New City Commission Takes Over, Strawn Is the New Mayor Tuesday Night the Manhattan City Commission Received Two New Mem- Bers

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WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL WINNER OF THE KANSAS PRESS EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING COMMUNICATORS PHOTO ESSAY AWARD COMMUNICATORS EDITORIAL AWARD ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING AWARD Redevelopment Spin Editorial In 2003 the Chamber led an effort to downtown redevelopment project. At the By Jon A. Brake identify a developer that had the experi- same time, the City created a steering It is not what the City Commissioners ence and qualifications to undertake the committee to provide guidance in the were told; it is what they were not told redevelopment of both the North and creation of the conceptual master plan. that is the problem. Next week the South areas. In that effort the Chamber In 2004, after numerous steering com- Manhattan City Commission will have a interviewed a number of developers. mittee meetings, the steering committee work session and receive an up date on Based upon the 2000/2001 experience, recommended, and the City the Downtown Redevelopment project. the Chamber believed it was clear that Commission, along with the Manhattan This is the project where two older sec- the community would not accept a devel- Urban Area Planning Board, accepted the tions of the downtown area were taken oper that had no risk and was simply conceptual master plan. over by the City and a developer. The going to rely on the City to assemble and (Editor’s Note: The Free Press project has never progressed the way the finance land upfront. The Chamber attended these meetings and the one City Staff, the Developer Dial Reality or thought that the community would only point made time and time again was the experts had envisioned. Millions of support a developer at risk. The that the City should not build a “Big dollars and years into the project the Chamber interviewed a number of Box” strip mall. Citizens were told that number of business required to pay for regional developers with the capacity to the maximum building would be the project have not been signed to a accomplish the level of project envi- 30,000 to 35,000 sq. ft. At the time Dial contract. The City released a Memo to sioned and only one was willing to take gave out the name of Kohl's the Commission Tuesday that gives a the risk for this project in this market. Department Store as a possible anchor. history of the project. If the writer of the Dial Realty was recommended to the When Kohl's did not sign a contract it “history” ever leaves the warm and fuzzy City Commission by the Chamber. The put the project on hold for about a job at City Hall they can always take up City performed their due diligence with year. Dial has HyVee Grocery Store in fiction writing. The history does give a Springsted, the City’s financial advisor, another town and HyVee agreed to time line on the project but it does not and Dial Realty proved to be a reputable build in Manhattan but they needed a give a true account of what went on. The firm with assets, experience and the much larger building. Free Press is printing the complete report financial resources to complete the proj- The “no big box” pledge was replaced and giving an added editorial opinion ect. with a 79,000 sq. ft. building with room with Editors Notes. Here is the report: (Editor’s Note: At the time the for an additional 20,000 HyVee State of Downtown Chamber stated they had interview Grocery Store.) Redevelopment five companies. The Free Press ask for April 2009 but did not receive the names of the 2005 The 10 year process known as the other four companies.) In 2005, the City created a Downtown Redevelopment has pro- Redevelopment District pursuant to the gressed to a point in the spring of 2009 This is the former Kansas Electric building which the City did not buy but built around it. In 2003 and 2004, the City entered into TIF law. The TIF district included both whereby direction and decisions for per- pre-development agreements with Dial the North and South redevelopment manent financing (STAR and TIF resulted in the current status of the North developer approached the City, suggest- in this memo is that the City per- to perform certain functions including a areas. The creation of the TIF district bonds), the Discovery Center (master and South Projects. Following the his- ing that they could redevelop the north formed their due diligence with the financial and participatory role in the allowed several things to occur. First, it plan and programming), rezoning (South torical outline, this paper sets forth three area with large retail anchors such as City’s financial advisors, and the development of a conceptual master allowed the City to acquire property area to a PUD), and construction (sal- different possible scenarios which the Target and/or Home Depot; however, in Chicago Company proved to be a rep- plan. The pre-development agreement within the district, using eminent domain vage, demolition, South 4th Street, City could follow, related to the two order to do so they needed the City to utable firm. It was the Manhattan Free also envisioned Dial purchasing the Steel if necessary, in order to accomplish the water, sewer, storm water) relative to the Projects, from this point forward. The acquire all of the necessary property, Press that proved the company had & Pipe site in advance of a formal agree- Projects. Second, it allowed the differ- South Project Area are pending. Also, scenarios also attempt to point out the with no risk to them. In order for the started three other project and ment with the City, in advance of the ence between the local taxes, both sale at the same time, the North Project Area risks and impacts to the community for City to acquire the property, the City declared bankruptcy. It was the vote of establishment of a TIF district, and in and ad valorem, currently generated by continues to build out and retail stores each. needed to establish a Redevelopment the School Board that saved the City.) advance of finalizing the conceptual the property and local taxes generated by are scheduled to open in the summer and District pursuant to the TIF law. The master plan. the redevelopment (the “increment”) to fall. The North Housing is starting to HISTORY 1999 City actually entered into a development 2002 (Editor’s Note: Dial Reality could be used to finance public costs, including receive some attention and potential pro- In 1999 City Administration and citi- agreement with that developer, and Because the redevelopment of both the have purchased the Steel & Pipe site, the cost to acquire the property. Third, it posals are expected in the coming zen led committees began to study the attempted to establish a TIF district on north and south areas remained an impor- developed the property and been out gave the City the opportunity to also use months. potential of redeveloping the areas north two different occasions. In both tant issue to the community, in 2002 a of Manhattan within two or three the state’s share of sales taxes to finance There are several components of the and south of the Manhattan Town Center. instances the other local taxing jurisdic- private planning effort was led by the years. Dial Reality’s problem was certain public improvements through the North and South Projects that are linked, The “Downtown Tomorrow” plan was tions stopped the process before it ever Chamber of Commerce and Brent when the City of Manhattan got issuance of STAR bonds, if the state because of provisions in the respective adopted in 2000, which identified the really started. The TIF law allows either Bowman’s office, in combination with involved and expended the project. agreed. Development Agreements related to primary redevelopment areas along 3rd the County or the School District to pre- downtown merchants and community With the City running the project it those Projects, as well as because of and 4th Street, both north and south of vent the establishment of a leaders. Several conversations and meet- became larger, more expensive and 2006 practical and market factors. Decisions the existing mall. Redevelopment District by the City, if ings were held by the Chamber and extended the time line. Dial Reality is In 2006, the City and Dial Realty and/or progress in one area will have an they raise an objection within 30 days Bowman, gaining insight and direction the big winner in this project but what entered into a Final Development impact on the financing and timing in 2000 and 2001 after the City’s notice of intent to create as to how the parties involved in those should have been a small strip mall on Agreement for the North Project Area. another. In order to fully understand and In 2000 and 2001 the City reacted to a the District. During the 30 day veto peri- meetings thought the North and South the old Steel & Pipe property turned The agreement set forth the responsibili- realize these connections, a historical couple different, unsolicited private pro- od, in one instance Riley County took redevelopment areas should look, what into a $200 million project.) ties of Dial as the developer to construct outline is set forth below which identi- posals for redevelopment on the north action to stop the project, and in the they should contain, and how the City In 2003 the City engaged Brent retail and residential uses, along with fies the numerous actions, both public end of the study area. One of the pro- other the school district vetoed the effort. should go about making these a reality. Bowman, RTKL, HWS and Dial Realty other private improvements within the and private, that have occurred within posals received serious consideration (Editor’s Note: What the staff is not to create a conceptual master plan for the redevelopment area. The City agreed to from the City. In that proposal, a private telling the Commission and the public 2003 and 2004 the past 10 years, or so, and which have See Spin City page a6 New City Commission Takes Over, Strawn Is The New Mayor Tuesday night the Manhattan City Commission received two new members. Jayme Morris-Hardeman returns to the Commission after being off two years. Manhattan Real Estate Broker Loren Pepperd took the oath of office for the first time. Returning to the Commission for a full four year term is Commissioner Jim Sherow. Commissioner Bob Strawn received all of the votes from the Commission to be Manhattan Mayor for the next year. Long time Commissioner Bruce Sneed was elected Mayor Pro-tem. Photos of the starting events can be seen at manhattanfreepress.com and click on City Commission Photos.

Day Camp For Kids The City of Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for Little Apple Day Camp. LADC is an affordable, fun- filled 10-week program for children 5-12 years of age. Qualified counselors will lead activities including arts and crafts, nature, music, and sports. LADC will be held at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, and will run from May 26-July 31. The fee for LADC is $80/one-week session and $165/two- week session, with payment plans available. Field trips and pottery club may be Commissioners Jim Sherow (left) Loren Pepperd and Jayme Morris-Hardeman take the oath from New Manhattan Mayor Bob Strawn gives former Mayor Mark Hatesohl included at an additional cost. Manhattan City Clerk Gary Fees. a plaque for his six years of service. Mark’s family is at right. NEWS MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 2A

Mid-America Office Supplies Obituaries Notary Stamps & Seals Jack Nespor Jack spent two years in the United Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member Church, he was married to the former The family will receive friends Embossers States Navy during the Korean War, of the KSU President’s Club, and Bonnie J. Doebele. Mrs. Nespor sur- from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday 328 Poyntz (Downtown) 539-8982 was very active with Homecare & John F. “Jack” Nespor, age 78, of primarily as a barber. After his mili- vives of the home. Additional sur- at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Hospice. He had donated most of his Manhattan, died April 19, 2009, at tary service he retuned to the area vivors include two brothers, Maurice Funeral Home. A Christian Wake private collection of wine for the Mercy Regional Health Center in and moved to Manhattan in 1955 to Nespor of Reno, Nevada, and Jerry Service will be held at 8:00 P.M. annual Homecare & Hospice Annual Manhattan. be a barber at the Gillette Hotel. In Nespor of Goleta, CA; and numerous Thursday at the funeral home. Wine Festival. Jack’s favorite was He was born December 12, 1930, 1965 he went to work for nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be left for Have You Seen What the wine he carried in the store and in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Stevenson’s Clothing and worked Mass of the Christian Burial will the family through the funeral home had loved his trips to California to The Free Press Said? John F. and Sophia (Merrian) there until he started Nespor Wine be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday at website at look at the different wines. Even Nespor. Jack grew up in Hanover and Spirits in Westloop in 1968. He Seven Dolors Catholic Church with www.ymlfuneralhome.com. after his retirement he spent a couple and graduated from Hanover High retired in 1995. Father Joseph S. Popelka as of months in California each year School. After high school he went to He was a member of Seven Dolors Celebrant. Graveside services will visiting family. barber school in Oklahoma City, Catholic Church, a life member of be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday at St. On June 9, 1953, in Hanover, Oklahoma. the both the American Legion and John’s Cemetery in Hanover, Manhattan Kansas, at St. John’s Catholic Kansas. Shoe Repair & ASSOCIATES, INC Donald Frakes retired on September 9, 1980. death by his parents and by two brothers: Thursday evening at the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Avenue, Repairing 720 POYNTZ AVENUE Don was a member of the First United Carl and John Frakes. •Shoes • Boots • Purses MANHATTAN, KS 66502 Donald W. Frakes, age 83, of Methodist Church in Manhattan. Other Don is survived by one daughter: Manhattan. •Luggage • Harnesses Manhattan, Kansas, died Sunday memberships included N.A.R.F.E., Linda Ackerman and her husband Randy, Funeral services will be held 10:00 •Back Packs •Leather Coats (785)539-7576 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist evening, April 19, 2009, at the Mercy A.A.R.P. and the American Legion Post Garden City, KS and two sons: Gregg 216 South 4th, Manhattan, Ks Serving your 207 in Ogden, Kansas. He also enjoyed Frakes and his wife Joanie, Manhattan; Church with Reverend Kay Scarbrough Independent Regional Health Center in Manhattan. VFW Plaza and Kelly Frakes and his wife Amy, officiating. Interment will follow in the insurance Insurance He was born on June 14, 1925, in fishing, playing cards, dancing and trav- Agent Circleville, Kansas the son of Jasper and eling. Following his retirement in 1980, Manhattan. Also surviving are eight Dwight Cemetery in Dwight, Kansas. 776-1193 needs BEST Nellie A. (Fernkopf) Frakes and had been he and his wife, Helen, enjoyed traveling grandchildren: Jennifer Barrett and her On-line condolences may be left for a Manhattan resident since 1959. the country delivering motor homes as husband Lee, Garden City, KS; Scott the family through the funeral home During World War II Don served with far away as Alaska. Together they trav- Ackerman and his wife Angie, Garden website located at www.ymlfuneral- the United States armed services from eled to all but four states. Grandchildren City, KS; Craig Ackerman, Manhattan; home.com. 1945 until his honorable discharge in were a very important part of his life, and Nicole Dodson and her husband Rickey, In lieu of flowers memorials have been 1947. he attended as many of the grandchil- Manhattan; Stephanie Stein and her hus- established for Homecare and Hospice, Following the war, Don attended busi- dren’s activities as possible. band Justin, Denver, CO; Christopher Inc and for the First United Methodist ness school in Topeka, Kansas. He then On March 15, 1953, he was united in Frakes, Adam Frakes and Amanda Church, both of Manhattan. went to work with the Federal Civil marriage to the former Helen M. Olson, Frakes all of Manhattan and five great Contributions may be left in care of the Service at Ft. Riley, Kansas where he at her parent’s home near Alta Vista, grandchildren. Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral was a maintenance scheduler for the Kansas. She preceded him in death on The family will receive friends during Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Facilities Engineering Department. He March 2, 1999. He was also preceded in a visitation from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Kansas 66502.

Debra Jones was working on her LPN License. Anneliese Burciagia; two brothers, Online condolences may be left for She had worked for 9 years at Harry L. Puett and Arthur C. Puett the family through the funeral home Debra Mae Jones, age 53, of Mercy Regional Health Center as a both of St. Louis, MO; and six grand- website at Manhattan, died April 19, 2009, at Telemetry Technician. children: Jeffery Jones, Jasmine www.ymlfuneralhome.com. Mercy Regional Health Center in Deb enjoyed painting, crocheting, Garcia, Zoie Jones, Shane and Memorial contributions may be Manhattan. sewing, her garden and flowers and Devon Burciagia, and Sierra Jones. made to the Terry C. Johnson Center She was born November 10, 1955, decorating her home. Graveside services will be held at for Basic Cancer Research. on the family farm west of Zeandale, On November 16, 1981, at her 2:30 PM Thursday at the Pleasant Contributions may be left in care of the daughter of Harry C. and family home she was married to John Valley Cemetery southeast of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Dorothy M. (Heidel) Puett. David “Dave” Jones, Jr. Dave sur- Manhattan. Family and friends at Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Deb graduated from Manhattan vives of the home. Additional sur- invited to meet at 1:00 PM Thursday Manhattan, KS 66502. High School and had attended vivors include three sons, Michael, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Airline Flight Attendant School, and Andrew and Brewster Jones all of Funeral Home to form a procession had received her CNA, CMA and Manhattan; one step-daughter, to the cemetery.

Mary Ann Goudy Sacred Heart Academy. church’s Budget Shop. She continued her Dorothy Wesselmann, Woodstock, GA; She was united in marriage to Richard volunteer work in California at the St. and two granddaughters, Natalie and Mary Ann Goudy, 77, a former Goudy on June 23, 1950 at Manhattan. Vincent de Paul thrift store, Fallbrook Regina O’Brien. Manhattan resident, passed away Mary Ann and Richard lived many years Food Pantry, Fallbrook Library, and St. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Thursday, April 16, 2009 in a Fallbrook, in California before moving back to Peter’s Catholic Church Women’s Guild. 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009 in CA hospital. Manhattan in 1995. He preceded her in In addition to her husband, Mrs. the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, She was born December 7, 1931 at death on September 21, 2002. Mrs. Goudy was preceded in death by her par- Manhattan with Father Joseph Popelka as Hays, KS, the daughter of William Goudy continued to live in Manhattan ents; and four brothers, James, Charles, celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Mallon and Cora Belle Allen until moving to Fallbrook in 2006. Eugene and Joseph Mallon. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Ogden, KS. Mallon. She came to Manhattan with her While in Manhattan, she was a mem- Survivors include a daughter, Mary A Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., family, in 1944, where she continued her ber of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Kathleen “Kate” O’Brien, and her hus- Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in the Irvin- education and was a 1950 graduate of the the Altar Society and volunteered at the band, Pat, Fallbrook, CA; a sister, Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.

Alice Scott and Madison Watt, her brother Leo law: Barry Landmark and by two sis- funeral home. Steinle of Alabama and her sister: ters and six brothers. On-line condolences may be left Alice J. Scott, age 81, of Leona Flack of Louisiana. She is also Funeral services will be held 10:00 for the family at www.ymlfuneral- Auburndale, Florida, former long- survived by numerous nieces and a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the home.com time resident of Manhattan, Kansas, nephews, including Clyde Scott and Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral In lieu of flowers memorials may died Sunday evening, April 19, 2009, his wife Sylvia of Manhattan, and Chapel. Graveside services will be be made to the Terry C. Johnson at the Consulate Health Care Center great and great-great nieces and held 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Center for Basic Cancer Research at in Winter Haven, Florida. nephews. Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Kansas State University. She was born on June 15, 1927, in Mrs. Scott was preceded in death Concordia, Kansas. Contributions may be left in care of Dorrance, Kansas, the daughter of by her parents, by one son, Craig The family will receive friends the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen David A. and Emilie (Heinitz) Duane Scott, who died in infancy, by during a visitation from 7:00 until Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Steinle. an infant daughter, by her son-in- 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Mrs. Scott was a cook for USD 383 in Manhattan for 7 years and was a homemaker. On September 27, 1947, in Dorrance, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Virgil D. “Scotty” Scott. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Landmark of Auburndale, Florida. Also surviving are two grandchildren: Michelle Harris and her husband Guerry and Lori Matthews-Watt, three great grandchildren: Delaney and Tabitha Harris

Florence Carlson Florence Sophia Carlson, age 93, of Manhattan, died April 18, 2009, at St. Joseph Village in Manhattan. She was born September 25, 1915, on the family farm near Leonardville, Kansas, the daughter of Anton William and Esther (Berggren) Carlson, and she had been a lifetime area resident. Florence graduated from Leonardville High School and was a housekeeper for many local families. Florence was a devoted member of the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Grace Carlson in 2003. Survivors include numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church with Reverend Dr. Keith Wiens officiating. Interment will follow in the Walsburg Lutheran Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneral-home.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen- Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502. Priceless TTHURSDAYHURSDAY Take One

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WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL WINNER OF THE KANSAS PRESS EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING COMMUNICATORS PHOTO ESSAY AWARD COMMUNICATORS EDITORIAL AWARD ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING AWARD Brooks Takes Command Texas Wants To Stop NBAF OLATHE, Kan. — In response to expressions of interest to DHS. In the rules, and was chosen solely on news reports of potential legal action August 2006, DHS reduced the list to its merits. Kansas is recognized by the Texas Biological and Agro- 18 sites in 11 states for the next around the globe for its animal health Defense Consortium regarding the phase of the competitive process. In research expertise, state-of-the-art site selection process for the July 2007, DHS reduced the list to research and industry infrastructure, National Bio and Agro-Defense five sites in five states, including and deep agricultural heritage. Facility, Kansas Bioscience Kansas, and began preparing the “Kansas presented a credible path- Authority president Tom Thornton environmental impact statement way to jumpstart the NBAF’s critical issued the following statement: (EIS), which is an extremely thor- research mission and committed “After an exhaustive, three-year ough review of the site locations. funding to do so. The Department of process that ended with a unanimous The final EIS, issued in December Homeland Security deserves com- decision by experts in the field, the 2008, was prepared following the mendation, not litigation, for their federal government chose Kansas as requirements of the National appropriately comprehensive, fair the best home on the merits for a new Environmental Policy Act and rec- and unbiased selection process. research facility to protect the ommended Kansas as the preferred “I am deeply concerned that legal American food supply and agricul- NBAF location. The record of deci- action will only delay the NBAF ture economy. Throughout the sion documenting DHS’ final deci- mission, placing our national securi- review, Kansas was noted for its sion to build the NBAF in Kansas ty and food supply at risk.” internationally recognized animal was signed on January 12, 2009, and Congressman Moran: health research expertise, state-of- published in the Federal Register on Congressman Jerry Moran deliv- the-art research infrastructure, and January 16, 2009. ered the following statement upon the world’s largest concentration of The project was reviewed by the news reports of a potential federal animal health companies — all of Obama Administration, and the deci- lawsuit that is to be filed today by the which will significantly accelerate sion to locate the NBAF in Kansas Texas Biological and Agro-Defense the NBAF research and commercial- on the merits was affirmed by Consortium regarding the site selec- ization mission. Secretary of Homeland Security tion process that chose Kansas for “When it comes to the critically Janet Napolitano during her visit to the National Bio and Agro-Defense urgent work of protecting America’s Kansas State University in February. Facility (NBAF). food supply, Kansas offers a solu- Once built, the NBAF will serve as “A thorough and fair process by tion, not a site, and the Department the nation’s premier research facility DHS concluded that Kansas State of Homeland Security deserves com- for developing vaccines and counter- University is the best location for mendation, not litigation, for the measures for diseases that threaten NBAF,” Moran said. “Kansas is extremely comprehensive and fair livestock and other animals, which clearly recognized to have the infra- Maj. Gen. Vincent Brooks receives the 1st Inf. Div. guidon from Gen. Charles Campbell, commanding process it undertook to ensure the agricultural and bioterrorism experts structure, the knowledge and the general of the U.S. Army Forces Command. Brooks assumed command of the 1st Inf. Div. April 15 dur- success of the National Bio and consider an urgent national priority. commitment to ensure that NBAF’s ing a ceremony on Cavalry Parade Field. Agro-Defense Facility. Only Kansas Governor Sebelius: mission is fulfilled. To keep offers a credible pathway to jump- The following is a statement from America’s food supply safe and our start the NBAF’s critical mission.” Governor Kathleen Sebelius regard- agricultural economy strong, this By Sgt. Cody Harding ion commander during his time with The assumption of command Background on the Site ing legal action by the State of Texas critical animal disease research must 1st Inf. Div. PAO the 1st Inf. Div. in Germany were in ceremony highlighted the storied Selection Process concerning the National Bio and move forward.” The task of leading the 1st attendance at the ceremony. histories of the U.S. Army, Fort In March 2006, the Heartland Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF): Moran is on the House Committee Infantry Division was transferred “That is the spirit of the Big Red Riley and the 1st Inf. Div. “Old BioAgro Consortium and 28 other “The three-year process to select of Agriculture and is a member of the to Maj. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks One,” Brooks said. “It’s a spirit of Thunder,” a Revolutionary War interested organizations submitted an NBAF site was thorough, free of NBAF Task Force. April 15 during an assumption of comradeship that never fades, and replica cannon shook the ground politics and fair. Kansas played by command ceremony at Cavalry that is what excites me about rejoin- with its blast, starting the ceremo- Parade Field. ing this division.” ny off with a boom. Gen. Charles More than 700 Soldiers repre- Wiggins, who served as acting Campbell, U.S. Forces Command senting each 1st Inf. Div. subordi- commander of the Big Red One for commanding general, joined Riley County Looking For Vision nate unit were assembled as nine months, will be assigned as the Wiggins and 1st Inf. Div. Chief of Brooks assumed command of the deputy commanding general, Fifth Staff Col. Ricky Gibbs on an M-3 Help shape the future of Riley tion is at 7:30 p.m. Vision 2025 is a on hand at the meetings to answer “Big Red One” from Brig. Gen. U.S. Army North at Fort Sam half-track vehicle to inspect the County — provide input on the comprehensive plan that will guide questions and listen to public reac- Perry Wiggins. Houston, Texas. During the remarks troops. After a pass in review of Vision 2025 draft plan. Attend the the future of rural areas, balancing tions. To learn more, view all public Brooks, whose service has given after the passing of the colors, the Soldiers on the field, The upcoming public meetings, Tue., growth and development with exist- meeting dates, or submit feedback, spanned 29 years and includes Wiggins expressed pride in the Commanding General’s Mounted April 28, at the Leonardville ing uses, such as agriculture. Public visit:www.rileycountyks.gov/vision positions as the chief of Army bonds of friendship between Fort Color Guard finished off the cere- Community Center, or Thu., April feedback will inform final plan 2025, or contact Riley County Public Affairs, acting commanding Riley and its neighbors. mony with guns blazing during a 30, at the Manhattan Headquarters changes. Committee members, Riley Planning and Development at (785) general of the 1st Cavalry Division “A lot of people ask me what cavalry charge, welcoming in the Fire Station. The open house begins County Planning Board members 537-6332. and deputy commander of III makes Fort Riley so unique,” new commander and bidding at 6:30 p.m. and the formal presenta- and county commissioners will be Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, stat- Wiggins said. “Although it’s difficult farewell to the former commander. ed that he was proud to return to to actually capture in written word or the Big Red One, where he learned a speech, it is simply the people. The “It has been a distinct honor and Sebelius Wins Committee his leadership skills as a young genuine love and support this post a privilege to have served along- company commander during the enjoys with the state of Kansas and side each and every one of you,” Cold War. its local communities is unparal- said Wiggins. “An honor I will for- Brooks’ first sergeant and battal- leled.” ever cherish.” Approval As HHS Secretary By ERICA WERNER Monday that Sebelius initially Associated Press Writer ``seemed to be a qualified candidate WASHINGTON (AP) _ Kansas for the job.’‘ Gov. Kathleen Sebelius won a divid- ``However, after learning about DHS Issued Report On ed Senate’s approval Tuesday to be her inexplicable omission of dona- confirmed as secretary of health and tions from the late-term abortion human services in the Obama doctor George Tiller, I have to Extremism Despite Concerns administration. reevaluate my support for her nomi- By EILEEN SULLIVAN She also said: `Ì apologize for The Finance Committee voted 15 nation,’‘ Hatch said in a statement. Associated Press Writer that offense. It was certainly not to 8 to send the Sebelius nomination `Ì regard human life to be sacred, WASHINGTON (AP) _ Civil lib- Not Torture: intended.’‘ to the full Senate for a final vote. and it troubles me to have someone erties officials at the Homeland The four memos on CIA interroga- The top Republican on the House The committee vote came after with an apparent cavalier attitude Security Department did not agree tion released by the White House last intelligence committee, Michigan’s several Republicans voiced concerns toward life _ as well as a lack of can- with some of the language in a con- week reveal a cautious and conserva- Pete Hoekstra, has asked the director about Sebelius’ ties to a late-term dor on this important issue _ head troversial report on right-wing tive Justice Department advising a of national intelligence’s ombuds- abortion doctor in her home state. our nation’s health services.’‘ extremists, but the agency issued the CIA that cared deeply about staying man to investigate the Homeland The GOP also questioned her com- The White House stuck by report anyway. within the law. Far from "green light- Security report for `ùnsubstantiated mitment to ensuring that the govern- Sebelius. The intelligence assessment issued ing" torture -- or cruel, inhuman or ment doesn’t try to interfere with the ``We regret that there was an over- degrading treatment of detainees -- the conclusions and political bias.’‘ to law enforcement last week said The senior Democrat of the House doctor-patient relationship. sight in the initial answer that was memos detail the actual techniques Sebelius was Obama’s second Gov. Kathleen Sebelius some military veterans could be sus- used and the many measures taken to committee with oversight of the provided to the committee,’‘ said ceptible to extremist recruiters or ensure that interrogations did not department said the report raises pri- choice for health secretary after his White House spokeswoman Kate first pick _ former Senate established to raise money for fellow Bedingfield. ``This inadvertent over- commit lone acts of violence. That cause severe pain or degradation. vacy and civil liberty issues. ``This Democrats. Sebelius apologized and By DAVID B. RIVKIN JR. and LEE Democratic leader Tom Daschle _ sight was corrected quickly. Gov. prompted angry reactions from some report appears to have blurred the called it an oversight. lawmakers and veterans’ groups. A. CASEY in the Wall Street Journal line between violent belief, which is withdrew over unpaid taxes. Sebelius has enjoyed bipartisan sup- The Republican defections could Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the port throughout the nomination Homeland Security spokeswoman constitutionally protected, and vio- top Republican on the committee, Amy Kudwa said the report was lent action, which is not,’‘ Rep. put make it more difficult for process.’‘ Sebelius to shepherd President said in an interview last week that he Sebelius, 60, is a popular two-term issued before officials resolved Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., wrote found the revelations troubling. `Ì Napolitano said Thursday on Fox Barack Obama’s ambitious plans to Democratic governor in a problems raised by the agency’s civil in a letter to Napolitano. don’t think we’ll ever get a pro-life News. overhaul the nation’s health care sys- Republican-leaning state. rights division. Kudwa would not The department’s definition of person appointed to that position The same definition was included tem. Sebelius had tax problems as well. specify what language raised the left-wing extremism in the March 26 with this president, but we want to in the agency’s March 26 report on Some GOP senators expressed Prior to her confirmation hearing she concerns. report includes a reference to vio- make sure we don’t get somebody domestic extremism. Both reports concerns about Sebelius’ inaccurate corrected three years’ worth of tax Homeland Security Secretary lence, stating these groups that that has got radical views on abor- were marked ``For Official Use response to the Finance Committee returns and paid more than $7,000 in Janet Napolitano defended the report embrace anticapitalist, communist or tion,’‘ he said. Only.’‘ about how much campaign money back taxes to fix improper deduc- Thursday, but she said the definition socialist beliefs seek ``to bring about Another committee Republican, The report on right-wing extrem- she got from Dr. George Tiller, a tions. of right-wing extremism that was change through violent revolution Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, said included in a footnote should be ists cites the 1995 Oklahoma City rather than through established polit- Wichita abortion doctor who is changed. bombing by military veteran ical processes.’‘ under investigation by Kansas’ med- In the report, right-wing extrem- Timothy McVeigh as one instance of These reports are part of the ical board over late-term procedures ism was defined as hate-motivated a veteran becoming a domestic ter- department’s routine analysis of he performed. Mother Of State Senator Dies At 90 groups and movements, such as rorist. intelligence information to give to Sebelius told the committee in TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ A Clay moved to Clay Center in 1985, and hatred of certain religions, racial or Several lawmakers, the American law enforcement agencies guidance written responses after her confirma- Center funeral home says the mother he survives her. ethnic groups. `Ìt may include Legion and Vets for Freedom took on possible security threats. tion hearing this month that Tiller of Kansas state Sen. Mark Taddiken Mark Taddiken, a Clifton groups and individuals that are dedi- offense to the intelligence review. In February, the department issued had given her $12,450 between 1994 has died. She was 90. Republican, is the chairman of the cated to a single issue, such as oppo- The Veterans of Foreign Wars a similar warning about possible and 2001. Marcene Taddiken died Monday at Senate Agriculture Committee. A sition to abortion or immigration,’‘ defended it as an assessment, not an cyber attacks from left wing extrem- She was forced to revise that Clay County Medical Center. The farmer, he was first elected to the the report said. accusation. ists. In September, the agency response after an Associated Press funeral home did not list a cause of Senate in 2000 and re-elected in `Ìf there’s one part of that report I Napolitano said, ``We do not mean reported that right-wing extremists review showed that Tiller and his death. 2004 and 2008. would rewrite, in the word-smithing, to suggest that veterans as a whole over the past five years had used the abortion clinic donated an additional She was a rural teacher before His mother's funeral is scheduled Washington-ese that goes on after are at risk of becoming violent immigration debate as a recruiting $23,000 between 2000 and 2002 to a farming near Clifton with her hus- for 2 p.m. Thursday at the First the fact, it would be that footnote,’‘ extremists.’‘ tool. political action committee Sebelius band, Wilber. They retired and Presbyterian Church in Clay Center. EDITORIAL MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 4A Thoughts From The Prairie Half and Half life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- One has to wonder how much ness. If that liberty is to be preserved more disparate accusations and treat- against the onslaught by this admin- ment this administration will heap istration and intolerant elitists, we upon our patriots in uniform who put must each take up the mantle of free- their lives on the line minute by dom and accept the charge issued by minute to protect even those who General George Washington in prepare half-baked reports then offer General Orders to his revolutionary half-hearted apologies. My guess is warriors 23 August 1776, “[T]he that the report issued by the hour is fast approaching, on which Department of Homeland Scrutiny the Honor and Success of this army, (DHS) is only the tip of the iceberg and the safety of our bleeding of the disdain some in this adminis- Country depend. Remember officers tration hold for the military, both and Soldiers, that you are Freemen, active and veterans. Consider the fighting for the blessings of Liberty - constant harangue the key players in that slavery will be your portion, and the administration and Congress that of your posterity, if you do not heaped upon Operation Iraqi acquit yourselves like men.” Freedom. Then what about the presi- Dick Miller The “We the People” army by the dent’s snub of the Purple Heart hundreds of thousands showed an Banquet and testing the water with a US Representative Todd Tiahrt amazing grassroots solidarity on plan to have wounded vets pay for from Kansas’ Fourth District also April 15th and that was just the tip of their own recovery!? condemned the report in a statement the iceberg as more and more citi- One has to also wonder if this issued to KansasLiberty. “The zens become aware of the impact of administration has a contingency for Obama administration has lost touch out-of-control spending that will national defense that does not require with America. Its threat assessment erode our freedom by making this the respect and dedication of our is an insult to men and women in and future generations slaves to debt. warriors. Maybe the CIA has con- uniform.” Therefore, it is imperative that we firming data that the terrorists no It is to the credit of our warriors take actions now! These actions longer have a desire to eradicate us that they lay it all on the line, despite include but are not limited to: from the planet since we have criticism from the elite, because they Staying informed; writing and call- become so nice. Perhaps that infor- believe liberty is our most presious ing representatives; support constitu- mation will be included in the details possession, and their commitment to tionally motivated officials at the about the preparation of the DHS it is the same as proclaimed by local level, insist on accountability report that has been requested by Partick Henry two centuries ago, of all who are funded by our tax dol- Senator Brownback. “Give me liberty or give me death!” lars; plan to get involved in future KansasLiberty.com quoted Senator But of course the elite in our society grassroots activities in June and July Brownback as saying, “This DHS do not comprehend what this means. and attend one of the rallies in DC, report is insulting to American veter- April 15, 2009 was a day marked such as the Americans for Prosperity ans and patently untrue. American with Tea Parties nationwide when rally October 2, 2009. military veterans deserve the respect hundreds of thousands of citizens The We The People Task Force of a grateful nation, not suspicions gathered to protest a variety of will communicate with you and and slander.” issues, including higher taxes and solicit your continual creative sug- According to KansasLiberty, our big government that tells private gestions. If you desire to be in the 2nd District US Representative Lynn companies who to hire and what to direct communication loop and have Jenkins is also upset over the report build. But I believe it is the threat to not already provided us with your and believes “our nation’s veterans personal liberty that finally sparked name and email, please do so by deserve the utmost respect and honor the opposition. Sure, folks are con- email to [email protected] with for their service and sacrifice to our cerned about the economy, but the a subject line, “We The People email country,” bottom line is the value we place on address.” Together we can! Immigration Enforcement Is Working By Jena Baker McNeill On March 4, the GAO issued a federal or state law to the people. As The Heritage Foundation. report that was highly critical of long as state and local governments State and local law enforcement 287(g) programs, including accusa- operate within the parameters of the across the country have begun to tions that 287(g) was poorly run, Constitution and federal law, their tackle their jurisdictions' illegal lacked oversight, and could lead to sovereign authority to look after their immigration woes. One such pro- racial profiling. While the report citizens is not in question. gram, Section 287(g), allows used no statistics to confirm that pro- Immigration and Customs filing was occurring, the charges Next Steps Enforcement (ICE) to train state and managed to ignite a firestorm of crit- local police to enforce federal immi- icism at House hearings on the issue. The Davidson County report gration laws. emphasizes why 287(g) programs The Government Accountability A recent report by the Davidson work and why they should be contin- Office (GAO), however, claimed in a County Sheriff's office, however, ued. Similar success stories have March report that the programs were paints a different picture of 287(g) been highlighted by many jurisdic- unorganized and a source of racial programs. The Sheriff's Office has tions around the country. For profiling. But a report by the reportedly arrested and processed for instance, the sheriff of Frederick Davidson County (TN) Sheriff's removal over 5,300 illegal aliens in County, Maryland, relayed similar Office provides a very different take, two years (many with current or pre- positive benefits from its 287(g) pro- emphasizing that 287(g) is highly vious criminal charges). These gram in the March congressional valuable. efforts have also led to a 31 percent hearings.[1] Congress should continue its sup- decline in arrests of "foreign-born" Congress should recognize the port for 287(g) and other state and individuals and a 46 percent decline success of 287(g) and other ICE local ICE programs by allocating in "illegal aliens committing crimes." ACCESS programs and do the fol- more funding to ICE ACCESS pro- The report also addressed the lowing: grams like 287(g) and Department of racial profiling issue detailed in the * Maintain support for ICE Homeland Security (DHS) GAO report. Davidson County ACCESS programs. Congress resources. It should simultaneously emphasized that the individuals should ensure that these programs make it easier for state and local gov- removed through 287(g) did not dis- continue. Doing so recognizes the ernments to use homeland security proportionately affect a particular constitutional ability of the states to grants to pay for program participa- race, as those arrested represented 61 enforce federal immigration laws, tion. Finally, it should ensure that different countries of origin. decreasing both crime and illegal program progress is reported to Furthermore, as the percentage of immigration, while protecting the Congress annually. foreign-born individuals arrested in U.S. border. A Force Multiplier the county has decreased 31 percent * Require more communication to ICE and state and local law since the program's inception, there Congress. Congress should require enforcement have long struggled to is nothing to support a claim of racial DHS to brief them on ICE ACCESS enforce America's immigration laws. profiling. In fact, Davidson County programs annually. This will give Previously, when a state and local emphasized that it had never Congress an opportunity to exercise law enforcement officer apprehend- received allegations of profiling and oversight over the progress, ask ed an individual who could not had engaged in extensive community questions, and receive feedback from demonstrate legal presence in the communication efforts to decrease the program. U.S., the officer would simply notify concerns. * Allocate more resources to par- ICE and wait for them to come and Benefits of 287(g) ticipants. GAO officials cited a get the individual. In practice, this As evidenced in the Davidson shortage of resources as a reason meant many illegal aliens went free County report, ICE ACCESS pro- behind the perceived lack of organi- and immigration laws were not grams, including 287(g), have the zation/oversight of 287(g). Congress enforced. following benefits: should fully fund these ICE In 1996, however, Congress creat- * They help fight crime. Using ACCESS programs and expand ed 287(g) programs as an amend- ICE databases, 287(g) participants them. For example, DHS could allow PUBLISHED WEEKLY EVERY ment to the Immigration and can identify serious criminals and states and cities to use homeland THURSDAY Manhattan Free Press Nationality Act (INA). ICE now arrest and remove them from the security grants to pay for their partic- offers a full menu of immigration- United States. For example, ipation, including overtime costs for WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE enforcement-related assistance pro- Davidson County was able to get 90 state and local law enforcement grams for state and local law gang leaders off the streets through agents assisting in immigration EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING AWARD enforcement called ICE ACCESS. its 287(g) efforts. enforcement investigations. These programs allow DHS to * They are effective in removing The Valuable Role of States and enter into Memorandums of illegal immigrants. There are approx- Localities Free Press Staff Agreement with state and local law imately 11 million illegal immigrants Congress should recognize the Jon A. and Linda L. Brake, Publishers enforcement. In the case of 287(g), in the United States. These individu- valuable role that state and local law this status allows law enforcement als often strain government services, enforcement can and do play in Jon A. Brake, Editor entities to "act in the stead of ICE placing a particularly large burden keeping America safe, combating Linda L. Brake, Advertising Manager agents by processing illegal aliens on state and local governments, who illegal immigration, and protecting for removal." Before officers can often end up footing the bill. the nation's borders--and encourage Ben Brake, Sports Editor take such steps, however, they are Programs like 287(g) help restore the growth and expansion of 287(g) required to undergo a five-week rule of law by removing those indi- and other similar programs. training course, a background check, viduals who break the law and enter Jena Baker McNeill is Policy Subscriptions: eFreePress subscriptions are Free and mandatory certifications. There the U.S. illegally. Analyst for Homeland Security in “Were it left to me to decide Street Address: are currently 29 jurisdictions around * They respect federalism. State the Douglas and Sarah Allison whether we should have a govern- 103 North 3rd Street the U.S. participating in 287(g) pro- and local governments have the right Center for Foreign Policy Studies, a ment without newspapers or Mailing Address: grams. to enforce federal laws or enact and division of the Kathryn and Shelby newspapers without a government, P.O. Box 1191, Manhattan, Ks 66505 enforce their own laws. And the Cullom Davis Institute for I should not hesitate a moment to E-Mail: Mixed Reviews: GAO and the Tenth Amendment's concept of fed- International Studies, at The prefer the latter.” [email protected] or [email protected] Case of Davidson County eralism leaves areas unregulated by Heritage Foundation. - Thomas Jefferson, 1787 785-537-8953 NEWS MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 5A Now That’s Rural Kansas Profile: Hammond Alpacas By Ron Wilson, director of the than cashmere, smoother than silk, spin, and weave it into a scarf. Huck Boyd National Institute for softer than cotton, and warmer than Today the Hammonds are market- Rural Development at Kansas goose down." Wow. Alpaca fiber is ing their breeding stock as well as State University made into woven and knitted gar- the fiber itself. One of their females Fiber. It´s not just something that ments like sheep wool, but it is lano- won reserve color champion at an is healthy in your breakfast cereal. lin-free and therefore hypoallergenic. alpaca show in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Natural fibers grown on alpacas have Teresa and Phil Hammond learned which is evidence that their breeding many benefits when used in fabrics. about these benefits while research- program is on the right track. Today we´ll learn about an innova- ing alpaca production. In June 2005, Teresa is making scarves, which tive alpaca breeder located in rural they bought their first alpacas. These have sold as far away as Wichita and Kansas. included one bred female with a cria, Colorado Springs. She is also a Teresa and Phil Hammond are the or baby, at side. That first female has strong believer in education and is 16.95 owners of Jornada Alpaca Ranch in had an incredibly favorable history co-sponsoring a seminar called the southwest Kansas. They became for someone wanting to raise more Fabulous Fiber Fest. That event will alpaca owners relatively recently, but females to naturally increase their be April 18, 2009 in Haven, Kansas. are strong believers in the benefits of herd. Teresa says, "Every single baby It will begin with shearing an alpaca, she had has been a female." these animals. Ron Wilson followed by skirting, cleaning, wash- Both Teresa and Phil have roots in Today, the Hammonds own ing, carding, spinning, skein wind- rural southwest Kansas. Teresa grew Alpacas are members of the Jornada Alpaca Ranch which ing, and ball winding. For more up at Hugoton and Ulysses and Phil camelid family, along with llamas includes some 20 alpacas. They information about their alpacas or grew up on a farm between those which are typically slightly bigger named their place Jornada, which is the Fiber Fest, contact Teresa at 620- communities. Phil now has his own than alpacas. The specialty of the the Spanish word for journey. Teresa 356-4019 or email her at construction company called alpaca is fiber. For centuries, alpacas says, "It is a journey for us." Phil has [email protected]. Hammond Remodeling. Teresa were bred in South America for fiber learned how to shear alpacas, and Fiber. It´s not just something that works at the farmer´s cooperative at production, and their fiber is highly Teresa has learned to spin and weave is healthy in your breakfast cereal. It nearby Johnson City, a town of 1,524 valued. alpaca fiber. can also be healthy for the rural people. Now, that´s rural. Unlike sheep wool, for example, Teresa says, "I learned to weave on economy as rural entrepreneurs start After living in town for a number alpaca fiber comes in various colors a simple lap loom." After purchasing to breed, produce, and market excel- 2828 Amherst • Manhattan, KS • 800-365-0017 the yarn, she said she realized, "I of years, the Hammonds found a - as many as 22 different hues. The lent natural fiber from alpacas. We ExpiresExpires April5/15/09 10th, 2007 place in the country outside of alpaca fiber is highly prized. ought to be able to do the spinning commend Teresa and Phil Hammond Ulysses. On their acreage there´s not Clean, high-quality alpaca fleece part of that." Not only did she take a for making a difference with their room for a lot of big livestock, so might range in value from $3 to $5 class and learn to spin, she talked innovation and development of this they considered raising various kinds an ounce. Phil into building her a spinning specialty enterprise. Such innovation of alternative animals. After a year of One enthusiastic alpaca owner wheel. It must be nice having a car- can help strengthen the fabric of the research, they made their choice: says that a 100 percent alpaca gar- penter in the family. Now she can use rural economy. Alpacas. ment is "stronger than mohair, finer her own harvested fleece and clean, Gov’t Defends Toxic Asset Plan; JP Morgan Out By MARTIN CRUTSINGER interest from other banks who do institutions to shed troubled assets,’‘ cial institutions who wish to partici- AP Economics Writer want to participate and that the pro- said Julia Tunis Bernard, a spokes- pate in creating a market for these WASHINGTON (AP) _ The gram will be launched `às soon as woman for Wells Fargo in San legacy assets,’‘ she said in a state- Treasury Department on Thursday possible.’‘ Francisco. However, she added, the ment. ``We are working to launch the defended the viability of its $1 tril- Still, some analysts said Dimon’s bank also is evaluating its own plans program as soon as possible.’‘ lion plan to get soured mortgage comments could lead to other large for buying or selling assets. Alois Pirker, an analyst for the investments off of banks’ books after banks remaining on the sidelines. Goldman Sachs spokesman Aite Group, said if JPMorgan holds JPMorgan Chase’s chief executive `Ìf JPMorgan is not going to par- Michael DuVally in New York said on to the assets, it may be betting the said the company won’t participate. ticipate, chances are that other large the company continues to evaluate economy will turn around and they Some analysts said JPMorgan institutions won’t be participating the public-private investment pro- will be worth more. Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon’s either,’‘ said Sung Won Sohn, an gram `ànd have discussions with Karen Shaw Petrou, managing comments could spell trouble for economics professor at the Smith government agencies about it.’‘ partner at Federal Financial Treasury’s program, even before it School of Business at California Treasury Secretary Timothy Analytics, a financial industry con- We specialize in doing new construction, gets off the ground. State University. Geithner unveiled the PPIP on March sulting firm, said Dimon’s comments kitchen and bath remodels, furnace, air Dimon said JPMorgan did not Some large banks want to get 23. The goal is to the toxic assets, underscored that the government’s intend to participate in Treasury’s away from doing business with the sour real estate loans and distressed program was still in the formative conditioner and geothermal installs, water Public-Private Investment Program, government over fears they will be securities backed by mortgages, off stages. She said that uncertainty was heaters, Northstar water softeners, Pex tub- or PPIP, because it did not need to. subject to too many restrictions now banks’ books so that they can resume causing many institutions to be cau- ing, galvanized water line change outs, and The program is designed to support or in the future, Sohn said. more normal lending to consumers tious. purchases of as much as $1 trillion in Spokesmen for other major banks and businesses and help combat the Petrou is telling her clients ``to repairs on all models of furnaces and air toxic assets that are currently weigh- mostly had no immediate comment country’s recession. think it through the way you would condtioners. ing down banks’ books. following Dimon’s remarks. Like Treasury is employing the like it to work without ruling any- ``We have no intent on using PPIP JPMorgan, which received $25 bil- resources of the government’s $700 thing out.’‘ Call for your free estimate on replacements at all. We don’t need it. We have our lion, several other recipients of gov- billion bailout program along with ``None of this stuff is getting off own assets. If we want to sell them, ernment money under the bailout support from the Federal Reserve the ground very well,’‘ banking we’ll sell them,’‘ he told reporters. program _ Wells Fargo & Co., and the Federal Deposit Insurance industry analyst Bert Ely said of the `Ìf we want to buy them, we’ll buy Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Corp. to attract private investors to government rescue programs. them.’‘ Morgan Stanley _ have expressed buy the distressed assets. The Treasury Department played interest in repaying it soon. Treasury spokeswoman Stephanie JPMorgan ``feels that they don’t down the concerns, saying they were ``We have said that we support the Cutter said the department had been need to play,’‘ he said, and other confident there will be significant government’s plan to help financial pleased by the interest shown since banks in relatively strong condition Since 1942 8838 Quail Lane, Manhattan Geithner unveiled the proposal. also could demur because `ìt makes ``We’ve been encouraged by the no sense to lock in losses’‘ by selling IRS Allows Improper Tax interest by both investors and finan- problem assets at a discount. Credits For Foreigners By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER available to workers, even if they WASHINGTON (AP) _ The IRS don’t make enough money to pay allowed more than 1 million foreign- any federal income taxes. But a ers _ many of them in the U.S. ille- Social Security number is required to gally _ to improperly claim $1.8 bil- work and earn wages in the U.S., the lion in child tax credits in 2007, a report said. government investigator said `Às it now stands, the payment of Thursday. federal funds through this tax benefit The Internal Revenue Service appears to provide an additional allowed the tax credits even though incentive for aliens to enter, reside the workers did not provide Social and work in the U.S. without author- Security numbers on their tax ization, which contradicts federal returns, J. Russell George, the law and policy to remove such incen- Treasury Inspector General for Tax tives,’‘ the report said. Administration, said in a report. The Internal Revenue Service said The workers instead used govern- it supports efforts to require Social ment-issued tax identification num- Security numbers to receive the child bers, which are available to immi- tax credit. In the meantime, the IRS grants for certain tax-filing purposes has stepped up efforts to ensure that _ regardless of their legal status _ but immigrants do not improperly obtain are not valid for employment in the Individual Taxpayer Identification U.S. Numbers, the agency said in a writ- The issue highlights a weakness in ten response to the report. current law, according to the report. The IRS also said the Social Federal law does not require a Social Security Administration is working Security number to receive the to ensure that workers have valid $1,000 child tax credit, which is Social Security numbers. Bank Bailout May Hurt Taxpayers, Be Open To Fraud WASHINGTON (AP) _ Americans are Tuesday. increasingly exposed to losses, and the Using blunt language, Inspector government is more vulnerable to fraud, General Neil Barofksy offers a series of under initiatives that have created a fed- recommendations to protect the public eral bank bailout program of `ùnprece- and takes the Treasury to task for not dented scope,’‘ a government report implementing previous advice. The finds. report also commends the U.S. Treasury In a 250-page quarterly report to and the Federal Reserve, the nation’s Congress, the rescue program’s special central bank, for creating some safe- inspector general concludes that a pri- guards. vate-public partnership designed to rid The report’s warnings about the pub- financial institutions of their ``toxic lic-private plan’s potential for losses assets’‘ is tilted in favor of private echoes alarms raised by some lawmakers investors and creates ``potential unfair- and economists, but Barofksy has signif- ness to the taxpayer.’‘ icant credibility in Congress and his The report, which examines the six- views are likely to carry ample weight. month old, $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program, is scheduled for release NEWS MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 6A

of the Final Development Agreement. more. Dial has not been able to reach sales tax generated throughout the entire million in land debt will come due with that they must continue with the South Spin City (Editor’s Note: Risk? Dial purchased the 70% mark. community if STAR bonds are not little to no funding options. Project. the property and distroyed the buildings Now the clock has been started for the issued. At the mercy of the current bond Delaying the issuance of STAR bonds 1. The Discovery Center will never frompage 1 and made the area ready for new con- TIF bonds. Plans called for the North holder to determine rate and/or term. jeopardizes the relationship and leverage cover the cost of operation. This same struction. Area to be bringing several million of Given the only backing behind this the City has with the current developer. idea was presented ten years ago to a utilize TIF revenue, as permitted by Before construction starts Dial signs the dollars by 2009 but it did not work out. potential future loan is an annual appro- Dial and the City currently have an committee of four area Counties, the TIF law, to finance bonds for land property over to the City this allows the Now the North Area Tif Bonds are three priation from the City Commission; it is agreement for the South that extends Junction City and Manhattan. The acquisition, relocation, site preparation, North Land to be eligible for the Tax to four years behind in generating the difficult to predict where Key Bank or until December 31, 2009. If the agree- Center was going to be put at the cor- and a public plaza. Both the City and Increment Financing. The City then money.) any other lender would be for a long term ment expires and Dial or the City does ner of I-70 and 177. The committee Dial knew that TIF bonds would likely deeds the property back to Dial. Dial deal. not renew it, the South End will incur voted it down because they felt people not be marketable on the open bond mar- owns the land and the City, County and 2008 Limited in marketability and sale of some significant hurdles if not ultimate would not get off I-70 to watch grass ket until at least a portion of the project School District taxes pay for the land In January of 2008 the City re-issued South land. demise. grow. was actually constructed; therefore, Dial over a 20 year period. the special revenue TIF bond held by Land was either purchased under the Potential loss of financial commitment 2. Staff does not show the agreed that they would purchase the TIF Risk? The loans to buy the property and Key Bank for $15.5 million to cover the threat of eminent domain or by use of from a developer of $30+ million to Commissioners that the City is going bonds, and hold them, until they were do the pre-construction work are remaining land costs on the South. Dial eminent domain for the purpose of ful- leverage $50 million from the State; total to build a Convention Center next to marketable. There is perhaps some pub- backed by $15-$20 million in had previously negotiated sales for the filling the adopted South Redevelopment loss of $80+ million. the Dial Hotel and then give the lic misconception that the City’s issuance Downtown Manhattan land. Yes, if the remaining properties on the South, and Plan. Time is a serious concern if not an Convention Center to Dial. The do not of these bonds somehow benefits Dial. project would go South a bank would the City executed those agreements for Will likely create an extreme budget impossible impediment in the event the tell the public that the City is going to The reverse is true. Dial purchased these own the land. And yes, Dial is making full acquisition of the South. crisis for the City. South FDA expires and the City decides give Dial $5 million to help build the bonds, and the proceeds of that purchase interest payment on the loan but when In August of 2008 the City and Dial South Redevelopment Plan - to solicit for a new developer, prepare an hotel. were used by the City to acquire land and the City sells the TIF and TDD Bonds renegotiated and amended portions of the Amendment? agreement, and issue STAR bonds before 3. Completely left out of this report is to finance the other public responsibili- Dial will get all of their costs back. North and South Final Development Will take time to amend plan – years. December 31, 2010. the Limey Pointe Area. This is the area ties allowed under the TIF law. A lot of Developers would like to take Agreements (FDA). The South FDA Public process, hearings, consultants, If the loss of a developer arises for the were all of the new restaurants are (Editor’s Note: The City of Manhattan that risk.) was scheduled to terminate in 2008 etc. South, the likelihood of Key Bank being constructed on Tuttle Creek has never issued Bonds for this project. because STAR bonds had not yet been Feasibility study questionable due to remaining a willing partner and investor Blvd. The City sold the land to Dial for Call City Hall and ask for the Bond 2007 issued. In order to keep the South Project shortened TIF clock and No STAR bonds in the South land is jeopardized. Key $1 million, and then the City spent numbers of these bonds, they don’t have Also in 2006, legislation was passed viable it was necessary to extend that Density of development an issue if no Bank has made it clear their willingness $900,000 taking out the lime pit and any. A loan was taken out to pay for the by the State that eliminated the use of agreement for at least another year. In parking garage. to carry the $15.5 million in land costs replacing it with fill dirt. If Dial had project and the loan will be paid when eminent domain for economic develop- addition, Dial was interested in being May end up with 2 or 3 uses, and a have been contingent upon the issuance the restaurants in that area and the the TIF and TDD bonds are sold.) ment purposes. The new law had an able to market the North TIF bonds that large parking lot of STAR bonds. other business in the North As a point of reference, Dial was suc- effective date of July 1, 2007 for they were continuing to hold, and they TDD – questionable with new devel- Delaying the issuance of STAR bonds, Development Area they would be at cessful in negotiating purchase contracts Manhattan. The acquisition of property wanted the City’s assistance in making oper. delays the progress and development of more that 70% and we would not have for 38 of the 40 properties necessary on for the North Project had already been them more marketable, by agreeing to No Alternative Redevelopment Plan the South End. Costs continue to add up this problem. the North, the City did have to condemn accomplished so this change in the emi- provide the City’s “moral obligation” to Without STAR and TIF bonds, all as we continue to design and construct two properties. Ordinarily, these bonds nent domain law did not affect that pay the bonds to any prospective pur- land, infrastructure and site costs to date improvements. The City can issue tem- would have been purchased by a third Project. The acquisition of property for chaser. It had always been the intention become the burden of the City. porary financing for some costs, but must party; however, as indicated above, they the South Project was not envisioned to of the parties to refinance those North Left with a 9.5 acre site with mixed pay cash for others. were not marketable on the open market. occur for several years; however, TIF bonds at the time the City issued zoning, inadequate infrastructure for a We have tenants who are anxious to A crucial part of the North FDA, consis- because of this change in the law, the STAR bonds. Therefore, in exchange for redevelopment project. locate within the South Area with the tent with the community’s desire for a Commission and community faced the Dial’s agreement to extend the South No longer have active and approved current plan and financing, specifically developer at risk, was Dial’s agreement question of whether to proceed with FDA until the end of 2009, the City design guidelines without current FDA. the Warren Theatre group. to provide the funds to purchase these acquiring property for the South Project agreed to place its moral obligation on No ability to sell land. Delaying the issuance of STAR bonds bonds, and hold them until they become before July 1, 2007, or abandoning the the North TIF bonds in the event STAR Scenario #3 — Delay South End has a negative impact on capturing TIF, marketable. South Project. The Commission decided bonds were issued for the South. Impact of this scenario is difficult to TDD and STAR revenue from the the- (Editor’s Note: Dial Realty could not to proceed and adopted a South (Editor’s Note: Risk? What risk! judge. Can be a variety of different ater, hotel, retail and residential units come to an agreement with two other Redevelopment Plan in February, 2007. The City of Manhattan must budget impacts to the project. planned for the South. properties and the City did not use emi- The City and Dial entered into a Final money every year to pay the TIF If delayed much longer, you run into (Editor’s Note: The City Staff’s nent domain on them. A Six-plex Development Plan for the South Project Bonds if the taxes in the North Scenario 2, whereby STAR bonds are no report is one sided. It only gives the appartment complex and the old Kansas in March, 2007. Pursuant to the South Project does not cover the payment.) longer an option and the current $15.5 information to show the Commission Electric building owners would not Plan and the South FDA, all property, 2009 agree to sell. The North Project is being necessary for the South Project, was In February of 2009 the City extended constructed around the building. The acquired before July 1, 2007. Dial was the current special revenue TIF bond for street between the Kansas Electric successful in negotiating purchase con- the South land held by Key Bank through building and the new construction is tracts on all property with the exception the end of 2010. only 20 feet wide and that is without a of five properties. These five properties OPTIONS FOR FUTURE sidewalk. were acquired by the use of eminent Scenario #1 — Proceed as planned Cars can make the trip but trucks must domain. The funds necessary for such Finalize Discovery Center program- stay home.) acquisition were generated by the City’s ming, adopt master plan and begin In 2006, the City also approved a issuance of a special revenue TIF bond design, approach State with additional North Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to purchased by Key Bank in the amount of STAR eligible costs, the TIF law. This plan, in compliance $5 million. Begin salvage and demolition of South with the TIF law, provided a feasibility (Editor’s Note: Originaly the South Area, study, a relocation plan, and master plan Development Area was to be financed Proceed with South 4th Street and for retail and residential uses within the the same as the North. Dial would get a infrastructure construction North Project Area. The plan was adopt- loan for a bank, purchase the land, take Initiate rezoning of South Project Area ed after notice and a public hearing con- down the building, give the land to the with all partners – City, Dial, and ducted by the City Commission and after City and the City would deed the prop- Theater, approval by the Manhattan Urban Area erty back to Dial for construction. Complete an updated feasibility with Planning Board. Under the TIF law, once When it came time for the purchase of RERC and financial team to market the the plan is adopted, the City has 20 years the South property Dial informed the STAR bond, to complete the plan, which means the City that they could not finance the Analyze and size the North TIF bond bonds must be completely repaid within project. The City took out a loan from in concurrence with STAR bond issue, that period. The 20 year deadline will Key Bank for a total of $15 million. Proceed with the internal and external expire in November of 2026, and that That first loan came due and the City design of the Discovery Center, means the revenue generated within the had to pay the interest and extend the Issue North TIF and STAR bonds, take district must be sufficient to retire the loan for a second year.) out South End bond with Key Bank and bonds by that date. Also by adopting the The special revenue TIF bond envi- North TIF Bond with Dial. Plan, it gave the City the right to acquire sioned the eventual issuance of STAR property through eminent domain. The bonds pursuant to the TIF law. The State Scenario #2 — Proceed with No City utilized that mechanism for two had already approved the City’s applica- STAR Bonds properties in the North Area. This was tion for STAR bond funding in Alternatives to finance South Land – another critical point in the progress of December of 2006. Revenue from STAR current outstanding debt of $15.5 million redeveloping the North End. There was bond allows nearly 60% of the public – are limited in terms of long term a commitment to pursue the project to the related costs in the South to be financed financing. point the community and Commission with non-City revenues. No General Obligation authority to was willing to acquire property via emi- Adoption of the South Redevelopment issue long term debt. nent domain to accomplish the adopted Plan allowed the City to move forward Current debt backed by City moral project. It was also understood with the with the acquisition of property neces- obligation to pay debt back through City Plan in place and the financing outlined sary for that Project; however, it also in the Final Development Agreement, started the TIF clock for the South Dial was the developer at risk on the Project and also the STAR bonds. As North end. As the developer at risk, Dial indicated above for the North Project that held the bonds that ultimately would be means the South project must be com- The Free Press Is Brought To You By These Advertisers financed by their own performance in pleted by 2027 and all bonds must be recruiting and retaining retail. If the paid off by that time. 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WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL WINNER OF THE KANSAS PRESS EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING COMMUNICATORS PHOTO ESSAY AWARD COMMUNICATORS EDITORIAL AWARD ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING AWARD Josh Freeman Could Go High In The NFL Draft By Mark Janssen wad KSU’s defensive coordinator in Week 16 starter.” Campbell appears to be on the bub- The only Big 12 players ranking It appears more and more that Josh 2006. Scouts, Inc., scouts Freeman this ble of being drafted in one of the last higher than Freeman in the draft are Freeman made the right decision in Talking to The SportsXchange, way: two rounds on Sunday, or being a Baylor tackle Jason Smith, Texas opting out of his senior season at Morris said, “When I was there when Excellent: Durability, arm strength high-profile free agent. Tech receiver Michael Crabtree, Kansas State to enter this weekend’s he was a freshman, we had Jordy Above Average: Production, accu- Ranked as the No. 18 defensive Missouri receiver Jeremy Maclin, National Football League Draft. Nelson and Yamon Figurs - two pret- racy, mobility end in the nation, Scouts Inc. ranks and O-State tight end Brandon All indications are that the 6-foot- ty good players playing in this Average: Game management, ball Campbell as “excellent” in durability Pettigrew. 6, 248-pound Freeman will be a league. He was starting to come into release and character, “above average” in The NFL Draft will be televised by high-teens draft selection in the first his own when I left. Scouts, Inc., pointed out that production and instincts, “average” ESPN starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday round of the 73rd Annual NFL Draft “All I know is he put up big-time Freeman struggled “in bigger games in strength and being a run stopper, with the first two rounds, and Sunday that will be conducted at New York numbers, but not a big-time win pro- versus faster defenses,” and made and “below average” in size/speed, at 9 a.m. for the final five rounds. City’s Radio City Music Hall. duction and that’s a major factor for bad reads on occasion. agility and pass rushing skills. Draft guru Mel Kiper has Freeman a quarterback,” Morris continued. The internet service added, how- going to Tampa Bay as the 19th “Whenever you’re drafting a quarter- ever, “He had to consistently try to selection of the draft, and as the third back, you want to make sure he’s a overcome a marginal supporting cast quarterback behind Georgia’s winner.” and was forced to take some chances Matthew Stafford as the No. 1 pick While the Buccaneers, 9-7 last in order to make plays at times.” and Mark Sanchez of USC as a top year, are in the need of a QB, Morris Scouts, Inc., defined Freeman’s 15 selection. Mark Janssen openly says that all free agent candi- release as a “three-quarter delivery,” ESPN’s Kiper says, “Freeman is massive frame and deceptive mobili- dates are nearly as unproven as but added it wasn’t too much of a an interesting prospect because he ty, and with a drastic drop-off after someone coming out of the draft. concern because of his height. “His throws a great ball and has imposing the top three prospects, it’s hard to “You’re talking about a guy who’s velocity makes up for it most of the size. However, his inconsistent play imagine Freeman would stay on the going to be unproven, you’ve got to time, but he definitely gives DB’s a puts him in the boom-or-bust catego- board beyond the top 25 picks.” teach some stuff and let him grow slight tip.” ry.” Other draft sites have Freeman fill- and develop,” Morris said of all draft Overall, College Football News ESPN colleague Todd McShay ing the quarterbacking need of the candidates. “It’s all the same deal. columnist Hunter Ansley dubs adds of the former Wildcat quarter- New York Jets at the No. 17 drafting You’re just looking for the most Freeman as a “physical freak.” back, “Freeman’s decision-making position. competitive guy, the one that’s going Kansas State defensive end Ian and mechanics are admittedly errat- If it is the Buccaneers, newly to come in and create the most com- ic, but he is blessed with an absolute named coach Raheem Morris knows petition whether he’s the Day 1 Howitzer for a right arm. Add in his a bit about Freeman’s talent as he starter, or whether he’s a Week 6, or Snyder: Consistently Inconsistent By Mark Janssen a “broad based” package. “We’ve Wilson (6-4, 245). “Vastly inconsistent.” implemented all of it to test the prod- Jeron Mastrud holds the tight end Those are the two words Kansas uct and the capability of the players position, while Brandon Banks and State football coach Bill Snyder used to perform.” Lamark Brown have been the lead- to define the first two weeks of The Wildcat coach said the ing receivers, with Attrail Snipes, spring drills. defense will have an “attack” nature, Bobby Hauver and Matt Wykes also “The improvement,” he would but the current focus is just learning working high in the rotation. add, “has been very, very inconsis- the capacity to line up and play, In terms of consistency, Snyder tent. I have seen some sparks, but understand assignments, pursue the said of the collection of wide-outs, “I they go out rather quickly. But I have football with a great effort, and make can’t tell you right now that anyone certainly seen them.” sure we’re good tacklers.” has stepped up front and center, but The biggest plus area has been He added that there would be a we have guys who certainly have a with the group of linebackers, which package of blitzes and stunts “... like chance. Lamark has shown some includes John Houlik, Ulla Pomele every team has.” flashes in practices.” and Alex Hrebec heading the way in The first player mentioned on Snyder calls long-snapper Corey what will be a 4-2-5 defensive look offense is 6-foot-7, 288-pound soph- Adams the most consistent player on in 2009. omore tackle Clyde Aufner, plus the team, and says that Josh Cherry They have improved overall, and Nick Stringer and Zach Kendall. and Ryan Doerr, a transfer from collectively as a group,” Snyder said. But after that, the highlights have South Carolina, as leading the way “I think they have done a commend- been more misses than hits, which in terms of kicking and punting. able job of picking up the system, include the quarterback position. Banks is being used as the primary attempting to execute the system, “Those inconsistencies that we return man for both kickoffs and and making somewhat of a consis- talk about flourish at the quarterback punts. tent improvement day-to-day.” position,” Snyder said. “Carson Overall, Snyder said the priority The Wildcat coach added, “If there (Coffman) has taken the vast majori- starts on defense, followed by spe- is any place where we are deep, and ty of the snaps, but that is not in any cial teams, followed by “... security we’re not very deep, we’re deep at stretch of the imagination written in on offense. By that I mean we don’t linebacker. We may have to redshirt stone.” want an offense that is handing the 100 of them. Fundamentally, they’ve Collin Klein and Joseph ball off to someone in a different col- shown the capability of executing Kassanavoid have shared the other ored jersey.” what the coaches are asking them to reps. He added, “I do think we are mak- do. They have responded quite well With all, Snyder said, “There is a ing some headway in regards to how across the board.” high degree of inconsistency that we we practice.” While not mentioning names, have to vastly improve on. When Snyder said, “The secondary has got you’ve installed that much offense, it to get better, but we don’t have all slows down the reaction time, but the people in place right now that we with more repetitions, the quicker it will have. 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Joe’s Guns 405 West Commercial St. Waterville, Ks 785-363-2532 NEWS MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 8A Fifth Powers Cats To 11-5 Win KSU Sports Information ball in the third for an error, had the ball MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State deflect off his glove, allowing Martini to scored in all but one inning, including score and extend the inning. five times in the fifth, as the 21st-ranked Missouri then called on relief pitcher Wildcats defeated Missouri, 11-5, Kelly Fick. He hit Drew Biery with a Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family pitch and Cruz followed by hammering Stadium. the first pitch he saw over the right field Kansas State, which salvaged the third wall to push K-State out to its largest lead game of the series, improved to 29-11 at 8-2. Exp: 3/30/09 overall and 8-7 in Big 12 play. The Tigers “Cruz was really locked in today,” said fell to 21-20 and 8-10 in conference Hill. “The seniors really knew how action. important this game was today. You can’t Much like Missouri did on Saturday get swept at home. That’s what really afternoon, Kansas State took advantage puts you in a hole that you have to fight of its opponent’s mishaps as the Tigers out of. I think our seniors really kept committed five errors, walked three bat- everyone focused and into it today, so I Protection You Can Count On! ters and hit two others, while the Cats tal- really credit them that the team didn’t lied double-digit hits for the 27th time feel too sorry for ourselves after the last this season. two games.” Landmark “We really had to play with a sense of Mizzou fought back in the sixth inning urgency today,” Coach Brad Hill said. when a single, a hit-by-pitch and a field- “They made some mistakes that we capi- er’s choice plated three runs and cut the SELF STORAGE talized on, but that’s baseball. That just deficit to 8-5, but Thomas Rooke retired how it happens at times and we took the Tigers in order over the final three advantage of it today.” innings to record his third save of the (785)313-7777 Carter Jurica led the way for Kansas season. State as the sophomore went 3-for-3 with Freshman reliever Evan Marshall (2-2) f3HUVRQDOL]HGSDVVFRGHJDWHDFFHVV f&OLPDWHFRQWUROOHGXQLWV three RBI, a walk and scored a run. It was credited with the win after escaping GD\VDZHHN GD\VD\HDU f59JDUDJHVZ[HDV\RSHQ was Jurica’s 19th multi-hit game of the a jam in the fourth with a double play f2QVLWHRIILFHDQGPDQDJHUV UROOXSGRRUV season, which leads the team. Dane before throwing another groundball dou- Yelovich was 2-for-4 with three runs ble play to face the minimum in the fifth. 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(Photo by Ben E. Brake) and Nick Martini worked consecutive a walk and stole second base. Following one-out walks against Missouri starter a walk to Jurica, Martini put down a sac- Rob Vaughn drove home the Cats' Nick Tepesch (3-4). Following a strike- rifice bunt before Justin Bloxom drove third run on a sacrifice fly in the fourth out, the two base runners pulled off a home Muenster on a groundout. inning after Cruz tripled, while Biery hit double steal and the throw from Mizzou Following a scoreless second, the Cats his seventh homer of the season in the catcher Trevor Coleman to third wound plated another run in the third as seventh. The two other Wildcat runs up in left field for an error, scoring Jurica Yelovich hit a leadoff single and stole came on a pair of RBI singles by Jurica and moving Martini to third. second base. After Muenster flew out in the sixth and eighth innings. Jason King was next and lifted what that moved Yelovich to third, Jurica hit a Next action for Kansas State is a three- appeared to be an inning-ending fly ball fly ball to center that was dropped Lollis, game series at Texas beginning Friday, to center field. But Missouri's Ryan allowing Yelovich to score the Wildcats’ April 24, at Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Lollis, who had already dropped a fly second run of the game. Texas. K-State Track Team Drive Into Drake MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Myer as another Wildcat to post a www.drakerelays100.com. Kansas State track and field is set to regional qualifying mark this season. 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In November, fiscal forecasters diverting $27 million in liquor tax tors toward a difficult choice: cutting Sebelius and legislators already had said the state would collect $5.88 revenues that normally would go to education funding or increasing have finished two rounds of work to billion in tax revenues. Last week, cities and counties. taxes. keep the state’s books in the black. the dropped the figure for anticipated The ideas also include freezing The forecast issued last week The first round involved the cur- tax collections by a whopping $509 estate and corporate franchise taxes slashed revenue projections for the rent budget, which had to be revised million, to less than $5.37 billion. at their current levels instead of rest of the state’s current fiscal year to keep it balanced. Sebelius and leg- `Ì think everything is on the phasing them out by 2011, a promise and for fiscal 2010, which begins islators made about $300 million in table,’‘ said Senate Ways and Means made in better economic times. July 1. Officials now project that the adjustments, a combination of Committee Chairman Jay Emler, a ``These recommendations would budget legislators have approved for spending cuts, accounting changes Lindsborg Republican. `Ìt is really keep us afloat without increasing the next fiscal year will result in a and other revisions. depressing.’‘ taxes or further cutting our most $328 million deficit. In November, the forecasters had Cutting spending enough to close important priorities,’‘ said House The state constitution prohibits a predicted the state would collect the gap means cutting aid to public Minority Leader Paul Davis, a deficit, which means the $13 billion $5.77 billion in general tax revenue schools and funding for higher edu- Lawrence Democrat. `Ìt is time for spending plan must be revised, or to help support its $13 billion-plus in cation. The federal economic stimu- everyone to share in the sacrifice more revenues must be raised, or spending. The latest forecast revises lus law ties the two together: To col- brought on by this financial crisis.’‘ both. Legislators return April 29 that projection downward by $235 lect stimulus funds, the state has to Democrats also have suggested from their annual spring break with million, to $5.53 billion. treat public schools and higher edu- ``decoupling’‘ the state’s tax code the budget the most pressing issue. The Legislative Research cation roughly the same in percent- from the federal tax code, so that tax The size of the deficit makes fund- Department now projects the state age terms. cuts made on the federal level don’t ing for both public schools and high- will have $29 million in cash And there may be little point in translate into revenue losses for the er education a target, because togeth- reserves on June 30. That’s far less attempting another round of cuts state. er they consume more than two- than the official target for cash unless education funding is included. Republicans are skeptical. For one thirds of the state’s general tax rev- reserves, which is about $460 mil- Together, those items account for thing the federal tax cuts were enues. But any such effort is likely to lion, but it’s at least positive. nearly 69 percent of the spending designed to stimulate business activ- meet with fierce opposition. Sebelius and legislators fashioned financed with the state’s general tax ity. For another, decoupling com- Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and fellow a 2010 budget that made additional revenues, about $3.95 billion in the pletely also detaches Kansas from a Democrats are backing a series of spending cuts but also packed the fiscal 2010 budget. And about half of larger income tax credit for poor, proposals that they contend will raise budget with federal stimulus funds to what’s left is tied up in social service working families. revenues without a general tax help protect funding for public programs governed by federal rules. If legislators adopted all of the rev- increase. There’s some debate about schools and higher education. Meanwhile, legislators in both par- enue proposals Sebelius is backing some of the items, and even if legis- Public school districts lost about ties repeatedly have said they see lit- and decoupled the state tax code lators adopted all of them, it still 0.7 percent of their base state aid and tle support for a general tax increase from the federal code, the changes wouldn’t eliminate the projected 1 percent of their special education because they fear raising taxes would would boost revenues by $257 mil- deficit. funding. delay an economic recovery. lion. ``We know this is probably going The higher education system took But Sebelius and her fellow And that would still be $71 million to be the toughest set of budget nego- a round of cuts in the 2009 revisions Democrats see plenty of ways to short of eliminating the 2010 deficit. tiations that the state has seen and but had a small part of it restored in raise revenues without a general tax Thus, Sebelius and legislators can’t seem to avoid painful decisions. 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Some Kansas congressional said the Black Hawk flight was at the “I think it’s important for them and staffers spent April 8 and 9 on Fort top of his list. the people they work for to know Riley to view post facilities and learn A legislative assistant for Sen. what we do on a daily basis,” said about equipment, Army missions and Sam Brownback lingered after Pfc. Moore, an armor officer and West Soldiers. Nick Sandoval finished his presenta- Point graduate. “It’s important for About 15 staff members turned out tion on the M2 machine gun. Leslie them to be able to see some of our for the visit, representing Sen. Sam Bolz knelt down on one side of the Soldiers in training and then realize Brownback, Sen. Pat Roberts, Rep. large, crew-served weapon that rest- some of the dangers or inherent dan- Lynn Jenkins, Rep. Dennis Moore, ed on a massive tripod. On the other gers that we’ll face in Iraq or Rep. Jerry Moran and Rep. Todd side, Sandoval told her how ammu- Afghanistan.” Tiahrt. nition fed through the machine gun. Following the outdoor presenta- Part of the staffers’ visit included Bolz said the best part about her tions, the staffers also climbed steps an April 9 Black Hawk flight to Fort Riley visit were the hands-on to the range control tower’s second Range 18. Soldiers of the Brigade experiences. The staffer particularly floor to observe a convoy live fire Special Troops Battalion, 4th enjoyed putting on a Soldier’s uni- exercise. Watching from a large win- Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st form her first day on post. dow, the group saw four Humvees Infantry Division first showed their “They dressed us up in fatigues headed down range to react to sce- civilian visitors an outdoor display of and let us go out and see what a narios such as enemy ambushes, the types of weapons they use. Soldier goes through, at least in a roadside bombs and other insurgent With the wind howling, Soldiers small part,” Bolz said. “I have seen activities. displayed the M4 carbine, the M249 all of this before, but I think it’s just “All of these scenarios are very squad automatic weapon and the M2 good for all of us to get out and see close to what will actually happen .50 caliber machine gun. After hear- what a Soldier does.” over there in Iraq,” said Staff Sgt. ing about each weapon’s capabilities Nearby, a line of the battalion’s Andrea Smith, S-3 noncommis- Kansas congressional staff members arrive by Black Hawk helicopter April 9 at Fort Riley’s Range 18 to view and characteristics, staffers were vehicles were parked on display, sioned officer in charge, BSTB. “All weapons and vehicle displays and watch a convoy live fire exercise with 4th IBCT. (Photo by Bill Armstrong allowed to move in for a closer look with Soldiers answering questions of these that they’re encountering in | POST) and handle each weapon. about each vehicle’s purpose in a today’s exercise, I can personally say ““I think it’s a great opportunity to combat zone. These ranged from a I’ve encountered over there, so it’s see the Fort Riley community, to see combat Humvee, to a Trojan Spirit good training.” the great training that Soldiers go satellite link vehicle, to a small Smith, a seven-year Army veteran, through and also to see how well pre- emplacement excavator. Col. Ricky was a member of 4th IBCT during its pared they are to go to Iraq or Gibbs, 1st Inf. Div. chief of staff, last deployment to Iraq. Afghanistan,” said Joshua Yurek, a added to the Soldiers’ presentations. While the group listened to the legislative correspondent for Sen. Gibbs, a former 4th IBCT command- convoy’s transmissions, they Pat Roberts. er, talked about how the Trojan Spirit watched television monitors linked Yurek listened closely to a presen- provided the brigade with solid com- to the tower’s rooftop for a complete tation on the M4 carbine by Pvt. bat intelligence throughout its picture of the exercise, including the Devon Wood of Headquarters and deployment. convoy’s reaction to each new attack Headquarters Company, BSTB. Meeting with the congressional or situation. Picking up the weapon after Wood’s staff members at the range was an Their visit concluded with a talk, Yurek said he was amazed with opportunity for the battalion to show farewell meal in the brigade’s dining the weapon’s light weight and com- why training is designed to be so facility. Pollution Limits Will Raise Fees By H. JOSEF HEBERT no longer doing a bill or doing noth- Associated Press Writer ing. It is now a choice between regu- WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. That’s The Brakes lation and legislation,’‘ said Markey. government declared Friday that car- Have you ever noticed Republicans and some centrist bon dioxide and five other green- Democrats have been critical of pro- house gases endanger public health that people wanting to tax posed cap-and-trade climate legisla- and welfare. The declaration means pollution, knowing the com- tion, arguing it would lead to much cars, power plants and factories panies will just pass the tax higher energy prices. Such a measure Kansas congressional staff member Leslie Bolz of Sen. Sam Brownback’s office receives training on the M2 could all soon face much tougher could impose an economywide limit on to the poor, make enough machine gun from Pfc. Nick Sandoval of BSTB, 4th IBCT, 1st Inf. Div. April 9 at Fort Riley’s Range 18. pollution limits. money that they do not on greenhouse gas emissions but let The Environmental Protection worry about paying higher individual companies or plants trade Agency took a big step in that direc- emission allowances among each tion with its conclusion that the gases utility bills? other to mitigate costs. constitute a major hazard to By Jon A. Brake House Republican leader John Americans’ health. Publisher Boehner of Ohio called EPA’s move That was a reversal from the for- Manhattan Free Press toward regulation `à backdoor mer Bush administration, which attempt to enact a national energy tax resisted such a conclusion because it that will have a crushing impact on feared changes to meet new emission trade’‘ program that would limit consumers, jobs and our economy.’‘ limits would be costly for companies heat-trapping pollution. Environmentalists called the EPA and therefore could harm the nation- She said it was clear from the EPA action a watershed in dealing with al economy. analysis ``that greenhouse gas pollu- climate change. `Ìn both magnitude and probabili- tion is a serious problem now and for `Ìt’s momentous. This has enor- ty, climate change is an enormous future generations’‘ and steps are mous legal significance. It is the first problem (and) the greenhouse gases needed to curtail the impact. time the federal government has said that are responsible for it endanger Even if actual regulations are not officially the science is real, the dan- public health and welfare,’‘ said the imminent, the EPA action was seen ger is real and in this case that pollu- EPA, concluding the dangers warrant as likely to encourage action in tion from cars contributes to it,’‘ said action under federal air pollution Congress. David Doniger, climate policy direc- laws. It’s `à wake-up call for tor for the Natural Resources It was the first time the federal Congress,’‘ said Democratic Sen. Defense Council, an advocacy government had said it was ready to Barbara Boxer, who chairs the group. use the U.S. Clean Air Act to require Senate committee dealing with cli- Reaction from energy intensive power plants, cars and trucks to cur- mate legislation. She told her col- industries was quick and critical. tail their release of climate-changing leagues to deal with it directly ``The proposed endangerment pollution, especially carbon dioxide through legislation, or they would finding poses an endangerment to the from the burning of fossil fuels. have to let the EPA regulate. If American economy and every The agency said the science point- Congress does not move, Boxer said American family,’‘ declared Jack ing to man-made pollution as a cause she would press EPA to take swift Gerard, president of the American of global warming is ``compelling action. Petroleum Institute. and overwhelming.’‘ It also said Rep. Ed Markey, a Democrat A spokesman for the Edison tailpipe emissions from motor vehi- whose Energy and Commerce sub- Electric Institute, Dan Riedinger, cles contribute. committee in the House of said under the EPA approach ``the EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson Representatives hopes to draw up process won’t be pretty ... fraught cautioned that regulations are not legislation in the coming weeks, with uncertainty.’‘ The group, which imminent and made clear that the called the EPA action `à game represents investor-owned electric Obama administration would prefer changer.’‘ utilities, prefers action by Congress that Congress handle the climate `Ìt now changes the playing field rather than federal regulators. issue through a broader ``cap-and- with respect to legislation. It’s now Satellite TV

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