parents week or two before school starts. and enjoyable, and to make trading 785-388-2122 or 785-820-0126 lunch items with other students get a copy of their child's class ros- Eating breakfast should be part of Longford, Ks ter and set up a few summer play the routine. less likely.