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Manhattan Christian Join Kansas State University’s Fighting For A Cure College To Open New MANHATTAN — Show your pride in Kansas State Uni- versity cancer research with a Activity Center Fighting for a Cure shirt, and wear it to the home football game or anywhere Saturday, Oct. 14, for the fourth annual K-State Fighting for a Cure Day. Join Sharon Snyder, first lady of Wildcat football, and the Snyder family; Eric Stonestreet, Emmy Award-winning actor and Kansas State University alumnus; Frank Tracz, director of bands at Kansas State Uni- versity; and many others by wearing a K-State Fighting for a Cure shirt to celebrate the uni- versity’s fight against cancer and honor its cancer survivors and researchers. The K-State Fighting for a Bill Snyder, head football coach at Kansas State University, Cure Day celebration will in- with a Fighting for a Cure shirt. The shirts are on sale now clude a halftime tribute by the through the university’s Johnson Cancer Research Center.The Pride of Wildcat Land, the fourth annual Fighting for a Cure Day will be Oct. 14. Kansas State University March- ing Band, and a tailgate party in Cat Town at Bill Snyder Family tan’s City Park and earlier campaigns are on Stadium. The new Howie’s Activity Center Supporters are asked to join the center’s Facebook page. Fighting for a Cure shirts the social media campaign to The Johnson Cancer Re- raise funds and awareness for Manhattan Christian College a tribute to the 468 alumni, eight varsity sports in the Na- publicize K-State Fighting for a search Center’s programs to the university’s Johnson Cancer will officially commemorate churches, and friends of the tional Christian College Ath- Cure Day by posting photos of support and advance Kansas Research Center. The shirts are her 90th anniversary with sev- college who gave $3.4 million letic Association and the themselves and friends wearing State University’s cancer re- purple with a white Powercat eral events that allow the public to build the project debt-free. Midwest Christian College the shirt, and including the search and education are made and the phrase, “Fighting Ever to come inside and experience Its name gives honor to min- Conference. To date, MCC has hashtag #HelpKStateFight- possible by private donations. Fighting for a Cure,” which is the new Howie’s Activity Cen- istry partners Howard and won 10 National Champi- Cancer. Photos from the 2016 inspired by the university’s ter at 1401 Laramie. Joann Wilson and Howie’s En- onships, 38 NCCAA Regional fight song “Wildcat Victory.” The week-long anniversary terprises, the trash and recy- Championships, and 52 MCCC Since 2014, the campaign has celebration includes a variety cling company they founded. Championships. In addition, 77 raised nearly $25,000 for cancer of free events such as the 15th of our Thunder athletes have Kansas tax collections $8.2M research and training of faculty Annual Leadership Breakfast This new multi-purpose fa- been recognized as First Team and students. more than expected in August on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 cility will provide the largest All-Americans. The shirts are available in TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ ahead of expectations. That’s a.m. followed by the official indoor programming space on also a 1.8 percent surplus over unisex, ladies’ and youth sizes, Kansas says it collected $8.2 ribbon cutting at 9:00 a.m., and campus and it is the first struc- Special ministry events and two months. and can be purchased for $20 million more in taxes than an- the first ture built to support the col- educational programming bring ticipated in August. Tax collections are running each from the Johnson Cancer lege’s athletic program. For more than 3,200 guests and The state Department of Rev- more than 7 percent ahead of Research Center, 1 Chalmers Thunder volleyball games on more than 70 years, MCC participants to MCC each year enue reported Friday that the previous fiscal year’s col- Hall, in person or online to be Friday, Sept. 15 at 3:00 p.m. has rented city facilities for and this new facility will en- Kansas took in more than $460 lections. Lawmakers enacted an shipped. More information is and 7:00 p.m. Details about all student life activities and col- hance those offerings. For a million in tax revenues when its income tax increase over Re- available at cancer.k-state.edu publican Gov. Sam Brown- of the festivities are available lege events. complete schedule of the official projection was $452 or by calling 785-532-6705. million. The surplus was 1.8 back’s veto to help balance the on the college website Despite not having any ath- leadership training that is al- Shirts will also be available percent. budget. mccks.edu. letic facilities on campus, 35% ready scheduled on campus for purchase at the Purple It’s similar to what happened Revenue Secretary Sam Howie’s Activity Center, the of the student body is involved both inside and outside the Williams said it’s too early to Power Play community pep in July. Since the state’s current capstone project of the col- in the athletic program that has classroom go online to the cal- tell whether economic growth is rally 5-8 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. budget year began July 1, its lege’s Next Generation cam- been consistently recognized endar of events at mccks.edu. total tax collections of $914 boosting revenues. 1 at Manhattan Broadcasting’s paign which began in 2015, is nationally. 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Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 22 KDA Welcomes Tyson Foods’ Investment in Kansas MANHATTAN, Kan. — payments to farmers from the and more. This project converts an organic fertilizer. Kansas Today’s announcement that new poultry operation, along that growth potential into real grain farms will now have a Tyson Foods, Inc. will soon with its purchase of grain and economic growth in our state,” new marketing outlet in the build a $320 million, state-of- utilities, is expected to generate said McClaskey. Agriculture is form of direct grain contracts the-art poultry complex in east- a direct annual economic bene- the largest industry and eco- with Tyson Foods. ern Kansas was the result of a fit to the state of Kansas of $150 nomic driver in Kansas, provid- A project of this magnitude tremendous collaboration of million. ing nearly $68 billion annually, which will have significant im- local leaders, the agriculture in- For the past two years, hun- about 45 percent of the state’s pact on the economic growth of dustry, and state and federal dreds of meetings have been economy. the region is a direct result of government. held with agriculture industry Governor Sam Brownback the collaborative efforts be- “Tyson Foods is one of the leaders to discuss the opportu- and Senator Pat Roberts both tween public and private part- largest food companies in the nities in and the barriers to eco- have been strong advocates for ners. The Kansas Department of world, and we welcome the nomic growth. These meetings agricultural growth in Kansas, Agriculture is committed to poultry business unit to led to the development of the and for this project in particular. serving and growing the state’s Kansas,” said Kansas Secretary Kansas Agriculture Growth “The Governor and our senior largest industry by continuing of Agriculture Jackie Mc- Strategy which identified out- senator both recognize the pos- to develop opportunities for the Claskey. “Their investment in comes for growth for 19 agri- itive economic benefits that will communities of Kansas. our state is an indicator of the culture sectors, including touch many communities in Local leaders worked with support and enthusiasm shown poultry. The Kansas poultry in- eastern Kansas,” said Mc- several state agencies to estab- by local leaders who saw this dustry is currently ranked 34th Claskey. lish this long-term partnership opportunity for economic in the nation in terms of egg and In addition to the direct ben- with Tyson Foods, including the growth in their community.” poultry meat sales with a total efits to the economy of Leaven- Kansas Department of Agricul- The company will construct economic contribution of al- worth County, the Kansas ture, the Kansas Department of a processing plant, hatchery and most $119.5 million. agriculture industry will see Commerce, the Kansas Depart- feed mill near the city of “The Kansas agriculture in- other areas of growth. The ment of Health and Environ- Tonganoxie, in Leavenworth dustry has been focused for sev- grower network will provide ment, the Kansas Department County. The complex will em- eral years on developing a opportunities for family farms of Transportation and the ploy approximately 1,600 peo- strategic growth plan, and that to diversify and add a new rev- Kansas Water Office. ple and contract with northeast process has identified strong enue source from managing Kansas farmers and ranchers to growth potential in the poultry poultry houses as well as re- raise chickens. According to sector with available land re- duced soil fertility costs from Tyson Foods, the payroll and sources, nearby feed supplies, the utilization of poultry litter as Trump rescinding DACA program protecting young immigrants WASHINGTON (AP) — long as their applications are ment has a responsibility to de- for a broader immigration over- President Donald Trump on submitted by Oct. 5, 2017, one fend and secure our borders, but haul in Congress. Tuesday began dismantling the month from Tuesday. No per- we must do so in a way that up- His approach - essentially government program protecting mits will be revoked before holds all that is decent and ex- kicking the can down the road hundreds of thousands of young their existing expiration dates, ceptional about our nation.” and letting Congress deal with immigrants who were brought and applications already in the Trump’s announcement came it- is fraught with potential peril into the country illegally as pipeline will be processed, they the same day as a deadline set for his own party. Trump’s de- children. Attorney General Jeff said. by a group of Republican state cision to take a harder line on Sessions declared the Obama Trump, in a statement, said officials who said they would young immigrants unless Con- administration’s program “an the change would be “a gradual challenge DACA in court un- gress intervenes threatens to unconstitutional exercise of au- process, not a sudden phase less the Trump administration emphasize deep divisions thority” that must be revoked. out.” rescinded the program. Admin- among Republicans who have New applications will be “Thus, in effect, I am not istration officials argued the long struggled with the issue. halted for President Barack going to just cut DACA off, but program might not hold up in Obama’s Deferred Action for rather provide a window of op- court - and said that allowing Childhood Arrivals program, portunity for Congress to fi- the lawsuit to proceed would which has provided nearly nally act,” he said. He said he throw the program into far more 800,000 young immigrants a re- did not favor punishing children chaos than the move they chose. prieve from deportation and the for the actions of their parents. Trump has spent months ability to work legally in the At the same time, though, “we wrestling with what to do with U.S. in the form of two-year, re- must also recognize that we are DACA, which he slammed dur- newable work permits. a nation of opportunity because ing his campaign as illegal “I’m here today to announce we are a nation of law” and “amnesty.” Many of his closest that the program known as “young Americans have advisers, including Sessions, DACA that was effectuated dreams, too.” policy adviser Stephen Miller, under the Obama administra- His action drew swift criti- and former chief strategist tion is being rescinded,” Ses- cism from many immigration Steve Bannon argue that the sions announced. advocates and Democratic law- program is unconstitutional and But the administration is giv- makers. have urged Trump to follow PUBLISHED WEEKLY EVERY THURSDAY ing Congress six months to House Democratic leader through on his campaign prom- come up with a legislative fix - Nancy Pelosi called Trump’s ise to end it. Manhattan Free Press “should it choose to,” Sessions decision “a deeply shameful act But Trump has repeatedly ex- Jon A. and Linda L. Brake, Publishers said - before the government of political cowardice and a pressed sympathy for the young Publishers of the Blue Rapids Free Press and the Manhattan FreePress stops renewing permits for peo- despicable assault on innocent people protected by the pro- ple already covered by the pro- young people in communities gram. Mailing Address: gram. across America.” “I think the Dreamers are ter- P.O. Box 1191, Manhattan, Ks 66505 E-Mail: According to Department of Some Republicans objected, rific,” Trump said last week, [email protected] or [email protected] Homeland Security officials, too. using a term popularized by “Were it left to me to decide whether people with permits whose re- Sen. John McCain of Arizona supporters of the program, we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a newals are set to expire be- said Trump was taking “the which was created in 2012 as a government, I should not hesitate a 785-537-8953 tween now and March 5, 2018, wrong approach,” and he stopgap as the Obama adminis- moment to prefer the latter.” - Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Cell Phone 785-557-1694 will be able to re-apply - so added: “The federal govern- tration pushed unsuccessfully NewsNews

Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 33 Alumni Association unveils stained glass mural paying tribute to icons of Kansas State University MANHATTAN, Kan. – On design utilizing nearly 5,000 Sept. 2, the K-State Alumni As- hand-cut pieces of colored sociation unveiled a stunning glass. Compton Construction 14 feet x 7 feet stained glass Services, also located in Wi- mural paying tribute to four chita, made the wood frame- iconic buildings on campus – work for the mural and was buildings that represent K- responsible for the installation State’s history and tradition, ac- at the Alumni Center. It took ap- ademic excellence, student life proximately one year to com- and campus beauty. The stained plete the intricate work glass masterpiece, revealed dur- involved in making the mural. ing a donor reception, is the “We are passionate about K- newest K-State artifact on dis- State and very pleased in the play at the Alumni Center and way Marcus’s design captures is located on the first floor of the beauty of campus and the the facility, adjacent to the Toin- pride alumni have for K-State,” ton Great Room. said Gib and Brenda. “Rayer’s Bearden Stained Glass did a The mural, entitled “A Spot I masterful job in translating the Love Full Well,” was made pos- design and handcrafting it into sible through the generosity of the stained glass mural. We are Gib and Brenda Compton of honored to be able to pay trib- Park City, Kansas. Both are ute to K-State in this way and to graduates of K-State, Gib in share this work of art with all 1980 and Brenda in 1977. who visit the K-State Alumni “A stained glass mural repre- Center.” senting K-State has been a vi- sion of ours for many years,” “This project truly is a dream said Amy Button Renz, presi- Posing before the stained glass mural unveiled at the K-State Alumni Center on Sept 2, are: (front row, left to right) Amy come true for the Alumni Asso- dent and CEO of the K-State Button Renz, president and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association; Brenda Compton, alumna and donor for mural; (back ciation,” added Renz. “It was a Alumni Association. “The row, left to right) Heather Gigax, production and art manager, Rayer’s Bearden Stained Glass; Randall Rayer, CEO, Rayer’s team effort to make it possible Alumni Center was designed to Bearden Stained Glass; Gib Compton, alumnus and donor for mural; Marcus Gilbert, alumnus and artist of the mural design; and I thank everyone who had a serve as a welcoming home and Steve Rotramel, Compton Construction Services. role it, from Gib and Brenda, to base for alumni and friends re- Marcus, the team at Rayer’s turning to campus. The many alumni like Gib and Brenda Gilbert, a 2016 K-State gradu- casing the university’s tradition War I Memorial Stadium, as Bearden Stained Glass, Comp- artifacts and memorabilia dis- Compton who made this artistic ate, who entered a campus-wide and history. Gilbert, a print- well as various elements repre- ton Construction Services and played throughout the facility tribute possible and a talented design competition sponsored maker from Manhattan, Kansas, senting the state of Kansas. the staff at the Alumni Associa- are reminders of K-State’s tra- team of individuals with the by the Alumni Association. The submitted the winning entry tion who helped in coordinating ditions and this new mural now skills to make our vision a real- competition, open to K-State which included images of An- A team of ten individuals the project. It’s an achievement serves as a centerpiece for our ity.” faculty, staff and students, had derson Hall, Hale Library, the from Rayer’s Bearden Stained that we can all be proud of and heritage. We are fortunate to The artwork for the mural one guideline: create a drawing Alumni Center and the Berney Glass in Wichita, Kansas, cre- will be enjoyed by generations have loyal and passionate was designed by Marcus of classic K-State icons show- Family Welcome Center/World ated the mural from Gilbert’s to come.” Best of the best: Kansas State University ranks among Top 25 campuses in nation for inclusion MANHATTAN — Kansas flects the dedication and com- all of our students as well as a Evaluation of current policies Alliance, or SAGA, and our members of its campus and sur- State University has earned the mitment Kansas State Univer- supportive work environment and procedures is always evolv- other K-State student organiza- rounding communities to be nation's highest ranking — five sity has made in the past 10 for faculty and staff." ing and the many partners work tions have been working hard more secure, educated and pro- stars — for being an inclusive years to become a more inclu- To earn a place in Campus to meet expectations of stu- over the last few years to pro- ductive in their personal and institution. sive and diverse campus," said Pride's Top 25 listing, an insti- dents, faculty and staff that en- vide our campus with the tools professional surroundings. Campus Pride, the leading Brandon Haddock, coordinator tution had to score the highest sure their respect and safety. and space necessary to become national educational organiza- of the university's LGBT Re- percentages in the LGBTQ- These partnerships have been such an inclusive place for all "If you are looking for the tion for LGBTQ and ally col- source Center. Haddock credits friendly benchmarks for poli- integral in making K-State an LGBT students," said Adam most trusted, reliable list of lege students and campus the work of the K-State Sexual- cies, programs and practices. open and affirming campus to Carr, alliance president. LGBTQ-friendly colleges, then groups, has included the univer- ity and Gender Alliance, Gen- This year's listing includes col- all students, Haddock said. "Whether it be speaking to you have found the right one," sity on its list of the Top 25 der Collective and other leges from 16 states. These Among the ways the univer- classes, hosting events on cam- said Shane Windmeyer, execu- schools in the nation for university student organiza- campuses represent a range of sity promotes and practices in- pus, working with other multi- tive director of Campus Pride LGBTQ inclusion in policies, tions, along with the LGBTQ* academic studies with student clusion include the adoption of cultural student organizations and creator of the Campus Pride programs and practice. The Faculty Staff Alliance, oSTEM populations from 807 to more a discrimination statement that and the Student Governing As- Index. "LGBTQ youth and fam- rankings are determined by the at K-State, university adminis- than 45,000, public and private includes both sexual orientation sociation, or just holding ilies today want to know what organization's Campus Pride tration and campus partners, for schools alike. and gender identity; providing weekly meetings for all to at- campuses are doing when it Index, a national benchmarking helping the university earn the Kansas State University's training to faculty, staff and ad- tend, we hope that these spaces comes to inclusive policies, tool for inclusion policies. More top Campus Pride ranking. LGBT Center and university ministrators on inclusivity; cel- will continue to affirm the iden- programs and practices. This than 300 universities and col- "Receiving the highest possi- partners use the annual Campus ebrating and recognizing the tities of our LGBT students and 'best of the best' list highlights leges in the nation participate in ble ranking from Campus Pride Pride Index survey to develop accomplishments of LGBTQ provide educational opportuni- the Top 25. These are the cam- the Campus Pride Index. has been part of our K-State goals for the university on pol- students; and offering such ties for everyone." puses leading the way for Kansas State University is 2025 student life initiatives," icy and practices that promote a events as the Lavender Gradua- In naming the university to LGBTQ inclusion and who the only school in Kansas and said Pat Bosco, vice president more inclusive environment. tion, Sexuality and Gender Al- its Top 25 list, Campus Pride have come out to support the only Big 12 Conference for student life and dean of stu- The center works with many liance's Little Apple Pride, and noted the work of the LGBT LGBTQ students from the first school to be included in the Top dents. "Our welcoming campus campus partners to evaluate Transgender Day of Remem- Resource Center and its dedica- day of classes through gradua- 25 listing. provides an intentional commit- progress toward inclusivity of brance. tion to helping LGBT students, tion day." "This five-star ranking re- ment to the student success of sexuality and gender identity. "The Sexuality and Gender staff and faculty and allied

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Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 44 As GOP Senators, Governors Pitch Plan to Save Obamacare, White House ‘Can’t Imagine’ Backing Bailout By Fred Lucas The HHS media office did tion subsidies, which would be The Daily Signal not respond to The Daily Sig- a focus of hearings set to take The White House says it nal’s inquiry by deadline. place over the next two weeks. “can’t imagine” supporting an The HHS did announce An Obamacare repeal-and- Obamacare bailout, even as Thursday that it would chip replace bill failed in the Senate some Republican senators and away at one aspect of promot- by one vote in July, which pre- governors are urging boosting ing Obamacare, by cutting vented it from going to confer- federal subsidies to insurance funding for advertising out- ence committee to be companies to stabilize the en- reach for enrollment 90 percent, reconciled with a bill that dangered Obamacare ex- from $100 million last year to passed the House. changes. $10 million this year. Senate Majority Leader The Senate Health, Educa- Obamacare, formally known Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is re- tion, Labor and Pensions as the Affordable Care Act, in- portedly open to a bipartisan (HELP) Committee will be cluded three potential bailout compromise, but only if it in- holding hearings starting next provisions for insurers. One of cludes reforms to the Oba- week on ways to maintain the them was the cost-sharing re- macare law. health insurance markets and is duction subsidies, which use Insurance companies want to expected to consider an in- taxpayer dollars to subsidize know now about how subsidies crease in subsidies for insurers. deductibles and copayments for will proceed ahead of open en- Meanwhile, a bipartisan plans purchased by households rollment for the Obamacare group of governors, led by with incomes of less than 250 marketplace this fall, said Ed Ohio’s John Kasich, a Republi- percent of the federal poverty Haislmaier, senior research fel- can, and Colorado’s John Hick- level. low in domestic policy studies enlooper, a Democrat, unveiled Since the legislative lan- at The Heritage Foundation. a plan calling for Congress to guage of the Obamacare law “Cost-sharing subsidies don’t create a temporary fund for didn’t describe how to fund it, do anything to stabilize the states to reimburse insurance the House of Representatives market,” Haislmaier told The companies for major losses. sued the Obama administration Daily Signal. Americans need an alterna- for paying nearly $14 billion “Bailout” would be a more tive to the mainstream media. through the program. The appropriate term for increased But this can't be done alone. House won in U.S. District cost-sharing subsidies, if the in- Find out more >> Court, but the Obama adminis- crease isn’t paired with deregu- The Daily Signal asked tration appealed to the U.S. Cir- lation of the unsubsidized White House press secretary cuit Court of Appeals for the market, he said. Sarah Huckabee Sanders about District of Columbia. The “The Kasich-Hickenlooper the proposal. Her initial reac- Trump administration has not plan would just throw more tion was negative, but referred announced a determination on money at it. That would clearly further questions to the Depart- whether it would defend the be a bailout,” Haislmaier said. ment of Health and Human case. In July, President Donald Services. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R- Trump threatened to take away “I can’t imagine that would Tenn., chairman of the Senate the exemption members of be something we would want to HELP panel, reportedly wants Congress and their staffs have be involved in,” Sanders said. to fund the cost-sharing reduc- from Obamacare. Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 55 Ending rape culture won't be easy. The Topeka Capital- girls is called the `red zone,' be- We shouldn't ask women to Journal, Aug. 25 cause that's the time in a college take responsibilities and pre- woman's life that she's most cautions that we aren't willing Alarming signs near K-State likely to be sexually assaulted,'' to ask men to take. Every fe- suggest threat Wesch told The Topeka Capital- male student is someone's Risks of sexual assault on Journal. daughter, but every male stu- campus are real, not a source of A culture that encourages dent is also someone's son. humor young men to prey upon young women can't and shouldn't be ``I think that's that bias we Harmless jokes or examples encouraged or sustained. Uni- have,'' Wesch told The Capital- of a threatening culture of sex- versities have a role to play. So Journal. ``Our anxiety says, ual assault? do the parents and friends of the `Ooh, our daughters could be male students. So do the male victims,' but our anxiety doesn't That's the key question when students themselves, who have say, `Ooh, our sons could be examining the off-campus signs no excuse for making light of perpetrators.' And I think that seen in Manhattan during such a serious problem. bias we really have to get past.'' Kansas State University's move-in day last Saturday. One ``But what about the No single answer exists to read: ``freshman girls drop-off.'' women?'' some will ask. eliminating campus sex as- The other said: ``hope you're Shouldn't young women learn saults. Merely removing the 18!!'' not to put themselves at risk? banners in question wouldn't Why should they attend parties? necessarily prevent a particular The temptation for those Why should they let their assault. hearing about the signs will be guards down? to take the first option. Unfortu- All students should take re- nately, lived experience sug- In a perfect world, there's no sponsibility for themselves and gests the second is closer to the question that college students their actions. Law enforcement truth. would be better off focusing on and the judiciary should take their studies and drinking only prompt action to hold perpetra- Manhattan psychologist coffee and carbonated bever- tors accountable. All of us Sarah Wesch wrote a widely ages. In a perfect world, there's should be mindful of the mes- shared Facebook post about the no question there would be sages we send to young men signs. She noted that in her ex- fewer campus complications if and women, and we should perience with K-State's Coun- students didn't have sex. demonstrate respect in our own seling Services, many freshman lives. women reported being raped at The world isn't perfect, the beginning of the school though, and neither are students Ending rape culture won't be year. in their late teens and 20s. easy. But it is a moral impera- ``We know that the first six tive. weeks of college for freshman

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sory Board Mayor Reddi closed the public port the entire budget because Appointment of Dr. Michae- comments. of these two items. Manhattan City Commission line Chance-Reay, 3026 Cherry Commissioner Morse stated Mayor Reddi voiced her sup- Hill Road, to fill the unexpired that she hoped the increase in port for the proposed 0.350 mill August 15th Meeting Minutes term of Livie Olsen. Dr. the transient guest tax from six levy increase and highlighted (Edited for space) to the Flint Hills Breadbasket, Asia exhibit fundraising efforts Chance-Reay’s term begins im- percent to seven percent would the reductions that were made MINUTES generally located to the south- and highlighted funding sources mediately and will expire be put aside for the future ex- from the initial budget. She dis- CITY COMMISSION east of the intersection of S. and anticipated cost estimates. March 31, 2018. pansion of the Convention Cen- cussed the mandates the City MEETING TUESDAY, AU- 10th Street and Yuma Street and The Commission authorized City-University Special Proj- ter. She discussed several items has responded to, the associated GUST 15, 2017 S. 9th Street and Yuma Street, the Mayor and City Clerk to ex- ects Fund Committee in the 2018 Budget and stated expenses for additional security, 7:00 P.M. based on the findings in the ecute an Agreement for profes- Appointment of P. J. Hopfin- that she wanted to ensure that and the importance to provide The Regular Meeting of the Staff Report(See Attachment sional services, in an amount ger, 1632 McCain Lane, to fill the Convention and Visitors funding for the Flint Hills Area City Commission was held at No. 4), with the five condition not to exceed $45,579.00, with a one-year Student term. Mr. Bureau (CVB) is fundedappro- Transportation Agency (aTa) 7:00 p.m. in the City Commis- of approval. BG Consultants, of Manhattan, Hopfinger’s term begins imme- priately to bring people to Man- multi-route public transporta- sion Room. Mayor Usha Reddi Kansas, for the Sunset Zoo diately and will expire June 30, hattan and to promote the tion. She stated that she was and CommissionersLinda ORDINANCE NO. 7307 – Parking Lot Expansion Project 2018. community. comfortable supporting the six Morse, Michael L. MUNICIPAL FACILITY RE- (CIP #SZ032P). Appointment of Glen Hillary Badger, Assistant Di- action items as proposed and Dodson,Wynn Butler,and VIEW – TRAFFIC OPERA- DEVELOPMENT Buickerood, 2051 Kerr Drive, rector of Finance, responded to stated the items removed from Karen McCulloh were present. TIONS FACILITY AGREEMENT – KSU to fill a one-year Student term. questions from the Commission the budget will come up again Also present were the City EXPANSION FOUNDATION OFFICE Mr. Buickerood’s term begins regarding the Convention and in the future. Manager Ron R. Fehr, Deputy The Commission found that PARK, PHASE II – WATER immediately and will expire Visitors Bureau (CVB) budget Commissioner McCulloh City Manager Jason Hilgers, the public interests to be served (WA1712) AND STORMWA- June 30, 2018. and funding support for 2018. stated this is her 17th budget Assistant City Manager Kiel by the proposed expansion of TER (SM1713) IMPROVE- Human Rights and Services Lyle Butler, President/Chief and her last. She commented Mangus, City Attorney the Traffic Operations Facility MENTS Board Executive Officer (CEO), Man- that she is very supportive of Katharine Jackson, City Clerk grounds and fencing outweigh The Commission authorized Appointment of Stan Mor- hattan Area Chamber of Com- growth, but growth brings more Gary S. Fees,9 staff, and ap- the impacts upon legitimate City Administration to finalize gan, 2112 Buckner Drive, to fill merce, provided additional expenses and difficult to know proximately 40 interested citi- community interests; and ap- and the Mayor and City Clerk the unexpired term of Stephanie information and clarification on what the happy medium is to zens. proved Ordinance No. 7307 au- to execute an Agreement for the Morris. Mr. Morgan’s term be- the CVB budget and request. make the budget work. CONSENT AGENDA thorizing the expansion of the Construction of the Public In- gins immediately and will ex- He informed the Commission Commissioner Butler stated (* denotes those items dis- Traffic Operations Facility, gen- frastructure by Owner/Devel- pire March 9, 2018. that the budget amount is cor- that people riding the Flint Hills cussed) erally located north of Fort oper, the KSU Foundation, for Parks and Recreation Advi- rect. He provided additional in- Area Transportation Agency MINUTES Riley Boulevard, south of El water (WA1712) and stormwa- sory Board formation and an update on the (aTa) should pay for the ex- The Commission approved Paso Lane, west of S. 10th ter (SM1713) and improve- Appointment of Curt Her- Conference Center expansion panded bus service and the the minutes of the Regular City Street and on both sides of S. ments for the KSU Foundation rman, 3405 Woodduck Way, to study. He stated that in an ideal service should not be subsi- Commission Meeting held 11th Street, based on the find- Office Park, Phase II. fill the unexpired USD 383 world, the Chamber and the Ad- dized. He reiterated his concern Tuesday, August 1, 2017. ings in the Staff Report(See At- AWARD CONTRACT - term of Leah Fliter. Mr. Her- visory Board would like to see that the Conference Center debt CLAIMS REGISTER tachment No. 5). HERITAGE SQUARE rman’s term begins immedi- the one percent set aside for should not be funded by prop- NO. 2858 * RESOLUTION NORTH, UNIT 2, STREET ately and will expire June 30, capital improvements to bring erty taxes, but by economic de- The Commission approved NO. 081517-A – ISSUE – (ST1701), WATER (WA1701), 2019. more visitors to the community velopment funds. He voiced Claims Register No. 2858 au- TEMPORARY NOTE SE- AND SANITARY SEWER After discussion, and not spent on operational support to reduce the proposed thorizing and approving the RIES 2017-03 (SS1701) IMPROVEMENTS Commissioner Dodson moved costs. budget further by reducing the payment of claims from July Ron Fehr, City Manager, pre- The Commission accepted to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Dodson stated use of property tax funded 26, 2017, to August 8, 2017, in sented an overview on results of the Engineer’s Opinion of Prob- Commissioner McCulloh sec- that everyone has worked hard items. the amount of the Temporary Note Series No. able Cost in the amount of onded the motion. On a roll call on this budget and trade-offs After further discussion and $4,465,145.10. 2017-03 sale held earlier today. $1,482,390.50; and awarded vote, motion carried 5-0. have been made. He com- additional comments from the The Commission approved and authorized the Mayor and mented about reductions to the Commission, the Commission FINAL PLAT – 12TH& accepting the best bid for sell- City Clerk to execute a con- GENERAL AGENDA Capital Improvements Program desired to have six separate mo- BLUEMONT LOFTS RESI- ing the notes; and approved struction contract in the amount ORDINANCE NO. 7308 - and the challenges to invest and tions made for each respective DENTIAL PUD Resolution No. 081517-A issu- of $999,777.09 to Bayer Con- ADOPT - 2018 BUDGET; keep ahead of the game. He also item. The Commission accepted ing Temporary Note Series No. struction, Inc., of Manhattan, ORDINANCE NO. 7309 - highlighted items that have im- Ron Fehr, City Manager, the easements and rights-of- 2017-03 in the amount of Kansas, for the Heritage Square AMEND - 2017 BUDGET; pacted the budget. He voiced thanked the City Commission, way, as shown on the Final Plat $3,270,000.00 to finance: The North, Unit 2, Street (ST1701), RESOLUTION NO. 081517- support with the budget as pro- the City Finance Department of 12th& Bluemont Lofts Resi- Highlands at Grand Mere, Unit Water (WA1701), and Sanitary B - APPROVE - 2018-2022 posed. and the Department Heads for dential Planned Unit Develop- One/Prairie Village at The Sewer (SS1701) Improvements. CAPITAL IMPROVE- Commissioner McCullohalso their work on the budget and re- ment, generally located at the Highlands, Unit One - Sanitary AWARD CONTRACT - MENTS PROGRAM (CIP); voiced concern with reductions lated items. northeast corner of the intersec- Sewer Improvements (SS1714), JULIETTE AVENUE WA- FIRST READING - IN- to the Capital Improvements tion of 12th Street and Blue- Sanitary Sewer Improvements TERLINE IMPROVE- CREASE Program and provided clarifica- RECOVERABLE GRANT - mont Avenue, based on (SS1715), Street Improvements MENTS (WA1709) - TRANSIENT GUEST tion on revenue sources re- REPAIR SEWER AND RE- conformance with the Manhat- (ST1705), and Water Improve- The Commission accepted TAX; FIRST READING - ceived for projects that do not PLACEMENT OF WINDOWS tan Urban Area Subdivision ments (WA1710); Wells Land- the Engineer’s Opinion of Prob- 2018 SALARY ORDI- increase the mill levy. She -MANHATTAN HOUSING Regulations. ing Sanitary Sewer able Cost in the amount of NANCE; AND RESOLU- stated that she was ready to ap- AUTHORITY APARTMENT ORDINANCE NO. 7305 – Improvements (SS1629); Allen $145,934.00, and awarded and TION NO. 081517-C - prove the proposed budget. TOWERS REZONE – LOTS 1 AND 3, Road Sanitary Sewer Improve- authorized the Mayor and City MEMORANDUM OF Commissioner Butler stated JasonHilgers, Deputy City MANHATTAN MEDICAL ments (SS1613); College Clerk to execute a construction AGREEMENT - LOCAL that the additional use of the Manager, presented an CENTER PUD, PHASE 1 Heights Stormwater Improve- contract in the amount of 2275 INTERNATIONAL AS- Economic Development Fund overview of the item. He high- The Commission approved ments (SM1616); and West An- $119,836.05 to Pavers, Inc., of SOCIATION OF FIRE- for debt payment on the Confer- lighted components in the draft Ordinance No. 7305 rezoning a derson Avenue Interceptor Salina, Kansas, for the Juliette FIGHTERS ence Center is appropriate be- Recoverable Advance Agree- 0.88 acre tract consisting of a Sanitary Sewer Improvements Avenue Waterline Improve- Hillary Badger, Assistant Di- cause the Conference Center is ment, discussed the process portion of Lots 1 and 3, Man- (SS1620). ments (WA1709). rector of Finance, presented an an economic development proj- andtimeline to make the im- hattan Medical Center PUD, AGREEMENT – PRO- PURCHASE – WASTE- overview of the item. She high- ect. He said that he did not want provements, and highlighted the Phase 1, from Commercial FESSIONAL SERVICES – WATER AERATION BASIN lighted the 2018 published mill to see funds from property taxes possible motion. He then re- Planned Unit Development to CAMPUS PERIMETER DIFFUSER REPLACE- levies; the 2018 Budget sum- used to fund the Conference sponded to questions from the C-1, Restricted Business Dis- TRAFFIC FLOW AND MENT (SS1709, CIP mary for the General Fund, the Center. He also stated that he Commission regarding the trict, and amending Ordinance PEDESTRIAN CROSS- #WW146P) Special Revenue Funds, the could not support the additional sprinkler improvements and the Nos. 3999, 6451 and 7111 WALK IMPROVEMENTS The Commission authorized Bond and Interest Fund, and the funding increase requested by request received from the Man- based on findings in the Staff STUDY (CIP #CU038P) a sole source purchase for the Enterprise Funds; highlighted the Flint Hills Area Transporta- hattan Housing Authority. Reports(See Attachment Nos. 2 The Commission authorized WWTP Aeration Basin Diffuser the General Fund Budget for tion Agency (aTa) for its fixed- and 3), as recommended by the the Mayor and City Clerk to ex- Replacement Project (SS1709, 2017 and 2018; discussed the route bus service. He said the JoAnn Sutton, Executive Di- Manhattan Urban Area Plan- ecute a professional services CIP # WW146P), from JCI In- Conference Center debt pay- City could have reached a flat rector, Manhattan Housing Au- ning Board. agreement, in an amount not to dustries, Inc., of Lee’s Summit, ment and proposed funding mill levy increase by not using thority, thanked the City ORDINANCE NO. 7306 – exceed $37,925.00, with Olsson Missouri, in the amount of sources; presented the Tourism the Bond and Interest Fund for Commission for considering MUNICIPAL FACILITY RE- Associates, of Manhattan, $48,510.83, to be paid from the & Convention Promotion the Conference Center debt VIEW – SOUTHEAST Kansas, for the Campus Wastewater Fund. (Transient Guest Tax) Budget payments and by not funding Continued NEIGHBORHOOD Perimeter Traffic Flow and IN-KIND TRANSFER - and the proposed mill levy in- the additional request from aTa. RECREATION CENTER/ Pedestrian Crosswalk Improve- 1990 E-ONE CYCLONE 75 crease; provided the 2018 CIP He stated that he could not sup- Page 14 MODIFICATION TO FLINT ments Study (CIP #CU038P). FOOT QUINT FIRE funding summary and map of HILLS BREADBASKET * AGREEMENT – TRUCK CIP requests; presented the The Commission found that PROFESSIONAL SERV- The Commission authorized 2017 Budget amendments for the public interests to be served ICES – SUNSET ZOO the in-kind transfer of the Title the Special Street & Highway by the proposed Southeast PARKING LOT EXPAN- and Ownership of the 1990 E- Fund, the General Improvement Neighborhood Recreation Cen- SION (CIP #SZ032P) ONE Cyclone 75 foot Quint Fund, and the Special Street ter and modifications to the Ron Fehr, City Manager, re- Fire Truck to the Riley County Maintenance Fund; and high- Flint Hills Breadbasket out- sponded to questions from the Fire Department. lighted six action items for the weigh the impacts upon legiti- Commission. He provided addi- BOARD Commission to consider. She mate community interests; and tional information on the Sunset APPOINTMENTS then responded to questions approved Ordinance No. 7306 Zoo parking lot project and The Commission approved from the Commission. authorizing the proposed Mu- funding source. appointments by Mayor Reddi Mayor Reddi opened the nicipal Facility for the proposed Eddie Eastes, Director of to various boards and commit- public comments on the 2018 Southeast Neighborhood Recre- Parks and Recreation, provided tees of the City. Budget and related Budget ation Center and modifications an update on the Expedition Arts and Humanities Advi- items. Hearing no comments, Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 77 Jesse Ertz, D.J. Reed Shine in Kansas State's 55-19 Win over Central Arkansas

KSU Sports Information to be able to make plays in front While quick to share credit, Jesse Ertz broke a school of them, it felt very natural. I Ertz and Reed certainly helped record and D.J. Reed matched a wasn't trying to do too much. spark K-State's decisive victory feat last accomplished by a man I've been working hard and over the Bears, who entered the whose name sits in K-State's everything just happened natu- weekend ranked No. 15 in the "Ring of Honor" at Bill Snyder rally." FCS. Family Stadium in the No. 19 Ertz and Reed each shared Up only 17-16 late in the Wildcats' 55-19 win over Cen- the credit for their stellar starts second quarter, Ertz rifled a first tral Arkansas on Saturday night. with the teammates who helped down pass to Pringle, who Ertz, K-State's senior quar- make it happen. shook one defender with a juke terback, went 10-of-16 through For Ertz, it was his deeply move before bolting by every- the air for a career-high 333 talented pool of receivers who one else for a 55-yard touch- yards, four touchdowns and made short passes into medium down. zero interceptions. His perform- gains and medium connections About two minutes later, ance calculated out to an effi- into long plays. Reed pulled in his first punt of ciency rating of 319.8, which "Everything I threw, they ran the season and took it to the bested Allen Webb's school- the same distance after that," house. The very next series, record mark of 300.9 set in Ertz said of his receivers, as Reed, in his second season at K- 2005. four different Wildcats — State, jumped a deep pass for "Outstanding," running back Pringle, Isaiah Harris, Isaiah his fourth career interception Dalvin Warmack said of Ertz's Zuber and Dalton Schoen — with the Wildcats. performance. "It really didn't reeled in a touchdown pass. "I thought, for sure, this surprise me, though. If you "We knew we had the talent and camp he took even another would have seen how hard he we've been talking about that step," Ertz said of Reed, refer- worked all spring, all summer, for a while, that once we all get encing his work against Pringle it was just another day for on the same page, once every- this fall camp. "Usually Jesse." one comes along and develops, (Pringle) is the type of guy that "Jesse was great all camp, all we were going to be deep, we I can count on that he's going to summer, all spring, and hope- were going to have a lot of peo- win on his route almost every fully we'll see some more of ple make plays, especially after time. He's just strong, fast, all of Jesse playing like that," added the catch. We have a special those things, and there's a few Byron Pringle, who reeled in group and hopefully we can be times where D.J. gets him (in three passes for 121 yards that consistent with it. practice) and it kind of opens included a touchdown. "I'm Reed complimented the your eyes, like, 'That man's proud of Jesse." blocking of K-State's kickoff going to make some plays this Reed, a junior defensive and punt return units for open- year.' He got a pick tonight, back, impacted K-State's sea- ing up plenty of space for him made plays on special teams and he'll be there all season son-opening victory from the D.J. Reed (2) and Jayd Kirby 46 take down the runner. (Photo by Ben Brake) to work. onset. The 5-foot-9 speedster "Our special teams unit, long." Ertz followed Reed's inter- took the game's opening kickoff really good one." everyone on it did a great job State player to return a punt for "That's a blessing to be with ception by finding a wide-open 96 yards to set up an easy score. Before the first half was blocking," he said. "Once I hit a touchdown and record an in- him because he's a legend in the Schoen down the middle for a "That guy's an athlete. He over, Reed joined elite com- the wall, it was just right there terception in one game? Former NFL and he's a legend at K- 70-yard touchdown, capping a does it all," Warmack said. pany by adding a 62-yard punt in front of me, just green grass All-American and 15-year NFL State," Reed said. "It was really 21-point explosion from K- "You line him up anywhere and return touchdown and an inter- to run and score. It was very veteran Terence Newman in fun just to be back home with State in the final 5:38 of the sec- he'll get the job done. He had a ception to his night. The last K- easy and it felt natural." 2002. the best fans in the nation. Just ond quarter that put K-State in the driver's seat. Liberty shocks Baylor 48-45 in Rhule’s debut for Bears "Jesse's developed a great feel for our offense, with the WACO, Texas (AP) — Matt largest Baptist university near “You saw a bunch of guys that ference opponents ended. 1981 opener, when the Bears quarterback run game and with Rhule said he didn’t see any fin- the height of its Big 12 success. said, ‘Hey this is what hap- Rhule was hired after a year were coming off one of two the passing game," Schoen said. Stephen Calvert threw for Southwest Conference champi- ger-pointing or yelling after his pened. Let’s move forward.’ with interim coach Jim Grobe "He's doing a great job of get- coaching debut for Baylor 447 yards and three touch- following the scandal that led to onships under Grant Teaff, the Hoping every guy in this room ting us in the right plays and ended with the Bears losing to downs and Liberty opened its says, ‘Hey what could I have the firing of two-time Big 12- school’s winningest coach. commanding the offense as a a lower-division opponent for final FCS season with a stun- done differently.’ If we all have winning coach Art Briles. The “This was not what we just the second time ever. ning 48-45 win over the Bears that approach, we’ll be fine.” Bears lost an opener for the first wanted tonight,” said Rhule, whole. He definitely did a great The son of a minister and on Saturday night. The Bears lost their seventh time since Briles’ first game in hired after consecutive 10-win job tonight of airing the ball out football coach already knew “You didn’t see any guys in straight regular-season game 2008. seasons during a four-year stint and putting the ball in spots to there was plenty of work to do the locker room saying, ‘Hey since starting 6-0 last season, Baylor’s only other loss to a at Temple. “It does not mean give us a chance to go make following a sexual assault scan- defense you did this. Hey of- while a 19-game regular-season lower-division team was 18-17 I’m not proud of them. I put this plays." dal that rocked the nation’s fense you did this,’” Rhule said. winning streak against noncon- to Division I-AA Lamar in the on me. I put this on the coaches. It’s our job to get it fixed.” If you like the Free Press please tell these Advertisers EMI Extra Mile Imports Automotive Service 1305 Roever Rd. Manhattan, Ks 66502 785-320-7335 SportsSports PhotosPhotos

Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 88 Kansas State Starts Season With 55-19 Win Over Central Arkansas

Kansas State’s D.J. Read took the opening kickoff 96 yards to Central Arkansas 2 yard line before being taken down.

KSU’s Running back Alex Barnes goes between the big trees.

Come on K-State, no piling on.

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18th Year of K-State Football K-State’s Byron Pringle (9) takes the ball into the endzone. SportsSports PhotosPhotos

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Kansas State’s Byron Pringle had three catches for 121 yards and a score. Here he takes in one of the three catches.

Isaiah Harris (2) and Jayd Kirby (46) take out a Central Arkansas receiver.

K-State’s Dalton Schoen (83) gets the long ball.

Ben Brake Free Press Photographer 16th17th Year of K-State KSU’s Isaiah Harris (2) gets another K-State touchdown. Football Download our photos from Facebook. Sports News Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 1010 Bender leads Jayhawks over Southeast Missouri State, 38-16 LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — “It felt good,” Bender said. it. But, (Bender) did. He got off midway through the second outmatched. They began to pick While Beaty and his staff still Peyton Bender didn’t know he “You know, got my confidence to a quick start.” quarter, and found wide re- things up towards the end of the have some things to iron out be- was Kansas’ starting quarter- going. I think it was just nice to Sims caught a second touch- ceiver Kristian Wilkerson for game, but it was far too little, fore the real heat of the season back until earlier that morning, see us clicking as an offensive down pass from Bender late in 22 yards in the fourth. far too late. Once they return to begins, it was overall a strong but his performance in the Jay- unit early out of the gate.” the second quarter, a 16-yard The running game wasn’t as FCS competition next week, we opener. hawks’ season-opener on Satur- On Kansas’ second drive, strike with 13 seconds remain- successful. Excluding a 41-yard should see what type of team ORANGE BOWL RE- day wouldn’t tell you that. Bender found wide receiver ing in the half. He finished with run by running back Marquis they really are. UNION Bender completed 23 of 37 Chase Harrell for a nine-yard 142 yards, a game-high. Terry in the fourth quarter, KANSAS: The Jayhawks are Kansas welcomed back for- passes for 364 yards, four pass to convert on fourth down Bender and Sims had yet to Southeast Missouri State picked entering their third season mer coach Mark Mangino and touchdowns and two intercep- deep in Redhawk territory. play in an official game to- up just 53 yards on the ground under Beaty, and appear to be his 2007-08 Orange Bowl tions in Kansas’ 38-16 victory Three plays later, Bender and gether before today, but seem to on 32 attempts, good for a mea- finally finding their rhythm as a Champions team at halftime as over Southeast Missouri State, Harrell linked up again, this have already developed a strong ger 1.66 yards per carry. team. Both the offense and de- they were inducted into the a strong performance in what time for an eight-yard touch- rapport. Sims attributes much of The Redhawks struggled to fense were moving in stride all Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame. was his debut for the Jayhawks. down that Harrell reeled in with this to Bender’s mental forti- find consistent footing offen- game with few major errors. Among the former players in at- The junior college transfer one hand. tude. sively throughout. Hosket fin- There were a handful of notable tendance was current Denver got things rolling early, con- Barely six minutes into the “He’s just calm, he’s always ished with 170 yards, lapses, however, something that Broncos’ cornerback Aqib necting with wide receiver game, the Jayhawks already calm back there,” Sims said. completing just 25 of 44 passes, Sims says the team needs to Talib, who joined Mangino and Steven Sims Jr. for a 77-yard held a 14-0 lead. “And he’s not in a rush with constantly disrupted by the eliminate. offensive lineman Anthony touchdown pass on the Jay- “You know, we said we anything. He doesn’t rush.” stout Kansas front seven. “As an offense, we left a lot Collins as individual inductees hawks’ third play on offense. needed to get off to a quick The Redhawks’ two touch- THE TAKEAWAY out there,” Sims said. “We kind into the hall of fame. In addition to providing an start,” Kansas coach David downs both came off the hand SOUTHEAST MISSOURI of stalled a little bit too much The Jayhawks will host Cen- immense momentum boost, Beaty said. “That’s something of quarterback Jesse Hosket. He STATE: The Redhawks were today, I feel like. But we just tral Michigan next Saturday, Bender says scoring so quickly that everybody wants to do, hit wide receiver Trevon facing an uphill battle entering got to go back to work on Mon- their final non-conference home helped him settle in. right? But you don’t always do Billington for a 9-yard score this game, and were expectedly day and get right.” game of the season.

Receiver Steven Sims Jr. scores on a 77-yard touchdown pass. (KU Sports Information.) KU’s Peyton Bender completed 23 of 37 passes for 364 yards. (KU Sports Information.)

Sports Potpourri by Mac Stevenson

Kansas football has come a improved. going to the air. After the game, win, K-State plays Charlotte One of the main factors in the long way since David Beaty be- KU will get their second win Snyder said, “We want him this Saturday (Sept. 9) at Sny- game will be the pass-catching came head coach in 2015. That when they play Central Michi- [Ertz] to throw, whether it’s a der Family Stadium at 11:00 performance of KC’s receivers, doesn’t mean KU is where they gan this coming Saturday, Sep- deep ball or underneath ball . . . a.m. The game will be televised they were up and down in the want to be, but they’re moving tember 9. The game will be we went in with the idea to be by FSN. Kansas State will win exhibition games. forward. The Jayhawks are no televised by FSN with a 3:00 balanced. It became obvious in their last easy game; Char- WR Tyreek Hill showed ex- longer a substandard team. p.m. start. The Chippewas had after awhile that we weren’t lotte lost their opener (24-7) to ceptional talent in 2016 and In the 38-16 season-opening to come from behind last Thurs- running the ball well and we Eastern Michigan. All is well in he’s being counted on as the win against Southeast Missouri day to beat Rhode Island (30- had to throw it. You try to take Wildcat land. Chiefs’ main deep threat. State, there was much for 27) in three OTs and KU will what they give you.” This Thursday night’s open- Nonetheless, he dropped three Kansas fans to be pleased about improve after their first-game Kansas State’s defense ing NFL game for the Kansas passes in the third preseason and also areas of concern. Most win. And don’t forget the didn’t play as well as the of- City Chiefs against the New game and Hill will have to bet- encouraging was the play of QB coaching staff; they have more fense. The Wildcats gave up England Patriots at Foxboro of- ter against New England. TE Peyton Bender: he completed confidence and that filters down 421 yards of total offense to fers the Chiefs a great chal- Travis Kelce is a big-time re- 23 of 37 passes for 364 yards to the players. Central Arkansas, 223 rushing lenge, but also a great ceiver who will combine with and four TDs. But Bender also Kansas State crushed Cen- yards and 198 passing. In his opportunity to get the season off Hill for a one-two receiving threw two interceptions. By Mac Stevenson tral Arkansas 55-19 in their sea- postgame comments, K-State’s to a terrific start. punch. Bender has one potential son opener. The Wildcats players thought and hoped Sny- New England has been con- RB Spencer Ware suffered a problem with his long passes; fensive unit. If the Jayhawks offense was led by the passing der was joking when he said, sistently formidable under preseason knee injury and he’s even though he hit some nice can avoid serious injuries to of Jesse Ertz who had the best “We will practice tonight at Coach Bill Belichick and iconic out for the time being. That puts long balls, his throws were high their key players, they will have game of his K-State career, midnight on playing the option, QB Tom Brady; this season will the burden on rookie RB Ka- and hanging. That might work a very competitive defense completing 10 of 16 passes for which we’ve yet to defend in be no exception. And playing reem Hunt, who had an excel- against SEMO, but the Big 12 throughout the season. 333 yards and 4 TDs. Ertz the course of this ballgame. For the Patriots on their home field lent preseason. Much depends defensive backs will be all over A second major advance- threw no interceptions. somebody to be able to contin- in the season opener is about as on how he performs in his first high, drifting passes. ment is the offensive line; it’s Central Arkansas stacked ually run the same play over tough as it gets. NFL game. KU’s overall team speed is not in the same class as the top their defense to stop K-State’s and over and get positive Kansas City had an excellent If Kansas City loses (NE is a the biggest single upgrade in 25 teams in the nation, but KU’s vaunted running attack, but yardage, that tells a bad story training camp and the Chiefs seven-point favorite), it won’t the football program and it’s OL is slowly but surely coming Coach Bill Snyder quickly took that’s my concern.” are a veteran team that won’t be catastrophic; however, if the particularly evident on the de- together. And the depth is much advantage of that strategy by After a satisfying opening rattle against New England. Chiefs win they’ll be off to a sensational start. Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 1111

Big 12 Standings Kansas State Schedule Kansas Schedule Date Opponent Time/ TV Date Opponent Time/ TV School Big 12 Overall Sat, Sept 2 vs Cent Arkansas KSU 55 - 19 Sat, Sept 2 vs SE Missouri St KU 38 - 16 Iowa State 0 - 0 1 - 0 1.000 Sat, Sept 9 vs Charlotte 11:00 PM Sat, Sept 9 vs Cent Michigan 3:00 PM Kansas 0 - 0 1 - 0 1.000 Sat, Sept 16 @ Vanderbilt 6:30PM ESPNU Sat, Sept 16 @ Ohio 1:00 PM ESPN3 Kansas State 0 - 0 1 - 0 1.000 Sat, Sept 30 vs Baylor TBD Sat, Sept 23 vs West Virginia TBD Oklahoma 0 - 0 1 - 0 1.000 Sat, Oct 7 @ Texas TBD Sat, Oct 7 vs Texas Tech TBD Okla State 0 - 0 1 - 0 1.000 Sat, Oct 14 vs TCU TBD Sat, Oct 14 @ Iowa State TBD TCU 0 - 0 1 - 0 1.000 Sat, Oct 21 vs Oklahoma TBD Sat, Oct 21 @ TCU TBD Texas Tech 0 - 0 1 - 0 1.000 Sat, Oct 28 @ Kansas TBD Sat, Oct 28 vs Kansas State TBD Baylor 0 - 0 0 - 1 .000 Sat, Nov 4 @ Texas Tech TBD Sat, Nov 4 vs Baylor TBD Texas 0 - 0 0 - 1 .000 Sat, Nov 11 vs West Virginia TBD Sat, Nov 11 @ Texas 6:00 PM L Network West Virginia 0 - 0 0 - 1 .000 Sat, Nov 18 @ Oklahoma State TBD Sat, Nov 18 vs Oklahoma TBD Sat, Nov 25 vs Iowa State TBD Sat, Nov 25 @ Oklahoma State TBD Big 12 Schedule Date Away Team Home Team Location Time (CT) Media Thu, Aug 31 Tulsa Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla. 6:30 p.m. FS1 Fri, Sep 08 Oklahoma State South Alabama Mobile, Ala. 7:00 p.m. ESPN2 Sat, Sep 09 Iowa Iowa State Ames, Iowa 11:00 a.m. ESPNor ESPN2 Sat, Sep 09 Charlotte Kansas State Manhattan, Kan. 11:00 a.m. FSN Sat, Sep 09 East Carolina West Virginia Morgantown, W. Vir. 11:00 a.m. FS2 Sat, Sep 09 TCU Arkansas Foayetteville, Ark. 2:30 p.m. CBS Sat, Sep 09 San Jose State Texas Austin, Texas 2:30 p.m. LHN Sat, Sep 09 Central Michigan Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 3:00 p.m. FSN Sat, Sep 09 Oklahoma Ohio State Columbus, Ohio 6:30 p.m. ABC Sat, Sep 09 UTSA Baylor Waco, Texas 7:00 p.m. FSN Sat, Sep 16 Oklahoma State Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 11:00 a.m. ABC/ESPN2 Sat, Sep 16 Iowa State Akron Akron, Ohio 11:00 a.m. CBSSN Sat, Sep 16 Delaware State West Virginia Morgantown, W. Vir. 11:00 a.m. ROOT Sat, Sep 16 Baylor Duke Durham, N.C. 11:30 a.m. ACC RSN Sat, Sep 16 Kansas Ohio Athens, Ohio 1:00 p.m. ESPN3

Wamego High School Manhattan High School Junction City High School Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result 9/1 Rock Creek WHS 21 - 14 9/1 @ Shawnee Heights MHS 18 - 21 9/1 Emporia JC 12 - 17 Location: Wamego High School 7:00p Location: Shawnee Heights High School 9/8 @ Ottawa (Ottawa, KS) 9/8 Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS) Location: Junction City High School 7:00p Location: Ottawa High School 7:00p Location: Manhattan High School 7:00p 9/8 @ Topeka (Topeka, KS) 9/15 @ Marysville (Marysville, KS) 9/15 Highland Park (Topeka, KS) Location: Topeka High School 7:00p Location: Marysville High School 7:00p Location: Manhattan High School 7:00p 9/15 @ West (Topeka, KS) 9/22 Clay Center (Clay Center, KS) 9/22 @ Topeka (Topeka, KS) Location: West High School 7:00p Location: Wamego High School 7:00p Location: Topeka High School 7:00p 9/22 Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS) 9/29 Chapman (Chapman, KS) 9/29 Seaman (Topeka, KS) Location: Junction City High School 7:00p Location: Wamego High School 7:00p Location: Manhattan High School 7:00p 9/29 @ Highland Park (Topeka, KS) 10/6 @ Concordia (Concordia, KS) 10/6 Junction City (Junction City, KS) Location: Highland Park High School 7:00p Location: Concordia High School 7:00p Location: Manhattan High School 7:00p 10/6 @ Manhattan (Manhattan, KS) 10/13 Abilene (Abilene, KS) 10/13 @ Emporia (Emporia, KS) Location: Wamego High School 7:00p Location: Emporia High School 7:00p Location: Manhattan High School 7:00p 10/20 @ McPherson (McPherson, KS) 10/20 @ Blue Valley Northwest 10/13 @ Varsity Opponent 7:00p Location: McPherson High School Location: Blue Valley Northwest High School 7:00p 10/20 Seaman (Topeka, KS) 10/27 @ Hays (Hays, KS) Location: Junction City High School 7:00p Location: Hays High School 7:00p Blue Valley - Randolph Riley County High School Rock Creek High School Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result 9/1 Crest (Colony, KS) BV 34 - 70 Date Opponent Result Location: Blue Valley High School 7:00p 9/1 Wabaunsee RC 49 - 6 9/1 @ Wamego RC 14 - 21 9/8 Blue Valley West (Stilwell, KS) Location: Riley County High School 7:00p Location: Wamego High School 7:00p Location: Blue Valley High School 7:00p 9/8 Washington County (Washington 9/8 Rossville (Rossville, KS) 9/8 @ Linn (Linn, KS) Location: Riley County High School 7:00p Location: Rock Creek High School 7:00p Location: Linn High School 7:00p 9/15 @ Rossville (Rossville, KS) 9/15 Wabaunsee (Alma, KS) 9/15 @ Tescott (Tescott, KS) Location: Rossville High School 7:00p Location: Rock Creek High School 7:00p Location: Tescott High School 7:00p 9/22 @ St. Marys (St. Marys, KS) 9/22 @ Silver Lake (Silver Lake, KS) 9/22 @ Southern Cloud co-op Location: St. Marys High School 7:00p Location: Silver Lake High School 7:00p Location: Southern Cloud [Miltonvale] 7:00p 9/29 @ Riley County (Riley, KS) 9/29 Wakefield (Wakefield, KS) 9/29 Rock Creek (St. George, KS) Location: Blue Valley High School 7:00p Location: Riley County High School Location: Riley County High School 10/6 @ Hanover (Hanover, KS) 10/67:00p Silver Lake (Silver Lake, KS) 10/6 St. Marys (St. Marys, KS) Location: Hanover High School 7:00p Location: Riley County High School 7:00p Location: Rock Creek High School 7:00p 10/12 Blue Valley Northwest 10/137:00p @ Minneapolis (Minneapolis, KS) 10/137:00p @ Smoky Valley (Lindsborg, KS) Location: Blue Valley High School 7:00p Location: Minneapolis High School 7:00p Location: Smoky Valley High School 7:00p 10/20 Axtell (Axtell, KS) 10/20 Beloit (Beloit, KS) 10/20 C lay Center (Clay Center, KS) Location: Blue Valley High School 7:00p Location: Riley County High School 7:00p Location: Rock Creek High School 7:00p 10/207:00p @ Aquinas 267:00p @ Marysville (Marysville, KS) 10/27 @ Chapman (Chapman, KS) Location: Aquinas High School 7:00p Location: Chapman High School 7:00p 10/26 @ Frankfort (Frankfort, KS) Location: Marysville High School 7:00p Location: Frankfort High School 7:00p FunFun PagePage

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By Mark Kahler for keeping things interesting, punt return by D.J. Reed, and a his surgically repaired right special teams featuring a dual advantage.”, said Snyder. Reed Manhattan Free Press holding K-State’s rushing game 70 yard pass from Ertz to Dal- shoulder. “It was definitely threat of D.J. Reed and Byron also hauled down an intercep- It was 247 days, a long time to just 186 yards, and amassing ton Schoen which put the K- good just because last year I felt Pringle. Reed returned the tion, and Pringle had 3 recep- to wait, especially after the end 421 yards of offense, often from State up by a comfortable 38-16 bad not hitting a lot of explosive opening kickoff 96 yards before tions for 121 yards and a of successful 9-4 season, win- the option, which K-State strug- lead at half time. plays down field. I know we being dragged down at the UCA touchdown. Matthew McCrane ning 6 of the final 7 games. The gled to defend for much of the It was a record-breaking day had guys who could run and 4-yard line, also with a 62-yard was special on special teams, wait is over, and the Cats have night. “We will practice tonight for Ertz, setting a school record stuff, but I didn’t hit that many. punt return for a touchdown in completing Field Goals of 28, returned. Make that 247 days at midnight on playing the op- with a 319.8 quarterback rating, I was definitely looking for- the second quarter, to put the 47 and 53 yards. and one and a half quarters, tion, which we have yet to play and eclipsing his 2016 record of ward to being healthy and more Wildcats up by 31-16. When Surprisingly, UCA actually when a typically slow starting in the course of this ballgame,” 207 yards at Stanford by finish- mature. I was looking forward the Bears finally chose to kick won the time of possession bat- K-State finally began to pull Snyder said. “There are some ing 10 of 16 for 333 yards and to hitting some of those plays in it away from Reed, Pringle still tle 37:13 to 22:47, due in part to away from Central Arkansas, an other things in there, but for four touchdowns in a 55-19 vic- games. To hit three of them was returned the ball to the 38. The UCA out gaining K-State on the FCS top 25 team with a 10-3 anyone to continually be able to tory at Bill Snyder Family Sta- fun.” two players combined for a ground with 223 yards rushing record in 2016. run the same play over and over dium Opposing teams will face a total of 214 yards and a touch- vs. 186 yards. The Wildcats did again and still get such positive “It’s nice to have an arm that difficult task of deciding who to down on five returns. “They however win the battle in the air Far from being one of the so- yardage out of it tells a bad works,” Ertz said, referring to kick to this year, with K-State’s both do a good job. That is an 333 yards to UCA’s 198. called “cupcakes” K-State has story.” been lampooned for playing in Central Arkansas kept things non-conference games (a prac- close until 5:38 in the 2nd quar- tice that has since been adopted ter when a 55 yard touchdown by other programs), give the pass from Jesse Ertz put K- Central Arkansas Bears credit State up by 8, followed by a

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West Nile virus positive mosquitoes present across Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. – The Although West Nile virus has sidered immune. but can bite at any hour. Be sure in tire swings so water drains will not be collecting informa- Kansas Department of Health been detected in more than 60 KDHE recommends the fol- to use insect repellent and wear out. Keep children’s wading tion about dead birds. If you and Environment (KDHE) is re- different mosquito species in lowing precautions to protect long sleeves and pants at peak pools empty and on their sides find a dead bird, KDHE recom- porting West Nile virus positive the U.S., only a few Culex against West Nile virus and times or consider staying in- when they aren’t being used. mends that you wear gloves, mosquitoes in all four counties species are known to transmit other mosquito-borne diseases: doors during these hours. West Nile virus cases are place the bird in a plastic bag, where mosquito surveillance is primarily West Nile virus. � When you are outdoors, � Make sure you have good most common in the late sum- and dispose of it in the garbage. performed including Sedgwick, These species are not known to use insect repellent containing screens on your windows and mer and early fall months. In The Centers for Disease Shawnee, Reno and Johnson transmit Zika virus. an EPA-registered active ingre- doors to keep mosquitoes out. 2016, there were 37 cases of Control and Prevention pro- counties. Symptoms range from a dient, including DEET, pi- � Get rid of mosquito breed- West Nile virus in Kansas. vides this Web page with addi- West Nile virus can be slight headache and low-grade caridin, oil of lemon ing sites by emptying standing More than half of these cases tional information about West spread to people through bites fever to swelling of the brain or eucalyptus, or IR3535. Follow water from flower pots, buckets were hospitalized, and five Nile virus and preventing mos- from infected Culex species brain tissue and, in rare cases, the directions on the package. and barrels. Change the water in cases died. quito bites. mosquitoes, but it is not conta- death. People who have had � Many mosquitoes are pet dishes and replace the water Birds are not tested for West gious from person to person. West Nile virus before are con- most active at dusk and dawn, in bird baths weekly. Drill holes Nile virus in Kansas and KDHE UN chief warns US, NKorea on clashing rhetoric SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - in dealing with North Korea's ple at risk including its own cit- litical solution of the crisis over and South Korea halting their by next Monday. - The Latest on North Korea's nuclear and missile tests and izens already suffering North Korea's nuclear and mis- joint military exercises. nuclear test and the world reac- that the U.S., Russia, China, drought, hunger and serious vi- sile programs. But Nebenzia said Russia Nebenzia called that date "a tion. Japan and South Korea use one olations of their human rights." Vassily Nebenzia said Russia would welcome other initia- little premature" and stressed The U.N. secretary-general is strategy. Guterres urged communica- wants a reference to the need tives, noting that the Swiss have that a military option should be warning the U.S. and North Guterres told reporters at tion and offered to support any for political dialogue based on offered to mediate, and "if that "ruled out of any discussions." Korea that "confrontational U.N. headquarters in New York efforts to peacefully resolve recent initiatives. works, I'll be happy." rhetoric may lead to unintended on Tuesday that North Korea's "this alarming situation." He told reporters at U.N. U.S. Ambassador Nikki He said possible new eco- consequences" and stressing nuclear and missile tests Russia's U.N. ambassador headquarters on Tuesday that Haley told an emergency Secu- nomic sanctions would affect that the nuclear crisis must be threaten regional and interna- says that despite good inten- the only initiative currently on rity Council meeting called in ordinary Koreans, not the nu- solved diplomatically. tional stability. tions, sanctions against North paper is a Chinese-Russian pro- response to North Korea's Sun- clear or missile programs. Antonio Guterres says it's He accused North Korea's Korea aren't working and posal that would halt North day nuclear test that the U.S. "absolutely crucial" that the leaders of "needlessly and reck- Moscow wants a new U.N. res- Korea's nuclear and missile wants a new U.N. resolution U.N. Security Council is united lessly (putting) millions of peo- olution to focus more on a po- tests in exchange for the U.S. with tougher sanctions adopted Congress to speed up Harvey aid, tackle debt limit WASHINGTON (AP) -- But for now there's not even wrestling with how to raise the swamp, they continue to rise," And, Congress must also ap- quickly," Majority Leader Lawmakers returned to Wash- room for it on the front burner government's $19.9 trillion fumed GOP Rep. Mark Walker prove new spending by Sept. 30 Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said ington Tuesday facing a daunt- as lawmakers, just back from a debt limit, something that must of North Carolina, chairman of to stave off a government shut- as he opened the Senate session. ing to-do list and three months five-week summer recess, face happen by month's end, at the the Republican Study Commit- down. The plan for dispensing "Pass disaster relief. Prevent a left in the year to show that Re- a series of more immediate latest, to avoid a first-ever de- tee, referring to Washington, with that issue was a short-term default so that those emergency publicans can actually get tasks. fault on U.S. payments. The D.C. He made the comments in extension of existing spending resources can actually get to things done. President Donald First up: Speeding relief aid administration and GOP lead- an interview Tuesday on Fox levels, which would kick the Americans who need them. And Trump immediately added a to Texas and Louisiana in the ers were making plans to add News Channel. funding fight into December. At keep the government funded." huge complication by rescind- wake of the Harvey storm. A the debt limit increase to the Despite the conservative out- that point lawmakers could add ing immigration protections for first $7.9 billion installment Harvey relief bill in the Senate rage, leaders were pressing for- more money for Texas and There is no time to waste. younger immigrants and order- was set for House passage on and send it back to the House, ward with the plan as a way to Louisiana and fight it out over Federal disaster funds run out ing Congress to come up with a Wednesday, with leaders hop- a plan that quickly provoked sweeten the perennially unpop- Trump's call for money for a on Friday, the Federal Emer- fix. ing for a big bipartisan vote to conservative ire and a familiar ular debt limit vote. As usual wall along on the U.S.-Mexico gency Management Agency is The immigration issue has demonstrate Congress' support intramural GOP dispute. they planned to rely on Demo- border. warning lawmakers. FEMA has defeated Congress' best efforts for Harvey's victims. "We are grateful that in cratic votes to get it over the "We have three critically im- just $1 billion remaining in its in the past and proven enor- That will be the easy part. Texas the flood waters con- finish line without conservative portant things before us right disaster accounts. mously divisive for the GOP. GOP leaders are also tinue to recede. But here in the support. now that we need to do

Mayor Reddi opened the Services, responded to ques- Continued City Commission Minutes public comments. tions from the Commission re- Hearing no comments, garding a fire response and their request and addressing event of a fire. need to resurrect the high-rise and oversight between the City Mayor Reddi closed the public rescue in a high-rise building. the immediate concerns with Mayor Reddi said that it is apartment towers. and the Manhattan Housing Au- comments. He highlighted the advantages the sewer and the windows. She important to get the sprinkler JoAnn Sutton, Executive Di- thority. of a sprinkler system in the fa- stated the preliminary numbers system installed at some point, rector, Manhattan Housing Au- Commissioner Morse stated Mayor Reddi stated that we cility and for the safety of the are coming in quite high for the if not right away, especially, for thority, responded to questions that she would support the pro- have to do this and said there is tenants and the firefighters. sprinkler system, but informed the safety of the tenants. She from the Commission about the posal for the windows and a tremendous need for afford- After additional comments the Commission that there still asked if the Housing Authority proposed improvements and sewer as well as voiced support able housing in the community. from the Commission, Com- is not enough information and conducts fire drills, like the accessibility. She provided an for the sprinklers in the future. She stated the sprinkler system missioner Morsemoved to au- additional research is needed schools. update on additional costs as- She mentioned her commitment needs a closer look and did not thorize City Administration to before a good plan can be made JoAnn Sutton, Executive Di- sociated with a sprinkler sys- to affordable housing and need want to put itoff if it needs to be finalize and the Mayor and City for the water sprinklers. rector, Manhattan Housing Au- tem. to get these units back to an ac- done now. Clerk to execute a recoverable thority, responded to further Commissioner McCulloh tive status. Jason Hilgers, Deputy City grant for $1,000,000.00 with Commissioner Dodson pro- questions from the Commis- stated that the Manhattan Joann Sutton, Executive Di- Manager, responded to addi- the Manhattan Housing Author- vided additional information on sion. She provided information Housing Authority has a main- rector, Manhattan Housing Au- tional questions from the Com- ity to repair the sewer and re- the financing and terms of the regarding accessibility, emer- tenance budget to some degree thority, provided additional mission regarding the City’s place windows at the Apartment proposed Agreement. He stated gency services and response, and has not addressed the issue information on the proposed relationship with the Manhattan Towers in the 400 block of after examination of the facil- and tenant preference to be on to fix the building over the windows and sewer improve- Housing Authority, project Leavenworth Street.Commis- ity,there could be savings the lower floor levels. years.She voiced her displeas- ments needed. She thanked the oversight, and disbursements as sioner Dodsonseconded the mo- achieved in other aspects of the Commissioner Butler con- ure in having limited options. Commission for their com- highlighted in the draft Agree- tion. On a roll call vote, motion project, including the sewer and curred with Commissioner She stated that the building ments and those that took the ment. He informed the Com- carried 5-0. windows, in order to install the Dodson on the evaluation to ad- should be sprinkled, especially tour of the Housing Authority mission that if there were sprinkler system before reopen- dress the immediate issues and with the elderly and the diffi- facility. She stated that the adjustments to the scope for the ADJOURNMENT ing the facility. He stated that if savings are achieved, to ad- culty in using the stairs when Housing Authority has a profes- sewer and windows that are be- At 8:40 p.m., the Commis- there is concern with the people dress the sprinkler system at the the elevator is not working in sional staff and will work yond the original scope and fee, sion adjourned. living in the building that may same time. He voiced a prefer- the event of a fire. She sug- through and address these is- the item would come back to not be as mobile as others, that ence for a 20-year term and gested that it might be time to sues and continue to work with the Commission for approval. Gary S. Fees, MMC, City need additional time in the stated that heunderstood the re- evaluate the relationship City staff. Scott French, Director of Fire Clerk FoundingFounding ofof ManhattanManhattan

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& gave me a favorable night for Sunday 10/7/55 sleep, which I had not enjoyed Have been sick nearly 3 Diary of Issac T. Goodnow - 1855 at all for 2 nights. weeks with Intermittant Bil- Transcribed by staff and volunteers of the lious Fever, accompanied by 3 Thursday, 9/20/55 slight chills. Rode out for the Riley County Historical Museum from a type- Took cold some from excess first time by Br D-s the most of script of the original diary held in the collection in sweating from having on too whose family are sick, with a of the Kansas State Historical Society. The much clothing. Was worse than Mr Heald. Goodnow House Historic Site, 2001 Claflin ever. Took a cold water pack & Road Manhattan, Kansas 785-565-5490 is open felt better. My greatest trouble Monday 10/8/55 to the public Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to is pain in the bowels, danger of A beautiful day—feel that I inflammation. Sent for Dr (?) am improving, But it needs 5:00 p.m. and when Riley County Historical Mu- who prescribed. Mr Neally much care. My wife is in very seum staff is available Tuesday through Friday started for the mail at Leaven- delicate health. I have a great 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. worth, having had none for 7 ½ deal to do but little strength to weeks. do it. Must trust in God. Frost the last night. Diary of Fay is connected with Putnam, Friday, 9/21/55 Tuesday 10/9/55 Isaac T. Goodnow Thomas & Co by marriage. Have had a good night’s rest 1855 & am easy again. Up a good Rode to Juniatta to vote for Gov. Reeder, delegate to Con- Sunday, 9/2/55 share of the day. Mr Heald a gress & t[w]o delegates to Saturday, 8/25/55 Remained at home with sick friend came here. Our frame a state constitution so as Went & settled with Br Love- Ellen till 4. P.M. & then went family being sick & crowded to be admitted into the Union. joy—attended a meeting to over to Br D’s to class meeting. secured a place at Br Denison’s. Our delegates are Dr Hunting & choose two delegates to Big Was too late. Br Fay & myself Several calls. Cloudy. Trustees Mr Chitz of Pawnee. Cast Spring Convention. S.D. Hous- stayed to tea. Warm day. Hun- met P.M. Overdid & am about 82 Free state votes. ton & Rev Mr Wisner were dreds of blackbirds are fre- worse— Trustee meeting P.M. elected. M.F. Conway stopped quenting my cornfield to eat with us for the night. Ellen has corn & worms. On the whole Wednesday, 9/26/55 Wednesday 10/10/55 had a poor day. Have spent they are a blessing to farmers. Mail arrived with Mr Wilson. Wrote to Gen. Pomroy & Dr most of the time in keeping Letters from Wm. E.G. & J.G. Robinson—to Charles Adams house. Monday, 9/3/55 Mrs. B-n M.A.D, Wm. E. Park- & Wm. E.G. Sent for a stove & Fay & Hale left for Ft. Riley. erson, J. Fuller, C.D. Dowse, paid Rev. C.H. Lovejoy $27.50 Sunday, 8/26/55 Dr T.H. Webb & Dea Dickson Ellen Denison Goodnow was the wife of Isaac Goodnow. Anna Alvord, Wm. Cone, Mr to buy the same. Quite fa- Remained at home to take have returned from their tour up They settled near Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas Town, S. French. tigued. care of Ellen. Mr Conway left the Big Blue & gone up to the Territory. They were free state supporters, and she is in the P.M. to go to Mr Child’s Fort. They are much pleased. mentioned frequently in his diaries. Monday, 10/1/55 Thursday 10/11/55 Sent letters by him to Wm. E. Rode over as far as Mr Eubanks Not able to write still I from The letters written yesterday G— & Wm. Cone. Quite a to see about the mail. Saw sev- Br. Denison finished his felt no better for it. Saw Dr H. necessity wrote to Wm. E. G.— go today by Br Lovejoy, who is number of calls. Feel quite fa- eral Kaws who have had one haying. Planned a little for my who prescribed rest and fasting. & J.C— & Ellen wrote M.A. agent to see why our mill does tigued. man shot by a Bishop. own. Rained in the afternoon. Daniels. Election day for the Wrote to Wm. E.G., John M. Tuesday, 9/18/55 choice of the Kansas-Missouri not come. Monday, 8/27/55 Tuesday, 9/4/55 Howe. Rained in the night. Commenced my haying with Delegate to Congress. Friday 10/12/55 Went to the city & did busi- Charles Fay & Mr Heald Brs Gill & Denison for help. Read a very little in the ness for Wm. E. also secured who have been with us several Wednesday, 9/12/55 Was obliged to give it up & go Friday, 10/5/55 Evening Telegraph. Am trying subscriptions for getting the days have left. Commenced Rained a good part of the to bed on account of weakness Gaining slowly. to get posted up on the news. mail. Had a visit from Mr C.N. haying with Br Denison. Called day. Wrote to W.H. Woodbury, in the stomach & digestive or- Have a large number of papers Wilson. Pleasant day. away from work by Ellen’s hav- N.Y. Saw Mr. Houston. Cool gans. Took a cold water pack. Saturday 10/6/55 not read, owing to my sickness. ing a chill. Call from Mr. Mer- & wet. Did but little save writ- Am around a little but very Can read but little. Tuesday, 8/28/55 ris. The weather is a little ing & reading. Eleanor came Wednesday, 9/19/55 weak—gaining slowly. A Ellen has been quite poorly cooler at night. over to work awhile—evening. Still sick, weak & feverish, heavy frost the last night. It has today—tried a wet sheet, re- but better on the whole; Eat a seriously affected the grass & Continued lieved her some though it left Wednesday, 9/5/55 Thursday, 9/13/55 little. In the night from very Fall feed. Next Week her weak. Dr. T.H. Webb, Mowed for Br Denison & Went early to Mr Blood’s to warm it changed to sudden cold Sec’y. E. Aid Com’y. arrived helped grind 6 scythes. Ellen see about Mr Welden. Messers with Dea. Dickson, on an ex- has been quite comfortable D Ambrose & Wm. M. Glenn ploring tour. Showed them today. A good hay day. Smith, left for home. Chopped, round my claim, &c. Dea D— Perry, Ambrose & Brown all mowed, & dug a trench around stopped with me over night. working for Br D—. the house. Damp day. Ellen is comfortable. Wednesday, 8/29/55 Thursday, 9/6/55 Went with Dr Webb to the Worked at Br D’s with the Friday, 9/14/55 city & met the trustees, on the same company as yesterday. Ellen has had a chill & fever mill business, &c. Dined at Br. A.M. At noon Ellen had a chill. today. Spent the A.M. mostly Lovejoy’s with the Dr & then Call from Br Roosa. Good hay with her. Had L.P. Lincoln, & went to Bluemont. Dea. Dick- day. Ambrose Todd at dinner. Went son with rods found a spring with them to Manhattan. Made near my house. Friday, 9/7/55 several calls & returned home Worked at haying at Br Deni- at dusk. Eve—call from Br. Thursday, 8/30/55 son’s Shattuck. Dr. Webb & Dea Dickson left Warm—& dry to go up the Wild Cat. Dug Saturday, 9/15/55 some for a new spring & at the Saturday, 9/8/55 A.M. Mowed a place for a depth of 6 ft found a very cool Hayed with Br Shattuck at Br hay stack, & went to Mr. Hous- excellent one. Mr. Welden ar- Denison’s. Hot day. G.W. ton’s P.M. Met Gov Reeder & rived from K- City. Will bring Barnes from Lawrence, Mass. others at Mr Houston’s & went my goods next time. Wrote died last night of Typhoid fever. to Juniatta where a meeting of Wm. E. G. by him to go tomor- His brother is here & his father Free State men nominated del- row. & mother have been calculating egates to the Convention to be to come. holden at Topeka, next Friday, 8/31/55 Wednesday. Also discussed a Mowed a little. Eleanor left Sunday, 9/9/55 rum shop. so that I have to be housemaid. A beautiful Sabbath! have Fair hay day. Dr Hunting enjoyed with my wife as a Sunday, 9/16/55 called. Worked on my spring so sweet day of rest after a hard Wife has had another chill. as to get to it by regular steps. week’s labor. Perry, Ambrose, Called on the Dr. &c. Rain the Ellen is feeble; does not seem to Shattuck & Gill, Called on their last night. Beautiful Sabbath. gain much. Takes a good share way to meeting. Wrote J.M. Remained at home on account of my time to wait on her. Howe. of my wife.

Saturday, 9/1/55 Monday, 9/10/55 Monday, 9/17/55 Did but little excepting wait- Worked at haying at Feel rather unwell from eat- ing on Ellen. Raked up a little Joseph’s, wife troubled with In- ing cantaloupes & watermel- hay. Eve. Charles Fay & a Mr dians. ons, am quite weak. Cloudy. Hale stopped to spend the Sab- Poor prospect for hay weather. bath. Fine hay weather. Mr Tuesday, 9/11/55 Rode over to Mr Houston’s; Priorities ‐ Your Taxes, City Infrastructure and Responsible Growth. As your City Commissioner I have focused on Frugal Fiscal Management, Fact Based Decision Making, Innovative Problem Solving and Compromise to Achieve Shared Goals. Early voting begins October 18th, Election Day is November 7th. Vote Wynn Butler for Manhattan City Commission to ensure that you get best value for your tax dollar. Paid for by Wynn Butler for Manhattan City Commission Myron P. Kryschtal Treasurer

Manhattan Free Press Thursday, September 7, 2017 1616 Ertz shines as No. 20 K-State routs Central Arkansas 55-19

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) tack. Kansas State: There were — Bill Snyder was so miffed at “Yeah, we’ll practice tonight plenty of teaching points after Kansas State’s inability to stop at midnight on playing the op- this one, regardless of the score. Central Arkansas’s option Sat- tion,” Snyder said with a wry The defense blew too many urday night that he jokingly grin. “I mean, for somebody to coverages and gave up too promised his defense would be be able to continually run the many yards, and the defensive back on the field at midnight for same play over and over and get line was often manhandled by practice. positive yardage out of it tells a the Bears up front. Central At least Jesse Ertz and the bad story. We have to get bet- Arkansas finished with 223 Wildcats’ offense earned the ter.” yards rushing. rest of the night off. Ertz threw for 333 yards and Snyder, who underwent treat- GROUNDED GROUND four touchdowns in only three ment for throat cancer in the GAME quarters of work and seven offseason, looked as energetic The Wildcats expect to have Wildcats reached the end zone as ever on the sideline in his fa- one of the Big 12’s best running as No. 20 Kansas State over- miliar purple wind breaker, games, but they were bottled up came a shaky outing by its de- barking at players and officials most of the night. Their two fense to pound the overmatched alike all night. quarterbacks were their top two Bears 55-19 in the season The 77-year-old coach had rushers, while Barnes managed opener for both teams. plenty to bark about, too. just 29 yards on nine carries. “I “Jesse really played well,” don’t think we played poorly, Snyder said. “There were two The Bears played the Wild- they just did a really good job visible throws, maybe three that cats to a 10-10 draw through the against our running game,” he were truly off the mark. Outside first quarter, but Zuber’s TD re- said. “That’s what opened up of that I thought he threw it aw- ception and Reed’s punt return the passing game.” fully well, and managed it score blew the game open. The SILMON MISSING well.” backups were in by the fourth Kansas State running back He managed it so well that quarter, and backup quarterback Justin Silmon, who is listed as his quarterback rating of 319.8 Skylar Thompson punctuated the co-starter with Barnes, did broke the school record. the night by leading Kansas not dress for the game. When “Jesse was great all camp, all State to one more touchdown. asked about his status, Snyder summer,” said Byron Pringle, “It was a very disappointing replied: “We’re hiding him.” who had three catches for 121 loss,” Bears coach Steve Camp- Then, he admitted that Silmon yards and a score. “Hopefully bell said. “We knew before we “will be out for probably two we’ll see more Jesse like that.” came in here that if you had ballgames,” but did not elabo- flaws and weaknesses, Kansas rate on why. Isaiah Harris added three State is the type of team that D.J. DOES IT ALL catches for 118 yards and a will shine a fluorescent light on Reed’s punt return TD atoned touchdown, and Isaiah Zuber it completely,” for a kickoff return to start the and Dalton Schoen also scored game, which he brought back through the air for the Wildcats. THE TAKEAWAY 96 yards only to get caught Alex Barnes and Dalvin War- Central Arkansas: The Bears short of the end zone. “I’d like mack had touchdown runs returned 18 starters from a 10- for his conditioning to be bet- while D.J. Reed returned a punt win team, so it wasn’t a surprise ter,” Snyder said, “but that’s my 62 yards for another score. they made things tough on fault, not his. We’ll make up for Things weren’t quite so rosy Kansas State early. But they that this week.” for the Wildcats on defense. UP NEXT K-State Quarterback Jesse Ertz passed for 333 yards and 4 touchdowns. didn’t have enough speed, size Hayden Hildebrand threw for or depth to hang with a team Kansas State plays Charlotte 198 yards and a touchdown for teams in the Football Champi- Blackman added 114 yards on when the Wildcats were unable that many think could contend next Saturday before hitting the Central Arkansas, one of the top onship Subdivision. Carlos the ground, often getting loose to defend the Bears’ option at- for a Big 12 championship. road to Vanderbilt. If you like the Free Press please tell these Advertisers

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