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Attorney Fees Rejected In School Funding Case Attorney General Paul Morrison $2 and 3 million,” Morrison said. and put our money in classrooms, not announced today that the state will “The court stated that: “this courtrooms.” save $2 to $3 million in legal fees as case is over.”“ The Kansas Legislature also filed a a result of a United State District The United States District Court brief in this case opposing the Court ruling yesterday. determined the plaintiffs were not request for legal fees by Schools for The judge found that Kansas was entitled to attorney’s fees under 42 Fair Funding. not responsible for paying the USC 1988 for their victory In the past eight years, the Kansas attorney’s fees incurred by Schools against the State and Board of Supreme Court has issued five for Fair Funding, the coalition of Education in the state courts. The opinions in Montoy v. State of public school districts that filed suit plaintiffs had continued litigation in Kansas. In 2005, the Legislature was in state and federal court order to gain compensation for called back into a special session by seeking an increase in school fund- these fees in federal court. Governor Kathleen Sebelius to Sue Carpenter Deb Nauerth Jane Kenyon ing. “Because of litigation, Kansas solve the school finance problems. “School finance litigation has con- schools are stronger and our children The result has been a nearly $800 sumed state government for the past will have more opportunities to suc- million increase in spending for 8 eight years and I’m happy to say ceed,” Morrison said. “But it’s Kansas schools. Teachers Earn National Certification this decision saves Kansas between time for the state to move forward The National Board for dards through an extensive series of from the education policy estab- Professional Teaching Standards performance-based assessments that lishment to parents in the commu- recently announced that three includes teaching portfolios, student nity. Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 teach- work samples, videotapes and thor- Manhattan – Ogden currently ers have earned their National ough analyses of the candidate’s has 13 National Board Certified Brownback To Fight For Bases Board Certification. teaching and students’ learning. They Teachers. U.S. Senator Sam Brownback we must give the Department of Sue Carpenter – 5th grade also complete a series of written Shelley Aistrup, Northview today commented on recent action in Defense the resources it needs by teacher, Marlatt Elementary exercises that probe the depth of Elementary School Recent House the House of Representatives that passing a fiscal year 2007 military School their subject-matter knowledge, as Karen Bargabus, Northview could deprive key military bases in construction bill. I had hoped the Jane Kenyon – Language Arts well as their understanding of how to Elementary School Action Could Kansas of $450 million in federal Democratic majority would make teacher, Manhattan High School teach those subjects to their students. Sue Carpenter, Marlatt funds. Jeopardize military construction shortfalls a pri- Deb Nauerth – Gifted Education Certification is voluntary and open Elementary School “I share the concern of our mili- ority, but the recent action in the teacher, Amanda Arnold and Lee to anyone with a baccalaureate Sonda Copeland, Manhattan tary commanders that recent actions Funding House makes me less optimistic. Elementary Schools degree and three years of classroom High School in the House of Representatives “The recommendations of the National Board Certification is a experience in either a public or pri- Kent Dick, Anthony Middle could deprive Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth and McConnell Air Base Realignment and Closure symbol of professional teaching vate school. It is valid for 10 years, School Leavenworth and McConnell Air Force Base of $450 million that the Commission require fully funding excellence. A certificate will attest after which a teacher must seek Cindy Garwick, Northview Force Base of crucial federal fund- Senate approved in draft form last construction projects at Fort Riley that a teacher was judged by his or renewal. Elementary School ing, and I am working hard to see year. and Fort Leavenworth, which would her peers as one who is accom- Teachers who have participated in Ken Garwick, Marlatt that this funding is restored by the Brownback continued, “If we fail not be possible with the bill that the plished, makes sound professional National Board Certification have Elementary School Senate,” said Brownback. to fully fund current military con- Democrats passed in the House.” judgments about students’ best overwhelmingly stated it is the most Chris George, Manhattan High Yesterday, the Democrat-construction projects, soldiers from Fort Senator Brownback is a member interests and acts effectively on powerful professional development School trolled House of Representatives Riley’s Big Red One—who will soon of the Appropriations Subcommittee those judgments. Offered on a vol- experience of their careers. And Lou Ann Getz, Eisenhower passed a stopgap measure to fund deploy to Iraq—will not have ad on Military Construction and untary basis, National Board National Board Certified Teachers Middle School this year’s government operations at quate housing when they return. Veterans Affairs. Certification complements, but are making positive changes in their Jane Kenyon, Manhattan High last year’s levels, which would “If Congress is serious about con- does not replace, state licensing. classrooms, in their school districts, School deprive Fort Riley, Fort fronting new and emerging threats, While state licensing systems set and in the larger education commu- Pat Lamb, Manhattan High entry-level standards for novice nity. The recognition, visibility, new School teachers, National Board roles and growth of the numbers of Deb Nauerth, Amanda Arnold Certification establishes advanced National Board Certified Teaches are and Lee Elementary Schools Festival Of Wines Will Be March 2nd standards for experienced teachers. affecting not only their classrooms, Lori Thompson, Woodrow Tickets are on sale now for the 8th Tasting which will be held in the Festival, you are helping to ensure National Board Certification but also the culture of schools where Wilson Elementary School Annual Flint Hills Festival of Wines, ballroom of the Clarion Hotel. And compassionate care and support will measures a teacher’s practice they work. They are affecting how a benefit for the Homecare & for the first time in Festival history, continue to be given to those who against high and rigorous stan- teachers are viewed by everyone Hospice Foundation. the Grand Tasting will be in the need it so dearly. The Manhattan community can evening, from 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. Call Homecare & Hospice at 537- once again get ready to “sniff, swirl Grand Tasting participants can 0688 now to reserve your tickets or and sip” at the Winemaker Dinner sample from a variety of over 200 visit www.flinthillswinefest.com for which will be held on Friday, March wines from all around the world and more Festival information. There is a Sebelius Proposes Toll Increase 2nd and at the Grand Tasting which taste gourmet cuisine from nine area limit to the number of tickets that will be held on Saturday, March 3rd. restaurants. They can also learn will be sold, so call in now before The Winemaker Dinner will be cooking with wine techniques during they’re all sold out! To Pay For Maintenance held at the Manhattan Country Club the live cooking demonstration as The original Homecare & and will feature a delectable, multi- Hospice, your local, non-profit (AP) _ Motorists on the Kansas “It recognizes that we have an asset the next five years for university repairs, well as bid high on any number of Turnpike would pay higher tolls to help that we can use more aggressively,’‘ for a total of $75 million. The House course meal and wine paired with items at the large Silent Auction. leader for end of life care striving to finance repair projects on state university Sebelius said during a Statehouse news already has approved a bill that includes each course. The Dinner also fea- Proceeds from the Flint Hills provide quality health and support campuses under a proposal Gov. conference, referring to the turnpike. nearly $77 million over five years for tures a Live Auction which will give Festival of Wines help support the services to Manhattan, Junction City, Kathleen Sebelius outlined Wednesday. The regents have estimated that the six such projects. guests a chance to bid on some truly Homecare & Hospice Agency, which Wamego and the surrounding areas Her ``Foundations for the Future’‘ state university campuses have $727 mil- John Dougherty, Emporia State one of a kind items. provides quality care to members of for over 28 years. plan would set aside $575 million for lion worth of deferred maintenance and University’s legislative liaison, said it The Dinner will lead to the our community, regardless of their such projects, with $300 million coming repairs, though it pared its list of projects was too early for him to pass judgment Festival’s main event, the Grand ability to pay. By donating to the from higher turnpike tolls. Sebelius said to $660 million when some legislators on the details of Sebelius’ plan but said tolls would rise no more than 5 percent a questioned some items. he was glad the issue was being dis- year. Sebelius also proposed setting aside cussed. The House’s top Republican leaders $200 million in state funds for low-inter- Conference Creates A Lot Of Energy immediately expressed concerns about est loans to the universities, though she Speaker Melvin Neufeld said he’s the Democratic governor’s proposal. did not specify how the loans would be pleased Sebelius is endorsing the Over 250 Kansans from across the “Renewable energy, consisting of cannot let this opportunity slip by.” Majority Leader Ray Merrick called the repaid. In collecting general taxes and House’s plan to set aside extra state dol- State attended the 4th annual USDA bio-mass, wind and solar, represents The two-day energy conference idea a ``traveler’s tax.’‘ various fees, the state generally has $1.5 lars for the universities and described Energy Conference held this week at the greatest potential for real, new addressed the key points of the Sebelius said the idea will help the billion that it isn’t using at any given himself as `ìntrigued’‘ by her plan for Kansas State University in economic development for rural USDA’s Renewable Energy Systems state avoid increasing income, sales or time. low-interest loans. He suggested such a Manhattan. The energy conference Kansas in decades. Advancing both & Energy Efficiency Improvement property taxes so the state Board of The governor also proposed appropri- loan program could be extended to com- focused on a wide range of federal, renewable energy and energy effi- Program (Section 9006), covering Regents can deal with a backlog of main- ating an additional $15 million a year in munity colleges _ something the gover- state and non-profit programs that ciency opportunities is vital for both the 2007 Program’s details and tenance projects. existing state tax dollars during each of nor didn’t rule out. can provide financial assistance to expanding the Sunflower State’s application process. The Conference agricultural producers, business rural economy, which benefits all also provided the attendees informa- owners, local governments, school Kansans,” commented USDA Rural tion about other energy programs, districts and rural housing interests Development State Director Chuck along with presentations from to develop renewable energy projects Banks while delivering the national leaders in rural renewable Time To Tackle Greenhouse Problem or enhance current energy systems. Conference’s keynote address. “We energy and energy efficiency efforts. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) _ On a variety of topics. He also played down the potential day when the temperature didn’t reach Although Brownback said global impact on Iowa’s leadoff caucuses if double digits, Sen. Sam Brownback of temperatures had risen and climate next year’s primary calendar becomes Endurance Ride On Santa Fe Trail Kansas called for reductions in green- change needed to be addressed, he more compressed. Some of the LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) _ Rob this day. The trail opened in 1821 when house gases blamed for global warm- declined to use the term ``global nation’s biggest states _ Florida, Phillips still remembers his first horse, a “When I heard that story, I thought Missouri trader William Becknell ing. warming.’‘ Illinois, California, New Jersey _ are paint named Mickey he got more than 50 we’ve got to do something about the became the first to use it to haul goods by Speaking with reporters Tuesday, the “The temperature has risen,’‘ considering moving up their primaries years ago. It was the start of a lifelong Santa Fe Trail and get the world excited mule train to Santa Fe, then part of Republican presidential candidate said Brownback said. to Feb. 5 slot, only weeks after Iowa’s love affair with horses that’s led to plans about it again,’‘ Phillips said. Mexico. most scientists agree that rising levels Although early polls indicate Sen. caucuses and the New Hampshire pri- for an endurance race over the Santa Fe Besides that, Phillips wanted to do Although some settlers used the trail, of carbon dioxide have caused a rise in John McCain, former New York maries. Trail. something productive. it primarily was a trade route for bringing global temperatures. Brownback said Mayor Rudy Guiliani and former Political strategists have said the For the past year, the 62-year-old “You’ve got to have something to do. manufactured goods to Santa Fe and tak- levels of carbon dioxide, or CO2, have Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are tighter schedule could force candidates retired real estate developer and his wife, You can dry the dishes only so many ing silver and other valuables back to increased since the industrial revolu- favorite in Iowa’s precinct caucuses, to spend less time in Iowa and New Beverly, have been putting together The times,’‘ he said. Missouri. By 1880, the trail was eclipsed tion but have risen more quickly in which launch the presidential nominat- Hampshire to devote more time and Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race. It starts So he came up with the endurance ride by the railroads and only the wagon ruts recent decades. ing process, Brownback said he wasn’t money courting voters in bigger states. Sept. 3 in Santa Fe, N.M., and ends Sept. which will follow the wide, meandering remained. “It seems to me just prudent that we concerned. Brownback said time and For now, Brownback said he’s not 15 in Missouri, broken down into 10 trail that cuts southwest through 16 “It set up a new excitement about trad- recognize we have climate increase more visits across the state would anticipating a change in the way cam- rides of about 50 miles a day over 515 Kansas counties. The riders will cover ing and the expansion in the west,’‘ said and temperature change,’‘ he said. enable him to solidify his standing as a paigns view Iowa. miles. the sweeping landscape of open prairies Rita Napier, University of Kansas history ``We have CO2 loading and we need to true conservative contender. “The strategy remains the same: Phillips got the idea after hearing the and rolling plains that greeted travelers professor. `Ìt represents a reaching out reduce the amount of CO2 in the “It’s a pro-life party. I’m for cutting You’ve got to play through Iowa, New story of Francis X. Aubry, a trader who in heading west with trade goods or in to expand.’‘ atmosphere.’‘ taxes. This is an economically conser- Hampshire and South Carolina,’‘ he 1848 made a $1,000 bet that he could tra- search of a better place to live. Napier said the trail was important Brownback was in Iowa for the first vative party. Those are my positions,’‘ said. `Ànd by that time, a clear leader- verse the trail from Santa Fe to its start in “It will always be near to what we con- because more trade meant more manu- time since officially launching his can- he said. ``So I think when a proper ship will emerge ... going into that Independence, Mo., in six days. He took sider the trail. We’re in real close prox- facturing but it was especially important didacy Jan. 20. He spent most of voter contact is made, when it’s not massive primary situation. I think you five days and 16 hours to cover the 800- imity and I doubt we’ll spend a night on to Kansas because it helped shape the Tuesday in Cedar Rapids, where he just on name ID, but where you stand still have to pile through those front mile route that normally took a month land that wasn’t camped on by people in state’s growth. met with conservative activists and on the issues, I’m going to do very three states.’‘ and established a record that stands to covered wagons,’‘ Phillips said. took questions from reporters on a well.’‘ NEWS MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 2 A

Kansas State University Announces 2006 Fall Graduates And Honors Kansas State University has respective colleges and were Christopher Ray Coffey, Angela McSpadden, Michael Joseph Meyer, Lynne Collier, Cum Laude with a awarded Kassebaum Scholarships to enrolled in at least 12 semester hours Rose Connell, Crystal Lynn Conner, Michael Lashawn Milliner, Brittney Bachelor of science; Paul F eight high school seniors from of graded course work. Ashley Ann Cooper, Mathew David Michelle Minson, Brett Allen Moran, Creekmore, Cum Laude with a Kansas and Missouri. K-State students who complete Crawford, Jimmy R Dager, Vanessa Leslie J’Nene Smith, Lindsey Bachelor of science and Cum Laude The scholarship competition was their undergraduate studies with an Kristin Deloach, Emma Verschelden Anderson Smith, Stephanie Anne with a B.S. in electrical engineering; Jan. 17. K-State received 115 appli- academic average of 3.95 or above Denner, Lisa Michelle Denney, Snyder, Daniel James Soldan, Lindsey Ann Denoon, Summa Cum cations, and a selection committee graduate summa cum laude. The Brittany Tenille Dennis, Danielle Leland Vance Speirs Jr, Lance Laude with a B.S. in elementary edu- chose 16 finalists to interview. Of remaining students in the upper 3 Kaye Devlin, Sarah Beth Devlin, Robert Staggenborg, Katherine Jo cation; Bethany Anne Duff, Magna those interviewed, eight students percent of their college’s graduating Casey Leigh Devore, Tricia Starzec, Emily Ann Staver, Jason T Cum Laude with a Bachelor of sci- were chosen to receive scholarships. class are designated magna cum Elizabeth Dicke, Sarah Elizabeth Stemmer, Natalie Rose Steutermann, ence; Malorie Ann Farrington, Named in honor of former Kansas laude, while the remaining students Dotson, Bethany Anne Duff, Kathleen Elizabeth Stout, Kelly Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor Sen. Nancy Kassebaum-Baker, the in the upper 10 percent of each col- Chinyere Martha Ehie, Traci Lynn Marie Strecker, Jamie L Stueve- of science (education) and Magna scholarship recognizes students who lege class graduate cum laude. Elliott, Jacob Charles Ellis, Jessica Vadnal, Lauren J Takemoto, Jeffrey Cum Laude with a Bachelor of arts; -06 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, have shown potential for success in a Graduating summa cum laude in Elizabeth Engle, Kendra Lynn Harrison Taylor,Rebecca Lyn Terry, Hillary Jane Glasgow, Summa Cum heated leather, power sunroof, variety of areas, such as academics, December 2006 were 27 students, Feuerbacher, Emily Finan, James Mandi Jo Thomas, Gabe James Laude with a Bachelor of science; monsoon stereo and its super- leadership, community service, per- while 45 students graduated magna Trent Fox, Dustin Loyd Furrey, Thompson, Ella Lynne Todd, Sarah J Robert Paul Hess, Cum Laude with a charged! 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Gottschalk, Lester Clark Hallman, Mariya Beth Vaughan, Alex Charles, engineering; Shayna Corinne Buick in Wamego and bring your scholars were: The following students, listed by Tyler Jon Hamman, John Kenneth Andrew Thomas Wagner, Kyle Mcelwain, Summa Cum Laude with trade for on the spot financing Alan Winter, Andale High School. county and hometown, are earning Harder, Jason Skyler Harper, Jordan Wainwright, Jamie Lynn a B.S. in business administration; From Greater Kansas City: Sarah semester and/or graduation honors Christina Marie Hartman, Katelynn Weaver,Gabriel James Webb, Ogden: Lani Janae Meyer, Summa Cum Cockrum, Olathe Northwest High from K-State: Marie Hasler, Emily Suzann Hayden, Chris Alden Payton, Lauren Laude with a B.S. in agriculture; School; Jessica Rodriguez, Shawnee KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Claire M Hemmendinger, Jacob Elizabeth Thompson Stacy Elizabeth Meyer, Cum Laude Mission West High School, Overland FALL 2006 SEMESTER HONORS Adam Henley, Jordan Lee Henricks, Randolph: Hannah Carleene with a B.S. in elementary education; Park; and Anna Zeiger, Shawnee RILEY COUNTY Amanda Lee Henriksen, Nicole Schroller James Daniel Stowe, Cum Laude Mission East High School, Prairie Leonardville: Ellen Templin Danielle Herb, Michelle K Higgins, Riley: Lindsy Nicole Cusic, Lacie with a Bachelor of arts; Keith E Village. Manhattan: Eric John Abeln, Scott Nathan Duane Higgins, Ryan Marie Fair Elizabeth Lynn Hill, Rena Teeter, Magna Cum Laude with a John Grice, Manhattan High Martin Aldis-Wilson, Aveen Kassim Christopher Hill, Lyndon Robert Nicole Keith, Adrienne Simmons, Bachelor of arts; Jennifer Marie School; and Tera Rooney, Satanta Alkhatib, Brenna Malia Aller, Hinderliter, Erin Teresa Hinkin, Maggie Jacklyn Sullivan, Kelsey Webster, Magna Cum Laude with a High School. 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Tyson Foods To Face Lawsuit In Illegal Immigrants Case CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) _ A Tyson spokesman Gary Mickelson lawsuit that contends Tyson Foods has said that claims in the suit are depressed wages by hiring illegal ``largely based on charges our com- immigrants and should pay damages pany has already successfully to legal workers will go to trial in defended.’’ March 2008, a judge said Monday in Green in 2003 successfully a conference with attorneys. defended Tyson Foods and a group The suit contends Tyson hired ille- of top executives and former plant gal immigrants at eight plants in managers against illegal immigrant Tennessee, Alabama, Indiana, hiring charges. A federal jury acquit- Missouri, Texas and Virginia since ted the company and three former April 1998. managers of conspiring to hire illegal U.S. District Judge Curtis L. immigrants from Mexico and Central Collier set the March 3, 2008, trial America for low-wage production date after agreeing to allow an attor- jobs to boost profits. Two former ney for the world’s largest meat com- Tyson managers who made plea pany time to file a motion challeng- deals were each sentenced to one ing the makeup of the class of plain- year of probation. tiffs before the court involves a Green and other Tyson attorneys mediator. contended successfully that if the ``My client is not inclined to par- company hired illegal workers, it ticipate in anything that would lead was because of the underground to a settlement,’’ said Tyson’s lead market for phony immigration attorney, Tom Green of Washington, papers and the government’s flawed D.C. Green said the legal fight is system of screening immigrants. `àbout costing Tyson millions of Before the case went to trial, four dollars to be in a case we believe we former employees at Tyson’s ought not to be in.’’ Shelbyville plant sued. The lawsuit The lead attorney for the plaintiffs, by Birda Trollinger, Robert Howard W. Foster of Chicago, said Martinez, Tabetha Edding and Doris he believes the total number of legal Jewell contends the company violat- workers in the class ranges from ed the Racketeer Influenced and 50,000 to 100,000. He has asked the Corrupt Organizations Act by know- court to force Tyson Foods to pro- ingly hiring illegal immigrants who vide him a listing of all Tyson were willing to work for wages employees and their Social Security below those acceptable to numbers, to be compared with Social Americans. Security records. In May 2002, Tyson filed a motion `Ì don’t think we should be mov- to dismiss the suit, arguing that ing forward as a class action,’’ Green because its workers are covered by a said. `Ùnlawful hiring is a very, collective bargaining agreement the very individual situation.’’ union _ not individual workers _ He said businesses are required to would have to pursue claims of dam- examine identification documents age. A federal judge dismissed the that applicants provide and cannot suit but an appeals court disagreed discriminate if those documents and said it could proceed. appear valid. ``The tests the government sets up does not guarantee that every employer in your plant is a lawful, documented eligible worker,’’ Green said. ``We are not guarantors.’’ He said Tyson has also voluntarily participated in the government’s ``Basic Pilot’’ program intended to prevent the hiring of illegal workers and has not knowingly hired any illegal workers. Foster told the judge he plans about 50 depositions, including -05 Dodge Ram 1500 SWB questioning illegal workers and Tyson managers, and he planned to Reg. cab 4x4 and yes it's got have reports from three expert wit- a HEMI!!! 1 owner rig with nesses. Collier set a series of pretrial only 4000 miles, many deadlines and conferences, some extras, save thousands over before U.S. Magistrate Bill Carter. The eight Tyson plants named in new. See Janet at Brown the suit are at Shelbyville; Corydon, Chevrolet Buick in Wamego Ind.; Gadsden, Ala., Blountsville, and bring your trade for on Ala.; Ashland, Ala.; Sedalia, Mo.; the spot financing. Center, Texas; and Glen Allen, Va. Tyson is based in Springdale, Ark. OBITUARIES MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 3A

Helen Katherine her retirement, she taught English in DeWeese the International House at Washburn Officials Ask For Moratorium On [email protected] Helen Katherine DeWeese, 89, a University. Mrs. DeWeese and her long time resident of Topeka died husband spent eleven years taking New Western Kansas Coal Plants Sunday, January 28, 2007 in long RV trips through the United Manhattan, Kansas. States and Canada. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Officials we’ve been talking about for years to Chairman Carl Holmes, R-Liberal, The daughter of Robert McKinley Mrs. DeWeese’s husband, Ronald from a western Kansas electric com- bring to Kansas. You will, in fact, kill said he expects the committee to and Angeline Mary Schiltz Flanagan, Oliver DeWeese, preceded her in pany said Monday that imposing a it,’’ Watkins said. consider the bill later this week. she was born April 27, 1917 in death by 18 days. Mr. and Mrs. moratorium on construction of new Supporters of Flora’s bill contend Flora and others said the bill didn’t Kansas City, Missouri and was the DeWeese were married for 69 years. coal-fired power plants would kill that building the plants in western appear to have support to get out of oldest of eleven children. She Her parents, one brother and four sis- plans for plants in their region. Kansas will hurt the health of committee. attended several schools in the ters also preceded Mrs. DeWeese in Earl Watkins, chief executive offi- Kansans and the economy by adding United States and Canada. death. cer of Sunflower Electric Power to global climate change with During her senior year at Central Survivors include a son, Ronald Corp., told the House Energy and increasing emissions of carbon diox- High School in Kansas City, she met Robert DeWeese of Council Grove, Utilities Committee that plans for ide. her future husband, Ronald Oliver Kansas, and a daughter, Kathleen three 700-megawatt coal-fired plants They urged the committee to focus DeWeese. They were united in mar- Helen Sinzeheimer of Overland in western Kansas were at stake. on fostering renewable energy riage on April 8, 1937. Park, Kansas. Six granddaughters A bill by Rep. Vaughn Flora, D- sources, such as wind power. and eight great-grandchildren also Topeka, would halt all projects for ``With all the clean alternatives -04 Buick Rainier CXL Mrs. DeWeese worked at the AWD, only 9800 miles! This Crowley-Reuter Stationary Store in survive her. Other survivors include two years until an audit could study that Kansas has, it is time that they bad boy is fully loaded with Kansas City as a secretary until the two brothers, John Flanagan and the health effects, as well as deple- be used,’’ said Tom Thompson of the birth of her first child. When her James Flanagan of Temple, Texas tion of groundwater. Sierra Club. heated leather seats, sunroof, children entered junior high school, and three sisters, Mary Alice `Ìf you pass this bill, you won’t `Ìt is time for Kansas to be part of navigation, bose stereo and a she was employed as the first full Cummins of San Antonio, Texas, simply delay a $5 billion project that the solution instead of the problem.’’ 5.3 V8. You won't believe the time elementary school secretary in Nancy Carlton of Temple, Texas, and price on this one, see Seth at the Topeka public school system. Patty Zoch of Austin, Texas. Brown Chevrolet Buick in After one year in that position, Mrs. Memorials may be made to the Wamego. Bring your trade for Meadowlark Hills Foundation of Johnson County Dr Asks To DeWeese studied to earn a bachelor’s on the spot financing. degree in elementary education from Meadowlark Hills Retirement Washburn University, finishing in Community in Manhattan, and may Withdraw Pleas In Arson three years and graduating with hon- be left in care of Stewart Funeral TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ A former who disputes original findings that ors. She later earned a Master’s Home P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547. Johnson County physician who the 1995 house fire was arson. Degree in education from Washburn. Online condolences may be left for pleaded no-contest in the fire deaths At a hearing in 2005, a defense She taught elementary school in the the family at www.stewartfuneral- of two of her children asked the expert said a phenomenon known as Topeka district for 27 years. After homes.com Kansas Supreme Court to let her ``flashover’’ could account for dam- February 17, 2007 withdraw the pleas, citing advances age that investigators attributed to Range Safety Officer in arson detection. combustible liquids and that the Man Charged With Capitol Murder Debora Green had been in the cause of the fire should have been Training at Randolph 8am-3pm midst of bitter divorce proceedings EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) _ A man the house first. Mullins said he heard deemed `ùndetermined.’’ register any open range day with her estranged husband when accused of fatally shooting a south- two gunshots almost immediately The expert described flashover as their Prairie Village home burned in east Kansas sheriff was ordered and went into the house, where he a buildup of radiant heat that ignites 1995, killing Tim Farrar, 13, and objects around it and leaves burn pat- Monday to stand trial on charges of found the sheriff alive but badly At Fancy Creek State Park, Randolph Kansas Kelly Farrar, 6. Green and a second capital murder and six other felonies. wounded at the bottom of a staircase. terns similar to when flammables are daughter escaped. January 21, 25, February 3, 4, 17, 18, 22 Open 8-4 Scott Cheever was bound over in Mullins said he knelt to try to help used. Now 55, Green is serving a life Butler County District Court after Samuels. Prosecutors’ experts testified at the sentence on the no-contest pleas she several hours of testimony in a pre- `Àt one point I felt a gunshot go same hearing that even after apply- entered in 1996 to murder and arson liminary hearing that had been by my ear,’’ Mullins testified. `Ì ing the new fire investigation meth- charges. expected to last two days. yelled up to Scott to stop shooting ods, they concluded the case was In court Monday, Green’s attorney, Cheever has been in custody since and let me help Matt.’’ arson. Angela Keck, told the justices that a Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Darrell and Belinda Cooper sat on Green also pleaded no-contest to Johnson County judge had commit- Samuels was shot to death Jan. 19, the couch just a few feet away, pay- attempted murder in the poisoning of ted a ``manifest injustice’’ by refus- $21.95 2005, at a rural home outside Virgil. ing more attention to their dog than her estranged husband. ing to let Green withdraw her pleas. Authorities believed the home, to the dying sheriff in their home, She is not seeking to withdraw that Green originally had been charged which was owned by Darrell and Mullins said. plea. with capital murder and entered the Belinda Cooper, housed a metham- Mullins said he and fellow deputy pleas to avoid the death penalty, phetamine lab. Tom Harm pulled Samuels onto the Keck said. Along with the capital murder porch while the Coopers watched. EXP:02-28-07 Since then, Keck argued, advance- charge, Cheever also faces four Cheever was arrested about seven ments in the scientific understanding counts of attempted capital murder hours later when members of the of fires and arson would allow Green and one count each of manufacturing Kansas Highway Patrol’s Special to mount a better defense. methamphetamine and criminal pos- Response Team entered the house, ``There has been a revolution in session of a firearm. protected by a bulletproof shield. & ASSOCIATES, INC arson and fire science,’’ Keck said. District Judge Mike Ward sched- More gunfire broke out before the Prosecutor Steven Obermeier 720 POYNTZ AVENUE uled arraignment for Feb. 22, when officers found Cheever in the attic, MANHATTAN, KS 66502 countered that Green had ``the Cheever will enter a plea on seven sitting next to a wall with his hands advice of not one, not two, but three (785)539-7576 charges and learn whether the state up. lawyers’’ before entering her pleas. intends to seek the death penalty. Highway Patrol trooper Kelly Serving your The Supreme Court will rule later. On the morning of his death, Stoppel said Cheever put up a fight Independent Justices, however, noted that conclu- insurance Insurance Samuels had gone with two deputies as he was handcuffed and arrested. Agent sions about the fire were not the only needs BEST to the home to serve warrants on Several other people have been evidence against Green. Cheever for absconding from parole prosecuted on a variety of charges in ``There’s still abundant evidence and for suspected theft of handguns connection with the case. Belinda of your client’s guilt,’’ Justice Carol from his stepfather. Cooper was sentenced to two years Beier said. Former deputy Mike Mullins testi- in prison and Darrell Cooper was Green’s fight hinges on an expert fied Monday that Samuels entered sentenced to 46 months.

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organized plan, while Kobach had an excellent plan plus lots of enthusiastic leadership acumen that connected Thoughts with the delegates. Kobach was elected chairman on the second bal- lot and his first official act was to From The appoint both his rivals as members of the Executive Committee. After a second to realize what Kris had just Prairie done in the name of party unity, the Happy Birthday, Kansas crowd exploded in wild applause and Republicans came from the four whistles. corners of the Kansas Prairie on To fill out the Party slate, the fol- January 26 and 27, 2007 to com- lowing members were elected: Vice memorate and commensurate with Chair, Sharon Meissner, 2nd District; receptions, banquets and lots of Secretary, Bev Caley, 1st District; political speeches. Senators Treasurer, David Thorne, 4th Brownback and Roberts came, as District; At-Large Executive well as Kansas Senators Huelskamp, Committee Members, Vonda Barnett and others, House Speaker Wiedmer, 1st District; Helen Van Neufeld, Representatives Carson, Etten, 2nd District; Keith Esau, 3rd Taffanelli and many more. Then Dick Miller District; Ray LaBoeuf , 4th District, there were hundreds of us grassroots Secretary of the 2nd District Traditional Republicans all. Republicans milling around. We Republican Party and me. At two or Chairman Kobach called a meet- were all celebrating Kansas Day three of the sessions, the audience ing of the Executive Committee fol- 2007 and the birthday of Kansas that was asked, ”How many of you are lowing the election and they occurred January 29, 1861 when native Kansans?” Many stood up and approved eight committees that were Kansas was admitted to the Union as cheered. I didn’t feel a bit intimidat- part of Kobach’s plan to get the a Free State. ed and my response was, “You folks grassroots Republicans involved and There was plenty of energy to had no choice in being Kansans. I did win elections. If you are a registered commensurate about what did hap- and I got here as quick as I could!” Republican and want to get involved, pen in the 2006 elections and what We had three excellent candidates go on-line at kobach_for_gopchair- must happen in the 2008 elections. I for the State Party Chairman. Senator [email protected] and volunteer for will say the mood was positive and Tim Huelskamp, R- Fowler, Kris one of the committees. Let’s git ‘er in some cases downright emotional Kobach, a Law Professor from Piper done fer Kansas! as speakers urged Republicans to in Wyandotte County and Mike Speaking of elections and getting return to our roots and courageously Pompeo, a businessman from involved, Manhattan has one coming articulate our message for “Victory Wichita. All three consider them- up for City Commissioners. Among in 2008!” selves Conservatives and all three the candidates is Bob Strawn. Bob is The highlight of Saturday at ran a very professional campaign on a true professional and very articu- Kansas Day was Democracy at its a platform of returning the Kansas late with a fully developed critical best in the election of State Republican Party to its Traditional thinking competency. He is a no- Republican Party officers. The dele- Grassroots and re-energizing the nonsense, cut-to-the-chase patriot gates from Riley County were Tim Party to win elections. Huelskamp who will be a great addition to the Bagby, Riley County Republican has a proven record as Senator, City Commission. Please vote. Party Chairman, Barbara VanSlyke, Pomreo had the most structured and

ly believed it was Russert, he didn't commit perjury. So why is there a trial? Because Ann there is no penalty for using the threat of imprisonment as a political weapon against conservatives. Ask Tom DeLay or Rush Limbaugh. If Libby were a Democrat, we Coulter would know the sexual proclivities of everyone in Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald's office, Judith FREE THE Miller would be portrayed as a FITZGERALD ONE! "stalker," Tim Russert's cat would be dead, and the public would know Conservatives often ask why so about every toupee at MSNBC. many Republicans go native when Republicans don't have to kill cats they get to Washington, D.C. The to bestir themselves to defend their answer is: Because you don't defend own from rank partisan persecution. them when they come under relent- But it never happens. People who attack conservatives less attacks from liberal hatchet men. Ann Coulter Lewis Libby did what you wanted. never have to worry about their own He didn't place secret phone calls to would stand out more in your memo- dirty laundry coming out. All they reporters revealing classified intelli- ry? have to worry about is whether gence programs. He supported the Perjury is intentionally swearing to People magazine will use a good pic- One Million Pledged To Kansas State war on Islamic fascists. He didn't try something you know to be untrue -- ture of them in its "Sexiest Man to raise your taxes like James Baker not misremembering what later Alive" issue. Glenda Garrelts Mattes, Dover, Eisenhower. her lifetime and determine the distri- III. And he has loyally served Dick appears, on balance, not to be the When Secret Service officers inno- Mass., has made a commitment of $1 “My husband and I both believe in bution of assets upon her death. For Cheney, the man conservatives truth. cently told Monica she couldn't see million through a bequest to the funding education, and I wanted to many K-State alumni and friends, a secretly wish were president. Here are some simple illustrations. Clinton because Eleanor Mondale Kansas State University Changing do something that I thought would commitment to include K-State in a And now he's on trial for -- at If Clinton had been asked how many was "visiting" the president, Bill Lives Campaign to establish the make a difference in students’ lives,” revocable will or trust is considered worst -- misremembering who first sexual encounters it took for him to Clinton immediately threatened to Glenda Garrelts Mattes International Mattes said. “I thought a lot about the most popular way to make a sig- told him that future reality show con- remember Monica's name (six) and fire the officers responsible. (They Travel Award. what has really had an impact on my nificant gift. testant Joseph Wilson was sent on a he got the answer wrong, it would say Clinton was so mad it took him This award will be used for stu- life and that early travel just was The Changing Lives Campaign for boondoggle to Niger by his wife, not be perjury since, like Monica's an extra couple of minutes to "finish dents to participate in international always in front. I hope that the travel Kansas State University is a compre- Valerie Plame. name, it's an easy thing to forget. off" in the sink.) travel. The recipients must be prop- award will open minds. Travel opens hensive $500 million campaign that The way Libby remembered it, If Clinton had been asked whether Compare that to how the Bush erly enrolled in the College of Arts up a whole huge world full of differ- will infuse new funds into virtually NBC's Tim Russert was the first one he talked to Rep. Jim Chapman and administration treats an employee and Sciences at K-State. Preference ent people, languages, ideas and cul- every dimension of the university. to tell him. But the way Russert )then to Rep. John Tanner, or to Rep. caught actually violating a citizen's shall be given to students who, with- tures. It’s almost impossible not to be The KSU Foundation coordinates remembers it, he didn't tell Libby Tanner and then to Rep. Chapman rights. An officer with Bush's own out the award, would not otherwise changed by those contacts and expe- fundraising efforts with alumni, about Wilson's wife. (And the way while Monica was performing oral customs office held Rush Limbaugh consider going abroad. Recipients riences.” friends, corporations and founda- Wilson remembers it, he was sent to sex on him in the Oval Office and he for three hours at a private airport, must be willing to travel in a small “Glenda Mattes’ gift will provide tions to secure private support for Niger by Captain Kirk of the got the answer wrong, that would not mauling his belongings and calling group and make an effort to get to tremendous opportunities for Kansas State University. Starship Enterprise.) be perjury because it's not relevant to in his Viagra prescription to the know the country through its culture College of Arts and Sciences stu- Try this: Who told you Wilson was the investigation. (Correct answer: media before he had left the airport. and personal contact with local peo- dents to gain valuable international sent to Niger by his wife? Who told Chapman, then Tanner.) We don't even know her name. ple. travel experience,” Dean Stephen you a bipartisan Senate panel con- But when Clinton was asked under No one has bothered to investigate Mattes is a native of Overland White said. “I am very grateful for cluded that Joe Wilson was lying oath -- in a case brought by Paula what prescriptions she takes or Park, Kan. She is a 1965 graduate of her wonderful generosity. Her when he denied that his wife had sent Jones under the law liberals consider whether she has any angry relatives Kansas State University with a bach- endowment will provide selected Have You Read What him to Niger? While we're at it, who more sacrosanct than any passed in willing to badmouth her. She certain- elor’s degree in medical technology. students with the opportunity to was the first person to correct you on the 20th century, Section 1983 of the ly has not been fired for this egre- While in college, she was a member immerse themselves in the local cul- The Free Press Said? your pronunciation of "Niger"? Civil Rights Act: "Mr. President ... at gious violation of an American citi- of Mortar Board and Kappa Delta ture, economy and society of distant I don't remember, either -- and I'm any time were you and Monica zen's rights. No worries -- it was just sorority. Mattes also traveled inter- places.” not running a war. Lewinsky alone together in the Oval a conservative. nationally as a student at K-State A bequest is a gift made through a The exact same people who are Office?" and he answered, "I don't You want to protect the borders, through People to People, a program will or trust, and enables a donor to now demanding prison for Libby for recall," that was perjury. cut taxes, fight Islamic fascists and created by President Dwight D. retain total control of assets during not remembering who told him about Now take the question: "Who first put up Ten Commandments monu- ments? Get her name. Find out about Plame are the ones who told us it was told you fantasist Wilson was sent to PUBLISHED BIWEEKLY EVERY Patrick Fitzgerald what we'd know if perfectly plausible for Bill Clinton to Niger by his wife?" Unless it actual- WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY forget that Monica Lewinsky repeat- ly was Captain Kirk of the Starship he were Ken Starr. 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Kansas State Wildcat Men Extend Winning Streak To Six (AP) - David Hoskins had 25 Missouri (13-7, 2-5) was outre- onds to put the game out of reach. 3-pointers during that streak. open the second. Trailing by three at 10-0 lead in just over three minutes points and Cartier Martin had 22 bounded 41-19 and had a two-game Hannah, a junior college transfer A 12-0 run that spanned halftime halftime, they scored the first eight and was up 16-5 with 14 minutes left points and 11 rebounds, leading winning streak broken. who went back on a commitment to gave the Tigers a 41-36 lead, and points after the break for a 41-36 in the first half, but Missouri closed Kansas State to an 80-73 victory A 13-0 run, capped by Hoskins’ the Wildcats because his mother they led 48-41 when Leo Lyons hit lead. Kansas State jumped out to a the gap to 36-33 at the break. over Missouri on Wednesday night. three-point play with 4:51 left, gave wanted him to play for new Missouri two free throws with 13:44 left. Akeem Wright added 12 points for the Wildcats a 65-58 lead. It was the coach Mike Anderson, heard chants The Wildcats responded with a 11- the Wildcats (16-6, 5-2 Big 12), who fourth lead change in a streaky sec- of ``Mama’s boy’’ from Kansas 3 surge, going up 52-51 on Jermaine have won six straight and own their ond half, after Kansas State led by State’s student section almost every Maybank’s steal and layup with first five-game conference winning three at the break. time he touched the ball. 11:49 to go. A 7-0 run put the Tigers streak since the Big 12 began play in Missouri cut the margin to two If he heard them, it didn’t show in ahead 58-52 with 8 1/2 minutes 1996-97. The string started with an twice, the last time on Stefhon his play. He hit six 3-pointers and led remaining before Kansas State went 85-81 victory over the Tigers on Jan. Hannah’s basket with just over 3 Missouri with 27 points. on its game-winning tear. 13 in Columbia, Mo. minutes left that got the Tigers with- Marshall Brown had 16 points and Martin scored the first seven The 1989-90 Wildcats won five- in 67-65, but could get no closer. Lawrence finished with 15 for the points in that run, including two free straight Big Eight games. Kansas The Tigers were still within one Tigers. throws that put the Wildcats up for State’s last six-game conference win- possession, 71-68, when Keon Missouri got hot late in the first good, 59-58, with 6:15 to go. ning streak came in 1987-88. Lawrence scored with 1 1/2 minutes half and early in the second, making The Tigers trailed by as many as to go, but the Wildcats scored six 10 straight shots after an 8-for-23 11 points early in the game but went straight points over the next 50 sec- start. 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