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EBSHEDOBH Eli HvB)fe)0Ju -Sappy, healthy and uncertain He's recovered from nagging injuries, but former UWGB star Tony Bennett is without a teamC-1 WEDNESDAY, September 27, 1995 500 ytJ W' Vw) fitrDCiOD3 rrn Questions? Lawyers for both sides satisfied with selection The Monfils trial Do you have questions about the Tom Monfils trial or how the court system works during what jurors will do," he said. "You're looking for a gut feeling that the people will be fair and impartial." The jury was chosen Tuesday from a panel of more than 100 prospective jurors from Racine County. Jurors from Racine County are being used in the trial because of Please see JuryA-2 What it's like to serve on a sequestered juryA-2 The jurors, including four alternates, will decide the fate of six men charged with being party to first-degree intentional homicide. The charge carries a penalty of life in prison. The defendants are Keith Kutska, 44, Abrams; Mike Johnson, 47, Mike Hirn, 31, Mike Piaskowski, 46, Dale Basten, 54, all of Green Bay; and Rey Moore, 48, De Pere.

Prosecutors say one or more of them beat Monfils, then threw him in a paper pulp vat after he told police that Kutska planned to steal an extension cord. Brown County District At-tor-ney John Zakowski said he was satisfied with the jury. "You work with what you get," Zakowski said. "It's always a crap-shoot with a jury." Gerald Boyle, Hirn's lawyer, said By Scott Hildebrand Press-Gazette RACINE Sixteen jurors from Racine County will hear opening statements today in the case of six Green Bay millworkers accused cf conspiring to kill Tom Monfils. Twelve women and four men hastily packed their bags Tuesday night for what could be a month-long stay in Green Bay.

he also expects the jury to fairly consider evidence in the case. Boyle, who warned jurors they would hear "heart-wrenching" facts about Monfils' death, said he was not looking for anything in particular in jurors. "It's the biggest guessing game in the world trying to figure out a trial? If so, call 436-7838 Monday through Saturday, and we'll find the answers. When it comes to learning, most educators, parents and students agree: fv fV i in. i Activ parents nurture By Kim Estep Press-Gazette Don't think your involvement in school symbolizes the lace and ruffles trimming of your child's education.

It's part of the very fabric that strengthens your child's chances of academic success. "Parents need to say, I've got to get said Jack Washington, Washington Middle School principal. "We really need to say, 'You've got to be Consider this: -v, 1. Bosnian accord one step to peace Factions agree to share power By Slobodan Lekic Associated Press NEW YORK Bosnia's factions have agreed on a formula for sharing power once the war ends, but major hurdles remain there's still no cease-fire and they disagree on the role of the central government. "There is no guarantee of success, but today's agreement moves us closer to the ultimate goal of a genuine peace," President Clinton said in announcing the results of Tuesday's meeting here.

The accord by the foreign ministers of Bosnia, Croatia and Serb-dominated Yugoslavia builds on a breakthrough achieved in Geneva on Sept. 8. That agreement kept Bosnia's external borders intact while dividing the state internally between the Muslim-Croat federation and the Bosnian Serb republic. Bosnian Serb nationalists, who rebelled in April 1992 with hopes of Uniting their holdings with neighboring Serbia, oppose a strong central authority. Muslims, who insist on keeping Bosnia united, want to make the government as powerful as possible.

Tuesday's agreement obliges the two entities to create a joint government consisting of a presidency, parliament and constitutional court. Those institutions would be established after general elections to be held once conditions improve. Left undecided was how many people would make up the collective presidency. As in the the case of the parliament, two-thirds would be elected from the Croat-Muslim federation and the remainder from Serb territory. The power-sharing formula is enormously complex.

Presidential Please see BosniaA-2 Close vote on stadium is predicted Press-Gazette Madison Bureau -MADISON The state 'Assembly today will pass or reject a new Milwaukee Brewers stadium by a razor-thin margin, Republican and Democratic lawmakers from Green Bay predicted. I They also said a handful of Milwaukee legislators may determine the outcome of today's vote on the $250 million stadium plan, Supporters say the Brewers will leave Milwaukee if the bill is defeated. If the Assembly passes it, it still needs Senate approval. Rep. Mark Green, R-Green Bay, chairman of the Assembly Republican Caucus, said he will support the bill.

4 But Rep. John Ryba, D-Green Bay, said he planned to vote against the bill, largely because many of his constituents have told him they oppose it. Other Green Bay-area representatives could not be reached today. Press-Gazette photos by Patrick Ferron In the classroom: Reading in her son Chandler's with what's happening in school. "I just think it's so kindergarten class at Glenbrook Elementary in important to know what's going on," says Hunkins, Pulaski helps Joleen Hunkins, left, keep in touch who is also president of the Glenbrook PTA.

Your participation improves students' learning, whether your child is in preschool or high school, whether you're rich or poor and regardless of your own education, the U.S. Department Participate to Educate is a communi-tywide campaign encouraging family involvement in the schools. The project will be featured in October, with other stories running throughout the school year. Hunkins knows where her son is going Researchers for the National Committee for Citizens in Education a- i 'I i Tim i -iriiii-iiiiii what her children learn, who's teaching them the lessons and how she can best help them, she said. "I just think it's so important to know what's going on," she said.

How'd she do it? She read to kids or listened to them read. Not all of her work was in the classroom she's participated in fund-raisers and helped with book sales. "When I was in school, we learned colors in kindergarten," she said. t'Now, with so many kids having gone to day care, they're way beyond that. I might not have known that if I hadn't gotten involved." Now, Preston's in fourth grade, her son, Chandler, just started kindergarten and she's president of the Glenbrook PTA.

Involvement helps adults cope with the changes in education, said Irene Hucek, Glenbrook's principal. "The minute parents get involved in school, their eyes are opened," she said. found in 1994 that involved parents develop a better understanding or their role in their children's education, a greater sense of self worth and even want to continue their own education. By Kim Estep Press-Gazette PULASKI In August 1991, freshly transplanted into this farming com- munity from Oshkosh, Joleen Hunkins sent her firstborn off to kindergarten at Glenbrook Elementary School. Boy, was she nervous.

"I didn't know anybody. I didn't know anything about the schools," said the mother of four Preston, Chandler, Bridget and Dylan. "Sure, I called the schools and asked ques- New world: Helping Chandler was a learning experience for Joleen Hunkins. When parents get involved in schools, "their eyes are opened," she says. tions when we moved, but it was hard for me to send him off without really knowing about where he was going." She didn't wring her hands for long.

Hunkins joined the school's PTA and offered to do whatever, whenever she was needed in Preston's classroom. She empowered herself to know of Education says. Studies show that 80 out of 100 students go on to more education after high school if their parents are involved in their schooling. The Department of Education has seen studies like these and made parental involvement a priority. So has the Press-Gazette.

With the communitywide campaign Participate to Educate, the Press-Gazette, the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's Partners in Education committee, the Green Bay Area Drug Alliance and the Green Bay Parent Network encourage parents to get more involved in the schools. Participate to Educate kicks off in October and will continue through the school year. Today, we'll give you national statistics that show how family involvement in the schools benefits students, parents, schools and the business commuriity. These flat statistics come alive through the stories of local people. Special events are planned throughout the month, as well.

Turn to the Lifestyle section on page D-3 to see how you can get involved. Can't make the special events? We've asked the presenters to take your questions during live call-ins at the Press-Gazette. Also, we'll continue to bring you stories of area people who discovered unique ways to get involved in the schools. Local educators and students will give their own advice on ways to participate to educate. Why care? Parents who get involved will tell you why it's worth your effort.

"School is where my son (Matthew) spends the majority of his time," said parent JoAnn Cotter, De Pere. "If you don't take an active role now, you're not going to be able to be responsible for the way they turn out in the end." Pep rally for parents Monday it Inside Opinion, A-1 1 Your role as a parent must involve education Lifestyle, D1 Seventh-grader Chris Anderson credits his parents for his improvement in class today With help from his parents, De Pere's Dustin Rottier will be the first in his family to graduate college JoAnn Cotter's flexible work schedule allows her to be active in her kids' schooling Hixson is senior associate director of the Illinois-based Midwest Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities. His "Parents Are the Winning Difference" is free, and any parent is welcome to attend. Motivational speaker Judson Hixson will hold a pep rally for parents Monday to kick off the monthlong Participate to Educate campaign. Hixson will speak from 7-8 p.m.

in the Green Bay West High School auditorium, 966 Shawano Ave. Hixson mm HimHim Tuesday's SuperCash Thursday: WeatherOtter says: Partly sunny If he throws two touchdown passes against Dallas on Oct. 8, Brett Favre will set an NFL record. But the Packers quarterback is keeping the achievement in Hobart residents who have found iron and arsenic in their well water won't get any help from Ashwaubenon. The village board voted 6-0 Monday night to deny Hobart water from Ashwaubenon's iO Il "1 HIjiO 1 Around the Bay B-3 Classified C-6 Comics D-8 Lifestyle D-1 LocalState Money Nation A-3 Obituaries B-2 Opinion A-11 Records B-2 Sports C-1 TV listings D-9 Pick 3: 6-3-9 Michigan, Illinois lotteries Meet Antonio Freeman in today's Packers ProfileC-1 B-2 Weather: B-6 lh 0t.

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