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Having a ball ———nil———i i^mi i mi 111— i ii II i iii Lydia S. Gonzales/DN FOUR-YEAR-OLD JOAQUIN VERA reacts to missing a toss with a ball into a cup as sophomore psychology major Ryan Ross looks on. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, of which Ross is a member, was one of many organizations helping the Mexican American Student Association with the children’s carnival as part of Chicano Awareness Week. —CAMPUS BRIEFS— Neighborhood clean-up project needs volunteers The University of Nebraska Lincoln Habitat for Humanity and S.W.A.T. organization are looking for some hands to help in an afternoon service project on Sunday. The project, called Hand and Heart, is a local neighborhood clean-up and repair project in the Clinton area. Many homes built by Habitat are also in this area. Chris Stone, publicity chair woman for Habitat, said the groups still need volunteers - individuals and groups are wel come. The event starts 2 p.m. and ends around 5 with a block party. , To volunteer, or for more information, call Habitat presi dent Jason Dubs at (402) 472 4526. Human resources college puts history on display The history of the UNL College of Human Resources and Family Sciences will be on display starting today. After years of planning, fund raising and sorting pictures, the college will dedicate its project at 7 p.m. in the Home Economics Building Auditorium on the East Campus. Alumni will be on hand for the event. The first course in the college was offered in 1894. Since then, many milestones were set, including the first U.S. child development laboratory. Also, in the 1940s, Ruth Leverton was the first researchei to use humans in studies add to use a metabolic laboratory. !5he is known for her research determining the requirements for essential amino acids in the human diet. The college’s name was changed from the College of Home Economics to the College of Human Resources and Family Sciences in the 1990s. ... The event is open to the pub lic. ^ 'v - k Grogan leaves race GROGAN from 1 “I think each candidate other than me thinks it will magically benefit them,” he said. “It just throws everything up in the air” Stenberg and GOP Senate candidate Dave Hergert, a Scottsbluff agribusiness man, could not be reached for comment. Robert Sittig, apolitical science profes sor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said he could not predict whether one can didate in particu&r might benefit fir om Grogan’s departure. One lesson from Grogan’s campaign, Sittig said, is that political newcomers face a variety of pitfalls. Hagel, Sittig noted, reportedly told Grogan to prepare for intense scrutiny of his past. “The opportunity for missteps is much greater for neophytes and amateurs, and (Grogan) is certainly in that category,” he said. “He should have followed up on the advice Hagel apparently gave him.” The public is not well-served when candidates’ pasts are not scrutinized until late in a campaign, Sittig said L;, ... *FREE Weekend Calling For Life! * FOUR State Local Calling Area FREE - "IK * RATE Plans Starting as low as $29.99 Nokia 252 ■ . ' M w rHfcc Nokia ZoZ * TBS Hot Colors Tfe Choose From * FREE Case & Cigarette Lighter Adapter * some restriction apply Specials at these locations ONLY Nebraska Bookstore J island CfStreets & . m Russ’s Market I 33* and Hwy 2 Today Thru Sunday! Bring in this ad and we will pay I your first month of service! m We Will Beat Any Competitors Prices! CELLULARONE' | I Nokia 5120 HARDT COMMUNICATIONS Premiere Authorized. Dealer % $49.99 Troy 560-7837 Sue 890-8500 Joe 890-9164 Includes Video Games | 1 Ryan 560-3988 Tanner 890-6095 Gary 580-0070 * Alarm Clock i -LEGISLATURE Four departing senators honored for their service ByJillZeman Staff writer Members of the Legislature said goodbye to four departing senators Wednesday on the final day of the leg-_ islative session. Omaha Sen. Shelley Kiel is step ping down but will try to carry on her lawmaking skills as she is running for Nebraska’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Deb Suttle of Omaha present ed Kiel with a plaque honoring her for four years of service as a senator. Each departing senator received a personal ized plaque in the shape of Nebraska. “It’s been an honor and pleasure to serve with you,” Suttle said. Lincoln Sen. La Von Crosby said though she is leaving the Legislature after 12 years as a senator, she will still be keeping tabs on her peers’ progress. Sen. DiAnna Schimek of Lincoln, who also became a state legislator in 1988, spoke of the time she spent with Crosby. “She loves the arts,” Schimek said. Crosby made that apparent in her final speech to the senators. “I do appreciate the plaque so much, but I would have rather had the money for Sheldon (Memorial Art Gallery) or Centennial Mall,” she said. The Education Committee will need to find a new leader, as its chair woman, Sen. Ardyce Bohlke of Hastings, is also stepping down. Sen. Bob Wickersham of Harrison, a member of the Education Committee, said Bohlke thought her most significant impact was her serv ice to constituents. “Well, Ardyce, I think that’s the way we should do this business,” he said. Wickersham said Bohlke will con tinue to be involved even after her^ term is over, and he said she convinced him to attend a convention in Madison, Wis., about teachers’ pay. “My guess is, Sen. Bohlke, you’re not going to leave schools alone, and my guess is, Sen. Bohlke, you’re not going to be able to leave us alone,” he said. The fourth senator to leave the Legislature is Sen. Jerry Schmitt of Ord, who was recognized by Sen. Ed Schrock of Elm Creek. “Jerry has focused on con stituents, farms and small schools,” Schrock said. Schmitt said he looks forward to life after the Legislature. “I’m going fishing,” he said. Override issued Wednesday Senators got a last triumph this leg islative session. They passed an over ride to a veto by Gov. Mike Johanns during the session’s last day Wednesday. Legislators voted 45-1 to override the governor’s veto of LB956, which will provide salary increases for several elected positions: Governor: $65,000 to $85,000; lieutenant governor: $47,000 to $60,000; secretary of state: $52,000 to $65,000; attorney general: $64,500 to $75,000; state treasurer: $49,500 to $60,000; state auditor: $49,500 to $60,000; public service commission ers: $42,000 to $50,000. The salary increases will take effect on Jan. 9,2003, the first day the elected officials start their term. The motion to override the gover nor’s veto was made by Sen. DiAnna Schimek of Lincoln, and the only sena tor to oppose the vote was Sen. LaVon Crosby of Lincoln. Crosby said a raise should be given to state employees rather than constitu tional officials. Bill creates college savings plan Students hoping to find more ways to save money to attend college moved a step closer Tuesday when lawmakers passed a bill that establishes a statewide education savings plan. Sea Ed Schrock of Elm Creek said he introduced LB1003 to help put his '_ grandchildren through college and give other Nebraskans the same chance. Schrock based his plan on College Savings Iowa, the plan Iowa uses. Nebraska’s plan would add 10 per cent to the money deposited in the sav ings account for students who attend school in Nebraska. A minimum of $300 must be deposited each yeayr, the bill states. Students would not receive the to school out of state. The bill wiSs passed by the legisla ture but could be vetoed by Johanns within the next four days. Bill provides $40,000 to study An additional $40,000 could be provided for a#idy On the fairness of the death penally because of a bill sen ators passed Tuesday - if the governor does not veto it. W:-■ by Sen. Ernie so extends the f the study to August 2001. - - The Legislature ordered a study last year to see if factors such as race, reli gion, sex or economic status affect who is executed. Earlier this session, there was a bill that would have changed the method of execution to lethal injection. No action was taken on that bill this session, after the Supreme Court failed to review a Florida case challenging the constitutionality of the electric chair used in the death penalty. ~ Compiled by staff writers Veronica Dnehn and Jill Zeman Man arrested for robbery two days in a row A man who was arrested Monday Tor stealing money from a tanning salon also was arrested Tuesday for a robbery at Flowerama. Mathew Birchett, 23, of Beatrice allegedly entered the flower store, at 5305 O St., at about 6 p.m. Saturday and took an undisclosed amount of money at knife point, Lincoln Police Ofc. Katherine Finnell said At the time ofhis arrest on Tuesday, Birchett was being held in Lancaster County Jail for allegedly stealing about $600 from the Tanning Zone, 220 N. 66* St, on Monday, Finnell said Birchett did not use a weapon in the incident at the Tanning.Zone, Finnell said Compiled by staff writer Michelle Starr