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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2004 REGION AND STATE THE HAYS DAILY NEWS A3 Camerata Sweden enthralls audience Camerata Sweden, the Internationally famous string orchestra from Sweden, continued the FHSU Encore Series on Thursday evening very successfully. The 15-member group led but not conducted by Levon Chilingirian, combined two of the most renowned string quartets of the European tradition, arranged for string orchestra, with two compositions by modern American composers. (The name "Camerata," related to the word "chamber" in English, means that, as in smaller ensembles that play primarily chamber music, they perform without a conductor.) It was a privilege to have heard and seen this orchestra perform. There was Firestone ARTS a perfect balance in sound so that the different voices of their instruments were clearly distinguishable in dialogue with each other. Conversely, they played as one in the ensemble passages.

They began with the "String Quartet in minor, Opus 80" (1847) by Felix Mendelssohn. This quartet is Mendelssohn's last, composed soon after his sister Fanny had died, when he himself was close to death. The orchestra captured perfectly its emotional intensity (the audience was perhaps overly appreciative of their performance, applauding between most of the movements). The orchestra then substituted the "Concerto Number 2 for solo Violin and Strings" by the modern Armenian- American composer Alan Hovhannes for "Violin Concerto" by Anders Eliasson. The soloist, Levon Chilingirian.

played with enthusiasm, as did the ensemble. The concerto was quite interesting, revealing a mixture of modern classical style (five movements, innovative ef- fects) and what sounded to me like traditional Armenian folk melodies. Following intermission, they made another substitution, the "Adagio for Strings, Opus 11," composed in the late 1930s by the American composer Samuel Barber for "Vibration Painting" by Alan Hovhannes. Announcing the change, Chilingirian indicated that Barber's work seemed more appropriate at a time of mourning (he did not mention for whom). In any case the orchestra gave a moving rendition of this simple and eloquent work.

The concert concluded with a spirited performance of the seminal work of the nineteenth-century string quartet tradi- tion, the "String Quartet Opus 95" (1810) by Ludwig von Beethoven. After this, the orchestra responded to the audience's applause with an encore, the lovely Swedish folksong "Allt under himme- lens faste" (Everything beneath the firmament). The next event in the Encore Series, Mr. Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band "Hometown Christmas," will be at 7 p.m. Dec.

5. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Student Service Center in the FHSU Memorial Union or at Performing Arts Center before the performance. Ruth Firestone is a supporter of music and theater in Hays, Authorities seek information on theft of truck LUCAS A 1996 white Kenworth tractor-trailer was stolen during the night, but local law enforcement has no suspects at this time. The truck had been parked at Home Oil Co, at the time of the theft. Home Oil does not own the truck.

The cab bears the name Jones Oil Co. of Stockton, and the Kansas apportionment tag reads 29348. Anyone with information regarding the theft or the location of the vehicle can contact the Russell Police Department at (785) 483-2121 or the Russell County Sheriff's Office at 483-6694. Humane Society to sponsor Santa Paws pictures Saturday Pets will have a chance to pose this weekend with Santa or their own family members at the annual Santa Paws pictures program at the Humane Society of the High Plains shelter, 2050 East Old Highway 40. The photos will be taken from 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Visitors will also be able to shop for themselves and their pets for Christmas.

The humane society is partnering with Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas to sell pet blankets in three sizes, small, medium and large. The blankets have been tested with both dogs and cats. gourmet. cljpco-, iates'ancl 'chocolate bars -also will- ba for. semble a creamy firm truffle dipped in chocolate and are available in milk chocolate, peanut butter crisp, chocolate mint, chocolate crisp and almond.

The 10-ounce boxes of chocolates come in caramels or assorted chocolates. City expects to finish work, open 48th Street this weekend The Public Works Department reported today that, weather permitting, crews will finish work on 48th Street north of Interstate 70, According to the inspection department of the Hays Public Works Department, after finishing pouring pavement this afternoon they plan to have the road open by Saturday. Hays High, McDonald's to raise money for charity Saturday Hays High School DECA students will teaming up with McDonald's of north Hays, 3406 Vine, on Saturday to mark World Children's Day. The event is part of a global fund-raiser that benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities and local children's causes. McDonald's will donate proceeds from sales of children's meals.

Numerous free activities will be available for children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kansas Beggs' wife denies report naming illness Betty Beggs, wife of Rep. Carol Beggs, R-Salina, denied Thursday a published report that her husband was being treated for Crohn's disease. Beggs, 77, was moved Nov.

2 to Select Specialty Hospital, Topeka, to receive treatment for pneumonia, his wife said. He had been in Salina Regional Health Center since Sept. 7. She called the information "an error on a misunderstanding of information. Mr.

Beggs does not have Crohn's disease. He has pneumonia." The report about Crohn's came from Martin Hawver, a political columnist in Topeka. He publishes Hawver's Capitol Report in both print and online versions. Hawver also regularly sends e-mail snippets of information to subscribers. It was in a Thursday e-mail that he reported Beggs had the disease.

Hawver said the information came from Beggs. "I've known him a long time. We talk," Hawver said in a telephone interview Thursday night. "He's a friend of mine," Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. It primarily causes ulceratlons in the small and large Intestines but can affect the digestive system anywhere.

Buck stops here RANDY MOLL Courtesy Photo A white-tailed deer stares through an opening in a stand of trees recently near Stuttgart. Pull over when you see lights, sirens When traveling across Hays or down the highway, most drivers at some point in their driving careers will have an emergency vehicle approach him or her with lights flashing and en route to an emergency. Should a police officer or other emergency vehicle suddenly appear in your rear-view mirror with his or her emergency lights and siren activated, immediately pull over safely to the right side of the roadway Do not pull over to the left or continue driving assuming the vehicle will pass you. Even if your destination is a short distance and a left turn away, merge to the right, stop and al- Cop Corner low the emergency vehicle to pass. This is also the case if an emergency vehicle which has its lights and siren activated is approaching you from the opposite direction.

The proper procedure again is to pull over as far to the right of the roadway as can be done safety and stop. Failing to yield to emergency vehicles places both the emergency responders and the public's safety in jeopardy, and can delay the arrival time of these responders to their destination. Not yielding to an emergency vehicle is also an offense for which a Hays Police Officer may cite a driver The emergency re- sponder is traveling with lights and siren activated because there is an emergency that warrants a response time quicker than that of driving with traffic. Also encountered frequently is an officer who has made a traffic stop on the side of the city street or highway, or another emergency vehicle parked on the side of the road at an emergency situation. As we drive by, we need to slow down when passing a stopped emergency vehicle and move as far away, as safely possible, from that emergency vehicle.

This protects the officers or emergency responders from potential tragedy. Your understanding and cooperation helps keep everybody safe. Officer Teresa Greenwood Hays Police Department Shooting investigation continues Details still kept quiet but men involved in altercation identified By JAN KATZ ACKERMAN HAYS DAILY NEWS GOODLAND Authorities have identified the two men involved in an altercation and officer-involved shooting that took place in Goodland earlier this week. Sherman County Attorney Bonnie Selby said Thursday that Rustin Leiker, 21, and Michael Donald Whitaker, 34, both of Goodland, were involved in an altercation that took place Monday night. Selby said Leiker is the victim and that Whitaker is a suspect in that incident.

She said the Kansas Bureau of Investigation continues its investigation and that she was not at liberty to disclose any other details other than to say both men were airlifted to St. Anthony Hospital in Denver and that charges are pending. The KBI reported Tuesday when Leiker was taken to the Denver hospital that his condition was critical, but a 1 spokesman for St. Anthony 'said this nibrning' Leiker has been upgraded to serious' toh'ditiBBf''" 1 tb keep tightlipped about what took place Monday night between the two men. The Goodland Police Department contacted the KBI about 10 p.m.

Monday night to investigate an officer-involved shooting. When officers tried to apprehend Whitaker after the incident between the two men, Whitaker attempted to flee. Mike Hopper, a game warden with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, was called to the scene. Whitaker drew a knife on Hopper, and Hopper drew his weapon and fired one shot striking Whitaker. Authorities have not said what part of Whitaker's body was struck by the bullet.

St. Anthony Hospital listed Whitaker in fair condition this morning. Hopper, who was not injured, will continue on paid administrative leave until the investigation into the shooting is complete. Reporter Jan Katz Ackerman can be reached at (785) 628-1084, ext. 163, or by e-mail at Keep track of receipts to protect from identity theft Q.

I use a bank debit card for most all of my purchases here in Hays. I've been noticing that most of the merchants only print the last four digits of my card number, and some don't print the expiration date either. However, there are still a few restaurants and businesses that continue printing out the whole number and date (whether it's a debit or credit card). Don't I have protection against this potential source of identity theft? A concerned Hays resident A. Usually we rely on a business's commitment to keep the financial information we provide them confidential.

This trust is basic probably critical to our economy, the only alternative being to pay for everything with cash. All reasonable safeguards to prevent Identity theft should be taken by anyone who uses credit (or debit) cards, or even checks, but, although the risk can't be eliminated entirely, common sense counsels that we temper this caution with trust. When a store prints out a. duplicate, receipt bearing your account number and card expiration date, and a carbon is involved, request the carbon along with your copy of the receipt. That way the carbon doesn't end up in a trash can to which someone less than honest has access.

Then tear up the carbon and keep the receipt in a locked file or other safe place until you no longer need It. Remember when discarding old papers that credit card, bank account information, and other sensitive material should be shredded or otherwise destroyed. One problem scenario occurs when a customer pays for a meal with a credit or debit card, and the slip of paper bearing the full card information remains on the table after the customer leaves the restaurant. The time lapse between the customer's departure and the wait staff's retrieval of the s.lip could prove tempting to someone who has witnessed the transaction. As a customer, I'd think twice about leaving the table before that temptation was removed.

Fortunately most of us will never be affected by identity theft. Becoming Informed, staying aware, and taking responsibility are three fundamentals in keeping our privacy intact. How come we can't pick up the Fort Hays newspaper at Dillons anymore? I enjoyed reading it. A Hays reader A. I think that by now you'll have discovered on your own that the deliveries to both Dillons stores have resumed.

For the first three weeks of the fall semester the student publications office did not have the staff to deliver the Leader. We noticed the delay at the library as well. My daughter is on disability and receives food stamps. She can live inde- pendently help but currently has a roommate. They live in a very small house, and both are unhappy with the situation.

It appears her roommate may move out before too much longer. My daughter plans to move out of state within a year and doesn't want to have to move until she planned to do so. I would like to offer to pay her roommate's share of expenses (rent and utilities) when and if the roommate leaves. The house is just too small for two people with friends and relatives dropping by to visit as often as each would like. I don't want to make the offer If it will affect her disability or food stamps.

I can afford to do this for a short time until she is ready to move. She's been under a lot of stress, and I think it would improve her situation this way. A Hays reader A. Your daughter receives support from two different agencies. Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services issues food stamps, while the Social Security Administration is responsible for disability income.

In the first case, SRS would not consider payment for rent and utilities as income that would count against your daughter, if you pay those bills directly, i.e., the money would not pass through your daughter's hands. In the case of disability payments, the answer is more complicated. Is your daughter on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or regular disability? If the former, then paying part of her rent and utilities "might be" enough to affect her payments. If she is on regular disability, change that to "might not be." To be on the safe side, contact Social Security, 625-3496, extension 201. James Feyerherm, manager of the Hays office, will help you sort out this situation.

Q. After all the dust has settled in Election 2004, do you have a suggestion for a Web site or other resource where I could find how much money has been spent on the various state of a spending "Top Ten" for the U.S. House and Senate? An Ellis County reader A. The Alliance for Better Campaigns site, bettercampaigns.org, lists the 20 House and Senate races that raised and spent the most money on their respective campaigns. As I write this during the week before the elections, the South Dakota Senate race (Daschle, Democrat, vs.

Thune, Republican) was the priciest with over $33 million raised and to date nearly $28 million spent. Of the many contests for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas District 32 (Frost, Democrat, vs. Sessions, Republican) topped the list with well over $8 million raised and $6 million spent. Those figures will be higher by the time you read this, of course.

Go to the Web site to see how much each candidate raised and spent. Leslie Potter on the staff of the Hays Public Library, which sponsors this column on Wednesdays and Fridays. Questions about food and requests lor recipes will appear monthly on the Tuesday Food page. Write her at the library at Main, Hays, 67601, or e-mail her at Ipotler9thtu.edu..