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VOLUME 16, NUMBER 67 THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008

Victorian Day April 26 When Is Green Not Enough?

Waterville’s annual Victorian Day When It’s Tied To Coal Plants will be held on April 26, 2008. This TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ An energy citywide event showcases the bill approved last week contains Victorian Heritage of the early days some of the greenest provisions leg- That’s The Brakes of Waterville’s settlement. From an islators probably have ever seriously Remember the ice storm in December? If Kansas Governor Kathleen elegant high tea in the former St. considered, but the measure's sup- Sebelius, and our own State Representatives Sydney Carlin and Tom Monica’s Catholic Church to enter- porters earned no credit from envi- Hawk have their way, you will see many cold days and cold nights with- tainment in the historic opera house, a ronmentalists. out electricity. program by the school children in the The green provisions were tied to These well meaning people are pushing for a “comprehensive energy one room school house, and Victorian allowing two coal-fired power plants policy”. What they know but will not tell you is that alternative energy home tours, enjoy a step back into the in southwest Kansas. The bill also is not ready. They are much more expensive to build and maintain and history of Waterville. There will also would reduce the power of the state's they will not produce the electricity needed in the future. be an antique trunk and quilt display, top environmental regulator to deny Look what the environments have accomplished in the past. They vintage clothing and hats display, and air-quality permits for such projects drove up the cost of necqlar power and the time it takes to build a necu- “Art Show”. The local Lions and Leo and to set air-pollution rules. lar power plant, and all construction stopped years ago. They stopped the organizations will be sponsoring a Critics felt the green provisions drilling for oil in Alaska and in the oceans around the United States. “Buffalo Burger Dinner” with “Ice represented modest steps forward in They also have made it so difficult for oil companies to build refineries Cream Sundaes”. protecting the environment. But they that none have been built in more than twenty years. Allow oil compa- Samuel Powell House Tour- viewed the pro-coal provisions as nies to drill in Alaska and the price of gas will go down. Allow new 108 W. Commercial Street giant leaps backward. refineries and the cost of gas will go down. Owned by Ward Allen Minge Environmentalists, some legisla- Put impossible requirements on coal plants and the cost of electricity Built in 1895. Inspiration for the tors and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius have will go up. But do not worry Sebelius, Carlin and Hawk can all afford home came from several visits to the said comprehensive energy policy any increase in electric prices. 1893 World Colombian Exposition in would start to wean the state from its Jon A. Brake, Publisher Chicago. Featured there are original heavy reliance on coal-fired plants motifs on canvas-covered walls that for its power. They believe the bill able-energy economy,'' said Rep. tary of health and environment to had been hidden for many years when not only fails to do that but could Joshua Svaty, an Ellsworth deny an air-quality permit to Mr. Minge purchased the home in make Kansas a haven for coal-fired Democrat who's active on energy Sunflower Electric Power Corp. The 1997. The original colors coordinated plants. issues and opposes the bill. Hays-based utility and two out-of- with the home’s many stain-glassed `Às long as you're still maintain- state partners want to build the two windows. Mr. Minge continues to ing the status quo of when you have The energy bill arose from many coal-fired plants outside Holcomb, in refurbish more areas of this elegant more demand, you build more coal, legislators' frustration with a deci- Finney County. home to its original state, so there is you never transition into a renew- sion in October by Sebelius' secre- always something new to see there. This house was entered on the state of Kansas and National Historic Governor Signs Law For Airport Registers in 1972. Art Show - There will be an Art Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed tively for the best interests of our region region and by the tremendous support Show by area artists at the Masonic into law yesterday, House Substitute for and state.” from the community leaders, legislators Lyle Butler, President, Manhattan Hall on Commercial Street. Senate Bill 359, which authorizes up to and the Governor.” Area Chamber of Commerce said, “This Peter VanKuren, Manhattan Regional Walking Tour - Stop by Fancy T’s $1 million of state transportation funds per year for two years aimed at attracting action demonstrates significant support Airport Director said, “This Bill demon- and More on Commercial Street and new commercial air service at the from the State of Kansas in partnering strates the high level of importance the pick up a “Waterville Trail Pass”. Manhattan Regional Airport to better with the City of Manhattan and the Governor and Lawmakers have placed Take a walk around a square block of serve North Central Kansas. regional business community served by on improving air service to North Central history in Waterville. Answer the The new law authorizes the Secretary the Manhattan Regional Airport. We are Kansas. This type of commitment on questions on the back and return to of Transportation to participate for two extremely appreciative of the support behalf of the State of Kansas speaks vol- Fancy T’s and More for your prize. years in an air passenger service support and leadership from Governor Sebelius, umes to the airline industry as we work Driving Tour - Pick up a Waterville agreement with the Manhattan Area the State Legislature, and from the to attract the type of air service our cus- St. Monica’s Catholic Church Brochure at the Country Inn Chamber of Commerce. Payments up to regional communities and businesses tomers are asking for.” $1 million annually are authorized in fis- who have participated in this economic Officials from the region remain com- Restaurant and let it guide you on a Displays - Find the 1920’s Railroad Monica. development endeavor to provide mitted to improving air service to major drive through the streets of town to cal years 2009 and 2010, but only after On Aug. 21, 1921, a fire did consider- Caboose near the rail south of the the Manhattan Area Chamber of expanded and reliable air services.” airport hubs from the Manhattan view many of our elegant “Painted able damage to the church. However, Waterville Opera House, and the Commerce, first makes payments of Rich Jankovich, Chairman, Manhattan Regional Airport. The increased trans- Ladies”. repair work was done and a bell tower Railroad Museum to the North. Both $250,000. The Chamber will work in Regional Airport Advisory Board said, portation demand associated with Fort Former St. Monica’s Catholic was added at that time. The parish served will be open featuring Railroad memo- partnership with a coalition of local units “We have developed a strong coalition Riley troops and their families; Kansas Church - Site of Elegant English Tea its members and the community well rabilia and area artifacts. of government and businesses who will from a seven county area to bring a State University faculty, students, St. Monica Catholic Church- The with many baptisms, confirmations, first On Commercial Street, Kent and Lo contribute 25 percent in matching funds strong voice to a major carrier and this research and bioscience initiatives; and Catholic church has been a part of the communions, weddings and funerals. Allen Obermeyer will have their to be used in addition to state funds. legislation is a direct result of that sup- the regional business community, have port. We are excited about the possibili- Waterville community since 1858. In They also had active organizations; St. extensive collection of antique trunks, The Regional Commercial Air Service accelerated the need for expanded and ties new service will offer to Flint Hills reliable air services. those days there were no organized Monica Altar Society, The Legion of hand tools, and handmade quilts on Initiative (RCASI) coalition was formed to attract a Regional Airline capable of congregations or parish buildings. Mary and the Parish Council. On April display at the City Library. Priests traveling on horseback from adding larger capacity aircraft to the 16, 2003, St. Monica held its last church There will be an Art Show by area existing schedule of 19 seat commuter Atchison, KS, served the spiritual service with Good Friday services and artists at the Masonic Hall service to Kansas City and Denver. needs of Catholics on the Kansas with Emogen Travelute playing the organ The “Mad Hatter” collection by Ann Regional service being sought would frontier. for the last time after 45 years of service. Walter can be viewed in the parlor of provide a minimum of two daily flights In 1866, two Catholic parishes The current owner, Vest Martin from Ann and Lyle Walter’s Victorian to a major airport hub having interna- were established in Marshall County. the Chicago area, purchased the property home. Ann’s Collection includes many tional connections on aircraft capable of Priests from these parishes would at auction on December 20. 2003. He hats, clothing articles, and accessories seating upwards of 50 passengers. travel to Waterville to conduct servic- enjoyed hunting in this area for several from 1870 to the 1980’s. “I am pleased to be part of the legisla- es in the homes of the faithful. Twice years and became intrigued in purchasing Food - The Lions Club will be serv- tive team that got the Manhattan Regional Airport Bill passed and signed monthly, Catholic Services were held the property. Mr. Martin has renovated ing Buffalo Burger Dinners and the in the Casey family home located one by the Governor on Thursday. It was a the church and has made it into his vaca- LEOs will again be serving ice cream concentrated effort to bring Manhattan mile east of Waterville. tion home and hunter’s retreat. sundaes at the Community Center. people to the Capitol and build the sup- In 1909, construction had begun on Entertainment - Wayne Kruse will be The Country Inn Restaurant and the port needed to get this state line of cred- the church and rectory. St. Monica sharing his voice with the audience in a Route 77 Corner Store offer additional it to attract a regional jet carrier to the was dedicated on May 2, 1911. The collection of melodies at the Opera dinning opportunities. Manhattan Airport,”said Representative church received its name after the House Shopping - Shops along Tom Hawk. “The Governor’s speed in Patrol of the Parish, who was the A group of charming Valley Heights Commercial Street include signing the bill into law is very much appreciated so that negotiations can mother of the great Christian scholar students dressed in period costumes, “ Memories”, “The Flower Shop”, and Accompanying Governor Sebelius for the signing were, from left to right, State begin quickly in implementing jet serv- of the 4th Century and to give tribute under the direction of Jeannette Berquist, “DMD Designs “ Fancy T’s and Senator Roger Reitz; State Rep. Tom Hawk; Rich Jankovich, Chair, Manhattan ice to our Airport. Our success with this to a generous contributor, Mr. will perform a nostalgic program in the More”. Find gifts, floral delights, Airport Advisory Board and RCASI member; PeterVanKuren, Director of initiative highlights the good work that Schmeider, whose mother was named Manhattan Regional Airport; State Rep. Sharon Schwartz; and State Rep. one-room Game Fork School House. antiques, souvenirs, and more. can be accomplished when a group of Sydney Carlin. local and state officials work coopera- Kansas Profile - Now That’s Rural Becky Sullivan and Morgan Parker - FFA By Ron Wilson, director, Huck article about Morgan and Becky pro- operates a farm supply business in asked other K-State students to serve duce one national officer in a year is Boyd National Institute for Rural vided a source for this profile. eastern Colorado. However, when he as coaches. Their friends and coach- a tremendous achievement. Development at Kansas State Becky and Morgan took two dif- came to high school in Limon, es put them through several rounds Yet in 2007, the K-State College of University. ferent paths to become national FFA Colorado, there was no ag education of practice interviews, workshops, Agriculture produced two of the six What are the odds? What are the officers. Becky grew up in eastern program in which to take classes. So and presentations. national officers. This is like hitting chances that, out of 500,000 FFA Kansas. She is a member of the Morgan worked with his local princi- Both officers credit their family, two home runs in your first two members nationally, a student from Spring Hill FFA Chapter. Her fami- pal, surveyed student interests and friends, teachers, and coaches with major league at-bats. Having two Kansas would be elected one of the ly´s mailing address is Paola, but helped create a new ag program and helping them achieve their goal. national FFA officers from the same six national FFA officers? they actually live near the rural com- FFA chapter in his school. That´s Morgan says, "I have a huge cheer- university in a single year is unprece- Mathematically, it´s a small proba- munity of Hillsdale, Kansas, with an kind of like building your own race- ing section." Becky says, "I have so dented, and it reflects the legacy of bility. estimated population of about 200 track and then winning the race. many supporters. I am so lucky." excellent leadership from Kansas Since no state can have more than people. Now, that´s rural. Morgan served as a state FFA offi- They also credit their active involve- State University and its College of one candidate, the odds must be even Becky was active in FFA contests cer in Colorado and chose to attend ment with K-State´s College of Agriculture." smaller that in a single year, two of and activities. Her supervised agri- K-State for college. In October Agriculture. Becky says, "I think if I What are the odds? Unlikely as it the six national FFA officers would cultural experience program consist- 2007, he was elected National FFA hadn´t come to K-State, I wouldn´t seems, two of this year´s six national come from the same university. In ed of small animal production, Vice-President for the Central be as involved." FFA officers come from K-State. We Ron Wilson fact, we believe it has never hap- specifically rabbits. Becky raised Region. And they helped each other. Becky commend Becky Sullivan and pened before - until October 27, Becky Sullivan and Morgan rabbits and showed them all over the In the coming year, both K-Staters says, "It almost felt like we were Morgan Parker for leadership that is 2007. On that day the new national Parker are students in the College of country. In October 2007, she was will travel thousands of miles to visit K-State teammates. Now we are making a difference in the lives of FFA officers were elected and not Agriculture at K-State. Becky and elected National FFA Secretary. FFA chapters, attend conferences and FFA teammates." students all across the nation. one but two came from Kansas State Morgan were elected national FFA Morgan Parker´s supervised agri- workshops, and go overseas. K-State President Jon Wefald says, And there´s more. Up next is the University. It´s another in our series officers in October 2007. Special cultural experience program was To prepare for the rigorous inter- "Only six young men or women are conclusion of our series on national on national ag leaders from the state thanks to K-State Agriculturist mag- more grounded in larger-scale pro- view process to become a national elected as National FFA Officers ag leaders from Kansas. of Kansas. azine writer Allison Crook, whose duction agriculture, as his family FFA officer, both Becky and Morgan each year, so for a university to pro- KANSAS NEWS MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008 2A Claudia Hommel To Preform At Manhattan High School International touring and recording interpretive skills. They’ll be visit her website at artist, Claudia Hommel will be coached whether they sing opera, http://www.cabaret- bringing a piece of Paris, France to musical theatre, pop, jazz, folk and paree.com/index.html Manhattan, Kansas on Thursday, art songs. In Hommel’s “Songshop” The Manhattan High School March 27 and Friday, March 28. she helps young performers to dis- French Club in conjunction with Students at Manhattan High School cover the story-telling aspects of sponsors Philip and Juene Kirmser will get “up front and personal” with their songs, the personal connection and a grant from the Manhattan Hommel when she performs her they can share with the audience, and Community Foundation are respon- cabaret show, “Souvenirs of Paris, the liveliness of their physical pres- sible for bringing Hommel to 1950” and meets with students for ence that make up the performance Manhattan. Proceeds from the workshops in French, performing process. evening concert at the Manhattan arts, and social studies. “The essence of most singing is Arts Center will benefit the group Hommel will cap off the two days our desire to share how we feel about that supports the foreign in residence with a benefit concert something really important. The student/Americans Abroad exchange for the Manhattan AFS Adult stakes at telling the truth are pretty program at the high school, the Chapter at the Manhattan Arts Center high when you’re singing out.” says Manhattan AFS Adult Chapter. on Friday, March 28 at 7:30pm. Hommel. “But there are as many She’ll perform “Women of Paris: a ways to sing a song as there are peo- tribute to great ladies of song” with ple to sing them. Since we’re usual- fellow Chicagoan, singer Elizabeth ly drawn to a song because it Doyle at the piano. “speaks” to us, let’s find out what it Hommel’s career has been colored wants to say. And have fun while by her childhood in Paris. “My par- we’re at it.” & ASSOCIATES, INC ents were real ‘Americans in Paris’. I With rave reviews wherever she 720 POYNTZ AVENUE was raised on French children’s sto- goes, Hommel is a favorite from the MANHATTAN, KS 66502 ries and my mother’s recordings of Art Institute of Chicago to the Musée Edith Piaf, Yves Montand and oth- de Montmartre in Paris, from high (785)539-7576 ers.” Speaking of “Women of Paris”, schools and colleges coast to coast. Serving your Independent Hommel points out, “By 1900, Paris Born in Paris and raised in Detroit insurance Insurance was defined by its women, especial- where she obtained a Masters Degree needs BEST Agent ly those who sang. If you wrote a hit in Library Science, she worked as an song for Paulette Darty like archivist before going off to New ‘Fascination’, your career was set. York City to pursue a career in the- And while we may not know her atre and music. name in the United States, Now based in Chicago, Hommel is Mistinguett gave us the song “My on the faculty at the DePaul Man” and the ‘look’ –sporting a University Music School Grizzly’s Grill humongous headdress and a 12-foot (Community Division). She is a train, coming down the biggest stair- founding member of the Chicago case you could plant on the stage of Claudia Hommel Cabaret Professionals and a member the Folies Bergeres.” of the Actors Equity Association, Other singers being celebrated in Gréco and, “of course, Edith Piaf. Drawing on her own three decades Screen Actors Guild, American Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm Home Cookin’ This year a lot of Americans will dis- of active career on stage, Hommel’s Federation of Television and Radio Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Hommel’s show are Josephine Sun: 11am-2:30pm Featuring Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials Baker, her fellow expatriate cover Piaf for the first time, now that master class offers a unique opportu- Artists, and the Music Educators Bricktop, Lucienne Boyer, Juliette the actress playing her life, Marion nity for young singers at all levels of National Conference. For additional 3003 Anderson, #945, Manhattan, KS 66503 Cotillard, has won the Oscar.” stage experience to strengthen their information on Claudia Hommel, (Plaza West Shopping Center) 785-532-9100 High Grain Prices Tree Pruning Program Set For Riley County Create Obstacles Finally, the weather is cooperating SEDGWICK, Kan. (AP) _ The profit,’‘ said Donna Funk, a man- enough to get out into the yard. We price of grains has risen dramati- ager with the Kennedy and Coe have all the down limbs from the 16.95 cally over the last year, creating accounting firm, which has a num- storm out of the way. Now is the time problems for efforts to launch a ber of biofuels clients. `Ànd if to start the corrective pruning. Any biodiesel industry in Kansas. you can’t show you’re going to broken branch needs trimmed back The Wichita Eagle reported make money, you can’t find to a growing point. Leaving them the Sunday that only one of the 10 investors.’‘ way they are will slow down the biodiesel plant projects that were Soybean prices, as well as those sealing process. planned two years ago have been for all grains, has risen partly This decision making can be task- built. And that plant _ Healy because of increased demand for ing. Information will make it easier. Biodiesel in Sedgwick _ is running grain products to make biofuels. On Monday, March 24, we will have at only 10 percent of capacity. Healy Biodiesel owner Ben a program on pruning these storm Soybean oil was selling for Healy said his company is able to damaged trees. It will begin at 7 P.M. at the new Riley County Shop at about 20 cents a pound when most avoid soybean oil pricing issues, Gregg Eyestone of the Kansas plants were first pro- because its 99 percent biodiesel 6215 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Kim posed two years ago. Today, the blend is made with used vegetable Bomberger, our district community least one-third the diameter of the product, which is the prime feed- oil from restaurants. forester, will provide information for limbs being removed. Cut outside tree pruning and removal. J. David the branch collar at a 45 to 60 degree stock for biodiesel in the U.S., is ``There’s no way I could make 2828 Amherst • Manhattan, KS • 800-365-0017 almost 70 cents a pound. competitive biodiesel if I had to Mattox, Manhattan City Forester angle to the branch bark ridge. That means a gallon of biodiesel buy soybean oil at market prices,’‘ will be on hand to answer questions. Leave the branch collar intact to Expires AprilExpires 15, April 2008 10th, 2007 fuel would cost about $9 _ well Healy said. The most desirable pruning cut help prevent decay from entering the above the price of petroleum The company also keeps costs leaves a circular opening. The small- trunk. This type of thinning cut will diesel. At that price, trucking com- down through overhead reduction. est cut possible will quickly close up. stimulate growth throughout the tree panies and other potentially big Healy said the business has just Wounds seal by growing new bark and discourage water sprout devel- biodiesel customers could not one sales location _ the Sedgwick from the edges of the pruned cut. opment. afford to use biodiesel. shop where the fuel is made. He These cuts are made outside the This pruning is not a one time fix. `Àt today’s prices for soybean doesn’t have to pay for distribu- branch collar or swollen area where The trees will need to be watched for oil, it’s impossible to show a way tion, because buyers come to the the side branch attaches to the join- a few growing seasons. Sucker and for a biodiesel plant to make a shop themselves to fill up. ing branch. Flush cuts are larger than poorly attached stems will need necessary requiring more time to seal removed periodically. One good up. result from the storm is an increased Drop-crotching is a technique awareness of our trees. many of my trees need to keep If you have any questions on any Obituaries their natural shape. It is used to horticulture topic, please contact lower too tall of trees. I’ll use it to Gregg Eyestone at the Riley County remove the damage limbs while office of K-State Research and Helen Schwalm being involved in other community keeping a preferred shape. The last- Extension. Gregg may be contacted activities. look I desire is the topped style Helen Ruth Schwalm, 81, of Alma, by calling 537- 6350 or stopping by She married Bill Dean Schwalm which creates weakly attached new Kansas, died Thursday, March 6, 110 Courthouse Plaza in on December 23, 1950 in Kansas stems. Topping is not recommended. 2008 at Stormont-Vail Regional Manhattan or e-mail: City, Kansas. He survives at their To drop-crotch, select and cut Health Center in Topeka. She was a [email protected] Visit our home. higher branches back to lateralsat website at www.riley.ksu.edu . long-time member of the communi- Helen is also survived by her ty. daughter, Nancy Wagner, Wamego; a Helen was born July 13, 1926 in son, Larry Schwalm, Halstead; sis- Plainview, Arkansas, the daughter of ters, Mary Ellen Holland, Samuel Carl and Amma Matthews Bakersfield, California, Martha Southerland. Her family moved to Burkard, Shawnee; brother, Bud Kansas City, Kansas in 1930 where Southerland, Stilwell; six grandchil- she attended local schools and grad- dren, Richard Wagner, Jessica uated from Argentine Senior High Wagner, Amanda Wagner, Abbey School. She then attended Kansas Wagner, Kage Akers and Tana City Community College and Akers; three great-grandchildren, Emporia State Teacher’s College. Kyla, Natalie, and Talon. She was She graduated with an education preceded in death by a daughter, degree in 1949. Later Helen also Rene Akers in 1998, sister, Mildred received her endorsement in Library Weaver and brother, Carl Science. Southerland, Jr. Helen was an excellent student Graveside funeral services were and athlete. She was a Kansas City, held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 9, Kansas tennis champion and also 2008 at McFarland Cemetery in excelled in softball and bowling. McFarland, Kansas. Reverend She had a twenty-one year teaching Catherine Love officiated. Mrs. career in Wamego and Alma where Schwalm lied-in-state starting at she taught physical education and 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at Campanella- English. She also served as librari- Gentry Funeral Home in Alma. The an. Helen started the local girl’s soft- family greeted friends from 6:00 ball team named the Alma Chicks. p.m. until 8:00 p.m. They suggest She also started the Teen Town for memorial contributions to the the local youth in the 50’s. She was American Diabetes Foundation or an active member of the Alma the American Lung Association and United Methodist Church and served those may be sent in care of the as Sunday school superintendent. funeral home. Online condolences Helen also served on the local may be made at www.campanellafu- District 329 School Board. She neral.com. enjoyed dancing, playing bridge and HISTORY MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008 3A Thursday, December 13, 1877 Thursday, December 20, 1877 Rollins. Planted Peach Stones, 6 Came to Lawrence Marble Yd. Interview with Green & Hessin. rows in Orchard, in place of dead Mid-America Office Supplies Called at Sutliff’s, Lunch. Came to Winchip Deposited $200. Due now ones! 1. Apricot. Called at Rollins & Topeka. Called on Rix, Peck, in Bank, $614, &c. Settled with Reynolds. Eve. Read G. Tax Forms Guthrie, A.S. Johnson, Capitol Beverly, Pd. Balance = 4.05 Teigler. Deavubcebt. Appearance of Snow. W-2 Forms Building, &c. Interview with =. Wrote C.D. Trimble. J.W. Fitch, Sawyer & Clemens. Put up at Fifth P.C G. Denison. P.C.s J.B. Bigelow, Saturday, December 29, 1877 328 Poyntz (Downtown) 539-8982 Avenue Hotel. Wrote A.C. Pierce. C. Parker. Mrs. G— & Hattie went Killed Turkey & Chicken. Fixed Met Bowen of Weekford & R.I. on to Concert, down town. Home 10 ¼ up Woodshed. Carted Manure from train! — P.M. Ex-penses 160. BarnYard to garden with Mr. Dunlap, 7 ½ hours. Call from Rollins. Sent Friday, December 14, 1877 Friday, December 21, 1877 him $40 to pay up on Denison’s 6 ½ A.M. took the Ex-train to Home all day. Damp & Cloudy. taxes till Mch. 1st. miscellaneous Emporia, arriving 10 ¼ O clock. Put Looked over papers &c. Called at Chores, &c. Growing Colder! Eve. up at Frank’s. Called at Bank & Saw Harris’ Dunlap hauled 2 loads wood. Read papers, &c. Tired. Sommers. He gives me Bonds at Hattie washed. Wrote Mr. Redpath. 6.3. Saturday, 10 ½ A.M. cars for Read papers & cut out Scraps &c. Sunday, December 30, 1877 The Goodnow Diary gives a glimpse into the life of Isaac Goodnow, a Topeka. Saw Chase & Guthrie . Pd. Call from Mrs. Rollins. Mail by Mr. Snowed in the morning, Slightly. leader in the free-state movement and one of the founders of the town of Chase $15. owe him $10. more. Rollins. Home all day, &c. Cloudy & Chilly Manhattan. He later established the college which became Kansas State Ret[‘]d[.] to Manhattan at 5 P.M. all day. 3 Newspars to G. Denison. University. A prominent farmer and successful businessman, Goodnow C.B. Liens, S.W. Called in the Eve— To bed 9 ¾ P.M. & ASSOCIATES, INC and his wife, Ellen, built a unique stone farmhouse in the 1860s. Isaac's . Wrote J. Noe, Ridley & Sons, P.C. Saturday, December 22, 1877 720 POYNTZ AVENUE and Ellen's interest in education and nature is reflected in the hundreds C. Hutchins & A. Manning. Rainy morning. Hattie sick, Monday, December 31, 1877 MANHATTAN, KS 66502 Cholera Morbus! Went to town with Made out Deed to SWNE ¼ Sec. of objects they collected. (785)539-7576 Visiting Goodnow House Location: 2309 Claflin Road in Saturday, December 15, 1877 Solomon & wife. French has come! 2. T.10 R7E. to Solomon Whitney as See preceding page. Called on Blain, Huntress &c. Left a New Year’s present. Wrote A.M. Serving your Manhattan, Kansas Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday Independent 2 - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. Subject to staff availability. Rode home from town with Mr. my tax-papers. Home at dusk. Sommers, E.A. Manning. P.C. insurance Insurance Todd. Burdett & Heis C. Banning. Read in needs BEST Agent Huse. Collection for S.S. Books. Sunday, December 23, 1877 the evening. 1877 Home 1 ¼ P.M. Visited the Sunday, December 16, 1877 Home all day. Hattie better, read Cemetery. Br. Wms G. Expense &c. A.M. Quarterly Meeting. Sermon papers &c. Very Muddy, but pleas- Wednesday, December 5, 1877 by Rev. Wake. Quite heavy fog. H. ant over-head. Ellen wrote Mrs. Cool & windy. Oiled & blacked Wish a Monument. Eve— wrote & read. G. Denison. P.C. S.H. Hougham Called & helped me about Redpath. Please Join Us for the 30th Annual single Harness. P.M. worked getting chores. Read papers. Sore gums! out manure with Dunlap. Eve—read Fairfield, J.M. Browne letters. A good bath. Monday, December 24, 1877 Aggieville Pendulum 4, sent by D.C. Kenyon. Took a bath before going to bed. Put knob on Woodshed. Repaired House Cold. road in front of house & Drains in Thursday, December 6, 1877 Monday, December 10, 1877 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Finished Yard for Horses to run in. Orchard. Call from Ella H., decided Wrote H.S. Willard, $2184. cash Monday, December 17, 1877 to go to E.P. Webbers Tomorrow will get his Deeds or $1055. on Cont. Fine improvement! Put in glass into Saturday, March 15, 2008 Wms house, also 1 light in L. Put Cleaned out Stove pipe in Sitting with H. Hougham’s team. Measured 28. now. W.G. Welch, School Dir. room! Fixed up back door knob & up 3 Bu. apples. To bed at 10 P.M. 28. W.C., M.M. Merritt on Coupons, Harness together & looked over Iron in L Garrett. Mild beautiful day. got my tax-papers ready! Throat **AGGIEVILLE** 4 P. Mary Wade, 3. to Mrs. Gardner. Some sore. Wrote N.S. Goss, A.S. Tuesday, December 25, 1877 P.C.s H. Velde, F.G. Platt & wife Called & Mrs. Dunlap! Hattie went to Choral Union! Johnson, S.J. Gilmore. J.M. Up at 6 A.M. Called on King & 7:30am: Blarney Breakfast @ Kite’s –hosted by Spencer. Rainy day. Getting ready Hausell. Started about 9 A.M. for E. Manhattan Arts Center Friday, December 7, 1877 to leave on the morrow for P.W’s for Christmas. Very muddy! Wrote C.D. Trimble. P.C.s H. Tuesday, December 11, 1877 Arranged business, Chores, &c. & Washington Co. Arrived at 12 M. Solomon’s family, 10am: Parade line-up in City Park Chandler, H.L. Denison, D.F. Harry Webber’s & mine. Sent 3 Bu. Tompkins. Mended various window left for 11worth 11-10 A.M. A. 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Looked over apples. Read in & Hess & copied A. Reynolds affi- Wrote F. Goodnow, H.E. Denison, Visit: www.letsgorun.com/stpatsrace/ Appleton. Pleasant day. $3 for Nat[‘]l[.] Repository. davit. Hiram T. Denison. Went to Wood lot The Parade? Wednesday, December 12, 1877 & arranged with Reynolds to trim up Saturday, December 8, 1877 Wednesday, December 19, 1877 trees & cut down poor ones, he to Fixed up Corn bin & had Dunlap Called on 2 Marble yards & Email us at [email protected] Or call: 785.776.8050 rec[‘]d[.] terms on Monuments for Interview with A.C. Pierce $200. have 2 loads out of 3 & I one! Damp & Reynolds haul in 3 loads = 60 Bu. on U.P. Ry, S.B. Bond, J.S. chilly day. in 3 hours. Cleaned out barn & Cemetery, Manhattan. — Returned A Portion of the proceeds from the Race will go to assist to Lawrence & went to Baldwin. Stephenson. Went to Clay Centre. Carriage house, &c. Sent G. Green 5 Called on M.R. Mudge, Charles Thursday, December 27, 1877 The Special Olympics! Bu. Apples $5. pr. J. Griffin. Eve— Called at College, Keefers’, Schnebley’s &c. Eve—lecture by Wilson, Gregg, Mt. man! Ryan, Mrs. Still damp & Cloudy. Went to Large mail-read letters &c. Anthony, any Pinkerton, C. town with King. Settled up taxes & Beautiful day. Rev. Wake at B— University. Stopped at Dr. Denison’s. Executive Morgan’s Driver! Rained all day! bot etceteras for New Years. Com[‘]tte. Meeting, Mud! Mud!! Returned to Manhattan Company check to Blain $566.16 on Sunday, December 9, 1877 at 10 P.M. stopped at Adams House. Riley Co. Bank. Deposited in Bank Sunny day. A.M. Sermon by Rev. $124.53. Eve—wrote W.P. Hyde, G.W. Sturtevant, W.H. Russell. P.C. Senate Committee Hears Testimony On Shield Law Thomas & Wilson. By CARL MANNING ``clear and convincing evidence’‘ that from a reporter. Friday, December 28, 187 Associated Press Writer the information is relevant to the con- `Ìf police have power to indiscrimi- Went to town with King. Saw TOPEKA, Kan. 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It interests of reporters exposing corrup- the uncertainly that has surrounded a would provide some measure of pro- tion with the help of confidential reporter’s right to not reveal sources or tection so reporters won’t have to sources and law enforcement officials information since a 1978 Kansas reveal information, such as confiden- wanting to uncover evidence of crimi- Supreme Court ruling that he said did- tial sources or their notes, unless nal wrongdoing. n’t clearly set up the requirements for ordered by a judge. Vratil questioned why the bill has overcoming a reporter’s privilege. BUFFALO Committee Chairman John Vratil, a such a high burden of proof to be met Also supporting the bill was Kent Leawood Republican, said he didn’t before a judge can order a reporter to Cornish, president of the Kansas know when the committee might vote reveal information. Kautsch said it was Association of Broadcasters. 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Scene 5: Enter a courageous mate whose acceptance of Was and Is Thoughts Now was unconditional, a beautiful ceremony in the mountains and in time the entry of the maiden, Is Now, From The a vivacious beauty whose blonde ringlets also bounce in carefree rhythm. Prairie Scene 6: Time passes, mother and Was, Is and Is Not daughter are driving to the store. Scene 1: This story is about three Maiden Is Now, quiet for a long peri- young maidens. One Was and Is od of time, breaks the silence with, Now, one Was but Is Not, and one “Mommy, where is my sister?” Was Not but Is Now. One Was and Is Surprised Mommy responded, “You a beautiful, carefree child with an have a brother, not a sister.” “I know exuberance for life. She bounced I have a brother, but I also have a sis- everywhere she went and the long, ter,” she insisted. Then Mommy real- ringlets of shinny blonde hair ized in some mysterious way, maid- bounced with her in delightful en Is Now became aware that she cadence. She brought joy to all had a sister and Mommy realized the around her, was an excellent student mass removed from her body years and a starlet in the Little Miss arena. earlier was a little girl just beginning She was afraid of nothing and chal- her journey. lenged all of life as an adventure. Dick Miller Epilogue: This story is true. Scene 2: The carefree and occa- cumbed to the deceitful scheme that Maiden Was and Is Now is our sional wild teen years were jolted by the mass in her was nothing more daughter; Deb; maiden Is Now is our the sudden death of her older broth- than tissue that could be easily second granddaughter, Tate; maiden er. Yet out of this pain emerged a removed by the appropriate clinic. Was and Is Not is our first grand- more serious youth searching for her Thus the attempted entry on stage of daughter whose name is known only unique identity. High school and col- a new maiden was radically aborted in Heaven. lege were prayerfully planned and and she who Was but Is Not was dis- Words cannot describe the pain we mastered. Then a summer excursion carded in the “trash” from the have experienced, being culpable in into the mountains among the elite at Wichita clinic. this regrettable story. We are now a pristine resort. She tested life with Scene 4: The beautiful, carefree painfully aware that we are never reckless activities including a care- child who Was and Is Now a fright- just a collection of random cells put less sexual rendezvous resulting in ened, remorseful and guilt-ridden together without thought and that the maiden, Was but Is Not, attempt- post-abortive statistic. Nightmares, each random cell or person has no ing to enter the stage. panic attacks, fear of dying plague express purpose. Deb now counsels Scene 3: Plagued by confusion, her until there is no choice but to those who are considering an abor- guilt, embarrassment and displaced share the truth with parents and tion and those going through the desire to spare others embarrass- together they begin the painful jour- painful post-abortive trauma. In ment, maiden Was and Is Now fell ney to recovery. The Hero now granting her permission to tell this into the villain’s web, a culture that enters the stage, her Creator who story, Deb’s hope is “that at least one considers life as an arbitrary choice. hears her imploring request for for- woman reads it and makes a different The villain’s message was delivered giveness, accepts her as a loving choice than abortion. It just starts to Was and Is Now by the sales staff Father and becomes her Healer. But with one.” at Planned Parenthood and she suc- there is yet a mystery in the story.

assertion -- "Bill Clinton is the most talented politician of his generation." In a period of just a few short Ann months last year, "news" articles in The New York Times cooed -- I mean "said" -- the following about Bill Clinton: -- "Elvis is here, Clinton version. Coulter Having Bill Clinton campaign for you, as Mr. Ford learns, is a mixed Hillary: Stand By Some blessing. You are bolstered standing next to this outsized Democrat, but Other Man still seem puny by comparison." The mainstream media said she -- "Mr. Clinton is one Oscar-wor- was finished, but our brave Hillary thy supporting actor who can some- soldiered on to wallop B. Hussein times upstage his leading lady sim- Obama in Ohio, Texas and Rhode ply by breathing." Island Tuesday night. I don't know -- "Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton what the MSM is so upset about-- we has been trying to capture Bill let them pick the Republican nomi- Clinton's old political magic and lay nee. Did they want to pick the Ann Coulter claim to his legacy and popularity." Democratic nominee, too? won't do the classy thing, despite -- Tony Blair's charisma "ranks Not only that, but after some tooth- second only to Bill Clinton's." some appearances on various mad- claiming to be a "new" kind of politician and rejecting the politics of divi- Not to be a stickler, but Bill cap comedy shows this past week -- Clinton is the guy who could never "Saturday Night Live," "Late Night sion. If Hillary is serious about becom- get as much as 50 percent of the With David Letterman," "Hardball country to vote for him. And that was With Chris Matthews" -- Hillary's ing president, she's got to make some changes. I say this as a Hillary sup- in two presidential elections that the "likability" quotient is soaring! Republicans basically sat out (as According to the latest CNN/CBS porter and strong opponent of divorce. Hillary: You've got to they are doing this year). News poll, she's just been upgraded It was also in elections held before from "Utterly Loathsome" to divorce Bill. You've already fired one campaign manager. Now it's time to the country realized "Elvis" Clinton "Execrable." was molesting the help. If Bill The percentage of registered vot- get rid of your No. 1 buzz-killer. Not only is the media's group-lie Clinton is the Democrats' idea of ers who would rather disembowel Elvis, somebody should tell them themselves with a wooden spoon about Bill Clinton being a "rock star" over, but -- one can hope -- the use of he's playing to half-empty houses. than vote for Hillary has just slipped Besides the joy liberals take in below the magical 50 percent mark. the excruciatingly stupid phrase "rock star" to refer to wonky politi- lying generally, they have massive We're surging, Hillary! If you want Reagan envy. Despite having to be even more likable, you should cians is over. It's become such a cliche that music critics have begun informed us the requisite 1 billion go on "The View." Next to those four times that Reagan was a dunce, harpies, you seem almost agreeable. referring to actual rock stars as "leading Democratic contenders." Americans adored him, and still do. Now that Hillary has won three Democrats wanted one of their primaries in a row, it's time for Liberals believe, often accurately, that if they say the same thing over presidents to be adored, too -- and Obama to do the classy thing and not just for being assassinated. But withdraw from the race. (Obama and over again 1 billion times, people will believe it: "Bush lied, kids they only seemed able to produce won Vermont, but that was earlier in laughable incompetents like Jimmy the day. Exit polls indicate he took died," "We've lost in Iraq," "Reagan is stupid," "Bush is stupid," Carter. the black vote. Literally. There was So no matter how preposterous it just the one.) "Republicans are stupid," "Global warming is destroying the planet," was, liberals just kept telling us that Imagine how proud Michelle the chubby kid with the big red nose Obama would be of her country if "Gloria Steinem is good-looking" and -- their most provably false whose greatest moment on the foot- that happened! But Obama probably ball field involved a wind instrument was "Elvis." According to Nexis, that appellation has been applied to Manhattan Free Press Clinton approximately 1,000 times. In print, that is. There's no telling PUBLISHED WEEKLY EVERY how many drunken cocktail wait- THURSDAY resses have whispered it in Clinton's Manhattan Free Press Reporting ear during late-night elevator assig- nations. WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE You can stop lying for the voters EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING AWARD now, Hillary. This is me, Ann Coulter, your supporter. This charade of a marriage has Free Press Staff gone on long enough. 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He´s tested cover has done the same for the Zeandale ers who were always butting heads ... crops, as well as participated in K- 4-H Club. She´s become a trained for years. State research trials and a national elections clerk and volunteers at He was a Kansas farm boy who´d and move the cattle, sheep and corn-yield contest. His markets Riley County Farm Bureau´s annual come to direct efforts on state beef machinery to higher ground. For range from feedlots, the local co-op Kids´ Ag Education Day. checkoff programs (pre today´s $1 another two, they cleared out the first and futures contracts to a bio-diesel Bob´s now president of Riley national checkoff). She was an floor of their three homes, even plant he´s invested in. County Farm Bureau and on the administrative coordinator who´d pulling up the carpet. Then, even Mary has always appreciated board for Wamego´s Farmers Union never seen a farm. though the Corps of Engineers had Bob´s quiet confidence in her abili- Co-op, as well as Riley´s Extension In one of those stranger-than-fic- announced it was opening the dam, ties as she tried to learn about farm Council. tion developments, however, they Joe and Bob went out to try to rescue life, along with her children. Then as He helped select K-State´s new finally did become friends. And, that the irrigation motor, too. her children grew, Mary´s communi- Extension sheep specialist, but may opened the way to a life together The flooding was 6 inches deep ty involvement did, too. be best known locally for his belief that´s now earned the couple a 2007 when they reached bottomland. So, For four years she helped coordi- in multi-generation stewardship. He Kansas Master Farmer-Master Farm they might have succeeded if the nate the high school´s mentoring was put in charge of both the Bob and Mary Mertz earned the 2007 Kansas Master Farmer-Master Homemaker Award. water near the pivot pad hadn´t program for the class of 2007. She´s Wamego Presbyterians´ 125th Farm Homemaker Award. The award honors those who have obscured a gopher hole big enough now vice president of the Zeandale anniversary and the Zeandale 4-H made a lifetime commitment to com- to swallow a tractor tire. Community Board and president of Club´s 60th anniversary celebra- bers of that 4-H club. Bob was a ect leader and senior Gavel Games munity service, environmental stew- By the time they´d dislodged their the Wamego Portia Club, which tions. member and so were his children. (parliamentary procedure) coach - ardship and agricultural leadership. vehicle, the water had risen a lot - encourages youth participation in Harold Mertz and Bob´s Aunt For six years, he´s also been the just more good training for the It comes from Kansas State with strangely little force and no civic and liberal arts events. She´s a Betty Campbell were charter mem- club´s community leader, sheep proj- future. University Research and Extension noticeable flow. It was just under and the Kansas Farmer Magazine, spark-plug level when they managed which each year select six couples to save themselves. from across Kansas. The 2007 win- By the next day, the Kansas (Kaw ners will receive their award during a ) River was hillside to hillside over March 21, 2008 banquet in Junction River Creek Farms. City, Kan. Despite the difficult tasks the flood Today the Mertzes are the kind of left behind, however - and even her family that at times has unusual visi- early, rather drastic transition from tors at their dinner table. Two years urban Chicago - nothing has shaken ago, they hosted a delegation that Mary´s feelings about Kansas. Back included China´s directors of agri- when she thought of Bob as just a culture and commerce. friendly shoulder to cry on, he´d SWAP Your “What surprised them was that my scheduled a trip home for a Mertz New Cars dad (Harold) dropped by, dressed for family event. He invited her to come work. He was nearly 80 years old, along to see her first farm, and the Ride but still putting in seven to eight die was cast. hours a day on the farm,” Bob said. “It was a completely different “And that´s what the minister of world! I could not believe I was see- agriculture found most interesting ing all of that beauty, all that open about his tour and visit - seeing land, the pastures, the livestock. His someone who was still working so family and everything they have late in life. He said he wished they been doing together for four genera- had grandfathers like that in his tions was so wonderful, too,” she country.” said. “I fell in love immediately. One of last year´s groups was leg- “I think I may have started falling islative staff aides, who sat around in love with Bob then, too. In fact, the table discussing farm issues. I´ve wondered if he had ulterior Their visit probably resulted from motives in inviting me to the farm. 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Co-workers On the farm itself, the visitors can had missed signs of their growing Dick Edwards Uses Cars range from K-State international tour friendship, so had no idea that they´d groups to Ag in the Classroom kids. also begun dating. Mary´s interests have extended the Once married, the couple decided pool to include exchange students it was time to leave the skyscrapers and missionaries. of the city for the silos of rural life: For three years Mary was local They´d go home to Kansas, farm and representative and overseas coordi- rear kids. nator for an international exchange Daughter Lisa is now a junior in called Youth for Understanding. German and international studies at She´s the current president of Project Bob´s alma mater, K-State. She´s on Rescue of Amazon Youth (PRAY), her second long-term trip to which got its start in Wamego and Germany, this time studying abroad now is supporting a growing, multi- on a scholarship. faceted mission in Jacunda, Brazil. Son David graduated from The mission shelters and cares for Wamego High School last spring, orphaned, abandoned and abused after racking up honors in 4-H, youngsters. school and future business leader 2005 Chev Sebring 2004 Pontiac GTO 2006 Mazda 3 What Mertz visitors see first is activities. He´s now a K-State fresh- Tiburow often a limestone house, built in the man, studying engineering. 1860s and renovated into a comfort- Bob has advised both children to able tri-level. The flood of 1993 dev- get a degree and work for someone astated the home´s ground floor and else for a while before deciding $12,985 $17,995 $14,995 led to the biggest changes, including whether they want to join the family moving the kitchen to a higher level corporation. and adding a garage and several Today Bob starts every day on the rooms. Yet, the couple has worked to computer, cross-checking the weath- retain the historic character of a er and overnight grain markets. He´s house built just after Kansas opened in charge of the day-to-day manage- Price Choppers to settlers. ment of River Creek Farms´ crops Bob credits his dad for the fact that and sheep. Price Choppers the flood wasn´t equally devastating For almost 50 years, Harold and 96 E350 Van for River Creek Farms. then Bob bought and finished 3,000 RCF is a diversified family corpo- to 5,000 feeder lambs every year. In $7,995 ration, now managed by Bob and his 2002, however, Bob´s long-term brother Joe - although “Dad doesn´t analyses of risks and returns led him 05 Lincon T-Car $23,500 99 F-250 SC 73 Diesel/XLT hesitate to offer opinions.” It to a difficult decision. includes thousands of rented acres He cut back to a commercial herd $12,995 about halfway between Manhattan of 200 Rambouillet ewes and to mar- and Wamego, Kan. 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