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Lajean Rau, senior in journalism and mass communications, is interviewed by members of the press on her parents ' farm before the Yeksins arrived. While there, Rau of ten fielded questions from reporters, giving her parents a much. needed break. (Photo by J. Matthew Rhea) Secret Service agents follow alongas Russian President Boris Yeltsin cuts wheat in an American combine on theRau farm south of Wichicaduring his visit to ICARUS. (Photo by J. Matthew Rhea) •. Boats YELTSIN lit I9
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GROWING TOGETHER Continued from page 17 they have good minds, he said, putting his finger to his temple. But they have been brainwashed for so many years. Now it can change. We will never go back. Yeltsin moved toward the couch for a picture with my family, duck- ing with a hearty laugh to avoid getting his white hair caught in the ceiling fan. The Yeltsins presented my par- ents with a hand-painted, wooden tea set. This is old Russian art, Yeltsin said. My people have been doing this for hundreds of years. You can use it for vcdlcaor he said, tipping one of the cups and getting a laugh. Sensing his discomfort, my dad motioned for Yeltsin to take his tie oft Yeltsin promptly pulled the tic over his head, laughing and thank- ing my dad. He had already shed his coat earlier in the day. Naina Yeltsin, who stood qui- etly in the background most of the day, put the tie in her purse. When Yeltsin walked out into the Kansas heat, the circus began. Hundreds ofpeople flocked around as my dad tried to continue the tour outside. But the up-close-and-per- sonal time was over. Yeltsin shook hands and spoke to the people. From a distance,he was as down.tor earth and compelling as he had been across our table. Yeltsin took the wheel of the combine, waving his arms for the crowd and media to clear the way. Naina Yeltsin looked on with wonted eyes. He does not know how to drive this, she said. Yeltsin spoke atop the trailer- stage to the crowd that had been waiting several hours in the sum- mer sun to see hint I know now that 1 made the right decision when 1 picked Kan- sas to come to, Yeltsin said, wav- ing his arms, then putting his hand to his heart. I will tell you, Kansas has thebestfreedom,the best wheat and the best fanners in the world. When asked by a television reporter what he would take back to his country from the visit, Yeltsin motioned around the fann and said, Every- thing—together with the family. Yeltsin stayed until he had only lOrninutestomake it toMcConnell Air Force Base for his 330 p.m. departure to Ontario, Canada, where he was meeting with the Canadian government. As the Yeltsins were rushed to• ward the waiting motorcade, they looked into the crowd for members of my family, reaching to shake our hands and thank us again. Yeltsin hugged my dad and disappeared into the limousine. But before it could pull away, my mom appeared with an iced tea, which she quickly passed through an open window. ' hey ' re so hot, she said. I could tell they needed something to drink, A batten hour after Yeltsin left, about 15of the44:0 people whohad stood in our yard remained. Cater- en cleaned up, and Secret Service agents buzzed around. All that preparation, and he was here for barely an hour, my dad said. He and my brothers changed into their work clothes and imme- diately headed back to the field. The visit had interrupted harvest, the busiest time of a farmer ' s year. My family gave the Yeltsins a framed photograph of our family, which was taken in a nearby wheat field. 18 in BORIS YELTSIN
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SEEKING , POWER signs into yards seemed like adirtyprank kidswould play,butforMichelleSmithisopho- more in political science, it was serious business. Asa candidate for the Kansas Senate, Smith used the signs to help promote her political campaign. It was the Democratic Party that asked me to tun, she said. I had done some work on another candidate ' s campaign, and they encouraged me to ma. After accepting the ballot posi- tion, Smith started her political career. With past campaign experi- axe, she understoodhow to handle her own. Change was the driving force behind her campaign against Lana Oleen, It-Manhattan. Smith saw changes in her lifestyle,asshewaschallengedwith the task of striking a balance be- tween working on homework and her campaign. ' There was an OK balance, but it depended on the day. Someday it was easier than others, Smith said. I devoted mornings to classes and school work, and afternoons were filled with campaign work. Friends and family were instru- mental in helping Smith run and promote her campaign. Many of her friends worked with her by handing out campaign materials and planning speaking engage- ments, but her main supporter was her husband. My husband helped a lot. He anangedspeakingengagements,put 20 in Smnt FOR SENATE together and distributed brochures and also put up signs, she said. Everybcdyhad name tags.and thei all agreed that his should say, ' emo- rional support. ' While growing up in Leavenworth, Smith was exposed to the military community as well as the civilian side of life. I think I am tuned in to main- stream society, the said. I grew up in a single-parent home. I ' ve expe- rienced the hardships of divorce on families, but I ' ve seen the positive aspects, too. Duringher four years in the US. Army, Smith learned about gov- ernment and society. She was also exposed to international lifeduring her three-year tour in Germany. I ' vebeen involved in both sides of a mili- tary community. I un- derstand what thesol- diers need and what the civilians need, she said. Plus, I am involved in the K- State community. With this knowledge, I feel that I could best serve the people of this district. The campaign swallowed up much of Smith ' s time during the fall semester, but she said it was worth it. Although she lost the election to Oleen, Smith said she gained knowledge about the US. political system. It was definitely a learning ex- perience, Smithsaid. I woulddefi- nitely make some changes next time, but I learned something and that ' s what matters. Despite her defeat, Smith said the would run for office again. I plan to stay in Kansas and probably in thiscommunity, Smith said. I would run again if I had the chance and the money. Waiting for election results to come in, Smith is comforted by her husband Michael. Smith lost the election to Oleen, but said if she had the chance she would run again. (Photo by Shone Keyser) I want to see significant changes. I want to see a government that is responsive to the needs and wants of the people, Smith said. BY STEPHANIE HOELZEL
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