Priceless TTHURSDAYHURSDAY Take One VOLUME 16, NUMBER 67 THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008 WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL WINNER OF THE KANSAS PRESS EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING COMMUNICATORS PHOTO ESSAY AWARD COMMUNICATORS EDITORIAL AWARD ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING AWARD Victorian Day April 26 When Is Green Not Enough? Waterville’s annual Victorian Day When It’s Tied To Coal Plants will be held on April 26, 2008. This TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ An energy citywide event showcases the bill approved last week contains Victorian Heritage of the early days some of the greenest provisions leg- That’s The Brakes of Waterville’s settlement. From an islators probably have ever seriously Remember the ice storm in December? If Kansas Governor Kathleen elegant high tea in the former St. considered, but the measure's sup- Sebelius, and our own State Representatives Sydney Carlin and Tom Monica’s Catholic Church to enter- porters earned no credit from envi- Hawk have their way, you will see many cold days and cold nights with- tainment in the historic opera house, a ronmentalists. out electricity. program by the school children in the The green provisions were tied to These well meaning people are pushing for a “comprehensive energy one room school house, and Victorian allowing two coal-fired power plants policy”. What they know but will not tell you is that alternative energy home tours, enjoy a step back into the in southwest Kansas. The bill also is not ready. They are much more expensive to build and maintain and history of Waterville. There will also would reduce the power of the state's they will not produce the electricity needed in the future. be an antique trunk and quilt display, top environmental regulator to deny Look what the environments have accomplished in the past. They vintage clothing and hats display, and air-quality permits for such projects drove up the cost of necqlar power and the time it takes to build a necu- “Art Show”. The local Lions and Leo and to set air-pollution rules. lar power plant, and all construction stopped years ago. They stopped the organizations will be sponsoring a Critics felt the green provisions drilling for oil in Alaska and in the oceans around the United States. “Buffalo Burger Dinner” with “Ice represented modest steps forward in They also have made it so difficult for oil companies to build refineries Cream Sundaes”. protecting the environment. But they that none have been built in more than twenty years. Allow oil compa- Samuel Powell House Tour- viewed the pro-coal provisions as nies to drill in Alaska and the price of gas will go down. Allow new 108 W. Commercial Street giant leaps backward. refineries and the cost of gas will go down. Owned by Ward Allen Minge Environmentalists, some legisla- Put impossible requirements on coal plants and the cost of electricity Built in 1895. Inspiration for the tors and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius have will go up. But do not worry Sebelius, Carlin and Hawk can all afford home came from several visits to the said comprehensive energy policy any increase in electric prices. 1893 World Colombian Exposition in would start to wean the state from its Jon A. Brake, Publisher Chicago. Featured there are original heavy reliance on coal-fired plants motifs on canvas-covered walls that for its power. They believe the bill able-energy economy,'' said Rep. tary of health and environment to had been hidden for many years when not only fails to do that but could Joshua Svaty, an Ellsworth deny an air-quality permit to Mr. Minge purchased the home in make Kansas a haven for coal-fired Democrat who's active on energy Sunflower Electric Power Corp. The 1997. The original colors coordinated plants. issues and opposes the bill. Hays-based utility and two out-of- with the home’s many stain-glassed ``As long as you're still maintain- state partners want to build the two windows. Mr. Minge continues to ing the status quo of when you have The energy bill arose from many coal-fired plants outside Holcomb, in refurbish more areas of this elegant more demand, you build more coal, legislators' frustration with a deci- Finney County. home to its original state, so there is you never transition into a renew- sion in October by Sebelius' secre- always something new to see there. This house was entered on the state of Kansas and National Historic Governor Signs Law For Airport Registers in 1972. Art Show - There will be an Art Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed tively for the best interests of our region region and by the tremendous support Show by area artists at the Masonic into law yesterday, House Substitute for and state.” from the community leaders, legislators Lyle Butler, President, Manhattan Hall on Commercial Street. Senate Bill 359, which authorizes up to and the Governor.” Area Chamber of Commerce said, “This Peter VanKuren, Manhattan Regional Walking Tour - Stop by Fancy T’s $1 million of state transportation funds per year for two years aimed at attracting action demonstrates significant support Airport Director said, “This Bill demon- and More on Commercial Street and new commercial air service at the from the State of Kansas in partnering strates the high level of importance the pick up a “Waterville Trail Pass”. Manhattan Regional Airport to better with the City of Manhattan and the Governor and Lawmakers have placed Take a walk around a square block of serve North Central Kansas. regional business community served by on improving air service to North Central history in Waterville. Answer the The new law authorizes the Secretary the Manhattan Regional Airport. We are Kansas. This type of commitment on questions on the back and return to of Transportation to participate for two extremely appreciative of the support behalf of the State of Kansas speaks vol- Fancy T’s and More for your prize. years in an air passenger service support and leadership from Governor Sebelius, umes to the airline industry as we work Driving Tour - Pick up a Waterville agreement with the Manhattan Area the State Legislature, and from the to attract the type of air service our cus- St. Monica’s Catholic Church Brochure at the Country Inn Chamber of Commerce. Payments up to regional communities and businesses tomers are asking for.” $1 million annually are authorized in fis- who have participated in this economic Officials from the region remain com- Restaurant and let it guide you on a Displays - Find the 1920’s Railroad Monica. development endeavor to provide mitted to improving air service to major drive through the streets of town to cal years 2009 and 2010, but only after On Aug. 21, 1921, a fire did consider- Caboose near the rail south of the the Manhattan Area Chamber of expanded and reliable air services.” airport hubs from the Manhattan view many of our elegant “Painted able damage to the church. However, Waterville Opera House, and the Commerce, first makes payments of Rich Jankovich, Chairman, Manhattan Regional Airport. The increased trans- Ladies”. repair work was done and a bell tower Railroad Museum to the North. Both $250,000. The Chamber will work in Regional Airport Advisory Board said, portation demand associated with Fort Former St. Monica’s Catholic was added at that time. The parish served will be open featuring Railroad memo- partnership with a coalition of local units “We have developed a strong coalition Riley troops and their families; Kansas Church - Site of Elegant English Tea its members and the community well rabilia and area artifacts. of government and businesses who will from a seven county area to bring a State University faculty, students, St. Monica Catholic Church- The with many baptisms, confirmations, first On Commercial Street, Kent and Lo contribute 25 percent in matching funds strong voice to a major carrier and this research and bioscience initiatives; and Catholic church has been a part of the communions, weddings and funerals. Allen Obermeyer will have their to be used in addition to state funds. legislation is a direct result of that sup- the regional business community, have port. We are excited about the possibili- Waterville community since 1858. In They also had active organizations; St. extensive collection of antique trunks, The Regional Commercial Air Service accelerated the need for expanded and ties new service will offer to Flint Hills reliable air services. those days there were no organized Monica Altar Society, The Legion of hand tools, and handmade quilts on Initiative (RCASI) coalition was formed to attract a Regional Airline capable of congregations or parish buildings. Mary and the Parish Council. On April display at the City Library. Priests traveling on horseback from adding larger capacity aircraft to the 16, 2003, St. Monica held its last church There will be an Art Show by area existing schedule of 19 seat commuter Atchison, KS, served the spiritual service with Good Friday services and artists at the Masonic Hall service to Kansas City and Denver. needs of Catholics on the Kansas with Emogen Travelute playing the organ The “Mad Hatter” collection by Ann Regional service being sought would frontier. for the last time after 45 years of service. Walter can be viewed in the parlor of provide a minimum of two daily flights In 1866, two Catholic parishes The current owner, Vest Martin from Ann and Lyle Walter’s Victorian to a major airport hub having interna- were established in Marshall County. the Chicago area, purchased the property home. Ann’s Collection includes many tional connections on aircraft capable of Priests from these parishes would at auction on December 20.